JVC HX-Z3 User Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

HX-Z3 — Consists of CA-HXZ3 and SP-HXZ3

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

GVT0086-001A

[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.

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 (attente/sous tension)!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur (attente/sous tension) ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

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.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

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

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE 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 service-

able 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 9 to 11.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

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

Gives you information and hints you had better know.

Precautions

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

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

• After heating starts 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.

Internal heat

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat buildup inside the unit.

For safety, observe the following carefully:

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or holes. If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canceling the Demonstration ..................................... 8

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

Turning On or Off the Power ..................................... 9

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby

—Ecology Mode .................................................. 9

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

Selecting the Sources ................................................. 10

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

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

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode ....... 11

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 11

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12

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

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

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

Playing Back Discs .................................................... 15

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

Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play ... 15

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 17

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 18

Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play ................ 19

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 19

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

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

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan ..... 20

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

Recording on a Tape ................................................. 21

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

7 Direct Recording ............................................. 22

7 Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs)..... 23

Using the Timers ....................................................... 24

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 24

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 26

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

Timer Priority ........................................................... 27

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

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

Disc Play Introduction.............................................. 13

MP3 Introduction ..................................................... 13

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

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Top view of Indication-lamp panel p

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Display Window

TITLE GROUP TRACK

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Disc trays 2 (standby/on) button and lamp (9, 25, 26) 3 ECO (Ecology) button (9) 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window 6 FM/AM button (10, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 TAPE 2 3 button (10, 20, 21)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 AUX button (10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 24 – 27) p Indication-lamp panel

Å SOUND MODE lamp (10) ı SUBWOOFER lamp (10) Ç REC (recording) lamp (21 – 23) Î SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode lamps (10)

• ROCK, POP, and CLASSIC lamps

‰ Surround mode lamps (10)

• DANCE, HALL, and STADIUM lamps

Ï CD ready lamps (13)

• CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY lamps

q SOUND MODE control (10) w PRESET + / – control (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse skip/forward skip) control (9, 11, 16 – 18, 22 – 26)

e SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (10) r Setting buttons (8, 9, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23 – 27, 29)

• CANCEL/DEMO and SET/DISPLAY buttons

t REVERSE MODE button (20 – 23) y Cassette holder (20 – 22)

u PHONES ( ) jack (10) i 0 (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(13, 15, 16, 19)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

o Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(15 – 18, 22, 23)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

Continued

; CD 3/8 button (10, 16 – 18, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a VOLUME + / – control (10) s TUNING + / – buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (11, 16, 20) 7 (stop) button (16 – 23, 26)

d Disc play mode buttons (17 – 19)

• REPEAT and CD PLAY MODE buttons

f Recording buttons (21 – 23, 26)

• REC START/STOP, CD REC START, and EDIT buttons

g 0 EJECT button for cassette deck (20 – 22)

Display Window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (Daily Timer), SLEEP (Sleep Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and (Timer) indicators

2 TITLE indicator 3 GROUP indicator 4 TRACK indicator 5 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

6 PRGM (program) indicator 7 Disc track number (1 – 16) indicators 8 RANDOM indicator 9 REPEAT (ALL/1/DISC) indicators p MP3 indicator q Audio level indicator

When one of the 6 preset sound modes is activated, these will function as illumination display. For details, see “Selecting the Sound Modes” on pages 10 and 11.

w Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

e Tape operation indicators

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

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Remote Control

1 Number buttons (12, 16, 17) 2 4 (1) (reverse skip/reverse search) button

(12, 16, 18, 20)

7 (stop) button (16 – 18, 20 – 23, 26) ¢ (¡) (forward skip/forward search) button

(12, 16, 18, 20)

3 Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (15 – 18) 4 Disc play mode buttons (17 – 19)

• REPEAT, RANDOM, and PROGRAM buttons

5 REC START/STOP button (21, 23, 26) 6 SOUND MODE button (10) 7 SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (10) 8 STANDBY/ON button (9) 9 SLEEP button (27) p AUX button (10) q FM/AM button (10, 12) w FM MODE button (12) e CD 3¥8 button (10, 16 – 18) r PROGRAM CANCEL button (18) t TAPE 2 3 button (10, 20, 21) y BEEP ON/OFF button (8, 11) u VOLUME + / – button (10) i FADE MUTING button (10)

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

FM/AM

TAPE

AUX

CLOCK / TIMER

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CANCEL / DEMO

REVERSE

MODE

CD-R /RW PLAYBACK

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

SET/

DISPLAY

REC START

/STOP

REPEAT

CD REC START

CD3

CD2

CD1

CD PLAY

MODE

EDIT

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

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Getting Started

Continued

Supplied Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

FM antenna (supplied)

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.

3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you

the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.

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

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery

compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

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

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AM antenna

LEFTRIGHT

MAIN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

6 16

Connecting Speakers

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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

Speaker cords

(black/blue)

From right

subwoofer

From main

right speaker

Speaker cords

(black/blue)

Speaker cords

(black/red)

From left

subwoofer

From main

left speaker

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

3 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. The AM loop antenna must remain connected.

For better reception of both FM and AM

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords.

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

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the

core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal as illustrated.

Match the same polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3 Close the speaker terminals.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

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

• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the speakers.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on.

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

To connect an analog component

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

AUX

RIGHT LEFT

Audio equipment

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX jacks by using an audio cord (not supplied).

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

Canceling the Demonstration

When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the demonstration.

To cancel the demonstration, press and hold CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.

• To cancel only beep sounds during the demonstration, press BEEP ON/OFF on the remote control.

When you press other buttons

The demonstration stops temporarily. It will start automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) unless you cancel it by pressing CANCEL/DEMO.

To start the demonstration manually

Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again until “DEMO START” appears on the display.

CANCEL / DEMO

BEEP

ON/OFF

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal

You can record audio CD sound onto the connected digital equipment.

• If the disc played back is an MP3 disc, no sound can be output from the unit to the connected digital equipment.

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

To optical digital input

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

Audio equipment with an optical digital input

Protective plug

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

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Common Operations

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control)

so that the lamp on the button goes off.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press

(or STANDBY/ON on the remote control) again so that the lamp on the button lights up.

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

To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

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

The clock is reset to “AM 12:00” right away, while the tuner preset stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days.

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby —Ecology Mode

You can save the power consumption while the unit is turned off (on standby).

• You can set Ecology Mode whether the unit is on or off.

On the unit ONLY:

To activate the Ecology Mode, press ECO.

“ECO” appears on the display for 2 seconds (and the demonstration is canceled temporarily if you have pressed the button while the unit is off).

• Each time you press the button, “ECO” and “NORMAL” appear alternately on the display.

To deactivate the Ecology Mode, press ECO again. “NORMAL” appears (and the demonstration starts if the unit is turned off).

ECO

Setting the Clock

You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while the unit is off (on standby). If Ecology Mode is not in use while the unit is turned off (on standby), “AM 12:00” flashes on the display until you set the clock.

On the unit ONLY:

DISPLAY

SET /

CLOCK / TIMER

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY.

The minute digits start flashing on the display.

If you want to correct the hour

CANCEL / DEMO

after pressing SET/DISPLAY, press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start flashing again.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY.

To check the clock time while playing a source

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY.

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

When you turn off the unit with Ecology Mode activated

“ECO” flashes on the display, and the clock time will not be shown while the unit is turned off.

To adjust the clock again

If you have set the clock before, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

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

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “AM 12:00.” If this happens, set the clock again.

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

TIMER

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Continued

Selecting the Sources

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 12.)

To play back discs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 13 – 19.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 20.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

FM / AM

TAPE

AUX

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

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).

Turn VOLUME + / – clockwise (+) to increase the volume or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

You can select one of the 5 subwoofer levels. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 5 steps— LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL), LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, and LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL).

Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to increase the subwoofer level or SUBWOOFER LEVEL – to decrease it.

SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

R E C

R O C K

P O P

CLASSIC

D A N C E

H A L L

STADIUM

• The SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red when LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL) is selected. The lamp turns off when LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL) is selected.

CD3 READY

CD2 READY

CD1 READY

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

Selecting the Sound Modes

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

VOLUME

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 (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER, you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is off (on standby).

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes) and 3 user modes. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. Each Sound Mode has its own illumination display.

To select the sound modes, turn

SOUND MODE (or press SOUND MODE on the remote control) until the sound mode you want appears on the display.

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

R E C

R O C K

P O P

CLASSIC

D A N C E

H A L L

STADIUM

• When a sound mode is selected, the lamp for the selected sound mode (in this example, DANCE) flashes while the SOUND MODE and the other sound mode lamps light up.

• When one of the user modes (USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3) is selected, only the SOUND MODE lamp lights up.

• When the sound mode is canceled (“OFF” is selected), all sound mode lamps including the SOUND MODE lamp go off.

CD3 READY

CD2 READY

CD1 READY

SOUND

MODE

The sound modes change as follows:

DANCE

HALL STADIUM

ROCK

To turn down the volume level temporarily

On the remote control ONLY:

Press FADE MUTING.

The volume level gradually decreases to “VOLUME MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

FADE

MUTING

OFF

(Canceled)

USER 3

CLASSICUSER 1USER 2

When using the remote control, the sound mode changes only clockwise in the above sequence.

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POP

Surround modes* DANCE: Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an

outdoor stadium.

SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic

music.

POP: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for classical music.

User Modes USER 1/2/3: Your individual mode stored in memory. See

“Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode” below.

OFF: The sound mode is canceled.

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a

being-there feeling in your room.

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode

You can change SEA pattern to suit your preference. The SEA pattern can be adjusted using 5 frequency ranges—LOW1, LOW2, MID, HIGH1, and HIGH2. These changed settings can be stored in the USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 modes.

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

Adjust the SEA pattern.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the

frequency range (LOW1, LOW2, MID, HIGH1, or HIGH2).

2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust the

level (–3 to +3) of the selected frequency range.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to

adjust the level of the other frequency ranges.

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to select one of the user modes (USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3) in which you want to store your SEA pattern.

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

SET /

DISPLAY

SET /

DISPLAY

On the unit ONLY:

Select one of the preset sound modes.

• If you want to add the surround elements in your SEA pattern, select one of the surround modes

(DANCE, HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure below. (See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 10.)

Press SET/DISPLAY while the selected sound mode is still shown on the display.

Current level appears.

SET /

DISPLAY

The SEA pattern you have created are stored into the user mode selected in step 5.

To use your own sound mode

Select USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3 mode when using the sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 10.

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

The setting will be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the user modes again.

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone

If you do not want the key-touch tone to beep each time you press a button, you can deactivate it.

On the remote control ONLY:

BEEP

Press BEEP ON/OFF.

• Each time you press the button, the key-touch tone turns on and off alternately.

ON/OFF

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning in to a Station

Press FM/AM.

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

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

Start searching for stations.

On the unit:

Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – for more than 1 second.

On the remote control:

Press and hold ¢ (¡) or 4 (1) for more than 1 second.

The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

• If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator lights up.

To stop searching, press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ (¡) / 4 (1) on the remote control).

When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ (¡) / 4 (1) on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

FM / AM

On the unit ONLY:

Tune in to the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in to a Station.”

SET /

Press SET/DISPLAY.

Turn PRESET + / – to select a

DISPLAY

preset number.

SET /

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3.

• Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

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

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

DISPLAY

To change the FM reception mode

On the remote control ONLY:

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

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.

FM MODE

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method.

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

Tuning in to a Preset Station

Press FM/AM.

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

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

Select a preset number.

On the unit:

Turn PRESET + / –.

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.

For preset number 15, press

+10, then 5.

For preset number 25, press

+10, +10, then 5.

For preset number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

FM / AM

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Disc Play Introduction

This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:

• CD (Audio CD)

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)

• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)

• MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”

• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format or in MP3 format. (However, they may not be played back depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular discs.

About the CD ready lamps

Each CD ready lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

• When and why they light up?

– When you turn on the unit for the first time after

plugging into a wall outlet, all CD ready lamps (CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY) light up. From the next time on, CD ready lamp(s) light(s) up according to the previous condition.

– Each time you press the disc tray open/close buttons

—0 (CD1, CD2, and CD3), the corresponding CD ready lamp lights up.

• When and why they go off?

Only when the unit detects there is no disc loaded on a certain tray, the corresponding CD ready lamp goes off. (“NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears on the display.)

MP3 Introduction

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 kbps*). By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contains 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio

data will consume. The unit uses kbps (1,000 bits per second). To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding (recording) is 128 kbps.

MP3 disc structure

On an MP3 disc, each song (material) is recorded as a file. Files are grouped into a directory (or folder). Directories can also include other directories, creating hierarchical directory layers. (See “How are MP3 files recorded and played back?” on page 14.)

This unit manages files and directories as “tracks” and “groups.” This unit can recognize up to 255 tracks per group, up to 64 groups per disc (up to 16,320 tracks). The unit ignores those exceeding the maximum numbers and cannot play them back.

About MP3 discs

• MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It varies due to the complexity of the recording configuration.)

• When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as the disc format.

• This unit does not support multisession recording.

• This unit can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions— “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mP3,” and “.mp3.”

• Files other than MP3 are ignored.

• Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

• When and why they flash?

The corresponding CD ready lamp flashes during playback and pause.

If the loaded disc is an MP3 disc

The corresponding CD ready lamp and the MP3 indicator will light up.

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How are MP3 files recorded and played back?

Root

Hierarchy

Groups

MP3 tracks

MP3 “tracks (files)” can be recorded in “group”—folders or directories, in PC terminology. During recording, the tracks and groups can be arranged similarly to the tracks and folders/directories of computer data. “Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every track and group can be linked to the root. In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth of nested directories—so called “hierarchy”—is eight (inclusive of the root).

Playback order, track search order, and group search order of the MP3 tracks recorded on a disc are determined by the writing (or encoding) application; therefore, playback order may be different from the one you have intended while recording the groups and the tracks.

The illustration shows an ordinary example of how MP3 tracks are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back and how they are searched for on this unit.

• The numbers in circles next to the MP3 tracks ( ) indicate the playback order and search order of the MP3 tracks. Normally this unit plays back MP3 tracks in the recorded order.

• The numbers inside the groups indicate the playback order and search order of the groups on an MP3 disc. Normally this unit plays back MP3 tracks in the groups in the recorded order. The groups marked with asterisk (*) will be skipped since they do not include any MP3 tracks.

MP3 group/track configuration:

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Playing Back Discs

Loading Discs

On the unit ONLY:

Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1, CD2, or CD3) you want to load a disc onto.

The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out.

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.

CORRECT

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

Press the same 0 you have pressed in step 1.

The disc tray closes.

INCORRECT

Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play

You can play discs continuously.

• If you start Continuous Play with an MP3 disc, you can select a track you want to start playback with.

7 For audio CDs

Load discs.

Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) buttons for the disc you want to play.

The unit searches for the disc, and starts playing with the first track of the selected disc.

Track number

TRACK

Tracks of the currently playing CD (Track numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)

Elapsed playing time

CD3

CD2

CD1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other discs.

When loading more than one disc

When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place another disc onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then the next tray comes out.

7 For MP3 discs

Load discs.

Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) buttons for the disc you want to play.

The unit searches for the disc (it may takes time), and the following information appears on the display.

Total track number

TRACK

Group title of the 1st group*

TITLE

CD3

CD2

CD1

Total playing time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

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Group number flashes

* If the group title cannot be shown at a time (exceeding

10 characters), the title scrolls.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

Continued

Select a track to start playing with.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 (1) /

¢ (¡) on the remote control) to select a group you want, then press CD 3¥8. The track number starts flashing.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) to

select a track you want to start playback with, then press CD 3¥8 again.

GROUP TRACK

Track title**

TITLE

Group number

GROUP TRACK

Elapsed playing time

Basic Disc Operations

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

While playing a disc, you can do the following operations.

To exchange discs during playback of another

Press 0 corresponding to a disc, not playing or selected currently, to eject and exchange the disc. If you exchange discs during play, the current play will not stop until all discs you have exchanged are played.

To stop play for a moment

Press CD 3¥8. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display.

To resume playing, press CD 3¥8 again.

To go to another track

For audio CDs: Before or during play For MP3 discs: During play

Turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

• 4 (or 4 (1)):

Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.

• ¢ (or ¢ (¡)):

Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.

Track number

** Only a maximum of 10 characters (including spaces between

words) can be shown on the display. The exceeding characters will be ignored.

Playback starts with the selected track of the selected group.

To stop playing, press 7.

To remove the disc, press 0 for the corresponding disc tray.

Disc playback sequence

When 3 discs* are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences.

• When CD1 is pressed: CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops)

• When CD2 is pressed: CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops)

• When CD3 is pressed: CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops) * When no disc is loaded on the tray, that disc number is

skipped. “NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears on the display if the selected disc tray is empty.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or ¡ (or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on

the remote control).

• 1 (or 4 (1)): Fast-reverses the disc.

• ¡ (or ¢ (¡)): Fast-forwards the disc.

To go to another track directly using the number buttons

On the remote control ONLY:

Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.

For track number 15, press +10,

then 5.

For track number 20, press +10,

then 10.

For track number 32, press +10

three times, then 2.

For track number 132, press +10

thirteen times, then 2.

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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play

You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you start playing. You can program up to 50 tracks.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 19) for Program Play, press REPEAT after starting Program Play. Only REPEAT 1 and REPEAT ALL can be selected for Program Play.

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

Load discs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press

CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

Activate the Program Play mode.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

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

CD PROGRAM

CD RANDOM

CD PLAY

MODE

Select a track from the selected disc in the above step.

On the unit:

Tur n 4 / ¢ to select the track number, then press SET/DISPLAY.

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to another track directly using the number buttons” on page 16.

Program other tracks you want.

• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.

• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps and 4.

SET /

DISPLAY

Canceled

(Continuous Play)

On the remote control:

Press PROGRAM so that

PROGRAM

“CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

• The PRGM (program) indicator lights up on the display.

Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) buttons to select the disc you want to

CD3

CD2

CD1

play.

Track number

PRGM

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are played in the order you have programed.

• If the playing disc is an MP3 disc, the MP3 indicator lights up.

To stop playing, press 7.

To exit from Program Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

repeatedly until the PRGM (program) indicator goes off (or press PROGRAM on the remote control) after playback stops.

• If you try to program a 51st track, “CD FULL” will be flashing on the display.

• If you have tried to program a track from an empty tray, “NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” will appear on the display for 2 seconds.

• If the track number you have programed does not exist on the disc, it will be skipped during play.

Disc number

Program step number

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RANDOM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Continued

To check the program contents

On the remote control ONLY:

Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4 (1) or ¢ (¡).

• 4 (1) : Shows the programed

tracks in the reverse order.

• ¢ (¡) : Shows them in the programed order.

To modify the program

Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO (or press PROGRAM CANCEL on the remote control).

• Each time you press the button, the last programed track is erased from the program.

To add tracks in the program before playing, simply select the track numbers you want to add by following step 4 of the programming procedure. If you want to add tracks from another disc, follow steps 3 and 4.

To erase the entire program before or after playing, press and hold 7 until “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

• The program you have made will be erased, – when you exit from Program Play mode, – when you unplug the AC power cord, or – when a power failure occurs.

CANCEL / DEMO

PROGRAM

CANCEL

Playing at Random—Random Play

The tracks of the currently selected disc will be played at random.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 19) for Random Play, press REPEAT after starting Random Play. Only REPEAT 1 and REPEAT ALL can be selected for Random Play.

Load a disc.

Press the corresponding disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) button where a disc is loaded in step 1, then press 7.

CD3

CD2

CD1

Activate the Random Play mode.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CD RANDOM” appears on the display.

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

CD PROGRAM

Canceled

(Continuous Play)

CD RANDOM

On the remote control:

Press RANDOM so that “CD RANDOM” appears on the display.

CD PLAY

MODE

RANDOM

• The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display.

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are randomly played. Random Play ends when all the tracks of the current disc are played once.

To skip the currently playing track, turn 4 / ¢ to the right (or press ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

If you turn 4 / ¢ to the left (or press 4 (1) on the remote control)

You cannot go back to the previous tracks during Random Play.

To stop playing, press 7.

To exit from Random Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

(or RANDOM on the remote control) repeatedly until the RANDOM indicator goes off after playback stops.

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Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock

You can have all the discs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.

To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or

REPEAT

before play.

• Each time you press the button, Repeat Play mode changes as follows:

REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1DISC

REPEAT 1Canceled

The Repeat Play mode indicator lights up on the display.

For audio CDs:

TRACK

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

For MP3 discs:

GROUP TRACK

REPEAT ALL: During Continuous Play

Repeats all the tracks on all the loaded discs continuously.

During Program Play

Repeats the program.

During Random Play

Repeats all the tracks on all the loaded discs randomly.

REPEAT 1DISC: Repeats all the tracks on the current disc

continuously.

REPEAT 1: Repeats the currently playing track.

You can prohibit disc ejection from the unit and lock discs.

• This operation is possible only when the source is the CD player.

On the unit ONLY:

To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for any disc tray while

holding down 7. (If there is any disc tray opened, close it first.)

“LOCKED” appears for a while on the display, and the loaded discs are locked.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0 for any disc tray while holding down 7. “UNLOCKED” appears for a while on the display, and the loaded discs are unlocked.

If you try to eject discs while Tray Lock is in use

“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the disc trays are locked.

To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat Play mode indicators go off from the display.

• “REPEAT 1DISC” cannot be selected for Program Play or

Random Play

It is canceled when you select Program Play or Random Play.

• “REPEAT ALL” cannot function

Place discs on all disc trays.

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Playing Back Tapes

You can play back type I tapes without changing any settings.

Playing Back a Tape

Press 0 EJECT for the cassette deck.

Insert a cassette with the exposed part of the tape down.

Close the cassette holder gently.

Press TAPE 2 3.

The tape play starts and the tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing slowly to indicate the tape running direction.

• Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes and “REVERSE” appears for a while on the display.

3 : plays the front side.

33 22

2 : plays the reverse side.

• If no cassette is inserted, “NO TAPE” appears on the display.

When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops if the Reverse Mode is off. (See “To play both sides repeatedly—Reverse Mode.”)

To stop playing, press 7.

To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press 1 or ¡ (or

4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) while the tape is not running. The tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing quickly on the display.

TAPE

To play both sides repeatedly—Reverse Mode

When using Reverse Mode, the tape automatically reverses at the end of one side, starts playing the other side of the tape, and repeats the same process.

On the unit ONLY:

To use Reverse Mode, press REVERSE MODE

so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

REVERSE

MODE

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan

You can use Music Scan to locate the beginning of a song. Music Scan searches for blank portions that usually separate recorded songs, then plays the next song.

To find the beginning of the current song

During play, press 1 or ¡ (or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) in the opposite direction to the tape play. The tape direction indicator of the opposite direction to the tape play starts flashing intermittently.

Searching stops automatically at the beginning of the current song, and it starts automatically.

To find the beginning of the next song

During play, press 1 or ¡ (or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) in the same direction as the tape play. The tape direction indicator of the same direction as the tape play starts flashing intermittently.

Searching stops automatically at the beginning of the next song, and it starts automatically.

Music Scan works by detecting a 4-second long blank between each song, so it will not work well in the following cases

• No blank at the beginning of a song.

• Noise (often caused by much use or poor quality dubbing) which fills the blank.

• Long, very soft passages or pauses in a song.

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT to open the cassette holder.

The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinchrollers and the capstans.

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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 embodied therein.

• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME, the SUBWOOFER LEVEL, and the SOUND MODE controls. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.

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

• You can use type I tape for recording.

To protect your recording

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

Recording on a Tape

Press 0 EJECT and insert a recordable cassette with the exposed part of the tape down.

Close the cassette holder gently.

• If you want to record on both sides of a tape, see “To record on both sides—Reverse Mode.”

Check the tape direction of the cassette deck.

• If the tape direction is not correct, press TAPE 2 3 twice then 7 to change the tape direction.

Start playing the source—FM, AM, CD player, or auxiliary equipment connected to AUX jacks.

• When the source is the CD player, you can also use Direct Recording—(see page 22), and Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs)—(see page 23).

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality

If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers 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, capstans, and pinch rollers

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Pinch rollers

Capstans

Heads

To demagnetize the heads

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

Start recording.

On the unit:

REC START

Press REC START/STOP.

/ STOP

On the remote control:

Press and hold REC START/STOP for more than 1 second.

The REC (recording) lamp flashes when recording starts, and the tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing slowly.

• If no cassette is inserted, “NO TAPE” appears on the display. If a protected tape is inserted, “NO REC” appears on the display.

To stop recording immediately, press REC START/STOP or 7 (or press and hold REC START/STOP on the remote control for more than 1 second).

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT to open the cassette holder.

To record on both sides—Reverse Mode

On the unit ONLY:

Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

• When using the Reverse Mode for recording,

start recording in the forward (3) direction first. Otherwise, recording will stop when only one side (reverse) of the tape is recorded.

REVERSE

MODE

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

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Continued

Synchronized Recording

By using Synchronized Recording methods, you can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. Synchronized Recording consists of the following:

7 Direct Recording 7 Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs)

7 Direct Recording

Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order it is on the disc, or according to the order you have made for Program Play.

On the unit ONLY:

Press 0 EJECT and insert a recordable cassette with the exposed part of the tape down.

CD REC

Press CD REC START.

START

“CD REC” appears on the display and the REC (recording) lamp flashes when recording starts. The cassette deck starts recording while the CD player starts playing. When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED” appears scrolling on the display, and the REC (recording) lamp turns off. Both the cassette deck and the CD player stop automatically.

To stop recording, press 7 to create a 4-second blank portion on the recording tape. (Remember a 4-second blank is important when using Music Scan—see page 20.)

To record on both sides—Reverse Mode

On the unit ONLY:

Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode indicator on the display lights up like— .

• When using the Reverse Mode for Direct

Recording, start recording in the forward (3) direction first. When the tape reaches its end while recording a song in the forward direction (3), the last song will be re-recorded at the beginning of the reverse side (2).

If you start recording on the reverse side (2) first, recording will stop when only one side (reverse) of the tape is recorded.

REVERSE

MODE

Load a disc.

Select a disc.

For audio CDs:

Press the corresponding disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) button where a disc is loaded in step 2, then press 7.

CD3

CD2

CD1

For MP3 discs:

You can select a track to start recording with.

1) Press the corresponding disc number

(CD1, CD2, or CD3) button where a disc is loaded in step 2.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the group, then press CD 3¥8.

3) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the track.

CD3

CD2

CD1

To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up on the display like— .

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7 Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs)

Using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the tracks on a CD onto both sides of the tape. However, if the tracks are recorded segmentally starting from track 1, the track recorded on the end portion of the front side of the tape may be cut off; to prevent this, the unit automatically selects an appropriate-length track so it fits the remaining tape length properly.

Insert a recordable cassette of appropriate length into the cassette deck.

Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up like— .

• Without turning on the Reverse Mode, recording will stop when the front side of the tape is recorded.

REVERSE

MODE

On the unit ONLY:

Load a disc.

Press the corresponding disc number (CD1, CD2, or CD3) button where a disc is loaded in

CD3

CD2

CD1

step 1, then press 7.

• If there is no disc on the selected disc tray, “NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears, and the unit continues to search for a disc from another disc tray.

Press EDIT.

EDIT

CD REC

Press CD REC START.

START

“CD REC” appears, then “TAPE SIDE-A STAND-BY” scrolls on the display, and the REC (recording) lamp flashes. The cassette deck starts recording. About 10 seconds later, the CD player starts playing. When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED” scrolls on the display and the REC (recording) lamp turns off. Both the cassette deck and CD player stop automatically.

• If a tape has not been rewound, the cassette deck will rewind the tape before it starts recording.

• A 10-second blank portion is automatically created at the beginning of each side of the tape.

To stop during Auto Edit Recording

Press REC START/STOP or 7 to create a 4-second blank portion on the recording tape. (Remember, a 4-second blank is important when using Music Scan—see page 20.)

To cancel Auto Edit Recording

Press CANCEL/DEMO before or after recording.

The optimum tape length for the disc appears.

To change the tape length manually

If the tape length selected is not satisfactory, you can change the tape length by turning 4 / ¢ on the unit. You can select the tape length among the following —40, 46, 50, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80, 84, and 90.

Press SET/DISPLAY.

• Each time you press the button, the tracks to be recorded on the front side (“SIDE-A”) and on the reverse side (“SIDE-B”) appear on the display alternately.

Tracks to be recorded on the reverse side (SIDE-B) appear.

8 9 10 11 12 13

SET /

DISPLAY

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Using the Timers

Continued

There are three timers available—DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer).

You can set the timers whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the timers while the unit is off.

Before using the timers, set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.)

Using Daily Timer

With Daily Timer, you can be wake up with your favorite music or radio program.

How Daily Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, sets the volume level to the preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the on-time comes. (“DAILY” and the DAILY indicator flash just before the on-time, and the DAILY indicator continues flashing while the timer is operating.) Then, when the offtime comes (“DAILY OFF” flashes just before the off-time), the unit automatically turns off (on standby). The Daily Timer works everyday automatically. If you do not want to use the Daily Timer, turn it off. (See “To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done” on page 25.) 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.

• To correct a misentry while setting the timer, press CANCEL/DEMO.

Before you start...

• When using a disc as the source to play— – Make sure there is a disc on the selected disc tray.

• When using a tape as the source to play— – Make sure that a tape is in the cassette deck. – Make sure that the tape direction is correct.

• When using the external component as the source to

play— – Set the timer equipped on the external component at

the same time.

On the unit ONLY:

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY” appears on the display.

The (Timer) indicator lights up and the DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator also starts flashing on the display.

DAILY

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

TIMER

“TIMER” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

DAILY

Set the on-time you want the unit

to turn on at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

DAILY

SET /

DISPLAY

CLOCK / TIMER

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Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby) at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters source selecting mode.

DAILY

Tur n 4 / ¢ to select the source to play, then press SET/DISPLAY.

“SET” appears for 1 second.

• The source changes as follows:

TUNER FM TUNER AM

TAPEAUX IN

1 CD -- 1

TUNER FM: tunes in to a specified preset FM station.

= Go to step 6.

TUNER AM: tunes in to a specified preset AM station.

= Go to step 6.

1 CD-- 1: plays from a specified track of a specified

disc. = Go to step 6.

TAPE: plays a tape in the cassette deck.

= Go to step 7.

AUX IN: plays an external source. = Go to step 7.

When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”

Turn 4 / ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET/DISPLAY. The unit enters volume setting mode.

When selecting “1 CD-- 1”

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the disc number, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the track number, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters volume setting mode.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to set the

volume level.

• The volume level changes as follows:

SET /

Press SET/DISPLAY to complete

DISPLAY

the Daily Timer setting.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. “OK ” appears on

the display for 2 seconds. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

Press to turn off the unit (on standby) if you have set the Daily Timer with the unit turned on.

• If the unit is turned on before the on-time comes

Daily Timer does not work.

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

Once you set the timer, the timer setting may remain stored in memory in a few days. In this case, check whether the timer setting still remains or not.

To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done

CANCEL / DEMO

SET /

DISPLAY

CLOCK / TIMER

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

“DAILY” appears on the display.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator starts flashing on the display and the (Timer)

indicator remains lit.

2 To turn off the Daily Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

The DAILY (Daily Timer) and (Timer) indicators go off from the display (“DAILY OFF” appears for a while). The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Daily Timer remains in memory.

To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET/DISPLAY.

“OK ” appears on the display for 2 seconds. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

VOLUME – –

DAILY

VOLUME 5

VOLUME 10VOLUME 15

• If you select “VOLUME – –,” the volume is set to the last level when the unit has been turned off.

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Using Recording Timer

With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically.

How Recording Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, tunes in to the specified station, sets the volume level to “VOLUME MIN,” and starts recording when the on-time comes. (“REC” and the REC indicator flash just before the on-time, and the REC indicator continues flashing while the timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes (“REC OFF” appears just before the offtime), 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 2 again.

• To correct a misentry while setting the timer, press CANCEL/DEMO.

On the unit ONLY:

Insert a recordable cassette with the exposed part of the tape down.

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display.

The (Timer) indicator lights up and the REC (Recording Timer) indicator also starts flashing on the display.

REC

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

REC

CLOCK / TIMER

Continued

Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

REC

Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby) at.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press

SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters preset station selecting mode.

Select the preset station.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the band (“TUNER FM” or

“TUNER AM”), then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second.

2) Turn 4 / ¢ to select a preset channel number,

then press SET/DISPLAY. The REC (Recording Timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. “OK ” appears on the display for 2 seconds. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

SET /

DISPLAY

Canceled

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

(Recording Timer setting)

“TIMER” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

REC

TIMER

CLOCK / TIMER

Press to turn off the unit (on standby) if necessary.

• If you want to listen to another source while recording

Press REC START/STOP or 7 to stop recording. Without stopping it, you cannot change the source.

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

Once you set the timer, the timer setting may remain stored in memory for a few days. In this case, check whether the timer setting still remains or not.

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To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting

AM 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

does not work.

is done

CANCEL / DEMO

SET /

DISPLAY

CLOCK / TIMER

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display.

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator starts flashing on the display and the (Timer) indicator remains lit.

2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press

CANCEL/DEMO.

The REC (Recording Timer) indicator goes off from the display (“REC OFF” appears on the display for 2 seconds). The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Recording Timer remains in memory.

To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET/DISPLAY.

“OK ” appears on the display for 2 seconds. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

Using Sleep Timer

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press SLEEP once so that the remaining time (minute) until the shut-off time appears for about 5 seconds.

To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time length appears on the display.

To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly so that the SLEEP indicator goes off.

• Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what happens if the settings for these timers overlap.

Below are some examples. Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.

• If Daily Timer is set to come on while Recording Timer is operating, Daily Timer will not come on at all.

Recording Timer

Daily Timer

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer only while the unit is turned on.

How Sleep Timer actually works

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

On the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP.

The time length until the shut-off time appears and the SLEEP indicator starts flashing on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the time length changes as follows:

SLEEP 10 SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP 20

Canceled SLEEP 120 SLEEP 90

• If the built-in clock has not been set, “CLOCK ADJUST” appears on the display.

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the

SLEEP

time length.

The SLEEP indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

• If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer is operating, Sleep Timer will be canceled.

PM 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

Recording Timer Sleep Timer

canceled.

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Maintenance

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

General Notes

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

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

• Keep the unit’s disc trays closed when not in use.

Handling discs

• 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.

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.

To clean the disc

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

Continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.

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

• Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.

— 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 or plastic to remain in

contact with it for a long time.

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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

Unable to cancel the demonstration.

No sound is heard.

Operations are disabled.

GENERAL

Unable to operate the unit from the remote control.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

TUNERAUDIO CD

The disc sound is discontinuous.

The disc trays will not open or close.

The disc does not play.

MP3 DISCS

The disc readout time is too long.

The cassette holders cannot be opened.

TAPE

Impossible to record.

REC

Cause

The button other than CANCEL/DEMO is pressed to cancel the demonstration temporarily.

Connections are incorrect or loose.

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.

• Antennas are disconnected.

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

• The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

• The AC power cord is not plugged in.

• Trays are locked.

The disc is placed upside down.

• No MP3 files are recorded on the disc.

• MP3 files do not have the file extension—.MP3, .Mp3, .mP3, or .mp3, in their file names.

• MP3 files are not recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

The readout time varies with the complexity of the recording configuration.

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.

Action

Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit. (See page 8.)

Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)

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

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

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

• Extend the FM antenna at the best position.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 28.)

• Plug the AC power cord.

• Unlock the trays. (See page 19.)

Place the disc with the label side up.

Replace the disc.

Do not use too many hierarchies and directories when recording. Also, do not record any other types of audio tracks together with MP3 files. (See page 14.)

Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape. (See page 21.)

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Specifications

Amplifier section—CA-HXZ3

Output Power

SUBWOOFERS: 160 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

MAIN SPEAKERS: 70 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (Measured at 1 kHz, with tape recording signal 300 mV)

AUX: 390 mV/50 kΩ

Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

Signal wave length: 660 nm Output level: –15 dBm to –12 dBm

Speakers/Impedance:

SUBWOOFERS: 6 Ω – 16 Ω MAIN SPEAKERS: 6 Ω – 16 Ω

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz AM tuning range: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz

CD player

CD capacity: 3 CDs Dynamic range: 85 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB Wow and flutter: Immeasurable MP3 recording format: MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 Max. Bit rate: 320 kbps

Speaker section—SP-HXZ3

Type: 3-Way 4-Speaker Bass-Reflex Type Twin

Hyper Power-Drive Subwoofers and Front Twin Woofer

Speaker units: Subwoofer: 20 cm (7

Woofer: 13.5 cm (5 Tweeter: 5 cm (2 in.) cone x1

Power handling capacity:

Impedance: Subwoofer: 6 Ω

Frequency range: Subwoofer: 30 Hz – 320 Hz

Sound pressure level: Subwoofer: 80 dB/W•m

Dimensions (approx.): 232 mm x 450 mm x 400 mm (W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg (22.1 lbs) each

Subwoofer: 160 W

Main speaker: 70 W

Main speaker: 6 Ω

Main speaker: 75 Hz – 32 000 Hz

Main speaker: 88 dB/W•m

/16 in. x 17 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in.)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

/8 in.) cone x1

/8 in.) cone x2

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption: 230 W/290 VA (in operation)

24 W (on standby with Ecology Mode off)

1.3 W (on standby with Ecology Mode on)

Dimensions (approx.): 205 mm x 370 mm x 370 mm (W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg (22.1 lbs)

/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. x 14 5/8 in.)

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

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Authorized Service Centers

QUALITY

SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722

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 (800)537-5722 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 (800)882-2345 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

AUDIO-1

1 YR 1 YR

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 T elevision 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: (800) 537-5722.

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 T ubes/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 W ARRANTY 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 LIMITA TION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESUL TING 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 PAR TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE W ARRANTY 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 infor mation for future reference.

Model No. : Serial No. : Purchase data : Name of dealer :

1700 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

0402MWMMDWJEMEN

NOTICE/ AVIS

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

FM/AM

TAPE

AUX

CLOCK / TIMER

CD-R /RW PLAYBACK

CD3

CD2

CD1

CANCEL / DEMO

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

SET/

CD PLAY

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CANCEL / DEMO

REVERSE

MODE

DISPLAY

REC START

/STOP

REPEAT

MODE

CD REC

EDIT

START

English

Demonstration

When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the demonstration.

To cancel the demonstration, press and hold CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.

• For more detailed information about the demonstration, refer to the Instructions manual on page 8.

Français

Démonstration

Quand vous connectez le cordon d’alimentation secteur sur une prise secteur murale, l’appareil commence automatiquement de démonstration.

Pour annuler la démonstration, maintenez pressée CANCEL/DEMO jusqu’à ce que “DEMO OFF” apparaisse sur l’affichage.

• Pour plus d’informations à propos de la démonstration, référez-vous à Manuel d’instructions aux page 8.

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JVC HX-Z3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HX-Z3 — Consists of CA-HXZ3 and SP-HXZ3

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Introduction

Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

Common Operations

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Disc Play Introduction

Playing Back Discs

Playing Back Tapes

Recording

Using the Timers

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Authorized Service Centers