JVC RX-888VBK manual Turntable, Cassette deck, MD recorder, VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks

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Turntable

After pressing PHONO (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a turntable:

PLAY:

Starts playing.

STOP:

Stops operations.

Cassette deck

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck:

PLAY:

Starts playing.

1:

Fast winds the tape from right to left.

`:

Fast winds the tape from left to right.

STOP:

Stops operations.

PAUSE:

Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

ƒREC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

MD recorder

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the MD recorder:

PLAY:

Starts playing.

4:

Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous)

¢:

track.

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP:

Stops playing.

PAUSE:

Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

ƒREC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

VCR 1 POWER: Turns on or off the VCR 1.

After pressing VCR 1 or VCR 1 CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the VCR:

1 – 9, 0: Selects the TV channels on VCR.

PLAY: Starts playing.

1: Rewinds a tape.

`: Fast winds a tape.

STOP: Stops operations.

PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

ƒREC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

Note:

You can use either VCR 1 button or the VCR 1 CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR 1, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR 1 CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

DVD player

After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a DVD player:

PLAY:

Starts playing.

4:

Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.

¢:

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP:

Stops playing.

PAUSE: Stops playing temporarily. To release it, press PLAY.

Note:

You can use either TAPE/MD button or the TAPE CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press TAPE CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

IMPORTANT:

After pressing DVD or DVD

 

MULTI, these buttons can be used

 

for the DVD menu operations.

TEST

Note:

 

4

 

For detailed menu operations, refer to the instructions supplied with the discs or the

DVD player.

CNTR

2 3

MENU

REAR-L

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ENTER

REAR-R

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To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:

You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK terminals (see page 42) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 6 and 7).

Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR

1jacks is set to code “A.”

When using the remote control:

For the DVD player and VCR operations, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver.

For the TV operations:

7If the TV having the AV COMPU LINK terminal “RECEIVER/ AMP,” aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

7If the TV having the AV COMPU LINK terminal “AV COMPU LINK EX,” aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

TV

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS POWER: Turns on or off the TV.

TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 9, 0, 100+: Selects the channels.

RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel.

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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 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories 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 NameShowing the Text Information on Display Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode 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 ModeWith 3D Theater selected 3D-PHONIC modesDAP modes 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 TVIf there are more than one code listed for your brand Release VCR 1 PowerTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 Power JCB AOCCXC JBLABC 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 General Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF AM tuner1098 781 954 650Valley Road Wayne, NJ Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

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