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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO RX-884RBK RM-SR884RU REMOTE CONTROL TV/CATV VCR1 ANALOG AUDIO /DBS /DIGITAL VCR1 VCR2 VIDEO TAPE/MD PHONO FM/AM CNTR TONE CNTR...
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L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. Per I’ltalia: “Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.301 del 28/12/95.”...
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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. ACHTUNG Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw: 1. Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enternen und nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.
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Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON 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 switch to ON.
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Spacing 15 cm or more Abstand von 15 cm oder mehr Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus Minstens 15 cm tussenruimte Espacio de 15 cm o más 15 cm di distanza o più RX-884RBK Floor Boden Plancher Vloer Piso Pavimento...
Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 3 Getting Started... 4 Before Installation ... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 4 Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas ... 5 Connecting the Speakers ... 6 Connecting Audio/Video Components ... 9 Connecting the Power Cord ... 13 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ...
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Searching a Disc (Only for the CD Player) ... 58 Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) ... 60 Entering the Disc Information ... 61 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 63 Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ... 67 Troubleshooting ... 74...
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. 3 4 5 6 8 RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY STANDBY/ON POWER _ ON — OFF SPEAKERS PHONES COMPULINK Remote ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM Ÿ RM-SR884RU REMOTE CONTROL TV/CATV VCR1 ANALOG...
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. •...
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas FM Antenna Connections IA L FM Antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. ANTENNA FM 75 COAXIAL Outside FM Antenna Cable LOOP A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
Connecting the Speakers 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).
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Getting Started Connecting the rear and center speakers Connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Center speaker Right rear speaker Left rear 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.
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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 Speaker Use front speakers with 4 —...
Getting Started 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 •...
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Video component connections 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).
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Getting Started Connecting DVD player DVD player To audio/video output Connecting VCRs S-VHS (or VHS) VCR To audio/video input S-VHS To audio/video output VHS VCR To audio/video input To audio/video output MASTER VOLUME RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER D I G I T A L –...
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).
Getting Started 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. POWER to set it in the _ON position. 2. Press The STANDBY lamp lights up.
Basic Operations 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 VCR.”...
Basic Operations From the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons directly. 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.
Selecting the Front Speakers On the front panel only : When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can 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.
Basic Operations 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 only : Press and hold SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT.
Basic Settings 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: To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...
Basic Settings 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”...
Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3). On the front panel only : 1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.
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Basic Settings Center Delay Time Setting Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers. If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec.
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2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the display changes to show the following: CROSS: 80Hz CROSS:100Hz CROSS: 80Hz...
This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT: When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control AUDIO/TV /VCR mode selector is set to the correct position: To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...
Receiving Radio Broadcasts 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want. To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1.
Assigning Names to Preset Stations You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display. On the front panel only : 1.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Searching for a Program by PTY Codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes On the front panel: 1.
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Receiving Radio Broadcasts From the remote control: Before starting the procedure below, make sure you have selected FM station only using the remote control. If not, the following RDS operating buttons do not work for tuner operation. (Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.) 1.
Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network).” The EON indicator lights up while receiving a station with the EON code. This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: •...
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Receiving Radio Broadcasts CASE 2 If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selected The receiver changes the source (all sources except AM — MW/LW), and tunes in the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing. When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the previously selected source, but still remains in EON standby mode.
Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. 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”...
Using the SEA Modes Creating Your Own SEA Mode You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE). 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.
The 3D-PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years and makes it possible to reproduce the surround sound with only two front speakers.
Using the DSP Modes 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 this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when CATV /DBS selecting the DBS tuner as the source). Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes When using the 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproduce the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark...
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4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 5. Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2...
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Using the DSP Modes From the remote control: 1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark D I G I T A L • When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital input for that source, the Ÿ...
Using the DAP Modes You can use five DAP modes — “Live Club, Dance Club, Hall, Pavilion, and Headphones” for any source. Among the DAP modes, “Headphones” is very special. It can create the same stereo sound as you listen through the speakers off air while listening to a source using headphones.
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Using the DSP Modes 4. Adjust the effect level. 1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. 2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display. As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2...
Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes Once you have adjusted the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, this receiver memorizes adjustment for each mode. To activate the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, follow the procedure below. From the remote control: 1.
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Using the DSP Modes 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. “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 (Left front speaker) (Center speaker) TEST TONE LS...
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On the front panel: You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back. 1.
Using the DSP Modes Using the Theater Surround Mode Once you have adjusted the Theater Surround mode, this receiver memorizes the adjustment. To activate the Theater Surround mode, follow the procedure below. From the remote control: 1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark D I G I T A L •...
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5. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows: • To adjust the center speaker level, press CNTR +/–. • To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L +/–. • To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R +/–. 6.
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Using the DSP Modes On the front panel: You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Theater Surround mode. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.
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5. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 6. Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want, while the indication of the previous step is still on the display.
Using the On-Screen Menus You can use the menus on the TV screen to control the receiver. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. Selecting the Source to Play 1.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #. The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.
Using the On-Screen Menus Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 19). 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.
For Dolby Surround Pro Logic: “TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. ** “REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. * “REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. * “CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level.
Using the On-Screen Menus Creating Your Own SEA Mode 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #.
4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to set (or adjust) the setting item selected in step 3. 5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the Operating the Tuner 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.
Using the On-Screen Menus Assigning Names to the Preset Stations 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #.
Checking the RDS Information 1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # once. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press @ / #. The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 9) (and a digital cable if you want —...
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System OPERATIONS To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
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 page 57. 2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears on the TV. 3.
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TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System 5. Press SET again. Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears. 6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following: • Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi...
Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) You can use the User File function through this receiver. For the User File function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player. Using your own User Files: 1.
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System Entering the Disc Information For the CD Player with the disc memory function: You can use the disc memory function through this receiver. The disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD player.
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7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi / @ / # to move FAVORITE (in this example),” then press SET. The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE screen appears. 8. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / fi to move then press SET. The Disc Information screen appears again.
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: •...
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CD player-changer After pressing CD DISC (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player-changer: PLAY: Starts playing. Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ ¢ ¢...
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR, DVD player or TV, not on the receiver. VCR1 (the VCR connected to the VCR1 jacks) You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):...
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You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”): TV/CATV/DBS Turns on or off the TV. TV VOLUME +/–: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV: CHANNEL +/–:...
Operating Other Manufactures’ Components This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. Set the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS.” 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS 3. Press TV/DBS. 4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See the lists on page 72 to find the code.
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Operating Other Manufactures’ Components To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.” 2. Press and hold VCR1 3. Press VCR1. 4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 –...
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Manufacturers’ codes for TV Acura Admiral 087, 163 Adyson Akai Akura Alba 009, 036, 037, 211, 218, 235 Amplivision Amstrad 009, 171, 177, 354, 362 Anitech Arcam Asuka Audiosonic Autovox Bang & Olufsen Basic Line 009, 218 Baur 010, 037, 512 Beon Binatone Blaupunkt...
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
0.8 % total harmonic distortion. 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System)
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Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance ... Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD Video Output Level ... Composite video: VCR1, VCR2, MONITOR OUT ... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Synchronization ... Negative Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... 45 dB On-Screen Color System ... PAL FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range ...
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