AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D411S/RX-D412B 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.
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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. Features Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier RX-D411S/RX-D412B features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier. Premium-grade parts and devices, and special internal construction assure you will enjoy superior sound.
Basic settings .............................................................29 Table of Contents Parts identification ......................................................3 Getting started ............................................................6 Before installation .............................................................................6 Checking the supplied accessories .............................................6 Putting the batteries in the remote control .............................
Parts identification To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward. 7 Remote control See pages in parentheses for details.
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Getting started Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 2 3 Before installation Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. 7 General precautions 1 Press and slide the battery cover on the • 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. 7 Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the antennas Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 Connecting FM and AM antennas If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). AM loop antenna (supplied) Black Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. White If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 Speaker Layout Diagram SW Powered subwoofer (SW) Left surround back speaker (SBL)* FL C Right surround back speaker (SBR) FR SL Center speaker (C) SR Right surround speaker (SR) SBL (SB*) Left surround speaker (SL) SBR CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 HDMI connection IMPORTANT: The HDMI video signals from the HDMI terminals are transmitted only through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal.
7 Audio/video connection In addition to the HDMI terminals, this receiver is equipped with three video terminals—composite video, S-video, and component video terminals, and two audio jacks—analog discrete 5.1 channel audio input jacks (DVD MULTI IN) and stereo audio jacks. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not supplied).
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD-Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality multi-channel sounds can be reproduced by using this connection. Turn off all components before making connections.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals. : signal flow Connecting a DBS tuner: Component video cable (not supplied) Green White Blue Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Red Red DBS tuner Composite video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) NOTES • Select the audio and video input setting according to the connection method.
7 Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals— one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals— and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 13. Digital output terminal: You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.
5 Check if the drivers are correctly USB connection installed. 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. 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. 1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Control Panel]. 2.
Precise Surround Setup By using Precise Surround Setup, you can optimize the speaker settings easily, quickly and systematically without troublesome adjustments. To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/ DSP modes, set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
3 Put on the microphones. • Insert the microphone with “L” into your left ear, the microphone with “R” your right ear. Example: Microphone with “L” Precise Surround Setup starts detecting the speaker and subwoofer information. • When starting Precise Surround Setup, the muting mode and Dimmer are automatically canceled. • “MEASURING 1” flashes on the display.
6 Unplug the earphone-type microphones. • When unplugging the microphones, pull on the plug, not the cord itself. NOTES • Do not press any buttons on the remote control or the front panel of the receiver during Precise Surround Setup; otherwise, the receiver stops setting and returns to the normal operation mode. – After “COMPLETE” is displayed, the Precise Surround Setup results are applied to the speaker settings.
Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup When problems occur, a message appears on the display during Precise Surround Setup. In this case, refer to the following solution, then perform Precise Surround Setup again. • To restart Precise Surround Setup, press PSS on the remote control; however, when you have turned the receiver off for the solution, start from step 2 again. Error message Possible cause Solution Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. Unplug the headphones.
Basic operations 2 Select the source to play On the front panel: Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display. The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red. • As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follows: 1 2 3 DVR/DVD Ô VCR Ô DBS Ô TV(SIRIUS)* Ô USB Ô XM Ô FM Ô AM Ô (Back to the beginning) Source lamps 1 2 3 DVR/DVD: VCR: DBS: TV*: SIRIUS*: USB: XM: FM: AM: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player. Select this for the VCR.
3 Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication appears on the display for a while. 7 Selecting the video input setting From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press one of the source selecting buttons to select the source you want.
NOTES • “HDMI” is selectable only when the video input setting is also to “HDMI” (see page 21). The audio input setting may automatically change if you change the video input setting to or from “HDMI.” In such a case, make sure that the appropriate setting is selected. • “DIGITAL” is available for the source which is assigned for “DIGITAL IN 1,” “DIGITAL IN 2,” or “DIGITAL IN 3.” See page 34 for details.
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. From the remote control ONLY: Press SLEEP repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10-minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display. SLEEP indicator 10min = 20min = 30min = 40min =50min = 60min = 70min = 80min =90min = OFF (Canceled) = (Back to the beginning) When the shut-off time comes: The receiver turns off automatically.
FM/AM tuner operations Tuning in to stations manually From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.” FM/AM tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. 2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or ( TUNING until the station you want is tuned in. • Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the frequency.
3 Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10) On the front panel: 2 1, 3 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 25, press h10, 2, then 5. 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 2 again. 4 Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.
XM Satellite Radio operations Preparation To listening to XM Satellite Radio, you need the following: – The XM Passport System*1 (not supplied)—XM Passport and XM Passport Home Dock – Subscription to XM Satellite Radio*2 *1 To connect the XM Passport System with this receiver, see page 7. *2 The following channels are available without subscription: This is an XM Ready® receiver. • Before operating, refer also to the manual of your XM Passport System (not supplied).
7 To tune in to channels Direct Channel Access From the remote control ONLY: You can tune in to the desired channel directly by entering the channel number. Channel Search 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 2 again. You can search and tune in to all channels. 1 Press XM to select “XM” as the source. 2 Press repeatedly or hold CHANNEL +/– until the desired channel number appears on the display.
4 Press MEMORY again while the selected preset number is flashing on the display. 5 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. 7 To tune in a preset channel From the remote control: 1 Press XM. The last received channel is tuned in.
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/ DSP modes (see pages 39 to 44), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 29 to 34, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained. Basic setting 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.
Operating procedure 1, 7 3, 5 Setting the speakers 2, 4 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. To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all connections are completed. • If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16 to 18, the following settings are not required.
7 Setting the surround back speaker(s)— S BACK OUT C FL Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). SB OUT 1SPK FR Select when you use a single surround back speaker. SB OUT 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers. Initial setting: 2SPK 2.7 m (9 ft) 2.1 m (7 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft) SL 3.3 m (11 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft) SR NOTES • When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK OUT.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting— EX/ES/PLIIx Selecting the main or sub channel— DUAL MONO Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx (7.1channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 42. • To activate the Surround mode, see page 43.
Setting bass sound 7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of each speaker set “SML (small).” You can also make the bass elements of the front speakers (MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer. SW LFE The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of the speakers set to “SML (small).” SW LFE+MAIN The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of the speakers set to “SML (small).
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 14) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source.
NOTE Sound adjustments Some items above are not available in the following cases below: – When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting (see page 11) – When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming in with selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 11) Operating procedure On the front panel: 1, 7 You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. 3, 5 2, 4 Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items.
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) SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level) S BACK LVL (surround back speaker output level) S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level) S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level) You can adjust the speaker out
Adjusting the bass sounds • You cannot adjust these items directly from the remote control. 7 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 ON Select to boost the bass level. The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the display. B BOOST OFF Select to deactivate the Bass Boost. Initial setting: OFF NOTE This function affects only the sound coming out through the front speakers.
7 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 pages 43 and 44. • If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is not adjustable. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you change the setting.
Creating realistic sound fields Introducing the Surround modes 7 Dolby Digital* Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding. • When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input, the indicator lights up on the display. Dolby Digital 5.1CH 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.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS 96/24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx is another multi-channel playback decoder to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble.
7 Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes About other digital signals Linear PCM—Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and Video CDs DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits. • When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up.
7 All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO) 3D HEADPHONE mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 30). Sound reproduced from normal stereo If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround/DSP modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated without respect to the type of software played back.
7 About the DSP modes • The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type: HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2 • If multi-channel (more than 2 channels) digital signals are coming in, “MONO FILM” is not available. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,” “ALL CH STEREO” is not available. Virtual Surround Back If you have connected (and activated) the surround speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back.
7 Selecting the Surround/DSP modes On the front panel: 2 From the remote control: 1, 3 1 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 2 again. 2 1 Select and play any source. • Surround/DSP modes are not available when multichannel PCM (see page 41) signals recorded in DVDAudio are coming in. See page 11 for details.
NOTES AV COMPU LINK remote control system • When connecting the receiver and a TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use Automatic selection of TV input mode (see page 46). • When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using a cable with the monaural mini-plugs. • You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.
7 Connecting procedure 1 If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. 2 Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied). • See “Connections 1” on the previous page. 3 Connect the audio input/output jacks on the VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the audio cables. • See pages 10 to 13.
Operating other JVC products 7 VCR 7 SIRIUS Satellite Radio You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only this receiver but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—remote codes “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.
7 DVD recorder or DVD player You can always perform the following operation: DVR/DVD To operate the DVD recorder, set the mode selector to “DVR.” To operate the DVD player, set the mode selector to “DVD.” : Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD player. After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations on the DVD recorder and DVD player. 3: Start playback. 7: Stop playback. 8: Pause playback. To release it, press 3. ¢: Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.
Manufacturer codes for TV: Operating other manufacturers’ products Manufacturer Codes JVC 01 Akai 02 Bell+Howell 03 Centurion 04 Coronad 05 Daewoo 06, 07, 08 Emerson 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Fisher 14 GE•Pana 15, 16 GE•RCA 17 Gold Star 18, 19 Hitachi 20, 21 KTV 22, 23 Magnavox 24 Marantz 25 Mitsubishi 25 Panasonic 26, 27 Philips 24 Pioneer 28 Proscan 29 Quasar 30 Radioshack 31 RCA 02, 17, 32, 33, 34, 35 Samsung 36, 37, 45, 46, 47, 48 Sanyo 14 Now, you can perf
To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR 1 Press and hold VCR . Manufacturer codes for VCR: Manufacturer Codes JVC 01, 02, 03, 04 2 Press VCR. Aiwa 05 Akai 06, 07, 08 3 Enter the manufacturer code using the Bell+Howell 09 numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0). Daewoo 10 See “Manufacturer codes for VCR” on the right. Emerson 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Fisher 16, 17, 18, 19 G.E.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player 1 Press and hold DBS/CATV 1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.” . • Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished. 2 Press and hold DVR/DVD 2 Press DBS. • Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished. 3 Enter the manufacturer code using the numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0). 4 Release DBS/CATV numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0).
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. For Precise Surround Setup and XM Satellite Radio operations, see the separated troubleshooting on pages 19 and 28. PROBLEM SOLUTION The power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). Speakers are overloaded because of high volume. 1.
Remote control PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The remote control does not operate as you intend. The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. Set the mode selector correctly, then press the corresponding source selecting button before operation. The remote control does not work. There is an obstruction blocking the remote sensor on the receiver. Remove the obstruction. Batteries are weak. Replace batteries. The mode selector is set to the incorrect position.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 7 Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: At surround operation: Front channels: Center channel: Surround channels: Surround back 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. 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 110 W, min.
7 HDMI HDMI Input (Ver. 1.1): HDMI Output (Ver. 1.0): VCR(DBS), DVR/DVD MONITOR OUT 7 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: Stereo: Stereo Separation at OUT (REC): 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 12.8 dBf (1.2 μV/75 Ω) 16.0 dBf (1.7 μV/75 Ω) 37.5 dBf (20.5 μV/75 Ω) 35 dB at 1 kHz 7 AM tuner Tuning Range: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz 7 General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass: AC 120 V , 60 Hz 160 W/245 VA (at operation) 1.
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