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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-8000VBK
TV AUDIO
CATV/DBS VCR 1
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 CDR/VCR 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP
SURROUND CNTR TONE CENTER
ON/OFF 12 3
MENU MENU
TEST REAR-L
SURROUND
MODE 45 6
ENTER ENTER
CD-DISC EFFECT REAR-R
7/P 89
SOUND SEA MODE SUBWOOFER
10 0 +10
RETURN
FM MODE 100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
MASTER VOLUME
MENU
CATV/DBS
RX-8000V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DIGITAL
SET
–
+
TEXT
EXIT STANDBY
DISPLAY
SURROUND ON/OFF
DVD CD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
POWER
VCR
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– POWER switch! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The DO NOT OPEN POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Caution –– SPEAKER
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Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Using the DSP Modes ................................ 22 Getting Started........................................... 3 Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 24 Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 25 Before Installation ...................................................................... 3 Adjusting the DAP Modes ...............................................
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Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 2 34 5 67 8 9 p MASTER VOLUME RX-8000V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DIGITAL – + STANDBY SURROUND ON/OFF DVD CD TV SOUND/DBS PHONO POWER VCR 1 TAPE/MD CDR/VCR 2 FM VIDEO AM THEATER LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB HALL PAVILION MULTI JOG SOURCE SELECTOR INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL DSP MODE SEA MODE FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE VIDEO SPEAKERS S-VI
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Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation Connecting the FM and AM Antennas General • Be sure your hands are dry. FM Antenna Connections • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. A B Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture. • The temperature around the recei
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RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 Basic connecting procedure AM Antenna Connections 4 2 3 1 Snap the tabs on the loop into the ANTENNA slots of the base to assemble the FM 75 AM loop. COAXIAL AM 1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of LOOP each speaker signal cable (not supplied). AM Loop Antenna AM EXT 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise. 2 1 3 3 Insert the speaker signal cable. 4 Turn the knob clockwise. Connecting the front speakers You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to
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Connecting the rear and center speakers Analog connections Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a Audio component connections center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack. CAUTION: CENTER REAR SPEAKER SPEAKERS If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer LEFT RIGHT Center speaker between the source components and t
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IMPORTANT: Cassette deck or MD recorder This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input/output terminals for connecting video components. Cassette deck You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals. To audio input To audio output However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input terminals are output only through the composite RIGHT LEFT AUDIO video output terminals, while the ones from the S-video input PHONO terminals a
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DVD player Video camera The VIDEO input jacks on the front panel are convenient when • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently. VIDEO DVD player B C S-VIDEO VIDEO LR AUDIO A DVD To audio output To S-video output VIDEO AUDIO RIGHT LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO To composite DVD video output To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed TV and/or DBS tuner output if necessary) õ To S-video output When connecting the TV, DO
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Notes: Digital connections • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals — one been set for use with the following components. digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals, and one – DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player DIGITAL OUT terminal. – DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player You can connect any digital equipment such as — – DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner • DBS tuner, – DIGITAL 4 (opti
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Connecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. connections have been made. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. 1 Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We rec
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Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. IMPORTANT: From the remote control: When using the remote control, check to see if its Press one of the source selecting buttons. AUDIO/ remote control mode selector is set to the correct TV/VCR position: DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD CATV/DBS To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.” TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM VCR 1 CDR/VCR 2 Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) On the front panel: STANDBY Selecte
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Signal and speaker indicators on the display Adjusting the Volume • The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming channel signals. On the front panel: – Only the indicators for the incoming signals light up. MASTER VOLUME To increase the volume, turn MASTER • The frame of the signal indicator (except for “LFE” and “S”) – + VOLUME clockwise. lights up if the corresponding speaker is set to “LARGE” or To decrease the volume, turn it “SMALL” (for subwoofer, “YES”). counterclockwise. – Th
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Listening only with headphones Attenuating the Input Signal You can listen with the headphones without deactivating both pairs of speakers; however, if you want to use the HEADPHONE mode When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds (see below), you must turn off both pairs of speakers. will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input 1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front signal level to prevent the sound distortion. panel. 2. Pre
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Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier. IMPORTANT: Changing the Source Name When using the remote control, check to see if its AUDIO/ remote control mode selector is set to the correct TV/VCR When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks position: CATV/DBS or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel, To operate this receiver, set it to
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate Setting the Subwoofer Information items for the other speakers. Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer. Notes: Before you start, remember.... • Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting. – If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is 3 than 4 /4 inches (12 cm ), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller canceled before
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MULTI JOG Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting 2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the rear speaker If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below. output. • Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“R. On the front panel ONLY: DELAY: 0ms”) to 15 msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”). SETTING • Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 15 1. Press SETTING repeatedly until msec (“R.
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When the DIGITAL 1 is set to “CDR” Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal 2 CD 3 TV (or 4 DBS*) 4 MD Ò 2 CD 3 MD 4 DVD Ò Setting 2 MD 3 TV (or 4 DBS*) 4 DVD Ò 2 CD 3 TV (or 4 DBS*) 4 DVD Ò When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what (back to the beginning) components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3/ 4). When the DIGITAL 1 is set to “TV” or “DBS” Before you start, remember... 2 CD 3 DVD 4 CDR Ò 2 CD 3 DVD 4 MD Ò • There is a time limit in doing the followin
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INPUT 2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL Showing the Text Information on the ANALOG/DIGITAL repeatedly until the digital input Display mode you want appears on the display. When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped • Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 39), follows: you can show the text information, such as disc title or track title, on the display of this receiver. To show it on the display, follow the pro
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Using the Sleep Timer Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch Operation Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night. JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using From the remote control ONLY: this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly. change the source. The sto
