LVT0965-001AJ
RX-DP20VBK
 23.5 kg / 52.0 lb
 For the main unit
 Introduction
Features Precautions
 Table of Contents
 To open the front door
Parts Identification
Front Panel
Display Window
 96/24 indicator
Dual indicator
Analog indicator
Dgtl Auto indicator
 Rear Panel
 Remote Control
 Getting Started
Before Installation
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
 Connecting the Speakers
Basic connecting procedure
AM Antenna Connections
 Front speakers and center speaker
Front speakers Center speaker Right / Left
Front speakers
Zone 1 speaker layout
 Left surround
Connecting a subwoofer
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 Analog Connections
Connecting Audio/Video Components
 External 7.1-channel Output component Decoder Or DVD player
When attaching the front Terminal cover
When removing the cover
When using the digital input terminal
 VHS/S-VHS/VHS VCR
VCRs
 DBS tuner
TV and/or DBS tuner
 When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks
DVD player
DVD player
 Digital Connections
Digital output terminal
Digital input terminals
 Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter
Using the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal Transmitter
Find a place where you can attach the IR signal transmitter
Setting Up the RF Rod Antenna
 Replace the cover
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Connecting the Power Cord
When using the remote control in the dark
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Power amplifier
Multi-Room Operations
Required Connections for Zone
 Basic Operating Procedure for Zone
 Sound through the Zone 2 front Speakers
Turn Master Volume to
Press Zone 2 ON/OFF so that
Zone 2 ON/OFF lamp lights up
 Zone 1 Main Room Operations
Turning the Power On and Off Standby
To turn on the power, press
To turn off the power into standby mode
 Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations
Speaker and signal indicators on the display
Setting on
 Selecting different sources for picture and sound
Adjusting the Zone 1 Volume
 Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers
Mode
 Front door so that the Input ATT
Attenuating the Input Signal
Indicator lights up on the display
Press and hold Input ATT inside
 Changing the Source Name
Changing the Display Brightness
Making Sounds Natural
Turning Analog Direct On and Off
 Recording a Source
Using the Sleep Timer
Basic adjustment auto memory
Press Sleep repeatedly
 Front door so that Zone Previously selected Zone
Last Zone Zone 2 volume Source appears Level appears
Zone 2 Sub-room Operations
Press Zone 2 Control inside
 To use this receiver for Zone 2 operations
Canceling the Zone 2 Operations
To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through
Zone 2 speakers, press Zone 2 ON/OFF so that
 DVD
Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume
Selected source name Zone 2 volume Level appears
Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play
 Muting the Zone 2 Sound
Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers
Press Zone 2 to activate the Zone
Front speakers
 Press FM/AM
Tuning in to Stations Manually
Ex. When you press FM/AM With Zone 1/ZONE
Receiving Radio Broadcasts
 Selecting the FM Reception Mode
Using Preset Tuning
 Setup Menu Configuration
Basic Settings
 Operation through On-Screen Display Menus
Menu operation buttons
Button To do
 Menu Operating Procedure
Press Setup Menu
Press SET
 1SPK
Setting the Speakers-SPEAKER Setting
Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels-CHANNEL Level
YES
 Front R Level
Auto
OFF
Front L Level
 LFE
Setting the Speaker Distance
Setting the Bass Sounds-SUBWOOFER
For each speaker
 Setting the THX Audio-THX Audio Setup
Apart
Close
 Selecting the Dual Mono Sound-DUAL Mono
Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers-SURR CH OUT
Setting the Audio Delay Level-AUDIO Delay
Setting the Digital Input/Output Terminals
 PCM
Setting the Video Input Terminals
Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage -ZONE 2/SPEAKER
Turning On and Off the Video Output
 Text
Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source-ONE Touch OPE
Superimposing the Menus-SUPERIMPOSE
Showing the Text Information on the Display-FL Display
 Adjustment Menu Configuration
Sound Adjustments
 Or an item on a submenu downwards or
Adjust Menu
Display or erase the Adjustment Menu
Select a submenu on the Adjustment Menu
 Set other items on the same submenu if necessary
Press Adjust Menu
Press fi or % Down or UP repeatedly
To select the desired submenu
 MID
Adjustment procedure
Submenu items
Bass
 Setting the Midnight Mode-MIDNIGHT Mode
Adjusting the Various Effects
When one of the DSP modes except ALL CH Stereo is activated
 Overall level of the effect 1 to
When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated
When Neo6 Music is activated
Press Liveness repeatedly to adjust
 Using the Surround and THX Modes
Reproducing Theater Ambience
Introducing the Surround and THX Modes
 DTS Extended Surround DTS-ES
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Digital Surround
 Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software
Zone
ES/EX/7.1 Available
 Available THX Mode
Incoming Signal Type 2-channel Available Surround Mode
 EXES7.1 on
Activating the Surround and THX Modes
About Dialog Normalization
Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction
 To adjust the speaker output level using the remote control
Press Surround to activate the Surround Mode
To cancel the Surround mode
Ex. When Dolby Digital is activated
 3D Headphone Mode
Press THX to activate the THX mode
To cancel the THX mode without canceling the Surround mode
To cancel the THX and Surround modes
 Introducing the DSP Modes
Using the DSP Modes
Headphone Mode
Reproducing the Sound Field
 Activating the DSP Modes
To adjust the DSP effects
To cancel the DSP modes
Press Effect repeatedly to adjust the level
 Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode
Activating the Analog Multi-channel
Playback Modes
 Supplied for this receiver, the receiver
Compu Link Remote Control System
Cassette deck
MD recorder
 Press the play 3 button on the CD player
When you turn off the Zone 1 sound by pressing
When you turn off the Zone 2 source by pressing
At the same time
 Disc Search Only for CD Player
Text Compu Link Remote Control System
RX-DP20VBK
Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen
 Zone 2 Learn
Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source
Disc Information screen
To exit from the Disc information screen
 Press SET again
Press Text Display while CD is selected as the source
Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press
Press % / fi to move to Performer Then press SET
 Press % / fi to move to Title INPUT, then press SET
Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press SET
Press % / fi to move To GENRE, then Press SET
Press % / fi to move To the genre you
 Press % / fi to move to Title Input Then press SET
Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3
Press % / fi to move to the genre you want, then press SET
Press Text Display while MD is selected as the source
 Connections 2 AV Compu Link Connection
AV Compu Link Remote Control System
Connections 1 IR Signal Transmitter Connection
IR signal transmitter
 Connections 3 Video Cable Connection
Case
One-Touch Video Play
 One-Touch DVD Play
Automatic Power On/Off Standby
Automatic Power On
When you turn off the Zone 2 sound by pressing
 Sound control section Amplifier
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components
Operating Audio Components
Tuner
 CD recorder
CD player
CD player-changer
Turntable
 DVD player
Operating Video Components
VCR VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks
¶ REC
 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment
Changing the Preset Signal Codes
 Buttons 1-9,
Enter a manufacturer’s code using
Press and hold VCR
Press VCR
 Release Audio Standby
Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1-9,
Press and hold Audio Standby Press DVD
Release Audio on
 Manufacturer Codes
Manufactures’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes
Manufactures’ codes for Catv converter Manufacturer Codes
Manufactures’ codes for VCR
 Zone 1/ZONE 2 selector to
Storing the Remote Signals Manually
To store the signals
Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT
 For the Zone 1 operations For the Zone 2 operations
Control
 \and
To use the stored signals
To erase the stored signals
Press the desired button
 Surround/THX
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Multi-room operations Zone1/Zone
 CATV/DBS
FM/AM
General
 Audio
Specifications
Output Power
Amplifier
 General
Video
FM tuner IHF
AM tuner
 Limited Warranty
 Authorized Service Centers
 RX-DP20VBK