JVC RX-888RBK Using the SEA Modes, Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode, Creating Your Own SEA Mode

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Using the SEA Modes

The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.

English

IMPORTANT:

When using the remote control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct

AUDIO/

position:TV/VCR

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

CATV/DBS

VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

On the front panel:

SEA MODE

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until the SEA

 

mode you want appears on the display.

•Each time you press the button, the SEA mode changes as follows:

SEA ROCKSEA MUSICALSEA MOVIE

SEA COUNTRY

SEA OFF SEA USERMODE SEA JAZZ

SEA ROCK:Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies are boosted.

SEA MUSICAL: Enhances the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

SEA MOVIE: Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie theater.

SEA COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized.

SEA JAZZ:Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere. Good for acoustic music.

SEA USERMODE: Your original SEA adjustment (see the right).

SEA OFF:No SEA mode is applied (see below).

Notes:

•The SEA modes cannot be used for recording.

•When the SEA mode is turned on, the SEA indicator lights up on the display.

•When the SEA mode is used with the DAP mode (see page 26), sounds may be distorted. If this happens, turn off the DAP mode or decrease the effect level of the DAP mode.

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE).

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:

If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 4 below.

1. Press SEA ADJUST repeatedly

SEA ADJUST

 

until the frequency range (100Hz,

 

1kHz or 10kHz) you want appears

 

on the display.

 

S E A FR

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

100

1k

10k

 

S E A FR

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

MULTI JOG

2.Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the SEA level of the selected frequency range.

•Turning it clockwise increases the level.

•Turning it counterclockwise decreases the level.

This FR means this adjustment can be applied to the front speakers only.

S E A FR

100 1k 10k

3.Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust other frequency ranges if necessary.

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

 

Your adjustment is stored into the SEA

USERMODE.

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND.

SOUND

To recall your own SEA adjustment

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA USERMODE” appears.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SEA MODE repeatedly until

SEA MODE

the SEA mode you want appears

10

on the display.

RETURN

 

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2 above. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

To erase a stored adjustment

Storing a new adjustment into SEA USERMODE erases the previously stored one.

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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

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