JVC RX-668VBK manual Connecting Audio/Video Components, Connecting the subwoofer speaker

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Connecting the subwoofer speaker

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

CD player

CD player

PHONO CD AUDIO

TAPE/MD

TV

SOUND

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

To audio output

OUT

IN

 

(REC)

(PLAY)

 

Cassette deck or MD recorder

 

 

Cassette deck

 

To audio input

 

To audio output

PHONO CD AUDIO

TAPE/MD

TV

SOUND

L

 

 

R

 

 

OUT

IN

 

(REC)

(PLAY)

 

Audio component connections

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

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

To audio input

 

 

To audio output

 

 

 

 

MD recorder

Note:

You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “MD.” See page 11 for details.

Turntable

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM

LOOP

AM

EXT

If an earth cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the ground terminal (H) of the ANTENNA terminals on the rear panel.

TV

PHONO CD AUDIO TAPE/MD SOUND

L

R

OUT IN

(REC) (PLAY)

TV (as the sound source)

TV

To audio output

TV

PHONO CD AUDIO TAPE/MD SOUND

L

R

OUT IN

(REC) (PLAY)

To audio output

Turntable

Note:

Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC (moving-coil type) must be connected to this receiver through a commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume.

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT COMPU LINK terminal

See also page 24 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

See also page 25 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.

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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 speakersConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio component connections 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 OperationsMuting the Sound Selecting the Front SpeakersRecording a Source 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 NameAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Using the Sleep TimerPress ONE Touch Operation 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 screenShowing 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 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 AmplifierMD recorder Cassette deckDVD player 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%AM tuner FM tuner IHFGeneral Valley Road Wayne, NJ 781 954 6501098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1298HIMMDWJEM

RX-668VBK specifications

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