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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM VS-DT6/VS-DT8 Consists of CA-VSDT6 and SP-VSDT6 Consists of CA-VSDT8 and SP-VSDT8 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM STANDBY/ON PLAY MODE REPEAT FM MODE BASS TREBLE MD/AUX CANCEL FM/AM DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP AHB PRO CLOCK OPEN/ /TIMER CLOSE VOLUME RM-SVSDT8U REMOTE CONTROL...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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For Canada/pour le Canada For Canada/pour Le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER- PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRI- QUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIG-...
I The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or CD Player with a single touch.
Table of Contents Introduction ......................1 Features ............................1 How This Manual Is Organized ....................1 WARNINGS ..........................1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ....................... 1 Getting Started ....................3 Accessories..........................3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ................3 Connecting the FM Antenna ...................... 4 Connecting the AM Antenna......................
Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. Power Cord (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Speaker Cords (2) Stand (1) (for Center Unit) Legs (2) (for Stand) Screw (1) (for Stand) Paper Pattern (1)
Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. (Only if you install the Center Unit vertically) • To place the Center Unit vertically, the Stand and Legs must be attached. (See page 8.) To make connections, let the cords pass in the holes of the Stand as shown in the diagram before attaching the Stand and Legs.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit SPEAKERS ANTENNA (75 ) COAXIAL DISP.SET LOOP CD DIGITAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 MD/AUX WOOFER AC IN AM loop antenna (Supplied) ANTENNA (75 ) COAXIAL LOOP Outdoor single vinyl- covered wire (not supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on...
Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. • Handling the speakers As this is a precision instrument, handle it carefully so as to protect it from shocks. Connecting the Speakers These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damege the speakers. 1.
Getting Started Connecting a Subwoofer Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub- woofer. Subwoofer (not supplied) Signal cord (not supplied) ANTENNA (75 ) COAXIAL CD DIGITAL LOOP MD/AUX WOOFER Connecting External Equipment Connect signal cords (not supplied) between the System’s MD/AUX-OUT/IN terminals and the output/input terminals of the...
Refer to the illustration for correct connection. AC IN CAUTIONS: • ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYS- TEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM. • BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET...
Getting Started Installing the Equipment on the Wall The Center Unit and Speakers can be attached to a wall. CAUTIONS: Attachment to a wall • The Center Unit weighs approximately 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs). When its buttons are operated, an additional force will be applied to it in the downward direction.
Getting Started Example of attachment (Speakers) (SP-VSDT6 only) The speakers can be attached to a wall. Attach a screw (not supplied) on the wall, then hook the speaker onto the screw. Wall • Do not place anything on top of the Center Unit. Doing so may cause the Center Unit to fall, causing malfunctioning and/or injury. •...
COMPU Play JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
Basic Operations Changing the Color (COLOR) Adjusting the Volume (VS-DT8 only) To increase the volume, press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control (or VOL + button on the Unit). (Using the Remote Control) To decrease the volume, press the VOLUME – button on You can change the color of the illumination on the Unit.
Basic Operations Reinforcing the Bass Sound Showing the Time (DISPLAY) (AHB PRO) (Using the Remote Control) You can show the current time on the display. (Using the Remote Control) You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass To display the clock, press the DISPLAY button on the at low volume.
Using the Tuner PRESET+ STANDBY/ON Number PLAY MODE buttons REPEAT FM MODE FM MODE SOURCE PRESET BASS TREBLE MD/AUX CANCEL SOURCE Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM/AM DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP FM/AM AHB PRO CLOCK OPEN/ COLOR /TIMER CLOSE VOLUME STEREO MONO FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Using the Tuner Presetting Stations To Change the FM Reception Mode (Using the Remote Control) You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta- (Using the Remote Control) tions. When you are tuned into an FM stereo broadcast, the “STEREO”...
Using the CD Player Panel STANDBY/ON Number PLAY MODE PLAY MODE buttons REPEAT REPEAT FM MODE BASS TREBLE SOURCE PRESET MD/AUX CANCEL FM/AM DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP AHB PRO Track number, Playing time, Preset number CLOCK OPEN/ COLOR /TIMER CLOSE VOLUME OPEN/ CLOSE PROGRAM RANDOM...
Using the CD Player To Select a Track or Passage within a Track To Unload a CD In the stop mode or during playback, press the Number but- ton on the Remote Control to select the track you want. Press the button on the Unit to eject a CD.
Using the CD Player I You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the 4 or ¢ button during Program Play. Programming the Playing Order I To stop playing, press the 7 button once. of the Tracks To confirm the programmed tracks while the CD (Using the Remote Control) player is stopped, each time press the 4 or ¢...
Using the CD Player Random Play Child Lock (Using the Remote Control) You can prevent the unwanted CD ejection by locking. • Before proceeding, check the position of the ¢ button The tracks will play in no special order when you use this on the Unit, then turn off the System.
Using External Equipment STANDBY/ON PLAY MODE REPEAT FM MODE BASS TREBLE MD/AUX CANCEL MD/AUX SOURCE PRESET FM/AM DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP SOURCE AHB PRO CLOCK OPEN/ COLOR /TIMER CLOSE VOLUME Listening to External Equipment Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment You can listen to external equipment such as MD recorder, cassette deck or other auxiliary.
Using the Timers STANDBY/ON PLAY MODE REPEAT ON time, OFF time, Source, Volume FM MODE BASS TREBLE MD/AUX CANCEL Timer indicator SLEEP SLEEP indicator FM/AM DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP AHB PRO CLOCK OPEN/ COLOR /TIMER CLOSE CLOCK VOLUME /TIMER * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Using the Timers Setting the OFF time (Example: PM 1:30). Setting the Daily Timer 1. Press the SET button. The hour digit of the OFF time blinks on the display. (Using the Remote Control) (The same time as the ON time will be automatically Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be acti- set.) vated at the same time every day.
Using the Timers Before turning off the System, prepare Setting the SLEEP Timer the music source selected in step 3. (Using the Remote Control) TUNER: Tune in to the desired station. Insert a CD. (Playback will start from the first Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain track at Timer on.) number of minutes when it is playing.
Care And Maintenance Moisture Condensation Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the following • Only CDs bearing this mark can cases: be used with this System. How- •...
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given list for a possible solution before calling for service. here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Specifications Amplifier Center Unit 325mm ✕ 86mm ✕ 237mm (W/H/D) 19 W per channel, min. RMS, at 4 Ω Dimensions* Output Power " ✕ 3 – " ✕ 9 – from 80 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than (CA-VSDT6/CA-VSDT8) (12 –...