JVC RX-888VBK manual Press DOLBY/DTS Surround, ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround mode

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Notes:

You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test tone.

No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone comes out of the speakers.

L:

Lights when the test tone comes out of

L

C R

 

the left front speaker.

 

 

C:

Lights when the test tone comes out of

LS

RS

 

the center speaker.

 

 

R:Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Surround 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. Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

ON/OFF to activate an

 

appropriate Surround mode —

 

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL

 

or DTS SURROUND.

 

Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.

4. Adjust the speaker output levels.

 

 

CNTR

 

 

2

3

• To adjust the center speaker level, press

 

 

MENU

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

 

 

 

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

 

 

 

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

REAR•L

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

 

 

5

6

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

ENTER

REAR•R

8 9

2.Adjust the speaker output levels.

1)Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display. “CENTER LEVEL”:

To adjust the center speaker level. “REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level. “REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2)Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3)Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output levels.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone. TEST

 

4

6. Press CNTR TONE to select the

CNTR TONE

center tone level you want.

1

The center tone adjustment affects the mid- frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

3.Adjust the center tone.

1)Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2)Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

SOFT 2 SOFT 1FLAT SHARP 1SHARP 2

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

This CNTR means this adjustment can

S E A CNTR be applied to the center speaker only. (Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

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To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP 1” (little) or

“SHARP 2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT 1” (little) or “SOFT 2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

SOFT 2SOFT 1FLATSHARP 1SHARP 2

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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 Before Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting 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 NameDigital Input Digital in Terminal Setting Selecting the Analog or Digital Input ModeShowing 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 Mode3D-PHONIC modes DAP 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 TVRelease VCR 1 Power Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand JCB AOCCXC JBLPhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819 Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639ABC CCE HI-QKLH TMK STSProblem Possible Cause Solution Amplifier AudioVideo General Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF AM tuner781 954 650 Valley Road Wayne, NJ1098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

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