JVC MX-KC4C User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT

MX-KC4

Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 Se compose de CA-MXKC4 et de SP-MXKC4

EnglishFrançais

CD1CD2CD

REPEAT

SOUND MODE

PROGRAM/RANDOM

RHYTHM AX

FM MODE

TAPE

MUTING

REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

VOLUME

FADE

CA-MXKC4SP-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1343-002B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

(For U.S.A)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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

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

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

INFORMATION

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

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Note to CATV system installer:

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

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PRECAUTION: 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.

CAUTION –– % STANDBY/ON button !

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The % STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.

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 NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

ATTENTION –– Touche % STANDBY/ON

Déconnectez la fiche de secteur pour mettre l’appareil complètement hors tension (tous les témoins et toutes les indications s’éteignent). La touche % STANDBY/ON dans n’importe quelle position ne déconnec-te pas l’appareil du secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin STANDBY est al-lumé en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY s’éteint.

L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open

and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTEN TION : Radiation laser visible quand l’appareil est

ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTEN TION : 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.

4. REPRODUCTION DES ETIQUETTES: ETIQUETTE D’AVERTISSEMENT PLACÉE À L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL

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.

3. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

CAUTION

1. 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.)

2. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

3. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

4. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping 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:

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 10cm (3

/16 in.) or more.

ATTENTION

Afin d’èviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’lncendie. 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.

3. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, faites correspondre la fiche large de la prise à la fente large puis insérez-la complètement.

ATTENTION

1. Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur pent ne pas être évacuée correctement de l’appareil.)

2. Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une bougie, sur l’appareil.

3. Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre strictement les règles et, les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles.

4. N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

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 view Face

15cm

(5 in)

1cm

( in)

15cm

(5 in)

1cm

( in)

Side view Côt

10cm

(3 in)

15cm

(5 in)

15cm

(5 in)

15cm

(5 in)

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.

English

In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use. ❏ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the

music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.

❏ The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided. ❏ The RHYTHM AX provides rich sound even at low sound levels. ❏ A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning. ❏ CD changer function can operate 3 discs.

• Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).

• Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.

❏ Two Decks enabling tape dubbing. ❏ Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer. ❏ You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder. ❏ The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section “Basic Operations”, and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “NO DISC”.

• If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where the button is used will be omitted.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require. We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1

Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1

How This Manual Is Organized............................................................................................................... 1

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents..........................................................................................................2

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................3

Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 3

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control.......................................................................................... 3

Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 3

Connecting the FM Antenna.................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the AM Antenna................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting External Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting to the Wall Outlet................................................................................................................. 6

DEMO Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 6

COMPU Play........................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Operations...........................................................................................................7

Turning the Power On and Off................................................................................................................ 7

Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 7

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) ....................................................................................................... 8

Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX) ...................................................................................... 8

Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)......................................................................................... 8

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) ............................................................ 8

Using the Tuner .............................................................................................................9

Tuning In a Station .................................................................................................................................. 9

Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................. 10

To Change the FM Reception Mode ..................................................................................................... 10

Using the CD Player ....................................................................................................11

To Load CDs ......................................................................................................................................... 12

To Unload CDs...................................................................................................................................... 12

Changing the MP3 Playback Mode....................................................................................................... 12

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play......................................................................................... 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks...................................................................................... 14

Random Play.......................................................................................................................................... 15

Repeating Tracks ...................................................................................................................................15

Tray Lock Function ............................................................................................................................... 15

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................16

Playing a Tape ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......................................................................17

Standard Recording ............................................................................................................................... 18

CD Synchro Recording.......................................................................................................................... 18

Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)................................................................................................... 18

Using an External Equipment ....................................................................................19

Listening to the External Equipment..................................................................................................... 19

Using the Timers .........................................................................................................20

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 20

Fixing the Clock .................................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Daily Timer .........................................................................................................................21

Setting the REC (Recording) Timer ...................................................................................................... 22

Setting the SLEEP Timer ......................................................................................................................24

Timer Priority ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Care And Maintenance................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................26

Specification ................................................................................................................26

English

Getting Started

Accessories

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Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

❏ To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.

Remote sensor

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally.

Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.

Getting Started

English

Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied)

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied)

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.

Getting Started

Connecting the AM Antenna

English

Rear Panel of the Unit

AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.

• Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.

CAUTION:

• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals. “Right” / “Left” is labeled on the rear of the speaker.

1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.

2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe (–) cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked RIGHT on the System. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe (–) cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked LEFT on the System.

3. Close each of the terminals.

Right side (rear view) Left side (rear view)

Gray

Gray with black stripe

Gray

Gray with black stripe

CAUTIONS:

• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV.

• Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.

Connecting External Equipment

Getting Started

Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System.

Signal cord (not supplied)

White

Red

Lch

Rch

To audio output of external equipment.

Connecting to the Wall Outlet

Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. Now, your System is at your command!

DEMO Mode

When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the system’s features automatically starts.

To turn the DEMO display off, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops. To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.

CANCEL/DEMO

(For 2 seconds)

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• While the System is turned on, the DEMO display will automatically starts if no operation is made for 2 minutes. To cancel this auto DEMO display function, press the CANCEL button on the Unit during DEMO display.

COMPU Play

JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not ready (no CD or tape in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD or tape. How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function. The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

On the Unit

CD 6 button FM/AM button TAPE A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons AUX button CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons CD Open/Close 0 button

On the Remote Control

CD 6 button FM/AM button TAPE A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons AUX button CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons

Basic Operations

)

English

Numeric

RHYTHM

keys

SOUND

MODE

CD1CD2CD

PROGRAM/RANDOM

REPEAT

SOUND

MODE

RHYTHM AX

REMOTE CONTROL

FM MODE

TAPE

FADE

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

STANDBY/ON

RHYTHM AX

indicator

RHYTHM AX

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TAPE

VOLUME

STANDBY indicator

VOLUME +, –

FADE MUTING

Various information

Status bar (Indicates various statuses.)

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Display

SOUND MODE

VOLUME

Sound Mode indicator Level bar

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

Press the STANDBY/ON button.

STANDBY/ON

The display comes on and “POWER ON” is displayed once. The STANDBY indicator goes out. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

• For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you wish, you can change to another source.

• If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on playing the station it was last set to.

Turning the System Off

Press the STANDBY/ON button again.

STANDBY/ON

“GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display goes out, except for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up. (The display is dimmed.)

• Some power is always consumed even though power is turned off (called Standby mode).

• To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to AM 12:00 immediately.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit clockwise to increase the volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control to increase the volume or press the VOLUME – button on the Remote Control to decrease the volume.

You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.

• When you turn the power off at a volume level of over 19, the volume level is automatically set to 18 when the power is turned back on.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing any source without first setting the VOLUME control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound could damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones.

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.

Basic Operations

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)

You can mute the output with one touch operation.

To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level.

• After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control will increase the volume from the previous level.

Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX)

Using RHYTHM AX, harder-hitting beats intensify your listening experience even at low sound levels. RHYTHM AX also works even when the song has no “beat,” such as classical music, so that you can listen to the rich sound even at low sound levels. This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording.

Press down the RHYTHM AX control.

“RHYTHM AX” appears and the display return to the Music Source Selecting mode.

• Each time you press down the control, RHYTHM AX turns on and off alternately.

• The RHYTHM AX lamp also lights up.

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)

You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter numbers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or programming the playing tracks on CDs. How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here.

Examples:

• To enter number 5, press 5.

• To enter number 15, press +10, then 5.

• To enter number 20, press +10, then 10.

• To enter number 25, press +10, +10, then 5.

English

When using the remote control, press RHYTHM AX.

• Each time you press the button, RHYTHM AX turns on and off alternately.

• Each time you turn the RHYTHM AX on or off, you will hear a gap in the playback.

Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)

You can select one of 3 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes. You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until Sound Mode you want appears on the display. The “SOUND MODE” indicator lights up in the display. Each time you press the button, the Sound Mode changes as follows:

ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = FLAT = (back to the beginning) To cancel the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until

“FLAT” appears on the display. The “SOUND MODE” indicator goes off.

ROCK Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for

POP Good for vocal music. CLASSIC Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo

FLAT No sound effect applies.

acoustic music.

systems.

Using the Tuner

English

Numeric

keys

CD1CD2CD

PROGRAM/RANDOM

REPEAT

SOUND

MODE

RHYTHM AX

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

FM /AM

FM MODE

TAPE

VOLUME

FADE

MUTING

REMOTE CONTROL

AUX

SET

FM/AM

FM MODE

FM/AM

Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel

FM mode indicators

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

❏ Before listening to the radio:

• Make sure that both the FM and AM antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5.)

One Touch Radio

Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the System and start playing the station you were last tuned to.

❏ You can switch from any other sound source to the radio by

pressing the FM/AM button.

Tuning In a Station

Press the FM/AM button.

The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the display. (If the last station was selected using the preset number, the preset number appears first.) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

FM /AM

on the Unit on the Remote Control

Select a station using one of the following

methods.

• Manual Tuning

Briefly press the 22 or Á button to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want.

• Auto Tuning

If you hold down the 22 or Á button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.

• Preset Tuning (Possible only after presetting stations) Preset tuning using the Unit:

Select the preset number you want, using the 4 or ¢ button.

Example:

Press the ¢ button until the preset number “P12” appears on the display. Then, the display will show the preset number’s band and frequency.

Preset tuning using the Remote Control:

Enter the preset number you want to recall using the numeric keys. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

Example:

Press +10, then 2 to recall the preset number 12. Then, the display will show the preset number’s band and frequency.

• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.

Presetting Stations

Using the Tuner

CAUTION:

• Even if the System is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for a few days. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again.

English

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.

• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following one of the presetting methods below.

• During presetting stations, if no button operation is made for 5 seconds, the display returns to the band/frequency display. In this case, repeat steps from the beginning.

TUNING PRESETSET SET

FM=30, AM=15

When changing the Band

Using the Unit

Select a band by pressing the FM/AM button.

Press the

tion. Press the SET button.

“SET” will blink for 5 seconds.

button to tune in a sta-

To Change the FM Reception Mode

When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST (Stereo)” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects. If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect.

Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

FM MODE

ST MONO

To restore the stereo effect, press the FM MODE button on

the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator goes off. Selecting other station will also cancel the FM Mono mode and restore the stereo effect.

While “SET” is blinking, press the

button to select the preset number.

: Increases the preset number by 1.

: Decreases the preset number by 1.

Press the SET button.

“STORED” appears and, after 2 seconds, the display returns to the band/frequency display.

Repeat above steps 2 to 5 for each station

you want to store in memory with a preset number.

To change the preset stations, repeat the same steps as

above.

• In step 4, you can select the preset number using the numeric keys on the Remote Control. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

English

PROGRAM

Using the CD Player

Numeric

keys

CD1-CD3

REPEAT

/RANDOM

CD1CD2CD

PROGRAM/RANDOM

REPEAT

SOUND

MODE

RHYTHM AX

REMOTE CONTROL

FM MODE

TAPE

FADE

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

VOLUME

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

CD 6

SET

CANCEL

Track number, Playing time,

Program number, etc.

MP3 indicator

Program indicator

Disc indicators

REPEAT PROGRAM

RANDOM

CD Open/ Close 0

DISC SKIP

CD1-CD3

¢ 4

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:

• 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 when they are already “finalized.”

• 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 since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.

*For MP3 discs

• This unit manages files and folders on MP3 discs as “tracks” and “albums.”

• Playback order of the MP3 files (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 files and the folders.

• This unit shows the file (track) names and ID3v2 tags (only “Title”, “Artist” and “Album”) on the display after starts play; however, there is a limitation on available characters and some file names and ID3 tags are not shown correctly.

Random indicator

Repeat indicator

More 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.”

• Non-MP3 files are ignored. If non-MP3 files are recorded together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to malfunction.

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

Using the CD Player

About Disc Indicator:

Disc Rotation indicator

The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators:

Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected

disc number.

Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is

playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.

Disc Number indicator

Selected Disc indicator

One Touch Play

The power comes on, and operations are done automatically. ❏ By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if

a CD is loaded for the disc number that was lastly selected, it will start playing from the first track.

❏ By pressing the CD1-CD3 button, the System will come on, and

if a CD is already loaded for the selected disc number, it will start play from the first track.

To Load CDs

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

Unit to open the tray. Place one or two CDs, with its label side up,

onto the tray.

Be sure that the CD is securely seated inside the recess on the disc tray.

With the label side up

❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the

tray.

❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while

listening to the CD being played back.

❏ When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is auto-

matically closed.

❏ If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for

example), “ NO DISC” appears on the display.

To Unload CDs

Take out the CD as shown below.

While the CD Player is stopped, press the CD

Open/Close

button on the Unit to open the

tray. Remove the CD, then press the DISC SKIP

button on the Unit.

The tray turns for the next CD.

Repeat step 2 to remove all the CDs.

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

Unit to close the tray.

❏ You can remove CDs while listening to the other source.

Tips:

• Removing/changing the CDs during playback

While playing back a CD (e.g. CD1), you can remove or change the other CDs (e.g. CD2 and CD3) by pressing the CD Open/Close 0 button. After removing or changing, press the same button to close the tray.

Changing the MP3 Playback Mode

When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows:

TRACK mode:

The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play an MP3 disc like an Audio CD.

GROUP mode:

The unit recognizes tracks (files) and albums (folders) on an MP3 disc. You can play an MP3 disc according to the way how they are grouped.

English

Press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit and

place the next CD.

When you press the button, the tray turns for the next CD.

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

Unit.

The tray is closed.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press MP3 before or during playing an MP3 disc.

GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode.

• Each time you press the button, the MP3 playback mode changes between “GROUP” and “TRACK” alternately.

Using the CD Player

Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play

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GROUP mode

To Play CDs

Load CDs.

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you

want to play.

The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back. When the last CD has finished playing, the CD Player automatically stops.

❏ You can start to play the currently selected disc by simply press-

ing the CD 6 button.

While playing the CD, the following will appear on the display.

For Audio CD

CD is playing

Track number

For MP3 disc

TRACK mode

Track number

• After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display.

GROUP mode

Track number of the current group

• After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display.

When the Disc button (CD1-CD3) is pressed with the tray opened, the tray is closed and the selected CD automatically begins playing. To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button. The following in- formation for the CD is displayed.

For Audio CD

Total track number

For MP3 disc

TRACK mode

Total track number

Elapsed playing time

Total playing time

Total group number

To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues from the point where it was paused.

Tips:

• Playing back the CD using the DISC SKIP button

You can also play the CDs using the DISC SKIP button. During playback, each time you press the button, the next CD is automatically played back. If the next disc tray is empty, the disc tray is automatically skipped.

Total track number

To Select a Track

During playback (using the 4 or ¢ button):

Briefly press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track you want to play, except for MP3 group mode.

By pressing the button, you can skip to the next track or skip back to the previous track.

• The selected track starts playing.

• Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of the next

track.

• Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the current

track. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

In Stop mode (using the 4 or ¢ button):

By briefly pressing the 4 or ¢ button, the CD Player operates in the same way as during playback, except for MP3 group mode.

Using the numeric keys on the Remote Control:

Using the numeric keys, you can directly select the track on the currently selected CD.

• The selected track starts playing. For example, press +10, then 5 to play back the track number 15. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8. In MP3 group mode: The selected track of the current group starts playing.

Tips:

• For MP3 discs

When the selected track starts playing, information of that track scrolls on the display, in the order of file name, title, artist, and album. In the STOP mode, the file name (TRACK mode), the group name and the file name (GROUP mode) scroll on the display.

To Select a Group (For MP3 GROUP mode only)

During playback (using the 4 or ¢ button):

Briefly press the 4 or ¢ button to select the group you want to play.

• The first track of the selected group starts playing.

In Stop mode (using the 4 or ¢ button):

Briefly press the 4 or ¢ button to select the group you want to play. The group number, the group name and the file name scroll on the display.

Search Play

Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to.

• 22 or Á button on the Unit

• 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped.

❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including

the same tracks.

For MP3 discs

• If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display and it can not be programmed.

• MP3 disc that has not ever been read can be selected in a program mode. But when playback starts, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display, the program is deleted and switched to a next program.

To Make a Program

Load CDs.

In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program

Play mode.

On the Unit

Press the PROGRAM button to light the “PRGM” indicator on the display. At the same time, “PROGRAM” appears on the display.

On the Remote Control

Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until “PROGRAM” appears on the display. The “PRGM” indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PROGRAM = RANDOM = Normal display (Normal Play) = (back to the beginning)

• If a program is already made, the last step of the program will be displayed.

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to

select the CD you want to program.

The display will change to the Program Entry display.

Using the CD Player

Using the Remote Control

Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1.

• To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks

on the same CD or the other CD. To play the program, Press the CD

but-

ton.

For details, see “To Play the Program You Have Made” mentioned below.

To confirm the programmed contents, while the CD player is stopped, select Program mode by pressing the PROGRAM button and press the 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control. To delete all the tracks in the program, while the CD Player is stopped, press the 7 button or open the tray by pressing the CD Open/Close 0 button. To Modify the Program, while the CD Player is stopped and the program mode is selected, press the CANCEL button, the last track in the program is deleted. To add new tracks to the end of the program, repeat above steps 3 and 4.

• If you try to program a track number that does not exists on the CD, your entry will be ignored.

• If you try to program the 33rd track, “FULL” appears on the display.

To Play the Program You Have Made

Press the CD 6 button. The System plays the tracks in the order you have programmed them.

• To use Repeat Play for Program Play, press the REPEAT button to select “REPEAT” before starting playback. For details, see “Repeating Tracks” on page 15.

❏ You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the 4

or ¢ button during Program Play.

❏ To stop playing, press the 7 button once. If you press the 7 but-

ton, while the CD Player is stopped, the program is deleted.

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Disc number Track number

Select the track you want to program.

Using the Unit

While the display is blinking, press the 4 or ¢ button on the Unit to select the track, then press the SET button within 5 seconds. The program order number will be assigned from P-1.

Disc number Track number

Program order number

To Exit and Re-enter Program Play

The program you have made is stored in memory. So, you can exit Program Play temporarily or re-enter Program Play unless you delete the program. To exit the program mode once, press the 7 button to stop playing. The “PROG” indicator goes off and the Program mode will be canceled. The program is stored in the memory. To re-enter Program Play mode, press the PROGRAM or PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the “PRGM” indicator lights up again.

• When the power is turned off (standby mode), the programmed tracks are deleted.

• Tray will not open during the program playback.

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