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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM RC-EX25S STANDBY/ON RANDOM INTRO FM MODE CD REPEAT/ PRESET – RM-SRCEX25A REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND TAPE CD PLAY STOP /PAUSE HBS/ PRESET EQ MUTING VOLUME – REMOTE SENSOR PUSH DISPLAY LVT1212-003A...
Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮...
CONTENTS FEATURES ... 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ... 2 POWER SUPPLY ... 3 NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS ... 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 5 TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ... 6 SETTING THE CLOCK ... 7 FEATURES 1 Portable system incorporating CD player •...
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C. 1 Avoid using the unit in the following places: •...
Connect the AC power cord. AC IN CAUTIONS: • Use only with the JVC power cord provided with this unit to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit. Remove batteries when using the power cord. • 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.
Rear side 16 Telescopic antenna 17 RESET button 18 BEAT CUT switch 19 PHONES jack Connect stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm diameters, impedance of 16 to 32 ) to this jack. The speaker output is switched off with headphones connected. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit.
Names of buttons STANDBY/ON DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND RANDOM TAPE CD PLAY INTRO STOP /PAUSE FM MODE HBS/ CD REPEAT/ PRESET EQ PRESET VOLUME MUTING – – TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit to turn on and off the unit.
SETTING THE CLOCK Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. The clock uses 24-hour indication. 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.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND PHONES (on the rear) VOLUME Adjusting the volume Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. You can press VOLUME + or VOLUME – on the remote control unit to increase or decrease the volume respectively.
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Notes on compact discs This unit has been designed only to play back the following CDs. • Digital audio CD • Recordable digital audio CD (CD-R) • Rewritable digital audio CD (CD-RW) When playing a CD-R or CD-RW You can play back finalized CD-R or CD-RW recorded in music CD format.
Basic operation 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode, if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode. 2 Press ) PUSH to open the disc door. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close the disc door.
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Skipping • To skip back to the previous track During playback, press 4 once to return to the beginning of the current track, press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous track. • To skip to the next track During playback, press ¢...
Programmed playback Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order. Note: There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
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Playing back introductions – Intro playback Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be played for the beginning ten seconds. Press INTRO. The INTRO indicator appears in the display window and intro playback starts. To use intro playback for programmed and random playback, press the button after starting playback.
RADIO RECEPTION Tuning in a station 1 Press BAND/TUNER to enter the tuner mode. 2 Press BAND/TUNER to select the band, FM or 3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second. The unit starts searching and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
Presetting stations You can preset 10 FM and 10 AM stations. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again. Note: In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK Notes on cassette tapes • Use only type-I normal tapes. The recording/playback characteristics of this unit are those for normal tapes, which have different characteristics from CrO metal 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.
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Basic operation 1 Press TAPE to enter the tape mode. 2 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 3 Press PLAY 2 to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume. To stop playback Press STOP/EJECT §. The tape also stops when it reaches the end. PUSH REMOTE DISPLAY...
RECORDING Basic operation Standard recording 1 Prepare the recording source. • When recording from the radio: Set to the tuner mode and tune in a desired station. • When recording from a CD: Set to the CD mode and load a CD. 2 Load a blank or erasable cassette.
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Synchronized recording with CD playback You can make the CD player to start playback when the tape deck enters the recording mode. 1 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 2 Load a CD. 3 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller Cleaning is important! When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty; • Sound quality deteriorates. • The sound output level drops. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING • If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. Symptom Power cannot be turned on. When PLAY 2 is pressed, tape does not move. Playback sound is at a very low level. REC ¶...
SPECIFICATIONS CD player CD capacity : 1 CD Signal-to-noise ratio : 75 dB Dynamic range : 60 dB Tuner Frequency range : FM 87.5 – 108.0 MHz AM 522 – 1 629 kHz Antennas : Telescopic antenna for FM Ferrite core antenna for AM Cassette deck Frequency response : 60 Hz –...
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM CD-PORTABLE-SYSTEM CHAINE PORTABLE A CD DRAAGBAAR CD-SYSTEEM SISTEMA PORTATIL CON CD SISTEMA PORTATILE CON LETTORE CD RC-EX25S STANDBY/ON RANDOM INTRO FM MODE CD REPEAT/ PRESET – RM-SRCEX25A REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
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L’interruttore STANDBY/ON in nessuna posizione stacca la linea di alimentazione elettrica principale. Per l’Italia: “Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.301 del 28/12/95.”...
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CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) • Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
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CONTENTS FEATURES ... 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ... 2 POWER SUPPLY ... 3 NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS ... 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 5 TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ... 6 SETTING THE CLOCK ... 7 FEATURES 1 Portable system incorporating CD player •...
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C. 1 Avoid using the unit in the following places: •...
Connect the AC power cord. AC IN CAUTIONS: • Use only with the JVC power cord provided with this unit to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit. Remove batteries when using the power cord. • 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.
Rear side 16 Telescopic antenna 17 RESET button 18 BEAT CUT switch 19 PHONES jack Connect stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm diameters, impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω) to this jack. The speaker output is switched off with headphones connected. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the...
Names of buttons STANDBY/ON DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND TAPE RANDOM CD PLAY INTRO STOP /PAUSE FM MODE HBS/ CD REPEAT/ PRESET EQ PRESET VOLUME MUTING – – TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit to turn on and off the unit.
SETTING THE CLOCK Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. The clock uses 24-hour indication. 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.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND PHONES (on the rear) VOLUME Adjusting the volume Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. You can press VOLUME + or VOLUME – on the remote control unit to increase or decrease the volume respectively.
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Notes on compact discs This unit has been designed only to play back the following CDs. • Digital audio CD • Recordable digital audio CD (CD-R) • Rewritable digital audio CD (CD-RW) When playing a CD-R or CD-RW You can play back finalized CD-R or CD-RW recorded in music CD format.
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Basic operation 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode, if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode. 2 Press ) PUSH to open the disc door. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close the disc door.
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Skipping • To skip back to the previous track During playback, press 4 once to return to the beginning of the current track, press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous track. • To skip to the next track During playback, press ¢...
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Programmed playback Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order. Note: There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
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Playing back introductions – Intro playback Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be played for the beginning 10 seconds. Press INTRO. The INTRO indicator appears in the display window and intro playback starts. To use intro playback for programmed and random playback, press the button after starting playback.
RADIO RECEPTION Tuning in a station 1 Press BAND/TUNER to enter the tuner mode. 2 Press BAND/TUNER to select the band, FM or 3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second. The unit starts searching and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
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Presetting stations You can preset 10 FM and 10 AM stations. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again. Note: In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK Notes on cassette tapes • Use only type-I normal tapes. The recording/playback characteristics of this unit are those for normal tapes, which have different characteristics from CrO metal 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.
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Basic operation 1 Press TAPE to enter the tape mode. 2 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 3 Press PLAY 2 to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume. To stop playback Press STOP/EJECT §. The tape also stops when it reaches the end. PUSH REMOTE DISPLAY...
RECORDING Basic operation Standard recording 1 Prepare the recording source. • When recording from the radio: Set to the tuner mode and tune in a desired station. • When recording from a CD: Set to the CD mode and load a CD. 2 Load a blank or erasable cassette.
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Synchronized recording with CD playback You can make the CD player to start playback when the tape deck enters the recording mode. 1 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 2 Load a CD. 3 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller Cleaning is important! When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty; • Sound quality deteriorates. • The sound output level drops. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING • If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. Symptom Power cannot be turned on. When PLAY 2 is pressed, tape does not move. Playback sound is at a very low level. REC ¶...
SPECIFICATIONS CD player CD capacity : 1 CD Signal-to-noise ratio : 75 dB Dynamic range : 60 dB Tuner Frequency range : FM 87.5 – 108.0 MHz AM 522 – 1 629 kHz Antennas : Telescopic antenna for FM Ferrite core antenna for AM Cassette deck Frequency response : 60 Hz –...
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM BÄRBART CD-SYSTEM KANNETTAVA CD-JÄRJESTELMÄ BÆRBART CD-SYSTEM RC-EX25S STANDBY/ON RANDOM INTRO FM MODE CD REPEAT/ PRESET – RM-SRCEX25A REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BRUKSANVISNING KÄYTTÖOHJE INSTRUKTIONSBOG DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND TAPE CD PLAY STOP /PAUSE HBS/ PRESET EQ MUTING VOLUME –...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Varningar, att observera och övrigt Varoitukset, huomautukset, yms Advarsler, forsigtighedsregler og andet Caution –– STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. Att observera —...
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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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
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CONTENTS FEATURES ... 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ... 2 POWER SUPPLY ... 3 NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS ... 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 5 TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ... 6 SETTING THE CLOCK ... 7 FEATURES 1 Portable system incorporating CD player •...
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C. 1 Avoid using the unit in the following places: •...
Connect the AC power cord. AC IN CAUTIONS: • Use only with the JVC power cord provided with this unit to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit. Remove batteries when using the power cord. • 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.
Rear side 16 Telescopic antenna 17 RESET button 18 BEAT CUT switch 19 PHONES jack Connect stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm diameters, impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω) to this jack. The speaker output is switched off with headphones connected. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the...
Names of buttons STANDBY/ON DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND TAPE RANDOM CD PLAY INTRO STOP /PAUSE FM MODE HBS/ CD REPEAT/ PRESET EQ PRESET VOLUME MUTING – – TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit to turn on and off the unit.
SETTING THE CLOCK Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. The clock uses 24-hour indication. 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.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND PHONES (on the rear) VOLUME Adjusting the volume Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. You can press VOLUME + or VOLUME – on the remote control unit to increase or decrease the volume respectively.
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Notes on compact discs This unit has been designed only to play back the following CDs. • Digital audio CD • Recordable digital audio CD (CD-R) • Rewritable digital audio CD (CD-RW) When playing a CD-R or CD-RW You can play back finalized CD-R or CD-RW recorded in music CD format.
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Basic operation 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode, if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode. 2 Press ) PUSH to open the disc door. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close the disc door.
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Skipping • To skip back to the previous track During playback, press 4 once to return to the beginning of the current track, press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous track. • To skip to the next track During playback, press ¢...
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Programmed playback Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order. Note: There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 1 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
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Playing back introductions – Intro playback Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be played for the beginning 10 seconds. Press INTRO. The INTRO indicator appears in the display window and intro playback starts. To use intro playback for programmed and random playback, press the button after starting playback.
RADIO RECEPTION Tuning in a station 1 Press BAND/TUNER to enter the tuner mode. 2 Press BAND/TUNER to select the band, FM or 3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second. The unit starts searching and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
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Presetting stations You can preset 10 FM and 10 AM stations. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again. Note: In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK Notes on cassette tapes • Use only type-I normal tapes. The recording/playback characteristics of this unit are those for normal tapes, which have different characteristics from CrO metal 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.
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Basic operation 1 Press TAPE to enter the tape mode. 2 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 3 Press PLAY 2 to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume. To stop playback Press STOP/EJECT §. The tape also stops when it reaches the end. PUSH REMOTE DISPLAY...
RECORDING Basic operation Standard recording 1 Prepare the recording source. • When recording from the radio: Set to the tuner mode and tune in a desired station. • When recording from a CD: Set to the CD mode and load a CD. 2 Load a blank or erasable cassette.
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Synchronized recording with CD playback You can make the CD player to start playback when the tape deck enters the recording mode. 1 Load a cassette. Use only a type-I normal tape. 2 Load a CD. 3 Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode. You can press CD/RANDOM on the remote control unit to enter CD mode.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller Cleaning is important! When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty; • Sound quality deteriorates. • The sound output level drops. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING • If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. Symptom Power cannot be turned on. When PLAY 2 is pressed, tape does not move. Playback sound is at a very low level. REC ¶...
SPECIFICATIONS CD player CD capacity : 1 CD Signal-to-noise ratio : 75 dB Dynamic range : 60 dB Tuner Frequency range : FM 87.5 – 108.0 MHz AM 522 – 1 629 kHz Antennas : Telescopic antenna for FM Ferrite core antenna for AM Cassette deck Frequency response : 60 Hz –...
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