JVC GVT0291-004B, XS-SR4 User Manual

ENGLISH

SPEAKER SYSTEM

XS-SR3/XS-SR4

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

0809WMKMDWJMM GVT0291-004B

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© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EN

Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

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

Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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CAUTION

The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY
lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

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When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp turns green.

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The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings

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or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able
to get out.)
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

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When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered

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and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be
followed strictly.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and

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that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

CAUTION

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.

For European Union

Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and

standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:

JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic
equipment and the battery with this symbol should not
be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of­life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the
applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper

Products

Battery

Notice:

The sign Pb below
the symbol for
batteries indicates
that this battery
contains lead.

[Business users]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
http://www.jvc.eu/ to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the
treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and

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the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to

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connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with

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safety and regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with
your national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC
and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help
to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of these products.

For more information about collection points and
recycling of these products, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

IMPORTANT for the U.K.
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 reach a power

point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless 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
to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

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 coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This equipment has been designed 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.

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 interconnections 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.

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 unattended 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 manufacturer’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.

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— 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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Specifications

Output power: 5 W (2.5 W + 2.5 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD)
Speaker Type: Full-Range Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically-Shielded Type)
Speaker: 4 cm cone × 2
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω
Analog Input (ANALOG IN): 125 mV/50 kΩ
Digital Input (DIGITAL IN): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)
iPod Dock Output: DC 5 V
Power Source: DC 6 V 1 A (DC IN)
AC Adaptor (AA-R607)

INPUT: AC 100 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.0 A

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OUTPUT: DC 6 V 1 A

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Dimensions (W × H × D): 390 mm × 103 mm × 136 mm
Mass: 0.55 kg

Accessories

Remote control (× 1)

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Lithium coin battery CR2025 (× 1); Installed in the remote control when

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500 mA

shipped.
AC adaptor (AA-R607) (× 1)

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AC power cord (× 1)

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Core filter (× 1)

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Brackets for iPod (× 3)

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Precautions

Install the System on a place which is level, dry, and neither too hot nor too

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cold; between 5°C and 35°C.
Do not use the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to

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direct sunlight, excessive dust, or vibration.
Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.

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Do not insert any metallic objects or liquids into the System.

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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is

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connected to the wall outlet.
Do not pull on the cord to unplug the power cord. When unplugging the

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power cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the

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power cord and consult your dealer.
When away on holiday or for other reasons for an extended period of time,

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disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Stains on the System should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is

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heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral detergent
and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Connection

2-channel digital audio sources*

To the wall
outlet

AC power cord
(supplied)

CAUTION

DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

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To avoid the risk of fire and to prevent damage,

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Do not use any AC adaptors other than the one supplied.

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Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other equipment.

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AC adaptor (supplied)

Using the core filter

Attach the provided core filter to the power cord to reduce interference.

1 Release the stopper of the

core filter.

2 Run the cable through the core filter, and wind the

cable firmly once inside the cutout of the core filter as
shown in the illustration.

Power cord

5 cm

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

CAUTION

Do not damage the cord by applying excessive force when
winding.

Stopper

If water gets inside the System, turn the power off and disconnect the power

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cord from the wall outlet, then call the store where you purchased this
System. Using the System in this condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint

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peeled off, be careful about the following:

DO NOT wipe it forcefully.

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DO NOT wipe it with thinners, benzines or other organic solvents including

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disinfectants.
DO NOT apply any volatile substances such as insecticides to it.

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DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long

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time.

About the built-in speakers

The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. If the
color on a TV is distorted, perform the following procedure:

Turn off the TV’s main power switch or unplug it before installing the System.

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Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch
again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above
procedure. If this happens, move the System away from the TV.

Digital optical cable (not supplied)Digital output of an audio player for playing

Stereo mini plug cable
(not supplied)

Analog output of
an audio player

* Compatible signal: 2-channel linear PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz

sampling frequency). No multi-channel signal is playable.

Preparing the remote control

When using the remote control for the first time,
pull out the insulation sheet.

To replace the battery, be sure to insert the

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battery into the remote control by matching the
polarities (+ and –) correctly.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control

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decreases, replace the battery.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNINGS

Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally

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swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.

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Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start
a fire.
Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the

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battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

Lithium coin battery
(product number: CR2025)

When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate;

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otherwise, the battery may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.
Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the

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battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.
Dispose of battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local

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regulations.

Basic Operation

1

Press to turn on the power.

The standby lamp turns green.

2 Press AUDIO IN DIGITAL,

AUDIO IN ANALOG, or iPod 6 to

select the source.

iPod starts playing back. Go to step 4.
For other equipment, go to step 3.

3 Start playing back the

connected equipment.

4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the

volume.

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To turn off the sound temporarily, press
FADE MUTING.

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To restore the sound, press the button again or
adjust the volume.

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To turn off the operation sounds, press
BEEP SOUND.

CAUTION

Set the volume to the minimum level before starting
playback. If the volume is set to a high level, the
sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing and

Remote sensor

blow out the speakers.

Enjoying Surround Mode

This System is equipped with Virtual Dolby Surround. In Surround Mode, it
creates a rich surround sound effect with two speakers.
To activate Surround Mode, press SURROUND MODE 1/2.
Pressing the button beeps...

Once when SURROUND MODE 1 is selected, or

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Twice when SURROUND MODE 2 is selected.

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SURROUND MODE 1:• Creates a surround sound effect.
SURROUND MODE 2:• Creates a richer surround sound effect than

To cancel, press SURROUND OFF.–

SURROUND MODE 1.

Operating iPod device

To select a track, press 4/¢.

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For forward search/reverse search, press and hold 4/¢.

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For Shuffle play, press SHUFFLE.

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For Repeat play, press REPEAT.

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To put iPod into sleep mode, press and hold iPod 6.

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iPod menu operation

1 Press MENU to display the menu.
2 Press UP or DOWN, then SELECT to select a menu

item.

Refer also to the instruction manual for the iPod for details.

To go back to the previous menu, press MENU.

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Rotating the dock

You can rotate the dock for iPod touch/iPod nano (4th Generation). To hold the
iPod in place, attach the bracket (supplied) which fits your iPod to the dock.

Dock

Bracket for iPod (supplied)

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NOTE

While inserted into the dock, the battery of iPod is always charged through the

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System.
Do not carry the System with iPod connected. You might drop the iPod or it

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might cause damage to the iPod or the System.
Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or connector pins in the dock directly. It

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might cause damage to the pins.
Do not rotate the dock with excessive force.

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Compatible iPod models

iPod nano 1GB/2GB/4GB
iPod nano (2nd Generation)

2GB/4GB/8GB
iPod nano (3rd Generation) 4GB/8GB
iPod nano (4th Generation)

8GB/16GB
iPod mini 4GB/6GB
iPod mini (2nd Generation) 4GB/6GB
iPod (4th Generation) 20GB/40GB

If iPod does not play correctly, update iPod software to the latest version.

For details about updating iPod, check on the Apple web site <http://www.

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apple.com>.

JVC does not assure the compatibility of iPod released after April

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2009 with this System.
JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod that might

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result from the use of this product.

iPod classic 80GB/120GB/160GB
iPod photo (4th Generation)

20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB

iPod video (5th Generation)

30GB/60GB/80GB
iPod touch 8GB/16GB
iPod touch (2nd Generation)

8GB/16GB/32GB

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with this System, check this list for a possible solution
before calling for service.

Power does not come on.

Plug in the power cord securely.

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No sound comes out of the speakers.

Adjust the volume level.

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The sound has been turned off temporarily. Press FADE MUTING.

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The remote control does not work.

Pull out the insulation sheet.

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Replace the battery if exhausted.

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Avoid sunlight shining directly on the remote sensor.

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Do not block the path between the remote control and the remote sensor

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on the System.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the System.

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Move closer to the System.

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