JVC RX-D211S Instructions Manual

JVC RX-D211S Instructions Manual

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-D211S / RX-D212B
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.
Serial No.
LVT1557-001B
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  • Page 1 AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D211S / RX-D212B 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.
  • Page 2 CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC pourront invalider l’autorité...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the DSP modes ... 32 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 33 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 34 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 35 Operating other JVC products ... 37 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 39 Troubleshooting ... 42 Specifications ... 43 —Quick Speaker Setup ...
  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    C (center).TONE button (29) * For SIRIUS Satellite Radio only ** These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 38).
  • Page 5 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 (20, 22)
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • 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.
  • Page 7: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting FM and AM antennas If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Speakers

    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). •...
  • Page 9: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    Connecting audio/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 component video (Y, P ) jacks, connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not...
  • Page 10 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR AUDIO OUT(REC) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) S-video cable (not supplied) NOTES • When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN) correctly.
  • Page 11 White TV/SIRIUS NOTES • To connect KT-SR2000 (JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio) to this receiver, it is required to separately purchase KS-K6013 Home Docking Kit. • You cannot use a digital audio cable (coaxial or optical) to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to this receiver.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Power Cord

    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 VIDEO IN”...
  • Page 13: Usb Connection

    USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal. You can enjoy sound reproduced through your PC. When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure below. • Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from this receiver.
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or 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) Press...
  • Page 15: Adjust The Volume

    From the remote control ONLY: Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or digital input mode. • Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows: AUTO SURR DIGITAL AUTO S.WFR LFE DIGITAL DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG (Back to the beginning) DIGITAL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode.
  • Page 16: Turning Off The Sounds Temporarily

    Turning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off. ANALOG AUTO SURR S.WFR To restore the sound, press MUTING again. •...
  • Page 17: Fm/Am Tuner Operations

    FM/AM tuner operations FM/AM tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. FM/AM TUNING TUNING FM MODE MEMORY 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.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 10, press h10, 1, then 0. • For channel number 15, press h10, 1, then 5. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
  • Page 19: Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    XM Satellite Radio operations This is an XM Ready receiver. • Before operating, refer also to the manuals of your XM Passport System (not supplied). NOTE When you have selected “XM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for XM Satellite Radio operations.
  • Page 20: Using Preset Tuning

    Tuning in to channels From the remote control ONLY: 7 Channel Search You can search and tune in to all channels. Press XM to select “XM” as the source. Press repeatedly or hold CHANNEL +/– until the desired channel number appears on the display.
  • Page 21: Changing The Channel Information

    Press MEMORY again while the selected preset number is flashing on the display. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the desired channels. To erase a stored preset channel Storing a new channel on a used preset number erases the previously stored one.
  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 30 to 34), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 20 to 25, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
  • Page 23: Basic Setting Items

    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 LRG (large) 2.1CH SML (small)
  • Page 24: Operating Procedure

    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.
  • Page 25: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting-Ex/Es/Pliix

    Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the 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.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel-Dual Mono

    Selecting the main or sub channel —DUAL MONO You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono mode (see page 31), which includes two monaural channels separately. When the receiver detects Dual mono signals, the DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.
  • Page 27: Setting The Digital Input (Digital In) Terminals -Digital In 1/2/3

    Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 (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).
  • Page 28: Sound Adjustments

    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 are not available with the current setting.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    Adjusting the speaker output levels • SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level), • FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level), • FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level), • CENTER LVL (center speaker output level), • SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level), •...
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Bass Sounds

    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.
  • Page 31 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 34.
  • Page 32: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
  • Page 33 • If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to < > “ ” in the speaker setting (see page 22), 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.
  • Page 34: Introducing The Dsp Modes

    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 22), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
  • Page 35: Using The Surround/Dsp Modes

    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.
  • Page 36: Activating The Surround/Dsp Modes

    Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 33. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 27. •...
  • Page 37: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    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 36.
  • Page 38 Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, or this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
  • Page 39: Operating Other Jvc Products

    JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals— remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”...
  • Page 40 7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
  • Page 41: Operating Other Manufacturers' Products

    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’...
  • Page 42 ❏ 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.
  • Page 43 Zenith Initial setting: 01 NOTE You cannot use this remote control to operate other manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC. Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment. Turn on or off the DVD player.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 48 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0306RYMMDWJEIN...

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