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RX-F10S

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LVT1163-001A

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Warnings, Cautions, and Others Mises en garde, prcautions et indications diverses

For U.S.A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin dviter tout risque dlectrocution, dincendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de lappareil. 2. Ne pas exposer lappareil la pluie ni lhumidit.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND
For Canada/pour Le Canada
Caution STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. AttentionTouche STANDBY/ON! Dconnectez la fiche dalimentation secteur pour couper lalimentation compltement. La touche STANDBY/ON, dans nimporte quelle position, ne dconnecte pas le systme du secteur. Lalimentation ne peut pas tre tlcommand. THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; APPAREILS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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Table of Contents
Parts identification.. 2 Getting started.. 4
Before Installation... 4 Checking the supplied accessories.. 4 Putting batteries in the remote control.. 4 Connecting the FM and AM antennas.. 5 Connecting the speakers.. 6 Connecting video components... 7 Connecting the power cord.. 11

Basic operations.. 12

1 Turn on the power.. 2 Select the source to play.. 3 Adjust the volume.. Selecting the digital decode mode.. Adjusting the subwoofer audio position. Activating TV Direct... Turning off the sounds temporarily.. Changing the display brightness.. Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer.. Setting the speaker information automatically Smart Surround Setup.. Basic setting items... Operating procedure.. Setting the speakers.. Setting bass sound.. Activating the EX/ES settingEX/ES.. Selecting the main or sub channelDUAL MONO. Using the Midnight modeMIDNIGHT M.. Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals DIGITAL IN1/2/3.. Setting Auto SurroundAUTO SURRND.. Selecting the component video input mode DVD VIDEO/VCR VIDEO.. Basic adjustment items... Operating procedure.. Adjusting speaker output level.. Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround/DSP modes... Adjusting the bass sounds... Adjusting the equalization patterns D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz. 15

Basic settings.. 16

Sound adjustments.. 22

Tuner operations.. 25

Tuning in to stations manually... 25 Using preset tuning.. 25 Selecting the FM reception mode.. 26
Creating realistic sound fields.. 27
Reproducing theatre ambience.. Introducing the Surround modes... Introducing the DSP modes.. Using the Surround/DSP modes... Activating the Surround/DSP modes.. 31
AV COMPU LINK remote control system.. Operating other JVC products.. Operating other manufacturers products. Troubleshooting.. Specifications..
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Remote control

Parts identification
See pages in parentheses for details. 1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Standby/on buttons (12, 14, 34 38) AUDIO, DVR/DVD , VCR , DBS , TV 3 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 25, 34, 36 38) DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM 4 TV VOL (volume) +/ button (34, 36) 5 CHANNEL +/ button (34 38) 6 Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38) 4, 3, , 1, 7, 8, Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26) ( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9, MEMORY 7 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38) TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ), ENTER, ON SCREEN 8 SMART SURROUND SETUP button (16) 9 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35) fs/Rate, AUDIO, SUBTITLE, SET UP, DVD/HDD, TITLE/GROUP, , ZOOM, , VFP, PROGRESSIVE, ANGLE p EX/ES button (20) RETURN* button (35) q SOUND button (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) w SURROUND button (31) e Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels (23) FRONT L +/, FRONT R +/, CENTER +/, SUBWFR +/, SURR L +/, SURR R +/, S.BACK +/ Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35) THUMBNAIL, SLIDE, 3D/S.EFFECT, PAGE r TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) t MUTING button (15) y VOLUME +/ button (13) u Mode selector (12, 14, 16, 20, 23 25, 31, 34 38) DVR, DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS i Numeric buttons (26, 34 38) Adjusting buttons (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) DECODE, EQ FREQ, BASS BOOST, C.TONE, EQ LEVEL +, MIDNIGHT, EFFECT, EQ LEVEL , A.POSITION TV RETURN button (34) o Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35) CANCEL, DVD/CARD, REC MODE, REC PAUSE ; DISPLAY* button (35) DIMMER button (15, 35) a ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12) s TEST TONE button (23) d SLEEP button (15)

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* These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to DVR or DVD (see page 35). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for details.
When operating the receiver, set the mode selector (u) to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. When operating a JVC DVD recorder, set the mode selector (u) to DVR. When operating a JVC DVD player, set the mode selector (u) to DVD. To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.

NOTES The speaker distance and output level manually set will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup in the following cases: When you change one of the speaker distance (see page 19). When you change one of the speaker output level (see page 23). When you change one of the speaker size either from NO to SML or LRG, or from SML or LRG to NO (see page 18). When you want to adjust the speaker distance and output level manually, see pages 19 and 23. Do not clap your hands so hard that it may hurt your hands. SURR L DIST* SURR R DIST* S BACK DIST* SUBWFR OUT EX/ES DUAL MONO CROSS OVER LFE ATT MIDNIGHT M. DIGITAL IN1 DIGITAL IN2 DIGITAL IN3 AUTO SURRND DVD VIDEO VCR VIDEO
* If you have used Smart Surround Setup on page 16, these settings are not required.
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Operating procedure

1 3, 5 2, 4

Setting the speakers

Setting subwoofer informationSUBWOOFER
Each time the receiver turns on, the receiver detects the subwoofer connection and automatically changes the setting of the subwoofer. When you want to change the setting manually, select either one below.

On the front panel ONLY:

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 setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. SUBWFR :YES Select when you have connected a subwoofer. The subwoofer indicator ( S. WFR ) lights up on the display. You can adjust the subwoofer output level (see page 23). SUBWFR : NO Select when you have disconnected a subwoofer. Selecting this changes the front speaker size to LRG (see below). NOTE You need to change the setting each time you turn on the receiver if you want to change the subwoofer information set automatically.

1 Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set

appears on the display.

As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as follows:
Setting the speaker sizeFRONT SPK (front speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker), SURRND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK (surround back speaker)
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers. LRG (large) SML (small) NO Select when the cone speaker size is larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches). Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches). Select when you have disconnected a speaker. (Not selectable for the front speakers.)
SUBWOOFER CENTER SPK S BACK SPK FRNT L DIST CENTER DIST SURR R DIST SUBWFR OUT DUAL MONO LFE ATT DIGITAL IN1 DIGITAL IN3 DVD VIDEO
FRONT SPK SURRND SPK DIST UNIT FRNT R DIST SURR L DIST S BACK DIST EX/ES CROSS OVER MIDNIGHT M. DIGITAL IN2 AUTO SURRND VCR VIDEO

Initial setting: NIGHT :OFF
Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. Press SOUND, then press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the above. NOTE After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target source, press the corresponding source selecting button before operation; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you intend.
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminalsDIGITAL IN1/2/3
When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminalsDIGITAL IN1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal: DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder). DBS VCR TV For the DBS tuner. For the VCR. For the TV.
NOTES This function does not take effect in the following cases: While playing an analog source, While selecting any of DSP modes (see page 29), or one of the fixed digital decode modeDGTL D.D. or DGTL DTS (see page 13), and While listening with the headphones. If you press SURROUND with Auto Surround activated, Auto Surround will be canceled temporarily for the currently selected source. Auto Surround setting will be restored in the following cases: When you turn the receiver off and on, When you change the source, When you change the analog/digital input, and When you select AUTO SR: ON again.
Initial setting: DVR/DVD (for DIGITAL IN1) DBS (for DIGITAL IN2) VCR (for DIGITAL IN3) NOTES You cannot assign the same component for different terminals. The priority order for assignment is as follows: DIGITAL IN1 > DIGITAL IN2 > DIGITAL IN3. Ex.: When DIGITAL IN1 is set to DVR/DVD. DIGITAL IN1 DVR/DVD
Selecting the component video input modeDVD VIDEO/VCR VIDEO
When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) or VCR, register the type of video input jacks. If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page 32). For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO):
For DIGITAL IN2, DBS, VCR, and TV are selectable. In this case, VCR is selected. DIGITAL IN2 DVR/DVD

DVD : S/C

DVD :COMPNT
Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) to the composite video or S-video input jacks. Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) to the component video input jacks.
For DIGITAL IN3, DBS and TV are selectable. DIGITAL IN3 DVR/DVD

: Selectable

: Not selectable
Initial setting: DVD : S/C For the VCR (VCR VIDEO): VCR : S/C Select when connecting the VCR to the composite video or S-video input jacks. Select when connecting the VCR to the component video input jacks.

Setting DIGITAL IN1 affects DIGITAL IN2 and DIGITAL IN3 settings. When you have changed DIGITAL IN1, confirm the components assigned to DIGITAL IN2 and DIGITAL IN3.
Setting Auto SurroundAUTO SURRND
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. For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 29. Select AUTO SR: ON when activating Auto Surround. AUTO SR: ON The AUTO SR indicator lights up on the display. If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround mode will be turned on. If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal with surround signal comes in, PLII MOVIE or NEO:6CINEMA will be selected. If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal without surround signal comes in, SURRND OFF (stereo) will be selected. If a Linear PCM signal comes in, nothing will change. AUTO SR:OFF Select to deactivate Auto Surround. Initial setting: AUTO SR:OFF

VCR :COMPNT

Initial setting: VCR : S/C

Sound adjustments

On the front panel:
Before you start, remember. You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. 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 subwoofer output level.

Basic adjustment items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. Items SUBWFR LVL FRONT L LVL* FRONT R LVL* To do Adjust the subwoofer output level. (23) Adjust the left front speaker output level. (23) Adjust the right front speaker output level. (23) Adjust the center speaker output level. (23) Adjust the left surround speaker output level. (23) Adjust the right surround speaker output level. (23) Adjust the surround back speaker output level. (23) Adjust the effect level. (23) Add wraparound sound effect with sidewall image. (23) Boost the bass level. (24) Attenuate the input level of analog source. (24) Make the center tone soft or sharp. (23) Adjust the equalization pattern of each band. (24)

1 Press ADJUST.

MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to
adjust appears on the display.
As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as follows:
CENTER LVL* SURR L LVL* SURR R LVL* S BACK LVL* EFFECT PANORAMA BASS BOOST INPUT ATT CENTER TONE D EQ 63Hz D EQ 250Hz D EQ 1kHz D EQ 4kHz D EQ 16kHz CENTER GAIN SBWFR PHASE

SUBWFR LVL FRONT R LVL SURR L LVL S BACK LVL PANORAMA INPUT ATT D EQ 63Hz D EQ 1kHz D EQ 16kHz SBWFR PHASE
FRONT L LVL CENTER LVL SURR R LVL EFFECT BASS BOOST CENTER TONE D EQ 250Hz D EQ 4kHz CENTER GAIN
The current setting for the selected item appears.
4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.
Adjust the sound localization of the center channel. (24) Select the subwoofer sound phase. (24) Your adjustment is stored.
5 Press SET. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if
You can also use the remote control for sound adjustment except for the following items: PANORAMA, INPUT ATT, CENTER GAIN, and SBWFR PHASE.
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Adjusting speaker output level
SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level), FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level), FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level), CENTER LVL (center speaker output level), SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level), SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level), S BACK LVL (surround back speaker output level)
Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround/DSP modes
You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your preference. For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.
Adjusting the effect level for DSP modesEFFECT
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH ST.) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31. Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each DSP mode. Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals) Initial setting: EFFECT 3 As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger. Normally, select 3.
You can adjust the speaker output levels. Adjust all the speakers output levels so that you can listen to the sounds from all the speakers at the same level. Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. Adjustable range: 10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals) Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers NOTES If you have selected NO for a speaker (see page 18), the output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable. While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and right front speakers output level. If you change one of these settings (except the subwoofer output level) manually, the distance and output level set manually will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic II MusicPANORAMA
This setting is available only when Pro Logic II Music is in use. To activate Pro Logic II Music, see page 31. Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you change the setting. You cannot use the remote control for this setting. PANORAMA ON Select to add wraparound sound effect with side-wall image.

Creating realistic sound fields
Introducing the Surround modes

Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding. When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input, the DOLBY D indicator lights up on the display.

Dolby Digital 5.1CH

Reproducing theater ambience
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY D) 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.

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a digital surround encoding format that 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.

Dolby Surround

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). indicator lights When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the up on the display. PLII MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded software. You can enjoy a sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel sounds. Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.

PLII MUSIC

To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 11.)

Sound reproduced from normal stereo
Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance club. PAVILION THEATER1 THEATER2 Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition hall with a high ceiling. Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theater where the seating capacity is about 600. Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater where the seating capacity is about 300.
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the DSP modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated without respect to the type of software played back. 3DHEADPHONE appears on the display and the DSP, 3D, and HP indicators light up.
NOTE When THEATER1 or THEATER2 is activated while playing back 2-channel analog or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro Logic II decoder is activated and the indicator lights up.
Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes
Using the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo) surround signals. For EX/ES setting, see page 20. Surround back speaker setting (SML/LRG/NO) SML/LRG EX/ES setting (AUTO/ON/OFF) AUTO/ON OFF NO AUTO/ON OFF Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2) SML/LRG ON AUTO/OFF NO ON AUTO/OFF Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ch SML/LRG/NO AUTO/ON/OFF
Incoming signal Dolby Digital EX
Surround mode DOLBY D EX DOLBY D DOLBY D (Virtual Surround Back) DOLBY D DOLBY D EX DOLBY D DOLBY D (Virtual Surround Back) DOLBY D DOLBY D

DSP modes

HALL1/2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION,

SML/LRG

AUTO/ON OFF
ES DISCRETE DTS DTS (Virtual Surround Back) DTS ES MATRIX DTS DTS (Virtual Surround Back) DTS DTS NEO:6 DTS DTS (Virtual Surround Back) DTS DTS

THEATER1/2, ALL CH ST.

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ch DTS-ES 96/24 Matrix
DTS, DTS 96/24 (3/2, 2/2)

ON AUTO/OFF

DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)

SML/LRG/NO

AUTO/ON/OFF
Incoming signals Dolby Digital (Dual Mono) DTS (Dual Mono) Dolby Digital (2-channel) DTS (2-channel) Linear PCM Analog DVD MULTI
Available Surround modes DUAL MONO

Available DSP modes

PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6CINEMA, NEO:6 MUSIC
THEATER1/2, MONO FILM, ALL CH ST.

This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals composite video, S-video, and component video, and the signals coming into this receiver through one type of video terminals can output only through the terminal of the same type. So you need to connect the video components to this receiver using one of the following three ways. When using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, set the video input for the DVD player and the VCR correctly (see Selecting the component video input modeDVD VIDEO/VCR VIDEO on page 21); otherwise, the correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV. Case 1: When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the S-video terminals, connect this receiver to the TVs video input 1 terminal using S-video cables. S-video cable Source equipment S-video cable

TV To video input 1

Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
AV COMPU LINK-III AV COMPU LINK EX
Case 2: When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the composite video jacks, connect this receiver to the TVs video input 2 terminal (composite video input) using composite video cables. Composite video cable Source equipment Composite video cable
Monaural mini-plugs (not supplied)
TV To video input 2 (Composite)
Case 3: When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the component video jacks, connect this receiver to the TVs video input 2 terminals (component video input) using component video cables.

Component video cable

AV COMPU LINK

Source equipment

TV To video input 2 (Component)

DVD player

IMPORTANT:
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks. NOTES When connecting the receiver and a TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use Automatic selection of TVs input mode (see page 33). When connecting only the VCR and DVD player to this receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural mini-plugs. You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.
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Connecting procedure

One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually. When the DVD player is connected through the analog input jacks on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to DVR/DVD or DVD MULTI. When the DVD player is connected through the digital input terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to DVR/DVD DGT. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

1 If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD
player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.
2 Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this
receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
See Connections 1 on the previous page.
3 Connect the audio input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the audio cables.

See pages 7 to 10.

Automatic selection of TVs input mode
When you select TV (or TV DIGITAL) as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that you can watch TV. When you select DVR/DVD (or DVR/DVD DGT), DVD MULTI, VCR (or VCR DIGITAL), or DBS (or DBS DIGITAL) as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position (either video input 1 or video input 2) so that you can view the playback picture. NOTE This function does not work when you connect this receiver and the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or Case 2 on page 32.
4 Connect the video input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the S-video cables, composite video cables, or component video cables.
See Connections 2 on the previous page.
5 Plug the AC power cords of the connected
components and this receiver into the AC outlets.
6 When turning on the TV for the first time after
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to the minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.

Automatic power on/off

The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver; If the previously selected source is TV (or TV DIGITAL) or DBS (or DBS DIGITAL), only the TV will turn on automatically. If the previously selected source is DVR/DVD (or DVR/DVD DGT) or DVD MULTI, the TV and DVD player will turn on automatically. If the previously selected source is VCR (or VCR DIGITAL), the TV and VCR will turn on automatically. When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will turn off. NOTE If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR will not turn off, but continue recording.
7 Turn on other connected components first,
then turn on this receiver.
When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied with this receiver (press VCR ). The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the five basic functions listed below.

Remote control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR using this remote control
See pages 34 and 35 for details. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component.

One-touch video play

Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR (or VCR DIGITAL). The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can get the same result.
Operating other JVC products
You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only this receiver but also other JVC products. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signalsremote codes A and B. This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A. Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder. To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product.
You can always perform the following operation: VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0: 3: 7: 8: : 1: REC PAUSE: Change the channel numbers on the VCR. Select the channel numbers on the VCR. Start playback. Stop playback. Pause playback. To release it, press 3. Fast-wind a tape. Rewind a tape. Enter recording pause. To start recording, press this button then 3.
You can always perform the following operations: TV : Turn on or off the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV. Change the input mode (either video input or TV tuner) on the TV.

TV VOL +/: TV/VIDEO:

After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the TV. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0, 100+: TV RETURN (10): Change the channel numbers. Select the channel numbers. Function as the TV RETURN button. (Switches between the previous channel and the current channel.)
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7 DVD recorder or DVD player
For various playback: (one touch replay): Move the playback position back 10 seconds before the current position. RETURN: Return to the main menu during menu operation. Cancel the programmed track, etc.
To operate the DVD recorder, set the mode selector to DVR.

CANCEL:

PROGRESSIVE*: Change the scanning mode. ANGLE: Select the view angle.
* Press and hold when using these buttons.
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Show the thumbnail screen for JPEG discs.
Manufacturers codes for TV
Operating other manufacturers products
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers products. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers codes each for the CATV converter, DBS tuner, VCR, and TV. After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the manufacturers codes again.
Manufacturer JVC Akai Bell+Howell Centurion Coronad Daewoo Emerson Fisher GEPana GERCA Gold Star Hitachi KTV Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar Radioshack RCA Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Symphonic Toshiba Zenith

Initial setting: 01

Codes 05 06, 07, 08 09, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 20, 21 22, 26, 02, 17, 32, 33, 34, 35 36, 40 41, 43, 44
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a TV
1 Press and hold TV 2 Press TV.
3 Enter the manufacturers code using buttons

1 9, and 0.

See Manufacturers codes for TV on the right.

4 Release TV

Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. TV : Turn on or off the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV. Change the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the TV. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0, 100+ (+10): Change the channel numbers. Select the channel numbers.
See the instructions supplied with the TV for details.
5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR
Manufacturers codes for VCR
Manufacturer JVC Aiwa Akai Bell+Howell Daewoo Emerson Fisher G.E. Go Video Gold Star Go-Video A Go-Video B Hitachi Magnavox Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philips RCA Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Sony Symphonic Teknica Toshiba Zenith
Codes 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 10 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 16, 17, 18, 19 20, 25 20, 26 27, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33 34, 35 36, 38 39, 40, 41 16, 17, 18, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 56
1 Press and hold VCR 2 Press VCR.
See Manufacturers codes for VCR on the right.

4 Release VCR

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT. For customer use: Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. : Purchase data : Serial No. : Name of dealer :

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Authorized Service Centers

QUALITY

SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not service the television yourself Caution
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com

BT-51002-5 (0301)

RX-F10S HOME THEATER RECEIVER
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
EN 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

0404MWMMDWJEIN

Table of Contents

Parts identification.. 2 Getting started.. 4
Before Installation... 4 Checking the supplied accessories.. 4 Putting batteries in the remote control.. 4 Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas.. 5 Connecting the speakers.. 6 Connecting video components... 7 Connecting the power cord.. 11

Basic operations.. 12

1 Turn on the power.. 2 Select the source to play.. 3 Adjust the volume.. Selecting the digital decode mode.. Adjusting the subwoofer audio position. Activating TV Direct... Turning off the sounds temporarily.. Changing the display brightness.. Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer.. Setting the speaker information automatically Smart Surround Setup.. Basic setting items... Operating procedure.. Setting the speakers.. Setting bass sound.. Activating the EX/ES settingEX/ES.. Selecting the main or sub channelDUAL MONO. Using the Midnight modeMIDNIGHT M.. Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals DIGITAL IN1/2/3.. Setting Auto SurroundAUTO SURRND.. Setting the Auto Function modeAUTO MODE.. Basic adjustment items... Operating procedure.. Adjusting speaker output level.. Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround/DSP modes... Adjusting the bass sounds... Adjusting the equalization patterns D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz. Tuning in to stations manually... Using preset tuning.. Selecting the FM reception mode.. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) to receive FM stations.. Searching for a program by PTY codes. Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily... Reproducing theatre ambience.. Introducing the Surround modes... Introducing the DSP modes.. Using the Surround/DSP modes... Activating the Surround/DSP modes.. 15

Basic settings.. 16

Sound adjustments.. 22

Tuner operations.. 25

Creating realistic sound fields.. 31
Operating other JVC products.. Operating other manufacturers products. Troubleshooting.. Specifications..
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Remote control

Parts identification
See pages in parentheses for details. 1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Standby/on buttons (12, 14, 36 40) AUDIO, DVR/DVD , VCR , STB , TV 3 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 25, 36, 38, 39) DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM 4 TV VOL (volume) +/ button (36, 38) 5 CHANNEL +/ button (36 40) 6 Operating buttons for video components (36, 37, 39) 4, 3, , 1, 7, 8, Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26) ( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9, MEMORY 7 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (37) TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ), ENTER, ON SCREEN Operating buttons for RDS (27, 28, 30) PTY 9, PTY (, TA/NEWS/INFO, PTY SEARCH, DISPLAY STB CONT (control) button (40) 8 SMART SURROUND SETUP button (16) 9 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (37) fs/Rate, AUDIO, SUBTITLE, SET UP, DVD/HDD, TITLE/GROUP, , ZOOM, , VFP, PROGRESSIVE, ANGLE p EX/ES button (20) RETURN* button (37) q SOUND button (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) w SURROUND button (35) e Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels (23) FRONT L +/, FRONT R +/, CENTER +/, SUBWFR +/, SURR L +/, SURR R +/, S.BACK +/ Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (37) THUMBNAIL, SLIDE, 3D/S.EFFECT, PAGE r TV/VIDEO button (36, 38) t MUTING button (15) y VOLUME +/ button (13) u Mode selector (12, 14, 16, 20, 23 25, 27, 35 40) DVR, DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB i Numeric buttons (26, 36 40) Adjusting buttons (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) DECODE, EQ FREQ, BASS BOOST, C.TONE, EQ LEVEL +, MIDNIGHT, EFFECT, EQ LEVEL , A.POSITION TV RETURN button (36) o Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (37) CANCEL, DVD/CARD, REC MODE, REC PAUSE ; DISPLAY* button (37) DIMMER button (15) a ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12, 13) s TEST TONE button (23) d SLEEP button (15)

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* These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to DVR or DVD (see page 37). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for details.
When operating the receiver, set the mode selector (u) to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. When operating a JVC DVD recorder, set the mode selector (u) to DVR. When operating a JVC DVD player, set the mode selector (u) to DVD.
To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.
See pages in parentheses for details.

Front panel

RX-F10 HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG FM/AM

MASTER VOLUME

DVD MULTI

DVR/DVD

STANDBY / ON

TV DIRECT

SETTING

ADJUST

SURROUND

SET/TUNER PRESET

PHONES
1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14) 2 Display window (see below) 3 Source lamps DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV, FM/AM 4 SOURCE SELECTOR (12) MULTI JOG (18, 22, 26, 35) 5 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 6 Remote sensor (4) 9 p q
TV DIRECT button (14) SETTING button (18) ADJUST button (22) SURROUND button (35) SET button (18, 22) TUNER PRESET button (26) w PHONES jack (13)

Display window

EQ indicator (24) C.TONE indicator (23) VIRTUAL SB indicator (34) indicator (31, 33) AUDIO P. (position) indicator (14) NEO:6 indicator (32) BASS indicator (24) RDS operation indicators (27, 30) TA, NEWS, INFO, RDS 9 Tuner operation indicators (25) TUNED, ST (stereo) 0 AUTO MUTING indicator (26) - SLEEP indicator (15)
= AUTO MODE indicator (21) ~ ATT (attenuator) indicator (24) ! Digital signal format indicators (13, 31, 32) LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS, 96/24 @ Signal and speaker indicators (15) # DSP indicator (32, 33) $ AUTO SR (surround) indicator (21) % 3D indicator (32, 33) ^ Main display & Frequency unit indicators MHz (for FM station), kHz (for AM station) * HP (headphones) indicator (13, 32, 33)

Rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AM LOOP

AV IN/OUT

3(TV) 2(VIDEO) 1(DVR/DVD)
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 ~ 16

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

RIGHT LEFT LEFT

VIDEO IN CENTER

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SPEAKERS BACK

AM EXT

DVR/DVD IN MONITOR OUT RIGHT LEFT

ANTENNA

DVR/DVD VCR

DIGITAL IN

DVD MULTI IN

SUBWOOFER OUT

SURR-R

SURR-L

1 Power cord (11) 2 AUDIO jacks (8 10) VIDEO IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT 3 VIDEO terminals (8 10) COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR): VIDEO IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT VIDEO (composite video) S-VIDEO 4 ANTENNA terminals (5) 5 AV IN/OUT terminals (7) TV, DVR/DVD, VCR

When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel.

Remote sensor

Checking the supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately. Remote control ( 1) Batteries ( 2) AM (MW) loop antenna ( 1) FM antenna ( 1) SCART cable ( 1) Digital coaxial cable ( 1)
To operate the receiver, set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas
AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW) loop antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

If AM (MW) reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinylcovered wire (not supplied).
AM (MW) antenna connection
Connect the AM (MW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW) loop antenna connected.
NOTES If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the right. Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception.

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally. If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable with a connector (IEC or DIN 45325), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Connecting the speakers

Speaker Layout Diagram

Center speaker (C)

RIGHT LEFT

CENTER

Powered subwoofer (SW) Right front speaker (R) Left front speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (SB) Right surround speaker (RS) Left surround speaker (LS)
Turn off all components before making connections.
Connecting the powered subwoofer
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in digital software.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer. After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible surround effect. For details, see pages 16 to 19.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord. Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1), then insert the speaker cord (2).
For each speaker, connect the (+) and () terminals on the rear panel to the (+) and () terminals marked on the speakers.
NOTE You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
Release the finger from the clamp.
CAUTIONS: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 16 ). DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
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Connecting video components

SCART connection

You can enjoy pictures and sounds from playback components simply by connecting with the SCART cable. If your video components have digital output terminal, also connect them using the digital terminals explained in Digital connection (see page 11). By using these terminals, you can get better sound quality. 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.
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
Turn off all components before making connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among different components.
VCR SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable)
NOTE When the TV is equipped with multiple SCART terminals, refer to the TV manual to check the available video signals for each terminal, then connect the SCART cable correctly.
DVD recorder or DVD player
SCART Terminal Specifications Terminal name TV Audio Input Video L/R Composite S-video (Y/C) RGB Audio Output Video L/R Composite S-video (Y/C) RGB T-V LINK *1 *2*3 *3 *3 *4 VCR *2*3 *4 DVR/DVD *2*3 *4 *1 Only when TV Direct is in use (see page 14). *2 The signals input from a SCART terminal cannot be output through the same SCART terminal. *3 The video format of the output video signals are consistent with that of the input video signals. For example, if S-video signals are input to this receiver, no signals other than Svideo signals can be output from this receiver. Refer to the manuals supplied with the video components to check the setting of the input/output video signals. *4 The signals for the T-V LINK function are always going through the receiver.

DVD recorder or DVD player Red White Red Green Blue Component video cable (not supplied)
Stereo audio cable (not supplied)
To component video output To left/right audio channel output
NOTES Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly. Do not connect different components to the AUDIO DVR/DVD IN jacks and AV IN/OUT (SCART) DVR/DVD terminal (see page 7); otherwise, sounds from both components are come out of the speakers at the same time.
When you connect a DVD player with its analogue discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN):
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. Turn off all components before making connections.
Monaural audio cable (not supplied) White Red Stereo audio cable (not supplied) White Red

DVD player

To subwoofer output To center channel audio output To left/right surround channel audio output To left/right front channel audio output
NOTE Do not connect different components to the DVD MULTI IN jacks and AV IN/OUT (SCART) DVR/DVD terminal (see page 7); otherwise, sounds from both components are come out of the speakers at the same time.
About DVD MULTI When you select DVD MULTI as the source (see page 12), you can enjoy analogue discrete output sound (5.1-channel reproduction) from the connected component. You may need to select analogue discrete output mode on the component. NOTES When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only. (3D HEADPHONE mode is not available.) When TV Direct is activated while DVD MULTI is selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source from among DVR/DVD, VCR, and VIDEO (see page 14). Surround/DSP modes (see pages 31 to 35) are not available for DVD MULTI.
7 Connecting another video component to the VIDEO IN jacks
If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PB, PR) terminals, connect them using an S-video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not supplied). By using these jacks, you can get better picture quality in the order: Component video > S-video > Composite video To enjoy the playback from the component connected to these jacks, select VIDEO as the source (see page 12). Turn off all components before making connections.
S-video cable (not supplied)

DVR/DVD IN

VCR, etc.

White Red Green Blue

Yellow Composite video cable (not supplied)
Component video cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied)
To S-video output To composite video output To component video output To left/right audio channel output
NOTE Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.
7 Connecting a TV to the MONITOR OUT jacks

Y PB PR

White Red Green Blue Component video cable (not supplied)
To component video input To left/right audio channel input
IMPORTANT Audio signals come out through the AUDIO MONITOR OUT (RIGHT/ LEFT) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14). NOTE Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.

Digital connection

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminalsone digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analogue connection methods described on pages 7 to 10.
Connecting the power cord
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red. CAUTIONS: Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents. If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.
Digital coaxial cable (supplied: 1 cable)
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
NOTES Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. 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 1(DVR/DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (supplied).

2(VIDEO)

1(DVR/DVD)
When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the 2(VIDEO) or 3(TV) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.
NOTES When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components: 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player 2(VIDEO): For the component connected to the VIDEO IN jacks 3(TV): For TV If you connect other components, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminalsDIGITAL IN1/2/3 on page 21. Select the correct digital input mode. See Selecting the analogue or digital input mode on page 12.

DTS 96/24: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in. NOTE When DGTL AUTO cannot recognize the incoming signal, no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.

Activating TV Direct

TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector while the receiver is turned off. When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the video components such as DVD player to the TV through this receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as if they were connected directly. This function takes effect for the following sourcesDVR/DVD, VCR, and VIDEO. When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:

1 Press TV DIRECT.

All the indications disappear, then the source lamp of the current source lights in green.
2 Turn on the video component and TV. 3 Select the target video component.
On the front panel: Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the source lampsDVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO lights in green. From the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons DVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO.
The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in green. To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or AUDIO on the remote control). The receiver is turned off and the standby lamp lights up. To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT again. The receiver is turned on and the source lamp currently selected lights in red. NOTES When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound effects the receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers connected to the receiver. You can use the T-V LINK function between the TV and VCR while TV Direct is activated. (For T-V LINK functions, refer to the manuals supplied with the TV and the VCR.) When TV Direct is activated while DVD MULTI, FM, or AM is selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source from among DVR/DVD, VCR, and VIDEO.
Adjusting the subwoofer audio position
If the subwoofer sound is reinforced for stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is automatically decreased by the selected value when you are listening in stereo. The AUDIO P. indicator lights up when this function is activated. Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.
From the remote control ONLY: Press SOUND, then press A.POSITION repeatedly.

1 Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set

appears on the display.

As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as follows:
Setting the speaker sizeFRONT SPK (front speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker), SURRND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK (surround back speaker)
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.
SUBWOOFER CENTER SPK S BACK SPK FRNT L DIST CENTER DIST SURR R DIST SUBWFR OUT DUAL MONO LFE ATT DIGITAL IN1 DIGITAL IN3 AUTO MODE
FRONT SPK SURRND SPK DIST UNIT FRNT R DIST SURR L DIST S BACK DIST EX/ES CROSS OVER MIDNIGHT M. DIGITAL IN2 AUTO SURRND
LRG (large) SML (small) NO
Select when the cone speaker size is larger than 12 cm. Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than 12 cm. Select when you have disconnected a speaker. (Not selectable for the front speakers.)
Initial setting: SML for all speakers* * When SUBWOOFER is set to SUBWFR : NO, the front speaker size is fixed to LRG (and you cannot select SML). NOTES If you have selected SML (small) for the front speaker size, you cannot select LRG (large) for other speakers. When SURRND SPK is set to SML (small), you cannot select LRG (large) for the surround back speaker. When SURRND SPK is set to NO, the surround back speaker is fixed to NO. If you change one of the speaker size either from NO to SML or LRG, or from SML or LRG to NO, the distance and output level set manually will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.

3 Press SET.

The current setting of the selected item appears.
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate

setting.

DVR/DVD TV

Your setting is stored.

VIDEO VCR
5 Press SET. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if

necessary.

Setting the speaker distance
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time. If you have used Smart Surround Setup on page 16, this setting is not required. 7 Measuring unitDIST UNIT Select which measuring unit you use. UNIT :meter UNIT : feet Select to set the distance in meters. Select to set the distance in feet.

Setting bass sound

Setting subwoofer outputSUBWFR OUT
You can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoofer. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoofer regardless of the front speaker size setting (either SML or LRG). SW: LFE Select to emit only the LFE signals (while playing Dolby Digital and DTS software) or the bass elements of the SML (small) front speakers (while playing any source other than above). Select to always emit the bass elements of the front speaker channels (MAIN). While playing Dolby Digital and DTS software, the bass elements and the LFE signals are both emitted.
Initial setting: UNIT :meter 7 Speaker distance FRNT L DIST (for the left front speaker), FRNT R DIST (for the right front speaker), CENTER DIST (for the center speaker), SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker), SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker), S BACK DIST (for the surround back speaker) Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals (1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers

SW:LFE+MAIN

Initial setting: SW: LFE NOTE When SUBWOOFER is set to SUBWFR : NO (see page 18), this function is not available.
Setting the crossover frequencyCROSS OVER
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected. If you have selected LRG (large) for all speakers (see page 18), this function will not take effect (CROSS: OFF appears). CROSS: 80Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 12 cm. Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 10 cm. Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 8 cm. Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 6 cm. Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is less than 5 cm.
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)
CROSS:100Hz CROSS:120Hz CROSS:150Hz
CROSS:200Hz In this case, set the distance as follows: Left front speaker (L): FL D : 3.0m (10ft) Right front speaker (R): FR D : 3.0m (10ft) Center speaker (C): C D : 3.0m (10ft) Left surround speaker (LS): LS D : 2.7m (9ft) Right surround speaker (RS): RS D : 2.7m (9ft) Surround back speaker (SB): SB D : 2.4m (8ft)
Initial setting: CROSS:150Hz NOTE Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D HEADPHONE modes.
NOTES You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have set to NO. If you change one of these settings manually, the distance and output level set manually will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.

Auto Function mode works when the receiver is turned on or off, or when TV Direct is activated. (When a video component is turned on while the receiver is off, TV Direct is activated and the receiver selects the video component as the source.)

Sound adjustments

On the front panel:
Before you start, remember. You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. 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 subwoofer output level.

Basic adjustment items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. Items SUBWFR LVL FRONT L LVL* FRONT R LVL* CENTER LVL* SURR L LVL* SURR R LVL* S BACK LVL* EFFECT To do Adjust the subwoofer output level. (23) Adjust the left front speaker output level. (23) Adjust the right front speaker output level. (23) Adjust the center speaker output level. (23) Adjust the left surround speaker output level. (23) Adjust the right surround speaker output level. (23) Adjust the surround back speaker output level. (23) Adjust the effect level. (23) Add wraparound sound effect with sidewall image. (23) Boost the bass level. (24) Attenuate the input level of analogue source. (24) Make the center tone soft or sharp. (23) Adjust the equalization pattern of each band. (24)

1 Press ADJUST.

MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to
adjust appears on the display.
As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as follows:
SUBWFR LVL FRONT R LVL SURR L LVL S BACK LVL PANORAMA INPUT ATT D EQ 63Hz D EQ 1kHz D EQ 16kHz SBWFR PHASE
FRONT L LVL CENTER LVL SURR R LVL EFFECT BASS BOOST CENTER TONE D EQ 250Hz D EQ 4kHz CENTER GAIN
PANORAMA BASS BOOST INPUT ATT CENTER TONE D EQ 63Hz D EQ 250Hz D EQ 1kHz D EQ 4kHz D EQ 16kHz CENTER GAIN SBWFR PHASE
The current setting for the selected item appears.
4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.
Adjust the sound localization of the center channel. (24) Select the subwoofer sound phase. (24) Your adjustment is stored.

TA/NEWS

TA/INFO

Canceled

TA/NEWS/INFO

NEWS/INFO

TA: NEWS: INFO:
Traffic Announcement in your area. News. Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works: If another FM station starts broadcasting the program type you have selected while you are listening to an FM station The receiver automatically switches to the station. The indicator of the received program type starts flashing.
When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the station previously tuned in, but still remains in Enhanced Other Networks standby mode. The indicator of the received program type stops flashing and remains lit. If the station currently tuned in starts broadcasting the program type you have selected The receiver continues to receive the station, but the indicator of the received program type starts flashing.
When the program is over, the indicator of the received program type stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver remains in Enhanced Other Networks standby mode.
Creating realistic sound fields
Introducing the Surround modes

I Dolby Digital*

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, the DOLBY D indicator lights up on the display.

Dolby Digital 5.1CH

Reproducing theatre ambience
In a movie theatre, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theatre.
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY D) 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.

Initial setting: 01

Codes 01 02, 09, 30, 31 04, 30, 06 07, 08 02, 10, 11, 33 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 15, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27 09, 18, 02, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27, 29 28
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a TV
1 Press and hold TV 2 Press TV.
3 Enter the manufacturers code using buttons

1 9, and 0.

See Manufacturers codes for TV on the right.

4 Release TV

Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. TV : Turn on or off the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV. Change the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the TV. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0, +10 (100+): Change the channel numbers. Select the channel numbers.
See the instructions supplied with the TV for details.
5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR
Manufacturers codes for VCR
Manufacturer JVC Akai Bell+Howell Blaupunkt CGM Daewoo Digtal Fisher G.E. Grundig Hitachi Loewe Magnavox Mitsubishi Nokia Nordmende Orion Panasonic Philips Phonola Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Siemens Sony Telefunken Toshiba
Codes 01 02, 36 03, 03, 05, 05 03, 07 08, 09 05, 10, 11 04, 05 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21 05, 17, 18, 19, 23, 31 24, 25 03, 16 26, 28, 29, 30, 35 17, 18, 19, 31, 32 33
1 Press and hold VCR 2 Press VCR.
See Manufacturers codes for VCR on the right.

4 Release VCR

Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0: 3: 7: 8: : 1: Change the channel numbers on the VCR. Select the channel numbers on the VCR. Start playback. Stop playback. Pause playback. Fast-wind a tape. Rewind a tape.
See the instructions supplied with the VCR for details.
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If more than one code is listed for your brand of VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

Changing the transmittable signals for operating an STB
Manufacturers codes for STB
Manufacturer JVC Amstrad BT Canal Satellite Canal + DBox Echostar Finlux Force Galaxis Grundig Hirschmann ITT Nokia Jerrold Kathrein Luxor Mascom Maspro Nokia Pace Panasonic Philips RFT Saba Sagem Salora Selector Skymaster Thomson TPS Triax Videoway Wisi
Codes 01, 02 03, 04, 05, 06, 26 19, 20, 21, 07, 08 07, 19, 16 13, 14, 26, 28, 35 10, 27, 09, 37 24, 31 12, 17, 18 07
1 Press and hold STB 2 Press STB CONT.
See Manufacturers codes for STB on the right.

4 Release STB

Now, you can perform the following operation on the STB. STB : Turn on or off the STB.
After pressing STB CONT, you can perform the following operations on the STB. CHANNEL +/: 1 9, 0: Change the channel numbers on the STB. Select the channel numbers on the STB.
See the instructions supplied with the STB for details.
5 Try to operate your STB by pressing STB
When your STB turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If more than one code is listed for your brand of STB, try each one until the correct one is entered.

Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVCs service center.
PROBLEM The power does not come on. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode).
POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in. Speakers are overloaded because of high volume. Speakers are overloaded because of a short circuit at the speaker terminals. The receiver is overloaded because of a high voltage.
SOLUTION Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. 1. Stop the playback source. 2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the volume down. Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your dealer. Consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord. Turn on the receiver again. If the receiver turns off soon, consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord. Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if necessary (see page 6) after unplugging the power cord. Check the audio connections (see pages 7 to 11) after unplugging the power cord. Select the correct source. Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see page 15). Select the correct input mode (analogue or digital). Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14). Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary (see page 6) after unplugging the power cord. Adjust audio position level (see page 14). This is not a malfunction.
OVER HEAT flashes on the display, then the receiver turns off. No sound from speakers.
The receiver is overloaded because of high volume or long time usage. Speaker signal cables are not connected.
Connections are incorrect. An incorrect source is selected. Muting is activated. An incorrect input mode (analogue or digital) is selected. TV Direct is activated. Sound from one speaker only. Speaker signal cables are not connected properly. Appropriate bass level is not selected. When you use the digital coaxial connection, the sounds may be intermittently distorted by the outside noise such as a lightning discharge but the sound will be restored automatically. The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver. Batteries are weak. The mode selector is set to the incorrect position. Buttons cannot be used. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. TV Direct is activated. Incoming signal is too weak. The station is too far away.