JVC RX-884PBK User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO RECEPTOR DE COMANDO AUDIO/VÍDEO

RX-884PBK

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR1

TV/CATV

POWER

/DBS POWER

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CNTR TONE

TV/DBS

SURROUND

TEST

MODE

SOUND

EFFECT

CONTROL

SEA MODE

DISC

RETURN

AUDIO/TV /VCR

VOLUME

CATV /DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

/ REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

CONTROL

VCR1 TAPE

SET

ANALOG /DIGITAL

CNTR

213

REAR L

ENTER

546

REAR R

87/P9

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTE

CHANNEL

TUNING UP

FF /

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

TV VOLUME

AUDIO POWER

+10

100+

EXIT

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

SPEAKERS

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

DIGITAL INPUT

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TO UCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

MULTI JOG

DIGITAL

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 2

VIDEO

SOURCE SELECTOR

TAPE/MDVCR 1

MASTER VOLUME

–

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

VIDEO

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUÇÕES

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 for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0017-001A

[U, US]

Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas / Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas /

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

ATENÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques eléctricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não retire parafusos nem desmonte as tampas ou o gabinete.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à umidade.

Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button!

This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore,

1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/ON button and so on.

2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF.

3. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position do not disconnect the mains line.

4. The power can be remote controlled.

Precaución –– Interruptor POWER y botón STANDBY/ON !

Esta unidad dispone de un interruptor POWER que sirve para reducir al mínimo el consumo de alimentación para proporcionar mayor seguridad operacional. Por lo tanto,

1. Al ejecutar el ajuste inicial, después de completar todas las conexiones requeridas, conectar el cable de alimentación a una toma de pared, y activar el interruptor POWER. Entonces, será posible ejecutar operaciones tales como la conmutación del estado de alimentación.

2. Desactivar el interruptor POWER al dejar la unidad fuera de uso.

3. Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajustes del interruptor POWER y el botón STANDBY/ON , la alimentación no es cortada completamente.

4. La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Precaução –– Interruptor POWER e botão STANDBY/ON !

Este aparelho dispõe de um interruptor POWER que possibilita reduzir ao mínimo o seu consumo de energia por medida de segurança. Assim,

1. Nos ajustes iniciais, efetue todas as conexões necessárias, ligue o plugue de alimentação à tomada e coloque o interruptor POWER em ON. Feito isso, será possível operar o botão STANDBY/ON e as diversas funções.

2. Quando não utilizar o aparelho, coloque o interruptor POWER em OFF.

3. Remova o plugue de alimentação da tomada para desligar o aparelho completamente. O interruptor POWER e o botão STANDBY/ ON , em qualquer de suas posições, não desligam a alimentação do aparelho.

4. É possível controlar remotamente a função do interruptor POWER.

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RX-884P[U]SAFETY 98.2.20, 3:16 PM2

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el aparato contra daños. Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera: Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones Lados: 10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se ilustra.

Precaução: ventilação apropriada

Para prevenir o risco de choque elétrico ou incêndio e para proteger o aparelho contra danos. Localize-o da seguinte maneira: Frente: Espaço aberto, sem obstruções Lados: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções nos lados Topo: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções acima Atrás: Espaço de 15 cm sem obstruções atrás Parte inferior: Sem obstruções. Coloque o aparelho em superfície

nivelada. Mantenha, além disso, a maior circulação de ar possível, como indica a ilustração.

EnglishEspañolPortuguês

Wall or obstructions Pared u obstrucciones Parede ou obstáculo

Spacing 15 cm or more Espacio de 15 cm o más Espaço de 15 cm ou mais

RX-884PBK

Floor Piso Piso

Front Frente Frente

Stand height 15 cm or more Allura del soporte 15 cm o más Base com altura de 15 cm ou mais

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Table of Contents

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Parts Identification...................................................................................... 3

Getting Started........................................................................................... 4

Before Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting Audio/Video Components ................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 13

Basic Operations ....................................................................................... 14

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ............................................................................................................................. 14

Selecting the Source to Play .................................................................................................................................................14

Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Selecting the Front Speakers................................................................................................................................................. 16

Muting the Sound.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Recording a Source ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Attenuating the Input Signal ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level ................................................................................................................................ 17

Basic Settings........................................................................................... 18

Changing the Source Name ..................................................................................................................................................18

Selecting the Input Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance .......................................................................................................................19

Setting the Subwoofer Information....................................................................................................................................... 19

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 19

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting...................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes .............................................................................................................................. 20

One Touch Operation.................................................................................. 23

About the One Touch Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Using the One Touch Operation............................................................................................................................................ 23

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................................................................ 24

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ................................................................................................................................24

Tuning in Stations Manually................................................................................................................................................. 24

Using Preset Tuning.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Selecting the FM Reception Mode .......................................................................................................................................26

Assigning Names to Preset Stations .....................................................................................................................................27

Using the SEA Modes ................................................................................ 28

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 29

Using the DSP Modes ................................................................................ 30

Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Using the DAP Modes .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes .........................................................................................................36

Using the Theater Surround Mode........................................................................................................................................ 39

Using the On-Screen Menus........................................................................ 43

Selecting the Source to Play............................................................................................................................................ 43

Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and Sound................................................................................................... 43

Using the DSP Modes ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance.................................................................................................................. 44

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ............................................................................................................................. 44

Attenuating the Input Signal ...........................................................................................................................................44

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level........................................................................................................................... 45

Adjusting the DSP Modes ............................................................................................................................................... 45

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ................................................................................................................................46

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 47

Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Operating the Tuner......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Storing the Preset Stations .............................................................................................................................................. 48

Assigning Names to the Preset Stations.......................................................................................................................... 49

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COMPU LINK Remote Control System......................................................... 50

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System................................................. 51

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen ........................................................................................................... 52

Searching a Disc (Only for the CD Player)..................................................................................................................... 53

Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function).................................................................... 55

Entering the Disc Information......................................................................................................................................... 56

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ................................................... 58

Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ............................................... 62

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 66

Specifications............................................................................................ 67

Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.

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1 2 345 67 8 9 0

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£ ¢ ∞

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RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR1

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CNTR TONE

TEST

EFFECT

SEA MODE

RETURN

4 / REW

REC

VCR1 TAPE

SET

ENTER

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

PLAY

STOP

CONTROL

ANALOG /DIGITAL

TV VOLUME

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

AUDIO/TV /VCR

CATV /DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

TV/VIDEO

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

Remote

SPEAKERS

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

=~!@

AUDIO

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

CNTR

213

REAR L

546

REAR R

SUBWOOFER

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

–

≠

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

= ~

PAUSE

⁄

EXIT

! @

# $ %

( )

_ +

DIGITAL

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO

DIGITAL INPUT

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

&^%$

FM MODE

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

#_+

MULTI JOG

)(*

SOURCE SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

–

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

VIDEO

Remote Control

STANDBY/ON button and ST ANDBY lamp (14) Remote sensor (13) DOLBY SURROUND button and lamp (38) SEA MODE button (28) * DIGITAL INPUT button (18) FM/AM TUNING button (24) * FM MODE button (26) Display (14) Source lamps (14) MASTER VOLUME control (15)

POWER switch (13) PHONES jack (16) SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (16) DSP MODE button (31) * BALANCE/SURR OUND ADJUST button (19, 32) * SEA ADJUST button (29) * SETTING button (19) * TUNER/SEA MEMORY b utton (25, 27, 29) SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. button (15, 17) LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button (18, 19) ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (23) TUNER PRESET button (25) * MULTI JOG control What this control actually does depends on which function you are trying to adjust. Before using this control, select the function by pressing one of the buttons marked with *. SOURCE SELECTOR control (14) VIDEO input jacks (11)

TV/CATV/DBS and VCR1 buttons (60, 61)

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Source selecting buttons (15)

SURROUND MODE button (33)

SOUND CONTROL button (28, 33, 58)

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CD DISC button (59)

Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/ TV/VCR, CATV/DBS) (14, 58, 62)

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set this selector to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set this selector to

“CATV/DBS.”

MUTE button (16)

•

TUNING UP/TUNING DOWN buttons (24) Before using this control, make sure that you have pressed FM/AM button on the remote control.

ANALOG/DIGITAL button (18)

AUDIO button (14)

–

10 keys for selecting preset channel (25) 10 keys for adjusting sound (28, 33) 10 keys for operating audio/video components (58, 62)

≠

VOLUME buttons (+/–) (15)

CHANNEL buttons (+/–) (60, 62)

⁄

Operating buttons for audio/video components (58, 62)

MENU operating buttons (SET, EXIT, %, ﬁ, @, #) (43)

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General

• Be sure your hands are dry.

• Turn the power off to all components.

• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect.

Locations

• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture.

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚ and 35˚ C (23˚ and 95˚ F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

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Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Audio Signal Attenuating Cord (1)

• AC Plug Adaptor (1) (except for People’s Republic of China)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

How to set the voltage selector:

Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Use a screw driver to rotate the switch so the number the arrow is pointing at is the same as the voltage where you are plugging in the receiver.

230 – 240V

127V

220V

110V

LINE VOLTS

Getting Started

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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

Outside FM Antenna Wire

10 mm

(7/16 in.)

LOOP

ANTENNA

GND

EXT

FM Antenna

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

20 mm

(13/16 in.)

How to strip the 75Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals

1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75Ω coaxial cable to expose the braided

metallic mesh about 20 mm (13/16 inches).

2. Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single connector as shown in the illustration

above.

3. Strip the insulation about 10 mm (7/16 inches) back from the central wire.

4. Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire to the FM terminals, as shown in the

illustration above.

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Before attaching a 75Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to an outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna.

AM Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

LOOP

GND

EXT

AM Loop Antenna

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Notes:

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop.

Outdoor single vinylcovered wire

could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinylcovered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

Connecting the Speakers

RIGHT

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You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.

• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices).

CAUTION:

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

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible performance. For details, see pages 19 and 20.

For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the rear panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 7.

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RIGHT

1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable.

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

Connecting the front speakers

Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

–+–

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

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Connecting the rear and center speakers

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

CAUTION:

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

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

REAR

–

LEFT

Left rear speaker

Center speaker

Right rear speaker

CENTER

SPEAKER

–

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

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

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CAUTION:

When connecting speakers, use speakers with the same SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Front

Speaker

Use front speakers with 4 — 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Use front speakers with 8 — 16 ohm impedance.

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Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. If you want to connect a component not listed in the table below, refer to the manual supplied with it.

Audio Components Video Components

• Turntable • DVD player*

• CD player* • TV

• Cassette deck or MD recorder* • DBS tuner*

• VCRs

• Video camera

* You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog

connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 12).

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.

To audio output

Turntable

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

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

CD player

Cassette deck

MD recorder

To audio output

To audio input

To audio output

GND

RIGHT LEFT

CAUTION:

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

Notes:

• Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC (moving-coil type) must be connected to this receiver through a commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume.

• You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the T APE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the T APE/MD jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “MD.” See page 18 for details.

• When connecting an audio/ video component (ex.: Video CD player) with “karaoke” — singing along — function, use the audio signal attenuating cord supplied with this receiver. If not, sound may be distorted.

To audio input

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT COMPU LINK terminal

• See also page 50 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 51 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.

Video component connections

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Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using S-video cables (not supplied). Connecting these video components through the S-video input/output terminals will give you better picture playback (or recording) quality.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input/output terminals for connecting video components. You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals. However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input

terminals are output only through the composite video output terminals, while the ones from the S-video input terminals are output only through the S-video output terminals.

Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the different video terminals, you cannot record the picture from the playing component on the recording component. In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the different video terminals, you cannot view the playback picture from the playing component on the TV.

To view and record the playback picture from the video component connected to the VCR 2 jacks, you must connect the TV and the recording video component through the composite video terminals.

Note:

When connecting an audio/ video component (ex.: Video CD player) with “karaoke” — singing along — function, use the audio signal attenuating cord supplied with this receiver. If not, sound may be distorted.

Connecting the TV and/or DBS tuner

You can connect either the TV or DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

RIGHT

To audio output

To composite video input

To S-video input

DBS tuner

DBS

Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack to view the playback picture from the other connected video components.

To audio/video output

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

TV SOUND

/DBS

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

VIDEO

Notes:

• Use the video components of the PAL color system.

• When connecting the TV to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these video input terminals.

• When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “DBS.” See page 18 for details.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital with the DBS tuner as the source, connect the DBS tuner using the method described in “Digital connections” on page

12.

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Connecting DVD player

DVD player

DVD

To audio/video output

RIGHT

AUDIO

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

Note:

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

To enjoy Dolby Digital with the DVD player as the source, connect the DVD player, using the method described in “Digital connections” on page 12.

Connecting VCRs

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

S-VHS

VHS VCR

VHS

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

DOLBY SURROUND

BALANCE/SURROUND

DSP MODE

SEA MODE

DIGITAL INPUT

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

MASTER VOLUME

DIGITAL

–

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO

MULTI JOG

SOURCE SELECTOR

RIGHT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

To audio/video output

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

Video camera

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

Digital connections

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals. To enjoy Dolby Digital, you have to connect the source components using the DIGITAL IN terminals. You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not supplied).

DBS tuner

DBS

DVD player

DVD

CD player

MD recorder

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL1 (DBS) terminal, using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL2 (DVD) or DIGITAL3 (CD) terminal, using the digital optical cable (not supplied).

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

DIGITAL IN

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL 1 (DBS)

DIGITAL 2 (DVD)

DIGITAL 3 (CD)

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Notes:

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals has been set for use with the following components. – DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For

DBS tuner

– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For

DVD player

– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD

player

• When you want to operate the CD player or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target component also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 9).

IMPORTANT:

• When connecting the DVD player or the DBS tuner using the digital terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack (either composite video terminal or S-video terminal) on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback picture.

• After connecting the above components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary. – Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the Input

Mode” on page 18.

– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details,

see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page 20.

Getting Started

POWER

_ ON — OFF

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Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

2. Press POWER to set it in the _ON position.

The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power is always consumed.

To shut off the power completely

Press POWER to set it in the —OFF position.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

The difference between the POWER switch and the STANDBY/ON

• The POWER switch is the mains supply switch, allowing the receiver to connect to the mains supply. To shut off the power completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the —OFF position.

• The STANDBY/ON button is a functional on/off (standby) switch, and does not disconnect the receiver from the mains supply. A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode for the receiver to accept signals from the remote control.

button

Notes:

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC plug adaptor.

• The preset settings such as preset channel and sound adjustment may be erased in the following cases: – When you press

POWER to set it in the

OFF position.

– When you unplug the

power cord.

– When a power failure

occurs.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover as illustrated.

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to observe the proper polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3. Replace the cover.

R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity indicated: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Basic Operations

SOURCE SELECTOR

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

AUDIO/TV

mode selector is set to the correct position:

/VCR

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

CATV /DBS

VCR.” To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/ DBS.”

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON . The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

Current source name appears

Note:

Pressing the STANDBY/ON button again turns off the power (into standby mode) and lights the STANDBY lamp. A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the

—

OFF position on the front

panel.

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VOLUME

Current volume level is shown here

To turn off the power (into standby mode),

press STANDBY/ON again. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

From the remote control:

To turn on the power, press AUDIO . The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO again. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Selecting the Source to Play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display.

As you turn the selector, the source changes as follows:

PHONOCD TAPE/MD AM DVD

VIDEO

The selected source lamp also lights up.

Selected source name appears

CH–

CNTR

S E A

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DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

D S P

LEE

3D-PHONC

VCR1VCR2

THEATER DRAMA LIVE CLUB ACTION DANCE CLUB HALL HEADPHONE PAVILION

TV SOUND/DBS

TUNED

STEREO

VOLUME

ATT

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 2

VIDEO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

Source lamps on the front panel

What are the following indicators?

When you select the source encoded with Dolby Digital and start playback, the following indicators light up on the display to show the signal being input to this receiver. (Only the indicators for the received signals light up.)

DIGITAL

LFE

L: Left front channel R: Right front channel C: Center channel LS: Left rear channel RS: Right rear channel S: Rear channel (monaural) LFE: Subwoofer channel

Note:

When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source name appears on the display. For details, see page 18.

Basic Operations

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From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons directly.

DVD Selects the DVD player. VCR1 Selects the video component connected to the VCR1

jacks.

VCR2 Selects the video component connected to the VCR2

jacks.

VIDEO Selects the video component connected to the

VIDEO jacks. CD* Selects the CD player. TAPE/MD* Selects the cassette deck or the MD recorder. PHONO* Selects the turntable. FM/AM* Selects an FM and AM broadcast.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM. TV/DBS • Selects TV sounds when the remote control selector is set to “AUDIO/

TV/VCR.”

• Selects the DBS tuner when the remote control selector is set to “CATV/DBS.”

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

Note:

When you press one of the source selecting buttons marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns on.

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component.

On the front panel:

1. Press SOUND SELECT briefly while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the sound (except the TV sound), while the indication of the above step is still on the display.

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

SOURCE SELECTOR

From the remote control:

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly. When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

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MASTER VOLUME

Notes:

• Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source is sent to the TV until you select another video source.

• When you select TV sound as the source, this function does not work.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

From the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

–

VOLUME

Note:

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “90” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

MUTE

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On the front panel

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can

only

SPEAKERS

select which to use.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select the speaker to use.

Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off. When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

IMPORTANT:

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.

Listening only with headphones

1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and/or 2 so that no lamps on the buttons are turned on.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control

only

Press MUTE to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected.

“MUTE” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator also goes off).

Note:

If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3DPHONIC modes and “HEADPHONE” with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals are deactivated.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

Note:

You cannot shut off the sound through the subwoofer using the SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons.

To restore the sound, press MUTE again so that “OFF” appears on the display. Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound at the previous volume level.

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to the cassette deck or the MD recorder connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the VCRs connected to the VCR1 and VCR2 jacks at the same time. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

Note:

The output volume level and SEA modes cannot affect the recording.

IMPORTANT:

When recording the digital source, turn off the DSP mode.

Basic Operations

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Attenuating the Input Signal

When the input level of the playing source through the analog terminals is too high, the sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent the sound distortion.

On the front panel

Press and hold SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. until “INPUT

only

SOUND SELECT

ATT ON” appears on the display.

The ATT indicator also lights up on the display.

INPUT ATT.

Each time you press and hold the button, the input attenuator mode turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) and off (“INPUT NORMAL”). You can set input attenuator mode separately for each source.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 19). Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.

On the front panel:

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

Notes:

• This function is available only for the sources connected using the analog terminals.

• This function takes effect only when the DSP mode is in use.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the subwoofer output level (– 10 dB to +10 dB), while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust the subwoofer output level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

MULTI JOG

SOUND

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTE

+10

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Basic Settings

SOURCE SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

AUDIO/TV /VCR

mode selector is set to the correct position:

CATV

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

/DBS

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Changing the Source Name

English

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel. Change the source name shown on the display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.

On the front panel

only

1. When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TAPE” appears.

When changing the source name from “TV SOUND” to “DBS”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TV SOUND” appears.

2. Press and hold LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME until “ASSGN. MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the display.

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

To change the source names to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND,” repeat the same procedure above (in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then press and hold SOURCE NAME).

Selecting the Input Mode

When you have connected some components such as CD player, MD recorder, DVD player and the DBS tuner using digital terminals (see page 12), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input.

On the front panel:

SOURCE SELECTOR

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source (CD, MD, DBS, or DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input.

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience. – “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will

appear on the display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the digital

input (see below) for the MD recorder and the DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the COMPU

LINK remote control system (see page 50) to operate the MD recorder.

Note:

Once you have set the digital input for these components, it is always used every time you select these components as the source.

2. Press DIGITAL INPUT to change the input mode.

From the remote control:

1. Press the source selecting button (CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to change the input mode.

Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

or DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input.

Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

TV/DBS

ANALOG /DIGITAL

SETTING

Basic Settings

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Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

On the front panel

only

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “L/R BALANCE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the balance, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.

• Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the right channel

output.

Setting the Subwoofer Information

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the subwoofer setting alternates between “YES” and “NO.”

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

YES Select this when you use a subwoofer. NO Select this when you do not use a subwoofer.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.

On the front panel

only

Press LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME briefly to select the loudness function.

Each time you press the button, the loudness function turns on (“LOUDNESS ON”) and off (“LOUDNESS OFF”).

• Select “LOUDNESS ON” to activate the loudness function.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.

• Select “LOUDNESS OFF” to cancel it.

The indicator goes off.

Note:

The loudness function affects the front speaker sounds only.

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

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