JVC FS-M3 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-M3

STANDBY/ON

TUNER
/BAND

CD/RANDOM TAPE

REC

PROGRAM

SLEEP PRE UP

REMAIN

TIMER

DISPLAY

PRE EQ/HBS

MODE

MUTING

BEAT CUT

RM-SFSM3J REMOTE CONTROL

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-M3

STANDBY

/ON

DISPLAY

MODE

TIMER

ON/OFF

SET

RANDOM

BAND

CD

TUNER TAPE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

/PRE DOWNINTRO

+

VOLUME

–

PHONES

REPEAT

REC

PRESET

STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE

FULL LOGIC DECK

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

SEARCH/TUNING

OPEN
/CLOSE

REMAIN

INTRO

VOLUME

PRE EQ

/HBS

EJECT

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.

LVT0861-001A

[J]

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.

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.

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

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.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON !

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

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

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

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

1. 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.

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.

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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.

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 “Common Operations” on pages 8
and 9.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent a
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information on operation which
is not good for obtaining the best possible
performance from the unit.

Gives you information and hints you had better
know.

Power source

• 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

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

Connections .............................................................. 6

Common Operations ................................................. 8

Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................... 8

Setting the Clock ....................................................... 8

Adjusting the Volume................................................ 8

Digital Sound Control ............................................... 9

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts .................... 10

Tuning In a Station.................................................. 10

Presetting Stations ................................................... 10

Tuning In a Preset Station ....................................... 10

Playing Back CDs .................................................... 11

Loading a Disc ........................................................ 11

Basic CD Operations .............................................. 11

Program Play ........................................................... 11

Random Play ........................................................... 12

Repeat Play ............................................................. 12

Introductory Play .................................................... 12

Displaying the Remaining Time during Playback .. 12

Playing Back Tapes ................................................. 13

Loading a Tape ........................................................ 13

Tape Playback ......................................................... 13

Rewind/Fast Forward .............................................. 13

Recording ................................................................. 14

Recording Tapes ...................................................... 14

Using the Timers...................................................... 15

Using Daily Timer .................................................. 15

Timer Recording ..................................................... 15

Using Sleep Timer .................................................. 16

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

Maintenance ............................................................ 18

Specifications ........................................................... 19

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Display Window

1
2
3

4

5

6

7

PROGRAM

POP

1

2

3

4

5

STANDBY

/ON

DISPLAY

MODE

TIMER

ON/OFF

SET

6
7

8

SLEEP

CLASSIC ROCK

PHONES

HBS TOTAL

ON

OFF

REMAIN INTRO

JAZZ

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-M3

PROGRAM

RANDOM

REPEAT

REC

CD

PRESET

STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE

BAND

TUNER TAPE

SEARCH/TUNING

PRE EQ

/HBS

RANDOM

REPEAT

TAPE

OPEN
/CLOSE

REMAIN

INTRO

VOLUME

STEREO

ONE

ALL

SYNC

MHz
kHz

REC

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r
t

y

u

8
9
p

q

w

e
r

t

y

9

p

q

FULL LOGIC DECK

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 Disc compartment (11)
2 STANDBY/ON button (8)

Turns the unit on or off (standby mode).

3 CD/RANDOM button (11, 12)

Selects CD mode.
Starts or stops random play in CD mode.

4 DISPLAY MODE button (8, 15)

Displays the clock time or sets the timer.

5 TIMER ON/OFF SET button (15)

Activates/deactivates the timer.

6 Remote sensor (5)

Infrared sensor for remote control

7 PROGRAM button (8, 10, 11, 15)

CD: programs the track playback order.
Tuner: presets radio stations.
Clock/Timer: sets the clock/timer.

8 REPEAT button (12)

CD: repeats a track or the whole disc.

PRESET ∞ / 5 buttons (10)

Tuner: Select a preset radio station.

9 PHONES jack (8)

Connect the headpones to this jack.

p Tape deck (13)
q REC ¶ (recording) button (14)

Switches to the record-ready state.

w TUNER/BAND button (10)

Selects tuner mode.
Selects FM or AM in tuner mode.

e TAPE button (13)

Selects tape mode.

r 0 OPEN/CLOSE button (11)

Opens/closes the disc compartment.

t REMAIN button (12)

CD: displays the remaining time of a track/disc or
elapsed time of a disc during playback.

y INTRO button (12)

CD: starts or stops introductory play.

u VOLUME +/– buttons (8)

Adjust the volume.

i PRE EQ/HBS button (9)

Selects the desired sound mode.
Switches on or off the HBS system.

o 0 EJECT (13)

Opens the tape deck door.

; SEARCH/TUNING 4 / ¢ buttons (8, 10, 11, 13, 15)

CD: search backward/forward or skip to the beginning of
the current/previous/next track.
Tuner: tune to a lower or higher radio frequency or
search radio stations.
Tape: rewind or fast forward.
Clock/Timer: set the hour and minute.

a PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 button (11, 13)

CD/Tape: starts or interrupts playback.

STOP/CLEAR 7 button (11, 13)

CD: stops playback or clears the program.
Tape: stops playback or recording.

Display window

1 /ON/OFF (timer on/off) indicators (15)
2 HBS indicator (9)
3 SLEEP indicator (16)
4 PROGRAM indicator (10, 11)
5 Main display
6 Sound mode indicators (9)

POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ

7 3 (play mode) indicator (11, 13)
8 TOTAL/REMAIN indicators (12)
9 RANDOM indicator (12)
p INTRO indicator (12)
q STEREO indicator (10)
w REPEAT ONE/ALL indicators (12)
e SYNC (synchronous recording) indicator (14)
r MHz/kHz (frequency) indicators (10)
t REC/8 (recording/pause) indicators (14)
y TAPE indicator (13)

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Remote Control

1
2

3

4
5
6
7
8
9
p
q

STANDBY/ON

TUNER
/BAND

CD/RANDOM TAPE

REC

PROGRAM

SLEEP PRE UP

REMAIN

REPEAT

TIMER

INTRO

DISPLAY

MODE

MUTING BEAT CUT

RM-SFSM3J REMOTE CONTROL

/PRE DOWN

PRE EQ/HBS

VOLUME

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON button
2 CD/RANDOM button
3 TUNER/BAND button

w

e

r
t

y

+

u
i

–

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;

4 REC (recording) button
5 PROGRAM button
6 REMAIN button
7 INTRO button
8 TIMER button
9 DISPLAY MODE button
p PRE EQ/HBS button
q MUTING button

Interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.

w TAPE button
e 7 button
r 3/8 button
t 4/¢ buttons
y PRE UP button
u SLEEP button

Selects the time length until the unit is turned off.

i REPEAT/PRE DOWN button
o VOLUME +/– buttons
; BEAT CUT button

Eliminates beats during AM broadcast recording.

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-M3

STANDBY

/ON

DISPLAY

MODE

TIMER

ON/OFF

SET

PHONES

PROGRAM

REC

RANDOM

CD

PRESET

REPEAT

STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE

BAND

TUNER TAPE

SEARCH/TUNING

PRE EQ

/HBS

VOLUME

OPEN
/CLOSE

REMAIN

INTRO

EJECT

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

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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 following each item name
indicates the supplied quantity.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)) for the remote control
(2)

• AM loop antenna (1)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert 2 batteries — R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) — into the
battery compartment of the remote control, complying with
the + and – polarity markings inside the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.

Connections

• DO NOT connect any equipment to the unit while the
unit is powered.

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

3

2

RIGHT LEFT

FM

ANTENNA

AM

LOOP

R L

1

4

1

3

2

R03(UM-4)/
AAA(24F)

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the right speaker to the “R” terminals, with the
red wire to + and the black wire to –.
Connect the left speaker to the “L” terminals in the same
way.
Clip the stripped portion of each speaker wire as shown in
the illustration.

• 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 may be damaged by
battery leakage.

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2 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the

AM LOOP terminal.

Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its
position for the best reception.

1

2

3

3 Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the

best reception.

4 Connect the AC power cord of the unit to the

AC outlet after all other connections have
been made.

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Common Operations

Turning On or Off the Unit

To turn on the unit

Press STANDBY/ON on the
unit or remote control.
The unit turns on with the last source
selection remaining valid.

STANDBY

/ON

or

STANDBY/ON

Continued

On clock resetting

If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is
disconnected, the clock is reset to “AM 12:00” (flashing). In
such a case you need to set the clock again.

Adjusting the Volume

To turn off the unit (on stanby)

Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or remote control.
The clock time appears if the clock is already set.

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the built-in
clock.

1 When the unit is in standby

mode, press and hold
PROGRAM until the hour
indication starts blinking.

• When the unit is on, press DISPLAY MODE to enter clock
mode, then press and hold PROGRAM.

2 Press 4 or ¢ to set the

hour, then press
PROGRAM.

The minute indication starts
blinking.

3 Press 4 or ¢ to set the

minute, then press
PROGRAM to store the
setting.

The clock starts working.

To change the hour or minute indication rapidly in steps 2
and 3, press and hold 4 or ¢.

PROGRAM

SEARCH/TUNING

SEARCH/TUNING

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

Press VOLUME + or
VOLUME – to increase or

VOLUME

decrease the volume level.

The volume can be adjusted in 41 steps
between “VOL MIN” (minimum) and
“VOL MAX” (maximum).

To increase or decrease the volume level rapidly, press and
hold VOLUME + or VOLUME –.

To turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTING on the remote control.
Playback continues without sound and
“MUTING” appears on the display.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again or increase or
decrease the volume level.

For private listening

Connect a pair of 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 the unit (on standby) with the volume
set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast
of sound can damage your hearing and/or the speakers
when you turn on the unit or start playing any source
next time.

MUTING

To select 12-hour or 24-hour display mode

In standby mode, hold down
3/8 and press PROGRAM

PLAY/PAUSE

repeatedly.
With each press, the selection
toggles between 12-hour and 24­hour modes.

• In 12-hour mode, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM
12:00” indicates noon.

PROGRAM

and

To check the clock time while the unit is on

Press DISPLAY MODE.
The clock time is displayed until you
press any key.

DISPLAY

MODE

To correct the clock time

Carry out steps 1 to 3 above.

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Digital Sound Control

The unit’s digital sound control feature enables you to select
desired preset equalizer settings (selectable as sound modes)
to enjoy special sound effects matching the music type.
You can also use the HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) system to
enjoy powerful bass sound created by emphasizing low
frequencies.

To select the desired sound mode

Press PRE EQ/HBS repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the
sound mode changes as follows:

POP CLASSIC ROCK

JAZZFLAT

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with fine treble and ample bass
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
FLAT: Equalizer effect is canceled.

PRE EQ

/HBS

To switch the HBS system on/off

Press and hold PRE EQ/HBS until
“HBS ON” or “HBS OFF” appears on
the display.
When the HBS system is switched on,
the HBS indicator lights up on the
display.

PRE EQ

/HBS

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning In a Station

1 When the unit is turned on,

press TUNER/BAND to
select tuner mode.

The unit tunes in the last station
tuned in (either FM or AM).

2 Press TUNER/BAND to

select the band, FM or AM.

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

3 Press and hold 4 or ¢

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 STEREO indicator lights up.

To stop searching, press 4 or ¢.

BAND

TUNER

BAND

TUNER

SEARCH/TUNING

Presetting Stations

You can preset 20 FM and 20 AM stations.

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

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning In a Station” on the left.

2 Press PROGRAM.

The PROGRAM indicator and “00”
start blinking on the display.

3 Press PRESET ∞ or 5 (or

REPEAT/PRE DOWN or
PRE UP on the remote
control) to specify the
desired preset number.

4 Wait a few seconds to confirm the preset

number.

PROGRAM

PRESET

REPEAT

When you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

• Alternatively, press PROGRAM.

5 To preset more stations, repeat the steps

above, allocating a different preset number to
each station.

When a new station is stored

The station previously memorized with the same preset
number is erased. (The frequency of the new station replaces
the previous frequency in memory.)

Tuning In a Preset Station

1 Press TUNER/BAND to

select tuner mode.

2 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM

or AM.

3 Press PRESET ∞ or 5 (or

REPEAT/PRE DOWN or
PRE UP on the remote
control) to select the desired
preset number.

BAND

TUNER

PRESET

REPEAT

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Playing Back CDs

This unit can play back audio CDs.

Loading a Disc

1 Press CD/RANDOM to

select CD mode.

2 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

3 Load a disc with the label side facing up.

RANDOM

CD

OPEN

/CLOSE

Program Play

You can arrange the order in which the tracks are played
before you start playing. You can program up to 60 tracks.

1 In stop mode, press

PROGRAM.

The PROGRAM indicator starts
blinking.

2 Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly

to select the desired track.

The current program number starts blinking.

3 Press PROGRAM to store

the selected track.

“00” and the next program number
appear on the display.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store other tracks.

• You cannot program more than 60 tracks. If you attempt to
do it, “FULL” will flash on the display.

PROGRAM

SEARCH/TUNING

PROGRAM

4 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to

close the disc compartment.

The total number of tracks and the
playing time of the disc appear on
the display.

Basic CD Operations

1 Press 3/8 to start playback.

The 3 indicator lights up and the
track number and elapsed playing
time of the current track appear on
the display.

2 To stop playback, press 7.

To interrupt playback

Press 3/8.
The 3 indicator and the playing time
start blinking.

To resume playback, press 3/8 again.

To select a desired track

Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the
desired track appears on the display.

/CLOSE

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP/CLEAR

PLAY/PAUSE

SEARCH/TUNING

OPEN

To review the programed sequence

Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode.
The program number and track number
are displayed in succession.

PROGRAM

To modify the program

Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select
the program number with which you
want to change the track, then repeat
steps 2 and 3 above.

To play the programed tracks

Press 3/8.

• During program play, you can press 4 or ¢ to select
the desired track in the program.

If you press REPEAT during program play

The current track or all programed tracks are played
repeatedly.

PROGRAM

PLAY/PAUSE

To clear the program

Press 7 in stop mode.
The PROGRAM indicator disappears
from the display.

STOP/CLEAR

To search for a particular point during playback

Press and hold 4 or ¢ to locate the
desired point.

SEARCH/TUNING

• The stored program is cleared when the CD compartment is
opened.

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Random Play

Introductory Play

You can play all the tracks in random order.

Press CD/RANDOM before or
during playing.

The RANDOM indicator lights up.

To exit random play mode, press CD/RANDOM again.
The RANDOM indicator goes off.

• Activating the REPEAT ONE function during random play
mode disables the random play mode.

• It is not possible to activate the random play function
during program play mode.

RANDOM

CD

Repeat Play

You can play the current track or the whole disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly to
select either of the following
repeat play modes:

REPEAT ONE: repeats the current track.
REPEAT ALL: repeats the whole disc.

The current track or the whole disc is played repeatedly until
you press 7.

To exit repeat play mode, press REPEAT repeatedly so that
the REPEAT indicator disappears from the display.

REPEAT

The introductory portions of tracks can be played back
automatically.

Press INTRO.

The first 10-second portion of each of
the tracks is played back in order.

To exit introductory play mode, press INTRO again.

• The introductory play function is also available during
program play mode, random play mode and repeat play
mode.

INTRO

Displaying the Remaining Time during
Playback

You can display the remaining time of the current track/disc
and the elapsed time of the current track/disc during playing a
CD.

Press REMAIN repeatedly to
select one of the following time
display modes:

REMAIN: shows the remaining time of the current track.
TOTAL REMAIN: shows the remaining time of the disc.
TOTAL: shows the elapsed time of the disc.
No indication: shows the elapsed time of the current track.

REMAIN

• Activating the random play function during REPEAT ONE
play mode disables the repeat play mode.

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Playing Back Tapes

• Use only type I normal tapes.

The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinchroller and
the capstan.

Loading a Tape

1 Press 0 EJECT to open the

tape deck door.

2 Insert a recorded tape with the open side

down and playback side facing out from the
unit.

EJECT

Rewind/Fast Forward

1 Press 4 or ¢ to rewind

or fast forward the tape.

“REW” or “FF” appears on the
display.

2 Press 7 to stop rewinding or

fast forwarding.

• The tape stops automatically at the end of the rewinding or
fast forwarding.

SEARCH/TUNING

STOP/CLEAR

3 Close the tape deck door.

The TAPE indicator appears on the display.

Tape Playback

1 When the unit is turned on,

press TAPE.

2 Press 3/8.

Playback starts.
“PLAY” and the 3 indicator appear
on the display.

3 To stop playback, press 7.

To interrupt playback

Press 3/8.
The 3 indicator starts blinking and
“PAUSE” appears on the display.

To resume playback, press 3/8 again.

TAPE

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP/CLEAR

PLAY/PAUSE

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Recording

IMPORTANT:

• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video
recording, broadcast or cable program and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic content embodied
therein.

• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the volume control. Thus, during recording
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to
without affecting the recording level.

• While recording, you can hear sound modes and/or the
HBS sound effect through the speakers. However, the
sound is recorded without these effects (see page 9).

• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance
between the TV and the unit.

• Use only type I normal tapes for recording.

• The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur
and these tapes easily jam in the pinchroller and the
capstan.

To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to prevent
unexpected erasure or re-recording.
To protect your recording, remove these tabs.
To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with
adhesive tape.

Recording Tapes

1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.

Insert a tape with the open side down and the side to be
recorded facing out from the unit.

2 Press CD/RANDOM or

TUNER/BAND to select the
desired recording source.

3 Prepare the source.

• For synchronous recording of a CD

Load the disc (see page 11).
– To start recording from the desired track, select the track

by pressing 4 or ¢ repeatedly in stop mode.

– To start recording from the desired point on a disc, play

the disc and pause at the desired point by pressing 3/8.

• For recording from the radio

Tune in the desired station (see page 10).

4 Press REC.

“REC” is displayed. The TAPE REC
indicator and “8” light up and the
recording direction indicator starts
blinking.

5 Press 3/8 for recording.

Recording starts.
“8” goes off. The TAPE REC
indicator remains on the display.
When recording a CD, the SYNC
indicator also lights up.

RANDOM

CD

or

REC

PLAY/PAUSE

BAND

TUNER

To stop recording, press 7.
The selected recording source continues playing.

• During recording, it is not possible to pause or listen to
another source. “REC ON” appears on the display.

• Recording continues to the end of the tape until you press
7 even after playback of the CD has finished.

Using the BEAT CUT function

When recording an AM broadcast, beats may occur. If this
happens, press BEAT CUT on the remote control to select the
better beat-cut position, “BEAT 01” or “BEAT 02”.

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Using the Timers

There are three timers available – daily timer, recording timer
and sleep timer.
Before using the timers, you need to set the built-in clock (see
page 8).

8 Prepare the source and set the volume.

To listen to the radio, tune in the desired station.
To listen to a CD, load the disc.

Using Daily Timer

With the daily timer, you can wake to your favorite music or
radio program.

How the daily timer actually works

At the timer-on time, the unit automatically turns on, sets the
volume to the preset level, and starts playing the specified
source (radio or CD). Then, at the timer-off time, the unit
automatically turns off (on standby).
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• 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 and hold DISPLAY

MODE until “ ON” starts
blinking on the display, then
press PROGRAM.

The hour indication starts blinking.

2 Press 4 or ¢ to set the

timer start hour, then press
PROGRAM.

The minute indication starts blinking.

3 Press 4 or ¢ to set the

minute, then press
PROGRAM.

“ ON” starts blinking again.

4 Press DISPLAY MODE so

that “ OFF” starts
blinking on the display, then
press PROGRAM.

The hour indication starts blinking.

DISPLAY

MODE

SEARCH/TUNING

SEARCH/TUNING

DISPLAY

MODE

PROGRAM

PROGRAM

9 Press TIMER ON/OFF SET

(or TIMER on the remote

TIMER

ON/OFF

SET

control) to activate the timer.

“ ” lights up on the display.

10 Turn off the unit (on standby).

When the preset time is reached, the
selected source is played if the timer
has been activated.

To deactivate the timer, press TIMER ON/OFF SET (or
TIMER on the remote control).
“ ” disappears from the display.

• The timer-off function is not activated if the starting and
stopping times are the same.

• If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not available when
the preset time is reached, TUNER is selected
automatically.

STANDBY

/ON

Timer Recording

You can use the recording timer to record a preset radio
station from a specified time and for a specified duration
automatically.

1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.

Insert a tape with the open side down and the side to be
recorded facing out from the unit.

2 Follow the “Using Daily Timer” procedure on

the left. Select “REC TU” as the source for
timer recording.

• If the preset time is reached while the unit is on, the timer
is not activated for timer recording.

• The recording timer is canceled once the recording is
finished.

5 Set the time to stop playback

following the same
procedure as steps 2 and 3.

6 Press DISPLAY MODE so

that “TUNER”, “TAPE”,
“CD” or “REC TU” appears
on the display, then press
PROGRAM.

7 Press 4 or ¢ to select

the desired source, then
press PROGRAM.

DISPLAY

MODE

SEARCH/TUNING

PROGRAM

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Using Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to music.
You can set the sleep timer using the remote control when the
unit is turned on.

How the sleep timer actually works

The unit automatically turns off after the specified time
length passes.

1 Press and hold SLEEP on

SLEEP

the remote control until the
desired time length appears
on the display.

The time length changes from 90 to 10 minutes in
10-minute steps.

2 Wait for a moment after specifying the time

length.

The SLEEP indicator lights up steadily on the display.

• Setting both the timer-off and sleep-off times causes the
unit to enter standby mode when the earlier one of them is
reached.

To change the shut-off time, repeat the procedure above.

To cancel the setting, press SLEEP so that the SLEEP

indicator goes off.

• The sleep timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

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Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,
such as your dealer, for service.

Symptom

No sound is heard.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of
noise.

The disc tray does not open or close.

The disc does not play.

The disc sound is discontinuous.

The cassette holder cannot be opened.

Impossible to record.

Operations are disabled.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.

Cause

• Connections are incorrect or loose.

• Headphones are connected.

• Antennas are disconnected.

• The AM loop antenna is too close to the
unit.

• The FM antenna is not properly extended
and positioned.

The AC power cord is not plugged in.

The disc is placed upside down.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

Power supply from the AC power cord has
been cut off while the tape was running.

Small tabs on the back of the cassette are
removed.

The built-in microprocessor may
malfunction due to external electrical
interference.

• The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.

• The batteries are exhausted.

Action

• Check all connections and make
corrections (see pages 6 and 7).

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.

• Change the position and direction of the
AM loop antenna.

• Extend the FM antenna at the best
position.

Plug the AC power cord.

Place the disc with the label side up.

Clean or replace the disc (see page 18).

Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it
back in.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

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Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Handling discs

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record
cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean the disc.

• Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while pressing
the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the
disc, or bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use
to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the disc when placing it back in its
case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.

Cassette deck

If the heads, capstan, and pinch roller of the cassette deck
become dirty, the following will occur:

• Impaired sound quality

• Discontinuous sound

• Fading

• Incomplete erasure

• Difficulty in recording

To clean the heads, capstan, and pinch roller

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Capstan

Heads

Pinch roller

To demagnetize the heads

Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at
electronics and record shops).

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in
one of the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get
stretched, cut, or caught in the
cassette.

• Be careful not to touch the tape
surface.

• Avoid the following places to store the
tape:

– In dusty places
– In direct sunlight or heat
– In moist areas
– Near a magnet

Cleaning the unit

• Stains on the unit

Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily
stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral
detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become

damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
followings.

– DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth
– DO NOT wipe it strong
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as

insecticides to it.

– DO NOT allow any rubber of plastic to remain in contact

with it for a long time.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Output power

10 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at
1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion

Audio output level

PHONES: 20 mW/ch output into 32 Ω

Speakers/Impedance 8 Ω - 16 Ω

Tuner

FM tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM tuning range 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz

CD player

Dynamic range 60 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 100 Hz - 10 000 Hz

Wow and flutter 0.35% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz
Power consumption 30 W (operation mode)

8 W (standby mode)

Dimensions 160 mm × 269.5 mm × 300 mm

(6-15/16" × 10-5/8" × 11-13/16")
(W/H/D)

Mass 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)

Speaker

Speaker unit Woofer: 10.2 cm (4-1/16") cone × 1

Tweeter: 5.1 cm (2-1/16") cone × 1
Impedance 8 Ω
Dimensions 160 mm × 269.5 mm × 192 mm

(6-15/16" × 10-5/8" × 7-9/16")

(W/H/D)
Mass 2 kg (4.5 lbs)/piece

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Authorized Service Centers

®

QUALITY

SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1 [phone]

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 [phone] for your nearest
authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

Do not service the television yourself

Caution

To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable
parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

Accessories

To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 [phone] or
on the web at www.JVC.com

BT-51001-5
(0301)

LIMITED WARRANTY

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date
of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

PARTS LABOR

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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND
IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: [phone].

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the
name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by
JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT­ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.

Model No. : Serial No. :

Purchase data : Name of dealer :

1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

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