JVC RX-D411S User Manual

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Before installation7 General precautions• Be sure your hands are dry.• Turn the power off to all components.• Read the manuals supplied with the co

NOTES• If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the right.• Make sure the antenna cond

CAUTIONS:• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one spe

Connecting video componentsDo not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.7 HDMI connectionIMPORTANT:The HDMI video signa

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.7 SCART connectionYou can enjoy pictures and sounds from playback componen

7 Audio/video connectionIn addition to the HDMI terminals and SCART terminals, this receiver is equipped with three video terminals—composite video, S

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output ja

Connecting a TV:Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.Turn off al

7 Digital audio connectionThis receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals— one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—an

USB connectionThis receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced th

G-1Warnings, Cautions, and OthersIMPORTANT for the U.K.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fi tted is not suitable for the p

By using Precise Surround Setup, you can optimize the speaker settings easily, quickly and systematically without troublesome adjustments.To obtain th

3 Put on the microphones.• Insert the microphone with “L” into your left ear, the microphone with “R” your right ear.4 Take your usual listening po

6 Unplug the earphone-type microphones.• When unplugging the microphones, pull on the plug, not the cord itself.NOTES• Do not press any buttons on

Troubleshooting for Precise Surround SetupWhen problems occur, a message appears on the display during Precise Surround Setup. In this case, refer to

1 Turn on the powerPress STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control).The standby lamp goes off and the current source lamp lights in red.To turn o

Selecting the video and audio input settingsYou need to select the proper video and audio input settings for each source according to the connection m

Turning off the sounds temporarilyFrom the remote control ONLY:Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones.“MUTIN

Turning off the power with the Sleep TimerYou can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.From the remote control ONLY:Press SLEEP repeatedly

Tuner operationsNOTEWhen you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operati

3 Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.• For channel number 5, press 5.•

G-2Information for Users on Disposal of Old EquipmentAttention:This symbol is only valid in the European Union.[European Union]This symbol indicates t

Using the Radio Data System to receive FM stationsOnly the buttons on the remote control are used for Radio Data System operations.Radio Data System a

PTY codesNews Ô Affairs Ô Info Ô Sport Ô Educate Ô Drama Ô Culture Ô Science Ô Varied Ô Pop M Ô Rock M Ô Easy M Ô Light M Ô Classics Ô Other M Ô Weath

Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarilyAnother convenient Radio Data System service is called “Enhanced Other Networks.”This allows

Basic settingsTo obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes (see pages 39 to 44), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer

Operating procedureOn the front panel ONLY:Before you start, remember...There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled

7 Setting the speaker distanceThe distance from your listening position to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible s

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONOYou can select the playback sound (channel) you want while playing digital software recorded (or broadcaste

7 Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATTIf the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set

Selecting the source for HDMI terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks—HDMI SELECT/CMPNT SELECTWhen you connect a video component other than DVD recorder an

Operating procedureOn the front panel:Before you start, remember...There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled befo

G-3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety

Adjusting the speaker output levels• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level)• FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level)• FRONT R LVL (right front s

Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOSTYou can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.B BOOST ON

7 Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMAThis setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logi

Creating realistic sound fieldsReproducing theater ambienceIn a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-ch

Dolby Pro Logic IIxDolby Pro Logic IIx is another multi-channel playback decoder to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel software int

Introducing the DSP modesThe sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections f

Using the Surround/DSP modesAvailable Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below.• The n

Activating the Surround/DSP modesAvailable Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details about the S

7 Selecting the Surround/DSP modesFrom the remote control:1 Select and play any source.• Surround/DSP modes are not available when multi-channel PCM

Operating other JVC productsYou can use the supplied remote control to operate not only this receiver but also other JVC products.• Refer also to the

FeaturesHybrid Feedback Digital AmplifierRX-D411S features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier. Premium-grade parts and devices, and s

7 DVD recorder or DVD playerAfter setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.See

Operating other manufacturers’ productsBy changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’

To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR1 Press and hold VCR .• Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished.2 Press VCR.3 Ent

To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.”2 Press and hold DVR/DVD .• Keep the button pressed

TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC service cente

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONRemote controlThe remote control does not operate as you intend.The remote control is not ready for your intended opera

SpecificationsDesigns and specifications are subject to change without notice.7 AmplifierOutput PowerAt stereo operation:Front channels: 120 W per cha

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Table of ContentsParts identification ...3Getting started ...

Parts identification7 Remote controlSee pages in parentheses for details.1MUTING button (22)2Standby/on buttons (16, 20, 45 – 49) AUDIO, DVR/DVD , VC

See pages in parentheses for details.Front Panel1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (16, 20)2CC CONVERTER button (23)3SETTING button (30)4ADJUST butt

See pages in parentheses for details.Rear Panel1Power cord (14)2COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (11 – 13)VIDEO(VCR) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT3HDMI