JVC RX-8012VSL manual Adjusting the Surround Modes

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DOLBY SURROUND

English

Adjusting the Surround Modes

You can also use a Surround mode with a DAP mode (see page 30).

Before you start, remember...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly

(see page 17).

5.Select the speaker you want to adjust.

•To select the center speaker level, press CENTER. “CTR” appears on the remote control display window.

•To select the left rear speaker level, press REAR L. “REARL” appears on the remote control display window.

•To select the right rear speaker level, press REAR R. “REARR” appears on the remote control display window.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again.

• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set

“REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 17.

• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone

when you have set “CTR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 17.

• To adjust the front speaker output balance and subwoofer output

level, see pages 16 and 17.

∗CENTER

∗REARL

∗REARR

9

0

+10

FMMODE100+

6.Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the speaker output levels (–10 dB to +10 dB).

+∗BAL L

CH/∗LEVEL

−∗BAL R

From the remote control:

1. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with

 

 

DOLBY SURROUND

mark.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with D I G I T A L mark.

•To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

2. Press SURROUND ON/OFF to

SURROUND

 

activate an appropriate Surround

ON/OFF

 

mode — PRO LOGIC, DOLBY

 

DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND.

 

The SURROUND ON/OFF lamp on the front panel button lights up.

•Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

•When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

7.

Press SOUND.

SOUND

 

• To adjust other speaker output levels, repeat

 

 

steps 5 and 6.

 

8.

Press TEST again to stop the test

TEST

4

 

tone.

 

 

9.

Press CTR TONE to select the

CTRTONE

 

center tone level you want.

5

ENTER

The center tone adjustment affects the mid- frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

•Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

CTR TONE 1 CTR TONE 2 CTR TONE 3

(Softer)(Soft)(Flat)

CTR TONE 5

 

CTR TONE 4

 

(Sharper)

 

(Sharp)

To make the dialogue softer, select “CTR TONE 1” or “CTR

3. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

4. Press TEST to check the speaker output balance.

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

SOUND

TEST

4

TONE 2.”

To make the dialogue clearer, select “CTR TONE 4” or “CTR TONE 5.”

When “CTR TONE 3” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

 

TEST TONE L

 

TEST TONE C

 

TEST TONE R

 

 

(Left front speaker)

(Center speaker)

(Right front speaker)

 

 

TEST TONE LS

 

 

TEST TONE RS

 

 

(Left rear speaker)

 

 

(Right rear speaker)

 

 

Notes:

•You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test tone.

•No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CTR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 17).

•No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 17).

•If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

1. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with mark.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with D I G I T A L mark.

•To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

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Contents RX-8012VSL Precaución English Español Português Table of Contents 3 4 5 6 7 Pqw e r t Remote Control Front PanelParts Identification USB AUDIO, FM/AMConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories Setting the Voltage Selector SwitchConnecting the front speakers Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure AM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the rear and center speakers About the speaker impedanceVideo component connections To audio outputCassette deck or MD recorder VCRsTV and/or DBS tuner Video camera When connecting the TV to the Audio jacks TV SoundConnecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently DVD playerDigital Connections Digital input terminalsDigital output terminal Lamp on the USB Audio button lights up Change the PC audio settingUSB Connection USB cablePlug the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the coverBasic Operations Turning the Power On and Off StandbyBefore using the remote control Selecting the Source to PlayAdjusting the Volume Signal and speaker indicators on the displaySelecting different sources for picture and sound Muting the Sound Listening at Night Midnight ModeSelecting the Front Speakers Midnight 1 Midnight NormalActivating the Subwoofer Sound Attenuating the Input Signal Reinforcing the BassSelecting the Line Direct Function Adjusting the Equalization Patterns Using the Sleep TimerRecording a Source Selecting the Video Input Terminal Basic SettingsAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Changing the Source NameSetting the Subwoofer Information Adjusting the Subwoofer Output LevelSetting the Speakers for a Surround Field Rear Delay appears on Display CTR Delay Center Delay Appears on the displayTo select the delay time To select the delay time of the rearDigital Input Digital in Terminal Setting Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Showing the Text Information on Display Basic Setting and Adjustment Auto MemoryTo store the volume level To turn on the One Touch OperationTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset Tuning Receiving Radio BroadcastsSelecting the FM Reception Mode Creating a Surround Field in Your Room Surround modesDSP modes Reproducing the Sound Field DVD Multi Playback ModeHeadphone DSP mode 3D-PHONIC modesAvailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement Available DSP modesAdjusting the Surround Modes Adjusting the DAP Modes Adjust the speaker output levelsAdjust the center tone Adjust the speaker output levelsPress DSP Mode repeatedly until Adjust the room size sense of spaciousnessAdjust the liveness DAP mode you want to adjustAdjusting the Surround Modes with DAP Modes Press Room Size to adjust Press Liveness to adjustLiveness Adjust the speaker output levels Liveness 1 Liveness 2 LivenessPress DSP Mode repeatedly until Mode Adjusting the 5 CH/4 CH Stereo ModePress DSP Mode repeatedly until DSP Mode OnlyAdjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes Press CTR Tone to select Center tone level you wantMemo ----------English Using the DVD Multi Playback Mode Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeUsing the On-Screen Menus Press MenuPress 5 / to move to Digital EQ To Level ADJUST, then pressPress 5 / to move to Sound CONTROL, then press 2 Then press 2Select DVD Multi as the playing source Press 5/ to move to Effect ADJUST, then press 2Press 5/ to move To Level ADJUST, then press 2 Press 5/ to move to Sound CONTROL, then press 2Press 5/ to move To Preset MEMORY, then press 2 Select FM or AM as the playing sourcePress 5/ to move to Tuner CONTROL, then press 2 Setting the Basic Setting Items Press 5 / to move To Setting Then press 2To the item you want to set or adjust, then press 2 Setting 2 menuCompu Link Remote Control System Same timePress the play 3 button on the CD player Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemCD player MD recorder Disc Search Only for CD PlayerTo 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 ExitPress 5 / to move To Performer Then press SET Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress 5 / to move to SEARCH, then Press SET Press SET againEntering the Disc Information Press 5/ to move to GENRE, then Press SETPress 5/ to move to Title Input Then press SET Search for a disc by its genreMove to Disc Michael in this Example, then press SET Press 5/ / 2/ 3toPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Press 5/ to moveConnections 2 Video Cable Connection AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemConnections 1 AV Compu Link Connection VCROne-Touch Video Play Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off One-Touch DVD PlayTuner Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsOperating Audio Components Sound control section AmplifierCD recorder CD changerTurntable Cassette deckDVD player Operating Video ComponentsVCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks TV/VIDEORelease TV If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment Try to operate your TV by pressing TVRelease CATV/DBS Release VCRTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Release Audio Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionOn the front Audio SpecificationsAmplifier VideoAM tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF GeneralVoltage Selector Precaução para a ligação à tensão da rede CAPrecaución para la línea de la red CA

RX-8012VSL specifications

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