JVC RX-6500VBK User Manual

For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information

7EnglishDigital connectionsThis receiver is equipped with one DIGITAL OUT terminal andthree DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and tw

8EnglishTurning the Power On and Off (Standby)On the front panel:To turn on the power, press POWER.The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of thecurrent s

9EnglishSelecting different sources for picture and soundYou can watch picture from a video component while listening tosound from another component.

10EnglishAdjusting the Subwoofer Output LevelYou can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected“YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 15).Onc

11EnglishChanging the Source NameWhen you have connected the MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacksor the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear pa

12EnglishSetting the Speakers for the DSP ModesTo obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP (DigitalSignal Processor) modes (see page 18), yo

13EnglishCrossover Frequency SettingSmall speaker cannot reproduce the bass sound very well. So, if youhave used a small speaker any for the front, ce

14EnglishDigital Input (DIGITAL IN) TerminalSettingWhen you use the digital input terminals, you have to register whatcomponents are connected to whic

15EnglishTo cancel the One Touch Operation functionPress ONE TOUCH OPERATION (INPUT ATT.) so that the ONETOUCH OPERATION indicator goes off.(Even thou

16EnglishUsing Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can bequickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stat

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17EnglishSelecting the FM Reception ModeWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard toreceive or noisyYou can change the FM reception mode while receiving an

18EnglishUsing the DSP ModesThe built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode,DAP (Digi

19EnglishJVC Theater SurroundIn order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listeningroom while playing soundtracks of software encoded wi

20EnglishAvailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementAvailable DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this recei

21EnglishAdjusting the DAP Modes andHeadphones modeOnce you have adjusted the DAP modes, the adjustment ismemorized for each DAP mode.Before you start

22EnglishFrom the remote control:1. Press SURROUND MODErepeatedly until the DAP mode —LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB,HALL, PAVILION, or HEADPHONE — appears on

23English4. Adjust the speaker output levels.• To adjust the center speaker level, pressCNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).• To adjust the left rear spe

24EnglishOn the front panel:You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust theSurround modes. However, no test tone is available when using

25EnglishActivating the DSP ModesYou can use only one DSP mode at a time. When a DSP mode isactivated, another DSP mode is canceled if in use.For Dolb

26EnglishCOMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor ont

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27EnglishAV COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD playe

28EnglishOne-Touch DVD PlaySimply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy theDVD playback without setting other switches manually.• When

29EnglishSound control section (Amplifier)You can always perform the following operations:SURROUND: Turns on or off the Surround modes —Dolby Pro Logi

30EnglishIMPORTANT:To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:• You need to connect JVC video components through the AVCOMPU LINK ter

31EnglishManufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Hitachi 10 Samsung 12 JVC 01 Sanyo 13 Magnavox 02 Sony 07 Mitsumishi 03 Sharp 06 Panasonic 04, 11 To

32EnglishManufacturer Codes Manufacturer CodesEmerson 11 Philips 09Fisher 29 RCA 05, 06Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Samsung 24GoldStar 12 Sanyo 21, 22, 23Hita

33EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVCservice

34EnglishSpecificationsAmplifierOutput PowerAt Stereo operation:Front channels:100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω40 Hz to 20 kHz with no mor

35EnglishFM tuner (IHF)Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHzUsable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω)50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21

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1EnglishTable of ContentsUsing the DSP Modes ... 18Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 20Adjustin

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2EnglishParts IdentificationBecome familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.Fro

3EnglishANTENNAAMLOOPAMEXTAMEXTAMLOOPFM 75 COAXIALAMLOOPANTENNAAMEXTFM 75 COAXIALFM 75 COAXIALANTENNAGetting StartedThis section explains how to

4English++–2121–FRONT SPEAKERSLEFTRIGHTBasic connecting procedure1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end ofeach speaker signal cable (not su

5EnglishConnecting the subwoofer speakerYou can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to theSUBWOOF

6EnglishRIGHTRIGHT LEFTAUDIOVCRIN(PLAY)OUT(REC)CDPHONOTV SOUND/DBSTAPE/MDIN(PLAY)OUT(REC)VIDEOVIDEOS-VIDEOMONITOROUTVCRIN(PLAY)OUT(REC)DBSDVDRIGHTLEFT