JVC RX-888RBK Connecting Audio/Video Components, About the speaker impedance, Analog connections

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About the speaker impedance

The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used.

CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers

Front

Front

speaker 1

speaker 1

Use front speakers with 4 – 16 ohmimpedance.

CASE 2

 

When you connect two sets of front speakers

 

 

Front

Front

 

 

 

 

speaker 1

speaker 1

 

Front

Front

speaker 2

speaker 2

Use front speakers 8 – 16 ohmimpedance.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

CENTER

REAR

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

Center speaker

Left rear

+

+

Right rear

 

speaker

speaker

 

 

–

–

 

RIGHT

LEFT

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Audio Components

Video Components

 

 

 

 

• Turntable

• DVD player*

 

 

 

 

• CD player*

• TV

• Cassette deck

• DBS tuner*

or MD recorder*

• VCRs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Video camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 8).

Analog connections

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

Turntable

If an earth cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the screw marked (H) on the rear panel.

RIGHT

LEFT AUDIO

Turntable

PHONO

 

CD

 

OUT

 

(REC)

 

TAPE

To audio output

/MD

IN

 

(PLAY)

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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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