JVC CA-HXZ9 User Manual

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.

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO

CA-HXZ9

English

Español

Português

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES

GVT0099-012A

[UW]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

Advertências, precauções e outras notas

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. The power can be
remote controlled.

Precaución––Interruptor (encendido/apagado)!

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de
ajuste del interruptor (encendido/apagado), la
alimentación no es cortada completamente. La
alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Precaução––Interruptor (esperar/ligar)!

Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a
alimentação por completo. Qualquer que seja a posição
de ajuste do interruptor (esperar/ligar), a alimentação
não é completamente cortada. A alimentação pode ser
controlada remotamente.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.

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.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos,
incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la
caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la
humedad.

PRECAUÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques elétricos,
incêndio, etc.:

1. Não remova parafusos e tampas ou
desmonte a caixa.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem
à umidade.

PRECAUCIÓN

• No obstruya las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación.
(Si las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación quedan tapados
con un periódico, un trozo de tela, etc., no se podrá disipar
el calor).

• No ponga sobre el aparato ninguna llama al descubierto,
como velas encendidas.

• Cuando tenga que descartar las pilas, tenga en cuenta los
problemas ambientales y observe estrictamente los
reglamentos o las leyes locales sobre disposición de las
pilas.

• No exponga este aparato a la lluvia, humedad, goteos o
salpicaduras. Tampoco ponga recipientes conteniendo
liquidos, como floreros, encima del aparato.

AVISO

• Não obstrua as aberturas e orifícios de ventilação.
(Se os orifícios ou aberturas de ventilação estiverem
obstruídos por qualquer papel ou tecido, não haverá
circulação do ar quente.)

• Não coloque nenhum objeto com chamas, como velas
acesas, sobre o aparelho.

• Ao descartar as baterias, leve em consideração os
problemas que possam ser causados ao meio ambiente e
os regulamentos e leis locais e governamentais sobre
recolhimento dessas baterias devem ser rigorosamente
seguidos.

• Não exponha este aparelho à chuva, umidade, pingos ou
esguichos de água, nem coloque em cima do mesmo
qualquer tipo de recipiente que contenha líquidos, como por
exemplo vasos.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2 Sides/ Top/ Back: 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.

Precaución: El aparato debe estar bien ventilado

Para evitar posibles riesgos de descargas eléctricas e incendios y prevenir cualquier posible daño, coloque
el aparato del modo siguiente:
1 Parte delantera: No ponga nada delante, deje el espacio libre.
2 Laterales/ parte superior/ parte trasera:

No se debería colocar nada en las áreas y las distancias que se detallan a continuación.

3 Parte inferior: Coloque el aparato sobre una superficie recta. Debe haber buena circulación de

aire; para ello, coloque el aparato sobre una base a una altura mínima de 10 cm.

Precaução: Ventilação adequada

Para evitar riscos de choques elétricos e incêndios, e prevenir avarias, instale o aparelho como segue:
1 Parte frontal: Sem obstruções e espaços abertos.
2 Partes laterais/ Tampa/ Posterior:

Nenhuma obstrução deverá ser colocada entre as áreas cujas dimensões são indicadas
abaixo.

3 Parte inferior: Instale-o sobre uma superfície plana. Deverá ser mantido espaço suficiente para a

ventilação se este for instalado numa posição que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais.

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Front view
Vista frontal
Vista frontal

Side view
Vista lateral
Vista lateral

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER

IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS

11

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL ON EXTERIOR

11

SURFACE

11

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA

11

SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR

11

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA

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SUPERFÍCIE EXTERNA

2 WARNING LABEL INSIDE THE UNIT

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA DEL INTERIOR DE

LA UNIDAD

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA

PARTE INTERNA DA UNIDADE

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock

failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

2. PELIGRO: En el interior hay radiación láser invisible. Evite

el contacto directo con el haz.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de

la unidad no existen piezas reparables por el usuario; deje
todo servicio técnico en manos de personal calificado.

1. PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1

2. PERIGO: O laser emite uma rediação invisível que é

perigosa, caso o aparelho esteja aberto e a trava inoperante
ou danificada. Evite exposição direta ao feixe dos raios.

3. CUIDADO: Não abra a caixa do aparelho. Não existem

peças reparáveis pelo usuário na parte interna da unidade.
Solicite assistência técnica somente a pessoal técnico
qualificado.

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Introduction

English

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

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
to 12.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
from damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.

Gives you information and hints you had better
know.

Precautions

Power sources

• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:

• After heating starts in the room

• In a damp room

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place

Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave
the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates,
unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Internal heat

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.

For safety, observe the following carefully:

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the
unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage
the unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation
openings or holes. If they are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat buildup in the unit.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.

DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.

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Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.

• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.

Contents

English

Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3

Front Panel ................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................... 5

Getting Started ............................................................ 6

Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................... 8

Common Operations .................................................. 9

Turning On or Off the Power ..................................... 9

Canceling the Demonstration ..................................... 9

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone ...................... 9

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby

—Ecology Mode .................................................. 9

Selecting the Sources ................................................... 9

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 10

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11

Reinforcing the Heavy Sound .................................. 11

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 11

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode ....... 12

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................... 12

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 13

Tuning in to a Station ............................................... 13

Presetting Stations .................................................... 13

Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 13

Playing Back Discs .................................................... 14

Loading Discs........................................................... 14

Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play ... 15

Basic Disc Operations .............................................. 15

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 16

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 17

Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play ................ 18

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 18

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 19

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 19

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan ..... 19

Recording .................................................................. 20

Recording on a Tape ................................................. 20

Synchronized Recording .......................................... 21

Using the Timers ....................................................... 22

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 22

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 24

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 25

Timer Priority ........................................................... 25

Maintenance .............................................................. 26

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 27

Specifications............................................................. 28

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Front Panel

Top view of Indication-lamp panel p

3

Display Window

TRACK

See pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 (standby/on) button and lamp (9, 12, 23, 24)
3 ECO (Ecology) button (9)
4 Remote sensor
5 Display window
6 FM/AM button (9, 13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 19, 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 SOUND TURBO button (11)
p Indication-lamp panel

Å SOUND TURBO lamp (11)
ı SUBWOOFER lamp (11)
Ç REC (recording) lamp (20, 21)
Î SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode lamps (11)

• ROCK, POP, and CLASSIC lamps

‰ Surround mode lamps (11)

• DANCE, HALL, and STADIUM lamps

Ï CD ready lamps (14)

• CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY lamps

q SOUND MODE control (11)
w PRESET + / – control (13)

4 / ¢ (reverse skip/forward skip) control
(10, 12, 15 – 17, 22 – 24)

e SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (11)
r Setting buttons (9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 22 – 25)

• CANCEL/DEMO and SET/DISPLAY buttons

t REVERSE MODE button (19 – 21)
y Cassette holder (19 – 21)
u PHONES ( ) jack (10)
i 0 (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(14, 15, 18)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

o Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (15 – 17, 21)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

Continued

English

; CD 3/8 button (9, 15 – 17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a TUNING + / – buttons (13)

1 / ¡ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (12, 15, 19)
7 (stop) button (12, 15 – 21, 24)

s VOLUME + / – control (10)
d Disc play mode buttons (16 – 18)

• REPEAT and CD PLAY MODE buttons

f CLOCK/TIMER button (10, 22 – 25)
g Recording buttons (20, 21, 24)

• REC START/STOP and CD REC START

h 0 EJECT button for cassette deck (19 – 21)

Display Window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (Daily Timer), SLEEP (Sleep Timer),
REC (Recording Timer), and (Timer) indicators

2 TRACK indicator
3 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

4 PRGM (program) indicator
5 Disc track number (1 – 16) indicators
6 RANDOM indicator
7 REPEAT (ALL/1/DISC) indicators
8 Audio level indicator

When one of the 6 preset sound modes is activated, these
will function as illumination display. For details, see
“Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 11.

9 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

p Tape operation indicators

• 2 3 (tape direction) and (reverse mode) indicators

4

English

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

P

R

E

S

E

T

CANCEL / DEMO

SET/

DISPLAY

REPEAT

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

CD-R /RW PLAYBACK

CD PLAY

MODE

REVERSE

MODE

REC START

/STOP

CD REC

START

EDIT

Remote Control

Remote Control

1 Number buttons (13, 15, 16)
2 4 (1) (reverse skip/reverse search) button

(13, 15, 17, 19)

7 (stop) button (16, 17, 19 – 21, 24)
¢ (¡) (forward skip/forward search) button

(13, 15, 17, 19)

3 Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (15 – 17)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

4 Disc play mode buttons (16 – 18)

• REPEAT, RANDOM, and PROGRAM buttons

5 REC START/STOP button (20, 24)
6 SOUND TURBO button (11)
7 SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (11)
8 STANDBY/ON button (9)
9 SLEEP button (25)
p AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q FM/AM button (9, 13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w FM MODE button (13)
e CD 3¥8 button (9, 15 – 17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r PROGRAM CANCEL button (17)
t TAPE 2 3 button (9, 19, 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

y SOUND MODE button (11)
u BEEP ON/OFF button (9)
i VOLUME + / – button (10)
o FADE MUTING button (10)

5

When using the remote control, point it
at the remote sensor on the front panel.

Getting Started

FM 75

COAXIAL

LOOP

AM EXT

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

LOOP

AM EXT

ANTENNA

Supplied Accessories

Continued

English

Connecting Antennas

Make sure that you have all the following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries
with the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.

1

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.

3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you

the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

2

3

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new
one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery

compartment when you are not going to use the
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery
leakage.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector
(IEC or DIN 45325) should be used.

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English

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

To connect front speakers and subwoofer

1

1

2

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

3

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the

core of the cord at the end of each cord, then
remove the insulation.

2

Speaker cords Speaker cords

Red

Speaker

cords

from right

subwoofer

terminal

Right

main speaker

Black

Subwoofer

3

BlueBlue

Red

Speaker

cords

from left

subwoofer

terminal

main speaker

BlackBlack

Left

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

3 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. The AM
loop antenna must remain connected.

For better reception of both FM and AM

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals
and connecting cords.

• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord.

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1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the

core of the cord at the end of each cord, then
remove the insulation.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal as illustrated.

Match the same polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3 Close the speaker terminals.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker
impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the
rear of the unit.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each
speaker terminal.

• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will
damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the
speakers.

To connect surround speakers

By connecting surround speakers to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS jacks, you can enjoy surround effect.

Right

surround

speaker

• Connect the right surround speaker to the RIGHT jack.

• Connect the left surround speaker to the LEFT jack.

Left

surround

speaker

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Audio equipment

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using an audio cord (not
supplied).

Ideal speaker layout

To enjoy multichannel sound, locate speakers as follows.

Left

main speaker

Left

surround

speaker

Right

main speaker

Subwoofer

Right

surround

speaker

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect audio equipment—used only as a playback
device.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Before plugging in the unit, set the correct voltage for your
area with the voltage selector on the rear of the unit.

Voltage mark

Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the
voltage mark is pointing at the same voltage as where you are
plugging in the unit. (See the back cover page.)

DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage selector
on the rear of the unit and all connection
procedures are complete.

• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.

• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections
are complete.

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White
plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for
right audio signals.

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the
supplied AC plug adaptor.

• When you connect the AC power cord into a wall outlet,
the unit automatically starts the demonstration. To cancel
the demonstration, see “Canceling the Demonstration” on
page 9.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done
before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

8

Common Operations

ECO

FM / AM

TAPE

CD

AUX

BEEP

ON/OFF

CANCEL / DEMO

BEEP

ON/OFF

BEEP OFF BEEP ON

English

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press (or
STANDBY/ON on the remote control)
so that the lamp on the button goes off.

• Each time you press the button, the key-touch tone turns on

(“BEEP ON”) and off (“BEEP OFF”) alternately.

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby
—Ecology Mode

To turn off the unit (on standby), press
(or STANDBY/ON on the remote control)
again so that the lamp on the button lights up.

• A little power is always consumed even while
the unit is on standby.

To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 13) will be erased in a few days.

Canceling the Demonstration

When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts the demonstration.

To cancel the demonstration, press and hold
CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears
on the display.

• To cancel only beep sounds during the
demonstration, press BEEP ON/OFF on the
remote control.

When you press other buttons

The demonstration stops temporarily. It will start automatically
again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) unless you cancel it by
pressing CANCEL/DEMO.

You can save the power consumption while the unit is turned
off (on standby).

• You can set Ecology Mode whether the unit is on or off.

On the unit ONLY:

To activate the Ecology Mode, press ECO.

“ECO” appears on the display for about 2 seconds
(and the demonstration is canceled if you have
pressed the button while the unit is off).

To deactivate the Ecology Mode, press ECO again.
“NORMAL” appears on the display for about 2 seconds.

• Each time you press the button, “ECO” and “NORMAL”
appear alternately on the display.

When you turn off the unit with Ecology Mode activated

“ECO” flashes on the display, and the clock time will not be shown
while the unit is turned off.

Selecting the Sources

To start the demonstration manually

Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again until “DEMO START”
appears on the display.

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone

If you do not want the key-touch tone to beep each time you
press a button, you can deactivate it.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press BEEP ON/OFF.

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To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM.
(See page 13.)

To play back discs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 14 – 18.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 19.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

When you press the play button for a particular source
(FM/AM, CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, and AUX), the unit turns on
and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready.

FADE

MUTING

V

O

L

U

M

E

VOLUME

Setting the Clock

CLOCK
/ TIMER

P

R

E

S

E

T

SET /

DISPLAY

CANCEL / DEMO

DAILY

Canceled

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

TIMER

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

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English

Adjusting the Volume

You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off; however,
if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while
the unit is off (on standby).
If Ecology Mode is not in use while the unit is turned off (on
standby), “0:00” flashes on the display until you set the clock.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

2

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the
hour, then press SET/DISPLAY.

The minute digits start flashing on the
display.

If you want to correct the hour
after pressing SET/DISPLAY,
press CANCEL/DEMO.
The hour digits start flashing again.

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME
MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).

Turn VOLUME + / – clockwise (+)
to increase the volume or
counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press
VOLUME + to increase the volume or
VOLUME – to decrease it.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES (
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the
unit or start playing any source next time.
REMEMBER, you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is off (on standby).

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Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the minute, then
press SET/DISPLAY.

To check the clock time while playing a source

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the display.

To adjust the clock again

If you have set the clock before, press CLOCK/TIMER
repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting
modes change as follows:

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” If this happens, set
the clock again.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs

To turn down the volume level temporarily

On the remote control ONLY:

Press FADE MUTING.

The volume level gradually decreases to
“VOLUME MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

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Reinforcing the Bass Sound

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 5 subwoofer levels. This function
only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your
recording. The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 5 steps—
LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL), LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3,
and LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL).

Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to
increase the subwoofer level or
SUBWOOFER LEVEL – to decrease it.

SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red.

• The SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red when LEVEL 1 to
LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL) is selected. The lamp turns off when
LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL) is selected.

Reinforcing the Heavy Sound

You can enjoy the heavy sound by using Sound Turbo.
Sound Turbo function boosts the low and high frequency
sound. This function only affects the playback sound, but
does not affect your recording.

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes) and 3
user modes. This function only affects the playback sound,
but does not affect your recording. Each Sound Mode has its
own illumination display.

To select the sound modes, turn
SOUND MODE (or press SOUND MODE
on the remote control) until the sound mode
you want appears on the display.

• When a sound mode is selected, the lamp for the selected sound
mode (in this example, DANCE) flashes while the other sound mode
lamps light up.

• When one of the user modes (USER1, USER2, or USER3) or
“OFF” is selected, all sound mode lamps go off.

The sound modes change as follows:

Press SOUND TURBO.

“TURBO ON” appears on the display and the
SOUND TURBO lamp and the SUBWOOFER
lamp light up.

• Each time you press SOUND TURBO, Sound Turbo is turned on
or off.

When you press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / –, or when
you select any sound mode while turning on Sound Turbo

Sound Turbo is canceled.

When using the remote control, the sound mode changes only
clockwise in the above sequence.

Surround modes*
DANCE: Increases resonance and bass.
HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an

outdoor stadium.

SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes
ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic

music.

POP: Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.

User Modes
USER 1/2/3: Your individual mode stored in memory. See

“Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User
Mode” on page 12.

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OFF: The sound mode is canceled.

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a

being-there feeling in your room.

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode

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You can change SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern to suit
your preference. The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern can
be adjusted into 5 frequency ranges—LOW1, LOW2, MID,
HIGH1, and HIGH2. These changed settings can be stored in
the USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 modes.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Select one of the preset sound modes.

• If you want to add the surround elements in your SEA
(Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern, select one of the

surround modes (DANCE, HALL, or STADIUM) before
starting the procedure below. (See “Selecting the Sound
Modes” on page 11.)

2

Press SET/DISPLAY while the
selected sound mode is still shown
on the display.

5

Turn 4 / ¢ to select one
of the user modes (USER 1,
USER 2, or USER 3) in
which you want to store your
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier)
pattern.

6

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern you have
created are stored into the user mode selected in step 5.

To use your own sound mode

Select USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3 mode when using the
sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 11.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs

The setting will be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the user
modes again.

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Current level appears.

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Adjust the SEA (Sound Effect
Amplifier) pattern.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the

frequency range (LOW1, LOW2,
MID, HIGH1, or HIGH2).

2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust the

level (–3 to +3) of the selected
frequency range.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust

the level of the other frequency
ranges.

4

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some
countries use 10 kHz spacing.

On the unit ONLY:

You can only change the AM tuner interval spacing while
tuning in to an AM station. (See page 13.)

Press while holding down 7.

• Each time you press these buttons, the AM tuner interval
spacing alternates between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

FM MODE

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Tuning in to a Station

1

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in
to the previously received station (either FM
or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

Start searching for stations.

On the unit:

Press and hold TUNING +
or TUNING – for more
than 1 second.

On the remote control:

Press and hold ¢ (¡)
or 4 (1) for more
than 1 second.

The unit starts searching for
stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal
strength is tuned in.

• If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator
lights up.

To stop searching, press TUNING + or TUNING – (or
¢ (¡) / 4 (1) on the remote control).

When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ (¡) /
4 (1) on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Tune in to the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in to a Station.”

2

Press SET/DISPLAY.

3

Turn PRESET + / – to select a
preset number.

4

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.

• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.

The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs

To change the FM reception mode

Tuning in to a Preset Station

On the remote control ONLY:

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
or noisy, press FM MODE so that the MONO
indicator lights up on the display. Reception
improves.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that
the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can
hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
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.

• 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 FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in
to the previously received station (either FM
or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

Select a preset number.

On the unit:

Turn PRESET + / –.

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.

For preset number 15, press

+10, then 5.

For preset number 25, press

+10, +10, then 5.

For preset number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

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Playing Back Discs

This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:

• CD (Audio CD)

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)

• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already
“finalized.”

• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded
in music CD format. (However, they may not be played back
depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this
unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain
on them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused
by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for
regular discs.

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Loading Discs

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press 0 for the disc tray
(CD1, CD2, or CD3) you
want to load a disc onto.

The unit automatically turns on
and the disc tray comes out.

2

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.

CORRECT INCORRECT

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
circle of the disc tray.

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About the CD ready lamps

Each CD ready lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the
same number.

• When they light up?

– When you turn on the unit for the first time after

plugging into a wall outlet, all CD ready lamps (CD1
READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY) light up.
From the next time on, CD ready lamp(s) light(s) up
according to the previous condition.

– Each time you press the disc tray open/close buttons

—0 (CD1, CD2, and CD3), the corresponding CD
ready lamp lights up.

• When they go off?

Only when the unit detects there is no disc loaded on a
certain tray, the corresponding CD ready lamp goes off.
(“NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3”
appears on the display.)

• When they flash?

The corresponding CD ready lamp flashes during
playback and pause.

3

Press the same 0 you have
pressed in step 1.

The disc tray closes.

4

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other discs.

When loading more than one disc

When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place another disc
onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then the next tray
comes out.

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Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play

Basic Disc Operations

You can play discs continuously.

1

Load discs.

2

Press one of the disc number
(CD1, CD2, or CD3) buttons
for the disc you want to play.

The unit searches for the disc, and
starts playing with the first track of the
selected disc.

Track number Elapsed playing time

Tracks of the currently playing disc (Track
numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)

• Pressing CD 3¥8 instead of the disc number buttons

starts playing back the currently selected disc.

• If no disc is placed on the selected disc tray, “NO DISC
1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears on the
display. Then, the unit continue searching for a disc
from the next disc tray.

To stop playing, press 7.

To remove the disc, press 0 for the corresponding disc tray.

Disc playback sequence

When 3 discs* are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in
one of the following sequences.

• When CD1 is pressed: CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops)

• When CD2 is pressed: CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops)

• When CD3 is pressed: CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops)
* When only 2 discs are loaded, they are played in the same

order, but the disc tray without a disc is skipped.

While playing a disc, you can do the following operations.

To exchange discs during playback of another

Press 0 corresponding to a disc, not
playing or selected currently, to eject
and exchange the disc.
If you exchange discs during play, the
current play will not stop until all discs
you have exchanged are played.

To stop play for a moment

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, turn 4 / ¢ (or press
4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

• 4 (or 4 (1)):

Goes back to the beginning of the
current or previous tracks.

• ¢ (or ¢ (¡)):

Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or
¡ (or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on

the remote control).

• 1 (or 4 (1)):

Fast-reverses the disc.

• ¡ (or ¢ (¡)):

Fast-forwards the disc.

To go to another track directly using the number
buttons

On the remote control ONLY:

Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows
you to start playing the track number you want.
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.

For track number 15, press +10,

then 5.

For track number 20, press +10,

then 10.

For track number 32, press +10

three times, then 2.

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—Program Play

You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you
start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 18) for Program Play, press
REPEAT after starting Program Play. Only REPEAT 1 and
REPEAT ALL can be selected for Program Play.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

1

Load discs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press

CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

2

Activate the Program Play mode.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “CD PROGRAM” appears on
the display.

• Each time you press the button, the play
mode changes as follows:

Continued

4

Select a track from the selected
disc in step 3.

On the unit:

Turn 4 / ¢ to select the
track number, then press
SET/DISPLAY.

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

• For how to use the number
buttons, see “To go to another
track directly using the number
buttons” on page 15.

5

Program other tracks you want.

• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.

• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps
and 4.

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On the remote control:

Press PROGRAM so that
“CD PROGRAM” appears
on the display.

• The PRGM (program) indicator lights up on the display.

If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.

3

Press one of the disc number
(CD1, CD2, or CD3) buttons
to select the disc you want to
play.

Track number

6

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are played in the order you
have programed.

To stop playing, press 7.

To exit from Program Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

repeatedly until the PRGM (program) indicator goes off (or press
PROGRAM on the remote control) after playback stops.

• If you try to program a 33rd track, “CD FULL” will appear on the
display.

• If you have tried to program a track from an empty tray, “NO
DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” will appear on the
display for about 2 seconds.

• If the track number you have programed does not exist on the
disc, it will be skipped during play.

Disc number

Program step number

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CD PLAY

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RANDOM

CD

CD PROGRAM

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CD RANDOM

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CANCEL / DEMO

To check the program contents

On the remote control ONLY:

Before playing, you can check the
program contents by pressing
4 (1) or ¢ (¡).

• 4 (1) : Shows the programed

tracks in the reverse order.

• ¢ (¡) : Shows them in the programed order.

Playing at Random—Random Play

The tracks of the currently selected disc will be played at
random.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 18) for Random Play, press
REPEAT after starting Random Play. Only REPEAT 1 and
REPEAT ALL can be selected for Random Play.

1

Load a disc.

To modify the program

Before or after playing, you can erase the last
programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO
(or press PROGRAM CANCEL on the remote
control).

• Each time you press the button, the last
programed track is erased from the program.

To add tracks in the program before playing, simply select
the track numbers you want to add by following step 4 of the
programming procedure. If you want to add tracks from
another disc, follow steps 3 and 4.

To erase the entire program before or after playing, press
and hold 7 until “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

• The program you have made will be erased,
– when you unplug the AC power cord, or
– when a power failure occurs.

2

Press the corresponding disc number (CD1,
CD2, or CD3) button where the disc is loaded

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3

Activate the Random Play mode.

, then press 7.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “CD RANDOM” appears on
the display.

• Each time you press the button, the play mode changes
as follows:

On the remote control:

Press RANDOM so that
“CD RANDOM”
appears on the display.

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• The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display.

4

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are randomly played.
Random Play ends when all the tracks
of the all loaded discs are played once.

To skip the currently playing track, turn 4 / ¢ to the
right (or press ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

If you turn 4 / ¢ to the left (or press 4 (1) on
the remote control)

You cannot go back to the previous tracks during Random Play.

To stop playing, press 7.

To exit from Random Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

repeatedly until the RANDOM indicator goes off (or press
RANDOM on the remote control) after playback stops.

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Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock

You can have all the discs, the program or the individual track
currently playing repeat as many times as you like.

To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or
before play.

• Each time you press the button, Repeat Play mode
changes as follows:

The Repeat Play mode indicator lights up on the display.

REPEAT ALL: During Continuous Play

Repeats all the tracks on all the loaded
discs continuously.

During Program Play

Repeats the program.

During Random Play

Repeats all the tracks on all the loaded
discs randomly.

REPEAT 1DISC: Repeats all the tracks on the current disc

continuously.

REPEAT 1: Repeats the currently playing track.

You can prohibit disc ejection from the unit and lock discs.

• This operation is possible only when the source is the CD
player.

On the unit ONLY:

To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for any disc tray while

holding down 7. (If there is any disc tray opened, close it
first.)

“LOCKED” appears for a while on the display, and the loaded
discs are locked.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0 for
any disc tray while holding down 7.
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while on the display, and the
loaded discs are unlocked.

To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
Repeat Play mode indicators go off from the display.

“REPEAT 1DISC” cannot be selected for Program
Play or Random Play

It is canceled when you select Program Play or Random Play.

If you try to eject discs while Tray Lock is in use

“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the disc trays are locked.

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Playing Back Tapes

TAPE

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You can play back type I tapes without changing any settings.

Playing Back a Tape

To play both sides repeatedly—Reverse Mode

When using Reverse Mode, the tape automatically reverses at
the end of one side, starts playing the other side of the tape,
and repeats the same process.

1

Press 0 EJECT for the cassette deck.

2

Insert a cassette with the exposed part of the
tape down.

3

Close the cassette holder gently.

4

Press TAPE 2 3.

The tape play starts and the tape direction
indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing slowly
to indicate the tape running direction.

• Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes
and “REVERSE” appears for a while on the display.

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3 : plays the front side.

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2 : plays the reverse side.

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• If no cassette is inserted, “NO TAPE” appears on the
display.

When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically
stops if the Reverse Mode is off. (See “To play both sides
repeatedly—Reverse Mode.”)

To stop playing, press 7.

To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press 1 or ¡ (or

4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) while the tape
is not running.
The tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing quickly
on the display.

On the unit ONLY:

To use Reverse Mode, press REVERSE MODE

so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the
display like— .

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan

You can use Music Scan to locate the beginning of a song.
Music Scan searches for blank portions that usually separate
recorded songs, then plays the next song.

To find the beginning of the current song

During play, press 1 or ¡
(or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the
remote control) in the opposite
direction to the tape play.
The tape direction indicator of the
opposite direction to the tape play starts flashing intermittently.

Searching stops automatically at the beginning of the current
song, and it starts automatically.

To find the beginning of the next song

During play, press 1 or ¡
(or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the
remote control) in the same direction
as the tape play.
The tape direction indicator of the
same direction as the tape play starts flashing intermittently.

Searching stops automatically at the beginning of the next
song, and it starts automatically.

Music Scan works by detecting a 4-second long blank
between each song, so it will not work well in the
following cases

• No blank at the beginning of a song.

• Noise (often caused by much use or poor quality dubbing) which
fills the blank.

• Long, very soft passages or pauses in a song.

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT to open the cassette
holder only while the tape is not running.

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The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration
may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinch­rollers and the capstans.

Recording

REC START

/ STOP

REVERSE

MODE

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, the SUBWOOFER LEVEL, and
the SOUND MODE controls, or the SOUND TURBO button.
Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are
actually listening to without affecting the recording level.

• If there are excessive noise or static in the recording you
have made, the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the
distance between the TV and the unit.

• You can use type I tape for recording.

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Recording on a Tape

1

Press 0 EJECT and insert a recordable cassette
with the exposed part of the tape down.

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To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small tabs
on the back to protect from
unexpected erasure or re­recording.
To protect your recording,
remove these tabs.
To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with
adhesive tape.

To keep the best recording and playback sound
quality

If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette deck
become dirty, the following will occur:

• Impaired sound quality

• Discontinuous sound

• Fading

• Incomplete erasure

• Difficulty in recording

To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Pinch rollers

Capstans

2

Close the cassette holder gently.

• If you want to record on both sides of a tape, see “To
record on both sides—Reverse Mode.”

3

Check the tape direction of the cassette deck.

• If the tape direction is not correct, press TAPE 2 3 twice
then 7 to change the tape direction.

4

Start playing the source—FM, AM, CD player
or auxiliary equipment connected to AUX jacks.

• When the source is the CD player, you can also use
Synchronized Recording (see page 21).

5

Start recording.

On the unit:

Press REC START/STOP.

On the remote control:

Press and hold REC START/STOP
for more than 1 second.

The REC (recording) lamp flashes when recording starts,
and the tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing
slowly.

• If no cassette is inserted, “NO TAPE” appears on the
display. If a protected tape is inserted, “NO REC”
appears on the display.

Heads

To demagnetize the heads

Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at
electronics and audio shops).

To stop recording immediately, press REC START/STOP
on the unit or 7 (or press and hold REC START/STOP on
the remote control for more than 1 second).

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT to open the cassette
holder only while the tape is not running.

To record on both sides—Reverse Mode

On the unit ONLY:

Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator lights up on the display like— .

• When using the Reverse Mode for recording,

start recording in the forward (3) direction first.
Otherwise, recording will stop when only one side (reverse)
of the tape is recorded.

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

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English

REVERSE

MODE

CD3

CD2

CD1

CD REC

START

Synchronized Recording

By using the Synchronized Recording method, everything on
the disc goes onto the tape in the same order as it is on the
disc, or according to the order you have set in Program Play.
You can start or stop both disc play and tape recording at the
same time.

On the unit ONLY:

4

Press CD REC START.

“CD REC” appears on the display and the
REC (recording) lamp flashes when recording
starts.
The cassette deck starts recording while the
CD player starts playing.
When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED”
appears scrolling on the display, and the REC (recording)
lamp turns off. Both the cassette deck and the CD player
stop automatically.

1

Press 0 EJECT and insert a recordable cassette
with the exposed part of the tape down.

2

Load a disc.

3

Select a disc.

Press the corresponding disc number
(CD1, CD2, or CD3) button where a
disc is loaded in step 2, then press 7.

To stop recording, press 7 to create a 4-second
blank portion on the recording tape. (Remember,
a 4-second blank is important when using Music
Scan—see page 19.)

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT to open the cassette
holder only while the tape is not running.

To record on both sides—Reverse Mode

On the unit ONLY:

Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator lights up on the display like— .

• When using the Reverse Mode for
Synchronized Recording, start recording in the
forward (3) direction first. When the tape reaches its end
while recording a song in the forward direction (3), the
last song will be re-recorded at the beginning of the reverse
side (2).

If you start recording on the reverse side (2) first,
recording will stop when only one side (reverse) of the tape
is recorded.

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

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Using the Timers

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CLOCK
/ TIMER

P

R

E

S

E

T

SET /

DISPLAY

DAILY

Canceled

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

TIMER

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

DAILY

DAILY

DAILY

There are three timers available—DAILY (Daily Timer), REC
(Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer).

You can set the timers whether the unit is on or off; however,
if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the timers while
the unit is off.

Before using the timers, set the clock built in the unit. (See
page 10.)

Using Daily Timer

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER
repeatedly until “DAILY”
appears on the display.

The (Timer) indicator lights up and the
DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator also starts
flashing on the display.

Continued

English

With Daily Timer, you can be wake up with your favorite
music or radio program.

How Daily Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, sets the volume level to the
preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the
on-time comes. (“DAILY” and the DAILY indicator flash just
before the on-time, and the DAILY indicator continues
flashing while the timer is operating.) Then, when the off­time comes (“DAILY OFF” flashes just before the off-time),
the unit automatically turns off (on standby).
The Daily Timer works everyday automatically. If you do not
want to use the Daily Timer, turn it off. (See “To turn on or
off Daily Timer after its setting is done” on page 23.) The
timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• To correct a misentry while setting the timer, press
CANCEL/DEMO.

Before you start...

• When using a disc as the source to play—
– Make sure there is a disc on the selected disc tray.

• When using a tape as the source to play—
– Make sure that a tape is in the cassette deck.
– Make sure that the tape direction is correct.

• When using the external component as the source to

play—
– Set the timer equipped on the external component at

the same time.

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes
change as follows:

2

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

“TIMER” appears for about 2 seconds,
then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

3

Set the on-time you want the
unit to turn on at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET/DISPLAY.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second, then
the unit enters off-time setting mode.

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English

1 CD -- 1

TAPEAUX IN

TUNER FM TUNER AM

VOLUME 10VOLUME 15

VOLUME

VOLUME 5

— —

P

R

E

S

E

T

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CANCEL / DEMO

SET /

DISPLAY

DAILY

SET /

DISPLAY

4

5

Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off
(on standby) at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press

SET/DISPLAY.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press

SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second, then the unit enters
source selecting mode.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to select the source to play,
then press SET/DISPLAY.

“SET” appears for about 1 second.

• The source changes as follows:

TUNER FM: tunes in to a specified preset FM station.

= Go to step 6.

TUNER AM: tunes in to a specified preset AM station.

= Go to step 6.

1 CD-- 1: plays from a specified track of a specified

disc. = Go to step 6.

TAPE: plays a tape in the cassette deck.

= Go to step 7.

AUX IN: plays an external source. = Go to step 7.

8

Press SET/DISPLAY to complete
the Daily Timer setting.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator stops
flashing and remains lit. “OK ” appears on
the display for about 2 seconds.
The settings you have done are shown on the
display in sequence for your confirmation.

9

Press to turn off the unit (on
standby) if you have set the Daily
Timer with the unit turned on.

• If the unit is turned on before the on-time comes

Daily Timer does not work.

• Even if you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs

Once you set the timer, the timer setting may remain stored in
memory in a few days. (Check whether the timer setting still
remains or not.)

To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

“DAILY” appears on the display.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator starts
flashing on the display and (Timer)
indicator remains lit.

6

When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”

Turn 4 / ¢ to select the preset station number, then
press SET/DISPLAY.
The unit enters volume setting mode.

When selecting “1 CD-- 1”

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the disc number, then press

SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the track number, then press

SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second, then the unit enters
volume setting mode.

7

Tur n 4 / ¢ to set the
volume level.

• The volume level changes as follows:

• If you select “VOLUME – –,” the volume is set to the
last level when the unit has been turned off.

2 To turn off the Daily Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) and (Timer)
indicators go off from the display (“DAILY
OFF” appears for a while).
The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Daily
Timer remains in memory.

Or

To turn on the Daily Timer, press
SET/DISPLAY.

“OK ” appears on the display for about 2
seconds.
The settings you have done are shown on the
display in sequence for your confirmation.

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DAILY

Canceled

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

TIMER

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

Using Recording Timer

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CLOCK
/ TIMER

P

R

E

S

E

T

SET /

DISPLAY

REC

REC

REC

With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio
broadcast automatically.

How Recording Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, tunes in to the specified
station, sets the volume level to “VOLUME MIN,” and starts
recording when the on-time comes (“REC” and the REC
indicator flash just before the on-time, and the REC indicator
continues flashing while the timer is operating). Then, when
the off-time comes (“REC OFF” flashes just before the off­time), the unit automatically turns off (on standby).
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

• To correct a misentry while setting the timer, press
CANCEL/DEMO.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Insert a recordable cassette with the exposed
part of the tape down.

2

Press CLOCK/TIMER
repeatedly until “REC” appears
on the display.

The (Timer) indicator lights up and the
REC (Recording Timer) indicator also starts flashing on
the display.

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes
change as follows:

Continued

4

Set the on-time you want the
unit to turn on at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET/DISPLAY.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second,
then the unit enters off-time setting
mode.

5

Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off
(on standby) at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press

SET/DISPLAY.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press

SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second, then the unit enters
preset station selecting mode.

6

Select the preset station.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the band (“TUNER FM” or

“TUNER AM”), then press SET/DISPLAY.
“SET” appears for about 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to select a preset channel number,

then press SET/DISPLAY.
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator stops flashing
and remains lit. “OK ” appears on the display for
about 2 seconds.
The settings you have done are shown on the display
in sequence for your confirmation.

English

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

“TIMER” appears for about 2 seconds,
then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

7

Press to turn off the unit (on
standby) if necessary.

• If you want to listen to another source while recording

Press REC START/STOP or 7 to stop recording. Without
stopping it, you cannot change the source.

• Even if you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs

Once you set the timer, the timer setting may remain stored in
memory for a few days. (Check whether the timer setting still
remains or not.)

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SLEEP 10 SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP 20

Canceled SLEEP 120 SLEEP 90

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CANCEL / DEMO

SET /

DISPLAY

SLEEP

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

does not work.

21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30

canceled.

To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting
is done

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

1

“REC” appears on the display.

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator starts
flashing on the display and the (Timer)
indicator remains lit.

2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator goes
off from the display (“REC OFF” appears on
the display for about 2 seconds).
The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the
Recording Timer remains in memory.

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press
SLEEP once so that the remaining time (minute) until the
shut-off time appears for about 5 seconds.

To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until
the desired time length appears on the display.

To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly so that the
SLEEP indicator goes off.

• Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what
happens if the settings for these timers overlap.

Or

To turn on the Recording Timer, press
SET/DISPLAY.

“OK ” appears on the display for about 2
seconds.
The settings you have done are shown on the
display in sequence for your confirmation.

Using Sleep Timer

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set
Sleep Timer only while the unit is turned on.

How Sleep Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns off after the specified time
length passes.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press SLEEP.

The time length until the shut-off time
appears and the SLEEP indicator starts
flashing on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the time length changes
as follows:

Below are some examples.
Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.

• If Daily Timer is set to come on while Recording Timer is
operating, Daily Timer will not come on at all.

Recording Timer

Daily Timer

• If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer is
operating, Sleep Timer will be canceled.

Recording Timer
Sleep Timer

• If the built-in clock has not been set, “CLOCK ADJUST”
appears on the display.

2

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the
time length.

The SLEEP indicator flashes slowly until Sleep Timer
works.

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Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

English

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping
your discs and the mechanism clean.

• Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.

• Keep the unit’s disc trays closed when not in use.

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.

• Put the disc back in its case after use
to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the disc when placing it back in its
case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in one
of the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched,
cut, or caught in the cassette.

• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

• Avoid the following places to store the
tape:
— In dusty places
— In direct sunlight or heat
— In moist areas
— Near a magnet

Cleaning the unit

• Stains on the unit

Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily
stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral
detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.

Continued use of irregular shape discs
(heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can
damage the unit.

DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to clean
the disc.

• Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:

— DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
— DO NOT wipe it strong.
— DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
— DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as

insecticides to it.

— DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in

contact with it for a long time.

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Troubleshooting

English

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.

Symptom

Unable to cancel the demonstration.

No sound is heard.

Operations are disabled.

GENERAL

Unable to operate the unit from the
remote control.

Hard to listen to broadcasts
because of noise.

TUNER

The disc sound is discontinuous.

The disc tray does not open or
close.

AUDIO CD

The disc does not play.

The cassette holders cannot be
opened.

TAPEREC

Impossible to record.

Cause

The button other than CANCEL/DEMO
is pressed to cancel the demonstration
temporarily.

Connections are incorrect or loose.

The built-in microprocessor may
malfunction due to external electrical
interference.

• The path between the remote control
and the remote sensor on the unit is
blocked.

• The batteries are exhausted.

• Antennas are disconnected.

• The AM loop antenna is too close to
the unit.

• The FM antenna is not properly
extended and positioned.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

• The AC power cord is not plugged in.

• Trays are locked.

The disc is placed upside down.

Power supply from the AC power cord
has been cut off while the tape was
running.

Small tabs on the back of the cassette
are removed.

Action

Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit.
(See page 9.)

Check all connections and make
corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)

Unplug the AC power cord and then
plug it back in.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.

• Change the position and direction of
the AM loop antenna.

• Extend the FM antenna at the best
position.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 26.)

• Plug the AC power cord.

• Unlock the trays. (See page 18.)

Place the disc with the label side up.

Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
(See page 20.)

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Specifications

English

Amplifier section

Output Power (IEC 268-3)
SUBWOOFERS: 75 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels

driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than

0.9% total harmonic distortion.

MAIN SPEAKERS: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels

driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than

0.9% total harmonic distortion.

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance
(Measured at 1 kHz, with tape recording signal 300 mV)

AUX: 390 mV/50 kΩ

Speakers/Impedance:

SUBWOOFERS: 6 Ω – 16 Ω
MAIN SPEAKERS: 6 Ω – 16 Ω
SURROUND SPEAKERS: 16 Ω – 32 Ω

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM tuning range: At 9 kHz intervals: 531 kHz – 1 710 kHz

At 10 kHz intervals: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz

CD player

CD capacity: 3 CDs
Dynamic range: 85 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
Wow and flutter: Immeasurable

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement: AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V /

AC 230 V – AC 240 V
with the voltage selector), 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Power consumption: 205 W (in operation)

23 W (on standby with Ecology Mode off)
Less than 3.5 W (on standby with

Ecology Mode on)
Dimensions (approx.): 205 mm × 370 mm × 370 mm (W/H/D)
Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg

(adjustable

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada,
Australia, and U.K.)

Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU.,
Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha)

Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa,
os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido)

IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC)
line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage
selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and,
if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

IMPORTANTE para la línea de la red (CA)

ANTES DE ENCHUFAR EL EQUIPO, compruebe si la
tensión de la línea de la red (CA) corresponde con la posición
del selector de tensión situado en la parte exterior del equipo,
y si es diferente, reajuste el selector de tensión para evitar el
riesgo de incendios/descargas eléctricas.

IMPORTANTE para a ligação à tensão da rede (CA)

ANTES DE LIGAR O APARELHO A UMA TOMADA DA
REDE, verifique se a tensão da rede CA corresponde à
posição do seletor de voltagem localizado na parte externa
deste equipamento. Caso não corresponda, reajuste o seletor
de voltagem a fim de evitar avarias ou riscos de incêndio e
choque elétrico.

 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

0203MWMMDWJEMEN, SP, PR