JVC Compact Component System CA-MXG51R 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.
LVT0692-009A
[B]
INSTRUCTIONS
CA-MXG51R
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CANCEL
/DEMO
PRESET
PLAY & EXCHANGE
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
CD-R / RW PLAYBACK
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-G51R
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT PROGRAM
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING TAPE A
TUNING
SET
TAPE B
RANDOM
EJECT
PLAY
FULL - LOGIC CONTROL
A
EJECT
REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
B
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
DISPLAY MODE PTY / EON SELECT
DISC SKIP
VOLUME
VOLUME
+
–
RM–SMXG51R REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY/ON
123
456
789
10
+10
SLEEP
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SOUND
MODE
FM MODE
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM/AM
AUX
/
CD
TAPE
FADE
MUTING PTY/EON
– SELECT+
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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 lead 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 coloured 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 A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ONswitchinanypositiondoesnotdisconnectthemainsline.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER:Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed
or defeated.Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.There are no user service-
able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE
2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDETHE UNIT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-
telse for stråling (d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)
Front view
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.
Side view
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CA-MXG51R
10 cm
(3 15/16 in.)
1 cm
(7/16 in.) 1 cm
(7/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.) 15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
CA-MXG51R
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
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ONTHE 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.
Doensurethat allelectrical connections(including themainsplug, extensionleadsand interconnectionsbetweenpiecesof 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’Tleaveequipment switchedon whenit isunattended unlessit isspecifically statedthat itis designedforunattended 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
About This Manual
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 turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
and 10.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to 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
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-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 install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
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.
Power sources
• 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.
Moisture condensation
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 this 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.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug theAC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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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
Cancelling 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 ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
Listening to FM, MW, and LW Broadcasts............ 11
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11
Presetting Stations .................................................... 11
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11
Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 12
Changing the RDS Information ............................... 12
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search) ...................................................... 12
Switching to a Program Type of Your
Choice Temporarily ............................................ 13
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 14
Loading CDs ............................................................ 14
Playing Back the Entire Discs
— Continuous Play............................................. 14
Basic CD Operations................................................ 15
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play ................................................. 15
Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 16
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 16
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 16
Playing Back Tapes................................................... 17
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 17
Recording .................................................................. 18
Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 18
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 19
CD Synchro Recording ............................................. 19
Using the Timers ....................................................... 20
Using Daily Timer.................................................... 20
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 21
Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 22
Timer Priority ........................................................... 22
Maintenance .............................................................. 23
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 24
Additional Information ............................................ 25
Specifications............................................................. 26
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Front Panel
PLAY & EXCHANGE
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
CD-R / RW PLAYBACK
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-G51R
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT PROGRAM
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING TAPE A
TUNING
SET
TAPE B
RANDOM
EJECT
PLAY
FULL - LOGIC CONTROL
A
EJECT
REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
B
1
7
8
9
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u
6
CANCEL
/DEMO
PRESET
h
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k
;
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s
2
4
5
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
DISPLAY MODE PTY / EON SELECT
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3
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1Carrousel
2STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3ECO button (9)
47(stop) button (14 – 19)
5SET button (9, 11, 15, 20 – 22)
6CANCEL button (9, 16, 21, 22)
DEMO button (8)
7Display window
8TAPE 3button and lamp (9, 17, 19)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
9CD 6(play/pause) button and lamp (9, 14 – 16)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
pFM/AM button and lamp (9, 11)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
qDISPLAY button (9)
wAUX button and lamp (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
ePHONES jack (10)
rCLOCK/TIMER button (9, 20 – 22)
tRDS operation buttons (12)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT +/–
yREPEAT button (16)
PROGRAM button (15)
RANDOM button (16)
uDeck A cassette holder (17, 19)
• Pressing the 0EJECT portion opens the holder.
i0(Carrousel open/close) button (14 – 16)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
oDisc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)
(14, 15, 19)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
;DISC CHANGE button (14, 15)
aRemote sensor
sSOUND MODE control (10)
Continued
dPRESET +/– buttons (11)
4/ ¢(reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 15, 20 – 22)
fSUBWOOFER LEVEL control (10)
gVOLUME control (10)
hTUNING +/– buttons (11)
1/ ¡(fast rewind/fast forward) buttons (15, 17)
jTAPE A button (17)
TAPE B button (17)
kREC START/STOP button (18)
CD REC START button (19)
DUBBING button (19)
lDeck B cassette holder (17 – 19)
• Pressing the EJECT 0portion opens the holder.
Display window
1Timer indicators
• DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP
(sleep timer), and (timer) indicators
2Tape operation indicators
• A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), and 2/ 3(tape
running) indicators
3CD play mode indicators
• REPEAT (1, 1 DISC, ALL DISC), PRGM (program),
and RANDOM indicators
4Tuner operation indicators
• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators
5SOUND MODE indicator
6Disc indicators
7Volume level, Subwoofer level, and Sound Mode pattern
indicators
8SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
9Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
pRDS operation indicators
• RDS, EON, and TA indicators
qCD track number indicators
Display Window
126
4
7
89
35
p
q
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Remote Control
Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON button (9)
2SLEEP button (22)
3AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
4Number buttons (11, 15)
5TAPE 3button (9, 17)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
6FM/AM button (9, 11)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
7CD 6button (9, 14 – 16)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
84(fast rewind/reverse search) button
(11, 15, 17)
9VOLUME – button (10)
pSUBWOOFER LEVEL button (10)
qSOUND MODE button (10)
wFM MODE button (11)
eRDS operation buttons (12)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT +/–
rTAPE A/B button (17)
tFADE MUTING button (10)
yDISC SKIP button (14)
uVOLUME + button (10)
i¢(fast forward/forward search) button
(11, 15, 17)
o7(stop) button (14 – 19)
1
2
7
8
r
w
p
9
3
y
i
o
VOLUME
VOLUME
+
–
RM–SMXG51R REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY/ON
123
456
789
10
+10
SLEEP
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SOUND
MODE
FM MODE
TAPE A/B
q
u
AUX
/
TAPE
5
4
t
6
PTY/EON
–SELECT +
CD DISC SKIP
FM/AM
FADE
MUTING
DISPLAY
MODE
e
CANCEL
/DEMO
PRESET
PLAY & EXCHANGE
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
CD-R / RW PLAYBACK
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-G51R
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT PROGRAM
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING TAPE A
TUNING
SET
TAPEB
RANDOM
EJECT
PLAY
FULL - LOGIC CONTROL
A
EJECT
REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
B
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
DISPLAYMODE PTY / EON SELECT
PLAY
When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
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Getting Started
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/LW) loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert the batteries — UM-4/AAA/IEC R03 — 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.
1
3
• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.
• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
compartment when you are not going to use the
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
UM-4/AAA/IEC R03
Continued
2
Connecting Antennas
FM antenna
1Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 Ω]
coaxial terminal.
2Extend the FM antenna.
3Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, 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 FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
FM antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
A 75 Ωantenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325)
should be used.
-
FM [75 ]
ANTENNA
AM
FM [75 ]
ANTENNA
AM
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MAIN SPEAKER SUBWOOFER
4-8
[ ] 6-16
[ ]
RR
LL
1Press and hold the clamp of the AM
terminals on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of theAM (MW/LW) loop
antenna cord into the terminal.
3Release the finger from the clamp.
4Turn the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna until
you have the best reception.
To connect an outdoor AM (MW/LW) antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (TheAM
(MW/LW) loop antenna must remain connected.)
For better reception of FM, MW, and LW
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals and connecting cords.
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,
connecting cords, and theAC power cord.
AM (MW/LW) antenna
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
AM (MW/LW) loop
antenna (supplied)
Connecting Speakers
Speaker
cord
(red/black)
2
From left
main
speaker’s
terminals
Speaker cord
(red/black)
Speaker cord
(blue/black)
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 polarity (colors): Blue (+) to blue (+) and black
(–) to black (–); Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black
(–).
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.
From right
main
speaker’s
terminals
From left
subwoofer’s
terminals
From right
subwoofer’s
terminals
1
Speaker cord
(blue/black)
Black
Blue Red
Black
ANTENNA
FM 75 AM
[ ]
2
1
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DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
[ ]
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).
To audio output
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal
You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.
Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the
optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the
DIGITAL OUT [OPTICAL] terminal.
NOW, you can plug in the unit and other
connected equipment FINALLY!
Cancelling the Display Demonstration
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts display demonstration.
On the unit ONLY:
To cancel the display demonstration, press
DEMO.
When you 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 by pressing DEMO.
To start the display demonstration manually
Press and hold DEMO again for more than 2
seconds.
To optical
digital input
Before connecting
the other equipment,
remove the
protective plug from
the terminal.
Audio equipment
with an optical digital
input
Protective
plug
AUX IN
Audio/video
equipment
Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect both analog and digital equipment.
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
To connect an analog component
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.
CANCEL
/DEMO
CANCEL
/DEMO
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Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Power
To turn on the unit, press
STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY
lamp goes off.
To turn off the unit (on standby), press
STANDBY/ON 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 theAC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to “– – : – –” soon, while the tuner preset stations
(see page 11) will be erased in a few days.
Saving the Power Consumption While on
Standby — ECO-mode
You can save the power consumption only while the unit is
turned 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.
About ECO-mode
While ECO-mode is activated, the display demonstration is canceled
temporarily.
Setting the Clock
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:
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
DAILY
Canceled
ON TIME
ON TIME
CLOCK
REC
3 Press 4or ¢to adjust the
minute, then press SET.
To check the clock time
Press DISPLAY while playing any source.
• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the
display.
To adjust the clock again
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:
If there is a power failure
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “– – : – –.”You need to set
the clock again.
Selecting the Sources
To listen to the FM, MW or LW broadcasts, press FM/AM.
(See page 11.)
To play back CDs, press CD 6. (See pages 14 – 16.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 3. (See page 17.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
When you press the play button for a particular source (AUX,
FM/AM, CD 6, and TAPE 3), the unit turns on (and the
unit starts playing the source if it is ready — COMPU PLAY
CONTROL).
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
PRESET
SET
DISPLAY
CLOCK
/ TIMER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
ECO
2 Press 4or ¢to adjust the
hour, then press SET.
• If you want to correct the hour after
pressing SET, press CANCEL. The
hour digits start flashing again.
The hour digits start
flashing on the display.
PRESET
SET
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Selecting the Sound Modes
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA — Sound EffectAmplifier — modes).
To select the sound modes, turn the
SOUND MODE control until the sound
mode you want appears on the display.
• As you turn the control, the sound modes change as
follows:
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.
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).
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.
To turn down the volume level temporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to “VOL MIN.”
To restore the sound, press the button again.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
Turn the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control
clockwise to increase the subwoofer
sound or counterclockwise to decrease it.
• The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 4
steps (LEVEL 1 — LEVEL 4.)
If you turn the control clockwise up to the
volume LEVEL 4, “MAX” flashes on the
display for a few seconds.
When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER LEVEL
to adjust the subwoofer level. The subwoofer level changes as
LEVEL 1 = LEVEL 2 = LEVEL 3 = LEVEL 4 =
(back to the beginning).
SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator always
lights up when the unit is on.
FADE
MUTING
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SOUND
MODE
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.
* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a
being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE
indicator lights up as —
While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround
elements) is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as
—
When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE to
adjust the sound mode.
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)
OFF
(Canceled)
HALL STADIUM ROCK
POP
CLASSIC
SOUND MODE indicator
also lights up on the display
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)
OFF
(Canceled)
HALL STADIUM ROCK
POP
CLASSIC
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Listening to FM, MW, and LW Broadcasts
Tuning in a Station
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes
in the previously tuned station (FM, MW
or LW).
• Each time you press the button, the
band changes among FM, MW, and LW.
2 Start searching for stations.
On the unit:
Press and hold TUNING + or
TUNING – for more than 1
second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold 4or
¢for more than 1 second.
The unit starts searching for stations
and stops when a station of sufficient
signal strength is tuned in.
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the
ST (stereo) indicator lights up.
To stop during searching, press TUNING + or TUNING –
(or 4or ¢on the remote control).
When you press TUNING + or TUNING –
(or 4or ¢on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
To change the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so that
“MONO” appears and the MONO indicator lights up
on the display. Reception improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE
again so that “STEREO” appears on the diplay and the
MONO indicator goes off from the display.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a
program is broadcast in stereo.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM, 8 MW, and 7 LW 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 1 again.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning in a Station” above.
2 Press SET.
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
to select a preset number.
4 Press SET again.
The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.
When you unplug theAC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and
tunes in the previously tuned station
(FM, MW or LW).
• Each time you press the button, the
band changes among FM, MW, and
LW.
2 Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Press PRESET + or PRESET –.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 15, press +10
then 5.
For preset number 20, press
+10, then 10.
For preset number 25, press
+10, +10, then 5.
For preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
TUNING
FM MODE
SET
PRESET
123
456
789
10
+10
SET
PRESET
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Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS 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.
CT (Clock Time):
Shows clock time the station sends.
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages the station sends.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks):
Provides the information about the types of the
programs sent by other RDS stations.
More about RDS
• Some FM, MW, and LW stations do not provide RDS signals.
• RDS services 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 strength is weak.
Changing the RDS Information
You can see RDS information on the display while listening
to an FM station.
Press DISPLAY MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the display
changes to show the following information:
If no PS NAME, CT, or RT signals are sent by a station
“NO PS,” “NO CT” or “NO RT” appears in the main display.
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY
Search)
One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a
particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.
• For details on the PTY codes, see “Additional Information”
on page 25.
To search for a program using the PTY codes
REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
PTY codes. If not yet done, see page 11.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
1 Press PTY/EON.
2 Press SELECT + or SELECT –
until the PTY code you want
appears on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change
as follows:
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 A “RELIGION “
PHONE IN “TRAVEL “LEISURE “JAZZ “
COUNTRY “NATIONAL “OLDIES “
FOLK M “DOCUMENT “(back to the beginning)
3 Press PTY/EON once again.
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 searching any time during the process
Press SELECT + or SELECT – while searching.
Station frequency
(or preset channel no.)
CT
(Clock Time)
PS NAME
(Program Service Name)
RT
(Radio Text)
* The clock time shown on the display is not the
same as CT (Clock Time) sent by the station.
*
Continued
DISPLAY MODE
PTY / EON
SELECT
PTY / EON
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Switching to a Traffic Announcement
Temporarily
By receiving EON data sent by FM RDS stations, the EON
function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast
of a traffic announcement from a different station.
• The EON function only works when you are listening to a
preset FM RDS stations providing EON data.
• The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with
EON data.
To activate the EON function
REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
EON function. If not yet done, see page 11.
1 Press and hold PTY/EON.
Each time you press and hold PTY/EON,
“TA ON” and “TA OFF” alternately appear
on the display.
TA ON: Switches to a traffic announcement, if any.
TA OFF: This function is canceled.
How the EON function actually works:
CASE 1
If there is no station broadcasting a traffic
announcement
The unit continues tuning in the current station.
«
When a station starts broadcasting a traffic announcement,
the unit automatically switches to the station. The TA
indicator starts flashing.
«
When the program is over, the unit goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the EON function still
remains activated.
CASE 2
If there is a station broadcasting a traffic
announcement
The unit tunes in the program. The TA indicator starts
flashing.
«
When the program is over, the unit goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the EON function still
remains activated.
CASE 3
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting a
traffic announcement
The unit continues to receive the station but the TA
indicator starts flashing.
«
When the program is over, the TA indicator stops flashing,
but the EON function still remains activated.
More about the EON function
• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with
this unit. In this case, the EON function may not work correctly.
• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the
station does not change even if another network station starts
broadcasting a program of the same EON data.
• The EON function is canceled when you change the source to CD,
TAPE, or AUX, while it is temporarily canceled when you change
the source to MW or LW.
TA OFFTA ON
PTY / EON
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Playing Back CDs
This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:
Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs
(Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already
“finalized.”
• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs
recorded in music CD format. (However, they may not
be played back depending on their characteristics or
recording conditions.)
• 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.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is
caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is
lower than for regular CDs.)
Loading CDs
1 Press 0.
The unit automatically turns on and the
carrousel comes out.
2 Place one or two discs correctly on the front
slots of the carrousel, with its label side up.
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
circle of the disc tray.
3 If you wish to load a third disc,
press DISC CHANGE on the unit
or DISC SKIP on the remote
control.
The carrousel rotates by 120˚.
4 Press 0again.
The carrousel closes.
About the disc indicators
Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.
• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.
• The disc indicator rotates while the corresponding CD is being
played.
• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is
no CD on the corresponding disc tray.
Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous
Play
You can play CDs continuously.
1 Load CDs.
2 Press one of the disc
number buttons (CD1, CD2
or CD3) for the disc you
want to play.
CD play starts from the first track of
the selected disc.
• Pressing CD 6instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a CD is on the tray.
When you turn on the unit, ALL DISC indicator lights up on
the display automatically. If you do not want all the CDs to
play back, select 1 DISC by pressing REPEAT.
ALL DISC: Plays all loaded CD.
1 DISC: Plays back one CD.
To stop during play, press 7.
To remove the disc, press 0.
Continued
REPEAT ALL DISC REPEAT 1 DISC
REPEAT 1
1 DISC
ALL DISC
CORRECT INCORRECT
Disc number
Disc indicator
DISC SKIP
Disc marker
DISC CHANGE
Track number Elapsed playing time
Track number of the currently playing disc is
flashing.(Track numbers exceeding 16 are
not displayed.)
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CD playback sequence (whenALL DISC is selected)
When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of
the following sequences.
• When CD1 is pressed : CD1 ]CD2 ]CD3 (then stops)
• When CD2 is pressed : CD2 ]CD3 ]CD1 (then stops)
• When CD3 is pressed : CD3 ]CD1 ]CD2 (then stops)
* When only 2 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order,
but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.
Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
To exchange CDs during playback of another
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.
To close the carrousel, press DISC CHANGE or 0.
To skip to the another CD in the carrousel
Press DISC SKIP on the remote control.
To stop play for a moment
Press CD 6.
While pausing, “PAUSE” appears on the
display.
To resume play, press CD 6again.
To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press and hold 1or ¡.
•1: Fast reverses the disc.
•¡: Fast forwards the disc.
When using the remote control, press and
hold 4or ¢.
To go to another track
Press 4or ¢repeatedly before or
during playback.
•4:Goes back to the beginning of the
current or previous tracks.
•¢:Skips to the beginning of the next or
succeeding tracks.
If you press and hold 4or ¢on the unit before or
during play
You can change the tracks continuously.
To go to another track directly using the number buttons
Pressing the number button(s) before or
during play allows you to start playing the
track number you want.
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.
For track number 32, press +10, +10,
+10, then 2.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you
start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.
• To use Repeat play (see page 16) for Program play, press
REPEAT after starting Program play.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Load CDs.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 6, then 7before going to the next step.
2 Press PROGRAM so that
“PROGRAM” appears on the
display.
The PRGM (program) indicator also lights up on the
display.
• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.
3 Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3)
to select the disc number you
want to play.
4 Press 4or ¢to select the track number,
then press SET.
Each time you select a track and press SET, the selected
track number is added to the CD track number indicator.
Track number
TUNING
PRESET
123
456
789
10
+10
PRESET
PROGRAM RANDO
ME
AT
DISC CHANGE
Disc number Program step number
SET
DISC SKIP
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To stop during play, press 7.
• Random play also stops when 0is pressed.
To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again
during play so that the unit enters Continuous play mode.
To use Random play mode, you have to exit from the
Program play mode.
If you press ¢or 4
Skips to the next track selected randomly.
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play
You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track
currently playing repeat as many times as you like.
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before
playing.
• Each time you press the button, Repeat play
mode changes as follows, and the following
indicator lights up on the display:
REPEAT 1: Repeats one track on one CD.
REPEAT 1 DISC*: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.
REPEAT ALL DISC:Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs.
* REPEAT 1 DISC is not used for Program play.
To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
REPEAT indicator (REPEAT 1, REPEAT 1 DISC or
REPEAT ALL DISC) goes off from the display.
• Repeat play and Random play cannot be used at the same
time.
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock
You can prohibit CD ejection from the unit and lock CDs.
• This operation is possible only while the unit is on with CD
selected as the source.
On the unit ONLY:
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0for the carrousel while
holding 7.
“LOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is locked.
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the CDs, press 0for
the carrousel while holding 7.
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is
unlocked.
If you try to eject CDs
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.
5 Program other tracks you want.
• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.
• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3
and 4.
6 Press CD 6.
The tracks are played in the order you
have programed.
To stop during play, press 7.
To exit from Program play mode, press PROGRAM again
before or after play so that the unit enters Continuous play
mode. (The program you have made is stored in memory
until you turn off the unit or erase the program.)
To modify the program
Before playing, you can erase the programed
tracks shown on the display by pressing CANCEL.
• Each time you press the button, the last programmed
track is erased from the program.
To check the program during play, press ¢(or 4) so that the
playing track will change according to the program (or reverse)
order.
To add tracks in the program before play, simply select the disc
numbers and/or track numbers you want to add by following steps 3
and 4 of the programming procedure on page 15.
To erase the entire program before or during play, press 7twice.
• Ejecting a carrousel will also erase the stored memory.
If you try to program a 33rd track
“FULL” will appear on the display.
If your entry is ignored
You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track
number that does not exist on the CD. Such entries are ignored.
Playing at Random — Random Play
The tracks of the selected CD will play at random.
1 Load a CD.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 6, then 7before going to the next step.
2 Press RANDOM so that “RANDOM”
appears on the display.
The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the
display.
• The tracks are played automatically at random. Random
play ends when all tracks are played once.
CANCEL
/DEMO
M
RANDOM
PROGRA
M
REPEAT
REPEAT ALL DISC REPEAT 1 DISC
REPEAT 1
1 DISC
ALL DISC
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Playing Back Tapes
Playing Back a Tape
1 Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to
use.
2 Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the
tape down.
• You can play back only type I.
3 Close the cassette holder gently.
If you put cassettes in both decks A and B, the last deck
which you have put a cassette into is selected.
To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or
TAPE A/B on the remote control).
4 Press TAPE 33
33
3.
The tape play starts and the tape running
indicator (3) starts flashing slowly.
When the tape plays to the end, the deck
automatically stops.
The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration
may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinch-
rollers and the capstans.
To stop during play, press 7.
To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or
TAPE A/B on the remote control), then TAPE 3.
To fast-forward the tape, press ¡(or ¢on the remote
control). The tape running indicator (3) starts flashing
quickly.
To rewind the tape, press 1(or 4on the remote
control). The tape running indicator (2) starts flashing
quickly.
To remove the cassette, press 0EJECT for deckA or
EJECT 0for deck B.
EJECT EJECT
For Deck A
For Deck B
EJECT EJECT
TAPE
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