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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-772VBK
RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL
TV/CATV VCR
AUDIO
/SAT POWER POWER SLEEP POWER
VIDEO VCR TAPE
TVSOUND FM/AM CD PHONO
ONE TOUCH
DELAY CNTR
OPERATION
132
CD
TEST REAR
DISC
46 5
CD
TRACK
7/P8 9
MASTER VOLUME
SOUND
SEA MODE SURR MODE
RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
CONTROL VIDEO VCR TV SOUND FM AM CD PHONO TAPE
10 0 +10
RETURN FM MODE/MUTE 100+
AUDIO/TV
ONE TOUCH
OPERATION
/VCR –+
SOURCE
CATV
/SAT
SURROUND MODE SEA MODE
SURROUND
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Once you have found the best Surround settings for your listening room, note them in the table below for future reference (even though the receiver memorizes the settings until you change them). For actual setting procedures, see pages 24 to 30. Surround Mode Hall Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3ch Logic Center Mode WIDE WIDE NORMAL NORMAL PHANTOM OFF OFF Delay Time DELAY 1 DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 DELAY 4 Center Speaker Level Rear Speaker Level Center Tone SOF
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Table of Contents Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 2 Before Installation .................................................................................................................... 2 Checking the Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................... 2 Switches, Buttons and Controls .............................................
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Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General • 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. • The temperature around the receiver must be between 23˚ and 95˚ F (–5˚ and 35˚ C). • Make sur
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Switches, Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use. 12 34 5 78 6 MASTER VOLUME RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER VIDEO VCR TV SOUND FM AM CD PHONO TAPE ONE TOUCH
OPERATION –+ SOURCE SURROUND MODE SEA MODE SURROUND
SEA
MEMORY ADJUST ADJUST SETTING TUNER MEMORY STANDBY SPEAKERS PHONES 12 POWER SEA Graphic Equalizer _ON ÑOFF 9 pqwertyu Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Remote sensor (10) 2 Display (11
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O N S C R E E Remote Control Remote Control Unit j i TV/CATV/SAT POWER and VCR POWER buttons (39) RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL TV/CATV VCR
AUDIO
o Source selecting buttons (12) /SAT POWER POWER SLEEP POWER i k ; ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (18) VIDEO VCR TAPE a CD DISC button (38) o s CD TRACK button (38) TVSOUND FM/AM CD PHONO d SOUND CONTROL button (22, 25, 29) ONE TOUCH
DELAY CNTR OPERATION ; f Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/TV/VCR, CATV/SAT) 132 CD
TEST REAR DISC (11) a 46 5 CD
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections 3 1 2 FM Antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. ANTENNA If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. 4 Outside FM Antenna Wire FM
Before attaching a 75-ohm coaxial cable (the kind
75 with a round wire going to an outside antenna), FM GND disconnect the supplied FM antenna. 2 1 3 7/16 in. GND AM
LOOP AM
EXT 13/16 in. (10 mm) (20 mm) How to strip the 75-ohm coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals 1. Strip ba
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RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound. • One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect. • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices). • One subwoofer to enhance the bass. For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the black (–) and red (+) terminals on the rear panel to the black (–) and red (+) terminals marked on the speaker
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Connecting the rear and center speakers Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable first, and then, connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals by using the cables. 1 Open the terminal and then insert the speaker signal cable. CENTER
REAR
SPEAKER SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT Center speaker 2 Close the terminal. Left rear speaker Right rear speaker Notes: • You can register the center speaker size after you f
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Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. If you want to connect a component not listed in the table below, refer to the manual supplied with it. Audio Components Video Components • Turntable • TV • CD player • VCR • Cassette deck • Video disc player Note: • If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer betwee
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Video component connections AUDIO GND RIGHT LEFT PHONO To video input VCR CD TV To audio input VHS OUT
OUT
(REC) (REC) To audio output VCR VCR IN
IN
(PLAY) (PLAY) To video output To video input To audio output VIDEO VIDEO (See note below.) To video output TV
SOUND MONITOR
OUT Video disc player OUT
VIDEO To audio output (REC) TAPE IN
(PLAY) Note: When connecting a JVC TV: • If you use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system to operate the TV, connect the receiver to the Video Input 2 jack
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Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. When the power cord is connected, the STANDBY lamp above the POWER button lights up. Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables for the TV, VCR, and antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference. Notes: • A small amount of power is always
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Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. IMPORTANT AUDIO/TV
When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the /VCR correct position: CATV
/SAT To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR” position. To operate a CATV converter and satellite tuner, set it to the “CATV/SAT” position. Turning the Power On and Off On the front panel: STANDBY To turn on the power, press POWER. POWE
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From the remote control: VIDEO VCR TAPE Press one of the source selecting buttons you want. VIDEO Play back a video source on the video component connected to the VIDEO jacks. TVSOUND FM/AM CD PHONO VCR Play back a video source on the video component connected to the VCR jacks. TV SOUND Listen to TV sounds. FM/AM* Listen to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Remote Control TAPE* Listen to a cassette tape connected to the TAPE jacks. CD* Listen to a
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Listening with Headphones A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel. To listen with only headphones, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the ÑOFF position. No sound comes out of the front speakers. CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing. Muting the Sound From the remote control only: To mute the sound through all the speakers and headphone
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Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier. See also page 31. MENU Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance. On the front panel only: SETTING 1. Press SETTING so that the Control %%% / ÞÞÞ / @@@ / ### buttons work for adjusting the balance. %% ÞÞ @@ ##
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See also page 32. MENU Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the front panel: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control %%%%% / ÞÞÞÞÞ / @@@@@ / ##### buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer SETTING The lamp next to the button lights up. 2. Press Control %%%%% / ÞÞÞÞÞ until “” appears on the display. 3. Press Control @@@@@ / ##### to set the shut-off time. Each time you press the bu
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See also page 32. MENU Selecting the Center Speaker Size You can register the information on the center speaker after all connections are completed. If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode when you want to activate the Dolby surround. However, to register the information, first you have to set the surround mode either to “PROLOGIC” or “3CHLOGIC.” (You cannot select the center speaker size when the surround mode is “SURR OFF” or “HALL.”) On the front p
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See also page 32. MENU Using Visual Confirmation When you operate the receiver, you can see what you are doing, by showing it on the TV screen. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 9), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. When the TV’s input mode is for TV, you cannot see the on-screen display. On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control %%%%% / ÞÞÞÞÞ / @@@@@ / ####
