JVC RX-884PBK manual Press Dolby Surround so that the lamp on the button, Lights up

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On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic 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.

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

 

 

DOLBY SURROUND

 

).

 

 

D I G I T A L

When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital input for that source, the ÙDIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press DOLBY SURROUND so that the lamp on the button

DOLBY SURROUND

lights up.

 

“SURROUND ON” appears on the display.

Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is automatically selected according to the source being played back.

When Dolby Pro Logic is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button lights red.

When Dolby Digital is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button lights green.

English

Notes:

To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, you must connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.

When the signals come into this receiver through the analog connection from the source component, “PRO LOGIC” is automatically selected.

The Surround mode is not used with the other DSP modes such as the DAP mode and 3D-PHONIC mode. When the Surround mode is turned on, the other DSP mode, if used, will be turned off.

Notes on the indications:

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3.Adjust the speaker output levels as follows.

1)Press BALANCE/SURROUND 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 speaker level. “REAR R LEVEL”: To adjust the right speaker level.

2)Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB), while the indicator of the previous step is still on the display.

3)Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output levels.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this receiver is activated.

The Dolby Pro Logic decoder is used not only for the analog sources but also for the sources encoded with Dolby Digital in the following cases:

When only front channel signals are encoded.

When front channel and

monaural rear channel signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is activated for this type of Dolby

BALANCE/SURROUND

4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly untilADJUST

“CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

5. Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want,

MULTI JOG

while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of. As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

SOFT2 SOFT1 FLAT SHARP1 SHARP2

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP1” (little) or “SHARP2” (much). To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT1” (little) or “SOFT2” (much). When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

To cancel the Surround mode

Press DOLBY SURROUND again so that “SURROUND OFF” appears.

Digital source, the Ù DIGITAL indicator goes off.

Notes:

You cannot adjust the center speaker level when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 20).

You cannot adjust the rear speaker levels when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 20).

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Contents RX-884PBK Precaución English Español Português Table of Contents Using the DSP Modes Front Panel Remote ControlParts Identification Getting Started How to set the voltage selectorGeneral LocationsGetting Started Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna Connections AM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the Speakers Connecting the front speakersConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting the rear and center speakersCase 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers Case 1 When you connect only one set of front speakersAbout the speaker impedance Use front speakers with 4 16 ohm impedanceAnalog connections Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio Components Video Components Audio component connectionsVideo components Video component connectionsConnecting DVD player Digital 1 coaxial For Digital connectionsTo shut off the power completely Connecting the Power CordPress Power to set it in the Ñoff position Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning the Power On and Off Standby From the remote controlBasic Operations On the front panelBasic Operations Adjusting the VolumePress one of the source selecting buttons directly Selecting different sources for picture and soundOn the front panel only From the remote control onlyListening only with headphones Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Attenuating the Input SignalDisplay changes to show the current setting Keys are activated for sound adjustmentsSelecting the Input Mode Basic SettingsSelecting the DBS tuner as the source Changing the Source NameAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Basic SettingsSetting the Subwoofer Information Listening at Low Volume LoudnessSetting the Speakers for the DSP Modes Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingFront, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting SPK Rear Speaker appears on the displayCrossover Frequency Setting Center Delay Time SettingRear Delay Time Setting Dynamic Range Compression Setting Low Frequency Effect Attenuator SettingTo recall the sound settings To store the sound settingsTo cancel the One Touch Operation function One Touch OperationTuning in Stations Manually Setting the AM Tuner Interval SpacingReceiving Radio Broadcasts To select the 10 kHz intervalTo store the preset stations Using Preset TuningTo erase a stored preset station To tune in a preset stationMute on the remote control Selecting the FM Reception ModePress FM Mode on the front panel or FM Mode Press Tuner PRESET, while a character you want is Assigning Names to Preset StationsFlashing Character is flashing after you have assigned a nameTo cancel the SEA mode Using the SEA ModesSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Creating Your Own SEA Mode Using the SEA ModesTo recall your own SEA adjustment To erase a stored adjustmentOn the 3D-PHONIC mode Using the DSP ModesOn the DAP mode On Surround modeUsing the 3D-PHONIC Modes Using the DSP ModesPress DSP Mode Turn Multi JOG until the mode 3D Action or 3DAs you turn it, the effect level changes as follows To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modeAction or 3D DIGITAL, 3D DRAMA, or 3D Theater Press Surround Mode repeatedly until the mode 3DYou want appears on the display Press Effect to select the effect levelUsing the DAP Modes Press Surround Mode repeatedly until the mode you To cancel the DAP modeAdjust the speaker output levels as follows Want appears on the displayOr Dolby Digital appears on the display Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic ModesPress Surround Mode repeatedly until PRO Logic Press Test to start checking the speaker output balance To cancel the Surround modePress Test again to stop the test tone Press Cntr Tone to select the center tone level you wantLights up Press Dolby Surround so that the lamp on the buttonTurn Multi JOG to select the center tone level you want Press Dolby Surround again so that Surround OFF appearsUsing the Theater Surround Mode To cancel the Theater Surround mode Center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequencyDSP and Theater indicators also light up on the display SOFT2 SOFT1 Flat SHARP1 When you select OSD, see Using the On-Screen MenusSelecting the Source to Play Also see Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and SoundListening at Low Volume Loudness Also see Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Also seeAttenuating the Input Signal Also see Sound Control menu appears on the TVAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Also see Using the On-Screen MenusFor 3D-PHONIC modes For DAP modes Live CLUB, Dance CLUB, HALL, PavilionFor Dolby Surround Pro Logic Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Also seeFor Dolby Digital For Theater Surround and Digital Theater SurroundPress SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Creating Your Own SEA Mode Also seeBasic Settings Operating the Tuner Storing the Preset Stations Also seeTuner Control menu appears again Assigning Names to the Preset Stations Also seeCharacter entry screen appears Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Compu Link Remote Control SystemAutomatic Source Selection Synchronized RecordingDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemDisc Search Only for CD Player Additional FunctionsShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen OperationsSearching a Disc Only for the CD player Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemSearch a disc by its performer Search a disc by its disc titleSearch a disc by its genre Going back to the Disc Title Search screen Press ExitPress on Screen Control %/ Þ to move to GENRE, then press Genre Search screen appearsGoing back to the User File screen Press Exit Using your own User FilesUser File screen appears on the TV For the CD Player with the disc memory function Entering the Disc InformationTitle Input Performer screen appears on the TV To move to Shift , then press SETEnter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 on For the MD recorderEnter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and 4 on Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components CD player-changer Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsTurntable Cassette deckDVD player VCR1 the VCR connected to the VCR1 jacksREC Turns on or off the TV Adjusts the volumeSets the input mode either TV or Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/DBS Operating Other Manufactures’ Components10, 0, 100++10 Operating Other Manufactures’ ComponentsTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR1 Starts playbackPauses Manufacturers’ codes for TV Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsVideo Important for mains AC line

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