Jvc RX-8020VBK 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

71234Basic connecting procedure1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end ofeach speaker signal cable (not supplied).2 Turn the knob counterclo

8Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsYou can connect the following audio/video components to thisreceiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your c

9CD playerCassette deck or MD recorderCD recorderNote:You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to theTAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an

10Video component connectionsUse the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to theaudio

11TV and/or DBS tunerWhen connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks(TV SOUND/DBS), DO NOT connect the TV’s video outputto these video input jacks.VIDEOFRON

12DVD player• When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks:DVD playerVIDEOFRONTRIGHTLEFTDVDTV SOUNDDBSOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)VCR1OUT(REC)IN(PLAY)VC

13DVDDBSDIGITAL INDIGITAL 3 (TV) DIGITAL 4 (CDR)DIGITAL 2 (CD)DIGITAL 1 (DVD)PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL/DTSDIGITAL OUT Digital ConnectionsThis receiver is equi

145. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] =[Settings] = [Control Panel].2. Select [Syste

15Connecting the Power CordBefore plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that allconnections have been made.Plug the power cord into an AC

16Basic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.Before using the remote control How to confirm the remote

G-1CAUTION• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by anewspaper or cloth, etc., the heat ma

17Changing the source nameWhen you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacksor a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel,change

18MASTER VOLUME+−VOLUMEAdjusting the VolumeOn the front panel:To increase the volume, turn MASTERVOLUME clockwise.To decrease the volume, turn itcoun

19DGTL AUTO: Select this for the digital input mode. Thereceiver automatically detects the incomingsignals.The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on thedis

20When the shut-off time comes:The receiver turns off automatically.To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time:Press SLEEP once.The

21Basic SettingsSome of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will makeoperations easier.• W

221 Setting the SpeakersTo obtain the best possible surround sound from the Surround andDSP modes, you have to register the setting about the speakera

232 Selecting Channel Numbers to ReproduceMulti-channel Digital Software—EX/ES[On-screen display] [Front panel]You can select 5.1-channel reproduction

244 Setting the Bass SoundsYou can adjust subwoofer and bass sounds precisely according toyour preference.7Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER[On-screen dis

25When “DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)” is set to “CD”2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR “2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD** “2: DVD 3: MD** 4: CDR “2: MD** 3: TV (or

268 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source—ONE TOUCH OPR (ONE TOUCH)[On-screen display] [Front panel]This unit memorizes some settings separately

G-2Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect fromdamage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstruction

27Setting the AM Tuner Interval SpacingSome countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use10 kHz spacing.To select the 10 kHz interv

28On the front panel From the remote controlFM MODE0∗SBACK•L FM MODEANALOGVOLUMETUNED STEREOL RSPEAKERS1AUTO MUTINGANALOGVOLUMETUNEDL RSPEAKERS1Select

29On-screen operatingbuttonsMENUPLAYSTOP/REWDOWN – TUNING – UPFF/EXITPAUSESETCONTROL7Storing the preset stations1. Press MENU.The MENU screen appears

30Setting SoundYou can select the following sound settings to your preference according to your listening conditions or sources.• Items shown in this

31BASS BOOSTSOUND1BOOSTBASSNotes:• This function does not affect the sounds outputting from thesurround speakers.• When Analog Direct is in use (see p

32Using Surround Modes and DSP ModesThis unit activates a variety of Surround modes and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes. To use Surround and DSPm

33DTS Digital Surround**Used to reproduce multi-channel sound tracks of the softwareencoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).DTS Digital Surround is a di

34 DSP ModesReflections frombehindDirect soundsAll Channel Stereo mode (ALL STEREO)This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all thec

35Available Surround and DSP Modes According to the Speaker LayoutsAvailable Surround and DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used

36Activating the Surround ModesAvailable Surround modes will vary depending on how manyspeakers are used with this receiver.Make sure that you have se

1Table of ContentsSetting Sound ... 30Attenuating the Input Signal ...

37Using the DVD MULTI Playback ModeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVDplayer

38Adjusting SoundYou can adjust sound parameters to your preference after completing basic setting.• When performing the sound adjustments, it is reco

39CONTROLDOWN UP2. Press CONTROL UP 5 orDOWN ∞ repeatedly to adjust thefrequency level.The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on thedisplay.• The frequenc

40Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:Adjustment is also possible without outputting the test tone. In thiscase, you can skip ste

415. Press SOUND again then repeat steps 3and 4 to adjust the other speakersoutput levels.6. Press TEST again to stop the testtone.Notes:• If you have

42EFFECT LEVEL :(EFFECT)ROOM SIZE :(ROOMSIZE)LIVENESS :Adjust the DAP effect level. As thenumber increases, the DAP effectbecomes stronger. (Normally

43COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor onthe re

44TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in theC

451 Source name: CD or MD2 Select or , then press SET to change the disc.3 Track numbers and track titles.• When you move to a track number, you c

46 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player)Search for a disc by its performer:1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected asthe source.The Disc

2IntroductionWe would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly t

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

48For the MD recorder:You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) ontothe disc. You can only write the song title for the song cur

49AV COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player)thr

50One-Touch DVD PlaySimply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy theDVD playback without setting other switches manually.• When the DV

51Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsYou can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals fo

52CD playerAfter pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on aCD player:3 PLAY :Start playing.4 :Return to the beginning of the current (

53Operating Video ComponentsIMPORTANT:To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:• You need to connect JVC’s video components through

54Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentTo change the transmittable signals foroperating another manufacturer’s TV1. Press and hold TV .2. Pre

55For CATV converterManufacturer CodesGENERAL INSTRUMENT 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 29HAMLIN/REGAL 01, 02, 03, 04, 05JERROLD 06, 07, 08, 09, 1

56To change the transmittable signals foroperating another manufacturer’s DVD player1. Press and hold AUDIO .2 Press DVD.“CALL” appears on the remote

3Parts IdentificationBecome familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.ANALOGDIGI

57TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’sservice cent

58SOLUTION1.Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel toturn off the receiver.2.Stop the playback source.3.Turn on the receiver again and adjust the volume

59SpecificationsAmplifierOutput Power:At Stereo operation:Front channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with nomore than 0.8

60FM tuner (IHF)Tuning Range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHzUsable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω)50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dB

EN0502NHMMDWJEINJVCMains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australiaand U.K.)VOLTAGE SELECTOR220V230 - 240V127V110VVOL

4Remote Control1 Remote control display window2 buttons (16, 53 – 56)CATV/DBS, VCR1 , TV , AUDIO3 Source selecting buttons (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)D

5Getting StartedThis section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect thepower supply.Before In

6AM Antenna ConnectionsTurn the loop until you havethe best reception.ANTENNAAMEXTAMLOOPFM 75 COAXIAL231Notes:• If the AM loop antenna wire is cover