JVC CA-MXGT91R, CA-MXG71R User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXGT91R
CA-MXG71R

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CA-MXGT91R

STANDBY

MX-GT91R

PLAY & EXCHANGE

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CA-MXG71R

STANDBY

MX-G71R

PLAY & EXCHANGE

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

GVT0052-008A

[B]

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.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow
the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

IMPORT ANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)

VARNING: Osynlig laser­strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt­telse for stråling (d)

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.

VARO: Avattaessa ja suo­jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)

CAUTION

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.

• 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

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.

considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.

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.

Front view Side view

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

1 cm

(7/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

1 cm

7

(

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

CA-MXGT91R

CA-MXG71R

– G-1 –

(3

10 cm

15

/16 in.)

CA-MXGT91R

CA-MXG71R

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“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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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)

are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally , or if it is damaged in any way — switch
off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer .

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation

or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is

illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s

approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result

in a fatal electrical shock.

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

– G-2 –

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

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 11.

• 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.

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 starting heating 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.

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.

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).

• 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.

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.

– 1 –

Contents

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

Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8

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

Turning On or Of f the Power ....................................... 9

Saving the Power Consumption While on Standby

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

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Selecting the Sources................................................. 10

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

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— Manual Mode................................................. 11

Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts... 12

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12

Presetting Stations .................................................... 12

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12

Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13

Changing the RDS Information ............................... 13

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes

(PTY Search) ...................................................... 13

Switching to a Program Type

of Your Choice Temporarily .............................. 14

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW).................. 15

Loading CDs ............................................................ 15

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 16

Basic CD Operations................................................ 16

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 17

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 18

Repeating Tracks or CDs — 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 a Tape on Deck B.................................... 20

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 21

CD Direct Recording................................................. 21

Auto Edit Recording.................................................. 22

Using the Timers....................................................... 23

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 23

Using Recording Timer............................................ 25

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 26

Timer Priority........................................................... 26

Additional Information ............................................ 27

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 28

Maintenance .............................................................. 29

Specifications............................................................. 30

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Front Panel

1

2

3
4

5

6

7
8

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STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

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Continued

Display Window

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 2 5

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp

(9, 24, 25)

3 Remote sensor
4 ECO button (9)
5 PRESET + / – control (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) control
(9, 11, 16 – 18, 22 – 25)

6 Display window
7 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 19 – 21)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 CD 3¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 16 – 18, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q CD play mode b uttons

• REPEAT button (18)

• PROGRAM button (17)

• RANDOM button (18)

w CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 23 – 26)
e PHONES jack (10)
r RDS operation buttons

• DISPLAY MODE button (13)

• PTY/EON button (13, 14)

• SELECT + / – buttons (13, 14)

t CD REC START button (21, 22)
y EDIT button (22)
u Deck A cassette holder (19)
i 0 EJECT button for deck A (19)
o Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)

(16, 17, 21, 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

; SET/DISPLAY button (9, 11, 12, 17, 22 – 26)

3

4

6
7

8

qp9

a 0 (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(15, 16, 18)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

s CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 17, 19, 22 – 26)
d SOUND MODE control (10)
f SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – control (10)
g TUNING + / – buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 16, 19)

h VOLUME + / – control (10)
j 7 (stop) button (16 – 22, 25)
k Tape operation buttons

• TAPE A/B button (19)

• REVERSE MODE button (19, 21, 22)

• REC START/STOP button (20 – 22, 25)

l DUBBING button (21)
/ Deck B cassette holder (19 – 22, 25)
z EJECT 0 button for deck B (19, 20)

Display Window

1 Timer indicators

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

2 Tape operation indicators

• A/B (operating deck), (recording), 2 3 (tape
direction), and (reverse mode) indicators

3 CD track number (1 – 16) indicators
4 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

5 Disc indicators
6 SOUND MODE indicator
7 CD play mode indicators

• REPEAT (ALL/1/DISC), PRGM (program), and
RANDOM indicators

8 RDS operation indicators

• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO indicators

9 SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
p Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

q Audio level indicator

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Remote Control

1

2

3
4

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Remote Control

1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (16, 17)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 Number buttons (12, 16, 17)
3 4 (reverse search) button (12, 16, 17, 19)
4 7 (stop) button (16 – 22, 25)
5 RDS operation buttons

• DISPLAY MODE button (13)

• PTY/EON button (13, 14)

• SELECT + / – buttons (13, 14)

6 REC START/STOP button (20 – 22, 25)
7 SOUND MODE button (10)
8 FADE MUTING button (10)
9 STANDBY/ON button (9)
p SLEEP button (26)
q AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e FM MODE button (12)
r CD 3¥8 button (9, 16 – 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

t ¢ (forward search) button (12, 16 – 19)
y TAPE 2 3 button (9, 19, 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u TAPE A/B button (19)
i SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (10)
o VOLUME + / – buttons (10)

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

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

PLAY & EXCHANGE

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Getting Started

Continued

Supplied Accessories

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

• AM (MW/LW) loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

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

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

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.

2

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

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.

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.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

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

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AM (MW/LW) antenna

SUBWOOFERS

MAIN
SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE
616

LEFT

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT

Connecting Speakers

ANTENNA

1

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

2

AM (MW/LW) loop
antenna (supplied)

1

Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna to
the AM LOOP ter minals as illustrated.

• If the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna wire
is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl
by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

Speaker cords

(red/black)

Black

1

Red

Blue

Speaker cords

(blue/black)

3

2

Speaker cords

(red/black)

Black

2 Turn the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna until

you have the best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM (MW/LW) antenna

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

For better reception of both FM and AM (MW/LW)

• 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.

Right speaker Left speaker

1

Open the speaker terminals on the rear of the
unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Match the polarity (colors) of the speaker terminals: Red
(+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–); Blue (+) to blue
(+) and black (–) to black (–).

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.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

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

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

To connect an analog component

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.

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 audio cords (not
supplied).

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

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

Canceling the Display Demonstration

On the unit ONLY:

To cancel the display demonstration, press

CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears
on the display.

When you press other buttons

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

To start the display demonstration manually

Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again for more than 1
second (while Ecology Mode is deactivated).

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal

You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Before connecting the
other equipment,
remove the protective
plug from the terminal.

Audio equipment with
an optical digital input

To optical digital input

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the
optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.

Protective
plug

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Common Operations

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Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press
STANDBY/ON so that the
STANDBY lamp goes off.

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

• The clock appears on the display (if
Ecology Mode is not activated).

• 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 12) will be erased in a few days.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDB

Saving the Power Consumption While on
Standby — Ecology Mode

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

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit. You can set the clock whether the system is on or
off.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

2

Turn 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.

3

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

To activate the Ecology Mode, press ECO.

“ECO” appears and the display illumination
(including the display demonstration) disappears
from the display.

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

To deactivate the Ecology Mode, press ECO again.
“NORMAL” appears and the display illumination appears on
the display.

About Ecology Mode

• You can also activate and deactivate Ecology Mode while the unit
is on, but it takes effect only when the unit is on standby.

• While Ecology Mode is activated, the display demonstration is
canceled temporarily.

To check the clock time

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY while playing any source.

• 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 adjusted the clock before, you need to 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:

DAILY

Canceled

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

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set the
clock again.

ON TIME
Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

REC

ON TIME

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Continued

Selecting the Sources

To listen to the FM/AM (MW/LW) broadcasts, press
FM/AM. (See page 12.)

To play back CDs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 15 – 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 —
COMPU PLAY CONTROL).

About the audio level indicator

All the audio level indicators light up when no signals come in.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN,
VOL 01 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX).

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

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

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

Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / –
clockwise (+) to increase the subwoofer
sound or counterclockwise (–) to
decrease it.

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

SUBWOOFER indicator always lights up
when the unit is on.

Selecting the Sound Modes

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

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

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
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 on standby .

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to
“VOL MIN.”

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.

The SOUND MODE indicator
also lights up on the display .

• The sound modes change as follows:

D.CLUB

(Dance CLUB)

*

OFF

(Canceled)

*When using the remote control, the sound mode changes in

only one way.

HALL STADIUM ROCK

CLASSIC

MANUAL 1MANUAL 2MANUAL 3

POP

To restore the sound, press the button again.

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Surround modes**:
D.CLUB: 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.

Manual modes:
MANUAL 1/2/3:

Your individual mode stored in memory. See
“Creating Your Own Sound Mode — Manual
Mode.”

OFF: The sound mode is canceled. The SOUND

MODE indicator goes off.

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

being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE
indicator lights up as —

While one of the SEA modes including manual modes (SEA
elements without surround elements) is selected, the SOUND
MODE indicator lights up as —

3

Adjust the SEA pattern.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the
frequency range to adjust
(LOW, MID, HIGH).

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.

5

Turn 4 / ¢ to select one of the
MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, and MANUAL 3
modes into which you want to store the SEA
pattern.

Creating Your Own Sound Mode
— Manual Mode

You can change SEA pattern to suit your preference. These
changed settings can be stored in the MANUAL 1,
MANUAL 2, and MANUAL 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
pattern, select one of the surround modes (D.CLUB,

HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedurem
below. (See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 10.)

2

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY until “SEA
CONT” appears on the display.

6

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

The SEA pattern you have created are stored into the
MANUAL mode selected in the above step.

To use your own sound mode

Select MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, or MANUAL 3 mode
when using the sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound
Modes” on page 10.

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
manual sound modes again.

Current level appears.

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Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts

Tuning in a Station

1

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and
tunes in the previously tuned station
(either FM or AM — MW/LW).

• Each time you press the button, the
band alternates between FM and AM
(MW/LW).

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
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 on the remote control).

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

The frequency changes step by step.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in 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.

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

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

To change the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
or noisy, press FM MODE on the remote
control 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 (MW/LW) 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 1
again.

Tuning in a Preset Station

1

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and
tunes in the previously tuned station
(either FM or AM — MW/LW).

• Each time you press the button, the
band alternates between FM and AM
(MW/LW).

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 20, press

+10, then 10.

For preset number 25, press

+10, +10, then 5.

For preset number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

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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.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS
service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals.

PS (Program Service):

Shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Program Type):

Shows types of broadcast programs.

RT (Radio Text):

Shows text messages the station sends.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks):

Provides the information about the types of the
programs sent by other RDS stations.

More about RDS

• Some FM stations do not provide RDS signals.

• RDS services vary among FM RDS stations. For details on RDS
services in your area, check with local radio stations.

• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not
transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY
Search)

One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a
particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.

• For details on the PTY codes, see “Additional Information”
on page 27.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
PTY codes. If not yet done, see page 12.

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

1

Press PTY/EON until “PTY” and
“SELECT” alternately appear on
the display.

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

PTY SELECT EON SELECT

Canceled

2

Press SELECT + or SELECT –
until the PTY code you want
appears on the display.

(See page 14.)

Changing the RDS Information

You can see RDS information on the display while listening
to an FM station.

Press DISPLAY MODE.

• Each time you press the button, the display
changes to show the following information:

PS

(Program Service)

(or preset channel no.)

• If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station

“NO PS,” “NO PTY,” or “NO RT” appears in the main display.

• If the unit takes time to show the RDS information received
from a station

“WAIT PS,” “WAIT PTY,” or “WAIT RT” may appear on the
display.

PTY

(Program Type)RT(Radio Text)

Station frequency

• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change
as follows:

NEWS “ AFFAIRS “ INFO “ SPOR T “
EDUCATE “ DRAMA “ CULTURE “
SCIENCE “ VARIED “ POP M “ ROCK M “
M.O.R. M “ LIGHT M “ CLASSICS “
OTHER M “ WEATHER “ FINANCE “
CHILDREN “ SOCIAL A “ RELIGION “
PHONE IN “ TRAVEL “ LEISURE “ JAZZ
“ COUNTRY “ NATIONAL “ OLDIES “
FOLK M “ DOCUMENT “
(back to the beginning)

3

Press PTY/EON once again.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the
selected PTY code alternate on the display.
The unit searches 30 preset FM stations,
stops when it finds the one you have selected (“FOUND”
appears), and tunes in that station.

• If no program is found, “NOT” and “FOUND” appear
on the display and the unit returns to the last received
station.

To stop searching any time during the process

Press PTY/EON while searching.

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Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice
Temporarily

How the EON function actually works:

CASE 1

By receiving EON (Enhanced Other Networks) data sent by
FM RDS stations, the EON function allows the unit to switch
temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA,
NEWS, or INFO) from a different station.

• The EON function only works when you are listening to a
preset FM RDS stations providing EON data.

• The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with the
EON data.

To activate the EON function

REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
EON function. If not yet done, see page 12.

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

1

Press PTY/EON until “EON” and
“SELECT” alternately appear on
the display.

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

PTY SELECT

(See page 13.)

2

Press SELECT + or SELECT –

EON SELECT

Canceled

until the EON data type you want
appears on the display.

The selected EON data type indicator also flashes.

If there is no station broadcasting the program you
have selected

The unit continues tuning in the current station.

«

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have
selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The
indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, “EON END” appears on the
display, and the unit goes back to the previously tuned
station, but the EON function still remains activated.

CASE 2
If there is a station broadcasting the program you have

selected

The unit tunes in the program. The indicator of received
PTY code starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, “EON END” appears on the
display, and the unit goes back to the previously tuned
station, but the EON function still remains activated.

CASE 3
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting

the program you have selected

The unit continues to receive the station but the indicator
of received PTY code starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, “EON END” appears on the
display, and the indicator of received PTY code stops
flashing and remains lit, but the EON function still
remains activated.

• Each time you press the button, the EON data types
change as follows:

TA NEWS INFO

OFF

(Canceled)

TA: Traffic announcement
NEWS:News
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice

in the widest sense.

OFF: The EON function is canceled. The EON data

type indicator (TA, NEWS, INFO) goes off.

3

Press PTY/EON once again.

The EON data type indicator stops flashing
and remains lit.
Now, the EON function is activated. See
“How the EON function actually works.”

More about the EON function

• The EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible
with this unit. In this case, the EON function may not work
correctly.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the
station does not change even if another network station starts
broadcasting a program of the same EON data.

• The EON function is canceled when you change the source to CD,
TAPE, or AUX, while it is temporarily canceled when you change
the source to AM.

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Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:

• CD (Audio CD)

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)

• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)

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

General Notes

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

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

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

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 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 CDs.

Loading CDs

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press 0 for the disc tray
(CD1, CD2, and CD3) you
want to load a CD 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

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

3

Press the same 0 you have
pressed in step 1.

The disc tray closes, and the
corresponding disc number lamp and
disc indicator light up on the display
(CD1, CD2, and CD3).

4

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.

When loading more than one CD continuously

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

INCORRECT

About the disc indicators

Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

Disc number

Disc indicator

Disc marker

• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.

• The disc indicator flashes while the corresponding CD is being
played.

• The disc indicators goes off when the unit has detected that there
is no CD on the corresponding disc tray.

– 15 –

Continued

Playing Back the Entire Discs
— Continuous Play

1

Load CDs.

2

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

CD play starts from the first track of
the selected disc and the disc number lamp starts flashing.

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

Track number

• Pressing CD 3/8 instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a CD is on the trays.

• If no CD is placed on the selected disc tray, “NO DISC”
appears on the display.

Elapsed playing time

Basic CD Operations

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

To exchange CDs during playback of another

Press 0 corresponding to a CD, not playing or selected
currently, to eject and exchange the CD.
If you exchange CDs during play, the current play will not
stop until all CDs 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.

To go to another track

Turn 4 / ¢ before or during
playback (or press 4 / ¢ on the
remote control).

• 4:Goes back to the beginning of
the current or previous tracks.

• ¢:Skips to the beginning of the
next or succeeding tracks.

If you turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 / ¢ on the remote
control) before playing

You can change the tracks continuously.

To stop playing, press 7.
To remove the disc, press 0 for the corresponding disc tray.

CD playback sequence

When 3 CDs* 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 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order,

but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or ¡
(or 4 / ¢ on the remote control).

• 1 (or 4): Fast reverses the disc.

• ¡ (or ¢): Fast forwards the disc.

To go to another track directly using the number
buttons

Pressing the number button(s) on the remote control 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,

+10, +10, then 2.

– 16 –

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play

You can arrange the order in which tracks play 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.

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

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 3
and 4.

6

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are played in the order you
have programed.

To stop playing, press 7.

1

Load CDs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

2

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

The PRGM (program) indicator also 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
buttons (CD1, CD2, and
CD3) to select the disc
number you want to play.

Track number

To exit from Program play mode, press PROGRAM again
before or after play. The PRGM (program) indicator goes off.
The program you have made is stored in memory.

• If you try to program a 33rd track

“FULL” will appear on the display.

• If your entry is ignored

You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track
number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track
14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.

• If the total playing time is 100 minutes or more

“– – : – –” will appear on the display.

To check the program contents

Before playing, you can check the
program contents by pressing ¢ or 4
on the remote control.

• ¢ : Shows the programed tracks in
the programed order.

• 4 : Shows them in the reverse order.

Disc number Program step number

4

Select a track from the CD
selected in the above step.
On the unit:
Turn 4 / ¢ to select the
track number and 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 16.

To modify the program

Before or after playing, you can erase the last
programed tracks by pressing
CANCEL/DEMO.

• Each time you press the button, the programed
track shown on the display is erased from the
program.

• Ejecting a CD will also erase the track numbers
programmed from the ejected CD.

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.

To erase the entire program before or after playing, press

7. “PROGRAM” appears on the display.

The program you have made will be also erased,

• when you eject all the CDs.

• when you unplug the AC power cord.

• when a power failure occurs.

– 17 –

Playing at Random — Random Play

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play

The tracks of all loaded CDs will play at random.

• To use Repeat play for Random play, press REPEAT after
starting Random play.

1

Load CDs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

2

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

The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the
display.

3

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are played at random.
Random play ends when all the tracks
are played once.

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

Even if you turn 4 / ¢ to the left (or press 4 on
the remote control)

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

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

On the unit ONLY:

To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or

before play. To use Repeat play for Program
play and Random play, press the button after
starting playback.

• Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes
as follows, and the following indicator lights up on the
display:

REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 DISC

REPEAT 1Canceled

REPEA T ALL: Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs

(continuously or at random), or all the
tracks in the program.

REPEAT 1 DISC: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.

• REPEAT 1 DISC is not used for
Program play and Random play.

REPEAT 1: Repeats one track on one CD.

To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the

REPEAT indicators go off from the display.

• Repeat play is also canceled when you select Program play
or Random play.

To stop playing, press 7.

• Random play also stops when one of the disc trays is
opened.

To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again
before or after play.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock

You can prohibit CD ejection from the unit and lock CDs.

• 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, and the
loaded CDs are locked.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock
the CDs, press 0 for any disc tray while

holding down 7.
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and
the loaded CDs are unlocked.

If you try to eject CDs

“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.

– 18 –

Playing Back Tapes

You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without
changing any settings.

Playing Back a Tape

1

Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to
use.

For Deck B

For Deck A

2

Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the
tape down.

To play both sides repeatedly — Reverse Mode

Reverse Mode works for both decks at the same time.
When it is in use, the tape automatically reverses at the end of
a side and the unit starts playing for the other side of the tape,
and repeats the same process.

To use Reverse Mode, press
REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator on the display lights up like — .

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

When Reverse Mode is on with cassettes in both decks
A and B

After the reverse (2) side of the tape finishes playing, the tape in the
other deck starts playing.

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.

3

Close the cassette holder gently.

If you put cassettes in both decks A and B, the last deck
you have put a cassette into is selected.
To select the other deck, press TAPE A/B.

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.

33

3 : plays the front side.

33
22

2 : plays the reverse side.

22

• 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 operate the other deck, press TAPE A/B,

then TAPE 2 3.
To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press 1 or ¡

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

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A or
EJECT 0 for deck B.

To find the beginning of the current song

During play, press 1 or ¡ (4 or
¢ 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
slowly.

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

To find the beginning of the next song

During play, press 1 or ¡ (4 or
¢ 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
slowly and quickly alternately.

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

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.

– 19 –

Recording

Continued

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 programme and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied
therein.

• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the VOLUME, the SUBWOOFER LEVEL,
and the SOUND MODE controls. Thus, during recording
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to
without affecting the recording level.

• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
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.

To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small
tabs on the back to protect
from unexpected erasure or
re-recording.
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 decks
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

Recording a Tape on Deck B

1

Press EJECT 0 for the deck B.

2

Put a recordable cassette into deck B.

3

Close the cassette holder gently.

4

Check the tape direction of deck B.

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

5

Start playing the source — FM, AM (MW/
LW), CD player, deck A, or auxiliary
equipment connected to AUX jacks.

• When the source is CD, you can also use CD Direct
Recording (see page 21) and Auto Edit Recording (see
page 22).

• When the source is deck A, you can also use the
dubbing method. (See “Dubbing Tapes” on page 21.)

6

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 (recording) indicator lights up on
the display and recording starts.

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

Capstans

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 7.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.

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To record on both sides — Reverse Mode

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

• When using the Reverse Mode for recording,
start recording in the forward (3) direction
first. Otherwise, recording will stop when recording is done
only on one side (reverse) of the tape.

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

Dubbing Tapes

You can record from one tape to another.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press TAPE 2 3, then 7.

2

Put the source cassette in deck A, and a
recordable cassette into deck B.

• Put the cassettes in both decks so that the tapes will run
in the forward (3) direction.

3

Press DUBBING.

The (recording) indicator lights up on
the display and dubbing starts.

CD Direct Recording

Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on
the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program
play.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Put a recordable cassette into deck B.

2

Load CDs.

3

Press one of the disc
number buttons (CD1,
CD2, and CD3) to select
the disc, then 7.

• If you want to make a program, perform steps 2 to 5 on
page 17. After making a program, go to the next step.

4

Press CD REC START.

“CD REC” appears, and the
(recording) indicator lights up on the
display.
Deck B starts recording and the CD player starts playing.
When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED”
appears on the display, and the CD player and deck B
stop.

To stop recording, press REC START/STOP
or 7. So that a 4-second blank portion is
created on the recording tape. (Remember a 4­second blank is important when using Music
Scan — see page 19.)

To stop dubbing, press 7 so that both decks (A and B) stop.

To record on both sides — Reverse Mode

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

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

To record on both sides — Reverse Mode

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

• When using the Reverse Mode for CD Direct
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), recording
will stop when recording is done only on one side (reverse)
of the tape.

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

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Auto Edit Recording

By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks
to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by
selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to
prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being
cut off, the last track is selected so as to fit on the remaining
tape length.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Load CDs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

2

Press EDIT.

3

Press the disc number
button (CD1, CD2, and
CD3) for the disc you want
to record from.

4

Press SET/DISPLAY.

• Each time you press the button, the tracks to
be recorded on the front side (“SIDE-A”)
and on the reverse side (“SIDE-B”) alternate.

Tracks to be recorded on the
reverse side (SIDE-B) appear.

5

Put a recordable cassette of appropriate
length into deck B.

6

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

• Without turning on the Reverse Mode
( ), recording will stop when the front
side of the tape is recorded.

7

Press CD REC START.

“TAPE SIDE-A STAND-BY” appears,
and the (recording) indicator lights
up on the display.
Deck B starts recording then, about 10 seconds later, the
CD player starts playing.
When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED”
appears on the display, and the CD player and deck B
stop.

• If a tape has not been rewound, deck B will rewind the
tape before it starts recording.

• A 10-second blank portion is automatically created at
the beginning of each side of the tape.

The optimum tape length for the disc appears.

To change the tape length manually

If the tape length selected is not satisfactory, you can
change the tape length by turning 4 / ¢ on the unit.
You can select the tape length among the following
— 40, 46, 50, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80, 84, and 90.

To stop during Auto Edit Recording

Press REC START/STOP or 7. So that a 4-second blank
portion is created on the recording tape. (Remember a 4­second blank is important when using Music Scan — see
page 19.)

To cancel Auto Edit Recording

Press CANCEL/DEMO or 7 before or after play.

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Using the Timers

There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording
Timer, and Sleep Timer.

Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the
unit. (See page 9.)

Using Daily Timer

With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or
radio program. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or
off.

How Daily Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, set the volume level to the
preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the
on-time comes (the indicator flashes just before the on­time, and continues flashing while the timer is operating).
Then, when the off-time comes (“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 off the Daily timer. (See “To
turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done” on page

24.) 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 mis-entry while setting the timer, press
CANCEL/DEMO.

On the unit ONLY:

1

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

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

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes

change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

2

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

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

ON TIME
Clock

setting

(See page 9.)

REC

ON TIME

Before you start...

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

tray.

• When using a tape as the source to play —
– Make sure that a tape is in the deck whose deck

indicator (A or B) is lit on the display.

– 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.

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.
“OFF TIME” appears for 2
seconds on the display, then the
unit enters off-time setting mode.

4

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.
The unit enters source selecting mode.

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Y

Continued

5

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

• The source changes as follows:

TUNER FM TUNER AM

– CD – –TAPEAUX

TUNER FM: tunes into a specified preset FM station.

= Go to step 6.

TUNER AM:tunes into a specified preset

AM (MW/LW) station. = Go to step 6.

– CD – –: plays a disc from a specified track of a

specified disc. = Go to step 6.

T APE: plays a tape in deck A or B.

= Go to step 7.

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

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 “– CD – –”

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

SET/DISPLAY.

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

SET/DISPLAY.
The unit enters volume setting mode.

7

Turn 4 / ¢ to set the
volume level.

• The volume level changes as follows:

VOL – – VOL 05

9

Press STANDBY/ON to
turn off the unit (on standby)

STANDBY/ON

STANDB

if you have set the Daily Timer
with the unit turned on.

• If the unit is turned on when 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. In this case, 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.

2 To turn off the Daily Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

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

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

indicator and the DAILY (Daily Timer)
indicator light up on the display. The
settings you have done are shown on the
display in sequence for your confirmation.

VOL 10VOL 15

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

8

Press SET/DISPLAY to complete
the Daily Timer setting.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator stops
flashing and remains lit. The settings you
have done are shown on the display in
sequence.

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Y

Using Recording Timer

With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio
broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the
system is on or off.

How Recording Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified
station, sets the volume level to “VOL MIN,” and starts
recording when the on-time comes (the indicator flashes
just before the on-time, and continues flashing while the
timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes (“OFF”
appears just before the off-time), 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 1
again.

• To correct a mis-entry while setting the timer, press
CANCEL/DEMO.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Put a recordable cassette into deck B.

2

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

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

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.
“OFF TIME” appears for 2
seconds, then the unit enters off­time 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.
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.

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

then press SET/DISPLAY.
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator stops flashing
and remains lit. The settings you have done are shown
on the display in sequence.

7

Press STANDBY/ON to

STANDBY/ON

turn off the unit (on standby)
if necessary.

STANDB

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

DAILY

Canceled

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

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

ON TIME
Clock

setting

(See page 9.)

REC

ON TIME

• 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 in a few days. In this case, check whether the timer
setting still remains or not.

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To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is

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

does not work.

done

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

“REC” appears on the display.

2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator goes
off from the display.
The Recording Timer is canceled, but the
setting for the Recording Timer remains in
memory.

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

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator lights
up on the display. The settings you have done
are shown on the display in sequence for your
confirmation.

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what
happens if the setting for these timers overlaps.
Here are 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.

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

Recording Timer
Daily Timer

does not work.

• If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer is
operating, Sleep Timer will not work (the SLEEP indicator
does not go off).

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:

SLEEP10 SLEEP60SLEEP30SLEEP20

Canceled SLEEP120 SLEEP90

2

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the
time length.

The SLEEP indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

Recording Timer
Sleep Timer

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press
SLEEP once so that the remaining time 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.

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Additional Information

Description of the PTY codes:

NEWS: News.
AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the

news — debate, or analysis.

INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in

the widest sense.

SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
EDUCATE: Educational programs.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or

regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.

SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based programs like

quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.

POP M: Commercial music of current popular appeal.
ROCK M: Rock music.
M.O.R. M: Current contemporary music considered to be “easy-

listening.”

LIGHT M: Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works,

symphonies, chamber music, etc.

OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other categories.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.

FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.
SOCIAL A: Programs about sociology, history, geography,

psychology and society.

RELIGION: Religious programs.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing their

views either by phone or at a public forum.

TRAVEL: Travel information.
LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities.
JAZZ: Jazz music.
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the musical

tradition of the American Southern States.

NATIONAL: Current popular music of the nation or region in that

country’s language.

OLDIES: Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular

music.

FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a

particular nation.

DOCUMENT:Program concerning factual matters, presented in an

investigative style.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the above list.

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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.

Symptom

Unable to cancel the display demonstration.

No sound is heard.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of
noise.

The disc sound is discontinuous.
The disc tray does not open or close.

The disc does not play.
The cassette holders cannot be opened.

Impossible to record.

Operations are disabled.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.

Cause

Other buttons will pressed to cancel the
display demonstration.

Connections are incorrect or loose.

• Antennas are disconnected.

• The AM (MW/LW) 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.
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.

Action

Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit. (See
page 8.)

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

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.

• Change the position and direction of the
AM (MW/LW) loop antenna.

• Extend the FM antenna at the best
position.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 29.)

• 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.

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

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

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Maintenance

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

Handling discs

• Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while pressing the
center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the
disc, or bend the disc.

• 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.

To clean the disc

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

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

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

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.

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

— 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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Specifications

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

CA-MXGT91R

Amplifier section

Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN)
SUBWOOFERS: 86 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: 21 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

Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

Signal wave length: 660 nm
Output level: –15 dBm to –12 dBm

Speakers/Impedance:

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

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM tuning range: MW: 522 kHz – 1 629 kHz

LW: 144 kHz – 288 kHz

CD player

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

CA-MXG71R

Amplifier section

Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN)
SUBWOOFERS: 80 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: 21 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

Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

Signal wave length: 660 nm
Output level: –15 dBm to –12 dBm

Speakers/Impedance:

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

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM tuning range: MW: 522 kHz – 1 629 kHz

LW: 144 kHz – 288 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 230 V , 50 Hz
Power consumption:

160 W (at operation)
20 W (on standby; with power saving off — Normal Mode)

1.1 W (on standby; with power saving on — Ecology Mode)

Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 335 mm x 401 mm (W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg (22.1 lbs)

7

(10

/16 in. x 13 1/4 in. x 15

13

/16 in.)

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter

0.15% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power consumption:

140 W (at operation)
20 W (on standby; with power saving off — Normal Mode)

1.1 W (on standby; with power saving on — Ecology Mode)

Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 335 mm x 401 mm (W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg (22.1 lbs)

7

(10

/16 in. x 13 1/4 in. x 15

13

/16 in.)

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

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MEMO

MEMO

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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