JVC RX-888RBK manual Assigning Names to Preset Stations, Selecting the FM Reception Mode

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To tune in a preset station

On the front panel:

1.Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM —

MW/LW).

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

2. Press TUNER PRESET.

SOURCE SELECTOR

TUNER PRESET

Note:

When using the FM MODE/MUTING button on the remote control, be sure that the 10 keys are activated for tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 45.)

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display.

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3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find

MULTI JOG

the channel you want.

 

Turning it clockwise increases the channel numbers.

Turning it counterclockwise decreases the channel numbers.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM.

 

FM/AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Each time you press the button, the band

 

 

 

 

 

alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

 

 

 

 

 

2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset

CNTR TONE

 

 

CNTR

3

 

 

channel number.

1

2

 

 

 

MENU

 

• For channel number 5, press 5.

TEST

 

 

REAR-L

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.

 

 

 

ENTER

 

EFFECT

 

 

REAR-R

 

 

 

 

 

• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.

7/P

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10,

SEA MODE

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

10

0

+10

then 10.

RETURN

FM MODE/MUTING

100+

Note:

When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 45.)

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy

You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.

Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”

FM MODE

SUBWOOFER

 

0

 

FM MODE/MUTING

On the front panel

On the remote control

AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator goes off on the display.

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.

You can use the following characters: Space, A – Z, and 0 – 9.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Tune in a preset station.

See the left.

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

 

The preset channel number starts flashing for about 10 seconds.

CH–

VOLUME

If you turn MULTI JOG while the preset channel number is flashing, you can change the preset channel number.

3.

Press TUNER PRESET, while the

TUNER PRESET

 

 

preset channel number is flashing.

 

 

The first character position starts flashing.

 

 

CH–

 

 

 

VOLUME

4.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the

MULTI JOG

 

 

first character, while the first

 

 

character position is flashing.

 

 

CH–

 

5.

Press TUNER PRESET, while a

TUNER PRESET

 

character you want is flashing.

 

The next character position starts flashing.

CH–

VOLUME

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four characters.

7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

while the last selected character is

 

flashing after you have assigned a

 

name.

 

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

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Contents RX-888RBK Per I’ltalia Español Italiano Table of Contents Remote Control Parts IdentificationFront 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 SourceDigital Input Digital in Terminal Setting Selecting the Analog or Digital Input ModeShowing 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. OnetouchoperationUsing Preset Tuning Tuning in Stations ManuallyReceiving 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 CodesTurn Multi JOG until the PTY Press PTY Search whilePTY 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 untilUsing the SEA Modes Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeCreating 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 display10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound Press DVD Multi so that DVDMulti 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 DBSIf there are more than one code listed for your brand Release VCRTry 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

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