JVC CA-MXGT88 User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA.MXGT88
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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.
LVT1010-003B [B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro-
priate safety approved extension tead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow
the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coioured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT ACOMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTIONOF LABELS
_i' CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
2., WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDETHE UNIT
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Caution -- O/I switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
O/I switch in any position does not disconnect the mains tine. The
power can be remote controlled.
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.
CAUTION
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspa-
per or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candies, 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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:
No obstructions and open spacing.
2 Sides/Top/Back:
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3 Bottom:
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
Front view Side view
15cm
I15cm I15cm
1cm cm
CA-MXGT88 CA-MXGT88
CA-MXGA77 CA-MXGA77
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
"SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT"
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment,
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way-switch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation
or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is
illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's
approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
-- NEVER let anyone_ especially children, push anything into holes_ slots or any other opening in the case -this could result
in a fatal electrical shock.;
-- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
-- it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual
for future reference.
AboutThisManual
This manual is organized as follows:
•The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.
• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about mining on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in dae section "Common Operations" on pages 9
toll.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions lo prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
Precautions
Installation
• Do not grasp the control knobs when moving or carrying
the unit.
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold--between 5°C and 35°C.
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat buih-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
._ DO NOT instal[ the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
Powersources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
._ DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisturecondensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp room
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should dlis occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
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If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer,
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._ DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no I
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Getting Started ............................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8
Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9
Saving the Power Consumption While on Standby
--ECO Mode ........................................................ 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Selecting the Sources ................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... i0
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... i0
Enjoying the Heavy Sound ....................................... i0
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... i1
Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 11
Listening to the Radio .............................................. 12
Tuning in to a Station Auto Search ....................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 12
Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13
Changing 1heRDS lnformalion ............................... 13
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search) ...................................................... 13
Switching Temporarily lo a Program Type
of Your Choice .................................................... 14
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 15
Loading CDs ............................................................ 15
Playing Back CDs--AII Disc and One Disc ............ 15
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 17
Changing the MP3 Playback Mode .......................... 19
Turning On or Off the Resume Play for MP3 Disc ,, 19
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
Program Play .................................................. 20
Playing at Random Random Play ......................... 21
Repeating Tracks or CDs--Repeat Play .................. 21
Prohibiting Disc Ejection--Carrousel Lock ............ 21
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 22
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 22
Recording .................................................................. 23
Recording a Tape on Deck B .................................... 23
Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 24
CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 24
Using the Timers ....................................................... 25
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 25
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 27
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 28
Timer Priority ........................................................... 28
Maintenance .............................................................. 29
Additional Information ............................................ 30
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 31
Specifications ............................................................. 32
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LocationoftheButtonsandControls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
FrontPanel
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FrontPanel
o/I(standby/on) button and STANDBY lamp (9, 26, 27)
ECO button (9)
Carrousel
Sound mode lamps (11)
REC START/STOP button (23)
CD REC START button (24)
DUBBING button (24)
Display window
DISPLAY button (9)
Remote sensor
PHONES jack (10)
SOUND MODE control (11)
SOUND TURBO button (i0)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/-buttons (10)
•(stop) button (15 - 17, 20- 24)
BEEP button (11)
AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
FM/AM button (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
TUNING +/- buttons (12)
-q141/l_ (fast rewind/last forward) buttons (17, 22)
Deck A cassette holder (22, 24)
Pressing the _ EJECT portion opens the holder.
Disc number buttons and lamps (CDI, CD2, and CD3)
(16, 17, 20, 21, 24)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the uniL
A (Carrousel open/close) button (15 - 17, 19 - 21)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
DISC CHANGE button (15, 17)
REPEAT button (15, 17, 21)
PROGRAM (MP3 Resume on/off) button (19, 20)
RANDOM button (2 i)
CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 25 - 28)
SET button (9, 12, 20, 25 - 28)
CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 20, 25 - 28)
PRESET +/- control (i 2)
I-,11_/1_-I (reverse search/forward search) control
(9, 17-21,25-27)
TAPE A/B button (22)
VOLUME control (i0)
RDS operation buttons (13, 14)
• DISPLAY MODE, RDS MODE, and SELECT +/-
buttons
TAPE _- (play) button (9, 22, 24)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
CD I-/ll (play/pause) button (9, 15 - 17, 20)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Deck B cassette holder (22 - 24, 27)
Pressing the EJECT A portion opens the holdel:
Displaywindow
@ Timer indicators
• DAILY (daily timer), SLEEP (sleep timer), REC
(recording timer), and O (timer) indicators
@ GROUP indicator
@ TRACK indicator
@ RDS indicator
@ Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
@ NEWS indicator
@ INFO indicator
@ MP3 indicator
@ Tape operation indicators
• A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), and 41 _- (tape
running) indicators
@ PRGM (program) indicator
@ SOUND MODE indicator
@ WOOFER indicator
@ TURBO indicator
@ CD track number indicators
@ RANDOM indicator
@ REPEAT mode indicators
• REPEAT, i, 1 DISC, ALL DISC indicators
@ Tuner operation indicators
• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators
@ Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound Mode pattern
indicators
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RemoteControl
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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel,
RemoteControl
BEEP ON/OFF button (i 1)
SLEEP button (28)
Number buttons (12, 18)
SOUND TURBO button (10)
VOLUME + button (10)
la_/-qla (reverse search/last rewind) button
(12, 17 - 19, 21, 22)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL -button (10)
AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
FADE MUTING button (i0)
FM/AM button (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
CD >-/11(play/pause) button (9, 15 - 17, 20)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
0D/ISTANDBY/ON button (9)
FM MODE button (12)
MP3 button (19)
SOUND MODE button (11)
• (stop) button (15 - 17, 20 - 24)
I,-Ip.t/l_t_(forward search/fast forward) button
(12, 17 - 19, 21, 22)
VOLUME- button (i0)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL + button (i0)
A/B button (22)
TAPE I,,-(play) button (9, 22)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
DISC SKIP button (15, 17)
RDS operation buttons (13, 14)
• DISPLAY MODE, SELECT +/-, and RDS MODE
buttons
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GettingStarted Oont,nued
Unpacking
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.
• AM (MW) loop antenna(l)
• FM antenna (i)
• Remote control (i)
• Batteries (2)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
PuttingtheBatteriesintotheRemoteControl
Insert the batteries--R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)--into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and -) on the batteries
with the + and - markings on the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.
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2R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
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• DO NOT use an old batlery together with a new one.
• DO NOT use different types of batleries together.
• DO NOT expose batleries to heat or flame.
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the batlery
compartment when you are not going to use the
remole control for an exlended period of time.
Olherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
ConnectingAntennas
FMantenna
FM antenna (supplied)
1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 f2]
coaxial terminal.
2 Extend the FM antenna.
3Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wail, etc.
_About the supplied FM antenna
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.
To connect an outdoor FMantenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
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A 75 _ antenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325)
should be used.
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AM (MW) antenna ConnectingSpeakers
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
AM (MW) loop antenn_
(supplied)
1Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal
on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of the AM (MW) loop antenna
cord into the terminal.
•If 1heAM (MW) loop antenna wire is
covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by
twisting it as shown in the diagram.
3Release the finger from the clamp.
4Turn the AM (MW) loop antenna until you
have the best reception.
Toconnectan outdoorAM (MW) antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to 1he AM lerminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM
(MW) loop antenna must remain connected,)
_For better reception of both FM and AM (MW)
• Make sure the antenna conductors do no1 touch any other
terminals and connecting cords,
• Keep the anlennas away from metallic pans of 1he unit,
connecting cords, and 1heAC power cord.
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Speaker cord Black Speaker
(blue/black) _ cord
[ (red/black)
Blue Black Red
Speaker cord Speaker cord
(blue/black) (red/black)
From right From right
main subwoofer's
speaker's terminals
terminals
From left From left
main subwoofer's
speaker's terminals
terminals
1Press and hold the clamp of the speaker
terminal on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the colors (polarity): Blue (+) to blue (+) and black
(-) to black (-); red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black
(-).
•If the wire is covered widl vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the
diagram.
3Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT:
• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the
unit.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.
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ConnectingOtherEquipment
You can connect audio equipment--used only as a playback
device.
I_ • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
Toconnectaudioequipment
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded:
White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones
for right audio signals.
NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and
other connected equipment.
Cancelingthe DisplayDemonstration
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts the display demonstration.
On the unit ONLY:
To cancel the display demonstration,
press CANCEL/DEMO while the display
demonstration is shown on the display.
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Audio equipment
_When yon press other buttons
The display demonstration stops temporarily. It will start
automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you
cancel it.
Tostartthe displaydemonstrationmanually
Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again for
more than 2 seconds.
For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords (not
supplied).
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CommonOperations
TurningOnorOffthePower
To turn on the unit, press Oil so that the
STANDBY lamp goes off,
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To turn off the unit (on standby), press O/I
again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up,
A little power is always consumed even
while the unit is on standby.
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to "- - : - -" soon, while the tuner preset stations
(see page 12) will be erased in a few days.
Savingthe PowerConsumptionWhile on
Standby--ECOMode
You can save the power consumption while the unit is mined
off (on standby).
To activate the ECO mode, press ECO
while the unit is turned off (on standby).
The display illumination (including the
display demonstration) disappears.
To deactivate the ECO mode, press ECO again.
The display illumination appears.
•Turning on the unit also deactivates the ECO mode.
_ About the ECO mode
While lhe ECO mode is activated, the display demonstration is
canceled temporarily.
SettingtheClock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit, You can set the clock whether the unit is on or
off,
On the unit ONLY:
1Press CLOCK/TIMER.
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The hour digits start flashing on the display.
2Turn the 1_141/I,,-I,,-Icontrol to adjust
the hour, then press SET.
The minute digits start flashing on the
display.
• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET,
press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start
flashing again.
3Turn the 1_14/I,,-I,,-Icontrol to
adjust the minute, then press SET.
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Tocheckthe clocktime
Press DISPLAY while playing any source.
• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time ahemate on the
display.
Toadjustthe clockagain
If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press
CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "CLOCK" is selected,
• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting
modes change as follows:
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Canceled -- CLOCK _ ON TIME -',_
(Recording Timer)
_/If there is a power failure
The clock loses the setting and is reset to "- - : - -." You need to set
the clock again.
SelectingtheSources
To listen to the radio, press FM/AM. (See page 12.)
To play back CDs, press CD I_/11, (See pages 15 - 21.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE I_. (See page 22.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
When you press the play button for a particular source (AUX,
FM/AM, CD ,111, and TAPE _-), the unit turns on (and the
unit starts playing the source if it is ready--COMPU PLAY
CONTROL),
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AdjustingtheVolume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on,
This function only affects the playback sound, not your
recording.
Turn the VOLUME control
clockwise to increase the volume
or counterclockwise to decrease it.
• The volume level can be adjusted
in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 --
VOL 30, and VOL MAX).
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When using the remote control, press VOLUME +to
increase the volume or press VOLUME - to decrease it,
_For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack, No sound
comes out of the speakers, Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.
_DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the
unit or start playing any source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is on standby.
Toturndownthe volumeleveltemporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. Ftm_=
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The volume level gradually decreases to
"VOL MIN."
To restore the sound, press the button again.
ReinforcingtheBassSound
This function only affects the playback sound, not your
recording,
Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL +to g-,_-@? .......... Jc.._
increase the subwoofer sound or _'_;"" _/\
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decrease it.
• The subweefer level can be adjusted
in 3 steps (LEVEL 1 -- LEVEL 3),
If you press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to increase the level
up to LEVEL 3, "MAX LEVEL" appears on the display.
WOOFER indicator also shows the current subwoofer level.
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Enjoyingthe HeavySound
You can enjoy the heavy sound by using the sound turbo. The
function boosts the low and high frequency sound.
This function only affects the playback sound, not your
recording,
Press SOUND TURBO. (_[_ou_o_
The TURBO indicator Lights up on die display.
• Each time you press SOUND TURBO, the
sound turbo turns on and off alternately.
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The subwoofer level is set to LEVEL 1.
_When the sound turbo is on
Tunfing the SOUND MODE control (or pressing SOUND MODE
on the remote control) cancels the sound turbo.
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SelectingtheSoundModes
This function only affects the playback sound, not your
recording.
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA--Sound Effect Amplifier--modes).
To select the sound modes, turn the
SOUND MODE control until the sound
mode you want appears on the display.
When using the remote control, press
SOUND MODE to select the sound mode.
• Each time you press the button, the sound
modes change as follows:
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_When the sound mode is activated
Pressing SOUND TURBO cancels the sound mode (set to OFF).
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•As you turn the control, the sound modes change as
follows:
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Surround modes*:
D.CLUB : Increases resonance and bass.
HALL : Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an
outdoor stadium.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:
ROCK Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Good for classical music.
OFF Cancels the sound mode.
* SmTound elements are added to the SEA elements to create
being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE
indicator lights up as _ SMOg_?_ .
While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround
elements) is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up
_kqSOUND
MODE "
TurningOnorOfftheKey-touchTone
If you do not want the key-touch tone to beep each time you
press a button or turn a control, you can deactivate it.
• You can turn on or off the key-touch tone as follows:
-When the unit is off:
You can turn on or off the key-touch tone by operating the
unit.
-When the unit is on:
You can turn on or off the key-touch tone by operating the
unit or the remote control.
On the unit:
Press and hold BEEP for more than 2
seconds.
EEP nFF
• Each time you press and hold the button, the key-touch
tone turns on and off alternately.
On the remote control:
Press BEEP ON/OFF when the unit is on.
• Each time you press the button, the key-touch
tone turns on and off alternately.
BEEP
ON/OFF
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• The corresponding sound mode lamp also flashes.
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_When the sound mode is set to OFF
All sound mode indicators do not Bash but light up.
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Listeningto theRadio
Tuningintoa Station--AutoSearch
1Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes
in to the previously tuned station (either
FM or AM--MW),
• Each time you press the button, the hand alternates
between FM and AM (MW).
2Start searching for stations.
On the unit: ....... ..................'......
Press and hold _
TUNING +or
TUNING - for more
than 1 second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold 1_41/_141
or I_l/l_ for more than
1 second.
The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a
station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo)
indicator lights up.
To stop during searching, press TUNING +or TUNING -
(or I,_1_/41_ or I_t/l_ on the remote control).
When you press TUNING +or TUNING -
(or F._/.._.9 or _...t/_t_ on the remote control) briefly
and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
Tochangethe FM receptionmode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive FM MODE
or noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control
so that "MONO" appears and the MONO
indicator also lights up on the display. Reception
improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that
"STEREO" appears on the display.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a
program is broadcast in stereo.
PresettingStations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations.
In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset
function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can
preset the stations you want into memory by following the
presetting method.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2
again.
On the unit ONLY:
1Tune in to the station you want to preset (in
this example, of FM 87.50).
• See "Tuning in to a Station--Auto Search,"
I_dR"--Ii--I--I
Fll _ 1.23u
2Press SET. ....
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3Turn the PRESET +/- control
to select a preset number.
4Press SET again.
5T RE ,,
The tuned station in step 1is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.
_When the AC cord or ira
you unplug power power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset fhe stations again.
Tuningintoa PresetStation
1Press FM/AM.
•See "Tuning in to aStation--Auto
Search," step I for details.
2Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Turn the PRESET +/- control.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 15,
press +i0 then 5.
For preset number 20,
press +i0, lhen 10.
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For preset number 25, press +10, +i0, then 5,
For preset number 30, press +10, +i0, then 10,
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Receivin FMStationswith RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an
additional signal along with their regular program signals.
For example, the stations send their station names, as well as
information about what type of program they broadcast, such
as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS
service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals.
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known station names.
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages the station sends.
CT (Clock Time):
Shows clock time the station sends.
PTY (Program Type):
Shows types of broadcast programs.
Enhanced Other Networks:
Provides the information about the types of the
programs sent by other RDS stations.
_More about RDS
• Some FM stations do not provide RDS signals.
• RDS services may vary among FM RDS stations. For details on
RDS services in your area, check with local radio stations.
• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not
transmitting the signals properly or if the signal slrength is weak.
ChangingtheRDSInformation
You can see RDS information on the display while listening
to an FM station.
Press DISPLAY MODE. DtSPLAYMODE
•Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows: \-.
FpPS NAME "-_ RT --_ CT
,og,_mso,V,_S_at_lon if;e;u;i ncy,O_ r,_l]
(or preset channel no.)
About characters shown on the display
When the display shows PS name, RT or CT signals:
• The display cannot differentiate upper case and lower case letters
and always uses upper case leDers.
• Some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
_Ifno PS name, RT, or CT signals are sent by a station
"NO PS," "NO R'I;" or "NO CT" appears on the display.
SearchingforProgramsbyPTYCodes(PTY
Search)
One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a
particular kind of program by specifying PTY codes.
• For details on the PTY codes, see "Additional Information"
on page 30.
To search for a program using PTY codes
• PTY Search is applicable only to preset FM RDS stations.
If not yet done, see "Presetting Stations" on page 12.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step I
again.
1Press RDS MODE while listening to aDSUODE
an FM station.
2Press SELECT +or SELECT -
until the PTY code you want
appears on the display.
iqE I IIJ_1S
• Each time you press the button, PTY codes change as
follows:
3
NEWS __ AFFAIRS =__ INFO __ SPORT __
EDUCATE __ DRAMA __ CULTURE =__
SCIENCE __ VARIED __ POP M =__ ROCK M __
M.O.R. M _ LIGHT M __ CLASSICS
OTHER M __ WEATHER __ FINANCE
CHILDREN __ SOCIAL __ RELIGION __
PHONE IN =__ TRAVEL _ LEISURE __ JAZZ __
COUNTRY __ NATION M __ OLDIES =__
FOLK M =__ DOCUMENT __ (back to the beginning)
Press RDS MODE again while the _DSMODE
PTY code selected in the previous
step is still on the display. \"
The preset FM stations appear on the display
with their preset numbers.
The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it
finds the one you have selected and tunes in that station.
•If no program is found, the unit returns to the last
received station.
To stop during searching
Press SELECT + or SELECT -.
To check the PTY, press RDS MODE once so that the
current PTY code appears.
• "NO PTY" appears if no signal is sent.
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SwitchingTemporarilytoa ProgramTypeof
YourChoice
The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to
switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice
(NEWS or INFO) from a different station.
To activate the Enhanced Other Networks function
Enhanced Other Networks function is applicable only to
preset FM RDS stations. If not yet clone, see "Presetting
Stations" on page 12.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
4RDS MODE
!Press and hold RDS MODE for
more than 1 second. \""E.SELECT" appears on the display.
/'l iSELECT -i-
_r Press SELECT +or SELECT -
to select the data type. _,-,_
• Each time you press the button, the data
type of the Enhanced Other Networks changes as
follows:
S_'-_ INFO q
.OFF-,_J
NEWS: News
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
E.OFF: The function is canceled.
The data type indicator (NEWS or INFO) you have
selected also lights up on the display.
Now, the function is activated. See "How the Enhanced
Other Networks function actually works."
To cancel the function, repeat from step Iand select
"E.OFF" in step 2.
The data type indicator (NEWS or INFO) goes off.
If there is no station broadcasting the program you
have selected
The unit continues tuning in to the current station.
l
When a station starts broadcasting the program you have
selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The
selected data type indicator starts flashing on the display.
J
When the program is over, the unit goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Networks
function still remains activated.
If there is a station broadcasting the program you have
selected
The unit tunes in to the program. The selected data type
indicator starts flashing. l
When the program is over, the unit goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Networks
function still remains activated.
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting
the program you have selected
The unit continues to receive the station but the selected
data type indicator starts flashing.
When the program is over, the indicator stops flashing, but
the Enhanced Other Networks function still remains
activated.
_More about the Enhanced Other Networks function
• Enhanced Other Networks data sent from some stations may not
be compatible with this unit. In this case, the Enhanced Olher
Networks function may not work correctly.
• While listening to a program tuned in by fhis function, the stalion
does not change even if another network station starts
broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Networks
data.
• If the stations alternate inlermittently between the station tuned by
this function and 1he currently tuned stalion, cancel this function
by following the procedure in the left column.
• The Enhanced Olher Networks function is canceled when you
change 1he source to CD, TAPE or AUX.
• The Enhanced Olher Networks function is temporarily canceled
when you change lhe band roAM (MW).
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Pla,
This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:
• Audio CD
• CD-R (CD-Recordable)
• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)
• MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)*
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritable) can be played back when they are
already "finalized."
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this
unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain
on them, or if the player's lens is dirty.
Important notices:
• In general, you will have the best performance by keeping
your CDs and the mechanism clean.
- Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.
-Keep the unit's carrousel closed when not in use.
• Continuous use of irregular shaped discs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.) can damage the disc rotating mechanism.
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• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs,
*For MP3 discs
• This unit manages files and folders on MP3 discs as
"tracks" and "albums."
•Playback order of the MP3 files (tracks) recorded on a disc
are determined by the writing (or encoding) application;
therefore, playback order may be different from the one
you have intended while recording the files and the foMers.
• This unit show the file name--Available characters: 0-9,
A-Z, _ (underscore)--on the display when the file (tracks)
starts play; however some file names are not shown
correctly.
_More about MP3 discs
• MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout
time. (It varies due to the complexity of the recording
configuration.)
• When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as
the disc format.
• This unit does not support multisession recording.
• This unit can play MP3 files only with the following file
extensions--".MP3," ".Mp3," ".mP3," and ".mp3 ?'
• Non-MP3 files are ignored. If non-MP3 files are recorded together
with MP3 files, Ibis unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It
may also cause the unit to malfunction.
• Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of 1heir disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
LoadingCDs
1Press _A.
The unit automatically turns on and the
carrousel comes out,
2Place one or two discs correctly on the front
recesses of the disc tray, with its label side up.
CORRECT INCORRECT
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
recess of the disc tray. DISCCHAhGE
3If you wish to load a third disc, press
DISC CHANGE on the unit or DISC
SKIP on the remote control.
The disc tray rotates by 120 °.
4Press_Aagain.
The carrousel closes.
DISCSKIP
PlayingBackCDs--AII DiscandOneDisc
You can play all loaded CDs continuously--All Disc play, or
one selected disc--One Disc play.
All Discplay
On the unit ONLY:
1Load CDs.
•If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD I_111,then • before going to the next step,
2Press REPEAT repeatedly so that
the ALL DISC indicator lights up
on the display.
For Audio CD: Total playingtime ,-I
rq3
LJJ
Total Track number ALL DISC indicator
MP3 indicator"
,,""P9
GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback mode is
the ALBUM mode. See also page 19.
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Continued I_
• Each time you press the button, the indication on the
display changes as follows:
ALLDISC_I [ S(: i*-_1
/
(initial setting)
* See page 21.
Press one of the disc number cD1 cD2 cD3
buttons(CD1, CD2orCD3) _ _ _
for the disc you want to start
to play from.
CD play starts from the first track of \"
the selected disc,
• Pressing CD I*/II instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a CD is on the tray.
For Audio CD:
Track number of the currently playing disc flashes
(Track numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)
•When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode
(See also page 19.)
Current track title scrolls.
m
EST unF III
wo_.., IINI
Current track number** Elapsed playing time
m
_or_l lIE! ALLO,_C
** In the TRACK mode, the unit manage only files (tracks) on the
MP3 disc. Folders (albums) are not recognized.
F i-I
L II
Current track number Elapsed playing time
For MP3 disc:
•When the MP3 playback mode is the ALBUM mode
(See also page 19.)
Current album number
D
nn.nn
UU'UU
To stop during play, press II.
• For MP3 disc, this unit can store the number of the track
that you have stopped playback. By pressing CD ,/11, you
can start playback again from the beginning of the same
track Resume play (see also page 19).
To remove the disc, press _.
_CD playback sequence
When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, 1heyare played in one of
the following sequences.
•When CD1 is pressed :CD1 =:>CD2 =:>CD3 (then stops)
•When CD2 is pressed :CD2 =:>CD3 =:>CDI (then stops)
•When CD3 is pressed :CD3 =:>CDI =_ CD2 (then stops)
* When only 2 CDs are loaded, 1heyare played in the same order,
but 1hedisc tray without a CD is skipped.
Current track title scrolls.
iiE]l _LL _C
_About the disc number lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)
• Each disc number lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the same
number,
• The disc number lamp flashes while the corresponding CD is
being played.
• The disc number lamp goes off when the unit has detected that
there is no CD on the CO_Tesponding disc Iray.
Current track number
of the current album Elapsed playing time
imm
wo_r_t ILl
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OneDiscplay
When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can
select one particular disc to be played back.
On the unit ONLY:
1Load CDs.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player,
press CD I_/11, then • before going to the next step.
2Press REPEAT repeatedly so that (_]
the 1 DISC indicator lights up on
the display.
¸TRACK
ff i--I III
L I--I I "'I.
1 DISC indicator
I_1 IIDQD
I-1"221
• Each time you press the button, the indication on the
display changes as follows:
BasicCDOperations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
ToexchangeCDsduringplaybackofanother
Press DISC CHANGE to change the CD and the
carrousel comes out.
If you change CDs during play, the current play
will not stop until all CDs you have changed are
played.
DISC CHANGE
To close the carrousel, press DISC CHANGE or A.
Toskiptothe anotherCDin the carrousel
Press DISC SKIP on the remote control.
Tostopplayfor a moment
Press CD ,/11.
While pausing, "PAUSE" appears on the
display.
To resume play, press CD 1_/11again.
DISC SKIP
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* See page 21.
Press one of the disc number cD1 cD2 eD3
buttons(CD1, CD2orCD3) _ (_ (_
you want to listen.
Playback stops when all tracks of the
selected disc are played once and \"
resumes to All Disc play.
To stop during play, press !
• For MP3 disc, this unit can store the number of the track
that you have stopped playback. By pressing CD 1_111,
you can start playback again from the beginning of the
same track--Resume play (see also page 19).
To remove the disc, press _.
To exit from One Disc play, press REPEAT repeatedly so
that ALL DISC indicator lights up on the display.
_The will also cancel the One
following operations
Disc play and restore All Disc play when-
.Turning off the power,
• Ejecting the carrousel, or
• Changing the source to play.
Tolocatea particularpointin atrack
Daring play, press and _._._._ _,, j_==_._ /
hold 41_ or I_. '_ ,,,
• q141: Fast reverses the disc _:,, , k_
• I_t_: Fast forwards the disc
When using the remote control, press ......................
and hold t_t_l-qt_l or I_,q/I,,t_. _ '
Togotoanothertrack
For Audio CD:
Turn the _l_/l_.q control before or during
playback.
• _1_: Goes back to the beginning of the current
or previous tracks.
• I_,q: Skips to the beginning of the next or
succeeding tracks.
When using the remote control,
press I-,*1_1/41_ or I_,q/l_t_.
_If you turn the 1_141/_P-I control (or press bgbql/-4141or
_P-I/l_.- on the remote control) to select atrack while
playback is stopped
The selected track starts playback.
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