JVC RX-8040B manual Connecting the RF Rod Antenna IR Signal Transmitter, Digital connections

Digital connections

This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear panel—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear panel. Another digital optical input terminal is located on the front panel (see page 11).

IMPORTANT:

•When connecting video components using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear panel. Otherwise, you cannot view any playback picture.

•After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary.

–Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details, see “Setting the digital input terminals” on pages 37.

–Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 22.

Digital output terminal

You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.

Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals

When the digital recording equipment such as a CD recorder has a digital optical input terminal, connecting it to the DIGITAL OUT

terminal enables you to perform	PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL
	/ DTS
digital-to-digital recording.
		DIGITAL OUT

Digital input terminals

You can connect any digital components having coaxial or optical digital output terminal.

Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) between digital coaxial terminals

Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals

Note:

The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal. This means that when the DTS signals are input, the DTS signals are transmitted.

Connecting the RF Rod Antenna and

IR Signal Transmitter

The combination of the RF rod antenna and the IR signal transmitter allows you to use the multi-room function more conveniently.

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL IN

The remote control supplied with this receiver can transmit both RF and IR signal at the same time. This receiver catches the RF signals emitted from the remote control, and converts them into IR signals, then transmits the converted signals to the remote sensors on the other components through the IR signal transmitter.

This means that you can control not only this receiver but also other components from Zone 2.

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

Setting up the RF rod antenna

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV) or DIGITAL 4 (CDR) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

Notes:

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

DIGITAL 4 (CDR)

The remote control supplied with this receiver can transmit RF (Radio Frequency) signals as well as IR (infrared) signals. The RF rod antenna can receive the RF signals emitted from the remote control. So, with the RF rod antenna connected, you can operate the receiver at a distance of up to 15 m (50 feet) using RF signals sent from this receiver (more than twice as far as when using IR signals). Moreover, RF signals can go through walls and other objects in the house so you need not aim at the receiver directly.

However, if the antenna cannot receive signals stably, you cannot operate the receiver correctly.

•Without the RF rod antenna connected, you can operate the receiver with the remote control, aiming the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
– DIGITAL 1	(coaxial): For DVD player
– DIGITAL 2	(optical):	For CD player
– DIGITAL 3	(optical):	For digital TV broadcast tuner
– DIGITAL 4	(optical):	For CD recorder
• When you want to operate a CD player, a CD recorder, and/or an
MD recorder using the COMPULINK remote control system (see
page 51), connect the target components with both digital and
analog connections (see pages 10 and 11).
• When you want to operate a DVD player, a VCR, and/or a TV using

1

IR OUT

RF	REMOTE
ANTENNA

2

IR OUT

RF	REMOTE
ANTENNA

the AV COMPULINK remote control system (see page 53), connect

the target components with both digital and analog connections

(see pages 12 and 13).

1.Insert the RF rod antenna onto the RF REMOTE ANTENNA terminal.

2.Rotate the fixing nut to attach the RF rod antenna firmly.

14