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