JVC FS-B70 Owner’s Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-B70_consists ofCA-FSB70 and SP-UXB70

DIGITALAUDIO

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.

GVT0103-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE 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.

For U.S.A.

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 radioFFV technician for help.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Caution--_/I button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the

STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). The O/I button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights green.

The power can be remote controlled.

Attention--Commutateu r O/I ! D_connectez la prise d'alimentation secteur pour mettre I'appareil

compt_tement hors tension (le temoin STANDBY/ON s'_teint). L'interrupteur O/I, sur n'importe quelle position, ne peut pas

d_connecter I'appareil du secteur.

• Quand I'appareil est en mode de veille, le t_moin STANDBY/ON est allum_ en rouge.

• Quand I'appareil est sous tension, te temoin STANDBY/ON est allum_ en vert.

L'alimentation peut _tre t_l_command_e.

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CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

ATTENTION

Afin d'_viter tout risque d'_lectrocution, d'incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir te coffret de I'appareiL

2. Ne pas exposer I'appareil & la pluie ni & t'humidit_.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of

cable entry as practical.

For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

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

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 NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE BPRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: "APPAREILS

NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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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.

AboutThisManual

This manual is organized as follows:

• This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control.

You can use the buttons both on the remote control and on the unit for the same operations if they have the

same or similar names (or marks), unless mentioned otherwise.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many

functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated for

each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the

information about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and odlers, which are explained in the section "Basic and Common Operations" on pages 9 to 12.

• The following symbols are used in this manual:

Gives you warning and caution to prevent damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

In addition, we put information here about

conditions which will prevent getting the best

possible performance from lhe unit.

_ ives you information and hints you need to

know.

Powersources

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

_2_ DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet I

hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on lhe lenses inside lhe unit in die following cases:

• After starting to heat the room.

• In a damp room.

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

Should dlis occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture

evaporates, unplug die AC power cord, lhen plug it in again.

Others

• ShouM any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug dae AC power cord and consult your dealer before operating any further.

• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug 1be AC power cord from the wall

outlet.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no I

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 buildup.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and 1he TV.

• Keep 1he speakers away from 1he TV to avoid interference with TV.

_t_ 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,

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control .......................... 8

Basic and Common Operations ....................................... 9

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

Turning On the Power ............................................................. i0

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

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

Adjusting the Tone .................................................................. 12

Changing the Display Brightness ............................................ 12

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

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

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

Tuning in to a Preset Station ................................................... 14

Playing Back Discs on the 5-CD Changer ..................... 15

Loading Discs .......................................................................... 15

Playing Back All the Discs_ontinuous Play ....................... 16

Basic Disc Operations ............................................................. 16

Programing the Track Playing Order

--Program Play ................................................................. 17

Playing at Random_Random Play ......................................... 18

Repeating Tracks or Discs_Repeat Play ................................ 19

Prohibiting Disc Ejection ........................................................ 19

Playing Back Tapes .......................................................... 20

Playing Back a Tape ................................................................ 20

Prohibiting Cassette Ejection .................................................. 20

Recording ......................................................................... 21

Recording on aTape ................................................................ 21

Recording Discs_Disc Synchronized Recording .................. 22

Using the Timers .............................................................. 25

Using the Daily Timer and the Recording Timer .................... 25

Using the Sleep Timer ............................................................. 27

Maintenance ..................................................................... 28

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 29

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

LocationoftheButtonsandControls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

FrontPanel

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Frontpanel

See pages in parentheses for details.

011 (standby/on) button and STANDBY/ON lamp (10,

19, 20, 26) Remote sensor (5) Cassette compartment (20) Display window (4) AUX/DVD button (i0)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit. Multi operation buttons

DOWN, I, and _ UP

A (tape eject) button (20 - 24)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

DISC SELECT button (16, 17, 22, 23) E>/I! CD button (10, 16, 22, 23)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

<1E>TAPE button (i0, 20, 21)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

Disc eject buttons (10, 15, 16) CDI A, CD2 A, CD3 A, CD4_, and CD5--A

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit and opens the corresponding disc tray.

Disc trays compartment (15) PHONES jack (i i) REV.MODE (reverse mode) button (20, 21) AHB PRO (Active Hyper Bass Pro) button (i i) FM/AM button (i0, 13, 14)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

TREBLE button (12) REC (recording) button (21 - 24) BASS button (12) VOLUME + / - control (i i)

Displaywindowonthefrontpanel

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Display window

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@ CD indicator (15) (2) Disc indicators (15)

@ Disc play mode indicators (17 - 19)

• PRGM (program), RANDOM, and Repeat mode (_, _ CD, _ ALL, _ A-B)

@ TAPE indicator (20)

indicalor (20)

@ Tape operation indicators (20, 21)

• 41 _- (tape direction) and €._--.) (reverse mode)

@ _ indicator (21 - 24) @ AUTO STANDBY indicator (10) @ _ (Active Hyper Bass Pro) indicator (1i) @ FM mode indicators (13)

• STEREO and MONO

@ Timer indicators

• I_ (timer) (9, 25, 26)

• SLEEP (sleep timer) (27)

• DALLY(daily timer) (9, 25, 26)

• REC (recording timer) (9, 25, 26)

@ Main display

• Shows the source name and other information.

RemoteControl

See pages in parentheses for details.

Number buttons BASS button (12)

Multi operation buttons

• A UP and V DOWN

• I<1_, I, and I_-I

SET button (13, 14, 19) Source buttons

• _-/1! CD, <1 _- TAPE, FM/AM, and AUX

Pressing one of these buttons also turns o17the unit.

REV.MODE button (20, 21) Disc number buttons (10, 16, 17, 22-24)

• CD I, CD 2, CD 3, CD4, andCD 5

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit and starts disc pluy if a disc is ready.

A.STANDBY (auto standby) button (10) PLAY MODE button (17, 18)

STANDBY/ON Oil button (i0, 26)

DISPLAY button (9) CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 25, 26)

SLEEP button (27)

TREBLE button (12) CANCEL button (18)

CD REC MODE (disc recording mode) button (22 - 24) FM MODE butlon (13)

REC (recording) button (21 - 24) AHB PRO (Active Hyper Bass Pro) button (i i)

REPEAT button (19) VOLUME +/- button (i 1)

DIMMER button (12)

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R_SFSB?OJ REMOTE CONTROL

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

GettingStarted Oont,nued'--

Unpacking

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

• FM antenna (i)

• AM loop antenna (i)

• Remote control (i)

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

ConnectingAntennas FMantenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Toconnectan outdoorFMantenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

not supplied)

A 75 _ antenna with coaxial type connector should be used.

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM (75 f2)

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.

3 Fasten it up in a position which gives you the

best reception, then attach it to the wail, etc.

_ About the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as a temporary

measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna.

AM antenna

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

ConnectingSpeakers

TOconnect speakers

You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords,

2 3,4

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

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.

Toconnect an outdoor AMantenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire

to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally, The AM loop antenna must remain connected.

_For better reception of both FM and AM

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

terminals or connecting cords.

• Keep the anlennas away from metallic parts of 1he unit, connecting cords, and 1he AC power cord.

Speaker cord

Right speaker

If the cords are covered with insulation,

Left speaker

Speaker

cord

remove a short section of insulation at the

end of each cord by twisting and pulling it off.

Hold the clamp of the speaker terminal.

Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (_ lo (_ and

@to@.

4 Release your finger from the clamp.

IMPORTANT:

• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as

indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

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

Toremovethe speakergrilles

The speaker grilles are removable as illustrated below:

NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and any other connected equipment.

Holes Projections

Speaker grille

To remove the speaker grille, insert your fingers at the top of the speaker grille, dlen pull towards you. Also pull the bottom towards you.

To attach the speaker grille, follow the illustration above.

ConnectingOtherEquipment

You can connect audio equipment--used only as a playback device,

Be sure to check that all connections have been made

IMPORTANT: I

before plugging in the power cord.

PuttingtheBatteriesintothe RemoteControl

Insert the batteries_R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)--into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and -) on the batteries with the + and - marking on the battery compartment.

When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.

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

is on.

I • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power

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

Toconnectaudioequipment

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

AUX!OVO--

"''''"_ll_ _ Audio equipment

TOaudio output _

To play the other equipment through this unit, connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX/DVD jacks by using audio cords (not supplied).

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, the remote control will be damaged from battery leakage.

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