JVC RX-888RBK manual Repeatedly until Theater or, DIG Theater appears on Display

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JVC Theater Surround adjustments

Before you start, remember...

•Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

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

•You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

•You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone when you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE

SURROUND

MODE

repeatedly until “THEATER” or

 

“DIG THEATER” appears on the

 

display.

 

•When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

•When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

2. Press SOUND.

 

 

 

 

SOUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

3. Press TEST to check the speaker

TEST

 

 

output balance.

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the

 

 

 

 

 

display, and a test tone comes out of the

 

 

 

 

 

speakers in the following order:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST TONE L

 

TEST TONE C

 

TEST TONE R

 

 

 

(Left front speaker)

(Center speaker)

(Right front speaker)

 

 

 

TEST TONE LS

TEST TONE RS

 

 

 

(Left rear speaker)

 

(Right rear speaker)

 

 

Notes:

•You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test tone.

•No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

•No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

•If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

•The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone comes out of the speakers.

L:

Lights when the test tone comes out of

L

C R

 

the left front speaker.

 

 

 

C:

Lights when the test tone comes out of

LS

RS

 

the center speaker.

 

 

 

R:Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.

4. Adjust the speaker output levels.

 

 

 

 

CNTR

 

 

 

 

• To adjust the center speaker level, press

2

3

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

 

 

 

 

 

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

 

 

REAR•L

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

 

 

 

 

5

6

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

 

 

 

 

ENTER

REAR•R

8 9

5.Press TEST again to stop the test tone. TEST

4

6. Press CNTR TONE to select the

CNTR TONE

 

center tone level you want.

1

The center tone adjustment affects the mid- frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

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

SOFT 2 SOFT 1FLAT SHARP 1SHARP 2

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

This CNTR means this adjustment can

S E A CNTR be applied to the center speaker only.

(Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

100 1k 10k

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP 1” (little) or

“SHARP 2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT 1” (little) or “SOFT 2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

7. Press EFFECT to select an effect

EFFECT

7/P

level you want.

 

•Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

DSP EFFECT 4

As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

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Contents RX-888RBK Per I’ltalia Español Italiano Table of Contents Front Panel Remote ControlParts Identification Before Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesConnecting the FM and AM MW/LW Antennas Getting StartedConnecting the Speakers Basic connecting procedureConnecting the front speakers AM MW/LW Antenna ConnectionsConnecting Audio/Video Components Connecting the rear and center speakersConnecting the subwoofer speaker About the speaker impedanceVideo component connections VHS VCRTo S-video output To composite‚ To composite video output DVD playerConnecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Digital connectionsTurning the Power On and Off Standby From the remote controlBasic Operations Selecting the Source to PlayAdjusting the Volume Selecting the Front SpeakersEtc Turn Source Selector toAttenuating the Input Signal Listening at Low Volume LoudnessAdjusting the Subwoofer Output Level Muting the SoundBasic Settings Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceSetting the Subwoofer Information Recording a SourceShowing the Text Information on Display Digital Input Digital in Terminal SettingSelecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes Center Delay Time SettingFront, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting Rear Delay Time SettingCrossover Frequency Setting Low Frequency Effect Attenuator SettingDynamic Range Compression Setting Frequency appears on the displayStoring the Basic Settings Adjustments One Touch Operation Adjust the sound using the functions listed aboveUsing the Sleep Timer Press ONE Touch OPERATION. OnetouchoperationReceiving Radio Broadcasts Using Preset TuningTuning in Stations Manually Assigning Names to Preset Stations Selecting the FM Reception ModeUsing the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM Stations What information can RDS signals provide?To search for a program using the PTY codes Searching for a Program by PTY CodesPTY codes Turn Multi JOG until the PTYPress PTY Search while Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Press EON so that the last selectedProgram type appears on Display Press TA/NEWS/INFO untilCreating Your Own SEA Mode Using the SEA ModesSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Using the DSP Modes 3D-PHONIC modesDAP 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 An appropriate Surround mode Adjust the center tonePress DOLBY/DTS/MPEG Surround ON/OFF to activateJVC Theater Surround adjustments Repeatedly until Theater orDIG Theater appears on Display Center tone level you wantActivating the DSP Modes Lamp on the button lights upSelect and play a sound source Press Surround ON/OFF soMode you want appears on Display To cancel the DSP modePress Surround Mode repeatedly until For the other DSP modesUsing the DVD Multi Playback Mode Activating the DVD Multi Playback ModeDVD Multi appears on Display Tone appears on the displayMulti appears on the display 10 keys are activated for adjusting the soundPress DVD Multi so that DVD Using the On-Screen Menus Input Attenuator mode Press %/ Þto move to Sound CONTROL, then press @/ #Press %/ Þto move To Subwfr LevelTo SEA Mode Press %/ Þto move To SEA, then press @Press %/ Þto move to SEA, then press @ / # Press %/ Þto move to Surround LEVEL, then press @ / #Press %/ Þ/ @/ #to adjust the SEA mode as you want Press SET to store the setting into the SEA UsermodePress %/ Þto move to SETTING, then Press @/ # Setting the Basic Setting Items Also seeTo Preset Name To PresetPress %/ Þto move to Tuner CONTROL, then press @/ # Then press SETCompu Link Remote Control System Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverSame time Automatic Source SelectionText Compu Link Remote Control System Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screenDisc Search Only for CD Player Disc Title InputPress Text Display while CD or MD is selected as the source Showing the Disc Information on the TV ScreenTo exit from the Disc information screen Disc Information screen appears on the TVPress Text Display while CD is selected as the source Press %/ Þto move To SEARCH, thenPress %/ Þto move to SEARCH, then Press SET Press %/ Þto move to Performer Then press SETPress %/ Þto move To Search Then press SET Press %/ Þto move To GENRE, then Press SETPress %/ Þto move To Title Input Then press SET Entering the Disc InformationPress Text Display while MD is selected as the source Press %/ Þto move to the genre you want, then press SETTo insert a space, press %/ Þ To correct an incorrect characterOperating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Sound control section AmplifierCD player TunerTurntable Cassette deckMD recorder DVD playerIf there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentRelease TV/CATV/DBS Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV DBSTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR If there are more than one code listed for your brandRelease VCR Manufacturers’ codes for TV MTC NEIRBM RFTManufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturers’ codes for Catv converters Manufacturers’ codes for VCRESC ITVSamsung 240 Sansui 041, 067 Sanyo 046 Saville 352 Schaub Lorenz 000, 005, 041, 104 Schneider 000, 072004 White WestinghouseTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionSpecifications AmplifierAudio VideoTuning Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM tuner IHFAM MW/LW tuner GeneralEN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT 0499HIMMDWJEM

RX-888RBK specifications

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