RX-8020VBK
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0870-001A
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
Caution -- SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch
Note to CATV system installer
For Canada/pour Le Canada
For Canada/pour le Canada
Caution Proper Ventilation
Attention Ventilation Correcte
Table of Contents
Precautions
Features
Introduction
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Remote control display window
Remote control display window
Before Installation
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
AM Antenna Connections
the best reception
Typical speaker layout
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise 3 Insert the speaker signal cable
Basic connecting procedure
Connecting the front, center and surround speakers
Connecting the surround back speakers
Connecting Audio/Video Components
Enhancing your audio system
Analog Connections
Audio component connections
CD player
CD player
To audio output
Cassette deck or MD recorder
When attaching the cover
When removing the cover
Video component connections
VCRs
TV and/or DBS tuner
When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks
DVD player
Digital input terminals
Digital Connections
Digital output terminal
How to install the USB drivers
3. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable not supplied
5. Check if the drivers are correctly installed
6. Change the PC audio setting
Connecting the Power Cord
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet
Turning On the Power
Basic Operations
Selecting the Source to Play
How to confirm the remote control operation mode
L C R
SUBWFR LFE
LS S RS SB
L C R
Adjusting the Volume
Listening Only with Headphones
Selecting the Front Speakers
From the remote control
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
DGTL AUTO ANALOG
DGTL AUTO
DGTL D.D
Using the Sleep Timer
Muting the Sound
Changing the Display Brightness
From the remote control ONLY
Basic Settings
Basic Procedure
7 Subwoofer setting-SUBWOOFER
Select this when a subwoofer is connected
Select this when no subwoofer is used
7 Surround back speakers quantity-S BACK SBACK OUT
7 Measuring unit-UNIT
feet
Select this to set the distance in feet
7 Speaker distance-FRONT DIST, CENTER CNTR
Select this when the bass sound is distorted
7 Crossover frequency-CROSSOVER
7 Low frequency effect attenuator-LFE ATT
Normally select this
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “DVD”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “MD”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “CDR”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “TV” or “DBS”
Select this not to store the volume level
To recall the volume level
To cancel the One Touch Operation
ONE TOUCH OPR ONE TOUCH
Using Preset Tuning
Tuning into Stations Manually
Receiving Radio Broadcasts
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number
From the remote control
On the front panel
7 Storing the preset stations
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display
7 Operating the tuner
Attenuating the Input Signal
Setting Sound
Turning Analog Direct On and Off
Activating the Subwoofer Sound
Reinforcing the Bass
SOUND
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes
Surround Modes
Reproducing Theater Ambience
Introducing the Surround Modes
Reproduced software and channels for each Surround mode
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel
Dolby Pro Logic
DSP Modes
3D HEADPHONE Mode
Available Surround and DSP Modes According to the Speaker Layouts
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly see page
To turn on and select Surround and DSP modes, see page
Speaker layouts
Activating the Surround Modes
Activating the DSP Modes
Available Surround and DSP modes for each input signal
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly see page
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode
Å To rear left/right channel audio output
ı To center channel audio output
Adjusting Sound
Basic Procedure
Using the on-screen display through the remote control
If Analog Direct is in use, you cannot make any sound adjustments
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns DIGITAL EQ
1. Press SOUND
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels LEVEL ADJUST
7 Adjustable speakers
Select this to adjust the subwoofer
Using the on-screen display through the remote control
1. Press SOUND
6. Press TEST again to stop the test tone
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the
Surround and DSP Modes-EFFECT ADJUST
CTR center TONE = PNRAMA Panorama = C center WIDTH = DIMENSION =
EFFECT = ROOMSIZE = LIVENESS =
the same time
COMPU LINK Remote Control System
3. Press the play 3 button on the CD player
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System
Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is selected as the source
Operations
Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen
To exit from the Disc information screen
Search for a disc by its performer
Searching for a Disc Only for the CD player
Search for a disc by its disc title
2. Press 5 or ∞ to move to “TITLE INPUT,”
Search for a disc by its genre
To show the unseen genres
For the CD Player with the disc memory function
To insert a space, press 5 / ∞
To correct an incorrect character
For the MD recorder
To show the unseen genres, press 5 or ∞ until they appear
CONNECTIONS 1 AV COMPU LINK Connection
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System
CONNECTIONS 2 Video Cable Connection
7. Turn on the connected components first, then turn on this receiver
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components
Operating Audio Components
Tuner
Sound control section Amplifier
CD changer
2. Press CD, then press +10
1. Select a disc number
2. Then select a track number always enter two digits
VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks
Operating Video Components
DVD player
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV
Manufacturer
Codes
3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, and
3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, and
1. Press and hold CATV/DBS 2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL
4. Release CATV/DBS
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of
Manufacturer
Codes
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
on the front panel to
Specifications
Amplifier
Audio
Video
AM tuner
FM tuner IHF
General
Authorized Service Centers
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Do not service the television yourself
Accessories
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL DO
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RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO
RX-8020VBK
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
INSTRUCTIONS
Caution -- SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch
Note to CATV system installer
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
For Canada/pour Le Canada
For Canada/pour le Canada
Caution Proper Ventilation
Attention Ventilation Correcte
English
Table of Contents
Features
Precautions
Introduction
English
Parts Identification
English
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Remote control display window
Remote control display window
English
Before Installation
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Remote Control Batteries AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna
Connecting the Speakers
English
the best reception
Typical speaker layout
English
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise 3 Insert the speaker signal cable
4 Turn the knob clockwise
Connecting Audio/Video Components
English
Audio component connections
Turntable
English
CD player
CD player
To audio output
When attaching the cover
When removing the cover
English
Video component connections
TV and/or DBS tuner
English
P R/C R
English
DVD player
English
Digital Connections
Digital input terminals
Digital output terminal
3. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable not supplied
5. Check if the drivers are correctly installed
6. Change the PC audio setting
English
Connecting the Power Cord
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet
English
Turning On the Power
How to confirm the remote control operation mode
To turn off the power into standby mode
From the remote control
English
L C R
SUBWFR LFE
LS S RS SB
Adjusting the Volume
Listening Only with Headphones
From the remote control
English
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
English
Always lights up
Using the Sleep Timer
From the remote control ONLY
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume
turns off the volume level indicator goes off
Basic Procedure
Basic Settings
English
7 Subwoofer setting-SUBWOOFER
Select this when a subwoofer is connected
Select this when no subwoofer is used
English
English
7 Measuring unit-DIST UNIT
feet
Select this to set the distance in feet
Select this when the bass sound is distorted
English
7 Crossover frequency-CROSSOVER
7 Low frequency effect attenuator-LFE ATT
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “DVD”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “MD”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “CDR”
When “DIGITAL 1 DGTL COAX 1” is set to “TV” or “DBS”
Select this not to store the volume level
To recall the volume level
To cancel the One Touch Operation
English
Tuning into Stations Manually
Using Preset Tuning
DOWN - TUNING - UP
Receiving Radio Broadcasts
2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number
From the remote control
English
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display
English
Setting Sound
Attenuating the Input Signal
English
Turning Analog Direct On and Off
Reinforcing the Bass
English
Activating the Subwoofer Sound
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes
Surround Modes
English
Reproducing Theater Ambience
English
Reproduced software and channels for each Surround mode
If only the front speakers are connected, JVC’s original
Dolby Digital EX
DSP Modes
English
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly see page
English
Available Surround and DSP Modes According to the Speaker Layouts
To turn on and select Surround and DSP modes, see page
Available Surround and DSP modes for each input signal
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly see page
English
Activating the Surround Modes
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode
English
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode
Å To surround left/right channel audio output
Adjusting Sound
Basic Procedure
Using the on-screen display through the remote control
If Analog Direct is in use, you cannot make any sound adjustments
English
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns DIGITAL EQ
1. Press SOUND
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels LEVEL ADJUST
7 Adjustable speakers
Select this to adjust the subwoofer
Using the on-screen display through the remote control
English
1. Press SOUND
Surround and DSP Modes-EFFECT ADJUST
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the
English
COMPU LINK Remote Control System
English
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System
English
Note on
English
Note on
English
English
2. Press 5 or ∞ to move to “TITLE INPUT,”
Search for a disc by its genre
To show the unseen genres
English
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System
English
English
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components
English
Operating Audio Components
Tuner
English
CD changer
2. Press CD, then press +10
1. Select a disc number
English
Operating Video Components
VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks
DVD player
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
English
Manufacturer
3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, and
3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9, and
English
1. Press and hold CATV/DBS 2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of
English
Manufacturer
Codes
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
English
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
English
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Specifications
English
Amplifier
Audio
English
FM tuner IHF
AM tuner
General
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