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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-5020VBK / RX-5022VSL FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG FM MODE INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE...
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MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction cause harmful interference Spacing 15 cm or more Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus RX-5020VBK RX-5022VSL Front Avant Stand height 15 cm or more Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus...
Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ... 21 Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo ... 23 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 24 Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 25 Operating Audio Components ... 25 Operating Video Components ... 27 Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment ...
Parts Identification Front Panel FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE STANDBY MEMORY DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES Remote Control CATV...
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. Locations • Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM Antennas AM Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connecting the Speakers After connecting the front, center, rear speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible Surround effect. For details, see pages 12 to 14. CAUTION: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Components Turn off all components before connections. You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. Audio Components Video Components • CD player* • TV* • Cassette deck •...
MONITOR (REC) TAPE (PLAY) (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) TV SOUND RIGHT LEFT AUDIO Å To left/right channel audio output ı To left/right channel audio input Ç To video output Î To video input DVD player DVD player MONITOR LEFT RIGHT AUDIO (REC) (PLAY)
Basic Operations Front Panel Display STANDBY lamp FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL...
Selecting different sources for picture and sound You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component. Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.
Basic Operations Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting Press MUTING on the remote control to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. • “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off). ANALOG S.WFR To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
Basic Settings Front Panel Display AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL...
Basic Settings DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format. (The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display, then the digital signal indicator for the detected signals lights up.) ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode.
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Speaker size Register the sizes of all the connected speakers. • When you change your speakers, register the information about the speakers again. Press SETTING repeatedly until “FRNT SP (Front speaker),” “CNTR SP (Center speaker)” or “REAR SP (Rear speaker)” (with the current setting) appears on the display.
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Basic Settings Crossover frequency 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. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Sound Adjustments Front Panel Display FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL...
Tuner Operations Front Panel FM/AM FM/AM TUNING PRESET UP/DOWN UP/DOWN FM MDOE FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY S.WFR LINEAR PCM DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL...
Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display. The selected channel number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected channel number. TUNED STEREO ANALOG S.WFR Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following Surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field: I Dolby Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Digital I DTS Digital Surround I DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes I All Channel Stereo I Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback...
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I DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields About Relations between Speaker Layout and Surround Modes Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14). •...
Before you start, remember... • Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14). • You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you have set “CNTR SP” to “NONE.” • You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SP” to “NONE.” •...
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. Press TEST to check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order: TEST TONE L TEST TONE C...
Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo Once you have adjusted the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo, the adjustment is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo if the rear speakers are not connected or deactivated. •...
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 24) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components CD changer After pressing CD-DISC, you can use the following buttons for CD changer operations: 3 3 3 3 3 : Start playback. : Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR jacks is set to code “A.”...
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the remote control supplied for this unit to operate other manufacturers’ equipment. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 4 Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. STANDBY/ON VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The power does not come on. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Audio Output Level: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): Frequency Response (8 Ω): Tone Control: Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: Video Output Level/Impedance: Composite video: Synchronization: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Designs &...
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Specifications FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: AM tuner Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass:...
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To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51002-5 (0301) ®...
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If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO RX-5020VBK / RX-5022VSL FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG FM MODE INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM MODE...
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MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction cause harmful interference Spacing 15 cm or more Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus RX-5020VBK RX-5022VSL Front Avant Stand height 15 cm or more Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus...
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Using Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ... 21 Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo ... 23 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 24 Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 25 Operating Audio Components ... 25 Operating Video Components ... 27 Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment ...
Parts Identification Front Panel FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE STANDBY MEMORY DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES Remote Control CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TEST CENTER AUDIO EFFECT REAR L TV/CATV MENU REAR R ENTER...
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. Locations • Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM Antennas AM Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connecting the Speakers After connecting the front, center, rear speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible Surround effect. For details, see pages 12 to 14. CAUTION: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Components Turn off all components before connections. You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. Audio Components Video Components • CD player* • TV* • Cassette deck •...
MONITOR (REC) TAPE (PLAY) (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) TV SOUND RIGHT LEFT AUDIO Å To left/right channel audio output ı To left/right channel audio input Ç To video output Î To video input DVD player DVD player MONITOR LEFT RIGHT AUDIO (REC) (PLAY)
Basic Operations Front Panel Display STANDBY lamp FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY S.WFR LINEAR PCM DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES Source...
Selecting different sources for picture and sound You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component. Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.
Basic Operations Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting Press MUTING on the remote control to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. • “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off). ANALOG S.WFR To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
Basic Settings Front Panel Display AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES INPUT...
Basic Settings DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format. (The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display, then the digital signal indicator for the detected signals lights up.) ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode.
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Speaker size Register the sizes of all the connected speakers. • When you change your speakers, register the information about the speakers again. Press SETTING repeatedly until “FRNT SP (Front speaker),” “CNTR SP (Center speaker)” or “REAR SP (Rear speaker)” (with the current setting) appears on the display.
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Basic Settings Crossover frequency 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. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Sound Adjustments Front Panel Display FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES INPUT ATT Once each of following settings has been adjusted, this receiver...
Tuner Operations Front Panel FM/AM FM/AM TUNING PRESET UP/DOWN UP/DOWN FM MODE FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY S.WFR LINEAR PCM DIGITAL DOWN DOWN STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES MEMORY...
Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display. The selected channel number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected channel number. TUNED STEREO ANALOG S.WFR Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following Surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field: I Dolby Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Digital I DTS Digital Surround I DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes I All Channel Stereo I Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback...
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I DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields About Relations between Speaker Layout and Surround Modes Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14). •...
Before you start, remember... • Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see pages 12 to 14). • You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you have set “CNTR SP” to “NONE.” • You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SP” to “NONE.” •...
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. Press TEST to check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order: TEST TONE L TEST TONE C...
Using DAP Modes and All Channel Stereo Once you have adjusted the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo, the adjustment is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the DAP modes and All Channel Stereo if the rear speakers are not connected or deactivated. •...
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 24) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components CD changer After pressing CD-DISC, you can use the following buttons for CD changer operations: 3 3 3 3 3 : Start playback. : Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR jacks is set to code “A.”...
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the remote control supplied for this unit to operate other manufacturers’ equipment. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 4 Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. STANDBY/ON VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The power does not come on. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Audio Output Level: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): Frequency Response (8 Ω): Tone Control: Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: Video Output Level/Impedance: Composite video: Synchronization: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Designs &...
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Specifications FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: AM tuner Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass:...
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0102NHMMDWJEIN EN, FR...