JVC RD-MD5 User Manual

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POWERED WOOFER CD-MD SYSTEM

RD-MD5

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.

LVT0107-006A

[B]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT

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 a ppropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE

as originally fitted. If nontheless 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

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:

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.

for the U.K.

to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type,

make any connection to the terminal which is marked with

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER:

or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

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

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed

Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-

Caution — switch!

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

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 or

more.

Front view

15 cm

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.

Side view

15 cm

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RD-MD5

10 cm

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This equipment has been disigned 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 opera-

tion 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 tha t 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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Thank you for purchasing the JVC Powered Woofer CD-MD System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.

■ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, CD Player, MD

Player with a single touch.

■ The System is equipped with 10-cm dia. super woofers that provide powerful bass.

■ The System incorporates an Active Clear Sound circuitry to provide clear high frequency sounds in conjunction with

the bass level.

■ A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW)) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.

■ Versatile CD options include repeat, random and program play.

■ Versatile MD Player provides playback function, recording function, editing function of the tracks in the MD, title function to give title to

the MD and tracks.

■ Timer functions; set the system to automatically come on, switch off.

How This Manual Is Organized

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

1. Where to place the System

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

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

2. Power cord

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• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

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

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

3. When carrying the System

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• Remove a CD on the tray.

• Disconnect all the cords from the System.

4.Malfunctions, etc.

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

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

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

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

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

Getting Started .........................................................2

Common Operations ................................................5

Using the Tuner ................................................. ... ... . 7

Using the CD Player ................................................ . 9

Using the MD Player (Listening to an MD)............11

Recording onto an MD............................................14

Using the MD Player (Editing) ...............................15

Listening to an Auxiliary Equipment.....................20

Table of Contents

Using the Timers ................................................... 21

Information on MDs (Minidiscs)............................ 22

MD Messages ......................................................... 23

Minidisc limitations..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... . 24

Rules of Digital Dubbing........................................ 24

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

Troubleshooting .................................................... 25

Specifications ....................................... ................. 26

Remote sensor

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Getting Started

Accessories

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

Power Cord (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

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

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

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

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

CAUTION: Handle batteries properly.

To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

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

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

• Don’t use an old battery with a new one.

• Don’t use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

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

Note: If you point the Remote Control from the slant direction, the above distance will be shortened.

Coaxial cable

FM outdoor antenna

(Not Supplied)

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

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

Connecting the FM Antenna

FM broadcast reception is made with the telescopic antenna. Fully extend and turn it to obtain the best reception.

Cable wire

If reception is poor, connect an FM outside antenna (not supplied) as follows.

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

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

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

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

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment

Connect an (not supplied) signal cord between the AUX IN terminal on the System and the output terminals of your auxiliary equipment (e.g. turntable). You can listen to this source.

Stereo mini plug

Signal cord (not supplied)

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit.

Pin-plug x 2

Turntable (with built-in equalizer) (not supplied)

AC IN

CAUTIONS:

• ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.

• BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

Power cord

Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is at your command!!

COMPU PLAY

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

On the Unit

CD 6 button TUNER BAND button

MD AUX button

button

On the Remote Control

CD 6 button TUNER BAND button

MD AUX button

button

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SUPER

WOOFER

VOLUME+,–

Common Operations

ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND

SUPER

WOOFER

VOLUME+,–

ACTIVE CLEAR

SOUND indicator

STANDBY

indicator

MID+,–

DISPLAY

ACS VOLUME+,–

TREBLE+,–

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On ——————

Press the button.

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

PHONES

VOLUME+,–

MID/TREBLE

DISPLAY /CHARA.

For private listening

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

Adjusting the Super Woofer Volume

For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a

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CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you wish, you can change to another source. If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on play-

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ing the station it was last set to.

Turning the System Off ——————

Press the button again.

The "STANDBY" indicator lights up and the display is blank, except for the clock display.

Some power is always consumed even though power is turned

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off (called Standby Mode). To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power

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cord from the AC outlet. When you unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 after about 5 minutes, and preset Tuner stations will be erased after about 24 hours.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.

You can adjust the bass level between BASS 1 (minimum) and BASS 6 (maximum). You can use this effect only for playback.

Press the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME + button to increase the bass level or press the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME – button to decrease it.

Note: This function is not effective when the headphones are in

use.

Tone Control (MID/TREBLE)

You can control the tone by changing the mid and the treble between –6 and +6. (0: Flat)

Using the Unit ———————————

1. Press the MID/TREBLE button to select MID

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or TREBLE.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

Current sound source (e.g. FM103.50MHz)=MID 0= TREBLE 0=(back to the beginning)

Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume or press the VOLUME – button to decrease it. When you keep pressed the VOLUME + or – button, the VOLUME indication changes rapidly.

CAUTION: DO NOT start playing any source without first setting the VOLUME control to minimum position, as a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones.

2. Press the VOLUME + or – button within 4

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seconds to adjust the mid/treble level.

Using the Remote Control —————

Press the MID+ or MID– button to adjust the mid level between MID – and MID +6. Press the TREBLE+ or TREBLE– button to adjust the treb le level between TREBLE – and TREBLE +6.

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ACS (Active Clear Sound) Effect

The Active Clear Sound circuitry emphasizes the high frequency range level in conjunction with the bass level so that you can obtain clear sound at high frequencies. You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press the ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND button on the Unit or the ACS button on the Remote Control. The "ACS" indicator lights up and "ACS ON" appears on the display for 3 seconds. The "ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND LEVEL" indicator on the Unit will light when the Active Clear Sound effect is activated because of great bass level. To cancel the effect, press the same button again. The "ACS" indicator goes out and "ACS OFF" appears on the display for 3 seconds.

ACS indicator

Note: This function is not effective when playing in monaural.

Showing the Time (CLOCK)

While the power is turned on, you can see the current time (clock) at any time.

Press the DISPLAY/CHARA. button on the Unit or the DISPLAY button on the Remote Control. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows.

Current sound source (e.g. FM103.50MHz)=Remaining time of the MD (if an MD is inserted)=Clock=(back to the beginning)

Note: To let work the clock, you need to set the clock beforehand.

(See "Setting the Clock" on page 21.)

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