JVC RX-668VBK manual Changing the Source Name, Press TAPE/MD, Press Setting so that the cursor

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Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks on the rear panel: Change the source name shown on the display when you select the MD recorder as the source.

On the front panel ONLY:

When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:

3. Press cursor control @/ #to select your center speaker size.

LARGE SMALLNONE

LARGE: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is the same as that of the front speakers.

1.Press TAPE/MD.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.

2.Press and hold SOURCE NAME (the same button as TAPE/MD) until “ASSGN. MD” appears on the display.

TAPE/MD

SOURCE NAME

TAPE/MD

SOURCE NAME

SMALL: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker

is smaller than that of the front speakers.

NONE: Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker.

Rear Speaker Setting

Register whether you have connected the rear speakers or not.

To change the source name from “MD” to “TAPE,” repeat

the same procedure above (in step 1, make sure “MD” appears on the display).

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience.

“TAPE” will appear on the display when you select the MD recorder.

You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 24) to operate the MD recorder.

Setting Center and Rear Speakers for

the DSP Modes

To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes (see page 17), you have to register the information about the speakers arrangement after all connections are completed.

Center Speaker Setting

Register the center speaker size.

Before you start, remember....

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Before you start, remember....

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING so that the cursor

SETTING

control % / Þbuttons work for

 

setting the rear speaker

 

information.

 

2. Press cursor control %/ Þ repeatedly until “REAR SPK” (Rear Speaker) appears on the display.

3. Press cursor control @/ #to register whether you have connected the rear speakers.

YES: Select this mode when you use rear speakers.

NO: Select this mode when you do not use rear speakers.

Note:

When you change your speakers, you need to register the information

about the speakers again.

On the front panel ONLY:

SETTING

1. Press SETTING so that the cursor control %/ Þbuttons work for setting the center speaker size.

2. Press cursor control % / Þ repeatedly until “CENTER SPK” (Center Speaker) appears on the display.

Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers, comparing the sound from the front speakers. Delay time is only valid for “PRO LOGIC.” (See page 15.)

Before you start, remember....

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

You can adjust the delay time only when you have connected the rear speakers and have set “REAR SPK” to “YES” (See above).

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Contents RX-668VBK RX-668VBK Table of Contents Parts Identification Remote ControlFront Panel To use the Cursor control buttons q on the front panelConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories Getting StartedBasic connecting procedure Connecting the SpeakersConnecting the front speakers Connecting the rear and center speakersConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio component connections Video component connections Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Replace the coverFrom the remote control Turning the Power On and Off StandbyBasic Operations On the front panelMuting the Sound Selecting the Front SpeakersRecording a Source Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Attenuating the Input SignalAdjusting the Tone Reinforcing the BassPress Setting so that the cursor Setting Center and Rear Speakers for DSP ModesChanging the Source Name Press TAPE/MDAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Using the Sleep TimerPress ONE Touch Operation Using Preset Tuning Tuning in Stations ManuallyReceiving Radio Broadcasts Press FM/AM to select the bandTo tune in a preset station Press 10 keys to select a preset channel numberWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy Press FM/AM3D-PHONIC modes Using the DSP ModesDAP modes Surround ModesFront Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementRear Rear SpeakerAdjusting DAP Digital Acoustic Processor Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesUntil the mode PRO Logic Or Theater appears on Display Press Rearl / + to adjust the rear speaker output levelPress Test to check the speaker Output balanceTo cancel the DSP mode Press Surround repeatedly Until the DSP mode you wantActivating the DSP Modes Select and play a sound sourceActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeUsing the On-Screen Menus Adjusting the DVD Multi Playback Mode Adjusting the DSP ModesPress any one of %/ Þ/ @/ # Press %/ Þto move to Surround LEVEL, then press @/ #Press % / Þto move to SETTING, then press @/ # Press % / Þ/ @/ #to adjust the tone as you wantPress %/ Þto move To Preset MEMORY, then press @/ # Press any one of % / Þ / @/ #Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Compu Link Remote Control SystemSame time Automatic Source SelectionCD player MD recorder Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Disc Search Only for CD PlayerShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceTo exit from the Disc information screen Press %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press OSD SET Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To Performer Then press OSD SET Press OSD SET againPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press OSD SET Press %/ Þto move To Search Then press OSD SETPress %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press OSD SET Entering the Disc InformationEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 Up to 32 characters to this User FilePress %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press OSD SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourceWhen turning on the TV for the first time after AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemVolume to the minimum using the TV volume AC outletsAutomatic Power On/Off Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeOne-Touch Video Play One-Touch DVD PlayTuner Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsSound control section Amplifier CD playerMD recorder Cassette deckDVD player Try to operate your TV by pressing TV Power Release TV PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Power Release VCR PowerRelease CATV/SAT Power Manufacturer CodesProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingWatts per channel, min. RMS, driven into SpecificationsOhms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% Total harmonic distortionAM tuner FM tuner IHFGeneral Valley Road Wayne, NJ 781 954 6501098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1298HIMMDWJEM

RX-668VBK specifications

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