JVC UX-M3R User manual

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0808-001A
[B]
UX-M3R
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
DISPLAY
MODE
PHONES
PROGRAM
REC STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE
PRE EQ
/HBS
VOLUME
REPEAT
SEARCH/TUNING
RANDOM
CD TUNER TAPE
BAND
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-M3R
FULL LOGIC DECK
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
TIMER
ON/OFF
SET
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
EJECT
INTRO/RDS
SEARCH
PRESET
OPEN
/CLOSE
STANDBY
/ON
CD/RANDOM TAPE
DISPLAY
MODE
PROGRAM
REC
SLEEP PRE UP
TIMER
BEAT CUT
STANDBY/ON
+
VOLUME
–
TUNER
/BAND
REPEAT
/PRE DOWN
INTRO
/RDS SEARCH
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
RM-SUXM3R REMOTE CONTROL
MUTING
PRE EQ
/HBS

Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR
ENCLOSURE
2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
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.
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.
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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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15 cm 15 cm
15 cm
1 cm
UX-M3R
1 cm
10 cm
15 cm
15 cm
UX-M3R
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
CLASS
LASER
1
PRODUCT
DANGER-Invisible laser radiation
when open and interlock defeated.
AV ID DIRECT EXP SURE T BEAM.
V RSICHT-Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung,
wenn Abdeckung geöffnet und
Sicherheitsverriegelung überbrückt.
Nicht dem Straht aussetzen.
ADVARSEL:USYNLIG LÅSERSTRALING
VED ÅBNING,NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-
BRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTI N.
UNDGÅ UDSATTELSE F R STRÅLING.
VAR ! Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa
olet alttiina nädkmätön läsersateilylle.
Älä katso säteesen.
VARNING! symlig laserstrålning när denna
del är ösppad och spärren är urkopplad.
Betraka ej strålen.
ADVERSEL! Usynilig laserstråling når
deksel åpnes og slikkerhedslås brytes.
Unngå eksponering for sirålen.
A pleine puissance.I ecoute prolongee du
baladeur peut endommager l'oreille de
l'utilisaleur.
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 nonetheless 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 ELECTRI-
CIAN.

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 equipment,
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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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.
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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 manufacturer’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!

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Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual
for future reference.
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 a
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information on operation 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 and 35˚C.
• 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.
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 ................................................................ 4
Remote Control ......................................................... 5
Getting Started .......................................................... 6
Unpacking ................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control .......... 6
Connections .............................................................. 6
Common Operations ................................................. 8
Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................... 8
Setting the Clock ....................................................... 8
Adjusting the Volume................................................ 8
Digital Sound Control ............................................... 9
Listening to FM and MW Broadcasts ................... 10
Tuning In a Station .................................................. 10
Presetting Stations................................................... 10
Tuning In a Preset Station ....................................... 11
Receiving FM Stations with RDS........................... 12
Changing the RDS Information .............................. 12
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search) ..................................................... 12
Playing Back CDs .................................................... 13
Loading a Disc ........................................................ 13
Basic CD Operations .............................................. 13
Program Play........................................................... 13
Random Play ........................................................... 14
Repeat Play ............................................................. 14
Introductory Play .................................................... 14
Displaying the Remaining Time during Playback .. 14
Playing Back Tapes ................................................. 15
Loading a Tape ........................................................ 15
Tape Playback ......................................................... 15
Rewind/Fast Forward .............................................. 15
Recording ................................................................. 16
Recording Tapes ...................................................... 16
Using the Timers...................................................... 17
Using Daily Timer .................................................. 17
Timer Recording ..................................................... 17
Using Sleep Timer .................................................. 18
Description of the PTY Codes ................................ 19
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19
Maintenance ............................................................ 20
Specifications ........................................................... 21

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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
ront Panel
DISPLAY
MODE
PHONES
PROGRAM
REC STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE
PRE EQ
/HBS
VOLUME
REPEAT
SEARCH/TUNING
RANDOM
CD TUNER TAPE
BAND
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-M3R
FULL LOGIC DECK
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
TIMER
ON/OFF
SET
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
EJECT
INTRO/RDS
SEARCH
PRESET
OPEN
/CLOSE
STANDBY
/ON
ON
PROGRAM SLEEP HBS TOTAL REMAIN INTRO
RANDOM
TAPE
POP REC
MHz
kHz
REPEAT
STEREO
ONE
ALL
CD SYNC
OFF
CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ
9
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3
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
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2
3
4
5
6
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Continued
ront Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1Disc compartment (13)
2STANDBY/ON button (8)
Turns the unit on or off (standby mode).
3CD/RANDOM button (13, 14)
Selects CD mode.
Starts or stops random play in CD mode.
4DISPLAY MODE button (8, 17)
Displays the clock time or sets the timer.
5TIMER ON/OFF SET button (17)
Activates/deactivates the timer.
6Remote sensor (5)
Infrared sensor for remote control
7PROGRAM button (8, 10, 13, 17)
CD: programs the track playback order.
Tuner: presets radio stations.
Clock/Timer: sets the clock/timer.
8REPEAT button (14)
CD: repeats a track or the whole disc.
PRESET ∞/ 5buttons (10)
Tuner: Selects a preset radio station.
9PHONES jack (8)
Connect the headpones to this jack.
pTape deck (15)
qREC ¶(Recording) button (16)
Switches to record ready state.
wTUNER/BAND button (10)
Selects tuner mode.
Selects FM or MW in tuner mode.
eTAPE button (15)
Selects tape mode.
r0OPEN/CLOSE button (13)
Opens/closes the disc compartment.
tREMAIN/RDS MODE button (12, 14)
CD: displays the remaining time of a track/disc or
elapsed time of a disc during playback.
Tuner (FM): displays RDS information.
yINTRO/RDS SEARCH button (12, 14)
CD: starts or stops introductory play.
Tuner (FM): selects RDS search.
uVOLUME +/– buttons (8)
Adjust the volume.
iPRE EQ/HBS button (9)
Selects the desired sound mode.
Switches on or off the HBS system.
o0EJECT (15)
Opens the tape deck door.
;SEARCH/TUNING 4/ ¢buttons (8, 10, 13, 15, 17)
CD: search backward/forward or skip to the beginning of
the current/previous/next track.
Tuner: tune to a lower or higher radio frequency or
search radio stations.
Tape: rewind or fast forward.
Clock/Timer: set the hour and minute.
aPLAY/PAUSE 6button (13, 15)
CD/Tape: starts or interrupts playback.
STOP/CLEAR 7button (13, 15)
CD: stops playback or clears the program.
Tape: stops playback or recording.
Display window
1/ON/OFF (timer on/off) indicators (17)
2HBS indicator (9)
3SLEEP indicator (18)
4PROGRAM indicator (10, 13)
5RDS indicator (12)
6Main display
7Sound mode indicators (9)
POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ
83(play mode) indicator (13, 15)
9TOTAL/REMAIN indicators (14)
pRANDOM indicator (14)
qINTRO indicator (14)
wSTEREO indicator (10)
eREPEAT ONE/ALL indicators (14)
rCD SYNC (synchronous recording) indicator (16)
tMHz/kHz (frequency) indicators (10)
yREC/8(recording/pause) indicators (16)
uTAPE indicator (15)

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Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON button
2CD/RANDOM button
3TUNER/BAND button
4REC (Recording) button
5PROGRAM button
6REMAIN/RDS MODE button
7INTRO/RDS SEARCH button
8TIMER button
9DISPLAY MODE button
pPRE EQ/HBS button
qMUTING button
Interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.
wTAPE button
e7button
r6button
t4/¢buttons
yPRE UP button
uSLEEP button
Selects the time length until the unit is turned off.
iREPEAT/PRE DOWN button
oVOLUME +/– buttons
;BEAT CUT button
Eliminates beats during MW broadcast recording.
Remote Control
When using the remote control, point it at the remote
sensor on the front panel.
CD/RANDOM TAPE
DISPLAY
MODE
PROGRAM
REC
SLEEP PRE UP
TIMER
MUTING BEAT CUT
PRE EQ
/HBS
STANDBY/ON
+
VOLUME
–
TUNER
/BAND
REPEAT
/PRE DOWN
INTRO
/RDS SEARCH
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
RM-SUXM3R REMOTE CONTROL
4
5
6
7
8
3
2
1
9
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DISPLAY
MODE
PHONES
PROGRAM
REC STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE
PRE EQ
/HBS
VOLUME
REPEAT
SEARCH/TUNING
RANDOM
CD TUNER TAPE
BAND
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-M3R
TIMER
ON/OFF
SET
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
EJECT
INTRO/RDS
SEARCH
PRESET
OPEN
/CLOSE
STANDBY
/ON

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Continued
Getting Started
Unpacking
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses following each item name
indicates the supplied quantity.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)) for remote control (2)
• AM loop antenna (1)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert 2 batteries — R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) — into the
battery compartment of the remote control, complying with
the + and – polarity markings inside the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.
• 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 may be damaged by
battery leakage.
Connections
• DO NOT connect any equipment to the unit while the
unit is powered.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections
are completed.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right speaker to the “R” terminals, with the
red wire to + and the black wire to –.
Connect the left speaker to the “L” terminals in the same
way.
Clip the stripped portion of each speaker wire as shown in
the illustration.
1
2
R03(UM-4)/
AAA(24F)
3
R L
AM
LOOP
FM
ANTENNA
3
2
RIGHT LEFT
14

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2 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the
AM LOOP terminal.
Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its
position for the best reception.
3 Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the
best reception.
4 Connect the AC power cord of the unit to the
AC outlet after all other connections have
been made.
12
3

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Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Unit
To turn on the unit
Press STANDBY/ON on the
unit or remote control.
The unit turns on with the last source
selection remaining valid.
To turn off the unit (on stanby)
Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or remote control.
The clock time appears if the clock is already set.
Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the built-in
clock.
1 When the unit is in standby
mode, press and hold
PROGRAM until the hour
indication starts blinking.
• When the unit is on, press DISPLAY MODE to enter clock
mode, then press and hold PROGRAM.
2 Press 4or ¢to set the
hour, then press
PROGRAM.
The minute indication starts
blinking.
3 Press 4or ¢to set the
minute, then press
PROGRAM to store the
setting.
The clock starts working.
To change the hour or minute indication rapidly in steps 2
and 3, press and hold 4or ¢.
To select 12-hour or 24-hour display mode
In standby mode, hold down
6and press PROGRAM
repeatedly.
With each press, the selection
toggles between 12-hour and 24-
hour modes.
• In 12-hour mode, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM
12:00” indicates noon.
To check the clock time while the unit is on
Press DISPLAY MODE.
The clock time is displayed until you
press any key.
To correct the clock time
Carry out steps 1 to 3 above.
On clock resetting
If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is
disconnected, the clock is reset to "0:00" (flashing). In such a
case you need to set the clock again.
Adjusting the Volume
• You can adjust the volume only while the unit is turned on.
Press VOLUME + or
VOLUME – to increase or
decrease the volume level.
The volume can be adjusted in 41 steps
between “VOL MIN” (minimum) and
“VOL MAX” (maximum).
To increase or decrease the volume level rapidly, press and
hold VOLUME + or VOLUME –.
To turn off the sound temporarily
Press MUTING on the remote control.
Playback continues without sound and
the muting indicator appears on the
display.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again or increase or
decrease the volume level.
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 the unit (on standby) with the volume
set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast
of sound can damage your hearing and/or the speakers
when you turn on the unit or start playing any source
next time.
Continued
STANDBY
/ON
PROGRAM
SEARCH/TUNING
DISPLAY
MODE
VOLUME
MUTING
SEARCH/TUNING
PLAY/PAUSE
and
PROGRAM
or
STANDBY/ON

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Digital Sound Control
The unit’s digital sound control feature enables you to select
desired preset equalizer settings (selectable as sound modes)
to enjoy special sound effects matching the music type.
You can also use the HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) system to
enjoy powerful bass sound created by emphasizing low
frequencies.
To select the desired sound mode
Press PRE EQ/HBS repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
sound mode changes as follows:
POP CLASSIC ROCK
JAZZFLAT
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with fine treble and ample bass
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
FLAT: Equalizer effect is canceled.
To switch the HBS system on/off
Press and hold PRE EQ/HBS until
“HBS ON” or “HBS OFF” appears on
the display.
When the HBS system is switched on,
the HBS indicator lights up on the
display.
PRE EQ
/HBS
PRE EQ
/HBS

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Tuning In a Station
1 When the unit is turned on,
press TUNER/BAND to
select tuner mode.
The unit tunes in the last station
tuned in (either FM or MW).
2 Press TUNER/BAND to
select the band, FM or MW.
Each time you press the button, the
band selection alternates between
FM and MW.
3 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 searching, press 4or ¢.
When you press 4or ¢briefly and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 20 FM and 20 MW stations.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning In a Station” on the left.
2 Press PROGRAM.
The PROGRAM indicator and “00”
start blinking on the display.
3 Press PRESET ∞or 5(or
PRE UP or REPEAT/PRE
DOWN on the remote
control) to specify the
desired preset number.
4 Wait a few seconds to confirm the preset
number.
• Alternatively, press PROGRAM.
5 To preset more stations, repeat the steps
above, allocating a different preset number to
each station.
When a new station is stored
The station previously memorized with the same preset
number is erased. (The frequency of the new station replaces
the previous frequency in memory.)
Listening to M and MW Broadcasts Continued
TUNER
BAND
TUNER
BAND
SEARCH/TUNING
PROGRAM
PRESET
REPEAT

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Tuning In a Preset Station
1 Press TUNER/BAND to
select tuner mode.
2 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM
or MW.
3 Press PRESET ∞or 5(or PRE
UP or REPEAT/PRE DOWN on
the remote control) to select the
desired preset number.
TUNER
BAND
PRESET
REPEAT

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Receiving M Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an
additional signal along with their regular program signals.
For example, the stations send their station names, as well as
information about what type of program they broadcast, such
as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS
service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals.
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Program Type):
Shows types of broadcast programs.
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages the station sends.
More about RDS
• Some FM stations do not provide RDS signals.
• RDS services vary among FM RDS stations. For details on
RDS services in your area, check with local radio stations.
• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not
transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is
weak.
Changing the RDS Information
You can see RDS information on the display while listening
to an FM station.
Press REMAIN/RDS MODE.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes to show the following
information:
PS PTY RT
• If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station,
“NO PS”, “NO PTY”, or “NO TEXT” appears on the
display.
On the characters displayed
When the display shows PS, PTY or RT signals:
– The display shows upper case letters only.
– The display cannot show accented letters; For example,
“A” may represent accented “A’s” like “Á, Â, Ã, À, Ä and
Å ”.
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search)
One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a
particular kind of program by specifying the PTY (Program
Type) codes.
• For details on each of the PTY codes, see “Description of
the PTY Codes” on page 19.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
1 Press INTRO/RDS
SEARCH until the PTY
code you want appears on
the display.
Each time you press the button, the
PTY codes change as follows:
NEWS AFFAIRS INFO
EDUCATEDRAMA
SPORT
CULTURE
OTHER M CLASSICS LIGHT M MOR M
SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M
2 Press 4or ¢.
The unit searches FM stations, stops
when it finds the one you have
selected, and tunes in that station.
• If no program is found, the unit returns to the last received
station.
To stop searching during the process, press INTRO/RDS
SEARCH.
REMAIN
/RDS MODE
Station frequency
INTRO/RDS
SEARCH
SEARCH/TUNING

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Playing Back CDs
This unit can play back audio CDs.
Loading a Disc
1 Press CD/RANDOM to
select CD mode.
2 Press 0OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
3 Load a disc with the label side facing up.
4 Press 0OPEN/CLOSE to
close the disc compartment.
The total number of tracks and the
playing time of the disc appear on
the display.
Basic CD Operations
1 Press 6to start playback.
The 3indicator lights up and the
track number and elapsed playing
time of the current track appear on
the display.
2 To stop playback, press 7.
To interrupt playback
Press 6.
The 3indicator and the playing time
starts blinking.
To resume playback, press 6again.
To select a desired track
Press 4or ¢repeatedly until the
desired track appears on the display.
To search for a particular point during playback
Press and hold 4or ¢to locate the
desired point.
Program Play
You can arrange the order in which the tracks are played
before you start playing. You can program up to 60 tracks.
1 In stop mode, press
PROGRAM.
The PROGRAM indicator starts
blinking.
2 Press 4or ¢repeatedly
to select the desired track.
The current program number starts blinking.
3 Press PROGRAM to store
the selected track.
“00” and the next program number
appear on the display.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store other tracks.
• You cannot program more than 60 tracks. If you attempt to
do it, “FULL” will flash on the display.
To review the programed sequence
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode.
The program number and track number
are displayed in succession.
To modify the program
Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select
the program number with which you
want to change the track, then repeat
steps 2 and 3 above.
To play the programed tracks
Press 6.
• During program play, you can press 4or ¢to select
the desired track in the program.
If you press REPEAT during program play
The current track or all programed tracks are played
repeatedly.
To clear the program
Press 7in stop mode.
The PROGRAM indicator disappears
from the display.
• The stored program is cleared when the CD compartment is
opened.
RANDOM
CD
OPEN
/CLOSE
OPEN
/CLOSE
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP/CLEAR
PLAY/PAUSE
SEARCH/TUNING
SEARCH/TUNING
PROGRAM
SEARCH/TUNING
PROGRAM
PLAY/PAUSE
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
STOP/CLEAR

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Random Play
You can play all the tracks in random order.
Press CD/RANDOM before or
during playing.
The RANDOM indicator lights up.
To exit random play mode, press CD/RANDOM again.
The RANDOM indicator goes off.
• Activating the REPEAT ONE function during random play
mode disables the random play mode.
• It is not possible to activate the random play function
during program play mode.
Repeat Play
You can play the current track or the whole disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to
select either of the following
repeat play modes:
REPEAT ONE: repeats the current track.
REPEAT ALL: repeats the whole disc.
The current track or the whole disc is played repeatedly until
you press 7.
To exit repeat play mode, press REPEAT repeatedly so that
the REPEAT indicator disappears from the display.
• Activating the random play function during REPEAT ONE
play mode disables the repeat play mode.
Introductory Play
The introductory portions of tracks can be played back
automatically.
Press INTRO/RDS SEARCH.
The first 10-second portion of each of
the tracks is played back in order.
To exit introductory play mode, press INTRO/RDS
SEARCH again.
• The introductory play function is also available during
program play mode, random play mode and repeat play
mode.
Displaying the Remaining Time during
Playback
You can display the remaining time of the current track/disc
and the elapsed time of the current track/disc during playing a
CD.
Press REMAIN/RDS MODE
repeatedly to select one of the
following time display modes:
REMAIN: shows the remaining time of the current track.
TOTAL REMAIN: shows the remaining time of the disc.
TOTAL: shows the elapsed time of the disc.
No indication: shows the elapsed time of the current track.
RANDOM
CD
REPEAT
INTRO/RDS
SEARCH
REMAIN
/RDS MODE

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Playing Back Tapes
•Use only type I normal tapes.
The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinchroller and
the capstan.
Loading a Tape
1 Press 0EJECT to open the
tape deck door.
2 Insert a recorded tape with the open side
down and playback side facing out from the
unit.
3 Close the tape deck door.
The TAPE indicator appears on the display.
Tape Playback
1 When the unit is turned on,
press TAPE.
2 Press 6.
Playback starts.
“PLAY” and the 3indicator appear
on the display.
3 To stop playback, press 7.
To interrupt playback
Press 6.
The 3indicator starts blinking and
“PAUSE” appears on the display.
To resume playback, press 6again.
Rewind/ ast orward
1 Press 4or ¢to rewind
or fast forward the tape.
“REW” or “FF” appears on the
display.
2 Press 7to stop rewinding or
fast forwarding.
• The tape stops automatically at the end of the rewinding or
fast forwarding.
EJECT
TAPE
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP/CLEAR
PLAY/PAUSE
SEARCH/TUNING
STOP/CLEAR

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Recording
Recording Tapes
1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.
Insert a tape with the open side down and the side to be
recorded facing out from the unit.
2 Press CD/RANDOM or
TUNER/BAND to select the
desired recording source.
3 Prepare the source.
•For synchronous recording of a CD
Load the disc (see page 13).
– To start recording from the desired track, select the track
by pressing 4or ¢repeatedly in stop mode.
– To start recording from the desired point on a disc, play
the disc and pause at the desired point by pressing 6.
•For recording from the radio
Tune in the desired station (see page 10).
4 Press REC.
“REC” is displayed. The TAPE REC
indicator and “8” light up and the
recording direction indicator starts
blinking.
5 Press 6for recording.
Recording starts.
“8” goes off. The TAPE REC
indicator remains on the display.
When recording a CD, the CD
SYNC indicator also lights up.
To stop recording, press 7.
The selected recording source continues playing.
• During recording, it is not possible to pause or listen to
another source. “REC ON” appears on the display.
• Recording continues to the end of the tape until you press
7even after playback of the CD has finished.
Using the BEAT CUT function
When recording an MW broadcast, beats may occur. If this
happens, press BEAT CUT on the remote control to select the
better beat-cut position, “BEAT 01” or “BEAT 02”.
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 program and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic content embodied
therein.
• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the volume control. 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 and/or the
HBS sound effect through the speakers. 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.
• Use only type I normal tapes for recording.
• The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur
and these tapes easily jam in the pinchroller and the
capstan.
To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to prevent
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.
RANDOM
CD
TUNER
BAND
or
REC
PLAY/PAUSE

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Using the Timers
There are three timers available – daily timer, recording timer
and sleep timer.
Before using the timers, you need to set the built-in clock.
(See page 8.)
Using Daily Timer
With the daily timer, you can wake to your favorite music or
radio program.
How the daily timer actually works
At the timer-on time, the unit automatically turns on, sets the
volume to the preset level, and starts playing the specified
source (radio or CD). Then, at the timer-off time, the unit
automatically turns off (on standby).
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
1 Press and hold DISPLAY
MODE until “ ON” starts
blinking on the display, then
press PROGRAM.
The hour indication starts blinking.
2 Press 4or ¢to set the
timer start hour, then press
PROGRAM.
The minute indication starts blinking.
3 Press 4or ¢to set the
minute, then press
PROGRAM.
“ON” starts blinking again.
4 Press DISPLAY MODE so
that “ OFF” starts
blinking on the display, then
press PROGRAM.
The hour indication starts blinking.
5 Set the time to stop playback
following the same
procedure as steps 2 and 3.
6 Press DISPLAY MODE so
that “TUNER,” “TAPE,”
“CD” or “REC TU” appears
on the display, then press
PROGRAM.
7 Press 4or ¢to select
the desired source, then
press PROGRAM.
8 Prepare the source and set the volume.
To listen to the radio, tune in the desired station.
To listen to a CD, load the disc.
9 Press TIMER ON/OFF SET
(or TIMER on the remote
control) to activate the timer.
“” lights up on the display.
10 Turn off the unit (on standby).
When the preset time is reached, the
selected source is played if the timer
has been activated.
To deactivate the timer, press TIMER ON/OFF SET (or
TIMER on the remote control).
“” disappears from the display.
• The timer-off function is not activated if the starting and
stopping times are the same.
• If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not available when
preset timer is reached, TUNER is selected automatically.
Timer Recording
You can use the recording timer to record a preset radio
station from a specified time and for a specified duration
automatically.
1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.
Insert a tape with the open side down and the side to be
recorded facing out from the unit.
2 Follow the “Using Daily Timer” procedure on
the left. Select “REC TU” as the source for
timer recording.
• If the preset time is reached while the unit is on, the timer
is not activated for timer recording.
• The recording timer is canceled once the recording is
finished.
DISPLAY
MODE
PROGRAM
SEARCH/TUNING
SEARCH/TUNING
DISPLAY
MODE
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
MODE
PROGRAM
SEARCH/TUNING
TIMER
ON/OFF
SET
STANDBY
/ON