JVC PC-X270 User manual

601-270000-011
LVT1093-001B
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PC-X270
SP-PCX270
CA-PCX270
SP-PCX270
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Consists of CA-PCX270 and SP-PCX270.
Consta del CA-PCX270 el SP-PCX270.
POWER
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TUNER
REPEAT
PRESET/
FM MODE
HBS
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TAPE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
EQ
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CD
INTRO
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CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMA PORTATIL DE COMPONENTES DE CD
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
English
Español
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.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions 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.
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
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.
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.
4. CAUTION:The compact disc player uses invisible laser radiation and
is equipped with safety switches which prevent the emission of
radiation when the CD tray is open. It is dangerous to defeat safety
switches.
5. CAUTION: Use of controls for adjustments and the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert ou
que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition
directe au rayon.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n’y a aucune
pièce utilisable à l’intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de
réparer votre appareil.
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 —POWER switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention — Commutateur POWER !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant.
Le commutateur POWER ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne
de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être
télécommandé.
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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 8
and 9.
• 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 Speakers .................................................. 6
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 7
Power Supply ............................................................. 7
Common Operations .................................................. 8
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 8
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 8
Selecting the Sources................................................... 8
Adjusting the Volume ................................................. 8
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ....................................... 9
Selecting the Sound Modes ........................................ 9
Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception ..................... 9
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 10
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 10
Presetting Stations .................................................... 10
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 10
Playing Back CD ....................................................... 11
Loading CD .............................................................. 11
Playing Back the Entire Discs .................................. 11
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 11
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
—Program Play ................................................. 12
Playing at Random —Random Play ....................... 13
Repeating Tracks or CD —Repeat Play .................. 13
Playing Introductions —Intro Play ......................... 13
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 14
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 14
Recording .................................................................. 15
Recording a Tape on Deck A.................................... 15
Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 16
CD Direct Recording ................................................. 16
Maintenance .............................................................. 17
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 18
Specifications............................................................. 18
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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
2POWER button (8)
3TUNER button (10)
44button (8, 10 –12)
5STOP 7button (11 –13)
6HYPER BASS SOUND button (9)
7FM MODE button (10)
8PHONES jack (8)
9INTRO button (13)
pRANDOM button (13)
qAUX button (8)
wDeck A cassette holder (14, 15)
eREW 1/FF ¡buttons for deck A (14)
rREC ¶for deck A (15, 16)
tPLAY 3button for deck A (14)
ySTOP/EJECT 7/0button for deck A (14 –16)
uPAUSE 8button for deck A (14, 16)
iCD 3¥8 (play/pause) button (11 –13, 16)
oTAPE button (14, 16)
;0PUSH (CD door open/close) button (11)
aREMOTE SENSOR
s¢button (8, 10 –12)
dPRESET EQ (Equalizer) button (9)
fJOG VOLUME control (8)
gPRESET/REPEAT button (10, 13)
hPROGRAM/SET button (8, 10, 12)
jDeck B cassette holder (14)
kREW 1/FF ¡buttons for deck B (14)
lPAUSE 8button for deck B
/STOP/EJECT 7/0button for deck B (14)
zPLAY 3button for deck B (14)
Continued
Display Window
FLAT
MHz
KHz
MONO
PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM INTRO TAPE AUX CH TRACK
CLASSICPOPJAZZ
ROCK
HBS
STEREO
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FM
AM
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Display window
1CD play mode indicators
•PROGRAM, REPEAT, RANDOM and INTRO
indicators
2Main display
•Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
3Tuner operation indicators
•MONO and STEREO indicators
4HBS (HYPER BASS SOUND) indicator
5PRESET EQ (Equalizer) pattern indicator
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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote Control
Remote Control
1POWER button (8)
2Number buttons (10 –12)
3TUNER button (10)
4TAPE button (14, 16)
54 / ¢buttons (8, 10 –12)
6PRESET/REPEAT button (10, 13)
7FM MODE button (10)
8HBS (HYPER BASS SOUND) button (9)
9EQ (Equalizer) button (9)
pCD 3¥8 button (11 –13, 16)
q7(stop) button (11 –13)
wPROGRAM button (8, 10, 12)
eINTRO button (13)
rVOL (Volume) 5/ ∞buttons (8)
tRANDOM button (13)
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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CD
INTRO
VOL
Remote sensor
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POWER
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TUNER
REPEAT
PRESET/
FM MODE
HBS
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PROGRAM
RANDOM
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Connecting Speakers
Insert the L (left) and R (right) speaker cords into the
corresponding speaker terminals on the back of the unit.
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)
2
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Speaker cord
(To right speaker)
Speaker cord
(To left speaker)
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2
Detaching the speaker system from the main unit
With the RELEASE lever on the back of the unit pushed in
the direction of the arrow, lift up the speaker vertically 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 and slide
down the speaker vertically as the illustration shows.
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For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not
supplied).
Power Supply
Use AC power, dry batteries (not supplied) or a car’s cigarette
lighter (the DC power supply) to operate the unit.
As long as the AC or DC power cord is connected to a power
source, the unit operates on AC or DC power rather than on
the batteries in it.
To connect the AC or DC power cord
To audio output
Audio/video
equipment
Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect an audio equipment —used only 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.
AC power cord
For AC use
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R20(SUM-1)/D(13D)
(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
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
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To insert the batteries
Use the System in a car properly
•Be sure to use the specified car adapter (JVC model CA-R120) to
prevent mishaps or damage resulting from different polarity
design.
•Unplug the AC power cord from the System when using the
System with a car adapter.
•For safety, stop the car before performing operations.
•Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter, otherwise
the car battery will be exhausted.
•During transport stabilize the System in a box, etc.
•The Unit is not waterproof or dustproof, To prevent malfunctions,
do not leave the System in a car for a long time.
1 To the AC IN terminal
2 To a wall outlet
For DC use
1 To the DC IN terminal
2 To the car adapter,
DC power supply, etc.
Optional exclusive car
adapter
(JVC model CA-R120)
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Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Power
To turn on the unit, press POWER .
To turn off the unit (on standby), press
POWER again.
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 10) 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.
You can set the clock only when the unit is in standby mode.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press 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 for more
than 2 seconds.
3 Press 4or ¢to adjust
the minute, then press
PROGRAM/SET for more
than 2 seconds.
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.
AM
PM
Selecting the Sources
To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press TUNER. (See
page 10.)
To play back CD, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 11 –13.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE. (See page 14.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.
Turn the JOG VOLUME clockwise
to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
•The volume level can be adjusted in
41 steps (VOL 0 —VOL 40).
When using the remote control, press VOL 5to increase the
volume or press VOL ∞to decrease it.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the
unit or start playing any source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is on standby.
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Reinforcing the Bass Sound
The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can
enhance the bass sound and reduce the bass sound distortion
while listening to any source at low volume.
You can use this function only for playback.
To turn on the function, press HYPER BASS
SOUND (HBS on the remote control) so that the
HBS indicator lights up on the display.
To turn off the function, press the button 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. This function
only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your
recording.
To select the sound modes, press PRESET EQ
until the sound mode you want appears on the
display.
•Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:
When using the remote control, press EQ to select the sound
mode.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:
ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
JAZZ: Good for jazz music.
POP: Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
FLAT: Normal sound.
FLAT
ROCK JAZZ
POP
CLASSIC
HYPER
BASS
SOUND
TRACK
HBS
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 or DC 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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MHz
FM
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts
Tuning in a Station
1 Press TUNER.
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 Start searching for stations.
Press and hold 4or ¢for
more than 1 second.
The unit starts searching for stations and
stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned
in. If a program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO
indicator lights up.
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 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.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 20 FM and 12 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.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
•See “Tuning in a Station”above.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.
3 Press PRESET/REPEAT
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 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.
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.
On the unit:
Press PRESET/REPEAT.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 10, press +10,
then 0.
For preset number 15, press +10,
then 5.
For preset number 20, press +10,
+10, then 0.
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Loading CD
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press 0PUSH for the disc door.
The disc door opens.
2 Place a disc correctly with its label side up as
shown below.
3 Press 0PUSH again.
The disc door closes.
Playing Back the Entire Discs
You can play CD continuously.
1 Load CD.
2 Press CD 3¥8.
CD play starts from the first track.
To stop during play, press STOP 7.
To remove the disc, press 0PUSH.
Playing Back CD
Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
To stop play for a moment
Press CD 3¥8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes
on the display.
To resume play, press CD 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 4/¢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 numberElapsed playing time
TRACK
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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 16 tracks.
•To use Repeat play (see page 13) for Program play, press
PRESET/REPEAT after starting Program play.
1 Load CD.
•If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 3¥8, then STOP 7before going to the next step.
2 Press PROGRAM/SET so
that the PROGRAM
indicator appears on the
display.
•If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.
3 Select a track from the CD.
On the unit:
Press 4or ¢to select the
track number.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
•For how to use the number buttons,
see “To go to another track directly
using the number buttons”on page 11.
4 Press PROGRAM/SET.
•When using the remote control,
press PROGRAM.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks
if you want.
6 Press CD 3¥8.
The tracks are played in the order you have
programed.
Continued
PROGRAM TRACK
3
6
9
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
+10
To stop during play, press STOP 7.
To exit from Program play mode, press STOP 7before or
after play so that the unit enters another play mode. (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 programed tracks are shown on the display.
To modify the program
To add tracks in the program before play, simply select the
track numbers you want to add by following step 3 of the
programming procedure on this page.
To erase the entire program before or after play, press
STOP 7.
The PROGRAM indicator goes off from the display.
•Ejecting a CD will also erase the track numbers programed
from the ejected CD.
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.
PROGRAM TRACK
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To cancel Repeat play, press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly
until the REPEAT indicator goes off from the display.
Playing Introductions —Intro Play
Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be
played for the beginning ten seconds.
To Intro play, press INTRO before
playing so that the INTRO indicator
appears on the display. To Intro play
for Program play and Random play,
press the button after starting playback.
To exit from Intro play mode, press INTRO again before
and after play so that the unit enters another play mode. The
INTRO indicator goes off from the display.
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/
REPEAT after starting Random play.
1 Load CD.
•If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 3¥8, then STOP 7before going to the next step.
2 Press RANDOM so that the
RANDOM indicator appears
on the display.
3 Press CD 3¥8.
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 STOP 7.
•Random play also stops when the disc door is opened.
To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again
before or after play so that the unit enters another play mode.
The RANDOM indicator goes off from the display.
Even if you press 4
You cannot go back to the previous tracks during Random play.
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/
REPEAT during or before
playing. To use Repeat play for
Program play and Random play,
press the button after starting playback.
•Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes
as follows, and the REPEAT indicator flashes or lights up
on the display:
REPEAT (flashes) : Repeats one track.
REPEAT (lights up) : Repeats all the tracks (continuously or
at random), or all the tracks in the
program.
REPEAT
(Flashes)
REPEAT
(Lights up)
Canceled
RANDOM TRACK
7
7
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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 7/0for deck A
or STOP/EJECT 7/0for deck B.
To play the tapes in B and A cassette decks
continuously
1 Set the cassette tapes in A and B decks.
•If the tape direction is set wrong, remove the cassette.
2 Press PLAY 3for the deck B.
The tape in the B deck begins to play.
3 Press PLAY 3for the deck A after pressing
PAUSE 8for the deck A.
When the tape in deck B ends, the tape in 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.
PLAY
Playing Back Tapes
PLAY
PLAY
PAUSE
For Deck A
For Deck B
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Recording
Recording a Tape on Deck A
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press STOP/EJECT 7/0for the deck A.
2 Put in a cassette as shown below, with the
side you want to record on out and the
exposed part of the tape down.
3 Close the cassette holder gently.
4 Start playing the source —FM, AM*, CD
player, deck B, or auxiliary equipment
connected to AUX jacks.
•When the source is CD, you can also use CD Direct
Recording (see page 16).
•When the source is deck B, you can also use the
dubbing method. (See “Dubbing Tapes”on page 16.)
* See “To record an AM station —Beat Cancel”on page 16.
5 Press REC ¶for the deck A.
The recording starts.
To stop during recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for
deck A.
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for deck A.
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 programme and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied
therein.
•The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the JOG 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. However, the sound is recorded
without these effects (see page 9).
•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).
REC
Heads
Capstans
Pinch rollers
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CD Direct Recording
Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on
the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program
play.
1 Put a recordable cassette into deck A.
2 Press 0PUSH for the disc door. Place a disc
correctly with its label side up, and press 0
PUSH again.
3 Press CD 3¥8, then STOP 7.
4 Press REC ¶for the deck A.
Deck A starts recording and the CD player
starts playing.
To stop during CD Direct Recording, press STOP/EJECT
7/0for deck A.
To record an AM station —Beat Cancel
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 CANCEL 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 in deck B, and a
recordable cassette into deck A.
3 Press PAUSE 8and REC ¶for the deck A.
4 Press PLAY 3for the deck B.
Dubbing starts.
To stop during dubbing, press STOP/EJECT 7/0for deck
A.
PLAY
REC
BEAT
CANCEL
7
PAUSE
REC
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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling cassette tapes
•If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in
one of the reels and rotating.
•If the tape is loose, it may get
stretched, cut, or caught in the
cassette.
•Be careful not to touch the tape
surface.
•Avoid the following places to store the
tape:
—In dusty places
—In direct sunlight or heat
—In moist areas
—Near a magnet
Handling discs
•Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while pressing the
center hole lightly.
•Do not touch the shiny surface of the
disc, or bend the disc.
•Put the disc back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
•Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the disc when placing it back in its
case.
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any solvent —such as conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine —to
clean the disc.
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Resetting the unit
If “Troubleshooting”(see above) does not eliminate
malfunctioning (failure to operate or display properly etc.),
press the reset switch on the back of the unit with
something having a sharp point.
If you reset the unit
Resetting causes the unit to restore its factory default settings and
results in all the settings made by the user being deleted.
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,
such as your dealer, for service.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
No sound is heard.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
The disc does not play.
Impossible to record.
Operations are disabled.
Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.
Cause
Connections are incorrect or loose.
The disc is scratched or dirty.
The disc is placed upside down.
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed.
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction
due to external electrical interference.
•The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.
•The batteries are exhausted.
Action
Check all connections and make corrections.
(See pages 6 and 7.)
Clean or replace the disc. (See page 17.)
Place the disc with the label side up.
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
Unplug the AC power cord after removing the
batteries from the unit, and then plug it back in.
•Remove the obstruction.
•Replace the batteries.
sharp point
Amplifier section —CA-PCX270
Output Power
5 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 3 Ωat 1 kHz with no
more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
AUX: 1 000 mV/47 kΩ
Speakers/Impedance: 3 Ω–8 Ω
Tuner
FM tuning range: 87.90 MHz –107.90 MHz
AM tuning range: 520 kHz –1 710 kHz
CD player
CD Capacity: 1 CD
Dynamic range: 60 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB
Wow and flutter: 0.1 %
Cassette deck
Frequency response
Normal (type I): 50 Hz —10 000 Hz
Wow and flutter: 0.2% (WRMS)
General
Power requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz
DC 12 V (“R20(SUM-1)/D(13D)”batteries
(8))
External DC 12 V (car battery via
optional CA-R120 car adapter)
Power consumption: 25 W (at operation)
3 W (on standby)
Dimensions (approx.): 267 mm x 298 mm x 254 mm (W/H/D)
(10 9/16 in. x 11 3/4in. x 10 in.)
Mass (approx.): 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs)
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
Speaker section —SP-PCX270
Type: 2-way bass-reflex type
Speaker units: Woofer: 12 cm (4 3/4in.) cone x1
Tweeter: 5 cm (2 in.) cone x1
Power handling capacity: 5 W
Impedance: 3 Ω
Frequency range: 50 Hz —18 000 Hz
Dimensions (approx.): 193 mm x 289 mm x 254 mm (W/H/D)
(7 5/8in. x 11 7/16 in. x 10 in.)
Mass (approx.): 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs) each
Specifications Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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