JVC MX-J170VUS 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.
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO
MX-J170V
Consists of CA-MXJ170V and SP-MXJ170V
Consta del CA-MXJ170V el SP-MXJ170V
Consta do CA-MXJ170V e SP-MXJ170V
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES
LVT0474-001A
[ U, US ]
CA-MXJ170V SP-MXJ 170V
SP-MXJ170VCA-MXJ170VSP-MXJ170V
OPEN / CLOSE
STANDBY
DISC CHANGE
VOLUME
PLAY REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
EJECTEJECT
PROGRAM/SET
COUNTER
RESET ACTIVE
BASS EX. SOUND
MODE
CLOCK
/TIMER
NTSC/PAL
AUX FM/AM
- VCD NUMBER
PRESET +
VCD NUMBER +
CD TAPE
TAPEA/B CD REC
START
A B
DUBBING
REC/PAUSE
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
+
–
PLAY& EXCHANGER
MIC LEVEL
DEMO
PHONES
–
FULL-LOGIC CONTROL
MIN MAX
MIC
NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY
COMPACT
DIGITALVIDEO
VIDEO CD
SELECT
PREV NEXT
KEY
CONTROL
ECHO
MPX
/V.REPLACE
/V.MASKING
CD
SLEEP TIMER
ON/OFF
DECKA/B TUNING MODE FM MODE
VOLUME
PREV
+
–
RM–SMXJ170V REMOTE CONTROL
TAPE
DISC SKIP
FM/AM AUX CD
FADE MUTING
SELECT
NEXT
VOLUME
+
–
VCD
NUMBER
KEY CONTROL
PBC
(MENU)
NTSC/PAL SLOW SINGLE STEP
V.MASKING
ECHO
REPEAT
PROGRAM/SET BASS SOUND MODE
0
7
VIDEO CD
PlayBack
Control
MX-J170V[U,US]Cover/f 00.6.21, 2:09 PM1

Caution –– switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off com-
pletely. The switch in any position does not discon-
nect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Precaución –– Interruptor !
Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentacióntotalmente.Cualquierquesealaposiciónde
ajuste del interruptor , la alimentación no es cortada
completamente. La alimentación puede ser controlada
remotamente.
Precaução –– Interruptor !
Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a
alimentação por completo. Qualquer que seja a posição
de ajuste do interruptor , a alimentação não é
completamente cortada. A alimentação pode ser
controlada remotamente.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Avisos, precauciones y otras notas
Advertências, precauções e outras notas
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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.
PRECAUCIÓN
Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio,
etc.:
1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.
2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la
humedad.
PRECAUÇÃO
Para reduzir riscos de choques elétricos, incêndio, etc.:
1. Não remova parafusos e tampas ou desmonte a
caixa.
2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à
umidade.
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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.
Precaución: el aparato debe estar bien ventilado
Para evitar posibles riesgos de descargas eléctricas e incendios y prevenir cualquier posible daño, coloque el
aparato del modo siguiente:
1 Parte delantera: No ponga nada delante, deje el espacio libre.
2 Laterales/ parte superior/ parte trasera: No se debería colocar nada en las áreas y las distancias que se
detallan a continuación.
3 Parte inferior: Coloque el aparato sobre una superficie recta. Debe haber buena circulación de aire; para
ello, coloque el aparato sobre una base a una altura mínima de 10 cm.
Precaução: Ventilação adequada
Para evitar riscos de choques elétricos e incêndios, e prevenir avarias, instale o aparelho como segue:
1 Parte frontal: Sem obstruções e espaços abertos.
2 Partes laterais/Tampa/Posterior: Nenhuma obstrução deverá ser colocada entre as áreas cujas dimensões são
indicadas abaixo.
3 Parte inferior: Instale-o sobre uma superfície plana. Deverá ser mantido espaço suficiente para a ventilação
se este for instalado numa posição que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais.
CA-MXJ170VCA-MXJ170V
15 cm 1 cm 15 cm 15 cm15 cm 15 cm
1 cm
10 cm
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SP-
MXJ170V SP- MXJ170V
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE
PARA PRODUTOS LASER / /
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS
/
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO-
SURE
1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE
POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA
1 ETIQUETADECLASSIFICAÇÃOLOCALIZADANAPARTE
POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTE-
RIOR DE LA UNIDAD
2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA PARTE
INTERNA DA UNIDADE.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1
2. PELIGRO:Enelinteriorhayradiaciónláserinvisible.Eviteel
contacto directo con el haz.
3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de la
unidadnoexistenpiezasreparablesporelusuario;dejetodo
servicio técnico en manos de personal calificado.
1. PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1
2. PERIGO:Olaseremiteumarediaçãoinvisívelqueéperigosa,
caso o aparelho esteja aberto e a trava inoperante ou
danificada. Evite exposição direta ao feixe dos raios.
3. CUIDADO: Não abra a caixa do aparelho. Não existem
peças reparáveis pelo usuário na parte interna da unidade.
Solicite assistência técnica somente a pessoal técnico
qualificado.
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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)
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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
from a 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.
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 theAC 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 theAC power cord from the wall
outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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.
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 4
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
Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................... 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources......... 9
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................... 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
Listening to FM andAM Broadcasts...................... 11
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11
Presetting Stations .................................................... 11
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12
Loading CDs ............................................................ 12
Playing Back CDs .................................................... 12
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play ................................................. 13
Playing Video CDs ................................................... 14
Playing Video CDs with PBC Function ................... 15
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 17
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 17
Recording .................................................................. 18
Recording Tapes on Deck B ..................................... 18
Resetting the Tape Counter ...................................... 18
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 18
CD Direct Recording ................................................. 18
Using the Microphones............................................. 19
Singing Along with Audio CDs —Vocal Masking.. 19
Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs ......... 19
Adjusting Key Control ............................................. 20
Microphone Mixing ................................................. 20
Using the Timers ....................................................... 21
Using Daily Timer.................................................... 21
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 22
Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 23
Maintenance.............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 25
Specifications............................................................. 26
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
OPEN / CLOSE
STANDBY
DISC CHANGE
VOLUME
PLAY REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
EJECTEJECT
PROGRAM/SET
COUNTER
RESET ACTIVE
BASS EX. SOUND
MODE
CLOCK
/TIMER
NTSC/PAL
AUX FM/AM
- VCD NUMBER
PRESET +
VCD NUMBER +
CD TAPE
TAPE A/B CD REC
START
A B
DUBBING
REC/PAUSE
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
+
–
PLAY & EXCHANGE
MIC LEVEL
DEMO
PHONES
–
FULL-LOGIC CONTROL
MIN MAX
MIC
NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
VIDEO CD
SELECT
PREV NEXT
KEY
CONTROL
ECHO
MPX
/V.REPLACE
/V.MASKING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1Carousel
2(standby/on) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3Display window
4SOUND MODE button (10)
5ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (10)
6COUNTER RESET button (18)
DEMO button (8)
7CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 21)
8KEY CONTROL I/ibuttons (20)
9ECHO button (20)
pMPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING button (19)
qPROGRAM/SET button (9, 11, 13, 21)
wPHONES jack (10)
eMIC LEVEL control (19)
rNTSC/PAL button (14)
tMIC jack (19)
y4(reverse search) button (9, 13, 17, 21)
PREV button (15)
PRESET – button (11)
u1button (10, 11)
VCD NUMBER – button (15)
i7(stop) button (12, 17, 18, 19)
(return) button (15)
oDeck A cassette holder (17)
• Pressing the 0EJECT portion opens the holder.
;Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, CD 3) (12)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
aOPEN/CLOSE 0button (12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
sDISC CHANGE button (12)
dVOLUME control (10)
fAUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
gFM/AM button (11)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Continued
Display Window
2
13
VOL
REC
CD-SYNC
AB
ST
TAPE
SLEEP
SOUND
PRGM
REPEAT
ALL 1 CD
PRESET
kHz
MHz
12345789
6
qw e t
p
r
hCD 6(play/pause) button (12, 14)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
SELECT button (15)
jTAPE 3button (17)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
kTAPE A/B button (17)
lCD REC START button (18)
/REC/PAUSE button (18)
zA 3B DUBBING button (18)
x¢(forward search) button (9, 13, 17, 21)
NEXT button (15)
PRESET + button (11)
c¡button (10, 11)
VCD NUMBER + button (15)
vDeck B cassette holder (18)
• Pressing the EJECT 0portion opens the holder.
Display window
1Disc indicators
2CD-SYNC indicator
3SLEEP indicator
4BASS indicator
5Tape operation indicators
• TAPE A/B (operating deck) indicators
6SOUND indicator
7REC indicator
8PBC indicator
9Tuner operation indicators
• TUNED, MONO and ST (stereo) indicators
pKaraoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
qCD play mode indicators
• REPEAT and (ALL/1/CD) indicators
wPRESET and PRGM (program) number indicators
eMain display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
r(timer) indicator
tVolume level indicators
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Remote Control
Remote Control
1(standby/on) button (9)
2SLEEP button (23)
3TIMER ON/OFF button (23)
4KEY CONTROL i/ Ibuttons (20)
5NTSC/PAL button (14)
6REPEAT button (12)
7SLOW button (14)
8PROGRAM/SET button (9, 11, 13, 21)
9BASS button (10)
pCD 0(open/close) button (12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
qCD 38 button (12, 14)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
SELECT button (15)
wTAPE A/B button (17)
eDISK SKIP button (12)
rTAPE 3button (17)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
tVOLUME + / – buttons (10)
yPBC (MENU) button (15)
uSINGLE STEP button (14)
iVCD NUMBER + / – buttons (15)
oV.MASKING button (19)
;SOUND MODE button (10)
aECHO button (20)
sFM MODE button (11)
dAUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
fTUNING MODE button (11)
gFADE MUTING button (10)
hFM/AM button (11)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
j7(stop) button (12, 17, 18, 19)
(return) button (15)
k4/ 1(reverse search/fast rewind) button (9, 11, 13,
17, 21)
PREV button (15)
¢/ ¡(forward search/fast forward) button (9, 11, 13,
17, 21)
NEXT buttons (15)
When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
CD
SLEEP TIMER
ON/OFF
TAPEA/B TUNING MODE FM MODE
VOLUME
PREV
+
–
RM–SMXJ170V REMOTE CONTROL
TAPE
DISC SKIP
FM/AM AUX CD
FADE MUTING
SELECT
NEXT
VOLUME
+
–
VCD
NUMBER
KEY CONTROL
PBC
(MENU)
NTSC/PAL SLOW SINGLE STEP
V. MASKING
ECHO
REPEAT
PROGRAM/SET BASS
0
7
12
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SOUND MODE
FULL-LOGIC CONTROL
OPEN / CLOSE
STANDBY
DISC CHANGE
REC/PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
EJECTEJECT
PROGRAM/SET
COUNTER
RESET ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CLOCK
/TIMER
REPEAT
AUX FM/AM
- VCD NUMBER VCD NUMBER +
CD TAPE
TAPEA/B CD REC
START
A B
DUBBING
REC/PAUSE
PHONES
DEMO
VOLUME
CD 1 CD 2 CD 3
+
–
PLAY& EXCHANGER
PRESET +–
MIC LEVEL
MIC MAX
MIC
CD
SLEEPTIMER
ON/OFF
TAPEA/B TUNING MODE FM MODE
TAPEFM/AMAUX
CD
SELECT
+
–
VCD
NUMBER
KEYCONTROL
PBC
(MENU)
NTSC/PALSLOWSINGLESTEP
V.M ASKING
ECHO
REPEAT
PROGRAM/SETBASSSOUNDMODE
0

SOUND
MODE
COMPACT
DIGITALVIDEO
VIDEO CD
SELECT
KEY
CONTROL
ECHO
MPX
/V.REPLACE
/V.MASKING
NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY
PREV NEXT
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+
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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 loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AC plug adaptor (1)
• Video cord (1)
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.
• DONOT use differenttypes 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, itwillbe damagedfrom batteryleakage.
UM-4/AAA/IEC R03
Connecting Antennas
FM antenna
FM antenna (supplied)
Continued
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.
2
FM 75 COAXIAL
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.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
A 75 Ωantenna with coaxial type connector should be
used.
FM 75 COAXIAL
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SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE 6-16 OHMS.
+
+
–
–
R
L
1Connect the AM loop antenna to theAM
ANT terminal as illustrated.
2Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.
For better reception of both FM andAM
• 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 antenna
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Connecting Speakers
You can connect a pair of the front speakers.
Right
speaker Left
speaker
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 of the speaker terminals: 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.
1 2, 3
Red
Black
Speaker
cord Speaker cord
AMANT
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Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect ordinary audio equipment as well as audio-
visual equipment. When connecting VCR, you can record
Video CDs program easily.
Whenyouconnectand use thisequipment, referalso toits manual.
Be sure that the plugs of the audio- and video cords are color
coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, red
ones for right audio signals, and yellow one for video signal.
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
To connect audio-visual equipment
Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and
theAUX IN jacks on the rear, the audio input jacks on the
other equipment andAUDIO OUT jacks on the rear, as well
as the video input jacks and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the
rear, using an audio and/or video cords.
Adjusting the Voltage Selector
Before plugging in the unit, set the correct voltage for your
area with the voltage selector on the rear of the unit.
• DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage
selector on the rear of the unit and all connection
procedures are complete.
To start the display demonstration
Press DEMO while the unit is turned off (on
standby).
To stop the display demonstration, press any button.
Using a tool with sharp tips such as a ballpoint pen, set the
voltage selector to the correct voltage range position
matching your local voltage. (See the back cover page.)
NOW, you can plug in the unit and other
connected equipment to FINALLY!
Voltage selector
FM 75ΩCOAXIAL
AM ANT
AUX IN
SPEAKERS
AC CORD
IMPEDANCE 6-16 OHMS.
R
+
L
+
–
–
R
L
RL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
110V-
127V
220V-
240V
DEMO
COUNTER
RESET
FM 75ΩCOAXIAL
AM ANT
AUX IN
SPEAKERS
AC CORD
IMPEDANCE 6-16 OHMS.
R
+
L
+
–
–
R
L
RL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
110V-
127V
220V-
240V
110V-
127V
220V-
240V
FM 75 COAXIAL
AM ANT
AUX IN
SPEAKERS
AC CORD
IMPEDANCE 6-16 OHMS.
R
+
L
+
–
–
R
L
RL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
To Audio Output
To Audio Input To Video Input
TV
To a wall outlet
Audio equipment
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Common Operations
Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
• If you want to stop clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER
once or wait until the time limit of 15 seconds comes.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER twice.
The “CLOCK” appears on the display.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
The hour digits start flashing on the
display.
3 Press 4or ¢to adjust
the hour, then press
PROGRAM/SET.
After hour digits are set, the minute
digits start flashing on the display.
4 Press 4or ¢to adjust
the minute, then press
PROGRAM/SET.
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER twice to
finish the clock setting.
To check the clock time
Press CLOCK/TIMER while playing any source.
The clock time appears on the display
for a while.
Turning On the Power and Selecting the
Sources
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).
To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See
page 11.)
To play back CDs, press CD 6. (See pages 12 and 13.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 3. (See page 17.)
To select the external equipment as the source, pressAUX.
To turn on the unit without playing, 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 theAC outlet.
When you unplug theAC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 11) will be erased in a few days.
PROGRAM/SET
AUX
TAPE
PROGRAM/SET
PROGRAM/SET
STANDBY
To adjust the clock again
If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press
CLOCK/TIMER until the “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 “0:00.”You need to set the
clock again.
TIMER
CLOCK
REC
Clock time
CLOCK
/TIMER
CLOCK
/TIMER
CLOCK
/TIMER
CD
SELECT
FM/AM
STANDBY
PREV NEXT
PREV NEXT
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Reinforcing the Bass Sound
The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained
regardless of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.
To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. so
that the BASS indicator appears on the display.
To cancel the effect, press the button again so that the
indicator also goes off.
Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the 3 preset sound modes (3 SEA –
Sound Effect Amplifier – modes). The sound modes can be
applied only to playback sounds, and cannot be used for
recording.
To select the sound modes, press SOUND MODE
until the sound mode you want appears on the
display. The SOUND indicator also lights up on
the display.
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:
SEA 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.
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing
Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some
countries use 10 kHz spacing.
On the unit ONLY:
When shipped, the unit is set to 9 kHz spacing.
To select 10 kHz interval, press while holding down ¡
when the unit is in standby mode. “AM -- 10” appears on the
display.
To change back to 9 kHz, press while holding down 1
when the unit is in standby mode. “AM -- 9” appears on the
display.
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only
while the unit is turned on.
Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase
the volume or counterclockwise to
decrease it.
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 on the unit.
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.
To restore the sound, press the button again.
VOL
SOUND
VOLUME
+
–
VOL VOL
STANDBY
STANDBY
(
Canceled
)
+
+
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
SOUND
MODE
VCD NUMBER +
- VCD NUMBER
FADE MUTING
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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts
Tuning in a Station
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the
previously tuned station (either FM or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
2 Select a station.
On the unit:
Press and hold 1or ¡for more
than 1 second.
On the remote control:
1) PressTUNING MODE so that
“MANUAL” appears on the
display.
2) Press and hold 4¥1 or
¢¥¡ 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 1or ¡(or 4¥1 or
¢¥¡ on the remote control).
When you press 1or ¡(or 4¥1 or ¢¥¡
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 the MONO indicator lights up on the display.
Reception improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that
the MONO indicator goes off.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a
program is broadcast in stereo.
The FM reception mode is restored even when the unit is
turned off.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM, 15 AM 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.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning in a Station” to the left.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
The PRGM flashes on the display.
3 Press PRESET – or + to
select a preset number.
4 Press PROGRAM/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 (either FM or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
2 Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Press PRESET – or +.
On the remote control:
1) PressTUNING MODE so that
“PRESET” appears on the
display.
2) Press 4¥1 or ¢¥¡.
PROGRAM/SET
NEXT
¢
¡
PREV
4
1
MHz
PRGM
PRGM
PRESET +
–
PREV NEXT
PRESET +
–
PREV NEXT
NEXT
¢
¡
PREV
4
1
FM MODE
PROGRAM/SET
VCD NUMBER +
- VCD NUMBER
TUNING MODE
FM/AM
TUNING MODE
FM/AM
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Loading CDs
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0on the unit
or CD 0on the remote control.
The unit automatically turns on and the
carousel comes out.
2 Place one or two discs correctly on the front
slots of the carousel, 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 carousel rotates by 120˚.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0on the unit
or CD 0on the remote control
again.
The carousel closes, and the corresponding
disc number indicator (disc 1 to disc 3) lights up
on the display.
About the disc indicators
Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.
• The disc indicator flashes while the corresponding CD is currently
selected.
• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is
no CD on the corresponding disc tray.
2
13
Playing Back CDs
Playing Back CDs
You can play CDs continuously.
1 Load CDs.
2 Press REPEAT on the remote
control to select a play mode you
want.
Each time you press the button, play modes
change as follows:
ALL CD: Plays all loaded CD. (When you turned on
the unit, “ALL CD” is automatically
selected.)
1CD: Plays back one CD.
REPEAT 1: Repeats one track on one CD.
REPEAT 1CD*: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.
REPEAT ALL CD: Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs,
or all the tracks in the program.
*REPEAT 1CD is not used for Program play.
3 Select the disc you want to start play from.
On the unit :
Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD
3).
On the remote control :
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly.
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 trays.
To stop during play, press 7.
To stop play for a moment
Press CD 6.
“PAUSE” appears on the display.
To resume play, press CD 6again.
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE 0on the unit or
CD 0on the remote control.
Continued
Track number Elapsed playing time
CORRECT INCORRECT
Disc number Disc indicator
OPEN / CLOSE
CD
SELECT
DISC CHANGE
DISC SKIP
Disc No.
flashes
2
1
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
REPEAT
REPEAT ALL CD REPEAT 1CD
REPEAT 1
1 CD
ALL CD
DISC SKIP
OPEN / CLOSE
2
1
VOL
CD
CD
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Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
To exchange CDs during playback of another
Press DISC CHANGE to eject and exchange the CD.
To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press and hold 4or
¢.
•4: Fast reverses the disc.
•¢: Fast forwards the disc.
When using the remote control, press
and hold 4/ 1or ¢/ ¡.
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.
When using the remote control, press
4/ 1or ¢/ ¡before playing.
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 24 tracks.
• To repeat the program, select “REPEAT ALL CD” by
pressing REPEAT repeatedly.
1 Load discs.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 6, then 7before going to the next step.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
3 Select the disc number.
On the unit:
Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3).
On the remote control:
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly.
4 Press 4or ¢(or 4/ 1or ¢/ ¡
on the remote control) to select the track
number, then press PROGRAM/SET.
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 add more tracks into the program
Press PROGRAM/SET.
You can add the tracks into the program before or after play.
If you have already programed all 24 tracks, you cannot add
more. If you do, it will overwrite the 1st track and so on.
• You cannot erase or modify the programmed tracks.
• If you want to modify the program, erase all the program and start
from the beginning.
To stop during play, press 7.
To erase the entire program before or after play, press 7.
• Ejecting the Carousel will also erase the program.
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 (for example, selecting track
14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.
Track number
PROGRAM/SET
PROGRAM/SET
Program step number Disc number
2
13
PRGM
Corresponding
disc number
flashes
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
DISC SKIP
Disc number
Program step number
2
13
PRGM
Corresponding
disc number
flashes
NEXT
PREV
NEXT
PREV
NEXT
¢
¡
PREV
4
1
NEXT
¢
¡
PREV
4
1
PREV NEXT
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To locate a particular point in a program (SCAN)
During play, press and hold 4
PREV or ¢NEXT.
•4PREV: Quick reverses a
program about 25 seconds.
•¢NEXT:Quick forwards a
program about 25 seconds.
Each time you press the button, “SCAN”
appears upper left on the TV screen. When
using the remote control, press and hold
4/ 1PREV or ¢/ ¡NEXT.
To go to another track (SEARCH)
Press 4PREV or ¢NEXT
repeatedly before or during playback.
•4PREV: Goes back to the
beginning of the current or
previous program.
•¢NEXT:Skips to the beginning of the next or
succeeding program.
Each time you press the button, “Search
XX” appears upper left on the TV screen.
When using the remote control, press
4/ 1PREV or ¢/ ¡NEXT.
To adjust Playback Speed
During play, press SLOW on the remote control.
When you press the button, moving picture speed is
set to lower speed than that of normal playback.
Each time you press the button, moving picture
runs at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 of the normal playing speed.
• To resume normal playback, press CD 6
SELECT.
During slow motion playback
No sound comes out, and you can select only forward operation.
To play Still- and Frame-by-Frame pictures
During play, press SINGLE STEP on the remote
control.
When you press the button, playback pauses and
a still picture is shown on the TV screen. Each
time you press the button, still pictures advance
repeatedly by one frame.
• To resume normal playback, press CD 6
SELECT.
During frame-by-frame playback
No sound comes out, and you can select only forward operation.
Playing Video CDs
You can playVideo CDs either with or without the PBC
(PlayBack Control) function.
Before playing, set video output correctly according to your TV
system. Refer to “Connecting Other Equipment” on page 8.
1 Turn on the TV and select the video input so
that you can view the pictures from the unit.
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.
2 Prepare the discs.
• Refer to “Loading CDs” on page 12.
When you load video CDs, “VIDEO CD” appears on the
display.
3 Start playback of the discs.
You can playVideo CDs by using same buttons for
playing audio CD both on the unit and on the Remote
Control.
• Refer to “Basic CD operations” on page 13.
To stop during play, press and hold 7.
To stop play and remove the disc, press 0for the disc being
played.
Please make sure that the Video CDs to be played
is not flawed optically, as this may cause a
distorted sound or the unit to malfunction.
To adjust the color system — NTSC/PAL
According to a Video CD or the color system
used on your TV, press NTSC/PAL during
play.
Each time you press the button, the
following appears in the display window
and on the TV screen.
• Besure to selecteither NTSCorPALposition whenthe picture
on the TV screen appears correctly.
About the color system
When wrong position selected, picture on TV screen will lose the
color and change into monochrome view.
SLOW
CD
SELECT
Continued
NTSC/PAL
PAL
NTSC
CD
SELECT
SINGLE STEP
NTSC/PAL
PREV
4
1
NEXT
¢
¡
PREV
4
1
NEXT
¢
¡
NEXT
PREV
NEXT
PREV
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Playing Video CDs with PBC Function
The PBC (Playback Control) function allows you to enjoy
menu-driven operation and high resolution still pictures.
This unit is designed for playback of video CDs,
version 1.1 and 2.0. Only with version 2.0, you can
call up “on screen menu” function.This unit will not
play back any other video CDs other than 1.1 and
2.0 versions.
Menu-driven operation
You can interact with the TV screen using menu screens to
select and play items of the disc.
High-resolution still pictures
You can view high-resolution still pictures having quality
four times higher than playback pictures.
Playing Video CDs with Using Menu Screens
When you start playing a video CD with the PBC function, a
selection menu appears on the TV screen. This menu shows a
list of items to select and play.
• The playback operation procedure may differ depending on
the disc you use.
Button controls:
VCD NUMBER – or +
Select a specific menu item from
the TV screen or the monitor.
44
44
4PREV or ¢¢
¢¢
¢NEXT
Move through menu screens.
CD 66
66
6SELECT
When “SELECT XX” appears on the TV
screen, pressing this button jumps to the
selected picture or program.
(return)
Press the button once, return to the previous
menu or screen.
77
77
7(stop)
Press and hold the button for a few seconds, quit the
operation of the video CDs.
PBC
Each time you press the button, PlayBack
Control function is set to on/off. When you
change the function, video CDs program
automatically starts again from the beginning
of selected function.
• You cannot call up menu screen by pressing this button.
1 Turn on the TV and select the video input so
that you can view the pictures from the unit.
Refer also to the manual supplied for your TV.
2 PrepareVideo CDs.
Refer to “Loading CDs” on page 12.
“VIDEO CD” and then “PBC” indicator lights on the
display.
3 Start playback of the Video CD.
Press the CD 6SELECT to start playback
of the currently selected CD or press the CD1,
CD2 or CD3 to select the disc and start
playback.
4 Select the item you want to playback when a
selection menu appears on the TV.
Press VCD NUMBER – or + to
select the item number. Then press
CD 6SELECT to start the
playback.
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
CD
SELECT
- VCD NUMBER VCD NUMBER +
+
–
VCD
NUMBER
PBC
(MENU)
CD
SELECT
- VCD NUMBER VCD NUMBER +
PREV NEXT
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