INTRODUCTION
Precautions
Load compact discs only
Never insertanything otherthancompact discs intoany part of the
player,
If a problem persists
Ifsomething goeswrong,turn off the power immediately. Ifthesame
problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more,turn off the
power again and consult your JVC dealer.
Handling the power cord
When unpluggingfromthe wall socket, alwayspull the plug body,
neverthe power cable.
Volume settings
A CD player has a_mostzero background noise. Because of this, the
technique of listening to the background level and then setting the
volume before the music starts, as used with analog tumtables or tape
decks, cannot be used. If you raise the volume level too high, speaker
damage may result.
Condensation
The CD player uses opticalcomponents. Ifit is movedfrom a cold
location to a warm one, or is used in a room subjectto excessive
humidityorwhere afire has justbeen lit,condensationcouldform on
theopticalcomponents.
This may preventthelaserbeam from being properlytransmittedand
thuscauses noiseor evenamalfunction.
If condensationhas formed and the CD player does not function
correctly,we recommendthatyouleaveitturnedonfor an hourortwo.
Ifatthe end ofthistimetheCD player stilldoesnotfunction properly,
please consultyour JVCdealer.
Transporting the unit
When carryingthisunit,it isbest to avoideithertiltingitor turningit
upside-down.Where you cannotavoiddoing so, pleaseremove the
discsfirst.
Using compact discs
Compact discs aremadeofplasticandcan easilybe damaged. Ifthe
disc is dirty, scratched, warped or otherwise damaged, the digital
informationmay not be picked up correctly.
Applicable dlsca
Thisunitcanonlybe usedwithcompactdiscs bearing the markbelow.
Neverusediscs ofothertypes.
About this manual
This manual covers the operating instructions for the compact disc
automatic changers XL:-F254BK and XL-F154BK.
There are several functions which require separate instructions for
each model, Please check the model number stated on the carton box
and follow the descriptions applicable to your unit,
Especially, please note that the remote control unit RM-SX254U is
supplied only with XLoF254BK. For XL-F154BK, ignore all the de-
scriptions on the remote control unit.
This manual is organized as follows:
The first part, "INTRODUCTION", gives you the precautions when
using this unit, and showsyou the names of buttons on the main unit
and the remote control unit.
The second part, "BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME", tells you
what kind of operations you should do before playing discs, This part
describes where to place the unit for best results, how to install
batteries in the remote control unit and how to connect this unit to the
amplifier/receiver and other components.
The third part, "BASIC OPERATIONS",describes how to loaddiscs,
and convenient basic functions for playingdiscs.
The fourth part, "VARIOUS PLAYBACKPATFERNS",describes vari-
ous functions for playing discs, and convenient functions for record-
ing.
The fifth part, "GENERALINFORMATIONS",describesthe COMPU
LINK remotecontrolsystemwhichfacilitatesvariousoperationsbe-
tweenJVC components,and explainshowtotake care of discs.
Thispartalsoincludes=Troubleshooting",whichtellsyouhowtocheck
the unitwhen a malfunctionoccurs, and the technicalinformations
regardingthis unit.
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