JVC RA-P11BK User Manual

Getting Started

9V 1.5A

15cm

10cm

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

PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

RA-P11BK

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.

 Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items.

• Remote control

• AC adaptor

• Attachments (6 types)

• Rubber pads (A type×2, B type×2)

• CR2025 (×2) lithium coin batteries One is loaded on the remote control at the factory.

 Preparation of the Unit

 Prepare the Remote

Control

• When you use the remote control for the ﬁrst 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)

 Loading 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 adaptor 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.

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 ﬁre. Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a ﬁre.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a ﬁre.

• 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 ﬁre.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a ﬁre.

• 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, ﬁre or the like.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

 Connecting the AC adaptor

To a wall outlet Plug the AC adaptor only after all connections are completed.

AC adaptor: AA-R9031 (supplied)

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1686-002A

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

(For U.S.A)

• Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.

• L’étiquette des caractéristiques nominales se trouve sur l’extérieur du coffret.

(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.

(For U.S.A)

CAUTION

Changes or modiﬁcations not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Precautions

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold–between 5°C and 35°C.

• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside the System.

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.

• Leave sufﬁcient distance between the System and the TV.

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

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

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and ﬁre, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Attention: Aération correcte

Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière suivante: Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet. Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous. 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

FM wire antenna (Pass through the notch in the cover)

 Loading batteries for the Clock

Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.

Lithium coin battery (CR2025) (supplied)

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.

Insert the battery with pushing the plus terminal up to be sure the terminal contacts the side of the battery.

Plus terminal

Side of the battery

Close the cover in the order shown by the numbers.

Troubleshooting

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 adaptor is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.

• The batteries are exhausted. No longer works. Press the “RESET” button (see “Resetting the unit”). Cannot set the iPod. • Is the selected attachment compatible to your iPod? Conﬁrm the

compatibility of iPod and attachments in “iPod Compatibility Chart”.

• Is the attachment properly mounted on the unit? Make sure to mount the

attachment properly.

Cannot operate iPod. • Is the iPod ﬁrmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?

• Is the iPod properly functioning? Test the iPod functions in stand alone

condition.

iPod cannot be charged. • Is the iPod ﬁrmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?

•

Is the AC adaptor connected? all the way. The iPod cannot be charged while the Unit is operated on batteries.

• For iPod 3rd Generation, set the “CHARGING SWITCH” to “FIREWIRE”

(see “Charging the iPod”). 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 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.

 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 adaptor 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.

Make sure the AC adaptor plug is pushed in

CAUTION:

To avoid risk of ﬁre, and to prevent damage.

•

Do not use AC adaptors except for the supplied AC adaptor.

• Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other equipment.

Operating on the Remote Control

SOURCE button

Switch the sound source.

FM MODE button

Switch FM stereo/monaural.

MUTING button

Turn off the sound. Return to original mode by pressing again.

PRESET +/- button

Select a registered FM radio station (P01 to 20).

iPod 6 button

Play/pause the iPod.

button

Switch the backlight on/off.

4/¢ button

Fast-forward/rewind the iPod song. Change frequencies to tune in to FM radio station.

VOLUME +/- button

You can adjust the volume level from 00 to a maximum of 20.

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.

Speciﬁcations

Model RA-P11BK Type Portable audio system

Ampliﬁer

Input Sensitivity/ Impedance AUX Input 250mV/47kΩ

FM Tuner

Speaker 1way full range, diameter 35mm x2

Input Terminal

Power Source

AC adaptor

Dimensions (W x H x D) (W) 331 mm x (H) 71 mm x (D) 98 mm Weight (Without batteries) 0.7kg Accessory See Supplied Accessories

Speciﬁcations and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

Power Output 4W x 2

1kHz 10% THD, 6Ω

Tuning Range 87.5MHz - 108.0MHz Frequency Step 100kHz Preset Stations 20

External DC IN ( for AC adaptor) AUX IN (mini jack) DC9V 1.5A (EXTERNAL DC IN) DC9V (SIZE R6, AA BATTERY OR EQUIVALENT x6) DC3V (CR2025, for the clock) Input : AC 110-240V , 50/60Hz Output : DC 9V 1.5A

Basic and Common Operations

Playing back from iPod

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 “Stopping alarm sound”)

Press Functions

Switch the temperature display between Celsius/ Fahrenheit.

The temperature sensor and the buzzer are located at the bottom of the unit.

 Display Information

Date

Day of the week

Temperature

 Explanation 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)

See “How to set the time and use the alarm”

iPod connector plug

Remote control sensor

Current time/ alarm time

 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.

 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

FM MODE/

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 Select a source

Press Functions

Sound source indicator iPod/FM/AUX (blinks while muted) When adjusting the volume 00 - 20 When FM radio is selected P01 - P20 (channel) /

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (frequency) 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

“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.

iPod (slow blinking)

87.5 - 108.0 MHz ↔ P01-P20

• Switch on/off the backlight when the button is held down.

• Switch FM stereo/monaural when FM is selected.

(see “Playing back from iPod” and “Listening to FM Broadcasts”)

Select a source iPod → FM → AUX

(see “Listening to FM Broadcasts ”)

Setting the iPod on the unit

1 Select the attachment compatible to your iPod (see “iPod Compatibility Chart”).

Attachment name

2 Match the attachment tab to the hole in the unit, and insert the attachment to the unit.

Listening to the iPod

1 Connect the iPod to the unit. 2 Turn the unit power on. 3 Select “iPod” with the “SOURCE” button.

Charging the iPod

3 Connect the iPod to the connector plug of 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.

 iPod Compatibility Chart

4 GB mini 1st Generation

iPod model

Attachment names mini nano 2G nano VIDEO 30GB VIDEO 60GB

iPod model

Rubber pad A type (Large) B type(Small)

Attachment name iPod

• Select the appropriate attachment for your iPod model.

4 GB mini 2nd Generation 6 GB mini 2nd Generation

iPod 3rd Generation 10GB/15GB/20GB

iPod 4th Generation 20GB

iPod photo 4th Generation 20GB/30GB

iPod nano

1GB/2GB/4GB

Combine this attachment with the rubber pads. Select the rubber pad size which matches your iPod model.

iPod nano 2nd Generation

2GB/4GB/8GB

iPod photo 4th Generation 40GB/60GB

iPod video 5th Generation

30GB

iPod 3rd Generation 30GB/40GB

iPod 4th Generation 40GB

The iPod is charged while it is set on the unit when the Unit power is on.

• Connect the AC adaptor 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.

• The “CHARGING SWITCH” is located inside of battery compartment on the rear of the Unit. Set the “CHARGING SWITCH” to “FIREWIRE” for 10GB/15GB/20GB/ 30GB/40GB iPod 3rd Generation. For all other models, you can set the switch to either “FIREWIRE” or “USB” to charge the iPod.

When iPod is selected as sound source, it automatically starts playback.

Press

Unit Remote control

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

 How to combine the rubber pads with the attachment

There are two types of rubber pad : “A type (Large)” and “B type (Small)”.

iPod video 5th Generation

60GB/80GB

Select the appropriate rubber pads for your iPod model.

A type (Large)

Insert the rubber pads narrow-end ﬁrst.

B type(Small)

CHARGING SWITCH

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)

• Switch between current time and alarm time.

• Press and hold this button to select the current time/alarm time setting mode. Change the values for the time setting.

Setting the Clock

1 Switch to current time display with the “SET” button. 2 Press and hold the “SET” button. → The year display starts ﬂashing. 3 While ﬂashing, set each item with the “DOWN”/“UP” buttons. 4 Press the SET button.

• When the “SET” button is pressed, the ﬂashing items will change in the following order.

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 Switch to alarm time display with the “SET” button. → “ALARM” icon appears on the display. 2 Press and hold the “SET” button. → The hour display starts ﬂashing. 3 While ﬂashing, set each item with the “DOWN”/“UP” buttons.

• When the “SET” button is pressed, the ﬂashing 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.

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.

4 Switch the “ALARM” switch to “BUZZER”.

• To check the set time, switch the display to alarm time by pressing the “SET” button.

• The buzzer sounds for three minutes.

Selecting iPod or FM radio for the alarm sound (ALARM-TIMER PLAY)

1 Set the alarm time. (See steps 1 to 3 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 Conﬁrm that you can hear the iPod or FM radio.

• Set to an appropriate volume.

4 Switch the “ALARM” switch to “TIMER PLAY”. The selected source is blinking on the 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

 To 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.

 To stop the alarm (BUZZER/ TIMER PLAY)

• Switch the “ALARM” switch to “OFF”.

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.

Listening to FM Broadcasts

Press

Unit Remote control

Switch FM stereo/monaural. When there is too much static in an FM stereo broadcast, you

FM MODE/

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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 ﬁnished when the signal is received. Press again while searching to quit search.

NOTES

• The connector plug is protected with a cover when it is ﬁrst purchased. Please remove the cover before operating the unit.

• 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 Computer, 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.

Listening to FM radio

Functions

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 “6” button. 2 Use the “4”/“¢” button to select the channel number (P01 to P20) to be registered. 3 Press and hold the “6” button. → The channel number starts ﬂashing.

Channel displayFrequency display

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 “6” button → The selected frequency will be registered.

• To conﬁrm registration, select the registered channel number (P01 to P20), and press “6” button to

display frequency.