A B C D E
To audio output To component video input To S-video input To composite video input
To S-video output To composite video output To composite video input To S-video input To component video output To audio output To audio input
DVD player When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks: Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks: This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original highquality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.

Red Green

Blue Red
SUB WOOFER SURR RIGHT CENTER

FRONT RIGHT LEFT

SUB WOOFER SURR

DVD player

A B C D
To component video output To S-video output To composite video output To left/right front channel audio output (or to audio-mixed output if necessary)

D E F G

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for AV COMPU LINK. See page 22 for details. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital input/output terminals.
To subwoofer output To center channel audio output To left/right front channel audio output To component video output To S-video output To composite video output To left/right surround channel audio output
When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for AV COMPU LINK. See page 22 for details.
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Digital Connections

By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy multi-channel reproduction and some other convenient functions. IMPORTANT: When connecting a video component using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you can view no playback picture. After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary. Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details, see Setting the Digital Input Terminals on page 22. Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode on page 13.

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components: DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S: DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 30), connect it also as described in Analog Connections (see page 7). When you want to operate a DVD player or TV using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 31), connect it also as described in Analog Connections (see pages 8 and 9).
Connecting the Power Cord
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Digital input terminals You can connect any digital components having coaxial or optical digital output terminal. Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) between digital coaxial terminals Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases: When you unplug the power cord. When a power failure occurs.
When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
CAUTIONS: Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (CD)or DIGITAL 3 (TV) for RX-6040B/RX-6042Sterminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied). Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

Basic Operations
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.
Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks.
Daily Operational Procedure
Selecting the Source to Play
When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, first change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 13).

1 Turn on the power.

See Turning On the Power below.
Press one of the source selection buttons.
Selected source name appears.

2 Select the source.

See Selecting the Source to Play to the right.

3 Adjust the volume.

See Adjusting the Volume on page 12.
4 Select the Surround or DSP modes.
See Activating the Surround Modes (page 27) and Activating the DSP Modes (page 29). For RX-6040B/RX-6042S

On the front panel For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When you see the picture through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, you cannot use this function.

Adjusting the Volume

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When DVD MULTI is selected as the source, L, C, R, LFE, LS, and RS light up.
On the front panel: To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. On the remote control: To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME.
CAUTION: Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. 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.
How to understand the speaker and signal indicator illumination
Ex. No sound comes out of the center speaker and surround speakers though center channel and surround channel signals are coming into this receiver.
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0 (minimum) to 50 (maximum).
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Listening with headphones: Remote NOT You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multichannel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.)
1 Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF to deactivate the speakers. HEADPHONE appears for a while, and the H.PHONE indicator lights on the display. If the Surround or DSP mode has been activated, 3D H PHONE appears for a while (and the DSP indicator also lights up on the display)3D Headphone Mode (3D H PHONE). For details, see page 26. 2 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel. If you do not deactivate the speakers, no sound comes out of the headphones. After using the headphones, disconnect the headphones, then press SPEAKERS ON/OFF again to activate the speakers. CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume. Before connecting or putting on headphones, as its high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing. Before turning on speakers again, as its high volume may come out of the speakers.
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
When you have connected digital source components using the both analog and digital terminals (see pages 7 to 10), you can select the input modeeither digital or analogfor these components.
Before you start, remember. The digital input terminal setting should be correctly done for the sources you want to select the digital input mode (see Setting the Digital Input Terminals on page 22).
1 Press one of the source selection buttons (DVD, TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR*) for which you want to change the input mode.
* If TAPE is selected as the source, digital input mode is not available. To change the source name, see Changing the Source Name on page 14.

2 Press INPUT DIGITAL to select DIGITAL AUTO.
The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display. When using the remote control, press ANALOG/DIGITAL. Each time you press the button, the analog (ANALOG) and digital (DIGITAL AUTO) input modes alternate.
Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound
You can cancel the subwoofer output even though you have connected a subwoofer and have set SUBWOOFER to SUBWOOFER YES (see page 20).
When selecting DIGITAL AUTO, the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal. : Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in. : Lights up when Dolby Digital signals come in. : Lights up when conventional DTS signals come in.
Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofer output. Each time you press the button, subwoofer output is deactivated (SUBWOOFER OFF) and activated (SUBWOOFER ON) alternately. indicator goes off. When subwoofer output is canceled, the Bass sounds (and LFE signals) will be emitted through the front speakers.
: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signals come in. No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals.

Note: Notes:

When subwoofer output is activated, you can also adjust the subwoofer output level. For details, see page 24. You cannot deactivate the subwoofer output when you set SMALL for the front speakers on the speaker size setting (see page 20) or using Quick Speaker Setup (see page 18). You cannot activate the subwoofer output when you have set SUBWOOFER to SUBWOOFER NO (see page 20). When you change the SUBWOOFER setting from SUBWOOFER NO to SUBWOOFER YES (see page 20), subwoofer output is automatically activated. For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 25 and 26.
Continued on the next page
When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND. Each time you press INPUT DIGITAL, the input mode changes as follows:
Attenuating the Input Signal
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent the sound distortion. Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each analog source.

2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or until you find the channel you want.
Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number. Pressing FM/AM PRESET decreases the number.

On the remote control:

MODE MONO
AUTO MUTING: Normally select this. When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display. (Initial setting) MODE MONO: Select this to improve the reception (but stereo effect will be lost). In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning in to the stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator goes off from the display (the STEREO indicator goes off).
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
2 Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number.
For channel number 5, press 5. For channel number 15, press +10 then 5. For channel number 20, press +10 then 10. For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
After you operate any source other than the tuner using the remote control, the FM MODE button on the remote control does not work. In this case, press FM/AM on the remote control, then press FM MODE.
When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 33.)
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Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration.

Quick Speaker Setup

5 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).
COMPLETE appears on the display, then goes back to the source indication.
Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect. You can also register each speakers information manually. For details, see page 20.

The source indication resumes on the display.

Setting the Speakers

To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 18, this setting is not required. Subwoofer settingSUBWOOFER Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not. SUBWOOFER YES: Select when a subwoofer is connected. SUBWOOFER NO: Select when no subwoofer is used.
Speaker distanceFRONT L DIST, FRONT R DIST, CENTER DIST, SURR L DIST, SURR R DIST Set the distance from the listening point within the range of 0.3 m (1 ft) to 9.0 m (30 ft), in 0.3 m (1 ft) intervals. When shipped from the factory, distance for each speaker is set to 3.0 m (10 ft).
You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have selected NONE. For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: This setting is not valid for DVD MULTI.
If you have selected SUBWOOFER NO for the subwoofer, you cannot use the SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button on the front panel.
3.3 m (11 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft) 2.7 m (9 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft) 2.1 m (7 ft)
Speaker sizeFRNT SPEAKERS, CNTR SPEAKER, SURR SPEAKERS Select the size for each connected speaker. LARGE: SMALL: NONE: Select when the speaker size is relatively large. Select when the speaker size is relatively small. Select this when you have not connected a speaker. (Not selectable for the front speakers)
Ex. In the above case, set the speaker distance as follows:
Keep the following comments in mind as reference when adjusting. If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select LARGE, and if it is smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select SMALL. If you have selected SUBWOOFER NO for the subwoofer setting, you can only select LARGE for the front speakers. If you have selected SMALL for the front speakers, you cannot select LARGE for the center and surround speakers.
Front speakers: Center speaker: Surround speakers:
3.0 m (10 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft) 2.7 m (9 ft)

Setting the Bass Sounds

You can adjust subwoofer and bass sounds precisely according to your preference. Subwoofer outputSUBWOOFER OUT
Setting the Speaker Distance
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround and DSP modes. Set the distance from your listening point to the speakers. By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you with the same timing. If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 18, this setting is not required. Measuring unitDISTANCE UNIT Select which measuring unit you use. UNIT METER: Select to set the distance in meters. UNIT FEET: Select to set the distance in feet.

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: 1DVD 2CD 1DVD 2CD 1DVD 2TV 1CD 1CD 1CD 1TV 1TV 1TV 3TV 1DVD 2CD 3CDR 3CDR

3VCR 1DVD 2TV 1CD

3VCR 1DVD 2CDR 3VCR 2DVD 3CDR 2TV 3CDR 2CDR 3VCR 2DVD 3CDR 2CD 3CDR 2CDR 3VCR 3TV

2DVD 3TV 2TV

2DVD 3VCR 1CD 3VCR 1CD 1TV 2DVD 3CD 2CD

2DVD 3VCR 1TV 3VCR 1TV

1CDR 2DVD 3CD 1CDR 2CD

1CDR 2DVD 3TV

1CDR 2DVD 3VCR 1CDR 2CD 3VCR 1CDR 2TV 1VCR 2DVD 3CD 1VCR 2CD
Virtual Surround BackVIRTUAL SBACK You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back Dolby Digital EX software or DTS-ES software without the surround back speakers. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers. Select VRTL SB ON to activate Virtual Surround Back. VRTL SB ON: While you play Dolby Digital EX software or DTS-ES software, the VIRTUAL SB (Surround Back) indicator lights up. VRTL SB OFF: Select to deactivate Virtual Surround Back.

3VCR 3TV

1VCR 2DVD 3TV
1VCR 2DVD 3CDR 1VCR 2CD 3CDR 1VCR 2TV (back to the beginning) For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B: 1DVD 2CD 1CD 1TV 1DVD 2TV 2TV 2CD
1DVD 2CDR 1CD 2CDR 1TV 2CDR 1CDR 2TV

2DVD 1CD 2DVD 1TV

1CDR 2DVD 1CDR 2CD (back to the beginning)
When you have set NONE for SURR SPEAKERS, this function is not available. While playing back DTS-ES Matrix software with DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 processing will not be performed with Virtual Surround Back activated. To apply the processing, deactivate Virtual Surround Back.
Setting the Component Video Input
This setting is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S. When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD player and/or VCR, register the type of input jacks. If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly. (See page 31.) For the DVD playerVIDEO IN DVD Select one of the following: DVD COMPONENT: Select when connecting the DVD player to the component video input jacks. DVD S/C: Select when connecting the DVD player to the composite video or S-video input jacks. For the VCRVIDEO IN VCR Select one of the following: VCR COMPONENT: Select when connecting the VCR to the component video input jacks. VCR S/C: Select when connecting the VCR to the composite video or S-video input jacks.
Setting the Digital Input Terminals
When you use the digital input terminals, register which components you have connected to the digital input terminals. Digital Input terminalDIGITAL IN Set the components connected to the digital terminals. As you rotate MULTI JOG, the digital input terminals are set to used for the following digital components:

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Adjusting Sound

You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings.

Basic Adjustment Items

On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items DEQ 63HZ DEQ250HZ DEQ 1KHZ DEQ 4KHZ DEQ16KHZ To do Adjust equalizer pattern at 63 Hz. Adjust equalizer pattern at 250 Hz. Adjust equalizer pattern at 1 kHz. Adjust equalizer pattern at 4 kHz. Adjust equalizer pattern at 16 kHz. See page 24 24
Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Ex. When adjusting the subwoofer level to 3.
SUBWFR LEVEL Adjust the subwoofer output level. FRONT L LEVEL Adjust the left front speaker output level. FRONT R LEVEL Adjust the right front speaker output level. CENTER LEVEL Adjust the center speaker output level. SURR L LEVEL SURR R LEVEL EFFECT*1

1 Press ADJUST.

Adjust the left surround speaker output level. Adjust the right surround speaker output level. Adjust the effect level.
In this example, select SUBWFR LEVEL. For available items, see the list Basic Adjustment Items.
CENTER TONE* Make the center tone soft or sharp. PANORAMA CTRL* Add wraparound sound effect with side-wall image.
*1 Adjustable when one of the DAP modes or Mono Film (see pages 28 and 29) is in use. *2 This setting is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S. *3 Adjustable when Pro Logic II Music is in use.
The current setting (or level) for the selected item appears on the display.
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select a setting you want or to make an adjustment as you like.
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Adjusting the Equalization Patterns
You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. Equalization adjustmentDEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of 8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps. When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the display. To flat the equalization pattern, set all the frequencies to 0 (0 dB) in step 4 of Basic Procedure (on page 23). The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S: For Surround and DSP modes (when the center speaker is connected) CENTER TONE: Adjust the center tone. As the number increases, the dialogue becomes clearer so that the human voices change from soft to sharp. (Adjustable range: 1 to 5. Normally select 3. )
This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is memorized separately for DSP modes.
The equalization patterns affect the front speaker sounds only.
You can also use the remote control for adjusting the speaker output level using the test tone. You can also adjust the effect level for DAP modes and Mono Film. To adjust the speaker output level: 1 Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 2

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURR R

Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels
You can adjust the speaker output levels. Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. Adjustable speakersSUBWFR LEVEL, FRONT L LEVEL, FRONT R LEVEL, CENTER LEVEL, SURR L LEVEL, SURR R LEVEL You can adjust the connected speakers output levels within the range of 10 dB to +10 dB.
If you have deactivated a speaker (see page 20), the output level adjustment for the speaker is not adjustable. For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: All speakers output levels (except the subwoofer) are always adjustable for DVD MULTI.
Press TEST to check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at equal level. Test tone (TEST TONE) comes out of the speakers in the following order. No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the speaker setting is set to NONE (or SUBWOOFER NO for the subwoofer).
L (Left front) = C (Center) = R (Right front) = RS (Right surround) = LS (Left surround) = SW (Subwoofer) =(Back to the beginning)
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround and DSP Modes
You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your preference. (For Surround and DSP modes, see pages 25 and 28.) When center speaker is set to NONE, you cannot adjust the center tone (CENTER TONE). Adjustable parameters You can adjust the following parameters: For DAP modes and Mono Film Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each mode. EFFECT: Adjust the effect level. As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger. (Adjustable range: 1 to 5. Normally select 3. )
Adjust the speaker output level (10 dB to +10 dB). For the left front speaker: Press FRONT L, then LEVEL +/. For the center speaker: Press CENTER, then LEVEL +/. For the right front speaker: Press FRONT R, then LEVEL +/. For the right surround speaker: Press SURR R, then LEVEL +/. For the left surround speaker: Press SURR L, then LEVEL +/. For the subwoofer: Press SUBWFR, then LEVEL +/.

When you press LEVEL +/ once, the current level for the selected speaker appears on the display, and the test tone comes out of the selected speaker. If no adjustment is done for about 4 seconds, the adjustment mode for the selected speaker is canceled.
Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
For Pro Logic II Music only PANORAMA CTRL: Select PANORAMA ON to add wraparound sound effect with side-wall image. To cancel it, select PANORAMA OFF.
To adjust the effect level: 1 Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly to select the effect level (EFFECT 1 to EFFECT 5). The source indication resumes about 4 seconds after the adjustment.
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Using the Surround Modes

This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 18 to 24) are applied automatically.
Reproducing Theater Ambience
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theaterwith only a limited number of the speakers.
Introducing the Surround Modes

Dolby Digital*1

Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding (1ch up to 5.1ch). When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input, indicator lights up on the display. the

Dolby Digital 5.1CH

Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) encoding method records and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel). Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and being-there feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic. Another digital surround encoding format introduced by Dolby Laboratories is Dolby Digital EX, which adds the third surround channels, called surround back. Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed movements behind you while viewing the video software. In addition, surround sound localization will become more stable. You can use Virtual Surround Back (see page 22) when playing back Dolby Digital EX software. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrixbased conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound. This receiver provides two types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE) and Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC). When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. PLII MOVIE: Left front speaker (L) Center speaker (C) Right front speaker (R) Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded software. You can enjoy a sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1channel sounds. Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.

Subwoofer

PLII MUSIC:
Left surround speaker (LS)
Right surround speaker (RS)
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch). When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround (DTS SURROUND) is another discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software. Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a lower audio compression rate which enables it to add breadth and depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround features natural, solid, and clear sound. Another multi-channel digital encoding format introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES). It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression by adding the third surround channelsurround back channel. DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methodsDTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch. You can use Virtual Surround Back (see page 22) when playing back DTS-ES software. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

Cassette deck or CD recorder
The connected components turn on and off (standby) along with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, one of the connected components will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected. When you turn off the receiver, the connected components will turn off (standby).

Synchronized Recording

COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO)
Synchronized recording means the cassette deck starts recording as soon as a CD begins playing. To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:
1 Put a tape in the cassette deck, and a disc in the CD player. 2 Press the record () button and the pause (8) button on the cassette deck at the same time.
This puts the cassette deck into recording pause. If you do not press the record () button and pause (8) button at the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not operate.
There are four versions of COMPU LINK remote control system. This receiver is equipped with the fourth versionCOMPU LINK-4. This version is added systematic operations with the CD recorder to the previous versionCOMPU LINK-3. If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. To operate the cassette deck or CD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly if required. (See page 14.) Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.
3 Press the play (3) button on the CD player.
The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck starts recording. When the play ends, the cassette deck enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.
During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be changed. If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the beginning.
This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed below.
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
You can control the connected audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see pages 33 and 34.

: Equipped Functions Center Tone

: Not equipped

AV Compulink AV COMPULINK-III AV COMPULINK-III AV COMPULINK AV COMPULINK AV COMPULINK
The last character of the model nameB and S shows the color of the cabinet. B stands for black and S for silver. RX-5040B and RX-5045B are exactly the same except that RX-5040B is supplied with the surround speaker system.

LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO-2
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

LABOR YRS

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SURROUND

DIMMER

STANDBY/ON

INPUT DIGITAL

DUAL MONO 3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB RDS TA NEWS INFO TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP
H.PHONE PRO LOGIC DSP DIGITAL EQ BASS BOOST INPUT ATT

VOLUME

INPUT ANALOG

SURROUND/DSP OFF

INPUT ATT

DVD MULTI

TV SOUND

TAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

SETTING

MULTI JOG

ADJUST

PHONES

D I G I T A L

PRO LOGIC

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER OUT

FM/AM TUNING

FM/AM PRESET

FM MODE

MEMORY
QUICK SPEAKER SETUP PUSH SET

ON/OFF

See pages in parentheses for details. 9 p q STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11) SURROUND/DSP OFF button (30, 32) DSP button (31, 32) SURROUND button (30) Remote sensor Display (For details, see Display on the next page.) INPUT ANALOG button (14) INPUT ATT button (14) INPUT DIGITAL button (13) DIMMER button (14) MASTER VOLUME control (12) PHONES jack (13)
w Source selection buttons (11, 14) DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR, TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME), FM, AM e SPEAKERS ON/OFF button (13) r SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (13) t FM/AM TUNING 5/ buttons (16) y FM/AM PRESET 5/ buttons (16) u FM MODE button (17) i MEMORY button (16) o SETTING button (22) ; QUICK SPEAKER SETUP button (21) a MULTI JOG (PUSH SET) dial (21, 22, 26) s EXIT button (22, 26) d ADJUST button (26)

Display

0-= ~ ! @
H.PHONE PROLOGIC DSP DIGITAL EQ BASS BOOST INPUT ATT
See pages in parentheses for details. ANALOG indicator (14) DUAL MONO indicator (29, 30) H.PHONE indicator (13, 29, 31) 3D-PHONIC indicator (29, 31) PRO LOGIC II indicator (28, 30, 31) VIRTUAL SB indicator (25) DSP indicator (31, 32) RDS indicator (18) Program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) indicators (20) DIGITAL EQ indicator (27)

= ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & *

TUNED indicator (16) BASS BOOST indicator (15) STEREO indicator (16) INPUT ATT indicator (14) AUTO MUTING indicator (17) SLEEP indicator (15) VOLUME indicator (11) Digital signal format indicators (13) Speaker indicators and signal indicators (12) CH indicator (16) Main display

5 COMPONENT VIDEO input/output jacks (8, 9) Input: DVD IN, VCR IN Output: MONITOR OUT 6 VIDEO/S-VIDEO input/output jacks (8, 9) Input: DVD IN, VCR IN (PLAY) Output: MONITOR OUT, VCR OUT (REC) 7 CENTER SPEAKER terminals (6) 8 SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals (6) 9 FRONT SPEAKERS terminals (6) p AC power cord (10)

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Notes:
Supplied batteries are for the initial setup. Replace for continued use. After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturers codes again (see pages 36 and 37).

Before Installation

General Precautions
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.
CAUTION: Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+) 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.

Locations

Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust. The temperature around the receiver must be between 5C and 35C. Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.

Handling the receiver

Do not insert any metal object into the receiver. Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) Antennas

FM antenna connections

Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied. Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) AM (MW) Loop Antenna (1) FM Antenna (1)

AM EXT AM P LOO

75 L FMAXIA CO
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Connecting the subwoofer
You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connecting Audio/Video Components
When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

Analog Connections

Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack See also page 33 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK remote control system.

Powered subwoofer

CAUTION: If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

Placing speakers

Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C) Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level. Array across the front of the viewing area. Surround speakers (LS/RS) Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm to 90 cm higher). Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at the listeners ears. Subwoofer (S.WFR) You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is nondirectional. Normally place it in front of you.

CD player

To audio output Cassette deck/CD recorder
S.WFR Cassette deck or CD recorder To audio input To audio output
After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 21).
OUT (REC) TAPE /CDR IN (PLAY)
When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name to CDR, which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. See page 14 for details.
Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. If your video components have the video input/output jacks of different types, connect them by using these jacks, you can get better picture quality in the order:
Component video > S-video > Composite video However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same type.

Y MONITOR OUT

Red VCR Blue Green

Green Blue

VCR IN

TV SOUND IN

OUT (REC) VCR IN (PLAY) VIDEO S-VIDEO
Connect the TV to appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.

OUT (REC) VCR IN (PLAY)

A B C D E
VCR To S-video output To composite video output To composite video input To S-video input To component video output To audio output To audio input

CAUTIONS: Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

DIGITAL 2 (CD)
When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (CD) or DIGITAL 3 (TV) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

Basic Operations

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.
Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks.
Daily Operational Procedure
Selecting the Source to Play
When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, first change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 13).

1 Turn on the power.

See Turning On the Power below.
Press one of the source selection buttons.
Selected source name appears.

2 Select the source.

See Selecting the Source to Play to the right.

3 Adjust the volume.

See Adjusting the Volume on page 12.
4 Select the Surround or DSP modes.
See Activating the Surround Modes (page 30) and Activating the DSP Modes (page 32).
DVD MULTI DVD VCR TV SOUND CD TAPE/CDR

On the front panel

Turning On the Power

On the remote

When you select DVD MULTI, you can enjoy analog discrete output sound (5.1-channel surround reproduction) from the external component. You may need to select analog discrete output mode on the external component. When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only. Surround and DSP modes (see pages 28 and 31) cannot be applied to DVD MULTI. When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name shown on the display. For details, see page 14.
Press STANDBY/ON the remote control).

(or STANDBY/ON

AUDIO on
The STANDBY lamp goes off. Current source name appears.
Current volume level appears. To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON remote control) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

AUDIO on the

A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn off the power completely, unplug the AC power cord.

Note: Notes:

When subwoofer output is activated, you can also adjust the subwoofer output level. For details, see page 27. You cannot deactivate the subwoofer output when you set SMALL for the front speakers on the speaker size setting (see page 23) or using Quick Speaker Setup (see page 21). You cannot activate the subwoofer output when you have set SUBWOOFER to SUBWOOFER NO (see page 23). When you change the SUBWOOFER setting from SUBWOOFER NO to SUBWOOFER YES (see page 23), subwoofer output is automatically activated. For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 28 and 29.
Continued on the next page
When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND. Each time you press INPUT DIGITAL, the input mode changes as follows:
Attenuating the Input Signal
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent the sound distortion. Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each analog source.

DIGITAL AUTO

DOLBY DIGITAL
Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT ANALOG) so that the INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press and hold the button, the input attenuator mode turns on (INPUT ATT ON) and off (INPUT NORMAL).

DTS SURROUND

When DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND is selected, the DIGITAL AUTO indicator goes off, and the corresponding digital signal format indicator lights up on the display. If the incoming signal does not match the selected digital signal format, the indicator of the selected signal format will flash.
This function is not valid when DVD MULTI is selected.
When you turn off the power or select another source, DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS SURROUND settings are canceled and the digital input mode is automatically reset to DIGITAL AUTO.

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on the rear panel, change the source name which will be shown on the display.
To select the analog input mode Press INPUT ANALOG (or ANALOG/DIGITAL on the remote control repeatedly until ANALOG appears on the display). The ANALOG indicator lights up.
When changing the source name from TAPE to CDR: 1 Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME). Make sure TAPE appears on the display.

This function affects only the sounds from the front speakers.

Muting the Sound

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. MUTING appears on the display and the volume turns off (the VOLUME indicator and its level indication go off). To restore the sound, press MUTING again. Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing VOLUME +/ on the remote control also restores the sound.
If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for each band. A sound setting assigned for a digital component is valid for both the analog and digital input modes.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts
You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.
Tuning in to Stations Manually

Using Preset Tuning

1 Press FM or AM to select the band.

AUTO MUTING

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations.
To store the preset stations

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset (see Tuning in to Stations Manually).
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
2 Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.
Pressing FM/AM TUNING 5 increases the frequency. Pressing FM/AM TUNING decreases the frequency.
If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See Selecting the FM Reception Mode on page 17.

2 Press MEMORY.

VOLUME VOLUME
The channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.
When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display. When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up. When you hold and then release the button in step 2, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
3 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

The following tuner operations are possible only using the remote control.
To show the RDS information
You can see the RDS information the station sends on the display. Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote control while listening to an FM station. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you the following information:

PTY Canceled

REW REC PAUSE DISPLAY MODE FF CD-DISC
Switching to a Program of Your Choice Automatically Searching for a Program by PTY Codes Receiving FM Stations with RDS (To show the RDS information)
PS (Program Service): While searching, PS appears and then the station names will be displayed. NO PS appears if no signal is sent. PTY (Program Type): While searching, PTY appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. NO PTY appears if no signal is sent. RT (Radio Text): While searching, RT appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. NO RT appears if no signal is sent.
IMPORTANT: Before using RDS operating buttons, press FM/AM on the remote control so that RDS operating buttons work for tuner operation.
If searching finishes at once, PS, PTY, and RT will not appear on the display. Some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly. (The display cannot show accented letters, A, for instance, may stand for accented As like , , , , , and.)
Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display. With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals. PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends Enhanced Other Networks: Provides the information about the types of the programs sent by other RDS stations of the different Networks than the one being received.
RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts. Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS in your area. RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Searching for a Program by PTY Codes
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see pages 16 and 17) by specifying the PTY codes.
Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: AFFAIRS: INFO: SPORT: EDUCATE: DRAMA: CULTURE: SCIENCE: News. Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the newsdebate, or analysis. Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. Educational programs. All radio plays and serials. Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theater, etc. Programs about natural sciences and technology. Used for mainly speech-based programs such as quizzes, panel games, and personality interviews. Commercial music of current popular appeal. Rock music. Current contemporary music considered to be easylistening. Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc. Music not fitting into any of the other categories. Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc. Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology, and society. Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum. Travel information. Programs about recreational activities. Jazz music. Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States.

Setting the Speaker Distance
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround and DSP modes. Set the distance from your listening point to the speakers. By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you with the same timing. If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 21, this setting is not required. Measuring unitDISTANCE UNIT Select which measuring unit you use. UNIT METER: Select to set the distance in meters. UNIT FEET: Select to set the distance in feet.
SWFR LFE+MAIN: Select to always emit the bass elements of the front speaker channels (MAIN). While playing Dolby Digital and DTS software, the bass element and the LFE signals are both emitted.
If you have selected SUBWOOFER NO for the subwoofer, this function is not available.
Crossover frequencyCROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by LARGE speakers when SUBWOOFER is set to SUBWOOFER NO). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected. CROSS 80HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 12 cm. CROSS 100HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 10 cm. CROSS 120HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 8 cm. CROSS 150HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 6 cm. CROSS 200HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 5 cm.
Selecting the Main or Sub Channel
You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while playing digital software recorded (or broadcast) in the Dual Mono mode (see page 29), which includes two monaural channels separately. Dual MonoDUAL MONO Select the playback sounds (channel). MONO MAIN: Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).* Signal indicator L lights up while playing back this channel. MONO SUB: Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).* Signal indicator R lights up while playing back this channel.
MONO ALL: Select to play back both the main and subchannels (Ch 1/Ch 2).* Signal indicators L and R light up while playing back these channels.

To adjust the effect level: 1 Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly to select the effect level (EFFECT 1 to EFFECT 5). The source indication resumes about 4 seconds after the adjustment.

Using the Surround Modes

This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 21 to 27) are applied automatically.
Reproducing Theater Ambience
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theaterwith only a limited number of the speakers.
Introducing the Surround Modes

Dolby Digital*1

Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding (1ch up to 5.1ch). When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input, indicator lights up on the display. the

Dolby Digital 5.1CH

Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) encoding method records and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel). Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and being-there feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic. Another digital surround encoding format introduced by Dolby Laboratories is Dolby Digital EX, which adds the third surround channels, called surround back. Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed movements behind you while viewing the video software. In addition, surround sound localization will become more stable. You can use Virtual Surround Back (see page 25) when playing back Dolby Digital Surround EX software. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrixbased conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound. This receiver provides two types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE) and Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC). When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. PLII MOVIE: Left front speaker (L) Center speaker (C) Right front speaker (R) Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded software. You can enjoy a sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1channel sounds. Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.

Subwoofer

PLII MUSIC:
Left surround speaker (LS)
Right surround speaker (RS)
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DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch). When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround (DTS SURROUND) is another discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software. Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a lower audio compression rate which enables it to add breadth and depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround features natural, solid, and clear sound. Another multi-channel digital encoding format introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES). It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression by adding the third surround channelsurround back channel. DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methodsDTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch. You can use Virtual Surround Back (see page 25) when playing back DTS-ES software. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.
What is Linear PCM? Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs and Video CDs. DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits. When Linear PCM signal is detected, the indicator lights up. What is Dual Mono? Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the bilingual broadcast or the MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) format used for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono format is not identical with those analog formats). This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It allows two independent channels (called main channel and subchannel) to be recorded separately. indicator When Dual Mono signal is detected, the lights up. You can select either channel you want to listen to (see page 24).

DTS 96/24

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home. Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit depths provide extended dynamic range. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24 bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver betterthan-CD sound quality into the home. indicator When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the lights up. You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with full-quality.
When using the Surround mode, the sounds come out of the activated speakers which the Surround mode requires. If either the surround speakers or center speaker is set to NONE in the speaker setting, the corresponding channel signals are allocated to and emitted through the front speakers. If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to NONE in the speaker setting, JVCs original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
3D Headphone Mode3D H PHONE
If you activate Surround when the front speakers are deactivated, 3D Headphone Mode is activated without respect to the type of software played back. 3D H PHONE appears on the display and the DSP and H.PHONE indicators also light up.
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 DTS and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Activating the Surround Modes
Available Surround modes vary depending on the incoming signals. Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 21 to 27.)
For analog sources and digital 2-channel software, you can select one of the following Surround modes. Each time you press SURROUND, Surround modes change as follows:
Activating the Surround Modes Automatically
You can enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source). Auto Surround also works when the input mode changes from analog to digital. To activate Auto Surround, see page 24.

PLII MOVIE

(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie)

PLII MUSIC

(Dolby Pro Logic II Music)
For Dual Mono software, you can select the channel you listen to. (See page 24.)

DUAL MONO

To adjust the speaker output level, see page 27.
Activating the Surround Modes Manually To cancel the Surround mode

For detailed menu operations, refer to the instructions supplied with the discs or the DVD player.
Set TV/STB selector to TV. You can always perform the following operations: STANDBY/ON TV/STB CH +/: TV VOLUME +/: TV/VIDEO: Change the channels. Adjust the volume. Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). TV/STB: Turn on or off the TV.
Operating Video Components
IMPORTANT: To operate JVCs video components using the supplied remote control: Some JVCs VCRs can accept two types of the control signals remote code A and B. Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the target VCR is set to code A. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver.
After pressing TV SOUND, you can perform the following operations on the TV: 1 9, 0, 100+ (+10): Select the channels. RETURN (10): Alternate between the previously selected channel and the current channel.
Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment
This remote control supplied for the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers TVs, Set Top Boxes (STB), VCRs and DVD players.
When operating the other manufacturers components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. After replacing batteries for the remote control, you need to set the manufactures codes again.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a STB
1 Set the TV/STB selector to STB. 2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 3 Press TV SOUND. 4 Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 1 9, and 0.
Manufacturer Echostar General Instrument Hamlin Pioneer RCA Scientific Atlanta Sony Zenith * 01 is the initial setting. Codes 01* 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 16, 17, 18, 19 14, 10, 12, 13
To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturers TV

TV/STB.

1 Set the TV/STB selector to TV. 2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 3 Press TV SOUND. 4 Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 1 9, and 0.
Manufacturer JVC Hitachi Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA Samsung Sanyo Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith * 01 is the initial setting. Codes 01* 03 04, 08 09

5 Release STANDBY/ON

Now you can perform the following operations on the STB: TV/STB: Turn on and off the STB. TV/STB CH +/: Change the channels. After pressing TV SOUND, you can perform the following operations on the STB: