Getting Started, Before Installation | JVC RX-8020VBK specs

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General Precautions

•Be sure your hands are dry.

•Turn the power off to all components.

•Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect.

Locations

•	Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from
	moisture.
•	The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and
	35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F ).
•	Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

A		ANTENNA	75	B		ANTENNA	75
			75				75
			FMAXIAL				FMAXIAL
			CO				CO
AM			AM	AM			AM
LO	OP		EXT	LO	OP		EXT

ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.

Handling the receiver

•Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

•Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

•Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver.

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM

LOOP

AM

EXT

FM Antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not supplied)

The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

•Remote Control (1)

•Batteries (2)

•AM Loop Antenna (1)

•FM Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

A.Using the Supplied FM Antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

B.Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

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JVC RX-8020VBK Getting Started, Before Installation, Connecting the FM and AM Antennas, Checking the Supplied Accessories

Contents

RX-8020VBK Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses For Canada/pour Le Canada Table of Contents Features Precautions Introduction Master Volume control Front PanelDisplay Window STANBY/ON button and Standby lamp Speakers ON/OFF 1 button Remote Control Remote control display window Before Installation Connecting the FM and AM AntennasChecking the Supplied Accessories Getting Started Connecting the Speakers AM Antenna ConnectionsBest reception Typical speaker layout Basic connecting procedure Connecting the front, center and surround speakersConnecting the surround back speakers Connecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video Components Enhancing your audio systemAnalog Connections Audio component connections Cassette deck To audio input To audio output MD recorder Video component connections TV and/or DBS tuner DBS tuner When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks DVD player Digital Connections You can connect any digital equipment as followsDigital TV DBS tuner DVD player CD player Change the PC audio setting USB ConnectionLamp on the USB Audio on the front panel button lights up USB cable Connecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Replace the cover Turning On the Power Before using the remote controlBasic Operations Selecting the Source to Play Speaker and signal indicators on the display Speaker indicators light upChanging the source name Selecting different sources for picture and sound Selecting the Front Speakers Adjusting the VolumeListening Only with Headphones Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode When selecting Dgtl D.DWhen selecting Dgtl DTS Dgtl Auto appears on the display Using the Sleep Timer Basic adjustment auto memoryMuting the Sound Changing the Display Brightness Basic Settings Basic Procedure Setting the Speakers Setting the Speaker Distance Measuring unit-UNITFeet Select this to set the distance in feet Speaker distance-FRONT DIST, Center Cntr Setting the Bass Sounds Setting the Dynamic Range-MID NightCrossover frequency-CROSSOVER Low frequency effect attenuator-LFE ATT Digital in 1-DVD, MD**, CDR, TV or DBS* or CD Setting the Digital Input Digital in TerminalsSetting the Component Video Input Select this not to store the volume level To recall the volume levelTo cancel the One Touch Operation Source name and Surround/DSP mode appear Tuning into Stations Manually Using Preset Tuning Receiving Radio Broadcasts Press FM/AM Preset 5 or ∞ Selecting the FM Reception ModeWhile listening to an FM station, press FM Mode To tune in a preset station Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display Press 5 or ∞ to move to an item you want to set or adjustStoring the preset stations Press 5 or ∞ to move to Tuner CONTROL, then press 2 or Turning Analog Direct On and Off Setting SoundAttenuating the Input Signal Reinforcing the Bass Activating the Subwoofer Sound Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes Reproducing Theater Ambience Introducing the Surround ModesDolby Surround Movie theater At home DVD Multi Playback Mode DTS Digital Surround 3D Headphone Mode BehindEarly reflections Direct sounds Dolby Digital EX software Dolby D EX Dolby Digital 5.1-channel softwareDTS-ES software DTS 5.1-channel software DTS Press Surround to activate Surround mode On the front panel From the remote controlActivating the Surround Modes Activating the DSP Modes Using the DVD Multi Playback Mode Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModePress DVD Multi so that DVD Multi appears on the display Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player Adjusting Sound Press 5 or ∞ to move to Sound CONTROL, then press 2 or Adjusting the Equalization Patterns Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels Select this to adjust the subwooferLevel Output level Select a speaker you want to adjust Press Level Adjust repeatedly to∞ to adjust the speaker output Press Control UP 5 or Down Show Effect Adjust menu see Parameter you want to adjustDown ∞ to adjust the sound Press Effect repeatedly to select a Press the play 3 button on the CD player Compu Link Remote Control SystemSame time Functions Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemConnections On-Screen Operating buttons on the remote control Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceOperations Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Press Text Display while CD is selected as the source Press SETThen press SET Press SET again Entering the Disc Information Press 5 or ∞ to move To SEARCH, then Press SETPress 5 or ∞ to move To GENRE, then Press SET Press 5 or ∞ to move to the genre you want, then press SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourceEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 AV Compu Link Remote Control System To the TV’s Video Input 1 jack using S-video cablesConnections 1 AV Compu Link Connection Connections 2 Video Cable Connection Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode Automatic Power On/OffOne-Touch Video Play One-Touch DVD Play Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Operating Audio ComponentsTuner Sound control section Amplifier CD changer TurntableCD recorder Cassette deck DVD player Operating Video ComponentsVCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentPress and hold TV Press TV/DBS Release TV Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, Press and hold CATV/DBS Press CATV/DBS ControlRelease CATV/DBS Press and hold VCR1 Press VCR1 Press and hold Audio Press DVD Release Audio Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Specifications AmplifierAudio Video Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM tuner IHFAM tuner General Authorized Service Centers Limited Warranty JVC 0302NHMMDWJEIN Recepteur DE Commande AUDIO/VIDEO Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses For Canada/pour Le Canada English Introduction Parts Identification STANDBY/ON button and Standby lamp Speakers ON/OFF 1 button Audio Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Basic connecting procedure Left front Right front Speaker Power amplifier Left Right Surround back speakers SUB VCRs C B DVD player CD player USB cable not supplied Connecting the Power Cord Display window on the remote control shows the following LS S RS Adjusting the Volume Always lights up Muting the Sound Setting 2 menu Setting the Speakers Measuring unit-DIST Unit Setting the Bass Sounds Setting the Digital Input Digital in Terminals ONE Touch OPR ONE Touch FL Display Disp Down Tuning UP Analog Tuned Speakers Volume Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display Analog Reinforcing the Bass Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes Playback Dolby Digital EX Neo6 Music DAP Digital Acoustic Processor modes Surround Back Speaker Modes Surround Stereo Headphone To surround left/right channel audio output Adjusting Sound 0dB is the initial setting for each frequency Level Adjust Down ∞ to adjust the speaker Output level -10 dB to +10 dB Show Effect Adjust menu see Compu Link Remote Control System Text Compu Link Remote Control System Down Tuning UP Press Text Display while CD is selected as the source Press 5 or ∞ to move To SEARCH, then Press SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the source VCR connected to VCR 1 jacks One-Touch Video Play To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control To start recording again, press this button, then Turn on or off the VCR 1 VCR connected to 10-key will function as Press and hold CATV/DBS Press CATV/DBS Control ∗FRONTL ∗FRONTR Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC On the front panel to Per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% totalHarmonic distortion MV/47 k Ω FM tuner IHF EN,FR