JVC LVT1000-004A User Manual
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
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LVT1000-004A
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR
SURFACE
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CAUTION -
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT !
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL
GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGLUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT
IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
VARNING -
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
ADVARSEL -
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRTDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, drippimg
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1Front:
No obstructions and open spacing.
2 Sides/ Top/ Back:
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3 Bottom:
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of
10 cm or more.
Front view
15cm 15cm
15cm15cm 15cm
Side view
15cm
10cm 10cm
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged
in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of
traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock.
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
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CONTENTS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1
POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 2
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 3
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 4
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF ....................... 6
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6
ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• When not in use
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• AC power cord
– Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
– When unplugging the power cord from the wall
outlet, always grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
– Do not modify the power cord in any manner. Do
not bend it sharply or twist it.
– Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or
contact failure is found with the power cord.
– In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Foreign objects and liquid
– Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.
– If water or some liquid gets inside the unit, unplug
the power cord from the outlet and consult your
dealer.
• Avoid installing the unit in the following
places:
– Where the temperature may become excessively
high or low; the recommended temperature range is
between 5°C and 35°C.
– Where subject to vibrations.
–Where it is excessively humid, such as in a
bathroom.
– In a badly ventilated place.
– Near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not use the unit in direct sunlight or leave it
in a closed automobile, etc.
The unit might be exposed to high temperatures above
40°C.
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12
CASSETTE OPERATIONS ..................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 17
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 18
• Ventilation
Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise
heat cannot escape from the unit.
• CD pickup lens
Do not leave the disc compartment cover open;
otherwise the CD pickup lens might be contaminated
with dust. Do not touch the lens with fingers.
• Condensation
Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:
–A heater has just been switched on in the room where
the unit is used.
– The unit is in a place with smoke or high humidity.
– The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm
room.
If the unit has condensation inside, it may not function
correctly. Should this occur, turn on the unit and wait
one or two hours before use.
• Do not place magnetic objects near the
speakers.
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place
cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded
data could be erased.
• Keep the unit away from a TV.
Do not place the unit near a TV or avoid using the unit
when the TV is turned on; otherwise the TV picture
could be distorted.
• Carrying handle
– Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the
antenna.
– Position the carrying handle so that it does not
interfere with operation.
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POWER SUPPLY
Operation on household AC
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN Ó jack on the rear panel of the unit.
2
Plug the AC power cord into an AC power
outlet.
Cautions
• Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit
to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.
• Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the
STANDBY/ON
continues to flow. To save power and for safety when
not using the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power cord from the household AC
outlet.
button, a very small current
Operation on batteries
Installing batteries
1
Open the battery compartment cover by
pressing down the two tabs.
2
Install eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F) batteries.
Insert the batteries with ª and · positioned
correctly referring to the drawing above the battery
compartment.
3
Replace the cover.
Battery replacement
When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or
CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries
with fresh ones.
For better battery usage
•When making an important recording, use of new
batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer
service life) is recommended to avoid any possible
failure.
• To prevent the power from being accidentally turned
on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand
or in the trunk of a car, thus avoiding wasteful battery
consumption.
• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery
power to be consumed quicker than non-continuous
operation.
• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm
place.
Cautions
If batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in
electrolyte leakage or they may explode.
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the
positive ª and negative · terminals positioned
correctly.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix
different types of batteries.
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used
for an extended period of time.
• Remove the batteries when operating the unit on
the household AC; though the power supply is
automatically switched from the batteries to the
household AC when the AC power cord is
connected.
• If chemicals leaking from batteries come in contact
with your skin, wash them off immediately with
water. If chemicals leak on the surface of the unit,
clean the unit completely.
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
Top
1234 5
678 9 101112
1 JOG VOLUME control
2 Disc compartment
3 0 PUSH
4 PROGRAM button
5 PRESET/REPEAT button
6 STANDBY/ON
button
7 PRESET EQ button
8 HYPER-BASS SOUND button
Front
9 Cassette operation buttons
8 PAUSE button
§ STOP/EJECT button
1 FF button
¡ REW button
2 PLAY button
¶ REC button
10 FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
11 TUNER button
12 TAPE button
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14 STANDBY indicator
15 Display window
16 REMOTE SENSOR
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17 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button
18 RANDOM button
19 Cassette holder
20 INTRO button
21 7 STOP button
Rear
22 RESET key
23 FM telescopic antenna
24 PHONES jack
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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2
3
4
5
6
7
TUNER
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RESET
25 26
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PHONES
AC IN~
25 Battery compartment
26 AC IN Ó jack
1 button
2 TUNER button
3 4 and ¢ buttons
4 PRESET/REPEAT button
5 RANDOM button
6 FM MODE button
7 Sound control buttons
HBS button
EQ button
8 TAPE button
9 CD 3/8 button
10 7 button
11 PROGRAM button
12 INTRO button
13 VOL 5 and VOL ∞ buttons
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Installing batteries
1
Remove the battery compartment cover.
2
Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.
Insert the · ends first. Make sure that the ª and ·
terminals are positioned correctly.
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery
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3
Replace the cover.
Notes on using the remote control
unit
• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the
REMOTE SENSOR section as directly as possible.
The distance operable from the main unit decreases if
you point the remote control unit at an angle.
• Do not expose the REMOTE SENSOR section to
strong lighting or direct sunlight.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR
section.
Battery replacement
The maximum operating distance between the remote
control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR section on the
main unit is approximately 7 meters.
When this operating range decreases or operations with
the remote control unit become unstable, replace both
batteries with new ones.
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
5
STANDBY/ON
TUNER
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To turn on the unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or on the remote
control unit).
The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on
ready to play the source selected when the unit was last
turned off.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock is displayed when the unit is in the standby mode.
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When the unit is turned off
1
Press and hold PROGRAM on the main unit
until the hour indication starts flashing.
2
Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour.
3
Press and hold PROGRAM until the minute
indication starts flashing.
4
Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute.
5
Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock
starts functioning.
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To turn off the unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or on the remote
control unit) again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit
enters the standby mode.
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Notes
• In step 1, you can press the PROGRAM button only
on the main unit, not on the remote control unit.
• If the unit is disconnected from the power source for a
certain period of time, the clock setting will be lost. In
this case, reset the clock again.
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per
month.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND
JOG VOLUME
PRESET EQ HYPER-BASS SOUND
PHONES HBS VOL /
Volume adjustment
To increase the volume
Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL
5 on the remote control unit).
To decrease the volume
Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or
press VOL ∞ on the remote control unit).
Caution
Do not turn off the unit with the volume set to an
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound
might be produced damaging your hearing and/or the
speakers, when you turn on the unit next time or start
playing another source.
Listening through headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack.
Use commercially available 3.5-mm stereo mini
headphones (16 Ω to 32 Ω).
No sound comes out of the speakers when headphones
are connected.
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HBS EQ
EQ
Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting
The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so
that you can select one that most matches the type of
music being played.
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote control
unit) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the EQ setting changes
as shown below.
ROCK JAZZ POP
FLAT
CLASSIC
Reinforcing the bass sound
You can enjoy powerful bass sound by turning on the
Hyper-Bass Sound effect.
Press HYPER-BASS SOUND (or HBS on the
remote control unit).
When the Hyper-Bass Sound effect is turned on, the HBS
indicator lights up in the display window.
To turn off the effect
Press the same button again so that the HBS indicator
goes off.
Cautions
• Turn down the volume before connecting headphones
and keep the volume level low; as listening at high
volumes could damage your hearing.
• Do not drive while listening through headphones.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
Playable discs
The unit can play audio CDs (8 cm and 12 cm) with the
following mark.
The unit can also play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded
in music CD format.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs
• User-edited CD-R (Recordable) and CD-RW
(Rewritable) discs can be played only if they are
already finalized.
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on
the unit depending on the disc characteristics or
recording conditions.
• Before playing CD-R or CD-RW discs, read their
instructions and cautions carefully.
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on
the unit because of damage or stain on them, or if the
CD pickup lens is dirty.
• CD-RW discs may require a longer readout time (due
to the fact that the reflectance of CD-RW discs is lower
than that of regular CDs).
Notes on handling discs
The following care should be taken to keep discs in good
condition, since dirty, damaged or warped discs could
lead to sound deterioration and damaging the unit.
• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
• Do not stick or write anything on both surfaces.
• Do not bend discs.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.
• After using a disc be sure to put it back in its case.
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press the center
and lift the disc out.
• When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part
to secure the disc.
• Clean off any dust, dirt or fingerprints on discs with a
soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to edge. Never
use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic spray.
Correct
Incorrect
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Basic operations
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1
Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartment
cover.
2
Load a disc with the label side facing up and
close the cover.
3
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
During playback, the current track number and the
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.
Notes
• The following indication is displayed when the unit
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.
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To pause playback
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the
remote control unit).
To resume playback, press the button again.
Selecting a desired track before
playback
1
In the CD stop mode, press 4 or ¢
repeatedly until the desired track number is
displayed.
2
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
Skipping tracks
Press 4 or ¢ during playback.
• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.
• To skip back to the beginning of the track currently
being played: press 4.
• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:
press 4 twice in rapid succession.
•Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.
To stop playback
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit).
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.
Caution
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely
stopped rotating.
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Search
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by
fast-forward or reverse search.
Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.
• To search in the forward direction: ¢
• To search in the reverse direction: 4
Release the button when you find the desired position.
Playback continues from the selected position.
Various playback operations
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Repeat playback
Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes
as shown below.
A single track is played repeatedly.
(“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
(“REPEAT” lights up steadily.)
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Introductory playback
You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of
each track successively.
Press INTRO before or during playback.
The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window,
and introductory playback starts.
To cancel introductory playback
Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes
off.
Repeat playback is canceled.
(“REPEAT” disappears from the display window.)
Random playback
Press RANDOM before or during playback.
The RANDOM indicator lights up in the display
window, and the tracks are played in random order.
Random playback ends when all the tracks are played
once.
To cancel random playback
Press RANDOM again so that the RANDOM indicator
goes off.
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Programmed playback
You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your
desired order.
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Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode.
2
Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to
be programmed.
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To check the order of tracks on the program
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode.
To clear the program
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit) in the
CD stop mode.
The program is also canceled when you open the disc
compartment cover.
3
Press PROGRAM.
The selected track is registered on the program.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the
remote control unit).
Programmed playback starts.
Note
The unit does not store more than 16 programmed tracks
in its memory. If you select more than 16 tracks,
programmed tracks are overwritten from the first track.
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RADIO RECEPTION
3
Tuning to a station
FM MODE/
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3
1
Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode.
2
Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM
(MW).
3
Press and hold 4 or ¢ for about one
second.
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the
frequency changes step by step.
RESET
FM MODE
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Changing the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,
reception may improve by changing to monaural
reception mode.
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT (or FM MODE
on the remote control unit).
The MONO indicator lights up in the display window.
To restore stereo reception
Press the button again so that the MONO indicator goes
off.
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Presetting stations
5
You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.
1
Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM
(MW).
2
Tune to a station you want to preset using 4
or ¢.
3
Press PROGRAM.
4
Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select
a preset number.
The selected preset number flashes.
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Press PROGRAM.
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The station with the preset number is stored in the
memory.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations,
allocating a different preset number to each
of them.
Note
If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the
preset stations will be erased from the memory. If this
happens, you need to preset the stations again.
Tuning to a preset station
After selecting the band, FM or AM (MW),
press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly until the
desired preset number appears.
Adjusting the antennas
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
Note
Place the unit away from the TV or turn off the TV, when
listening to an AM station, to prevent the built-in ferrite
core antenna picking up interference from the TV.
CASSETTE OPERATIONS
Playing back a cassette
1 FF ¡ REW
1
Press TAPE to set to the tape mode.
2
Press § STOP/EJECT to open the cassette
holder.
3
Load a cassette with the open side up and the
playback side facing out, then close the
cassette holder.
4
Press 2 PLAY to start playback.
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To stop playback
Press § STOP/EJECT.
Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the
end.
To fast-wind a tape
Press 1 FF or ¡ REW.
• To fast-wind in the forward direction: 1 FF
• To fast-wind in the reverse direction: ¡ REW
When the tape reaches the end, press § STOP/EJECT
to release the 1 FF or ¡ REW button.
Notes on cassette tapes
• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to rerecord 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 work
embodied therein.
• Use only normal tapes of type I for playback and
recording.
• Use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and
capstan.
• Loose tape can cause trouble. If you notice some slack
in the tape, tighten it up using a pencil.
To prevent accidental erasure
Remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. When you want
to erase the recording or re-record on the tape, reseal the
slot(s) with adhesive tape.
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Recording on a cassette
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BEAT CUT
The following marks are used to distinguish the two
recording sources in the procedure below.
: When recording from the radio
: When recording from a CD
1
Load a cassette.
2
Prepare the recording source.
: Set to the tuner mode and tune to a desired
station (see pages 12 and 13).
: Load a CD and set to the CD stop mode (see page
9). You can specify a desired track to start recording
by pressing 4 or ¢.
3
Press ¶ REC to start recording.
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the ¶ REC
button.
: The CD player starts playback when the cassette
deck enters the recording mode (synchronized
recording).
To stop recording
Press § STOP/EJECT.
Recording also stops when the tape reaches the end.
: The CD player stops playback when the tape stops
running at its end or by your pressing § STOP/
EJECT.
When the CD player reaches the end of the disc and
stops playback earlier, the tape continues running. In
this case, press § STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.
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To start recording at the exact moment
1
In step 3 above, press 8 PAUSE before
pressing ¶ REC.
2
Press 8 PAUSE again to release the tape at
the exact moment you want to start recording.
To remove beats during AM broadcast
recording
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to
select the better beat-cut reception mode.
To erase the recording
You can erase the recording on a tape without
overwriting the tape with a new recording.
1
Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded
in the unit.
2
Press ¶ REC to start erasing.
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the ¶ REC
button.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or
thinner as these could damage the surface finish.
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch
roller
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch
roller.
When they become too dirty:
• Sound quality deteriorates.
• The sound output level drops.
• The previous recording is not completely erased.
• Recording is not performed correctly.
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller
every 10 hours of use.
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at
audio stores. Make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried
completely before loading a cassette.
Heads
Capstan
Pinch roller
Note
Do not use thinner or benzene, as these will damage the
rubber pinch roller (use of alcohol is permitted).
Cleaning the CD pickup lens
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent
sound deterioration.
Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a
cotton swab.
To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at
camera shops, etc., as shown below.
Blower
Lens
Demagnetizing the recording/playback
head
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and
the sound will deteriorate.
Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at
audio stores. When demagnetizing the head, turn off the
unit to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/
button.
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As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do
not demagnetize it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.
Referring to the following, check whether your problem
can be solved with a simple operation.
Power cannot be turned on.
= Is the AC power cord unplugged?
Remote control does not function.
= Are the batteries in the remote control unit
exhausted?
= Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to
bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?
No sound is heard from the speakers.
= Are headphones connected?
Playback sound is at a very low level.
= Are the batteries exhausted?
= Is the head of the cassette deck dirty?
The disc is loaded but does not play.
= Is the disc upside down?
= Is the disc dirty, damaged or warped?
= Is the CD pickup lens dirty?
= Is there moisture condensation on the CD pickup
lens? If so, turn on the unit and wait one or two
hours until moisture evaporates before use.
The ¶ REC button does not function.
= Is a cassette loaded?
= Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette
broken off?
The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and
flutter.
= Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
= Are the batteries exhausted?
How to reset the unit
If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as
follows:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Press the RESET key with the tip of a small
screwdriver or similar tool.
3. Turn on the unit.
The clock setting and preset AM/FM stations will be
lost when the RESET key is pressed. You need to set
the clock and preset AM/FM stations again.
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.
= Is the antenna properly adjusted?
When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, the tape does
not run.
= Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?
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SPECIFICATIONS
Compact disc player
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels : 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB
Wow and flutter : Less than measurable level
Tuner
FM frequency range : 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
AM frequency range : 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz
Antennas : Telescopic antenna for FM
Ferrite core antenna for AM
Cassette deck
Track system : 4-track 2-channel stereo
Motor : Electronic governor DC
motor for capstan
Heads : Hard Permalloy head for
recording/playback
Magnetic head for erasure
Frequency response : 80 Hz - 12 500 Hz
Wow and flutter : 0.15% (WRMS)
Fast-winding time : Approx. 120 sec.
(C-60 cassette)
General
Speakers : 10 cm × 2
Power output : 2 W per channel, min. RMS,
driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz,
with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion
(IEC 268-3)
Output terminal : PHONES × 1, output level
0 mW - 20 mW/32 Ω,
matching impedance: 16 Ω -
32 Ω
Power supply : AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz
DC 12 V (batteries R20P
(SUM-1)/D (13F) × 8)
Power consumption : 19 W (operation mode)
3.2 W (standby mode)
Dimensions : 440 mm (W) × 168 mm (H)
× 241 mm (D)
Mass : Approx. 3.1 kg
(without batteries)
Accessories
AC power cord × 1
Remote control unit × 1
Batteries for the remote control unit,
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) × 2
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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