JVC FS-8000 User Manual

ULTRA COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS ULTRA COMPACT

FS-8000

Consists of CA-FS8000, SP-FS8000 and SP-PW8000 Composé des CA-FS8000, SP-FS8000 et SP-PW8000

PRESET

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RXFS8000

SLEEP POWERDIMMER

FM MODE AUXDISPLAY

AUTO

SUBWOOFER

PRESET

LEVEL

RANDOM REPEATPROGRAM

TREBLE CANCELBASS

SET

DOWN

TUNER

BAND

/TAPE

VOLUME

GAIN SELECT

BASS

TUNING

CONTROL

POWER

AUX

MD/TAPE

VOLUME

STANDBY

ULTRA COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-

8000

SP-FS8000 CA-FS8000 SP-FS8000

SLEEP

UPMULTI CONTROLDOWN

CLOCK

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNER

BAND

PHONES

SP-PW8000

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located ei ther on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0329-001A

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

(For U.S.A)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMO VE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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 equipment

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:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

PRECAUTION:

ELECTRIQUES, 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

DANGER:

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

user ser viceable par ts insid e the uni t; leave all servicing to qualitied service personnel.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

Invisible laser radiation when open and

Do not open the top cover. There are no

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 NU MERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

ATTENTION:

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

ATTENTION:

Iln’y a aucune pièce utilisable à l’intérier. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soi n de répare r votre appareil.

Radiation laser invisible quand

Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus.

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

Caution — POWER sw itch!

Disconnect t he ma ins p lug to sh ut th e power o ff co mpletely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

Attention — Commutateur POWER!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur poru couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur POWER ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

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Thank you for purchasing the JVC Ultra Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your ho me , giv in g yo u ye ar s of enjo ym ent. 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.

English

If you have a query tha t is no t answ e r e d by the ma n ua l , ple a se con t a ct yo ur de a l e r.

Features

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

■ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or CD Player with a

single touch.

■ The powered Subwoofer provides richness of bass in addition to faithfull reproduction at low frequency.

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

■ Versatile CD options include repeat, random and program play.

■ Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.

■ You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder, tape deck, etc.

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the sa me for many different fu nctions - e.g. settin g the volu me - is given in the section ‘Comm on Operations’, and not repeated un der each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. TUNER BAND, “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’ve enjoyed mak ing this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many featu res built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

1. Installation of the System

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• Select a place which i s 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.

2. Power cord

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• 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.

3. Malfunctions, etc.

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• 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.

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

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

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

Getting Started .........................................................2

Table of Contents

Using the Timers ................................................... 14

Care And Maintenance ......................................... 16

Troubleshooting .................................. .................. 17

Common Operations ................................................6

Using the Powered Subwoofer ................................8

Using the Tuner ........................................................9

Using the CD Player ...............................................11

Listening to External Equipments.........................13

Specifications ......................... ............................... 18

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PRESET TUNING

BASS

CONTROL

AUX

POWER

MD/TAPE

TUNER BAND

OPEN/CLOSE

SLEEP

CLOCK

UPMULTI CONTROLDOWN

VOLUME

STANDBY

ULTRA COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-

8000

PHONES

Remote sensor

Getting Started

Accessories

Check 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) Signal Cord (1) Spacers for SP-FS8000 (8)

If any of these items are missing, cont act 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)

English

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.

• Don’t use an old battery with a new one.

• Don’t use different types of batte r ies together.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.

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

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Connecting the FM Antenna

English

Rear Panel of the Unit

AC IN

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

Using the Coaxial Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A 75-ohm antenna with coaxial type connector should be connected

to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal.

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

FM outdoor antenna

(option)

Connecting the AM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Unit

Coaxial cable

Note: Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a

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

CAUTION: To avoid noise, keep antennas away

from the System, the connecting cord and the AC

power cord.

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

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

AC IN

AM EXT

AM LOOP

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

Speaker grille

Spacer

Backing

Connecting the Speakers

1. Open the Speaker terminals on the rear of the Unit, and on the Speakers themselves.

2. Connect the speaker cords between the terminals as shown below.

Connect the cords with a black line to the (–) terminals and cords without a black line to the (+) terminals. Close each of the terminals to securel y connect the cords.

Right speaker (rear side) Left speaker (rear side)

Marked with a black line

SPEAKER CORD

CAUTION: 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.

When removing,

1. Insert your fingers at the top and pull toward s you.

2. Also pull the bottom towards you.

When attaching the speaker grille

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CAUTION: Note for installation

• Take special care to select an appropriate installation place where an earthquake or shock does not cause the unit to collapse or drop on the

floor.

SP-FS8000

Attach the supplied spacers to the bottom of the unit to protect the cabi net, prevent sli pping, and absorb the cabinet vibration. Peel off the backing from a spacer and attach it.

Connecting the Powered Subwoofer

Connect the signal cord between the SUB WOOFER OUT terminal of the Unit and the LEFT/MONO INPUT terminal of th e Powered Subwoofer.

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Powered Subwoofer

Signal cord

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