JVC RX-888VBK manual Using Preset Tuning, Tuning in Stations Manually

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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 mode selector is set to the correct AUDIO/

Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be

position:

TV/VCR

quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

CATV/DBS

VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Tuning in Stations Manually

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the front panel:

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM).

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

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2.Press FM/AM TUNING.

3.Turn MULTI JOG until you find the frequency you want.

Turning it clockwise increases the frequency.

Turning it counterclockwise decreases the frequency.

When you turn MULTI JOG quickly, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

SOURCE SELECTOR

FM/AM TUNING

MULTI JOG

On the front panel ONLY:

1.Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations Manually”).

If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM Reception Mode” on page 18.

 

 

 

 

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2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

 

CH–

 

 

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“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 10 seconds.

MULTI JOG

From the remote control:

1.Press FM/AM to select the band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

2.Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

FM/AM

FF/

TUNING UP

/REW

3.Turn MULTI JOG to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

Note:

You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset number. When using the 10 keys, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

• When you hold the button, the frequency

DOWN TUNING

keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

Note:

When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display.

When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

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.

CH–

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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.

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Contents RX-888VBK For U.S.A Using the On-Screen Menus Parts Identification Using the DSP Modes Getting StartedUsing the DVD Multi Playback Mode Basic SettingsFront Panel Remote Control Checking the Supplied Accessories Before InstallationConnecting the FM and AM Antennas AM Antenna Connections Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure Connecting the front speakersAnalog connections Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the subwoofer speakerVHS VCR If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 or TextCompu Link terminal Video component connections‚ To composite video output DVD playerTo S-video output To composite+ to + Replace the cover Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control On the back of the remote control, remove the battery coverOn the front panel Turning the Power On and Off StandbyFrom the remote control Selecting the Source to PlayTurn Source Selector to Adjusting the VolumeSelecting the Front Speakers EtcMuting the Sound Attenuating the Input SignalListening at Low Volume Loudness Adjusting the Subwoofer Output LevelRecording a Source Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceSetting the Subwoofer Information Changing the Source NameSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingShowing the Text Information on Display Rear Delay Time Setting Setting the Speakers for the DSP ModesCenter Delay Time Setting Front, Center, and Rear Speaker SettingFrequency appears on the display Crossover Frequency SettingLow Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting Dynamic Range Compression SettingPress ONE Touch OPERATION. Onetouchoperation Storing the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch OperationAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Using the Sleep TimerTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset TuningSelecting the FM Reception Mode Assigning Names to Preset StationsCreating Your Own SEA Mode Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeDAP modes 3D-PHONIC modesWith 3D Theater selected DTS Digital Surround DVD Multi Playback ModeSurround modes Dolby Surround Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro LogicFront Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementAdjusting the DAP Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes Or DTS Surround ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround modeAdjust the center tone Press DOLBY/DTS SurroundCenter tone level you want Press Sound JVC Theater Surround adjustmentsRepeatedly until Theater or DIG Theater appears on DisplayActivating the DSP Modes Want appears on the display Mode you want appears on DisplayRepeatedly until the DSP mode you To cancel the DSP modeRefer to the manual supplied with the DVD player Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeDVD Multi appears on Display Cntr be applied to the center speaker onlyCenter tone level you want 10 keys are activated for adjusting the soundPress DVD Multi so that DVD Multi appears on the displayPress Menu When you finish, press ExitTo Mode DSP mode you want toTo Input ATT Press @/ #to adjust the subwoofer output levelInput Attenuator mode Press %/ Þto move to SoundCreating Your Own SEA Mode To SEA ModeActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeSetting the Basic Setting Items Also see Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you wantPress SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Press %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ #Press %/ Þ / @/ #to To PresetSelected character Enter up to fourAutomatic Source Selection Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverSame time CD player Cassette deck MD recorderDisc Title Input Then turn on this receiverDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Disc Search Only for CD PlayerDisc Information screen appears on the TV Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen To exit from the Disc information screenPress SET again Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move To Performer Then press SETEntering the Disc Information Press %/ Þto move to Search Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press SETPress %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET Enter the disc title Referring to steps 3CASE1 If the components are equipped with the S-video If the AV Compu Link terminalOn the TV is RECEIVER/AMP If the AV Compu Link terminal on the TV is AV Compu Link EXOne-Touch DVD Play Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off One-Touch Video PlayTuner Sound control section AmplifierCD player CD player-changerVCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks TurntableCassette deck MD recorderTry to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV Release TV/CATV/DBS PowerTV/CATV/DBS Power If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 Power Release VCR 1 PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand JCB AOCCXC JBLErrold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639 PhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819ABC HI-Q CCEKLH TMK STSProblem Possible Cause Solution Audio AmplifierVideo General Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF AM tunerValley Road Wayne, NJ 781 954 6501098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

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