JVC UX-LS3 User manual

UX-LS3
—Consists of CA-UXLS3 and SP-UXLS3
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
English
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT2112-001A
[US]
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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.
CAUTION
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or
headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION:
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
The button in any position does not disconnect
the mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
• When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp
lights red or orange.
• When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp
goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: 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.
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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2. Sides/Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3. Bottom: 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.
Front view Side view
SP-UXLS3 CA-UXLS3 SP-UXLS3 CA-UXLS3
[European Union Only]
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Contents
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all
accessories are present.
FM indoor antenna..............................................................................(1)
AM loop antenna..................................................................................(1)
Remote control unit
with a built-in button battery.............................................(1)
AC adapter (AA-R1808).....................................................................(1)
Power cord................................................................................................(1)
AC plug adapter....................................................................................(1)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged of falls
to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was
shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. JVC
recommends that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the
future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Before use .......................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................... 4
Preparing the remote control unit ...................................5
Connections ....................................................6
About MP3 and WMA .....................................8
About USB device ...........................................9
Handling discs.................................................9
About SD card .................................................9
Component names and functions...............10
Basic function ...............................................12
Switching the system on..................................................... 12
Switching the system to standby mode.................... 12
Volume control .......................................................................... 12
Sound control............................................................................. 12
Headphones................................................................................ 12
Using the CD/USB device/SD card ...............13
Preparation................................................................................... 13
Playing a CD/ audio le........................................................ 14
Selecting a desired le by le name
(For audio le only) ......................................................... 14
Programming tracks/les .................................................... 14
Random play ............................................................................... 15
Repeat play................................................................................... 15
Changing the display information................................. 15
Using the radio .............................................16
To select the AM tuner interval spacing .................... 16
Tuning in radio stations........................................................16
Auto preset................................................................................... 16
Manual preset............................................................................. 16
Tuning to a preset radio station...................................... 16
Using Radio Data System.................................................... 17
Changing the Radio Data System display
information .......................................................................... 17
Tuning by Program Type (PTY search)......................... 17
Before use
Using the D.AUDIO .......................................18
Playback of Digital Audio Player...................................... 18
Using the AUX ..............................................18
Playing an external component......................................18
Clock/timer operation..................................19
Clock setting................................................................................ 19
Timer setting ............................................................................... 19
To activate/deactivate the timer.....................................20
Sleep timer setting.................................................................. 20
System setup.................................................21
Adjusting the display brightness(BACKLIGHT)..... 21
Adjusting the display contrast (CONTRAST)............21
Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)......................................21
In case of diculty........................................22
General information.....................................23
Maintenance ............................................................................... 23
To install this unit and/or speakers on a wall.......... 23
Specications................................................24
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your
complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the System.
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Preparing the remote control unit
Pull the battery sheet out from the
remote control unit to the direction of
the arrow.
Operation
When the power cord is plugged in, STANDBY/TIMER
indicator is lit. The power turns ON by pressing
button on the remote control unit pointing at the
remote sensor. When the power comes on, press the
button you want to operate.
Approx. 6 m
30°
30°
Remote sensor
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• The supplied battery may have shorter live than ordinary
battery due to use during operation checks.
• When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than
before, replace the battery with a new one.
• Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct
light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a
malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation
to prevent malfunction.
¤ CAUTION
• Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Keep battery out of reach of children and in original
package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries
promptly. If swallowed contact physician immediately.
Changing the battery of the remote control
unit
Use a commercially available button battery
(CR2025).
1Insert something narrow like a paperclip into
the hole 1 and pull out the battery tray.
Keep on slide
Pull out
2Replace the old battery with a new one.
CR2025(+side)
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Connections
AM loop antenna
FM indoor antenna
Right speaker Left speaker
To AC wall outlet
• Insert the plug firmly all
the way into the AC wall
outlet.
AC adapter
Use the AC adapter (AA-R1808) provided with this product.
Connect the audio output of
the VCR, etc. to the [AUX IN]
terminals on the rear of the
main unit.
Connect a subwoofer (separately available) to the [SUB
WOOFER PRE OUT] terminal on the rear of the main unit.
Black
White
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Connecting the FM antenna
1 Connect the lead to the [FM 75] terminal.
2 Find the location that gives the best
reception.
3 Secure the antenna as high up as possible.
• The antenna supplied with the system is a basic antenna
for indoor use. For stable signal reception, the use of an
outdoor antenna (commercially available) is recommended.
Disconnect the indoor antenna first before connecting an
outdoor antenna.
¤CAUTION
• Since antenna installation necessitates skill and experience,
always consult your dealer before installation. The antenna
should be placed at a distance from the power distribution
wires. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur if the
antenna falls down.
Connecting the AM antenna
1 Connect the AM antenna cord to the [AM] and [HGND]
terminals.
2 Setup the antenna in the position and the direction to be
able to receive AM broadcast.
• The antenna supplied with the system is for indoor use. Place
it as far away as possible from the system, your TV set, the
speaker cords, AC adapter and the power cord, and point it in
the direction that provides the best reception.
FM
75Ω
Connecting the speakers
1 Connect the right speaker to terminal marked "R", with the
red wire to + and the black wire to –.
2 Connect the left speaker to terminal marked "L", with the red
wire to + and the black wire to –.
Insert this portion.
• For optimal sound performance, it is recommended to use
the supplied speakers.
• Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of
+/– speaker terminals.
Caution for connection
• Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until
all other connections are completed. Before unplugging
a connected cord or cable, be sure to switch the system
OFF and unplug the power cord from the power outlet in
advance.
• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the
supplied AC plug adapter.
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About MP3 and WMA
The playable MP3/WMA le (hereafter called Audio
le) and the media format have the following
limitation. The Audio le, which is not conforming to
the specication, may not play normally.
Playable Audio le
Playable MP3 le
• File formats: MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
• Extension: .mp3
• Transfer bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 48/ 44.1/ 32/ 24/ 22.05/ 16/ 12/
11.025/ 8 kHz
Playable WMA le
• File format: Windows Media™ Audio compliant
• Extension: .wma
• Transfer bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 48/ 44.1/ 32 kHz
• Files created using functions in Windows Media™ Player 9 or
later cannot be played.
- WMA Professional
- WMA Lossless
- WMA Voice
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• Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file.
If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio
file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the
speaker.
• The files with copy protection cannot be played.
• Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding
software setting, USB device type, and/or recording
conditions.
• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of
compression format standard and additional specifications.
• Audio files encoded using VBR (Variable Bit Rate) may use bit
rates that fall outside the supported range. Audio files with bit
rates outside the supported range cannot be played.
Playable storage media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• USB device (USB version 1.1/2.0)
• SD, SDHC, mini SD, micro SD/SDHC card
⁄
• CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing
software cannot be used.
• When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at
once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".
• For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About USB
device> (page 9).
• For details on the available SD/SDHC card, refer to <About SD
card> (page 9).
Playable CD-R/RW format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
Playable le format of USB device/ SD card
• FAT 16/ 32
The maximum number of characters for
display
• File/Folder name: 30/ 9 characters
• MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property:
30 characters
(The information which can be displayed with this unit:
title, artist name, and album name)
⁄
• File/Folder name is the number of the characters including
the extensions.
• This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag:
version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3
• A character that cannot be displayed with this unit is
displayed incorrectly or substituted by “-“.
Limitation of structure for the le and the
folder
• Maximum number of folders: 255 (including root folder)
• Maximum number of files per folder: 999 (including the
number of folders)
Playing order of the audio le
• Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can
specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder
and writing them by folder.
Example
CD
¡!
2
(1)
^: Folder
¡: Audio le
3
¡$
4
¡"
¡#
¡P
5 ¡%
Folder
Audio file
• Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play:
➡¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
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About USB device
Notes on use of the USB device
This unit can play audio les stored in the ash
memory and digital audio player that have a USB port
(these devices are referred to as USB devices in this
document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types and
usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices
• USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class.
• USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500
mA or less.
⁄
• USB Mass Storage Class : USB devices that the PC can
recognize as an external storage without using any special
driver or application software.
• Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device
conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
• Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal
playback or display of the audio file.
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above
specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on
the type or condition of the USB device.
Handling discs
Handling precautions
Hold a CD taking care not to touch the played surface. (The side
without the printed label is the playback side.)
Discs playable on the system
This system can play back a CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW or the audio part of a CD-EXTRA disc.
Notes on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW discs
If the CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW disc in use has a printable label
surface, the disc may be unable to be taken out of the system
due to sticking of the label surface. To prevent malfunction of
the system, do not use such a disc.
Cautions on CD discs
Always use a CD carrying the marking.
A disc without this marking may be unable to be played back
correctly.
The disc rotates at a high speed during playback. Never use a
cracked, chipped or greatly warped disc. Otherwise, damage or
malfunction of the player may result.
Also, do not use a disc with a non-circular shape as this may
result in malfunction.
About SD card
Available SD card
• SD, SDHC, mini SD, micro SD/SDHC card
• An SD card of 512 MB to 32 GB can be used.
⁄
• A special adapter is required for using a mini SD/micro SD
card.
• A multimedia card (MMC) cannot be used.
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