JVC RX-888VBK manual Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

The display does not light up.

The power cord is not plugged in.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

 

 

 

No sound from speakers.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if

 

 

necessary.

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly.

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

Muting is activated.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute.

Sound from one speaker only.

Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 12).

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer.

The station is too far away.

Select a new station.

An incorrect antenna is used.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

 

Antennas are not connected properly.

Check connections.

 

 

 

Occasional cracking noise during FM

Ignition noise from automobiles.

Move the antenna farther from automobile

reception.

 

traffic.

No colors on the on-screen display.

The color system of the connected TV is

Connect an NTSC TV.

not NTSC.

 

Howling during record playing.

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Move speakers away from the turntable.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.

Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise three or four times, then press POWER on the front panel.

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

Speakers are overloaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals.

Press POWER on the front panel, then check the speaker wiring.

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.

Remote control does not work.

The remote control mode selector is not

Set the selector correctly either to “AUDIO/

set correctly.

TV/VCR” or to “CATV/DBS.”

 

 

There is an obstruction in front of the

Remove the obstruction.

remote sensor on the receiver.

 

Batteries are weak.

Replace batteries.

 

 

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Contents RX-888VBK For U.S.A Basic Settings Parts Identification Using the DSP Modes Getting StartedUsing the DVD Multi Playback Mode Using the On-Screen MenusFront Panel Remote Control Before Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Connecting the front speakers Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure AM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the rear and center speakers Analog connectionsVideo component connections If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 or TextCompu Link terminal VHS VCRTo composite DVD playerTo S-video output ‚ To composite video outputOn the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control + to + Replace the coverSelecting the Source to Play Turning the Power On and Off StandbyFrom the remote control On the front panelEtc Adjusting the VolumeSelecting the Front Speakers Turn Source Selector toAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Attenuating the Input SignalListening at Low Volume Loudness Muting the SoundChanging the Source Name Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceSetting the Subwoofer Information Recording a SourceDigital Input Digital in Terminal Setting Selecting the Analog or Digital Input ModeShowing the Text Information on Display Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting Setting the Speakers for the DSP ModesCenter Delay Time Setting Rear Delay Time SettingDynamic Range Compression Setting Crossover Frequency SettingLow Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting Frequency appears on the displayUsing the Sleep Timer Storing the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch OperationAdjust the sound using the functions listed above 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 Mode3D-PHONIC modes DAP modesWith 3D Theater selected Dolby Surround Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic DVD Multi Playback ModeSurround modes DTS Digital SurroundAvailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement FrontAdjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes Adjusting the DAP ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes Press DOLBY/DTS Surround ON/OFF to activate an Appropriate Surround modeAdjust the center tone Or DTS SurroundDIG Theater appears on Display JVC Theater Surround adjustmentsRepeatedly until Theater or Center tone level you want Press SoundActivating the DSP Modes To cancel the DSP mode Mode you want appears on DisplayRepeatedly until the DSP mode you Want appears on the displayCntr be applied to the center speaker only Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeDVD Multi appears on Display Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD playerMulti appears on the display 10 keys are activated for adjusting the soundPress DVD Multi so that DVD Center tone level you wantDSP mode you want to When you finish, press ExitTo Mode Press MenuPress %/ Þto move to Sound Press @/ #to adjust the subwoofer output levelInput Attenuator mode To Input ATTSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode To SEA ModeActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Creating Your Own SEA ModePress %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ # Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you wantPress SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Setting the Basic Setting Items Also seeEnter up to four To PresetSelected character Press %/ Þ / @/ #toCD player Cassette deck MD recorder Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverSame time Automatic Source SelectionDisc Search Only for CD Player Then turn on this receiverDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Disc Title InputTo exit from the Disc information screen Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Disc Information screen appears on the TVPress %/ Þto move To Performer Then press SET Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press SET Press SET againPress %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press SET Press %/ Þto move to Search Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SET Entering the Disc InformationEnter the disc title Referring to steps 3 Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SETIf the AV Compu Link terminal on the TV is AV Compu Link EX If the AV Compu Link terminalOn the TV is RECEIVER/AMP CASE1 If the components are equipped with the S-videoOne-Touch Video Play Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off One-Touch DVD PlayCD player-changer Sound control section AmplifierCD player TunerMD recorder TurntableCassette deck VCR 1 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacksIf there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV Release TV/CATV/DBS PowerTV/CATV/DBS Power Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATVRelease VCR 1 Power Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 PowerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand JBL AOCCXC JCBPhaStar 772 Chostar 775 Xpressvu Tachi 819 Errold 627 775 Anasonic 701 Rimestar 566 Ony 639ABC CCE HI-QKLH STS TMKProblem Possible Cause Solution Amplifier AudioVideo AM tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF General781 954 650 Valley Road Wayne, NJ1098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 0299HIMMDWJEM

RX-888VBK specifications

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