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 appro- priate 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. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮...
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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 Main unit ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connections ... 6 Basic and Common Operations ... 8 Setting the Clock ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main Unit Top view Front view Inside the front cover OPEN TIMER ON/OFF BAND MULTI SOUND CONTROL /BASS TAPE TUNER PHONES CONTROL STANDBY/ON VOLUME STANDBY MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM CD SYNCHRO RECORDING...
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Display window on the front panel ON OFF 1ALL PROG RANDOM INTRO TOTAL REMAIN See pages in parentheses for details. Main unit 1 Disc cover (13) 2 PHONES jack (9) 3 TIMER ON/OFF button (20) 4 SOUND/BASS button (9) 5 0 OPEN (disc cover open) (13, 14) 6 Source buttons •...
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • AM (MW) loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
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To connect AM (MW) and FM antennas FM antenna A N T E N N L O O AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied) 1 Connect the supplied AM (MW) loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminal. Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its position for the best reception.
Basic and Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the unit’s clock. When you plug in the power cord, “0:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOL MIN,” “VOL 1” – “VOL 39,” and “VOL MAX.” • The volume level has no effect on recording. To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.
Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Press TUNER/BAND to select either “FM” or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM (MW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW).
Presetting Stations You can preset 20 FM and 20 AM (MW) stations manually. In some cases, test frequencies have been already stored for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Playing Back Discs This unit has been designed to play back the following discs—CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD- ReWritable) can be played only if they are already “finalized.” • Usually you can play back your original CD-Rs or CD- RWs recorded in music CD format.
Basic Disc Operations While playing a disc, you can do the following operations. To stop playing for a moment During play, press CD 3/8. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display. To resume playing, press CD 3/8 again. To go to another track Before or during play, press ¢...
Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the tracks at random. On the remote control ONLY: Press RANDOM before or during playing. The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display. To exit from Random Play, press RANDOM again. The RANDOM indicator goes off. •...
Playing Back Tapes For Tape operations, use buttons inside the front cover on the unit. Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I tapes only. On the unit ONLY: Open the front cover. Press &/) (stop/cassette holder open). The cassette holder opens.
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.
Recording Discs —Disc Synchronized Recording You can start disc play and recording at the same time. On the unit ONLY: Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. • See also page 16. Close the cassette holder gently. Press CD select the CD player as the source.
Using the Timers Daily Timer and Sleep Timer are available. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 8). Using the Daily Timer You can set the Daily Timer when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode.
Press TIMER SET. The display changes normal indication and exit the timer setting mode. Press TIMER ON/OFF to activate the daily timer mode. Each time you press the button, the Daily Timer alternates on and off. While activating the Daily Timer, the lights up on the display.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, tapes and the mechanism clean. • Store discs and tapes in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
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.
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