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Basic Procedure

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Ex. When adjusting the subwoofer level to “–3.”

1. Press ADJUST.

The last selected item appears on the display.

 

ANALOG

 

L

R

LINEAR PCM

SUBWFR

SPEAKERS 1

VOLUME

ZONE 1

2.Turn MULTI JOG until an item you want appears on the display.

In this example, select “SUBWFR LVL.” For available items, see the list “Basic Adjustment Items” on page 39.

 

ANALOG

 

L

R

LINEAR PCM

SUBWFR

SPEAKERS 1

VOLUME

ZONE 1

3. Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

The current setting (or level) for the selected item appears on the display.

 

ANALOG

 

L

R

LINEAR PCM

SUBWFR

SPEAKERS 1

VOLUME

ZONE 1

4.Turn MULTI JOG to select a setting you want or to make an adjustment as you like.

 

ANALOG

 

L

R

LINEAR PCM

SUBWFR

SPEAKERS 1

VOLUME

ZONE 1

5.Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

6.Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if necessary.

7.Press EXIT.

The source indication resumes on the display.

Adjusting the equalization patterns

You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference.

Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

The equalization pattern affects the front speaker sounds only.

7Equalization adjustment—EQ 63Hz, EQ250Hz, EQ 1kHz, EQ 4kHz, EQ16kHz

You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB (“0 (dB)” is the initial setting) in 2 dB steps.

When an adjustment is made, the D.EQ indicator lights up on the display.

To flat the equalization pattern, set all the frequencies to “0 (dB)” in step 4 of “Basic Procedure” on the left column. The D.EQ indicator goes off from the display.

Note:

When Analog Direct is in use, Equalization patterns are not

available.

Adjusting the speaker output levels

You can adjust the speaker output levels.

Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

7Adjustable speakers

You can adjust the following speakers’ output levels within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB (“0 (dB)” is the initial setting):

SUBWFR LVL Select to adjust the subwoofer output level.

FRNT L LVL Select to adjust the left front speaker output level.

FRNT R LVL Select to adjust the right front speaker output level.

CENTER LVL Select to adjust the center speaker output level.

SURR L LVL Select to adjust the left surround speaker output level.

SURR R LVL Select to adjust the right surround speaker output level.

SBACK LVL Select to adjust the surround back speaker output level.

Notes:

If you have selected “NO” or “NONE” for a speaker (see page 34), the output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.

Speaker output levels (except the subwoofer output level) are not adjustable when Analog Direct is in use. But when you canceled the subwoofer output using the SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (see page 22), you also cannot adjust the subwoofer output level.

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JVC RX-8040B manual Basic Procedure

RX-8040B specifications

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