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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-6020VBK FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY 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 SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES...
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO RX-6020VBK FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY PTY–PTY SEARCH–PTY STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG FM MODE INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM MODE MEMORY INPUT DIGITAL...
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Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction cause harmful interference Spacing 15 cm or more Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus RX-6020VBK Front Avant Stand height 15 cm or more Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus Floor...
Using DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 24 Activating DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 24 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 25 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 26 Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 28 Operating Audio Components ... 28 Operating Video Components ... 29 Troubleshooting ...
Parts Identification Front Panel FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES Remote Control A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TEST CENTER EFFECT REAR L MENU REAR R ENTER SUBWOOFER RETURN SOUND REC PAUSE CD –...
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object to 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 loop 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 connecting. Analog connections Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.
DVD player DVD player AUDIO RIGHT LEFT FRONT CENTER WOOFER REAR RIGHT LEFT VIDEO SUBWOOFER Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed output) ı To video output Note: To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, you must connect the DVD player using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.
Basic Operations Front Panel STANDBY lamp Display RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY S.WFR LINEAR PCM DIGITAL STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL DVD MULTI INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF...
Changing the source name When you connect the CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on the rear panel, change the source name shown on the display. Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME). • Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until “ASSIGN CDR”...
Basic Operations Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting You can mute the sound temporarily. Press MUTING on the remote control to mute the sound through all speakers or 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 RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE STANDBY ANALOG DIGITAL AUTO PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL DVD MULTI INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF SOURCE NAME...
Basic Settings From the remote control: Press ANALOG/DIGITAL. The current setting indication appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”) and the digital input (“DIGITAL AUTO”). DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format.
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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 from small speakers to 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 RX-6020V 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 STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL DVD MULTI INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF PHONES...
Tuner Operations Front Panel FM/AM FM/AM PRESET TUNING 5/∞ 5/∞ (up/down) (up/down) FM MODE RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL STANDBY/ON SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL DVD MULTI INPUT ATT SURROUND MODE...
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 for storing more stations. To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.
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 modes I All Channel Stereo I Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources—regular stereo source and...
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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. 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 no rear speakers are connected and activated. •...
Using DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides DVD MULTI Playback Mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with your DVD player. Activating DVD MULTI Playback Mode You can adjust DVD MULTI Playback Mode while playing back a DVD with analog discrete output mode on a DVD player.
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).
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate by following the diagram and the procedure below.
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The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use five basic functions listed below. Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using This Remote Control • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component (see page 29 for details).
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 25) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
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.”...
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solving daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The power does not turn 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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Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction cause harmful interference Spacing 15 cm or more Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus RX-6020VBK Front Avant Stand height 15 cm or more Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus Floor...
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Using DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 24 Activating DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 24 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 25 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 26 Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 28 Operating Audio Components ... 28 Operating Video Components ... 29 Troubleshooting ...
Parts Identification Front Panel FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET STANDBY 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 A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TEST...
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object to 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 loop 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 connecting. Analog connections Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.
DVD player DVD player AUDIO RIGHT LEFT FRONT CENTER WOOFER REAR RIGHT LEFT VIDEO SUBWOOFER Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed output) ı To video output Note: To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, you must connect the DVD player using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.
Basic Operations Front Panel STANDBY lamp Display RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY PRO LOGIC ΙΙ DSP H.PHONE DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY S.WFR LINEAR PCM DIGITAL STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL...
Changing the source name When you connect the CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on the rear panel, change the source name shown on the display. Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME). • Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until “ASSIGN CDR”...
Basic Operations Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily—Muting You can mute the sound temporarily. Press MUTING on the remote control to mute the sound through all speakers or 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 RX-6020V 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 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 From the remote control: Press ANALOG/DIGITAL. The current setting indication appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”) and the digital input (“DIGITAL AUTO”). DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format.
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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 from small speakers to 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 RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL 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 PRESET TUNING 5/∞ 5/∞ (up/down) (up/down) FM MODE RX-6020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE ANALOG STANDBY DIGITAL AUTO MEMORY LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SURROUND ON/OFF INPUT ANALOG...
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 for storing more stations. To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.
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 modes I All Channel Stereo I Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources—regular stereo source and...
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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. 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 no rear speakers are connected and activated. •...
Using DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides DVD MULTI Playback Mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with your DVD player. Activating DVD MULTI Playback Mode You can adjust DVD MULTI Playback Mode while playing back a DVD with analog discrete output mode on a DVD player.
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).
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV 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 the video components you want to operate by following the diagram and the procedure below.
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The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use five basic functions listed below. Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using This Remote Control • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component (see page 29 for details).
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 25) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).
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.”...
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solving daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The power does not turn 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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