JVC HX-Z30 User manual

JVC
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-Z30
HX-Z10 -- Consists of CA-HXZ30 and SP-HXZ30
-- Consists of CA-HXZ10 and SP-HXZ10
SP-HXZ30 CA-HXZ30 SP-HXZ30
DIGITAL AUDIO SP-HXZ10
INSTRUCTIONS
CA-HXZ10 SP-HXZ10
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GVT0100-001 B
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
I
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 18 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 net 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.
I
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'_viter tout risque d'61ectrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne paR ouvrir le
coffret de I'appareiL
2. Ne pas exposer rappareil & ]a pluie ni & I'humidit&
Caution--O/I (standby/on) button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all
lamps and indications go off). The O/I (standby/on) button in
any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention--TouchO/I (attente/sous tension)!
D_connectez la fiche d'alimentation secteur pour mettre
I'appareil compl_tement hors tension (tousles t_moins et toutes
les indications sont 6teints). La touche C".h/I(attente/sous
tension), dans n'importe quelle position, ne d_connecte pas
I'appareil du secteur.
• Quand ]'appareil est en mode d'attente, ]e t_moin STANDBY
est allum_ en rouge.
• Quand ]'apparei] est SOUStension, le t_moin STANBY est
6teint.
L'alimentation peut _tre t_l_command_e.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
HX-Z30:35 kg /78 lbs
HX-ZI0:30 kg /67 lbs
CAUTIONI
To avoid personal injury or
accidentally dropping the unit,
have two persons unpack, carry,
and install the unit.
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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.
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.
CETAPPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES UMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:
"APPAREILS NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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 qualified
service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand I'appareil est ouvert
ou qua le verrouillage est an panne ou d_sactiv6. Eviter une
exposition directe au rayon.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. II n'y a
aucune piece utilisable & I'int6rieur. Laisser & un personnel
qualifi_ le soin de r_parer votre appareiL
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Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual
for future reference.
AboutThisManual
This manual is organized as follows:
•The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.
•Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repealed for
each procedm_. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, etc., which are
explained in the section "Common Operations" on pages 9
to 11.
• The following symbols are used in this manual:
Gives you warning and caution to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Furthermore, it gives you information about
what is not good for obtaining the best possible
performance from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you should
know.
Precautions
Powersources
•When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull
on the plug, not the AC power cord.
._DO handle the power wet hands. ]
m
NOT AC cord with I
Moisturecondensation
Moislm_ may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp morn
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should condensation 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, then plug it in again.
Internalheat
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.
For safety, observe the following carefully:
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the
unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage
the unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation
openings or holes. If they are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.
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 buildup 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.
Others
•ShouM any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer befo_
operating any further.
• If you are not going to operale 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 anylhing goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.

Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Getting Started ............................................................ 6
Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8
Canceling the Demonstration ..................................... 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Turning On or Off the Power ..................................... 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Selecling the Sources ................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
Creating Your Own Sound Mode--User Mode ....... 11
Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 11
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12
Tuning in to a Station ............................................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in to a P_set Station .................................... 12
Disc Play Introduction .............................................. 13
Playing Back Discs .................................................... 15
Loading Discs ........................................................... 15
Playing Back the Entire Discs_ontinuous Play ... 15
Basic Disc Operations .............................................. 16
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................. 17
Playing atRandom--Random Play ......................... 18
Repeating Tracks or Discs--Repeat Play ................ 19
Prohibiting Disc Ejection Tray Lock .................... 19
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 20
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 20
Locating the Beginning of a Song_Music Scan ..... 20
Recording .................................................................. 21
Recording on aT ape................................................. 2t
Synchronized Recording .......................................... 22
Using the Timers ....................................................... 23
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 23
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 25
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 26
Timer Priority........................................................... 26
Maintenance .............................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 28
Specifications ............................................................. 29
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LocationoftheButtonsandControls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
FrontPanel
FrontPanel
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FrontPanel
0011(standby/on) button and STANDBY lamp (9, 24, 25)
Disc trays (CDI - CD5)
Remote sensor
Display window
lodicalion lamp panel
@ CD ready lamps (13)
•CDI READY, CD2 READY, CD3 READY,
CD4 READY, CD5 READY
@ SOUND TURBO lamp (10)
@ SUBWOOFER lamp (10)
@ REC lamp (21, 22)
@ Sound mode lamps (10)
• SOUND MODE
• Surround mode lamps
DANCE, HALL, STADIUM
• SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode lamps
ROCK, POR CLASSIC
SOUND MODE control (10)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL + /- buttons (10)
SOUND TURBO bulton (10)
VOLUME + /- control (10)
Recording buttons (21, 22, 25)
• REC START/STOR CD REC START
Source buttons (9)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
• AUX, FM/AM (12), TAPE 411_- (20, 21),
CD D.-/II (16 - 18, 22)
Cassette holder (20)
0 PHONES jack (10)
Disc number buttons (15 - 17, 18, 22) and _ (disc tray
open/close) buttons (15, 16, 19) (CDI - CD5)
_) CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 23 - 26)
SET/DISPLAY button (9, 11, 12, 17, 23 - 26)
CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 18, 23 - 26)
TUNING + /- buttons (12)
/_ (forward _arch/reverse search) buttons (11, 16, 20)
•(stop) button
BEEP button (8, 11)
PRESET +/- control (12)
/_ (forw_d skip/reverse skip) control (9, 11,
16- 18, 22-25)
Disc play mode buttons (17 - 19)
• CD PLAY MODE, REPEAT
€.___)REVERSE MODE button (20 - 22)
A EJECT button for cassette deck (20- 22)
DisplayWindow
MP3 indicator
TITLE indicator
GROUP indicator
TRACK indicator
Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
REPEAT (ALL/I/DISC) indicators (19)
PROGRAM indicator (17)
Disc track number indicators
RANDOM indicator (18)
Timer indicators (23 - 26)
• DAILY (Daily Timer), SLEEP (Sleep Timer),
REC (Recording Timer), _ (Timer)
Tape operation indicators (20 - 22)
• _ m- (tape direction), l-') (Reverse Mode)
Tuner operation indicators (12)
• MONO, ST (slereo)
Audio level indicator
When one of the 6 preset sound modes is activated, this
will fimction as illumination displa3_ For details, see
"Selecting the Sound Modes" on pages 10 and 11.
SUBWOOFER indicator (10)
SOUND TURBO indicator (10)
BEEP ON indicator (8, 11)
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RemoteControl RemoteControl
Number buttons (12, 16, 17)
_ (1_-) (forward skip/forw_d search) button
(12, 16, 18, 20)
(-qb,9) (reverse skip/reverse search) button
(12, 16, 18, 20)
•(stop) button
Disc number buttons (CDI - CD5) (15, 17, 18)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
REPEAT button (19)
RANDOM button (18)
SOUND TURBO button (10)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/- buttons (10)
STANDBY/ON O_/lbutton (9)
SLEEP button (26)
AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
FM/AM button (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
FM MODE button (12)
CD _-/11 button (9, 16 - 18)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
PROGRAM CANCEL button (18)
PROGRAM button (17)
TAPE .ql I_- button (9, 20, 21)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
REC START/STOP button (2t)
SOUND MODE button (10)
BEEP ON/OFF button (8, 11)
VOLUME +/- button (10)
FADE MUTING button (10)
When using the remote control, point it
at the remote sensor on the front panel.

GettingStarted Continued
SuppliedAccessories
Make sure that you have all the following items.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each
piece supplied.
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
PuttingtheBatteriesintotheRemoteControl
Insert the batteries--R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)---into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and -) on lhe 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
\
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
2
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, the remote control will be damaged
from battery leakage.
ConnectingAntennas
FMantenna
FM antenna (supplied)
1Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 f2
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_
ToconnectanoutdoorFMantenna
Before connecting the antenna, disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable (not supplied)
A 75 _ antenna with coaxial type connector
should be used.
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AMantenna
1
2
ConnectingSpeakers
FM75Q
COAXIAL
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
5
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
1If the cords are covered with insulation,
remove a short section of insulation at the
end of each cord by twisting and pulling it
off.
2Press and hold the clamp of the AM LOOP
terminals on the rear of the unit.
3Insert the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP
terminals as illustrated.
4 Release your finger from the clamp.
5Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.
ToconnectanoutdoorAMantenna
When z_ception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covez_d wile
to lhe AM EXT lerminal and extend it horizontally. The AM
loop antenna must remain connected.
_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.
1
2
Speaker cords Speaker cords
(black/blue) (black/blue)
® ®
IMPED
Speaker cords
(black/red)
From right From left
subwoofer subwoofer
terminal terminal
From right main
speaker terminal From left main
speaker terminal
If the cords are covered with insulation,
remove a short section of insulation at the
end of each cord by twisting and pulling it
off.
2Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal as illustrated.
Match the same polarity: (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
3Close the speaker terminals.
I IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker I
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impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the I
rear of the unit.
i_• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each speaker terminal.
• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will
damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the
speakers.
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ConnectingOtherEquipment
You can connect an external audio component used only as a
playback device.
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power [
is on. I
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections
are complete.
Toconnectanexternalaudiocomponent
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White
plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for
right audio signals.
To play external audio component through this unit,
connect between the audio outputjacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using an audio cord (not
supplied).
Cancelingthe Demonstration
When connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet, the unit
automatically starts demonstration.
To cancel the demonstration, press and hold CANCEL
CANCEL/DEMO until "DEMO OFP" appears /DEMO
on the display.
• To cancel only beep sounds during the .......
demonslration, press and hold BEEP for more
than 2 seconds or press BEEP ON/OFF on the
_mote control.
The BEEP ON indicator goes off from the
display.
_When yon press other buttons
The demonstration stops temporarily, It will start automalically
again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) unless you cancel it by
pressing CANCEL/DEMO.
To audio output
Audio equipment
Tostartdemonstrationmanually
Press and hoM CANCEL/DEMO again until "DEMO START"
appears on the display.
Now, you can plug the AC power cord.
I MPORTANT: Be sure to check that all connections are I
done before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet. I
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CommonOperations
TurningOnorOffthePower
To turn on the unit, press O/I (or sT_ i _/I i
STANDBY/ON O/Ion the remote =_C o o o
control) so that the STANDBY lamp
goes off. PS" ,,,,E P n,,
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3Turn l_l_l/l_4to _*':_'_'_'-"_
adjust the _ @
minutes, then
press
SET/DISPLAY.
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SET
/DISPLAY
To turn off the unit (standby), press _-- _/I --
O/I (or STANDBY/ON (b/I on the o o o }}
_mote control) again so lhat the
STANDBY lamp lights up.
• A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to "AM 12:00" immediately, while the tuner
preset stations (see page 12) will be erased in afew days.
Se_ingtheClock
Befo_ operating the unit any furlher, first set lhe clock built
in this unit. "AM 12:00" will flash on the display until you set
the clock.
• You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.
On the unit ONLY:
1Press _) CLOCK#FIMER. _)
The hour digits start flashing on the display. CLOCK
/TIMER
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u
2TurnIP-I_I/1_141to
adjust the hour, _
); SET
then press /DISPLAY
SET/DISPLAY.
The minute digits start
flashing on the
display.
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Tocheckthe clocktime while playinga source
Press and hold SET/DISPLAY.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the source indication
and the clock time alternate on the display.
To adjust the clock again
If you have set the clock before, pl_ss _) CLOCK/TIMER
repealedly until the clock setting mode is selecled.
• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting
modes change as follows:
DALLY "-_ TIMER "-_ REC j
(Daily Timer setting)
L-- Canceled --,-- _ TIMER
(Recording Time_ se_ng)
(The hour digits start flashing.)
• When you unplug theAC power cord or ifa power failure
OCCURS
The clock loses its setting and is reset Io "AM 12:007' If this
happens, set the clock again.
•The clock may gain or loss 1 to 2minutes per month
If Ibis happens, reset the clock.
SelectingtheSources
Press one of the source buttonsIFM/AM, CD I_/11,
TAPE _ P-, and AUX.
When you pl_ss one of the source buttons (FM/AM,
CD _/ll, TAPE -_1I_, and AUX), the unit turnson and starts
playing the source if it is ready.
• To listen to the I_WI/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM.
(See page 12.)
• To play back discs, press CD I_/ll. (See pages 13 -19.)
• To play back tapes, press TAPE 411_. (See page 20.)
• To select an external component as the source, press AUX.
To correct the hour after pressing CANCEL
SET/DISPLAY, press CANCEL/DEMO. /DEMO
The hour digits start flashing again.
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Adjustingthe Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME
MIN, VOLUME 1 - VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).
The volume level control does not
affect recording.
Turn VOLUME + l-clockwise (+)
to increase the volume or
counterclockwise (-) to decrease it.
When using the remote control, press
VOLUME + to increase lhe volume or
VOLUME -to decrease it.
• When adjusting the volume, the back color
on the display changes as increasing/
decreasing the level--not lighting <--->blue
+-+purple <-_pink <-_red.
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Toturnoffthevolumeleveltemporarily
On the remote control ONLY:
Press FADE MUTING.
The volume level gradually decreases to
"VOLUME MIN."
To restore the sound, press the button again.
Tolistenwith headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the t") PHONES jack on the
unit. The sound will no longer come out of the speakers.
Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the 0 PHONES
jack activates the speakers again.
• DO NOT set the volume to a high level before
connecting or putting on headphones.
• DO NOT turn off (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 off (standby).
Reinforcingthe BassSound
Changingthe subwooferlevel
You can select one of the 3 subwoofer levels LEVEL 0
(MIN LEVEL), LEVEL 1, and LEVEL 2 (MAX LEVEL).
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your _ecording.
Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to increase
the subwoofer level or SUBWOOFER
LEVEL -to decrease it.
The SUBWOOFER indicator lights up on the .......
display.
The SUBWOOFER lamp also flashes when LEVEL 1or LEVEL 2
(MAX LEVEL) is selected. The lamp slops flashing when LEVEL 0
(MIN LEVEL) is selected.
Toenjoyheavysound
You can enjoy heavy sound by using Sound Turbo. This
function boosts the low and high frequency sound.
• Activating Sound Tm%o cancels lhe sound mode and/or
subwoofer adjustment.
Press SOUND TURBO,
The SOUND TURBO indicator lights up on the
display and the SOUND TURBO lamp also
flashes. The subwoofer level increases Io the
maximum level (LEVEL 2).
• Each time you press SOUND TURBO, Sound Turbo is turned on
(subwoofer LEVEL 2) or off (subwoofer LEVEL 0).
If you press SUBWOOFER +/-orselect a sound mode
during activating Sound Turbo
Sound Turbo is canceled.
SelectingtheSoundModes
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA--Sound Effect Amplifier--modes) and 3
user modes. This function only affects the playback sound,
but does not affect _cording.
To select the sound modes,
turn SOUND MODE (or
press SOUND MODE on
the remote control) until the
sound mode you want
appears on the display.
• When one of the sound modes is selected, the lamp for the
seleeled sound mode and the SOUND MODE lamp flash.
• When one of the user modes (USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3) is
seleeled, only the SOUND MODE lamp flashes.
SOUND MODE lamp Surround mode lamps
/.............................1..............................
............................. F.............................. a
SEA mode lamps
The sound modes change as follows:
rDANCE _ HALL-_-_ STADIUM _ ROCK'-I_
OFF
(Canceled) POP
l-3
'L,'-USER 3-_-,--USER 2-_-_USER 1_-_- CLASSIC
When using the remote control, the sound mode changes only
clockwise in the above sequence.
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Surround modes*
DANCE: Increases resonance and bass.
HALL: Acids depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM: Acids clarity and spreads the sound, as 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.
User modes
USER 1/2/3: Your individual mode stored in memory. See
"Creating Your Own Sound Mode--User
Mode" below.
OFF: The sound mode is canceled.
* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a
being-there feeling in your room.
_When you turn on Sound Turbo
The sound mode is canceled.
CreatingYourOwnSoundMode--User Mode
You can change the SEA pattern to suit your preference. The
SEA paltern can be adjusted using 3 frequency ranges_BASS,
MID (middle), and TRE (treble). These changed settings can
be stored as the USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 modes.
• There is a time limit in doing lhe following steps. If the selting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 1again.
On the unit ONLY:
1Select one of the preset sound modes.
•If you want to add surround elements into your SEA
pattern, select one of the surround modes (DANCE,
HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure
below. (See "Selecting the Sound Modes" on page 10.)
2Press SET/DISPLAY while the
selected sound mode is still shown
on the display.
SET
/DISPLAY
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Current level appears.
3Adjust the SEA pattern.
1) Turn _ /_1 to select the
frequency range (BASS,
MID or TRE).
2) Press _or _to adjust
the level (-3 m +3) of the selected frequency range.
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the other
frequency ranges.
4Press SET/DISPLAY again.
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SET
/DISPLAY
5Turn I_l_l /1_14 to select one
of the user modes (USER 1,
USER 2, or USER 3) in which
you want to store your SEA
pattern.
6Press SET/DISPLAY again.
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The SEA pattern you have created is stored into the user
mode selected in step 5.
Touseyourownsoundmode
Select USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3 mode when using the
sound modes. See "Selecting the Sound Modes" on page 10.
When you unplug theAC power cord or ifa power
failure occurs
The setting will be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the user
modes again.
TurningOnorOfftheKey-touchTone
If you do not want the key-touch tone to beep each time you
press a button or turn a control, you can deactivate it.
The BEEP ON indicator goes off from the display.
On the unit:
Press and hold BEEP for more
than 2 seconds.
On the remote control:
Press BEEP ON/OFF.
•Each time you press the button, the key-
touch tone turns on and off alternately.
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Listeningto FMandAM Broadcasts
Tuningintoa Station
1Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and
tunes in to the previously received
station (either FM or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
2Start searching for stations.
On the unit:
Press and hold TUNING +
or TUNING -for more than 1
second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold I_l_l (1_I_)
or I_1_1(_1_1) 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 stel_o, the ST (stereo)
indicator lights up.
To stop searching, press TUNING + or TUNING - (or
(1_) /_ (-ql_l) on the remote control).
When you press TUNING + or TUNING -(or _ (I,_1_)/
(41_1) on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
On the unit ONLY:
1Tune in to the station you want to preset.
•See "Tuning in to a Station."
2Press SET/DISPLAY. SET
/DISPLAY
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3Turn PRESET + /- to select a
preset number.
4Press SET/DISPLAY again.
5TSPE .
The tuned station in step 1is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a number ah_ady used erases
the previously sto_d one.
_When unplug the AC cord if a
you power or power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.
Tochangethe FMreceptionmode
On the remote control ONLY:
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
_ceive or noisy, p_ss FM MODE so that
the MONO indicator lights up on the
display. Reception will improve.
To restore the stereo effect, p_ess FM MODE again so that
the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can
hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.
PresettingStations
You can preset 30 FM and 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 malfimction. You can
p_set the stations you want into memory by following the
p_setting method.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2again.
Tuningintoa PresetStation
1
2
Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and
tunes in to the previously received
station (either FM orAM).
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
FMIAM
Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Turn PRESET + / -.
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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 25, press
+10, +10, then 5.
For preset number 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
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DiscPlayIntroduction
This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:
• CD (Audio CD)/CD-R (CD-Recordable)/CD-RW (CD-
ReWritable)
• MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)*
Whenplayinga CD-RorCD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they have been
"finalized"
• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs l_corded
in music CD format or in MP3 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 play 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 _quire a longer readout time. This is caused
by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for
regular discs.
Aboutthe CDreadylamps
Each CD ready lamp shows the status of a disc placed on
each con_sponding disc tray (CD1 - CD5).
•CD ready lamps light up
When the disc is loaded and currently selected.
• CD ready lamps light slightly
When the disc is loaded, but not currently selected.
•CD ready lamp flashes
When the disc is played back or paused.
•CD ready lamps goes off
When the unit detects there is no disc loaded on a
certain tray. ("NO DISC # (number)" appe_s on the
display.)
_If the loaded disc is an MP3 disc
The corresponding CD ready lamp and the MP3 indicator will
light up.
*About MP3
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Pictu_ Experts Group l
(or MPEG_I) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format
with a data compl_ssion ratio of 1:10 (128 kbps*). By using
MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contains 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.
* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio
data will consume. The basic unit of measurement for bitrate is
kbps (1,024 bits per second). "Ibget a better audio quality, choose
a higher bit rate. The most populm" bit rate for encoding
(recording) is 128 kbps.
MP3discstructure
On an MP3 disc, each song (material) is l_corded as a file.
Files are grouped into a folder. Folders can also include other
dil_ctories, cleating hierarchical directory layers. (See "How
are MP3 files recorded and played back?" on page 14.)
This unit manages files and folders as "tracks" and "groups."
This unit can recognize up to 255 groups per disc (up to 999
tracks). The unit igno_vs those exceeding the maximum
numbers and cannot play them back.
_More about MP3 discs
• MP3 discs (eilher CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readoat time.
(It varies due to the complexity of the recording configuralion.)
• When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as
the disc formal.
• This unit does no1 support multisession recording.
• This unit can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions--
".MP3," ".Mp3," ".raP3," and ".mp3."
• Files other than MP3 are ignored.
• Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc
chm'acteristics or recording conditions.
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Howare MP3files recordedandplayedback?
MP3 "tracks (files)" can be recorded in "gmap"--foldeB in
PC terminology.
Daring recording, the tracks and groups can be arranged
similarly to the tracks and folders of computer dala. "Root" is
similar to the root of a tree. Every track and group can be
linked to the root.
In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth
of nested direclories--so called "hierarchy"--is eight
(inclusive of the mot).
Playback order, track search ordez, and group search order of
the MP3 tracks recorded on a disc are determined by the
writing (or encoding) application; therefore, playback order
may be different from the one you have intended while
z_cording the groups and the tracks.
The illustration shows an example of how MP3 tracks are
z_corded on a CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back
and how they are searched for on lhis unit.
•The numbers in circles next lo the MP3 tracks (4)) indicate
the playback order and search order of the MP3 tracks.
Normally this unit plays back MP3 tracks in the l_corded
ordel:
• The numbers inside the groups indicate the playback order
and search order of the groups on an MP3 disc. Normally
this unit plays back MP3 tracks in the groups in the
recorded ordel:
The groups marked with asterisk (*) will be skipped since
they do not include any MP3 _acks.
MP3 oroup/trackconfiquration:
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Groups
MP3 tracks
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Pla, BackDiscs
LoadingDiscs
On the unit ONLY:
1Press _for the disc tray (CD1 -CD5) you
want to load a disc onto.
The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes
out.
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2Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.
CORRECT INCORRECT
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
circle of the disc tray.
3Press the same Ayou have pressed in step 1.
The disc tray closes.
F, nSE "t
L _ L L U NE
_When loading more than one disc
When you press --- for the next tray you want to place another disc
onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then the next tray
comes out.
PlayingBacktheEntireDiscs--ContinuousPlay
You can play discs continuously.
• If you start Continuous Play with an MP3 disc, you can
select a track to start playback.
•For audio CDs
1Load discs.
2Press one of the corresponding disc number
buttons (CD1 -CD5) for the disc you want to
play.
cm -- A co2 -- _ CVa -- ACW -- _ COS--
The unit searches for the disc, and starts playing with the
first track of the selected disc.
I-"
Track number Elapsed playing time
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Tracks of the currently playing CD (Track
numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)
•ForMP3 discs
1Load discs.
2Press one of the corresponding disc number
buttons (CD1 -CD5) you load discs in step 1.
The unit searches for the disc (it may take time), and
starts playing the first track of the disc.
• The MP3 indicator lights up on the display.
cm -- A co2 -- _A CVa -- A cw -- _A cos -- _A
3Press I1.
The group title of the I st group appears on the display,
then the group number starts flashing.
Group title of the 1st group*
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Group number flashes
mmult
mmt
* If the entire group title cannot be shown (exceeds
10 characters), the title scrolls.
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4Select a group and track to start
playing.
1) Turn _t /_ (or press _t (_t_) /
(-<<) on the remote control) to
select a group you want, then press
CD D,-/ll.
The track number starts flashing.
o _ _i
Track number flashes
2) Turn _ /_ (or press _ (I_,Q /_ (<1<) on
the remote control) to select a track you want to start
playback with, then press CD I_/ll.
Track title* *
nPTT
II I I II It II _ _
Group number Elapsedplaying time
1--
Track number
** If the entire track title cannot be shown (exceeds
10 chm'acle_s), the title scrolls.
Playback starts with the selecled track of the selected group.
To stop playing, press I
To remove the disc, press A for the corrosponding disc tray.
BasicDiscOperations
While playing a disc, you can do the following operations.
Toexchangediscsduringplaybackofanotherdisc
Press & corrosponding to a disc (CDI -CD5), not playing or
selected cmTently, to eject and exchange lhe disc.
cm -- A c02 -- _ CDa-- A CO4-- _ COS--
If you exchange discs during play, the curront play will not
stop until all discs you have exchanged are played.
Tostopplayfor a moment
Press CD _/ll.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time
flashes on the display.
To resume playing, press CD _/ll again.
Togoto anothertrack
For audio CDs: Beforo or during play
For MP3 discs: Daring play
Turn _ /_ (or press _ (1_,-) /
(<1_1) on lhe remole control).
•_ (or _ OD'_)):
Skips to the beginning of the next
or succeeding tracks.
• _ (or_(_)):
Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous
tracks.
Tolocatea particularpointin a track
During play, press and hold _ or
-.I.,t(or _q (m,q_)/_(<_)on
the remote control).
• _ (or _ (IH_)): Fast-forwards the
disc.
• _ (or _ (4t4)): Fast-reverses the disc.
Discplaybacksequence
When discs* in more than one tray are loaded on the disc
trays, they are played in sequence as follows:
Ex: When CD2 is pressed:
CD2 =;> CD3 =_>CD4 =_>CD5 =;> CD1 (then stops)
* When no disc is loaded on the tray, that disc number is
skipped.
Togoto anothertrackdirectlyusingthe number
buttons
On the remote control ONLY:
Pressing the number button(s) beforo or
during play allows you to start playing the
track number you want.
Ex.: For ¿rack number 5, press 5.
For track number 15, pross +10,
then 5.
For track number 20, pross +10,
then 10.
For track number 32, press +10
three times, then 2.
For track number 132, press +10
thirteen times, then 2.
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Programmingthe PlayingOrderoftheTracks
--Program Play
You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you
start playing. You can program up to 100 tracks.
•To use Repeat Play (see page 19) for Program Play, press
REPEAT after starting Program Play. Only REPEAT 1and
REPEAT ALL can be selected for Program Play.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. Ifthe setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2again.
1Load discs.
•If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD I_/11, then • before going to the next step.
2Activate Program Play.
On the unit:
Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly C0PLAYMODE
until "CD PROGRAM" appears
on the display.
•Each time you press the button, the play
mode changes as follows:
total playing time (Continuous Play)
On the remote control:
Press PROGRAM so that
"CD PROGRAM" appears
on the display.
The PROGRAM indicator lights up on the display.
h 4
PP BPR,,
• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.
3Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1 -
CD5) to select the disc you want.
cm -- A co2 -- A CD_ -- A e_ -- A cos -- A
Track number Program step number
Disc number
4Select a track from the selected disc in step 3.
•Program step numbers exceeding 100 cannot be
programed.
• When making programs from MP3 discs, the unit only
recognizes tracks like audio CD. You cannot make
programs using group numbers.
On the unit:
Turn _1 /1_14 to
select the track
number, then
press
SET/DISPLAY.
SET
/DISPLAY
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
•Pk_rhow to use the number buttons,
see "To go to another track directly
using the number buttons" on page
16.
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6
Program other tracks you want.
• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.
• To program tracks from adifferent disc, repeat steps 3
and 4.
Press CD _/11. I[ .....
The tracks areplayed in the order you
have programed.
•If the playing disc is an MP3 disc, the MP3 indicator
lights up.
To stop playing, press •.
To exit from Program Play, press CD PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the PROGRAM indicator goes off (or press
PROGRAM on the remote control) after playback stops.
•If you try to program a 101st track, "CD FULL" appem_ on Ihe
display.
•If you have tried to program a track from an empty tray, "NO
READ # (nmnber)" or "NO DISC # (number)" will appear on the
display for 2 seconds.
•If yon have tried to program a track number that does not
exist, it is ignored.
•If you try to open a disc tray during Program Play, the disc
tray does not come out. Open disc trays after canceling Program
Play.
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