JVC CA-VSDT8, VS-DT8, SP-VSDT8 User Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

VS-DT6/VS-DT8

Consists of CA-VSDT6 and SP-VSDT6
Consists of CA-VSDT8 and SP-VSDT8

2

13

4

5

8

7

10

SET

MD/AUX

AHB PRO

CLOCK
/TIMER

RM-SVSDT

8U REMOTE CONTROL

123

4

5

8

7

10

SET

MD/AUX

AHB PRO

CLOCK

COLOR

/TIMER

RM-SVSDT

8U REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

PLAY MODE

6

REPEAT

9

FM MODE

10

+

TREBLEBASS

CANCEL

SLEEPDIMMERDISPLAYFM/AM

OPEN/
CLOSE

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

PLAY MODE

6

REPEAT

9

FM MODE

+

10

TREBLEBASS

CANCEL

SLEEPDIMMERDISPLAYFM/AM

OPEN/
CLOSE

VOLUME

SP-VSDT6

SP-VSDT8

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-VSDT6

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-VSDT8

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-VSDT6

SP-VSDT8

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.
Ser ial No.

LVT0853-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others /
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

(For U.S.A)

CAUTION

RISK OF EL ECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo­sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri­angle is intended to alert the user to the pres­ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom­panying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI­ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim­its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION:

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

PRECAUTION:

QUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND

1.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.

DANGER:

failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3.

CAUTION:

viceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualitied
service personnel.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRI-

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock

Do not open the top cover. There are no user ser-

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.

For Canada/pour Le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER­ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIG­ITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPA­REILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE
DES COMMUNICATIONS.

1.

PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2.

ATTENTION:

Radiation laser invisible quand l’appareil est
ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Evi­ter une exposition directe au rayon.

3.

ATTENTION:

Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Iln’y a
aucune pièce utilisable à l’intérier. Laisser à un personnel
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

ATTENTION

Afin d’èviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’lncendie. etc.:

1.

Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution — switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The switch in any position does not disconnect the

mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

About the Internal Cooling Fan

■

This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high­power operation within a small space.
This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also
come on even at low sound levels if the internal temperature rises. To
ensure effective fan operation, please leave at least 1cm (7/16”)
clearance on each side of the unit.

Attention — Commutateur

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur poru couper complètement
le courant. Le commutateur ne coupe jamais complète-

ment la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le cou­rant peut être télécommandé.

ATTENTION

A propos du ventilateur de refroidissement interne

■

Cet appareil est équipé d’un ventilateur de refroidissement interne
afin de permettre un fonctionnement à haute puissance dans un
espace limité.
Ce ventilateur se met en marche quand le niveau sonore est élevé et
peut aussi se déclencher même à un niveau bas si la température
interne augmente. Pour garantir un fonctionnement effectif du ventila­teur, veuillez laisser un espace libre de 1 cm au moins de chaque
côté de l’appareil.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.
If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.

With the slot-loading CD mechanism, you can choose to place the System either vertically or horizontally.

■

The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to

■

just enjoy the music.

• With JVC’s
CD Player with a single touch.

The System incorporates Active Hyper Bass PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low frequency sounds.

■

A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.

■

CD options that include repeat, random and program play.

■

Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.

■

You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.

■

The system can play CD-R and CD-RW after they have been

■

You can play back your original CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Music CD format. (However they may not be played back

■

depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

COMPU PLAY

you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or

finalized

.

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section
‘Basic Operations’, and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “CD NO DISC”.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE PANEL. IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITH SOMETHING PUT
ON THE PANEL, IT WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU TRY TO OPEN THE PANEL.

• SUPPLIED SPEAKERS ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS SYSTEM. USING WITH OTHER DEVICES WILL
DAMAGE THE SPEAKERS.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

1

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

2

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

Malfunctions, etc.

3

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

• Do not insert your hand between the Panel and the main body when the Panel is being closed.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1

Features ......................................................................................................................................1

How This Manual Is Organized .................................................................................................1

WARNINGS ..............................................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................1

Getting Started ................................................................................................... 3

Accessories.................................................................................................................................3

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ............................................................................3

Connecting the FM Antenna ......................................................................................................4

Connecting the AM Antenna...................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................................................................ 6

Connecting a Subwoofer ............................................................................................................7

Connecting External Equipment ................................................................................................7

Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output)....................................................................8

Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................................................................8

Installing the Unit on the Stand.................................................................................................. 8

Installing the Equipment on the Wall.........................................................................................9

Changing the Display and Control Buttons Settings................................................................ 10

Using the Remote Control........................................................................................................11

COMPU Play............................................................................................................................11

Basic Operations ............................................................................................. 12

Turning the Power On and Off.................................................................................................12

Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER)......................................................................................12

Changing the Color (COLOR) (VS-DT8 only)........................................................................13

Adjusting the Volume ..............................................................................................................13

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (AHB PRO) ................................................................................14

Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)...............................................................................................14

Showing the Time (DISPLAY)................................................................................................14

Using the Tuner................................................................................................15

Tuning In a Station................................................................................................................... 15

Presetting Stations....................................................................................................................16

To Change the FM Reception Mode........................................................................................16

Using the CD Player......................................................................................... 17

To Insert a CD.......................................................................................................................... 17

To Unload a CD ....................................................................................................................... 18

Basics of Using the CD Player — Normal Play.......................................................................18

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks ........................................................................19

Random Play ............................................................................................................................20

Repeating Tracks......................................................................................................................20

Child Lock................................................................................................................................20

Using External Equipment .............................................................................. 21

Listening to External Equipment.............................................................................................. 21

Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment ..........................................................21

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

Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................... 22

Setting the Daily Timer............................................................................................................23

Setting the SLEEP Timer .........................................................................................................24

Care And Maintenance .................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 26

Specifications....................................................................................Back cover

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Getting Started

Accessories

Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

Power Cord (1)
AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Speaker Cords (2)
Stand (1) (for Center Unit)
Legs (2) (for Stand)
Screw (1) (for Stand)
Paper Pattern (1)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

■

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

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CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

(Only if you install the Center Unit vertically)

• To place the Center Unit vertically, the Stand and Legs must be
attached. (See page 8.) To make connections, let the cords pass in
the holes of the Stand as shown in the diagram before attaching the
Stand and Legs.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Center Unit

Getting Started

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Using the Coaxial Type Connector
(Not Supplied)

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector should be con­nected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal.

H

DISP.SET

V

SPEAKERS

R

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16

AC IN

L

SUB

WOOFER

CD DIGITAL

MD/AUX

OUT IN

ANTENNA

FM

(

)

75

COAXIAL

AM

LOOP

OUT

AM
EXT

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.

Coaxial cable

• Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial lead (the kind with a

round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the
supplied FM Wire Antenna.

FM outdoor
antenna
(Not supplied)

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Getting Started

Connecting the AM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Center Unit

H

V

DISP.SET

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on
the loop into the slot in the base.

• The AM loop antenna can be attached to a wall.

SPEAKERS

R

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16

AC IN

ANTENNA

FM

(

)

75

75

COAXIAL

AM
LOOP

AM
EXT

FM

)

AM
EXT

Outdoor single vinyl­covered wire
(not supplied)

L

AM

LOOP

SUB

WOOFER

CD DIGITAL

OUT

MD/AUX

OUT IN

ANTENNA

(

COAXIAL

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Screw (not supplied)

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

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.
This could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop
antenna connected.)

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Getting Started

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

• Handling the speakers
As this is a precision instrument, handle it carefully so as to protect it from shocks.

Connecting the Speakers

These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damege the speakers.

1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.

2. Connect the speaker cords between the Speaker terminals of the Unit and the terminals of the Speakers.
Connect the cords with a black line to the (–) terminals and cords without a black line to the (+) terminals.

3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.

Right side (rear view)

Marked with a black line

SPEAKERS

Left side (rear view)

L

R

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16

• Since both speakers are the same, you can put either one to the right or left side.

• Do not connect other speakers to the Unit. The difference of the load impedance causes failures.

• Do not use the supplied speakers in parallel with other speakers.

CAUTION:

• Although the speaker SP-VSDT8 has internal magnetic shielding, a TV may display irregular
colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV.

Removing the speaker grilles

The speaker grilles can be removed.

(SP-VSDT6)

(SP-VSDT8)

When removing:

1. Pull the bottom towards you with your fingers.

2. Also pull the top towords you.

When attaching the speaker grilles:

Attach the speaker grilles as shown in the diagram.

(SP-VSDT6)

(SP-VSDT8)

Speaker
grille

Speaker
grille

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Getting Started

Connecting a Subwoofer

Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub­woofer.

Subwoofer (not supplied)

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM

(

)

75

COAXIAL

AM

AM
EXT

Signal cord (not supplied)

SUB

WOOFER

CD DIGITAL

OUT

MD/AUX

OUT IN

Connecting External Equipment

Connect signal cords (not supplied) between the System’s MD/AUX-OUT/IN terminals and the output/input terminals of the
external MD recorder, tape deck, etc.
You can then listen to the external source through the System or record the System’s CD player or tuner to the external unit.

Signal cord (not supplied)

MD recorder or tape deck

(not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

Signal cord (not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

Stereo mini-plug

Stereo mini-plug

CD DIGITAL

OUT

MD/AUX

OUT IN

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM

(

)

75

COAXIAL

AM

AM
EXT

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