JVC HX-Z3 User Manual [fr]

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT

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

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

GVT0086-002A

[C]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

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.

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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.

English

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.

Français

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

English

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to

obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the

buttons 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 and 35˚C.

• 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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English

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

English

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

English

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English

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

Supplied Accessories

Continued

English

Connecting Antennas

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

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

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

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.

About the supplied FM antenna

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

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

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

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery

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

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

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

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English

LEFTRIGHT

MAIN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

6 16

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

1 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

English

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

English

Turning On or Off the Power

Setting the Clock

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

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:

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the

CLOCK / TIMER

hour, then press SET/DISPLAY.

The minute digits start flashing on the display.

SET /

If you want to correct the hour

CANCEL / DEMO

DISPLAY

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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Selecting the Sources

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English

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

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.

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

VOLUME

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

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.

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).

To turn down the volume level temporarily

On the remote control ONLY:

FADE

Press FADE MUTING.

The volume level gradually decreases to “VOLUME MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

MUTING

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

R E C

R O C K

P O P

CLASSIC

D A N C E

H A L L

STADIUM

CD3 READY

CD2 READY

CD1 READY

SOUND

MODE

• 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.

The sound modes change as follows:

ROCK

POP

CLASSICUSER 1USER 2

OFF

(Canceled)

DANCE

USER 3

HALL STADIUM

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

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English

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.”

Press SET/DISPLAY.

Turn PRESET + / – to select a preset number.

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.

SET /

DISPLAY

SET /

DISPLAY

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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

English

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.

English

MP3 group/track configuration:

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Playing Back Discs

English

Loading Discs

Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play

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

INCORRECT

pressed in step 1.

The disc tray closes.

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

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.

Continued

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Basic Disc Operations

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.

GROUP TRACK

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

13 14 15 16

Track title**

TITLE

Group number

GROUP TRACK

Elapsed 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

Track number

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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JVC HX-Z3 User Manual [fr]

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

Introduction

Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

Common Operations

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Disc Play Introduction

Playing Back Discs