JVC RX-888RBK Adjusting the Volume, Selecting the Front Speakers, Etc, Turn Source Selector to

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When playing a digital source through a digital terminal

Adjusting the Volume

English

The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

DOLBY LINEAR

MPEG DTS DIGITAL PCM

MPEG:Lights up when MPEG Multichannel signals (see page 24) come in.

DTS:Lights up when DTS Digital Surround signals (see page 24) come in.

DOLBY DIGITAL: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals (see page 24) come in.

LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.

• The signal indicators also light up on the display to indicate the

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER

VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn it

counterclockwise.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

MASTER VOLUME

+

VOLUME

incoming channel signals. (Only the indicators for the incoming

signals light up.)

 

 

 

L:

Left front channel

 

 

 

R:

Right front channel

L

C

R

C:

Center channel

 

LFE

 

LS:

Left rear channel

LS

S

RS

RS:

Right rear channel

 

 

 

S:

Rear channel (monaural)

 

 

 

LFE:

Subwoofer channel

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Note:

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “90” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use.

sound from another component.

On the front panel:

1.Press SOUND SELECT (INPUT ATT) briefly while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player,

etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select

 

SPEAKERS

the speaker to use.

 

1

2

• Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off. When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

IMPORTANT:

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise,

2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to

SOURCE SELECTOR

select the sound (except the TV

 

sound), while the indication of the

 

above step is still on the display.

 

From the remote control:

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Notes:

Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

When you select “TV SOUND” as the source, this function does not work.

activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.

Note:

If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3D-PHONIC modes with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated.

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Contents RX-888RBK Per I’ltalia Español Italiano Table of Contents Parts Identification Remote ControlFront Panel Checking the Supplied Accessories Before InstallationConnecting the FM and AM MW/LW Antennas Getting StartedBasic connecting procedure Connecting the SpeakersConnecting the front speakers AM MW/LW Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the subwoofer speaker About the speaker impedanceVHS VCR Video component connectionsTo composite To S-video output‚ To composite video output DVD playerPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Digital connectionsFrom the remote control Turning the Power On and Off StandbyBasic Operations Selecting the Source to PlaySelecting the Front Speakers Adjusting the VolumeEtc Turn Source Selector toListening at Low Volume Loudness Attenuating the Input SignalAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Muting the SoundAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Basic SettingsSetting the Subwoofer Information Recording a SourceSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingShowing the Text Information on Display Center Delay Time Setting Setting the Speakers for the DSP ModesFront, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting Rear Delay Time SettingLow Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting Crossover Frequency SettingDynamic Range Compression Setting Frequency appears on the displayAdjust the sound using the functions listed above Storing the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Press ONE Touch OPERATION. OnetouchoperationTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset TuningReceiving Radio Broadcasts Selecting the FM Reception Mode Assigning Names to Preset StationsWhat information can RDS signals provide? Using the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM StationsTo search for a program using the PTY codes Searching for a Program by PTY CodesPress PTY Search while Turn Multi JOG until the PTYPTY codes Press EON so that the last selected Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice TemporarilyProgram type appears on Display Press TA/NEWS/INFO untilSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Using the SEA ModesCreating Your Own SEA Mode 3D-PHONIC modes Using the DSP ModesDAP modes With 3D Theater selectedSurround modes DVD Multi Playback ModeFront Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker ArrangementAdjusting the DAP Modes Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes Adjust the center tone An appropriate Surround modePress DOLBY/DTS/MPEG Surround ON/OFF to activateRepeatedly until Theater or JVC Theater Surround adjustmentsDIG Theater appears on Display Center tone level you wantLamp on the button lights up Activating the DSP ModesSelect and play a sound source Press Surround ON/OFF soTo cancel the DSP mode Mode you want appears on DisplayPress Surround Mode repeatedly until For the other DSP modesActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeDVD Multi appears on Display Tone appears on the displayPress DVD Multi so that DVD 10 keys are activated for adjusting the soundMulti appears on the display Using the On-Screen Menus Press %/ Þto move to Sound CONTROL, then press @/ # Input Attenuator modePress %/ Þto move To Subwfr LevelPress %/ Þto move To SEA, then press @ To SEA ModePress %/ Þto move to SEA, then press @ / # Press %/ Þto move to Surround LEVEL, then press @ / #Press SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you wantPress %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ # Setting the Basic Setting Items Also seeTo Preset To Preset NamePress %/ Þto move to Tuner CONTROL, then press @/ # Then press SETRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Compu Link Remote Control SystemSame time Automatic Source SelectionDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemDisc Search Only for CD Player Disc Title InputShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Press Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the sourceTo exit from the Disc information screen Disc Information screen appears on the TVPress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move to SEARCH, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move to Performer Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move To Search Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET Entering the Disc InformationPress %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SET Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourceTo insert a space, press %/ Þ To correct an incorrect characterSound control section Amplifier Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsCD player TunerCassette deck TurntableMD recorder DVD playerOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVRelease TV/CATV/DBS Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV DBSRelease VCR If there are more than one code listed for your brandTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Manufacturers’ codes for TV NEI MTCRBM RFTManufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturers’ codes for VCR Manufacturers’ codes for Catv convertersESC ITVSchaub Lorenz 000, 005, 041, 104 Schneider 000, 072 Samsung 240 Sansui 041, 067 Sanyo 046 Saville 352004 White WestinghouseProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsAudio VideoFM tuner IHF Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioAM MW/LW tuner GeneralEN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT 0499HIMMDWJEM

RX-888RBK specifications

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