Audio/Video Control Receiver Rx-9010vbk

Table of ContentsIntroduction . 2Features . 2Precautions . 2Parts Identification . 3Getting Started . 5Before Installation . 5Checking the Supplied Accessories . 5Connecting the FM and AM Antennas . 5Connecting the Speakers . 6Connecting Audio/Video Components . 77 Analog Connections . 77 Digital Connections . 107 USB Connection . 11Setting Up the RF Rod Antenna . 12Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter . 12Connecting the Power Cord . 13Putting Batteries in the Remote Control . 13Multi-room Operations . 14Basic Operating Procedure for Main Room . 15Basic Operating Procedure for Sub-Room . 16Main Room Basic Operations . 17Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) . 17Canceling the Main Room Operations . 18Selecting the Main Room Source to Play . 18Adjusting the Main Room Volume . 19Activating the Main Room Front Speakers . 19Adjusting the Equalization Patterns . 20Listening at Night — Midnight Mode . 21Activating the Subwoofer Sound . 21Reinforcing the Bass . 21Muting the Main Room Sound . 21Attenuating the Input Signal . 21Selecting the Line Direct Function . 22Changing the Display Brightness . 22Using the Sleep Timer . 22Recording a Source . 22Sub-Room Operations . 23Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) and Selectingthe Sub-room Operations . 23Canceling the Sub-room Operations . 24Selecting the Sub-room Source to Play . 25Adjusting the Sub-room Volume . 25Activating the Sub-room Front Speakers . 26Muting the Sub-room Sound . 26Operating the Playback Source for the Sub-room . 26Basic Settings . 27Setting the Front Speakers Either for the Main Roomor Sub-room . 27Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance . 27Setting the Subwoofer Information . 28Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level . 28Setting the Speakers for a Surround Field . 29Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting . 30Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode . 31Selecting the Video Input Terminal . 32Changing the Source Name . 33Showing the Text Information on the Display . 33Basic Setting and Adjustment — Auto Memory . 34Receiving Radio Broadcasts . 35Tuning in Stations Manually . 35Using Preset Tuning . 35Selecting the FM Reception Mode . 36Creating a Surround Field in the Main Room. 37Reproducing the Sound Field . 38Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement . 39Adjusting the Surround Modes . 40Adjusting the DAP Modes . 41Adjusting the Surround Modes with the DAP Modes . 43Adjusting the 5 CH/4 CH Stereo Mode . 46Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes . 47Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode . 49Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode . 49Using the On-Screen Menus . 507 Showing the MENU on the TV Screen . 507 Activating the Surround Modes . 507 Activating the DAP Modes . 507 Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode . 507 Adjusting the Equalization Patterns . 517 Adjusting the Surround and DSP Modes . 517 Adjusting the DVD MULTI Playback Mode . 527 Listening at Night — Midnight Mode . 527 Attenuating the Input Signal . 527 Selecting the Line Direct Function . 537 Selecting the Bass Boost Function . 537 Activating the Subwoofer Sound . 537 Operating the Tuner . 537 Storing the Preset Stations . 547 Setting the Basic Setting Items . 54COMPU LINK Remote Control System . 55TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System . 577 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen . 587 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) . 597 Entering the Disc Information . 60AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System . 62Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components . 65Operating Audio Components . 65Operating Video Components . 67Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment . 68Troubleshooting . 72Specifications . 74You can use “On-screen Menu” for most of the main roomoperations. For details, see page 50.Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE whenthe receiver is ready for the sub-room operations.1EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]f101.2.15, 0:14 PM

IntroductionWe 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 performancefrom your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.FeaturesPrecautionsDolby Digital Decoder IncorporatedYou can enjoy Dolby Digital, one of the most advanced hometheater sound systems available. Dolby Digital, with five fullrange channels and a LFE (subwoofer) channel, lets you enjoy themost spectacular theater sound at home when you view movies onDVD.Compatible with DTS Digital SurroundThe RX-9010VBK is compatible with DTS Digital Surround aswell. DTS Digital Surround is the digital movie soundtrack formatthat delivers 5.1-channel audio like Dolby Digital. Using a lowaudio-data compression rate, it features natural, solid and clearsound.Multi-room OperationsYou can connect two pairs of the front speakers to theRX-9010VBK, and use them to listen to different sources in thedifferent rooms (Main room and Sub-room) at the same time.RF/IR Multi-brand Remote ControlThe remote control sends out not only IR (infrared) signals butalso RF (radio frequency) signals as coded commands to controlthe receiver. The RF rod antenna can receive the RF (RadioFrequency) signals sent from the remote control to operate thereceiver. In addition, the supplied RF signal transmitter cantransmit IR signals which could control other video components. The remote control provided for this receiver can transmitcontrol signals for many manufacturers’ components.COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operateother JVC audio components from this receiver.Power sources When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always pullthe plug, not the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands. If you are not going to operate the receiver for an extended periodof time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.Multi-room operations Do not use the remote control outdoors or install the speakersoutdoors. When operating the receiver from the place where you cannot seethe receiver (for example, when controlling the receiver installedin the living room from the kitchen), pay attention to the followingnot to surprise other people:– Be careful not to turn up the volume so high when controllingthe receiver without listening to the playback sound.– Be careful not to surprise other people with a sudden soundcoming out of the receiver when turning it on. (A sudden stop ofthe sound may also surprise other people.) If the receiver operates by itself or malfunctions, the followingcauses will be considered:– Interference to RF communication between the receiver and theremote control from outside.– The remote control is operated unintentionally. For example, abook is placed on the remote control, possibly, depressing somebuttons on the remote control. If your neighbour uses the same or similar RF remote controlsystem, the receiver may happen to receive the RF signals sentfrom such an RF remote control system, which could cause yourreceiver to be operated unintentionally. If this happen, stop usingthe RF rod antenna and the remote control, and consult your JVCdealer or the nearest JVC Service Center.OthersTEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has beendeveloped to deal with the disc information recorded on the CDText and MDs. Using this information on the discs, you canoperate the CD player or MD recorder through the receiver.AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug theunit and consult your dealer before operating any further. Do not disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceableparts inside.If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult yourJVC dealer.The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you tooperate other JVC video components from this receiver.2EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]f201.2.15, 0:14 PM

Parts IdentificationRefer to the pages in parentheses for details.Front Panel2 3 45 6 7 819RX-9010VFM/AM TUNINGFM/AM PRESETeMAIN ROOM ON/OFFANALOGLCRDGTL AUTODVD MULTIMEMORYDIGITALLSSySUB ROOM ON/OFFSUB ROOM CONTROLDIMMERPRO LOGIC AUTO MUTING TUNED STEREOHEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONE TOUCH OPERATIONMAIN ROOMRSMASTER VOLUMESUB ROOMSLEEP VOLUMESPEAKERS1 2 SUBROOMD I G I T A LtDSP 3D–PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODELINEAR PCM SUBWFR LFEPOWERrAUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVERFM MODESTANDBYSURROUNDp qwD I G I T A LSPEAKERS ON/OFF1MAIN ROOMDSP MODESURROUND ON/OFFINPUTANALOG/DIGITALDVD MULTIDVDVCR 1VCR 2VIDEOTV SOUND/DBSMIDNIGHT MODEDIGITAL LEVELEQADJUSTLINE DIRECTEFFECT SETTINGBASS BOOST2INPUT ATTSUB ROOMSOURCE NAMESUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFFVIDEOUSB AUDIOS-VIDEOVIDEOL—AUDIO—RPHONOCDCDRTAPE / MDUSB AUDIOFM / AMCONTROLDOWNUPSOURCE NAMEPHONESu i o ;as1 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (15 – 17, 23)2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 (MAIN ROOM) buttons (15, 20) SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 (SUB ROOM) buttons (15, 20, 26)3 FM/AM TUNING 5/ buttons (35)4 DSP MODE button and lamp (42, 45, 46)5 FM/AM PRESET 5/ buttons (35, 36)6 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (31) INPUT ATT button (21)7 FM MODE button (36)8 MEMORY button (35, 36)9 Display (17, 18, 23, 25)p DIGITAL EQ button (20)q LEVEL ADJUST button (27, 28, 41, 45, 46, 48, 49)w Remote sensor (13)e MAIN ROOM ON/OFF button (18)r SUB ROOM ON/OFF button (16, 23, 24)t SUB ROOM CONTROL button (16, 23, 24)y DIMMER button (22)duio;asdfghjkl/fg h j3lPHONES jack (20)SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (21)SURROUND ON/OFF button and lamp (41, 45)USB AUDIO terminal (11)VIDEO input terminals (9)MIDNIGHT MODE button (21)Source selecting buttons and lamps (18, 25)DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO,TV SOUND/DBS, PHONO, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD, USBAUDIO, FM/AMSOURCE NAME buttons (33)EFFECT button (41, 42, 45 – 48)CONTROL UP 5/DOWN buttons(20, 27 – 34, 41, 42, 45 – 49)SETTING button (27 – 34)MASTER VOLUME control (15, 16, 19, 25)BASS BOOST button and lamp (21)LINE DIRECT button and lamp (22)3EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]fk01.2.15, 0:14 PM/

Remote Control123ab4STANDBYMAIN ROOM SUB ROOMMAIN ROOM SUB ROOM TV/CATV/DBSON/OFFON/OFFMAIN ROOM@#SUB ROOMDVDDVD MULTIPHONOCDVCR 1VCR 2TAPE/MDCDRTV/DBSVIDEOFM/AMUSB RROOM SIZE456LEVEL REAR LREAR ERLEVEL–TESTDIGITAL EQCENTER TONE100RETURNFM MODE100 SURROUNDDSPBASS BOOSTON/OFF 10MODEMIDNIGHT MODELINE DIRECTSLEEPDIMMER/ REWPLAYDOWNTUNINGSTOP% &TVCATV/DBSREC FF/*(UPPAUSE TV/VIDEOTV VOL CHANNELVOLUMEMUTINGTEXTDISPLAYMENU SET!DVDMENUEXITRM-SRX9010J REMOTE CONTROLA/V CONTROL RECEIVER) 1 MAIN ROOM/SUB ROOM selector (15 – 17, 23, 24)2 MAIN ROOM ON/OFF button (18)SUB ROOM ON/OFF button (24)3 Display window (17, 23, 27, 40, 49, 50, 58, 65, 67, 68)a. MAIN ROOM/SUB ROOM indicatorsb. Remote control mode operation indicatorc. Signal transmission indicatorLights up when transmitting the remote control signals.4 Source selecting buttons (18, 25)DVD, DVD MULTI, PHONO, CD, VCR 1, VCR 2,TAPE/MD, CDR, TV/DBS, VIDEO, FM/AM, USB AUDIO5 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (32)6 SOUND button (20, 28, 40, 43, 44, 46 – 49, 65)7 LEVEL /LEVEL – buttons (20, 28, 40, 43, 44, 47 – 49)8 TEST button (40, 44)9 SURROUND ON/OFF button (39, 40, 44)0 LINE DIRECT button (22)- SLEEP button (22) Operating buttons for audio/video components (35, 65 – 70) On-screen operation buttonsMENU, SET, EXIT, %, fi, @, # (50, 58, 67, 70)! DVD MENU button (67, 70)@ AUDIO POWER buttonsSTANDBY, ON (15 – 17, 24)# AUDIO POWER buttonsTV/CATV/DBS POWER, VCR 1 POWER (67 – 70) 10 keys for selecting preset channels (36) 10 keys for adjusting sound(20, 28, 36, 40, 41, 43 – 45, 47 – 49, 65) 10 keys for operating audio/video components(65 – 70)% BASS BOOST button (21) DSP MODE button (43, 44, 47, 48)& MIDNIGHT MODE button (21)* TV/CATV/DBS selector (67, 68)( DIMMER button (22)) VOLUME /– button (15, 16, 19, 25)MUTING button (21, 26) TEXT DISPLAY button (58)4EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]f401.2.15, 0:14 PM

Getting StartedThis section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect thepower supply.Before InstallationGeneralConnecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna Connections Be sure your hands are dry. Turn the power off to all components. Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going cations Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected frommoisture. The temperature around the receiver must be between –5 C and35 C (23 F and 95 F). Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poorventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.Handling the receiverAMPOLOCheck to be sure you have all of the following items, which aresupplied with the receiver.The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the piecessupplied. Remote Control (1)AMPOLOExtend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.ANTENNAFM 75COAXIALAMLOOPAMEXTOutdoor FM Antenna Cable(not supplied)A. Using the Supplied FM AntennaThe FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75ΩCOAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.B. Using the Standard Type Connector with Outdoor FMAntenna (Not Supplied)A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75ΩCOAXIAL terminal. Batteries (2) AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Antenna (1)Note: RF Rod Antenna (1) IR Signal Transmitter (1)If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.Before attaching a 75Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire goingto an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.5EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]fAMTEXFM Antenna Do not insert any metal object into the receiver. Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, orcabinet. Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.Checking the Supplied AccessoriesAMTEX501.2.15, 0:14 PM

Basic connecting procedureAM Antenna ConnectionsSnap the tabs on the loop into theslots of the base to assemble theAM loop.ANTENNAFM 75COAXIALRIGRIGHTLEAMLOOPAMEXTAM Loop Antenna4321RIGHTLEFTHTLEFTFT1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end ofeach speaker signal cable (not supplied).2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.1233 Insert the speaker signal cable.4 Turn the knob clockwise.Connecting the front speakersOutdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)Turn the loop until you have the best reception.Notes: If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch anyother terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Thiscould cause poor reception. If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire tothe AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)Connecting the SpeakersYou 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 (toemphasize human voices). One powered subwoofer to enhance the bass.IMPORTANT:After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speakersetting information properly: To obtain the best possible Surround and DSP effect in themain room, see page 29. To use the Multi-room function, see “Setting the FrontSpeakers Either for the Main Room or Sub-room” on page27.For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the ( ) and (–)terminals on the rear panel to the ( ) and (–) terminals marked onthe speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 7.CAUTION:Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by thespeaker terminals.You can connect two pairs of front speakers — one pair to theFRONT 1 SPEAKERS terminals, and the other pair to the FRONT2 / SUB ROOM SPEAKERS terminals.The speakers connected to the FRONT 2 / SUB ROOM SPEAKERSterminals can be used as follows: As the second front speakers in the main listening room As the main speakers in the sub listening room when using theMulti-room function.Right speakerFRONT 1 SPEAKERSFRONT 1 SPEAKERS Left speaker CAUTION :SPEAKER IMPEDANCERIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFT–46LOW816HIGH– SPEAKER LOAD SELECTORCAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 16FRONT 2 SUB ROOM SPEAKERSRight speakerFRONT 2 / SUB ROOMSPEAKERSLeft speakerIMPORTANT for FRONT 1 SPEAKERS connection:To obtain the best possible output power from the receiver, and toprevent the receiver from being overheated, the receiver has theSPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR which has to be set as follows: Set it to the “HIGH” position when the impedance of the frontspeakers connected is within the range of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Set it to the “LOW” position when the impedance of the frontspeakers connected is within the range of 4 Ω to 6 Ω.6EN01-13.RX-9010VBK[J]f601.2.15, 0:14 PM

Connecting the rear and center speakersConnect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and acenter speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.CenterspeakerAnalog ConnectionsAudio component connectionsUse the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to theaudio right jack.CAUTION:CENTERSPEAKERIf you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizerbetween the source components and this receiver, the sound outputthrough this receiver may be distorted.REAR SPEAKERS Right rearspeakerLeft EFTCAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 816PHONOCDConnecting the subwoofer speakerTurntableTo audio outputOUT(REC)TAPEMDYou can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.Connect th

audio/video control receiver digital control down up effect setting digital eq dvd multi dvd vcr 1 vcr 2 video tv sound/dbs dsp mode midnight mode s-video video video l—audio—r surround on/off subwoofer out on/off speakers on/off fm/am tuning fm/am preset fm mode main room on/off sub room on/off sub room control dimmer memory 2