JVC RX-DP20VBK Activating the Surround and THX Modes, About Dialog Normalization, EXES7.1 on

Activating the Surround and THX Modes

Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and Adjustment Menus first (see pages 35 to 50).

Activating the Surround mode and the THX mode for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.

IMPORTANT:

Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

For Zone 1 operations:

The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit.

• When using the unit:

– “ZONE 2” is not shown in the main display.	DOOR
	DOWN

–Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door.

To close the front door, press DOOR UP.

•When using the remote control:

–Set the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector to “ZONE 1.”

–Check the indication shown on the remote’s display when you press a button—this indicates the remote control operation mode together with multi-room operation mode (either ZONE 1 or ZONE 2) for a while.

		LEARN	TRANSMIT
			STANDBY	ON
		ZONE 1	ZONE 2
LEARN	TRANSMIT	ZONE 1	ZONE 2 TV/CATV/DBS	VCR 1
		ON/OFF	ON/OFF
			STANDBY/ON	STANDBY/ON
		ZONE 1
ZONE 1	ZONE 2

Ex. When you press THX with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector set to “ZONE 1.”

About Dialog Normalization

Dialog Normalization is one of the standard functions for Dolby Digital and its level is encoded together with the audio signals. With this function, the sound output level of Dolby Digital software can be kept at almost the same level even if the recording levels differ among software.

THX also has the same function and its own standard level, which is different from that for Dolby Digital.

If you see a message in the main display that shows “DIAL. NORM: XX (number)” this means that the source material that you are listening to has been encoded at a higher or lower level than normal. To keep the volume level consistent from program to program, adjust the volume control by the amount (XX) in this message.

•Ex: If the display reads “DIAL. NORM: +4”, turn down the volume control by 4 dB.

Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction

For multi-channel digital software, you can activate the 7.1-channel reproduction mode.

•Once you have set 7.1-channel reproduction mode, it is stored in memory and will be called up whenever you activate the Surround mode or THX mode which the memorized 7.1-channel reproduction mode can be applied to.

Press EX/ES/7.1 to select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment.

The currently selected 7.1-channel reproduction mode appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, it changes as follows:

EX/ES/7.1

EX/ES/7.1

	On the unit	From the remote control
(inside the front door)
	DGTL AUTO	SPEAKERS 1
L C	R
SUBWFR	LFE DIGITAL	VOLUME
LS	RS

dB

EXES7.1 OFF EXES7.1 AUTO

EXES7.1 ON

EXES7.1 AUTO : According to the incoming signal, an

	appropriate Surround mode is applied.
	• For 6.1-channel encoded software,
	7.1-channel reproduction is applied.
	• For 5.1-channel (or less) encoded
	software, 5.1-channel reproduction is
	applied.
EXES7.1 ON	: Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to
	both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
	software.
EXES7.1 OFF	: Select to cancel the 7.1-channel
	reproduction.

Notes:

•When an analog or digital 2-channel source is playing with Surround activated, you can adjust the 7.1-channel reproduction mode and store the setting, but it will not affect the current source.

•In the following cases, the EX/ES/7.1 button does not work. (“NO SURRBACK” appears on the display.)

–When “SURR BACK SP” is set to “NONE” (see page 38), or

–When “SPEAKER 2” is set to “BI-AMP OUT” (see page 44)

•When the Zone 2 speakers are activated, the EX/ES/7.1 button does not work. (“EXES7.1 OFF” appears on the display.)

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