JBL manual Introduction, CVR700 7 x 100 Watts System Control Center, Simple to Install and Use

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing JBL®. The JBL Cinema Vision™ home theater system is truly an entertainment system for the 21st century. JBL Cinema Vision is a com- plete, integrated audio/video system that combines the sophisticated performance of separate components with the conven- ience of a turnkey solution. The system includes a 50-inch high-definition plasma display monitor and an audio/video sys- tem controller that contains a 5-disc DVD-Audio/DVD-Video/CD changer, high- performance A/V receiver and a video processor. The multichannel loudspeaker system is designed to acoustically, elec- trically and visually complement the JBL Cinema Vision source and video compo- nents. Satellites and the center feature common voicing, dual-neodymium-driver satellites, and a 1-inch titanium-laminate tweeter. The subwoofer features a 400- watt RMS power amplifier and a 12-inch cast-basket woofer.

This manual describes the CVR700 con- trol center, and the CVPD50 50-inch high- definition plasma display. Together with the CVSAT50, CVCEN50 and CVSUB50 loudspeakers, the JBL Cinema Vision sys- tem delivers a complete home theater experience, including high-quality play- back of most optical discs.

The CVPD50 and CVR700 have been engi- neered so that it is easy to take advan- tage of all of the power of their digital technology. However, to obtain the maxi- mum enjoyment from your new home the- ater system, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power these components are able to deliver.

If you have any questions about these products, their installation or operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, as they are your best local sources of information.

CVPD50 50-Inch High-Definition Plasma Display Monitor

The CVPD50 is a state-of-the-art, true high-definition plasma display that may be used to display HDTV cable or satellite television signals, as well as movies played using the CVR700’s internal DVD changer, or it may be used with a person- al computer, as well as other external devices such as video gaming consoles and recording devices. The sophisticated processor automatically configures 4:3 video sources for full-screen 16:9 display,

but purists may manually set the proces- sor to display 4:3 video images without scaling or adjustment. The CVPD50 offers stunning picture quality, even under nor- mal lighting conditions, thanks to its 3,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,000cd/m2 brightness rating. The digital video processor on board the CVR700 outputs a digital video signal via a single, propri- etary connection to the CVPD50 display. (The CVPD50 display requires the CVR700 control center for operation.)

CVR700 7 x 100 Watts System Control Center

The CVR700 is a unique multifeatured component, combining audio and video source selection and processing with a five-disc magazine changer capable of playing DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CD, CD- R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, Kodak® Picture CD, VCD and JPEG discs. Video playback using the internal DVD changer is of the highest quality, benefiting from pixel-by-pixel processing and digital output to the plasma display. The CVR700 is capable of reconstructing the 3/2 pulldown effect introduced when film-based programs are transferred to video. In conjunction with precision video output DACs, the result is a full 60-frame- per-second image that is the closest thing to film this side of your local cinema.

The audio section includes all of the lat- est surround sound processing formats, including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, Dolby Headphone, DTS®, DTS-ES®, DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24 and Logic 7®. High-efficiency digital amplifiers are designed to match the characteristics of the JBL Cinema Vision speakers, preserv- ing signal quality and delivering the power and fidelity you expect from JBL.

In addition to providing a wide array of listening and viewing options, the CVR700 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results for your specific listening environment and viewing prefer- ences. On-screen menus make it simple to customize system settings, on-screen status banners streamline user interac- tion, and the EzSet remote automatically measures and calibrates sound levels for a perfectly balanced sound field presentation.

Although the CVR700 is designed to be used with the internal DVD changer and CVPD50 display, it also includes a full complement of inputs and outputs that are normally found only on standalone audio/video receivers. It includes

audio/video source inputs for two record- ing devices, a cable television/satellite receiver/HDTV tuner, a personal computer and an auxiliary device. A sixth source may be connected to the front-panel jacks, which include not only analog audio and video inputs, but S-video, com- ponent video and optical and coaxial digi- tal audio inputs. A front-panel optical dig- ital audio output enables recording with compatible portable devices. Dedicated rear-panel digital audio inputs (4 optical and 4 coaxial) are pre-assigned to the sources, and 2 outputs (1 optical and 1 coaxial) are also provided. An HDCP (high-definition copy-protected) DVI video input may be used with a DVI-enabled HDTV tuner, a satellite or cable set-top box, or a DVD player, or with a personal computer featuring a DVI or Analog VGA video output. A composite video input may be used with the PIP (picture-in-pic- ture) function for simultaneous viewing of two video sources using either a tradi- tional small screen inset or a split screen.

A universal remote control operates all devices, and may be programmed to operate other components in your sys- tem, such as a VCR, personal video recorder (PVR), or other devices. The main remote control is easy to program using its two-line LCD text display. A second, simplified remote is also included.

Simple to Install and Use

The JBL Cinema Vision system is designed for easy installation and simple operation. Its sophisticated processing capabilities operate automatically, trans- parent to the user. The JBL On Screen Library™ display of loaded discs simplifies navigation and selection of desired pro- gram material. With state-of-the-art audio and video components, the JBL Cinema Vision home theater system is the perfect combination of the latest digi- tal audio and video technologies in an elegant, easy-to-use package.

■50" True high-definition plasma display with ultrawide viewing angle

■3,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,000cd/m2 brightness

■7 x 100W digital control center with an audio/video receiver, video proces- sor and DVD changer

■A wide range of digital and matrix sur- round modes, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Logic 7

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