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JVC RX-8000VBK

JVC RX-8000VBK
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Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0427-001A
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RX-8000VBK
INSTRUCTIONS
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DIGITAL
+
RX-8000V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
POWER
VIDEO
STANDBY
SPEAKERS
12
PHONES
SURROUND ON/OFF
DSP MODE
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
SEA MODE
SEA ADJUST SETTING
MULTI JOG
MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECTOR
THEATER LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB HALL PAVILION
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET
TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE
DVD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
TAPE/MDVCR 1
CDR/VCR 2
FM
AMVIDEO
CD
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT.
BASS BOOST ONE TOUCH OPERATION
SOURCE NAME
COMPULINK
Remote
DIGITAL
RM-SRX8000J REMOTE CONTROL
CONTROL
CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL
TUNING
STOP PAUSE
FF/
/REW
VCR 1
TV/VIDEO
TAPE/MD
MUTING
REC
PLAY
DOWN UP
AUDIOTV
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1
CDR/VCR 2
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SURROUND CNTR TONE
CENTER
SURROUND
TEST REAR-L
CD-DISC
MODE
ON/OFF
EFFECT REAR-R
SOUND
SEA MODE
SUBWOOFER
RETURN
SET
MENU
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
EXIT
TEXT
DISPLAY
SLEEP
123
456
7
/P
89
10
0
+10
100+FM MODE
CATV/DBS
MENUMENU
ENTERENTER
CATV/DBS
VCR 1
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JVC RX-8000VBK Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeStereo receiver
Channels2
Tuning rangeFM, AM
Input sensitivity200mV (line)
Output200mV (line)
Video ConnectionsComposite
Signal to noise ratio100dB (line)
Speaker load impedance8Ω (ohms)
Inputsphono
Outputsheadphones
Power output100W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD)

Summary

AUDIOVIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-8000 VBK

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution POWER switch!

Disconnect mains plug to shut off power completely. POWER switch does not disconnect mains.

Caution SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch!

Match switch position to speaker impedance to protect from overheating.

For U.S.A.

Equipment tested for Class B digital device, FCC Rules. May cause interference.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

Ensure proper airflow around the receiver to prevent overheating and damage.

Parts Identification

Remote Control

Details and page references for each button on the remote control.

Front Panel

Details and page references for each control on the receiver's front panel.

Getting Started

Before Installation

General advice on handling the receiver and checking accessories before installation.

FM Antenna Connections

Instructions for connecting the supplied FM antenna or a standard connector.

Getting Started

AM Antenna Connections

Instructions for connecting the AM loop antenna or an external wire antenna.

Connecting the Speakers

Guides on connecting front, rear, center, and subwoofer speakers.

Connecting AudioVideo Components

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect rear speakers to REAR SPEAKERS terminals and center speaker to CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

Connect powered subwoofer to SUBWOOFER OUT jack using an RCA cable.

Analog connections

Connect audio components using RCA pin plugs for left and right audio jacks.

Connecting AudioVideo Components

Cassette deck or MD recorder

Connect to TAPE/MD jacks. Use "MD" for MD recorder source name.

CD recorder

Connect to CDR/VCR2 jacks.

VCR

Connect S-VHS/VHS VCR using composite or S-video terminals.

Connecting AudioVideo Components

Video camera

Use front panel VIDEO input jacks for convenient connection/disconnection.

DVD player

Connect stereo or analog discrete outputs to appropriate jacks.

TV andor DBS tuner

Connect TV to MONITOR OUT. Connect DBS tuner to TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

Digital connections

Digital input terminals

Four DIGITAL IN terminals (1 coaxial, 3 optical) for various digital equipment.

Digital output terminal

Connect to DIGITAL OUT terminal for digital-to-digital recording.

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Keep away from cables and antenna.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Insert two R6P(SUM-3)/AA batteries, matching polarity.

Basic Operations

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

Use POWER button on front panel or AUDIO POWER on remote.

Selecting the Source to Play

Use SOURCE SELECTOR or remote buttons to choose audio/video source.

Basic Operations

Signal and speaker indicators on the display

Indicators show incoming signals and speaker status (L, R, C, LS, RS, LFE, SUBWFR).

Adjusting the Volume

Use MASTER VOLUME knob or VOLUME +/- buttons on remote.

Selecting the Front Speakers

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 buttons to select active front speaker pair.

Basic Operations

Listening only with headphones

Connect headphones to PHONES jack. Press SPEAKERS 1/2 to turn off lamps.

Muting the Sound

Press MUTING button to mute/unmute sound.

Reinforcing the Bass

Press BASS BOOST button to activate/deactivate bass boost.

Attenuating the Input Signal

Press INPUT ATT. to reduce input signal level if sound is distorted.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

Adjust subwoofer level using MULTI JOG or SUBWOOFER -/+ buttons.

Basic Settings

Recording a Source

Record analog or digital sources to connected devices.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

Adjust left/right speaker balance using BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST and MULTI JOG.

Changing the Source Name

Rename sources like TAPE to MD or TV SOUND to DBS.

Basic Settings

Setting the Subwoofer Information

Register if a subwoofer is connected (YES/NO).

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes

Set speaker sizes (LARGE/SMALL/NONE) for optimal DSP surround effect.

Center Delay Time Setting

Adjust delay time for center speaker to match front speaker distance.

Rear Delay Time Setting

Adjust delay time for rear speakers to match front speaker distance.

Basic Settings

Crossover Frequency Setting

Adjust crossover frequency based on small speaker size for bass reallocation.

Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting

Reduce low frequency effects (bass) if sound is distorted.

Dynamic Range Compression Setting

Compress dynamic range for surround sound at night.

Basic Settings

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting

Register which component is connected to each DIGITAL IN terminal (1-4).

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

Select AUTO/PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS for digital sources.

Basic Settings

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to cycle through input modes (ANALOG, AUTO/PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS).

Showing the Text Information on the Display

Show disc title or track title on display for CD Text/MD.

Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments

One Touch Operation

Assign and store sound settings for each source, recalled automatically.

Using the Sleep Timer

Set timer to automatically turn off the receiver after a set time.

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Tuning in Stations Manually

Use SOURCE SELECTOR and FM/AM TUNING to tune stations.

Using Preset Tuning

Preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations for quick tuning.

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

Switch between AUTO MUTING and MONO for better FM reception.

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

Assign up to four characters to each preset station name.

Using the SEA Modes

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

Cycle through SEA modes (ROCK, MUSICAL, MOVIE, etc.) using SEA MODE button.

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

Adjust SEA levels for frequencies and store as USERMODE.

Using the DSP Modes

3 D-PHONIC modes

Creates surround effect like Dolby Surround, used for action movies.

DAP modes

Creates realistic "being there" feeling by simulating direct and indirect sounds.

Using the DSP Modes

Dolby and DTS Surround adjustments

Adjust settings for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround.

JVC Theater Surround

Reproduces realistic sound field for Dolby Surround software.

DVD MULTI Playback Mode

Reproduces analog discrete 5.1 channel output from DVD players.

Using the DSP Modes

Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement

Lists available DSP modes based on speaker configuration (front only, with center, with rear).

Using the DSP Modes

Adjusting the 3 D-PHONIC Modes

Adjusts the effect level for 3D ACTION and 3D THEATER modes.

Adjusting the DAP Modes

Adjusts rear speaker output levels and effect level for DAP modes.

Using the DSP Modes

Dolby and DTS Surround adjustments

Adjust speaker output levels, center tone, and effect level for Dolby/DTS.

JVC Theater Surround adjustments

Adjust speaker output levels, center tone, and effect level for JVC Theater Surround.

Using the DSP Modes

JVC Theater Surround adjustments

Adjusts speaker output levels, center tone, and effect level via front panel.

Activating the DSP Modes

Activate DSP modes like Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround.

Using the DSP Modes

For the other DSP modes

Select and play sources for 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround.

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

Activate DVD MULTI mode while playing DVD via analog discrete output.

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

From the remote control

Adjust speaker output levels and center tone using remote control.

Using the On-Screen Menus

Selecting the Source to Play

Use MENU to select source for playback.

Selecting Different Sources for Picture and Sound

Use MENU to select different video sources for picture and sound.

Activating the DSP Modes

Use MENU to select and adjust DSP modes.

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

Use MENU to select analog or digital input mode for digital sources.

Using the On-Screen Menus

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

Adjust left/right speaker balance using SOUND CONTROL menu.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

Adjust subwoofer output level using SOUND CONTROL menu.

Reinforcing the Bass

Turn bass boost ON/OFF using SOUND CONTROL menu.

Attenuating the Input Signal

Adjust input attenuator mode (ATT ON/NORMAL) using SOUND CONTROL menu.

Adjusting the DSP Modes

Adjust DSP modes (e.g., SURROUND LEVEL) using MODE and SOUND CONTROL menus.

Using the On-Screen Menus

Adjusting the DSP Modes

Adjust speaker levels, center tone, and effect levels for various DSP modes.

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

Select preferred SEA mode from SOUND CONTROL menu.

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

Adjust SEA levels and store as USERMODE via SOUND CONTROL menu.

Basic Settings

Setting the Basic Setting Items

Configure subwoofer, speaker size, delay times, and crossover frequency.

Operating the Tuner

Tune stations, select bands, and set FM reception modes via TUNER CONTROL menu.

Basic Settings

Storing the Preset Stations

Store tuned stations into preset memory channels.

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

Assign up to four characters to each preset station name.

COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Connections

Connect JVC audio components via COMPU LINK jacks and RCA cables.

Automatic Power OnOff (Standby)

Components turn on/off with the receiver.

Synchronized Recording

Start recording automatically when source playback begins.

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Connections

Connect CD players/MD recorders via COMPU LINK and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.

Functions

Display disc info, search discs by title/performer, input disc titles.

OPERATIONS

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen

Press TEXT DISPLAY to show disc info like title, performer, track titles.

OPERATIONS

Search for a Disc (Only for the CD player)

Search for discs by performer, disc title, or genre.

OPERATIONS

Search for a disc by its genre

Search for CDs by genre using the GENRE SEARCH screen.

Entering the Disc Information

Input performer, disc title, and music genre for CD/MD disc memory.

OPERATIONS

Entering the Disc Information

Enter disc title and song titles for MD recorder.

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System

CONNECTIONS 1

Connect VCR, DVD player, and TV to receiver for AV COMPU LINK control.

CONNECTIONS 2

Illustrates AV COMPU LINK connections based on S-video terminal availability.

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System

One-Touch Video Play

Enjoy video playback by inserting cassette or pressing PLAY.

One-Touch DVD Play

Enjoy DVD playback by starting playback on DVD player.

Automatic Selection of TVs Input Mode

Automatically changes TV input mode based on receiver source selection.

Automatic Power OnOff

TV, VCR 1, DVD player turn on/off with the receiver.

Operating JVCs AudioVideo Components

Operating Audio Components

Operate audio components via remote control using COMPU LINK.

Tuner

Tune FM/AM stations, select FM mode using remote control.

Sound control section (Amplifier)

Control SURROUND, SEA, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, REAR, EFFECT, CNTR TONE.

CD player

Play, stop, pause, select tracks for CD player using remote.

Operating JVCs AudioVideo Components

CD player-changer

Control play, stop, pause, disc selection for CD player-changers.

Turntable

Start and stop turntable playback using remote control.

Cassette deck

Control play, fast wind, rewind, pause, record for cassette decks.

MD recorder

Control play, stop, pause, record for MD recorders.

CD recorder

Control play, stop, pause, track selection for CD recorders.

Operating Video Components

VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)

Control VCR 1 power, channels, play, stop, pause, record.

DVD player

Control DVD player play, stop, pause, and menu operations.

TV

Control TV power, volume, input mode, and channels.

Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturers TV

Set manufacturer codes to operate other brands' TVs.

Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment

To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter

Set manufacturer codes to operate other brands' CATV converters.

To change the transmittable signals for operating a DBS tuner

Set manufacturer codes to operate other brands' DBS tuners.

Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturers VCR

Set manufacturer codes to operate other brands' VCRs.

To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player

Set manufacturer codes to operate other brands' DVD players.

Troubleshooting

The display does not light up.

Check power cord connection.

No sound from speakers.

Check speaker cables and speaker button settings.

Sound from one speaker only.

Check speaker cables and balance setting.

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Check antenna connection or signal strength.

Occasional cracking noise during FM reception.

Check antenna connections or ignition noise.

Howling during record playing.

Move speakers away from turntable.

OVERLOAD starts flashing on the display.

Turn off receiver, stop source, check speaker wiring.

Remote control does not work.

Check remote mode selector and obstructions.

Specifications

Amplifier

Output power details for stereo and surround operations.

Audio

Input sensitivity, output levels, signal-to-noise ratio, frequency response.

Specifications

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning range, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, THD.

AM tuner

Tuning range, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio for AM tuner.

General

Power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and mass.

Specifications

Video

Video input/output levels, impedance, synchronization, S/N ratio.

Specifications

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning range, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, THD.

AM tuner

Tuning range, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio.

General

Power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and mass.

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