Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
infor mation for futur e reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0737-003A
[US,UJ]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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 /
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE
1
1
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.
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
2
2
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: 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.
G-1
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 viewSide view
15 cm
15 cm
CAUTION
1. 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.)
2. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
3. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
4. Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water. Also
do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this apparatus.
15 cm
10 cm
15 cm
15 cm15 cm
10 cm
G-2
Thank you for purchasing the JVC CD Portable System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home as well as to your outdoor life, 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.
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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
a single touch. (When power is supplied from AC)
COMPU PLAY
you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, or CD Player with
■ The System incorporates AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low frequency sounds.
[RD-T7GN Only]
■ A 45-station preset capability 30 FM and 15 AM in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
■ A user-friendly timer lets you wake or fall asleep to music.
■ The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.
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 are written in all capital letters: e.g. TUNER BAND.
•If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on which the button is used will be omitted.
•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 Unit
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•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5°C and 35°C).
•Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
•Do not use the Unit 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 Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
3. 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
Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.
Power Cord (1)
Remote Control (1) [RD-T7GN Only]
Batteries for Remote Control (2) [RD-T7GN Only]
AC Plug Adaptor (1)
If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately
Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch
To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
Set the correct voltage for your area with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the back of the Unit. Use a screwdriver to rotate the selector
so the number the arrow is pointed at is the same as the voltage.
.
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How To Put Batteries
How To Put Batteries In the Unit
1.Open the battery cover on the back of the Unit by pulling it toward you while pressing the tabs as shown by the arrows.
2.Put 3 memory backup batteries R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) in the battery compartment in the order of “1” to “3”.
3.Put 6 batteries R20/D (13F) in the battery compartment in the order of “1” to “6” as shown.
4.Securely close the battery cover.
When you operate your Unit on mains (AC) power, the power source switches automatically from batteries to AC. However, you should
Note:
remove the batteries when operating on AC power.
1
2
3
“R6P (SUM-3) / AA (15F)” size batteries
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)
“R20/D (13F)” size batteries
CAUTION: Handle batteries properly.
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
•Remove batteries when the Unit or the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
•When you need to replace the batteries, replace batteries at the same time with new ones.
•Do not use an old battery with new ones.
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
•Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Using the Remote Control [RD-T7GN Only]
The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the Unit from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away.
You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the Unit’s front panel.
Note: If you point the Remote Control from the slant direction, the above distance will be shortened.
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Remote sensor
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Firmly insert the AC power cord supplied with the System into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit.
CAUTIONS:
• ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM IN
ORDER 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.
Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is at your command!
AC IN
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BASS/TREBLE
Common Operations
SNOOZE
SLEEP
/DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
123
456
789
10 +10
TUNER
BAND
FM MODE
BASS/TREBLE
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRDT7
CD
REPEAT
AHB PRO
STANDBY/ON
CLOCK/DISPLAY
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY/ON
AHB PRO
VOLUME +, –
STANDBY/ON
SNOOZE/DIMMER
[RD-T7GN]
SNOOZE
[RD-T5BU]
SNOOZE/DIMMER
[RD-T7GN Only]
Turning the Power On and
Standby
Turning the Unit On ————————
Press the button.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
The STANDBY indicator goes out, and the display comes on, and
“WELCOME” is displayed.
The Unit comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the
power was last turned off.
For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a
■
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-
■
ing the station it was last set to.
Note: When power is supplied from the batteries, the button
on the Remote Control does not work.
STANDBY/ON
or
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
STANDBY
CD/TUNER ALARM
Display
MULTIJOG
SLEEP
TIMER
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
PHONES
AHB PRO
RANDOM/
REPEAT
VOLUME
P.TUNING
TUNER BANDCD
TREBLE
BASS/
VOLUME control
(Jog dial)
BASS/TREBLE
AHB PRO
[RD-T7GN Only]
Turning the Unit Standby ——————
Press the button again.
When operating on AC power:
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
“GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display becomes blank, except
for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up.
When in Standby mode, the Unit continues to a small amount of
■
power to run the display.
To switch off the Unit completely, unplug the AC power cord
■
from the AC outlet.
When power is supplied from the batteries:
When the Unit is turned off with the button on the Unit (the
button on the Remote Control is ineffective), the Standby in-
dicator lights up and the display is blank.
To switch off the Unit completely, remove the batteries from the
■
Unit.
STANDBY/ON
or
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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level between MIN (0) and MAX (32)
when the Unit is turned on.
Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit to the right or left to increase or decrease the volume level.
OR
Press the VOLUME + or – button on the Remote Control to increase
or decrease the volume level.
Showing the Time (CLOCK/
DISPLAY)
While listening to a CD or the radio, you can see the current time.
To display the clock,
Unit.
To return to the original display,
the original display appears.
You need to set the clock first in order for it to work. (See
Note:
"Setting the Clock" on page 9.)
press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button on the
press the same button until
Adjusting the Brightness
(DIMMER) [RD-T7GN Only]
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CAUTION: DO NOT turn on the Unit and/or start
playing any source without first setting the
VOLUME control to MIN (0) , as a sudden blast of
sound can damage your hearing.
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.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
(AHB PRO) [RD-T7GN Only]
You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low
volume (you can use this effect only for playback):
To get the effect,
button.
The “BASS” indicator lights up on the display.
To cancel the effect,
The “BASS” indicator goes out.
press the AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO
press the button again.
Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)
You can control the tone by changing the bass and treble.
1. Press the BASS/TREBLE button until "BASS"
■
or "TREBLE" appears on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
BASS = TREBLE = original display = (back to the beginning)
2. Turn the Jog dial on the Unit or press the
■
VOLUME +/– button on the Remote Control
to adjust the level.
The bass or treble level changes between –6 and +6. (0: Flat)
When operated on AC power ————
You can adjust the brightness of the display's backlighting.
When the Unit is turned on:
Each time you press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button on the Unit or
on the Remote Control, the backlight fully turns on or dims.
When the Unit is turned off(Standby):
Each time you press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button on the Unit or
on the Remote Control, the backlight dims or turns off.
When the Sleep Timer is on:
You can also dims or turn off the backlight with these buttons.
When operated on batteries ————
When the Unit is turned on, you can turn on the backlighting of the
display for a few seconds.
Each time you press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button on the Unit or
on the Remote Control, the backlight turns on for a few seconds.
Using Batteries
Power Batteries (6 pcs.):
You can operate the System on batteries. When the batteries are
exhausted, “NO BATT” will appear on the display. In this case, replace with the new batteries.
Memory Backup Batteries (3 pcs.):
Your settings such as the preset stations, clock and timer are backed
up with this batteries.
CAUTION:
If memory backup batteries are exhausted or not
installed, and the AC power cord is disconnected
or there is a power failure, the settings you have
made will be erased from memory in approx. half
a day.
To exit the tone control mode,
ton until the original display appears, or wait for 15 seconds.
To forcibly reset the bass and treble levels to 0 (FLAT),
press the BASS/TREBLE button for 2 seconds or more.
press the BASS/TREBLE but-
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REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRDT7
VOLUME
BASS/TREBLE
BAND
FM MODE
TUNER
CD
SLEEP
AHB PRO
REPEAT
456
123
10 +10
789
SNOOZE
/DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
For FM
For AM
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Number keys
TUNER BAND
Using the Tuner
STANDBY/ON
CLOCK/DISPLAY
4
[RD-T7GN Only]
¢
CLOCK/
SLEEP
DISPLAY
STANDBY
TIMER
CD/TUNER ALARM
SNOOZE/DIMMER
Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
(Display when using the Tuner)
AHB PRO
RANDOM/
REPEAT
MULTIJOG
VOLUME
P.TUNING
BASS/
TREBLE
TUNER BANDCD
P.TUNING
■
¢
4
TUNER BAND
You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in
manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.
Setting the AM Tuner Interval
Spacing ——————————————
When shipped, the AM tuner interval is set to 9 kHz spacing. You
can change it to 10 kHz spacing.
To select 10 kHz intervals
on the Unit in Standby mode, press the
, while holding down the ¢ button
button on the Unit to turn
%
on the power (at the same time, the 100 kHz spacing is selected for
FM broadcast).
To select 9 kHz intervals again
button on the Unit in Standby mode, press the
, while holding down the 4
button on the Unit
%
to turn on the power.
[10 kHz Intervals][9 kHz Intervals]
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
When you change the setting, the preset stations are erased.
Note:
You will need to preset the stations again. (See page 6.)
One Touch Radio (AC power only)—
Just press the TUNER BAND button to turn on the Unit and start
playing the station you were last tuned to.
■ You can also switch from the CD Player to the radio by pressing
the TUNER BAND button.
Tuning In a Station
1. Press the TUNER BAND button.
■
The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the
display.
Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:
FM AUTOFM MONOAM
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
2. Select a station using one of the following
■
methods.
■
Manual Tuning
Press the 4 or ¢ button repeatedly to move from frequency
to frequency until you find the station you want.
P.TUNING
or
OR
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Auto Tuning
If you press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for one second or
more, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a
station is found.
OR
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Preset Tuning using the Unit (Possible only after presetting stations)
Press the 7 P.TUNING button to select the preset station.
After you have selected the preset number, the band and the frequency are displayed.
•Example:Press the 7 P.TUNING button until the preset
number 12 “P- 12” appears.
OR
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Preset Tuning using the Remote Control (Possible
only after presetting stations)
Select the station by entering its preset number on the number
keys.
•Example:For channel 5, press 5. For channel 15, press +10
then 5. For channel 25, press +10 twice, then 5.
For channel 30, press +10 twice, then 10.
•The band and the frequency are displayed.
3. Turn the antenna for best reception.
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•For FM broadcast, extend the built-in wire antenna.
•For AM broadcast, turn the Unit itself.
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Presetting Stations
Number key(s)
(hold for 2 seconds)
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations into
memory.
Auto Presetting (Using the Unit)—
In each band, you can automatically preset FM-30, AM-15 stations.
Preset numbers will be allocated as stations are found, starting from the
station currently tuned to and moving up the frequency.
TUNER BANDTUNER BAND
1. Select a band (AM or FM) by pressing the
■
TUNER BAND button.
2. Press the TUNER BAND button for more
■
than 2 seconds.
“AUTO” appears, and then auto presetting starts.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the other band.
■
If you want to change any of the auto preset stations, follow the
■
procedure for Manual Presetting.
CAUTION: To prevent the preset stations from being
erased because of a power failure, etc., install memory backup batteries in the System.(See page 2.)
Otherwise, they will be erased in approx. half a day.
(for 2 seconds)
Manual Presetting (Using the Remote Control) ————————————
TUNER
BAND
1. Select a band by pressing the TUNER
■
BAND button.
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in a station.
■
3. Set the preset number by pressing and hold-
■
ing the number key on the Remote Control
until “STORED” appears on the display.
•To preset numbers 1 to 10: Press the number key and hold
it down for 2 seconds.
•To preset numbers 11 to 19: Press and release the +10 but-
ton, then press the second number key (1 to 9) and hold it
down for 2 seconds.
•To preset numbers 21 to 29: Press and release the +10 but-
ton twice, then press the second number key (1 to 9) and
hold it down for 2 seconds.
•To preset number 30: Press and release the +10 button 2
times, then press and hold 10 button.
Example: Preset number = 12
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Manual Presetting (Using the Unit) —
(Station Select)
TUNER BAND
(for 2 sec)
P.TUNINGP.TUNINGP.TUNING
(
Preset No. Select
1. Select a band by pressing the TUNER
■
BAND button.
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in a sta-
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tion.
3. Press the 7 button for 2 seconds or more.
■
The preset number and band/frequency are alternately
displayed for 5 seconds.
4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press the 7 but-
■
ton until the preset number you want
appears, then press and hold the 7 button
until “STORED” appears on the display.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for further presetting.
■
To change the preset stations,
above.
P.TUNING
(Press & hold )
)
repeat the same procedure as
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for further presetting.
■
To change the preset stations,
repeat the same steps as above.
To Change the FM
Reception Mode
The “STEREO” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects,
when a program is broadcast in stereo.
However if an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you
can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose any
stereo effect.
Press the TUNER BAND button to select FM
MONO mode.
The “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
To restore the stereo effect,
to select FM Auto mode (“FM” appears on the display.). The “MONO” indicator goes out.
press the TUNER BAND button
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Total playback time
Total number of tracks
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Using the CD Player
SNOOZE
SLEEP
/DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
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789
10 +10
TUNER
CD
BAND
FM MODE
BASS/TREBLE
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRDT7
[RD-T7GN only]
REPEAT
AHB PRO
Number keys
REPEAT
38
CD
¢
7
4
STANDBY/ON
SNOOZE/DIMMER
CLOCK/
SLEEP
DISPLAY
STANDBY
TIMER
CD/TUNER ALARM
Random/Repeat indicator
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
Track number
(Display when using the CD Player)
MULTIJOG
VOLUME
RANDOM/
AHB PRO
REPEAT
P.TUNING
TUNER BANDCD
Playing time, Preset number
BASS/
TREBLE
CD cover
(including the display)
JOG dial
7
¢
4
38
CD
CD OPEN
You can use Normal, Random, or Repeat Play. Repeat Play can be
set to repeat all or just one of the tracks on the CD.
One Touch CD Player
(AC power only) ——————————
■ Just press the CD38 button.
•The power is automatically turned on. If a CD is already
inserted, “CD” is displayed and the CD will start playing
from the first track.
•If no CD is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed on the display and the CD Player remains in Stop mode.
Normal Play
1. Press the CD OPEN button on the Unit.
■
The CD cover (including the display) opens.
2. Place a CD, with its label side up.
■
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To stop playing the CD,
press the
button.
The following information for the CD is displayed.
To pause,
To cancel pause,
press the CD 38.
press the CD 38 again. Play continues from
the point where it was paused.
CAUTION: Avoid getting your hand caught in the
CD cover.
Notes:
•You can place an 8 cm (3'') CD without an adaptor.
•If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for example), “0 0:00” appears on the display.
Skip Play (
4
or
) ————————
¢
During playback, press the 4 or ¢ button to select the
track you want.
The selected track starts playing.
¢
•Press and release the
button to go forward one track at a
time.
4
•Press and release the
button to go back one track at a time.
■ You can also skip the tracks in Stop mode.
3. Press the CD OPEN button again to close
■
the CD cover.
•Pressing the CD cover lightly will also close it.
•To close the CD cover and directly start playback, omit this
step and go to the next step.
4. Press the CD 38 button.
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The first track of the CD begins playing.
The CD Player automatically stops when the last track of the CD has
finished playing.
•During playback, the track number being played and the playback time elapsed are shown on the display.
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Track number
Playback time elapsed
Search Play —————————————
During playback, hold down the 4 or ¢ button.
This operation will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can
quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to (the
CD is played slowly for a moment and then the playback speed increases).
Locating a Track directly with the
Remote Control ———————————
Using the number keys on the Remote Control allows you can go
directly to the beginning of any track.
During playback, enter the number of the track you want
to listen to using the number keys.
The selected track starts playing.
•Example: For track 5, press 5. For track 15, press +10 then 5.
For track 20, press +10, then 10. For track 32, press +10 three
times, then 2
.
RANDOM PlayRepeat Play
The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode.
(On the Unit)
1. In Stop mode, press the RANDOM/REPEAT
■
button until the “RANDOM” indicator alone
lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the Random/Repeat indicator
changes as follows.
P =P ALL =P RANDOM = RANDOM (Random
Play mode) = blank display = (back to the beginning)
2. Press the CD 38 button.
■
All the tracks are played back in random order once, then the
CD stops.
•During playback, skip play and search play can be done in the
similar manner as for Normal Play mode, using the 4 or ¢
button.
To stop Random Play,
To cancel Random Play mode,
DOM/REPEAT button until the “RANDOM” indicator goes out, or
press the ■ button. Pressing the CD OPEN button to open the CD
cover will also cancel Random Play mode.
press the ■ button.
in Stop mode, press the RAN-
One track or all the tracks on a CD will play repeatedly when you
use this mode.
(On the Unit)
1. In Stop mode, press the RANDOM/REPEAT
■
button.
Each time you press the button, the Random/Repeat indicator
changes as follows.
P = P ALL = P RANDOM = RANDOM = blank
display = (back to the beginning)
P :Will repeat one track.
P ALL:Will repeat all the tracks.
P RANDOM:Will repeat all the tracks in random order.
2. Press the CD 38 button.
■
Repeat playback starts.
To stop Repeat Play,
To cancel Repeat Play mode,
DOM/REPEAT button until the Random/Repeat indicator goes out,
or press the ■ button. Pressing the CD OPEN button to open the CD
cover will also cancel Repeat Play mode.
(On the Remote Control) [RD-T7GN Only]
1. In Stop mode, press the REPEAT button.
■
Each time you press the button, the Repeat indicator changes as
follows.
P = P ALL = blank display = (back to the beginning)
P :Will repeat one track.
P ALL: Will repeat all the tracks.
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press the ■ button.
in Stop mode, press the RAN-
2. Press the CD 38 button.
■
Repeat playback starts.
To stop Repeat Play,
To cancel Repeat Play mode,
button until the Repeat indicator goes out, or press the ■ button.
Pressing the CD OPEN button to open the CD cover will also cancel
Repeat Play mode.
press the ■ button.
in Stop mode, press the REPEAT
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REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRDT7
VOLUME
BASS/TREBLE
BAND
FM MODE
TUNER
CD
SLEEP
AHB PRO
REPEAT
456
123
10 +10
789
STANDBY/ON
SNOOZE
/DIMMER
English
Using the Timers
SNOOZE/
DIMMER
[RD-T7GN Only]
SLEEP
SLEEP
CLOCK/DISPLAY
CD/TUNER TIMER
ALARM TIMER
SNOOZE/DIMMER
[RD-T7GN]
SNOOZE
[RD-T5BU]
The timers let you control listening a music source as well as an
alarm tone.
Three types of timers are available.
CD/Tuner Timer ( TIMER1):
Use this timer to wake you up to music from a CD or tuner.
Alarm Timer ( TIMER2):
Use this timer as an alarm clock.
Sleep Timer:
Use this timer to fall asleep to music. Your System turns off automatically after a certain length of time.
CAUTION: If memory backup batteries are exhausted or not installed, and the AC power cord is
disconnected or there is a power failure, time settings will be erased from memory in approx. half
a day. Then, the display blinks “0:00”. If this happens, set the current time (clock) and perform the
timer setting again.
Setting the Clock
When the Unit is operated on AC power or batteries for the first
time, the time indication “0:00” will blink on the display and you
need to set the clock.
You can set the clock whether the Unit is turned on or off (Standby)
if the AC power is supplied to the Unit.
Notes:
The clock must be correctly set for the timer to work.
•
The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month.
•
Perform each setting step within 30 seconds. Otherwise, setting is
•
cleared and the procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
(for 3 sec)
MULTIJOG
VOLUME
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
MULTIJOG
VOLUME
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
STANDBY/ON
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
STANDBY
TIMER
CD/TUNER ALARM
SNOOZE/DIMMER
Timer 2 indicator
Timer 1 indicator
MULTIJOG
VOLUME
SLEEP
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
SLEEP indicator
AHB PRO
RANDOM/
REPEAT
P.TUNING
BASS/
TREBLE
TUNER BANDCD
Jog dial
(Display when using the Timer)
(On the Unit)
1. Press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button for 3 sec-
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onds or more.
The hour digits blink.
2. Turn the Jog dial to set the hour.
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3. Press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button.
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The minute digits blink.
4. Turn the Jog dial to set the minute.
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5. Press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button.
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“CLOCK OK” appears for 2 seconds. The selected time is set
and the seconds start counting from 0.
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Setting the CD/Tuner Timer
The CD/Tuner timer is turned on at the set time so that you can wake
up to music from a CD or tuner. The volume fades in when the Unit
turns on. The System will automatically turn off in 1 hour.
Perform each setting step within 30 seconds. Otherwise,
Note:
setting is cleared and the procedure must be repeated from
the beginning.
(On the Unit)
1. Press the CD/TUNER TIMER button.
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The current hour digits blink. Also, the Timer 1 indicator
( TIMER1) blinks.
2. Turn the Jog dial to set the hour.
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3. Press the CD/TUNER TIMER button.
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The current minute digits blink.
4. Turn the Jog dial to set the minute.
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5. Press the CD/TUNER TIMER button.
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The current source name blinks.
6. Turn the Jog dial to set the source.
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The source name alternates between “CD” and “TUNER”.
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7. Press the CD/TUNER TIMER button.
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The current volume level blinks.
8. Turn the Jog dial to set the volume level.
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The volume level changes between “VOL 1” and “VOL 31”.
9. Press the CD/TUNER TIMER button.
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The CD/Tuner timer is set and the Timer 1 indicator
( TIMER1) remains lit.
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Prepare the music source according to the
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source set in step 6.
CD:Load a CD.
TUNER: Tune to a station you want to listen to.
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Turn off the Unit (Standby mode).
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•When the set time comes, the Unit automatically turns on and
plays the source. During this time, the Timer 1 indicator
( TIMER1) blinks.
To cancel the timer,
turn off the Timer 1 indicator ( TIMER1).
To reactivate the timer,
ER button until the Timer 1 indicator ( TIMER1) remains lit
again.
To confirm the timer settings,
ER TIMER button.
To change the timer settings,
from the beginning.
press the CD/TUNER TIMER button to
repeatedly press the CD/TUNER TIM-
repeatedly press the CD/TUN-
repeat the setting procedure
8. Turn off the Unit (Standby mode).
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•When the set time comes, the Unit automatically turns on and
sounds an alarm tone for 15 minutes.
•During sounding an alarm tone, the Timer 2 indicator
( TIMER2) blinks. After that, the indicator remains lit again.
To stop the alarm tone,
turn off the Unit.
To cancel the timer,
off the Timer 2 indicator ( TIMER2).
To reactivate the timer,
button until the Timer 2 indicator ( TIMER2) remains lit again.
To confirm the timer settings,
TIMER button.
To change the timer settings,
from the beginning.
press the ALARM TIMER button or
press the ALARM TIMER button to turn
repeatedly press the ALARM TIMER
repeatedly press the ALARM
repeat the setting procedure
5-Minute Snoozing (SNOOZE)
When the CD/Tuner timer or Alarm timer turns on, if you wish, activate 5-minute snoozing function to temporarily stop playing
source or sounding an alarm tone.
While the timer is activating,
CD/Tuner timer: The Unit turns off for 5-minute for snoozing.
Alarm timer: The alarm tone stops for 5-minute for snoozing.
Note:
The maximum number of times to repeat snoozing for the CD/
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Tuner timer is limited to 10.
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press the SNOOZE button.
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Setting the Alarm Timer
The Alarm timer (alarm clock) is turned on at the set time to wake
you up. Alarm tone fades in, and 2 minutes later, it’s frequency becomes higher. The alarm tone continues for 15 minutes and then automatically stops.
Note:
Perform each setting step within 30 seconds. Otherwise, setting is
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cleared and the procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
(On the Unit)
1. Press the ALARM TIMER button.
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The current hour digits blink. Also, the Timer 2 indicator
( TIMER2) blinks.
2. Turn the Jog dial to set the hour.
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3. Press the ALARM TIMER button.
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The current minute digits blink.
4. Turn the Jog dial to set the minute.
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5. Press the ALARM TIMER button.
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The current alarm tone blinks.
6. Turn the Jog dial to set the alarm tone
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level.
The alarm tone level changes between “LEVEL 1” and “LEV-
EL 7”.
7. Press the ALARM TIMER button.
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The Alarm timer is set and the Timer 2 indicator ( TIMER2)
remains lit.
Setting the SLEEP Timer
Use the Sleep Timer to turn the Unit off after a certain number of
minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall
asleep to music and know that your Unit will turn off by itself rather
than play all night.
You can only set the Sleep Timer when the Unit is on and a
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source is playing.
1. Play back a CD or tune in to a desired sta-
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tion.
2. Press the SLEEP button.
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The “SLEEP” indicator blinks.
3. Set the length of time you want the source
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to play before shutting off.
•Each time you press the SLEEP button, it changes the
number of minutes shown on the display in this sequence:
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10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled =
to the beginning)
The “SLEEP” indicator will stop blinking after 5 seconds and remains on. Then, the display returns to the one before you set the
Sleep Timer.
The Unit is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you have
set.
To Confirm the Sleep Time
When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep time is displayed. After 5 seconds the original display returns.
To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting
Press the SLEEP button until the “SLEEP” indicator goes off on the
display. Turning off the Unit also cancels the SLEEP Timer.
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Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.
Care And Maintenance
Compact Discs
•Only CDs bearing these marks can be played
with this Unit.
Recordable
ReWritable
•Continued use of irregularly shaped CDs
(heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the
Unit.
•Remove the CD from its case by holding it at
the edges while pressing the case's center hole
lightly.
•Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD, or
bend the CD.
•Put the CD back in its case after use to prevent
warping.
•Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD
when placing it back in the case.
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature
extremes, and moisture.
•A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD is
dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line
from center to edge.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvent (for example,
conventional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean a CD.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
Unit in the following cases:
•After turning on 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. If
this happens, leave it turned on for a few hours
until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC
power cord, and then plug it in again.
General Notes
To ensure top performance, keep your CDs and the mechanism clean.
•Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.
•Keep the CD cover closed when not in use.
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Troubleshooting
•If you have a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
•If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your
dealer, for service.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
No sound is heard.•The power cord is disconnected.
•The batteries in the Unit have lost
their charge.
•Headphones are connected.
Poor AM receptionThe System is not properly positioned.Turn the System to the best reception
Poor FM receptionThe FM antenna is not properly posi-
tioned.
The CD skips.The CD is dirty or scratched.Clean or replace the CD.
The CD does not play.The CD is upside down.Put the CD in with the label side up.
Unable to operate the Remote Control.•The path between the Remote Con-
trol and the sensor on the Unit is
blocked.
•The batteries have lost their charge.
Operations are disabled.The built-in microprocessor has mal-
functioned due to external electrical
interference.
•Connect it firmly
•Replace the batteries.
•Disconnect the headphones.
position.
Extend the FM antenna and turn it to the
best reception position.