AV INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
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AX-V5BK

TV /VIDEO

TV VCR AUDIO

1 TEST 4

PRESET SEA MODE

DELAY SURR MODE 5 6

CD-DISC

AUDIO CONTROL

CENTER

MASTER VOLUME

PRESET SEA

SOURCE

SURROUND

ADJUST

SETTING

SEA SURROUND ON/OFF ON/OFF

TV CONTROL

VOLUME +

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

PTY SEARCH DISPLAY

PTY SELECT +

VOLUME

RM-SAV5RU REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY POWER PHONES 1 SPEAKERS 2
ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM
_ON OFF STANDBY/ON _ON OFF

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL DINSTRUCTIONS GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ISTRUZIONI
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LET0023-001A

[EF, G]
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/ Mises en garde, prcautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/ Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare
IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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ACHTUNG Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlgen, Brandgefahr, usw: 1. Keine Schrauben lsen oder Abdeckungen enternen und nicht das Gehuse ffnen. 2. Dieses Gert weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. ATTENTION Afin dviter tout risque dlectrocution, dincendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de lappareil. 2. Ne pas exposer lappareil la pluie ni lhumidit.

PRECAUCIN Para reducir riesgos de choques elctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja. 2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.
ATTENZIONE Per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, incendi, ecc. 1. Non togliere viti, coperchi o la scatola. 2. Non esporre lapparecchio alla piogggia e allumidit.
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
VOORZICHTIG Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische schokken, enz.: 1. Verwijder geen schroeven, panelen of de behuizing. 2. Stel dit toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht.

English

Caution POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button! POWER switch to be able to This apparatus is provided with a minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore, 1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/ ON button and so on. 2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF. 3. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position do not disconnect the mains line. 4. The power can be remote controlled. Achtung POWER-Schalter und STANDBY/ON -Taste! Dieses Gert hat einen Netzschalter ( POWER), um den Stromverbrauch fr sichere Verwendung auf ein Minimum bringen zu knnen. Verfahren Sie deshalb wie folgt: 1. Beim ursprnglichen Aufbau alle erforderlichen Anschlsse herstellen, den Netzstecker in eine Wandsteckdose stecken, und den POWER-Schalter einschalten. Anschlieend ist Betrieb der STANDBY/ON -Taste usw. mglich. POWER-Schalter 2. Wenn das Gert nicht verwendet wird, den ausschalten. 3. Den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose ziehen, um die Stromversorgung vollkommen zu unterbrechen. Der POWER-Taste unterbrechen in keiner Schalter und die STANDBY/ON Stellung die Stromversorgung vollkommen. 4. Die Stromversorgung kann mit der Fernbedienung ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Attention Commutateur POWER et dune touche STANDBY/ ON ! Cet appareil est quip dun commutateur POWER qui lui permet de rduire sa consommation dlectricit pour une utilisation plus sre. Par consquent, 1. En procdant au rglage initial, complter toutes les connexions ncessaires, connecter la fiche secteur dans la prise murale et mettre le commutateur POWER sur la position ON. Ensuite, il sera possible de contrler la touche STANDBY/ON , etc. 2. Mettre le commutateur POWER sur la position OFF lorsque lappareil nest pas utilis. 3. Dconnecter la fiche secteur pour couper compltement le courant. Le commutateur POWER et la touche STANDBY/ON ne coupent jamais compltement lalimentation, quelle que soit leurs positions. 4. Lalimentation peut tre tlcommande.

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Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the amplifier before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Remote sensor 2 Display (9) 3 MASTER VOLUME control (10) 4 PRESET SEA button and lamp (15) 5 SOURCE button and lamp (9) 6 SURROUND button and lamp (17, 20, 23) 7 ADJUST button and lamp (18, 20) 8 SETTING button and lamp (12) 9 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) p POWER switch (8) q PHONES jack (11) w SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons (10) e Control % / / @ / # buttons r ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (14) Remote Control t TV/VIDEO button (26) y CH (+/) buttons (26) u CD-DISC button (25) i AUDIO CONTROL button (16, 18, 22, 23) o Source buttons (CD, TAPE, TUNER, VCR, VIDEO, PHONO) (9, 25, 26) ; VOLUME (+/) buttons (10) a (Standby/On) buttons (TV, VCR, AUDIO) (9, 26) s 10 keys/Audio control buttons (16, 18, 22, 23, 25) d SEA ON/OFF button (16) f SURROUND ON/OFF button (18, 22, 23) g TV CONTROL buttons (TV, VOLUME (+/)) (26) h ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (14) j Operating buttons for JVC audio/ video components (25, 26) k MUTE button (10)

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Switches, Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the amplifier, and how to connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General Be sure your hands are dry. Turn the power off to all components. Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations Install the amplifier in a location that is level and protected from moisture. The temperature around the amplifier must be between 5 and 35 C (23 and 95 F). Make sure there is good ventilation around the amplifier. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the amplifier. Handling the amplifier Do not insert any metal object into the amplifier. Do not disassemble the amplifier or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. Do not expose the amplifier to rain or moisture.

CASE 1

When you connect only front speakers

CASE 2

When you connect front speakers and a center speaker

Front Speaker

Front Speaker Center Speaker
Use front speakers with ohm impedance.
Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Center speaker: ohm impedance

CASE 3

When you connect front and rear speakers

CASE 4

When you connect front and rear speakers as well as a center speaker

Rear Speaker

Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Rear speakers: ohm impedance
Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Rear speakers: ohm impedance Center speaker: ohm impedance

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Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER OUT

Powered subwoofer
Connecting Audio/Video Components
You can connect the following components to the amplifier using cables with RCA pin plugs. Audio Components Turntable CD player Cassette deck Tuner Note: Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC (moving-coil type) must be connected to the amplifier through a commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume. Video Components VCR Video disc player TV
Audio component connections
If a ground cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the screw marked GND on the rear panel. To audio output

MONITOR OUT

CD player

OUT (REC)

IN (PLAY)

PHONO TUNER CD

OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) IN (PLAY)
To audio input To audio output

Turntable

Cassette deck

To audio output

To audio output Tuner

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Connecting the subwoofer speaker
Video component connections

To video input

GND VIDEO

OUT (REC) IN (PLAY)

VCR PHONO

TUNER CD

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

To audio/video output Video disc player CAUTION: If you connect a sound-increasing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and the amplifier, the sound output through the amplifier may be distorted.
Connecting Audio Components for the COMPU LINK-3 Remote Control System
The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the amplifier or vice versa. To use this system, connect your JVC audio components and the amplifier with the cable (monaural mini-plug) supplied with those components. If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (for example, the turntable and the tuner in the diagram below) Notes: The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system is the upgraded version of the COMPU LINK-1 and COMPU LINK-2. Even if your component has the COMPU LINK-1 or COMPU LINK-2 jacks, you can still connect it in the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, but some functions may not work correctly. For more information about the COMPU LINK-3 (-1 and -2) remote control system, see page 24.

CAUTIONS: Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity indicated: (+) to (+) and () to (). Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Basic Operations

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

STANDBY
. To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source appears on the display.
SLEEP SEA PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC HALL L LOUDNESS VOLUME R

STANDBY/ON

Current source name appears
Current volume level is shown here
To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON The STANDBY lamp lights up. From the remote control:

again.

To turn on the power, press AUDIO. The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source appears on the display. To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. Note: Pressing STANDBY/ON again turns off the power (into standby mode) and lights the STANDBY lamp. A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, press POWER to set it in the OFF position on the front panel.
Selecting the Source to Play
1. Press SOURCE so that Control % / buttons work for selecting the source. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until the source name you want appears on the display.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source button directly. CD* TAPE* TUNER* VCR VIDEO PHONO* Listen to the CD player. Listen to the cassette deck connected to the TAPE jacks. Listen to the radio. View the video component connected to the VCR jacks. View the video component connected to the VIDEO jacks. Listen to a record.
Note: * When you press one of the source buttons on the remote control marked above with an asterisk, the amplifier automatically turns on.

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You can watch picture from video equipment while listening to sound from audio equipment. To listen to the sound from audio equipment while watching the picture from video equipment: 1. Select the video equipment as the source (VIDEO or VCR). 2. Press one of the source buttons for the audio equipment (TUNER, TAPE, PHONO or CD) on the remote control.
Selecting the Front Speakers
When you have connected two sets of front speakers, you can select which to use. Pressing SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 activates the respective set of speakers.

SPEAKERS 1 2

To use the set of speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the OFF position. To use the set of speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the OFF position. To use both sets of speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the _ON position. To use neither set of speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the OFF position. Note: When only one set of the front speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals, do not press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the _ON position. If you do, no sound comes out of the front speakers.

Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly. When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

On the front panel

From the remote control: To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME.

From the remote control

CAUTION: Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control only:
Press MUTE to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. MUTE appears on the display and the volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTE again so that OFF appears on the display. Turn MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/ also restores the sound at the previous volume level.

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Selecting different sources for picture and sound

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the amplifier to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE jacks and VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording. Note: The output volume level, preset SEA, and surround modes cannot affect the recording.
Listening with Headphones
A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.
To listen with only headphones Press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the OFF position.

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Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance. On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for adjusting the balance. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until BALANCE appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / # to adjust the balance. Pressing Control @ decreases the right channel output. Pressing Control # decreases the left channel output.
Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)
Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.
On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for setting the loudness. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until LOUDNESS appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / # to set the loudness function to ON or OFF. Select ON to activate the loudness function. The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display. Select OFF to cancel it. The indicator goes off.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the amplifier will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the front panel only:
1. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until <SLEEP> appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / # to set the shut-off time. Each time you press the button, the shut-off time on the display changes as follows, and the SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

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Basic Settings
When the shut-off time comes, the amplifier turns off (into standby mode) automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time: 1. Press SETTING if necessary, so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. 2. Press Control % / if necessary, until <SLEEP> appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / #. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes. To change the shut-off time, press Control @ / # repeatedly. To cancel the Sleep Timer, press Control @ / # repeatedly in step 3 above until 0 appears on the display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.) Turning off the power (into standby mode) also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Selecting the Center Speaker Size
You can register the information about the center speaker after all connections are completed. If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode when you want to activate the surround sound. However, to register the information, first you have to set the surround mode either to PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC. (You cannot select the center speaker size when the surround mode is OFF or HALL.) On the front panel only:
1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % / buttons work for selecting the surround mode. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC appears on the display. The indicator of the selected mode also lights up on the display. 3. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for selecting the center speaker size. The lamp above the button lights up.
4. Press Control % / until CNTR SPK (Center Speaker) appears on the display. 5. Press Control @ / # to select the appropriate item about your center speaker. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

LARGE Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is the same as that of the front speakers. SMALL Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is smaller than that of the front speakers. NO Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker. (This mode cannot be selected when you select 3CHLOGIC.)
Note: This center speaker size setting is so related to the center mode setting for the Dolby Surround that changing this setting affects and changes the center mode to a relevant mode, and vice versa. For example; If you select LARGE, the center mode is automatically set to WIDE, and vice versa. If you select SMALL, the center mode is automatically set to NORMAL, and vice versa. If you select NO, the center mode is automatically set to PHANTOM for PRO LOGIC, and vice versa.

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This amplifier can memorize the optimum sound setting for each playing source.
About the One Touch Operation
JVCs One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected source are automatically recalled. The following can be stored for each source: Volume level (see page 10) Balance (see page 12) Loudness (see page 12) Preset SEA modes (see page 15) Surround mode settings (see page 17)
Using the One Touch Operation
To store the sound settings: 1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION. The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up, then the previously memorized settings are recalled and appear on the display in turn. 2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above. The newly adjusted settings are memorized. On the front From the remote control panel To recall the sound settings: With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the currently selected source is recalled, and appears on the display when the source is selected. To cancel the One Touch Operation function: Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off. (Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the recalled sound effects remain active.)

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One Touch Operation
Using the Preset SEA Modes
The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control over the way your music sounds. Note: The preset SEA mode cannot be used for recording.
Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode
1. Press PRESET SEA so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for preset SEA setting. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until the mode you want appears on the display. The SEA indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA modes change as follows:

SPORTS OFF

Note: When you turn on the preset SEA mode, the mode and its effect level previously selected is recalled at first. 3. Press Control @ / # to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: When MOVIE is selected:

MOVIE 1

MOVIE 2

MOVIE 3

When SPORTS is selected:

SPORTS1

SPORTS2

SPORTS3

When MUSIC is selected:

JAZZ 1 COUNTRY2

MOVIE SPORTS MUSIC

JAZZ 2 COUNTRY1

ROCK 1 MUSICAL2

ROCK 2 MUSICAL1

Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie theater. Makes sound exciting. Select one of the modes below: JAZZ: Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere. Good for acoustic music. ROCK: Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies are boosted. MUSICAL: Enhances the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of. COUNTRY: Enhance the high-frequency range so that instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized. No preset SEA mode is applied. (See below)
To cancel the preset SEA mode, select OFF in step 2 above. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

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SEA ON/OFF
1. Press SEA ON/OFF so that the SEA indicator lights up on the display. The previously selected mode is recalled (at its previous effect level) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA mode turns on and off. Note: When selecting the preset SEA mode, the display will show the current effect level of the preset SEA mode selected. 2. Press AUDIO CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound.

SEA MODE

3. Press SEA MODE until the mode you want appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the three preset SEA modes change as follows: Ex.

JAZZ 2

PRESET
4. Press PRESET to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: When MOVIE is selected:
To cancel the preset SEA mode, press SEA ON/OFF so that the SEA indicator goes off from the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA mode turns on and off.

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Using the Surround Processor
The built-in surround processor provides three types of surround programs Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3Channel Logic, and JVCs Hall Surround.

What is surround?

The sound heard in a concert hall or a movie theater consists of direct sound and indirect sound: early reflections and reflections from behind. The reflected sounds are always delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls from the listener. These reflections are some of the most important elements of the acoustic surround.
On JVCs Hall Surround In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing an ordinary stereo source, JVCs Hall Surround has been designed to give you clear vocals and to create the feeling of a concert hall. The sound is reproduced through the front speakers and rear speakers. On Dolby Surround Dolby Surround has been also developed to reproduce the important elements of the acoustic surround at home. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND * which includes the same encoded surround information as found in Dolby Stereo films, the amplifier can provide you with 2 Dolby Surround programs (Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3ch Logic). Dolby Pro Logic: Select this mode when the optional rear speakers are connected (as well as a center speaker). Dolby 3ch Logic: Select this mode when a center speaker is connected without rear speakers. Notes: The surround processor has no effect on monaural sources. The surround processor cannot be used for recording.

4. Press DELAY to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:
Note: When you have selected 3CHLOGIC, you cannot adjust the delay time.

TEST 4

5. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. TEST starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:
Notes: No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected 3CHLOGIC. No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select PHANTOM or OFF for the center mode.
6. If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as follows: To adjust the rear speaker output level, press REAR+/. To adjust the center speaker output level, press CENTER +/.
Pressing decreases the output level up to 10 dB. Pressing + increases the output level up to +10 dB. Notes: The sound levels of the left and right rear speakers will be the same. You cannot set the sound level of the rear speakers when you have selected 3CHLOGIC. You cannot set the sound level of the center speaker when you select PHANTOM or OFF for the center mode.
7. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

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Using Dolby Surround
Once you have set the Dolby Surround adjustments, you can use the same adjustments every time you want to enjoy Dolby Surround. On the front panel:
The indicator of the selected surround mode lights up in turn as you select the surround modes. 3. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with DOLBY SURROUND mark. To cancel Dolby Surround, select OFF in step 2 above. The indicator of the selected mode goes off.
1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that one of the surround mode indicators (PRO LOGIC, 3CH LOGIC, HALL) lights up on the display. The previous mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off. 2. Press AUDIO CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 3. If necessary, press SURR MODE until PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC whichever you want appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows:
The indicator of the selected surround mode lights up in turn as you select the surround modes. 4. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with DOLBY SURROUND mark. To cancel Dolby Surround, press SURROUND ON/OFF so that the indicator of the selected mode goes off. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off.

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IMPORTANT: To operate JVC video components using this remote control: Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR or TV, not on the amplifier.
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on a VCR: 3 Starts playback 4 Rewinds a video tape Fast winds a video tape 7 Stops operation 8 Pauses. To resume playing, press 3. CH+/ Changes channels on a VCR Without pressing VCR, you can always perform the following: VCR (in the (Standby/On) section) Turns on/off the VCR
After pressing TV (in the TV CONTROL section), you can perform the following operations on TV: CH+/ Changes TV channels
Without pressing TV (in the TV CONTROL section), you can always perform the following : TV/VIDEO Sets input mode (either to TV or to VIDEO) VOLUME +/ (in the TV CONTROL section) Adjusts the volume (Standby/On) section) TV (in the Turns on/off the TV

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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The display does not light up The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into an AC outlet or the POWER switch is and press POWER to set it in the pressed to set in the OFF position _ON position No sound from speakers Speaker signal cables are not connected The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 are not set correctly An incorrect source is selected Sound from one speaker only Speaker signal cables are not connected properly Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly
Select the correct source Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary
The balance is set to one extreme Adjust the balance properly (see page 12) Howling during record playing Remote control does not work Your turntable is too close to speakers Move speakers away from the turntable
There is an obstruction in front of Remove the obstruction the remote sensor on the amplifier Batteries are weak Replace batteries

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Amplifier
Output Power At Stereo Operation Front Channels 50 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) 30 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) 30 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. At Surround Operation Front Channels 40 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 40 watts, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 40 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 0.8 %* at 30 watts output (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) PHONO TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO PHONO (MM) TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO TAPE, VCR PHONO TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO 20 Hz to 20 kHz (1 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (1 dB) 2.5 mV/47 k ohms 200 mV/47 k ohms 200 mV 70 dB/66 dB 87 dB/67 dB 0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) +dB at 100 Hz

Center Channel

Rear Channels
Total Harmonic Distortion (8 ohms, 1 kHz) Frequency Response (8 ohms)
Audio Input Sensitivity/ Impedance (1 kHz) Audio Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio (66 IHF/DIN) RIAA Phono Equalization Loudness (Volume Control at 40 dB) Video Input Sensitivity/ Impedance Video Output Level Synchronization Signal-to-Noise Ratio

VCR, VIDEO

1 Vp-p/75 ohms

VCR, MONITOR OUT

1 Vp-p (at 1 Vp-p input) negative 45 dB

General

Power Requirements Power Consumption AC 230V , 50 Hz 240 watts 5 watts (in standby mode) 435 x 146 x 403 mm (17 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 15 7/8 inches) 8.0 kg (17.7 lbs)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Design & specifications are subject to change without notice

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Specifications
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Switches, Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the amplifier, and how to connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General Be sure your hands are dry. Turn the power off to all components. Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations Install the amplifier in a location that is level and protected from moisture. The temperature around the amplifier must be between 5 and 35 C (23 and 95 F). Make sure there is good ventilation around the amplifier. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the amplifier. Handling the amplifier Do not insert any metal object into the amplifier. Do not disassemble the amplifier or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. Do not expose the amplifier to rain or moisture.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the amplifier. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied. Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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You can connect the following speakers: Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound One set of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to make human voices outstanding) One subwoofer to enhance the bass For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect one end of the speaker signal cable (not supplied) to the speaker terminal on the rear panel and the other end to the speaker. (For connecting a subwoofer, see page 6). 1. Open each terminal. 2. Insert the end of the speaker signal cable as shown (be sure to remove the insulation at the end of each wire first). 3. Close the terminals to clamp the speaker signal cables firmly in place. 4. Connect the black () and red (+) terminals on the rear panel to the black () and red (+) terminals marked on the speakers. CAUTION: When connecting speakers, use speakers with the same SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
Connecting the front speakers
Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.

SPEAKERS 1

FRONT SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

SPEAKERS 2
Connecting the rear and center speakers
Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Left Rear Speaker

Center Speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

Right Rear Speaker

REAR SPEAKERS
Note: When you connect rear speakers, make sure that both left and right speakers are connected; otherwise, no sound will come out of the rear speakers.

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Connecting the Speakers
About the speaker impedance of the speakers
CAUTION: When connecting speakers, use speakers with the same SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
Notes: The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does not differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used. The required speaker impedance of the front speakers differs depending on whether or not a center and/ or rear speakers are connected at the same time. Since there are four possible speaker connections with the amplifier, check which one fits your case and use the speaker with the impedance described below.

CASE 1

When you connect only front speakers

CASE 2

When you connect front speakers and a center speaker

Front Speaker

Front Speaker Center Speaker
Use front speakers with ohm impedance.
Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Center speaker: ohm impedance

CASE 3

When you connect front and rear speakers

CASE 4

When you connect front and rear speakers as well as a center speaker Front Speaker Center Speaker

Rear Speaker

Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Rear speakers: ohm impedance
Use the following speakers; Front speakers: ohm impedance Rear speakers: ohm impedance Center speaker: ohm impedance

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Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER OUT

Powered subwoofer
Connecting Audio/Video Components
You can connect the following components to the amplifier using cables with RCA pin plugs. Audio Components Turntable CD player Cassette deck Tuner Note: Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC (moving-coil type) must be connected to the amplifier through a commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume. Video Components VCR Video disc player TV
Audio component connections
If a ground cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the screw marked on the rear panel. To audio output

MONITOR OUT

CD player

OUT (REC)

IN (PLAY)

PHONO TUNER CD

OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) IN (PLAY)

To audio input

Turntable

To audio output

Cassette deck

To audio output Tuner

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Connecting the subwoofer speaker
Video component connections

To video input

OUT (REC) IN (PLAY)

VCR PHONO

TUNER CD

To audio/video input

To audio/video output
To audio/video output Video disc player CAUTION: If you connect a sound-increasing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and the amplifier, the sound output through the amplifier may be distorted.
Connecting Audio Components for the COMPU LINK-3 Remote Control System
The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the amplifier or vice versa. To use this system, connect your JVC audio components and the amplifier with the cable (monaural mini-plug) supplied with those components. If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (for example, the turntable and the tuner in the diagram below) Notes: The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system is the upgraded version of the COMPU LINK-1 and COMPU LINK-2. Even if your component has the COMPU LINK-1 or COMPU LINK-2 jacks, you can still connect it in the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, but some functions may not work correctly. For more information about the COMPU LINK-3 (-1 and -2) remote control system, see page 24.

COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO

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Before plugging the amplifier into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. 1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

2. Press POWER to set it in the _ON position. The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power is always consumed. To shut off the power completely: Press POWER to set it in the OFF position. Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables for the TV, VCR, and antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. button The difference between the POWER switch and the STANDBY/ON The POWER switch is the mains supply switch, allowing the amplifier to connect to the mains supply. To shut off the power completely, press the POWER switch to set it in the OFF position. button is a functional on/off (standby) switch, and does not disconnect the The STANDBY/ON amplifier from the mains supply. A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode for the amplifier to accept signals from the remote control. Notes: The preset settings such as sound adjustment may be erased in the following cases: When you press POWER to set it in the OFF position. When you unplug the power cord. When a power failure occurs.
CAUTIONS: Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the amplifier. When unplugging the amplifier, always grasp the plug itself so as not to damage the cord.
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, put the two supplied batteries in first. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the amplifier. 1. On the back of the remote control, press down on the battery cover and slide it out. 2. Insert batteries. Make sure to observe the proper polarity: (+) to (+) and () to (). 3. Slide the cover. R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/ AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTIONS: Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity indicated: (+) to (+) and () to (). Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Basic Operations

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

STANDBY
To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON. The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source appears on the display.
SLEEP SEA PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC HALL L LOUDNESS VOLUME R

STANDBY/ON

Current source name appears

Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly. When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

On the front panel

From the remote control: To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME.

From the remote control

CAUTION: Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control only:
Press MUTE to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. MUTE appears on the display and the volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTE again so that OFF appears on the display. Turn MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/ also restores the sound at the previous volume level.

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Selecting different sources for picture and sound

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the amplifier to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE jacks and VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording. Note: The output volume level, preset SEA, and surround modes cannot affect the recording.
Listening with Headphones
A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.
To listen with only headphones Press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the OFF position.

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Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance. On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for adjusting the balance. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until BALANCE appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / # to adjust the balance. Pressing Control @ decreases the right channel output. Pressing Control # decreases the left channel output.

1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % / buttons work for selecting the surround mode. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC appears on the display. The indicator of the selected mode also lights up on the display. 3. Press SETTING so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for selecting the center speaker size. The lamp above the button lights up.
4. Press Control % / until CNTR SPK (Center Speaker) appears on the display. 5. Press Control @ / # to select the appropriate item about your center speaker. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

LARGE SMALL NO

LARGE Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is the same as that of the front speakers. SMALL Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is smaller than that of the front speakers. NO Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker. (This mode cannot be selected when you select 3CHLOGIC.)
Note: This center speaker size setting is so related to the center mode setting for the Dolby Surround that changing this setting affects and changes the center mode to a relevant mode, and vice versa. For example; If you select LARGE, the center mode is automatically set to WIDE, and vice versa. If you select SMALL, the center mode is automatically set to NORMAL, and vice versa. If you select NO, the center mode is automatically set to PHANTOM for PRO LOGIC, and vice versa.

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This amplifier can memorize the optimum sound setting for each playing source.
About the One Touch Operation
JVCs One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected source are automatically recalled. The following can be stored for each source: Volume level (see page 10) Balance (see page 12) Loudness (see page 12) Preset SEA modes (see page 15) Surround mode settings (see page 17)
Using the One Touch Operation

To store the sound settings: 1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION. The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up, then the previously memorized settings are recalled and appear on the display in turn. 2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above. The newly adjusted settings are memorized. On the front From the remote control panel To recall the sound settings: With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the currently selected source is recalled, and appears on the display when the source is selected. To cancel the One Touch Operation function: Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off. (Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the recalled sound effects remain active.)

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One Touch Operation
Using the Preset SEA Modes
The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control over the way your music sounds. Note: The preset SEA mode cannot be used for recording.
Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode
1. Press PRESET SEA so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for preset SEA setting. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until the mode you want appears on the display. The SEA indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA modes change as follows:

MOVIE SPORTS OFF MUSIC

Note: When you turn on the preset SEA mode, the mode and its effect level previously selected is recalled at first. 3. Press Control @ / # to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: When MOVIE is selected:

MOVIE 1 MOVIE 2 MOVIE 3

When SPORTS is selected:

SPORTS1 SPORTS2 SPORTS3

When MUSIC is selected:
JAZZ 1 COUNTRY2 JAZZ 2 COUNTRY1 ROCK 1 MUSICAL2 ROCK 2 MUSICAL1

MOVIE SPORTS MUSIC

Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie theater. Makes sound exciting. Select one of the modes below: JAZZ: Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere. Good for acoustic music. ROCK: Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies are boosted. MUSICAL: Enhances the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of. COUNTRY: Enhance the high-frequency range so that instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized. No preset SEA mode is applied. (See below)
To cancel the preset SEA mode, select OFF in step 2 above. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

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SEA ON/OFF
1. Press SEA ON/OFF so that the SEA indicator lights up on the display. The previously selected mode is recalled (at its previous effect level) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA mode turns on and off. Note: When selecting the preset SEA mode, the display will show the current effect level of the preset SEA mode selected. 2. Press AUDIO CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 3. Press SEA MODE until the mode you want appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the three preset SEA modes change as follows: Ex.

MOVIE 1 SPORTS2 JAZZ 2

SEA MODE

PRESET

4. Press PRESET to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: When MOVIE is selected:
To cancel the preset SEA mode, press SEA ON/OFF so that the SEA indicator goes off from the display. Each time you press the button, the preset SEA mode turns on and off.

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Using the Surround Processor
The built-in surround processor provides three types of surround programs Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3Channel Logic, and JVCs Hall Surround.

What is surround?

The sound heard in a concert hall or a movie theater consists of direct sound and indirect sound: early reflections and reflections from behind. The reflected sounds are always delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls from the listener. These reflections are some of the most important elements of the acoustic surround.
On JVCs Hall Surround In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing an ordinary stereo source, JVCs Hall Surround has been designed to give you clear vocals and to create the feeling of a concert hall. The sound is reproduced through the front speakers and rear speakers. On Dolby Surround Dolby Surround has been also developed to reproduce the important elements of the acoustic surround at home. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND * which includes the same encoded surround information as found in Dolby Stereo films, the amplifier can provide you with 2 Dolby Surround programs (Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3ch Logic). Dolby Pro Logic: Select this mode when the optional rear speakers are connected (as well as a center speaker). Dolby 3ch Logic: Select this mode when a center speaker is connected without rear speakers. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby, the double-D symbol, and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Notes: The surround processor has no effect on monaural sources. The surround processor cannot be used for recording.

Using JVCs Hall Surround

You need to connect one set of rear speakers to obtain the full effect. Once you have adjusted the Hall Surround, the amplifier memorizes the settings. On the front panel:

1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for selecting the surround modes. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until HALL appears on the display. The HALL indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows:

PROLOGIC

3CHLOGIC OFF
The indicator of the selected surround mode lights up in turn as you select the surround modes.

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4. Press Control % / until REAR + appears on the display. 5. Press Control @ / # to adjust the rear speaker output level. Pressing Control @ decreases the output level up to 10 dB. Pressing Control # increases the output level up to +10 dB. 6. Press Control % / until DELAY + appears on the display. 7. Press Control @ / # to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

DELAY 1

DELAY 2

DELAY 3

DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3
Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is greater than that to the front speakers. Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is almost equal to that to the front speakers. Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is less than that to the front speakers.
To cancel the Hall surround, select OFF in step 2. The HALL indicator goes off.

SURROUND ON/OFF

1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that one of the surround mode indicators (PRO LOGIC, 3CH LOGIC, HALL) lights up on the display. The previous mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off. 2. Press AUDIO CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 3. Press SURR MODE until HALL appears on the display. The HALL indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows:

SURR MODE

3CHLOGIC
4. Press REAR +/ to adjust the rear speaker output level. Pressing REAR decreases the output level up to 10 dB. Pressing REAR + increases the output level up to +10 dB. 5. Press DELAY to adjust the delay time. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

DELAY 5

To cancel the Hall Surround, press SURROUND ON/OFF so that the HALL indicator goes off. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off.

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3. Press ADJUST so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for surround settings. The lamp above the button lights up.

Speaker Arrangements for Dolby Surround
The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for various Dolby Surround settings. Try to find the speaker direction and location to create the optimum sound field.
When you have added a center speaker and rear speakers

TV Center Speaker

In this case: 1. Select PROLOGIC. 2. Select NORMAL or WIDE for center mode.
Rear Speaker Rear Speaker
See pages 20 to 22 for more details.
When you have added rear speakers (without a center speaker)
In this case: 1. Select PROLOGIC. 2. Select PHANTOM for center mode.
When you have added a center speaker (without rear speakers)
In this case: 1. Select 3CHLOGIC. 2. Select NORMAL or WIDE for center mode. See pages 20 to 22 for more details.

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The amplifier memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustments; one for Pro Logic and the other for 3ch Logic. On the front panel:
1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % / buttons work for selecting the surround modes. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press Control % / until PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC whichever you want appears on the display. The PRO LOGIC or 3CH LOGIC indicator also lights up. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows:
The indicator of the selected surround mode lights up in turn as you select the surround modes. PROLOGIC 3CHLOGIC HALL OFF
Select this mode when you use a center speaker and rear speakers. Select this mode when you use a center speaker without rear speakers. This is JVCs original surround mode, and is different from Dolby Surround. To use this, see page 17. Select this to turn off the surround mode.
3. Press ADJUST so that the Control % / / @ / # buttons work for adjusting the selected surround mode. The lamp above the button lights up. 4. Press Control % / until CNT MODE (Center Mode) appears on the display. 5. Press Control @ / # to select the center mode. Each time you press the button, the center modes change as follows:

NORMAL OFF

4. Press DELAY to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:
Note: When you have selected 3CHLOGIC, you cannot adjust the delay time.

TEST 4

5. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. TEST starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:
Notes: No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected 3CHLOGIC. No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select PHANTOM or OFF for the center mode.
6. If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as follows: To adjust the rear speaker output level, press REAR+/. To adjust the center speaker output level, press CENTER +/.
Pressing decreases the output level up to 10 dB. Pressing + increases the output level up to +10 dB. Notes: The sound levels of the left and right rear speakers will be the same. You cannot set the sound level of the rear speakers when you have selected 3CHLOGIC. You cannot set the sound level of the center speaker when you select PHANTOM or OFF for the center mode.
7. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

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Using Dolby Surround
Once you have set the Dolby Surround adjustments, you can use the same adjustments every time you want to enjoy Dolby Surround. On the front panel:
The indicator of the selected surround mode lights up in turn as you select the surround modes. 3. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with DOLBY SURROUND mark. To cancel Dolby Surround, select OFF in step 2 above. The indicator of the selected mode goes off.
1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that one of the surround mode indicators (PRO LOGIC, 3CH LOGIC, HALL) lights up on the display. The previous mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off. 2. Press AUDIO CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 3. If necessary, press SURR MODE until PROLOGIC or 3CHLOGIC whichever you want appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows:

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IMPORTANT: To operate JVC video components using this remote control: Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR or TV, not on the amplifier.
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on a VCR: 3 Starts playback 4 Rewinds a video tape Fast winds a video tape 7 Stops operation 8 Pauses. To resume playing, press 3. CH+/ Changes channels on a VCR Without pressing VCR, you can always perform the following: (Standby/On) section) VCR (in the Turns on/off the VCR
After pressing TV (in the TV CONTROL section), you can perform the following operations on TV: CH+/ Changes TV channels
Without pressing TV (in the TV CONTROL section), you can always perform the following : TV/VIDEO Sets input mode (either to TV or to VIDEO) VOLUME +/ (in the TV CONTROL section) Adjusts the volume (Standby/On) section) TV (in the Turns on/off the TV

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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The display does not light up The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into an AC outlet or the POWER switch is pressed and press POWER to set it in the _ON to set in the OFF position position No sound from speakers Speaker signal cables are not connected The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 are not set correctly An incorrect source is selected Sound from one speaker only Speaker signal cables are not connected properly Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly
Select the correct source Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary
The balance is set to one extreme Adjust the balance properly (see page 12) Howling during record playing Remote control does not work Your turntable is too close to speakers Move speakers away from the turntable
There is an obstruction in front of Remove the obstruction the remote sensor on the amplifier Batteries are weak Replace batteries

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Amplifier
Output Power At Stereo Operation Front Channels 55 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) 40 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) 40 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. At Surround Operation Front Channels 50 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 50 watts, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 50 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 0.8 %* at 40 watts output (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) PHONO TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO PHONO (MM) TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO TAPE, VCR PHONO TUNER, CD, TAPE, VCR, VIDEO 20 Hz to 20 kHz (1 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (1 dB) 2.5 mV/47 k ohms 200 mV/47 k ohms 200 mV 70 dB/66 dB 87 dB/67 dB 0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) +dB at 100 Hz