Contents
LVT0965-001AJ
RX-DP20VBK
23.5 kg / 52.0 lb
For the main unit
Introduction
Features Precautions
Table of Contents
Front Panel
Parts Identification
Display Window
To open the front door
Analog indicator
Dual indicator
Dgtl Auto indicator
96/24 indicator
Rear Panel
Q w e r t
Remote Control
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Before Installation
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
Getting Started
Basic connecting procedure
Connecting the Speakers
AM Antenna Connections
Turn the loop until you have the best reception
Zone 1 speaker layout
Front speakers and center speaker
Surround and surround back speakers
Connecting a subwoofer
Enhance your audio system
About the Front 2/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals
Analog Connections
Connecting Audio/Video Components
When using the digital input terminal
When attaching the front Terminal cover
External 7.1-channel Output component
Video camera
VHS/S-VHS/VHS F G VCR
VCRs
DBS tuner
TV and/or DBS tuner
When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks
DVD player
DVD player
Digital Connections
Digital output terminal
Digital input terminals
Find a place where you can attach the IR signal transmitter
Using the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal Transmitter
Setting Up the RF Rod Antenna
Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter
Connecting the Power Cord
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
When using the remote control in the dark
Replace the cover
Multi-Room Operations
Power amplifier
Required Connections for Zone
Connection Å Connection ı
Basic Operating Procedure for Zone
Press Zone 2 ON/OFF so that
Turn Master Volume to
Zone 2 ON/OFF lamp lights up
Press Zone 2 Control so that Control
To turn on the power, press
Turning the Power On and Off Standby
To turn off the power into standby mode
Zone 1 Main Room Operations
Speaker and signal indicators on the display
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations
Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play
Press one of the source selecting buttons
Selecting different sources for picture and sound
Adjusting the Zone 1 Volume
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers
Mode
Attenuating the Input Signal
Muting the Zone 1 Sound
Analog
Making Sounds Natural
Changing the Display Brightness
Turning Analog Direct On and Off
Changing the Source Name
Basic adjustment auto memory
Using the Sleep Timer
Press Sleep repeatedly
Recording a Source
Zone 2 Sub-room Operations
Last Zone Zone 2 volume Source appears
Press Zone 2 Control inside
Front door so that Zone
Zone 2 Speakers terminal, see also w Setting the Zone
Canceling the Zone 2 Operations
To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through
To use this receiver for Zone 2 operations
Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play
Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume
DVD
Down
Front speakers
Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers
Muting the Zone 2 Sound
To deactivate the Zone 2 front speakers, press Zone 2 again
Ex. When you press FM/AM With Zone 1/ZONE
Tuning in to Stations Manually
Receiving Radio Broadcasts
Press FM/AM
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
Using Preset Tuning
Setup Menu Configuration
Basic Settings
Operation through On-Screen Display Menus
Menu operation buttons
Button To do
Menu Operating Procedure
Press Setup Menu
Press SET
Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels-CHANNEL Level
Setting the Speakers-SPEAKER Setting
YES
1SPK
OFF
Auto
Front L Level
Front R Level
Setting the Bass Sounds-SUBWOOFER
Setting the Speaker Distance
For each speaker
LFE
Setting the THX Audio-THX Audio Setup
Apart
Close
Setting the Audio Delay Level-AUDIO Delay
Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers-SURR CH OUT
Setting the Digital Input/Output Terminals
Selecting the Dual Mono Sound-DUAL Mono
Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage
Setting the Video Input Terminals
Turning On and Off the Video Output
PCM
Superimposing the Menus-SUPERIMPOSE
Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source-ONE Touch OPE
Showing the Text Information on the Display-FL Display
Text
Adjustment Menu Configuration
Sound Adjustments
Adjust Menu
Midnight Mode
Display or erase the Adjustment Menu
Select a submenu on the Adjustment Menu
Or an item on a submenu downwards or
Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects
Press Adjust Menu
Set other items on the same submenu if necessary
Same submenu Press # or @ Right or Left to set
Submenu items
Adjustment procedure
Bass
MID
Setting the Midnight Mode-MIDNIGHT Mode
Adjusting the Various Effects
When one of the DSP modes except ALL CH Stereo is activated
When Neo6 Music is activated
When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated
Press Liveness repeatedly to adjust
Overall level of the effect 1 to
Using the Surround and THX Modes
Reproducing Theater Ambience
Introducing the Surround and THX Modes
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Extended Surround DTS-ES
Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software
Zone
ES/EX/7.1 Available
Available THX Mode
Incoming Signal Type 2-channel Available Surround Mode
About Dialog Normalization
Activating the Surround and THX Modes
Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction
EXES7.1 on
To cancel the Surround mode
Press Surround to activate the Surround Mode
Ex. When Dolby Digital is activated
To adjust the speaker output level using the remote control
To cancel the THX mode without canceling the Surround mode
Press THX to activate the THX mode
To cancel the THX and Surround modes
3D Headphone Mode
Headphone Mode
Using the DSP Modes
Reproducing the Sound Field
Introducing the DSP Modes
To cancel the DSP modes
To adjust the DSP effects
Press Effect repeatedly to adjust the level
Activating the DSP Modes
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode
Activating the Analog Multi-channel
Playback Modes
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
Compu Link Remote Control System
MD recorder
CD recorder
When you turn off the Zone 1 sound by pressing
Automatic Power Off Standby
When you turn off the Zone 2 source by pressing
At the same time
RX-DP20VBK
Text Compu Link Remote Control System
Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen
Disc Search Only for CD Player
Disc Information screen
Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source
To exit from the Disc information screen
Zone 2 Learn
Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press
Press Text Display while CD is selected as the source
Press % / fi to move to Performer Then press SET
Press SET again
Press % / fi to move To GENRE, then Press SET
Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press SET
Press % / fi to move to Title INPUT, then press SET
Entering the Disc Information
Press % / fi to move to the genre you want, then press SET
Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3
Press Text Display while MD is selected as the source
Press % / fi to move to Title Input Then press SET
Connections 1 IR Signal Transmitter Connection
AV Compu Link Remote Control System
IR signal transmitter
Connections 2 AV Compu Link Connection
Connections 3 Video Cable Connection
Case
One-Touch Video Play
Automatic Power On
Automatic Power On/Off Standby
When you turn off the Zone 2 sound by pressing
One-Touch DVD Play
Operating Audio Components
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components
Tuner
Sound control section Amplifier
CD player-changer
CD player
Turntable
CD recorder
VCR VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks
Operating Video Components
¶ REC
DVD player
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment
Changing the Preset Signal Codes
Press and hold VCR
Enter a manufacturer’s code using
Press VCR
Buttons 1-9,
Release Audio on
Press and hold Audio Standby Press DVD
Release Audio Standby
Press and hold Audio ON. Standby on Press CD
Manufactures’ codes for Catv converter Manufacturer Codes
Manufactures’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes
Manufactures’ codes for VCR
Manufacturer Codes
To store the signals
Storing the Remote Signals Manually
Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT
Zone 1/ZONE 2 selector to
For the Zone 1 operations
Control
To use the stored signals
To erase the stored signals
Press the desired button
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Troubleshooting
Multi-room operations Zone1/Zone
Surround/THX
General
FM/AM
Per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω
Specifications
Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total
Harmonic distortion
FM tuner IHF
Video
AM tuner
General
Limited Warranty
Authorized Service Centers
RX-DP20VBK AUDIO/VIDEO Control Receiver