JVC RV-NB20W User manual

JVC
POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM
RV-NB20B/RV-NB20W
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INSTRUCTIONS 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,
LVT1614-001A
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses
(For U.S.A.)
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.
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.)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION-- _/I ON/STANDBY button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The (.D/I ON/STANDBY 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--Touche (,,D/I ON/STANDBY!
Deconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre I'appareil completement
hors tension (le temoin STANDBY Is'eteint). Lors de I'installation de
I'appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible. La
touche (_/I ON/STANDBY dans n'importe quelle position ne
deconnecte pas I'appareil du secteur.
• Quand I'appareil est en mode d'attente, le temoin STANDBY est
allume en rouge.
• Quand I'appareil est sous tension, le temoin STANDBY s'eteint.
I'alimentation ne peut pas 6tre commandee & distance.
(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 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.
Caution
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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
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'eviter tout risque d'electrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de
I'appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer I'appareil & la pluie ni & I'humidit&
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. CAUTION:
(For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when
open. Do not stare into beam.
(For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when
open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
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 superieur. II n'y a aucune
piece reparable par I'utilisateur & I'interieur de I'appareil; confiez
toute reparation & un personnel qualifi&
3. ATTENTION:
(Pour les Etats-Unis) Radiation laser de classe II visibles et/ou
invisible si I'appareil est ouvert. Ne regardez pas le rayon.
(Pour le Canada) Rayonnement laser visible et/ou invisible de
classe 1M une lois ouvert. Ne pas regarder directement avec des
instruments optiques.
4. REPRODUCTION DE I'ETIQUETTE: ETIQUETTE DE
PRECAUTION PLACEE ,&,I'INTERIEUR DE I'APPAREIL
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CAUTION:
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation
openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles
on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
ATTENTION:
• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les
orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloques par un journal un
tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas 6tre evacu6e correctement de
I'appareil.)
• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu'une bougie, sur
I'appareil.
• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
consideration les problemes de I'environnement et suivre
strictement les regles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des
piles.
• N'exposez pas cet appareil & la pluie, & I'humidite, & un
egouttement ou & des eclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets
remplis de liquide, tels qu'un vase, sur I'appareil.
[European Union Only]
[Union europeenne seulement]
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Thank you for purchasing tile JVC Powered Woofer CD System.
Before operating this system, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible pertBrmance fl'om your system, and retain
this manual for future reference.
Here are some of the things that make your system both powerful and simple to use.
N General
• With JVC's COh/IPU PLAY you can turn on the system and start playing the iPod connected to the iPod jack with a
single touch, as well as the radio and disc player. (Only when AC power is used.)
• Shoulder strap with carrying case tbr the iPod and carrying handle
• Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit for enhancing sound reproduction
• Super woofer volume control that provides powerful bass
• Sound mode control reproducing various sound fields
• Remote control unit that operates the disc, tuner, and iPod functions
• Locking mechanism for disc door
• Microphone/guitar input
N With Quick Portable Link (QP Link) function, the system automatically switches the source to AUX when the connected auxilim2¢
equipment starts to play.
N Disc playback mode includes Skip Play, Search Play, Repeat Play, Random Play, and Program Play.
N A 45-station preset capability (30 stations in FM band and 15 stations in AM band) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
N Clock/timer functions, timer on/off with preset volume function, and sleep timer.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. I
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i; Where to place the system
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• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between. C and 3. C or 41 F and 9. F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and a TV.
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibrations.
Power cord
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands !
• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the system from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
When carrying the system
•Remove a disc from the system.
• Disconnect all the cords from the system.
Malfunctions, etc.
•There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any foreign object into the system.
• The system is not waterproof or dust proof.
Table of contents
Features ............................................................................ 1
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .............................................. 1
Index of parts and controls .................................. 2
Retting started ....................................................... 3
Basic operations ................................................... 7
Listening to the radio ............................................ 9
Playing back discs ................................................ 10
Listening to the iPod ............................................. 13
Listening to auxiliary equipment ......................... 14
Using the microphone/guitar ............................... 15
Using the timer ...................................................... 15
Care and maintenance .......................................... 17
Troubleshooting .................................................... 17
Specifications ........................................................ 18

Index of parts and controls
Display window
QP LINK
IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIII
IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIII
How to open the cover
See pages in parentheses for details.
[] r3/ION/STANDBY button (7)
[] Shoulder strap hooks (4)
[] AUX button (3, 14)
• Pressing this button also turns on the system.
[] SOUND button (8)
[] SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +_ control knob (8)
[] LOCK/RELEASE kalob (for disc) (10)
[] Disc compartment door (10)
[] VOLUME +_ control kalob (7)
[] PRESET TUNING button (9)
[] FM MODE button (9)
[] ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND button (8)
[] iPod .jack (6)
[] AUX.jack (6)
[] ACS (Active Clear Sound) indicators (8)
• ON, LEVEL
[] STANDBY lamp (7)
[] Remote sensor (4)
[] MULTI CONTROL buttons (9 13)
• I_ (reverse skip), I, _I,_1 (forward skip)
[] Source and play mode buttons (3, 9 13)
• CD _/11, iPod _/11, FM/AM
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the system.
Display window
[] Timer indicators (16)
• _ (timer), ON, OFF
[] SLEEP indicator (15)
[] CLOCK indicator (8, 15)
[] QP LINK indicator (14)
[] iPod indicator (13)
[] FM mode indicators (9)
• STEREO, MONO
[] MP3 indicator (11)
[] Repeat indicators (12)
• C, ALL, GROUP
[] Main display
[] PRGM (program) indicator (12)
[] RANDOM indicator (12)
[] Frequency unit indicators (8, 9)
• kHz, MHz
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See pages in parentheses for details.
[] Number buttons (9, ll)
[] SLEEP button (15)
[] Multi control buttons (9, l l, 15, 16)
•/% GROUP UR V GROUP DOWN
•I_1._1,... ID,4_I
[] Source buttons (3, 9 14)
• iPod I_/ll, CD I_/ll, AUX, FM/AM
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the system.
[] PLAY MODE button (12)
[] REPEAT button (12)
[] SOUND button (8)
[] ACS (Active Clear Sound) button (8)
[] O/I ON/STANDBY button (7, 15, 16)
[] DISPLAY button (8)
[] CANCEL button (12, 15, 16)
[] SET button (10, 15, 16)
[] CLOCK/TIMER button (15, 16)
[] EM MODE button (9)
[] QP LINK button (14)
[] MUTING button (8)
[] VOLUME +_ button (7)
[] SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +_ buttons (8)
With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, an iPod, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button tBr that function. The system
turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready.
The COMPU PLAY buttons are: On the system and remote control
iPod 1_-/11button
CD I_/11 button
AUX button
FM/AM button
Note: The COMPU PLAY feature is not effective when the system is operated on batteries or car battery (DC12V).
Getting started
Check that you have all the tMlowing items, which are supplied tBr the system.
Power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Shoulder strap with carc¢ing case tbr the iPod (1)
iPod cable (1)
iPod stand (1)
If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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Using the carrying handles
Be sure to hold both handles when you carry tile system.
If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length
of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a
result.
Do not lift the system by the woofer ducts, and do not insert any
foreign objects into them.
Carrying handle
Woofer duct
Using the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap (adjustable in length) to each
end of the system as illustrated.
Shoulder strap
j (supplied)
iPod (not supplied)
iPod case
Shoulder strap
To detach the shoulder strap, press in the metal fitting and unhook
it fi'om the shaft.
Installing the batteries
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_ atch tile polarity (+ and ) on tile batteries with the +
and nmrkings in the battery compartment.
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(not supplied)
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CAUTION:
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
• Remove batteries when the remote control is not in use for an
extended period of time.
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at
the same time with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the system's
control panel (from a distance of up to 7 m or 23 feet). If you point
the remote control from tile slant direction, tile distance will be
shortened.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong direct sunlight or
artificial lighting.
• Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote sensor and
the remote control.
This system has been designed to operate an iPod (see page 13).
Compatible iPod types:
iPod nano 1G/2G/4G
iPod mini
iPod (4th Generation) 20G/40G
iPod photo (4th Generation) 20G/30G/40G/60G
iPod video (5th Generation) 30G/60G
If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your iPod
Software to the latest version.
• For details about updating your iPod, check on the Apple web site
<http://www.apple.com>.
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CAUTION: Make all connection before plugging the system into an AC power outlet.
f_ Connecting the microphone/guitar
(See page 15.)
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(Not supplied)
f_ Connecting the headphones (See page 7.)
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Stereo mini plug
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Connecting to the car battery
_\o EB O _ Car adapter JVC model
_41''_'_ [_] CA-R120 (not supplied)
O To car's cigarette
lighter socket (DC12V)
CAUTIONS:
•Be sure to use tile specified car adapter (JVC model CA-RI20) to prevent
mishaps or damage resulting from different polarity design
• For safety, stop the car betBre pertBrming operations
• Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter; othelwvise, the car
battel2¢ will be exhausted
• During transport, stabilize the system in a box, etc
• To prevent malfunctions, do not leave the system in a car tBr a long time
• If the power is supplied through the car battel% the display will be blank
with the system turned off (at standby)
Unplug the AC power cord from the system to supply the power
through the car battery; otherwise, the system does not work.
F_ Connecting the AC power cord
L,\ Power cord
CAUTIONS:
• ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED FOR
THIS SYSTEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR
DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
•BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE
OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM
IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME.
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Rear view
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Memory backup batteries
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Battery cove r
_ atch the polarity (+ and ) on the batteries
with the + and markings in the battery
compartment.
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"R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)" "_.
size batteries (not _ ]
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Connecting the iPod (See page 13.)
O To dock connector
iPod stand
(supplied)
cable
(supplied)
iPod not supplied)
Disconnecting the iPod
•When disconnecting tile iPod, make sure tile
system is turned off.
• To remove the iPod cable from the iPod,
hold the buttons on the sides and pull.
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Connecting the auxiliary equipment _
(See page 14.)
0Toheadphonesjack 0
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IDII Stereo mini plug cable (not supplied)
h_.J Auxiliary equipment (not supplied)
Disconnecting the auxiliary equipment
When disconnecting the auxiliary equipment, make sure the
system is turned off.
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To remove the batteries, remove battery
"3" first.
Notes:
• The nlenlory backup batteries will not be
consumed as long as the power is supplied
from an AC outlet, loaded 10 batteries, or
car batte12¢ (DC 12V). However, if no
power is supplied to the system, the
memoc¢ backup batteries should be
replaced with new ones approximately
every 12 months to securely maintain the
contents of the memory.
• Before replacing the memoc¢ backup
batteries, always connect the AC power
cord to the system to prevent the contents
of memory from being erased.
• When a power thilure occurs, the time
indication disappears from the display to
save the battery power of the memory
backup batteries.
CAUTION:
To avoid battery leakage o1"explosion:
• When you need to replace the batteries,
replace all batteries at the same time with
new ones. Betbre replacing, you need to
supply AC power to the system.
• Do not use an old battery with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries
together.
Operating the system on
Battery cover
batteries
Front view
O atch the polarity (+ and ) oi1 the
batteries with the +and nmrkings in
the battel T compartment.
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"R20/D(13F)" size _'_ ."_ 6_;"_"
batter__plied) _'_ '--
To remove the batteries, remove battery
"10" first.
Notes:
• When you operate the systenl on nlains
(AC) power or on car batte12¢ (DC12V), the
power source automatically switches from
batteries to AC or DC12V. However, you
should remove the 10 batteries when
operating on AC power or car batte12¢
(DC12V).
• When the batteries are exhausted, the
tMlowing symptoms will occur:
Mistracking occurs during disc playback.
"DC OFF" flashes on the display, then the
power goes oft'.
If this happens, replace the batteries.
CAUTION:
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
• Remove the 10 batteries when the system is
not in use tBr an extended period of time.
• When you need to replace the batteries,
replace all batteries at the same time with
new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries
together.
• If the power is supplied through the
batteries, the display will be blank with the
system turned off (at standby).
Unplug the AC power cord from the
system to supply the power through the
batteries; otherwise, the system does
not work.
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Basic operations
(.D/I ON/STANDBY
DISPLAY
SUPER WOOFER
+/-
MUTING
VOLUME +/-
(L)/I ON/STANDBY
ACTIVE CLEAR
SOUND
STANDBY lamp
ACS ON/LEVEL
indicator
Note: Tile lighting condition tBr tile STANDBY lamp and tBr tile
display differs depending on the power source.
Power source STANDBY lamp/display
•AC power •Tile STANDBY lamp lights when power is
turned off.
• Backtighting of the display is illuminated
when power is turned on.
• Batteries or car •
battery
(DC 12V)*
The STANDBY lamp does not light.
Backtighting of the display is not
illuminated.
With the system turned off (at standby), no
indication is shown on the display.
If no source is playing and no operation is done tBr about 4
minutes, "DC OFF" starts flashing on the display for about one
nlinute betBre the systenl turns off automatically (except when
the source is FM/AM or AUX, or when the microphone/guitar is
used).
Turnin= on the system
Press _/I ON/STANDBY.
•When the system is operated on batteries or car battelT (DC 12V),
press (L)/I ON/STANDBY on the system.
The STANDBY lamp goes off when the system is operated on AC
power.
The display comes on and the system is ready to continue in the
mode it was in when the power was last turned off.
I ON/
0/I STANDBY
On system
or
ON/STANDBY
©/I
STANDBY
On remote control
Turnin= off the system
Press flO/ION/STANDBY again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up when the system is operated on AC
power.
• When the AC power is used, the CLOCK indicator and the time
are displayed without backtighting.
I ON/
©/ISTA.DB¥ O_STA.DB¥ j
-- STANDBY --
or _" I _"
On system On remote control
N Some power is always consumed even though power is turned
off (called standby mode).
N To disconnect the system from mains (AC) supply completely,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. When you
unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to
"AM 12:00" if no memolT backup batteries are installed.
You can adjust tile volume level between 0 and 50.
Using the system
Turn the VOLUME +/- control clockwise to
increase the volume or turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
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Using the remote control
Press VOLUME + to increase the volume or
press VOLUME - to decrease it.
When you press and hold VOLUME + or , tile volume changes
rapidly.
CAUTION:
DO NOT start playing any source without setting
the volume to minimum first, as a sudden blast of
sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones.
NFor private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to tile PHONES jack on tile rear of
the system (see page 5). No sound comes out of the speakers.
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on
tile headphones.
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