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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D201S / RX-D202B INSTRUCTIONS 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 for future reference. Model No.
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For the main unit: Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40 —Quick Speaker Setup ...
TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) i VOLUME +/– button (13) o MUTING button (14) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” SLEEP (see page 35).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R STANDBY/ON DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (15, 17)
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust. • The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) Right surround back speaker (SBR) *Left surround back speaker (SBL) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω...
In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. COMPONENT VIDEO VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner Green COMPONENT VIDEO Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT(REC) NOTES • When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN) correctly.
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 9. USB Connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby)
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.” The following digital signal format indicators on the display indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source: • when you turn off the power, and • when you change the source.
(see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained. Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup...
Speakers (channels) number and the size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number) you select. • Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of connected speakers LS/RS 2.0CH LARGE...
Operating procedure On the front panel ONLY: Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers.
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2 (see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal: DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Adjusting the bass sounds Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the remote control for this setting. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level.
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER WIDTH This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal. To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING MEMORY FM MODE FM/AM NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound. • This receiver provides two types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes— Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE) and Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC).
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to < > “ ” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “ setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
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VCR). • If the previously selected source is “VCR” (or “VCR DIGITAL”), the TV and VCR will turn on automatically. When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will turn off. NOTE If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR...
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold STANDBY/ON Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
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If more than one code is listed for your brand of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/ DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes Echostar (JVC) G.I. 02, 03 Hamlin 10 – 13 Pioneer 08, 09...
Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in. Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-D202B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1320-002A...
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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40...
TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) i VOLUME +/– button (13) o MUTING button (14) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (15, 17)
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust. • The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) Right surround back speaker (SBR) *Left surround back speaker (SBL) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω...
In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. COMPONENT VIDEO VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner Green COMPONENT VIDEO Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT(REC) NOTES • When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN) correctly.
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 9. USB Connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby)
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.” The following digital signal format indicators on the display indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source: • when you turn off the power, and • when you change the source.
(see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained. Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup...
Speakers (channels) number and the size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number) you select. • Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of connected speakers LS/RS 2.0CH LARGE...
Operating procedure On the front panel ONLY: Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers.
Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHT MODE You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode. When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator lights up on the display. < > MIDNIGHT Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range.
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Adjusting the bass sounds Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the remote control for this setting. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level.
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER WIDTH This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal. To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING MEMORY FM MODE FM/AM NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound. • This receiver provides two types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes— Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE) and Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC).
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to < > “ ” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “ setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
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VCR). • If the previously selected source is “VCR” (or “VCR DIGITAL”), the TV and VCR will turn on automatically. When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will turn off. NOTE If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR...
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold STANDBY/ON Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
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If more than one code is listed for your brand of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/ DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes Echostar (JVC) G.I. 02, 03 Hamlin 10 – 13 Pioneer 08, 09...
Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. reception. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.