JVC RX-888VBK manual Activating the DSP Modes

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DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY SURROUND

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.

Activating the DSP Modes

You can use only one DSP mode at a time. When a DSP mode is activated, another DSP mode is canceled if in use.

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until “THEATER” or “DIG THEATER” appears on the display.

DSP MODE

For Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround

On the front panel:

1. Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

 

When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and THEATER indicators light up on the display.

When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators light up on the display.

2. Adjust the speaker output levels.

BALANCE/SURROUND

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

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.

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

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.

3.Adjust the center tone.

1)

Press BALANCE/SURROUND

BALANCE/SURROUND

 

ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

 

TONE” appears on the display.

 

 

 

 

The display changes to show the current

 

 

 

2)

setting.

 

 

 

Turn MULTI JOG to select the center

 

MULTI JOG

tone level you want.

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

SOFT 2SOFT 1FLATSHARP 1SHARP 2

4. Adjust the effect level.

BALANCE/SURROUND

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP

 

 

 

EFFECT” appears on the display.

 

 

 

The display changes to show the current setting.

MULTI JOG

2)Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.

As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

DSP EFFECT 4

As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

ON/OFF so that the lamp on the

button lights up.

• Each time you press the button, the Dolby/ DTS Surround turns on and off alternately.

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with mark.

To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with D I G I T A L mark.

To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

To cancel the Dolby/DTS Surround mode

Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND ON/OFF

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

again so that the lamp on the button goes off.

 

(“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

 

From the remote control:

 

1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so

SURROUND

that the lamp on the DOLBY/DTS

ON/OFF

SURROUND ON/OFF button on

 

the front panel lights up.

Each time you press the button, the Dolby/DTS Surround turns on and off alternately.

You can also turn on Dolby/DTS Surround by pressing SURROUND MODE. (See page 22 for more details.)

2.Select and play a sound source.

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with mark.

To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with D I G I T A L mark.

To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

To cancel the Dolby/DTS Surround mode

Press SURROUND ON/OFF again.

SURROUND

 

(“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

ON/OFF

 

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Contents RX-888VBK For U.S.A Using the DVD Multi Playback Mode Parts Identification Using the DSP Modes Getting StartedBasic Settings Using the On-Screen MenusFront Panel Remote Control Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories Basic connecting procedure Connecting the SpeakersConnecting the front speakers AM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the subwoofer speaker Analog connectionsCompu Link terminal If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 or TextVideo component connections VHS VCRTo S-video output DVD playerTo composite ‚ To composite video outputPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordOn the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover + to + Replace the coverFrom the remote control Turning the Power On and Off StandbySelecting the Source to Play On the front panelSelecting the Front Speakers Adjusting the VolumeEtc Turn Source Selector toListening at Low Volume Loudness Attenuating the Input SignalAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Muting the SoundSetting the Subwoofer Information Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceChanging the Source Name Recording a SourceShowing the Text Information on Display Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Center Delay Time Setting Setting the Speakers for the DSP ModesFront, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting Rear Delay Time SettingLow Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting Crossover Frequency SettingDynamic Range Compression Setting Frequency appears on the displayAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Storing the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Press ONE Touch OPERATION. OnetouchoperationTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset TuningSelecting the FM Reception Mode Assigning Names to Preset StationsCreating Your Own SEA Mode Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeWith 3D Theater selected 3D-PHONIC modesDAP modes Surround modes DVD Multi Playback ModeDolby Surround Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundFront Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementAdjusting the DAP Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes Adjust the center tone ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround modePress DOLBY/DTS Surround Or DTS SurroundRepeatedly until Theater or JVC Theater Surround adjustmentsDIG Theater appears on Display Center tone level you want Press SoundActivating the DSP Modes Repeatedly until the DSP mode you Mode you want appears on DisplayTo cancel the DSP mode Want appears on the displayDVD Multi appears on Display Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeCntr be applied to the center speaker only Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD playerPress DVD Multi so that DVD 10 keys are activated for adjusting the soundMulti appears on the display Center tone level you wantTo Mode When you finish, press ExitDSP mode you want to Press MenuInput Attenuator mode Press @/ #to adjust the subwoofer output levelPress %/ Þto move to Sound To Input ATTActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode To SEA ModeSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Creating Your Own SEA ModePress SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you wantPress %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ # Setting the Basic Setting Items Also seeSelected character To PresetEnter up to four Press %/ Þ / @/ #toSame time Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverCD player Cassette deck MD recorder Automatic Source SelectionDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Then turn on this receiverDisc Search Only for CD Player Disc Title InputShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceTo exit from the Disc information screen Disc Information screen appears on the TVPress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press SET Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To Performer Then press SET Press SET againPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move to Search Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press SET Entering the Disc InformationPress %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourceEnter the disc title Referring to steps 3 Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SETOn the TV is RECEIVER/AMP If the AV Compu Link terminalIf the AV Compu Link terminal on the TV is AV Compu Link EX CASE1 If the components are equipped with the S-videoAutomatic Power On/Off Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeOne-Touch Video Play One-Touch DVD PlayCD player Sound control section AmplifierCD player-changer TunerCassette deck TurntableMD recorder VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacksTV/CATV/DBS Power Release 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 CXC AOCJBL JCBABC PhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639 KLH CCEHI-Q TMK STSProblem Possible Cause Solution Video AmplifierAudio FM tuner IHF Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioAM tuner General1098 781 954 650Valley Road Wayne, NJ Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

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