JVC RX-888VBK Adjusting the Volume, Selecting the Front Speakers, Etc, Turn Source Selector to

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When playing a digital source through a digital terminal

Adjusting the Volume

The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER

MASTER VOLUME

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

DOLBY LINEAR

DTS DIGITAL PCM

DTS:

Lights up when DTS Digital Surround signals (see page 21) come in.

DOLBY DIGITAL:

Lights up when Dolby Digital signals (see page 21) come in.

LINEAR PCM:

Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.

VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

+

The signal indicators also light up on the display to indicate the incoming channel signals. (Only the indicators for the incoming signals light up.)

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

VOLUME

L C R

LFE

LS S RS

L: Left front channel

R: Right front channel

C: Center channel

LS: Left rear channel

RS: Right rear channel

S: Rear channel (monaural)

LFE: Subwoofer channel

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Note:

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “90” (maximum).

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel ONLY:

sound from another component.

On the front panel:

1.Press SOUND SELECT (INPUT ATT) briefly while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player,

etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select

 

SPEAKERS

the speaker to use.

 

1

2

• Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off. When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

IMPORTANT:

2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to

SOURCE SELECTOR

select the sound (except the TV

 

sound), while the indication of the

 

above step is still on the display.

 

From the remote control:

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Notes:

Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

When you select “TV SOUND” as the source, this function does not work.

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR on the rear panel is set to “HIGH” and when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.

Note:

If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3D-PHONIC modes with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated.

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Contents RX-888VBK For U.S.A Parts Identification Using the DSP Modes Getting Started Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeBasic Settings Using the On-Screen MenusFront Panel Remote Control Before Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Connecting the Speakers Basic connecting procedureConnecting the front speakers AM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting Audio/Video Components Connecting the rear and center speakersConnecting the subwoofer speaker Analog connectionsIf your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 or Text Compu Link terminalVideo component connections VHS VCRDVD player To S-video outputTo composite ‚ To composite video outputConnecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlOn the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover + to + Replace the coverTurning the Power On and Off Standby From the remote controlSelecting the Source to Play On the front panelAdjusting the Volume Selecting the Front SpeakersEtc Turn Source Selector toAttenuating the Input Signal Listening at Low Volume LoudnessAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Muting the SoundAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Setting the Subwoofer InformationChanging the Source Name Recording a SourceDigital Input Digital in Terminal Setting Selecting the Analog or Digital Input ModeShowing the Text Information on Display Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes Center Delay Time SettingFront, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting Rear Delay Time SettingCrossover Frequency Setting Low Frequency Effect Attenuator SettingDynamic Range Compression Setting Frequency appears on the displayStoring the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch Operation Adjust the sound using the functions listed aboveUsing the Sleep Timer Press ONE Touch OPERATION. OnetouchoperationUsing Preset Tuning Tuning in Stations ManuallyAssigning Names to Preset Stations Selecting the FM Reception ModeSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Creating Your Own SEA Mode3D-PHONIC modes DAP modesWith 3D Theater selected DVD Multi Playback Mode Surround modesDolby Surround Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundAvailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement FrontAdjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes Adjusting the DAP ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround mode Adjust the center tonePress DOLBY/DTS Surround Or DTS SurroundJVC Theater Surround adjustments Repeatedly until Theater orDIG Theater appears on Display Center tone level you want Press SoundActivating the DSP Modes Mode you want appears on Display Repeatedly until the DSP mode youTo cancel the DSP mode Want appears on the displayActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode DVD Multi appears on DisplayCntr be applied to the center speaker only Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound Press DVD Multi so that DVDMulti appears on the display Center tone level you wantWhen you finish, press Exit To ModeDSP mode you want to Press MenuPress @/ #to adjust the subwoofer output level Input Attenuator modePress %/ Þto move to Sound To Input ATTTo SEA Mode Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Creating Your Own SEA ModePress %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you want Press SET to store the setting into the SEA UsermodePress %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ # Setting the Basic Setting Items Also seeTo Preset Selected characterEnter up to four Press %/ Þ / @/ #toRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Same timeCD player Cassette deck MD recorder Automatic Source SelectionThen turn on this receiver Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screenDisc Search Only for CD Player Disc Title InputPress Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source Showing the Disc Information on the TV ScreenTo exit from the Disc information screen Disc Information screen appears on the TVPress Text Display while CD is selected as the source Press %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press SETPress %/ Þto move To Performer Then press SET Press SET againPress %/ Þto move to Search Then press SET Press %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SETPress %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press SET Entering the Disc InformationPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Press %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SETEnter the disc title Referring to steps 3 Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SETIf the AV Compu Link terminal On the TV is RECEIVER/AMPIf the AV Compu Link terminal on the TV is AV Compu Link EX CASE1 If the components are equipped with the S-videoAutomatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode Automatic Power On/OffOne-Touch Video Play One-Touch DVD PlaySound control section Amplifier CD playerCD player-changer TunerTurntable Cassette deckMD recorder VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacksRelease TV/CATV/DBS Power TV/CATV/DBS PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATVRelease VCR 1 Power Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand AOC CXCJBL JCBPhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819 Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639ABC CCE HI-QKLH STS TMKProblem Possible Cause Solution Amplifier AudioVideo Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM tuner IHFAM tuner General781 954 650 Valley Road Wayne, NJ1098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

The JVC RX-888VBK is a robust stereo receiver that showcases JVC's commitment to high-quality audio and user-friendly design. Launched in the late 1990s, this receiver remains popular among audio enthusiasts due to its impressive features and reliable performance.

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