Jvc RX-884RBK User Manual

For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information

5EnglishConnecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) AntennasFM Antenna ConnectionsNotes:• Make sure the antennaconductors do not touch anyother terminals, connec

6EnglishConnecting the SpeakersYou can connect the following speakers:• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.• One pair of rear

7EnglishConnecting the rear and center speakersConnect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker tothe CENTER SPEAKER term

8EnglishAbout the speaker impedanceThe required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whetherboth the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and

9EnglishConnecting Audio/Video ComponentsYou can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to themanuals supplied with

10EnglishVideo component connectionsUse the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to th

11EnglishConnecting DVD playerTo audio/videooutputDVD playerConnecting VCRsRIGHTVIDEOVIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFTAUDIOSUBWOOFEROUTMONITOROUTVCR 1IN(PLAY)OU

12EnglishDVDDIGITAL INDIGITAL 3 (CD)DIGITAL 2 (DVD)DIGITAL 1 (DBS)PCM/DOLBY DIGITALDBSDigital connectionsThis receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL

13EnglishConnecting the Power CordBefore plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have beenmade.1. Plug the power cord

14EnglishBasic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.IMPORTANT:When using the Remote Control, check to s

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen,voorzorgen

15EnglishNote:When you press one of thesource selecting buttonsmarked above with an asterisk(*), the receiver automaticallyturns on.DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

16EnglishSelecting the Front SpeakersOn the front panel only:When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you canselect which to use.Press

17EnglishAttenuating the Input SignalWhen the input level of the playing source through the analog terminals is too high, thesounds will be distorted.

18EnglishBasic SettingsSome of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listeningroom, while others

19EnglishMULTI JOGMULTI JOGAdjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceIf the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you

20EnglishDigital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal SettingWhen you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components areconnected to whi

21EnglishCenter Delay Time SettingRegister the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing that of thesound from the front speakers.If

22EnglishNote:This function takes effect onlywhen playing back a sourceusing the Dolby Digital.LFE ATT: 0dB LFE ATT:10dBMULTI JOGSETTINGMULTI JOGNot

23EnglishOne Touch OperationThis receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.About the One Touch OperationJVC’s One Touch

24EnglishReceiving Radio BroadcastsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particularstation.IMPORTA

G-2EnglishDeutschFrançaisNederlandsItalianoEspañolATTENTIONAfin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni le

25English5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations youwant.To erase a stored preset stationStoring a new station on a used number erases

26EnglishAssigning Names to Preset StationsYou can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a presetstation is tuned in, it

27EnglishNote:RDS may not operate correctly ifthe station tuned is nottransmitting RDS signal properlyor if the signal strength is weak.Notes:• If sea

28EnglishSearching for a Program by PTY CodesOne of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind ofprogram from the pres

29EnglishReceiving Radio BroadcastsFrom the remote control:Before starting the procedure below, make sure you have selected FM station only usingthe r

30EnglishNote:* When the receiver is in EONstandby mode, the receiver isready to receive the EON data(TA/NEWS/INFO) you select.‘‘Continued to the next

31EnglishCASE 2 If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selectedThe receiver changes the source (all sources except AM — MW/LW), and t

32EnglishUsing the SEA ModesThe SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.IMPORTANT:When using the Remote Contr

33EnglishCreating Your Own SEA ModeYou can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE).On the front panel only:If you do not w

34EnglishUsing the DSP ModesThe built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Dig

G-3Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button!This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able tominimize power consumption for safe us

35EnglishUsing the DSP ModesAUDIO/TV/VCRCATV/DBSMULTI JOGDSP MODENotes:• To enjoy the softwareencoded with Dolby Digital,you must connect the sourcec

36English4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until“DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.The display changes to show the current setting.5. Turn

37EnglishFrom the remote control:1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the markDIGITAL) or with Dolby Surround (bearing th

38EnglishUsing the DAP ModesYou can use five DAP modes — “Live Club, Dance Club, Hall, Pavilion, andHeadphones” for any source.Among the DAP modes, “H

39English4. Adjust the effect level.1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedlyuntil “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.2) Turn MULTI JOG to select t

40EnglishUsing the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic ModesOnce you have adjusted the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, this receivermemorizes a

41English4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance.“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a testtone comes out of the spea

42EnglishNotes:• To enjoy the software encodedwith Dolby Digital, you mustconnect the sourcecomponent using the digitalterminal on the rear of thisrec

43EnglishUsing the Theater Surround ModeOnce you have adjusted the Theater Surround mode, this receiver memorizes theadjustment. To activate the Theat

44English5. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows:• To adjust the center speaker level, press CNTR +/–.• To adjust the left rear speaker level,

G-4Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstructi

45EnglishNotes:• To enjoy the software encodedwith Dolby Digital, you mustconnect the sourcecomponent using the digitalterminal on the rear of thisrec

46English5. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedlyuntil “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.The display changes to show the current setting.6. Turn

47EnglishUsing the On-Screen MenusYou can use the menus on the TV screen to control the receiver.To use this function, you need to connect the TV to t

48English Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance (Also see page 19)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once.The MAIN MENU appea

49EnglishMAIN MENUSOUND CONTROL menuSOUND CONTROL SURROUND LEVEL SEABAL.:R-21LOUDNESS : OFFINPUT ATT : NORMALSUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

50EnglishFor Dolby Surround Pro Logic:“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone.“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. **“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust

51EnglishUsing the On-Screen MenusMAIN MENUSOUND CONTROL menuSEA menuSEA ADJUST menuMAIN MENUSOURCE :VCR1VISUAL :VCR1MODE :OFF SOUND CONTROL

52English4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to set (or adjust) the setting item selectedin step 3.5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the me

53EnglishUsing the On-Screen Menus Assigning Names to the Preset Stations (Also see page 26)1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # onc

54EnglishRDS INFORMATION menuNotes:• The on-screen display cannotshow accented letters.• RDS is not available for AM(MW/LW) broadcasts. Checking the R

1EnglishTable of ContentsParts Identification ... 3Getting Started.

55EnglishCOMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesensor on t

56EnglishTEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc informationreco

57EnglishOPERATIONSTo use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUTjack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the T

58English Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player)Search a disc by its performer:1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on

59English5. Press SET again.Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles,appears.6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can

60English Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the UserFile Function)You can use the User File function through this receiver.For the User

61English Entering the Disc InformationFor the CD Player with the disc memory function:You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.The

62EnglishDisc Information screenTITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENREscreen7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # to move to “DISC1: MYFAVORITE (in this examp

63EnglishIMPORTANT:To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:• You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3(SYN

64EnglishCD player-changerAfter pressing CD DISC (with the remote control mode selectorset to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the followingoperations

2EnglishUsing the SEA Modes ... 32Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...

65EnglishIMPORTANT:To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR, DVD

66EnglishTVYou can always perform the following operations (with theremote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on or off

67EnglishThis remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for othermanufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners

68EnglishTo change the transmittable signals for operating a CATVconverter or DBS tuner1. Set the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS.”2. Press

69EnglishTo change the transmittable signals for operating anothermanufacturer’s VCR1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”2. Press

70EnglishManufacturers’ codes for TVAcura 009Admiral 087, 163Adyson 217Akai 208Akura 218Alba 009, 036, 037, 211, 218, 235Amplivision 217Amstrad 009, 1

71EnglishMark 037Matsui 009, 011, 035, 036, 037, 072, 177, 208,211, 217, 235, 354, 355, 443McMichael 043Mediator 037Memorex 009Metz 087Minerva 070Mits

72EnglishManufacturers’ codes for CATV convertersBritish Telecom 105France Telecom 451Jerrold 003, 276PVP Stereo Visual Matrix003Scientific Atlanta 00

73EnglishOrion 209Osaki 000, 037Otto Versand 081Palladium 037Panasonic 226Pentax 042Perdio 000Philips 081Phonola 081Pioneer 067, 081Proline 000Pye 081

74EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,contact your JVC service

3EnglishParts IdentificationBecome familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.–+RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVERVIDEOSPEAKE

75EnglishSpecificationsAmplifierOutput Power... At Stereo operationFront channels ...

76EnglishVideoVideo Input Sensitivity/Impedance ... Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD...

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4EnglishGetting StartedThis section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how toconnect the power supply.Be