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.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION,
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOîTIER.
AUCUNE PIÈCE INTÉRIEURE N’EST À RÉGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE RÉFÉRER À UN AGENT QUALIFIÉ EN CAS DE PROBLÈME.
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
Le symbole de I’éclair à I’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
I’utilisateur sur la présence d’une "tension
dangereuse" non isolée dans le boîtier du
produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour
provoquer I’électrocution de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à I’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
I’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations
d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles
des renseignements se trouvent dans le
manuel d’instructions.
ATTENTION
Getting Started
PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM
RA-P31B/RA-P30W/RA-P30A/RA-P30P
nSupplied Accessories
After unpacking, check to be sure
that you have all the following items.
• Remote control
• AC adapter
• CR2025 (×2) lithium coin batteries
One is loaded on the remote
control at the factory.
n Prepare the Remote
Control
• When you use the remote
control for the rst time, pull
out the insulation sheet.
Replacing the Battery
in the Remote Control
• Insert the battery into the
remote control by matching
the polarity (+ and –)
correctly.
Insulation sheet
(Front side)
(Rear side)
Lithium
coin battery
(CR2025)
Warning
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of it in a re. Doing any of these things
may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a re.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack, or start a re.
• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to
give off heat, crack, or start a re.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack, or start a re.
• Dispose of battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed ) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat source such as sunshine, re or the like.
nPreparation of the Unit
uLoading batteries for the Unit (The battery power supply)
Insert three batteries to each compartment (six batteries total). Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.
While the AC adapter is connected to the wall outlet, the unit works without batteries.
R6 (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (not supplied)
Open the battery compartment
cover by pressing the small tab.
Close the cover in the order shown by the numbers.
FM wire antenna
uLoading batteries for the Clock
Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.
Lithium coin battery
(CR2025) (supplied)
Plus terminal
Plus terminal
Side of the battery
INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure
your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
(For U.S.A)
(For U.S.A)
LVT1848-001C [J]
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
Changes or modications not approved by JVC
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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.
EN
©2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0108NYMCREBET
Precautions
•
Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold–between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
• Install the System in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside
the System.
DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
• Leave sufcient distance between the System and
the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid
interference with TV.
Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and re, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front: 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 (3-15/
"
) or more.
16
Attention: Aération correcte
Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez
l’appareil de la manière suivante:
1. Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet.
2.
Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous.
3. Dessous: Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte
puisse se faire en le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres de hauteur.
Front
Face
Side
Côté
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special
handling amay apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Basic and Common Operations
Press Functions
• Light the display screen for 5 seconds when the power is
turned off.
• Temporarily stop the alarm sound when the alarm is ringing
(SNOOZE).
(see “To stop the alarm sound”)
Press Functions
• Switch on/off the SURROUND.
You can enjoy music with
spatial and deep sound in
this mode. (The mode is not
effective when the monaural is
selected.)
• While the clock or the alarm
time are set, return to the
previous item.
See “How to set the time and
use the alarm”
n Display Information
Date
Day of the week
uExplanation of Icons
Off: current time / On: alarm time
Off: alarm off / On: alarm on / Blinking: alarm sounding (When “TIMER PLAY” is set)
Blinks while snoozing (the alarm is paused)
SLEEP Lighting when the sleep mode is selected.
See “How to set the
time and use the alarm”
Remote control
sensor
Current time/
alarm time
Press the tab to open
the cover.
Time to change the battery
As the battery is running out, the display indication dims or the alarm may beep at the time the alarm
is not set at. Replace the battery in such cases.
uConnecting the AC adapter
AC adapter (supplied)
RA-P31B: AA-R9031 / RA-P30W, RA-P30A, RA-P30P: AA-R9028
n Turn on or off the power
Press Functions
Turns on or off the power
When the power is turned off at volume level “15”
or higher, the unit automatically sets the volume
level to “14” the next time it is turned on.
Connector plug
Sound source indicator iPod/FM/AUX (blinks while muted)
When adjusting the volume 00 - 20
When FM radio is selected P01 - P20 (channel) /
When the source is set to iPod and the
alarm is set to TIMER PLAY
When the source is set to FM radio and
the alarm is set to TIMER PLAY
When battery power is low - - When trying to set alarm to TIMER PLAY
while selecting AUX
SURROUND starts lighting when it is switched on.
“STEREO” is displayed when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
“MONO”
Current time: Blinking / Other Clock Display: Lighting
is displayed when the monaural is selected.
Insert the battery with pushing the plus
terminal up to be sure the terminal
contacts the side of the battery.
To a wall outlet Plug
the AC adapter only
after all connections
are completed.
CAUTION:
To avoid risk of re, and to prevent damage.
•
Do not use AC adapters except for the
supplied AC adapter.
• Do not use the supplied AC adapter for
other equipment.
n Adjust the volume
Press Functions
Adjust the volume level from 00 to a
maximum of 20.
–: Turn down the volume.
+: Turn up the volume.
Press Functions
• Switch on/off the backlight when the
FM MODE/
¢
4
38
button is held down.
• Switch FM stereo/monaural when FM is
selected.
(see “Playing back from iPod” and
“Listening to FM Broadcasts”)
n Select a source
Press Functions
Select a source
iPod → FM → AUX
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (frequency)
iPod (slow blinking)
87.5 - 108.0 MHz ↔ P01-P20
(see “Listening to FM Broadcasts ”)
Close the cover in the order
shown by the numbers.
Operating on the Remote Control
Playing back from iPod
SOURCE button
1
Switch the sound source.
SLEEP button
10
2
Set a period of time until the sleep mode is executed.
(See “To turn off the System after a certain period of time
7
8
9
(Sleep Timer)”).
FM MODE button
3
Switch FM stereo/monaural.
MUTING button
4
Turn off the sound. Return to original mode by pressing
again.
PRESET +/- button
5
Select a registered FM radio station (P01 to 20).
iPod 6 button
6
Play/pause the iPod.
button
7
Switch the backlight on/off.
4/¢ button
8
Fast-forward/rewind the iPod song.
Change frequencies to tune in to FM radio station.
SURR. button
9
Switch on/off the SURROUND.
VOLUME +/- button
10
You can adjust the volume level from 00 to a maximum of 20.
6
1
2
3
4
5
How to set the time and use the alarm
Switch/Press Functions
Switch the alarm on/off.
OFF: turn off the alarm (BUZZER/ TIMER PLAY).
BUZZER: alarm on (buzzer sound)
TIMER PLAY: alarm on (iPod/FM radio)
• Change the time to the alarm time while the current time is displayed.
• Switch between “ALARM 1” and “ALARM 2” while the alarm time is displayed.
• Press and hold this button to select the current time/alarm time setting mode.
Change the values for the time setting.
• Return to the previous item.
Setting the Clock
1 Press and hold the SET button. → The year display starts ashing.
2 While ashing, set each item with the DOWN/UP buttons.
3 Press the SET button.
• When the SET button is pressed, the ashing items will change in the following order.
NOTES
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front panel.
• The remote control sensor is designed to receive signals from up to approximately 7 m distance when the
remote control is pointed directly. If the remote control is pointed with an angle, the distance may become
shorter.
To turn off the System after a certain period of time (Sleep Timer)
1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to specify the time (in minutes) as follows:
10 20 30 40 50 60
OFF (Canceled)
2 Wait until the set time goes off.
• To check the time remaining before the shut-off time, press SLEEP button once.
If you press the button repeatedly, you can change the shut-off time.
• After the system is turned off with the Sleep Timer, you cannot operate any button other than the
SNOOZE/LIGHT button. To operate the system as usual, press to turn off the power and then turn
on the power again.
NOTES
• Sleep Timer and “ALARM-TIMER PLAY” cannot be selected at the same time. If “TIMER PLAY” is
selected, Sleep Timer will be cancelled.
• Sleep Timer and “ALARM-BUZZER” can be selected at the same time.
5 Switch the ALARM switch to “BUZZER”.
of the set alarm starts lighting on the display.
•
To check the set time, switch the display to alarm time (ALARM 1/ALARM 2) by pressing the SET button.
•
• The buzzer sounds for three minutes.
• If the set time of “ALARM1” laps over that of ”ALARM2”, the buzzer of the earlier set alarm stops when
the latter one starts sounding.
Selecting iPod or FM radio for the alarm sound (ALARM-TIMER PLAY)
1 Set the alarm time.
(See steps 1 to 4 of “To set the alarm (ALARM-BUZZER)”)
Hour → Min. → TIMER PLAY time (10 to 30) → time display
• You can set the duration of time between timer-on and timer-off from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in TIMER
PLAY time.
2 If the power is off, turn the unit power on.
3 Conrm that you can hear the iPod or FM radio.
• Set to an appropriate volume.
4 Switch the ALARM switch to “TIMER PLAY”.
blinking on the display.
of the set alarm starts lighting and the selected source is
Setting the iPod on the unit
1 Insert the Dock adapter supplied with the iPod to the unit.
If the Dock adapter was not supplied with your iPod, purchase the Dock adapter from Apple Inc.
For details, visit the Apple’s website.
<http://www.apple.com>
Dock adapter
(Supplied with your iPod or
to be purchased)
You can remove the dock
adapter with your ngernail
Connector well
2 Connect the iPod to the connector plug of the unit.
• The connector plug is protected with a cover when it is rst purchased. Please remove the cover before
operating the unit.
• When the iPod is not connected, insert the terminal cover. This prevents dust from entering and possibly
damaging the unit.
• Always set volume to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting iPod.
• When you connect your iPod to the unit, make sure you insert it all the way.
• When disconnecting the iPod, make sure that the System is turned off.
n iPod Compatibility Chart
iPod touch 8GB/16GB
iPod classic 80GB/160GB
iPod video (5th Generation) 30GB/60GB/80GB
iPod photo (4th Greneration) 20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB
iPod nano (3rd Generation) 4GB/8GB
iPod nano (2nd Generation) 2GB/4GB/8GB
iPod nano 1GB/2GB/4GB
iPod mini (2nd Generation) 4GB/6GB
iPod mini 4GB
by using this slot.
Listening to the iPod
1 Connect the iPod to the unit.
2 Turn the unit power on.
3 Select “iPod” with the SOURCE button.
When iPod is selected as sound source, it automatically starts playback.
Press
Unit Remote control
38
¢
4
Playback/Pause
Press and hold this button to switch the iPod to sleep mode.
Next song / fast forward (press and hold)
Previous song (Press this button during playback to jump back
to the beginning of the track.) / fast rewind (press and hold)
Functions
Charging the iPod
The iPod is charged while it is set on the unit when the Unit power is on.
• Connect the AC adapter to the Unit. The iPod battery is not charged while
the Unit is operated on the battery power supply.
• The iPod is charged regardless of the sound source selected on the Unit.
• See the iPod instruction manual about charging times.
NOTES
• This unit can only play the iPod audio.
You can use the iPod video function and hear the audio but cannot play the video.
• Do not carry the System with iPod connected. You might drop it down or it might cause
damages to the connector part.
• Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or the connector pins directly. It might cause
damages to the connector part.
• If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your iPod software to the latest
version. - For details about updating your iPod, check on the Apple web site <http://
www.apple.com>.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod that might result from the use
of this product.
• Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording
levels. When distortion occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of the iPod.
For information on operating the iPod, see the iPod instruction manual.
• If you do not turn on the power of this unit and only connect the iPod to this unit, power
may be supplied to the iPod.
Year → Month → Day → 12/24-hour time → Hour → Min. → time display
• The time is set when switching to time display from Minutes.
NOTES
• The time can be set both when the power is on and off.
• To modify the setting, start again from step 1.
Setting the alarm (ALARM-BUZZER)
1 Press the SET button to select “ALARM 1” or “ALARM 2”. → The selected icon starts lighting.
2 Press and hold the SET button. → “ON” or “OFF” and
3 Use the DOWN/UP button to select “ON” and press the SET button. →
display starts ashing.
• When “OFF” is selected,
time.
• To separate “ALARM 1” and “ALARM 2”, set to on/off for each.
4 While ashing, set each item with the DOWN/UP button.
• When the SET button is pressed, the ashing items will change in the following order.
Hour → Min. → TIMER PLAY time (10 to 30) → time display
• It is not necessary to set the “TIMER PLAY” time at this point.
goes off and the alarm setting is disabled. The display returns to the current
starts ashing.
starts lighting and the time
Listening to FM Broadcasts
Press
Unit Remote control
FM MODE/
38
¢
4
¢
4
Switch FM stereo/monaural.
When there is too much static in an FM stereo broadcast, you
can reduce the static by switching to monaural reception.
Press again to switch back to stereo reception.
If the broadcast is not FM stereo, the sound becomes
monaural, even if FM stereo is selected.
•
Switch channel display / frequency display. Channel display is
automatically switched to frequency display after approx. 3 seconds.
—
• To register a channel, press and hold this button. (see
“Presetting Stations”)
Select a channel from P01 to P20.
(The unit button can be used when channel display is selected.)
Change frequencies to tune in to FM radio station. (The unit
button can be used when frequency display is selected.)
• Press and hold to search broadcast stations automatically.
The search is nished when the signal is received. Press
again while searching to quit search.
Functions
Channel displayFrequency display
CAUTION:
• “AUX” cannot be selected as a source. Select another source.
• The “TIMER PLAY” does not work when the Unit power is turned off.
Stopping alarm sound
uTo pause the alarm (snooze)
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button while the alarm in sounding, when the alarm is set with either
“ALARM-BUZZER” or “ALARM-TIMER PLAY”.
The alarm sound is temporarily stopped, and started again 5 minutes later. You can repeat this up to 10
times.
uTo stop the alarm (BUZZER/ TIMER PLAY)
• Switch the ALARM switch to “OFF”.
Deleting the alarm settings
1 Press the SET button to select the ALARM you want to delete.
2 Press and hold the SET button. → “ON” or “OFF” and
3 Use the DOWN/UP button to select “OFF” and press the SET button.
• The alarm setting is deleted.
starts ashing.
Listening to FM radio
Stretch out the wire antenna located on the rear of the unit before using.
1 Turn the Unit power on.
2 Select “FM” with the SOURCE button.
3 Select a station with the 4/¢ button.
Presetting Stations
1 Select “FM” with the SOURCE button, and switch to channel display with 38 button.
2 Use the 4/¢ button to select the channel number (P01 to P20) to be registered.
3 Press and hold the 38 button. → The channel number starts ashing.
4 Use the 4/¢ button to select the frequency (87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz) of the station that you wish to
register.
5 Press the 38 button → The selected frequency will be registered.
• To conrm registration, select the registered channel number (P01 to P20), and press 38 button to display
frequency.
Playing back from other equipment
Connecting other equipment
Connect an external device to the AUX jack on the rear of the unit using a stereo mini plug cord (not
supplied) .
To audio output such as CD/
MD/digital audio player, etc.
NOTE
• Always set volume to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the other equipment.
Listening to external devices
1 Turn the unit power on.
2 Select “AUX” with the SOURCE button.
3 Start playback on the external device.
4 Adjust the volume.
Troubleshooting Specications
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
In These Cases Check the following points
Power does not come on. • AC adapter is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
No longer works. Press the RESET button (see “Resetting the unit”).
Cannot set the iPod. • Is the Dock adapter properly mounted on the unit? Make sure to mount
Cannot operate iPod. • Is the iPod rmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?
iPod cannot be charged. • Is the iPod rmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?
Hard to listen to broadcasts
because of noise.
Unable to operate the System
from the remote control.
When the volume level is
manually set higher than “08”,
the unit automatically lowers
the level to “08”.
• The batteries are exhausted.
the Dock adapter properly.
• Is the iPod properly functioning? Test the iPod functions in stand alone
condition.
• Is the AC adapter connected? The iPod cannot be charged while the Unit
is operated on batteries.
The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
• The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the
System is blocked.
• The batteries are exhausted.
The unit’s battery runs low (The “---” (Low battery) appears on the display).
Replace the batteries with new ones.
n Resetting the unit
If “Troubleshooting” does not eliminate malfunctioning (failure to operate or display
properly, etc.), press the RESET button on the rear of the unit with something having
a sharp point, while the unit is turned on. After pressing RESET button, unplug the
AC adapter and wait a while before plugging it again.
• When using RESET button, make sure the lithium coin battery is loaded.
• While resetting the unit, the clock is also reset. Adjust the clock after resetting
the unit.
Model RA-P31B/RA-P30W
Type Portable audio system
Amplier
Input Sensitivity/ Impedance AUX Input 250 mV/47 kW
Tuner
Speaker 1way full range, diameter 50 mm x 2
Input Terminal
iPod connecter Output Power : DC 5 V 500 mA
Power Source
AC adapter
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (Without batteries) 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Accessory See Supplied Accessories
Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
Power Output 4 W x 2
1 kHz 10 % THD, 6 W
Band FM
Tuning Range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Frequency Step 100 kHz
Preset Stations 20
External DC IN (for AC adapter)
AUX IN (mini jack)
DC 9 V 1.5 A (EXTERNAL DC IN)
DC 9 V (SIZE R6, AA BATTERY OR EQUIVALENT x 6)
DC 3 V (CR2025, for the clock)
Input : AC 110-240 V , 50/60 Hz
Output : DC 9 V 1.5 A
(W) 322 mm x (H) 72 mm x (D) 85 mm
(12-11/16" x 2-7/8" x 3-3/8")