JVC RX-665VBK 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

7EnglishGetting StartedThis section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connectthe power supply.Before

8EnglishNote:If reception is poor, connect theoutside antenna.Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxialcable (the kind with a round wiregoing to an outside ante

9EnglishConnecting the SpeakersYou can connect the following speakers:• Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound• One set of rear spe

10EnglishConnecting the rear and center speakersConnect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and the center speaker tothe CENTER SPEAKER t

11EnglishGetting StartedNote:When connecting a JVC TV:•If you use the AV COMPU LINKremote control system tooperate the TV, connect thereceiver to the

12English DVD player connection• When you play back a disc on the DVD player in stereo (or the audio output setting ofthe DVD player is mixed to two f

13EnglishNotes:•A small amount of power isalways consumed even instandby mode. To switch off thepower completely, unplug thepower cord from the AC out

14EnglishBasic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.Turning the Power On and OffOn the front panel:To t

15EnglishAdjusting the VolumeOn the front panel:To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUMEclockwise.To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.W

16EnglishRecording a SourceYou can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck connected tothe TAPE jacks and the VCR connected

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diversesCaution –– POWER switch!Disconnect the mains plug to shut the powe

17EnglishAdjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceIf the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjustthe speake

18EnglishWhen the shut-off time comesThe receiver turns off automatically.To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time1. Press SETTIN

19EnglishSelecting the Center Speaker SizeYou can register the information about the center speaker after all connections arecompleted.If you do this

20EnglishOne Touch OperationThis receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.About the One Touch OperationJVC’s One Touch

21EnglishNotes:•When you hold down Control 2/ 3 in step 3, the frequencykeeps changing until you pressControl 2 / 3 again or a stationis tuned in.•Whe

22English5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stationsyou want.To cancel a stored preset stationStoring a new station on a used number erase

23EnglishReceiving Radio BroadcastsNote:You can store the FM receptionmode for each preset station.Selecting the FM Reception ModeYou can change the F

24EnglishUsing the Preset SEA ModesThe preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.Notes:• The preset SEA

25EnglishUsing the Preset SEA ModesFrom the remote control:1. Press SOUND CONTROL so that 10 keys work foradjusting the sound.2. Press SEA MODE until

26EnglishUsing the Surround ProcessorThe built-in surround processor provides three groups of Surround Processor modes — JVC 3D-PHONICmode, DAP (Digi

G-2EnglishFrançaisOnce you have found the best DVD MULTI playback, DAP, 3D-PHONIC and Surround modesettings for your listening room, note them in the

27EnglishUsing JVC 3D-PHONIC ModesWhen using JVC 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproducethe soundtracks of video software beari

28English6. Press Control 22222 / 33333 to adjust the effect level.Each time you press the button, the effect level changesas follows:As the number in

29EnglishUsing the DAP ModesYou can use five DAP modes — “Dance Club, Live Club, Hall, Pavilion, andHeadphones.” These modes (except “Headphones”) req

30English5. Press Control 55555 / ∞∞∞∞∞ until “– REAR +” appears onthe display.6. Press Control 22222 / 33333 to adjust the rear speakeroutput level.

31English4. Press EFFECT to select the effect level.Each time you press the button, the effect level changesas follows:To cancel the DAP modeSelect “O

32EnglishWith this receiver, you can use two types of the surround modes — Dolby Surround and JVC TheaterSurround.Speaker Arrangements for Surround Mo

33EnglishPreparing for Surround ModesOnce you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustments every timeyou want to activate the surroun

34EnglishNotes:• No test tone comes out of therear speakers when you haveselected “3CHLOGIC.”• No test tone comes out of thecenter speaker when you se

35EnglishNotes:• The sound levels of the left andright rear speakers will be thesame.• You cannot set the sound levelof the rear speakers when youhave

36English4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker outputbalance.“TEST” starts flashing on the display, and a test tonecomes out of the speakers in

1EnglishTable of ContentsParts Identification... 2Easy Set Up &

37EnglishUsing the Surround ProcessorUsing Surround ModesOnce you have adjusted the surround mode you can use the same adjustments everytime you want

38English Using the DVD MULTI Playback ModeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode(5.1 CH)

39EnglishUsing the DVD MULTI Playback Mode6. Press Control 55555 / ∞∞∞∞∞ until “–REAR L+” appears onthe display.7. Press Control 22222 / 33333 to adju

40EnglishCOMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesensor on t

41EnglishAV COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, andDVD player

42EnglishNote:Refer also to the manual suppliedwith your video components.The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the five basic fun

43EnglishOperating Other ComponentsYou can operate JVC audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control.To operate these components with

44EnglishIMPORTANT:To operate JVC video components using this remote control:• You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK jack

45EnglishOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentThis remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for othermanufactur

46EnglishTo change the transmittable signals for operating a CATVconverter or satellite tuner1. Press and hold CATV/SAT (in the POWER section).2. Pres

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

47EnglishNote:Refer to the manual supplied withyour VCR.Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentTo change the transmittable signals for operatin

48EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,contact your JVC service

49EnglishSpecificationsOutput Power At Stereo operation 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to20 kHz with no more than 0.8 % to

50EnglishFM tuner (IHF)Tuning Range ...

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3EnglishAMLOOPANTENNACOMPU LINK-3(SYNCHRO)FRONT SPEAKERSFMFM75 AMEXTOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)IN(PLAY)GNDGNDDVDOUT(REC)MONITOROUTIN(PLAY)RIGHT LEFTRIG

4English4. Set the remote controlto sound operationmode.2. Select the source.3. Adjust the volume.1. Turn on the power.5. Surround settings arepreset

5EnglishAMLOOPANTENNACOMPU LINK-3(SYNCHRO)FRONT SPEAKERSFMFM75 AMEXTOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)IN(PLAY)GNDGNDDVDOUT(REC)MONITOROUTIN(PLAY)RIGHT LEFTRIG

6English2. Select the source.3. Adjust the volume.1. Turn on the power.LIGHTCATVCONTROLSOUNDCONTROLCD-DISC AUDIOCATV/SATTVVCRDAP MODEEFFECTSEA MODE14