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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D301S / RX-D302B 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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BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introducing the DSP modes ... 31 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 32 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 33 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 34 Operating other JVC products ... 36 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 38 Troubleshooting ... 41 Specifications ... 42 —Quick Speaker Setup ...
DIMMER button (16) f SLEEP button (16) g TEST button (24) * 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 37). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
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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 CC CONVERTER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (14) 2 CC CONVERTER button (16)
• 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) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or...
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7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high- quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.
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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.
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About video signal conversion This receiver can convert video signals. See the table below about video signal conversion. Video Input Converted Component S-video Video (composite) To convert composite video and S-video signal into component video signal, set the “DVD VIDEO IN,” “VCR VIDEO IN,” or “DBS <...
7. Slide the switch on the receiver to “ON.” • If you do not, no sound signal is transmitted to the receiver. NOTES • The signal-reachable distance is about 30 m (100 ft.), but it may differ depending on the operating conditions and circumstances.
- select “USB TERMINAL” as the source. - connect the USB cable correctly. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the transmitter or the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
Select the PC component. Select an FM broadcast. Select an AM broadcast. Select for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (LINEAR PCM, , or 96/24) for the detected signal lights up.
- When you select “DGTL AUTO” again by pressing ANALOG/ DIGITAL. 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. • Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes •...
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
(see pages 29 to 33), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 17 to 22, 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.
DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa. Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OPE This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings. (see page 16) •...
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. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level. The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the display.
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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 33.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. FM MODE TUNING/REW MEMORY FF/TUNING 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 19), 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 19), 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 32. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 24. •...
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 35.
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• 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 VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
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.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 91.5 mm x 371 mm inches x 3 Mass: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs) USB WIRELESS SYSTEM The USB wireless transmitter supplied with this receiver supports Direct Sequence Spreading Spectrum (DSSS) using 2.4 GHz frequency band. inches x 14 inches)
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-D302B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1321-002A...
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BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 31 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 32 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 33 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 34 Operating other JVC products ... 36 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 38 Troubleshooting ... 41 Specifications ... 42...
DIMMER button (16) f SLEEP button (16) g TEST button (24) * 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 37). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
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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 SETTING ADJUST SURROUND STANDBY/ON CC CONVERTER PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (14) 2 CC CONVERTER button (16)
• 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) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or...
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7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high- quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.
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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 • Select the analog input mode. See “Selecting the analog or digital input mode” on page 14.
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About video signal conversion This receiver can convert video signals. See the table below about video signal conversion. Video Input Converted Component S-video Video (composite) To convert composite video and S-video signal into component video signal, set the “DVD VIDEO IN,” “VCR VIDEO IN,” or “DBS <...
7. Slide the switch on the receiver to “ON.” • If you do not, no sound signal is transmitted to the receiver. NOTES • The signal-reachable distance is about 30 m, but it may differ depending on the operating conditions and circumstances.
- select “USB TERMINAL” as the source. - connect the USB cable correctly. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the transmitter or the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
Select the PC component. Select an FM broadcast. Select an AM broadcast. Select for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (LINEAR PCM, , or 96/24) for the detected signal lights up.
- When you select “DGTL AUTO” again by pressing ANALOG/ DIGITAL. 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. • Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes •...
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
(see pages 29 to 33), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 17 to 22, 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.
DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa. Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OPE This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings (see page 16).
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. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level. The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the display.
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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 33.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. FM MODE TUNING/REW MEMORY FF/TUNING 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 19), 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 19), 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 32. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 24. •...
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 35.
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• 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 VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
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.
0.9 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 91.5 mm x 371 mm Mass: 6.8 kg USB WIRELESS SYSTEM The USB wireless transmitter supplied with this receiver supports Direct Sequence Spreading Spectrum (DSSS) using 2.4 GHz frequency band.