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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin déviter tout risque délectrocution, dincendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir
le coffret de lappareil.
2. Ne pas exposer lappareil à la pluie ni à lhumidité.
Warnings, Cautions and Others/
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
Caution--STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON
button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention--Commutateur STANDBY/ON
!
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON
ne coupe jamais
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position.
Le courant peut être télécommandé.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER-
ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED
DIGITAL APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES
DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Table of Contents
Adjusting Sound ........................................ 23
Basic Adjustment Items ............................................................ 23
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 23
7Adjusting the Equalization Patterns ..................................... 24
7Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels ................................... 24
7Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround
and DSP Modes .................................................................... 24
Using the Surround Modes .......................... 25
Reproducing Theater Ambience................................................ 25
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 25
Activating the Surround Modes ............................................... 27
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 28
Reproducing the Sound Field ................................................... 28
Introducing the DSP Modes ..................................................... 28
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 29
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 30
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 31
Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components ... 33
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 33
Operating Video Components .................................................. 34
Operating Other Manufacturers Video
Equipment ............................................ 35
Troubleshooting ......................................... 37
Specifications ............................................ 38
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Getting Started ........................................... 5
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer ................................... 6
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 7
7 Analog Connections ............................................................... 7
7 Digital Connections .............................................................. 10
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 10
Basic Operations ....................................... 11
Daily Operational Procedure .................................................... 11
Turning On the Power .............................................................. 11
Selecting the Source to Play ..................................................... 11
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 12
Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound .............................. 13
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 13
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 14
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 14
Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 14
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 15
Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 15
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 15
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 16
Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................ 16
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 16
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 17
Basic Settings ........................................... 18
Quick Speaker Setup ................................................................ 18
Basic Setting Items ................................................................... 19
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 19
7Setting the Speakers ............................................................. 20
7Setting the Speaker Distance ................................................ 20
7Setting the Bass Sounds ....................................................... 20
7Selecting the Main or Sub Channel ...................................... 21
7Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations ............ 21
7Setting the Digital Input Terminals ...................................... 22
7Setting the Component Video Input ..................................... 22
This mark indicates that ONLY the remote control
CAN be used for the operation explained. Remote
NOT This mark indicates that the remote control
CANNOT be used for the operation explained.
Use the buttons and controls on the front panel.
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DVD player
DVD player Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S
- When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete
output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks:
This connection is the best connection method for enjoying
DVD Audio sounds.
- When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-
quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.
ÅTo subwoofer output
ıTo center channel audio output
ÇTo left/right front channel audio output
ÎTo component video output
-To S-video output
ÏTo composite video output
ÌTo left/right surround channel audio output
Note:
When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks,
make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for
AV COMPU LINK. See page 22 for details.
Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042SDVD player
- When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks:
ÅTo component video output
ıTo S-video output
ÇTo composite video output
ÎTo left/right front channel audio output (or to audio-mixed
output if necessary)
Notes:
- For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When connecting a DVD player to the
component video input jacks, make the component video input
setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for AV COMPU LINK. See page
22 for details.
- To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including
Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital
input/output terminals.
DVD
IN
DVD
IN
DVD
A
B
C
D
RIGHT LEFT
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
RIGHT
SURR
LEFT
CENTER
DVD
IN
R
L
Green
Red Blue
DVD
IN
DVD
IN
DVD
R
L L A
B
C
E
D
F
G
RIGHT LEFT
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
RIGHT
SURR
LEFT
DVD
IN
CENTER
R
Green
Red Blue
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