JVC RC-EX20A, RC-EX20B, RC-EX20S User Manual

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM

SISTEMA PORTÁTIL CON REPRODUCTOR DE CDs

RC-EX20S/RC-EX20A/
RC-EX20B

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INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT1225-001B

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NE PAS EXPOSER À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUMIDITÉ
ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

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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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir posibles riesgos de descargas eléctricas, incendios, etc,
le recomendamos que:

1. No quite los tornillos, cubiertas ni el cabinete.

2. No deje expuesto este aparato a la lluvia ni a la humedad.

Caution — STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line.

Precaución — Interruptor STANDBY/ON!

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajuste
del interruptor STANDBY/ON, la alimentación no es cortada
completamente.

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.

IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER

1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

2. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de la unidad

no hay piezas que pueda reparar el usuario; encargue el servicio a
personal técnico cualificado.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: Radiación láser visible e invisible en caso de

apertura o con interbloqueo averiado o defectuoso. Evite la
exposición directa a los haces.

4. REPRODUCCIÓN DE LA ETIQUETA: ETIQUETA DE

PRECAUCIÓN, COLOCADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND

VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN

VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD

ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR

INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST. NICHT
DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!

OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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CONTENTS

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FEATURES ................................................................. 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 1

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 2

POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 3

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 4

TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF................................. 5

SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6

ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7

FEATURES

1 Portable system incorporating CD player

8-cm (3-3/16") CD playback capability

2 Digital LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) indicates

general playback status.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Prevention of Electric Shocks, Fire Hazards
and Damages

• Even when the STANDBY/ON button is set to
STANDBY, a very small current will flow. When the
unit is turned on, the display window lights in orange.
When the unit is in standby mode, the display window
turns off. (Note, however, that the display window does
not light even when the unit is turned on if the unit is
operated on batteries.) To save power and for safety
when not using the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power cord from the household AC
outlet.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

• Consult your nearest dealer when damage,
disconnection, or contact failure is found with the cord.

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8

RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12

CASSETTE PLAYBACK ......................................... 14

RECORDING ............................................................ 16

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 19

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 20

3 Synchronized recording with CD playback
4 Hyper-Bass Sound effect

• Do not bend the cord sharply, or pull or twist it.

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

• Do not modify the power cord in any manner.

• Do not remove screws to disassemble the unit and do
not touch anything inside the unit to avoid accidents.

• Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.

• Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of
lightning.

• If water gets inside the unit, unplug the power cord
from the outlet and consult your dealer.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit so that
heat can escape.

• Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit
in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would
be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C (104°F).

1 Avoid using the unit in the following places:

• Where the temperature may become excessively
high or low; the recommended temperature range
is 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

• Where it could be subject to vibrations.

• Where it is excessively humid, such as in a
bathroom.

• Where it could be magnetized by a magnet or
speaker.

2 Pay attention to dust.

Be sure to close the disc door so that the lens is not
contaminated by dust. Do not touch the lens.

3 Condensation

Condensation may occur in the following cases, in
which the unit may not operate correctly:

• The unit is in a room where a heater has just been
switched on.

• The unit is in a place where there is smoke or high
humidity.

• The unit has just moved from a cold place to a
warm room.

In these cases, set the STANDBY/ON button to ON
and wait one or two hours before use.

4 Volume control

Compact discs produce very little noise compared
with analog records. If you adjust the volume by
listening to the noise as you do with analog records,
the speakers could be damaged by a sudden blast of
sound when playback starts. Therefore, turn down
the volume before starting and adjust it as required
while playing a CD.

5 Safety mechanism

The unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism
which switches off the laser beam when the disc door
is opened.

6 Do not place magnetic objects such as

cassette tapes near the speakers.

Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not
place cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as
recorded data could be erased.

7 Keep the unit away from the TV.

When the unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could
be distorted. If this happens, move the unit away from
the TV. If this does not correct the situation, avoid
using the unit when the TV is turned on.

8 Cleaning the cabinet

If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzine or thinner as these could damage
the surface finish.

9 When listening with headphones

• Do not listen at high volumes as it could damage
your hearing.

• For safety, do not drive while listening with
headphones.

10 Carrying handle

Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damaging the
antenna. Position the carrying handle so that it does
not interfere with operation.

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POWER SUPPLY

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Operation on household AC

The AC power cord provided with this unit has one-way
connections to prevent electric shock. Refer to the figure
below for correct connection.

AC IN

CAUTIONS:

• Use only with the JVC power cord provided with this
unit to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.
Remove batteries when using the power cord.

• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when
going out or when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.

Operation on batteries

Loading batteries

1

Open the battery cover.

Pull the battery cover toward you while pressing the
sections marked by the arrows.

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Insert six R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the ª and ·
terminals positioned correctly.

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Checking batteries

When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or
CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries
with fresh ones.
When making an important recording, use new batteries
(preferably alkaline batteries with a longer service life)
to avoid any possible failure.

For better battery usage

• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery
power to be consumed quicker than noncontinuous
operation.

• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm
place.

CAUTIONS:

• When not using the unit for a long time (more than
two weeks) or when using the household AC, remove
the batteries to avoid a malfunction or damage to the
unit.

• When the JVC power cord provided with this unit is
connected, the power is automatically switched from
the batteries to the household AC even when the
batteries are loaded.
However, remove the batteries when using the power
cord.

CAUTIONS WHEN USING BATTERIES:

When batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in
the leakage of chemicals from the batteries or they
may explode. The following care should be taken:

• Check that the positive ª and negative ·
terminals of the batteries are positioned correctly
and load them as shown in the figure on the left.

• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix
different types of batteries.

• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used
for an extended period of time.

If chemicals from the batteries come in contact with
your skin, wash them off immediately with water. If

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chemicals leak onto the unit, clean the unit
completely.

R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries

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Replace the cover.

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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

Top and front sides

1 VOLUME knob
2 STANDBY/ON
3 PRESET – button

PRESET + / CD REPEAT button

4 Tape operation buttons

PAUSE 8 button
STOP/EJECT § button
FF 1 button
REW ¡ button
PLAY 2 button

REC ¶ button
5 Disc door
6 FM MODE button

button

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7 MUTING button
8 PROGRAM/CLOCK SET button
9 TAPE button

CD/RANDOM button

BAND/TUNER button
10 Display window
11 Casette deck
12 DISPLAY button
13 4 button

¢ button

PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 button

STOP 7 button
14 HBS/PRESET EQ button

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Rear side

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15 Telescopic antenna
16 RESET button
17 BEAT CUT switch
18 PHONES jack

Connect stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm (3/16")
diameters, impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω) to this jack.
The speaker output is switched off with headphones
connected.

TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF

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20 ÓAC IN (AC input) jack

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STANDBY/ON button

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit to
turn on and off the unit.

The display window lights up when the unit is turned on.
(Note, however, that the display window does not light
even when the unit is turned on if the unit is operated on
batteries.) The unit comes on ready to play the source
selected when the unit was last turned off.

To switch off the power supply completely

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. If the
batteries are inserted in the unit, take them out.

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Notes:

• 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 (see page 13) will
be erased in a few days. The clock indication will keep
flashing until you set the clock again.

• Remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand

or in the trunk of a car. This prevents the power from
being accidentally turned on, thus avoiding wasteful
battery consumption.

SETTING THE CLOCK

PRESET

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Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock
built in this unit.
The clock uses 12-hour indication. “AM 12:00” indicates
midnight, and “PM 12:00” indicates noon.

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Press STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit, if it
is turned on.

The clock flashes on the display window.

2

Press and hold PROGRAM/CLOCK SET for more
than 2 seconds.

The hour digits start flashing.

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2,3,43,41

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If there is a power failure, the clock loses the setting and
is reset to “AM 12:00.” The clock indication will keep
flashing until you set the clock again.

To show the clock when CD or tuner is
selected

Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display changes the
clock indication and the normal indication alternately.
(Operating the unit while clock indication is displayed
changes the display to the normal indication.)

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Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the hour, then press
PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

The minute digits start flashing.

PM

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Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the minutes, then press
PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

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PHONES (on the rear)

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Adjusting the volume

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

The volume level can be adjusted in 31 steps (00 VOL to
30 VOL).

Caution:

DO NOT turn off the unit with the volume set to an
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound
could damage your hearing and/or the speakers and
headphones, when you turn on the unit or start playing
another source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume unless the
unit is turned on.

Turning off the sound temporarily

During playback, press MUTING.

The sound is turned off and the MUTING indicator
appears in the display window.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

HBS/PRESET EQ

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Reinforcing the bass sound

You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Hyper-Bass
Sound effect.

Press and hold HBS/PRESET EQ so that the HBS
indicator lights up in the display window.

To turn off the effect, press and hold the button again so
that the HBS indicator goes off.

Selecting the sound mode

You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.

CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
ROCK : Boosts low and high frequency. Good for

acoustic music.

POP : Good for vocal music.
JAZZ :Good for jazz music.
FLAT : Normal sound.

To select the sound mode

Press HBS/PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator
for the sound mode you want appears in the display
window.
Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows:

Listening through headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack.

No sound comes out of the speakers anymore. Be sure to
turn down the volume before connecting headphones.

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FLAT

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JAZZ

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

Notes on compact discs

This unit has been designed only to play back the
following CDs.

• Digital audio CD

• Recordable digital audio CD (CD-R)

• Rewritable digital audio CD (CD-RW)

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

You can play back finalized CD-R or CD-RW recorded
in music CD format. (If a CD-RW has been recorded in
a different format, erase all the data on the CD-RW
completely before recording on it.)

• You can play back CD-R or CD-RW like an audio CD.

• Some CD-R or CD-RW may not be played back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage
or stain on them, or if the player lens is dirty.

• The reflection factor of CD-RW is lower than that of
other CDs, possibly causing CD-RW to take longer
time to read.

• CD-R and CD-RW of MP3 format cannot be played
back.

• Removing the disc from its storage case and
replacing it

Press the center and lift out.

Press to secure the disc.

• Handling

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Handling discs

Since dirty, damaged or warped discs could damage the
unit, care should be taken of the following:

• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.

• Do not stick or write anything on the label side.

• Do not bend discs.

Storage

• After removing a disc from the unit, be sure to put it
back in its case.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity or dust.

Cleaning discs

Before loading a disc, wipe off any dust, dirt or
fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Discs should be
cleaned by wiping radially, from the center to edge.
Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic
spray.

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• Cleaning

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Basic operation

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TAPE

CD REPEAT

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Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode, if the unit
is in TUNER or TAPE mode.

Press ) PUSH to open the disc door.

Load a disc with the label side facing up and close
the disc door.

• 8-cm (3-3/16") CD can be played on the unit without
an adapter.

Press PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 to start playback.

The current track number and elapsed playing time
are displayed during playback.

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To stop playback

Press STOP 7.

STOP

Caution:

Stop playback before opening the disc door. Check that
the disc has completely stopped rotating before
unloading the disc.

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Adjust the volume.

Notes:

• The following indication may be displayed when the
disc is loaded upside down. Reload the disc correctly.

CD

• If mistracking occurs during playback, lower the
volume.

• Mistracking may occur if a strong shock is applied to
the unit or if it is used in a place subject to vibrations
(e.g. in a car travelling on a rough road).

• If you press CD/RANDOM while in CD mode, the unit
enters the random playback mode.

To pause playback

Press PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 during playback.

To resume playback, press the button again.

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Skipping

• To skip back to the previous track

During playback, press 4 once to return to the
beginning of the current track, press twice to skip back
to the beginning of the previous track.

• To skip to the next track

During playback, press ¢ to skip to the beginning
of the next track.

Repeat/Random playback

Search – locating a desired position on the
disc

Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.

Monitor the sound and release the button when the
desired position is located.

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PRESET+/CD REPEAT

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Repeat playback

Press PRESET + / CD REPEAT during playback.

Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes
in the following order:

Repeat playback of all tracks on the disc
(“REPEAT ALL” lights up.)

Repeat playback of a single track
(“REPEAT 1” lights up.)

Repeat playback is canceled.

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Random playback

Press CD/RANDOM in CD mode so that the
RANDOM indicator lights up in the display window.

Tracks are played in random order.

To cancel random playback, press the button again so
that the RANDOM indicator goes off.

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Programmed playback

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order.

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There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2
again.

1

Press CD/RANDOM to enter CD mode.

2

Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET in stop mode.

The PROG indicator starts blinking in the display
window.

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PROG

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Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to be
programmed.

CD

PROG

Track to be programmed

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Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks.

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Press PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 while the PROG
indicator blinks.

The tracks are played in the order you have
programmed.

Notes:

• If the PROG indicator goes off before you press PLAY/
PAUSE 3/8, press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET, then
start playback.

• If you press CD/RANDOM while in CD mode, the unit
enters the random playback mode.

To stop during playback

Press STOP 7.
The PROG indicator goes off and the unit exits from
programmed playback.

To check the program contents

Before starting programmed playback, press
PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.
Each time you press the button, the programmed tracks
are shown in the display window.

To add tracks in the program

1

Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET repeatedly so that
“00” appears as the track number.

2

Press 4 or ¢ to select the track number, then
press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

To edit the program

1

Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET repeatedly so that
the program number you want to edit is shown.

2

Press 4 or ¢ to select a new track number,
then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

To repeat programmed playback

Press PRESET + / CD REPEAT after starting
programmed playback.

To erase the entire program in the memory

Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET so that the PROG
indicator blinks, and press STOP 7 while the PROG
indicator blinks.
The stored program is also cleared when the disc door is
opened.

Note:

After you have programmed 20 tracks, the program
number returns to “1.” Programming more tracks
overwrite the tracks already programmed to those
numbers.

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