JVC RX-668VBK manual Receiving Radio Broadcasts, Tuning in Stations Manually, Using Preset Tuning

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Receiving Radio Broadcasts

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

Tuning in Stations Manually

On the front panel ONLY:

FM/AM

1. Press FM/AM to select the band.

The cursor control %/ Þ / @/ #buttons can be now used for operating the tuner.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

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2. Press cursor control % / Þ repeatedly until “ – TUNING +” appears on the display.

Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations Manually”).

If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM Reception Mode” on page 14.

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3. Press cursor control @/ #until you find the frequency you want.

• Pressing @decreases the frequency.

• Pressing #increases the frequency.

Notes:

When you hold cursor control @ / # in step 3, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display.

When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

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MEMORY

2. Press MEMORY.

CH–

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“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.

3. Press cursor control @/ #to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

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Note:

You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset number. When using the 10 keys, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 32.)

4.Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.

MEMORY

The selected channel number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

To store other stations into other channel numbers

Once you have preset a station, the cursor control @/ #buttons work for selecting preset channels. To tuner in another station to preset, press cursor control %/ Þrepeatedly until “– TUNING +” appears on the display, then repeat steps 1 to 4 above.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

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Contents RX-668VBK RX-668VBK Table of Contents To use the Cursor control buttons q on the front panel Remote ControlParts Identification Front PanelGetting Started Before InstallationConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure Connecting the front speakersConnecting Audio/Video Components Connecting the subwoofer speakerAudio component connections Video component connections Replace the cover Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Plug the power cord into an AC outletOn the front panel Turning the Power On and Off StandbyFrom the remote control Basic OperationsSelecting the Front Speakers Muting the SoundRecording a Source Reinforcing the Bass Attenuating the Input SignalAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Adjusting the TonePress TAPE/MD Setting Center and Rear Speakers for DSP ModesPress Setting so that the cursor Changing the Source NameUsing the Sleep Timer Adjust the sound using the functions listed abovePress ONE Touch Operation Press FM/AM to select the band Tuning in Stations ManuallyUsing Preset Tuning Receiving Radio BroadcastsPress FM/AM Press 10 keys to select a preset channel numberTo tune in a preset station When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisySurround Modes Using the DSP Modes3D-PHONIC modes DAP modesRear Speaker Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementFront RearAdjusting DAP Digital Acoustic Processor Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesOutput balance Press Rearl / + to adjust the rear speaker output levelUntil the mode PRO Logic Or Theater appears on Display Press Test to check the speakerSelect and play a sound source Press Surround repeatedly Until the DSP mode you wantTo cancel the DSP mode Activating the DSP ModesActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeUsing the On-Screen Menus Press %/ Þto move to Surround LEVEL, then press @/ # Adjusting the DSP ModesAdjusting the DVD Multi Playback Mode Press any one of %/ Þ/ @/ #Press any one of % / Þ / @/ # Press % / Þ/ @/ #to adjust the tone as you wantPress % / Þto move to SETTING, then press @/ # Press %/ Þto move To Preset MEMORY, then press @/ #Automatic Source Selection Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Same timeDisc Search Only for CD Player Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemCD player MD recorder Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screenPress Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source Showing the Disc Information on the TV ScreenTo exit from the Disc information screen Press OSD SET again Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press OSD SET Press %/ Þto move To Performer Then press OSD SETEntering the Disc Information Press %/ Þto move To Search Then press OSD SETPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press OSD SET Press %/ Þto move To Title INPUT, then press OSD SETPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Up to 32 characters to this User FileEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press OSD SETAC outlets AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemWhen turning on the TV for the first time after Volume to the minimum using the TV volumeOne-Touch DVD Play Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off One-Touch Video PlayCD player Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsTuner Sound control section AmplifierCassette deck MD recorderDVD player Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment Release TV PowerTry to operate your TV by pressing TV Power If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVManufacturer Codes Release VCR PowerTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Power Release CATV/SAT PowerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTotal harmonic distortion SpecificationsWatts per channel, min. RMS, driven into Ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8%FM tuner IHF AM tunerGeneral 781 954 650 Valley Road Wayne, NJ1098 Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1298HIMMDWJEM

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