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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT FS-M5 Consists of CA-FSM5 and SP-FSM5. Comprenant les CA-FSM5 et SP-FSM5. STANDBY/ON TUNER TAPE /RANDOM /BAND /REV.MODE PRE DOWN PRE UP REPEAT REMAIN SLEEP ST/MONO INTRO TIMER PROGRAM DISPLAY PRE EQ MODE /HBS...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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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 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 8 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 10 Playing Back CDs ... 11 Playing Back Tapes ... 13 Recording ... 14 Using the Timers ... 15 Troubleshooting ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Display Window PROGRAM SLEEP HBS TOTAL REMAIN INTRO RANDOM REPEAT TAPE CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ C D - R / R W P L A Y B A C K M I C R O C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M...
Front Panel See pages in the parentheses for details. 1 Disc compartment (11) STANDBY/ON button (8) Turns the unit on or off (standby mode). 3 CD/RANDOM button (11, 12) Selects CD mode. Starts or stops random play in CD mode. 4 DISPLAY MODE button (8, 15) Displays the clock time or sets the timer.
Remote Control STANDBY/ON TUNER TAPE /RANDOM /BAND /REV.MODE PRE DOWN PRE UP REPEAT REMAIN SLEEP ST/MONO INTRO TIMER PROGRAM DISPLAY PRE EQ MODE /HBS VOLUME MUTING BEAT CUT – RM-SFSM5J REMOTE CONTROL C D - R / R W P L A Y B A C K M I C R O C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M...
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses following each item name indicates the supplied quantity. • Remote control (1) • Batteries (R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)) for remote control (2) •...
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2 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminal. Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its position for the best reception. 3 Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception. 4 Connect the AC power cord of the unit to the AC outlet after all other connections have been made.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Unit To turn on the unit Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or remote control. STANDBY The unit turns on with the last source selection remaining valid. To turn off the unit (on standby) Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or remote control.
Digital Sound Control The unit’s digital sound control feature enables you to select desired preset equalizer settings (selectable as sound modes) to enjoy special sound effects matching the music type. You can also use the HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) system to enjoy powerful bass sound created by emphasizing low frequencies.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning In a Station 1 When the unit is turned on, press TUNER/BAND to select tuner mode. The unit tunes in the last station tuned in (either FM or AM). 2 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM or AM.
Playing Back CDs This unit can play back audio CDs and CD-R/RW discs. Loading a Disc 1 Press CD/RANDOM to select CD mode. 2 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up. 4 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.
Random Play You can play all the tracks in random order. Press CD/RANDOM before or during playing. The RANDOM indicator lights up. To exit random play mode, press CD/RANDOM again. The RANDOM indicator goes off. • Activating the REPEAT ONE function during random play mode disables the random play mode.
Playing Back Tapes • Use only type I normal tapes. The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and the capstan. Loading a Tape 1 Press 0 EJECT to open the tape deck door.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or playback copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the volume control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
Using the Timers There are three timers available – daily timer, recording timer and sleep timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the built-in clock (see page 8). Using Daily Timer With the daily timer, you can wake to your favourite music or radio program.
Using Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set the sleep timer using the remote control when the unit is turned on. How the sleep timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
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 section Output power 22 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Audio output level PHONES: 800 mV/32 Speakers/Impedance - 16 Tuner FM tuning range 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz AM tuning range 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz CD player...