Jvc RM-SR774XU 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

7EnglishAV COMPU LINKDIGITAL OUTPCM/DOLBY DIGITALOPTICALCOAXIALAUDIO OUTCENTERSUBWOOFERNORMALRIGHT LEFTREARFRONTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTOFFONATTENUATOR 2C

8EnglishENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM–+RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVERSPEAKERS12PHONESDOLBY SURROUNDDSP MODEBALANCE/SURROUNDADJUSTSEA MODES

9EnglishGetting StartedThis section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how toconnect the power supply.Be

10EnglishConnecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna ConnectionsNotes:• Make sure the antennaconductors do not touch anyother terminals, connectingcor

11EnglishFRONT SPEAKERS+–+–RIGHT LEFT1212RIGHT1RIGHT1RIGHT1Getting StartedConnecting the SpeakersYou can connect the following speakers:• Two pairs of

12EnglishRIGHTLEFTREARSPEAKERSCENTERSPEAKERConnecting the rear and center speakersCut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speakersigna

13EnglishAbout the speaker impedanceCAUTION:When connecting speakers, usespeakers with the sameSPEAKER IMPEDANCEindicated by the speakerterminals.Note

14EnglishConnecting Audio/Video ComponentsYou can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cableswith RCA pin plugs (not su

15EnglishVideo component connectionsUse the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to th

16EnglishDVD player connection• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete ou

Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas /Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas /G-1Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON

17EnglishTV (as the sound source) or DBS tuner connectionYou can connect either the TV or DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.Getting StartedGNDVIDEO

18EnglishGNDVIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFTIN(PLAY)OUT(REC)CENTERDVDCDPHONORIGHT LEFTAUDIOSUBWOOFEROUTMONITOROUTVCRIN(PLAY)OUT(REC)TV SOUND/DBSDVDSUBWOOFERTAP

19EnglishNotes:• If the wall outlet does notmatch the AC plug, use thesupplied AC plug adaptor.• The preset settings such aspreset channel and soundad

20EnglishBasic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.IMPORTANT:When using the Remote Control, check to s

21EnglishFrom the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons directly.DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing thedigital video disc

22EnglishSelecting the Front SpeakersOn the front panel only:When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you canselect which to use.Press

23EnglishIMPORTANT:When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote controlmode selector is set to the correct position:To operate this recei

24EnglishUsing the Sleep TimerUsing the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn offby itself rather than play all ni

25EnglishRear Speaker SettingRegister whether you have connected the rear speakers or not.On the front panel only:1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “R

26EnglishOne Touch OperationThis receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.About the One Touch OperationJVC’s One Touch

G-2Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstructi

27EnglishReceiving Radio BroadcastsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particularstation.IMPORTA

28EnglishNote:You can use the 10 keys on theremote control to select thepreset number. When using the10 keys, be sure that they areactivated for tuner

29EnglishSelecting the FM Reception ModeOn the front panel:When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, set the FM reception mode toMONO.

30EnglishAssigning Names to Preset StationsYou can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a presetstation is tuned in, it

31EnglishUsing the SEA ModesThe SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.IMPORTANT:When using the Remote Contr

32EnglishCreating Your Own SEA ModeYou can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE).On the front panel only:If you do not w

33EnglishUsing the DSP ModesThe built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Dig

34EnglishIMPORTANT:When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote controlmode selector is set to the correct position:To operate this recei

35English5. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surround andis labeled with DOLBY SURROUNDmark.To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modeT

36EnglishUsing the DAP ModesYou can use five DAP modes — “Live Club, Dance Club, Hall, Pavilion, andHeadphones.”Among the DAP modes, “Headphones” is v

1EnglishTable of ContentsParts Identification ... 3Easy Set Up &

37English5. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedlyuntil “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.The display changes to show the current setting.6. Turn

38EnglishFrom the remote control:1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the modeyou want appears on the display.The DSP indicator also lights up on t

39EnglishPreparing for Surround ModesThe receiver memorizes two types of Surround modes adjustments; one for Dolby ProLogic and the other for Theater

40English4. If necessary, adjust the speaker output level asfollows:• To adjust the center speaker output level, press CNTR+/–.• To adjust the rear sp

41EnglishOn the front panel:You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Surround modes. However,no test tone is available when using

42English4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedlyuntil “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.The display changes to show the current setting.5. Turn

43EnglishUsing Surround ModesOnce you have finished adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic and Theater Surround, you canuse the same adjustments every time y

44EnglishSpeaker Arrangements for DVD MULTI PlaybackThe following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for theDVD MULTI play

45EnglishMULTI JOG4. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the center speakeroutput level (from –10 dB to +10 dB), while theindication of the previous step is sti

46EnglishIMPORTANT:When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote controlmode selector is set to the correct position:To operate this recei

2EnglishUsing the DSP Modes ... 33Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes ...

47EnglishUsing the On-Screen MenusYou can use the Menus on the TV screen to control the receiver.To use this function, you need to connect the TV to t

48English Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance (Also see page 23)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once.The MAIN MENU appea

49English6. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move to the item you want to setor adjust, then press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / #.On these adjustment menus,

50English Creating Your Own SEA Mode (Also see page 32)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once.The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.2.

51English Setting the Rear Speaker (Also see page 25)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once.The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.2. Pr

52English Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 28)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once.The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.2.

53English7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # to move in front of acharacter you want.You can also select the following:SPACE: To enter space CANC

54EnglishCOMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesensor on t

55EnglishTEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc informationreco

56EnglishNotes:• The on-screen display will notappear about one minute afterthe power is turned on.• The on-screen display willdisappear in the follow

3EnglishParts IdentificationBecome familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.123456890Refer to the pages in parentheses for de

57English Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player)Search a disc by its performer:1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on

58English5. Press SET again.Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles,appears.6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can

59EnglishUsing the User File (Only for the CD Player with the UserFile Function)You can use the User File function through this receiver.For the User

60English Entering the Disc InformationFor the CD Player with the disc memory function:You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.The

61English7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # to move to “DISC1: MYFAVORITE (in this example),” then press SET.The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE scree

62EnglishOperating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsYou can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since controlsign

63EnglishCD player-changerAfter pressing CD DISC (with the remote control mode selectorset to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the followingoperations

64EnglishIMPORTANT:To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR, DVD

65EnglishThis remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for othermanufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners

66EnglishTo change the transmittable signals for operating a CATVconverter or DBS tuner1. Set the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS.”2. Press

4EnglishRefer to the pages in parentheses for details.Remote Control+TV/CATV/DBS and VCR buttons (65, 67)¡Source selecting buttons (21)™SEA MODE but

67EnglishTo change the transmittable signals for operating anothermanufacturer’s VCR1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”2. Press

68EnglishManufacturers’ codes for TVAnam 003, 004, 009, 068, 161, 425, 426Anam National 161, 250, 425Blaupunkt 554Daewoo 066, 092, 154, 391, 402, 451E

69EnglishOperating Other Manufactures’ ComponentsManufacturers’ codes for VCRAkai 281, 288Anam 037, 162, 226, 240, 278Anam National 162, 226Blaupunkt

70EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,contact your JVC service

71EnglishSpecificationsAmplifierOutput Power ... At Stereo operation ...

72EnglishVideoVideo Input Sensitivity/Impedance ... Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR, DVD ... 1 Vp-p/75 ohmsS-video:

0398OFMMDWJEMEN, SP, PR, CHMains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australiaand U.K.)Instrucción sobre la línea de la

5EnglishEasy Set Up & OperationsIf you are already familiar with audio components, following four pages just you opened give you enoughinformation

6EnglishENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM–+RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVERSPEAKERS12PHONESDOLBY SURROUNDDSP MODEBALANCE/SURROUNDADJUSTSEA MODES