JVC FS-L30 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SYSTEME DE MICROCOMPOSANTS

FS-L30—Consists of CA-FSL30 and SP-UXL30

STANDBY / ON

1

2

4

5

7

8

10

UP

BASS

7

4¢

SET

DOWN

3/8

CD

TAPE23FM/AM AUX/MD

0CD

REV.MODE FM MODE

PRGM RANDOM REPEAT

RM-SFSL30J REMOTE CONTROL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REC REV. MODE AHB PRO

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-L30

STANDBY/ON

3

6

DISPLAY

CLOCK

9

/TIMER

+10

SLEEP

TREBLE

CANCEL

AUTO

PRESET

AHB PRO

DIMMER

VOLUME

CD TAPE

DOWN

BASS TREBLE

AUTO REVERSE

PHONES

VOLUME

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK/TIMER AUX/MD

+–

FM/AM

UP

PUSH

0

OPEN

SP-UXL30 SP-UXL30CA-FSL30

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’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.

GVT0080-002A

[C]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC 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.

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 radio/TV technician for help.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off).
The STANDBY/ON 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 –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON!

Déconnectez la prise d’alimentation secteur pour mettre
l’appareil complètement hors tension (le témoin STANDBY/
ON s’éteint).
L’interrupteur STANDBY/ON, sur n’importe quelle
position, ne peut pas déconnecter l’appareil du secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode de veille, le témoin

STANDBY/ON est allumé en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin

STANDBY/ON est allumé en vert.

L’alimentation peut être télécommandée.

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’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, 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.

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

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.

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1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: 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.

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. Il n'y a

aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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
NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

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Introduction

English

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 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 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
and 10.

• 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 built-up 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.

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Contents

English

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

Remote Control .......................................................... 3

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

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

Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turning On the Power ................................................ 9

Selecting the Sources and Starting Play ..................... 9

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

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ............................. 10

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

Selecting the Illumination Brightness ...................... 10

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 11

Tuning in to a Station ............................................... 11

Presetting Stations .................................................... 11

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

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) .................. 13

Playing Back the Entire CD—Normal Play ............. 13

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 14

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 15

Repeating Tracks—Repeat Play ............................... 15

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 15

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16

Recording .................................................................. 17

Recording on a Tape ................................................. 17

CD Direct Recording................................................ 18

One Track Recording ............................................... 18

Using the Timers ....................................................... 19

Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer ................. 19

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 20

Maintenance .............................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 22

Specifications............................................................. 22

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Remote Control

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control

1 Number buttons
2 BASS button (10)
3 Multi operation buttons

•UP, 4 (reverse skip), 7 (stop), ¢ (forward skip)

and DOWN

4 SET button (12, 14)
5 Source buttons

• CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, FM/AM and AUX/MD

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

6 0 CD (disc tray open/close) button (13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 REV.MODE (reverse mode) button (16 – 18)
8 STANDBY/ON button (9, 20)
9 DISPLAY button (9)
p CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19, 20)
q SLEEP button (20)
w TREBLE button (10)
e CANCEL button (14)
r AUTO PRESET button (11)
t FM MODE button (11)
y CD play mode buttons (14, 15)

• PRGM (program), RANDOM and REPEAT

u AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10)
i VOLUME + / – button (10)
o DIMMER button (10)

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2
3

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7

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7

10

BASS

4¢

SET

3/8

CD

0CD

REV.MODE FM MODE

PRGM RANDOM

RM- SFSL30J REMOTE CONTROL

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TAPE

3

6

9

+10

UP

7

DOWN

FM/AM

SURROUND

DIMMER

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

CLOCK
/TIMER

SLEEP

TREBLE

CANCEL

AUX/MD

AUTO

PRESET

REPEAT

AHB PRO

VOLUME

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Front Panel

Front Panel

Continued

English

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2

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4

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6

7

8

STANDBY / ON

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REC REV. MODE AHB PRO

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-L30

VOLUME

CD TAPE

DOWN

BASS TREBLE

AUTO REVERSE

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK/TIMER AUX/MD

+–

FM/AM

UP

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PHONES

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English

Display Window

1

[

DAILY REC SLEEP]REC

PRGM
RANDOM

ST

ALL

2

3

BASS

MONO

8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY/ON lamp

(9, 15, 20)

2 Disc tray
3

REV.MODE (reverse mode) button (16 – 18)

4 REC (recording) button (17, 18)
5 Display window
6 VOLUME + / – control (10)
7 CD 3/8 (play/pause) button (9, 13, 15, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 BASS button (10)
9 Cassette holder
p PHONES jack (10)
q Remote sensor
w 0 (disc tray open/close) button (13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10)
r CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19, 20)
t AUX/MD button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

y TAPE 2 3 button (9, 16, 17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u FM/AM button (9, 11, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i TREBLE button (10)
o 0 PUSH OPEN (cassette holder open) portion (16 – 18)
; Multi operation buttons

• 4 (reverse skip)/DOWN, 7 (stop)
and ¢ (forward skip)/UP

6

457

Display Window

1 Timer indicators

• (timer), DAILY, REC and SLEEP

2 REC (recording) indicator
3 BASS indicator
4 Tape operation indicators

• 2 3 (tape direction) and (reverse mode)

5 MONO indicator
6 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

7 ST (stereo) indicator
8 CD play mode indicators

• PRGM (program), RANDOM and
/ ALL (repeat one/repeat all)

STANDBY / ON

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REC REV.MODE AHB PRO

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-L30

VOLUME

CD-R / RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK/TIMER AUX/MD

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

Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Continued

English

Connecting Antennas

Make 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 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

FM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

1

Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

FM antenna (supplied)

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.

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.

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

2

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.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

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

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English

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

ANTENNA

Vinyl-covered wire

1

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM

75

COAXIAL

(not supplied)

2

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM

LOOP terminals as illustrated.

• If cords are covered with insulation, twist
the core of the cord at the end of each cord,
then remove the insulation.

2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

1

2

3

SPEAKERS

Speaker cord

Right speaker Left speaker

RIGHT

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
MIN

6

LEFT

Speaker cord

1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the

terminal.

Match the polarity between the unit and the speaker
terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

• If cords are covered with insulation, twist
the core of the cord at the end of each cord,
then remove the insulation.

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

• 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.

3 Release the 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.

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To remove the speaker grilles

The speaker grilles are removable.

Holes

Projections

English

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal

You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.

Speaker grille

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

To attach the speaker grille, put the projections of the
speaker grille into the holes of the speaker.

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect both of the 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.

OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT

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

To optical digital input

Protective plug

Audio equipment with
an optical digital input

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

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

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

To connect audio equipment

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.

RL

AUX

R

L

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).

L

Audio equipment

R

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Common Operations

English

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit. When you plug the AC power cord into the wall
outlet, “AM12:00” starts flashing on the display.
You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.

• 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 CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

2

Press UP or DOWN to adjust the
hour, then press CLOCK/TIMER.

The minute digits start flashing on the display.

UP

DOWN

CLOCK
/TIMER

3

Press UP or DOWN to adjust the minute,

CLOCK/TIMER

then press CLOCK/TIMER.

UPDOWN

CLOCK
/TIMER

CLOCK/TIMER

To adjust the clock again

1 Make sure (timer) indicator is not lit on the display.

• If it is lit, press and hold CLOCK/TIMER until it goes
off.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the unit enters

the clock setting mode (the hour digit start flashing on
the display).

First time you press CLOCK/TIMER, the unit enters the
timer setting mode.

• See pages 19 and 20.

3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 of the procedure of “Setting the

Clock.”

4 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER again so that

(timer) indicator goes off from the display.

Turning On the Power

When you press the play button—CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3,
FM/AM and AUX/MD, the unit automatically turns on and
starts playback if the source is ready.

To turn on the unit, press
STANDBY/ON .
The STANDBY/ON lamp lights
green and “HELLO” appears on the
display.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press
STANDBY/ON again.
The STANDBY/ON lamp lights red and “GOOD BYE”
appears on the display.

• “AM12:00” flashes on the display until you set the built-in
clock. After setting the clock, the clock time will appear on
the display while the unit is on standby.

• A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY / ON

To check the clock time during play

On the remote control ONLY:

Press DISPLAY.

• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the display.

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

The clock is reset to “AM12:00” right away. If this happens, set
the clock again.

• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month

If this happens, set the clock again.

DISPLAY

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 “AM12:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 11) will be erased in a few days.

Selecting the Sources and Starting Play

To play back CDs, press CD 3/8. (See pages 13 – 15.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 16.)
To listen to FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See pages

9 – 10.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press
AUX/MD.

3/8

CD

When you press the play button for a particular source
(CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, FM/AM and AUX/MD), the unit turns
on (and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready).

23

TAPE

FM/AM

AUX/MD

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Adjusting the Volume

English

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOL MIN”
and “VOLUME 1” – “VOLUME 40 (VOL MAX).”

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

When using the unit, turn VOLUME + / –
clockwise (+) to increase the volume or
counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

For private listening

Connect the 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.

VOLUME

VOLUME

+–

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

You can adjust the bass level (low frequency range) and the
treble level (high frequency range) within the range of –5 to
+5. Normally set these to 0 (initial setting at factory).

• This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.

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

You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at
low volume.

• This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.

To get the effect, press AHB (Active Hyper Bass)

AHB PRO

PRO until “AHB 1” or “AHB 2” appears on the
display. The BASS indicator also lights up on the
display.

• Each time you press the button, the bass sound

AHB PRO

change as follows:

AHB 1

AHB OFF

(Canceled)

AHB 2

BASS

“AHB 2” has much more bass reinforcement effect than
“AHB 1.”

To cancel the effect, press AHB PRO until “AHB OFF”
appears on the display and the BASS indicator goes off.

Selecting the Illumination Brightness

You can change the illumination brightness only while the
unit is turned on.

On the remote control ONLY:

To change the brightness, press DIMMER.

• Each time you press the button, the illumination
dims and brightens alternately.

DIMMER

1

Press BASS to adjust the bass level or press
TREBLE to adjust the treble level.

BASS

2

Press UP to increase the level or press DOWN

TREBLE

TREBLEBASS

to decrease it.

UP

DOWN

UPDOWN

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

English

Tuning in to a Station

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to
the previously received station (either FM or
AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

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 ¢ or 4.

When you press ¢ or 4 briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

FM/AM

FM/AM

¢4

UPDOWN

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations—using either
automatic presetting or manual presetting.
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.

To preset stations automatically—Automatic Presetting

You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM
bands.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band you
want to preset.

2

Press and hold AUTO PRESET for
more than 2 seconds.

Local stations with strong signals are searched
and stored in memory automatically.
When automatic presetting is over, the station
stored in preset number 1 is received.

FM/AM

AUTO

PRESET

To change the FM reception mode

On the remote control ONLY:

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, press FM MODE so that the MONO
indicator lights up on the display. Reception
improves.

MONO

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.

FM MODE

3

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations for the
other band.

• When you cannot automatically store stations you want

Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic
presetting. To store such a station, use the manual presetting.

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

Preset stations with the automatic presetting are erased at once. If
this happens, preset the stations again.

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To preset stations manually—Manual Presetting

You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM
bands.

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

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Tune in to the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in to a Station” on page 11.

2

Press SET.

3

Press UP or DOWN to select a

UP

preset number.

DOWN

4

Press SET again.

SET

SET

Tuning in to a Preset Station

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to
the previously received station (either FM or
AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.

UP

2

Press UP or DOWN to select a
preset number.

To tune a preset number directly using the number
buttons

On the remote control ONLY:

Pressing the number button(s) allows
you to select a preset number you want.
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 30, press +10,
+10, then 10.

10

DOWN

1

2

4

5

7

8

English

FM/AM

3

6

9

+10

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

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