MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-P55 —Consists of CA-UXP55 and SP-UXP55 STANDBY/ON DIMMER DISPLAY SLEEP MD/AUX PROG RANDOM REPEAT SOUND AUTO FM/AM PRESET FM MODE MODE TAPE CANCEL MULTI KEY DISPLAY /EON MODE VOLUME RM-SUXP5R REMOTE CONTROL SP-UXP55 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO C D - R / R W P L A Y B A C K...
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.
“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. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Supplied Accessories ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON AHB PRO DIRECT OPERATING FUNCTION SOUND PHONES COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO M I C R O C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M TAPE FM/AM...
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Display Window [ DAILY REC SLEEP ] CLOCK PRGM RANDOM See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Remote sensor 2 STANDBY/ON lamp (9) (STANDBY/ON) button (9, 16, 21) 4 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 17, 18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 5 CD 3/8 (play/pause) button (9, 14, 19) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
AM (MW/LW) antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception. To connect an outdoor AM (MW/LW) antenna When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally.
To remove the speaker grilles The speaker grilles are removed as the illustrations below. Holes To remove the speaker grille, inserting your fingers at the top of the speaker grille, pull towards you. Then pull the bottom towards you. To attach the speaker grille, put the projections of the speaker grille into the holes of the speaker.
Common Operations Turning On the Power When you press the play button—CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, or the source selecting button—FM/AM and MD/AUX, the unit automatically turns on and starts playback if the source is ready. To turn on the unit, press (STANDBY/ON).
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOLUME 0” and “VOLUME 40.” When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME –...
Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM—MW/LW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW). Press and hold ¢...
Receiving FM 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.
Switching Temporarily to a Program Type of Your Choice The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a different station. • The function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data.
Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • CD • CD-R • CD-RW Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clean.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the order in which tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 20 tracks. On the remote control ONLY: Load a CD. • If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 3/8, then 7 before going to the next step.
Playing at Random—Random Play The tracks will play in no particular order when you use this mode. On the remote control ONLY: To use Random play mode, press RANDOM before or during playing. The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display. RANDOM The tracks are played at random.
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press 0 for cassette deck. Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
CD Direct Recording Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the same order as it is on the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program play. On the unit ONLY: Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down.
Using the Timers There are three timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit (see page 9). When you press TIMER on the unit for more than 3 seconds, the display alternates between “ADJUST”...
Press TIMER to complete the timer setting. Press (STANDBY/ON) to turn off the unit (on standby) if you have set the timer with the unit turned on. • When the timer turns on the unit, the timer ( ) indicator and the selected timer mode indicator (DAILY or REC) start flashing.
Additional Information Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power: 120 W (60 W + 60 W) at 6 (MAX.) 100 W (50 W + 50 W) at 6 (10 % THD) Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: 400 mV/48 k Audio output level AUX: 260 mV/5.8 k Digital output—OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Signal wave length:...