JVC RX-6042S, RX-6040B Connecting Audio/Video Components, Front speakers L/R and center speaker C

Connecting the subwoofer

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connecting Audio/Video Components

When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

Placing speakers

Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)

•Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level.

•Array across the front of the viewing area.

Surround speakers (LS/RS)

•Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm to 90 cm higher).

•Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at the listener’s ears.

Analog Connections

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.

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack

See also page 30 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK remote control system.

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.

CD player

CD player

R

Subwoofer (S.WFR)

•You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is non- directional. Normally place it in front of you.

To audio

output

CD

IN

L

L R

C

45– 60

S.WFR

LS RS

After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 18).

Cassette deck/CD recorder

Cassette deck or CD recorder

To audio input To audio output

L

R

OUT

(REC)

TAPE	L
/CDR

IN

(PLAY)

R

Note:

When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. See page 14 for details.

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