JVC RV-NB10W, RV-NB10B User Manual

POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM

RV-NB10B/RV-NB10W

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.

LVT1539-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

For wireless transmitter

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The ON/STANDBY button in
any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.

ATTENTION

Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil complètement
hors tension (le témoin STANDBY l s’éteint). Lors de l’installation de
l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible. La

touche ON/STANDBY dans n’importe quelle position ne
déconnecte pas l’appareil du secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin STANDBY est
allumé en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY s’éteint.

L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

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.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

—

—

de l’appareil.

ON/STANDBY button!

Touche ON/STANDBY!

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain
compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during
transmitting.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE
CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE
MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux
conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

[European Union Only]
[Union européenne seulement]

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.

CAUTION:

serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

3.

CAUTION:

open. Do not view directry with optical instruments.

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2.

ATTENTION:

aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil;
confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.

3.

ATTENTION:

classe 1M une fois ouvert.
instruments optiques.

N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n’y a

Rayonnement laser visible et/ou invisible de

Ne pas regarder directement avec des

CAUTION:

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

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

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

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

ATTENTION:

• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les
orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un journal
un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée
correctement de l’appareil.)

• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une bougie,
sur l’appareil.

• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre
strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut
des piles.

• N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des
objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

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Thank you for purchasing the JVC Powered Woofer CD System.
Before operating this system, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your system, and retain
this manual for future reference.

Features

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

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General

•With JVC’s
with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.)

•With the supplied wireless transmitter, you can listen to auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player (not
supplied) by wireless connection.

• Shoulder strap with carrying cases for the remote control and auxiliary equipment, and carrying handle

•ACS (Active Clear Sound) circuit for enhancing sound reproduction

• Super woofer volume control that provides powerful bass

• Sound mode control—reproducing various sound fields

• Remote control unit that operates the disc, cassette, tuner, and wireless functions

• Locking mechanism for disc and cassette door

• Microphone/guitar input

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Disc playback mode includes Skip Play, Search Play, Repeat Play, Random Play, and Program Play.

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Cassette player having full logic cassette mechanism, auto reverse, and auto tape mechanism.

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A 45-station preset capability (30 stations in FM band and 15 stations in AM band) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.

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Clock/timer functions, timer on/off with preset volume function, and sleep timer.

COMPU PLAY

you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player, or cassette deck

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 disc from the system.

• 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 foreign object into the system.

• The system is not waterproof or dust proof.

Table of contents

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

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

Index of parts and controls .................................. 2

Getting started....................................................... 3

Basic operations ................................................... 7

Listening to the radio............................................ 9

Playing back discs ................................................ 10

Playing back tapes................................................ 13

Recording .............................................................. 14

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Listening to auxiliary equipment ......................... 16

Tr ansmitting sound on FM wave .................................... 16

Connecting to the AUX IN jack......................................17

Using the microphone/guitar ............................... 18

Using the timer ...................................................... 18

Care and maintenance.......................................... 20

Troubleshooting .................................................... 21

Specifications........................................................ 22

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FM/AM

REW STOP

FF

MULTI CONTROL

TAPE

CD

SOUNDAUX

ONE TOUCH

REC

ACTIVE

CLEAR SOUND

PRESET
TUNING

ON/
STANDBY

ON

LEVEL

STANDBY

ACS

BEAT CUT

WIRELESS

Display window

Index of parts and controls

See pages in parentheses for details.

1
2

3

4
5
6
7
8
9
p
q
w

e
r
t
y
u

i

ON/STANDBY button (7)

Shoulder strap hooks (4)

AUX button (3, 17)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

SOUND button (8)
SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/– control knob (8)
LOCK/RELEASE knob (for disc) (10)
Disc compartment door (10)
VOLUME +/– control knob (7)
PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button (9, 15 – 17)

ONE TOUCH REC button (15)
ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND button (8)

ACS (Active Clear Sound) indicators (8)

• ON, LEVEL

LOCK/RELEASE knob (for deck) (13)

Cassette holder (13)
STANDBY indicator (7)

Remote sensor (4)

MULTI CONTROL buttons (9 – 15)

• 4

REW (rewind), 7

STOP, ¢

FF (fast-forward)

Source and play mode buttons (3, 9 – 17)

• CD 6

, TAPE 2 3, WIRELESS/FM/AM

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

Display window

o

REC indicator (19)

;

Timer indicators (19)

• (timer), ON, OFF

a

SLEEP indicator (19)

s

CLOCK indicator (8, 18)

d
f 2
g
h 3
j
k
l

/
z
x
c

(reverse mode) indicator (13 – 15)

(reverse) tape direction indicator (13 – 15)

indicator (15)

(forward) tape direction indicator (13 – 15)
MONO indicator (9, 17)
MP3 indicator (11)
Repeat indicators (12)

•, ALL, GROUP
Main display
PRGM (program) indicator (12)
RANDOM indicator (12)
Frequency unit indicators (8 – 9)

• kHz, MHz

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Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1

Number buttons (9, 11, 17)

2

SLEEP button (19)

3

Multi control buttons (9 – 15, 18 – 19)

•GROUP UP, GROUP DOWN

• 4

, 7

, ¢

4

Source buttons (3, 9 – 17)

•AUX, CD 6

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

5

PLAY MODE button (12)

6

REPEAT button (12)

7

SOUND button (8)

8

ACS (Active Clear Sound) button (8)

9

ON/STANDBY button (7, 18 – 20)

p

DISPLAY button (8)

q

CANCEL button (12, 18 – 20)

w

SET button (10, 18 – 20)

e

CLOCK/TIMER button (18 – 20)

r

FM MODE button (9, 17)

t

REVERSE MODE button (13)

y

VOLUME +/– button (7)

u

SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/– buttons (8)

, TAPE 2 3, WIRELESS/FM/AM

COMPU PLAY — One Touch Operation

With One Touch Operation you can play a disc, a tape, or turn on the radio with a single press of the play button for that function. The system
turns on and starts playing the source if it is ready.

The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

Note: The COMPU PLAY feature is not effective when the system is operated on batteries or car battery (DC12V).

On the system and remote control

CD 6

button
TAPE 2 3 button
WIRELESS/FM/AM button
AUX button

Getting started

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Accessories

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

Power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Shoulder strap with carrying cases for the remote control and auxiliary equipment (1)
Wireless transmitter (1)
Batteries*—R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) (4)

*Supplied batteries are for the initial setup for the remote control and wireless transmitter.

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

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Carrying the system

Shoulder strap

Remote control

Shoulder strap

Remote control case

Digital audio player etc. (not supplied)

Auxiliary

equipment case

Wireless

transmitter

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Using the carrying handles

Be sure to hold both handles when you carry the system.
If you carry the system by only one handle, because of the length
of the system, the end may drag on the ground and be damaged as a
result.
Do not lift the system by the woofer ducts, and do not insert any
foreign objects into them.

Carrying handle

Woofer duct

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Using the shoulder strap

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

To detach the shoulder strap, press in the metal fitting and unhook
it from the shaft.

Using the remote control — RM-SRVNB10J

Installing the batteries

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

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) (supplied)

CAUTION:

To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the remote control is not in use for an
extended period of time.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the system’s
control panel (from a distance of up to 7 m or 23 feet). If you point
the remote control from the slant direction, the distance will be
shortened.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong direct sunlight or
artificial lighting.

• Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote sensor and
the remote control.

Remote sensor

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Connections

■ Connecting the microphone/guitar

(See page 18.)

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CAUTION: Make all connection before plugging the system into an AC power outlet.

■ Wireless connection (See page 16.)

Wireless transmitter
(supplied)

Headphones jack

Auxiliary equipment
(not supplied)

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

■ Connecting to the car battery

Connecting the auxiliary equipment
(See page 17.)

Auxiliary equipment
(not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

Signal cord (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug

■ Memory backup batteries

To car’s cigarette
lighter socket (DC12V)

Car adapter JVC model
CA-R120 (not supplied)

CAUTION:

• Be sure to use the specified car adapter (JVC model CA-R120) to prevent
mishaps or damage resulting from different polarity design.

•For safety, stop the car before performing operations.

• Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter; otherwise, the car
battery will be exhausted.

• During transport, stabilize the system in a box, etc.

•To prevent malfunctions, do not leave the system in a car for a long time.

• If the power is supplied through the car battery, the display will be blank
with the system turned off (at standby).

Unplug the AC power cord from the system to supply the power
through the car battery; otherwise, the system does not work.

■ Connecting the AC power cord

Power cord

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.

Battery cover

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

“R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)”
size batteries (not
supplied)

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

Battery cover

To remove the batteries, remove battery
“3” first.

PHONES jack

Notes:

• The memory backup batteries will not be
consumed as long as the power is supplied
from an AC outlet, loaded 10 batteries, or
car battery (DC12V). However, if no power
is supplied to the system, the memory
backup batteries should be replaced with
new ones approximately every 12 months to
securely maintain the contents of the
memory.

• Before replacing the memory backup
batteries, always connect the AC power cord
to the system to prevent the contents of
memory from being erased.

• When a power failure occurs, the time
indication disappears from the display to
save the battery power of the memory
backup batteries.

CAUTION:

To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• When you need to replace the batteries,
replace all batteries at the same time with
new ones. Before replacing, you need to
supply AC power to the system.

• Do not use an old battery with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries
together.

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Operating the system on
batteries

“R20/D(13F)” size
batteries (not supplied)

To remove the batteries, remove battery
“10” first.

Notes:

• When you operate the system on mains
(AC) power or on car battery (DC12V), the
power source automatically switches from
batteries to AC or DC12V. However, you
should remove the 10 batteries when
operating on AC power or car battery
(DC12V).

• When the batteries are exhausted, the
following symptoms will occur:
– Mistracking occurs during disc playback.
– Sounds are distorted intermittently during

tape playback.

– “DC OFF” flashes on the display, then the

power goes off.

If this happens, replace the batteries.

• It is recommended to use AC power cord
when recording important material or
listening to a disc.

CAUTION:

To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove the 10 batteries when the system is
not in use for an extended period of time.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries
together.

• If the power is supplied through the
batteries, the display will be blank with the
system turned off (at standby).

Unplug the AC power cord from the
system to supply the power through the
batteries; otherwise, the system does
not work.

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Basic operations

SOUND

ACS

ON/STANDBY

DISPLAY

SUPER WOOFER
VOLUME +/–

VOLUME +/–

SUPER WOOFER
VOLUME +/–

ACTIVE CLEAR
SOUND

Tur ning the power on and off

Note:

The lighting condition for the STANDBY indicator and the
display differs depending on the power source.

Power source STANDBY indicator/display

• The STANDBY indicator lights when

AC power

Batteries or car
battery (DC12V)*

* If no source is playing and no operation is done for about 4

minutes, “DC OFF” starts flashing on the display for about one
minute before the system turns off automatically (except when
the source is WIRELESS/FM/AM or AUX, or when the
microphone (or guitar) is used).

Tur ning on the system

Press ON/STANDBY.

• When the system is operated on batteries or car battery (DC12V),
press ON/STANDBY on the system.

The STANDBY indicator goes out when the system is operated on
AC power.
The display comes on and the system is ready to continue in the
mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

power is turned off.

• Backlighting of the display is illuminated
when power is turned on.

• The STANDBY indicator does not light.

• Backlighting of the display is not
illuminated.

•With the system turned off (at standby), no
indication is shown on the display.

SOUND

ON/STANDBY

Tur ning off the system

Press ON/STANDBY again.

The STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is operated on
AC power.

• When the AC power is used, the CLOCK indicator and the time
are displayed without backlighting.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.

Using the system

Turn the VOLUME +/– control clockwise to
increase the volume or turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

VOLUME +/–

STANDBY
indicator

ACS ON/LEVEL
indicator

or

On system

Some power is always consumed even though power is turned
off (called standby mode).
To disconnect the system from mains (AC) supply completely,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. When you
unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to “AM12:00”
if no memory backup batteries are installed.

On remote control

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On system

or

On remote control

Using the remote control

Press VOLUME + to increase the volume or
press VOLUME – to decrease it.

When you press and hold VOLUME + or –, the volume changes
rapidly.

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

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of
the system (see page 6). 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

During play, you can adjust the bass level between BASS 1
(minimum) and BASS 6 (maximum).

Using the system

Turn the SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/–
control clockwise to increase the bass level
or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the
bass level.

Selecting the sound mode

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

Press SOUND to select the sound mode.

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

or

Using the remote control

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

Note:

This function is not effective when the headphones are in
use.

Activating clear sound

The Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit emphasizes high-frequency
sound without lowering the signal-noise ratio, while adjusting its
output according to the input signal level. This results in a better
balance between the high-frequency sound and the low-frequency
heavy bass.

Press ACS (active clear sound) on the
system or on the remote control to turn it on
or off.

When it is turned on, the ACS ON indicator lights in red.

On system

Sound mode selection:

BEAT:

Set to this position for music with a heavy beat, such as

rock and disco music.

POP:

Set to this position for light music including popular and

vocal music.

CLEAR:

with transparent highs.

FLAT (no effect):

mode.

Set to this position for crisp and clear sounding music

Set to this position not to apply any sound

On remote control

Showing the time

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

Using the remote control only

Press DISPLAY.

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

Current sound source (e.g. FM103.5 MHz) =
the beginning)

Note:

To let the clock work, you need to set the clock first. (See
“Setting the clock” on page 18.)

(clock) =

(back to

or

On system

• The ACS LEVEL indicator flashes in green according to the input
signal level.

On remote control

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Number buttons

Listening to the radio

SET

4

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WIRELESS/FM/AM

FM MODE

PRESET TUNING

WIRELESS/
FM/AM

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You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

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Before listening to the radio, fully extend the FM telescopic antenna.

Tuning in to a station

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1.Press WIRELESS/FM/AM repeatedly to

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select either FM or AM.

Each time you press WIRELESS/FM/AM, the band changes as
follows:

WIRELESS = FM = AM = (back to the beginning)

•For “WIRELESS,” see page 17.
The system tunes in to the last tuned station. The following
information appears on the display.
– When “Manual Tuning” or “Auto Tuning” was used to tune in

to the last tuned station (see below), the band frequency
appears.

– When “Preset Tuning” was used to tune in to the last tuned

station (see the right column), the preset number (displayed
as “P-XX” on the display) and then the band frequency
appear.

Preset Tuning (possible only after presetting stations)

Select the desired preset number using PRESET TUNING on
the system or the number buttons on the remote control. The
preset number and then the band frequency appear on the
display.

PRESET TUNING button:

Number buttons:

Notice: To adjust the reception condition

For FM:

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

Each time you press the button, the
preset number increases.

To select P-5, press 5.
To select P-15, press +10 then 5.
To select P-20, press +10 once then
press 10.

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(After one second)

2.Select a station using one of the following

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methods.

•

If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy,

press FM MODE on the remote control. The MONO
indicator lights up and the sound becomes monaural, but the
reception improves. When you tune in to another station, the
MONO indicator goes off and stereo effect restores
automatically.

Note: AM broadcasts are monaural.

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Manual Tuning

Press 4
frequency until you find the station you want.

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Auto Tuning

Press and hold 4
The frequency changes automatically until a station frequency
is found.

or ¢

repeatedly to move from frequency to

OR

or ¢

for one second or more.

OR

For AM:

Change the direction of the system to obtain the best
reception.
Placing the system near the window, for example, will
improve AM reception.

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Presetting stations

LOCK/RELEASE knobCD 6

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7

4

7

4

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Number buttons

REPEAT

CD

6

PLAY MODE

GROUP UP

GROUP DOWN

CANCEL

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM stations.

Note:

Preset numbers may have been set to factory test
frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction.
You can preset the stations you want into memory as
follows:

Using the remote control only

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start again from step .

1.Select a band (either AM or FM) by

■

pressing WIRELESS/FM/AM repeatedly.

2.Press 4

■

3.Press SET.

■

or ¢ to tune in to a station.

4.Press the number buttons to select the

■

preset number you want.

5.Press SET.

■

“STORED” appears on the display and the station is stored.

6.Repeat above steps to for each

■

station you want to store into memory with
a preset number.

To change the preset stations,

above to overwrite a new station.

CAUTION: To prevent the preset stations from
being erased because of a power failure, etc.,
install memory backup batteries in the system.
(See pages 5 and 6.)

repeat the same steps as

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Playing back discs

This system has been designed to play back the following discs—
CD, finalized CD-R/CD-RW (recorded in audio CD format) and
CD-R/CD-RW (in MP3 format).

• This system is not compatible with the other discs such as DVD,
DVD-R, and DVD-RW.

Notes on MP3:

• The system can only recognize files (tracks) with “MP3” or
“mp3” as the extensions, which can be in any combination of
upper and lower case.

• It is recommended that you record your material at a 44.1 kHz
sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.

•You can play back the discs containing the tracks in music CD
format or MP3 files in ISO 9660 format.

• Some MP3 tracks or discs may not be played back because of
their characteristics or recording conditions.

• MP3 discs require a longer readout time than normal discs.

Group with its play order

MP3 track with its play order

• This system recognizes up to 999 tracks on a disc (or less
depending on the recording condition of a disc).

Setting a disc

1.Turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob

■

counterclockwise to open the disc
compartment door.

2.Place a disc, with its label side up as

■

shown above.

3.Close the disc compartment door and turn

■

the knob to “LOCK” position.

To remove the disc,

mode.

■

You can place an 8 cm (3-3/16") disc without an adapter.

■

If the disc cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for
example), “NO PLAY” or “NO DISC” appears on the display.

■

You can place a disc while listening to the other source.

open the disc compartment door in stop

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Using the disc player—Normal

Total track
number

Total group
number

*

* If a disc includes more than 99 groups, “G – –” will appear

on the display.

MP3 indicator

Play

T

o play a disc

1.Set a disc.

■

2.Press CD 6

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The first track of the disc starts playing.

For CDs:

For MP3 discs:

MP3 indicator

• When playing an MP3 disc, the file name (then ID3 Tag if
any) is displayed at the beginning of each track.

• If no disc is inserted, “NO DISC” appears on the display and
the system remains in stop mode.

• The system automatically stops when the last track of the disc
has finished playing.

To stop playing the disc,

The following information for the disc is displayed.

For CDs

For MP3 discs:

:

Total track
number

Tr ac k
number

.

Playback
time

press 7

.

Total playback
time

Skip Play

Press 4
to play during playback.

• Press ¢

• Press 4
Press 4
track.

You can also select a track in stop mode with the same buttons.

For CD:

For MP3:

To start playback,

Sear

Press and hold 4
reverse the disc during playback.

You can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are
listening to. During search play, you can hear the sound of approx.
one forth level.

o locate a track directly

T

Using the remote control only

Press the number buttons to directly play a
track.

•To directly play track 5, press 5.

•To directly play track 15, press +10 then 5.

•To directly play track 20, press +10 once then press 10.

(Only for MP3 discs)

•To directly play track 109, press +100 once then press 9.

•To directly play track 125, press +100, +10, +10 then 5.

or ¢

once to skip to the beginning of the next track.
to skip to the beginning of the track being played.
twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous

Selected track and its playback time are shown on the
display.
Group and track numbers (then ID3 Tag if any) are
shown on the display.

to select the track you want

press CD 6

.

ch Play

or ¢

to fast forward/

To pause,

display.

To cancel pause,

continues from the point where it was paused.

Note:

press CD 6

Do not turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob during playback.

. The playback time flashes on the

press the same button again. Playback

To select a group (for MP3 disc)

Using the remote control only

Press GROUP UP or GROUP DOWN to
select the group you want to play during
playing the MP3 disc.

• Press GROUP UP to skip to the next group.

• Press GROUP DOWN to skip to the previous group.

You can also select a group in stop mode with the same buttons.

To play the group after selection,

press CD 6

.

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Programming the playing order
of the tracks

Using the remote control only

■

You can program up to 50 tracks in any desired order including
the same tracks.

■

You can only make a program when the system is stopped.

■

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

1.Set a disc.

■

2.Press CD 6

■

3.Press 7

■

4.Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select

■

“PROGRAM.”

The system enters the programming mode and the PRGM
indicator lights up.

5.Press the number buttons to select the

■

track to program.

•For detailed operations, see “To locate a track directly” on
page 11.

Example:

Program order number

.

to stop the disc.

For track 7, press 7.

Last programmed track

Random play

The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode.

Using the remote control only

1.Set a disc.

■

2.Press CD 6

■

3.Press 7

■

4.Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select

■

“RANDOM.”

The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display.

5.Press CD 6

■

The tracks are played in random order once.

To skip a track during playback,

track in the random sequence. The 4
back to the beginning of the current track.

While stopped:

■

To exit from random mode,

until the track number and total playback time appear on the
display.

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

Normal play
beginning)

.

to stop the disc.

.

press PLAY MODE repeatedly

PROGRAM

=

=

RANDOM

press ¢

button works only to go

to skip to another

= (back to the

(After 2 seconds)

Total playback time of the programmed tracks*

*Total playback time will not appear while making a

program using an MP3 disc.

6.Repeat step to select other tracks for

■

the program.

•To cancel the last track programmed, press CANCEL once.

7.Press CD 6

■

The system plays the tracks in the order you have programmed
them.

■

You can skip to a particular program track by pressing 4

¢

during program play.

While stopped:

■

To confirm the programmed tracks,

repeatedly; the tracks making up the program will successively
be displayed in the programmed order.

•To add a track to the end of the program, simply press the
number buttons.

■

To delete the tracks in the program,

repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the last track will be
erased.

■

To delete the entire program,

until “CLEAR!” appears on the display.

•Turning off the power will clear the program.

■

To exit from program mode,

repeatedly until the track number and total playback time
appear on the display.

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

Normal play
beginning)

Note:

(For CDs) If the total playback time of the programmed tracks
exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, “– – : – –” will appear on the
display.

.

=

PROGRAM

press 4

press CANCEL

press and hold CANCEL

press PLAY MODE

=

RANDOM

= (back to the

or ¢

or

Repeating tracks

You can repeat the tracks or individual track as many times as you
like.

Using the remote control only

Press REPEAT.

Each time you press the button, repeat indicator changes as
follows:

For CDs:

=

ALL =

•

ALL:

•

:

For MP3 discs:

ALL

= GROUP = = canceled = (back to the

beginning)

• ALL: Repeats all the tracks on the disc.

• GROUP: In normal play mode, repeats all the tracks in

• : Repeats the current track.

■ Repeat mode (except “ GROUP”) remains in effect even

when you change the play mode.

To exit from repeat mode, press REPEAT until the repeat
indicator on the display goes out.

canceled = (back to the beginning)

Repeats all the tracks on the disc.

Repeats the current track.

a group.
In program and random play modes, group
repeat cannot be selected.

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Playing back tapes

TAPE 2 3

4

REVERSE
MODE

With automatic tape direction, you can listen to type I or II tapes
without having to change any settings.

The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended,
since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily
jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.

7
¢

TAPE 2 3

LOCK/RELEASE
knob

Regular play

1.Turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob

■

counterclockwise to open the cassette
holder.

2.Put the cassette in, with the side you want

■

to listen to facing you.

¢

4

7

5.If you need to change the playback

■

direction, press TAPE 2

The opposite side tape direction indicator lights up and the tape
playback direction changes.

To stop playing,

To remove the tape,

holder by turning the LOCK/RELEASE knob to the
“RELEASE” position.

Notes:

• Do not turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob during playback.

• When no tape is loaded in the deck, “NO TAPE” appears on the
display.

press 7

stop the tape, and open the cassette

3

.

.

To fast-wind/rewind a tape

Press ¢ or 4 to fast-wind/rewind the tape.

• The cassette deck automatically stops when the tape reaches its
end.

3.Close the holder gently and turn the knob

■

to “LOCK” position.

4.Press TAPE 2 3.

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The tape is played in the direction shown by the tape direction
indicator.

3 (Forward playback):

played back.

2 (Reverse playback):

played back.

The side of the tape facing you is

The opposite side of the tape is

Reverse mode

You can set a tape to play just one side, both sides in succession, or
both sides continuously.

Using the remote control only

Press REVERSE MODE.

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

== =

•: The cassette deck automatically stops after playing
one side of the tape.

•:The cassette deck automatically stops when playback
in the reverse (2

•:The cassette deck continues to play both sides of the
tape until the 7

(back to the beginning)

) direction is finished.

button is pressed.

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Recording

7

CD 6

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

TAPE 2 3
WIRELESS/

FM/AM

Things to know before you start
recording

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It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or
video recording, broadcast or cable programme and
in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work
embodied therein.

■

When you want to record onto both sides of a tape, you can set

reverse mode to . Recording automatically stops after
recording in the reverse (2
the tape direction is forward (3
mode is on.

■

The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not
affected by the VOLUME control on the system or by adjusting
the sound effects. Thus, during recording you can adjust the
sound you are actually listening to without affecting the
recording level.

■

Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A
and one for side B, can be removed to prevent accidental erasure
or recording.

■

To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover
the holes with adhesive tape first. However, when a type II tape
is used, only cover part of the hole as shown, since the other part
of the hole (type II detection slot) is used to detect the tape type.

) direction. Therefore, make sure that

) when recording with reverse

Type II detection
slot

CD 6

AUX

BEAT CUT

ONE TOUCH REC

TAPE 2 3

WIRELESS/
FM/AM

7

Standard recording

You can record any sound source to tape.
The sources are disc, tuner, auxiliary equipment, microphone, and
guitar. The microphone sound and guitar sound can be mixed with
any source.

1.Insert a blank or erasable cassette tape

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into the cassette deck.

Be sure that the tape direction indicator and the tape insertion
direction are as follows:

[Forward and reverse recording]

Tape direction indicator Tape insertion direction

3

(Forward)

*

Recording will be made on
the tape side facing you.

2

(Reverse)

*

Recording will be made on
the opposite side of the tape.

(Front view)

(Front view)

Adhesive tape

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Type I and type II tapes can be used for recording.

Note:

At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape which
cannot be recorded onto. Thus, before recording, wind on the
leader tape first to ensure getting the beginning of the recording.

CAUTION: If a recording you make has excessive
noise or static, the system may have been too
close to a TV which was on during the recording.
Either turn off the TV or increase the distance
between the TV and the system.

• If the tape direction 2

the direction. (In this case, since the tape play starts, you need to
press 7

. Then, press 4

the leader tape which cannot be recorded onto.)

• If the inserted tape is not fully rewound, press 4

tape up to the end point of the leader tape which cannot be
recorded onto.

2.If you want to record on both sides of the

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tape, press REVERSE MODE on the remote

(reverse) is lit, press TAPE 2 3 to change

to rewind the tape up to the end point of

to rewind the

control to set the cassette deck in reverse
mode.

Press the

3.Prepare the source, for example, tuning in

■

to a radio station, or turning on the

button until “ ” is lit.

connected auxiliary equipment.

Note:

For disc recording, refer to “Disc direct recording”
described on page 15.

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4.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system.

Tr ac k 1

Tr ac k 2

Tape end

less than 10 seconds

* The recording in reverse side (2

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The indicator lights up and the system starts recording.

• If the tab of the cassette tape is removed to protect erasure or
recording, recording does not start.

Tips:

When you want to record on both sides of the tape, start
recording from the forward direction.

To stop at any time during the recording process,

press 7

Recording an AM station
on a tape

When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which
are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, press
BEAT CUT to eliminate the beats.

1.Set to AM station and start recording.

■

2.Press BEAT CUT to eliminate the beats.

■

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

B.CUT-1 =

the beginning)

B.CUT-2 =

B.CUT-3 =

B.CUT-4 = (back to

6.Choose whether to have pauses between

■

tracks.

• If nothing is done, a non-recorded pause of about four
seconds will be automatically made between tracks.

• If you do not want pauses between tracks, press CD 6
twice to enter pause mode—only possible with CDs.

7.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system.

.

■

The indicator lights up and the cassette deck starts
recording.

• When the tape reaches its end at the middle of a song in the
forward direction (3
(2

) will start from the beginning of that track (or previous

track). See diagram below.

Ex.: Case 1

[Recording direction 3

), the recording in the reverse direction

(forward)]

Tr ac k 1

Tr ac k 2

Tape end

Disc direct recording

Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order it is on the
disc, or according to the order you have set in a program.

1.Insert a blank or erasable cassette tape

■

into the cassette deck.

Be sure that the tape direction indicator and the tape insertion
direction are as follows:

[Forward recording]

Tape direction indicator Tape insertion direction

3

(Forward)

*

Recording will be made on
the tape side facing you.

2.If you want to record on both sides of the

■

tape, press REVERSE MODE on the remote
control to set the system in reverse mode.

Press the button until “ ” is lit.

3.Set a disc.

■

4.Press CD 6

■

5.Press 7

■

• If you want to record specific tracks only, program the tracks
first. You can check their total playback time on the display
during programming. (See page 12.)

.

.

(Front view)

more than 10 seconds

* The recording in reverse side (2) starts from the beginning

of track 2.

Ex.: Case 2

[Recording direction 3

of track 1.

• After the disc player has played the entire disc, or all the
programmed tracks, the tape automatically stops.

• Recording will also stop when the end of the reverse side (2
is reached (even if the disc play is not yet over).

To stop at any time during the recording process,

The tape stops after four seconds.

Note:

When making SLEEP timer settings while performing disc direct
recording, set enough time to allow the disc to finish playing;
otherwise, the power will go off before recording is completed.

(forward)]

) starts from the beginning

press 7

One Track Recording

You can record the current track being played.

1.Insert a blank or erasable cassette tape

■

into the cassette deck.

2.Play the track you wish to record.

■

3.Press ONE TOUCH REC on the system.

■

The disc player returns to the beginning of that track and the
track is recorded on the tape. After recording, the disc player
and the cassette deck automatically stop.

)

.

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R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
(supplied)

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

Number buttons

Listening to auxiliary equipment

AUX

You can listen to auxiliary equipment with the following methods:

•Transmitting sound on FM wave

• Connecting to the AUX IN jack

Note:

For operation of the auxiliary equipment, refer to its instructions.

■

Transmitting sound on FM wave

You can connect auxiliary equipment such as a digital audio player to the wireless transmitter, then transmit the sound signals on FM wave.

Installing the batteries to the wireless

■

transmitter

WIRELESS/
FM/AM

FM MODE

PRESET TUNING

■

■

AUX

Listening to auxiliary
equipment

1.Connect the wireless transmitter to the
headphones jack of auxiliary equipment.

2.Select one of the position numbers on the
wireless transmitter.

•To check the assigned frequency to each the position number,

refer to the label put on the rear of the wireless transmitter.

• Make sure that no local FM station in you area uses the same

frequency.

WIRELESS/
FM/AM

3.Turn on the wireless transmitter.

■

The red lamp lights up.

•To select a position number from P1 - P4, set the switch to

LOW POSITION.

•To select a position number from P5 - P8, set the switch to

HIGH POSITION.

4.Set the volume level of the system to

■

minimum.

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5.Press WIRELESS/FM/AM to select

■

WIRELESS as the source.

The system tunes in to the last tuned frequency. The following
information appears on the display.

(After one second)

6.Select the same position number as you

■

have selected on the wireless transmitter
in step on page 16.

•

On the remote control:

corresponding to the position number.

•

On the system:

select the position number.

Press PRESET TUNING repeatedly to

Press the number button

Presetting frequencies

You can preset up to eight frequencies.

Using the remote control only

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

1.Select WIRELESS by pressing WIRELESS/

■

FM/AM.

2.Press 4

■

3.Press SET.

■

or ¢ to tune in to a frequency.

.

7.Start playing the connected equipment,

■

then adjust the volume on the equipment.

8.Adjust the volume of the system to the

■

desired listening level.

•

If received sounds are noisy,

remote control. The MONO indicator lights up and the sound
becomes monaural, but the reception improves. When you
tune in to another frequency using 4
indicator goes off and stereo effect restores automatically.

Notice: • To adjust the reception condition

Adjust the FM telescopic antenna’s length, angle and
direction until the best reception is obtained (see page

9).

•To avoid sound distortion

Make sure not to increase the volume of the connected
equipment too high.

Notes:

• If the frequency (position number) you select to receive the
signals from the wireless transmitter is used by an FM station or
is adjacent to an FM station frequency, it interferes with the
reception from the wireless transmitter. If this happens, select
another frequency (position number).

• If you are nearby the TV or FM stations which transmit strong
signals, it interferes with the reception from the wireless
transmitter. In this case, you may not be able to use the wireless
transmitter.

•To get good reception from the wireless transmitter:
– Make sure that there is no obstruction between the system and

the wireless transmitter.

– Straighten the connecting cord of the wireless transmitter as

much as possible.

press FM MODE on the

or ¢

, the MONO

4.Press the number buttons (1 – 8) to select

■

the preset number you want.

5.Press SET.

■

“STORED” appears on the display and the frequency is stored.

6.Repeat above steps to for each

■

frequency you want to store into memory
with a preset number.

To change the preset frequencies,

as above to overwrite a new frequency.

Note:

When you listen to an auxiliary equipment connected to the
wireless transmitter after changing the preset frequency initially
memorized in the system, set the frequency back to the initial one
according to the above procedure; otherwise, you cannot receive
the signal even though you select the same position number as the
one on the transmitter.
Following table shows the initial settings of the position numbers
on the system.

Initial settings of the position numbers:

Position no. Frequency Position no. Frequency

POSITN 1 88.10 MHz POSITN 5 107.10 MHz

POSITN 2 88.30 MHz POSITN 6 107.30 MHz

POSITN 3 88.50 MHz POSITN 7 107.50 MHz

POSITN 4 88.70 MHz POSITN 8 107.70 MHz

CAUTION: To prevent the preset frequencies
from being erased because of a power failure,
etc., install memory backup batteries in the
system. (See pages 5 and 6.)

repeat the same steps

■

Connecting to the AUX IN jack

First make sure that the auxiliary equipment is properly connected to the system. (See pages 5 and 6.)

1.Set the volume level to minimum.

■

2.Press AUX.

■

“AUX” appears on the display.

•To listen to the auxiliary equipment, start playing the auxiliary
equipment.

3.Adjust the volume to the desired listening

■

level.

4.Apply sound effects, if you wish.

■

• Adjust the super woofer volume to reinforce the bass sound.

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4

¢

CLOCK/TIMER

SET

CANCEL

SLEEP

ON/STANDBY

Using the microphone/guitar

Microphone/guitar mixing

Using a microphone or a guitar (not supplied), you can mix its
sound with a source sound.

1.Make sure the MIC/GUITAR LEVEL control

■

on the rear of the system is properly set.

• When using a microphone, make sure the knob is pressed in

(_

).

• When using a guitar, make sure the knob is released (—

2.Set the MIC/GUITAR LEVEL control to MIN

■

by turning it fully counterclockwise.

3.Connect a microphone or a guitar into the

■

MIC/GUITAR INPUT jack on the rear of the
system.

4.Start a source: disc, tape, tuner, or other

■

equipment.

).

5.Adjust the VOLUME +/– control and the

■

MIC/GUITAR LEVEL control, as you play the
microphone or the guitar.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect a bass guitar to the
MIC/GUITAR INPUT jack, as it may damage the
system.

Recording microphone or
guitar mixing on a tape

1.Follow the above steps – .

■

2.To record, follow the steps in “Standard

■

recording.” (See page 14.)

Note:

If “howling” occurs when using the microphone, keep the
microphone away from the speaker.

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Using the timer

The timers let you control the listening and recording functions automatically.

Setting the clock

When the power is first supplied, the CLOCK indicator and
“AM12:00” flash on the display. Set the clock.

Note:

The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work.

Using the remote control only

1.Press ON/STANDBY.

■

2.Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the

■

CLOCK indicator lights up.

The hour digit flashes on the display.

3.Press ¢

■

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

or 4

to select the hour.

■

■

■

CAUTION: If memory backup batteries are
exhausted or not installed, and the AC power
cord is plugged in again after being
disconnected, or power is restored after a power
failure, the CLOCK indicator will flash on the
display. Set the current time (clock) again.

4.Press SET to set the hour.

The minutes digits start flashing on the display.

5.Press ¢

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

• If you want to change the hour setting, press CANCEL.

6.Press SET to finish setting the clock.

or 4

to select the minute.

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Setting the sleep timer

Use the sleep timer to turn the system off after a certain number of
minutes when it is playing. By setting the sleep timer, you can fall
asleep to the music and know that your system will turn off by
itself rather than playing all night.

■

You can set the sleep timer only when the system is turned on.

Using the remote control only

3.Press CLOCK/TIMER again, so that the

■

timer indicator ( ) and ON indicator light
up.

The hour digit of the current ON time flashes on the display.

1.Press SLEEP.

■

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

2.Set the length of time you want the source

■

to play before shutting off.

Each time you press the button, it changes the number of
minutes shown on the display in this sequence:

10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 =

beginning)
After setting the number of minutes for the sleep timer, the
indication will stop flashing and go off.
The system is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you
set.

To confirm the sleep time:

When SLEEP is pressed, the remaining sleep time is displayed.
Wait until the display returns to the original display.

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF.” Turning off the system
also cancels the sleep timer.

120 = OFF = (back to the

Setting the daily timer

Once the timer has been set, it will be activated at the same time
everyday until the timer is turned off. Recording timer works only
one time.

• While the timer is being set, the timer indicator ( ) lights up.

• While the timer has been set, the timer indicator ( ) also lights

up if the power is supplied through the AC outlet.

• While the timer is working, the timer indicator ( ) flashes.

Using the remote control only

1.Press ON/STANDBY.

■

2.Press CLOCK/TIMER.

■

“TIMER ON?” appears.

• Press SET to activate the timer setting you have made before.

• Press CANCEL to cancel the timer.

• Go to the next step to set the timer first time (or reset the
timer).

4.Set the on-time you want the system to

■

turn on.

(1) Press ¢
(2) Press ¢

The OFF indicator lights up.

• Press and hold the button to change the time rapidly.

• If you want to change the time setting, press CANCEL.

5.Set the OFF time (example: PM1:30).

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(1) Press ¢
(2) Press ¢

• Press and hold the button to change the time rapidly.

• If you want to change the time setting, press CANCEL.

6.Press ¢

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you want to listen to, then press SET.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown
below:

TUNER =

beginning)

When you select the “TU\

• The REC indicator appears on the display.

• The timer will be canceled after tuner recording has been
finished.

7.Press ¢

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then press SET.

– –: The current volume level will be used.
0 to 50:When the timer is turned on, the volume will be

• The current timer setting appears for confirmation.

or 4

to select the hour, then press SET.

or 4

to select the minute, then press SET.

or 4

to select the hour, then press SET.

or 4

to select the minute, then press SET.

or 4

TU\

or 4

automatically set to the selected level.

to select the music source

TAPE = CD = TAPE = (back to the

TAPE”;

to select the volume level,

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8.Before turning off the system, prepare the

Blower

Lens

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music source selected in step on page

19.

TUNER:

TU\

TAPE:

CD:
TAPE:

Notes:

• By using “WIRELESS,” you can also record the sounds
through the auxiliary equipment connected to the wireless
transmitter.

• Listening to or recording auxiliary equipment connected to
the wireless transmitter, start playing the equipment before
the timer turns on.

9.Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the

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system.

• When the timer turns on, the volume level gradually increases
from 0 (zero) to the preset level in step on page 19.
However, if the volume has been set to “– –”, the volume
level will be set to the last level directly.

Tune in to the desired frequency (FM/AM/
WIRELESS).
Tune in to the frequency (FM/AM/
WIRELESS) you want to record. Insert a
cassette tape for recording.
Set a disc.
Insert a tape.

To cancel the operation,

display returns to the original one.

To cancel the timer,

CANCEL. (“TIMEROFF” appears, only when power is on.)

To reactivate (or confirm) the canceled timer,

CLOCK/TIMER once, then press SET. (The current timer setting
appears for confirmation.)

Notes:

• The timer cannot be set if on-time and off-time are the same.

• The timer does not work if the system is not in the standby mode
(the system needs to be in standby mode at least one minute
before the on-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. If this
happens, set the current time (clock) and
perform the timer setting again.

press CLOCK/TIMER until the

press CLOCK/TIMER once, then press

press

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Care and maintenance

Handle your discs carefully, and they will last a long time.

Compact discs

• This system can play back the following discs:
– Audio CD
– Finalized CD-R/CD-RW recorded in audio

CD format or MP3 format
However, continued use of irregular shape
discs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage
the system.

• Remove the disc 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 disc, or
bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent
warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc
when placing it back in the case.

•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature
extremes, and moisture.

•A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc
does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.

General notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your
discs and the mechanism clean.

• Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.

•Keep the disc compartment door closed when not in use.

Cleaning the lens

If the lens in the pickup is dirty, dropout, etc., could degrade sound.
Open the disc compartment door and clean the lens as shown.

• Use a blower (available at camera stores) to blow dust off the
lens.

• If there are fingerprints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a
cotton swab.

CAUTION: Do not use any solvent (for example,
conventional record cleaner, spray thinner,
benzine, etc.) to clean a disc.

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Moisture condensation

Capstans

Erase head

Pinch-rollers

Record/play head

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
system in the following cases:

• After turning on heating in the room.

• In a damp room.

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to
a warm place.

Should this occur, the system may malfunction.
In this case, leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the
AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or
caught in the cassette. Take up the slack by
inserting a pencil in one of the reels and
rotating.

• Do not touch the tape surface.

• Do not store the tape:
– In dusty places
– In direct sunlight or heat
– In moist areas
– On a TV or speaker
– Near a magnet

Cassette deck

• If the heads, capstans, or pinch-rollers of the cassette deck
become dirty, the following may occur:
– Loss of sound quality
– Discontinuous sound
–Fading
– Incomplete erasure
– Difficulty recording

• Clean the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers using a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol.

• If the heads become magnetized, the system will produce noise or
lose high frequency notes.

•To demagnetize the heads, turn off the system, and use a head
demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).

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Troubleshooting

• If you are having 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.

Symptom Possible cause Action

Power does not come on. The power cord is not connected to an AC

outlet.

No sound is heard. • Connections are incorrect, or loose.

• Headphones are connected.

• MP3 disc is recorded with “packet
writing.”

Poor FM reception. The FM telescopic antenna is not properly

extended and positioned.

The track skips. The disc is dirty or scratched. Clean or replace the disc.

The disc does not play (“NO PLAY” or
“NO DISC” appears).

Specific files (tracks) on an MP3 disc are
not played.

Hard to hear auxiliary equipment
connected to the wireless transmitter
because of noise.

Unable to record. Cassette record protect tabs are removed. Cover the holes on the back edge of the

• The disc is upside down.

• The disc is dirty or scratched.

Files other than MP3 are included in the
disc.

• The selected position number on the
system is different from the one selected
on the wireless transmitter.

• The volume of the connected equipment
is low.

• The wireless transmitter is far from the
system.

Insert the plug into the socket.

• Check all connections and make
corrections. (See pages 5 and 6.)

• Disconnect the headphones.

• It cannot be played. Replace the disc.

Fully extend the FM telescopic antenna
and turn it for the best reception.

• Put the disc in with the label side up.

• Change the disc.

They cannot be played.

• Select the same position number as you
have selected on the wireless transmitter.
(See page 17.)

•Turn up the volume.

• Bring the wireless transmitter close to the
system.

cassette with tape.

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