Contents
RX-888VBK
For U.S.A
Using the On-Screen Menus
Parts Identification Using the DSP Modes Getting Started
Using the DVD Multi Playback Mode
Basic Settings
Front Panel Remote Control
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Before Installation
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
AM Antenna Connections
Connecting the Speakers
Basic connecting procedure
Connecting the front speakers
Analog connections
Connecting Audio/Video Components
Connecting the rear and center speakers
Connecting the subwoofer speaker
VHS VCR
If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 or Text
Compu Link terminal
Video component connections
To composite video output
DVD player
To S-video output
To composite
+ to + Replace the cover
Connecting the Power Cord
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover
On the front panel
Turning the Power On and Off Standby
From the remote control
Selecting the Source to Play
Turn Source Selector to
Adjusting the Volume
Selecting the Front Speakers
Etc
Muting the Sound
Attenuating the Input Signal
Listening at Low Volume Loudness
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level
Recording a Source
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance
Setting the Subwoofer Information
Changing the Source Name
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode
Digital Input Digital in Terminal Setting
Showing the Text Information on Display
Rear Delay Time Setting
Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes
Center Delay Time Setting
Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting
Frequency appears on the display
Crossover Frequency Setting
Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting
Dynamic Range Compression Setting
Press ONE Touch OPERATION. Onetouchoperation
Storing the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch Operation
Adjust the sound using the functions listed above
Using the Sleep Timer
Tuning in Stations Manually
Using Preset Tuning
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
Assigning Names to Preset Stations
Creating Your Own SEA Mode
Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode
DAP modes
3D-PHONIC modes
With 3D Theater selected
DTS Digital Surround
DVD Multi Playback Mode
Surround modes
Dolby Surround Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Front
Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement
Adjusting the DAP Modes
Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes
Adjusting the Surround Modes
Or DTS Surround
ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround mode
Adjust the center tone
Press DOLBY/DTS Surround
Center tone level you want Press Sound
JVC Theater Surround adjustments
Repeatedly until Theater or
DIG Theater appears on Display
Activating the DSP Modes
Want appears on the display
Mode you want appears on Display
Repeatedly until the DSP mode you
To cancel the DSP mode
Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player
Activating the DVD Multi Playback Mode
DVD Multi appears on Display
Cntr be applied to the center speaker only
Center tone level you want
10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound
Press DVD Multi so that DVD
Multi appears on the display
Press Menu
When you finish, press Exit
To Mode
DSP mode you want to
To Input ATT
Press @/ #to adjust the subwoofer output level
Input Attenuator mode
Press %/ Þto move to Sound
Creating Your Own SEA Mode
To SEA Mode
Activating the DVD Multi Playback Mode
Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode
Setting the Basic Setting Items Also see
Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you want
Press SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode
Press %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ #
Press %/ Þ / @/ #to
To Preset
Selected character
Enter up to four
Automatic Source Selection
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver
Same time
CD player Cassette deck MD recorder
Disc Title Input
Then turn on this receiver
Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen
Disc Search Only for CD Player
Disc Information screen appears on the TV
Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source
Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen
To exit from the Disc information screen
Press SET again
Press Text Display while CD is selected as the source
Press %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press SET
Press %/ Þto move To Performer Then press SET
Entering the Disc Information
Press %/ Þto move to Search Then press SET
Press %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SET
Press %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press SET
Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SET
Press Text Display while MD is selected as the source
Press %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET
Enter the disc title Referring to steps 3
CASE1 If the components are equipped with the S-video
If the AV Compu Link terminal
On the TV is RECEIVER/AMP
If the AV Compu Link terminal on the TV is AV Compu Link EX
One-Touch DVD Play
Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode
Automatic Power On/Off
One-Touch Video Play
Tuner
Sound control section Amplifier
CD player
CD player-changer
VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks
Turntable
Cassette deck
MD recorder
Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV
Release TV/CATV/DBS Power
TV/CATV/DBS Power
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV
Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 Power
Release VCR 1 Power
If there are more than one code listed for your brand
JCB
AOC
CXC
JBL
Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639
PhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819
ABC
HI-Q
CCE
KLH
TMK
STS
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Audio
Amplifier
Video
General
Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio
FM tuner IHF
AM tuner
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