JVC CA-WMD90R User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM

CA-WMD90R

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90RU

ACTIVE BASS EX.

SURROUNDSOUND

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– PTY SELECT

FM/AM TAPE AUX

VOLUME

FM MODE

SLEEP

DISPLAY /CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

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MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

COMPACT

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

LVT0275-001A

[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 nontheless 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 - CONSUL T A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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

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.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR

ENCLOSURE

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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.

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.

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)

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

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CA-WMD90R CA-WMD90R

10 cm

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CA-D3SCA-D3S

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 “Basic and Common Operations” on pages 10 – 12.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent from a 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.

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

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 built-up in the unit.

• Leave suff icient 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.

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

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Contents

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

Front Panel .............................................................4

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

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

Unpacking ..............................................................6

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

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

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

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

Basic and Common Operations................... 10

Setting the Clock.................................................. 11

Turning On the Po wer and Selecting the Sources.. 11

Adjusting the Volume...........................................11

Reinforcing the Bass Sound................................. 12

Activating the Surround Effect ............................ 12

Selecting the Sound Modes.................................. 12

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— MANUAL Mode ...................................... 12

Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW)

Broadcasts ................................................ 13

Tuning in a Station............................................... 14

Presetting Stations................................................ 14

Tuning in a Preset Station ....................................15

Receiving FM Stations with RDS........................ 15

Changing the RDS Information ........................... 15

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes

(PTY Search) ................................................. 16

Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice

Temporarily ................................................... 16

Playing Back CDs ......................................... 19

Loading CDs ........................................................ 20

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play........................................ 20

Basic CD Operations ........................................... 20

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ............................................ 21

Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 22

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play............ 22

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 22

Playing Back MDs ........................................ 23

Loading MDs ....................................................... 24

Playing Back the Entire MD

— Continuous Play........................................ 24

Basic MD Operations........................................... 25

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ............................................ 26

Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 28

Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 28

Recording on MDs ........................................ 29

Before You Start Recording ................................. 30

Recording FM/AM (MW/LW) Br oadcasts or from

the Cassette Deck – Standard Recording....... 31

Recording from the External (AUX) Equipment

– AUX Recording ........................................... 31

Various Recording Functions ...............................32

Synchronized Recording................................ 32

First Track Recording ....................................34

Listening Edit Recording............................... 35

Triple Recording............................................ 36

Long Recording ............................................. 37

Editing MDs .................................................. 38

Introducing MD Editing Functions ......................39

DIVIDE Function ................................................ 40

JOIN Function...................................................... 41

MOVE Function................................................... 41

ERASE Function.................................................. 42

ALL ERASE Function.........................................43

Assigning Titles to MDs................................ 44

Assigning a Title Using the Unit..........................45

Assigning a Title Using the Remote Control .......47

Using the Timers........................................... 49

Using Recording Timer........................................ 50

Using Daily Timer ............................................... 51

Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 52

Timer Priority....................................................... 52

Maintenance .................................................. 53

Additional Information ................................ 54

MD Disc Types ....................................................54

ATRAC (Adaptiv e TRansform Acoustic Coding).. 54

UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 54

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)..........54

Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 55

Troubleshooting ............................................ 56

MD Messages ...................................................... 57

Specifications................................................. 58

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

CD player section

Amplifier/ tuner section

MD deck A section

MD deck B section

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TA NEWS INFO

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Continued

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

Amplifier/tuner section

1 (Standby/On) button and STANDBY lamp (11) 2 Source selecting buttons (11, 14, 31)

• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX buttons

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

3 CD operation lamp

• Lights when the CD is playing and flashes when

pausing the play.

4 CD trays (20) 5 CD # / 8 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 CD 7 (stop) button (20) 7 CD number buttons and lamps (20)

• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

8 CD 0 (open/close) buttons (20)

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

9 SOUND button and lamp (12) p ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (12) q DEMO button (9) w Remote sensor e REC MODE button (32) r SURROUND button and lamp (12) t Left jog dial (< / >, 1 / ¡) y PLAY MODE button (21, 22, 26 – 28) u REPEAT button (22, 28) i START button (33)

ENTER button (40)

o Display window ; VOLUME control (11) a Recording mode lamps

• MD 3 MD, CD 3 MD, 1ST TRACK, LONG, TRIPLE, and LISTENING EDIT

s MD EDIT button (40) d TITLE button (45) f Right jog dial (4 / ¢) g CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 50) h DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (25, 33, 45) j SET button k CANCEL button

MD deck A section

l MD A operation lamps (24) / MD A loading slot z MD to MD direct recording indicator

• Lights when the unit is turned on and flashes while recording MD deck A onto MD deck B by using Various Recording Functions.

x MD A # / 8 (play/pause) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

c MD A 7 (stop) button (24) v MD A 0 (eject) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

MD deck B section

b MD B loading slot cover n MD B 0 (open/close) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

m MD B # / 8 (play/pause) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

, MD B 7 (stop) button (24) . REC PAUSE button and lamp (31) P PHONES jack (11) Q MD number buttons and lamps (24)

• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

Display window

1 MD deck A indicator 2 MD/CD current source indicator

• MD A/B and CD indicators

3 MD/CD play mode indicators

• PROGRAM, RANDOM, and REPEAT (1/CD/MD/ ALL)

4 Timer mode indicators

, DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC1/2/3 (Recording

• Timer)

5 Graphical display 6 Track number indicators

• The OVER indicator lights up when there are more than 15 tracks recorded in the currently selected disc.

7 MD B disc number indicators 8 Tuner mode indicators

• STEREO and TUNED

9 Main display

• Shows the source name, track number, and other information.

p RDS operation indicators

• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO

q CD number indicators

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

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Remote Control

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REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90RU

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FM MODE

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PTY SEARCH

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PTY SELECT

VOLUME

SLEEP

DISPLAY

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CANCEL

ENTER

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

* Before using these buttons (4, p, f, j):

For tuner operations, press FM/AM on the remote control

first when using the buttons (4). For RDS operations, press RDS CONTROL on the remote control first when using the buttons (4). For CD operations, press CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CD 6 on the remote control first when using the buttons (4, p, f, j). For MD operations, press MD 1, MD 2, MD 3, MD A 6, or MD B 6 on the remote control first when using the buttons (4, p, f, j). For entering MD titles, press MD TITLE INPUT on the remote control first when using the buttons (4).

Remote Control

1 SOUND button (12) 2 SURROUND button (12) 3 RDS CONTROL button (15) 4 Number buttons *

• 1 – 10, +10 buttons (14, 21, 25)

• Character entry buttons (47)

• ø / Ø buttons (47)

• RDS operation buttons (15 – 17) EON, PTY SEARCH, DISPLAY, TA/NEWS/INFO, and PTY SELECT – / +

5 Source selecting buttons (11, 14)

• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

6 CD number buttons (20)

• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

7 MD number buttons (24)

• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

8 MD A 6 (play/pause) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 CD 6 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p 4 / 1 (reverse search/fast reverse) button *

(21, 25)

q MD REC PAUSE button (31) w ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (12)

(Standby/On) button (11)

e r SLEEP button (52) t FM MODE button (14) y DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (25, 33, 47) u SET button i CANCEL button o ENTER button (40) ; MD TITLE INPUT button (47) a PLAY MODE button (21, 22, 26 – 28) s REPEAT button (22, 28) d MD B 6 (play/pause) button (24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

f ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast forward) button *

(21, 25)

g VOLUME h FADE MUTING button (11) j 7 (stop) button * (20, 24)

button (11)

To operate the unit correctly using the remote control

Make sure that the operation mode for the unit is the same for the remote control.

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Getting Started

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately .

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — R6P(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.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

(75 )

COAXIAL

LOOP

AM EXT

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.

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

About the supplied FM antenna

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

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

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

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

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

)

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

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AM antenna

231

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting Speakers

You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.

Red

Black

Speaker cord

3, 4

Red

1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best

reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

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

For better reception of both FM and AM (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

1 Twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord,

then remove the insulation.

2 Open the speaker terminal. 3 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the terminal.

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

4 Close the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.

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

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Left

Continued

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect the following equipment to this unit:

• Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any source played back on this unit.

• Audio equipment — used only as an analog playback device.

• Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal — used only as a digital playback device.

When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords and the jacks on the rear of the unit are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.

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

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

To connect a cassette deck

To connect audio equipment without a digital output terminal

ANTENNA

To output

Audio equipment without a digital output

ANTENNA

To input

Cassette deck

To output

By using audio cords (not supplied), connect:

• Between the audio input jacks on the cassette deck and the TAPE OUT (REC) jacks — For recording on the cassette deck.

• Between the audio output jacks on the cassette deck and the TAPE IN (PLAY) jacks — For playing a tape.

Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and the AUX jacks, using an audio cord (not supplied).

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To connect audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal

NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY!

ANTENNA

Protective plug

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

To optical digital output

Audio equipment with an optical digital output

To output

By using both an optical digital cord (not supplied) and an audio cord (not supplied), connect:

• Between the optical digital output terminal on the other equipment and the AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL terminal.

• Between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and the AUX jacks.

ANTENNA

To a wall outlet

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

To stop the display demonstration, press any button on the unit or the remote control.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press DEMO.

• Even while the unit is turned off, you can see the display demonstration.

To stop the demonstration, press any button.

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Basic and Common Operations

Continued

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 12).

Front panel

Remote control

SURROUND SOUND

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

TAPE AUX

SURROUND SOUND

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90RU

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

MARK ABC DEF

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GHI JKL MNO SET

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PQRS

TUV WXYZ

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PTY SEARCH DISPLAY

EON

+10

10 0

–

PTY SELECT

TA/NEWS/INFO

FM/AM TAPE AUX

SLEEP

DISPLAY

/CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

–

SET

CANCEL

VOLUME

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Here are basic and common things that apply to all the functions of the unit.

Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources

Setting the Clock

You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode.

On the unit ONLY:

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digit in the main display starts flashing.

Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the hour, then press SET.

• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET, press CANCEL. The hour digit starts flashing again.

Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the minute, then press SET.

To adjust the clock again

Once you have adjusted the clock, you need to press CLOCK/TIMER nine times until the clock setting mode is selected (the hour digit starts flashing).

When you press the play button (#/8) for a particular source, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playing the source).

To select the external equipment as the source, press TAPE or AUX so that the unit automatically turns on.

To turn on the unit without playing, press STANDBY lamp goes off.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press again so that the STANDBY lamp lights red. A little power is always consumed even while the unit is in standby mode.

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 and other settings will be erased in a few days.

so that the

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on.

Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press VOLUME increase the volume or press VOLUME

to decrease it.

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

If there is a power failure

the clock again.

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

For private listening

comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on the headphones.

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

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. To restore the sound, press the button again.

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Reinforcing the Bass Sound

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume. You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) so that the ACTIVE BASS EX. lamp lights up on the unit.

(in the main display)

To cancel the effect, press the button again so that the lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the main display.

Activating the Surround Effect

You can obtain a “being-there” feeling while listening to any source. You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press SURROUND so that the SURROUND lamp lights up on the unit.

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

NORMAL

The surround effect increases as you select —:

NORMAL = WIDE = SUPER WIDE

To cancel the effect, press the button repeatedly until the

SURROUND lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the main display.

WIDE SUPER WIDE

OFF

(Canceled)

Creating Your Own Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode

You can create and store your own sound mode only by using the buttons and controls on the unit.

• 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:

Press SOUND repeatedly until “MANUAL=SET?” appears in the main display.

Press SET.

Adjustable frequency range

Adjust the equalizer pattern.

1) Rotate the left jog dial to select the frequency range to adjust (LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH).

2) Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the level (–3 to +3) of the selected frequency range.

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes. You can use the sound mode only for playback.

To select the sound modes, press SOUND repeatedly so that the SOUND lamp lights up on the unit.

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

ROCK

FLAT

(Canceled)

ROCK: Good for rock’n’roll. VOCAL: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for classical music. POP: Enhances middle frequency. BGM: Good for easy-listening. MANUAL

FLAT: Cancels the sound mode.

= SET?: Your individual mode stored in

VOCAL CLASSIC POP

MANUAL=SET?

memory. See “Creating Your Own Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode.”

BGM

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the other frequency ranges.

Press SET again (or wait until the above indication disappears).

The equalizer pattern you have created is stored in memory.

To use your own sound mode

Select “MANUAL See “Selecting the Sound Modes.”

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= SET?” when using the sound modes.

Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 14 to 18).

Front panel

–

Remote control

TA/NEWS/INFO

RDS

CONTROL

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

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PQRS

TUV WXYZ

789

EON DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

+10

–

PTY SELECT

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90RU

SURROUND SOUND

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

PQRS

789

10 0

TA/NEWS/INFO

FM/AM TAPE AUX

TUV WXYZ

PTY SEARCH DISPLAYEON

–

PTY SELECT

VOLUME

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

+10

FM MODE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

/CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

MD TITLE

INPUT

FM/AM

You cannot use the buttons on the front panel to operate the RDS functions. Use only buttons on the remote control.

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Continued

When using the number buttons on the remote control, make sure that they are ready for tuner operations.

• Pressing FM/AM on the remote control makes the number buttons ready for tuner operations.

Tuning in a Station

On the unit ONLY:

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.

Rotate the left jog dial quickly until the station frequencies change in the main display.

• Clockwise: to increase the frequencies.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the frequencies.

The unit starts searching stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in (the TUNED indicator lights). If a program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO indicator also lights.

To stop during searching, rotate the left jog dial briefly again.

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW) stations at random. 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.

On the unit ONLY:

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station” to the left.

Press SET.

The current preset number starts flashing.

Rotate the right jog dial to select a preset number.

• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.

The frequency changes step by step.

When you rotate the left jog dial slowly

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 “MONO” appears in the main display. Reception improves.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that “AUTO” appears in the main display. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcast in stereo.

Press SET 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

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

failure occurs

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Tuning in a Preset Station

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).

Select a preset number. On the unit: Rotate the right jog dial.

• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.

On the remote control: Press the number buttons.

• Make sure that you have pressed FM/AM on the remote control before pressing the number buttons. For preset number 5, press 5. For preset number 15, press +10, then 5. For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.

Receiving FM Stations with RDS

RDS 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.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS

• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not

More about RDS

stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS in your area.

transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Changing the RDS Information

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

• RDS operations are possible only using the remote control.

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press DISPLAY.

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

(Program Service)

Station frequency (non-RDS)

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)

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 than the one being received.

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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.

• The PTY Search is applicable only to preset stations.

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

To search for a program using the PTY codes, use the remote control:

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press PTY SEARCH.

“PTY SELECT” flashes in the main display.

Press PTY SELECT – / + to select a PTY code while “PTY SELECT” is flashing.

Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change as follows (refer also to the list on page 18):

NONE “NEWS “ AFF AIRS “ INFO “ SPORT “ 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 “ TEST “ ALARM “ (back to the beginning)

Press PTY SEARCH 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, and tunes in that station.

Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily

The EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station except when you are listening to a non-RDS stations – some FM stations and AM (MW/LW) stations.

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

• EON function is applicable only to preset stations.

To activate the EON function, use the remote control:

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press EON.

The last EON data type selected — TA/NEWS/INFO — lights on the display window.

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the EON data type you want is selected.

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

TA = NEWS = INFO = TA NEWS = NEWS INFO = TA INFO = TA NEWS INFO = (back to the beginning)

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

advice in the widest sense.

To cancel the EON function, press EON again so that the TA/NEWS/INFO indicator goes off.

• If you cancel the EON function while receiving a program selected by the EON function, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station.

To continue searching after the first stop:

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are flashing. If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display and the unit returns to the last received station.

To stop searching any time during the process:

Press PTY SEARCH while searching.

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