JVC XL-FZ158BK User manual

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.
LVT0234-001A
[J]
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
XL-FZ158BK / XL-FZ258BK
COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
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XL-FZ258BK
XL-FZ158BK
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RM-SX254U REMOTE CONTROL
CONTINUE PROGRAM RAMDOM POWER
TRACK 1 2 3
5678
4
EXCHANGE
OPEN/
CLOSE
9 10 +10
43¢
17¡8
DISC 1 2 3
45
DISC SKIP
REPEAT CALL CANCEL
XL-FZ158 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
EXCHANGE
PHONES LEVEL
PHONES
MIN MAX
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
1234 5
DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
/
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
STANDBY
RECEIVED
XL-FZ258 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
PHONES
MIN MAX
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
1234 5
DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
/
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
POWER
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
STANDBY
RECEIVED

Warnings, Cautions and Others
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Caution –– POWER switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the
mainsline.ThepowercanberemotecontrolledforXL-FZ258BK.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.
2.
3.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.
There are no user serviceable parts inside
the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
1.
2.
CAUTION
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
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Load compact discs only
Never insert anything other than compact discs into any part of the
player.
If a problem persists
If something goes wrong, turn off the power immediately. If the same
problemreoccurs when thepower is turnedon once more,turn off the
power again and consult your JVC dealer.
Handling the power cord
When unplugging from the wall socket, always pull the plug body,
never the power cable.
Volume settings
A CD player has almost zero background noise. Because of this, the
technique of listening to the background level and then setting the
volumebeforethemusicstarts,asusedwithanalogturntablesortape
decks,cannotbeused. Ifyouraisethevolumeleveltoohigh,speaker
damage may result.
Condensation
The CD player uses optical components. If it is moved from a cold
location to a warm one, or is used in a room subject to excessive
humidity or where a fire has just been lit, condensation could form on
the optical components.
This may prevent the laser beam from being properly transmitted and
thus causes noise or even a malfunction.
If condensation has formed and the CD player does not function
correctly,werecommendthatyouleaveitturnedon for an hourortwo.
If at the end of this time the CD player still does not function properly,
please consult your JVC dealer.
Transporting the unit
When carrying this unit, it is best to avoid either tilting it or turning it
upside-down. Where you cannot avoid doing so, please remove the
discs first.
Using compact discs
Compactdiscsaremadeofplasticandcaneasilybedamaged. Ifthe
disc is dirty, scratched, warped or otherwise damaged, the digital
information may not be picked up correctly.
Applicable discs
Thisunitcanonlybeusedwithcompactdiscsbearingthemarkbelow.
Never use discs of other types.
This manual covers the operating instructions for the compact disc
automatic changers XL-FZ258BK and XL-FZ158BK.
There are several functions which require separate instructions for
eachmodel. Pleasecheckthemodelnumberstatedonthecartonbox
and follow the descriptions applicable to your unit.
Especially,pleasenotethattheremotecontrolunitRM-SX254Uis
supplied only with XL-FZ258BK. For XL-FZ158BK, ignore all the
descriptions on the remote control unit.
This manual is organized as follows:
The first part, “INTRODUCTION”, gives you the precautions when
using this unit, and shows you 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 load discs,
and convenient basic functions for playing discs.
The fourth part, “VARIOUS PLAYBACK PATTERNS”, describes vari-
ous functions for playing discs, and convenient functions for record-
ing.
The fifth part, “GENERAL INFORMATIONS”, describes the COMPU
LINK remote control system which facilitates various operations be-
tween JVC components, and explains how to take care of discs.
Thispartalsoincludes“Troubleshooting”,whichtellsyouhowtocheck
the unit when a malfunction occurs, and the technical informations
regarding this unit.
Precautions
INTRODUCTION
About this manual
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INTRODUCTION
Names of buttons
AC POWER CORD inlet COMPULINK-3(SYNCHRO)jacks
OUTPUT jacks
PHONES: head-
phones jack
PHONES LEVEL control
POWER button
CALL: displaying
program contents
button
RANDOM: random
playback button REPEAT button
PLAY MODE: switching play mode
(continue/program) button
MEMORY button
Display window DISC SKIP button
1/¡, 4/¢SEARCH:
skip,fastforward/backward
buttons 7STOP/CANCELbutton
3PLAY/8PAUSE button
DISC buttons Disc tray 0OPEN/CLOSE
button
(XL-FZ258BK only)
remote sensor
(XL-FZ258BK only) EXCHANGE: changing
discs button
Main unit
Track buttons
XL-FZ258BK:
STANDBY/RECEIVED indicator:
lights in standby mode and upon re-
ception of the remote control signal
XL-FZ158BK:
STANDBY indicator
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT (SYNCHRO)
COMPU LINK - 3
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
AC IN
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
MIN MAX
PHONES
1234 5
/
POWER
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
STANDBY
RECEIVED
DIGITAL OUT
jack (optical)

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EX-
CHANGE
REPEAT I
DISC TRACK TOTAL TIME STEP
PROGRAM
RANDOM
1 2 3 4 5
1
6
11
16
2
7
12
17
3
8
13
18
4
9
14
19
5
10
15
20
PROGRAM button
CONTINUE button
DISC buttons
TRACK buttons
REPEAT button
4/¢:skip/check buttons
1/¡:fastforward/backward
buttons
Remote control signal transmitter
OPEN/CLOSE button
EXCHANGE: changing discs button
CALL: displaying program contents button
DISC SKIP button
CANCEL button
3:Play button
7:Stop button
8:Pause button
Remote control unit (for XL-FZ258BK)
Display window
Notes on the disc number indicators
÷When the power is turned on or the disc tray is closed
with the 0OPEN/CLOSE button, the unit searches for
loadeddiscsstartingfromthedisctray1.Whennodisc
isloaded,thediscnumberdisappearsfromthedisplay
and unit goes on searching for the next tray.
÷Whennodiscisloadedintheunit,“nodisc”appearson
the display.
÷In continue play mode, when playback of one disc is
finished, the circle around the corresponding disc
number disappears.
÷In program mode, circle appears around the disc
number selected at that moment.
÷WhentheEXCHANGEbuttonispressed,theindication
ofthediscnumbersisresettotheoriginalstatusandall
the disc numbers (1-5) with their circle appear on the
display.
Disc number indicators
Music calender
Play mode indicators
POWER: POWER button
Turns on the unit or put it in STANDBY mode
RANDOM: random playback button
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RM-SX254U REMOTE CONTROL
CONTINUE PROGRAM RAMDOM POWER
TRACK 1 2 3
5678
4
EXCHANGE
OPEN/
CLOSE
9 10 +10
43¢
17¡8
DISC 1 2 3
45
DISC SKIP
REPEAT CALL CANCEL

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Best location
Select a location which is level, dry and neither too cold nor too hot
(temperature range 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)). Also, avoid dusty
locations or any location subject to vibration.
If interference occurs
If this unit is placed near a tuner or a radio receiver tuned to AM
frequencies,interference may occur. Ifthishappens, we recommend
either that you move this unit as far away as possible from the tuner or
receiver or briefly turn off the power to this unit.
Installing the unit
Connecting to the Analog
Output Jacks
Connectingto an amplifierorreceiver allows youtolisten to thesound
from the speakers.
Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the line input jacks of an
amplifier or receiver with the supplied audio cord.
Notes
÷ Never connect the OUTPUT jacks to the PHONO jacks of the
amplifier or receiver. This may cause damage to the components.
÷ Make sure that the same channels are connected between this unit
and the amplifier or receiver: LEFT to LEFT and RIGHT to RIGHT.
÷ Do not connect the power plug until all connections are complete.
÷ Connect the plugs firmly. Loose connections may cause noise or
malfunction.
Speaker unit
Rear panel of this unit
Audio cord
Amplifier or receiver
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT SYNCHRO
COMPU LINK - 3
DIGITALOUT
OPTICAL
ACIN
Connecting to the Digital
Output Jack
It is possible to transmit a digital sound signal from this unit directly to
a MD recorder,etc.
Notes
÷ Neverconnectthedigitaloutputcableexcepttothedigitalinputjack.
÷ Anopticaldigitalcord(optional)isrequiredtomakethisconnection.
Refer to the instruction manual of the MD recorder, etc. for details.
÷ ThereisaprotectivecapontheDIGITALOUTjack(optical) . When
makingtheconnection,pulloffthiscapandstoreitcarefullyinasafe
place. Shouldyouundotheconnection,replacethecaponthejack.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
Optical digital cord (optional)
Rear panel of this unit
MD recorder, etc.(optional)
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT SYNCHRO
COMPU LINK - 3
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT
DIGITALOUT
OPTICAL
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To connect the AC power cord of the
main unit
The AC power cord is supplied separately and must be connected to
the unit.
PlugtheACpowercordintotheACPOWERCORDinletofthisunitand
connect to the wall outlet after all connections are complete.
Note
WhenusingtheCOMPULINKRemoteControlSystem,donotconnect
the power cord to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET of an amplifier or
receiver.
Supplying the power
To install the batteries in the remote
control unit (for XL-FZ258BK)
Before operating the remote control unit, install two batteries.
1. Remove the rear cover of the remote control unit by pressing
down and simultaneously pulling it backwards.
2. Install batteries. Be sure that the batteries are installed with
correct polarity, (+) and (–).
3. Attach the rear cover by sliding it back into position.
Notes
Incorrect use of batteries can cause corrosion or damage. Note the
following points to lengthen battery life.
÷ Install batteries observing the correct polarity, (+) and (–).
÷ Do not use new and old batteries simultaneously.
÷ Batterieswithsimilarshapesmayhave differentvoltageratings. Be
sure to use the correct batteries.
÷ Remove batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be used
for a long period of time.
÷ Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Battery replacement
Service life of batteries depends on the condition of use; standard life
is about one year. When the batteries become weak, the operating
distance of the remote control unit becomes short . If this happens,
replace the batteries R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) with new ones.
Note
÷ The lower the temperature, the shorter the battery life.
AC POWER CORD inlet
Rear panel of this unit
Supplied AC power cord To the wall outlet
·
ª
ª
·
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT (SYNCHRO)
COMPU LINK - 3
AC IN
DIGITAL OUT
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
COMPU LINK connection
JVC’s COMPU LINK Remote Control System provides unified control
over system components connected with COMPU LINK. Connecting
JVC audio components with the COMPU LINK jacks automatically
controlsrelativeoperationsbetweencomponentsandfacilitatesvarious
operations. With the COMPU LINK connection to an amplifier or re-
ceiver, you can operate XL-FZ258BK/XL-FZ158BK with the amplifier or
receiver’sremote control unit.Synchronized recording isalso available
with this feature.
Connecting the COMPU LINK cord
The COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO jacks are used to output and input the
control signal for the COMPU LINK remote control system.
COMPULINK-compatibleproductsareprovidedwiththejacksmarked
COMPU LINK-1, COMPU LINK-2 or COMPU LINK-3, referring to the
COMPU LINK version. XL-FZ258BK/XL-FZ158BK is equipped with
COMPU LINK-3. You can connect XL-FZ258BK/XL-FZ158BK also to a
componentwithlowerCOMPULINKversions.But, inthatcase,onlythe
lower versions’ features will be available.
PlugthesuppliedCOMPULINKcordintotheCOMPULINK-3SYNCHRO
jack on the rear panel of XL-FZ258BK/XL-FZ158BK. Plug the other end
into the COMPU LINK jack of the other component. If there are two
COMPU LINK jacks, plug it into either of them.
Connect totheCOMPULINK-3(SYNCHRO) jack of anothercompo-
nent eqipped with the Compu Link remote control system.
Supplied COMPU LINK cord
Amplifier or receiver Cassette deck Turntable
RIGHT LEFT
OUTPUT (SYNCHRO)
COMPU LINK - 3
AC IN
DIGITALOUT
OPTICAL
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Turning on the power of this unit
Press the POWER button to turn on this unit. The STANDBY
indicator is turned off and the display is turned on.
Press again to turn off the power and activate the standby mode. The
STANDBY indicator is lit.
The power is automatically turned on also by;
÷Pressing the 0OPEN/CLOSE button.
÷Pressing the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on the main unit or the 3
button on the remote control unit.
Notes
÷ Asmall amount ofpower(4 watts) isconsumed even inthestandby
mode.
÷ Toturnoffthepowercompletely,disconnectthepowercordfromthe
wall outlet.
Loading discs in the disc tray
Use the 0OPEN/CLOSE button to open and close the disc tray.
1. Open the disc tray by pressing the 0OPEN/CLOSE button.
2. Place discs on the disc tray according to the groove with their
label side up.
÷ To turn the disc tray and locates the disc tray to the just facing
you,Press DISC SKIP button.
3. Close the disc tray by pressing the 0OPEN/CLOSE button.
CAUTION
When loading discs in the disc tray, be sure to put the discs
according to the groove. Otherwise, the discs will be dam-
aged when the disc tray is closed, and cannot be removed
from the unit.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Basic functions for disc
playback
POWER
Main unit Remote control unit
POWER
Main unit
OPEN/CLOSE
0
Remote control unit
OPEN/
CLOSE
Main unit
6
PLAY/PAUSE
Remote control unit
3
Remote control operation
(for XL-FZ258BK)
Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor and operate it
steadily and carefully. The remote control unit can be used within a
rangeofabout7meters(23feet)fromtheremotesensor,andatangles
of up to about 30 degrees.
Playing a disc
Pressthe3PLAY/8PAUSEbuttononthemainunitorthe3button
on the remote control unit.
The 3indicator lights on the display and playback starts.
To stop playback temporarily, press the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on
the main unit or the 8button on the remote control unit.
The 8indicator lights on the display and playback stops temporarily.
To resume playback, press the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on the main
unit or the 3button on the remote control unit.
Adjusting the headphones level
Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack and turn the
PHONES LEVEL control to adjust the volume level.
Stopping playback
Pressthe7STOP/CANCEL buttononthe mainunitor the7button
on the remote control unit.
Main unit Remote control unit
STOP/CANCEL
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Skipping to a desired disc
Use the DISC SKIP button.
Each time the DISC SKIP button is pressed, the selected disc number
switches from 1 to 5, then back to 1.
Skipping to a desired track
Use the 4/¢buttons.
To skip back to the beginning of the track being played, tap the 4
button. Whenthebeginningofthetrackisreached,tappingthisbutton
again skips to the previous track.
To skip to the next track, tap the ¢button.
When using the 4/¢SEARCH buttons on the main unit, tap them
until the desired track appears.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Locating a point to start
playback
Main unit Remote control unit
DISC SKIP DISC SKIP
Specifying a desired disc
Use the DISC buttons (1-5).
To select a disc, press the desired disc number (1-5). The unit
searches for the selected disc and playback starts automatically.
Note
If no disc is loaded in the selected disc tray, the indicator of that disc is
turnedoffwithinabout4secondsandthenplaybackstartsfromthenext
disc.
Specifying a desired track
(for XL-FZ258BK)
To specify the desired track number, use the track buttons (1-10,
+10).
Theunitsearches for the selectedtrackandplayback starts automati-
cally.
Whenselectingtracknumber10orless,pressthecorrespondingtrack
button. When selecting track number 11 or above, use the [+10]
button.
Example: To select track number 12, press [+10] and then [2].
To select track number 25, press [+10] twice and then [5].
Toselecttrack number 30,press[+10]twice and then [10].
Note
If the selected track number does not exist on the selected disc,
playback starts from the first track on that disc.
Remote control unit
Main unit
1345
2
DISC 123
45
DISC
Main unit
1245
3
6789 10 +10
Remote control unit
678
1234
9
5
10 +10
TRACK
Remote control unitMain unit
1SEARCH ¡
4¢
1¡
Searching for a desired section
Keep the 1/¡button pressed during playback.
Playback advances or reverses rapidly.
Whilethe1buttoniskeptpressed,playbackrapidlyreversestoward
the beginning of the track. While the ¡button is kept pressed,
playback rapidly advances toward the end of the track. When the
desired section is reached, release the button. The player resumes
normal playback from that point.
Main unit Remote control unit
4¢
1SEARCH ¡
4¢

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Duringplaybackofadisc,youcanchangeotherdiscsinthedisc
tray without stopping playback.
Press the EXCHANGE button. The disc tray opens and you can
change the discs inside.
To change the discs loaded in the far end of the disc tray, press the
DISC SKIP button to make the disc tray rotate.
After changing the discs, press the EXCHANGE button again to close
the disc tray.
It is also possible to change the discs during program playback or
random playback, following the above procedure.
Note
When the disc tray is opened by pressing the EXCHANGE button, it is
not possible to close it by pushing it back with hand. Press the
EXCHANGE button again to close the tray.
Changing discs during
playback
Main unit Remote control unit
EXCHANGE EXCHANGE
VARIOUS PLAYBACK PATTERNS
Playing tracks in a order
of track/disc number
Shows the disc number being played.
DISC TRACK TIME
4
1
6
11
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
Youcancontinuouslyplayalltheloadeddiscs,startingfromany
track on any disc.
1. Press the PLAY MODE button on the main unit or the CON-
TINUE button on the remote control unit so that both the
PROGRAM and RANDOM indicators are turned off on the
display.
When you want to play from a desired disc or track, go to step 3.
2. Press the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on the main unit or the 3
button on the remote control unit to start playback.
Playback starts from the previously selected disc.
Ifthedisctray isnotclosed,pressingthe3PLAY/8PAUSEbutton
closes the disc tray and then starts playback.
The following display appears.
3. Usethe DISC button to select the disc number whichcontains
the first track to be played.
When you want to play from the first track on the selected disc, it
is not necessary to select the track number.
4. Select the track number with the 4/¢buttons or, for XL-
F254BK, the track buttons.
The selected track number appears on the display and playback
starts from the selected track automatically.
Track number being played.
PLAY MODE 3PLAY/
8PAUSE
Track buttonsDISC
4/¢
STANDBY
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
XL-FZ258 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
MIN MAX
PHONES
1234 5
/
POWER
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
RECEIVED
BASIC OPERATIONS

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You can play only the favorite tracks in any desired order.
1. In stop mode, press the PLAY MODE button on the main unit
orthePROGRAMbuttonontheremotecontrolunitsothat the
PROGRAM indicator lights on the display.
2. Select the disc which contains the track to be programmed
with the DISC button.
“AL” (all tracks) appears on the display.
To program the entire disc
Skip step 3 below. When the track number is not specified after
selecting the disc number, all tracks on the selected disc are
programmed.
3. ForXL-FZ258BK,selectthetracknumberbypressingthetrack
buttons.ForXL-FZ158BK,selectthetracknumberbypressing
the 4/¢SEARCH button and then the MEMORY button.
Refer to “Specifying a desired track” on page 8 for entering the
track number. For XL-FZ158BK, press the MEMORY button with
the desired track number shown on the display.
When the selected track number is programmed, the following
display appears.
÷ For XL-FZ258BK,you canalsousethe 4 /¢ SEARCH button
then the MEMORY button to select a track number.
÷If you want to cancel the displayed program step, press the 7
STOP/CANCEL button on the main unit or the CANCEL button on
the remote control unit and then enter the new disc number and/
or track number.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other tracks and/or discs to be
programmed.
You can program up to 32 steps.
5. Startplaybackbypressingthe3PLAY/8PAUSEbuttononthe
main unit or the 3button on the remote control unit.
The programmed tracks and/or discs are played in the pro-
grammed order.
Playing tracks in a
desired order
÷You can skip to a desired program step with the 4/¢button.
If you have programmed all disc (1~5) as “AL”,pressing ¢(or
4) will skip to the next (or previous) disc.
÷When the DISC SKIP button is pressed during program play, the
playback skips to the next programmed disc.
To check the program contents
Press the CALL button during stop mode. Each time the CALL button
is pressed, the program contents are displayed in the programmed
order.
÷Whentheunitisinprogramplay mode, press the 7button to enter
stop mode and then operate the CALL button.
To modify the program contents
Press the CALL button until the display shows the program step to be
corrected. Enter the new disc number and/or track number referring
to steps 2 and 3 above.
To delete a program step, press the CALL button until the display
shows the program step to be deleted and then press the 7STOP/
CANCEL button on the main unit or the CANCEL button on the remote
control unit. You can also delete a displayed program step during
programming.
÷Whentheunitisinprogramplay mode, press the 7button to enter
stop mode and then delete the program step.
To add discs/tracks to the program during program play-
back
Specify the disc number by pressing the DISC button and, with XL-
FZ258BK, the track number by pressing the track buttons.
The specified disc/track is added to the end of the program being
played back.
÷For XL-FZ158BK, only the disc number can be specified and the
entire disc is added to the program. For this operation, it is not
possible to utilize the 4/¢SEARCH buttons.
To exit program mode
Press the PLAY MODE or RANDOM button on the main unit, or the
CONTINUE or RANDOM button on the remote control unit, and the
program mode is cancelled. However, the program contents are not
erasedand,whenevertheprogrammodeisselected,youcanplaythe
tracks in programmed order.
To clear the program
In stop mode, press the 7STOP/CANCEL button on the main unit
repeatedly. The program contents will be cleared step by step.
To clear the entire program, press the 0OPEN/CLOSE button on the
main unit in stop mode. The program contents will be entirely cleared,
however, the program mode is not cancelled.
PLAY MODE 3PLAY/
8PAUSESTOP/CANCEL
Track buttons
DISC TRACK STEP
PROGRAM
1245
9
Display shows the disc
number and the track
number selected for step 1.
VARIOUS PLAYBACK PATTERNS
STANDBY
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
XL-FZ258 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
MIN MAX
PHONES
1234 5
/
POWER
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
RECEIVED

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Youcanselectandplaytracksinrandomorderfromallthediscs
loaded in the unit.
Selections are made so that each track is played only once.
1. In stop mode, press the RANDOM button so that the RANDOM
indicator lights on the display.
2. Press the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on the main unit or the 3
button on the remote control unit to start playback.
÷To skip to the track to be played next, press the ¢button.
To cancel random playback
In stop mode, press the PLAY MODE button on the main unit or the
CONTINUE or PROGRAM button on the remote control unit. The
RANDOM indicator goes out and the random playback is cancelled.
RANDOM
Playing tracks in a
random order
3PLAY/8PAUSE
Playing repeatedly
You can repeatedly play all discs or one track.
It is also possible to utilize this function in combination with
random/program playback function.
Repeating all discs
Press the REPEAT button so that the REPEAT indicator lights on
the display.
All discs loaded in the unit are played repeatedly.
In program mode, the program contents are played repeatedly.
Repeating one track
PresstheREPEATbuttonso thattheREPEAT1indicatorlightson
the display.
The displayed track is played repeatedly.
To cancel repeat mode
Press the REPEAT button so that both the REPEAT and REPEAT 1
indicators go out.
REPEAT
STANDBY
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
XL-FZ258 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
MIN MAX
PHONES
1234 5
/
POWER
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
RECEIVED
STANDBY
CALL MEMORY RANDOM PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISC
XL-FZ258 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER DISC SKIP SEARCH STOP/CANCEL PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 +10
PHONES LEVEL
MIN MAX
PHONES
1234 5
/
POWER
PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM
DISC
5
1 BIT P E M D D CONVERTER
RECEIVED

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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
COMPU LINK remote
control system
Automatic source selection
WhenthesuppliedCOMPULINKcordis utilized to connect this unit to
othersequippedwithCOMPULINKjacks,switching-inofeachsystem
component can be performed with a single touch on the source
selector button located on a JVC amplifier or receiver.
Whenselectioniscarriedoutinthismanner,thecorrespondingunitwill
automatically start operation.
Upon pressing of the play button, the source selector of the amplifier
orreceiverchangesautomatically. When anewunitisswitchedin, the
previously selected component stops operation within five seconds.
Synchronized recording
Synchronizedrecording refers tothe process inwhicha JVC cassette
deck starts recording, synchronized with this unit. Synchronized
recording is carried out as follows:
1. Setthecassettedecktotherecordingpausemodeinaccordance
with its instructions.
2. To record only certain tracks, program the tracks in any order, as
desired.
3. Press the 3PLAY/8PAUSE button on the front panel of this unit.
The cassette deck automatically starts recording, synchronized
with this unit.
Notes
÷ Synchronized recording stops automatically when this unit stops
playback.
÷ To cancel synchronized recording, press the stop button of this unit
or the cassette deck.
÷ To properly operate the synchronized recording, the buttons/con-
trols other than POWER, 7 STOP and OPEN do not function.
÷ Ifthe recordingpause mode isset onthe cassette deckby pressing
the 8 PAUSE button afterpressing the ¶ REC and 3 PLAY buttons
simultaneously,synchronizedrecordingisnotpossible. Fordetails,
refer to the instructions for the cassette deck.
Automatic power on/off function
This function is to control the power on/off of the receiver/amplifier or
this unit respectively as the following.
÷When this unit enters playback mode, the power of the receiver or
amplifier is turned on.
÷When the source selector of the receiver/amplifier is set to CD
function mode, the power of this unit is turned on.
Notes
÷ Abnormaloperationmayresultifthepowersupplyofthecomponent(s)
is interrupted. If this happens, you must start over again.
÷ Ensure that the COMPU LINK jacks of the each component are
connected with the supplied COMPU LINK cord. Also, be sure to
fully read the instructions for each component.
÷ When the power of the amplifier or receiver is switched off, this unit
is also turned off automatically.
The COMPU LINK Remote Control System controls relative
operations between components automatically and facilitates
various operations.
This is a system originated and developed by JVC for facilitating
various system operations.
The following is a brief explanation of this system:

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How to handle CDs
Whenhandlingcompactdiscs,donottouchthesurfaceofthedisc(re-
flective silver side — the side without the label).
Since compact discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If
the disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the sound will not be
picked up correctly and, in addition, such discs may cause the CD
player to malfunction.
Maintenance of discs
When there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe the
disc with a soft, dry cloth with a movement going from the center
outwards.
If difficult to clean, wipe the disc with a cloth moistened with water.
Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.
Care and handling
Even on label side
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on
the surface.
Storage
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled one on
top of another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
Do not put discs in any location where they can be exposed to direct
sunlight, or in any place where humidity or temperature is high. Avoid
leaving discs in your car!
GENERAL INFORMATIONS

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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
General
Format: Compact disc digital audio
Signal detection system: Non-contact optical detection
CD capacity: 5 discs
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Power requirements
U.S.A. AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power consumption: 10 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 128 x 386 mm
(17-3/16 x 5-1/16 x 15-1/4 inches)
Mass: 5.1 kg (11.3 lbs)
Audio performance
Frequency response: 2 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Dynamic range: More than 98.0 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio: More than 107.0 dB
Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.0022% (at 1 kHz)
Channel separation: More than 94.0 dB (at 1 kHz)
Wow and flutter: Less than measurable limit
Output level: 2.0 Vrms (at full scale)
Specifications
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service.
The unit is not operative.
Playback is not possible.
No sound from the headphones.
The reproduced sound includes noise.
The sound is intermittent.
The remote control unit does not function.
(for XL-FZ258BK)
Connect the plug to the AC outlet.
Load discs in the disc tray.
Loadthe disc withits label-side upinthe
disc tray.
Loadthe disc accordingtothe groove of
the disc tray.
Leave the unit turned on until the mois-
ture evaporates.
Adjust the volume with the PHONES
LEVEL control.
Wipe off the disc surface with a soft
cloth.
Replace the disc with a new one.
Replace the disc with a new one.
Replace both batteries.
Remove the obstacle.
Shade the unit from the direct sunlight.
Power plug is disconnected from the AC
outlet.
Discs are not loaded.
Disc is inserted upside down.
Disc is not loaded in the correct position.
Moisture is condensed inside the unit.
Headphones volume is set to the minimum
level.
Disc is dirty.
Disc is warped.
Disc is scratched.
Batteries are exhausted.
Thereis an obstaclebetween remote control
unit and the remote sensor of the main unit.
Direct sunlight shines on the remote sensor
of the main unit.
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Troubleshooting
Accessories
AC power cord .......................................................................... 1
Audio cord ................................................................................. 1
COMPU LINK cord .................................................................... 1
Remote control unit (RM-SX254U) (XL-FZ258BK only) ............. 1
Battery R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) (XL-FZ258BK only)..................... 2
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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WewouldliketothankyouforpurchasingoneofourJVC
products.
Beforeconnectingthis unittothewall outlet,pleaseread
the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the
best possible performance.
If you have any questions, please consult your JVC
dealer.
Table of contents
INTRODUCTION................................................ 1
Precautions .................................................................1
About this manual .......................................................1
Names of buttons........................................................2
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME .......... 4
Installing the unit .........................................................4
Connecting to the analog output jacks .......................4
Connecting to the digital output jack ..........................4
Supplying the power .................................................. 5
To connect the AC power cord of the main unit ............ 5
To install the batteries in the remote control unit
(for XL-FZ258BK) ........................................................... 5
COMPU LINK connection......................................................6
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................... 7
Basic functions for disc playback...............................7
Turning on the power of this unit.................................... 7
Loading discs in the disc tray ........................................ 7
Remote control operation (for XL-FZ258BK).................. 7
Playing a disc................................................................. 7
Stopping playback ......................................................... 7
Locating a point to start playback ..............................8
Skipping to a desired disc ............................................. 8
Skipping to a desired track ............................................ 8
Searching for a desired section ..................................... 8
Specifying a desired disc .............................................. 8
Specifying a desired track (for XL-FZ258BK) ................ 8
Changing discs during playback................................9
VARIOUS PLAYBACK PATTERNS ................. 9
Playing tracks in a order of track/disc number ...........9
Playing tracks in a desired order ..............................10
Playing tracks in a random order..............................11
Playing repeatedly ....................................................11
Repeating all discs....................................................... 11
Repeating one track..................................................... 11
GENERAL INFORMATIONS........................... 12
COMPU LINK remote control system .......................12
Care and handling ....................................................13
Troubleshooting ........................................................14
Specifications............................................................14

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of
thewidearrayof JVC products, service is the keytomaintainingthehigh level of performance for whichJVCisworldfamous.The
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
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DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
QUALITY SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATEYOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722
http://www.jvcservice.com
Dear customer:
Inordertoreceivethemostsatisfactionfromyour purchase,read theinstructionbookletbeforeoperatingtheunit.Intheeventthatrepair
is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental
United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
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Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
[phone]
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If you ship the product • • •
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
sizeandstrength.Enclose,with theunit,aletterstating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the
receiptorbillofsaleyoureceivedwhenyoupurchasedyour
JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside
and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC
Factory Service Center as listed above.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Don’t service it yourself.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345
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LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such
repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHATYOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: [phone].
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has
been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORTHE LOSS OF USE THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
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AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITEDTOTHE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Wayne, NJ 07470
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REFURBISHED PRO DUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.Retain this
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