JVC FS-SD7R, FS-SD5R, FS-SD9R User Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-SD5R/FS-SD7R/FS-SD9R

REMOTE CONTROL DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

PRESET

PROGRAM

REPEATRANDOM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

DISPLAY MODE

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

FS-SD5R

REMOTE CONTROL DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

PRESET

PROGRAM

REPEATRANDOM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

DISPLAY MODE

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

FS-SD7R, FS-SD9R

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.

LVT0418-002A

[B/UB]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

15 cm

IMPORTANT

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reac h a power point, then ob tain an app ro-

for the U.K.

priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE

type, as originally fitted. If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse

and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection t o the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

to replace the fuse only with an identical approved

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT

make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue :Neutral Brown :Live As these colours may not correspond with the c oloured mark-

ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the termi-

nal which is marked with the letter N or co loured black. The wire which is coloured br own must be c onnec te d to the t er-

minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Caution — switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains

line. The power can be remote controlled.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SUR-

FACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER:

failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 3 Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 4 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 5 Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height

of 10 cm or more.

Front view

15 cm

CAUTION

About the Internal Cooling Fan

■■■■

This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high-power operation within a small space. This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also come on even at low sound levels if the internal temperature rises. To ensure effective fan operation, please leave at least 15cm clearance between the rear of the unit and the wall, and at least 1cm clearance on each side of the unit.

1 cm 1 cm

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

15 cm

10 cm

Side view

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interco nnections between

pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unat-

tended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic

safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the man-

ufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -

this could result in a fatal electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

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

■ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to

just enjoy the music.

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

CD Player with a single touch.

■ The System incorporates Active Hyper Bass PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low frequency

sounds.

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

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

■ Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.

■ The System is compatible with RDS (Radio Data System) broadcasting.

• The EON data enables you to standby for desired information.

• The PTY Search function searches for programmes in the category you wish.

In addition, Radio Text can be displayed using data sent by station.

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

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section ‘Basic Operations’, and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “NO DISC”.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require. We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE TOP COVER. IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITH SOMETHING PUT ON THE TOP COVER, IT WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU TRY TO OPEN THE TOP COVER.

• NEVER REMOVE THE TOP COVER FROM THE UNIT. SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITHOUT THE TOP COVER.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

• Do not insert your hand between the Top Cover and the main body when the Top Cove r is being closed.

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................1

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

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

WARNINGS ..............................................................................................................................1

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

Getting Started...................................................................................................3

Accessories.................................................................................................................................3

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control............................................................................3

Using the Remote Control..........................................................................................................3

Connecting the FM Antenna......................................................................................................4

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna...................................................................................5

Connecting the Speakers. .................................... ..................................... ..................................6

Attaching the Spacers.................................................................................................................7

Connecting a Subwoofer............................................................................................................7

Connecting External Equipment ........................................................... .....................................7

Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output).................................................................... 7

Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................................................................8

COMPU Play.................................... .................................... ..................................... .................8

Automatic Power On..................................................................................................................8

Basic Operations ...............................................................................................9

Turning the Power On and Off...................................................................................................9

Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER)......................................................... ...............................9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................. ...................................................9

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)........................................................................................10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (AHB PRO)................................................................................10

Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)...............................................................................................10

Showing the Time (CLOCK/DISPLAY).................................................................................10

Sliding the Top Cover (DOOR SLIDE)...................................................................................10

Using the Tuner................................................................................................11

Tuning In a Station...................................................................................................................11

Presetting Stations........................................................ ..................................... .......................12

Auto Presetting.............................................................................. ...........................................12

To Change the FM Reception Mode........................................................................................12

Receiving FM Stations with RDS............................................................................................13

Using the CD Player.........................................................................................16

To Insert a CD..........................................................................................................................16

To Unload a CD .......................................................................................................................17

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play...........................................................................17

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks........................................................................17

Random Play............................................................................................................................18

Repeating Tracks......................................................................................................................18

Using External Equipments ............................................................................19

Listening to External Equipment..............................................................................................19

Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment..........................................................19

Using the Timers..............................................................................................20

Setting the Clock......................................................................................................................20

Setting the Daily Timer............................................................................................................20

Setting the SLEEP Timer.........................................................................................................22

Care And Maintenance ....................................................................................23

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................24

Specifications....................................................................................Back cover

Getting Started

Accessories

Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

Power Cord (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Speaker Cords (2) Spacers (6) (only for FS-SD7R / SD9R)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

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

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

■ To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

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

STANDBY/ON

Remote sensor

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

CAUTION:

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

Connecting the FM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Unit

Getting Started

SUB WOOFER

AM LOOP

CD DIGITAL OUT

ANTENNA

AM EXT FM(75

OUT IN

AUX

COAXIAL

)

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Using the Coaxial Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A 75-ohm antenna with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45 325) should be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal.

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 4 16

AC IN

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.

FM outdoor antenna (Not supplied)

Coaxial cable

Getting Started

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna

Rear Panel of the Unit

SUB WOOFER

CD DIGITAL OUT

AM LOOP

OUT IN

ANTENNA

AM EXT FM(75

COAXIAL

AUX

)

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

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

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 4 16

AC IN

ANTENNA

AM EXT FM(75

AM LOOP

COAXIAL

)

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

CAUTION:

• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

CAUTION:

)

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

Connecting the Speakers

1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.

2. Connect the speaker cords between the Speaker terminals of the Unit and the terminals of the Speakers. Connect the cords with a black line to the (–) terminals and cords without a black line to the (+) terminals.

3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.

Right side (rear view)

Marked with a black line

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 4 16

Left side (rear view)

Getting Started

• Since both speakers are the same, you can put either one to the right or left side.

CAUTION:

• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV.

Removing the speaker grilles

The speaker grilles can be moved.

When removing:

1. Pull the top forwards you with your fingers.

2. Also pull the bottom towords you.

• When removing the speaker grille from the FS-SD9R’s speaker, be careful not to damage the cabinet.

When attaching the speaker grille:

(FS-SD5R)

Speaker grille

(FS-SD7R and FS-SD9R

Speaker grille

Getting Started

Attaching the Spacers

CAUTION:

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

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Spacer

(FS-SD7R)

(FS-SD9R)

Spacer

FS-SD7R / SD9R

Attach the supplied spacers to the bottom of the speaker to protect the cabinet, prevent slipping, and absorb the cabinet vibration. Peel off the backing from a spacer and attach it.

Connecting a Subwoofer

Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external subwoofer.

SUB WOOFER

CD DIGITAL OUT

ANTENNA

AM EXT FM(75 11mm Max/

AM LOOP

OUT IN

AUX

11mm Max.

)

COAXIAL

Signal cord (not supplied)

Subwoofer (not supplied)

* Use the plug whose diameter is 11mm or less.

Connecting External Equipment

Connect signal cords (not supplied) between the System’s MD/AUX-OUT/IN terminals and the output/input terminals of the external MD recorder, tape deck, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System or record the System’s CD player or tuner to the external unit.

Signal cord (not supplied)

11mm Max.

SUB WOOFER

* Use the plug whose diameter is 11mm or less.

CD DIGITAL OUT

ANTENNA

AM EXT FM(75

AM LOOP

OUT IN

COAXIAL

AUX

)

Stereo mini-plug

Signal cord (not supplied)

11mm Max.

Stereo mini-plug

Pin-plug x 2

MD recorder or tape deck (not supplied)

Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output)

Unplug the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the System’s CD DIGITAL OUT terminal and the input terminal of the MD recorder, etc. You can record the digital output signal from the System’s CD Player to the MD recorder, etc.

Cap

CD DIGITAL OUT

11mm Max.

MD recorder, etc. (not supplied)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

* Use the plug whose diameter is 11mm or less.

Getting Started

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit.

AC IN

Power cord

CAUTIONS:

• ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.

• BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is at your command!

COMPU Play

JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. At the same time, the Top Cover moves backward to allow the Unit’s top button operation. If the System is not ready (no CD in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD. How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function. The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

On the Remote Control

CD #/8 button FM/AM button MD/AUX button

Automatic Power On

The System automatically turns on with the following operation.

• When you press the CD 0 button on the Remote Control or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the Unit, the System automatically

turns on and the Top Cover opens to allo w CD setting. However, this operation does not change the function to CD. When you press the % button to turn off the System, the Top Cover will be automatically closed if it is opened.

• When you press the DOOR SLIDE button on the Remote Control, the System automatically turns on and the Top Cover

moves backwards to allow b utton operation. When you press the % button to turn off the System, the Top Cover will automatically moves back to the original position, if it is in the backward posi tion .

Basic Operations

REMOTE CONTROL

DIMMER

DISPLAY

AHB PRO

BASS

FADE

MUTING

VOLUME+,–

DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

PRESET

PROGRAM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

REPEATRANDOM

DISPLAY MODE

DOOR SLIDE

TREBLE

PRESET TUNINGFM/AMMD/AUX

AHB PRO CLOCK TIMER VOLUME

AHB PRO

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY/ON indicator

MULTI CONTROL

UPDOWN

CLOCK

Top Cover

VOLUME+,–

PHONES

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

Press the % button.

The Top Cover moves backward and the Unit’s top buttons appear. The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayed once. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

■For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you wish, you can change to another source.

■If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on playing the station it was last set to.

Turning the System Off

Press the % button again.

The Top Cover moves back to the original position. “GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display goes out, except for the clock display. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in red.

■Some power is always consumed even though power is turned off (called Standby Mode).

■To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 after about 20 minutes.

Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER)

You can adjust the brightness of the backlighting for the display.

When the System is Turned On

Each time you press the DIMMER button on the Remote Control, the brightness of the backlighting changes as follows: Bright = Dark = (back to the beginning)

When the System is Turned Off (STANDBY MODE)

Each time you press the DIMMER button on the Remote Control, the brightness of the backlighting changes as follows:

No backlighting = Dark backlighting = (back to the beginning)

• When the System is turned off again after power on, the brightness in Standby mode will be restored to the previous one since the brightness setting in Standby mode is stored in memory.

Adjusting the Volume

Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume or press the VOLUME – button to decrease it.

You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing any source without first setting the VOLUME control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound could damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones.

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.

Basic Operations

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)

You can mute the output with one touch operation. To mute the output, press the FADE MUTING button

on the Remote Control. Then, the output will be faded out and becomes 0.

To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. Then, the output will be faded in to the original level.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (AHB PRO)

You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low volume. To get the effect, press the AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button. The “AHB PRO” indicator lights up on the display. To cancel the effect, press the button again. The “AHB PRO” indicator goes out.

Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)

You can control the tone by changing the bass and treble.

BASS Control

You can adjust the bass level (low frequency range level) between –6 and +6. (0: Flat)

Showing the Time (CLOCK/DISPLAY)

You can show the current time on the display. To display the clock, press the CLOCK button on the

Unit or DISPLAY button on the Remote Control. To return to the previous mode, press the same button again.

• To let the clock work, you need to set the clock first. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 20.)

Sliding the Top Cover (DOOR SLIDE)

Each time you press the DOOR SLIDE button on the Remote Control, the Top Cover slides back and forth.

Slide the Top Cover backward to allow Unit’s top button operation. Slide it toward you to cover the buttons.

Press the BASS button on the Remote

Control.

Press the UP or DOWN button on the

Remote Control to adjust the bass level.

DOWN

BASS

TREBLE Control

You can adjust the treble level (high frequency range level) between –6 and +6. (0: Flat)

Press the TREBLE button on the

Remote Control.

Press the UP or DOWN button on the

Remote Control to adjust the treble level.

DOWN

TREBLE

Using the Tuner

REMOTE CONTROL

DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

AUTO

PRESET

PTY/EON

SET

PRESET

PROGRAM

REPEATRANDOM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

DISPLAY MODE

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

FM MODE

UP DISPLAY MODE

DOWN

FM/AM

PRESET TUNING

PRESET TUNINGFM/AMMD/AUX

AHB PRO CLOCK TIMER VOLUME

FM mode indicators

UPDOWN

MULTI CONTROL

Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel

STEREO MONO

RDS indicator

You can listen to FM and AM (MW/LW) stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

■Before listening to the radio:

• Make sure that both the FM and AM (MW/LW) antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5).

One Touch Radio

Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the System and start playing the station you were last tuned to.

■You can switch from any other sound source to the radio

by pressing the FM/AM button.

Tuning In a Station

Press the FM/AM button.

The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the display. (If the last station was selected using the preset number, the preset number appears first.) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

FM / AM

FMAM

(on the Remote Control)

Select a station using one of the follow-

ing methods.

●

Manual Tuning

Press the 4 or ¢ button on the Unit or the Re- mote Control repeatedly to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want.

FM/AM

FMAM

(on the Unit)

●

Auto Tuning

If you press and hold the 4 or ¢ button on the Unit or the Remote Control for one second or more, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.

●

Preset Tuning using the Remote Control (Possible only after presetting stations)

Select the desired preset number using the UP, DOWN, > and < button on the Remote Control. After 1 second the display will show the preset number’s band and frequency.

Example:

Press the UP button until the preset number 12 “P12” appears.

●

Preset Tuning using the Unit

DOWN

(After 1 second)

Press the PRESET TUNING button to select the desired preset number. Its band and frequency are displayed.

• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.

Using the Tuner

FM / AM

AUTO

PRESET

MONO

FM MODE

Presetting Stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM (MW/ LW) stations using the Remote Control.

• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following one of the presetting methods below.

Manual Presetting

SET STORED

SET

FM / AM

When changing the Band

Select a band by pressing the FM/AM

FM = 30, AM = 15

button.

Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in a

station. Press the SET button.

“SET” will blink for 5 seconds. Within 5 seconds, proceed to the next step. When the display returns to the one set in step 2 after 5 seconds, press the SET button again.

DOWN

SET

Auto Presetting

In each band, you can automatically preset FM-30, AM-15 (MW/LW) stations. Preset numbers will be allocated as stations are found, starting from the lowest frequency and moving up the frequency.

(for 2 seconds)

Select a band by pressing the FM/AM

button.

Press the AUTO PRESET button on the

Remote Control for more than two seconds.

Repeat steps 1-2 for the other band.

■If you want to change the preset stations, carry out the

Manual Presetting for the desired preset numbers.

CAUTION:

• Even if the system is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for about 24 hours. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again.

Press the UP, DOWN, >, or < button

within 5 seconds to select the preset number.

UP or DOWN button:Increase or decrease the preset

> or < button: Increase or decrease the preset

Press the SET button within 5 seconds.

“STORED” appears and after 2 seconds, the display returns to the broadcast frequency display.

Repeat above steps 1 to 5 for each sta-

number by 1. Pressing and holding the button will continuously increase or decrease the preset number.

number by 1. Pressing and holding the button will rapidly increase or decrease the preset number.

tion you want to store in memory with a preset number.

To change the preset stations,

steps as above.

repeat the same

To Change the FM Reception Mode

When you are tuned into an FM stereo broadcast, the “STEREO” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects. If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect.

Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

To restore the stereo effect ,

on the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator goes off.

press the FM MODE button

Using the Tuner

Receiving FM Stations with RDS

You can use the RDS (Radio Data System) by using the buttons on the Unit or the Remote Control. RDS allows FM stations to send additional signals with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and information about what type of programmes they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. This unit can receive the following types of RDS signals:

PS (Programme Service):

shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Programme Type):

shows types of broadcast programmes.

RT (Radio Text):

shows text messages the station sends.

What information can RDS signals provide?

The display shows RDS signal inform ation that the station sends.

To show the RDS signals on the display

Press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to an FM station.

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

DISPLAY

MODE

PS PTY RT Frequency

PS (Programme Service):

While searching, “PS” appears, then station name is displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Programme Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears, then broadcast programme type is displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears, then a text message sent by the station is displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.

Station Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service)

• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY” and “RT” will not appear on the display.

• If you press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to an AM (MW/LW) station, the display only shows station frequency.

• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.

On characters displayed

When the display shows PS, PTY or RT signals:

• The display cannot show accented letters; For example, “A” may represent accented “A’s” like “Á, Â, Ã, À, Ä and Å”.

[Example]

Using the Tuner

To search for a programme by PTY codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of programme by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a programme using PTY or TA codes:

DOWN

Press the PTY/EON button once while

listening to an FM station.

“PTY SELECT” appears on the display.

Select the PTY code using the UP or

DOWN button on the Remote Control or the 4444 or ¢¢¢¢ button.

Each time you press the button, the display shows a category in the following order:

News ↔↔↔↔ Affairs ↔↔↔↔ Info ↔↔↔↔ Sport ↔↔↔↔ Educate ↔↔↔↔ Drama ↔↔↔↔ Culture ↔↔↔↔ Science ↔↔↔↔ Varied ↔↔↔↔ Pop M ↔↔↔↔ Rock M ↔ Classics ↔↔↔↔ Other M ↔↔↔↔ Weather ↔↔↔↔ Finance ↔↔↔↔ Children ↔↔↔↔ Social ↔↔↔↔ Religion ↔↔↔↔ Phone In ↔↔↔↔ Travel ↔↔↔↔ Leisure ↔↔↔↔ Jazz ↔↔↔↔ Country ↔↔↔↔ Nation M ↔↔↔↔ Oldies ↔↔↔↔ Folk M ↔↔↔↔ Document ↔↔↔↔ TEST ↔↔↔↔ Alarm ! ↔↔↔↔ News

Press the PTY/EON button within 10

↔ Easy M ↔↔↔↔ Light M ↔↔↔↔

↔ ↔

seconds again.

While searching, the display alternates between “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code. The unit searched 30 preset stations and stops when it finds a station of the category you have selected, then tunes into that station.

To continue searching after the first stop,

press the PTY/EON button again while the display indications blink. If no programme is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display.

To stop searching at any time during the process,

press the PTY/EON button to stop search operation.

PTY/EONPTY/EON

Descriptions of the PTY Codes News: News

Affairs: Topical programme expanding on the cur-

rent news or affairs

Info: Programmes on medical service, weather

forecasts, etc.

Sport: Sports events Educate: Educational programmes Drama: Radio plays Culture: Programmes on national or regional culture Science: Programmes on natural sciences and tech-

nology

Varied: Other programmes like comedies or cere-

monies

Pop M: Pop music Rock M: Rock music Easy M: Middle-of-the-road music (usually called

“easy listening”)

Light M: Light music Classics: Classical music Other M: Other music Weather: Weather information Finance: Reports on commerce, trading, the Stock

Market, etc.

Children: Entertainment programmes for children Social: Programmes on social activities Religion: Programmes dealing with any aspect of be-

lief or faith, or the nature of existence or ethics

Phone In: Programmes where people can express their

views either by phone or in a public forum

Travel: Programmes about travel destinations,

package tours, and travel ideas and opportunities

Leisure: Programmes concerned with recreational

activities such as gardening, cooking, fishing, etc.

Jazz: Jazz music Country: Country music Nation M: Current popular music from another nation

region, in that country’s language

Oldies: Classic pop music Folk M: Folk music Document: Programmes dealing with factual matters,

presented in an investigative style

TEST: Test broadcasts Alarm !: Emergency broadcasts

Using the Tuner

To temporarily switch to a broadcast programme of your choice

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) is another convenient RDS service that allows this unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast programme of your choice (NEWS, TA or INFO) from the currently selected station, except if you are listening to a non-RDS station (all AM (MW/LW) stations or some FM stations).

• If an FM station does not broadcast EON information, EON cannot be activated.

To select a programme type

PTY/EONPTY/EON

DOWN

Press the PTY/EON button twice while

listening to an FM station.

“EON SELECT” apears on the display.

Select the programme type with the UP

or DOWN button on the Remote Control or the

The display shows a programme type in the following order:

TA: NEWS: INFO:

OFF:

Press the PTY/EON button within 10

4444

Traffic Announcement

News

Programmes on medical service, weather

forecast, etc. EON off

¢¢¢¢

button.

seconds again to set the selected programme type.

The selected programme type indicator lights up on the display, and the unit enters EON Standby mode.

• The EON indicator lights up when tuned to a station which provides EON information.

Case 1:If there is no station broadcasting the type

of programme you have selected

The broadcast station being currently heard will continue to be heard.

When a station starts broadcasting the programme you have selected, this unit automatically switches to the station. The programme type (TA, NEWS or INFO) indicator starts blinking.

When the programme is over, this unit goes back to the currently selected station, but still remains in EON Standby mode.

Case 2:If there is a station broadcasting the type

of programme you have selected

This unit tunes to the station broadcasting the programme. The programme type (TA, NEWS or INFO) indicator starts blinking.

When the programme is over, this unit goes back to the currently selected station, but still remains in EON Standby mode.

• If the EON is in standby mode and the function (CD, MD/ AUX) switch is changed or the power is switched off, then the EON mode will be released. When the band is set to AM (MW/LW), the EON is not activated. When the band is set to FM again, the EON will be set to standby mode.

• When the EON is being operated (i.e. the selected programme type is being received from the broadcast station) and if the DISPLAY MODE or operated, the station will not switch back to the current selected station even after the programme ends. The programme type indicator remains in the display, indicating that the EON is in standby mode.

• When the alarm signal is detected by EON, the station broadcasting the alarm is received with priority. “Alarm !” is not displayed.

4, ¢

button is

CAUTION:

• When the sound alternated intermittently between the station tuned in by the EON function and the current selected station, cancel the EON mode. This does not constitute malfunction of the unit.

Using the CD Player

REMOTE CONTROL

DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

PRESET

PROGRAM

RANDOM

SET

CD #/8

REPEATRANDOM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

CANCEL

BASS TREBLE

DISPLAY MODE

PTY/EON

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

REPEAT CD 0

CANCEL

DOWN

¢ 7

PRESET TUNINGFM/AMMD/AUX

AHB PRO CLOCK TIMER VOLUME

Track number, Playing time, Preset number

UPDOWN

MULTI CONTROL

CD #¥8

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE

Top Cover

English

PHONES

OPEN/CLOSE

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Repeat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the tracks on the CD. Here are the basic things you need to know to play a CD and locate the different tracks on it.

The Quickest Way To Start a CD Is With the One Touch Operation

■Press the CD #¥8 button on the Remote Control.

• The power is automatically turned on and the Top Cove r moves backward to allo w the Unit’s top button operation. If a CD is already inserted, it will start playing from the first track.

• If no CD is inserted, “NO DISC” appears on the display and the CD Player remains in Stop mode.

To Insert a CD

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the

Unit (or the CD 0 button on the Remote Control).

The Top Cover opens.

RANDOM ALL

PROGRAM

987654321

Music calendar

Place a CD, with its label side up as

2019181716151413121110

Track number exceeding 20 is not displayed.

Play mode indicators

shown below. Press down on the CD’s center until you hear a click.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (or CD 0

button) again to c lose the Top Cover.

• T o close the Top Cover and play the CD, you can just press the CD #¥8 button.

■You can place an 8 cm (3'') CD without an adaptor.

■If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is

scratched, for example), “ 0 0:00” appears on the display.

■You can insert a CD while listening to the other source.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT try to open or close the Top Cover by hands as it will be damaged.

Using the CD Player

To Unload a CD

English

Take out the CD as shown below.

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play

To pause, press the CD #¥8 button. The playback time blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the same button again. Play continues from the point where it was paused.

To Select a Track or Passage within a Track

During playback, press the 4 or ¢ (< or >) button to select the track you want.

• The selected track starts playing.

• Press the ¢ or > button once to skip to the beginning of the next track.

• Press the 4 or < button to skip to the beginning of the track being played. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

• When the > or < button on the Remote Control is kept pressing, the track continuously skips.

Search Play

Holding down the 4 or ¢ button, during playback, will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to.

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

You can program the playing order of the tracks using the Remote Control.

■You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order in-

cluding the same tracks.

■You can only make a program when the CD Player is

stopped.

To Play a CD

Insert a CD.

Press the CD #¥8 button.

The first track of the CD begins playing.

Track number Playback time

• The track number that has already played disappears from the music calendar.

• The CD Player automatically stops when the last track of the CD has finished playing.

To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button. The following information for the CD is displayed.

Total track number Total playback time

To stop playing and remove the CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the Unit or CD 0 button on the Remote Control to open the Top Cover.

Insert a CD.

Press the CD #/8 button.

Press the 7 button to stop the CD.

Press the PROGRAM button.

The System enters the programming mode and the “PROGRAM” indicator lights up.

PROGRAM

Press the UP, DOWN, >, or < button to

select the track to program.

UP or > button: Increases the track number by 1. DOWN or < button:Decreases the track number by 1.

• When the > or < button is kept pressing, the track number changes rapidly.

Press the SET button.

DOWN

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select the other

SET

Total playback time of the programmed tracks

Program order number

(After 2 seconds)

tracks for the program.

You can see the total playback time of programmed tracks on the display. Also, you can see the programmed tracks on the music calendar.

Press the CD

The System plays the tracks in the order you have programmed them.

■You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the

4 or ¢ button during Program Play.

■To stop playing, press the 7 button once.

To confirm the programmed tracks while the CD player is stopped, each time press the 4 or ¢ but-

ton; the tracks making up the program will successively be displayed in the programmed order. To delete all the tracks in the program, in stop mode, press the 7 button. Pressing the CD 0 button to open the Top Cover will also clear the programmed tracks. To exit the program mode once, while the CD Player is stopped, press the PROGRAM button to light off the “PROGRAM” indicator.

• If the total playback time of the programmed tracks exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, the total playback time will go out on the display.

• If you try to program the 33rd track, “MEMORY FULL” appears on the display for about 2 seconds.

#/8

button.

Using the CD Player

Random Play

The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode.

Press the RANDOM button on the

Remote Control.

The “RANDOM” indicator lights up on the display.

Press the CD #/8 button.

The tracks are played in random order.

To skip a track during playback, press the ¢ button to jump to the next track in the random sequence. Press the 4 button to jump back to the start of a track being played. To exit Random Play mode, while the CD Player is stopped, press the RANDOM button to light off the “RANDOM” indicator and carry out Normal Play, or press the CD 0 button to open the Top Cover.

Repeating Tracks

You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like.

Press the REPEAT button on the Remote Control.

The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as shown below.

= ALL=blank display = (back to the

beginning)

: Repeats one track.

ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks.

In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks in the program. In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks in random order.

To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT button until the Repeat indicator on the display goes out.

■In Random Play, cannot be selected.

■Repeat mode remains in effect even when you change the

play mode.

English

To Modify the Program

Modify the contents of the program while the CD Player is stopped. Each time you press the CANCEL button, the last track in the program is deleted. To add new tracks to the end of the program, repeat above steps 5 to 7.

Using External Equipments

REMOTE CONTROL

DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

PRESET

PROGRAM

REPEATRANDOM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

DISPLAY MODE

MD/AUX

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

VOLUME

MD/AUX

PRESET TUNINGFM/AMMD/AUX

AHB PRO CLOCK TIMER VOLUME

MULTI CONTROL

UPDOWN

Listening to External Equipment

You can listen to external equipment such as MD recorder, turntable or other auxiliary.

■First make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 7).

Set the VOLUME control to the mini-

mum position.

Press the MD/AUX button.

“MD/AUX” appears on the display.

Start playing the external equipment.

Adjust the VOLUME control to the

desired listening level. Apply sound effects, if you wish.

■Press the AHB PRO button to reinforce the bass sound.

■Press the BASS/TREBLE button on the Remote Control

to control the tone. (See “Tone Control” on page 10.)

To exit MD/AUX mode,

out of MD/AUX mode when you select another source.

you will automatically switch

Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment

You can record the System’s source to external equipment which is connected to the MD/AUX-IN/OUT or CD DIGITAL OUT terminals of the System, such as cassette deck or MD recorder, etc.

■First make sure that the external equipment is properly

connected to the System. (See page 7).

Play the System’s CD Player or tune in to a station.

■The recording level is not affected by the VOLUME level

set by the System. Also it is not affected by the sound effects.

• For operation of the external equipment, refer to its Instructions.

Using the Timers

REMOTE CONTROL

DIMMER SLEEP

AUTO

DISPLAY FM MODE

SLEEP

PRESET

PROGRAM

DOOR

AHB PRO

SLIDE

BASS TREBLE CANCEL

PTY/EON

SET

DOWN

FADE MUTING

MD/AUX FM / AM

REPEATRANDOM

DISPLAY MODE

PRESET TUNINGFM/AMMD/AUX

AHB PRO CLOCK TIMER VOLUME

MULTI CONTROL

UPDOWN

CLOCK

TIMER

ON time, OFF time, Source, Volume

VOLUME

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The timers let you control listening functions automatically.

Setting the Clock

• Use the Unit’ s button to set the clock.

• When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the time indication “0:00” blinks on the display.

• The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work.

• The procedure must be completed within Otherwise, the setting is cleared and must be repeated from the beginning.

Press the %%%% button.

Then, the Unit’s top buttons appear.

CLOCK

(for 2 seconds)

Press the CLOCK button on the Unit for

MULTI CONTROL

more than two seconds.

The hour digit of the time indication rapidly blinks on the display.

Press the ¢ or 4 button on the Unit

to set the hour.

Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Hold down the button to move the time rapidly.

two minutes

UPDOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP

Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the

Timer indicator

SLEEP indicator

minute. Press the CLOCK button.

The selected time is set and the seconds start counting from 0.

CAUTION:

• If there is a power failure, the clock loses its setting after about 20 minutes. “0:00” blinks on the display and the clock must be reset.

• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month.

Setting the Daily Timer

Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect.

• Use the Unit’s button to set the timer.

• Perform each setting within ting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated from the beginning.

30 seconds

. Otherwise, set-

Press the CLOCK button.

The minute digits of the time indication rapidly blink on the display.

Using the Timers

Setting the ON time (Example: 10:15).

1. Press the TIMER button on the Unit for more than two seconds. The Timer indicator lights up and the hour digit of the current ON time blinks on the display.

• When the clock is not set, “CLOCK” and “ ADJUST” appear alternately on the display. Set the clock first.

Press the ¢ or 4 button on the Unit to set the hour you want the Unit to come on. Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Hold down the button to move the time rapidly.

2. Press the TIMER button. The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.

Set the minute you want the Unit to come on, using the ¢ or 4 button.

Set the minute you want the Unit to be turned off, using the ¢ and 4 buttons.

Selecting the music source.

1. Press the TIMER button. The “TUNER” or “CD” blinks on the display.

2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the music source you want to listen to. The display changes as shown below.

TUNER

Setting the volume level.

1. Press the TIMER button. The current volume setting blinks on the display.

2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the volume level.

-- :The current volume level will be used. 0 to 50 :When the timer is turned on, the Volume

Press the TIMER button.

The timer setting is completed and the display returns to the display before you set the Timer. The Timer indicator remains lit.

ÔCDÔ

(back to the beginning)

will be automatically set to the selected level.

Setting the OFF time (Example: 13:30).

1. Press the TIMER button. The hour digit of the OFF time blinks on the display. (The same time as the ON time will be automatically set.)

Set the hour you want the Unit to be turned off, using the ¢ or 4 button.

2. Press the TIMER button. The minute digits of the OFF time blink on the display.

Before turning off the System, prepare

the music source selected in step 3.

TUNER:Tune in to the desired station. CD: Insert a CD. (Playback will start from the first

Press the

track at Timer on.)

%%%%

button to turn off the Sys-

tem.

In standby mode, you can see the Timer indicator ( ) on the display.

• When the timer turns on, the Timer indicator starts blinking and the prepared source in step 6 will be played.

To cancel the timer,

Timer indicator ( ) goes out on the display.

To re-activate the cancelled tim er

ER button to light the Timer indicator ( ). At this time, you can see the current timer settings. Each setting appears on the display for two seconds in the order of ON time, OFF time, music source and volume.

To change the timer setting,

cedure from the beginning.

press the TIMER button. The

, press the TIM-

repeat the setting pro-

CAUTION:

• If the System is unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the timer setting will be lost. You will need to reset the clock first, then the timer.

Setting the SLEEP Timer

(Using the Remote Control)

Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

■You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on

and a source is playing.

Play a CD or tune in to the desired sta-

tion.

Press the SLEEP button on the Remote

Control.

The “SLEEP” indicator lights up.

■When the clock is not set, “CLOCK” and “ADJUST”

appear alternately on the display. Set the clock at first.

Set the length of time you want the

source to play before shutting off.

• Each time you press the SLEEP button, it changes the number of minutes shown on the display in this sequence:

= 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled =

(back to the beginning)

Using the Timers

The selected number of minutes for the Sleep Timer will stop blinking five seconds later and the display returns to the original one before setting the Sleep Timer. (The display is dimmed.) The System is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you set.

To Confirm the Sleep Time:

When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep time is displayed. Wait until the display returns to the original display.

To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting:

Press the SLEEP button until the “SLEEP” indicator goes out on the display. Turning off the System also cancels the SLEEP Timer.

■If you are setting the Daily Timer, the System will be

turned on at the set time to wake you up.

Care And Maintenance

Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.

Compact Discs

• Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.

• Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the case’s center hole lightly.

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

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

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

• A void e xposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

Cleaning the Lens

If the lens in the CD pickup is dirty, dropout, etc., could degrade sound. Open the Top Cover and clean the lens as shown.

• Use a blower (available from a camera store) to blow dust off the lens.

Blower

Lens

• If there are fingerprints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a cotton swab .

• A dirty CD may not play correctly . If a CD does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

CAUTION:

• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean a CD.

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clean.

• Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.

• Keep the System’s Top Cover closed when not in use.

Moisture Condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the following cases:

• After turning on heating in the room.

• In a damp room.

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

Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case, leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Troubleshooting

• If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

Symptom Possible Cause Action

No sound is heard. • Connections are incorrect, or loose.

• Headphones are connected.

Poor radio reception • The antenna is disconnected.

• The AM Loop Antenna is too close to the System.

• The FM Wire Antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

The CD skips. The CD is dirty or scratched. Clean or replace the CD. The CD does not play. The CD is upside down. Put the CD in with the label side up. Unable to operate the Remote Control. • The path between the Remote Con-

trol and the sensor on the Unit is blocked.

• The batteries have lost their charge.

Operations are disabled. The built-in microprocessor has mal-

functioned due to external electrical interference.

• If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

• Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 8.)

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Reconnect the antenna securely.

• Change the position and direction of the AM Loop Antenna.

• Extend FM Wire Antenna to the best reception position.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

Unplug the System then plug it back in after a few minutes.

Specifications

Amplifier

Output Power

Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)

MD/AUX IN

Output Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)

MD/AUX OUT

CD DIGITAL OUT (Optical out)

Speaker terminals

Subwoofer out

Phones

CD Player

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

Wow And Flutter

Tuner

FM Tuner

Tuning Range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz

AM Tuner

Tuning Range

Center Unit (FS-SD5R/SD7R/SD9R)

Dimensions

Mass

Speaker Specifications (each unit)

FS-SD5R

Speakers

Impedance

Dimensions

Mass

38 W (19 W + 19 W) at 4 ohms (Max.) 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 ohms (10% THD)

500 mV/47 kohms 500 mV/5 kohms

–21 dBm - –15 dBm 4 - 16 ohms 230mV/19kohms 16 ohms - 1 kohm 0 - 15 mW/ch output into 32 ohms

90 dB Unmeasurable

(MW) 522 kHz – 1, 629kHz (LW) 144 kHz – 288kHz

300mm Approx. 3.0kg

8 cm cone 4 ohms 100mm ✕ 186mm ✕ 193.5mm (W/H/D)

1.5kg

75mm ✕ 215mm (W/H/D)

FS-SD7R

Speakers

Impedance

Dimensions

FS-SD9R

Speakers

Impedance

Dimensions

Accessories

Power Specifications

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

8 cm cone 4 ohms 137mm ✕ 231mm ✕ 141mm (W/H/D)

1.4kg

Mass

8 cm cone 4 ohms 135mm ✕ 231mm ✕ 141mm (W/H/D)

1.4kg

Mass

Power Cord (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Speaker Cords (2) Spacers (6) (only for FS-SD7R/SD9R)

AC 230 V ~ , 50 Hz 25 watts (power on mode)

1.9 watts (in Standby mode)

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JVC FS-SD7R, FS-SD5R, FS-SD9R User Manual

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