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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-DP20VSL STANDBY CC CONVERTER STANDBY/ON RX-DP20V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER PHONES INSTRUCTIONS AUDIO LEARN TRANSMIT TV/DBS VCR 1 LEARN DVD MULTI PHONO TAPE/MD VCR 1 VCR 2 TV/DBS VIDEO FM/AM EXT 7.1CH ANALOG/DIGITAL EFFECT INPUT SOUND LIVENESS TEST...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Wall or obstructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spacing 15 cm or more RX-DP20VSL Front Stand height 15 cm or more Floor...
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.
7 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen ... 57 7 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ... 58 7 Entering the Disc Information ... 59 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 61 Operating Audio Components ... 61 Operating Video Components ... 63 Operating Other Manufacturers’...
Parts Identification Front Panel SPEAKERS 1 INPUT MODE SPEAKERS 2 INPUT ATT EX/ES/7.1 STANDBY CC CONVERTER STANDBY / ON SPEAKERS 1 INPUT MODE SPEAKERS 2 INPUT ATT PHONES DVD MULTI VCR 1 Display Window DUAL ANALOG DGTL AUTO 96/24 LINEAR PCM SUBWFR DIGITAL Neo:6...
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Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 SPEAKERS 1 button (18, 21) 2 INPUT MODE button (22) 3 THX button (51, 54) 4 SURROUND button (50, 51) 5 SURR/DSP OFF button (50, 51, 53, 54) 6 ADJUST MENU button (40) 7 DOWN button (30, 40) TUNING ∞...
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Rear Panel AUDIO RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL IN TV SOUND PHONO 1 (DVD) (REC) 2 (CD) VCR 1 (PLAY) 3 (TV (REC) TAPE /DBS) (REC) (PLAY) VCR 2 4 (CDR) (PLAY) (REC) FRONT 5 (MD) (PLAY) MONITOR WOOFER 6 (VCR 1) FRONT CENTER SURR...
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Remote Control AUDIO LEARN TRANSMIT TV/DBS VCR 1 LEARN DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO FM/AM EXT 7.1CH ANALOG/DIGITAL EFFECT INPUT LIVENESS SOUND TEST CC CONVERTER 100 + RETURN FM MODE SURROUND SURR / DSP EX / ES / 7.1 ANALOG DIRECT SLEEP DIMMER...
Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off on all components. •...
AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections ANTENNA LOOP Turn the loop until you have the best reception. FM 75 COAXIAL AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW/LW) loop. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Notes: •...
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Front speakers 1 Center speaker Right Left FRONT 1 SPEAKERS CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FRONT 1 AND 2: FRONT 1 OR 2 – RIGHT LEFT Speaker layout Ideal speaker layout varies depending on the conditions of your listening room. The diagram below is a recommended typical example.
About the FRONT 2 SPEAKERS terminals The FRONT 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be used as follows: • To connect another pair of the front speakers. • To connect only one pairs of the speakers and to drive them using two amplifiers built in this receiver. If the speakers connected are of the bi-wiring connection type, you can connect the speakers as illustrated below.
Connecting Audio/Video Components When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. Analog Connections Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). • Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.
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External 7.1-channel output component Decoder (or DVD player) AUDIO RIGHT LEFT FRONT WOOFER SURR SURR BACK EXT 7.1CH IN Å To left/right front channel output ı To LFE channel (subwoofer) output Ç To left/right surround back channel output Î To left/right surround channel output ‰...
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Rear view VCR(s) D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS AUDIO RIGHT LEFT VIDEO TV SOUND (REC) VCR 1 (PLAY) (REC) VCR 2 (PLAY) FRONT AUDIO RIGHT LEFT VIDEO TV SOUND (REC) VCR 1 (PLAY) (REC) VCR 2 (PLAY) FRONT MONITOR S-VHS/VHS VCR WOOFER CENTER SURR SURR BACK PREOUT...
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Rear view TV and/or DBS tuner AUDIO RIGHT LEFT TV SOUND (REC) VCR 1 (PLAY) FRONT MONITOR WOOFER CENTER SURR SURR BACK PREOUT AUDIO RIGHT LEFT DBS tuner Å To audio output ı To component video output Ç To S-video output Î...
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Rear view Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio- mixed output if necessary) ı To composite video output Ç To S-video output Î To component video output (REC) FRONT (PLAY) WOOFER FRONT SURR WOOFER CENTER SURR SURR BACK (REAR) DVD IN...
Digital Connections This receiver is equipped with six DIGITAL IN terminals—three digital coaxial terminals and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. • Another digital optical input terminal is located on the front panel (see page 12). Rear view IMPORTANT: •...
Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Connect one end of the power cord to the the rear and the other end into an AC outlet. Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna.
Basic Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source. • Before performing basic operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 29 to 38. IMPORTANT: • When using the unit: Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door.
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) On the unit: To turn on the power, press (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the front door moves down (so that the source selecting buttons appear). STANDBY STANDBY/ON The last source is activated. ANALOG SUBWFR The last Surround/THX/DSP mode...
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Speaker and signal indicators on the display By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this receiver from the source. Speaker indicators Signal indicators SUBWFR What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting (for details, see “1 Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING”...
Adjusting the Volume On the unit: To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it Down counterclockwise. • When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly. • When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.
2. Press INPUT MODE (or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT) to change the input mode. • Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows: ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT MODE On the unit From the remote control (inside the front door) ANALOG SUBWFR DGTL AUTO SUBWFR...
* will be a little longer. ( * The period during which no sound comes out.) Making Sounds Natural JVC’s CC (Compensative Compression) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by MUTING processing the digital music data in 24 bit–quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz...
When changing the source name from “TV ” to “DBS”: 1. Press TV/DBS. 2. Press and hold TV/DBS until “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the display. ANALOG SUBWFR To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same procedure above—press and hold TAPE/MD to select “TAPE,” or press and hold TV/DBS to select “TV”...
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT: • When using the unit: Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door. DOOR DOWN To close the front door, press DOOR UP.
To tune in to a preset station On the unit: 1. Press FM/AM. The last received station of the last selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW). 2.
You can also show the RDS information on the TV screen. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 14), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
Switching to a Program of Your Choice Automatically Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other Networks.” This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different source except in the following cases: •...
Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. Setup Menu Configuration SETUP MENU (1) 1 SPEAKER SETTING (See page 32.) 2 CHANNEL LEVEL (See page 32.) SETUP MENU (2) 3 SPEAKER DISTANCE (See page 34.) 4 SUBWOOFER...
IMPORTANT: • When using the unit: Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door. DOOR DOWN To close the front door, press DOOR UP. • When using the remote control: Check the indication shown on the remote’s display when you press a button—this indicates the remote control operation mode for a while.
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When setting the speaker distance Operations 1. Press SETUP MENU. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. • In this example, select “SPEAKER DISTANCE” submenu. 3. Press SET. 4. Set a desired item on the submenu. 1 Press fi...
1 Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING To obtain the best possible surround sound of the Surround/ THX/DSP modes in, you have to register the information about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. 7 SUBWOOFER Register whether you have connected a subwoofer. : Select when a subwoofer is connected.
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7 TEST TONE You can emit the test tone to adjust the speaker output level. CAUTION: The test tone is automatically fixed to 0 dB, but this level will be louder than you would expect. Select one of the following. •...
3 Setting the Speaker Distance —SPEAKER DISTANCE The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible surround sound of the Surround/THX/DSP modes. You need to set the distance from your listening point to the speakers.
7 BASS PEAK LIMIT When this setting is “ON,” Bass Peak Limit functions so that sounds exceeding the preset peak level (see below) will be cut off. When this setting is “ON,” you can set the bass peak level using the bass test tone (see below) to eliminate bass sound distortion.
6 Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers—SURR CH OUT On this submenu screen, you can preset which surround speakers to use for 5.1 channel reproduction. Note: This submenu is not available in the following cases: – When “SURR BACK OUT” is set to “1SPK” on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu, –...
7 DIGITAL OUT Select the output digital signal format through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. • Each time you press the button, the output signal format changes as follows: THROUGH : Select when connecting a digital signal processor or decoder.
e Superimposing the Menus—SUPERIMPOSE You can select whether or not to superimpose the menus on the playback pictures on the TV screen. 7 SUPERIMPOSE Turn on or off superimpose: ON : Select to superimpose the menus on the playback pictures on the TV screen. OFF : Select to cancel superimposition.
Sound Adjustments Sound adjustment operations are easily done on the Adjustment menu. Some of the adjustments can also be done directly using the buttons on the remote control. Adjustment Menu Configuration ADJUST MENU NOTICE— • If Analog Direct is in use (see page 23), you cannot make any sound adjustments using the Adjustment Menu.
IMPORTANT: • When using the unit: Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door. DOOR DOWN To close the front door, press DOOR UP. • When using the remote control: Check the indication shown on the remote’s display when you press a button—this indicates the remote control operation mode for a while.
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects Operations 1. Press ADJUST MENU. • Make sure one of the DSP modes except “ALL CH STEREO” is selected. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. •...
1 Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer for Each Channel—PEQ FRONT/CENTER/ SURROUND/SURR BACK You can adjust equalization patterns to your preference. First, on the ADJUST MENU screen, select the signal channel (speaker) you want to adjust, then move to its submenu. Notes: •...
2 Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE Using the Midnight mode, you can enjoy a powerful sound at night even at a low volume level. 7 MIDNIGHT MODE Select one of the following: : Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little.
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• When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated: Select and adjust the following items: CENTER EQ: In movie theaters, the screen works as the high- frequency cut filter of the center channel since the center speakers are located behind the screen and the center channel sounds have to pass through the screen.
Using the Surround and THX Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround and THX modes automatically. The stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 29 to 44) are applied. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions.
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Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a new digital surround encoding format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround back.” Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, the newly added surround back channel can reproduce more detailed movements behind you while viewing the video software.
Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes and THX modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The tables from this page to the next page show the relation of the Surround/THX modes and the incoming signals (with surround back speakers and 7.1-channel reproduction mode settings).
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Incoming Signal Type Surround Back Ch (multi-channel) (NONE/1SPK/2SPK) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch (without DTS 96/24) (with DTS 96/24) DTS, DTS 96/24 (3/2, 2/2) DTS 96/24 processing is not be applied. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/7.1 setting to “OFF.”...
Activating the Surround and THX Modes Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and Adjustment Menus first (see pages 29 to 44). Activating the Surround mode and the THX mode for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. IMPORTANT: •...
Activating the Surround Modes For the Surround modes, Parametric Equalizer adjustments done on the Adjustment menu also take effect for the activated speaker channels. • Available Surround modes vary depending on the received signal and the current speaker settings. For details, see “Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software”...
Activating the THX Modes When one of the THX modes is activated, Parametric Equalizer, and CC Converter are temporarily canceled. • Available THX modes vary depending on the received signal and the current speaker settings. For details, see “Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software”...
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If the surround speakers are deactivated, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
All Channel Stereo mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without activating the surround speakers. • If headphones are connected or if the front speakers are deactivated, “ALL CH STEREO”...
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI and EXT 7.1CH playback modes for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player or another component such as a digital decoder. Before using these playback modes, refer also to the manual supplied for those components.
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through this receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 11).
CDs or MDs on the TV screen. • For CDs: Performer, disc title, and music genre RX-DP20VSL • For MDs: Disc title and song titles * What is a CD Text? In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, composer, arranger, etc.) is recorded.
OPERATIONS To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack (see page 14), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. Make sure you have connected the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) Search for a disc by its performer: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,”...
Search for a disc by its genre: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears. 3.
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4. Repeat step 3 until you finish entering a performer name (up to 32 characters). To insert a space, press % / fi / @ / # to move , then press SET. To correct an incorrect character: 1) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected.
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: •...
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CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: PLAY : Starts playing. : Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next track. STOP : Stops playing.
VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks is set to code “A.” – When another JVC VCR is connected to the VCR 2 and VIDEO jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control cannot emit the control signals of code “B.”)
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment You can use this remote control supplied for operating other manufacturers’ components, either by changing the preset signal codes or by using the learning function (see page 68). IMPORTANT: When using the remote control: – Set the TV operation mode selector to “TV” or “CATV/DBS”...
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To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter and DBS tuner 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to “CATV/DBS.” 2. Press and hold TV/DBS 3. Press TV/DBS. Remote’s display 4. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 67 to find the code.
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Schneider Sharp Sony Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Zenith *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. RETURN FM MODE : Selects the tracks. : Starts playing. : Fast-reverses the tracks. : Fast-forwards the tracks. : Stops playing.
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39, 40 Schwaiger 61, 64 Siemens 41, 42 Sony Technisat *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Manufactures’ codes for CATV converter Manufacturer Codes General Instrument 29 Hamlin 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Jerrold...
Storing the Remote Signals Manually You can store the signals into the learning buttons by sending the signals you want to store from another remote control. This function is called “Learning Function.” The learning buttons The highlighted buttons in the illustration below are the learning buttons you can store signals into.
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4. Press one of the learning buttons, to which you want to assign a signal from the target remote control. The LEARN indicator starts flashing. • If you have pressed DVD or DVD MULTI in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons: / REW EFFECT PTY(...
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– SET, % / fi / @ / # To erase the stored signals After erasing the stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you can operate JVC’s components again. 1. Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT selector to “LEARN.” 2. Press and hold EXIT, then press one of the source selecting buttons from which you want to erase the stored signals.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM “NO SURRBACK” appears on the display when you have tried to use 7.1- channel reproduction mode.
Additional Information Description of the PTY codes NEWS News. AFFAIRS Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. INFO Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE Educational programs.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation (Analog Direct On): Front channels: At Surround operation (Analog Direct On): Front channels: Center channel: Surround channels: Surround back channels: Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Audio Output Level: Recording Output Level: Digital output: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN) :...
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Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: S-video: Component: Video Output Level: Composite video: S-video: Component: Synchronization: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: AM (MW/LW) tuner...