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POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM RV-NB10B/RV-NB10W INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open.
■ General • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player, or cassette deck with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.) • With the supplied wireless transmitter, you can listen to auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player (not supplied) by wireless connection.
■ ■ Index of parts and controls Display window See pages in parentheses for details. ON/STANDBY button (7) 2 Shoulder strap hooks (4) 3 AUX button (3, 17) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 SOUND button (8) 5 SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/–...
Remote control COMPU PLAY — One Touch Operation With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, a tape, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button for that function. The system turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready. The COMPU PLAY buttons are: On the system and remote control CD 6 button TAPE 2 3 button...
Carrying the system ■ Using the carrying handles Be sure to hold both handles when you carry the system. If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a result.
To car’s cigarette lighter socket (DC12V) CAUTION: • Be sure to use the specified car adapter (JVC model CA-R120) to prevent mishaps or damage resulting from different polarity design. • For safety, stop the car before performing operations. • Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter; otherwise, the car battery will be exhausted.
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To remove the batteries, remove battery “3” first. Notes: • The memory backup batteries will not be consumed as long as the power is supplied from an AC outlet, loaded 10 batteries, or car battery (DC12V). However, if no power is supplied to the system, the memory backup batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately every 12 months to...
■ ■ Basic operations ON/STANDBY DISPLAY SUPER WOOFER SOUND VOLUME +/– VOLUME +/– Turning the power on and off Note: The lighting condition for the STANDBY indicator and the display differs depending on the power source. Power source STANDBY indicator/display •...
Adjusting the super woofer volume During play, you can adjust the bass level between BASS 1 (minimum) and BASS 6 (maximum). Using the system Turn the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/– control clockwise to increase the bass level or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the bass level.
■ ■ Listening to the radio Number buttons ¢ WIRELESS/FM/AM FM MODE You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage. ■ Before listening to the radio, fully extend the FM telescopic antenna. Tuning in to a station ■...
Presetting stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM stations. Note: Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory as follows: Using the remote control only There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
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Using the disc player—Normal Play To play a disc ■ 1.Set a disc. ■ 2.Press CD 6. The first track of the disc starts playing. For CDs: Track number For MP3 discs: MP3 indicator • When playing an MP3 disc, the file name (then ID3 Tag if any) is displayed at the beginning of each track.
Programming the playing order of the tracks Using the remote control only ■ You can program up to 50 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. ■ You can only make a program when the system is stopped. ■...
■ ■ Playing back tapes REVERSE MODE With automatic tape direction, you can listen to type I or II tapes without having to change any settings. The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.
■ ■ Recording CD 6 REVERSE MODE Things to know before you start recording ■ 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 work embodied therein.
■ 4.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system. indicator lights up and the system starts recording. • If the tab of the cassette tape is removed to protect erasure or recording, recording does not start. Tips: When you want to record on both sides of the tape, start recording from the forward direction.
■ ■ Listening to auxiliary equipment Number buttons WIRELESS/ FM/AM FM MODE You can listen to auxiliary equipment with the following methods: • Transmitting sound on FM wave • Connecting to the AUX IN jack Note: For operation of the auxiliary equipment, refer to its instructions. ■...
■ 5.Press WIRELESS/FM/AM to select WIRELESS as the source. The system tunes in to the last tuned frequency. The following information appears on the display. (After one second) ■ 6.Select the same position number as you have selected on the wireless transmitter in step on page 16.
■ ■ Using the microphone/guitar Microphone/guitar mixing Using a microphone or a guitar (not supplied), you can mix its sound with a source sound. ■ 1.Make sure the MIC/GUITAR LEVEL control on the rear of the system is properly set. •...
Setting the sleep timer Use the sleep timer to turn the system off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to the music and know that your system will turn off by itself rather than playing all night.
■ 8.Before turning off the system, prepare the music source selected in step TUNER: Tune in to the desired frequency (FM/AM/ WIRELESS). TU\TAPE: Tune in to the frequency (FM/AM/ WIRELESS) you want to record. Insert a cassette tape for recording. Set a disc.
Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the system in the following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. • In a damp room. • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm place. Should this occur, the system may malfunction.
Symptom Unable to operate the remote control. Operations are disabled. The cassette holder cannot be opened. Indicators and the display do not light up while in standby mode. ■ ■ Specifications Amplifier Output Power 6 W per channel, min. RMS, at 4 Ω from 150 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
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POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM CHAIN CD A WOOFER AMPLIFIE RV-NB10B/RV-NB10W INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1539-002A...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open.
■ General • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player, or cassette deck with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.) • With the supplied wireless transmitter, you can listen to auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player (not supplied) by wireless connection.
■ ■ Index of parts and controls Display window See pages in parentheses for details. ON/STANDBY button (7) 2 Shoulder strap hooks (4) 3 AUX button (3, 17) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 SOUND button (8) 5 SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/–...
Remote control COMPU PLAY — One Touch Operation With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, a tape, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button for that function. The system turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready. The COMPU PLAY buttons are: On the system and remote control CD 6 button TAPE 2 3 button...
Carrying the system ■ Using the carrying handles Be sure to hold both handles when you carry the system. If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a result.
To car’s cigarette lighter socket (DC12V) CAUTION: • Be sure to use the specified car adapter (JVC model CA-R120) to prevent mishaps or damage resulting from different polarity design. • For safety, stop the car before performing operations. • Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter; otherwise, the car battery will be exhausted.
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To remove the batteries, remove battery “3” first. Notes: • The memory backup batteries will not be consumed as long as the power is supplied from an AC outlet, loaded 10 batteries, or car battery (DC12V). However, if no power is supplied to the system, the memory backup batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately every 12 months to...
■ ■ Basic operations ON/STANDBY DISPLAY SUPER WOOFER SOUND VOLUME +/– VOLUME +/– Turning the power on and off Note: The lighting condition for the STANDBY indicator and the display differs depending on the power source. Power source STANDBY indicator/display •...
Adjusting the super woofer volume During play, you can adjust the bass level between BASS 1 (minimum) and BASS 6 (maximum). Using the system Turn the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/– control clockwise to increase the bass level or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the bass level.
■ ■ Listening to the radio Number buttons ¢ WIRELESS/FM/AM FM MODE You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage. ■ Before listening to the radio, fully extend the FM telescopic antenna. Tuning in to a station ■...
Presetting stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM stations. Note: Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory as follows: Using the remote control only There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
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Using the disc player—Normal Play To play a disc ■ 1.Set a disc. ■ 2.Press CD 6. The first track of the disc starts playing. For CDs: Track number For MP3 discs: MP3 indicator • When playing an MP3 disc, the file name (then ID3 Tag if any) is displayed at the beginning of each track.
Programming the playing order of the tracks Using the remote control only ■ You can program up to 50 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. ■ You can only make a program when the system is stopped. ■...
■ ■ Playing back tapes ¢ TAPE 2 3 REVERSE MODE With automatic tape direction, you can listen to type I or II tapes without having to change any settings. The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.
■ ■ Recording CD 6 TAPE 2 3 WIRELESS/ FM/AM REVERSE MODE Things to know before you start recording ■ It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. ■ When you want to record onto both sides of a tape, you can set reverse mode to .
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■ 4.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system. indicator lights up and the system starts recording. • If the tab of the cassette tape is removed to protect erasure or recording, recording does not start. Tips: When you want to record on both sides of the tape, start recording from the forward direction.
■ ■ Listening to auxiliary equipment Number buttons WIRELESS/ FM/AM FM MODE You can listen to auxiliary equipment with the following methods: • Transmitting sound on FM wave • Connecting to the AUX IN jack Note: For operation of the auxiliary equipment, refer to its instructions. ■...
■ 5.Press WIRELESS/FM/AM to select WIRELESS as the source. The system tunes in to the last tuned frequency. The following information appears on the display. (After one second) ■ 6.Select the same position number as you have selected on the wireless transmitter in step on page 16.
■ ■ Using the microphone/guitar Microphone/guitar mixing Using a microphone or a guitar (not supplied), you can mix its sound with a source sound. ■ 1.Make sure the MIC/GUITAR LEVEL control on the rear of the system is properly set. •...
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Setting the sleep timer Use the sleep timer to turn the system off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to the music and know that your system will turn off by itself rather than playing all night.
■ 8.Before turning off the system, prepare the music source selected in step TUNER: Tune in to the desired frequency (FM/AM/ WIRELESS). TU\TAPE: Tune in to the frequency (FM/AM/ WIRELESS) you want to record. Insert a cassette tape for recording. Set a disc.
Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the system in the following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. • In a damp room. • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm place. Should this occur, the system may malfunction.
Symptom Unable to operate the remote control. Operations are disabled. The cassette holder cannot be opened. Indicators and the display do not light up while in standby mode. ■ ■ Specifications Amplifier Output Power 6 W per channel, min. RMS, at 4 Ω from 150 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
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POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM RV-NB10B/RV-NB10W INSTRUCTIONS LVT1539-003A...
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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 RV-NB10B/RV-NB10W — CAUTION ON/STANDBY button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
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Attention: This symbol is (Business users) only valid in the If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take- European back of the product. Union. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
■ General • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player, or cassette deck with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.) • Shoulder strap with carrying cases for the remote control and auxiliary equipment (not supplied), and carrying handle •...
■ ■ Index of parts and controls Display window See pages in parentheses for details. ON/STANDBY button (7) 2 Shoulder strap hooks (4) 3 AUX (D PLAYER) button (3, 16) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 SOUND button (8) 5 SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/–...
Remote control COMPU PLAY — One Touch Operation With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, a tape, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button for that function. The system turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready. The COMPU PLAY buttons are: On the system and remote control CD 6 button TAPE 2 3 button...
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Carrying the system ■ Using the carrying handles Be sure to hold both handles when you carry the system. If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a result.
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■ Connecting the AC power cord Power cord CAUTIONS: • ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM. • BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
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To remove the batteries, remove battery “3” first. Notes: • The memory backup batteries will not be consumed as long as the power is supplied from an AC outlet, loaded 10 batteries, or car battery (DC12V). However, if no power is supplied to the system, the memory backup batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately every 12 months to...
■ ■ Basic operations ON/STANDBY DISPLAY SUPER WOOFER SOUND VOLUME +/– VOLUME +/– Turning the power on and off Note: The lighting condition for the STANDBY indicator and the display differs depending on the power source. Power source STANDBY indicator/display •...
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Adjusting the super woofer volume During play, you can adjust the bass level between BASS 1 (minimum) and BASS 6 (maximum). Using the system Turn the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/– control clockwise to increase the bass level or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the bass level.
■ ■ Listening to the radio Number buttons ¢ TUNER BAND FM MODE You can listen to FM and AM (MW/LW) stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage. ■ Before listening to the radio, fully extend the FM telescopic antenna. Tuning in to a station ■...
Presetting stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM (MW/LW) stations. Note: Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory as follows: Using the remote control only There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
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Using the disc player—Normal Play To play a disc ■ 1.Set a disc. ■ 2.Press CD 6. The first track of the disc starts playing. For CDs: Track number For MP3 discs: MP3 indicator • When playing an MP3 disc, the file name (then ID3 Tag if any) is displayed at the beginning of each track.
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Programming the playing order of the tracks Using the remote control only ■ You can program up to 50 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. ■ You can only make a program when the system is stopped. ■...
■ ■ Playing back tapes REVERSE MODE With automatic tape direction, you can listen to type I or II tapes without having to change any settings. The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.
■ ■ Recording CD 6 AUX (D PLAYER) REVERSE MODE Things to know before you start recording ■ 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 work embodied therein.
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■ 4.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system. indicator lights up and the system starts recording. • If the tab of the cassette tape is removed to protect erasure or recording, recording does not start. Tips: When you want to record on both sides of the tape, start recording from the forward direction.
■ ■ Listening to auxiliary equipment AUX (D PLAYER) You can listen to auxiliary equipment. • First make sure that the auxiliary equipment is properly connected to the system. (See pages 5 and 6.) ■ 1.Set the volume level to minimum. ■...
■ ■ Using the timer SLEEP The timers let you control the listening and recording functions automatically. Setting the clock When the power is first supplied, the CLOCK indicator and “0:00” blink on the display. Set the clock. Note: The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work. Using the remote control only ■...
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Setting the daily timer Once the timer has been set, it will be activated at the same time everyday until the timer is turned off. Recording timer works only one time. • While the timer is being set, the timer indicator ( •...
■ ■ Care and maintenance Handle your discs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact discs • This system can play back the following discs: – Audio CD – Finalized CD-R/CD-RW recorded in audio CD format or MP3 format However, continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the system.
■ ■ Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your system, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the system has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.