JVC PC-X290 User manual

LVT1189-002A
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PC-X290
SP-PCX290
CA-PCX290
SP-PCX290
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CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
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Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290
Consta del CA-PCX290 el SP-PCX290
CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMA PORTATIL DE COMPONENTES DE CD
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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.
English
Español
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de
l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Caution — STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention — Commutateur STANDBY/ON !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le
courant peut être télécommandé.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n’y a aucune
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n’y a aucune
pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez
toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.
3. ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible et invisible quand
l’appareil est ouvert et que le système de verrouillage ne
fonctionne pas ou a été mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition
directe au rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE
PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.
CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEI.
GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT
IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
ADVARSEL -USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
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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
to 11.
• 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 the AC 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 the Speakers ............................................ 6
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 7
Power Supply ............................................................. 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Selecting the Sources................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception ................... 11
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12
Playing Back CD ....................................................... 13
Loading CD .............................................................. 13
Playing Back the Entire Disc ................................... 13
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
—Program Play .................................................. 14
Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 15
Repeating Tracks or CD—Repeat Play .................... 15
Playing Introductions—Intro Play ........................... 15
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16
Recording .................................................................. 17
Recording onto a Tape on Deck A............................ 17
Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 18
Recording Disc—Disc Synchronized Recording ..... 18
Maintenance .............................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 20
Specifications ............................................................. 20
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Front Panel
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1Display window
2Operation buttons
•4(9, 12 – 14), 3¥8 (play/pause) (13 – 15),
7(13 – 15), ¢(9, 12 – 15)
3TAPE button (9, 16, 18)
4PHONES jack (10)
5CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)
6TUNER/BAND button (9, 12)
7AUX button (9)
8Deck A cassette holder (16)
9Operation buttons for deck A (16 – 18)
• REC ¶, PLAY 3, REW 1, FF ¡,
STOP/EJECT 7/0, PAUSE 8
pSENSOR (Remote sensor)
qSTANDBY lamp (9)
wFM MODE button (12)
e0OPEN (CD door open/close) (11)
rSTANDBY/ON button (9)
tVOLUME +/– control (10)
yHBS/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button (10)
uDISPLAY button (9)
iPRESET UP/REPEAT button (12, 15)
oPRESET DOWN button (12)
;PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14)
aINTRO button (15)
sDeck B cassette holder (16)
dOperation buttons for deck B (16)
• PLAY 3, REW 1, FF ¡, STOP/EJECT 7/0,
PAUSE 8
Continued
Display Window
REP 1RECSYNCAUXTAPETUNERCD
INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL
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STEREO
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Display Window
1CD play mode indicators (14, 15)
• INTRO, PROG, RANDOM
2Source indicators (9)
• CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX
3HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) indicator (10)
4SYNC REC indicator (18)
5MUTING indicator (10)
6Repeat mode indicators (15)
• REP 1/ALL
7Tuner operation indicators (12)
• STEREO, MONO
8Main display
9Equalizer pattern indicators (10)
• CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, FLAT
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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote Control
Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON button (9)
2AUX button (9)
3DISPLAY button (9)
4FM MODE button (12)
5PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14)
6MUTING button (10)
7INTRO button (15)
8HBS (Hyper Bass Sound)/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button
(10)
94 / 6 / 7 / ¢buttons (12 – 15)
pTAPE button (9, 16, 18)
qCD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)
wTUNER/BAND button (9, 12)
eNumber buttons (12 – 14)
rPRE UP/REPEAT button (12, 15)
tPRE DOWN button (12)
yVOLUME +/– buttons (10)
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Connecting the Speakers
To connect speakers
You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.
1 Hold the clamp of the speaker terminal.
2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: red (ª) to
red (ª) and black (·) to black (·).
3 Release 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.
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.
• Remote control (1)
• AC power cord (1)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert the batteries—R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)—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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• 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.
R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)
(not supplied)
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Speaker
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 3.2 Ω
Right speaker Left speaker
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Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections
have been made.
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Detaching the speaker system from the main unit
With the lever on the back of the unit pushed in the direction
of the arrow (1), lift up the speaker vertically (2) as the
illustration shows.
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Attaching the speaker system to the main unit
Fit the speaker into the grooves on the main unit (1) and slide
down the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.
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
Audio/video
equipment
Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect an audio equipment as a playback device.
When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its
manual.
•DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
•DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
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.
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(not supplied)
• 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 unit
for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be
damaged from battery leakage.
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To insert the batteries
Power Supply
Use AC power or dry batteries (not supplied) to operate the
unit.
• As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power
source, the unit operates on AC power rather than on the
batteries in it.
To connect the AC power cord
AC power cord
(supplied)
1 To the AC IN terminal
2 To a wall outlet
Remove batteries when storing this unit over one month.
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3 Press 4or ¢to adjust
the minute, then press
PROGRAM/SET.
If there is a power failure
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “AM 12:00.” You need to
set the clock again. If the batteries are inserted in the unit, this has
no effect on the memory.
To show the clock when CD or tuner is selected
Press DISPLAY.
• Each time you press the button, the display changes the clock
indication and the normal indication alternately. (Operating the
unit while clock indication is displayed change the display to the
normal indication.)
Selecting the Sources
To select the FM/AM broadcasts, press TUNER/BAND.
(See page 12.)
To select CD, press CD/RANDOM then press 6. (See
pages 13 – 15.)
To select tapes, press TAPE then press PLAY 3for the deck
you want. (See page 16.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
The source indicator for the selected source appears on the
display.
Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Power
To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON .
• When you use the batteries for power supply,
the backlight of the display dims to save
power consumption.
To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON
again.
The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights red.
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. If the batteries are inserted in
the unit, take them out.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to “AM 12:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days. If the batteries
are inserted in the unit, this has no effect on the memory.
Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit.
• When the unit is turned on with CD or tuner selected, press
DISPLAY first to show the clock indication.
1 Press and hold PROGRAM/SET
for more than 2 seconds.
The hour digits start flashing on the
display.
2 Press 4or ¢to adjust
the hour, then press
PROGRAM/SET.
The minute digits start flashing on the
display.
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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.
Turn the VOLUME +/– clockwise to
increase the volume or counterclockwise
to decrease it.
• The volume level can be adjusted in 31
steps (00 VOL to 30 VOL).
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase
the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it.
To turn off the sound temporarily
On the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING.
The sounds is turned off and the MUTING indicator appears
on the display.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
The MUTING indicator goes off.
• Adjusting the volume level also cancels the muting.
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.
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Reinforcing the Bass Sound
The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can
enhance the bass sound while listening to any source at low
volume.
• You can use this function only for playback.
To turn on the function, press and hold HBS/
PRESET EQ for more than 1 second so that
the HBS indicator appears on the display.
To turn off the function, press and hold the button for more
than 1 second again so that the HBS indicator goes off from
the display.
Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP: Good for vocal music.
JAZZ: Good for jazz music.
FLAT: Normal sound.
• This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
To select the sound modes, press HBS/
PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator for
the sound mode you want appears on the
display.
• Each time you press the button, the sound
modes change as follows:
FLAT
CLASSIC ROCK
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For better reception of both FM and AM
• 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 the AC power cord.
Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception
FM reception: Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better
reception.
AM reception: Reorient the main unit for better reception.
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Tuning in a Station
1 Press TUNER/BAND.
The unit automatically tunes in the previously
tuned station (either FM or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
2 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, you
can hear stereo sounds (the STEREO
indicator appears).
To stop during searching, press 4 or ¢.
When you press 4or ¢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 so that the MONO
indicator appears on the display. Reception
improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that
the MONO indicator goes off.
• The stereo effect is also restored when you tune in another
station.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 10 FM and 10 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 2
again.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning in a Station” above.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
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3 Press PRESET UP/REPEAT
or PRESET DOWN to select
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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 the AC 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. If the batteries are inserted in the unit, this
has no effect on the memory.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1 Press TUNER/BAND.
The unit automatically 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.
Press PRESET UP/REPEAT or
PRESET DOWN.
On the remote control ONLY:
Press the number buttons.
For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 10, press +10, then
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Loading CD
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press 0OPEN on the disc door to open the
disc door.
2 Place a disc correctly with its label side up as
shown below.
3 Press 0OPEN again to close the disc door.
Playing Back the Entire Disc
You can play CD continuously.
1 Load CD.
2 Press CD/RANDOM,
then 3¥8.
CD play starts from the first
track.
• Pressing CD/RANDOM while the source is CD starts
Random play (see page 15). In this case, press just 3/8
to start playback.
Playing Back CD
To stop during play, press 7.
To remove the disc, press 0OPEN.
Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
To stop play for a moment
Press 3¥8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes
on the display.
To resume play, press 3¥8 again.
To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press and hold 4or ¢.
•4: Fast reverses the disc.
•¢: Fast forwards the disc.
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 ¢before playing
You can change the tracks continuously.
To go to another track directly using the number
buttons
On the remote control ONLY:
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 10, press +10, then
0.
For track number 15, press +10, then
5.
For track number 20, press +10, +10,
then 0.
For track number 32, press +10, +10,
+10, then 2.
Track number Elapsed playing time
CD
This unit has been designed to play back 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.)
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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 20 tracks.
• To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press
PRESET UP/REPEAT after starting Program play.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
1 Load CD.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD/RANDOM before going to the next step.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
The PROG indicator flashes on the display.
• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.
3 Select a track from the CD.
Press 4or ¢to select the
track number.
On the remote control ONLY:
Press the number buttons.
• For how to use the number buttons, see
“To go to another track directly using
the number buttons” on page 13.
4 Press PROGRAM/SET.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks
if you want.
6 Press 3¥8 while the PROG indicator
flashes.
The tracks are played in the order you have
programmed.
• If the PROG indicator goes off before you press 3/8,
press PROGRAM/SET, then press 3/8to start
playback.
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To stop during play, press 7.
The PROG indicator goes off from the display and the unit
exits from Program play. (The program you have made is
stored in memory until you erase the program.)
To check the program contents
Before playing, you can check the program
contents by pressing PROGRAM/SET.
• Each time you press the button, the
programmed tracks are shown on the
display.
To add tracks in the program
1 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the last
programmed track.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly unit “00” appears as
the track number.
3 Enter the track number(s) you want to add by repeating
steps 3 and 4 on the left.
To edit the program
1 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the program
number you want to edit.
2 Enter the track number you want by following steps 3 and
4 on the left.
To erase the entire program before or after play
1 Press PROGRAM/SET.
The PROG indicator flashes on the display.
2 Press 7.
• Ejecting a CD will also erase the entire program.
If you cannot enter a track number
You are trying to program a track number that does not
exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only
has 12 tracks).
After you have programmed 20 tracks
The program number returns to “P-01.” Programming
more tracks overwrite the tracks already programmed to those
numbers.
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Repeating Tracks or CD—Repeat Play
You can have the CD, the program or the individual track
currently playing repeat as many times as you like.
To repeat play, press PRESET UP/
REPEAT during or before playing. To
use Repeat play for Program play,
Random play and Intro play, press the
button before or after starting playback.
• Each time you press the button,
Repeat play mode changes as follows, and the REP ALL or
REP 1 indicator appears on the display:
REP ALL : Repeats all the tracks (continuously or at
random), or all the tracks in the program.
REP 1 : Repeats one track (except for Random play).
When you select Random play
REP 1 is canceled.
To stop during play, press 7.
The REP indicator goes off from the display and the unit
exits from Repeat play.
• To cancel Repeat play without stopping playback, press
PRESET UP/REPEAT repeatedly until the REP indicator
goes off.
Playing Introductions—Intro Play
Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be
played for the beginning ten seconds.
To use Intro play, press INTRO.
Intro play starts and the INTRO indicator
appears. To use Intro play for Program play
and Random play, press the button after
starting playback.
To stop during play, press 7.
The INTRO indicator goes off from the display and the unit
exits from Intro play.
• To cancel Intro play without stopping playback, press
INTRO again until the INTRO indicator goes off.
If you press INTRO while playing a track after ten
seconds from the beginning
The introduction of the next track begins to play.
Playing at Random—Random Play
The tracks of loaded CD will play at random.
• To use Repeat play for Random play, press PRESET UP/
REPEAT so that REP ALL indicator lights up on the
display after starting Random play (Random play will be
canceled when you select REP 1).
1 Load CD.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD/RANDOM before going to the next step.
2 Press CD/RANDOM so that the
RANDOM indicator appears on the
display.
Random play starts.
• If you press CD/RANDOM during CD playback, the
Random play starts after the current track ends.
The tracks are played at random.
Random play ends when all the tracks are played once.
To skip the currently playing track, press ¢.
To stop during play, press 7.
The RANDOM indicator goes off from the display and the
unit exits from Random play.
• To cancel Random play without stopping playback, press
CD/RANDOM so that the RANDOM indicator goes off.
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You can play back only type I (Normal) tapes.
Playing Back a Tape
1 Press STOP/EJECT 7/0for the deck you
want to use.
2 Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the
tape down.
3 Close the cassette holder gently.
4 Press TAPE.
5 Press PLAY 3.
The tape play starts.
When the tape plays to the end, the deck
automatically stops.
To stop during play, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.
To operate the other deck, press STOP/EJECT 7/0, then
PLAY 3on the other deck.
To fast wind to the left or to the right, press REW 1/
FF ¡while the tape is not running.
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.
To play the tapes in the decks B and A continuously
1 Set the cassette tapes in the decks A and B.
• If the tape direction is set wrong, replace the cassette.
2 Press PLAY 3for the deck B.
The tape in the deck B begins to play.
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press PLAY 3for the
deck A.
When the tape in the deck B ends, the tape in the deck A
automatically begins to play.
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.
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Playing Back Tapes
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IMPORTANT:
•It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video
recording, broadcast or cable program and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied
therein.
• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the VOLUME +/–. Thus, during recording
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to
without affecting the recording level.
• While recording, you can hear sound modes through the
speakers or headphones (see page 10). However, the sound
is recorded without these effects.
• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance
between the TV and the unit.
• You can use only type I (Normal) tapes for recording.
To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs on
the back to protect unexpected
erasure or re-recording.
To protect your recording,
remove these tabs.
To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with
adhesive tape.
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality
If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks
become dirty, the following will occur:
• Impaired sound quality
• Discontinuous sound
• Fading
• Incomplete erasure
• Difficulty in recording
To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers
Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
To demagnetize the heads
Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at
electronics and record shops).
Recording
Recording onto a Tape on Deck A
On the unit ONLY:
1 Put a recordable cassette into the deck A with
the exposed part of the tape down.
• See also page 16.
2 Close the cassette holder gently.
3 Start playing the source—FM, AM*, CD
player, deck B, or auxiliary equipment
connected to AUX IN jacks.
• When the source is CD, you can also use Disc
Synchronized Recording (see page 18).
• When the source is the deck B, you can also use the
dubbing method. (See “Dubbing Tapes” on page 18.)
* See “To record an AM station—Beat Cut” on page 18.
4 Press REC ¶for the deck A.
The recording starts.
To stop during recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for the
deck A.
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for the
deck A.
You cannot press REC ¶in the following cases:
• If no cassette is inserted.
• If a protected tape is inserted.
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Recording Disc
—Disc Synchronized Recording
You can start disc play and recording at the same time.
1 Put a recordable cassette into the deck A with
the exposed part of the tape down.
• See also page 16.
2 Close the cassette holder gently.
3 Press CD/RANDOM select the CD
player as the source.
• If you want to record tracks in the desired order,
program the playing order (see page 14).
4 Press REC ¶.
The CD playback and recording start automatically.
The SYNC REC indicator appears on the display.
• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops
and the CD playback is paused.
When CD playback ends, press STOP/EJECT 7/0to
stop the recording.
• If you press REC ¶while playing back the CD, the CD
player returns to the beginning of that track and the
recording starts from that track.
You cannot press REC ¶in the following cases:
• If no cassette is inserted.
• If a protected tape is inserted.
To stop recording for a moment, press PAUSE 8.
The recording is paused, but the CD playback does
not stop.
To resume recording, press PAUSE 8again.
To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.
The recording stops and the CD playback is
paused.
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0
while recording is stopped.
To record an AM station—Beat Cut
While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard
(which are never heard when listening to the broadcast
without recording it).
If this occurs, set the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the
unit to 1 or 2 to reduce the beating sound.
Dubbing Tapes
1 Press TAPE.
2 Put the source cassette into the deck B, and a
recordable cassette into the deck A.
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press REC ¶for the
deck A.
4 Press PLAY 3for the deck B.
Dubbing starts.
To stop during dubbing, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for the
deck A.
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