JVC RX-668VBK manual Selecting the Front Speakers, Muting the Sound, Recording a Source

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Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME clockwise.

+

 

 

 

 

 

To decrease the volume, turn it

 

 

 

 

 

counterclockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly,

 

 

 

 

 

the volume level also changes rapidly.

 

 

 

 

 

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly,

 

 

 

 

 

the volume level also changes slowly.

 

 

 

 

 

From the remote control:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.

 

VOLUME

To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Note:

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “80” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel ONLY:

SPEAKERS

 

When you have connected two pairs of the front

1

2

 

 

speakers, you can select which to use. Pressing

SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 activates the

_ ON Ñ OFF

 

respective set of speakers.

 

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the ÑOFF position.

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the ÑOFF position.

To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ON position.

To use neither set of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the ÑOFF position.

Note:

When only one set of the speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals, do not activate both pairs of the speakers. If you do, no sound comes out of the front speakers.

Listening only with headphones

1.Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

2.Press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the Ñ OFF position.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

Note:

You cannot shut off the sound through the other speakers using the SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control ONLY:

 

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all

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speakers and headphones connected.

 

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).

To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or an MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.

While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

Note:

The output volume level, tone adjustment (see page 10), bass boost (see page 10) and DSP modes (see page 17) cannot affect the recording.

IMPORTANT:

Before recording, turn off the DVD MULTI playback mode.

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Contents RX-668VBK RX-668VBK Table of Contents To use the Cursor control buttons q on the front panel Remote ControlParts Identification Front PanelGetting Started Before InstallationConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure Connecting the front speakersAudio component connections Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the subwoofer speaker Video component connections Replace the cover Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Plug the power cord into an AC outletOn the front panel Turning the Power On and Off StandbyFrom the remote control Basic OperationsRecording a Source Selecting the Front SpeakersMuting the Sound Reinforcing the Bass Attenuating the Input SignalAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Adjusting the TonePress TAPE/MD Setting Center and Rear Speakers for DSP ModesPress Setting so that the cursor Changing the Source NamePress ONE Touch Operation Using the Sleep TimerAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Press FM/AM to select the band Tuning in Stations ManuallyUsing Preset Tuning Receiving Radio BroadcastsPress FM/AM Press 10 keys to select a preset channel numberTo tune in a preset station When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisySurround Modes Using the DSP Modes3D-PHONIC modes DAP modesRear Speaker Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementFront RearAdjusting DAP Digital Acoustic Processor Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesOutput balance Press Rearl / + to adjust the rear speaker output levelUntil the mode PRO Logic Or Theater appears on Display Press Test to check the speakerSelect and play a sound source Press Surround repeatedly Until the DSP mode you wantTo cancel the DSP mode Activating the DSP ModesActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeUsing the On-Screen Menus Press %/ Þto move to Surround LEVEL, then press @/ # Adjusting the DSP ModesAdjusting the DVD Multi Playback Mode Press any one of %/ Þ/ @/ #Press any one of % / Þ / @/ # Press % / Þ/ @/ #to adjust the tone as you wantPress % / Þto move to SETTING, then press @/ # Press %/ Þto move To Preset MEMORY, then press @/ #Automatic Source Selection Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Same timeDisc Search Only for CD Player Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemCD player MD recorder Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screenTo exit from the Disc information screen Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Press OSD SET again Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press OSD SET Press %/ Þto move To Performer Then press OSD SETEntering the Disc Information Press %/ Þto move To Search Then press OSD SETPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press OSD SET Press %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press OSD SETPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Up to 32 characters to this User FileEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press OSD SETAC outlets AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemWhen turning on the TV for the first time after Volume to the minimum using the TV volumeOne-Touch DVD Play Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off One-Touch Video PlayCD player Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsTuner Sound control section AmplifierDVD player Cassette deckMD recorder Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment Release TV PowerTry to operate your TV by pressing TV Power If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVManufacturer Codes Release VCR PowerTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Power Release CATV/SAT PowerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTotal harmonic distortion SpecificationsWatts per channel, min. RMS, driven into Ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8%General FM tuner IHFAM tuner 1098 781 954 650Valley Road Wayne, NJ Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1298HIMMDWJEM

RX-668VBK specifications

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