JVC RX-DP20VBKC Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers, Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

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Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers

When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1.

To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, set the speaker usage correctly. (See “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/SPEAKER 2” on page 43.)

On the unit ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of front speakers and placed them in Zone 1, you can select which to use.

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS 1

1 SPEAKERS terminals, press SPEAKERS 1

 

(inside the front door) so that the speakers 1

SPEAKERS 2

/ ZONE 2

indicator lights up on the display. (Make sure

 

that the speakers 2 indicator is not lit on the display.)

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2

SPEAKERS terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 (inside the front door) so that the speakers 2 indicator lights up on the display. (Make sure that the speakers 1 indicator is not lit on the display.)

To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 so that the speakers 1 and 2 indicators light up on the display.

To use neither set of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 so that the speakers 1 and 2 indicators disappear from the display.

(“HEADPHONE” appears on the unit’s display.)

Notes:

Even if both pairs of the front speakers are activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are deactivated in the following cases:

If you select “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.1CH” as the source, or

If you select one of the Surround/THX/DSP modes.

The SPEAKERS 2 button will not work if “SPEAKER 2” is set to “BI- AMP OUT” (see page 44).

Listening with headphones only:

Sounds through the front speakers and the subwoofer shut off when connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. (“HEADPHONE” appears on the unit’s display.)

You can enjoy the following sound effects through the headphones:

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals (see pages 12 and 16), you need to select the digital input mode.

Before you start, remember...

The digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting should be properly done (see “9 Setting the Digital Input/Output

Terminals—DIGITAL IN/OUT” on page 42).

The digital input can be used for the Zone 1 sources. The analog input is always selected as the Zone 2 source without respect to this setting.

1.Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, VCR 1, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CD, CDR, or TAPE/ MD*) for which you want to change the input

mode.

DVD DVD MULTI VCR 1

VCR 2

TV/DBS

VIDEO

CD

PHONO TAPE/MD

CDR

FM/AM EXT 7.1CH

On the unit

DVD

DVD MULTI

PHONO

CD

VCR 1

VCR 2

TAPE/MD

CDR

TV/DBS

VIDEO

FM/AM

EXT 7.1CH

From the remote control

Note:

*If “TAPE” has been assigned to the TAPE/MD button, it does not work in this step.

To change the source name, see “Changing the Source Name” on page 27.

2.Press INPUT MODE (or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT) to change the input mode.

Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows:

If the Surround/THX mode is activated, you can enjoy surround effect. (For details, see “3D HEADPHONE Mode” on page 57.)

If a DSP mode is activated, you can enjoy the DSP effect. (For details, see “HEADPHONE Mode” on page 58.)

INPUT MODE

/ INPUT ATT

On the unit

ANALOG/DIGITAL

INPUT

From the remote control

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.

(inside the front door)

 

ANALOG

SPEAKERS

1

L

R

 

 

SUBWFR

 

VOLUME

dB

 

 

 

DGTL AUTO

 

L

C

R

SPEAKERS

1

 

 

SUBWFR

LFE

DIGITAL

VOLUME

LS

 

RS

 

 

dB

Ex. When the source is “DVD.”

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Contents RX-DP20VBK LVT0965-001AJ23.5 kg / 52.0 lb For the main unit Features Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents Parts Identification Front PanelDisplay Window To open the front doorDual indicator Analog indicatorDgtl Auto indicator 96/24 indicatorQ w e r t Rear PanelRemote Control Before Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Getting StartedConnecting the Speakers Basic connecting procedureAM Antenna Connections Turn the loop until you have the best receptionFront speakers and center speaker Zone 1 speaker layoutSurround and surround back speakers Enhance your audio system Connecting a subwooferAbout the Front 2/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals Connecting Audio/Video Components Analog ConnectionsWhen attaching the front Terminal cover When using the digital input terminalExternal 7.1-channel Output component Video cameraVCRs VHS/S-VHS/VHS F G VCRTV and/or DBS tuner DBS tunerDVD player When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacksDVD player Digital output terminal Digital ConnectionsDigital input terminals Using the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal Transmitter Find a place where you can attach the IR signal transmitterSetting Up the RF Rod Antenna Setting Up the IR Signal TransmitterPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordWhen using the remote control in the dark Replace the coverPower amplifier Multi-Room OperationsRequired Connections for Zone Connection Å Connection ıBasic Operating Procedure for Zone Turn Master Volume to Press Zone 2 ON/OFF so thatZone 2 ON/OFF lamp lights up Press Zone 2 Control so that ControlTurning the Power On and Off Standby To turn on the power, pressTo turn off the power into standby mode Zone 1 Main Room OperationsCanceling the Zone 1 Operations Speaker and signal indicators on the displaySelecting the Zone 1 Source to Play Press one of the source selecting buttonsAdjusting the Zone 1 Volume Selecting different sources for picture and soundActivating the Zone 1 Front Speakers Selecting the Analog or Digital Input ModeMode Muting the Zone 1 Sound Attenuating the Input SignalAnalog Changing the Display Brightness Making Sounds NaturalTurning Analog Direct On and Off Changing the Source NameUsing the Sleep Timer Basic adjustment auto memoryPress Sleep repeatedly Recording a SourceLast Zone Zone 2 volume Source appears Zone 2 Sub-room OperationsPress Zone 2 Control inside Front door so that ZoneCanceling the Zone 2 Operations Zone 2 Speakers terminal, see also w Setting the ZoneTo stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through To use this receiver for Zone 2 operationsAdjusting the Zone 2 Volume Selecting the Zone 2 Source to PlayDVD DownActivating the Zone 2 Front Speakers Front speakersMuting the Zone 2 Sound To deactivate the Zone 2 front speakers, press Zone 2 againTuning in to Stations Manually Ex. When you press FM/AM With Zone 1/ZONEReceiving Radio Broadcasts Press FM/AMUsing Preset Tuning Selecting the FM Reception ModeBasic Settings Setup Menu ConfigurationMenu operation buttons Operation through On-Screen Display MenusButton To do Press Setup Menu Menu Operating ProcedurePress SET Setting the Speakers-SPEAKER Setting Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels-CHANNEL LevelYES 1SPKAuto OFFFront L Level Front R LevelSetting the Speaker Distance Setting the Bass Sounds-SUBWOOFERFor each speaker LFEApart Setting the THX Audio-THX Audio SetupClose Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers-SURR CH OUT Setting the Audio Delay Level-AUDIO DelaySetting the Digital Input/Output Terminals Selecting the Dual Mono Sound-DUAL MonoSetting the Video Input Terminals Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 UsageTurning On and Off the Video Output PCMMemorizing the Volume Level for Each Source-ONE Touch OPE Superimposing the Menus-SUPERIMPOSEShowing the Text Information on the Display-FL Display TextSound Adjustments Adjustment Menu ConfigurationAdjust Menu Midnight ModeSelect a submenu on the Adjustment Menu Display or erase the Adjustment MenuOr an item on a submenu downwards or Press Adjust Menu Ex.When adjusting the DSP effectsSet other items on the same submenu if necessary Same submenu Press # or @ Right or Left to setAdjustment procedure Submenu itemsBass MIDAdjusting the Various Effects Setting the Midnight Mode-MIDNIGHT ModeWhen one of the DSP modes except ALL CH Stereo is activated When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated When Neo6 Music is activatedPress Liveness repeatedly to adjust Overall level of the effect 1 toReproducing Theater Ambience Using the Surround and THX ModesIntroducing the Surround and THX Modes Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro LogicDTS Digital Surround DTS Extended Surround DTS-ESZone Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various SoftwareES/EX/7.1 Available Incoming Signal Type 2-channel Available Surround Mode Available THX ModeActivating the Surround and THX Modes About Dialog NormalizationActivating the 7.1-channel reproduction EXES7.1 onPress Surround to activate the Surround Mode To cancel the Surround modeEx. When Dolby Digital is activated To adjust the speaker output level using the remote controlPress THX to activate the THX mode To cancel the THX mode without canceling the Surround modeTo cancel the THX and Surround modes 3D Headphone ModeUsing the DSP Modes Headphone ModeReproducing the Sound Field Introducing the DSP ModesTo adjust the DSP effects To cancel the DSP modesPress Effect repeatedly to adjust the level Activating the DSP ModesActivating the Analog Multi-channel Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback ModePlayback Modes Compu Link Remote Control System Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverMD recorder CD recorderAutomatic Power Off Standby When you turn off the Zone 1 sound by pressingWhen you turn off the Zone 2 source by pressing At the same timeText Compu Link Remote Control System RX-DP20VBKDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Disc Search Only for CD PlayerPress Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source Disc Information screenTo exit from the Disc information screen Zone 2 LearnPress Text Display while CD is selected as the source Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then pressPress % / fi to move to Performer Then press SET Press SET againPress % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press SET Press % / fi to move To GENRE, then Press SETPress % / fi to move to Title INPUT, then press SET Entering the Disc InformationEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 Press % / fi to move to the genre you want, then press SETPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Press % / fi to move to Title Input Then press SETAV Compu Link Remote Control System Connections 1 IR Signal Transmitter ConnectionIR signal transmitter Connections 2 AV Compu Link ConnectionCase Connections 3 Video Cable ConnectionOne-Touch Video Play Automatic Power On/Off Standby Automatic Power OnWhen you turn off the Zone 2 sound by pressing One-Touch DVD PlayOperating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Operating Audio ComponentsTuner Sound control section AmplifierCD player CD player-changerTurntable CD recorderOperating Video Components VCR VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks¶ REC DVD playerChanging the Preset Signal Codes Operating Other Manufacturers’ EquipmentEnter a manufacturer’s code using Press and hold VCRPress VCR Buttons 1-9,Press and hold Audio Standby Press DVD Release Audio onRelease Audio Standby Press and hold Audio ON. Standby on Press CDManufactures’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes Manufactures’ codes for Catv converter Manufacturer CodesManufactures’ codes for VCR Manufacturer CodesStoring the Remote Signals Manually To store the signalsSet the LEARN/TRANSMIT Zone 1/ZONE 2 selector toControl For the Zone 1 operationsTo erase the stored signals To use the stored signalsPress the desired button Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionMulti-room operations Zone1/Zone Surround/THXFM/AM GeneralSpecifications Per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ΩHz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total Harmonic distortionVideo FM tuner IHFAM tuner GeneralLimited Warranty Authorized Service Centers RX-DP20VBK AUDIO/VIDEO Control Receiver

RX-DP20VBKC specifications

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