Compatible with various audio formats including DTS 96/24
RX-DP20VBK allows you to enjoy newly introduced audio formats such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES, DTS NEO:6, and DTS 96/24. This unit is also compatible with Dual Mono signals recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
7.1 channel DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)
Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the highperformance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity memory, you can enjoy 7.1-channel surround by playing 2channel or multi-channel software.
Multi-channel headphone virtual surround sound3D HEADPHONE
The built-in headphone virtual surround system is compatible with multi-channel software. You can enjoy a natural surround sound through the headphones.
192 kHz/24 bit PEM DD audio DA converter
The JVC-exclusive converter is now upgraded to be fully compatible with DVD Audios high specifications. Subtle nuances are accurately reproduced.

K2 Technology

K2 technology has been designed to enable natural audio reproduction, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion and creating original sound ambience with high precision.

Ventilation

The seven high power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate heat inside the cabinet. For safety, observe the following carefully: Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the receiver. Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
CC (Compensative Compression) Converter
CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bitquantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz signals). By using the CC Converter, you can obtain a natural sound field from any source.
ZIST (Zero Interference audio Signal Transmission) circuit
The ZIST circuit incorporated for the EXT 7.1 CH IN (input) jacks successfully eliminates the video signal interference to the audio signals by making the cold side of the audio signals completely independent from the ground.

Using the Surround and THX Modes. 51
Reproducing Theater Ambience.. 51 Introducing the Surround and THX Modes.. 51 Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software.. 53 Activating the Surround and THX Modes. Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction.. Activating the Surround Modes.. Activating the THX Modes.. 57

Using the DSP Modes.. 58

Reproducing the Sound Field... 58 Introducing the DSP Modes... 58 Activating the DSP Modes.. 59
Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations.. 29
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) and Selecting the Zone 2 Operations... 29 Canceling the Zone 2 Operations.. 30 Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play.. 31 Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume... 31 Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers.. 32 Muting the Zone 2 Sound.. 32
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode.. 60
Activating the Analog Multi-channel Playback Modes. 60
COMPU LINK Remote Control System. 61 TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System.. 63
7 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen (Either in Zone 1 or in Zone 2).. Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player). Entering the Disc Information... 66
Receiving Radio Broadcasts. 33
Tuning in to Stations Manually.. 33 Using Preset Tuning... 34 Selecting the FM Reception Mode.. 34
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System. 68 Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components. 71
Operating Audio Components.. 71 Operating Video Components.. 73

Basic Settings.. 35

Setup Menu Configuration.. 35 Operation through On-Screen Display Menus.. 36 Menu Operating Procedure.. Setting the SpeakersSPEAKER SETTING. Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels CHANNEL LEVEL... Setting the Speaker DistanceSPEAKER DISTANCE. Setting the Bass SoundsSUBWOOFER. Setting the THX AudioTHX AUDIO SETUP. Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers SURR CH OUT... Setting the Audio Delay LevelAUDIO DELAY. 42
Operating Other Manufacturers Equipment. 74
Changing the Preset Signal Codes.. 74 Storing the Remote Signals Manually.. 78
Troubleshooting... 81 Specifications.. 83
Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations.
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Parts Identification

Front Panel

SPEAKERS 1

INPUT MODE / INPUT ATT

SURR/DSP OFF

ADJUST MENU
DOWN / TUNING LEFT / PRESET
UP / TUNING 5 RIGHT / PRESET 5

SET / MEMORY

SPEAKERS 2 / ZONE 2

ZONE 2 CONTROL

SETUP MENU

EXIT / FM MODE

INPUT MODE / INPUT ATT THX SURROUND SURR/DSP OFF ANALOG DIRECT ADJUST MENU DOWN / TUNING LEFT / PRESET UP / TUNING 5 RIGHT / PRESET 5 SET / MEMORY

SPEAKER 2 / ZONE 2

To open the front door, press DOOR DOWN. (For more details, see page 20.)
DVD DVD MULTI VCR 1 VCR 2 TV/DBS VIDEO CD PHONO TAPE/MD CDR FM/AM EXT 7.1CH

Surround back speakers (LSB/RSB)
Ideal speaker layout requires that all speakers be placed at the same distance from the listener. However, since in some places it may be difficult to fulfil this requirement, this unit can adjust the delay time so that the sounds through all the speakers reach the listener with the same timing. (See page 40.)
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About the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals The FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be used as follows: To connect the second pair of the front speakers in Zone 1. To connect the front speakers in Zone 2 when using the multiroom operations (see page 19). To connect the front speakers in Zone 1 and to drive them using two amplifiers built in this receiver. If the speakers connected are of the bi-wiring connection type, you can connect the speakers as illustrated below. (You can use either front speaker terminals for high frequency or for low frequency terminals.)
Left Front speaker Rear view
Enhance your audio system
You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier) when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the rear panel, using 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.

Right Front speaker

LOW LOW

Left front speaker

Right front speaker

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

Power amplifier
To use the speaker with the above connection, see w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 UsageZONE 2/SPEAKER 2 on pages 43 and 44. When this connection is used, you cannot use the surround back speakers. (In this case, no sounds come out of the SURR BACK PREOUT jacks.)

Connecting a subwoofer

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

FRONT SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

Left surround speaker

Right surround speaker

Powered subwoofer

Left / Right surround back speakers
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Connecting Audio/Video Components
When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

CD player

RIGHT MM LEFT MC

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 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.

To audio output

Cassette deck or MD recorder Cassette deck To audio input To audio output
Turntable Set the MM/MC selector correctly to match it to the turntable connected. If an MM (moving-magnet) type cartridge is used by your turntable, push out the selector ( MM). If an MC (moving-coil) type cartridge is used by your turntable, push in the selector (_ MC).

To set up the RF rod antenna
To set up the IR signal transmitter
1. Find a place where you can attach the IR signal transmitter.
Place the transmitter where the signal can reach the remote sensor of the target components in a direct line of sight. If the cord length of the IR signal transmitter is not long enough, use an extension cord (not supplied).
2. Attach the double-sided adhesive tape (supplied) to the IR signal transmitter.

IR signal transmitter

1. Insert the RF rod antenna onto the RF REMOTE ANTENNA terminal. 2. Rotate the fixing nut to attach the RF rod antenna firmly.
Double-sided adhesive tape
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3. Connect the plug of the transmitter to the IR OUT jack of the receiver and attach the transmitter.

Target component(s)

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries first.

COMPU (SYNCHRO) LINK-

LR6(AM3) /L40(15A)

COMPU LINK-4

L es s th an 3 m (e fe t)
At an angle of approx. 60
Signal-emitting angle of the transmitter Horizontally: 60 Vertically: 60
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries.
Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and () to ().

3. Replace the cover.

If the remote control cannot transmit signals or operate the receiver correctly, replace the batteries. Use two LR6(AM3)/L40(15A) type (alkaline) dry-cell batteries.
Connecting the Power Cord
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC IN socket on the rear (1) and the other end into an AC outlet (2). 1 2
If you aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver, you can operate the receiver at a distance of up to 7 m (23 feet). When replacing the batteries, finish changing them without delay; otherwise, the stored signals are all erased (see pages 74 to 80).
When using the remote control in the dark
Press LIGHT. The buttons on the remote control are backlit while you are using the remote control. If you do not press any button for about 5 seconds, the backlight will turn off. CAUTIONS:

ANALOG L R SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME SUBWFR
The last Surround/THX/DSP mode appears. Ex. When you press FM/AM with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector set to ZONE 1.
The currently selected speakers 1 and/or 2 indicator(s) also light(s) up on the display. If neither speakers 1 nor 2 indicator is lit on the display, see Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers on page 25. To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO (STANDBY). The STANDBY lamp lights up, and the front door automatically closes. (The ZONE 1 ON/ OFF and/or ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp on the unit goes off.)
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)
To turn on the power, press (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up. The front door moves down (so that the source selecting buttons appear).
Before you turn off the receiver in Zone 1, make sure that no one is listening to any source in Zone 2 (the ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp is lit on the display) since the Zone 2 sound will also be turned off unexpectedly. If you have turned off the receiver with the volume level set at more than level 35 dB, the volume level will be automatically set at level 35 dB next time you turn on the receiver.
When you turn on the TV connected to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear This receiver automatically turns on and selects TV as the Zone 1 source about 5 seconds after you turn on the TV. (If you change the source name from TV to DBS, the receiver will not turn on along with the TV. See Changing the Source Name on page 27.)
The currently selected speakers 1 and/or 2 indicator(s) also light(s) up on the display. If neither speakers 1 nor 2 indicator is lit on the display, see Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers on page 25.
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Canceling the Zone 1 Operations
To stop Zone 1 operations and sounds from the Zone 1 speakers, press ZONE 1 ON/OFF so that the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp goes off.

On the unit

From the remote control
The currently selected front speakers indicator(s) also go(es) off from the display (no sound will be heard in Zone 1). To use this receiver for Zone 1 operations again, press ZONE 1 ON/OFF again (the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up). The front speakers indicator(s) previously selected light(s) up. Now the buttons and controls on the unit work for Zone 1 operations.
If you have turned off Zone 1 with the volume level set at more than level 35 dB, the volume level will be automatically set at level 35 dB next time you turn on Zone 1. If TURN ON ZONE1 OR ZONE2 appears on the display, press ZONE 1 ON/OFF or ZONE 2 ON/OFF to listen to the sound in Zone 1 or in Zone 2; otherwise, the receiver will turn off after about 1 minute.

You can enjoy the following sound effects through the headphones: If the Surround/THX mode is activated, you can enjoy surround effect. (For details, see 3D HEADPHONE Mode on page 57.) If a DSP mode is activated, you can enjoy the DSP effect. (For details, see HEADPHONE Mode on page 58.) CAUTION:
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.
2. Press INPUT MODE (or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT) to change the input mode.
Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows:

ANALOG/DIGITAL

On the unit (inside the front door)

ANALOG L SUBWFR R

SPEAKERS

1 VOLUME

DGTL AUTO L C R LFE RS DIGITAL SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME

SUBWFR LS

Ex. When the source is DVD.
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DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signals. The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on the display, and the digital signal format indicators for the detected signals also light up. ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode. The ANALOG indicator lights up.
Attenuating the Input Signal
When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent sound distortion. You have to make this setting for analog each source.

On the unit ONLY:

Press and hold INPUT ATT (inside the front door) so that the INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.
When selecting DIGITAL AUTO, the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal.
LINEAR PCM : Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.
Each time you press and hold the button, the input attenuator mode turns on (INPUT ATT ON) or off (INPUT ATT OFF). INPUT ATT indicator
ANALOG L SUBWFR R SPEAKERS INPUT ATT 1 VOLUME
: Lights up when Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signals come in. : Lights up when DTS or DTS-ES signals come in.

ANALOG

No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals.

L SUBWFR

Ex. When the source is VIDEO. When playing software encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Surround, 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 RIGHT (or LEFT) on the unit to select DGTL DOLBY D or DGTL DTS while DIGITAL AUTO still remains on the display. Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows:

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Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations
This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2. See pages 22 to 28 for the Zone 1 operations. Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44.
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) and Selecting the Zone 2 Operations

For Zone 2 operations:

The ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. When using the unit: ZONE 2 is shown in the main display. Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door. To close the front door, press DOOR UP. When using the remote control: When operating the receiver using the remote control, the display on the unit always shows the Zone 1 source information though you are operating it for the Zone 2 source. Set the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector to ZONE 2. Check the indication shown on the remotes display when you press a buttonthis indicates the remote control operation mode together with multi-room operation mode (either ZONE 1 or ZONE 2) for a while.
The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up. The front door moves down so that the source selecting buttons appear. The unit is now activated only for Zone 1 operations.

STANDBY / ON

ANALOG R SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME
Ex. When you press FM/AM with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector set to ZONE 2.
The currently selected speakers 1 and/or 2 indicator(s) light(s) up on the display.
2. Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF so that the ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp lights up.
To use the Zone 2 TV (connected to the ZONE 2 MONITOR OUT jack) Turn on the TV and select the correct input for this receiver manually.
When connecting the Zone 2 front speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, see also w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 UsageZONE 2/SPEAKER 2 on page 43, and Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers on page 32.
For those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers to the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through another amplifier (see page 19) You have to determine how to adjust the volume level through the Zone 2 front speakers. (See w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 UsageZONE 2/SPEAKER 2 on page 43 for more details.) To use the Zone 2 front speakers 1 Turn on the other amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks. 2 Adjust the volume level through the Zone 2 front speakers either on the other amplifier or on this receiver (depending on the ZONE2PREOUT settingsee page 43).
3. Press ZONE 2 CONTROL (inside the front door) so that ZONE 2 and the previously selected Zone 2 source name appear on the display.

ZONE 2 VOLUME

Now the buttons and controls on the unit work for Zone 2 operations. Each time you press the button, the buttons and controls on the unit are activated or deactivated for Zone 2 operations.

LFE+MAIN : Select to always add the bass elements of the front speaker channels (MAIN) to the above (LFE) , and to transmit them through the subwoofer.
If SUBWOOFER is set to NO on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu, this function is not available.

SUB WFR

7 LFE LEVEL If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion. This setting is also valid for THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music, DVD MULTI, and EXT 7.1CH. Adjust the LFE level within the range of 20 dB to 0 dB. (Normally select 0 dB.) Each time you press @ (LEFT) or # (RIGHT), the LFE level changes by 1 dB. 7 PHASE If the sound output through the subwoofer is not satisfactory, changing the phase will give you a different result. Select one of the following: NORMAL : Normally select this. REVERSE : Select this to reverse the phase.
3.6 m (12 ft) 3.3 m (11 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft) 2.7 m 90 (9 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft)

2.1 m (7 ft)

EX. In the above case, set the speaker distance as follows: Subwoofer (SUBWFR) Left front (L) Right front (R) Center (C) Left surround (LS) Right surround (RS) Left surround back (LSB) Right surround back (RSB) SUBWOOFER: FRONT L SP: FRONT R SP: CENTER SP: SURR L SP: SURR R SP: SBACK L SP: SBACK R SP: 3.60 m (12.0 ft) 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 2.70 m (9.0 ft) 2.70 m (9.0 ft) 2.40 m (8.0 ft) 2.40 m (8.0 ft)
Continued on the next page
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7 BASS PEAK LIMIT When this setting is ON, Bass Peak Limit functions so that sounds exceeding the preset peak level (see below) will be cut off. When this setting is ON, you can set the bass peak level using the bass test tone (see below) to eliminate bass sound distortion. Select one of the following: ON OFF : Normally select this. : Select when not using Bass Peak Limit.
5 Setting the THX AudioTHX AUDIO SETUP
These settings are required to obtain the optimum effect from the THX modes.
When SUBWOOFER is set to NO on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu (see page 38), this submenu is not available in the following cases: If and SURR BACK SP is also set to NONE, or If SURR BACK OUT is also set to 1SPK.
If THX ULTRA2 SUBWOOFER? is set to YES, this function is not available.
7 BASS TEST TONE Only when BASS PEAK LIMIT is ON, you can emit the bass test tone through the subwoofer and/or other speakers (depending on your settings on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu), and adjust the bass peak level (see below). The bass test tone can be emitted when one of the Surround/ THX/DSP modes is in use. Select one of the following: ON OFF : Select to emit the bass test tone. : Select to stop the bass test tone.
7 THX ULTRA2 SUBWOOFER? A THX Ultra2 certified subwoofer can reproduce very low bass sounds (up to 20 Hz) and, if it is used at home, the subwoofer sounds may be reinforced unsuitably because of resonance and reflection caused by the floor and walls (boundary gain). Using this function, you can compensate for this over-enhanced bass sound through the subwoofer. Select one of the following. YES NO : Select when a THX Ultra2 subwoofer is used. : Select when a conventional subwoofer is used.

FREQ* : Select the center frequency to adjust middle-range sounds from250 Hz, 320 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 630 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.0 kHz (initial), 1.25 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.0 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.0 kHz. LEVEL : Adjust the enhancement level for middlerange sounds (within the range of +6 dB to 6 dB).
TREBLE FREQ* : Select the center frequency to adjust treble sounds from1.0 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.0 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.0 kHz, 5.0 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8.0 kHz, 10.0 kHz (initial), 12.5 kHz, 16.0 kHz. Press or % (DOWN or UP) to select an item you want to adjust on the submenu. Press # or @ (RIGHT or LEFT) to adjust the item. Once one of the sound levelsBASS LEVEL, MID LEVEL and TREBLE LEVELis adjusted, the PARAMETRIC EQ indicator lights up on the display. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items on the same submenu. Press EXIT once. The ADJUST MENU appears again. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to adjust the other channels. LEVEL : Adjust the enhancement level for treble sounds (within the range of +6 dB to 6 dB).
* Adjustable range changes according to the other two frequency settings.
To cancel the adjustment, set all the sound levelsBASS LEVEL, MID LEVEL and TREBLE LEVELto 0 dB. The PARAMETRIC EQ indicator goes off.
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2 Setting the Midnight ModeMIDNIGHT MODE
Using the Midnight mode, you can enjoy a powerful sound at night even at a low volume level.
7 Submenu items Adjustable items on the submenu depend on what mode is currently selected. If NONE is selected for the center speaker on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu (see page 38), no adjustments related to the center channel are availableCENTER EQ, CENTER ALIGN, CENTER WIDTH, and CENTER GAIN. When one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH STEREO) is activated: When the surround speakers are deactivated, these adjustments are not available.
7 MIDNIGHT MODE Select one of the following: 1 : Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little. The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display. : Select when you want to apply the compress effect fully (useful late at night). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.
OFF : Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range (no effect applied). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator goes off from the display.
Select and adjust the following items: EFFECT LEVEL: Adjust the DSP effect level. As the number increases, the DSP effect becomes stronger. (Normally select 3. Adjustable range: 1 to 5) ROOM SIZE: Adjust the virtual room size. As the number increases, the interval between reflections increases so that you will feel as if you are in a larger room. (Normally select 3. Adjustable range: 1 to 5) LIVENESS: Adjust the liveness effect. As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over time decreases so that acoustics change from Dead to Live. (Normally select 3. Adjustable range: 1 to 5) WALL TYPE: Adjust the wall type. As the number increases, the hardness of the wall to be simulated ranges from soft to hard. (Normally select 3. Adjustable range: 1 to 5) SEAT POSITION: Select either 1 or 2 according to your preference as if you change your seat in a theater, hall, recital hall, church, etc. CENTER EQ: In movie theaters, the screen works as the highfrequency cut filter of the center channel since the center speakers are located behind the screen and the center channel sounds have to pass through the screen. Select ON to cut off the high frequency of the center channel as is done in a real movie theater. Select OFF not to use this function. CENTER ALIGN: Align the vertical localization of the center channel signals (mainly human voices are recorded) at the same height as for the front speakers. Select ON when you cannot feel as if the actors or singers are speaking or singing on the screen. Select OFF not to use this function.

To insert a space, press % / / @ / # to move , then press SET. to

For the MD recorder:

You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently selected. If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs into the memory built in the CD-MD combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure of For a CD Player with disc memory function on page 66.) If you change the disc or song title including more than 32 characters, the characters following the 32nd will be erased from the title.
To correct an incorrect character: 1) Press % / / @ / # to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected. 2) Press % / / @ / # to move to , then press SET to erase the character. in front of the correct 3) Press % / / @ / # to move character, then press SET to enter the correct character.
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while MD is selected as the source.
5. Press % / / @ / # to to DISC 1: move MICHEAL (in this example), then press SET.
The TITLE INPUT: DISC TITLE screen appears.
2. Press % / to move to TITLE INPUT, then press SET.
The DISC TITLE INPUT screen appears.
6. Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and 4.
If the current CD is a CD Text, go to the next step without entering the disc title.
3. Enter the title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of For a CD Player with disc memory function: on pages 66 and 67.
You can enter up to 32 characters for the disc title.
7. Press % / / @ / # to to DISC 1: move MY FAVORITE (in this example), then press SET.
The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE screen appears.
4. Press % / / @ / # to to the disc title move you have just entered, then press SET.
The disc title is stored into the memory, and the SONG TITLE INPUT screen for the currently selected song appears. You can enter a song title for the song currently selected.

MD recorder After pressing TAPE/MD or selecting TAPE* by pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you can perform the following operations on the MD recorder: PLAY : Starts playing. 4 : Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. : Skips to the beginning of the next track. STOP : Stops playing. PAUSE : Pauses playing. To release, press PLAY. REC : Press this button together with the PLAY button to start recording (for Zone 1 operation only). Press this button together with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause (for Zone 1 operation only). Notes:
When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD IN jacks, change the source name to MD (see page 27). * Selecting TAPE will allow you to control the MD recorder.
Turntable After pressing PHONO, you can perform the following operations on a turntable:
PLAY STOP : Starts playing. : Stops operations.
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Operating Video Components
To operate JVCs video components using this remote control: You need to connect JVCs video components through the AV COMPU LINK jacks (see page 68) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 13 to 15). Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signalsremote codes A and B. Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR 1 IN jacks is set to code A. When another JVC VCR is connected to the VCR 2 IN and VIDEO jacks, set its remote control code to code B. (This remote control cannot emit the control signals of code B.) To operate the video component(s) using the remote control: Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver. To operate the video component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod antenna must be connected to this receiver. Place the IR signal transmitter so that it is aimed at the remote sensor(s) on the target video component(s). The RF signal-reachable distance may differ depending on the operating conditions and circumstances. The IR signal transmitter can send signals from a distance of 3 m (10 feet). When using the remote control: Set the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector to ZONE 1 or ZONE 2 correctly.

The signal from the target remote control is sent to this remote control.
If you have pressed CD, or CONTROL to select CD DISC, in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons: You can store a different set of signals into the following buttons separately for CD and CD DISC.
LEARN OK appears and the LEARN indicator stops flashing and remains lit. The target signal is now stored in the button selected in step 4.
If the LEARN indicator stops flashing before you press the button on the target remote control, repeat from step 4 again. If ERROR appears on the display, you have failed in storing the signal. Try again. However some signals do not match with this remote control even though this remote control can learn most infrared signals.
If you have pressed TAPE/MD or CDR in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons:
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to store more signals in the same remote mode (source). Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store more signals in a different remote mode (source). 7. Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT (ZONE 1/ZONE 2) selector to TRANSMIT (ZONE 1/ZONE 2) to finish the storing procedure.
If you have pressed VCR 1 in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons:
For the Zone 1 operations
For the Zone 2 operations
The signals stored into this remote control from the target remote control deviate slightly from the original signals. Since some components will not accept these deviating signals, you may not be able to operate those components using this remote control even though the storing procedure has been successfully finished. When replacing the batteries, finish changing them without delay; otherwise, the stored signals are all erased.

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To use the stored signals
When you want to use the stored signals, follow the procedure below. IMPORTANT:
To operate the other component(s) using this remote control Aim directly at the remote sensor(s) on the target component(s). This remote control can send signals at a distance of 7 m (23 feet). OR You can also use the IR signal transmitter connected to this receiver. Place the IR signal transmitter so that it is aimed at the remote sensor(s) on the target component(s). You can operate the other component(s) through the remote sensor on this receiver. When using the remote control: Set the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector to ZONE 1 or ZONE 2 properly.

No sound from the speakers in Zone 1.
Speaker signal cables are not connected properly. The SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 buttons are not set correctly. Incorrect source is selected for the Zone 1. Muting is activated for the Zone 1 source. Incorrect input mode (analog or digital) is selected. Connections are incorrect.
Multi-room operations (Zone1/Zone 2)
No sound from the front speakers in Zone 2.
Speaker signal cables are not connected properly. Zone 1/2 setting for the speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are not set correctly. Amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 PREOUT is not turned on. Incorrect source is selected for Zone 2. Muting is activated for the Zone 2 source. Connections are incorrect.
The ZONE 2 (SPEAKERS 2) button does not work. CD tracks are skipped, tape is rewound, or radio station is changed unintentionally. The receiver does not work correctly as you operate it. TURN ON ZONE1 OR ZONE2 appears on the display.
The speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS are preset for Zone 1 usage. When the same source is selected both for Zone 1 and Zone 2, the source in one zone affects the source in the other zone. Zone 1 and Zone 2 operations are done at the same time. The receiver is turned on with the Zone 1 and Zone 2 sounds deactivated.
This is normal, not a malfunction of the unit. Selecting different sources for Zone 1 and Zone 2 will avoid these troubles. If this happens, perform the same operation again. Press ZONE 1 ON/OFF for Zone 1 operations. Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF for Zone 2 operations. To use the 7.1-channel reproduction mode, set the SPEAKER 2 setting to SPEAKER 2, then activate the surround back speaker(s). To use the 7.1-channel reproduction mode, set the SPEAKER 2 setting to SPEAKER 2, then activate the surround back speaker(s). Select LARGE or SMALL for the SURR BACK SP. Deactivate the Zone 2 front speakers, then activate the surround back speakers. Activate all connected speakers correctly. (See How to use the speaker and signal indicators on page 24.)
EXES7.1 OFF appears on the display, and 7.1-channel reproduction mode cannot be used for Zone 1 sources. NO SURRBACK appears on the display when you have tried to use 7.1channel reproduction mode.
The SPEAKER 2 setting is set to ZONE 2 SPK (and activated) on the ZONE 2/ SPEAKER 2 submenu. The SPEAKER 2 setting is set to BI-AMP OUT on the ZONE 2/ SPEAKER 2 submenu. The SURR BACK SP setting is set to NONE.