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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-G5 INSTRUCTIONS —Consists of CA-FSG5 and SP-FSG5 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.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (standby/on)
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For the main unit: Declaration of Conformity Model Number: FS-G5 Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Contents Introduction... 2 Precautions... 2 How to Read This Manual... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack... 3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ... 3 Step 3: Hook Up ... 4 Before Operating the System ... 7 Daily Operations—Playback... 8 Listening to the Radio...
Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • 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.
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 4 to 6). L O O Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate the System.
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. 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.
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FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. E X T L O O P G N D AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. Black stripe Non-stripe...
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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: The white end to AM EXT, the black end to GND. 1 Hold 2 Insert •...
Before Operating the System 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. SOUND TURBO AHB PRO PRGM RANDOM Indications on the main display...
Daily Operations Numeric buttons 4/1, 7,¡/¢ Disc selection buttons FM MODE/ STANDBY/ON VOLUME —Playback Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step.
Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Remote control: Main unit: sec. DOWN Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops changing.
To tune in to a preset station Select a band (FM or AM). Select a preset number for the station you store. • You can also use the PRESET UP or PRESET 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 or MP3 format).
For MP3 playback According to the MP3 playback mode, 4/1 / ¡/¢ or number buttons work for the group selection or the track selection. Examples: When the MP3 play back mode is “GROUP.” GR. (Group) indicator Total group number Total track number You can change the MP3 playback mode by pressing FM MODE/MP3.
The USB drivers are installed automatically. • If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the USB drivers following the instructions on the PC’s monitor. Check if the drivers are correctly installed. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Control Panel] Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] = [Sound, video and game controllers] and...
Daily Operations Remote control CLOCK/ TIMER 4/1, 7,¡/¢ DIMMER A.STANDBY SLEEP SOUND TURBO AHB PRO Main unit 4/¢ —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL-MIN) to level 31 (VOL-MAX). Remote control: CANCEL VOLUME DISPLAY...
Changing the Display Brightness You can dim the display window. DIMMER DIMMER-1 DIMMER-2 DIM OFF (Canceled) DIMMER-1 Dims the display illumination. DIMMER-2 Erases the display illumination. Setting the Clock Remote ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use the Daily Timer (see page 18).
Advanced Disc Operations Remote control Numeric buttons CD 6 Disc selection buttons Main unit CD 1 0 Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 32) before you start playback. • You cannot enjoy MP3 discs for program play. •...
To check the programmed contents While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... In the programmed order. In the reverse order. To modify the program While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program:...
Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. For CD: REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Track mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Group mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) Repeats the current track. Repeats all the tracks on the current disc.
Remote control PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with music, etc. • You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of Daily Timers at the same time. •...
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Make the timer setting as you want. 1 Set the hour then the minute for on-time. PRESET UP PRESET DOWN 2 Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “CD,” or “AUX IN.” PRESET UP PRESET DOWN When selecting tuner: Select a preset number or “P –...
Additional Information Learning More about This System Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 12) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased. •...
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled.
Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: 90 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Speakers Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω Audio Input AUX: 400 mV/50 kΩ USB: USB Ver.
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT FS-G5 INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS —Consists of CA-FSG5 and SP-FSG5 —Composé du CA-FSG5 et du SP-FSG5 LVT1349-002A...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (standby/on)
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For the main unit: Declaration of Conformity Model Number: FS-G5 Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
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Contents Introduction... 2 Precautions... 2 How to Read This Manual... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack... 3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ... 3 Step 3: Hook Up ... 4 Before Operating the System ... 7 Daily Operations—Playback... 8 Listening to the Radio...
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.
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 4 to 6). L O O Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate the System.
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. 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.
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FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. E X T L O O P G N D AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. Black stripe Non-stripe...
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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: The white end to AM EXT, the black end to GND. 1 Hold 2 Insert 3 Release •...
Before Operating the System 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. SOUND TURBO AHB PRO PRGM RANDOM A.STANDBY...
Daily Operations Numeric buttons 4/1, 7,¡/¢ Disc selection buttons FM MODE/ STANDBY/ON VOLUME —Playback Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step.
Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Remote control: Main unit: sec. DOWN Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops changing.
To tune in to a preset station Select a band (FM or AM). Select a preset number for the station you store. • You can also use the PRESET UP or PRESET 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 or MP3 format).
For MP3 playback According to the MP3 playback mode, 4/1 / ¡/¢ or number buttons work for the group selection or the track selection. Examples: When the MP3 play back mode is “GROUP.” GR. (Group) indicator Total group number Total track number You can change the MP3 playback mode by pressing FM MODE/MP3.
The USB drivers are installed automatically. • If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the USB drivers following the instructions on the PC’s monitor. Check if the drivers are correctly installed. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Control Panel] Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] = [Sound, video and game controllers] and...
Daily Operations Remote control CLOCK/ TIMER 4/1, 7,¡/¢ DIMMER A.STANDBY SLEEP SOUND TURBO AHB PRO Main unit 4/¢ —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL-MIN) to level 31 (VOL-MAX). Remote control: CANCEL VOLUME DISPLAY...
Changing the Display Brightness You can dim the display window. DIMMER DIMMER-1 DIMMER-2 DIM OFF (Canceled) DIMMER-1 Dims the display illumination. DIMMER-2 Erases the display illumination. Setting the Clock Remote ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use the Daily Timer (see page 18).
Advanced Disc Operations Remote control Numeric buttons CD 6 Disc selection buttons Main unit CD 1 0 Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 32) before you start playback. • You cannot enjoy MP3 discs for program play. •...
To check the programmed contents While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... In the programmed order. In the reverse order. To modify the program While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program:...
Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. For CD: REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Track mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Group mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) Repeats the current track. Repeats all the tracks on the current disc.
Remote control PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with music, etc. • You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of Daily Timers at the same time. •...
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Make the timer setting as you want. 1 Set the hour then the minute for on-time. PRESET UP PRESET DOWN 2 Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “CD,” or “AUX IN.” PRESET UP PRESET DOWN When selecting tuner: Select a preset number or “P –...
Additional Information Learning More about This System Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 12) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased. •...
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled.
Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: 90 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Speakers Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω Audio Input AUX: 400 mV/50 kΩ USB: USB Ver.