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
Q w e r t
 Remote Control
 Getting Started
Before Installation
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
 Turn the loop until you have the best reception
Connecting the Speakers
Basic connecting procedure
AM Antenna Connections
 Front speakers and center speaker
Zone 1 speaker layout
Surround and surround back speakers
 Enhance your audio system
Connecting a subwoofer
About the Front 2/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals
 Analog Connections
Connecting Audio/Video Components
 Video camera
When attaching the front Terminal cover
When using the digital input terminal
External 7.1-channel Output component
 VHS/S-VHS/VHS F G VCR
VCRs
 DBS tuner
TV and/or DBS tuner
 DVD player
When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks
DVD player
 Digital output terminal
Digital Connections
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
 Connection Å Connection ı
Power amplifier
Multi-Room Operations
Required Connections for Zone
 Basic Operating Procedure for Zone
 Press Zone 2 Control so that Control
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
 Press one of the source selecting buttons
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations
Speaker and signal indicators on the display
Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play
 Selecting different sources for picture and sound
Adjusting the Zone 1 Volume
 Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
Mode
 Muting the Zone 1 Sound
Attenuating the Input Signal
Analog
 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
Last Zone Zone 2 volume Source appears
Zone 2 Sub-room Operations
Press Zone 2 Control inside
 To use this receiver for Zone 2 operations
Canceling the Zone 2 Operations
Zone 2 Speakers terminal, see also w Setting the Zone
To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through
 Down
Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume
Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play
DVD
 To deactivate the Zone 2 front speakers, press Zone 2 again
Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers
Front speakers
Muting the Zone 2 Sound
 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
 Menu operation buttons
Operation through On-Screen Display Menus
Button To do
 Press Setup Menu
Menu Operating Procedure
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
 Apart
Setting the THX Audio-THX Audio Setup
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
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
 Midnight Mode
Sound Adjustments
Adjustment Menu Configuration
Adjust Menu
 Select a submenu on the Adjustment Menu
Display or erase the Adjustment Menu
Or an item on a submenu downwards or
 Same submenu Press # or @ Right or Left to set
Press Adjust Menu
Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects
Set other items on the same submenu if necessary
 MID
Adjustment procedure
Submenu items
Bass
 Adjusting the Various Effects
Setting the Midnight Mode-MIDNIGHT Mode
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
 Reproducing Theater Ambience
Using the Surround and THX Modes
Introducing the Surround and THX Modes
 DTS Extended Surround DTS-ES
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Digital Surround
 Zone
Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software
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
 Activating the Analog Multi-channel
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode
Playback Modes
 CD recorder
Compu Link Remote Control System
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
MD recorder
 At the same time
Automatic Power Off Standby
When you turn off the Zone 1 sound by pressing
When you turn off the Zone 2 source by pressing
 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
 Entering the Disc Information
Press % / fi to move to SEARCH, then press SET
Press % / fi to move To GENRE, then Press SET
Press % / fi to move to Title INPUT, then press SET
 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
 Case
Connections 3 Video Cable Connection
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
 Press and hold Audio ON. Standby on Press CD
Press and hold Audio Standby Press DVD
Release Audio on
Release Audio Standby
 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
Control
 To erase the stored signals
To use the stored signals
Press the desired button
 Surround/THX
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Multi-room operations Zone1/Zone
 General
FM/AM
 Harmonic distortion
Specifications
Per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω
Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total
 General
Video
FM tuner IHF
AM tuner
 Limited Warranty
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 RX-DP20VBK AUDIO/VIDEO Control Receiver