JVC MX-WMD90 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM

SYSTEME MD DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT

MX-WMD90

Consists of CA-WMD90 and SP-WMD90.
Modéles CA-WMD90 et SP-WMD90.

SP-WMD90 SP-WMD90CA-WMD90

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U

ACTIVE

POPOWERWER

BASS EX.

SURROUNDSOUND

FM MODE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

MARK ABC DEF

/CHARA

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

CANCEL

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

789

10 0

FM/AM TAPE AUX

ENTER

+10

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

A

B

VOLUME

DUAL

CANNON DUCT

SYSTEM

MD

MD

DUAL

CANNON DUCT

SYSTEM

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.
Serial No.

LVT0266-001A

[J]

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

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.

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

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution –– POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the
mains line.The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur POWER!

Déconnectez la prise d’alimentation secteur pour mettre
l’appareil complètement hors tension.
L’interrupteur POWER, sur n’importe quelle position, ne
peut pas déconnecter l’appareil du secteur. L’alimentation
peut être télécommandée.

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.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil est
ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé.
Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a
aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG T O
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGIT AL APPARA TUS DOES NO T EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS
FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGIT AL 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.

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
10 cm (3 15/16 in.) or more.

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
(3 15/16 po.) de hauteur.

Front view Side view
Face Côté

15 cm

(5 15/16 in.)

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

7

(

/16 in.)

15 cm

15

(5

/16 in.)

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

(7/16 in.)

1 cm1 cm

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15 cm

CA-WMD90

10 cm

10 cm

15

(3

/16 in.)

15

/16 in.)

15 cm

15

(5

CA-WMD90

CA-D3SCA-D3S

/16 in.)

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Introduction

English

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

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

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

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same
or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different
from that using the unit, it is then explained.

• Basic and common information that is the same for
many functions is grouped in one place, and is not
repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not
repeat the information about turning on/off the unit,
setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and
others, which are explained in the section “Basic and
Common Operations” on pages 10 – 12.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.

Moisture condensation

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

• After starting heating in the room

• In a damp room

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
place

Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.

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

Gives you information and hints you had
better know.

Precautions

Installation

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

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.

• Leave suff icient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid
interference with TV.

DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.

• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are
no user serviceable parts inside.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.

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Contents

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

Front Panel ............................................................. 4

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

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

Unpacking .............................................................. 6

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

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

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

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

Basic and Common Operations................... 10

Setting the Clock..................................................11

Turning On the Po wer and Selecting the Sources.. 11

Adjusting the Volume ........................................... 11

Reinforcing the Bass Sound.................................12

Activating the Surround Effect ............................ 12

Selecting the Sound Modes..................................12

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— MANUAL Mode ...................................... 12

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts .......... 13

Tuning in a Station...............................................14

Presetting Stations................................................14

Tuning in a Preset Station .................................... 14

Playing Back CDs ......................................... 15

Loading CDs ........................................................ 16

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play........................................16

Basic CD Operations ........................................... 16

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

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

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

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play............18

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 18

Playing Back MDs ........................................ 19

Loading MDs ....................................................... 20

Playing Back the Entire MD

— Continuous Play........................................20

Basic MD Operations...........................................21

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ............................................ 22

Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 24

Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 24

Recording on MDs ........................................ 25

Before You Start Recording ................................. 26

Recording FM/AM Broadcasts or from

the Cassette Deck – Standard Recording.......27

Recording from the External (AUX) Equipment

– AUX Recording ........................................... 27

Various Recording Functions ............................... 28

Synchronized Recording................................28

First Track Recording .................................... 30

Listening Edit Recording...............................31

Triple Recording............................................32

Long Recording ............................................. 33

Editing MDs .................................................. 34

Introducing MD Editing Functions ...................... 35

DIVIDE Function ................................................ 36

JOIN Function......................................................37

MOVE Function................................................... 37

ERASE Function.................................................. 38

ALL ERASE Function......................................... 39

Assigning Titles to MDs................................ 40

Assigning a Title Using the Unit..........................41

Assigning a Title Using the Remote Control ....... 43

Using the Timers........................................... 45

Using Recording Timer........................................ 46

Using Daily Timer ............................................... 47

Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 48

Timer Priority....................................................... 48

Maintenance .................................................. 49

Additional Information ................................ 50

MD Disc Types ....................................................50

ATRAC (Adaptiv e TRansform Acoustic Coding).. 50

UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 50

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)..........50

Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 51

Troubleshooting ............................................ 52

MD Messages ...................................................... 53

Specifications................................................. 54

English

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

CD player
section

Amplifier/
tuner section

MD deck A
section

MD deck B
section

1

2

9
p

q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
l

/

z

b

MD

MD

3
4

5
6

7

8
o

;

a
s
d
f
g
h
j
k

x
c
v

n
m
,

.

Display Window

p

1

23 4

56

9

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P
Q

78

Continued

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

Amplifier/tuner section

1 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (11)
2 Source selecting buttons (11, 14, 27)

• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX buttons

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

3 CD operation lamp

• Lights when the CD is playing and flashes when

pausing the play.

4 CD trays (16)
5 CD # / 8 (play/pause) button (16)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 CD 7 (stop) button (16)
7 CD number buttons and lamps (16)

• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

8 CD 0 (open/close) buttons (16)

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

9 SOUND button and lamp (12)
p ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (12)
q DEMO button (9)
w Remote sensor
e REC MODE button (28)
r SURROUND button and lamp (12)
t Left jog dial (< / >, 1 / ¡)
y PLAY MODE button (17, 18, 22 – 24)
u REPEAT button (18, 24)
i START button (29)

ENTER button (36)

o Display window
; VOLUME control (11)
a Recording mode lamps

• MD 3 MD, CD 3 MD, 1ST TRACK, LONG,
TRIPLE, and LISTENING EDIT

s MD EDIT button (36)
d TITLE button (41)
f Right jog dial (4 / ¢)
g CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 46)
h DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (21, 29, 41)
j SET button
k CANCEL button

MD deck A section

l MD A operation lamps (20)
/ MD A loading slot
z MD to MD direct recording indicator

• Lights when the unit is turned on and flashes while
recording MD deck A onto MD deck B by using
Various Recording Functions.

x MD A # / 8 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

c MD A 7 (stop) button (20)
v MD A 0 (eject) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

MD deck B section

b MD B loading slot cover
n MD B 0 (open/close) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

m MD B # / 8 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

, MD B 7 (stop) button (20)
. REC PAUSE button and lamp (27)
P PHONES jack (11)
Q MD number buttons and lamps (20)

• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

Display window

1 MD deck A indicator
2 MD/CD current source indicator

• MD A/B and CD indicators

3 MD/CD play mode indicators

• PROGRAM, RANDOM, and REPEAT (1/CD/MD/
ALL)

4 Timer mode indicators

, DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC1/2/3 (Recording

•
Timer)

5 Graphical display
6 Track number indicators

• The OVER indicator lights up when there are more
than 15 tracks recorded in the currently selected disc.

7 MD B disc number indicators
8 Tuner mode indicators

• STEREO and TUNED

9 Main display

• Shows the source name, track number, and other
information.

p CD number indicators

+

–

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

English

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English

Remote Control

1

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U

SURROUND SOUND

2
3

4

5

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

PQRS

789

10 0

FM/AM TAPE AUX

6
7

8
9
p

q

* Before using these buttons (4, p, d, h):

For tuner operations, press FM/AM on the remote control

first when using the buttons (4).
For CD operations, press CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CD 6
on the remote control first when using the buttons (4, p,
d, h).
For MD operations, press MD 1, MD 2, MD 3,
MD A 6, or MD B 6 on the remote control first when
using the buttons (4, p, d, h).
For entering MD titles, press MD TITLE INPUT on the
remote control first when using the buttons (4).

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

TUV WXYZ

A

VOLUME

Remote Control

1 SOUND button (12)
2 SURROUND button (12)
3 FM MODE button (14)
4 Number buttons *

POPOWERWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

/CHARA

e
r
t

w

CANCEL

ENTER

+10

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

y
u

i
o

;
a

B

s
d
f
g

h

• 1 – 10, +10 buttons (14, 17, 21)

• Character entry buttons (43)

• ø / Ø buttons (43)

5 Source selecting buttons (11, 14)

• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

6 CD number buttons (16)

• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

7 MD number buttons (20)

• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

8 MD A 6 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 CD 6 (play/pause) button (16)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p 4 / 1 (reverse search/fast reverse) button *

(17, 21)

q MD REC PAUSE button (27)
w ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (12)
e POWER button (11)
r SLEEP button (48)
t DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (21, 29, 43)
y SET button
u CANCEL button
i ENTER button (36)
o MD TITLE INPUT button (43)
; PLAY MODE button (17, 18, 22 – 24)
a REPEAT button (18, 24)
s MD B 6 (play/pause) button (20)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

d ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast forward) button *

(17, 21)

f VOLUME

button (11)

/

g FADE MUTING button (11)
h 7 (stop) button * (16, 20)

To operate the unit correctly using the remote
control

Make sure that the operation mode for the unit is the same for
the remote control.

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Getting Started

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately .

Putting the Batteries into the Remote
Control

Insert the batteries — R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery
compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.

1

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

FM

(75 )

COAXIAL

AM

LOOP

AM EXT

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) COAXIAL

terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.
3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you the best

reception.

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

About the supplied FM antenna

English

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

2

3

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

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

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

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

ANTENNA

M

F

)

5

(7

L

IA

X

A

O

C

M

A

P

O

O

L

T

X

E

M

A

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

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English

AM antenna

231

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting Speakers

You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.

1

Red

Black Black

2

Speaker cord
(Supplied with

Red

your speakers)

Black

3, 4

Red

Red

1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best

reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

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

For better reception of both FM and AM

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

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

Right

speaker

1 Twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord,

then remove the insulation.

2 Open the speaker terminal.
3 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the terminal.

Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to
red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

4 Close the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.

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

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Left

speaker

Continued

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect the following equipment to this unit:

• Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording
device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any
source played back on this unit.

• Audio equipment — used only as an analog playback
device.

• Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal
— used only as a digital playback device.

When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to
the manuals supplied with them.

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords and the jacks on
the rear of the unit are color coded: White plugs and jacks
are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio
signals.

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

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

To connect a cassette deck

To connect audio equipment without a digital output
terminal

ANTENNA

To output

Audio equipment
without a digital output

English

ANTENNA

To input

Cassette deck

To output

By using audio cords (not supplied), connect:

• Between the audio input jacks on the cassette deck and
the TAPE OUT (REC) jacks — For recording on the
cassette deck.

• Between the audio output jacks on the cassette deck and
the TAPE IN (PLAY) jacks — For playing a tape.

Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and
the AUX jacks, using an audio cord (not supplied).

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English

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
output terminal

NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected
equipment FINALLY!

ANTENNA

Protective plug

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

To optical digital output

Audio equipment with an
optical digital output

To output

By using both an optical digital cord (not supplied) and an
audio cord (not supplied), connect:

• Between the optical digital output terminal on the other
equipment and the AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
terminal.

• Between the audio output jacks on the other equipment
and the AUX jacks.

ANTENNA

To a wall outlet

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

To stop the display demonstration, press any button on
the unit or the remote control.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press DEMO.

• Even while the unit is turned off, you can see the display
demonstration.

To stop the demonstration, press any button.

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Basic and Common Operations

Continued

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 12).

Front panel

+

+

+

Remote control

SURROUND SOUND

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

TAPE AUX

MD

MD

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U

ACTIVE

SURROUND SOUND

BASS EX.

FM MODE

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

789

+10

10 0

FM/AM TAPE AUX

POWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

/CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

–

–

–

POWER

SET

CANCEL

VOLUME

A

B

VOLUME

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English

Here are basic and common things that apply to all the
functions of the unit.

Setting the Clock

You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in
standby mode.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digit in the main display starts flashing.

2

Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the hour, then
press SET.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press POWER again so

that the STANDBY lamp lights red.
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is in
standby mode.
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the
AC power cord from the AC outlet.

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

The clock is reset to “AM 12:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations and other settings will be erased in a few days.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is
turned on.

Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease it.

• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET,
press CANCEL. The hour digit starts flashing again.

3

Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the minute, then
press SET.

To adjust the clock again

Once you have adjusted the clock, you need to press
CLOCK/TIMER nine times until the clock setting mode is
selected (the hour digit starts flashing).

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “AM 12:00.” You need to
set the clock again.

If there is a power failure

Turning On the Power and Selecting the
Sources

When you press the play button (#/8) for a particular
source, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playing
the source).

When using the remote control, press VOLUME
increase the volume or press VOLUME

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on the headphones.

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

to decrease it.

to

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.

To restore the sound, press the button again.

To select the external equipment as the source, press

TAPE or AUX so that the unit automatically turns on.

To turn on the unit without playing, press POWER so
that the STANDBY lamp goes off.

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Reinforcing the Bass Sound

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained
regardless of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) so
that the ACTIVE BASS EX. lamp lights up on the unit.

(in the main display)

To cancel the effect, press the button again so that the
lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the main display.

Activating the Surround Effect

You can obtain a “being-there” feeling while listening to
any source.
You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press SURROUND so that the
SURROUND lamp lights up on the unit.

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

NORMAL

The surround effect increases as you select —:

NORMAL = WIDE = SUPER WIDE

To cancel the effect, press the button repeatedly until the

SURROUND lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the
main display.

WIDE SUPER WIDE

OFF

(Canceled)

Creating Your Own Sound Mode —
MANUAL Mode

You can create and store your own sound mode only by
using the buttons and controls on the unit.

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

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press SOUND repeatedly until “MANUAL=SET?”
appears in the main display.

2

Press SET.

Adjustable frequency range

3

Adjust the equalizer pattern.

1) Rotate the left jog dial to select the frequency
range to adjust (LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH).

2) Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the level (–3 to
+3) of the selected frequency range.

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.
You can use the sound mode only for playback.

To select the sound modes, press SOUND repeatedly so
that the SOUND lamp lights up on the unit.

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

ROCK

FLAT

(Canceled)

ROCK: Good for rock’n’roll.
VOCAL: Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
POP: Enhances middle frequency.
BGM: Good for easy-listening.
MANUAL

FLAT: Cancels the sound mode.

==

= SET?: Your individual mode stored in

==

VOCAL CLASSIC POP

MANUAL=SET?

memory. See “Creating Your Own Sound
Mode — MANUAL Mode.”

BGM

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the
other frequency ranges.

4

Press SET again (or wait until the above indication
disappears).

The equalizer pattern you have created is stored in
memory.

To use your own sound mode

Select “MANUAL
See “Selecting the Sound Modes.”

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==

= SET?” when using the sound modes.

==

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

English

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (page 14).

Front panel

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MD

Remote control

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS TUV WXYZ

789

10

+10

MD

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U

ACTIVE

SURROUND SOUND

BASS EX.

FM MODE

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

789

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10 0

FM/AM TAPE AUX

A

VOLUME

POWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY
/CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

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FM MODE

FM/AM

B

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AM

FM

When using the number buttons on the remote control,
make sure that they are ready for tuner operations.

• Pressing FM/AM on the remote control makes the
number buttons ready for tuner operations.

Tuning in a Station

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM.

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

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

2

Rotate the left jog dial quickly until the station
frequencies change in the main display.

• Clockwise: to increase the frequencies.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the frequencies.

The unit starts searching stations and stops when a
station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in (the
TUNED indicator lights).
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO
indicator also lights.

To stop during searching, rotate the left jog dial briefly
again.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station” to the left.

2

Press SET.

The current preset number starts flashing.

3

Rotate the right jog dial to select a preset number.

• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.

4

Press SET again.

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

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

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power

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

failure occurs

The frequency changes step by step.

When you rotate the left jog dial slowly

To change the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,
press FM MODE on the remote control so that “MONO”
appears in the main display. Reception improves.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so
that “AUTO” appears in the main display.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a
program is broadcast in stereo.

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations at random.
In some cases, test frequencies have been already
memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the
tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a
malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into
memory by following the presetting method.

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

Tuning in a Preset Station

1

Press FM/AM.

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

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

2

Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Rotate the right jog dial.

• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.

• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.

On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.

• Make sure that you have pressed FM/AM on the
remote control before pressing the number buttons.
For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 15, press +10, then 5.
For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.

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Playing Back CDs

English

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 16 to 18).

Front panel

+

–

MD

MD

Remote control

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS TUV WXYZ

789

10

+10

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U

ACTIVE

SURROUND SOUND

BASS EX.

FM MODE

MARK ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO SET

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

789

+10

10 0

FM/AM TAPE AUX

A

VOLUME

POPOWERWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY
/CHARA

CANCEL

ENTER

MD MD TITLETITLE

INPUTINPUT

CANCEL

B

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