JVC RC-EZ35S Instructions

ENGLISH
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RC-EZ35S
STANDBY/
ON MUTING DISPLAY
TAPE CD/ / TUNER
PRESET PROGRAM
RANDOM REPEAT CLOCK
FOLDER EQ
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
9 0 VOL
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RM-SRCEZ35 J
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to
obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NE PAS EXPOSER À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUMIDITÉ
ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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 modification not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any
position does not disconnect the mains line. 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.
3. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains plug.
When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: 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.
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© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

FIRST THINGS

This portable system operates on battery or AC power.
FM telescopic antenna
BEAT CUT
PHONES jack
Battery compartment
INSERTING BATTERIES
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
Pull the battery compartment cover toward you while pressing the sections marked by the arrows.
2 Insert eight R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries. (not supplied)
Be sure to insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) terminals positioned correctly.
601-EZ3500-010
LVT1527-001C [J/C]
R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Unit:
Match the polarity (+ and –) of the batteries. R03 (UM–4)/AAA (24F)×2 (not supplied)
Note: The battery power will be switched off when you plug the power cord into the
AC IN Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó jack on the unit.
CAUTION:
To avoid battery leakage or explosion, handle batteries properly.
• If you are not going to use your system for a month or more, remove the batteries from the battery
compartment.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Do not mix with different battery types or with new and old ones, or do not attempt to charge a
battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
SUPPRLYING AC POWER
Plug the power cord into the AC IN Ó jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet.
Note: To switch off the system completely, unplug the power cord.
CAUTIONS:
1. ONLY USE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. REMOVE BATTERIES WHEN USING THE POWER CORD.
2. BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN
THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
USING HEADPHONES
Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of the main unit. While the
headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. Before connecting the headphones,
make sure to turn down the sound volume.
ANTENNAS
The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM reception. The FM telescopic
antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for better FM reception.

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

Top and front sides:
Main unit
1 2
Supplied power cord
AC outlet
1 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons
2 STANDBY/ON button
3 HBS button
4 Tape operation buttons
PAUSE 8 button
STOP/EJECT § button
FF 1 button
REW ¡ button
PLAY 2 button
REC ÷ button
5 Disc door
6 PRESET EQ button
7 PROGRAM/CLOCK SET button
Names of buttons:
Remote control unit
1 STANDBY/ON button
2 TAPE button
CD/3/8 button
TUNER button
3 4 button
7 button
¢ button
4 FOLDER 5/∞ buttons

GENERAL CONTROLS

STANDBY/ON - Press to turn on/off the unit.
The display window lights up when the unit is turned on. (Note, however, that the display window does not
light even when the unit is turned on if the unit is operated on batteries.)
SETTING THE CLOCK
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit.
The clock uses 12-hour indication. "AM 12:00" indicates midnight, and "PM 12:00" indicates noon.
1 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit, if it is turned on.
The clock flashes on the display window.
2 Press and hold PROGRAM/CLOCK SET for more than 2 seconds.
The hour digits start flashing.
3 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the hour, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.
The minute digits start flashing.
4 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the minutes, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.
Notes:
• If there is a power failure, the clock loses the setting and is reset to "AM 12:00." The clock indication will
keep flashing until you set the clock again.
• You can also set the clock when the unit is in STANDBY mode. In this case, follow the procedures from
step 2.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
Press VOLUME UP/DOWN (or VOL 5 or ∞ on the remote control unit) to increase or decrease the volume
to desired level. The volume level can be adjusted in 41 steps from "MIN" to "MAX".
• Turning off the sound temporarily
During playback, press MUTING on the remote control unit to turn the sound off. "MUTING" appears in
the display window. Press it again to restore the sound.
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• Reinforcing the bass sound
Press HBS so that the HBS indicator appears in the display window. You can enjoy powerful bass sound
with the Hyper-Bass Sound effect.
• Selecting the sound mode
You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.
Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator for the sound mode you want appears in the display
window.
ROCK : Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass.
JAZZ : Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.
POP : More presence in the vocals and midrange.
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with fine treble and ample bass.
No indication : Equalizer effect is canceled.
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USING THE RADIO
8 PRESET UP/REPEAT button
TUNING IN RADIO STATIONS
9 FM MODE button
1 Press TUNER to enter the tuner mode.
10 RANDOM button
2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM.
DISPLAY button
3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second.
FOLDER – button
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
FOLDER + button
If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the frequency changes step by step.
11 Display window
12 Cassette deck Changing the FM reception mode
13 REMOTE SENSOR When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE so that the STEREO indicator
14 4 button
disappears from the display window.
6 button
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that the STEREO indicator appears in the display
7 button
window.
¢ button
PRESETTING STATIONS
15 TAPE button
16 TUNER button You can preset 24 FM and 16 AM stations.
1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM.
2 Press 4 or ¢ to tune in the station you want to preset.
3 Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.
6
"— —" flashes in the display window.
STANDBY/
ON MUTING DISPLAY
1 7
2 TAPE CD/ / TUNER
3
PRESET PROGRAM 8
RANDOM REPEAT CLOCK
4 FOLDER EQ 9
1 2 3 4 Press PRESET UP/REPEAT to select the preset number.
4 5 6 You can use the number buttons on the remote control unit to select the preset number directly.
5
7 8 Example: To select preset number 5, press 5. To select preset number 15, press 1, then 5.
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9 0 VOL
To select preset number 20, press 2, then 0.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RM-SRCEZ35 J
5 Number buttons
6 MUTING button
5 Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.
7 DISPLAY button
The tuned station in step 2 is stored in the preset number selected in step 4.
8 RANDOM/PRESET – button
Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.
REPEAT/PRESET + button
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations, using different preset numbers.
PROGRAM/CLOCK button
Tuning in a preset station
9 EQ button
10 VOL 5/∞ buttons 1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM.
2 Press PRESET UP/REPEAT repeatedly until the desired preset number appears.
You can use the number buttons on the remote control unit to select the preset number directly.
Example:
To select preset number 5, press 5.
To select preset number 15, press 1, then 5.
To select preset number 20, press 2, then 0.
Note
If you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few
days. If this happens, preset the stations again.
USING THE TAPE
PAUSE
PAUSE 8 – Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play or tape
STOP/EJECT § – Press to stop the current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door
FF 1 – In stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end. (When the tape reaches the end, press
STOP/EJECT § to release the depressed button.)
REW ¡ – In stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning. (When the tape reaches the end,
PLAY 2 – Press to play cassettes.
REC ÷ – Press to record from the radio or CD player.
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE
1. Press TAPE to enter the tape mode.
2. Press STOP/EJECT § to open the cassette compartment door.
3. Load a cassete. Use only a type-I normal tape.
4. Close the door securely.
5. Press PLAY 2 to begin playing the tape. The cassette tape plays until it reaches the end of the side,
then it automatically stops.
Fast-winding a tape
Press REW ¡ or FF 1.
When the tape reaches the end, press STOP/EJECT § to release REW ¡ or FF 1.
Preset number
|Forward direction
STOP/EJECT FF REW PLAY REC
record mode.
when no buttons are active.
press STOP/EJECT § to release the depressed button.)