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AUDIO/ VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-1024VBK TV/CATV/ VCR 1 AUDIO POWER POWER POWER VCR 1 VCR 2 VIDEO TAPE/MD PHONO TV/DBS SLEEP CNTR TONE – CNTR SURROUND MODE MENU DIGITAL/ TEST – REAR · L ANALOG INPUT ENTER EFFECT – REAR · R...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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To get the best DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect in your listening room, note the speaker settings you have set on the table below for future reference (even though the receiver memorizes the settings until you change them). For actual setting procedures, see pages 19 to 21. Speakers Front Speakers LARGE...
Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 3 Getting Started... 4 Before Installation ... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 4 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ... 5 Connecting the Speakers ... 6 Connecting Audio/Video Components ... 8 Connecting the Power Cord ... 12 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ...
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Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) ... 53 Entering the Disc Information ... 54 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 56 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 58 Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ... 62 Troubleshooting ... 68...
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. RX-1024V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS PHONES COMPULINK Remote TV/CATV/ VCR 1 AUDIO POWER POWER POWER VCR 1 VCR 2 VIDEO ¡ TAPE/MD PHONO TV/DBS SLEEP –...
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. •...
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections FM Antenna ANTENNA Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. LOOP 13/16 in. (20 mm) How to strip the 75 coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals 1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75 coaxial cable to expose the braided metallic mesh about 13/16 inches (20 mm).
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).
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Getting Started Connecting the rear and center speakers Connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Center speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker Connecting the subwoofer speaker Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.
Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. 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 •...
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Getting Started Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using S-video cables (not supplied).
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Connecting DVD player DVD player To audio/video output Connecting VCRs S-VHS (or VHS) VCR To audio/video input S-VHS To audio/video output VHS VCR To audio/video input To audio/video output MASTER VOLUME RX-1024V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER D I G I T A L –...
Getting Started Digital connections This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals. To enjoy Dolby Digital, you have to connect the source components using the DIGITAL IN terminals. You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not supplied).
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 and antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/ AUDIO/ TV/VCR VCR.”...
From the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons directly. Selects the DVD player. VCR1 Selects the video component connected to the VCR1 jacks. VCR2 Selects the video component connected to the VCR2 jacks. VIDEO Selects the video component connected to the VIDEO jacks.
Basic Operations Selecting the Front Speakers On the front panel only : When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use. Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select the speaker to use. Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off.
Attenuating the Input Signal When the input level of the playing source through the analog terminals is too high, the sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent the sound distortion. On the front panel only : Press and hold SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT until “INPUT ATT ON”...
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. IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV...
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 : 1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “L/R BALANCE” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting.
Basic Settings Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3). On the front panel only : 1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.
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Center Delay Time Setting Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers. If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec.
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Basic Settings 2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the display changes to show the following: CROSS: 80Hz CROSS:100Hz CROSS: 80Hz...
This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control AUDIO/ TV/VCR mode selector is set to the correct position: CATV To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want. To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts Assigning Names to Preset Stations You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display. On the front panel only : 1.
Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control AUDIO/ mode selector is set to the correct position: TV/VCR CATV To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...
Using the SEA Modes Creating Your Own SEA Mode You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE). On the front panel only : If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 4 below.
The 3D-PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years and makes it possible to reproduce the surround sound with only two front speakers.
Using the DSP Modes IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source). Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes When using the 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproduce the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark...
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4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 5. Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2...
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Using the DSP Modes From the remote control: 1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark D I G I T A L • When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital input for that source, the Ÿ...
Using the DAP Modes You can use five DAP modes — “Live Club, Dance Club, Hall, Pavilion, and Headphones” for any source. Among the DAP modes, “Headphones” is very special. It can create the same stereo sound as you listen through the speakers off air while listening to a source using headphones.
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Using the DSP Modes 4. Adjust the effect level. 1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. 2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2...
Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes Once you have adjusted the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, this receiver memorizes adjustment for each mode. To activate the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, follow the procedure below. From the remote control: 1.
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Using the DSP Modes 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. “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 (Left front speaker) (Center speaker) TEST TONE LS...
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On the front panel: You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back. 1.
Using the DSP Modes Using the Theater Surround Mode Once you have adjusted the Theater Surround mode, this receiver memorizes the adjustment. To activate the Theater Surround mode, follow the procedure below. From the remote control: 1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark D I G I T A L •...
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5. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows: • To adjust the center speaker level, press CNTR +/–. • To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L +/–. • To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R +/–. 6.
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Using the DSP Modes On the front panel: You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Theater Surround mode. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.
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5. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 6. Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.
Using the On-Screen Menus You can use the menus on the TV screen to control the receiver. 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. Selecting the Source to Play 1.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #. The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.
Using the On-Screen Menus Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 18). 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.
For Dolby Surround Pro Logic: “TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. ** “REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. * “REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. * “CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level.
Using the On-Screen Menus Creating Your Own SEA Mode 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #.
4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to set (or adjust) the setting item selected in step 3. 5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the Operating the Tuner 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.
Using the On-Screen Menus Assigning Names to the Preset Stations 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #.
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 8) (and a digital cable if you want —...
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.
OPERATIONS To use this remote control system, 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. Make sure you have connected the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player) Search a disc by its performer: 1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 50. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move press SET.
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5. Press SET again. Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears. 6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following: • Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi...
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) You can use the User File function through this receiver. For the User File function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player. Using your own User Files: 1.
Entering the Disc Information For the CD Player with the disc memory function: You can use the disc memory function through this receiver. The disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD player. For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player.
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TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System 7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # to move FAVORITE (in this example),” then press SET. The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE screen appears. 8. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press SET.
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. CONNECTIONS: To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedures below.
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FUNCTIONS: This remote control system allows you to use five functions listed below. Remote Control of DVD Player, VCR, and TV Using This Remote Control For the DVD player and the VCR: • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the each component. For the TV having AV COMPU LINK terminal “RECEIVER/AMP”: •...
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: •...
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components CD player-changer After pressing DISC (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player-changer: PLAY: Starts playing. Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.
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IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK jacks (see page 56) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 9 to 10) or using a digital cable (see page 11).
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”): TV/CATV/DBS POWER: Turns on or off the TV. TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following...
Operating Other Manufactures’ Components This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.
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Operating Other Manufactures’ Components To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. For the CATV converter: Set the remote control mode selector to “CATV.” For the DBS tuner: Set the remote control mode selector to “DBS.” 2.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.” 2. Press and hold VCR1 POWER. 3. Press VCR1. 4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See the lists on pages 66 and 67 to find the code.
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Operating Other Manufactures’ Components Manufacturers’ codes for TV Admiral Aiko Akai Alaron Anam Anam National 019, 030 Audiovox Belcor Bell & Howell 016, 154 Bradford Brockwood Candle 030, 056 Carnivale Carver Celebrity Citizen 030, 039, 056, 060, 092, 280 Concerto Contec Craig Crown...
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. driven into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System)
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Synchronization ... Negative Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... 45 dB On-Screen Color System ... NTSC FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range ... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ... Monaural ... 10.8 dBf (0.95 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ... Monaural ... 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...
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Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
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WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
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