JBL Soundgear SG2020 User manual

JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
800-336-4JBL (4525) (USA only)
www.jbl.com
©2000 JBL, Incorporated. JBL is a registered trademark
of JBL, Incorporated.
Part No.
3828RCD029A
PRODUCT LINE: JBL Soundgear™Series
MODEL
NUMBER:
DESIGN GOAL: Bring the live sound of the concert hall into the home
SYSTEM TYPE: Complete bookshelf sound system
SPEAKER DESIGN: 2-Way (SG2020) or 3-Way (SG3030) Bass Reflex
SOURCE UNIT: AM/FMRadio with 3-CD Changer and Dual Full Logic Decks
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Live concert sound reinforcement systems
OWNER’S GUIDE PRO SOUND
COMES HOME™
SG2020, SG3030

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PRODUCT LINE: JBL Soundgear™Series
MODEL
NUMBER:
DESIGN GOAL: Bring the live sound of the concert hall into the home
SYSTEM TYPE: Complete bookshelf sound system
SPEAKER DESIGN: 2-Way (SG2020) or 3-Way (SG3030) Bass Reflex
SOURCE UNIT: AM/FMRadio with 3-CD Changer and Dual Full Logic Decks
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Live concert sound reinforcement systems
OWNER’S GUIDE
SG2020, SG3030

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3 SAFETY INFORMATION
4 GETTING STARTED
4Controls and Connections
4Front Panel
5Rear Panel
6Display
7Remote Control
8Remote Control Operation
8Batteries
8Using the Remote Control
9Connections
9External Sources
9Digital Outputs
9Loudspeakers
10 Headphones
10 Antenna
10 Setting the Clock
11 Basic Operation
11 Auto Function Select System
11 Volume Adjustment
11 Tone Adjustments
11 Boost
11 EQ (Equalization)
11 Mute
11 Display Mode
11 Demo Mode
11 FM Stereo/ANR (AM Noise Reduction)
11 VMAx
12 ENJOYING JBL SOUNDGEAR
12 Listening to the Radio
12 Automatic Tuning
12 Manual Tuning
12 Programming Preset Stations
12 RDS (Radio Data System) Reception
13 Playing CDs
13 Basic Operation
13 Stopping Play
13 Pause
13 Skipping Discs
13 Direct Disc Access
13 Removing Discs
13 Changing Discs During Play
13 Important Notes
13 Searching Within a Track
13 Reverse Search
13 Forward Search
13 Track Skipping
13 Time Display
14 Repeating Tracks
14 Random Play
14 Programmed Play
14 Reviewing the Contents of the Play List
14 Clearing the Programmed Play List
14 Adding Tracks to a Previously Programmed Play List
14 Making Changes to the Play List
15 Using External (Auxiliary) Sources
15 Playing Tapes
15 Playback
15 Tape Counter
16 Recording Tapes
16 CD Sync Recording
16 Recording From Tape to Tape (Dubbing)
17 ADVANCED FEATURES
17 Dual Alarms and Timer Recording
17 Alarm and Timer Setting
17 To Cancel or Check the Timer
17 Alarm and Timer Notes
17 Setting the Sleep Timer
18 TROUBLESHOOTING
19 SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instruc-
tions should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this product near
water–for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; near a swimming
pool; or the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place this product on an unsta-
ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac-
turer.
9. A Product and Cart Combination
Should Be Moved with Care. Quick
stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
10. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from over-
heating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
12. Polarization. This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current-line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, con-
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay-
ing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
long periods of time.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
16. Lightning. For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-
side antenna system, extreme care should betaken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact
with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
20. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled
into, the product; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or water; or
d. The product does not operate normally when follow-
ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in dam-
age and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation;
or
e. The product has been dropped or damaged in any way;
or
f. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance;
this indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
23. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to per-
form safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
25. Heat. The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
read first! Important Safety Precautions!
Antenna Lead-In Wire
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Ground Clamp
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Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
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Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
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Electric Service Equipment
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Ground Clamps
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Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
Front Panel
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∞Set/Station button
§Tune Down/Up (AM/FM),
Fast Forward/Rewind (Tape),
Skip/Search (CD) button
¶Display
•CD Tray
ªRemote Sensor
‚CD Tray Open/Close button
⁄Volume knob
¤Tape A/B Select button
‹Aux 1/2 Select button
›button
fiBoost button
flEQ Select button
‡Counter Reset button
°FM Stereo/ANR (AM Noise
Reduction) button
·Tape Deck B Eject
aTape Deck B (Rec/Play) Door
bCD/Tuner Program button

cPreset Up (AM/FM)/Forward Play
(Tape)/Play (CD) button
dRecord/Pause (Tape) button
eAux 1/MP3 Input jacks
fOptical Digital Output jack
gPreset Down (AM/FM)/
Reverse Play (Tape) button
hPlay Mode/Demo button
iHi-Speed (Tape to Tape)
Dubbing button
jTape Deck A (Play) Door
kNormal Speed (Tape to Tape)
Dubbing button
Tape Deck A Eject
Headphones jack
CD Control Buttons:
Disc 1 button: Disc Direct Play button
Disc 2 button: Disc Direct Play button
Disc 3 button: Disc Direct Play button
Disc Skip button
Random button
Time button
CD Sync (CD Synchro Dubbing) button
CD Pause button
Tuner/Band (AM/FM) button
CD Function button
Stop/Reset (Tape, CD, Tuner Presets) button
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SPEAKER
CONNECTOR 1
SPEAKER
CONNECTOR 2
GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
Antenna terminals
Aux 2 Input jacks
Tweeter/Midrange Speaker Output
jacks (Model SG3030 only)
Coaxial Digital Output jack
Subwoofer Output jack
Speaker Terminals (Model SG2020)/
Speaker Woofer Section terminals
(Model SG3030)
Power Cord
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Rear Panel
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aVolume Level
bDisc Number indicators
cInformation Display for Level,
Function, Clock, Frequency, Tape
Counter, CD Time, Programmed
Play List
dCD Track Numbers Remaining
eCD Play Over indicator
fCD Sync Recording indicator
gCD Play/Pause indicator
hTape Direction indicators
iRecord indicator
jRewind indicator
kPlay Mode indicators
(Used only for Deck B)
lHi-Speed Dubbing indicator
mFast Forward indicator
nTape A/B indicator
oCD Program indicator
pCD Repeat indicators
qCD Remaining Time indicator
rMute indicator
sSleep indicator
tSuper Boost indicator
uTreble Boost indicator
vPowerBass™indicator
wAlarm 1/2 indicator
xTimer Recording indicator
yCD Random Play indicator
zRDS indicator
`ANR (AM Noise Reduction) indicator
FM Stereo indicator
FM Mono indicator
Memory indicator
VMAx®indicator
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Controls and Connections
Display

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GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
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Remote Control
1Power button
2Mute button
3Tuner/Band (AM/FM) button
4Tuner Preset
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5Aux 1/2 button
Tape Functions
6Stop button ■
7Forward Play button ›
8Record/Record Pause button Î ■ ■
9Fast Forward button ››
)Tape A button
!Tape B button
@Reverse Play button ‹
#Rewind button ‹‹
$Sleep button
CD/Tuner Functions
%Repeat button
^Play/Pause button ›
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&Reverse Skip or Search (CD)/
Tune Down (AM/FM) button
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*Stop/Clear button ■
(Forward Skip or Search (CD)/
Tune Up (AM/FM) button ›› ››
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ÓProgram (CD) button
ÔDisc Skip button (CD)
Display Mode button
ÒVMAx button
ÚEQ Select button
ÛBoost Select button
ÙVolume Control
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Batteries
Before using the remote control for the first
time, insert two AAA (UM-4, IEC R03)-type high-
quality batteries, as shown in the diagrams
below. Be sure to observe correct battery
polarity (+ and –), as installing the batteries
incorrectly may damage the remote. Do not use
different types of batteries together, and do not
mix old ones with new ones.
Open the battery cover
Insert two AAA batteries
• When you are not going to use your
JBL Soundgear system for an extended period
of time, such as when you go on vacation,
remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.
• After a period of time, when the remote
control fails to operate accurately at maximum
distance from the unit (23 feet, or 7 meters),
replace the dead batteries with new ones.
AAA
AAA
Using the Remote Control
Control Range
The remote control device is designed for a maximum range of 23 feet (7 meters).
NOTE:
Strong light or obstacles between the remote control device and the main unit may interfere with
the operation of the remote control.
POWER
MUTE
TUNER
TAPE A
REPEAT
PROGRAM
VOLUME
EQ.PATT
DISPLAY
SEEP
VMAX
REMAIN
CD
DISC
SKIP
TAPE B AUX
PRESET
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POWER
MUTE
TUNER
TAPE A
REPEAT
PROGRAM
VOLUME
EQ.PATT
DISPLAY
SEEP
VMAX
REMAIN
CD
DISC
SKIP
TAPE B AUX
PRESET
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Approx. 23 ft. (7m)
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control Operation

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GETTING STARTED
Connections
External Sources
Two RCA-type jacks marked AUX 1 and AUX 2
are provided. The front input jacks (AUX 1/MP3)
should be used for temporary connections, such
as an MP3 player, MiniDisc (MD) player, video
camera or video game. The rear input jacks
(AUX 2) should be used for longer-term connec-
tions, such as a VCR or CD Recorder.
Front
Figure 1
Digital Outputs
A front panel Optical fand a rear panel
Coaxial Digital Output are provided. The
front Optical Digital Output is intended for tem-
porary connection of an MD recorder or any
other portable device that has a digital input.
The rear Coaxial Output should be used for more
permanent hookups, such as a CD recorder, MD
recorder, high-end computer sound card with
digital inputs or MP3 encoder. Neither optical
nor coaxial cables are supplied with this product
and, if not included with the connecting unit,
should be purchased separately.
To use the Optical Digital Output, remove the
dust protection cap from the connector and
firmly connect an optical digital cable (not
supplied) so that the shapes of both the cable
and the connector match. Keep the dust
protection cap in a safe place, and always
re-attach the cap when not using the connector
to prevent dust from entering the connector.
Loudspeakers
Be sure to turn Power ¡1off before con-
necting the loudspeakers.
The main unit and the loudspeakers are
designed to work best together. JBL does not
recommend the use of any other speakers with
the main unit, or the use of JBL Soundgear
speakers with a product other than this specific
JBL Soundgear source unit.
In these instructions, the “right speaker” and
“left speaker” refer to the speakers as viewed
from the listening position.
Speakers and electronics have corresponding (+)
and (–) terminals. JBL has used red to denote
the (+) terminal and speaker wire, and black for
the (–) terminal and speaker wire. It is important
to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the main unit, and (–) on the
speaker to (–) on the main unit. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a
poor stereo image.
(SG2020)
Insert the bare end of the red (+) wire of the
right speaker into the red (+) terminal on the
main unit that is marked R . Insert the bare
end of the black (–) wire of the right speaker
into the black (–) terminal on the main unit that
is marked R . Follow the same procedure
to connect the wires from the left speaker to
the terminals on the main unit that are
marked L .
Figure 2 (SG3030)
In order to provide superior definition and
clarity, the JBL Soundgear SG3030 speakers use
a different method of connection for the tweeter
and midrange sections. For proper performance,
be sure to connect all three wires from each
speaker as described below:
Insert the yellow RCA-type plug from the right
speaker into the yellow jack on the back of the
main unit that is marked R (Speaker
Connector 1 in Figure 3).
Note: Never insert the yellow plugs
into any equipment other than the
JBL Soundgear main unit or you may
cause damage to the speakers that is not
covered by your JBL warranty.
Never insert any plugs other than the yel-
low plugs attached to JBL Soundgear loud-
speakers into the yellow jacks on the
JBL Soundgear main unit or you will
cause damage that is not covered by your
JBL warranty.
Insert the bare end of the red (+) wire of the
right speaker into the red (+) terminal on the
main unit that is marked R . Insert the bare
end of the black (–) wire of the right speaker
into the black (–) terminal on the main unit that
is marked R . Follow the same procedure to
connect the wires on the left speaker to the jack
and terminals on the back of the main unit that
are marked L .
Figure 3
Using JBL Soundgear With an
External Powered Subwoofer
The SG2020 and SG3030 both feature a
Subwoofer Output jack that can be used
with any JBL powered subwoofer recommended
by your JBL dealer. The addition of a powered
subwoofer dramatically extends and improves
your system’s bass response, and is highly rec-
ommended either at the time of initial purchase
or as a future upgrade. Using a single RCA cable
(not included), connect the subwoofer output to
the L or R input of the powered subwoofer (the
use of a Y-cable is not necessary but is OK). Set
the main unit to a normal listening level, and
adjust the level, frequency and phase controls
on the powered subwoofer as directed in the
subwoofer’s owner’s manual.
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Left speaker
Left
Subwoofer
Speaker
Connector 2
(Optional)
Right speaker
Right
Speaker
Connector 1
Main speaker
output jacks
(high frequency)
R
L
WOOFER
SUBWOOFER
L
R
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Left Speaker
Subwoofer
SUBWOOFER
(Optional)
Right Speaker
Red
Black
Red
Black
L
R
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AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
INPUT
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AUX1/MP3
L-AUX1/MP3-R
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Connections (cont.)
Headphones
Connecting a headphone automatically dis-
ables the loudspeakers in order to provide a pri-
vate listening session.
Antenna
Important
FM Antenna Connection
Unless radio signals are very weak, no external
antenna is necessary. Simply connect the sup-
plied FM indoor antenna wire to the terminal
marked FM on the back of the unit .
AM Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the
terminal marked AM on the back of the unit .
Position
it for the
best
reception
FM indoor
antenna
75 ohms coaxial cable
FM external
antenna
(not supplied)
AM
AM loop antenna
(included)
FM GND
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GETTING STARTED
Setting the clock will be demonstrated with the
example of 9:25 AM.
Although JBL Soundgear will retain the clock
setting when you power it down into the
Standby mode, the setting will be lost if the
unit is unplugged or the electrical power is
interrupted for more than 10 seconds. In that
event, the clock setting will be erased, and JBL
Soundgear will display a blinking “— : —“.
When setting the time, remember that midnight
is at 12:00 AM and noon is at 12:00 PM.
1. Press the Clock button ™. (If the clock was
previously set, press and hold the Clock button
for more than 1.5 seconds.)
“12:00 AM” will blink in the Display c, to
indicate civilian 12-hour time. Press the Preset
Up cor Preset Down gbutton to display a
blinking “0:00”, which denotes 24-hour military
time.
2. Choose between the 24-hour display or 12-
hour display by pressing the Preset Up cor
the Preset Down gbuttons.
3. Press the Set/Station button ∞to store this
setting and proceed to the next step.
4. Set the hour by pressing the Preset Up c
or the Preset Down gbuttons.
5. Press the Set/Station button ∞.
6. Set the minute by pressing the Preset Up
cor the Preset Down gbuttons.
7. Press the Set/Station button ∞, and the
clock will resume normal operation.
Setting the Clock

GETTING STARTED
Basic Operation
Auto Function
Select System
JBL Soundgear allows you to automatically
switch sources by selecting a function associ-
ated with the new source in a single step, with-
out having to press an input or source select
button. That is, if, for example, the radio is
playing and you wish to switch to playing a CD,
you need only press the Disc 1 button , and
JBL Soundgear will automatically switch to CD
mode, where the various function buttons will
affect the CD changer rather than the tuner.
(You can open the disc tray to change discs
without affecting the tuner operation.) This
applies for the following sources and functions:
1. Using the remote control
Tuner: Preset
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CD: Play/Pause ›
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Tape: Forward ‹and Reverse ›
Play buttons 7@
2. On the unit
CD: Disc Direct Play buttons
(DISC 1, 2, 3)
Volume Adjustment
Turn the Volume knob ⁄clockwise to increase
the sound level, or counterclockwise to
decrease it. If you turn the volume up above the
maximum level, the volume level flashes in the
display. This is a warning to lower the volume in
order to prevent possible damage to your loud-
speakers. You may also adjust the volume by
pressing the Volume Up or Down buttons Ù
on the remote control.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. What sounds “normal” can actually be
loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by choosing a safe level BEFORE your hear-
ing adapts.
To Establish a Safe Level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear
it comfortably, clearly and without distortion.
Once You Have Established a Comfortable
Sound Level:
• Do not exceed that level.
Taking a moment to do this now will help to pre-
vent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Tone Adjustments
Boost
Each time the Boost button fiis pressed, the
tone changes as follows:
• PowerBass: Reinforces low frequencies
• Treble Boost: Reinforces high frequencies
• Super Boost:
Reinforces both bass and treble
EQ (Equalization)
Press the EQ button flonce to display the cur-
rent sound mode.
Press the EQ button flrepeatedly until the
desired sound mode is displayed.
• FLAT: No additional equalization
• POP: Optimized for Top 40, R & B, Soul and
Country music
• ROCK: Optimized for Hard Rock and Heavy
Metal music
• CLASSICAL: Optimized for orchestral music
• JAZZ: Optimized for jazz music
Mute
(On Remote Control)
Press the Mute button 2to mute your unit.
The Mute function silences the unit, which is
convenient for answering the telephone, etc.
The Mute indicator rwill appear on the dis-
play. Press the Mute button 2a second time
to resume normal play.
Display Mode
(On Remote Control)
For your visual enjoyment, JBL Soundgear offers
a spectrum lighting display that “dances” in
time to the music. You can select different
displays by repeatedly pressing the Display
Mode button , or you may turn the lighting
display off.
Demo Mode
With the unit plugged in but turned off, press
the Play Mode/Demo button hfor a continu-
ous visual display of JBL Soundgear’s features.
Press it again to return to a display of the cur-
rent time.
FM Stereo/ANR
(AM Noise Reduction)
When the FM radio signal is too weak to be
received in Stereo mode without interference,
press the FM Stereo/ANR button °to switch
to Mono mode for improved reception. When
recording AM radio transmissions, press this
button to reduce unwanted noise.
VMAx®
VMAx is JBL’s proprietary technology that cre-
ates an ambient, simulated surround-sound
stage from a stereo signal or Dolby®Pro Logic®-
encoded material using only two loudspeakers.
It can be used with music and movies to create
a more enveloping sound. Press the VMAx but-
ton on either the main unit ›or the remote Ò
to activate or deactivate the VMAx mode. The
VMAx indicator on the display will be lit
when VMAx is active. In order to maximize the
effect, the listener should be approximately 10
feet in front of the imaginary line between the
two speakers, facing the speakers. The speakers
should be facing the same direction, and should
be placed even with each other. If used in a
video application, the speakers should be to the
right and the left of the screen, following all the
other guidelines above. Please note that JBL
Soundgear speakers are not shielded, and if
placed too close to the screen may cause inter-
ference and degradation of the picture.
Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement in a Video Application
VMAx Virtual Surround
Real Speaker Phantom
Standard Stereo
10 feet
10 feet
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Automatic Tuning
1. Turn on the Power ¡1.
2. Press the Tuner/Band button 3
repeatedly to choose either AM or FM radio.
3. Press and hold the Tuning Down/Up
(Tune
¤
/Tune
⁄
) button §&( for more
than 0.5 seconds. The unit will scan and
automatically tune in a station of acceptable
broadcast strength.
Manual Tuning
1. Turn on the Power ¡1.
2. Press the Tuner/Band button 3 repeat-
edly to choose either AM or FM radio.
3.
Press the Tuning Down/Up (Tune
⁄
/Tune
¤
)
button §&( briefly and repeatedly, until
the desired station is tuned.
Programming Preset
Stations
To Clear All Presets From Memory:
1. While in Tuner mode (that is, the tuner was
selected by pressing the Tuner/Band but-
ton 3), press and hold the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓfor more than 1.5
seconds so that RESET flashes in the dis-
play. The Memory indicator will
appear in the display.
2. While RESET is flashing in the display,
press the Stop/Reset button *.
Entering a Station Preset Into Memory:
1. Press the Tuner/Band button 3 to
select either the AM or FM band.
2. Press the Tune
¤
/Tune
⁄
buttons
§&( to tune in the desired station.
3. To store the station at the next available
Preset number, press the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓTWICE. The first
press causes the preset number to flash
c, and the Memory indicator to
appear in the display. The second press
stores the station to that preset number.
4. Alternatively, to store the station at a par-
ticular preset number of your choice, press
the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ
ONCE, so that the next available preset
number flashes in the display. Press the
Preset
⁄
/
¤
buttons cg4to choose
a preset number, then press the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓagain, while the
preset number is flashing, to store the
station at that preset.
Tuning in Preset Stations:
Press and hold the Preset
⁄
/
¤
buttons
cg4until the desired preset number
appears, or press the buttons repeatedly.
RDS (Radio Data System)
Reception
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system gradually
being introduced on FM in many countries,
whereby an inaudible stream of data is trans-
mitted in addition to the normal radio signal.
The data appears as text in the front panel
Information Display c. This data can con-
tain various types of information, including sta-
tion identification, traffic and weather informa-
tion and a list of alternative frequencies for the
radio station being received.
1. Press the Tuner/Band button 3to
select FM. RDS is not available on the AM
band.
2. Tune in the desired station as described
above. At the time of writing of this owner’s
manual, a list of stations in the United States
that broadcast RDS data is available at the
Consumer Electronics Association’s Web site at
www.ce.org/market_overview/rds_stations.cfm.
3. When an RDS transmission is received, the
display shows the station name and the RDS
indicator zlights.
4. To return to a display of the station fre-
quency, press the Set/Station button ∞.
Notes:
• RDS is only available for FM Reception.
• The station name is displayed automatically
when an RDS station is received. However, if
the signal is not strong enough, it may be
possible to receive the audio signal without
any RDS data.
• When an RDS station is first tuned in, the
station name or other RDS information may be
garbled for a few seconds while JBL Soundgear
processes the signal. This is normal, and the
correct information will appear automatically
within a few seconds.
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Your JBL Soundgear system will play discs
displaying the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo
. It will also play properly finalized CD-R
discs. JBL Soundgear is not able to play CD-RW,
DVD, Video CD, computer data discs, or any
other type of disc except CD or CD-R, as noted
above.
Basic Operation
1. Press the CD Function button .
2. Press the CD Open/Close button ‚to
open the disc compartment.
3. Load up to three discs with the label
side up. Each tray is numbered 1, 2 or 3
going counterclockwise around the
carousel:
Playing one or two discs
Place discs on trays 1 and 2.
Playing three discs
After placing two discs, press the
Disc Skip button Ôto rotate the
carousel. Place the next disc in tray 3.
To load a 3-in. (8cm) disc, put it in
the inner depression of the tray. Never
place more than one disc at a time in
any of the three tray positions.
4. Press the CD Open/Close button ‚to
close the disc compartment.
5. Press the Play (or ›
■■ on remote control)
button c^to start play.
Play begins with the disc located on the left-
hand side of the carousel just before closing the
disc compartment, and proceeds counterclock-
wise around the carousel (in number order). All
discs are played once only.
During playback, empty trays are skipped, and
JBL Soundgear proceeds counterclockwise to
the next tray. The numbered indicator of any
skipped tray will go out in the display b.
The total number of audio tracks available on
the disc being played will be displayed at the
top of the display d. As each track finishes
playing, its corresponding number will go out.
When a disc has more than 16 tracks, the
“OVER” indicator ewill light, and the track
number will appear only in the Information
Display c.
Stopping Play
Press the Stop/Reset button *.
Pause
Press the CD Pause › ■■ button ^.
To resume play, press the CD Pause ›
■■ but-
ton ^again, or press the Play button
c^.
Skipping Discs
During play or in the Stop mode, press the Disc
Skip button Ôto proceed to the next disc
in order.
If the Disc Skip button Ôis pressed while
a disc is playing, JBL Soundgear will skip to the
next disc and start playing it. However, if the
Disc Skip button Ôis pressed while the
unit is stopped, it will rotate the disc tray to the
next disc, but it will NOT start playing.
Direct Disc Access
Press one of the Disc Direct (Disc 1, 2 or 3)
buttons to start playing the disc in
that tray. After it plays through that disc, JBL
Soundgear will continue to the next disc in
order.
Removing Discs
Press the CD Open/Close button ‚to open
the disc compartment. You can remove two
discs at a time. To remove the disc in the back
tray, press the Disc Skip button Ôto
rotate the disc carousel.
Changing Discs During Play
JBL Soundgear allows you to exchange two of
the discs in the carousel while the third disc is
playing. Simply open the disc compartment dur-
ing play by pressing the CD Open/Close but-
ton ‚, and remove or insert discs as described
above. The disc located on the left side will be
the next disc to be played after you close the
disc compartment. This operation is not avail-
able during programmed play.
Important Notes
• Do not place more than one compact disc in
one disc tray at the same time.
• If, during CD play, the video image of a
nearby television is distorted, or if static is
heard from a nearby radio, move JBL Soundgear
further away from the affected device.
Searching Within a Track
You can search for a particular point in a track
during play by monitoring the high-speed cueing
sound, or by observing the CD counter in the
display c.Reverse Search
Press and hold the Reverse Search ■
‹‹ ‹‹
button §&and release it at the desired
point.
Forward Search
Press and hold the Forward Search ›› ›› ■
button §(and release it at the desired
point.
Track Skipping
To return to the beginning of the current track,
tap the Reverse Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹ button
§&once.
To skip track(s) backward one by one, tap the
Reverse Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹ button §&
repeatedly.
To skip track(s) forward one by one, tap the
Forward Search ›› ››
■ button §(
repeatedly.
REMEMBER – TAP the button §&to
CHANGE tracks; but PRESS and HOLD the
■
‹‹ ‹‹ / ›› ››
■ button §&to search
WITHIN a track.
Time Display
Press the Time button to show the time
remaining on the current disc cq. Press
it again to return to a display of the time
elapsed c.
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Do not tilt or move the unit with discs
loaded. This may dislodge the discs.
Usage under these conditions may
dam-
age the discs or the JBL Soundgear
unit.
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Basic Operation (cont.)
Repeating Tracks
The Repeat function is only available using the
remote control, and cannot be accessed from
the front panel buttons.
Once Repeat play has been selected, JBL
Soundgear will continue to repeat the selection
until you cancel it by pressing the Repeat but-
ton %once, so that the Repeat indicator p
in the display goes out.
Repeat play may be selected either during play
or in the Stop mode. If a programmed play list is
playing, you may select either one track to
repeat, or all discs to repeat the entire play list.
Repeat One Track
Press the Repeat button %ONCE to display
Repeat One p, and press the Play (or ›
■■
on remote control) button c^to start play.
Repeat One Disc
Press the Repeat button %TWICE to display
Repeat One Disc p, and press the Play
(or ›
■■ on remote control) button c^to
start play.
Repeat All Tracks on All Discs
Press the Repeat button %THREE times to
display Repeat All Disc p, and press the
Play (or ›
■■ on remote control) button c^
to start play.
Repeat Only Selected Tracks
Program the desired tracks as described in the
next section, and press the Repeat button %
while in Programming mode to display
Repeat One or Repeat All Disc p.
If you program a play list during Repeat Play of
an entire disc, the display will change to
Repeat All Disc p.
Random Play
Press the Random button before or during
play, and JBL Soundgear will play the tracks on
the selected disc in random order. The Random
indicator ywill light in the display. To return
to normal play, press the Random button
again.
If you tap the Forward Search button §(,
JBL Soundgear will randomly select a new
track. If you tap the Reverse Search button
§&once, it will go to the beginning of the
current track. Tap the Reverse Search button
§&again, and JBL Soundgear will randomly
select a new track.
Programmed Play
You may program a play list of up to 20 tracks
anywhere on up to 3 discs.
1. While in Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓ.
2. Press one of the Disc Selector buttons
or the Disc Skip button Ôto
select a disc. If the correct disc is already in
position, then press the CD Skip/Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹ §&or ›› ››
■ §(buttons once
to select the disc so that it appears in the
display c.
3. Use the CD Skip/Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹ §&or
›› ››
■ §(buttons to select the desired
track. For example, to select Track 6, press the
CD Skip/Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹ §&or ›› ››
■
§(buttons repeatedly until track number
“06” is displayed c.
4. Press the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ
to store the track in the play list.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program up to
20 tracks into your play list. If you previously
selected the correct disc, you do not need to
repeat Step 2 in order to program additional
tracks into your play list.
6. Press the Play c^button (or ›
■■ on
remote control) to start play.
7. If you stop play in the middle of the play list
so that the program does not appear in the dis-
play, the play list will remain stored in memory,
but the next press of the Play button c7
will cause the entire current disc to play. To
resume playing the programmed play list, press
the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ, which
will bring the program back to the display
co.
8. If you program several tracks on the same
disc out of order, e.g., Track 8 before Track 7,
JBL Soundgear will play the tracks back in the
programmed order, even though the Track
Number Display dlists the programmed
tracks in numbered order.
9. The Disc Skip Ôbutton does not oper-
ate during programmed play.
10. Random play cannot be selected while a
programmed play list is playing.
Reviewing the Contents
of the Play List
While in Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓto display the disc num-
ber, track number, and program number.
Continue to press the CD/Tuner Program but-
ton bÓto step through the entire play list.
Clearing the Programmed
Play List
There are three different ways to clear a previ-
ously programmed play list:
• While in Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
Program button bÓ, and then press the
Stop/Reset button *.
• Turn off the Power ¡1.
• Press the CD Open/Close button ‚.
Adding Tracks to a Previously
Programmed Play List
1. Press the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ
repeatedly to step through the play list until
“00” is displayed as the track number c.
2. Select the desired track on the desired disc
by pressing the Disc Direct buttons
or Disc Skip button Ôas necessary, and
then by pressing the CD Skip/Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹
§&or ›› ›› ■ §(buttons to proceed to
the correct track.
3. Press the CD/Tuner Program buttons bÓ.
Making Changes
to the Play List
1. Press the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ
repeatedly until the disc and track number of
the selected step is displayed c. This track
will be replaced in the play list by the new track
you are about to program.
2. Select the desired track on the desired disc
by pressing the Disc Direct buttons
or Disc Skip button Ôas necessary, and
then by pressing the CD Skip/Search
■
‹‹ ‹‹
§&or ›› ›› ■ §(buttons to proceed to
the correct track.
3. Press the CD/Tuner Program button bÓ.
It is not possible to delete a single step from
the programmed play list.
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Using External
(Auxiliary) Sources
1. Switch on the auxiliary device (TV, VCR or
MP3 player) connected to the front or rear
AUX 1 or AUX 2 jacks.
2. Select the desired auxiliary device by repeat-
edly pressing the Aux 1/2 button ‹5.
3. See the Recording section on page 16 for
information on tape recording from an auxiliary
source.
Playing Tapes
Playback
JBL Soundgear can only use normal bias tapes.
It is equipped with two cassette decks, “A”
and “B”. Deck A is used only for playback, and
will stop at the end of each side of the tape.
Deck B may be used for either playback or
recording, and includes an auto reverse capability
which can be controlled with the Play Mode
button h.
1. Switch the unit on ¡1.
2. Open either cassette deck A or B by pressing
gently on the door at the Eject position ·.
Insert the cassette with the tape side to the bot-
tom and the side that you wish to hear facing
the front. Gently push the door to close it.
3. Press the Tape A/B button ¤)!. If
necessary, press the button again to select the
other deck. JBL Soundgear will display which
deck has been selected cn. The unit will
not select a deck that does not have a tape
loaded.
4. Auto reverse (for Deck B only):
Press the Play Mode button hrepeatedly to
select:
• One side : Unit plays the side that is fac-
ing the listener and stops automatically at the
end of that side.
• All sides : Unit plays the front and
reverse sides and stops automatically at the
end of the tape.
• Endless loop : Unit plays both sides of
tape six times in succession.
JBL Soundgear will display the current Play
mode k.
5. Press the Play button c7to begin play-
back. Press the Reverse Play button g@to
play the reverse side of the tape. The direction
of the tape will be indicated in the display h.
6. In either the Stop or Play mode, press the
Fast Forward ›› ››
■ §››9button to
fast forward to the desired point, or to the end
of the side. The Fast Forward indicator m
will light in the display.
To rewind, in either the Stop or Play mode, press
the Rewind
■
‹‹ ‹‹ §‹‹ #button. The
Rewind indicator jwill light in the display.
7. To end playback, press the Stop/Reset
button 6.
Alternatively, the unit will stop automatically at
the end of the tape.
Tape Counter
The Tape Counter cwill apppear in the
Information Display when in Tape mode.
During Play or Fast Forward, the Tape Counter
cincreases and, during rewind, the tape
counter decreases.
While in Stop mode or while playing, press the
Counter Reset button ‡to reset the counter
to zero. This can be convenient for locating the
point at which you wish to begin a recording
session. Note, however, that JBL Soundgear
will automatically rewind the tape to its
beginning and it will not stop when the
counter reaches zero.
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Recording From a CD, Radio
or Externally Connected
Equipment
Recordings can only be made using Deck B. Only
normal bias tapes should be used.
1. Power the unit on ¡1, and insert a blank
tape into Deck B. Use the Fast Forward §9
or Rewind §#buttons to proceed to the
point where you wish the recording to start.
Make sure to proceed past the tape leader to
avoid missing the beginning of the source
signal.
2. Press the Play Mode hbutton repeatedly
to select recording on one side only or to
record on both sides in auto reverse mode .
We do not recommend that you use the endless
loop mode , as it may result in rerecording
over desired material that was recorded earlier
in the session.
3. Select the source input: Tuner, CD,
Aux 1/MP3, Aux 2 ‹^35.
4. Press the Rec/Pause button d8to place
JBL Soundgear in the Recording Ready mode.
The Record indicator iwill flash.
5. Press the Play button c7to begin record-
ing onto the front side of the tape, or the
Reverse button g@to begin recording onto
the reverse side of the tape. The direction of
the tape will be indicated in the display h.
JBL Soundgear will automatically start the
input source and the recording session
simultaneously.
6. The recording may be interrupted to skip over
undesired material by pressing the Rec/Pause
button d8. To resume recording, press either
the Rec/Pause button d8, or the Play but-
ton c7.
7. To end the recording session (but not the
input), press the Stop/Reset button 6.
Alternatively, JBL Soundgear will stop recording
automatically when it reaches the end of
the tape.
CD Sync Recording
The CD Sync recording function dubs a complete
CD or programmed tracks automatically onto a
cassette.
1. Select the CD Function .
2. Open the CD compartment with the CD
Open/Close button ‚, insert discs and close
the CD compartment again.
3. If desired, program a play list of selected
tracks (see Programmed Play section on p. 14).
If you wish to record only one track, use the
Forward or Reverse Search buttons
§&( to select that track.
4. Insert a blank tape into Deck B. Use the Fast
Forward §9or Rewind §#buttons to
proceed to the point where you wish the record-
ing to start. Make sure you have enough blank
tape available to fully record the CD or pro-
grammed play list.
5. Press the Play Mode hbutton repeatedly
to select recording on one side only or to
record on both sides in auto reverse mode .
We do not recommend that you use the endless
loop mode , as it may result in rerecording
over desired material that was recorded earlier
in the session.
If JBL Soundgear is unable to finish recording a
track on the first side of the tape, it will record
that track completely on the reverse side.
6. Press the CD Sync button to begin
recording. JBL Soundgear will play the tape in
Mute mode for 7 seconds in order to skip the
tape leader; then the CD player will begin play-
ing and JBL Soundgear will begin recording.
JBL Soundgear will not allow you to select a
different input without stopping the recording
session.
Recording From Tape
to Tape (Dubbing)
JBL Soundgear will only dub recorded materials
from Deck A to Deck B, since only Deck B is
capable of recording. Use only normal bias tape
in JBL Soundgear.
1.
Insert a previously recorded cassette in Deck A
with the side you wish to copy facing toward
you. Insert a blank cassette in Deck B with the
side you wish to record on facing toward you.
2. Press the Tape A/B button ¤)! to
select the tape function, and press it repeatedly
to select each deck so that you can rewind each
tape to the beginning using the Rewind button
§#.
3. Press the Normal Dub button kto automat-
ically start dubbing at normal (regular playback)
speed. Alternatively, press the High Dub i
button to automatically start dubbing at twice
normal playback speed. The quality of the
recording may be better if Normal Speed dub-
bing is used rather than High Speed Dubbing.
When dubbing at high speed, turn down the
Volume ⁄Ùto prevent possible damage to
the loudspeakers by the high-pitched playback
of the source tape.
4. During dubbing, the Pause button d8will
have no effect. You cannot change the speed of
the dub during a dub. Although the Volume
control ⁄Ùwill affect the level of playback,
it will have no effect on the recording level,
which is not adjustable.
5. Press the Stop/Reset button 6to end
the dubbing session. Alternatively, the unit will
stop automatically at the end of the tape.
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ADVANCED FEATURES
Dual Alarms and Timer Recording
Alarm and Timer Setting
JBL Soundgear offers a flexible dual alarm and
timer capability, which allows you to program
the system to either play or record two different
sources at two different times, for as long a
duration as you choose.
1. Make sure the current time displayed cis
correct by pressing the Clock button ™; see
the Setting the Clock section of this manual on
p. 10 to set the clock correctly. If you plan on
selecting the Tuner, make sure that the desired
station has been programmed as a preset (see
Programming Preset Stations section on p. 12).
2. Press the Alarm 1 £or Alarm 2 ¢button
to enter the timer setting mode. (If the timer
was previously set, press and hold the button
for more than 1.5 seconds.) The Alarm/Timer
clockface indicator will appear in the display
wand the available source selections –
TUNER, CD, TAPE – will flash in the display
in turn.
3. (a) If you want to select the Tuner, press
the Set/Station button ∞while TUNER
appears in the display window c. “Play”
and “Rec” will flash in turn.
(b) Press the Set/Station button ∞to
select either Play or Rec.
• Play: Tuner plays only
• Rec: Tuner plays and is recorded by
Deck B. Make sure that a blank cassette is
loaded in Deck B and rewound to its beginning
or desired starting point.
(c) Press the Preset Down or Up button
cg4to select a desired radio station. If no
Preset stations have been programmed into
memory, JBL Soundgear will default to the last
tuned station.
(d) Press the Set/Station button ∞to
enter the selected preset number.
4. If you wish to select a CD or Tape, press
the Set/Station button ∞while CD or TAPE
appears in the display window c.
If you have selected CD, or Tape A, “PLAY” and
“REC” will flash alternately in the display c.
Press the Set/Station button ∞to select
either PLAY or REC. If you choose to make a
recording, make sure that a blank cassette is
loaded in Deck B and rewound to its beginning
or desired starting point.
5. Set the hour by pressing the Preset Down or
Up buttons cg4.
6. Press the Set/Station button ∞to enter the
hour the alarm will turn the selected source on.
The minutes will flash c.
7. Set the minutes by pressing the Preset
Down or Up buttons cg4.
8. Press the Set/Station button ∞to enter the
minutes. “OFF” will flash in the display c,
and the menu will now guide you through set-
ting the time the system will turn off.
9. Program the time to turn off in the same way
as the time to turn on, by using the Preset
Down or Up buttons cg4to select the hour
or minute, and the Set/Station button ∞to
enter the setting.
10. Set the volume level by pressing the Preset
Down or Up buttons cg4.
11. Press the Set/Station button ∞to enter
the selected volume level. The clockface and the
Alarm number (1 or 2) will remain lit in the dis-
play w, and the alarm will be set and armed.
12. When you turn the power off ¡1, JBL
Soundgear will automatically turn itself on at
the programmed time and play and/or record the
selected source for as long as it has been pro-
grammed to play.
To Cancel or
Check the Timer:
Each time the Alarm 1 £or Alarm 2 ¢but-
ton is pressed you can arm or disarm that alarm.
If the alarm was previously set, press the button
£¢ twice to display the alarm settings. Press
it once to disarm the alarm, but retain any set-
tings in memory. When the alarm is armed, the
clockface and alarm number (1 or 2) indicators
will light in the display was will the REC indi-
cator xif applicable. When the alarm is dis-
armed, the indicators will go out.
Alarm and Timer Notes
1. The Alarm indicator wwill flash when the
unit is playing in Alarm mode. Press the Alarm
button £¢ to defeat the alarm, which will not
shut the unit off.
2. When CD or Tape is selected for playback, if
no disc is in the disc drawer or no cassette tape
is in the cassette deck, the Tuner function will
turn on instead.
3. When CD is selected for playback, Repeat
All Disc will be selected automatically.
4. When TAPE is selected for playback, if both
cassette decks have cassette tapes; the cas-
sette tape in Deck B will play first.
5. If the unit is turned on manually, it will not
shut off automatically at the programmed turn-
off time.
6. If both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are set, and their
times do not overlap – that is, the earlier alarm
is programmed to turn off before the later alarm
will turn on – then both alarms will turn the unit
on and off as programmed.
7. If the settings of the timers overlap, then
JBL Soundgear will turn on at the earliest set
turn-on time and play continuously until the
later turn-off time. It will only play the source
that was selected for the earlier timer, and will
not play the source that was selected for the
later timer.
Setting the
Sleep Timer
(Available only using the remote control)
When the sleep timer is used, the power is
automatically turned off after the specified time
has elapsed.
1. To specify the time until the power is turned
off, press the Sleep button $. “SLEEP 90” will
appear in the display cfor about 5 seconds.
This means that the unit will turn off automati-
cally after 90 minutes. Each time the Sleep but-
ton $is pressed while the SLEEP display
appears, the time interval before the unit will
turn off is reduced by 10 minutes (
e.g., 80...70...).
Select the desired time interval before turn-off.
2. To check the remaining time until the power
is turned off, while the sleep function is active,
press the Sleep button $briefly. The time
remaining until turn-off is displayed for about 5
seconds.
Note: If you press the Sleep button $while
the sleep time is displayed, the SLEEP timer will
reduce the time until turn-off.
3. To cancel the sleep timer, press the Sleep
button $repeatedly until “10” appears, and
then press the SLEEP button once again while
“10” is displayed.
ON TIME
(AM 6:00) OFF TIME
(AM 7:00)
Alarm 1
ACTUAL TIME
JBL SOUNDGEAR PLAYS
ON TIME
(AM 7:10) OFF TIME (AM 8:00)
Alarm 2
ACTUAL TIME
JBL SOUNDGEAR PLAYS
ON TIME
(AM 6:00) OFF TIME
(AM 7:10)
Alarm 1
ON TIME
(AM 7:00) OFF TIME
(AM 8:00)
Alarm 2
ACTUAL TIME
JBL SOUNDGEAR PLAYS

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from either of the
speakers:
• Check that the unit is plugged into an active
electrical outlet.
• Check that the unit is turned on, and that a
source is selected and playing. If Tape or CD
was selected, make sure that a cassette or disc
has been inserted.
• Check that the Mute function has not been
selected and, if it has, turn it off using the
remote control.
• Adjust the Volume Control ⁄.
• Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the speakers (see page 9). Make
sure all wires are connected, and that none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
• If an external (auxiliary) source was selected,
make sure that the external unit is either
plugged into an active electrical outlet or pow-
ered by fully charged batteries. Make sure that
the external unit is turned on and playing.
Make sure that all wires between the main unit
and external unit are connected correctly, and
that none of the wires are frayed, cut or punc-
tured.
If there is no sound coming from one
speaker:
• Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the speakers (see page 9). Make
sure all wires are connected and that none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
If the system plays at low volumes but
shuts off as volume is increased:
• Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the speakers (see page 9). Make
sure all wires are connected, and that none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
If there is low (or no) bass output:
• Make sure the connections to the left and
right speaker inputs have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Consider experimenting with the Boost func-
tion fiby selecting either PowerBass or Super
Boost.
• Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your
system.
If there is low (or no) treble output:
• Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the speakers (see page 9). Make
sure all wires are connected, and that none of
the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
• For Model SG3030, make sure the yellow plug
is connected to the correct Tweeter/Midrange
jack on the rear panel of the main unit.
• Consider experimenting with the Boost func-
tion fiby selecting Treble Boost or Super
Boost.
• As a preventive measure to avoid damaging
your speakers, make sure never to exceed the
maximum volume when playing your system.
If the unit does not respond to remote con-
trol commands:
• Make sure the batteries are not weak, and
replace them if necessary.
• Make sure the remote sensor in the front
panel of the main unit is not blocked.
• Make sure the remote is no further than 23
feet (7 meters) away from the main unit, and
that it is aimed at the sensor head-on and not at
too much of an angle (no more than 30 degrees
from the center line).
• Turn off any fluorescent light in the vicinity of
the JBL Soundgear main unit.
If the tuner (radio) buzzes or does not play
properly:
• Make sure you have tuned in to a frequency
that is in use in your area.
• Check the antenna connection, and adjust
the placement of the antenna wires for best
reception.
If RDS (Radio Data System) information
does not appear in the display:
• Make sure you have selected the FM band, as
RDS is not available on AM.
• Make sure the station you have tuned is
broadcasting an RDS signal by checking the
Web site listed on page 12.
• When the station’s signal is weak, the audio
signal may come through without the RDS
signal.
• For the first few seconds, the RDS data will
be garbled until the unit fully processes the
signal.
When attempting to delete a single preset
station, all presets are erased:
It is not possible to delete a single Preset sta-
tion, although it can be changed to a different
station (see page 12).
When attempting to delete a single track
from a programmed CD play list, the entire
play list was erased:
It is not possible to delete a single track from a
play list, although the track can be replaced by a
different track (see page 14).
If no sound is heard when tape is playing:
• Make sure tape is not blank.
If tape does not record:
• Make sure record protection tabs have not
been removed from cassette. If they have, you
may cover the protection holes with adhesive
tape.
• Make sure a source is playing.
• If dubbing, make sure the tapes are in the cor-
rect decks – the source in Deck A, and the blank
in Deck B.
• Make sure you are not attempting to record
onto a tape in Deck A, as that deck is for play-
back only.
If tapes sound distorted:
• Make sure to use only normal bias tapes in
the unit.
• Make sure tape heads are clean and demag-
netized.
If a tape recording tapes over material
recorded earlier in the same session:
• Make sure you have selected either One side
or All sides, but not Endless loop, using the
Play Mode function h.
If a tape rewinds past zero:
The unit detects the beginning of the tape
rather than the counter number and this behav-
ior is normal.
If Deck A does not auto-reverse:
Deck A is not equipped with this feature, and
will always stop at the end of each side.
If CD does not play:
• Make sure drawer contains disc to play.
• Make sure disc is not upside down in tray.
• Make sure disc is of type CD or CD-R only.
If CD skips or stutters during play:
• Make sure disc is not damaged.
• Make sure main unit is set securely on a sta-
ble surface, free from vibrations.
If the unit did not turn on at the pro-
grammed alarm time:
• Check programmed time – was AM or PM
selected correctly? Was 24-hour or 12-hour time
display selected as desired?
• Make sure the unit was not left turned on.
If the unit did not turn on and make a
recording at the programmed alarm time:
• Make sure time was programmed correctly.
• Make sure a blank tape was inserted in
Deck B and rewound.
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Specifications SG2020 SG3030
System
Output Power 150 Watts total 200 Watts total (bi-amplified)
75W + 75W (1% THD, 50Hz – 20kHz) 30W + 30W (1% THD, 200Hz – 20kHz)
70W + 70W (1% THD, 50Hz – 20kHz)
Sound Pressure Level 107dB 108dB
Frequency Response 45Hz ~ 20kHz 40Hz ~ 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Aux Input) 80dBA 80dBA
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Main Unit 10-3/4" x 12-7/8" x 13-1/2" (273mm x 327mm x 343mm) 10-3/4" x 12-7/8" x 13-1/2" (273mm x 327mm x 343mm)
Speakers (each) 8-5/8" x 13-1/8" x 9-3/4" (219mm x 333mm x 248mm) 8-5/8" x 14-3/4" x 9-3/4" (219mm x 374mm x 248mm)
Net Weight Main Unit 19.2 lb (8.73kg) 22.2 lb (10.1kg)
Speakers (each) 10.8 lb (4.91kg) 11.5 lb (5.23kg)
Shipping Weight
(system, accessories, packing) 47.3 lb (21.5kg) 52 lb (23.64kg)
Speaker System
Type Ported 2-way Ported 3-way bi-amplified
Woofer 6-1/2" PolyPlas™with rubber surround 6-1/2" PolyPlas with rubber surround
Midrange N/A 3" PolyPlas with rubber surround
Tweeter 1/2" Titanium-laminate dome with EOS™waveguide 1/2" Titanium-laminate dome with EOS™waveguide
CD
Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+0,–2dB) 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+0,–2dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 70dBA 70dBA
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.7MHz 10.7MHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 61/58dBA 61/58dBA
(Mono/Stereo, 98MHz)
Frequency Response 30Hz ~ 15kHz 30Hz ~ 15kHz
AM
Tuning Range 530kHz ~ 1,720kHz 530kHz ~ 1,720kHz
Intermediate Frequency 450kHz 450kHz
Frequency Response 50Hz ~ 2,500Hz 50Hz ~ 2,500Hz
Cassette Deck
FF, REW Time (C-60) 120 sec. 120 sec.
Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±3dB) 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 43dBA 43dBA
Channel Separation 50dBA 50dBA
NOTE: All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PowerBass and JBL Soundgear are trademarks of JBL, Inc.
VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and
is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.