JVC RX-888VBK manual Assigning Names to Preset Stations, Selecting the FM Reception Mode

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To tune in a preset station

Note:

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.

2.Press TUNER PRESET.

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

Turning it clockwise increases the channel numbers.

Turning it counterclockwise decreases the channel numbers.

SOURCE SELECTOR

TUNER PRESET

MULTI JOG

When using the FM MODE/MUTING button on the remote control, be sure that the 10 keys are activated for tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

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.

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.

You can use the following characters: Space, A – Z, and 0 – 9.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM.

• Each time you press the button, the band

alternates between FM and AM.

FM/AM

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Tune in a preset station.

See the left.

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset

channel number.

CNTR TONE

 

CNTR

 

1 2 3

MENU

TESTREAR-L

The preset channel number starts flashing for about 10 seconds.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

4

5

6

 

 

 

ENTER

 

• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.

EFFECT

 

 

REAR-R

 

 

 

 

7/P

8

9

 

• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10. SEA MODE

 

 

SUBWOOFER

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10,

10

0

+10

then 10.

RETURN

FM MODE/MUTING

100+

 

 

 

 

 

CH–

VOLUME

If you turn MULTI JOG while the preset channel number is flashing, you can change the preset channel number.

Note:

When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

3. Press TUNER PRESET, while the preset channel number is flashing.

The first character position starts flashing.

CH–

TUNER PRESET

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy

You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.

Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”

FM MODE

SUBWOOFER

 

0

 

FM MODE/MUTING

On the front panel

On the remote control

AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator goes off on the display.

VOLUME

MULTI JOG

4.Turn MULTI JOG to select the first character, while the first character position is flashing.

CH–

5. Press TUNER PRESET, while a

TUNER PRESET

 

character you want is flashing.

 

The next character position starts flashing.

CH–

VOLUME

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four characters.

7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

 

while the last selected character is

 

flashing after you have assigned a

 

name.

 

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

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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 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories 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 SourceShowing the Text Information on Display Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode 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 ModeWith 3D Theater selected 3D-PHONIC modesDAP modes 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/CATVIf there are more than one code listed for your brand Release VCR 1 PowerTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 Power AOC CXCJBL JCBABC PhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639 KLH CCEHI-Q STS TMKProblem Possible Cause Solution Video AmplifierAudio Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM tuner IHFAM tuner General1098 781 954 650Valley Road Wayne, NJ Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

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