JVC RV-NB10W User manual

JVC
POWER WOOFE CD SYSTEM
RV- 1RV-N 1
DIGITAL AUDIO
INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1539-OO1A[d]

Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, precautions 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.
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.
I WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE I
i
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE I
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION--_/I ON/STANDBY button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The (_.)/I ON/STANDBY button in
any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
ATTENTION--Touche _/I ON/STANDBY!
D_connectez la fiche secteur pour mettre I'appareil completement
hers tension (le t_mein STANDBY I s'_teint). Lors de Hnstallatien de
I'appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible. La
touche d_/I ON/STANDBY dans n'importe quells position ne
d_connecte pas I'appareil du secteur.
• Quand I'appareil est en mode d'attente, le t_mein STANDBY est
allum_ en rouge.
• Quand I'appareil est seus tension, Is t_mein STANDBY s'_teint.
Lalimentation ne peut pas 6tre command_e a distance.
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'_viter tout risque d'_lectrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas euvrir le ceffret
de I'appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer I'appareil a la pluie ni a I'humidit&
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 net 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 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.
For wireless transmitter
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may net cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain
compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during
transmitting.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Operation is subject te the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autoris6÷ seulement aux
conditions suivantes :(1) il ne dolt pas produire de brouillage et
(2) I'utilisateur du dispositif dolt 6tre pr6t a accepter tout
brouillage radio_lectrique regu, m_me si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
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iMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTmON: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. CAUTmON: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when
open. Do not view directry with optical instruments.
iMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle sup_rieur. II n'y a
aucune piece r_parable par I'utilisateur 9.Hnterieur de I'appareil;
confiez toute r_paration a un personnel qualifi&
3. ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou invisible de
classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas regarder directement avec des
instruments optiques.
CAUTION:
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
ATTENTION:
Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les
orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloques par un journal
un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas 6tre evacuee
correctement de I'appareil.)
Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu'une bougie,
sur I'appareil.
Lors de la raise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
consideration les problemes de I'environnement et suivre
strictement les regles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut
des piles.
N'exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie, a I'humidit_, a un
_gouttement ou _ des eclaboussures et ne placez pas des
objets remplis de liquide, tels qu'un vase, sur I'appareil.
[European Union Only]
[Union europ_enne seulement]
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Thank you for purchasing the JVC Powered Woofer CD System.
Before operating this system, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your system, and retain
this manual for future reference.
Here are some of the things that make your system both powerful and simple to use.
@ General
• With JVC's COMPU PLAY you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player, or cassette deck
with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.)
. With @e supplied wireless transmitter, you can listen to auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player (not
supplied) by wireless connection.
. Shoulder strap with carrying cases for the remote control and auxiliary equipment, and carrying handle
. ACS (Active Clear Sound) circuit for enhancing sound reproduction
• Super woofer volume control that provides powerful bass
• Sound mode control reproducing various sound fields
• Remote control unit that operates the disc, cassette, tuner, and wireless flmctions
. Locking mechanism for disc and cassette door
• Microphone/guitar input
@ Disc playback mode includes Skip Play, Search Play, Repeat Play, Random Play, and Program Play.
@ Cassette player having full logic cassette mechanism, auto reverse, and auto tape mechanism.
@ A 45-station preset capability (30 stations in FM band and 15 stations in AM band) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
@ Clock/@ner functions, timer on/off wi@ preset volmne function, and sleep timer.
ii!!!i 01!!Whereto p,acothe system
•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F).
•Leave su@cient distance between the system and a TV.
.Do not use the system in a place subject to vibrations.
!y! iPowercord
. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the system from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
. Remove a disc from the system.
. Disconnect all the cords from the system.
4 M.lf.. tio. , otc.
• Them am no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unph@ the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any foreign object into the system.
• The system is not waterproof or dust proof.
Tab|e of contents
Feamres ............................................................................ 1
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .............................................. 1
index of parts and controls .................................. 2
Getting started ....................................................... 3
Basic operations ................................................... 7
Listening to the radio ............................................ 9
Playing back discs ................................................ 10
Playing back tapes ................................................ 13
Recording .............................................................. 14
Listening to auxiliary equipment ......................... 16
Transmittingsound on FM way÷.................................... 1G
Gonnectin9 to the AUX iNjack...................................... 17
Using the microphone/guitar ............................... 18
Using the timer ...................................................... 18
Care and maintenance .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting .................................................... 21
Specifications ........................................................ 22

|.dex of parts and controls
See pages in parentheses for details.
UIII (_)/I ON/STANDBY button (7)
Shoulder strap hooks (4)
_i AUX button (3, 17)
.Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
SOUND button (8)
SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +_ control knob (8)
6' LOCK/RELEASE knob (for disc) (10)
Disc compartment door (10)
VOLUME +_ control knob (7)
PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button (9, 15 17)
UO ONE TOUCH REC button (15)
_ ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND button (8)
_ ACS (Active Clear Sound) indicators (8)
. ON, LEVEL
13 LOCK/RELEASE knob (f\_r deck) (13)
_4' Cassette hokter (13)
15 STANDBY indicator (7)
16 Remote sensor (4)
_7' MULTI CONTROL buttons (9 -15)
•I<< REW (rewind), [] STOR _-_1FF (fast-forward)
18 Source and play mode buttons (3,9 17)
• CD _/||, TAPE <_, W1RELESS/FM/AM
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
Display window
U_ REC indicator (19)
Timer indicators (19)
• @ (timer), ON, OFF
SLEEP indicator (I 9)
CLOCK indicator (8, 18)
(_) (reverse mode) indicator (13 15)
_l (reverse) tape direction indicator (13 15)
indicator (15)
_- (forward) tape direction indicator (13 15)
MONO indicator (9, 17)
MP3 indicator (11)
Repeat indicators (12)
• C, ALL, GROUP
Main display
PRGM (program) indicator (I 2)
RANDOM indicator (12)
Frequency unit indicators (8 9)
. kHz, MHz
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See pages in parentheses for details.
[1j Number buttons (9, I 1, 17)
2' SLEEP button (19)
_i Multi control buttons (9 15, 18 19)
" A GROUP UR V GROUP DOWN
Source buttons (3, 9 17)
, AUX, CD _/11, TAPE _1 I_, WIRELESS/FM/AM
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
PLAY MODE bunon (12)
6' REPEAT button (12)
_] SOUND button (8)
_] ACS (Active Clear Sound) button (8)
OO/I ON/STANDBY button (7, 18 20)
_ DISPLAY button (8)
Hi CANCEL button (12, 18 20)
_ SET button (10, 18 20)
13 CLOCK/TIMER button (18 20)
_4' FM MODE button (9, 17)
U_ REVERSE MODE button (13)
U_ VOLUME +_ button (7)
_7' SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +_ buttons (8)
With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, a tape, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button for that function. The system
turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready.
The COMPU PLAY buttons are: On the sys|e_ and remote control
CD _/!| button
TAPE 4 _ button
WIRELESS/FM/AM button
AUX button
Note: The COMPU PLAY feature is not effective when the system is operated on batteries or car battery (DC12V).
Check that you have all the following items, which are supplied with the system.
Power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Shoulder strap with carrying cases for the remote control and auxiliary equipment (1)
Wireless transmitter ( 1)
Batteries ': R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) (4)
*Supplied batteries are for the initial setup for the remote control and wireless transmitter.
If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
3

_ Using the carrying handles
Be sure to hohl both handles when you carry the system.
If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length
of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a
result.
Do not lift the system by the woofer ducts, and do not insert any
foreign objects into them.
Woofer duct _'
_2installing the batteries
Carrying handle
_ Using the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap (adjustable in length) to each
end of the system as illustrated.
Digital audio player etc. (not supplied)
\
Shoulder str_
Shoulder strap
oWire,ess
transmitter
Auxiliary
equipment case
I
Remote control
Remote control
To detach the shoulder strap, press in the metal fitting and unhook
it from the shaft.
fO
_ Match the polarity (+ and ) on the batteries with the +
and markings in the battery compartment.
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R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) (supplied)
!!-
CAUT|ON:
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
, Remove batteries when the remote control is not in use for an
extended period of time.
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at
the same time with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the system's
control panel (from a distance of up to 7 m or 23 feet), lfyou point
the remote control from the slant direction, the distance will be
shortened.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong direct sunlight or
artificial lighting.
, Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote sensor and
the remote control.
Remote sensor
4

CAUTION: Make al| connection before plugging the system into an AC power ouUet,
5

PHONES jack
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6

Basic operations
SOUND--
ACS--
_r_ @/I ON/STANDBY
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VOLUME+/- ___--VOLUME +/-
SOUND \ " _ _
STANDBY
d,.[)/I ON/STANDBY- indicator
ACTIVE CLEAR- ACS ON/LEVEL
SOUND indicator
Note: The lighting condition i:or the STANDBY indicator and the
display differs depending on tile power source.
Power source STANDBY indicator/display
=Tile STANDBY indicator lights when
power is turned off.
AC power . Backlighting of the display is illuminated
when power is turned on.
. The STANDBY indicator does not light.
Batteries or car . Backlighting of the display is not
illuminated.
battery (DCI2V) ': . With the system turned off (at standby), no
indication is shown on the display.
* If no source is playing and no operation is done for about 4
minutes, "DC OFF" starts flashing on the display for about one
minute be[ore the system turns off automatically (except when
the source is W1RELESS/FM/AM or AUX, or when the
microphone (or guitar) is used).
_rning off the system
Press (L)/I ON/STANDBY again,
The STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is operated on
AC power.
. When the AC power is used, the CLOCK indicator and the time
are displayed without backlighting.
1 oN/
O/Is*ANDBY ON/STANDBY t
STANBSy
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On system On remote control
_ Some power is always consumed even though power is turned
off (called standby mode).
@ To disconnect the system from mains (AC) supply completely,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. When you
unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to "AM 12:00"
if no memory backup batteries are installed.
_rning on the system
Press _/I ON/STANDBY,
•When the system is operated on batteries or car battery (DC 12V),
press In,L)/ON/STANDBY on the system.
The STANDBY indicator goes out when the system is operated on
AC power.
The display comes on and the system is ready to continue in the
mode it was in when the power was last turned off.
1 ON/
0/I STANDBY ON/STANDBY
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or
On system On remote control
STANDBY
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You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.
Using the system
Turn the VOLUME +/- control clockwise to
increase the volume or turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume,
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Using the remote control
Press VOLUME + to increase the volume or
press VOLUME -to decrease it,
When y(m press and hold V()LUME + or , the volume changes
rapidly.
CAUTION: DO NOT start playing any source
without first setting the volume to minimum, as a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of
the system (see page 6). No sound comes out of the speakers.
Be sure to turn down the volume bet\we connecting or putting on
headphones.
7

During play, you can adjust the bass level between BASS 1
(minhnum) and BASS 6 (maximum).
Using the system
Turn the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/-
control clockwise to increase the bass level
or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the
bass level,
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Using the remote control
Press SUPER WOOFER VOLUME + to
increase the bass level or press SUPER
WOOFER VOLUME - to decrease it,
SUPER
WOOFER
VOLUME
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Note: This flmction is not effective when the headphones are in
use.
The Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit emphasizes high-frequency
sound without lowering the signal-noise ratio, while adjusting its
output according to the input signal level. This results in a better
balance between the high-frequency sound and the low-frequency
heavy bass.
Press ACS (active clear sound) on the
system or on the remote control to turn it on
or off.
When it is turned on, tile ACS ON indicator lights in red.
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On system On remote control
•The ACS LEVEL indicator flashes in green according to the input
signal level.
Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being
played.
Press SOUND to select the sound mode,
Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as
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SOUND
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On system On remote control
Sound mode selection:
BEAT: Set to this position for music with a heavy beat, such as
rock and disco l;_msic.
POP: Set to this position for light music including popular and
vocal music.
CLEAR: Set to this position for crisp and clear sounding music
with transparent highs.
FLAT (no effect): Set to this position not to apply any sound
mode.
While the power is turned on, you can see the current time (clock)
at any time, as follows.
Using the remote control only
Press DISPLAY,
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
CLOCK
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Current sound source (e.g. FM103.5 MHz) -+ (clock) -+ (back to
the beginning)
Note: To let the clock work, you need to set the clock first. (See
"Setting the clock" on page 18.)
8

Listening to the radio
Number buttons-
l<1<1-
_SET
W,RE,ESS/FMJAM
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WIRELESS/
PRESET TUNING FM/AM
You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, o1"from preset memory storage.
@ Before listening to the radio, tully extend the FM telescopic antenna.
Press W|RELESS/FM/AM ,epeatedly to
select either FM or AM.
Each time you press WIRELESS/FM/AM, tile hand changes as
follows:
WIRELESS -+ FN -+ AN -+ (back to the beginning)
, For _WIRELESS," see page 17.
The system tunes in to the last tuned station. The following
information appears on the display.
When "Manual Tuning" or _Auto Tuning" was used to tune in
to the last tuned station (see below), the band frequency
appears.
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When "Preset Tuning" was used to tune in to the last tuned
station (see the right column), the preset number (displayed
as '_P-XX" on the display) and then the band frequency
appear.
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_Select_st_.e..si., e.eofthefelle_i.g
methods.
•if an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control. The MONO
indicator lights up and the sound becomes monaural but the
reception improves. When you tune in to another station, the
MONO indicator goes off and stereo effect restores
automatically.
Note: AM broadcasts are monaural.
® Manual Tuning
Press I<1-,_or _1_1 repeatedly to move from frequency to
frequency until you find the station you want.
OR
® Auto Tuning
Press and hold I-,4-_tor _-_1 for one second or more.
The frequency changes automatically until a station frequency
is foulld. OR
N Preset Tuning (possihle only after presetting stations)
Select the desired preset number using PRESET TUNING on
the system or the number buttons on the remote control. The
preset number and then the band frequency appear on the
display.
PRESET TUNING button: Each time you press the button, the
preset number increases.
Number buttons: To select P-5, press 5.
To select P-15, press +10 then 5.
To select P-20, press +10 once then
press I0.
Notice: To adjust the reception condition
For FM: Adjust tile FM telescopic antenna's length, angle and
direction until the best reception is obtained.
For AM: Change the direction of the system to obtain the best
reception.
Placing the system near the window, for example, will
improve AM reception.
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You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM stations.
Note: Preset numbers may have been set to [uctory test
frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malflmction.
You can preset the stations you want into memory as
follows:
Using the remote control only
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start again from step 3..
a hand(eitherAMorFM)by
pressing W|RELESS/FM/AM repeatedly.
2Press ,_4or_ to tone in to a station.
a:Press SET. 1
F::r,iF::'.....T
Pressthen.mherh.ttenstoselectthe
preset number you want.
S PressSeT.
"STORED" appears on the display and the station is stored.
_Repeat above steps _ to 5,, for each
station you want to store into memory with
apreset number.
To change the preset stations, repeat the same steps as
above to overwrite a new station.
CAUTION: To prevent the preset stations from
being erased because of apower failure, etc.,
install memory backup batteries in the system.
(See pages 5 and 6.)
Playir|g back discs
CD _/H LOCK/RELEASE knob
Number butt°us __ CANCELCD "--_ _l_
.__ AGROUP UP
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REPEAT
This system has been designed to play back the following discs
CD, finalized CD-R/CD-RW (recorded in audio CD l\)rmat) and
CD-R/CD-RW (in MP3 fommt).
. This system is not compatible with the other discs such as DVD,
DVD-R, and DVD-RW.
.This system recognizes up to 999 tracks on a disc (or less
depending on the recording condition of a disc).
Notes on IVIP3:
.The system can only recognize files (tracks) with "MP3" or
"rap3" as the extensions, which can be in any combination of
upper and lower case.
.it is recommended that you record your material at a 44.1 kHz
sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.
.You can play back the discs containing the tracks in music CD
format or MP3 files in iSO 9660 format.
• Some MP3 tracks or discs may not be played back because of
their characteristics or recording conditions.
. MP3 discs require a longer readout time than normal discs.
Hierarchy
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,,(ROOT) __ F_ ;
_Turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob
ceiinterc|eckwise |e open the diSC
compartment door.
_Place adiSC, with its label side .p as
shown above.
3i, Clese the disc compartment door and turn
the knob to "LOCW' position.
To remove the disc, open the disc compartment door in stop
mode.
@ You can place an 8 cm (3-3/16") disc without an adapter.
@ if the disc cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for
example), "NO PLAY" or "NO DISC" appears on the display.
N You can place a disc while listening to the other source.
with its order
Group play
,j>,q', MP3 track with its play order
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To la adisc
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p,essCD,J,,.
The first track of the disc starts playing.
For CDs:
Track
number--_ ,i
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,[_Playback
time
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For MP3 discs:
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MP3 indicator -_.MP3
, When playing an MP3 disc, tile file name (then ID3 Tag if
any) is displayed at the beginning of each track.
, If no disc is inserted, "NO DISC" appears on the display and
the system remains in stop mode.
, The system automatically stops when the last track of the disc
has finished playing.
To stop playing the disc, press m.
The following information for the disc is displayed.
For CDs:
Total track _ _ Total playback
number I, _time
'i '" r,',',',",,, ,,i i',',','
,I,0 ,,,,II',J,"i',,,,I
For MP3 discs:
Total group_ r_Total track
number* ,L, ,_ number
..'"."'. ..'... "'..i .i ..'...
12!...i,I.LI ! J. J.I.LI
MP3 indicator-_* MP3
_'If a disc includes more than 99 groups, "G - -" will appear
on the display.
To pause, press CD _/||. The playback time flashes on the
display.
To cancel pause, press the same button again. Playback
continues from the point where it was paused.
Note: Do not turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob during playback.
Press i_< or _l to select the track you want
to play during playback,
• Press I_1_1once to skip to the beginning of the next track.
•Press I-_l-< to skip to the beginning of the track being played.
Press I<l_I twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
You can also select a track in stop mode with the same buttons.
For CO: Selected track and its playback time are shown on the
display.
For MP3:Group and track numbers (then ID3 Tag if any) are
shown on the display.
To start playback, press CD _JH.
Press and hold i<< or _1 to fast forward/
reverse the disc during playback,
You can quicldy find a particular passage in the track you are
listening to. During search play, you can hear the sound of approx.
one forth level.
To locate atrack directly
Using the remote control on@y
Press the number buttons to directly play a
track,
,To directly play track 5, press 5.
, To directly play track 15, press +10 then 5.
, To directly play track 20, press +10 once then press 10.
(Only for MP3 discs)
, To directly play track 109, press +100 once then press 9.
, To directly play track 125, press +100, +10, +10 then 5.
To select agroup_for MP3 disc)
Using the remote contro@ only
Press i_GROUP UP or vGROUP DOWN to
select the group you want to play during
playing the MP3 disc,
.Press /_ GROUP UP to skip to the next group.
• Press VGROUP DOWN to skip to the previous group.
You can also select a group in stop mode with the same buttons.
To play the group after selection, press CD _-/I|.
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Using the remote control only
@ You can program up to 50 tracks in any desired order including
the same tracks.
N You can only make a program when @e system is stopped.
@ While making a program, you cannot specify a group ]]umber to
select a track.
_Set a disc.
PressCD
....3 Press I to step the disc,
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
"PROGRAM,"
The system enters the programming mode and tide PRGM
indicator lights up.
Pressthe..tuberb..e.s toselectthe
track to program,
.For detailed operations, see "To locate a track directly" on
page 11.
Example: For track 7, press 7.
Program order number _/ Last
"'I I", ,I ""I
]" ,L "--_i" = !"
(After 2 seconds)
programmed track
"", ,'i "'
,,,:',"!'.,::.
T
Total playback time of the programmed tracks*
* Total playback time will not appear while making a
program using an MP3 disc.
Repeat step 5= to select ether tracks for
the program,
,To cancel the last track programmed, press CANCEL once.
PressCD
The system plays tide tracks in the order you have programmed
them.
N You can skip to a particular program track by pressing I<1< or
_1 during program play.
While stopped:
N To confirm the programmed tracks, press I-,t1<1or IDH_I
repeatedly; the tracks making up the program will successively
be displayed in the programmed order.
•To add a track to the end of the program, simply press the
number buttons.
@To delete the tracks in the program, press CANCEL
repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the last track will be
erased.
@ To delete the entire program, press and hold CANCEL
until "CLEAR!" appears on the display.
,Turning off the power will clear the program.
@ To exit from program mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the track number and total playback time
appear on the display.
Each @he you press the button, the play mode changes as
t\_llows:
Normal play _ PROGRAM-_ RANDOM-_ (back to the
beginning)
Note:
(For CDs) It"the total playback time of the programmed tracks
exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, " : " will appear on the
display.
The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode.
Using the remote control only
:tliSetadisc.
_Press CD I-/U,
Pressitostepthedisc.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to se|ect
"RANDOM,"
The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display.
PressCD
The tracks are played in random order once.
To skip a track during playback, press I1_1_ to skip to another
track in the random sequence. The I_-< buttou works only to go
back to the beginning of tide cun'ent track.
While stepped:
@ To exit from random mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until the track number and total playback time appear on the
display.
Each @he you press the button, the play mode changes as
follows:
Normal play _ PROGRAM -* RANDOM -* (back to the
beginning)
You can repeat the tracks or individual track as many times as you
like.
Using the remote control only
Press REPEAT,
Each time you press the button, repeat indicator changes as
t\)llows:
For CDs:
CALL -_ (_ -_ canceled -_ (back to @e beginning)
. C ALL: Repeats all the tracks on tide disc.
• _ :Repeats the current track.
For MP3 discs:
CALL _ C GROUP --* C "* canceled --+ (back to the
beginning)
. C" ALL:
• C" GROUP:
.C:
Repeats all the tracks on the disc.
In normal play mode, repeats all the tracks in
a group.
In program and random play modes, group
repeat cannot be selected.
Repeats the current track.
@ Repeat mode (except "C GROUP") remains in effect eve]]
when you change @e play mode.
To exit from repeat mode, press REPEATuntil the repeat
indicator on the display goes out.
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IPlaying back tapes
f
cp (D CD_
_--TAPE <
144-
REVERSE --I_
MODE LOCK/RELEASE
TAPE <
With automatic tape direction, you can listen to type I or II tapes
without having to change any settings.
The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended,
since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily
jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.
_Tu,n the LOCK/RELEASE knob
counterc|ockwise to open the cassette
holder,
tho cassotto in,withthosiao yo.want
to listen to facing you,
5|f you nee(] to change the p|ayback
direction, press TAPE < _.
The opposite side tape direction indicator lights up and the tape
playback direction changes.
To stop playing, press i
To remove the tape, stop the tape, and open tile cassette
holder by turning the LOCK/RELEASE knob to the
"RELEASE" position.
Notes:
*Do not turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob dtlring playback.
* When no tape is loaded in the deck, "NO TAPE" appears on the
display.
To fast-wind/rewind a tape
Press _i or i<< to fast-wind/rewind the tape.
.The cassette deck automatically stops when the tape reaches its
end.
thohoiaorgont|yanat.rn thoknob
to "LOCK" position,
ProssTAPE_ _.
The tape is played in the direction shown by tile tape direction
indicator.
_,-(Forward playback):The side ofthe tapefi_cing you is
played back.
<(Reverse playback): The opposite side of the tape is
played back.
You can set a tape to play just one side, both sides in succession, or
both sides continuously.
Using the reewete central only
Press REVERSE MODE.
Each time you press the button, reverse mode indicator changes as
l\_llowrs:
___ "-_ _,_) "-_ (_) "-_ (back to the beginning)
"-"" The cassette deck automatically stops after playing* 4,,--"
one side of the tape.
* _.) : The cassette deck automatically stops when playback
in the reverse (_1) direction is finished.
= (_) : The cassette deck continues to play both sides of the
tape until the [] button is pressed.
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IRecording
OD li_/ll m_ _TAPE <
AOX W,RE ESS
REVERSE
OOE 4/
AUX
BEAT CUT
CD _/ll TAPE -_
ONE TOUCH REC g
Things to know before you start
recording
V 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 programme and
in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work
embodied therein:
V When you want to record onto both sides of a tape, you can set
reverse mode to __). Recording automatically stops alter
recording in the reverse (-,_) direction. Therefore, make sure that
the tape direction is t\wward (_,-) when recording with reverse
mode is on.
V The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not
affected by the VOLUME control on the system or by adjusting
the sound effects. Thus, during recording you call adjust the
sound you are actually listening to without affecting the
recording level.
V Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A
and one for side B, can be removed to prevent accidental erasure
or recording.
V To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover
the holes with adhesive tape first. However, when a type 11[tape
is used, only cover part of the hole as shown, since the other part
of the hole (type II detection slot) is used to detect the tape type.
Type II detection
slot
You can record ally sound source to tape.
The sources are disc, tuner, auxiliary equipment, microphone, and
guitaa The microphone sound and guitar sound can be mixed with
ally source.
_: |flsert a blank or erasable cassette tape
into the cassette deck.
Be sure that the tape direction indicator and the tape insertion
direction are as follows:
[Forward and reverse recording]
Tape direction indicator
(Forward)
'_'Recording will be made on
the tape side facing you.
<l
(Reverse)
'_'Recording will be made on
the opposite side of the tape.
Tape insertion direction
......................................................t
(Front view)
(Front view)
Adhesive tape
V Type I and type H tapes can be used t\w recording.
Note:
At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape which
cannot be recorded onto. Thus, before recording, wind on the
leader tape first to ensure getting the beginning of the recording.
CAUTION: If a recording you make has excessive
noise or static, the system may have been too
close to a TV which was on during the recording.
Either turn off the TV or increase the distance
between the TV and the system.
•If the tape direction <! (reverse) is lit, press TAPE 41 _* to change
the direction. (In this case, since the tape play starts, you need to
press I. Then, press I-_1-,_to rewind the tape up to the end point of
the leader tape which cannot be recorded onto.)
, If the inserted tape is not fully rewound, press 14-,4 to rewind the
tape up to the end point of the leader tape which cannot be
recorded onto.
youwantto,ece,donbethsidesofthe
tape, press REVERSE MODE on the re_ete
control to set the cassette deck in reverse
mode.
Press the breton mltil "_) " is lit.
r',epa,ethesouse, e.ample,tuningin
to a radio station, or turning on the
connected auxiliary equipment.
Rote: F'or disc recording, refer to "Disc direct recording"
described on page 15.
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4 PressONETOUt. RECo. thesystem.
Tile _ indicator lights up and the system starts recording.
• If the tab of file cassette tape is removed to protect erasure or
recording, recording does not start.
Tips: When you want to record on both sides of the tape, start
recording from the [orward direction.
To stop at any time during the recording process, press m.
Recording an AM station
on a tape
When recording an AM broadcast, heats may be produced which
are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, press
BEAT CUT to eliminate the beats.
_Set to AM station and start recording.
,2|'tessSEATcut to e.minatethebeats.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
B.OUT-1 --+ B.CUT-2 --+ B.OUT-3 --+ B.CUT-4 --+ (back to
the beginning)
n.Cheesewhethertohavepa.sesbetween
tracks.
•If nothing is done, a non-recorded pause o[ about four
seconds will be automatically made between tracks.
• If you do not want pauses between tracks, press CD _/1|
twice to enter pause mode_mly possible with CDs.
7:|'tessON_rout. R,:cont,e system.
The _ indicator lights up and the cassette deck starts
recording.
, When the tape reaches its end at the middle of a song in the
t\wward direction (_,,-), the recording in the reverse direction
(<1) will start fi'om the beginning of that track (or previous
track). See diagram below.
Ex.: Case 1
[Recording direction _ (forward)] Tape end
Track 1 I Track 2
Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order it is on the
disc, or according to the order you have set in a program.
,.sertab,ankorerasa|,lecassettetape
into the cassette deck.
Be sure that the tape direction indicator and the tape insertion
direction are as follows:
[Forward recording]
Tape direction indicator
(Forward)
_'Recording will be made on
the tape side facing you.
Tape insertion direction
(Front view)
!'!,|f you want to record on beth sides of the
tape, press REVERSE MODE on the remote
control to set the system in reverse mode,
Press tile hutton until " __) " is lit.
3.Set adisc.
NPress CD _/..
{{_Press,..
• If you want to record specific tracks only, program the tracks
first. You can check their total playback time on the display
during programming. (See page 12.)
more than 10 seconds
* The recording in reverse side (<) starts from the beginning
of track 2.
Ex.: Case 2
[Recording direction _ (forward)] Tape end
Track 1
less than 10 seconds
* The recording in reverse side (<) starts from the beginning
of track 1.
, After the disc player has played the entire disc, or all the
programmed tracks, the tape automatically stops.
, Recording will also stop when the end of the reverse side (-,tl)
is reached (even if the disc play is not yet over).
To stop at any time during the recording process, press m.
The tape stops after four seconds.
Note:
When making SLEEP timer settings while performing disc direct
recording, set enough time to allow the disc to finish playing;
otherwise, the power will go off beRwe recording is completed.
One Track Recording
You can record tile current track being played.
Insert a blank or erasable cassette tape
into the cassette deck.
::_.PlaVthetrackre,,wishtorecord.
a:PressONETOUCNRECo. thesystem.
The disc player returns to the beginning of that track and the
track is recorded on the tape. After recording, the disc player
and the cassette deck automatically stop.
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Listening to auxi|iary equipment
Number buttons_
WIRELESS/ PRESET TUNING--
FM/AM
FM MODE
You can listen to auxiliary equipment with the following methods:
• Transmitting sound on FM wave
. Connecting to the AUX IN jack
Note: For operation of the auxiliary equipment, refer to its instructions.
--WIRELESS/
FM/AM
AUX
mTransmitting sound on FM wave
You can connect auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player to tile wireless mmsmitter, then transmit tile sound signals on FM wave.
_sinstalling the batteries to the wireless
transmitter
fO
41-
Match tile polarity (+ and ) on the batteries with the +
and markings in the battery compartment.
4!-
_eo.._t th_wi,olosst,a,,s,.,i._,totho
headpho,es jack: of auxiliary °quipme,t.
_solooto.oofth_positio...mbo,so. tho
wireless transmitter.
• To check the assigned frequency to each the position number,
refer to the label put on the rear of the wireless transmitter.
. Make sure that no local FM station in you area uses the same
frequency.
3_T.,. o. th°wi,°l°s_t,,,,,s,_i.°,.
The red lamp lights up.
LOW POSITION
•To select a position number from PI - P4, set the switch to
LOW POSITION.
.To select a position nmnber from P5 - P8, set the switch to
HIGH POSITION.
4sot tho,ol.moIo,oloftho_y_t°mto
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(supplied)
m
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Press WIRELESS/FM/AM to select
WIRELESS as the source=
The system tunes in to the last tuned frequency. The following
int'ormation appears on the display.
l"li"ll .... I'T'I,I 'I l lll"ir"l l"'i""i ....
r" I 1% I I I'.I I --_ I I I JJrr I-- I-- %%
I %'..' I I I I .h %' I I'. I.. I.. I....'..'
(After one second)
_Select the same position number as you
have selected on the wireless transmitter
in step 2= on page 16,
o On the remote controh Press the number button
corresponding to the position number.
• On the system: Press PRESET TUNING repeatedly to
select the position number.
playing the connected equipment,
then adjust the volume on the equipment=
thevo'umeofthe systemto the
desired listening level.
•if received sounds are noisy, press FM MODE on the
remote control. The MONO indicator lights up and the sound
becomes monaural, but the reception improves. When you
tune in to another frequency using I-4< or IDq_l, the MONO
indicator goes off and stereo effect restores automatically.
Notice: • To adjust the reception condition
Adjust tile FM telescopic antenna's length, angle and
direction until the best reception is obtained (see page
9).
• To avoid sound distortion
Make sure not to increase the vohlme of the connected
equipment too high.
Notes:
• If the frequency (position number) you select to receive the
signals from the wireless transmitter is used by an FM station or
is adjacent to an FM station fi'equency, it intefl'cres with the
reception from the wireless transmitter. If this happens, select
another frequency (position number).
= If you are nearby the TV or FM stations which transmit strong
signals, it inter[ores with the reception fi'om the wireless
transmitter. In this case, you may not be able to use the wireless
transmitter.
To get good reception from the wireless transmitter:
Make sure that there is no obstruction between the system and
the wireless transmitter.
Straighten the connecting cord of the wireless transmitter as
much as possible.
You can preset tip to eight frequencies.
Using the remote control only
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start again from step _.
_:Select WIRELESS by p,essing WIRELESS/
FM/AM=
2_Press I<< or _t to tune in to a frequency=
P,essSET. .I/
r". ,', ," I "r' I I .
""'"' I r''- I-
I ',,/ ,,,,' I I I /,,I
the numbe_buttons(1- 8)to select
the preset number you want.
P,essSET.
"STORED" appears on the display and the fl'equency is stored.
_Repeat above steps _ to :5_ for each
frequency you want to store into memory
with apreset number=
To change the preset frequencies, repeat tile same steps
as above to overwrite a new frequency.
Note:
When you listen to an auxiliary equipment connected to the
wireless transmitter after changing the preset frequency initially
memorized in the system, set the frequency back to the initial one
according to tile above procedure; otherwise, you cannot receive
the signal even though you select the same position number as the
one on the transmitter.
Following table shows the initial settings of the position numbers
on the system.
Initial settings of tl_e position numbers:
Position no. Frequency Position no. Frequency
POSITN 1 88.10 MHz POSITN 5 107.10 MHz
POSITN 2 88.30 MHz POSITN 6 107.30 MHz
POSITN 3 88.50 MHz POSITN 7 107.50 MHz
POSITN 4 88.70 MHz POSITN 8 107.70 MHz
CAUTION: To prevent the preset frequencies
from being erased because of apower failure,
etc., instal| memory backup batteries in the
system. (See pages 5 and 6.)
mConnecting to the AUX iN jack
First make sure that the auxiliary equipment is properly connected to the system. (See pages 5 and 6.)
thevolumeleveltominimum.
P,essAux.
"AUX" appears on the display.
I:::lii':,:'
I I '.,' I I
. To listen to tile auxiliary equipment, start playing tile auxiliary
equipment.
3adjust thevolumetothedesi,ed.stoning
level=
4Apply sound effects, if you wish.
•Adjust tile super woofer vohlme to reinforce tile bass sound.
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