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JVC PC-X290 Instructions Manual

JVC PC-X290 Instructions Manual

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CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMA PORTATIL DE COMPONENTES DE CD
PC-X290
Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290
Consta del CA-PCX290 el SP-PCX290
SP-PCX290
PHONES
A
CA-PCX290
-
VOLUME
CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
STANDBY/ON
FM MODE
SENSOR
STANDBY
TUNER/
CD/
TAPE
AUX
RANDOM
BAND
REC
PLAY
PLAY
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
AUTO STOP SYSTEM
REC
PLAY
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
PLAY
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
SP-PCX290
+
B
CD/
TUNER/
TAPE
RANDOM
BAND
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.
LVT1189-002A
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  • Page 1 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMA PORTATIL DE COMPONENTES DE CD PC-X290 Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290 Consta del CA-PCX290 el SP-PCX290 SP-PCX290 CA-PCX290 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM PHONES TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND PLAY CD SYNCHRO RECORDING PLAY STOP/EJECT SP-PCX290 VOLUME...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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: •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 12 Playing Back CD ... 13 Playing Back Tapes ... 16 Recording ... 17 Maintenance ... 19 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 5: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM PHONES TAPE PLAY PLAY STANDBY/ON FM MODE SENSOR STANDBY TUNER/ RANDOM BAND CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY...
  • Page 6 Display Window INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL CLASSIC See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Display window 2 Operation buttons • 4 (9, 12 – 14), 3¥8 (play/pause) (13 – 15), 7 (13 – 15), ¢ (9, 12 – 15) 3 TAPE button (9, 16, 18) 4 PHONES jack (10) 5 CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND Remote sensor VOLUME CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STANDBY/ON FM MODE SENSOR STANDBY TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND PLAY CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM PLAY STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY STOP/EJECT PAUSE When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • Remote control (1) • AC power cord (1) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries—R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)—into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the...

  • Page 9: Connecting Other Equipment

    Attaching the speaker system to the main unit Fit the speaker into the grooves on the main unit (1) and slide down the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows. Detaching the speaker system from the main unit With the lever on the back of the unit pushed in the direction of the arrow (1), lift up the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Power Supply Use AC power or dry batteries (not supplied) to operate the unit. • As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power source, the unit operates on AC power rather than on the batteries in it. To connect the AC power cord To the AC IN terminal...

  • Page 11: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON • When you use the batteries for power supply, the backlight of the display dims to save power consumption. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME +/– clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 31 steps (00 VOL to 30 VOL). When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME –...

  • Page 13: Ensuring Good Fm And Am Reception

    Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception FM reception: Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better reception. AM reception: Reorient the main unit for better reception. For better reception of both FM and AM • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords.

  • Page 14: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press TUNER/BAND. The unit automatically tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second.

  • Page 15: Playing Back Cd

    Playing Back CD This unit has been designed to play back the following CDs: Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”...

  • Page 16: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks -Program Play

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 20 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press PRESET UP/REPEAT after starting Program play.

  • Page 17: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—Random Play The tracks of loaded CD will play at random. • To use Repeat play for Random play, press PRESET UP/ REPEAT so that REP ALL indicator lights up on the display after starting Random play (Random play will be canceled when you select REP 1).

  • Page 18: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes You can play back only type I (Normal) tapes. Playing Back a Tape Press STOP/EJECT 7 /0 for the deck you want to use. For Deck A For Deck B Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down.

  • Page 19: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT: • 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 program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.

  • Page 20: Dubbing Tapes

    To record an AM station—Beat Cut While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, set the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the unit to 1 or 2 to reduce the beating sound.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 23 If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
  • Page 24 To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51026-1 (0501) ®...
  • Page 25 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, SP 0204TMMMDWORI © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...
  • Page 26 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM CHAINE PORTABLE A LECTEUR CD PC-X290 Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290 Composé du CA-PCX290 et SP-PCX290 SP-PCX290 CA-PCX290 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM PHONES TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND PLAY CD SYNCHRO RECORDING PLAY STOP/EJECT SP-PCX290 VOLUME STANDBY/ON...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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: •...
  • Page 29 Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 12 Playing Back CD ... 13 Playing Back Tapes ... 16 Recording ... 17 Maintenance ... 19 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 30: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM PHONES TAPE PLAY PLAY STANDBY/ON FM MODE SENSOR STANDBY TUNER/ RANDOM BAND CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY...
  • Page 31 Display Window INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL CLASSIC See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Display window 2 Operation buttons • 4 (9, 12 – 14), 3¥8 (play/pause) (13 – 15), 7 (13 – 15), ¢ (9, 12 – 15) 3 TAPE button (9, 16, 18) 4 PHONES jack (10) 5 CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)
  • Page 32 Remote Control TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND Remote sensor VOLUME CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STANDBY/ON FM MODE SENSOR STANDBY TUNER/ TAPE RANDOM BAND PLAY CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM PLAY STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY STOP/EJECT PAUSE When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • Remote control (1) • AC power cord (1) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries—R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)—into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the...

  • Page 34: Connecting Other Equipment

    Attaching the speaker system to the main unit Fit the speaker into the grooves on the main unit (1) and slide down the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows. Detaching the speaker system from the main unit With the lever on the back of the unit pushed in the direction of the arrow (1), lift up the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    Power Supply Use AC power or dry batteries (not supplied) to operate the unit. • As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power source, the unit operates on AC power rather than on the batteries in it. To connect the AC power cord To the AC IN terminal...

  • Page 36: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON • When you use the batteries for power supply, the backlight of the display dims to save power consumption. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME +/– clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 31 steps (00 VOL to 30 VOL). When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME –...

  • Page 38: Ensuring Good Fm And Am Reception

    Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception FM reception: Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better reception. AM reception: Reorient the main unit for better reception. For better reception of both FM and AM • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords.

  • Page 39: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press TUNER/BAND. The unit automatically tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Cd

    Playing Back CD This unit has been designed to play back the following CDs: Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”...

  • Page 41: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks -Program Play

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 20 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press PRESET UP/REPEAT after starting Program play.

  • Page 42: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—Random Play The tracks of loaded CD will play at random. • To use Repeat play for Random play, press PRESET UP/ REPEAT so that REP ALL indicator lights up on the display after starting Random play (Random play will be canceled when you select REP 1).

  • Page 43: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes You can play back only type I (Normal) tapes. Playing Back a Tape Press STOP/EJECT 7 /0 for the deck you want to use. For Deck A For Deck B Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down.

  • Page 44: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME +/–. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.

  • Page 45: Dubbing Tapes

    To record an AM station—Beat Cut While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, set the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the unit to 1 or 2 to reduce the beating sound.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 48 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, FR 0304TMMMDWORI © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...

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