1Table of ContentsParts identification ................................................ 2Getting started ...................................................... 4Before Installation .................................................................. 4Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 5Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6Connecting video components .............................................. 7USB connection ................................................................... 12Connecting the power cord .................................................. 13Basic operations ................................................. 141 Turn on the power ............................................................ 142 Select the source to play .................................................. 143 Adjust the volume ............................................................ 15Selecting the digital decode mode ....................................... 15Turning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 15Changing the display brightness .......................................... 16Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 16Making sounds natural ......................................................... 16Basic settings ...................................................... 17Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup ................................................. 17Basic setting items ............................................................... 18Operating procedure ............................................................ 19Setting the speakers ............................................................ 19Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ............... 20Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 21Setting bass sound .............................................................. 21Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE .................... 21Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ........................................................ 22Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN ......... 22Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OPE ..................................................... 22Sound adjustments ............................................. 23Basic adjustment items ........................................................ 23Operating procedure ............................................................ 23Adjusting the speaker output levels ..................................... 24Adjusting the equalization patterns—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........................ 24Adjusting the bass sounds ................................................... 25Adjusting the sound parameters for theSurround/DSP modes ................................................... 25Tuner operations ................................................. 27Tuning in to stations manually .............................................. 27Using preset tuning .............................................................. 27Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 28Creating realistic sound fields ........................... 29Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 29Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 29Introducing the DSP modes ................................................. 31Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 32Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 33AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 34Operating other JVC products ........................... 36Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 38Troubleshooting .................................................. 41Specifications ...................................................... 42