JVC RVNB100B Instruction Manual [ml]

POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM

RV-NB100B

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INSTRUCTIONS

LVT2488-001A

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Introduction

Auto power save function

When no operation is performed for 15 minutes, the System turns off automatically. This function is enabled by default. For details, refer to “Auto power save mode” p. 13.

In this manual...

The remote control buttons are used for explaining the operations unless mentioned otherwise. However, if the System has buttons with the same or similar names, they can also be used for the operations.

In this manual...

In this manual, “iPod” means iPod, iPod touch and iPhone device. When iPod touch or iPhone device is specifically referred to, “iPod touch” or “iPhone” is used.

In this manual, the term “Android device” is referred to as a smartphone and a tablet device, that are equipped with the Android OS.

In this manual, “file” and “track”, “folder” and “group” are used interchangeably.

Notes on using the System

Do not leave the front door open.

Do not press down on the front door when it is open as the System could fall and possibly cause an injury.

A copy of the Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ EC can be downloaded from the following Web sites. (http://www.jvc.co.jp/ecdoc/)

Hereby, JVC declares that this System [RV-NB100B] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Preparation

15 cm

Rear of the System

15 cm

Caution: Proper Ventilation

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

Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

2 Sides/Top/Back:

No obstructions should be placed in the areas indicated by the dimensions in the illustration below.

3 Bottom:

Place on a level surface.

Front view

Side view

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Notes on installation

Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold — between 5 ˚C and 35 ˚C.

What you can do using the System

P. 1 2

Enjoy listening to music by adjusting the super woofer (bass sound) volume and the sound mode!

P. 2 8

Mixing with a source sound using a microphone or guitar

Recording on USB device from CD, FM radio or external device

P. 2 0

Play back MP3/WMA files on a music CD or USB device

P. 1 7

Play back files on your BLUETOOTH device by operating the System

P. 1 4

Play back files on your iPod or iPhone by operating the System

P. 3 0

Contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Preparation ......................................................... 3

What you can do using the System ..................... 4

Preparation ...................................... 6

Accessories ........................................................ 6

Inserting batteries ............................................... 6

Carrying the System ............................................ 7

Index of parts and controls ............ 8

Front of the System ............................................. 8

Rear of the System .............................................. 9

Display window ................................................... 9

Remote control .................................................. 10

Connections .................................. 11

Connecting the power cord ............................... 11

Connecting headphones ................................... 11

Basic operations ........................... 12

Turning on/off the System ................................. 12

Setting the clock ................................................ 12

Displaying the clock .......................................... 12

Getting started .................................................. 12

iPod ................................................ 14

Connecting iPod ................................................ 14

Playback ........................................................... 15

Shuffle playback ................................................ 16

Repeat playback ............................................... 16

iPod menu operation ......................................... 16

Listening to a BLUETOOTH device

Connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first time Pairing (registering) other BLUETOOTH devices Setting the System to BLUETOOTH standby Using a remote control application

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Playing back a disc/USB device

Preparation Playback Program playback Random playback Repeat playback

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DAB ................................................ 23

Listening to DAB stations .................................. 23

FM ................................................... 25

Listening to FM stations .................................... 25

Presetting stations ............................................ 25

External device .............................. 26

Listening to an external device .......................... 26

Metronome ..................................... 27

Using the metronome function .......................... 27

Connecting a microphone/guitar

Microphone/guitar mixing Adjusting the tone of a guitar

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Recording on a USB device ......... 30

Recording discs ................................................ 30

Recording other sources ................................... 32

Deleting a track ................................................. 34

Using the timer .............................. 35

Setting the sleep timer ...................................... 35

Setting the daily timer ........................................ 35

Setting the recording timer ................................ 37

About Discs/Files .......................... 39

Compatible iPod ................................................ 39

Playable BLUETOOTH devices ........................ 39

Playable discs/files ............................................ 39

Important for USB mass storage class devices

Recorded files created on the System .............. 40

About SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)

.... 40

Others ............................................ 41

Maintenance ..................................................... 41

Trademarks ....................................................... 41

Troubleshooting ............................ 42

Specifications ................................ 44

R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D) x 10 (not supplied)

Battery compartment

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

Preparation

Accessories

Check that you have all the following items, which are supplied for the system.

Power cord (1)

Remote control RM-SRVNB100A (1)

Batteries (for the Remote control) (2)

Shoulder strap (1)

Buckle (2)

Stopper (2)

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

Inserting batteries

Main unit

Match the polarities (+ and –) of the batteries.

Remote control

Match the polarities (+ and –) of the batteries.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries.

NOTE

Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

The power will not be supplied through the batteries when the power is supplied through the AC outlet.

The battery is consumed more quickly than usual when operating the System continuously or operating it in a cold place.

When the power is supplied using the batteries, the display will be blank when the System is turned off (on standby) by pressing the [D] button. And, the STANDBY indicator won’t be turned on.

CAUTION

To avoid battery leakage or explosion, handle batteries properly.

If you are not going to use this System for a month or more, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Do not mix with batteries of different types or with new and old ones.

Do not attempt to charge any batteries other than rechargeable ones.

Discard leaky batteries immediately. Battery leakage can cause skin burns or other personal injuries.

If chemicals leak onto the System, clean the System completely.

Carrying the System

Carrying handle

Stopper

Stopper (supplied)

Main unit

Shoulder strap

Buckle

Front side

Shoulder strap (supplied)

Buckle (supplied)

Using the carrying handles

Be sure to hold both handles when you carry the System.

If you carry the System by only one handle, the other end may drag on the ground and be damaged.

Using the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (adjustable in length) to each end of the System as illustrated below.

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NOTE

Remove a disc, USB device or iPod from the System.

Disconnect all the cords from the System.

The System is not waterproof or dust proof.

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Index of parts and controls

Front of the System

CD F button

iPod F button

STANDBY/ON D button

Shoulder strap hook

SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/–

STANDBY indicator

Disc compartment door

BLUETOOTH button

BLUETOOTH indicator

VOLUME +/-

Shoulder strap hook

G /TEMPO + button

H /TEMPO - button

USB/iPod F button

METRONOME F button

USB connector/cover

Connector for iPod/Front door

Remote control sensor

REC button

REC indicator

TUNER/AUDIO IN button

o button

Rear of the System

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A.P.S.

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AC IN jack

AUDIO IN jack

PHONES jack

MIC LEVEL -/+

MIC INPUT connector

GUITAR INPUT connector

GUITAR LEVEL -/+

DAB/FM telescopic antenna

Display window

Timer indicators A (timer), PLAY, REC

SLEEP indicator

A.P.S. (auto power save) indicator

CLOCK indicator

iPod indicator

FM mode indicators STEREO, MONO

HIGH indicator

Repeat indicators

E, EALL, EGROUP

Main display

PRGM (program) indicator

RANDOM indicator

Frequency unit display

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Remote control

The reference pages are mainly pages containing descriptions of the respective parts.

Number buttons (p. 21)

MENU/BLUETOOTH SETTING button

Multi control buttons (p. 15 - 25)

• UP, DOWN

• J , SET, I

Gt.AMP MODE button (p. 28)

Source buttons (p. 15 - 26)

• TUNER, USB/iPod F, CD F, iPod F, AUDIO IN, BLUETOOTH F, METRONOME F

FM MODE button (p. 25)

PLAY MODE button (p. 16, 22)

REC/DELETE button (p. 31 - 34)

REC SPEED button (p. 30)

TREBLE+/- button (p. 13)

BASS+/- button (p. 13)

STANDBY/ON D button (p. 12) (Power button)

DISPLAY button (p. 12, 13)

SLEEP button (p. 35)

A.P.S. (auto power save) button (p. 13)

CLOCK/TIMER button (p. 12, 35, 37)

CANCEL button (p. 22, 36, 37)

PTY SEARCH/o button (p. 20, p. 17 - p. 33)

SOUND MODE button (p. 13)

REPEAT button (p. 16, 22)

MUTING button (p. 12)

REC MODE button (p. 32)

VOLUME ＋/－ button (p. 12)

SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/- button (p. 12)

Battery compartment

AC outlet

Power cord (supplied)

Headphones (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug

Connections

Connecting the power cord

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet only after all other connections have been made.

Unplug the AC power cord from the System to supply the power through the batteries in the battery compartment; otherwise, the System does not work.

NOTE

The power can also be supplied through the batteries. (p. 6)

When the System is turned off using the [STANDBY/ON D] button, the standby mode is activated and the STANDBY indicator lights in red.

A small amount of power is always consumed even while on standby.

Connecting headphones

Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on the headphones.

Connecting the headphones deactivates the speakers.

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CAUTION

Only use JVC power cord provided for this System to avoid malfunction or damage to the System.

Remove all the batteries when using the power cord.

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.

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CLOCK

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Main unit

Remote control

Main unitRemote control

Basic operations

Turning on/off the System

Press [STANDBY/ON D].

The STANDBY indicator goes off. Press the button again to turn off the System.

You can also turn on the System by pressing the source buttons.

NOTE

When the power is supplied using the batteries, the System is turned on by pressing [D] or the source buttons on the main unit. You cannot turn on the System using the remote control.

Setting the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to display “CLOCK”.

Press [SET] to display the clock.

NOTE

The clock setting will be reset about an hour after the AC power cord has been disconnected.

When the power is supplied through the batteries, the clock does not appear on the display when the System is turned off.

Getting started

To select a source

To adjust the volume

You can adjust the volume level between MIN 1 to 29, MAX.

To turn off the sound temporarily

When setting for the first time, press [CLOCK/TIMER] once.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to adjust the hour.

When you press and hold the button, the hour digit changes continuously.

Press [SET].

Repeat 4 and 5 to adjust the minute.

To go back to the hour setting, press [CANCEL].

Displaying the clock

Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button, the clock and normal indicator changes alternately.

Press [MUTING].

To restore the sound, press [MUTING] again or adjust the volume.

To adjust the super woofer volume

You can adjust the super woofer volume level between BASS 1 and BASS 6.

If you have adjusted the tone of the guitar on the System, press and hold [o] on the System for more than 2 seconds to change to super woofer volume adjustment. (p. 28)

Sound mode

A.P.S.

Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being played.

Press [SOUND MODE] to select the sound mode.

Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: “BEAT”

“POP”

Select this for music with a heavy

beat, such as rock and dance music. Select this for light music including

popular and vocal music.

“CLEAR”:Select this for crisp and clear

sounding music.

“USER”

Select this for music with the

configured treble and bass settings. Refer to the following for the setting procedures.

“FLAT”

Select this to cancel the sound

mode.

NOTE

The sound mode setting also affects the sound through the headphones.

To set your preferred sound quality

Press [TREBLE+/-] or [BASS+/-] repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the bass/treble can be adjusted in the following ranges: Treble

Bass

The sound mode switches to “USER” and the sound quality is adjusted to the configured values when the [TREBLE+/-] or [BASS+/-] button is pressed.

TREBLE -5 to TREBLE +5

BASS -5 to BASS +5

Auto power save mode

This function turns off the System automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 minutes.

Each time you press [A.P.S.], the auto power save function switches on and off.

This function is on at the initial setting.

Approximately 30 seconds before the power is turned off, “A.P.S.” starts to blink.

The System will not turn off automatically in any of the following conditions:

“CD”, “USB”, or “METRONOME” is selected as the source, and playback is in progress or in pause mode.

“FM” is selected as the source.

“DAB” is selected as the source, and a broadcast is received.

“iPod” or “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, and a device is connected.

“AUDIO IN” is selected as the source, and there is sound input.

Recording is in progress.

When a microphone or guitar is connected.

NOTE

The 15-minute countdown restarts when you operate any buttons.

This function operates even during daily timer and sleep timer operations.

The System turns off automatically when the volume level is set to “MIN” or when the sound is muted even if a microphone or guitar is connected. However, the System will not turn off automatically while recording is in progress.

Display information

Each time you press the button, the display information switches depending on the source.

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Tag information is shown on the display window while an MP3/WMA file is played back.

If there is no tag information, “UNKNOWN” is displayed.

“iPod” cannot show the track information.

Front door

Open the front door

Movable part

USB cable for iPod (not supplied)

iPod

You can operate iPod through the System. See p. 39 for compatible iPod devices.

CAUTION

JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod that might result from the use of this System.

Do not connect or disconnect iPod when the System is turned on.

Do not carry the System with iPod connected. It might cause damage to the dock or you might drop iPod.

You cannot send any data to iPod from the System.

NOTE

iPod is charged through the dock when the System is turned on.

Connecting iPod

To connect to the iPod dock

A lightning connector is used for the iPod/iPhone dock of the System. Only iPod nano (7th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5 support the Lightning connector. iPod/iPhone other than the above mentioned need to be connected to the USB connector.

Take the protect case of iPod off before connecting.

Connect iPod firmly.

Keep iPod in a straight position while connecting/ disconnecting it.

Do not touch or hit the terminal pins of iPod or connector pins in the dock for iPod directly. Doing so might cause damage to the connector pins.

To connect to the USB connector

Playback

iPod

USB

(Press and hold)

Press [iPod F] or [USB/iPod F].

Each time you press the button, playback is started/paused.

Press [USB/iPod F] when iPod is connected to the USB connector.

Display when connected to the iPod dock

Display when connected to the USB connector

To select a track

Press [J] or [I].

Press [I] once to skip to the beginning of the next track.

Press [J] to skip to the beginning of the track being played. Press [J] twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

NOTE

Depending on the type of iPod, iPod may operate differently.

If you are using an iPhone or iPod touch, operate your iPhone or iPod touch in the following cases: – when pressing the home button. – when selecting application icons on the home screen. – when dragging the slider.

Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording levels. If distortion occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of iPod.

For information on operating iPod, see the instruction manual for iPod.

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To fast forward/reverse

Press and hold [J] or [I] during playback.

To put your iPod on sleep mode

Press and hold [iPod F] or [USB/iPod F].

Shuffle playback

iPod menu operation

You can play the tracks on iPod in random order.

Press [PLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button, the shuffle mode turns on/off.

To exit from shuffle playback

Press [PLAY MODE] while shuffle playback is in progress.

Repeat playback

Press [REPEAT].

Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes.

To exit from the repeat mode

Press [REPEAT] repeatedly until the repeat mode is canceled.

Press [MENU] to display the menu.

Each time you press the button, the previous menu is displayed.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select an item.

Press [SET].

NOTE

If iPod/iPhone is compatible with iOS 7.0.x, the above menu operations cannot be available on the System. Operate the menu on iPod/iPhone itself.

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BT READY

B T

Listening to a BLUETOOTH device

You can listen to music from your BLUETOOTH device through the System.

When you connect your device for the first time, it is necessary to register (pair) your BLUETOOTH device and the System.

NOTE

In order to use these functions, the BLUETOOTH device must support the AVRCP and A2DP profiles.

Some BLUETOOTH devices may not be available to the System.

Connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first time

Press the [BLUETOOTH F] button.

Perform the pairing operation on the target BLUETOOTH device.

On the target device, select “RV-NB100” (this System) from the available BLUETOOTH device list.

When the target device requests for password during pairing, enter “0000”.

For information on operating the target BLUETOOTH device, see the instruction manual for the BLUETOOTH device.

Pairing is completed and the target BLUETOOTH device is connected to the System automatically. The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up.

Start playback on the target BLUETOOTH device.

The sound from the BLUETOOTH device is emitted from the System. Playback may start automatically with some BLUETOOTH devices.

NOTE

Up to five BLUETOOTH devices can be registered. When the sixth BLUETOOTH device is registered, registration of the device with the oldest connection history is deleted.

By pressing [BLUETOOTH F] while “BT READY” appears on the display window, you can reconnect the BLUETOOTH device that was last connected to the System.

For the second and subsequent connections, the BLUETOOTH device that was last connected to the System will reconnect only when its BLUETOOTH function is turned on while “CONNECT” blinks on the display window. To reconnect another BLUETOOTH device, operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect while “BT READY” appears on the display window.

While “CONNECT” is blinking, you cannot perform any operations except for turning the System off.

To control the BLUETOOTH device from the System

operation button

Play/Pause

Stop Press [o]. Skip

Fast Forward/ Fast Rewind

Operation may differ depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device you are using.

Press the [BLUETOOTH F] button. Each time you press the button, playback starts/pauses.

Press [J] or [I].

Press and hold [J] or [I].

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To turn on/off the BLUETOOTH function

DISCNNCT

of the System

While the System is turned on

“BT OFF” : Turns off the BLUETOOTH

function of the System.

“BT ON” : Turns on the BLUETOOTH

function of the System.

The BT indicator lights up in blue when the System is set to “BT ON”, and the System is connected to a BLUETOOTH device.

Pairing (registering) other BLUETOOTH devices

When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, press and hold [BLUETOOTH F] for more than 2 seconds.

Canceling of connection starts.

“BT READY” appears when the connection has been canceled.

Perform the pairing operation on the target BLUETOOTH device.

On the target device, select “RV-NB100” (this System) from the available BLUETOOTH device list.

When the target device requests for password during pairing, enter “0000”.

For information on operating the BLUETOOTH device, see the instruction manual for the BLUETOOTH device.

Pairing is completed and the BLUETOOTH device is connected automatically. The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up.

NOTE

The connection is canceled automatically in the following cases.

Connection is canceled on the BLUETOOTH device, or BLUETOOTH function is set to “OFF”.

The System or the BLUETOOTH device is turned off (except for BLUETOOTH standby)

CAUTION

The maximum distance for a possible BLUETOOTH connection is 10 m. The distance may be shorter depending on the usage environment.

When the iPhone or smartphone is connected to the System via BLUETOOTH, ring alert of phone calls and mails can also be heard from the speakers of the System.

This System is not equipped with a microphone feature. To make a call, cancel the connection with the System or use the microphone on the iPhone or smartphone.

Some BLUETOOTH devices may not be available to the System.

Setting the System to

BT STBY

BLUETOOTH standby

You can turn on the System using the remote control application on a BLUETOOTH-enabled Android device.

To turn on the System via the BLUETOOTH device, set the System to BLUETOOTH standby in advance.

Set the System to BLUETOOTH standby.

While the power is turned off...

Press the button again to cancel BLUETOOTH standby. The “BT STBY” indicator goes off.

To cancel BLUETOOTH standby, wait for about 10 seconds before performing the operation of canceling.

When the System is set to BLUETOOTH standby, the BLUETOOTH device can be connected to the System when the connecting operation is made on the BLUETOOTH device.

Pressing [BLUETOOTH F] during BLUETOOTH standby turns on the System and sets the source to “BLUETOOTH”.

When you use batteries to power the System, BLUETOOTH standby cannot be set.

To control the power of the System using remote control application

You need to install the remote control application on your Android device.

Using a remote control application

You can control the System remotely by using “JVC Audio Control BR1”, a special remote control application on an Android device which is compatible with BLUETOOTH.

To use the remote control application, it is necessary to register (pair) your Android device and the System. (p. 17)

NOTE

Search and download the application from Google Play (Play store).

Screens and contents of the application are subject to change.

To use the remote control application, your Android device must be Android OS 2.3 or later, and compatible with SPP (Serial Port Profile) of the BLUETOOTH profile.

Some devices may not be recognized or may not work properly.

The following operations can be performed using the remote control application.

Turning on/off the System

Playing back music on a disc, USB device, or iPod

Selecting radio stations

Setting the timer

Volume adjustment

Others

Refer to the help page of the remote control application for operation details.

*The followings are examples of operation screen of the remote control application.

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Set “Bluetooth” to “ON” on the BLUETOOTH device.

Select “Bluetooth” in “Settings” on your Android device,.

Refer to the instruction manual of your device for further details.

Select “RV-NB100” from the device list.

Start the remote control application.

Control the power of the System using the “Settings” icon that is located on the bottom-right of the operation screen.

Left:Example of the CD operation screen Right:Example of the FM operation screen

CAUTION

To turn on the System using the remote control application, set the System to “BLUETOOTH standby” in advance.

USB cord (not supplied)

USB memory (not supplied)

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Playback time

Current track number

Playing back a disc/USB device

Preparation

Load a disc or connect a USB device.

Disc

USB device

Playback

Press [CD F] or [USB/iPod F].

Display during playback

To stop playback

Press [o].

To pause

Press [CD F] or [USB/iPod F].

To cancel pause, press the button again. Playback continues from the point where it was paused.

To select a track

CAUTION

Disconnect the USB device after stopping playback. Disconnecting the USB device during recording/playback may cause some problem of the USB device and its files.

Press [J] or [I].

Press [I] once to skip to the beginning of the next track.

Press [

track being played. Press [

] to skip to the beginning of the

] twice

quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

To select a track using the remote control

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PRGM

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5.

To select number 15, press +10 then 5.

To select number 20, press +10 then 10.

To select number 125, press +100, +10, +10 then 5.

To fast forward/reverse

Press and hold [J] or [I] during playback.

Program playback

You can program up to 32 tracks from a disc or a USB device in any desired order including the same tracks.

Press [CD F] or [USB/iPod F].

Press [o] to stop playback.

Press [PLAY MODE].

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To select a group (for MP3/WMA)

Press [UP] or [DOWN].

Press [UP] to skip to the next group.

Press [DOWN] to skip to the previous group.

NOTE

When you have stopped playback of an MP3/WMA file by pressing [o], pressing [F] will start playback from the beginning of the stopped file (Resume playback).

To cancel the Resume playback, press [o] when playback is stopped.

Resume playback is canceled in the following situations:

- during program playback

- during random playback

- when the disc compartment door is opened

- when another source is selected

Press the number buttons to select the track to program.

While making a program, you cannot specify a group number to select a track.

Press [SET].

Repeat step 4 and 5 to select other tracks for the program.

Press [CD F] or [USB/iPod F].

Program playback starts.

To confirm the programmed tracks

While program playback is stopped, press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly.

The tracks in the program will successively appears on the display in the programmed order.

To add tracks in the program

Press the number buttons while program playback is stopped, and then press [SET].

The track is added to the end of the program.

To delete tracks in the program

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RANDOM

To exit from the random mode

While program playback is stopped, press [CANCEL].

Each time you press the button, the last track in the program is erased.

All the programmed contents can be deleted by holding the button.

The program is cleared in the following situations:

- when the power is turned off

- when the disc compartment door is opened

- when the USB device is disconnected

- when another source is selected

- when program mode is exited

To exit from the program playback

Press [PLAY MODE] when playback is stopped to select “NORMAL”.

The “PRGM” indicator goes off.

Programmed contents are also deleted.

Random playback

You can play all the tracks, on the disc or USB device in random order.

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “RANDOM” during playback.

All tracks are played in random order instead of random playback within a group.

During random playback, you cannot go back to the previous track even by pressing [J] repeatedly.

Press [PLAY MODE] during random playback.

The “RANDOM” indicator goes off.

Random playback is also canceled when you stop playback.

Random playback is canceled in the following situations:

- when the power is turned off

- when the disc compartment door is opened

- when the USB device is disconnected

- when another source is selected

Repeat playback

You can repeat a track or tracks on the disc or USB device as many times as you like.

Press [REPEAT].

Each time you press the button, the play mode changes as follows:

“E” Æ “EGROUP” Æ “EALL” Æ goes off Æ (back to the beginning)

“E” “EGROUP”

“EALL”

“E” goes off

“EGROUP” can be selected only when playing back MP3/WMA files.

NOTE

During program playback, only “E” and “EALL” can be selected. Program playback is repeated.

During random playback, only “EALL” can be selected. Random playback is repeated.

Repeat playback is canceled in the following situations:

- when the power is turned off

- when the disc compartment door is opened

- when the USB device is disconnected

- when another source is selected

: Repeats the current track.

: In normal play mode, repeats

all the tracks in a group.

: Repeats all the tracks on the

disc or USB device.

: Cancels repeat playback

(Press repeatedly)

Main unit

Remote control

SCAN

DAB P-01

DAB

Listening to DAB stations

To listen to DAB/DAB+

Press [TUNER] repeatedly to select “DAB”.

Select the service.

When you change the source to DAB for the first time after plugging in the power cord or after inserting batteries, the System automatically performs the scanning for the DAB bands to pick out available ensembles. It will take a few minutes depending on the location.

When the scanning is complete, the System starts playing the first service of the ensemble found first.

When you move the System or adjust the antenna position, perform the scanning. Press and hold [SET] while DAB is selected as the source.

Press [CANCEL] to stop scanning.

NOSIGNAL is displayed if scanning is completed but no signal is found.

To select an ensemble

Press [UP] or [DOWN].

To search for ensembles

Press and hold [UP] or [DOWN].

While you press and hold the button, the channel changes through all of the ensembles regardless of their signal status.

Release the button at the desired channel of the ensemble.

To preset services

You can preset up to 30 DAB services manually.

Tune in to the service you want to preset.

Press [SET].

Press the number button to select the preset number you want to store.

You can also select by pressing [UP] or [DOWN].

Press [SET] to store the station.

To cancel the presetting, press [CANCEL].

When you preset DAB services, you can only preset primary services. If you select a secondary service to store, its primary service is stored instead.

To tune in to a preset service

You can select the preset station directly using the number buttons.

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You can skip to the next/previous ensemble found in the ensemble scanning.

It may take some time to change ensembles.

To search for programs using PTY codes (PTY search)

You can locate a particular kind of program from among all the services you can receive by specifying a PTY code.

Press [PTY SEARCH] to enter the PTY code setting mode.

“PTY” blinks on the display window.

Perform the following steps while the indication flashes.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select a PTY code.

Press [SET].

The System starts searching for a program of the selected type. The first one found is tuned in.

To end the search and resume to the usual display, press [CANCEL].

To continue searching after it has stopped on an unwanted program, press [PTY SEARCH] while the service label is flashing on the display window.

If no program is found, “NOTFOUND” appears on the display window.

To change the DAB Information

Each time you press the button, the display window changes as follows:

Service name Æ Ensemble name Æ Channel number Æ Frequency Æ Programme type (PTY) Æ Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) Æ Digital Radio Type/Audio Bit Rate Æ Preset number Æ Clock (Non-DAB signal) Æ (back to the beginning)

“NOSIGNAL” appears if no signals are sent.

Adjusting the antenna

Adjust the DAB/FM telescopic antenna’s length, angle and direction until the best reception is obtained.

(Press repeatedly)

Main unit

Remote control

FM 8750

MHz

FM P-01

Listening to FM stations

Press [TUNER] repeatedly to select “FM”.

Select the station.

Press and hold [

change the frequency continuously until a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

To stop the search manually, press the buttons again.

Pressing the button repeatedly changes the reception frequency in steps of 50 kHz.

Adjusting the antenna

Adjust the DAB/FM telescopic antenna’s length, angle and direction until the best reception is obtained.

To improve the FM reception

When an FM stereo (FM) broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, select the monaural reception (MONO) mode.

] or [

Presetting stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations manually.

Tune in to a station you want to preset.

Press [SET].

Perform the following steps while the

] to

indication flashes.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the preset number you want to store.

To cancel the presetting, press [CANCEL].

Press [SET].

To tune in to a preset station

Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station.

You can select the preset station directly using the number buttons.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5.

To select number 15, press +10 then 5.

To select number 20, press +10 then 10.

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Press [FM MODE].

Each time you press the button, the setting changes. “AUTO” : Stereo auto reception “MONO” : Monaural reception

NOTE

Monaural reception improves the reception but the stereo effect is lost.

Digital audio player, TV, or other audio device

Headphone jack and audio output jack

Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)

Main unitRemote control

(Press repeatedly)

External device

Listening to an external device

Set the volume level of the System to minimum.

Connect the external device.

Refer also to the instruction manual for the external device.

Press [AUDIO IN] to select “AUDIO IN”.

Start playback of the external device.

Adjust the volume of the System and of the external device.

Adjusting the audio input level

Adjust the audio input level when there is a contrast between the volume of the external device connected to the AUDIO IN jack and that of other sources.

When “AUDIO IN” is selected as the source, press [SET].

Each time you press the button, the input level changes as follows:

“LEVEL1” Æ “LEVEL2” Æ “LEVEL3” Æ (back to the beginning)

“LEVEL1” : Standard audio input level “LEVEL2” : Higher level than “LEVEL1” “LEVEL3” : Higher level than “LEVEL2”

The initial setting is “LEVEL3”.

T120 B4

beat

tempo

Metronome

Using the metronome function

You can use the System as a metronome. You can set the tempo and rhythm separately for

your guitar practice, etc.

Press [METRONOME F].

Rhythmical beeps are emitted from the speakers.

Each time you press the button, beeps are started/paused.

The beeps are also canceled when you press [o].

Press [J] or [I] to select the tempo.

You can select the tempo from 30 to 250.

When you press and hold the button, the tempo changes continuously.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the beat.

You can select from 1 to 7 beat.

When you press and hold the button, the beat changes continuously.

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Microphone or guitar(not supplied)

φ 6.3 monaural cable(not supplied)

CLEAN 1

Connecting a microphone/guitar

Microphone/guitar mixing

Using a microphone or a guitar, you can mix its sound with a source sound.

CAUTION

DO NOT connect a bass guitar to the GUITAR INPUT connector, it may damage the System.

If the output of the guitar is too high, sound distortion may occur. Lower the GUITAR LEVEL.

To prevent sound distortion after mixing, the volume level of the current playback source becomes lower when a microphone or a guitar is connected to the System. This is not malfunction.

Turn the [LEVEL +/-] control fully counterclockwise.

Connect a microphone or guitar to the MIC INPUT or GUITAR INPUT connector on the rear of the System.

Adjusting the tone of a guitar

Besides the sound mode of the main unit, you can select the tone of the guitar. There are three available tones, and the tone can be selected from 1 to 3 respectively. Set your preferred tone.

NOTE

When you increase the level, the amount of noise also increases. This is due use of an analog circuit, and is not malfunction.

Using the remote control

Press [Gt.AMP MODE] repeatedly.

CLEAN1 Produces a tone with the low frequencies cut

CLEAN2 Produces a tone with the low-mid frequencies

CLEAN3 Produces a tone with the mid frequencies

T-BOOST1 Produces a slightly distorted tone with the high

T-BOOST2 Produces a slightly distorted tone with the high

T-BOOST3 Produces a slightly distorted tone with the high

DISTORTION1 Produces a distorted tone of CLEAN1. DISTORTION2 Produces a distorted tone of CLEAN2. DISTORTION3 Produces a distorted tone of CLEAN3.

off and high frequencies boosted, as with guitar amplifier in general.

boosted as compared to CLEAN1.

frequencies of CLEAN1 boosted.

frequencies of CLEAN2 boosted.

frequencies of CLEAN3 boosted.

Start playback of the source.

Turn the [LEVEL +/-] control to adjust the volume.

Using the main unit

(Turn)

Press and hold the [o] button on main unit for more than 2 seconds until “G AMP” is displayed.

Each time you press and hold the button, the function switches between super woofer volume adjustment (“SW VOL” appears on the display window) and the guitar tone adjustment.

Turn the [SUPER WOOFER VOLUME] control to the left or right to select the tone of the guitar.

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Recording on a USB device

To select the recording speed (only for

Recording discs

You can record a CD to a USB device in two ways, digital recording and analog recording.

Generally, you can obtain better sound quality by using digital recording than by using analog recording.

However, by using analog recording, you can record sound from a microphone or guitar connected to the System at the same time (mixing recording).

CAUTION

Before recording, connect the USB device with enough free space to the USB connector. (p. 20)

You cannot record from your iPod or BLUETOOTH device.

Discs other than audio CD such as MP3/WMA discs cannot be recorded.

Do not shake the System during the recording; otherwise the tracks might not be recorded properly.

You cannot record sound while the sleep timer (p. 35) is activated.

digital recording)

You can set the recording speed when recording a disc using the digital recording function.

Press [CD F].

Press [o] to stop playback.

Press [REC SPEED] to select the recording speed.

“NORMAL” : Records in normal speed, and

“HIGH” : Records in high speed (about

sound can be heard during recording.

two times the normal speed), and sound cannot be heard during recording. The “HIGH” icon lights up during clock setting.

NOTE

The volume setting and sound mode have no effect on recording.

You cannot activate random playback or repeat playback during recording.

The file is stored in MP3 format (bitrate: 192 kbps).

Refer to “Recorded files created on the System” (p. 40) for the file and folder structures.

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JVC RVNB100B Instruction Manual [ml]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Preparation

What you can do using the System

Preparation

Accessories

Inserting batteries

Carrying the System

Index of parts and controls

Front of the System

Rear of the System

Display window

Remote control

Connections

Connecting the power cord

Connecting headphones

Basic operations

Turning on/off the System

Setting the clock

Getting started

Displaying the clock

iPod

Connecting iPod

Playback

Shuffle playback

iPod menu operation

Repeat playback

Listening to a BLUETOOTH device

Connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first time

Pairing (registering) other BLUETOOTH devices

Using a remote control application

Playing back a disc/USB device

Preparation

Playback

Program playback

Random playback

Repeat playback

Listening to DAB stations

Listening to FM stations

Presetting stations

External device

Listening to an external device

Metronome

Using the metronome function

Connecting a microphone/guitar

Microphone/guitar mixing

Adjusting the tone of a guitar

Recording on a USB device

Recording discs