JVC Stereo Receiver Manual PDF

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-5020VBK / RX-5022VSL
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE
UP UP
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY MEMORY
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON
D I G I T A L
SURROUND
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL ADJUST SETTING
FM MODE INPUT ATT
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL

DOWN UP
SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
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.
LVT0850-001A
[J]
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION For Canada/pour le Canada

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. JUSQUAU FOND
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated For the main unit:
"dangerous voltage" within the product's This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
enclosure that may be of sufficient for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
shock to persons.
harmful interference in a residential installation.
The exclamation point within an equilateral This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
triangle is intended to alert the user to the energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
presence of important operating and instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
literature accompanying the appliance. 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:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

CAUTION manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: operate the equipment.
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le For Canada/pour Le Canada
coffret de l’appareil.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
Caution –– STANDBY/ON button! EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON ! APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
courant peut être télécommandé.
Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Spacing 15 cm or more
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. RX-5020VBK
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. RX-5022VSL
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Wall or obstructions Front
Mur, ou obstruction Avant
Attention: Ventilation Correcte
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât.
Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants Stand height
15 cm or more
Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement Hauteur du
Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral socle: 15 cm ou
Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur plus
Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière
Floor
Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil sur une Plancher
surface plate.
Veiller également à ce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme illustré.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................... 3
Before Installation ...................................................................... 3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 4
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 5
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 7
Basic Operations ......................................... 8
Turning On the Power ................................................................ 8
Selecting the Source to Play ....................................................... 8
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................. 9
Listening Only with Headphones ............................................... 9
Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting ........................ 10
Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ........................... 10
Basic Settings ........................................... 11
Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ................. 11
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 11
Setting the Speaker Information ............................................... 12
Sound Adjustments .................................... 15
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 15
Adjusting the Front Speakers Output Balance ......................... 15
Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level .................................... 15
Tuner Operations ....................................... 16
Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 16
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 16
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 17
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18
About Relations between Speaker Layout and
Surround Modes ................................................................. 20
Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and
DTS Digital Surround ........................................................ 21
Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo ............................. 23
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 24
Operating JVC's Audio/Video
Components .......................................... 25
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 25
Operating Video Components .................................................. 27
Operating Other Manufacturers' Video
Equipment ............................................ 28
Troubleshooting ......................................... 30
Specifications ............................................ 31
Remote This mark indicates that the remote control CAN

ONLY ONLY be used for the operation explained.
This mark indicates that the remote control CANNOT

Remote be used for the operation explained. Use buttons on
NOT the front panel.
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
1 2 3 45 6 7 89 p
UP UP
ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP
STANDBY
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME
MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
MASTER VOLUME
DOWN DOWN DIGITAL
STANDBY/ON CH-
D I G I T A L
SURROUND
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
q w e r t y u i o
See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (8)
2 FM/AM TUNING UP/ DOWN buttons (16)
3 FM/AM PRESET UP/ DOWN buttons (16, 17)
4 FM MODE button (17)
5 MEMORY button (16, 17)
6 Display (8)
TV CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON
7 ADJUST button (15, 22, 23)
1 RECEIVER
8 Remote sensor (3)
TEST CENTER AUDIO
9 SETTING button (11 – 14)
1 2 3
p MASTER VOLUME control (9)
EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV q PHONES jack (9)
4 5 6 q w SURROUND ON/OFF button (20, 22, 23)
2 MENU REAR R VCR e SURROUND MODE button (20, 22, 23)
7/P 8 9 r SPEAKERS ON/OFF button (9)
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD t • INPUT ANALOG button (11)
10 0 10 • INPUT ATT button (15)
RETURN 100 SLEEP y INPUT DIGITAL button (11, 12)
3 SOUND u Source selecting buttons (8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17)
w DVD, VCR, TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM
REW FF
i SOURCE NAME button (8)
4 o CONTROL UP5/DOWN∞ buttons
REC PAUSE CD–DISC
5 e Remote Control
TAPE/CDR CD DVD 1 TV/CATV selector (27, 28)
2 • 10 keys for selecting preset channels (17)
6 FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
ANALOG
/DIGITAL • 10 keys for adjusting sound (15, 22, 23)
r • 10 keys for operating audio/video components (25 – 29)
FM MODE 3 SOUND button (15, 22, 23)
7 4 Operating buttons for audio/video components
ON/OFF
t (25 – 27, 29)
TV/VIDEO SURROUND MUTING
8 MODE y 5 REC PAUSE button (26, 27, 29)
6 Source selecting buttons (8, 9, 11, 12, 17, 25 – 29)
9 u TAPE/CDR, CD, DVD, FM/AM, TV SOUND, VCR
p VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME i 8 TV/VIDEO button (27, 28)
9 TV/CATV CH (channel) +/– buttons (27, 28)
VOLUME
p VCR CH (channel) +/– buttons (27, 29)
q STANDBY/ON buttons (8, 27 – 29)
REMOTE CONTROL RM - SRX5020J
AUDIO, TV/CATV, VCR, DVD
w SLEEP button (10)
e CD-DISC button (26)
r ANALOG/DIGITAL button (11, 12)
t SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE buttons
(20, 21, 23, 25)
y MUTING button (10)
u TV VOLUME +/– buttons (27, 28)
i VOLUME +/– button (9)
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Getting Started
Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Parts Identification / Getting Started

General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or the remote sensor on the unit.
cabinet.
• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. 1 On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
Locations
• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the unit must be between –5˚C and 35˚C
(23˚F and 95˚F).
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the unit.
Handling the unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
2 Insert batteries.
the cord. • Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.

The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
3 Replace the cover.
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace

the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
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Getting Started
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
AM Loop Antenna Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

(supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna.
75
or
FMAXIAL 75
FMAXIAL
CO CO
Supplied FM Standard type

ANTENNA antenna outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
FM 75
COAXIAL
FM antenna (supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM loop
antenna.
AM
LOOP
AM
EXT
If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor

single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).
NT
FROKERS
EA FT
SP T LE +
RIGH
CE
N: DAN
R
REA RS
– TIO IMPE
NA + CAU KER
TEN FM 75IAL EAKE + SPEA16
1 2 3
AN SP LEFT
TER
AX
CO T 8
CEN KER RIGH
SP
EA –
–
K-4 +
LIN O)
MPU R
CO(SYNCH
OR
–
NIT
MOOUT AM
AM
OP EXIT
LO
1
ITAL ) LEFT DVD
DIG(DVD T
RIGH
CD T
OU )
(REC
) OUT DVD VC
R
CD )
2( (REC AU
DIO INY)
ITAL TAPE (PLA O
DIG R VIDE
/CD
INY)
(PLA
IN
ITAL
DIG T
OU )
(REC
R
VC
INY) FER
OO
(PLA BW
SU OUT
FT
LE
D
UN T
SO RIGH DIO
TV AU
AM antenna connection
Connect the AM 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 loop antenna connected.)
FM antenna connection Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown to the
terminal as temporary measure. right.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally. • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a This could cause poor reception.
standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
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Connecting the Speakers Speaker layout diagram
Getting Started
After connecting the front, center, rear speakers and/or a subwoofer, “YES” for the subwoofer and “SMALL” for the front, center
set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best and rear speakers are initial settings. To get best possible
possible Surround effect. For details, see pages 12 to 14. sound, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
listening conditions (See pages 12 and 13).
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Center
Connecting the front, center and rear speakers speaker
2 Left front Right front

1 3 speaker Subwoofer speaker
RX-5020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
1
MEMORY
STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L
SURROUND
SURROUND ON/OFF
DVD VCR TV SOUND

INPUT ATT
CONTROL
SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF DOWN UP
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
Left rear Right rear

speaker speaker
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the rear panel
to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the speakers.
1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of

each speaker cord.
2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker

cord (2).
3 Close the terminal. SP LEF

RIG
T
FRONERS
EAK T
HT
+
: EDAN
CE
REARERS
– ION IMP
NA 75 + CAUT ER
AN
TEN FM XIAL EAK
SP LEFT + SPEAK
16
COA TER HT 8
CEN ER RIG
SP
EAK –
–
K-4 +
U LIN O)
MP HR
CO(SYNC
OR
–
NIT AM
MOOUT AMP
EXIT
LOO
L1 T D
ITA LEF
DIG(DVD) DV
HT
RIG
CD T
OUC)
(RE
Connecting the subwoofer speaker

D R
) OUT DV VC
( CD C) IO
L2 (RE E AUD IN
AY)
ITA TAPR (PL EO
DIG VID
/CD
IN
AY)
(PL
L IN
ITA T
DIG OUC)
(RE
R
VC
IN FER
AY) OO
(PL BW
SU OUT
T
LEF
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce

D
UN
SO HT
IO
TV RIG
AUD
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.
Powered subwoofer BW
OO
FER
SU OUT
To
subwoofer
SUBWOOFER
OUT
NT
FROKERS
EA FT +
SP T LE
H
RIG
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the N : ED
AN
CE
R
REAERS
– TIO IMP
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA EAK
SP LEFT +
+ CAUAKER
E
SP 16
To left
TER HT front speaker
pin plugs (not supplied). CEN KER
EA
RIG 8
SP –
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer. –
+
Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a – To left

subwoofer wherever you like. Normally place it in front of rear speaker
you.
To center speaker
To right front speaker

To right rear speaker
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Getting Started
Connecting Audio/Video Components Cassette deck or CD recorder
Cassette deck
Turn off all components before connections.
To audio input PHONO To audio output
You can connect the following audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. CD
Audio Components Video Components

CD
• CD player* • TV*
• Cassette deck • VCR OUT
(REC)
or CD recorder* • DVD player* TAPE
CDR
IN
* You can connect these components using the methods described in (PLAY)
“Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 7).
OUT
(REC)
Analog connections VCR
Audio component connections IN
(PLAY)
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

TV SOUND
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the
audio right jack. RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
CAUTION:
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output To audio input To audio output
through this receiver may be distorted. CD recorder
Note:
You can connect either a cassette deck or a CD recorder to the TAPE/
CDR jacks. When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks,
CD player change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display
when selected as the source. See page 8 for details.
CD player
CD If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack
See also page 24 for detailed information about the connection and
OUT
(REC) the COMPU LINK remote control system.
TAPE
To audio output CDR
IN
(PLAY)
Video component connections
OUT Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
(REC)
VCR Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the
IN audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.
(PLAY)
TV SOUND
TV
TV CD
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO OUT MONITOR
(REC) OUT
TAPE
CDR
IN DVD
(PLAY)
To audio OUT OUT

output (REC) (REC)
VCR VCR
IN IN
(PLAY) (PLAY)
VIDEO
TV SOUND
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
To video input
Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack to view the

playback picture from the other connected video
components.
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VCR IMPORTANT:
Getting Started
• When connecting the DVD player or digital TV using the digital
A VCR C terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack on the rear.
Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback
picture.
• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,
B D set the followings correctly if necessary:
– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For
details, see “Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals” on
CD page 11.
– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting
OUT MONITOR the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 11.
(REC) OUT
TAPE
CDR
IN DVD
(PLAY) Digital TV
OUT OUT
(REC) (REC)
DVD player
VCR VCR
IN IN
(PLAY) (PLAY)
VIDEO
TV SOUND
RIGHT LEFT CD player CD recorder

AUDIO
Å To left/right channel audio output

ı To left/right channel audio input
Ç To video output
Î To video input
When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using the
DVD player digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
DIGITAL 1
A DVD player (DVD)
B When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 2 (CD) terminal, using the
DIGITAL 2 ( CD )
digital optical cable (not supplied).
MONITOR Before connecting a digital

OUT optical cable, unplug the DIGITAL IN
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
protective plug.
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
(REC)
VCR
IN
(PLAY) Notes:
VIDEO • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed been set for use with the following components.
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player
output)
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player
ı To video output
• When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder using the
COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target
component also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 6).
Note:
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital
Surround, you must connect the DVD player using the digital terminal Connecting the Power Cord
on the rear of this receiver. (See “Digital connections” below.)
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all
connections have been made.
Digital connections Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
This receiver is equipped with two DIGITAL IN terminals—one
CAUTIONS:
digital coaxial terminal and one digital optical terminal.
You can connect any component to one of the digital terminals using • Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
a digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not
supplied).
the cord.
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Basic Operations
Front Panel Remote Control
STANDBY lamp Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL

RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TEST
1
EFFECT
2
CENTER
REAR L
3
AUDIO
STANDBY/
ON
TV/CATV
4 5 6
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER MENU REAR R VCR

7/P
ENTER
8
SUBWOOFER
9
DVD
AUDIO
UP UP
STANDBY
ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP 10 0 10
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME MASTER VOLUME
MEMORY RETURN 100 SLEEP
LINEAR PCM S.WFR LFE
STANDBY/ON
DOWN
D I G I T A L
DOWN DIGITAL LS S RS
CH-
SOUND
PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY
REW FF
SLEEP
SURROUND
REC PAUSE CD–DISC

DVD VCR TV SOUND
SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG
INPUT ATT
INPUT DIGITAL ADJUST SETTING
Source TAPE/CDR CD DVD

DOWN UP selecting FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
ANALOG
/DIGITAL
SOURCE NAME
buttons FM MODE
ON/OFF

PHONES
MODE
MUTING
VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
+/–
PHONES SPEAKERS Source SOURCE MASTER REMOTE CONTROL RM - SRX5020J
jack ON/OFF selecting NAME VOLUME

buttons
STANDBY/ON
DVD : Select the DVD player.

Turning On the Power VCR : Select the VCR.
TV SOUND : Select the TV sound (or the CATV converter).
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the CD * : Select the CD player.
remote control). TAPE/CDR * : Select the cassette deck (or the CD recorder).
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
FM/AM * : Select an FM or AM broadcast.
AUDIO
• Each time you press the button, the band
STANDBY/ON alternates between FM and AM.
Notes:
On the front panel From the remote control
• When connecting a CD recorder (to the TAPE/CDR jacks), change
the source name that appears on the display. See below for details.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or • When you have connected some digital source components using
station frequency) appears on the display. the digital terminals (see page 7), you need to select the digital
input mode (see page 11).
Current source name appears • When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote
ANALOG SPK
control marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver
L C
S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME automatically turns on.
LS S RS
CH-
Current volume level is shown here Changing the source name

When you connect the CD recorder to the TAPE/
To turn off the power (into standby mode) CDR jacks on the rear panel and select the CD Remote
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY recorder as the source, change the source name NOT
STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote shown on the display.
control) again. STANDBY/ON
The STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up. 1 Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME). TAPE/CDR
• Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.

Note: SOURCE NAME
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the 2 Press and hold SOURCE NAME
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
(TAPE/CDR) until “ASSIGN CDR” appears on the display.
To change the source name from “CDR” to “TAPE,” repeat the

Selecting the Source to Play same procedure above (in step 1, make sure “CDR” appears on the
display).
Press one of the source selecting buttons. The selected source name
appears on the display. Note:
DVD VCR TV SOUND
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
component. However, there may be some inconvenience.
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR – “TAPE” will appear on the display when you select the CD
recorder.
SOURCE NAME – You cannot use the digital input (see page 11) for the CD recorder.
– You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page
On the front panel From the remote control 24) to operate the CD recorder.
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Selecting different sources for picture and
Basic Operations
Listening Only with Headphones
sound
You can watch picture from a video component while listening to You must turn off the speakers when you listen with headphones.
sound from another component.
1 Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/CDR, panel.
FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as
the VCR or DVD player, etc. 2 Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF.
DVD VCR TV SOUND TAPE/CDR CD DVD
• “HEADPHONE” appears for a while and the H. PHONE
indicator lights up on the display.
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM The H. PHONE indicator lights up.
ANALOG
SOURCE NAME L R H.PHONE
Note: This cancels the Surround mode currently selected, and activates
Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected the HEADPHONE mode.
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.
Adjusting the Volume HEADPHONE mode

When using the headphones, following signals are output
On the front panel: regardless of your speaker setting:
MASTER VOLUME
— For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals
To increase the volume, turn MASTER are output directly from the headphones.
VOLUME clockwise. — For multichannel sources, the front left and right, center, and
To decrease the volume, turn it rear channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the
counterclockwise. headphones.
You can enjoy multichannel sound sources using the
From the remote control: headphones.
To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.
VOLUME
CAUTION:
CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If • Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy damage both the headphones and your hearing.
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers. • Before turning on speakers again, as high volume may output from
the speakers.
Note:
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to
“50” (maximum).
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Basic Operations
Turning Off the Sounds Basic adjustment auto memory

Remote
Temporarily—Muting ONLY This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source when:
• you turn off the power,
• you change the source, and
Press MUTING on the remote control to mute MUTING
the sound through all speakers and headphones • you assign the source name.
connected. When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
• “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume newly selected source are automatically recalled.
turns off (the volume level indicator goes off). The following can be stored for each source:
• Input attenuator mode (see page 15)
• Balance (see page 15)
ANALOG SPK
L C
S.WFR LFE
R
• Tone adjustment (see page 15)
LS S RS
CH-
• Subwoofer output level (see page 15)
• Surround mode selection (see pages 21 – 23 )
Notes:
• You cannot assign and store different settings for digital input
To restore the sound, press MUTING again. mode and analog input mode.
• Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing • If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for
VOLUME +/– on the remote control also restores the sound. each band.
For recording
You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a
Turning Off the Power Remote cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR
with the Sleep Timer ONLY jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at
whatever sound level you like without affecting the sound levels
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly. SLEEP of the recording.
• The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the
shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals. Note:
The output volume level, tone adjustment (see page 15), and
ANALOG SPK
L C R
SLEEP Surround modes (see page 18) cannot affect the recording.
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH- Signal and speaker indicators on the display
10 20 30 40 50 60 Signal indicators Speaker indicators
0 (Canceled) 90 80 70 L C R ANALOG
DIGITAL AUTO
SPK
L C R
ONETOUCH
PRO LOGIC ΙΙ L C R
DIGITAL LS S RS
S.WFR LFE CH- S.WFR LFE
LS S RS LS S RS
When the shut-off time comes
The receiver turns off automatically. The following signal indicators light up—:
L : •When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time channel signal comes in.
Press SLEEP once. • When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears. R : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly. channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
To cancel the Sleep Timer C : When the center channel signal comes in.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0 MIN” appears on the LS : When the left rear channel signal comes in.
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.) RS : When the right rear channel signal comes in.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer. S : When the monaural rear channel signal or 2 channel Dolby
Surround encoded signal comes in.
LFE: When the LFE channel signal comes in.
The speaker indicators light up when both of the following

conditions satisfied:
• The corresponding speaker is activated, and
• The corresponding speaker is required for the current playback.
Note:
When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES” (see page 12), S.WFR lights
up.
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Basic Settings
Basic Operations / Basic Settings

Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON

RECEIVER
TEST CENTER AUDIO

1 2 3
EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
7/P 8 9
UP UP
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD
STANDBY
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME MASTER VOLUME 10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
CH- SOUND
STANDBY/ON
D I G I T A L
REW FF
SURROUND
DVD VCR TV SOUND REC PAUSE CD–DISC

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG
INPUT ATT

ANALOG
/DIGITAL
ANALOG/
SOURCE NAME
buttons FM MODE
ON/OFF DIGITAL
PHONES TV/VIDEO SURROUND MUTING
MODE
VOLUME
INPUT INPUT Source SETTING REMOTE CONTROL RM - SRX5020J
ANALOG DIGITAL selecting

buttons CONTROL
UP 5/DOWN ∞
Setting the Digital Input Remote Selecting the Analog or Digital Input
[DIGITAL IN] Terminals NOT Mode
When you use the digital input terminals, register what components When you have connected digital source components using both the
are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL 1/2) so that the correct analog connection (see page 6) and the digital connection (see page
source name will appear when you select the digital source. 7) methods, you need to select the input mode correctly.
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is 1 Press one of the source selecting buttons—DVD,
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. TV SOUND, CD, or TAPE/CDR*—for which you
want to change the input mode.
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until SETTING DVD VCR TV SOUND
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
“DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.

FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
The display changes to show the current setting. CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
DIGITAL 2 terminal setting SOURCE NAME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH- On the front panel From the remote control
Note:
DIGITAL 1 terminal setting
* Among the sources listed above, you can select the digital input
* “1DVD 2CD” is the initial setting. If you have already only for the sources which you have selected the digital input
changed the setting, another combination will be shown. terminals for. (See “Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)
Terminals.”)
2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL

DOWN UP
2 Select digital input mode.
select the appropriate digital terminal On the front panel:
setting. Press INPUT DIGITAL. INPUT DIGITAL
• Each time you press the button, the display “DIGITAL AUTO” appears on the display
changes to show the following: and the indicator for the detected signals also
lights up.
1 DVD 2 CD j 1 DVD 2 TV j 1 DVD 2 CDR j
1 CD 2 DVD j 1 CD 2 TV j 1 CD 2 CDR j To change the input mode back to analog INPUT ANALOG
1 TV 2 DVD j 1 TV 2 CD j 1 TV 2 CDR j input, press INPUT ANALOG. INPUT ATT
1 CDR 2 DVD j 1 CDR 2 CD j 1 CDR 2 TV j “ANALOG” appears on the display for a

(back to the beginning) while.
Note: From the remote control:

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals can be used Press ANALOG/DIGITAL. ANALOG
/DIGITAL
as the digital input for the following components. • Each time you press the button, the input mode
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”)
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player and the digital input (“DIGITAL AUTO”).
TO BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT PAGE

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Basic Settings
Remote
DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The Setting the Speaker Information NOT
receiver automatically detects the
incoming signal format. (The DIGITAL To obtain the best possible sound or effect from the Surround modes
AUTO indicator lights up on the display, (see page 18), register the following speakers and subwoofer
then the digital signal indicator for the information after all connections are completed.
detected signals lights up.)
ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode. The followings are items you can set:
(Initial setting when shipped from the • Subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
factory.) • Speaker size—FRNT SP, CNTR SP, REAR SP
• Speaker distance—UNIT, FRNT DIS, CNTR DIS, REAR DIS
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or • Crossover frequency—CROSS
DTS Digital Surround software with “DIGITAL AUTO” • Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATT
selected, follow the procedure below. • Dynamic range compression—D. COMP
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching or skipping chapters or tracks.
1 Press INPUT DIGITAL (or ANALOG/DIGITAL on the remote Before you start, remember...
control). There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
• “DIGITAL AUTO” appears on the display. canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to select

“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND” Remote “YES” for the subwoofer and “SMALL” for the front, center
while “DIGITAL AUTO” still remains on the NOT and rear speakers are initial settings. To get best possible
display. sound, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
• Each time you press the button, the digital input mode listening conditions.
changes as follows:
When “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND”
is selected, “DIGITAL AUTO” goes off.
Subwoofer information
SPK
DIGITAL AUTO L C
S.WFR LFE
R
Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.
DIGITAL LS S RS
CH-
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until T SETTING
DIGITAL AUTO DTS SURROUND “SUBWOOFER” (with the current

setting) appears on the display.
DOLBY DIGITAL
• To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
“DOLBY DIGITAL.” register whether you have connected a

• To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, subwoofer or not.
select “DTS SURROUND.” • Each time you press the button, the subwoofer
setting alternates between “YES” and “NO.”
Note:
When you turn off the power or select another source, “DOLBY
YES : Select this when you have connected a subwoofer.
DIGITAL” and “DTS SURROUND” are canceled and the digital input
mode is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”
You can adjust the subwoofer output level
(see page 15).
The followings are the analog/digital signal indicators on the display NO : Select this when you have not connected or have
to indicate what type of the signal comes into the receiver. disconnected a subwoofer.
ANALOG : Lights when the analog input is selected.

LINEAR PCM : Lights when Linear PCM signals come in.
DIGITAL : • Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
selected for software not encoded with
Dolby Digital signals.
: • Lights when DTS signals come in.
• Flashes when “DTS SURROUND” is
selected for software not encoded with DTS
signals.
Note:
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signals, no
digital signal indicators light up on the display.
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Speaker size Speaker distance
Basic Settings
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers. Register the unit you use, then the speaker distance from your
• When you change your speakers, register the information about listening point.
the speakers again. • If you have set the unit before, start from step 3.
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until T SETTING 1 Press SETTING repeatedly until SETTING
“FRNT SP (Front speaker),” “CNTR “UNIT” (with the current setting)*

SP (Center speaker)” or “REAR SP appears on the display.
(Rear speaker)” (with the current setting) * “METER” is the initial setting. If you have already changed
appears on the display. the setting, “FEET” will be shown.

DOWN UP
DOWN UP
select the appropriate item about the select the unit.

• Each time you press the button, the setting
speaker selected in the above step.
alternates between “METER” and “FEET.”
• Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
METER : Speaker distance is shown in meter.
LARGE SMALL
FEET : Speaker distance is shown in feet.
NONE
3 Press SETTING repeatedly until SETTING
LARGE : Select this when the speaker size is relatively large. “FRNT DIS (Front distance),” “CNTR
(See “Notes” below.) DIS (Center distance)” or “REAR DIS
SMALL : Select this when the speaker size is relatively small. (Rear distance)” (with the current setting)*
(See “Notes” below.) appears on the display.
NONE : Select this when you have not connected a speaker. The display shows the current setting in the unit selected in step 2.
(Not selectable for the front speakers) * “3.0m” is the initial setting for meter and “10FT” is for feet. If
you have already changed the setting, another value will be
shown.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate
items for other speakers. 4 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
select the appropriate speaker

distance.
Notes:
• If you have selected “METER” in step 2, the
• Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting. value is changed from “0.3m” to “9.0m” by 0.3 m step.
– If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater
• If you have selected “FEET” in step 2, the value is changed
than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller than
from “1FT” to “30FT” by 1 foot step.
12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select “SMALL.”
• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only
select “LARGE” for the front speaker setting. Left front Right front
• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker setting, you speaker Center speaker speaker
cannot select “LARGE” for the center and rear speaker settings.
3.0 m
(10 feet)
2.7 m
(9 feet)
2.4 m
(8 feet)
2.1 m
(7 feet)

speaker speaker
Example: In this case,

set “FRNT DIS” to “3.0m” or “10FT,”
set “CNTR DIS” to “2.7m” or “9FT” and,
set “REAR DIS” to “2.4m” or “8FT.”
Note:
If you have selected “NONE” for the center and rear speakers
setting, you cannot set the speaker distance for the center and
rear speakers.
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Basic Settings
Crossover frequency Low frequency effect attenuator

Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software using
use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure
reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to below:
the large speakers. • This function takes effect only when the subwoofer (LFE) signals
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level come in, (with “SUBWOOFER” set to “YES”).
according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• If you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers, this function will 1 Press SETTING repeatedly until “LFE SETTING
not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears). ATT (Low Frequency Effect
Attenuator)” (with the current setting)*
appears on the display.
“CROSS (Crossover)” (with the current * “0dB” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting)* appears on the display. setting, “–10dB” will be shown.
* “150HZ” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting, another frequency will be shown. 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
select the low frequency effect

DOWN UP
attenuator level.
select the crossover frequency level • Each time you press the button, the setting
you like to use. alternates between “0dB” and “–10dB.”
• Each time you press the button, the crossover
frequency level changes as follows:
0dB : Normally select this.
80HZ 100HZ 120HZ –10dB : Select this when the bass sound is distorted.
200HZ 150HZ
Note:
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode. Dynamic range compression
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful
when enjoying surround sound at night.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Digital.
“D. COMP (Dynamic range

compression)” (with the current
setting)* appears on the display.
* “MID” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting, another setting will be shown.

DOWN UP
select the appropriate compression

level.
• Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
OFF MID
MAX
OFF : Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its
full dynamic range. (No effect applied.)
MID : Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range
a little.
MAX : Select this when you want to apply the compression
effect fully. (Useful at night.)
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Sound Adjustments
Basic Settings / Sound Adjustments

Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL
RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TEST CENTER AUDIO

1 2 3
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER 7/P 8 9

SUBWOOFER +/– ENTER
10
SUBWOOFER
0 10
DVD
UP UP RETURN 100 SLEEP

ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP SOUND
SOUND
STANDBY MASTER VOLUME
REW FF
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
D I G I T A L
REC PAUSE CD–DISC

SURROUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
ANALOG
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR /DIGITAL
INPUT ATT
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL FM MODE

DOWN UP ON/OFF

MODE
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM- SRX5020J
INPUT ATT ADJUST CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞
Once each of following settings has been adjusted, this receiver

memorizes the adjustment for each source.
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until “BASS” ADJUST SETTIN
or “TREBLE” (with the current

Attenuating the Input Signal Remote setting)* appears on the display.
NOT * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds setting, another number (level) will be shown.
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input BASS : To adjust the bass (–10 to +10).
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.
TREBLE : To adjust the treble (–10 to +10).
1 Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT INPUT ANALOG
ANALOG) so that the INPUT ATT INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
indicator lights up on the display. adjust the bass or treble sounds level.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the Input Attenuator • Each time you press the button, the sound
mode turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) or off (“INPUT level changes by ±2 steps.
NORMAL”).
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level
Adjusting the Front Speakers Remote
Output Balance NOT You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a
subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly—“YES.”
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are
On the front panel:
unequal, you can adjust the speakers output balance.
Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETTIN
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETT

“SUBWFR (Subwoofer)” (with the
“BALANCE” (with the current setting)* current setting)* appears on the
appears on the display. display.
* “CNTR” (Center) is the initial setting. If you have already * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
changed the setting, another setting will be shown. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞

CONTROL
DOWN UP 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
to adjust the balance. adjust the subwoofer output level

• Pressing CONTROL UP 5 decreases the (–10 to +10).
left channel output from “CNTR” (Center) to
From the remote control:
“L–21.”
• Pressing CONTROL DOWN ∞ decreases 1 Press SOUND.
the right channel output from “CNTR” (Center) to “R–21.” The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. SOUND
Adjusting the Tone Remote 2 Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust

NOT SUBWOOFER
the subwoofer output level (–10 to 0 10
You can adjust the bass and treble sounds as you like. +10). 100

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is Note:
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when using headphones.
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Tuner Operations
FM/AM FM/AM TV CATV A/V CONTROL

RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TUNING PRESET TEST

1 2
CENTER
3
AUDIO
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN FM MDOE Display EFFECT
4 5
REAR L
6
TV/CATV
10 keys MENU
7/P 8
REAR R
9
VCR
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD

10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER SOUND
REW FF
UP UP
STANDBY MASTER VOLUME REC PAUSE CD–DISC
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
D I G I T A L TAPE/CDR CD DVD
SURROUND
ANALOG
SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL
DVD VCR TV SOUND
ADJUST SETTING
FM/AM FM MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND MODE
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
FM MODE TV/VIDEO SURROUND
MODE
MUTING
SPEAKERS ON/OFF
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
VOLUME
MEMORY FM/AM
Tuning in Stations Manually Using Preset Tuning
1 Press FM/AM to select the band Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
(FM or AM). quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
To store the preset stations
FM/AM Remote
FM/AM
NOT
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
On the front panel From the remote control canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between (see “Tuning in Stations Manually”).
FM and AM. • If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,
ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the
L C
S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME
FM Reception Mode” on page 17.
LS S RS
CH-
Ex.: When the FM band is selected. L C

S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME
LS S RS
CH-
2 Press FM/AM TUNING UP/ DOWN Remote

2 Press MEMORY. MEMORY
NOT
until you find the frequency you want. “CH-” appears and the channel number position
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING UP increases FM/AM TUNING starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.
the frequency. UP
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING DOWN ANALOG SPK

L C R
TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING
VOLUME
decreases the frequency. DOWN
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
Notes:
• When you press and hold FM/AM TUNING UP/DOWN in step 2, 3 Press FM/AM PRESET UP/ FM/AM PRESET
UP
the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
DOWN to select a channel number
indicator lights up on the display. while the channel number position DOWN
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator is flashing.

also lights up.
L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
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4 Press MEMORY again while the Selecting the FM Reception Mode
Tuner Operations
MEMORY
selected channel number is flashing

on the display. When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can
The selected channel number stops flashing. change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number. • You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see
page 16).
L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
1 While listening to an FM station, press FM
MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”
you want.
FM MODE FM MODE
To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored
one. On the front panel From the remote control
To tune in a preset station ANALOG SPK

L C R
S.WFR LFE
On the front panel: LS S RS
CH-
1 Press FM/AM to select the band FM/AM
(FM or AM).
The last received station of the selected band
ANALOG SPK TUNED
is tuned in. L C
S.WFR LFE
R
• Each time you press the button, the band LS S RS
CH-
alternates between FM and AM.

L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS AUTO : Normally select this.
CH-
When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will
hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will
2 Press FM/AM PRESET UP/ DOWN FM/AM PRESET
UP
hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to
suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO
until you find the channel you want. MUTING indicator lights up on the display.
• Pressing FM/AM PRESET UP increases (Initial setting)
DOWN
the channel numbers.
• Pressing FM/AM PRESET DOWN MONO : Select this to improve the reception (but stereo
decreases the channel numbers. effect will be lost).
In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into
the stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator goes
From the remote control: off from the display. (The STEREO indicator also
goes off.)
1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or FM/AM
AM).
The last received station of the selected band is To restore the stereo effect
tuned in and the10 keys now work for tuner operation. Select “AUTO” in step 1.
2 Press 10 keys to select a preset TEST

1 2
CENTER
3
channel number. EFFECT REAR L
4 5 6
• For channel number 5, press 5. MENU REAR R
• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5. 7/P 8 9
• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10. ENTER SUBWOOFER
10 0 10
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, RETURN 100
then 10.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
You can use the following Surround modes to reproduce a realistic Dolby Digital*
sound field: Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
■ Dolby Surround encoded with Dolby Digital ( ). D I G I T A L
• Dolby Pro Logic II • To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the
• Dolby Digital source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this
■ DTS Digital Surround receiver. (See page 7.)
■ DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes
■ All Channel Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 ch encoding method (so-called discrete
multichannel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses
the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left rear
■ Dolby Surround channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel signals.
Since each channel is completely independent from the other
Dolby Pro Logic II*
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.
format to decode all 2 channel sources—regular stereo source and
Dolby Surround encoded source—into 5.1 channel. Note:
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories
makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the rear treble and —multichannel (up to “5.1” channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy
enables stereo rear sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2 ch software, you can
Logic. use Dolby Pro Logic II.
Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode:
■ DTS Digital Surround**
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)—suitable for reproduction of Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND .
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
You can enjoy soundfield very close to the one created with discrete • To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,
5.1 channel sounds. connect the source component using the digital terminal on the
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)—suitable for reproduction of rear of this receiver. (See page 7.)
any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep
sound by using this mode. For this mode, Panorama control can be DTS Digital Surround is another discrete multichannel digital
selected, which gives “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
image. Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression ratio is relatively
• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, PRO LOGIC II low. This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth
indicator lights up on the display. and depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital
Surround features natural, solid and clear sound.
Typical Multichannel (5.1 ch) reproduction
Center
speaker
Left front Right front

speaker Subwoofer speaker
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
MEMORY
SURROUND
SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL ADJUST SETTING
DVD VCR TV SOUND

INPUT ATT
CONTROL
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PHONES

speaker speaker
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro ** Manufactured underlicense from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby PAT. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992–1997 Dolby pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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■ DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes ■ All Channel Stereo

DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the
surround elements. connected (and activated) speakers.
The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and rear
of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the
from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any center speaker connection.
reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the If the center speaker is connected and activated, the same phase of
distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram below). the front left and right signals are output through the center speaker.
These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo
surround effects. The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound
software, either analog or digital except Dolby Digital and DTS
field by adding these indirect sounds.
Digital Surround.
DAP modes can be used when the front and rear speakers are • When All Channel Stereo is selected, the DSP indicator lights up
connected to this receiver (without respect to the center speaker on the display.
connection: no sound comes out of the center speaker even if it is
connected).
All Channel Stereo reproduction
The following DAP modes are provided with this receiver:
LIVE CLUB : Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low
ceiling.
DANCE CLUB : Gives a throbbing bass beat.
HALL : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert
hall.
PAVILION : Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a
high ceiling.
These DAP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects
while reproducing 2 channel stereo software—either analog or
digital except Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround—and can Sound reproduced from normal stereo
give you a real “being there” feeling.
• When one of the DAP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights
up on the display.
Creating sound field
Reflections from behind

Early reflections
Direct sounds Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo
Available Surround modes for each input signal 䡬: Possible / ⳯: Impossible

Mode SURROUND DOLBY DTS PLII PLII LIVE DANCE ALL CH
HALL PAVILION
Signals OFF (stereo) DIGITAL SURROUND MOVIE MUSIC CLUB CLUB STEREO
Dolby Digital
䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(Multichannel)
Dolby Digital
䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(2 channel)
DTS Digital
Surround 䡬 ⳯ 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital
Surround 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(2 channel)
Linear PCM 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
Analog 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
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About Relations between Speaker Layout and Surround Modes
Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14).
• If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use Surround modes.
• If rear speakers are not connected, you cannot use DAP modes and All Channel Stereo.
Speaker Layout Available Surround modes
When the center and rear speakers Turning on or off the Surround modes
are connected (5 channels): Each time you press SURROUND ON/OFF, Surround modes turn on or off.
SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING
Front TV Front SURROUND ON/OFF

DIGITAL AUTO
LINEAR PCM
L
S.WFR
R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
speaker speaker ON/OFF
Center speaker SURROUND

Last selected
(Remote) (Front panel) Surround mode SURROUND OFF
Ex.: “PL II MUSIC” has been selected.
Rear Rear Selecting the Surround modes

speaker speaker Each time you press SURROUND MODE, Surround modes change as follows:
DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
SURROUND SURROUND MODE
When the rear speakers are connected MODE
(4 channels):
PL II MOVIE PL II MUSIC
Front TV Front (Remote) (Front panel)
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB
speaker speaker
HALL PAVILION
ALL CH STEREO (Back to the beginning)
Note:
When the digital multichannel software such as Dolby Digital or DTS Digital
Surround is played back, the appropriate multichannel Surround mode is
automatically activated ("DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS SURROUND") by pressing
Rear Rear SURROUND ON/OFF (with the digital input mode selected).
speaker speaker • For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you need to select "PLII MUSIC" or
"PLII MOVIE" by pressing SURROUND MODE.
• For more details, see the table on page 19.
Turning on or off the Surround modes

When the center speaker is connected
Each time you press SURROUND ON/OFF, Surround modes turn on or off.
(3 channels):
DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
SURROUND ON/OFF
ON/OFF
SURROUND
Front TV Front PL II MOVIE
speaker speaker (Remote) (Front panel) or SURROUND OFF
Center speaker PL II MUSIC
Selecting the Surround modes

Each time you press SURROUND MODE, Surround modes change as follows:
MODE DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
(Remote) (Front panel)

Note:
automatically activated ("DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS SURROUND") by pressing
SURROUND ON/OFF (with the digital input mode selected).
• For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you need to select "PLII MUSIC" or
"PLII MOVIE" by pressing SURROUND MODE.
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• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14).
• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you have set “CNTR SP” to “NONE.”
• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SP” to “NONE.”
• Remember not to change the speaker setting while using any Surround modes; otherwise, it may be canceled when you deactivate the
speakers required for the Surround mode.
Front Panel
Display
UP UP
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
D I G I T A L
SURROUND
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
SURROUND SURROUND ADJUST CONTROL

ON/OFF MODE UP 5/DOWN ∞
Remote Control
Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Surround
Once you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is memorized for
each source.
• When playing back digital multichannel software (Dolby Digital
5.1 ch or DTS Digital Surround), the SURROUND MODE button
CENTER +/–
does not work.
RECEIVER
SOUND
TEST CENTER AUDIO From the remote control:
TEST 1 2 3
EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for
EFFECT 4 5 6
REAR•L +/– adjustments, since you can make adjustments from your listening
MENU REAR R VCR
7/P 8 9 point by using the test signal.
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD REAR•R +/– • For selecting Panorama control for Pro Logic II Music, use the
10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
buttons on the front panel.
SOUND
SOUND
REW FF
1 Setting the analog or digital input mode for the
REC PAUSE CD–DISC source you like to listen and start playing.
When playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital and
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
DTS Digital Surround, select the digital input mode (see page
ANALOG
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR /DIGITAL 11).
FM MODE
SURROUND
TV/VIDEO SURROUND
ON/OFF
MUTING
ON/OFF 2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE activate Surround mode.
SURROUND
MODE Each time you press the button, Surround mode
VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME turns on and off alternately.
• If you are playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital
VOLUME
multichannel, “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected.
• If you are playing back software encoded with DTS Digital
Surround, “DTS SURROUND” is selected.
• If you are playing back any software other SURROUND
than above, you can select “PL II MUSIC” or MODE
“PL II MOVIE” according to the source by

pressing SURROUND MODE. ( PRO
LOGIC II indicator lights up on the display.)
If you like to adjust sound, go to step 3.

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3 Press SOUND. SOUND

3 Adjust the speaker output levels.
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until one ADJUST SETTING
of the following indications (with the

4 Press TEST to check if you can hear the TEST
current setting)* appears on the
1
sounds through all the speakers at the display.
equal level.
“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers in the following order: CENTER :To adjust the center speaker output level
(–10 to +10).
TEST TONE L TEST TONE C TEST TONE R
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker) (Right front speaker) REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level
(–10 to +10).
TEST TONE LS TEST TONE RS REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level
(Left rear speaker) (Right rear speaker)
(–10 to +10).
Notes:
• You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
test tone. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CNTR SP”
is set to “NONE.” 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/ CONTROL
DOWN UP
• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SP” DOWN ∞ to adjust the selected
is set to “NONE.” speaker output level.
5 Adjust the speaker output levels 2
CENTER
3 3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust
(–10 to +10). the other speaker levels.
Adjust the center speaker and rear speakers levels
comparing to the sound from the front speakers. REAR L
When you select “PL II MUSIC,” you can go to the
5 6
• To adjust the center speaker level, press
following adjustment.
CENTER +/–.
• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR R
REAR•L +/–. 9
• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press
8
4 Turn on Panorama control or off. Remote
NOT
REAR•R +/–. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until
“PANORAMA” (with the current ADJUST SETTING
6 Press TEST again to stop the test TEST

1 setting)* appears on the display.
tone. *“OFF” is the initial setting. If you have
already changed the setting, “ON” will be
shown.
On the front panel:
You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the
2) Press CONTROL UP 5/ CONTROL
DOWN UP
Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the DOWN ∞ to select if you turn on
buttons on the front panel. So make adjustments while listening to or off Panorama control.
the sound of the source played back. • Each time you press the button, “ON”
and “OFF” change alternately.
source you like to listen and start playing. ON : Select this when you like to enjoy
When playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital and “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall
DTS Digital Surround, select the digital input mode (see page image.
11). OFF : Select this when you like to enjoy
originally recorded sounds.
2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to SURROUND ON/OFF
activate Surround mode.

Each time you press the button, Surround
mode turns on and off alternately.
To cancel Surround mode
multichannel, “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected. Press SURROUND ON/OFF again so that “SURROUND OFF”
• If you are playing back software encoded with DTS Digital appears on the display.
Surround, “DTS SURROUND” is selected. • If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multichannel
• If you are playing back any software other SURROUND MODE
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through
than above, you can select “PL II MUSIC” the front speakers (and subwoofer, if you have connected a
or “PL II MOVIE” according to the source subwoofer and set the subwoofer setting correctly—“YES”).
by pressing SURROUND MODE. ( PRO
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Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo 2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to SURROUND ON/OFF

Once you have adjusted the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo, the When the Surround mode turns on, the last
adjustment is memorized for each source. selected Surround mode will be activated.
• You cannot use the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo if the rear • Each time you press the button, Surround mode turns on and
speakers are not connected or deactivated. off alternately.
• You cannot adjust the effect level for “ALL CH STEREO.”
3 Press SURROUND MODE SURROUND MODE
From the remote control: repeatedly until one of the DAP

It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for adjustments, modes—“LIVE CLUB,” “DANCE
since you can make adjustments from your listening point. CLUB,” “HALL,” “PAVILION”—
or “ALL CH STEREO” appears on the display.
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either analog
The DSP indicator also lights up on the display.
or Linear PCM—and select the source.
2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON/OFF

4
SURROUND
Adjust the speaker output levels.
When Surround mode turns on, the last selected
1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until one
ADJUST SETTIN
Surround mode will be activated.
• Each time you press the button, Surround mode turns on and of the following indications (with the
off alternately. current setting)* appears on the display.
3 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly SURROUND REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level
until one of the DAP modes—“LIVE
MODE
(–10 to +10).
CLUB,” “DANCE CLUB,” “HALL,” REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level
“PAVILION”—or “ALL CH (–10 to +10).
STEREO” appears on the display. CENTER : For “ALL CH STEREO” only—to adjust the
The DSP indicator also lights up on the display. center speaker output level (–10 to +10).
* “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the

If you like to adjust sound, go to step 4. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
4 Press SOUND. SOUND 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ CONTROL

DOWN UP
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. to adjust the selected speaker
output level.
5 Adjust the speakers output levels REAR L
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust
5 6
(–10 to +10).
the other speaker level.
• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press
REAR•L +/–.
REAR R 5 For DAP modes only: Adjust the effect level.
8 9
REAR•R +/–. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETTI
For “ALL CH STEREO” only: “EFFECT” (with the current

• To adjust the center speaker level, press CENTER setting)* appears on the display.
2 3 * “EFFECT 3” is the initial setting. If you have already
CENTER +/–.
changed the setting, another setting will be shown.
6 For DAP modes only: 2) Press CONTROL UP 5 CONTROL
DOWN UP
Press EFFECT to select the effect EFFECT
/DOWN ∞ to select the effect level
4
level (1 to 5) you want. (1 to 5) you want.
• Each time you press the button, the effect • Each time you press the button, the effect
level changes as follows: level changes as follows:
EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3
EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4

As the number increases, selected mode becomes stronger
As the number increases, selected mode becomes stronger (normally set it to “EFFECT 3”).
(normally set it to “EFFECT 3”). Note:
You cannot select any DAP mode and All Channel Stereo when software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is played back.
On the front panel:
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either analog To cancel DAP modes and All Channel Stereo
or Linear PCM—and select the source. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that “SURROUND OFF” appears
on the display. The DSP indicator goes off.
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COMPU LINK Remote Control System
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the
JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4
To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio
Both the CD player and cassette deck (or CD recorder) turn on and
components through the COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see
off (standby) along with the receiver.
below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin
When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck (or
plugs (see page 6).
CD recorder) will turn on automatically, depending on which
• Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are
component has been previously selected.
unplugged before connection. Plug the AC power cords only after
When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette
all connections are completed.
deck (or CD recorder) will turn off (standby).
Synchronized Recording
Cassette deck
Synchronized recording means the cassette deck starts recording as
or
soon as a CD begins playing.
CD recorder
To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:
COMPU LINK-4
(SYNCHRO) 1 Put a tape in the cassette deck and a disc in the
CD player.
2 Press the record (¶) button and the pause (8)
CD player
button on the cassette deck at the same time.
This puts the cassette deck into recording pause.
If you do not press the record (¶) button and pause (8) button at
Notes: the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not
operate.
• There are four versions of COMPU LINK remote control system.
This receiver is equipped with the fourth version—COMPU LINK-4. 3 Press the play (3) button on the CD player.
This version is added systematic operations with the CD recorder to The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts,
the previous version—COMPU LINK-3.
the cassette deck starts recording. When the play ends, the
• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it
cassette deck enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds
is the last item in the series of components. later.
• To operate the cassette deck or CD recorder using the COMPU
LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. Notes:
(See page 8.) • During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components. changed.
• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized
This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not
below. operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the
beginning.
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
You can control the connected audio components through the remote
sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote
control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see
pages 25 to 27.
Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (3 3) button on a connected component or
on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and
changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you
select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the
selected component begins playing immediately.
In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing
without sound for a few seconds.
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components
You can use the remote control to operate other JVC’s Sound Adjustment
COMPU LINK Remote Control System / Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components

components. You can always perform the following operations:
Operating Audio Components SURROUND ON/OFF : Turn on or off the Surround modes.
SURROUND MODE : Select the Surround modes.
IMPORTANT:
To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:
• You need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU
After pressing SOUND, you can use the following buttons for sound
LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 24) in addition to the adjustment:
connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
SUBWOOFER +/– : Adjust the subwoofer output level.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.
• If you use the buttons on the front panel, the remote control will not CENTER +/– : Adjust the center speaker output level.
operate that source. To operate a source with the remote control,
REAR•L +/– : Adjust the left rear speaker output level.
the source must be selected using source selecting buttons on the
remote control. REAR•R +/– : Adjust the right rear speaker output level.
• To operate the cassette deck or CD recorder using the COMPU EFFECT : Select the DAP effect level.
LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See
page 8.) TEST : Turn on or off the test tone output.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.
Note:
After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting
button or CD-DISC to operate your target source by using the 10
keys; otherwise, the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target
source.

RECEIVER
TEST CENTER AUDIO Tuner

1 2 3
EFFECT REAR L
You can always perform the following operations:
TV/CATV
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
FM/AM : Alternate between FM and AM.
7/P 8 9
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD
FM MODE : Change the FM reception mode.
10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
SOUND After pressing FM/AM, you can use the following buttons for tuner
REW FF operations:
REC PAUSE CD–DISC
1 – 10, +10 : Select a preset channel number directly.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
ANALOG
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR /DIGITAL • For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.
FM MODE
ON/OFF

CD player
MODE
After pressing CD, you can use the following buttons for CD
operations:
3 : Start playback.
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRX5020J

4 : Return to the beginning of the current
(or previous) track.
¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
7 : Stop playback.
8 : Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
1 – 10, +10 : Select a track number directly.
• For track number 5, press 5.
• For track number 15, press +10, then 5.
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CD changer Cassette deck

After pressing CD-DISC, you can use the following buttons for CD After pressing TAPE/CDR, you can use the following buttons for
changer operations: cassette deck operations:
3 : Start playback. 3 : Start playback.
4 : Return to the beginning of the current FF : Fast wind the tape from left to right.
REW : Fast wind the tape from right to left.
7 : Stop playback or recording.
7 : Stop playback.
REC PAUSE : Press this button to enter recording pause.
1 – 6, 7/P : Select the number of a disc installed in a CD Press this button then 3 to start recording.
changer.
Note:
Before starting the above operations, make sure that you have
If your CD changer is of 200-disc loading capability (except for changed the source name correctly. See page 8.
XL-MC100 and XL-MC301),
you can do the following operations using the number buttons after
pressing CD:
CD recorder
1 Select a disc number.
After pressing TAPE/CDR, you can use the following buttons for
2 Then select a track number (always enter two digits).
CD recorder operations:
3 Start playback.
3 : Start playback.
Examples:
• Selecting disc number 3, track number 2, and start playback.
Press 3, then, 0, 2, then 3.
• Selecting disc number 10, track number 5, and start playback. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
Press 1, 0, then, 0, 5, then 3. 7 : Stop playback or recording.
• Selecting disc number 105, track number 12, and start playback. 8 : Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
Press 1, 0, 5, then 1, 2, then 3.
Press this button then 3 to start recording.
Note:
changed the source name correctly. See page 8.
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DVD menu operations TEST CENTER
Operating Video Components
Operating JVC's Audio/ Video Components

1 2 3
After pressing DVD (source selecting button), EFFECT REAR L
you can use the following buttons for DVD 4 5 6

IMPORTANT: MENU REAR R
menu operations: 7/P 8 9
To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: ENTER SUBWOOFER
• Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— 10 0 10
RETURN 100
remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make
sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR
jacks is set to code “A.” MENU : Display or erase the menu screen.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each 5/∞
∞/3
3/2
2 : Select an item on the menu screen.
component, not on the receiver.
ENTER : Enter a selected item.
VCR
You can always perform the following operations: TV
STANDBY/ON VCR
Before operating, set TV/CATV selector to TV.
: Turn on or off a VCR. You can always perform the following operations:
VCR CH +/– : Change the TV channels on the VCR. STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
:Turn on or off a TV.
TV/VIDEO : Change the input mode (TV tuner and video
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can use the
input).
following buttons for VCR operations:
TV VOLUME +/– : Adjust the volume.
3 : Start playback.
TV/CATV CH +/– : Change the channels.
FF : Fast wind a tape.
REW : Rewind a tape. After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can use
7 : Stop playback or recording. the following buttons for TV operations:
8 : Pause playback. To release it, press 3. 1 – 9, 0, 100+ (+10) : Select a channel.
REC PAUSE : Press this button to enter recording pause. RETURN (10) : Function as the RETURN button.
DVD player
STANDBY/ON DVD
:Turn on or off a DVD player.
After pressing DVD (source selecting button), you can use the
following buttons for DVD operations:
3 : Start playback.
7 : Stop playback.
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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the remote To change the transmittable signals for
control supplied for this unit to operate other manufacturers’ operating a CATV converter
equipment.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
• To operate these components with the remote control, first you 1 Set TV/CATV selector to CATV.
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for TV, CATV 2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
converter, VCR and DVD player. 3 Press TV SOUND.
• After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the 4 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9,
manufacturers’ codes again. and 0.
5 Release STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the CATV
To change the transmittable signals for
converter.
operating a TV
STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
:Turn on or off the CATV converter.
1 Set TV/CATV selector to TV.
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
3 Press TV SOUND. After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can
4 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, use the following buttons on the CATV converter:
and 0. 1 – 10, 0, +10 (100+) :Select the channels.
5 Release STANDBY/ON TV/CATV. +10 (100+) button will be function as the
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. ENTER button if your equipment requires
pressing ENTER after selecting a channel
STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
number.
:Turn on or off the TV.
TV/VIDEO : Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). Note:
TV VOLUME +/– : Adjust the volume. Refer also to the manual supplied with your CATV converter.
6 Try to operate your CATV converter by pressing
After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
use the following buttons on the TV: When your CATV converter turns on or off, you have entered
1 – 10, 0, +10 (100+) :Select the channels.
the correct code.
+10 (100+) button will be function as the
ENTER button if your TV requires pressing If there are more than one code listed for your brand of
ENTER after selecting a channel number. CATV converter, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Note:
Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter
Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.
Manufacturer Codes
6 Try to operate your TV by pressing Echostar 01*

STANDBY/ON TV/CATV. General Instrument 02. 03. 04, 05,
06, 07, 08, 09
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
Hamlin 16, 17, 18, 19
code.
Pioneer 14, 15
RCA 20
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV, Scient 10, 11
try each one until the correct one is entered. Sony 21
Zenith 12, 13
Manufacturers’ codes for TV *Initial setting
Manufacturer Codes
JVC 01*
Hitachi 10
Magnavox 02
Mitsubishi 03
Panasonic 04, 11
RCA 05
Samsung 12
Sanyo 13
Sharp 06
Sony 07
Toshiba 08
Zenith 09
*Initial setting
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ent
To change the transmittable signals for To change the transmittable signals for
Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

operating a VCR operating a DVD player
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON VCR. 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON DVD.
2 Press VCR. 2 Press DVD.
3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, 3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9,
and 0. and 0.
4 Release STANDBY/ON VCR. 4 Release STANDBY/ON DVD.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. Now, you can use the following buttons on the DVD player.
STANDBY/ON VCR : Turn on or off the VCR. STANDBY/ON DVD : Turn on or off the DVD player.
VCR CH +/– : Change the channels.
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can use the following buttons on the DVD player:
following buttons on the VCR: 3 : Start playback.
3 : Start playback. 7 : Stop playback.
FF : Fast-wind a tape. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
REW : Rewind a tape. 4 : Return to the beginning of the current
REC PAUSE : Press this button to enter recording DVD menu operations TEST CENTER
1 2 3
pause. After pressing DVD (source EFFECT REAR L
Press this button then 3 to start selecting button), you can use the 4 5 6
recording. following buttons for DVD menu MENU REAR R
7/P 8 9
operations: ENTER SUBWOOFER
10 0 10
Note: RETURN 100
Refer also to the manual supplied with your VCR.

MENU : Display or erase the menu screen.
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing
5/∞
∞/3
3/2
STANDBY/ON VCR.
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct ENTER : Enter a selected item.
code.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of 5 Try to operate your DVD player by pressing
VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered. STANDBY/ON DVD.
When your DVD player turns on or off, you have entered the
correct code.
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player

Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes
JVC 01*, 02, 03 JVC 01*

Emerson 10, 22 Panasonic 02
Gold Star 11 Philips 04
Hitachi 04 Pioneer 03
Mitsubishi 12 Sony 05
NEC 21 Toshiba 06
Panasonic 07, 13 Yamaha 07
Philips 09 *Initial setting
RCA 05, 06
Samsung 20
Sanyo 17, 18, 19
Sony 14, 15, 16
Zenith 08 Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
*Initial setting notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
No sound from speakers. Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary.
The SPEAKERS ON/OFF button is not Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF button correctly.
set correctly.
An incorrect source is selected. Select the correct source.
Muting is activated. Press MUTING to cancel the mute.
An incorrect input mode (analog or Select the correct input mode (analog or
digital) is selected. digital).
Connections are incorrect. Check connections.

For analog connections, see page 6.
For digital connections, see page 7.
Sound from one speaker only. Speaker signal cables are not connected Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
properly. necessary.
The balance is set to one extreme. Adjust the balance properly (see page 15).
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact
reception. your dealer.
The station is too far away. Select a new station.
An incorrect antenna is used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have
the correct antenna.
Antennas are not connected properly. Check connections.
Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. Move the antenna farther from automobile
reception. traffic.
“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the Speakers are overloaded because of high 1. Press STANDBY/ON on the front
display. volume. panel to turn off the receiver.
2. Stop the playback source.
3. Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the
volume.
Speakers are overloaded because of short Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel,
circuit of speaker terminals. then check the speaker wiring.
If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug
the AC power cord, then plug it back again.
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact
your dealer.
“DSP MICON NG” starts flashing on the The built-in microcomputer is not Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to
display. functioning correctly. turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
power cord, consult your dealer.
The STANDBY lamp lights up after The receiver is overloaded because of a Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to
turning on the power, but soon the high voltage. turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
receiver turns off (into standby mode). power cord, consult your dealer.
Remote control does not work. There is an obstruction in front of the Remove the obstruction.
remote sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak. Replace batteries.
Remote control does not work as you The remote control is not ready for your Press SOUND or a source selecting button
intend. intended operation. first, then press the buttons you want to use.
(See pages 25 to 27).
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Specifications Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Amplifier
Troubleshooting / Specifications
Output Power
At Stereo operation:
Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω,

40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.
At Surround operation:
Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Center channel: 100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than
0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Rear channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no
Audio
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD:
220 mV/47 k Ω
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD): 0.5 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround
(with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).
Audio Output Level: TAPE/CDR, VCR: 220 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD: 87 dB/78 dB
Frequency Response (8 Ω): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Tone Control: Bass (100 Hz): ±10 dB
Treble (10 kHz): ±10 dB
Video
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
Composite video: VCR, DVD: 1 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Video Output Level/Impedance:
Composite video: VCR, MONITOR OUT: 1 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Synchronization: Negative
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB
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Specifications
FM tuner (IHF)
Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 Ω)
Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural: 78 dB at 85 dBf
Stereo: 73 dB at 85 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion: Monaural: 0.4% at 1 kHz
Stereo: 0.6% at 1 kHz
Stereo Separation at REC OUT: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 45 dB: (±400 kHz)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.5 dB, –3 dB)
AM tuner
Tuning Range: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: Loop antenna: 400 µV/m
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB (100 mV/m)
General
Power Requirements: AC 120V , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 180 W/230 VA (at operation)
2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 146.5 mm x 416 mm
(17 3/16 in. x 5 13/16 in. x 16 7/16 in.)
Mass: 8.8 kg (19.5 lbs)
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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-50205022V[J]_Warranty_f 2 01.12.7, 8:54 AM

LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-2
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date
of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS LABOR
2 YRS 2 YRS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND
IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the
name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by
JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. 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. : Serial No. :

Purchase data : Name of dealer :
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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RECEPTEUR DE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO
RX-5020VBK / RX-5022VSL
UP UP
STANDBY
PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY MASTER VOLUME
MEMORY
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
FM MODE
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS 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.
LVT0850-002A
[C]
RX-5020/5022V[C]_COVER_f 1 02.1.9, 6:18 PM

Warnings, Cautions and Others/
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION For Canada/pour le Canada

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. JUSQUAU FOND
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated For the main unit:
"dangerous voltage" within the product's This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
enclosure that may be of sufficient for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
shock to persons.
harmful interference in a residential installation.
The exclamation point within an equilateral This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
triangle is intended to alert the user to the energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
presence of important operating and instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
literature accompanying the appliance. 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:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

CAUTION manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: operate the equipment.
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le For Canada/pour Le Canada
coffret de l’appareil.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
Caution –– STANDBY/ON button! EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON ! APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
courant peut être télécommandé.
Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Spacing 15 cm or more
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. RX-5020VBK
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. RX-5022VSL
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Wall or obstructions Front
Mur, ou obstruction Avant
Attention: Ventilation Correcte
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât.
Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants Stand height
15 cm or more
Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement Hauteur du
Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral socle: 15 cm ou
Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur plus
Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière
Floor
Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil sur une Plancher
surface plate.
Veiller également à ce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme illustré.
RX-5020-5022V[C]_Safety_f 1 01.12.27, 10:14 AM

Table of Contents
English
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Getting Started ........................................... 3
Before Installation ...................................................................... 3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 4
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 5
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 7
Basic Operations ......................................... 8
Turning On the Power ................................................................ 8
Selecting the Source to Play ....................................................... 8
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................. 9
Listening Only with Headphones ............................................... 9
Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting ........................ 10
Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ........................... 10
Basic Settings ........................................... 11
Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ................. 11
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 11
Setting the Speaker Information ............................................... 12
Sound Adjustments .................................... 15
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 15
Adjusting the Front Speakers Output Balance ......................... 15
Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level .................................... 15
Tuner Operations ....................................... 16
Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 16
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 16
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 17
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18
About Relations between Speaker Layout and
Surround Modes ................................................................. 20
Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and
DTS Digital Surround ........................................................ 21
Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo ............................. 23
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 24
Operating JVC's Audio/Video
Components .......................................... 25
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 25
Operating Video Components .................................................. 27
Operating Other Manufacturers' Video
Equipment ............................................ 28
Troubleshooting ......................................... 30
Specifications ............................................ 31
Remote This mark indicates that the remote control CAN

ONLY ONLY be used for the operation explained.
This mark indicates that the remote control CANNOT

Remote be used for the operation explained. Use buttons on
NOT the front panel.
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Parts Identification
English
Front Panel
1 2 3 45 6 7 89 p
UP UP
STANDBY
LS S RS
MASTER VOLUME
DOWN DOWN DIGITAL
STANDBY/ON CH-
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
q w e r t y u i o
See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (8)
2 FM/AM TUNING UP/ DOWN buttons (16)
3 FM/AM PRESET UP/ DOWN buttons (16, 17)
5 MEMORY button (16, 17)
6 Display (8)
7 ADJUST button (15, 22, 23)
1 RECEIVER
8 Remote sensor (3)
TEST CENTER AUDIO
9 SETTING button (11 – 14)
1 2 3
p MASTER VOLUME control (9)
EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV q PHONES jack (9)
4 5 6 q w SURROUND ON/OFF button (20, 22, 23)
2 MENU REAR R VCR e SURROUND MODE button (20, 22, 23)
7/P 8 9 r SPEAKERS ON/OFF button (9)
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD t • INPUT ANALOG button (11)
10 0 10 • INPUT ATT button (15)
RETURN 100 SLEEP y INPUT DIGITAL button (11, 12)
3 SOUND u Source selecting buttons (8, 9, 11, 16, 17)
w DVD, VCR, TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM
REW FF
i SOURCE NAME button (8)
4 o CONTROL UP5/DOWN∞ buttons
REC PAUSE CD–DISC
5 e Remote Control
TAPE/CDR CD DVD 1 TV/CATV selector (27, 28)
2 • 10 keys for selecting preset channels (17)
6 FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
ANALOG
/DIGITAL • 10 keys for adjusting sound (15, 22, 23)
r • 10 keys for operating audio/video components (25 – 29)
FM MODE 3 SOUND button (15, 22, 23)
7 4 Operating buttons for audio/video components
ON/OFF
t (25 – 27, 29)
8 MODE y 5 REC PAUSE button (26, 27, 29)
6 Source selecting buttons (8, 9, 11, 17, 25 – 29)
9 u TAPE/CDR, CD, DVD, FM/AM, TV SOUND, VCR
p VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME i 8 TV/VIDEO button (27, 28)
9 TV/CATV CH (channel) +/– buttons (27, 28)
VOLUME
p VCR CH (channel) +/– buttons (27, 29)
q STANDBY/ON buttons (8, 27 – 29)
AUDIO, TV/CATV, VCR, DVD
w SLEEP button (10)
e CD–DISC button (26)
r ANALOG/DIGITAL button (11, 12)
t SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE buttons
(20, 21, 23, 25)
y MUTING button (10)
u TV VOLUME +/– buttons (27, 28)
i VOLUME +/– button (9)
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Getting Started
English
Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or the remote sensor on the unit.
cabinet.
• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. 1 On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
Locations
• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the unit must be between –5˚C and 35˚C
(23˚F and 95˚F).
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the unit.
Handling the unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
2 Insert batteries.
the cord. • Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.

The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
3 Replace the cover.
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace

the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
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Getting Started
English
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
AM Loop Antenna Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

(supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna.
75
or
FMAXIAL 75
FMAXIAL
CO CO
Supplied FM Standard type

ANTENNA antenna outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
FM 75
COAXIAL
FM antenna (supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM loop
antenna.
AM
LOOP
AM
EXT
If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor

single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).
NT
FROKERS
EA FT
SP T LE +
RIGH
CE
N: DAN
R
REA RS
– TIO IMPE
NA + CAU KER
TEN FM 75IAL EAKE + SPEA16
1 2 3
AN SP LEFT
TER
AX
CO T 8
CEN KER RIGH
SP
EA –
–
K-4 +
LIN O)
MPU R
CO(SYNCH
OR
–
NIT
MOOUT AM
AM
OP EXIT
LO
1
ITAL ) LEFT DVD
DIG(DVD T
RIGH
CD T
OU )
(REC
) OUT DVD VC
R
CD )
2( (REC AU
DIO INY)
ITAL TAPE (PLA O
DIG R VIDE
/CD
INY)
(PLA
IN
ITAL
DIG T
OU )
(REC
R
VC
INY) FER
OO
(PLA BW
SU OUT
FT
LE
D
UN T
SO RIGH DIO
TV AU
AM antenna connection
Connect the AM 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 loop antenna connected.)
FM antenna connection Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown to the
terminal as temporary measure. right.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally. • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a This could cause poor reception.
standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
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English
Connecting the Speakers Speaker layout diagram
After connecting the front, center, rear speakers and/or a subwoofer, “YES” for the subwoofer and “SMALL” for the front, center
set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best and rear speakers are initial settings. To get best possible
possible Surround effect. For details, see pages 12 to 14. sound, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
listening conditions (See pages 12 and 13).
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Center
Connecting the front, center and rear speakers speaker
2 Left front Right front

1 3 speaker Subwoofer speaker
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
1
MEMORY
SURROUND
SURROUND ON/OFF
DVD VCR TV SOUND

INPUT ATT
CONTROL
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PHONES

speaker speaker
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the rear panel
to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the speakers.
1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of

each speaker cord.
2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker

cord (2).
3 Close the terminal. SP LEF

RIG
T
FRONERS
EAK T
HT
+
: EDAN
CE
REARERS
– ION IMP
NA 75 + CAUT ER
AN
TEN FM XIAL EAK
SP LEFT + SPEAK
16
COA TER HT 8
CEN ER RIG
SP
EAK –
–
K-4 +
U LIN O)
MP HR
CO(SYNC
OR
–
NIT AM
MOOUT AMP
EXIT
LOO
L1 T D
ITA LEF
DIG(DVD) DV
HT
RIG
CD T
OUC)
(RE
Connecting the subwoofer speaker

D R
) OUT DV VC
( CD C) IO
L2 (RE E AUD IN
AY)
ITA TAPR (PL EO
DIG VID
/CD
IN
AY)
(PL
L IN
ITA T
DIG OUC)
(RE
R
VC
IN FER
AY) OO
(PL BW
SU OUT
T
LEF
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce

D
UN
SO HT
IO
TV RIG
AUD
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.
Powered subwoofer BW
OO
FER
SU OUT
To
subwoofer
SUBWOOFER
OUT
NT
FROKERS
EA FT +
SP T LE
H
RIG
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the N : ED
AN
CE
R
REAERS
– TIO IMP
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA EAK
SP LEFT +
+ CAUAKER
E
SP 16
To left
TER HT front speaker
pin plugs (not supplied). CEN KER
EA
RIG 8
SP –
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer. –
+
Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a – To left

subwoofer wherever you like. Normally place it in front of rear speaker
you.
To center speaker
To right front speaker

To right rear speaker
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Getting Started
English
Connecting Audio/Video Components Cassette deck or CD recorder
Cassette deck
Turn off all components before connections.
To audio input PHONO To audio output
You can connect the following audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. CD
Audio Components Video Components

CD
• CD player* • TV*
• Cassette deck • VCR OUT
(REC)
or CD recorder* • DVD player* TAPE
CDR
IN
* You can connect these components using the methods described in (PLAY)
“Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 7).
OUT
(REC)
Analog connections VCR
Audio component connections IN
(PLAY)
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

TV SOUND
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the
audio right jack. RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
CAUTION:
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output To audio input To audio output
through this receiver may be distorted. CD recorder
Note:
You can connect either a cassette deck or a CD recorder to the TAPE/
CDR jacks. When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks,
CD player change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display
when selected as the source. See page 8 for details.
CD player
CD If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack
See also page 24 for detailed information about the connection and
OUT
(REC) the COMPU LINK remote control system.
TAPE
To audio output CDR
IN
(PLAY)
Video component connections
OUT Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
(REC)
VCR Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the
IN audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.
(PLAY)
TV SOUND
TV
TV CD
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO OUT MONITOR
(REC) OUT
TAPE
CDR
IN DVD
(PLAY)
To audio OUT OUT

output (REC) (REC)
VCR VCR
IN IN
(PLAY) (PLAY)
VIDEO
TV SOUND
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
To video input
Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack to view the

playback picture from the other connected video
components.
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VCR IMPORTANT:
• When connecting the DVD player or digital TV using the digital
A VCR C terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack on the rear.
Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback
picture.
• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,
B D set the followings correctly if necessary:
– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For
details, see “Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals” on
CD page 11.
– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting
OUT MONITOR the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 11.
(REC) OUT
TAPE
CDR
IN DVD
(PLAY) Digital TV
OUT OUT
(REC) (REC)
DVD player
VCR VCR
IN IN
(PLAY) (PLAY)
VIDEO
TV SOUND
RIGHT LEFT CD player CD recorder

AUDIO
Å To left/right channel audio output

ı To left/right channel audio input
Ç To video output
Î To video input
When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using the
DVD player digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
DIGITAL 1
A DVD player (DVD)
B When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 2 (CD) terminal, using the
DIGITAL 2 ( CD )
digital optical cable (not supplied).
MONITOR Before connecting a digital

OUT optical cable, unplug the DIGITAL IN
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
protective plug.
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
(REC)
VCR
IN
(PLAY) Notes:
VIDEO • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed been set for use with the following components.
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player
output)
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player
ı To video output
• When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder using the
COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target
component also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 6).
Note:
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital
Surround, you must connect the DVD player using the digital terminal Connecting the Power Cord
on the rear of this receiver. (See “Digital connections” below.)
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all
connections have been made.
Digital connections Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
This receiver is equipped with two DIGITAL IN terminals—one
CAUTIONS:
digital coaxial terminal and one digital optical terminal.
You can connect any component to one of the digital terminals using • Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
a digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not
supplied).
the cord.
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Basic Operations
English
STANDBY lamp Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL

RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TEST
1
EFFECT
2
CENTER
REAR L
3
AUDIO
STANDBY/
ON
TV/CATV
4 5 6
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER MENU REAR R VCR

7/P
ENTER
8
SUBWOOFER
9
DVD
AUDIO
UP UP
STANDBY
ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP 10 0 10
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME MASTER VOLUME
MEMORY RETURN 100 SLEEP
STANDBY/ON
DOWN DOWN DIGITAL LS S RS
CH-
SOUND
REW FF
SLEEP
REC PAUSE CD–DISC
DVD VCR TV SOUND
SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG
INPUT ATT

ANALOG
/DIGITAL
SOURCE NAME
buttons FM MODE
ON/OFF

PHONES
MODE
MUTING
VOLUME
VOLUME
+/–
PHONES SPEAKERS Source SOURCE MASTER REMOTE CONTROL RM - SRX5020J
jack ON/OFF selecting NAME VOLUME

buttons
STANDBY/ON
DVD : Select the DVD player.

Turning On the Power VCR : Select the VCR.
TV SOUND : Select the TV sound (or the CATV converter).
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the CD * : Select the CD player.
remote control). TAPE/CDR * : Select the cassette deck (or the CD recorder).
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
FM/AM * : Select an FM or AM broadcast.
AUDIO
STANDBY/ON alternates between FM and AM.
Notes:
• When connecting a CD recorder (to the TAPE/CDR jacks), change
the source name that appears on the display. See below for details.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or • When you have connected some digital source components using
station frequency) appears on the display. the digital terminals (see page 7), you need to select the digital
input mode (see page 11).
Current source name appears • When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote
ANALOG SPK
control marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver
L C
S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME automatically turns on.
LS S RS
CH-
Current volume level is shown here Changing the source name

When you connect the CD recorder to the TAPE/
To turn off the power (into standby mode) CDR jacks on the rear panel and select the CD Remote
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY recorder as the source, change the source name NOT
STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote shown on the display.
control) again. STANDBY/ON
The STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up. 1 Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME). TAPE/CDR
• Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.

Note: SOURCE NAME
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the 2 Press and hold SOURCE NAME
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
(TAPE/CDR) until “ASSIGN CDR” appears on the display.
To change the source name from “CDR” to “TAPE,” repeat the

Selecting the Source to Play same procedure above (in step 1, make sure “CDR” appears on the
display).
Press one of the source selecting buttons. The selected source name
appears on the display. Note:
DVD VCR TV SOUND
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
component. However, there may be some inconvenience.
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR – “TAPE” will appear on the display when you select the CD
recorder.
SOURCE NAME – You cannot use the digital input (see page 11) for the CD recorder.
– You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page
On the front panel From the remote control 24) to operate the CD recorder.
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Selecting different sources for picture and Listening Only with Headphones
sound
You can watch picture from a video component while listening to You must turn off the speakers when you listen with headphones.
sound from another component.
1 Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/CDR, panel.
FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as
the VCR or DVD player, etc. 2 Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF.
• “HEADPHONE” appears for a while and the H. PHONE
indicator lights up on the display.
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM The H. PHONE indicator lights up.
ANALOG
SOURCE NAME L R H.PHONE
Note: This cancels the Surround mode currently selected, and activates
Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected the HEADPHONE mode.
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.
Adjusting the Volume HEADPHONE mode

When using the headphones, following signals are output
On the front panel: regardless of your speaker setting:
MASTER VOLUME
— For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals
To increase the volume, turn MASTER are output directly from the headphones.
VOLUME clockwise. — For multichannel sources, the front left and right, center, and
To decrease the volume, turn it rear channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the
counterclockwise. headphones.
You can enjoy multichannel sound sources using the
From the remote control: headphones.
To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.
VOLUME
CAUTION:
CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If • Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy damage both the headphones and your hearing.
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers. • Before turning on speakers again, as high volume may output from
the speakers.
Note:
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to
“50” (maximum).
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Basic Operations
English
Turning Off the Sounds Basic adjustment auto memory

Remote
Temporarily—Muting ONLY This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source when:
• you turn off the power,
• you change the source, and
Press MUTING on the remote control to mute MUTING
the sound through all speakers and headphones • you assign the source name.
connected. When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
• “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume newly selected source are automatically recalled.
turns off (the volume level indicator goes off). The following can be stored for each source:
• Input attenuator mode (see page 15)
• Balance (see page 15)
ANALOG SPK
L C
S.WFR LFE
R
• Tone adjustment (see page 15)
LS S RS
CH-
• Subwoofer output level (see page 15)
• Surround mode selection (see pages 21 – 23 )
Notes:
• You cannot assign and store different settings for digital input
To restore the sound, press MUTING again. mode and analog input mode.
• Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing • If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for
VOLUME +/– on the remote control also restores the sound. each band.
For recording
You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a
Turning Off the Power Remote cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR
with the Sleep Timer ONLY jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at
whatever sound level you like without affecting the sound levels
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly. SLEEP of the recording.
• The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the
shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals. Note:
The output volume level, tone adjustment (see page 15), and
ANALOG SPK
L C R
SLEEP Surround modes (see page 18) cannot affect the recording.
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH- Signal and speaker indicators on the display
10 20 30 40 50 60 Signal indicators Speaker indicators
0 (Canceled) 90 80 70 L C R ANALOG
DIGITAL AUTO
SPK
L C R
ONETOUCH
PRO LOGIC ΙΙ L C R
DIGITAL LS S RS
S.WFR LFE CH- S.WFR LFE
LS S RS LS S RS
When the shut-off time comes
The receiver turns off automatically. The following signal indicators light up—:
L : •When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time channel signal comes in.
Press SLEEP once. • When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears. R : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly. channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
To cancel the Sleep Timer C : When the center channel signal comes in.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0 MIN” appears on the LS : When the left rear channel signal comes in.
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.) RS : When the right rear channel signal comes in.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer. S : When the monaural rear channel signal or 2 channel Dolby
Surround encoded signal comes in.
LFE: When the LFE channel signal comes in.
The speaker indicators light up when both of the following

conditions satisfied:
• The corresponding speaker is activated, and
• The corresponding speaker is required for the current playback.
Note:
When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES” (see page 12), S.WFR lights
up.
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Basic Settings
English
Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON

RECEIVER
TEST CENTER AUDIO

1 2 3
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
7/P 8 9
UP UP
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD
STANDBY
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME MASTER VOLUME 10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
CH- SOUND
STANDBY/ON
REW FF
DVD VCR TV SOUND REC PAUSE CD–DISC

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG
INPUT ATT

ANALOG
/DIGITAL
ANALOG/
SOURCE NAME
buttons FM MODE
ON/OFF DIGITAL
PHONES TV/VIDEO SURROUND MUTING
MODE
VOLUME
INPUT INPUT Source SETTING REMOTE CONTROL RM - SRX5020J
ANALOG DIGITAL selecting

buttons CONTROL
UP 5/DOWN ∞
Setting the Digital Input Remote Selecting the Analog or Digital Input
[DIGITAL IN] Terminals NOT Mode
When you use the digital input terminals, register what components When you have connected digital source components using both the
are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL 1/2) so that the correct analog connection (see page 6) and the digital connection (see page
source name will appear when you select the digital source. 7) methods, you need to select the input mode correctly.
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is 1 Press one of the source selecting buttons—DVD,
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. TV SOUND, CD, or TAPE/CDR*—for which you
want to change the input mode.
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until SETTING DVD VCR TV SOUND
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
“DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.

FM/AM TV SOUND VCR
The display changes to show the current setting. CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
DIGITAL 2 terminal setting SOURCE NAME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH- On the front panel From the remote control
Note:
DIGITAL 1 terminal setting
* Among the sources listed above, you can select the digital input
* “1DVD 2CD” is the initial setting. If you have already only for the sources which you have selected the digital input
changed the setting, another combination will be shown. terminals for. (See “Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)
Terminals.”)

DOWN UP
2 Select digital input mode.
select the appropriate digital terminal On the front panel:
setting. Press INPUT DIGITAL. INPUT DIGITAL
• Each time you press the button, the display “DIGITAL AUTO” appears on the display
changes to show the following: and the indicator for the detected signals also
lights up.
1 DVD 2 CD j 1 DVD 2 TV j 1 DVD 2 CDR j
1 CD 2 DVD j 1 CD 2 TV j 1 CD 2 CDR j To change the input mode back to analog INPUT ANALOG
1 TV 2 DVD j 1 TV 2 CD j 1 TV 2 CDR j input, press INPUT ANALOG. INPUT ATT
1 CDR 2 DVD j 1 CDR 2 CD j 1 CDR 2 TV j “ANALOG” appears on the display for a

(back to the beginning) while.
Note: From the remote control:

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals can be used Press ANALOG/DIGITAL. ANALOG
/DIGITAL
as the digital input for the following components. • Each time you press the button, the input mode
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”)
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player and the digital input (“DIGITAL AUTO”).
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Basic Settings
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Remote
DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The Setting the Speaker Information NOT
receiver automatically detects the
incoming signal format. (The DIGITAL To obtain the best possible sound or effect from the Surround modes
AUTO indicator lights up on the display, (see page 18), register the following speakers and subwoofer
then the digital signal indicator for the information after all connections are completed.
detected signals lights up.)
ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode. The followings are items you can set:
(Initial setting when shipped from the • Subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
factory.) • Speaker size—FRNT SP, CNTR SP, REAR SP
• Speaker distance—UNIT, FRNT DIS, CNTR DIS, REAR DIS
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or • Crossover frequency—CROSS
DTS Digital Surround software with “DIGITAL AUTO” • Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATT
selected, follow the procedure below. • Dynamic range compression—D. COMP
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching or skipping chapters or tracks.
1 Press INPUT DIGITAL (or ANALOG/DIGITAL on the remote Before you start, remember...
control). There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
• “DIGITAL AUTO” appears on the display. canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to select

“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND” Remote “YES” for the subwoofer and “SMALL” for the front, center
while “DIGITAL AUTO” still remains on the NOT and rear speakers are initial settings. To get best possible
display. sound, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
• Each time you press the button, the digital input mode listening conditions.
changes as follows:
When “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND”
is selected, “DIGITAL AUTO” goes off.
Subwoofer information
SPK
DIGITAL AUTO L C
S.WFR LFE
R
Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.
DIGITAL LS S RS
CH-
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until T SETTING
DIGITAL AUTO DTS SURROUND “SUBWOOFER” (with the current

setting) appears on the display.
DOLBY DIGITAL
• To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
“DOLBY DIGITAL.” register whether you have connected a

• To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, subwoofer or not.
select “DTS SURROUND.” • Each time you press the button, the subwoofer
setting alternates between “YES” and “NO.”
Note:
When you turn off the power or select another source, “DOLBY
YES : Select this when you have connected a subwoofer.
DIGITAL” and “DTS SURROUND” are canceled and the digital input
mode is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”
You can adjust the subwoofer output level
(see page 15).
The followings are the analog/digital signal indicators on the display NO : Select this when you have not connected or have
to indicate what type of the signal comes into the receiver. disconnected a subwoofer.
ANALOG : Lights when the analog input is selected.

LINEAR PCM : Lights when Linear PCM signals come in.
DIGITAL : • Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
selected for software not encoded with
Dolby Digital signals.
: • Lights when DTS signals come in.
• Flashes when “DTS SURROUND” is
selected for software not encoded with DTS
signals.
Note:
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signals, no
digital signal indicators light up on the display.
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Speaker size Speaker distance
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers. Register the unit you use, then the speaker distance from your
• When you change your speakers, register the information about listening point.
the speakers again. • If you have set the unit before, start from step 3.
1 Press SETTING repeatedly until T SETTING 1 Press SETTING repeatedly until SETTING
“FRNT SP (Front speaker),” “CNTR “UNIT” (with the current setting)*

SP (Center speaker)” or “REAR SP appears on the display.
(Rear speaker)” (with the current setting) * “METER” is the initial setting. If you have already changed
appears on the display. the setting, “FEET” will be shown.

DOWN UP
DOWN UP
select the appropriate item about the select the unit.

• Each time you press the button, the setting
speaker selected in the above step.
alternates between “METER” and “FEET.”
• Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
METER : Speaker distance is shown in meter.
LARGE SMALL
FEET : Speaker distance is shown in feet.
NONE
LARGE : Select this when the speaker size is relatively large. “FRNT DIS (Front distance),” “CNTR
(See “Notes” below.) DIS (Center distance)” or “REAR DIS
SMALL : Select this when the speaker size is relatively small. (Rear distance)” (with the current setting)*
(See “Notes” below.) appears on the display.
NONE : Select this when you have not connected a speaker. The display shows the current setting in the unit selected in step 2.
(Not selectable for the front speakers) * “3.0m” is the initial setting for meter and “10FT” is for feet. If
you have already changed the setting, another value will be
shown.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate
items for other speakers. 4 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
select the appropriate speaker

distance.
Notes:
• If you have selected “METER” in step 2, the
• Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting. value is changed from “0.3m” to “9.0m” by 0.3 m step.
– If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater
• If you have selected “FEET” in step 2, the value is changed
than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller than
from “1FT” to “30FT” by 1 foot step.
12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select “SMALL.”
• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only
select “LARGE” for the front speaker setting. Left front Right front
• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker setting, you speaker Center speaker speaker
cannot select “LARGE” for the center and rear speaker settings.
3.0 m
(10 feet)
2.7 m
(9 feet)
2.4 m
(8 feet)
2.1 m
(7 feet)

speaker speaker
Example: In this case,

set “FRNT DIS” to “3.0m” or “10FT,”
set “CNTR DIS” to “2.7m” or “9FT” and,
set “REAR DIS” to “2.4m” or “8FT.”
Note:
If you have selected “NONE” for the center and rear speakers
setting, you cannot set the speaker distance for the center and
rear speakers.
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Crossover frequency Low frequency effect attenuator

Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software using
use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure
reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to below:
the large speakers. • This function takes effect only when the subwoofer (LFE) signals
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level come in, (with “SUBWOOFER” set to “YES”).
according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• If you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers, this function will 1 Press SETTING repeatedly until “LFE SETTING
not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears). ATT (Low Frequency Effect
Attenuator)” (with the current setting)*
appears on the display.
“CROSS (Crossover)” (with the current * “0dB” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting)* appears on the display. setting, “–10dB” will be shown.
* “150HZ” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting, another frequency will be shown. 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
select the low frequency effect

DOWN UP
attenuator level.
select the crossover frequency level • Each time you press the button, the setting
you like to use. alternates between “0dB” and “–10dB.”
• Each time you press the button, the crossover
frequency level changes as follows:
0dB : Normally select this.
80HZ 100HZ 120HZ –10dB : Select this when the bass sound is distorted.
200HZ 150HZ
Note:
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode. Dynamic range compression
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful
when enjoying surround sound at night.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Digital.
“D. COMP (Dynamic range

compression)” (with the current
setting)* appears on the display.
* “MID” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
setting, another setting will be shown.

DOWN UP
select the appropriate compression

level.
• Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
OFF MID
MAX
OFF : Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its
full dynamic range. (No effect applied.)
MID : Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range
a little.
MAX : Select this when you want to apply the compression
effect fully. (Useful at night.)
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Sound Adjustments
English
Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL
RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TEST CENTER AUDIO

1 2 3
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER 7/P 8 9

SUBWOOFER +/– ENTER
10
SUBWOOFER
0 10
DVD
UP UP RETURN 100 SLEEP

ANALOG SPK TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP SOUND
SOUND
REW FF
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
REC PAUSE CD–DISC

SURROUND ON/OFF
ANALOG
INPUT ATT
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL FM MODE

DOWN UP ON/OFF

MODE
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM- SRX5020J
INPUT ATT ADJUST CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞
Once each of following settings has been adjusted, this receiver

memorizes the adjustment for each source.
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until “BASS” ADJUST SETTIN
or “TREBLE” (with the current

Attenuating the Input Signal Remote setting)* appears on the display.
NOT * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds setting, another number (level) will be shown.
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input BASS : To adjust the bass (–10 to +10).
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.
TREBLE : To adjust the treble (–10 to +10).
1 Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT INPUT ANALOG
ANALOG) so that the INPUT ATT INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
indicator lights up on the display. adjust the bass or treble sounds level.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the Input Attenuator • Each time you press the button, the sound
mode turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) or off (“INPUT level changes by ±2 steps.
NORMAL”).
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level
Adjusting the Front Speakers Remote
Output Balance NOT You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a
subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly—“YES.”
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are
On the front panel:
unequal, you can adjust the speakers output balance.
Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETTIN
1 Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETT

“SUBWFR (Subwoofer)” (with the
“BALANCE” (with the current setting)* current setting)* appears on the
appears on the display. display.
* “CNTR” (Center) is the initial setting. If you have already * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
changed the setting, another setting will be shown. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞

CONTROL
DOWN UP 2 Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to CONTROL
DOWN UP
to adjust the balance. adjust the subwoofer output level

• Pressing CONTROL UP 5 decreases the (–10 to +10).
left channel output from “CNTR” (Center) to
From the remote control:
“L–21.”
• Pressing CONTROL DOWN ∞ decreases 1 Press SOUND.
the right channel output from “CNTR” (Center) to “R–21.” The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. SOUND
Adjusting the Tone Remote 2 Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust

NOT SUBWOOFER
the subwoofer output level (–10 to 0 10
You can adjust the bass and treble sounds as you like. +10). 100

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is Note:
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when using headphones.
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Tuner Operations
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FM/AM FM/AM TV CATV A/V CONTROL

RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
TUNING PRESET TEST

1 2
CENTER
3
AUDIO
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN FM MODE Display EFFECT
4 5
REAR L
6
TV/CATV
10 keys MENU
7/P 8
REAR R
9
VCR
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD

10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER SOUND
REW FF
UP UP
DIGITAL AUTO L C R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME REC PAUSE CD–DISC
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
ANALOG
SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL
DVD VCR TV SOUND
ADJUST SETTING
FM/AM FM MODE
ON/OFF
FM MODE
INPUT ATT
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL TV/VIDEO SURROUND MUTING

DOWN UP
SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF MODE
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
VOLUME
MEMORY FM/AM
Tuning in Stations Manually Using Preset Tuning
1 Press FM/AM to select the band Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
(FM or AM). quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
To store the preset stations
FM/AM Remote
FM/AM
NOT
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
On the front panel From the remote control canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between (see “Tuning in Stations Manually”).
FM and AM. • If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the
L C
S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME
FM Reception Mode” on page 17.
LS S RS
CH-
Ex.: When the FM band is selected. L C

S.WFR LFE
R VOLUME
LS S RS
CH-
2 Press FM/AM TUNING UP/ DOWN Remote

2 Press MEMORY. MEMORY
NOT
until you find the frequency you want. “CH-” appears and the channel number position
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING UP increases FM/AM TUNING starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.
the frequency. UP
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING DOWN ANALOG SPK

L C R
VOLUME
decreases the frequency. DOWN
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
Notes:
• When you press and hold FM/AM TUNING UP/DOWN in step 2, 3 Press FM/AM PRESET UP/ FM/AM PRESET
UP
the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
DOWN to select a channel number
indicator lights up on the display. while the channel number position DOWN
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator is flashing.

also lights up.
L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
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4 Press MEMORY again while the MEMORY
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
selected channel number is flashing
on the display. When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can
The selected channel number stops flashing. change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number. • You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see
page 16).
L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS
CH-
1 While listening to an FM station, press FM
MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”
you want.
FM MODE FM MODE
To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored
one. On the front panel From the remote control
To tune in a preset station ANALOG SPK

L C R
S.WFR LFE
On the front panel: LS S RS
CH-
1 Press FM/AM to select the band FM/AM
(FM or AM).
The last received station of the selected band
ANALOG SPK TUNED
is tuned in. L C
S.WFR LFE
R
• Each time you press the button, the band LS S RS
CH-

L C R VOLUME
S.WFR LFE
LS S RS AUTO : Normally select this.
CH-
When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will
hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will
2 Press FM/AM PRESET UP/ DOWN FM/AM PRESET
UP
hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to
suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO
until you find the channel you want. MUTING indicator lights up on the display.
• Pressing FM/AM PRESET UP increases (Initial setting)
DOWN
the channel numbers.
• Pressing FM/AM PRESET DOWN MONO : Select this to improve the reception (but stereo
decreases the channel numbers. effect will be lost).
In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into
the stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator goes
From the remote control: off from the display. (The STEREO indicator also
goes off.)
1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or FM/AM
AM).
The last received station of the selected band is To restore the stereo effect
tuned in and the10 keys now work for tuner operation. Select “AUTO” in step 1.
2 Press 10 keys to select a preset TEST

1 2
CENTER
3
channel number. EFFECT REAR L
4 5 6
• For channel number 5, press 5. MENU REAR R
• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5. 7/P 8 9
• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10. ENTER SUBWOOFER
10 0 10
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, RETURN 100
then 10.
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You can use the following Surround modes to reproduce a realistic Dolby Digital*
sound field: Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
■ Dolby Surround encoded with Dolby Digital ( ). D I G I T A L
• Dolby Pro Logic II • To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the
• Dolby Digital source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this
■ DTS Digital Surround receiver. (See page 7.)
■ DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes
■ All Channel Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 ch encoding method (so-called discrete
multichannel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses
the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left rear
■ Dolby Surround channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel signals.
Since each channel is completely independent from the other
Dolby Pro Logic II*
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.
format to decode all 2 channel sources—regular stereo source and
Dolby Surround encoded source—into 5.1 channel. Note:
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories
makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the rear treble and —multichannel (up to “5.1” channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy
enables stereo rear sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2 ch software, you can
Logic. use Dolby Pro Logic II.
Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode:
■ DTS Digital Surround**
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)—suitable for reproduction of Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND .
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
You can enjoy soundfield very close to the one created with discrete • To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,
5.1 channel sounds. connect the source component using the digital terminal on the
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)—suitable for reproduction of rear of this receiver. (See page 7.)
any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep
sound by using this mode. For this mode, Panorama control can be DTS Digital Surround is another discrete multichannel digital
selected, which gives “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
image. Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression ratio is relatively
• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, PRO LOGIC II low. This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth
indicator lights up on the display. and depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital
Surround features natural, solid and clear sound.
Typical Multichannel (5.1 ch) reproduction
Center
speaker
Left front Right front

speaker Subwoofer speaker
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
MEMORY
SURROUND
SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL ADJUST SETTING
DVD VCR TV SOUND

INPUT ATT
CONTROL
CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PHONES

speaker speaker
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro ** Manufactured underlicense from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby PAT. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992–1997 Dolby pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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■ DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes ■ All Channel Stereo
DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the
surround elements. connected (and activated) speakers.
The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and rear
of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the
from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any center speaker connection.
reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the If the center speaker is connected and activated, the same phase of
distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram below). the front left and right signals are output through the center speaker.
These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo
surround effects. The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound
software, either analog or digital except Dolby Digital and DTS
field by adding these indirect sounds.
Digital Surround.
DAP modes can be used when the front and rear speakers are • When All Channel Stereo is selected, the DSP indicator lights up
connected to this receiver (without respect to the center speaker on the display.
connection: no sound comes out of the center speaker even if it is
connected).
All Channel Stereo reproduction
The following DAP modes are provided with this receiver:
LIVE CLUB : Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low
ceiling.
DANCE CLUB : Gives a throbbing bass beat.
HALL : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert
hall.
PAVILION : Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a
high ceiling.
These DAP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects
while reproducing 2 channel stereo software—either analog or
digital except Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround—and can Sound reproduced from normal stereo
give you a real “being there” feeling.
• When one of the DAP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights
up on the display.
Creating sound field

Reflections from behind
Early reflections
Direct sounds Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo
Available Surround modes for each input signal 䡬: Possible / ⳯: Impossible

Mode SURROUND DOLBY DTS PLII PLII LIVE DANCE ALL CH
HALL PAVILION
Signals OFF (stereo) DIGITAL SURROUND MOVIE MUSIC CLUB CLUB STEREO
Dolby Digital
䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(Multichannel)
Dolby Digital
䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(2 channel)
DTS Digital
Surround 䡬 ⳯ 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital
Surround 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯
(2 channel)
Linear PCM 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
Analog 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
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About Relations between Speaker Layout and Surround Modes
Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14).
• If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use Surround modes.
• If rear speakers are not connected, you cannot use DAP modes and All Channel Stereo.
Speaker Layout Available Surround modes
When the center and rear speakers Turning on or off the Surround modes
are connected (5 channels): Each time you press SURROUND ON/OFF, Surround modes turn on or off.
Front TV Front SURROUND ON/OFF

DIGITAL AUTO
LINEAR PCM
L
S.WFR
R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
speaker speaker ON/OFF
Center speaker SURROUND

Last selected
(Remote) (Front panel) Surround mode SURROUND OFF
Rear Rear Selecting the Surround modes

speaker speaker Each time you press SURROUND MODE, Surround modes change as follows:
DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT VOLUME
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
When the rear speakers are connected MODE
(4 channels):
Front TV Front (Remote) (Front panel)
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB
speaker speaker
HALL PAVILION
ALL CH STEREO (Back to the beginning)
Note:
automatically activated (“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND”) by pressing
Rear Rear SURROUND ON/OFF (with the digital input mode selected).
speaker speaker • For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you need to select “PLII MUSIC” or
“PLII MOVIE” by pressing SURROUND MODE.
When the center speaker is connected Turning on or off the Surround modes
(3 channels):
Each time you press SURROUND ON/OFF, Surround modes turn on or off.
DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
SURROUND ON/OFF
ON/OFF
SURROUND
Front TV Front PL II MOVIE
speaker speaker (Remote) (Front panel) or SURROUND OFF
Center speaker PL II MUSIC
Selecting the Surround modes

Each time you press SURROUND MODE, Surround modes change as follows:
MODE DIGITAL AUTO L R PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE INPUT ATT
LINEAR PCM S.WFR
(Remote) (Front panel)

Note:
automatically activated (“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND”) by pressing
SURROUND ON/OFF (with the digital input mode selected).
• For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you need to select “PLII MUSIC” or
“PLII MOVIE” by pressing SURROUND MODE.
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• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14).
• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you have set “CNTR SP” to “NONE.”
• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SP” to “NONE.”
• Remember not to change the speaker setting while using any Surround modes; otherwise, it may be canceled when you deactivate the
speakers required for the Surround mode.
Front Panel
Display
UP UP
DIGITAL LS S RS
DOWN DOWN
STANDBY/ON CH-
DVD VCR TV SOUND

SURROUND ON/OFF
INPUT ATT

DOWN UP
SOURCE NAME
PHONES
SURROUND SURROUND ADJUST CONTROL

ON/OFF MODE UP 5/DOWN ∞
Remote Control
Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Surround
Once you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is memorized for
each source.
• When playing back digital multichannel software (Dolby Digital
5.1 ch or DTS Digital Surround), the SURROUND MODE button
CENTER +/–
does not work.
RECEIVER
SOUND
TEST CENTER AUDIO From the remote control:
TEST 1 2 3
EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for
EFFECT 4 5 6
REAR•L +/– adjustments, since you can make adjustments from your listening
MENU REAR R VCR
7/P 8 9 point by using the test signal.
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD REAR•R +/– • For selecting Panorama control for Pro Logic II Music, use the
10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
buttons on the front panel.
SOUND
SOUND
REW FF
REC PAUSE CD–DISC source you like to listen and start playing.
When playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital and
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
DTS Digital Surround, select the digital input mode (see page
ANALOG
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR /DIGITAL 11).
FM MODE
SURROUND
TV/VIDEO SURROUND
ON/OFF
MUTING
ON/OFF 2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE activate Surround mode.
SURROUND
MODE Each time you press the button, Surround mode
VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME turns on and off alternately.
VOLUME
multichannel, “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected.
• If you are playing back software encoded with DTS Digital
Surround, “DTS SURROUND” is selected.
• If you are playing back any software other SURROUND
than above, you can select “PL II MUSIC” or MODE
“PL II MOVIE” according to the source by

pressing SURROUND MODE. ( PRO

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3 Press SOUND. SOUND

3 Adjust the speaker output levels.
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until one ADJUST SETTING
of the following indications (with the

4 Press TEST to check if you can hear the TEST
current setting)* appears on the
1
sounds through all the speakers at the display.
equal level.
“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers in the following order: CENTER : To adjust the center speaker output level
(–10 to +10).
TEST TONE L TEST TONE C TEST TONE R
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker) (Right front speaker) REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level
(–10 to +10).
TEST TONE LS TEST TONE RS REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level
(Left rear speaker) (Right rear speaker)
(–10 to +10).
Notes:
• You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the * “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the
test tone. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CNTR SP”
is set to “NONE.” 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/ CONTROL
DOWN UP
• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SP” DOWN ∞ to adjust the selected
is set to “NONE.” speaker output level.
5 Adjust the speaker output levels 2
CENTER
3 3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust
(–10 to +10). the other speaker levels.
Adjust the center speaker and rear speakers levels
comparing to the sound from the front speakers. REAR L
When you select “PL II MUSIC,” you can go to the
5 6
• To adjust the center speaker level, press
following adjustment.
CENTER +/–.
• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR R
REAR•L +/–. 9
8
4 Turn on Panorama control or off. Remote
NOT
REAR•R +/–. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until
“PANORAMA” (with the current ADJUST SETTING
6 Press TEST again to stop the test TEST

1 setting)* appears on the display.
tone. *“OFF” is the initial setting. If you have
already changed the setting, “ON” will be
shown.
On the front panel:
You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the
2) Press CONTROL UP 5/ CONTROL
DOWN UP
Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the DOWN ∞ to select if you turn on
buttons on the front panel. So make adjustments while listening to or off Panorama control.
the sound of the source played back. • Each time you press the button, “ON”
and “OFF” change alternately.
source you like to listen and start playing. ON : Select this when you like to enjoy
When playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital and “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall
DTS Digital Surround, select the digital input mode (see page image.
11). OFF : Select this when you like to enjoy
originally recorded sounds.
2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to SURROUND ON/OFF

Each time you press the button, Surround
mode turns on and off alternately.
To cancel Surround mode
multichannel, “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected. Press SURROUND ON/OFF again so that “SURROUND OFF”
• If you are playing back software encoded with DTS Digital appears on the display.
Surround, “DTS SURROUND” is selected. • If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multichannel
• If you are playing back any software other SURROUND MODE
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through
than above, you can select “PL II MUSIC” the front speakers (and subwoofer, if you have connected a
or “PL II MOVIE” according to the source subwoofer and set the subwoofer setting correctly—“YES”).
by pressing SURROUND MODE. ( PRO
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Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo 2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to SURROUND ON/OFF

Once you have adjusted the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo, the When the Surround mode turns on, the last
adjustment is memorized for each source. selected Surround mode will be activated.
• You cannot use the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo if the rear • Each time you press the button, Surround mode turns on and
speakers are not connected or deactivated. off alternately.
• You cannot adjust the effect level for “ALL CH STEREO.”
3 Press SURROUND MODE SURROUND MODE
From the remote control: repeatedly until one of the DAP

It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for adjustments, modes—“LIVE CLUB,” “DANCE
since you can make adjustments from your listening point. CLUB,” “HALL,” “PAVILION”—
or “ALL CH STEREO” appears on the display.
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either analog
The DSP indicator also lights up on the display.
or Linear PCM—and select the source.
2 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON/OFF

4
SURROUND
Adjust the speaker output levels.
When Surround mode turns on, the last selected
1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until one
ADJUST SETTIN
Surround mode will be activated.
• Each time you press the button, Surround mode turns on and of the following indications (with the
off alternately. current setting)* appears on the display.
3 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly SURROUND REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level
until one of the DAP modes—“LIVE
MODE
(–10 to +10).
CLUB,” “DANCE CLUB,” “HALL,” REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level
“PAVILION”—or “ALL CH (–10 to +10).
STEREO” appears on the display. CENTER : For “ALL CH STEREO” only—to adjust the
The DSP indicator also lights up on the display. center speaker output level (–10 to +10).
* “0” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the

If you like to adjust sound, go to step 4. setting, another number (level) will be shown.
4 Press SOUND. SOUND 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ CONTROL

DOWN UP
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. to adjust the selected speaker
output level.
5 Adjust the speakers output levels REAR L
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust
5 6
(–10 to +10).
the other speaker level.
• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press
REAR•L +/–.
REAR R 5 For DAP modes only: Adjust the effect level.
8 9
REAR•R +/–. 1) Press ADJUST repeatedly until ADJUST SETTI
For “ALL CH STEREO” only: “EFFECT” (with the current

• To adjust the center speaker level, press CENTER setting)* appears on the display.
2 3 * “EFFECT 3” is the initial setting. If you have already
CENTER +/–.
changed the setting, another setting will be shown.
6 For DAP modes only: 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ CONTROL
DOWN UP
Press EFFECT to select the effect EFFECT
to select the effect level (1 to 5) you
4
level (1 to 5) you want. want.
• Each time you press the button, the effect • Each time you press the button, the effect
level changes as follows: level changes as follows:
EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3
EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4

As the number increases, selected mode becomes stronger
As the number increases, selected mode becomes stronger (normally set it to “EFFECT 3”).
(normally set it to “EFFECT 3”). Note:
You cannot select any DAP mode and All Channel Stereo when software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is played back.
On the front panel:
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either analog To cancel DAP modes and All Channel Stereo
or Linear PCM—and select the source. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that “SURROUND OFF” appears
on the display. The DSP indicator goes off.
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COMPU LINK Remote Control System
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The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the
JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4
To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio
Both the CD player and cassette deck (or CD recorder) turn on and
components through the COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see
off (standby) along with the receiver.
below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin
When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck (or
plugs (see page 6).
CD recorder) will turn on automatically, depending on which
• Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are
component has been previously selected.
unplugged before connection. Plug the AC power cords only after
When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette
all connections are completed.
deck (or CD recorder) will turn off (standby).
Synchronized Recording
Cassette deck
Synchronized recording means the cassette deck starts recording as
or
soon as a CD begins playing.
CD recorder
To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:
COMPU LINK-4
(SYNCHRO) 1 Put a tape in the cassette deck and a disc in the
CD player.
2 Press the record (¶) button and the pause (8)
CD player
button on the cassette deck at the same time.
This puts the cassette deck into recording pause.
If you do not press the record (¶) button and pause (8) button at
Notes: the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not
operate.
• There are four versions of COMPU LINK remote control system.
This receiver is equipped with the fourth version—COMPU LINK-4. 3 Press the play (3) button on the CD player.
This version is added systematic operations with the CD recorder to The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts,
the previous version—COMPU LINK-3.
the cassette deck starts recording. When the play ends, the
• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it
cassette deck enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds
is the last item in the series of components. later.
• To operate the cassette deck or CD recorder using the COMPU
LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. Notes:
(See page 8.) • During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components. changed.
• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized
This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not
below. operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the
beginning.
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
You can control the connected audio components through the remote
sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote
control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see
pages 25 to 27.
Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (3 3) button on a connected component or
on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and
changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you
select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the
selected component begins playing immediately.
In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing
without sound for a few seconds.
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You can use the remote control to operate other JVC’s Sound Adjustment
components. You can always perform the following operations:
Operating Audio Components SURROUND ON/OFF : Turn on or off the Surround modes.
SURROUND MODE : Select the Surround modes.
IMPORTANT:
To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:
• You need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU
After pressing SOUND, you can use the following buttons for sound
LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 24) in addition to the adjustment:
connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
SUBWOOFER +/– : Adjust the subwoofer output level.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.
• If you use the buttons on the front panel, the remote control will not CENTER +/– : Adjust the center speaker output level.
operate that source. To operate a source with the remote control,
REAR•L +/– : Adjust the left rear speaker output level.
the source must be selected using source selecting buttons on the
remote control. REAR•R +/– : Adjust the right rear speaker output level.
• To operate the cassette deck or CD recorder using the COMPU EFFECT : Select the DAP effect level.
LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See
page 8.) TEST : Turn on or off the test tone output.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.
Note:
After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting
button or CD-DISC to operate your target source by using the 10
keys; otherwise, the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target
source.

RECEIVER
TEST CENTER AUDIO Tuner

1 2 3
EFFECT REAR L
TV/CATV
4 5 6
MENU REAR R VCR
FM/AM : Alternate between FM and AM.
7/P 8 9
ENTER SUBWOOFER DVD
FM MODE : Change the FM reception mode.
10 0 10
RETURN 100 SLEEP
SOUND After pressing FM/AM, you can use the following buttons for tuner
REW FF operations:
REC PAUSE CD–DISC
1 – 10, +10 : Select a preset channel number directly.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
TAPE/CDR CD DVD
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
ANALOG
FM/AM TV SOUND VCR /DIGITAL • For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.
FM MODE
ON/OFF

CD player
MODE
After pressing CD, you can use the following buttons for CD
operations:
3 : Start playback.
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRX5020J

7 : Stop playback.
1 – 10, +10 : Select a track number directly.
• For track number 5, press 5.
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CD changer Cassette deck

After pressing CD-DISC, you can use the following buttons for CD After pressing TAPE/CDR, you can use the following buttons for
changer operations: cassette deck operations:
3 : Start playback. 3 : Start playback.
4 : Return to the beginning of the current FF : Fast wind the tape from left to right.
REW : Fast wind the tape from right to left.
7 : Stop playback.
1 – 6, 7/P : Select the number of a disc installed in a CD Press this button then 3 to start recording.
changer.
Note:
If your CD changer is of 200-disc loading capability (except for changed the source name correctly. See page 8.
XL-MC100 and XL-MC301),
you can do the following operations using the number buttons after
pressing CD:
CD recorder
1 Select a disc number.
After pressing TAPE/CDR, you can use the following buttons for
2 Then select a track number (always enter two digits).
CD recorder operations:
3 Start playback.
3 : Start playback.
Examples:
• Selecting disc number 3, track number 2, and start playback.
Press 3, then, 0, 2, then 3.
• Selecting disc number 10, track number 5, and start playback. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
Press 1, 0, then, 0, 5, then 3. 7 : Stop playback or recording.
• Selecting disc number 105, track number 12, and start playback. 8 : Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
Press 1, 0, 5, then 1, 2, then 3.
Note:
changed the source name correctly. See page 8.
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DVD menu operations TEST CENTER
Operating Video Components 1 2 3
After pressing DVD (source selecting button), EFFECT REAR L
you can use the following buttons for DVD 4 5 6

IMPORTANT: MENU REAR R
menu operations: 7/P 8 9
To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: ENTER SUBWOOFER
• Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— 10 0 10
RETURN 100
remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make
sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR
jacks is set to code “A.” MENU : Display or erase the menu screen.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each 5/∞
∞/3
3/2
component, not on the receiver.
ENTER : Enter a selected item.
VCR
You can always perform the following operations: TV
STANDBY/ON VCR
Before operating, set TV/CATV selector to TV.
: Turn on or off a VCR. You can always perform the following operations:
VCR CH +/– : Change the TV channels on the VCR. STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
: Turn on or off a TV.
TV/VIDEO : Change the input mode (TV tuner and video
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can use the
input).
following buttons for VCR operations:
TV VOLUME +/– : Adjust the volume.
3 : Start playback.
FF : Fast wind a tape.
REW : Rewind a tape. After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can use
7 : Stop playback or recording. the following buttons for TV operations:
8 : Pause playback. To release it, press 3. 1 – 9, 0, 100+ (+10) : Select a channel.
REC PAUSE : Press this button to enter recording pause. RETURN (10) : Function as the RETURN button.
DVD player
STANDBY/ON DVD
: Turn on or off a DVD player.
following buttons for DVD operations:
3 : Start playback.
(or previous) chapter.
¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.
7 : Stop playback.
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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
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By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the remote To change the transmittable signals for
control supplied for this unit to operate other manufacturers’ operating a CATV converter
equipment.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
• To operate these components with the remote control, first you 1 Set TV/CATV selector to CATV.
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for TV, CATV 2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
converter, VCR and DVD player. 3 Press TV SOUND.
• After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the 4 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9,
manufacturers’ codes again. and 0.
5 Release STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the CATV
To change the transmittable signals for
converter.
operating a TV
STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
: Turn on or off the CATV converter.
1 Set TV/CATV selector to TV.
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
3 Press TV SOUND. After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can
4 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, use the following buttons on the CATV converter:
and 0. 1 – 10, 0, +10 (100+) :Select the channels.
5 Release STANDBY/ON TV/CATV. +10 (100+) button will be function as the
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. ENTER button if your equipment requires
pressing ENTER after selecting a channel
STANDBY/ON TV/CATV
number.
: Turn on or off the TV.
TV/VIDEO : Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). Note:
TV VOLUME +/– : Adjust the volume. Refer also to the manual supplied with your CATV converter.
6 Try to operate your CATV converter by pressing
After pressing TV SOUND (source selecting button), you can STANDBY/ON TV/CATV.
use the following buttons on the TV: When your CATV converter turns on or off, you have entered
1 – 10, 0, +10 (100+) :Select the channels.
the correct code.
+10 (100+) button will be function as the
ENTER button if your TV requires pressing If there are more than one code listed for your brand of
ENTER after selecting a channel number. CATV converter, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Note:
Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter
Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.
Manufacturer Codes
6 Try to operate your TV by pressing Echostar 01*

STANDBY/ON TV/CATV. General Instrument 02, 03, 04, 05,
06, 07, 08, 09
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
Hamlin 16, 17, 18, 19
code.
Pioneer 14, 15
RCA 20
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV, Scient 10, 11
try each one until the correct one is entered. Sony 21
Zenith 12, 13
Manufacturers’ codes for TV *Initial setting
Manufacturer Codes
JVC 01*
Hitachi 10
Magnavox 02
Mitsubishi 03
Panasonic 04, 11
RCA 05
Samsung 12
Sanyo 13
Sharp 06
Sony 07
Toshiba 08
Zenith 09
*Initial setting
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To change the transmittable signals for To change the transmittable signals for
operating a VCR operating a DVD player
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON VCR. 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON DVD.
2 Press VCR. 2 Press DVD.
3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, 3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9,
and 0. and 0.
4 Release STANDBY/ON VCR. 4 Release STANDBY/ON DVD.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. Now, you can use the following buttons on the DVD player.
STANDBY/ON VCR : Turn on or off the VCR. STANDBY/ON DVD : Turn on or off the DVD player.
VCR CH +/– : Change the channels.
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can use the following buttons on the DVD player:
following buttons on the VCR: 3 : Start playback.
3 : Start playback. 7 : Stop playback.
FF : Fast-wind a tape. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next
chapter.
REW : Rewind a tape.
(or previous) chapter.
REC PAUSE : Press this button to enter recording
pause. DVD menu operations TEST CENTER
1 2 3
Press this button then 3 to start After pressing DVD (source EFFECT REAR L
recording. selecting button), you can use the 4 5 6
MENU REAR R
following buttons for DVD menu 7/P 8 9
operations: ENTER SUBWOOFER
Note: 10 0 10
RETURN 100
Refer also to the manual supplied with your VCR.
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing MENU : Display or erase the menu screen.
STANDBY/ON VCR.
5/∞
∞/3
3/2
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code. ENTER : Enter a selected item.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of
VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered. 5 Try to operate your DVD player by pressing
STANDBY/ON DVD.
When your DVD player turns on or off, you have entered the
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR correct code.
Manufacturer Codes
JVC 01*, 02, 03 Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player

Emerson 10, 22
Manufacturer Codes
Gold Star 11
Hitachi 04 JVC 01*
Mitsubishi 12 Panasonic 02
NEC 21 Philips 04
Panasonic 07, 13 Pioneer 03
Philips 09 Sony 05
RCA 05, 06 Toshiba 06
Samsung 20 Yamaha 07
Sanyo 17, 18, 19 *Initial setting
Sony 14, 15, 16
Zenith 08
*Initial setting
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without

notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
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Troubleshooting
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Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
No sound from speakers. Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary.
The SPEAKERS ON/OFF button is not Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF button correctly.
set correctly.
An incorrect source is selected. Select the correct source.
Muting is activated. Press MUTING to cancel the mute.
An incorrect input mode (analog or Select the correct input mode (analog or
digital) is selected. digital).
Connections are incorrect. Check connections.

For analog connections, see page 6.
For digital connections, see page 7.
Sound from one speaker only. Speaker signal cables are not connected Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
properly. necessary.
The balance is set to one extreme. Adjust the balance properly (see page 15).
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact
reception. your dealer.
The station is too far away. Select a new station.
An incorrect antenna is used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have
the correct antenna.
Antennas are not connected properly. Check connections.
Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. Move the antenna farther from automobile
reception. traffic.
“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the Speakers are overloaded because of high 1. Press STANDBY/ON on the front
display. volume. panel to turn off the receiver.
2. Stop the playback source.
3. Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the
volume.
Speakers are overloaded because of short Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel,
circuit of speaker terminals. then check the speaker wiring.
If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug
the AC power cord, then plug it back again.
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact
your dealer.
“DSP MICON NG” starts flashing on the The built-in microcomputer is not Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to
display. functioning correctly. turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
power cord, consult your dealer.
The STANDBY lamp lights up after The receiver is overloaded because of a Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to
turning on the power, but soon the high voltage. turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
receiver turns off (into standby mode). power cord, consult your dealer.
Remote control does not work. There is an obstruction in front of the Remove the obstruction.
remote sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak. Replace batteries.
Remote control does not work as you The remote control is not ready for your Press SOUND or a source selecting button
intend. intended operation. first, then press the buttons you want to use.
(See pages 25 to 27).
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Specifications Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
English
Amplifier
Output Power
At Stereo operation:
Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω,

40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.
At Surround operation:
Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no
Center channel: 100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than
0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Rear channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no
Audio
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD:
220 mV/47 k Ω
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD): 0.5 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround
(with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).
Audio Output Level: TAPE/CDR, VCR: 220 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD: 87 dB/78 dB
Frequency Response (8 Ω): CD, TAPE/CDR, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Tone Control: Bass (100 Hz): ±10 dB
Treble (10 kHz): ±10 dB
Video
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
Composite video: VCR, DVD: 1 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Video Output Level/Impedance:
Composite video: VCR, MONITOR OUT: 1 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Synchronization: Negative
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB
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Specifications
English
FM tuner (IHF)
Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 Ω)
Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural: 78 dB at 85 dBf
Stereo: 73 dB at 85 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion: Monaural: 0.4% at 1 kHz
Stereo: 0.6% at 1 kHz
Stereo Separation at REC OUT: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 45 dB: (±400 kHz)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.5 dB, –3 dB)
AM tuner
Tuning Range: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: Loop antenna: 400 µV/m
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB (100 mV/m)
General
Power Requirements: AC 120V , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 180 W/230 VA (at operation)
2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 146.5 mm x 416 mm
(17 3/16 in. x 5 13/16 in. x 16 7/16 in.)
Mass: 8.8 kg (19.5 lbs)
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE

DVD VCR TV SOUND

FM MODE INPUT ATT

CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL

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Parts Identification ...................................... 2

Remote This mark indicates that the remote control CAN

This mark indicates that the remote control CANNOT

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE

DVD VCR TV SOUND

CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM CONTROL

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Parts Identification / Getting Started

Handling the unit

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.

• Remote Control (1)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

AM Loop Antenna Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

Supplied FM Standard type

If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor

FM antenna connection Notes:

2 Left front Right front

FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE

DVD VCR TV SOUND

Left rear Right rear

1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of

2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker

3 Close the terminal. SP LEF

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce

the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.

Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a – To left

To right front speaker

Connecting Audio/Video Components Cassette deck or CD recorder

Audio Components Video Components

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

To audio OUT OUT

Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack to view the

RIGHT LEFT CD player CD recorder

Å To left/right channel audio output

MONITOR Before connecting a digital

Front Panel Remote Control

STANDBY lamp Display TV CATV A/V CONTROL

FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE

REC PAUSE CD–DISC

SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF

TV/VIDEO SURROUND MUTING

jack ON/OFF selecting NAME VOLUME

DVD : Select the DVD player.

Current volume level is shown here Changing the source name