JVC RC-EX25SB User Manual

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM

RC-EX25S

STANDBY/ON DISPLAY

TUNER/

CD/

BAND

TAPE

RANDOM

CD PLAY /PAUSE

INTRO STOP

FM MODE

HBS/

CD REPEAT/

PRESET EQ

MUTING

–

RM-SRCEX25A REMOTE CONTROL

VOLUMEPRESET

–

PRESET

TAPE

RANDOM

CD REPEA

TUNER

REMOTE SENSOR

BAND

TIN

F M

T A

PRE

ET E

PUSH

PLAY/PAUSE

DISPLAY

STOP

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1212-003A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

15 cm

10 cm

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN

VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD

ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR

CAUTION

• 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.)

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

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

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, drippimg or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1Front:

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 or more.

Front view

15 cm

10 cm

Side view

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock.

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 5

TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ................................. 6

SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 7

FEATURES

1 Portable system incorporating CD player

• CD functions can be operated with the remote control unit as well as on the main unit.

• 8-cm 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.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND ........................................ 8

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 9

RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 14

CASSETTE PLAYBACK ......................................... 16

RECORDING ............................................................ 18

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 21

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 22

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.

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.

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 and 35°C.

• 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.

POWER SUPPLY

Operation on household AC

Connect the AC power cord.

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

Open the battery cover.

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

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.

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

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

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

Replace the cover.

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 chemicals leak onto the unit, clean the unit completely.

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

Top and front sides

1 VOLUME knob

2 STANDBY/ON

button

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

7 MUTING button

1 2

TAPE

PRESET

CD REPEAT

RANDOM

TUNER

REMOTE SENSOR

BAND

9 1110 1312

43 6 7 85

MUTING

"/"

ESE

T E

PUSH

DISPLAY

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

14 15

8 PROGRAM/CLOCK SET button

9 TAPE button

CD/RANDOM button

BAND/TUNER button

10 REMOTE SENSOR

11 Display window

12 Casette deck

13 DISPLAY button 14 4 button

¢ button PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 button STOP 7 button

15 HBS/PRESET EQ button

Rear side

16 17 18

16 Telescopic antenna 17 RESET button 18 BEAT CUT switch 19 PHONES jack

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

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Installing batteries

Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit.

Insert two AAA (UM-4)/R03-size batteries (supplied).

Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the indication inside the battery compartment. Insert the · ends first.

AAA (UM-4)/R03-size batteries

20 Battery compartment cover 21 ÓAC IN (AC input) jack

Replace the battery cover.

Battery replacement

The maximum operating distance between the remote control unit and the remote sensor section of the unit is approximately 7 meters. When the operating range decreases or remote control operation becomes unstable, replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes on using the remote control unit

• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the remote sensor section of the unit as directly as possible. The operable distance from the main unit decreases if you point the remote control unit at an angle.

• Press the buttons gently and firmly.

• Do not expose the remote sensor section of the unit to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting) and make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote sensor section and the remote control unit.

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