JVC RX-888RBK manual Using the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM Stations

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Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names

PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs

RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends

EON (Enhanced Other Network): See page 21.

Notes:

•RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.

•RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

What information can RDS signals provide?

You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.

To show the RDS signals

Press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an FM station.

DISPLAY MODE

 

STOP

 

DISPLAY MODE

On the front panel

On the remote

•Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you the following information:

PS PTY

Frequency RT

PS (Program Service):

While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.

Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service)

Notes:

•When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control, make sure that you have selected FM station using the remote control. If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner operation.

(Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.)

•If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on the display.

You can also show the RDS information on the TV screen.

To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.

•When the TV’s input mode is incorrect; for example, a different video input or TV tuner mode is selected, you cannot show the RDS information on the TV screen.

Press TEXT DISPLAY while listening to an FM

TEXT

station.

DISPLAY

 

The following information appears on the TV screen.

Selected station

Program service Program type Radio text

To erase the RDS information, press EXIT.

EXIT

Note:

The on-screen display will disappear in the following case:

–if no operation is done for about 10 minutes.

–if you do any operation other than explained in this section.

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 17) by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

Before you start, remember...

•The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.

•To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching.

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

•When pressing the buttons on the remote control, make sure that you have selected the FM station using the remote control. If not, the RDS operation buttons do not work for RDS operation.

(Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for RDS operation.)

FM/AM

/REW

PLAY

FF/

 

PTY

PTY SEARCH

PTY

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

DISPLAY MODE

 

On the front panel:

 

1. Press PTY SEARCH while

 

listening to an FM station.

PTY SEARCH

“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display.

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Contents RX-888RBK Per I’ltalia Español Italiano Table of Contents Parts Identification Remote ControlFront Panel Connecting the FM and AM MW/LW Antennas Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories Getting StartedConnecting the front speakers Connecting the SpeakersBasic connecting procedure AM MW/LW Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsConnecting the rear and center speakers About the speaker impedanceVideo component connections VHS VCR‚ To composite video output To S-video outputTo composite DVD playerPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the Power CordPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Digital connectionsBasic Operations Turning the Power On and Off StandbyFrom the remote control Selecting the Source to PlayEtc Adjusting the VolumeSelecting the Front Speakers Turn Source Selector toAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Attenuating the Input SignalListening at Low Volume Loudness Muting the SoundSetting the Subwoofer Information Basic SettingsAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Recording a SourceSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingShowing 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. OnetouchoperationTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset TuningReceiving Radio Broadcasts Assigning Names to Preset Stations Selecting the FM Reception ModeTo search for a program using the PTY codes Using the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM StationsWhat information can RDS signals provide? Searching for a Program by PTY CodesPress PTY Search while Turn Multi JOG until the PTYPTY codes Program type appears on Display Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice TemporarilyPress EON so that the last selected Press TA/NEWS/INFO untilSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Using the SEA ModesCreating Your Own SEA Mode DAP modes Using the DSP Modes3D-PHONIC modes With 3D Theater selectedDVD Multi Playback Mode Surround modesAvailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement FrontAdjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes Adjusting the DAP ModesAdjusting the Surround Modes Press DOLBY/DTS/MPEG An appropriate Surround modeAdjust the center tone Surround ON/OFF to activateDIG Theater appears on Display JVC Theater Surround adjustmentsRepeatedly until Theater or Center tone level you wantSelect and play a sound source Activating the DSP ModesLamp on the button lights up Press Surround ON/OFF soPress Surround Mode repeatedly until Mode you want appears on DisplayTo cancel the DSP mode For the other DSP modesDVD Multi appears on Display Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeActivating the DVD Multi Playback Mode 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 Input Attenuator modePress %/ Þto move to Sound CONTROL, then press @/ # 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 %/ 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 seePress %/ Þto move to Tuner CONTROL, then press @/ # To Preset NameTo Preset Then press SETSame time Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Automatic Source SelectionDisc Search Only for CD Player Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemDisplaying 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 SEARCH, then Press SET Press Text Display while CD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move To SEARCH, then Press %/ Þto move to Performer Then press SETPress %/ 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 InformationTo insert a space, press %/ Þ Press Text Display while MD is selected as the sourcePress %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SET To correct an incorrect characterCD player Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsSound control section Amplifier TunerMD recorder TurntableCassette deck DVD playerRelease TV/CATV/DBS If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment 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 RBM MTCNEI RFTManufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner ESC Manufacturers’ codes for Catv convertersManufacturers’ codes for VCR ITV004 Samsung 240 Sansui 041, 067 Sanyo 046 Saville 352Schaub Lorenz 000, 005, 041, 104 Schneider 000, 072 White WestinghouseTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionAudio SpecificationsAmplifier VideoAM MW/LW tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise RatioFM tuner IHF GeneralEN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT 0499HIMMDWJEM

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