JVC RC-ST3SL User manual

TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAP E CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RC-ST3SL
601-610000-010
LVT1000-002A
[J]
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
SISTEMA PORTÁTIL CON REPRODUCTOR DE CDs
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located on the rear of the
cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
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.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret
de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable
parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert
ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une
exposition directe au rayon.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n’y a aucune
pièce utilisable à l’intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin
de réparer votre appareil.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
Caution — STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect
the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention — Touche STANDBY/ON !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant. La touche STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le
courant peut être télécommandé.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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• When not in use
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• AC power cord
–Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
–When unplugging the power cord from the wall
outlet, always grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
–Do not modify the power cord in any manner. Do
not bend it sharply or twist it.
–Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or
contact failure is found with the power cord.
– In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Foreign objects and liquid
–Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.
–If water or some liquid gets inside the unit, unplug
the power cord from the outlet and consult your
dealer.
• Avoid installing the unit in the following
places:
–Where the temperature may become excessively
high or low; the recommended temperature range is
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
–Where subject to vibrations.
–Where it is excessively humid, such as in a
bathroom.
–In a badly ventilated place.
–Near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not use the unit in direct sunlight or leave it
in a closed automobile, etc.
The unit might be exposed to high temperatures above
40°C (104°F).
• Ventilation
Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise
heat cannot escape from the unit.
• CD pickup lens
Do not leave the disc compartment cover open;
otherwise the CD pickup lens might be contaminated
with dust. Do not touch the lens with fingers.
• Condensation
Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:
–Aheater has just been switched on in the room where
the unit is used.
–The unit is in a place with smoke or high humidity.
–The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm
room.
If the unit has condensation inside, it may not function
correctly. Should this occur, turn on the unit and wait
one or two hours before use.
• Do not place magnetic objects near the
speakers.
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place
cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded
data could be erased.
• Keep the unit away from a TV.
Do not place the unit near a TV or avoid using the unit
when the TV is turned on; otherwise the TV picture
could be distorted.
• Carrying handle
–Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the
antenna.
–Position the carrying handle so that it does not
interfere with operation.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
CONTENTS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1
POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 2
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 3
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 4
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF ....................... 6
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6
ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12
CASSETTE OPERATIONS ..................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 17
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 18
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Operation on household AC
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN Ójack on the rear panel of the unit.
2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power
outlet.
Cautions
•Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit
to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.
•The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider
than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one
way. If the plug will not go into the outlet completely,
turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it
will not still fit, contact a qualified electrician to
change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt
to bypass this safety feature.
AC IN
•Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the
STANDBY/ON button, a very small current
continues to flow. To save power and for safety when
not using the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power cord from the household AC
outlet.
Operation on batteries
Installing batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover by
pressing down the two tabs.
2 Install eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F) batteries.
Insert the batteries with ªand ·positioned
correctly referring to the drawing above the battery
compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
POWER SUPPLY
Battery replacement
When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or
CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries
with fresh ones.
For better battery usage
•When making an important recording, use of new
batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer
service life) is recommended to avoid any possible
failure.
•To prevent the power from being accidentally turned
on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand
or in the trunk of a car, thus avoiding wasteful battery
consumption.
•Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery
power to be consumed quicker than non-continuous
operation.
•Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm
place.
Cautions
If batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in
electrolyte leakage or they may explode.
•Make sure that the batteries are installed with the
positive ªand negative ·terminals positioned
correctly.
•Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix
different types of batteries.
•Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
•Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used
for an extended period of time.
•Remove the batteries when operating the unit on
the household AC; though the power supply is
automatically switched from the batteries to the
household AC when the AC power cord is
connected.
•If chemicals leaking from batteries come in contact
with your skin, wash them off immediately with
water. If chemicals leak on the surface of the unit,
clean the unit completely.
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
Top
9Cassette operation buttons
8PAUSE button
§STOP/EJECT button
1FF button
¡REW button
2PLAY button
¶REC button
10 FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
11 TUNER button
12 TAPE button
1JOG VOLUME control
2Disc compartment
30PUSH
4PROGRAM button
5PRESET/REPEAT button
6 STANDBY/ON button
7PRESET EQ button
8HYPER-BASS SOUND button
Front
13 ¢SEARCH UP and 4SEARCH DOWN
buttons
14 STANDBY indicator
15 Display window
16 REMOTE SENSOR
17 3/8PLAY/PAUSE button
18 RANDOM button
19 Cassette holder
20 INTRO button
21 7STOP button
1234 5
678 9 101112
STANDBY
SEARCHUP
SEARCHDOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21
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1button
2TUNER button
34and ¢buttons
4PRESET/REPEAT button
5RANDOM button
6FM MODE button
7Sound control buttons
HBS button
EQ button
8TAPE button
9 CD 3/8button
10 7button
11 PROGRAM button
12 INTRO button
13 VOL 5and VOL ∞buttons
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Rear
22 RESET key
23 FM telescopic antenna
24 PHONES jack
25 Battery compartment
26 AC IN Ójack
AC IN~
PHONES
RESET
22
25 26
2423
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
8
9
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Notes on using the remote control
unit
•Point the top of the remote control unit toward the
REMOTE SENSOR section as directly as possible.
The distance operable from the main unit decreases if
you point the remote control unit at an angle.
•Do not expose the REMOTE SENSOR section to
strong lighting or direct sunlight.
•Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR
section.
Installing batteries
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.
Insert the ·ends first. Make sure that the ªand ·
terminals are positioned correctly.
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery
1
2
1
3 Replace the cover.
Battery replacement
The maximum operating distance between the remote
control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR section on the
main unit is approximately 7 meters (23 feet).
When this operating range decreases or operations with
the remote control unit become unstable, replace both
batteries with new ones.
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
To turn on the unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or on the remote
control unit).
The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on
ready to play the source selected when the unit was last
turned off.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
STANDBY/ON
When the unit is turned off
1 Press and hold PROGRAM on the main unit
until the hour indication starts flashing.
2 Press 4or ¢to set the hour.
3 Press and hold PROGRAM until the minute
indication starts flashing.
4 Press 4or ¢to set the minute.
5 Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock
starts functioning.
The clock is displayed in 12-hour mode in which
“AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM 12:00”
noon.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock is displayed when the unit is in the standby mode.
Notes
•In step 1, you can press the PROGRAM button only
on the main unit, not on the remote control unit.
•If the unit is disconnected from the power source for a
certain period of time, the clock setting will be lost. In
this case, reset the clock again.
•The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per
month.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
2,4 3,
5
1,3,52,4
To turn off the unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or on the remote
control unit) again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit
enters the standby mode.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND
Volume adjustment
To increase the volume
Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL
5on the remote control unit).
To decrease the volume
Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or
press VOL ∞on the remote control unit).
Caution
Do not turn off the unit with the volume set to an
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound
might be produced damaging your hearing and/or the
speakers, when you turn on the unit next time or start
playing another source.
Listening through headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack.
Use commercially available 3.5-mm (3/16") stereo mini
headphones (16 Ωto 32 Ω).
No sound comes out of the speakers when headphones
are connected.
Cautions
•Turn down the volume before connecting headphones
and keep the volume level low; as listening at high
volumes could damage your hearing.
•Do not drive while listening through headphones.
Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting
The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so
that you can select one that most matches the type of
music being played.
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote control
unit) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the EQ setting changes
as shown below.
ROCK JAZZ POP
CLASSIC
FLAT
Reinforcing the bass sound
You can enjoy powerful bass sound by turning on the
Hyper-Bass Sound effect.
Press HYPER-BASS SOUND (or HBS on the
remote control unit).
When the Hyper-Bass Sound effect is turned on, the HBS
indicator lights up in the display window.
To turn off the effect
Press the same button again so that the HBS indicator
goes off.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
JOG VOLUME
PRESET EQ HYPER-BASS SOUND
PHONES HBS VOL /
EQ
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
Playable discs
The unit can play 8 cm (3-3/16") and 12 cm (4-3/4") audio
CDs with the following mark.
The unit can also play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded
in music CD format.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs
•User-edited CD-R (Recordable) and CD-RW
(Rewritable) discs can be played only if they are
already finalized.
•Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on
the unit depending on the disc characteristics or
recording conditions.
•Before playing CD-R or CD-RW discs, read their
instructions and cautions carefully.
•Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on
the unit because of damage or stain on them, or if the
CD pickup lens is dirty.
•CD-RW discs may require a longer readout time (due
to the fact that the reflectance of CD-RW discs is lower
than that of regular CDs).
Notes on handling discs
The following care should be taken to keep discs in good
condition, since dirty, damaged or warped discs could
lead to sound deterioration and damaging the unit.
•Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
•Do not stick or write anything on both surfaces.
•Do not bend discs.
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.
•After using a disc be sure to put it back in its case.
•To remove a disc from its storage case, press the center
and lift the disc out.
•When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part
to secure the disc.
•Clean off any dust, dirt or fingerprints on discs with a
soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to edge. Never
use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic spray.
Correct
Incorrect
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Basic operations
1 Press 0PUSH to open the disc compartment
cover.
2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and
close the cover.
3 Press 3/8PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
During playback, the current track number and the
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.
Notes
•The following indication is displayed when the unit
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.
•Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.
To stop playback
Press 7STOP (or 7on the remote control unit).
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.
Caution
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely
stopped rotating.
To pause playback
Press 3/8PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8on the
remote control unit).
To resume playback, press the button again.
Selecting a desired track before
playback
1 In the CD stop mode, press 4or ¢
repeatedly until the desired track number is
displayed.
2 Press 3/8PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
Skipping tracks
Press 4or ¢during playback.
•To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.
•To skip back to the beginning of the track currently
being played: press 4.
•To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:
press 4twice in rapid succession.
Search
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by
fast-forward or reverse search.
Press and hold 4or ¢during playback.
•To search in the forward direction: ¢
•To search in the reverse direction: 4
Release the button when you find the desired position.
Playback continues from the selected position.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCHDOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
CD 6
13
2
4¢ 4¢
7STOP 7
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Various playback operations
Repeat playback
Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes
as shown below.
A single track is played repeatedly.
(“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
(“REPEAT” lights up steadily.)
Repeat playback is canceled.
(“REPEAT” disappears from the display window.)
Random playback
Press RANDOM before or during playback.
The RANDOM indicator lights up in the display
window, and the tracks are played in random order.
Random playback ends when all the tracks are played
once.
To cancel random playback
Press RANDOM again so that the RANDOM indicator
goes off.
Introductory playback
You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of
each track successively.
Press INTRO before or during playback.
The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window,
and introductory playback starts.
To cancel introductory playback
Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes
off.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RANDOM RANDOMINTRO INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
PRESET/
REPEAT
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Programmed playback
You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your
desired order.
1 Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode.
2 Press 4or ¢to select a desired track to
be programmed.
3 Press PROGRAM.
The selected track is registered on the program.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press 3/8PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8on the
remote control unit).
Programmed playback starts.
Note
The unit does not store more than 16 programmed tracks
in its memory. If you select more than 16 tracks,
programmed tracks are overwritten from the first track.
To check the order of tracks on the program
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode.
To clear the program
Press 7STOP (or 7on the remote control unit) in the
CD stop mode.
The program is also canceled when you open the disc
compartment cover.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
21,31,325 5
7STOP 7
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RADIO RECEPTION
Tuning to a station
1 Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode.
2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM.
3 Press and hold 4or ¢for about one
second.
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
If you press 4or ¢briefly and repeatedly, the
frequency changes step by step.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
RESET FM MODE
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT
1,21,2
3
3
Changing the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,
reception may improve by changing to monaural
reception mode.
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT (or FM MODE
on the remote control unit).
The MONO indicator lights up in the display window.
To restore stereo reception
Press the button again so that the MONO indicator goes
off.
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Presetting stations
You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.
1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM.
2 Tune to a station you want to preset using 4
or ¢.
3 Press PROGRAM.
4 Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select
a preset number.
The selected preset number flashes.
5 Press PROGRAM.
The station with the preset number is stored in the
memory.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations,
allocating a different preset number to each
of them.
Note
If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the
preset stations will be erased from the memory. If this
happens, you need to preset the stations again.
Tuning to a preset station
After selecting the band, FM or AM, press
PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly until the desired
preset number appears.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE CD
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5
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Adjusting the antennas
AM
STANDBY
SEARCHUP
SEARCHDOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLESYSTEM
Note
Place the unit away from the TV or turn off the TV, when
listening to an AM station, to prevent the built-in ferrite
core antenna picking up interference from the TV.
FM
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CASSETTE OPERATIONS
Playing back a cassette
1 Press TAPE to set to the tape mode.
2 Press §STOP/EJECT to open the cassette
holder.
3 Load a cassette with the open side up and the
playback side facing out, then close the
cassette holder.
4 Press 2PLAY to start playback.
To stop playback
Press §STOP/EJECT.
Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the
end.
To fast-wind a tape
Press 1FF or ¡REW.
•To fast-wind in the forward direction: 1FF
•To fast-wind in the reverse direction: ¡REW
When the tape reaches the end, press §STOP/EJECT
to release the 1FF or ¡REW button.
Notes on cassette tapes
•It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-
record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound
or video recording, broadcast or cable program and
in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work
embodied therein.
•Use only normal tapes of type I for playback and
recording.
•Use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and
capstan.
•Loose tape can cause trouble. If you notice some slack
in the tape, tighten it up using a pencil.
To prevent accidental erasure
Remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. When you want
to erase the recording or re-record on the tape, reseal the
slot(s) with adhesive tape.
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
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Recording on a cassette
The following marks are used to distinguish the two
recording sources in the procedure below.
: When recording from the radio
: When recording from a CD
1 Load a cassette.
2 Prepare the recording source.
: Set to the tuner mode and tune to a desired
station (see pages 12 and 13).
: Load a CD and set to the CD stop mode (see page
9). You can specify a desired track to start recording
by pressing 4or ¢.
3 Press ¶REC to start recording.
The 2PLAY button is also depressed with the ¶REC
button.
: The CD player starts playback when the cassette
deck enters the recording mode (synchronized
recording).
To stop recording
Press §STOP/EJECT.
Recording also stops when the tape reaches the end.
: The CD player stops playback when the tape stops
running at its end or by your pressing §STOP/
EJECT.
When the CD player reaches the end of the disc and
stops playback earlier, the tape continues running. In
this case, press §STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.
To start recording at the exact moment
1 In step 3 above, press 8PAUSE before
pressing ¶REC.
2 Press 8PAUSE again to release the tape at
the exact moment you want to start recording.
To remove beats during AM broadcast
recording
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to
select the better beat-cut reception mode.
To erase the recording
You can erase the recording on a tape without
overwriting the tape with a new recording.
1 Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded
in the unit.
2 Press ¶REC to start erasing.
The 2PLAY button is also depressed with the ¶REC
button.
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
2
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1
PAUSE
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the CD pickup lens
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent
sound deterioration.
Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a
cotton swab.
To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at
camera shops, etc., as shown below.
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or
thinner as these could damage the surface finish.
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch
roller
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch
roller.
When they become too dirty:
•Sound quality deteriorates.
•The sound output level drops.
•The previous recording is not completely erased.
•Recording is not performed correctly.
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller
every 10 hours of use.
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at
audio stores. Make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried
completely before loading a cassette.
Note
Do not use thinner or benzene, as these will damage the
rubber pinch roller (use of alcohol is permitted).
Demagnetizing the recording/playback
head
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and
the sound will deteriorate.
Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at
audio stores. When demagnetizing the head, turn off the
unit to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/
ON button.
Caution
As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do
not demagnetize it.
Blower
Lens
Capstan
Pinch roller
Heads
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.
Referring to the following, check whether your problem
can be solved with a simple operation.
Power cannot be turned on.
=Is the AC power cord unplugged?
Remote control does not function.
=Are the batteries in the remote control unit
exhausted?
=Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to
bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?
No sound is heard from the speakers.
=Are headphones connected?
Playback sound is at a very low level.
=Are the batteries exhausted?
=Is the head of the cassette deck dirty?
The disc is loaded but does not play.
=Is the disc upside down?
=Is the disc dirty, damaged or warped?
=Is the CD pickup lens dirty?
=Is there moisture condensation on the CD pickup
lens? If so, turn on the unit and wait one or two
hours until moisture evaporates before use.
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.
=Is the antenna properly adjusted?
When the 2PLAY button is pressed, the tape does
not run.
=Is the 8PAUSE button pressed?
The ¶REC button does not function.
=Is a cassette loaded?
=Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette
broken off?
The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and
flutter.
=Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
=Are the batteries exhausted?
How to reset the unit
If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as
follows:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Press the RESET key with the tip of a small
screwdriver or similar tool.
3. Turn on the unit.
The clock setting and preset AM/FM stations will be
lost when the RESET key is pressed. You need to set
the clock and preset AM/FM stations again.
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