JVC SP-UXE15 User manual

UX-E15
— Consists of CA-UXE15 and SP-UXE15
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1471-001A
[ B]

G-1
Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Caution — STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (all lamps and indications go off).The
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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to
prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in
the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an
adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand
with a height of 10 cm or more.
About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the right side of the
unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the
unit, thus assuring normal operation of the unit.The
cooling fan automatically starts rotating to intake
external cool air when the volume is increased up
to more than a certain level.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shocks, fire, etc.:
1Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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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: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION
1 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.)
2 Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
3 When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
4 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equip-
ment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of
equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains
plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any
way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended
operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It
is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufactur-
er’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this
could result in a fatal electrical shock.;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind.
it is better to be safe than sorry!
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the
European Union.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in
accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources
and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-
europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable
national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical
and electronic equipment.

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Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................2
Precautions............................................................................................................................................................2
How to Read This Manual...................................................................................................................................3
Getting Started..........................................................................................................................4
Step 1: Unpack ......................................................................................................................................................4
Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control..................................................................................................................4
Step 3: Hook Up.....................................................................................................................................................5
To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna.............................................................................................7
To connect the speaker cords............................................................................................................................7
Before Operating the System .................................................................................................8
Daily Operations — Playback —........................................................................................9
Listening to the Radio.........................................................................................................................................10
Playing Back a Disc............................................................................................................................................11
Playing Back from the USB Memory or Digital Audio Player......................................................................12
Playing Back from the PC..................................................................................................................................13
Playing Back from Other Equipment................................................................................................................14
Receiving FM Stations with Radio Data System ...........................................................................................14
Daily Operations — Sound & Other Adjustments — ....................................................18
Adjusting the Volume .........................................................................................................................................18
Adjusting the Sound
Remote
ONLY
..........................................................................................................................18
Changing the Display Brightness — DIMMER
Remote
ONLY
.............................................................................19
Setting the Clock
Remote
ONLY
................................................................................................................................19
Turning Off the Power Automatically
Remote
ONLY
.............................................................................................20
Advanced Disc /USB Memory/DAP Operations ...............................................................21
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play
Remote
ONLY
.........................................................................21
Playing at Random — Random Play
Remote
ONLY
...............................................................................................22
Playing Repeatedly — Repeat Play
Remote
ONLY
................................................................................................23
Timer Operations ....................................................................................................................24
Setting the Timer
Remote
ONLY
................................................................................................................................24
Additional Information...........................................................................................................26
Learning More about This System...................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................27
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................27
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................28
Parts Index...........................................................................................................................................................29

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Micro
Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your
home, giving you years of enjoyment.
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully
before operating your new stereo system.
In it you will find all the information you need to
set up and use the system.
If you have a query that is not answered by the
manual, please contact your dealer.
Precautions
Installation
•Install in a place which is level, dry and neither
too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.
•Install the System in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup
inside the System.
DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
•Leave sufficient distance between the System
and theTV.
•Keep the speakers away from theTV to avoid
interference withTV.
Power sources
•When unplugging the System from the wall
outlet, always pull on the plug, not the AC
power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with
wet hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
System in the following cases:
•After starting to heat the room
•In a damp room
•If the System is brought directly from a cold to
a warm place
Should this occur, the System may malfunction.
In this case, leave the System turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug
the AC power cord, then plug it in again.
Internal heat
•A cooling fan is mounted on the right side
of the unit to prevent heat buildup inside the
main unit (see page G-1).
For safety, observe the following carefully:
•Make sure there is good ventilation the
main unit. Poor ventilation could overheat
and damage the System.
•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.

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Others
•Should any metallic object or liquid fall into
the System, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer before operating any
further.
DO NOT disassemble the System since
there are no user serviceable parts inside.
•If you are not going to operate the System for
an extended period of time, unplug the AC
power cord from the wall outlet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power
cord and consult your dealer.
How to Read This Manual
To make this manual as simple and easy-to-
understand as possible, we have adapted the
following methods:
•Button and control operations are explained
as listed in the table below. In this manual, the
operations using the remote control is mainly
explained; however, you can use the buttons
and controls on the main unit if they have the
same (or similar) name and marks.
•Some related tips and notes are explained
later in the sections “Learning More about
This System”and “Troubleshooting,”but not
in the same section explaining the operations.
If you want to know more about the functions,
or if you have a doubt about the functions,
go to these sections and you will find the
answers.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly and repeatedly until an
option you want is selected.
Indicates that you press one of the
buttons.
2sec.
Indicates that you press and hold
the button for specified seconds.
•The number above indicates the
period of press (in this example,
2 seconds).
•If no number is indicated,press
and hold until the entire
procedure is complete or until
you get a result you want.
Remote
ONLY
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the remote control.

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Getting Started
Step 1: Unpack the package and check the
accessories.
Step 2: Prepare the remote control.
Step 3: Hook up the components such as
AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see
pages 5 to 7).
Finally plug the AC power cord.
Now you can operate the System.
Step 1: Unpack
After unpacking, check to be sure that you
have all the following items.The number in
parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece
supplied.
•FM antenna (1)
•AM loop antenna (1)
•Speaker cords (2)
•Remote control (1)
•Batteries (2)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control
Insert the batteries into the remote control by
matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly.
1
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.
R6P(SUM-3) / AA (15F)

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Step
3 Hook Up
If you need more detailed information, see page 7.
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the
rear may vary.
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
For better FM/AM reception
Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied)
AM loop antenna
Keep it connected.
Vynil-covered wire (not supplied)
Extend it horizontally.
Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM
antenna using a 75 Ωwire with coaxial type connector.
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

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AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that
you can obtain
the best reception.
Speaker cord (supplied)
Connect the striped side to
the black (−) terminal.
Speaker cord (supplied)
Connect the non-striped side
to the red (+) terminal.

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To assemble and connect the AM loop
antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna
To connect the AM loop antenna
Make sure to connect the wire correctly.
•If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords
are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to
expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the
vinyl.
•Make sure the antenna conductors do not
touch any other terminals, connecting cords
and power cord. Also, keep the antennas away
from metallic parts of the System, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord.This could
cause poor reception.
To connect the speaker cords
Make sure the both speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
When connecting the speaker cords, match the
polarity of the speaker terminals.
Red (+) terminal : non-striped side of the
speaker cord
Black (–) terminal : striped side of the speaker
cord
•DO NOT connect more than one speaker
to each terminal.
•DO NOT allow the conductor of the
speaker cords to be in touch with the
metallic parts of the System.

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Before Operating the System
1
Main display
2
FM reception indicators
•ST (stereo): Lights while an FM stereo station
with sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
•MONO: Lights while the FM monaural mode
is activated.
3
Play mode indicators
•PRGM (program): Lights when Program Play
mode is activated.
•RND: Lights when Random Play mode is
activated.
•: Lights when Repeat mode is activated.
– : Repeats the current track.
– ALL: Repeats all tracks on the disc.
– ALL (in GROUP mode): Repeats all
tracks in the current group.
4
AHB PRO (Active Hyper Bass Pro) indica-
tor
•Lights when the AHB PRO is activated (see
page 18).
5
Radio Data System indicators
•TA (Traffic Announcement): Lights when the
Radio Data System mode (TA) is activated.
•News: Lights when the Radio Data System
mode (News) is activated.
•Info: Lights when the Radio Data System
mode (Info) is activated.
6
A (auto). STANDBY indicator
•Lights when Auto Standby is activated.
•Flashes when disc playback stops with Auto
Standby activated.
7
Timer indicators
•SLEEP: Lights when the SleepTimer is acti-
vated.
•: Lights when DailyTimer stands by;
flashes while working.
The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System.
Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.
Indications on the main display
* When you start playing an MP3/WMA source, the
group number, track number, track name, (and ID3
Tag for MP3) will be shown before the elapsed
playing time appears.
1
63 72 54
While playing a CD: While selecting AUX:
Track number Elapsed playing time
Elapsed playing time
While selecting USB MEMORY (WMA*):
Current track number
Data type
MP3/WMA:
Total track number
Total group number
Total track number
While listening to radio: While selecting USB:
Band
Frequency
Source name
Preset station number
Current track number
While playing an MP3*:
Elapsed playing time
While disc play is stopped:
Total track number Total playing time

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Daily Operations —
Playback
—
2
3
1
1 Turn on the power.
The STANDBY lamp on the main unit
turns off.
•Without pressing STANDBY/ON ,
the System turns on by pressing one of
the source selecting buttons in the next
step.
2 Select the source.
Playback automatically starts if the se-
lected source is ready to start.
•If you press USB MEMORY or USB/AUX,
start playback source on the external
component.
3 Adjust the volume.
4 Operate the target source as
explained later.
To turn off (stand by) the System
STANDBY/ON
The STANDBY lamp on the main
unit lights up.
•A small amount of power is al-
ways consumed even while on
standby.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on
the main unit. The sound will no longer come out of
the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting the headphones.
•Disconnecting the headphones will activate the
speakers again.
DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with
the volume set to an extremely high level;
otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System
or start playback.
4
3
2
STANDBY/ON
1
Numeric
buttons
4,1,7,
33, ¢
FM MODE
SET
DISPLAY
PRESET UP,
PRESET DOWN
Remote control

10
To display the clock indication
Remote
ONLY
While the System is turned on...
•Press the button again, to return to the source
information.
Listening to the Radio
To select the band (FM or AM)
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM is selected...
Frequency starts changing on the display.
When a station (frequency) with sufficient
signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops
changing.
•When you repeatedly press the button, the
frequency changes step by step.
To stop searching manually, press either button.
If the received FM station is hard to listen
Remote
ONLY
The MONO indicator lights on the
display.
Reception will improve though
stereo effect is lost—Monaural
reception mode.
To restore the stereo effect, press
the button again (the MONO indica-
tor goes off).
To preset the stations
Remote
ONLY
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
1 Tune in to a station you want to preset.
2 Activate the preset number entry mode.
•Finish the following process while the indica-
tion on the display is flashing.
3 Select a preset number for the station
you store.
Examples:
To select preset number 5,
press 5.
To select preset number 15,
press >
=10 J1 J5.
To select preset number 20,
press >
=10 J2 J0.
4 Store the station.
Remote control: Main unit:
FM
AM
1 sec. 1 sec.

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To tune in to a preset station
Remote
ONLY
1 Select a band (FM or AM).
2 Select a preset number for the station
you store.
•You can also use the PRESET
(UP/DOWN).
Playing Back a Disc
This System can play back the following discs—
regular CD and CD-R/CD-RW (recorded either in
the audio CD, MP3, or WMA format).
DiscType Mark (logo)
Audio CD
CD-R
CD-RW
•Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc”does not
comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio”
standard.Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side
of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
To set a disc
You can set a disc while playing another source.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
To close the disc cover, press the OPEN/CLOSE
button again.
•When the cover is open, pressing CD 6
closes the cover and the playback starts.
To select a track/group*
* For details about the group selection, see “For
MP3/WMA playback”on page 13.
Gently press the disc
until it snaps into place.
To start: To pause: To stop:
Increase the track/group* numbers.
Decrease the track/group* numbers.
FM
AM
Remote Control: Main unnit:
To release,
press again.

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To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc, press and hold until the
portion you want is reached.
To locate a track directly and
start play
Remote
ONLY
Examples:
To select track number 5,
press 5.
To select track number 15,
press >
=10 J1 J5.
To select track number 20,
press >
=10 J2 J0.
To select track number 125
(for MP3/WMA only), press
>
=10J1J2J5.
Playing Back from the USB Memory or
Digital Audio Player
This System is equipped with a USB MEMORY
terminal on the front panel.You can connect
your USB Memory or Digital Audio Player (DAP)
to this terminal and enjoy the sound out of your
USB Memory or DAP.
•Remember you cannot send any signal or data
to your PC from this System.
✎IMPORTANT
•Always set volume to “VOL MIN”when connecting
or disconnecting the other equipment.
•Connect the USB Memory or DAP directly to the
front panel of the unit. Connecting via a USB hub
may result in malfunction.
•USB Memory and DAPs compatible with the USB
mass storage class specifications are connectable.
•Some DAPs are not compatible with the unit.
•Copyrighted tracks (WMA-DRM* tracks) cannot be
played on the unit.
•Coded or encrypted tracks in a special method
cannot be played on the unit.
* DRM (Digital Rights Management): Any of several
technical methods used to control or restrict the
use of digital media content on electronic devices
with such technologies installed.
To connect the USB Memory or DAP
Connect the DAP to the System using the USB
cable supplied with the DAP.
•Use a USB cable with a “series A”plug at the
System end.
•When disconnecting the USB Memory or DAP,
make sure that playback is finished and that
the System is in the stop condition.
To play back sounds on the
USB Memory or DAP
•The USB MEMORY lamp on the left of the
USB MEMORY terminal flashes while USB
MEMORY is selected for the source.
To select a track/group*
* For details about the group selection, see “For
MP3/WMA playback”on page 13.
Fast-forwards the track.
Fast-reverses the track.
To start To stop
Increase the track/group* numbers.
Decrease the track/group* numbers.
or

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For MP3/WMA playback
According to the MP3/WMA playback mode,4/
¢or number buttons work for the group selection or
the track selection.
Examples:
When the MP3 play back mode is “GROUP.”
You can change the MP3/WMA
playback mode by pressing MP3/
WMA PLAY MODE.
•Each time you press the button,
the MP3/WMA playback mode
changes as follows:
TRACK:
4/ ¢, and number buttons work for
the track selection of the MP3/WMA.
GROUP: 4/ ¢, and number buttons work for
the group selection of the MP3/WMA.
MP3/WMA groups/tracks configuration
This System plays back MP3/WMA tracks as follows.
The play order in the figure is for MP3/WMA tracks on
the disc.
MP3/WMA tracks on USB Memory or DAP may be
played back differently.
Resume Play for MP3/WMA
If you press 7while playing MP3/WMA, the number
of the track where you have stopped playback will be
memorized by the unit.
By pressing CD 6or USB MEMORY, you can start
playback again from the beginning of the same track.
To activate/cancel resume play
Remote
ONLY
memo
•Pressing OPEN/CLOSE (for Disc), or
disconnecting the USB Memory/DAP will
erase the track number for resume play.
•To play back from the first track while
resume play is activated, press 7twice
during playback.
Playing Back from the PC
This System is equipped with a USB terminal on
the rear panel.You can connect your PC to this
terminal and enjoy the sound out of your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time,
follow the procedure below.
•Remember you cannot send any signal or data
to your PC from this System.
✎IMPORTANT
•Always set volume to “VOL MIN”when connecting
or disconnecting the other equipment.
.
How to install the USB drivers
1 Turn on your PC and start running Win-
dows®98, Windows®98SE, Windows®
Me, Windows®2000, or Windows®XP.
•If the PC has been turned on, quit all the ap-
plications running.
2 Select USB for the source.
Hierarchy
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Group with its play order
MP3/WMA track with its play order
MODE
MODE
TRACK MODE
GROUP MODE
GROUP mode
Total group number
Total track number RESUME ON
RESUME OFF

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3 Connect the System to the PC using a
USB cable (not supplied).
•Use “USB series A plug to B plug”cable.
4 The USB drivers are installed automati-
cally.
To play back sounds on the PC
Refer to the manuals supplied with the sound
reproducing application installed in the PC.
* Microsoft®, Windows®98, Windows®98SE,
Windows®Me, Windows®2000 and Windows®
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
corporation.
Playing Back from Other Equipment
To connect other equipment
By using a stereo mini plug cord (not supplied),
you can connect other equipment with analog
audio output jacks, such as an MD player, aTV,
etc.
If the audio output on the other equipment is
not stereo mini plug type,
Use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini
plug to the corresponding plug to the audio
output.
•Refer to the manuals supplied with the other
equipment.
✎IMPORTANT
•Always set volume to “VOL MIN”when connecting
or disconnecting the other equipment.
To select other equipment for the source
To adjust the sound input level
from other equipment
You can adjust the sound input level from the
connected equipment, if the incoming signal is
too small or too large.
1 Select AUX for the source.
2 Adjust the input level by holding down
SET until the input level appears on the
display.
•Each time you hold down SET, the dis-
play changes in the following order.
LEVEL 1: Ordinary input level (factory setting).
LEVEL 2: Increased input level.
Receiving FM Stations with Radio Data
System
Radio Data System allows FM stations to send
additional signals with their regular program
signals. For example, the stations send their
station names, and information about what type
of program they broadcast, such as sports or
music, etc.This unit can receive the following
types of Radio Data System signals:
PS (Program Service):
shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Program Type):
shows types of broadcast program.
RT (Radio Text):
shows text messages the station sends.
AUX
(front panel)
Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
Portable audio
device,
Game machine, etc.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
USB
AUX
(rear panel)
USB cable
PC

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To show Radio Data System
signals on the display
Select an FM station with Radio Data System
signals.
If a station contains the signals, “PS”appears on
the display.
PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS”alternately appear on the
display.Then, the station name appears. “NO PS”
appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY”alternately appear on
the display.Then, the broadcast program type
appears. “NO PTY”appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT”alternately appear on
the display.Then, the text message sent by the
station appears. “NO RT”appears if no signal is
sent.
Station Frequency:
The frequency of the selected station appears on
the display.
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•If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”and
“RT”will not appear on the display.
•If you press DISPLAY MODE while listening to
an AM (MW) station, the display only shows
station frequency.
 On characters displayed
When the display shows PS, PTY or RT text,
the display cannot show accented letters; For
example, “A”may represent accented “A’s”like
“Á, Â, Ã, À, Ä and Å”.
To search for a program by the PTY codes
One of the advantages of the Radio Data System
service is that you can locate a particular kind of
program by specifying the PTY codes.
 To search for a program using PTY codes:
1 While listening to an FM station, activate
PTY search.
2 Select a desired PTY code while “SE-
LECT PTY” is blinking.
Each time you press the button, the display
shows a PTY category in the following order:
NEWS QAFFAIRS QINFO QSPORT QEDUCATE
QDRAMA QCULTURE QSCIENCE QVARIED
QPOP M QROCK M QEASY M QLIGHT M Q
CLASSICS QOTHER M QWEATHER QFINANCE
QCHILDREN QSOCIAL QRELIGION QPHONE
IN QTRAVEL QLEISURE QJAZZ QCOUNTRY Q
NATION M QOLDIES QFOLK M QDOCUMENT
QTEST QALARM QNEWS
3 Start searching while the selected PTY
code is blinking.
While searching, “SELECT PTY”and the selected
PTY code (ex. NEWS) alternately appear on the
display.
The unit searches the 30 preset stations and
stops when it finds a station of the selected
category, then tunes into that station.The Radio
Data System indicator turns on.
To continue searching after the first stop, press
PTY SEARCH again within 5 seconds while the
selected PTY code is blinking.
PTYPS RT
Station Frequency

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To stop searching at any time during the
process, press PTY SEARCH to stop search
operation.Tune in again into your desired FM
station.
If no program is found in the 30 preset stations,
“NOT FOUND”appears on the display and
returns to the previous station.
 Descriptions of the PTY Codes
NEWS: News
AFFAIRS: Topical programs expanding on the
current news or affairs
INFO: Programs on medical service,
weather forecasts, etc.
SPORT: Sports events
EDUCATE: Educational programs
DRAMA: Radio plays
CULTURE: Programs on national or regional
culture
SCIENCE: Programs on natural sciences and
technology
VARIED: Other programs like comedies or
ceremonies
POP M: Pop music
ROCK M: Rock music
EASY M: Middle-of-the road music (usually
called “easy listening”)
LIGHT M: Light music
CLASSICS: Classical music
OTHER M: Other music
WEATHER: Weather information
FINANCE: Reports on commerce, trading, the
Stock Market, etc.
CHILDREN: Entertainment programs for
children
SOCIAL: Programs on social activities
RELIGION: Programs dealing with any aspect
of belief or faith, or the nature of
existence or ethics
PHONE IN: Programs where people can
express their views either by phone
or in a public form
TRAVEL: Programs about travel destinations,
package tours, and travel ideas and
opportunities
LEISURE: Programs concerned with
recreational activities such as
gardening, cooking, fishing, etc.
JAZZ: Jazz music
COUNTRY: Country music
NATION M: Current popular music from
another nation region, in that
country’s language
OLDIES: Classic pop music
FOLK M: Folk music
DOCUMENT: Programs dealing with factual
matters, presented in an
investigative style
TEST: Broadcasts for testing emergency
broadcast equipment or unit
ALARM: Emergency announcement
NONE: No program type, undefined
program, or difficult to categorize
into particular types
To temporarily switch to a broadcast program
of your choice (Enhanced Other Networks)
Another convenient feature of Radio Data
System is to switch automatically from the
current station to the type of program you have
selected (TA, NEWS or INFO). When the program
is finished, the unit automatically returns to
the previous station.This function is called the
Enhanced Other Networks.
•The Enhanced Other Networks function is only
applicable to the preset stations. See page 10.
•If an FM station does not broadcast Enhanced
Other Networks information, the Enhanced
Other Networks function cannot be activated.
 To select a program type
While listening to an FM station, activate the
Enhanced Other Networks function.
TA: Traffic Announcement
NEWS: News
INFO: Programs on medical service,
weather forecast, etc.
OFF (Frequency): Radio Data System mode off
•The Radio Data System indicator on the
display (TA, News or Info) turns on and the
unit enters the Enhanced Other Networks
standby mode.
NEWSTA INFO
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 How Enhanced Other Networks works
If no station is broadcasting the type of program
you have selected:
•The unit continues to receive the current
station.
•When the selected type of program starts
on a different station, the unit automatically
switches to the station and the indicator on the
display starts blinking.
•When the program is finished, the unit returns
to the previous station and the indicator on the
display turns on (standby mode).
If there is a station broadcasting the type of
program you have selected:
•The unit switches to the station and the
indicator on the display starts blinking.
•When the program is finished, the unit returns
to the previous station and the indicator on the
display turns on (standby mode).
If the current station is broadcasting the type of
program you have selected:
•The unit continues to receive the current
station.The indicator on the display starts
blinking.
•When the program is finished, the indicator on
the display turns on (standby mode).
 To cancel Enhanced Other Networks
PressTA/News/Info to select “OFF (Frequency)”.
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•The Enhanced Other Networks standby
mode remains activated if you change the
source to CD, USB MEMORY or USB/AUX. If
you select AM for the source, the Enhanced
Other Networks standby mode is disabled
temporarily.
CAUTION:
•When the sound alternates intermittently between
the station tuned in by the Enhanced Other
Networks function and the currently selected
station, cancel the Enhanced Other Networks
mode. This does not constitute malfunction of the
unit.