JVC UX-GB9DAB User Manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

UX-GB9DAB

—Consists of CA-UXGB9DAB and SP-UXGB9DAB

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0172-001A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT

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

BE SURE

approved type, as originally fitted.

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

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

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT

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

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

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

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

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

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION— button!

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 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.

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.

cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

to replace the fuse only with an identical

make any connection to the terminal which is

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

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.

Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O. Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation

Caution: Proper Ventilation

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

1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.

3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Front view Side view

15 cm

SP-UXGB9DAB

15 cm

1 cm

CA-UXGB9DAB

1 cm

SP-UXGB9DAB

15 cm

10 cm

15 cm

CA-UXGB9DAB

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Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

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Introduction

Remote ONLY

Main Unit

ONLY

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.

• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside the System.

DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with the TV.

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in the following cases:

• After starting to heat 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, then plug it in again.

How to Read This Manual

• Button and control operations are explained in the table below.

•

Some related tips and notes are explained later in the sections “Learning More about This System” and “Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section explaining the operations content has some information).

2 sec.

( indicates that the

Indicates that you press the button

briefly

Indicates that you press the button

briefly and repeatedly

option you want is selected.

Indicates that you press one of the buttons.

Indicates that you button for specified seconds.

• The number inside the arrow indicates the period of press (in this example, 2 seconds).

• If no number is inside the arrow, press and hold until the entire procedure is complete or until you get a result you want.

Indicates that you turn the control toward the specified direction(s).

until an

press and hold

the

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before operating any further.

DO NOT disassemble the System since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer.

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the remote control.

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the buttons and controls on the main unit.

Contents

Introduction ............................................................... 1

Connections ................................................................ 3

Before Operating the System.................................... 6

Daily Operations—Playback .................................... 7

Listening to the Radio ..................................................................8

Playing Back a Disc .....................................................................8

Playing Back a Portable Audio Device........................................ 9

Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments... 10

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................10

Adjusting the Sound................................................................... 10

Changing the Display Brightness............................................... 11

Adjusting the Audio Input Level ............................................... 11

Setting the Clock........................................................................ 11

Turning Off the Power Automatically .......................................11

Radio Data System Operations .............................. 12

Changing the Display Mode ...................................................... 12

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes.................................... 12

Switching Temporarily to a Program of Your Choice

Automatically ......................................................................... 13

Description of the PTY codes for Radio Data System............... 13

DAB Operations....................................................... 14

Listening to a Service................................................................. 14

Presetting Services .....................................................................15

Changing the Display Mode ...................................................... 16

Searching for a Service by PTY Codes...................................... 16

Switching Temporarily to a Service of Your Choice

Automatically ......................................................................... 17

Description of the PTY codes for DAB ..................................... 17

Advanced Disc Operations...................................... 18

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play ......................18

Playing at Random—Random Play ...........................................19

Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play .............................................19

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock..................................... 19

Timer Operations .................................................... 20

Setting the Timer........................................................................ 20

Timer Priority............................................................................. 21

Additional Information ........................................... 22

Learning More about This System............................................. 22

Troubleshooting .........................................................................23

Maintenance ............................................................................... 23

Specifications ............................................................................. 24

Parts Index.................................................................................. 24

Connections

PHONES

AUX

Supplied accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items:

• DAB antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Rear view

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

From DAB antenna

See page 4.

From AM/FM antenna

See page 4.

Front view

From the speakers

See page 5.

To a wall outlet

Plug in the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

From the analog audio output of portable audio devices

See page 5.

DAB antenna

DAB antenna (supplied)

Extend the wire so that you can receive your desired ensembles.

For the better DAB reception

Active antenna (not supplied)

• See also “To improve DAB reception” on page 15.

To connect the AM loop antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Turn it until the best reception is obtained.

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl.

For the better AM/FM reception

AM/FM antenna

To assemble the AM loop antenna

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Keep it connected.

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Extend it horizontally.

• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325).

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords, or the power cord. Also, keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor reception.

DOWN

PHONES

AUX

Speakers

To connect the speaker cords

Make sure that both speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

1 Hold 2 Insert 3 Release

To connect a portable audio device

AUX jack

Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)

Red

From left speaker

Black

From right speaker

Red

• When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–).

• If the speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the speaker cord by twisting the vinyl.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each terminal.

• DO NOT allow the conductor of the speaker cords to be in touch with the metallic parts of the System.

To remove the speaker grilles:

Holes Projections

Portable audio device

• By using QP Link (Quick Portable Link), you can easily start playing back a portable audio device on this unit. See page 9 for details.

• If an external device is not equipped with a stereo mini plug audio output, use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.

Preparing the remote control

R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)

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

DO NOT recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.

When using the remote control

Point the top of the remote control toward the remote sensor as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position, the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.

Speaker grille

Before Operating the System

The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.

12 3 4 5

PRGM RND TA NEWS INFO FM AM ST MONO L-BAND

MP3

S.TURBO AHB PRO A.STBY QP Link

Indications on the main display

• While listening to radio:

S.TURBO

QP Link

Band

Frequency

• While selecting AUX:

S.TURBO

QP Link

Source name

• While listening to DAB:

S.TURBO

QP Link

ST BAND

Frequency

• While playing a CD/MP3*:

S.TURBO

QP Link

Track number

Elapsed playing time

• While disc play is stopped:

CD:

Total track number

MP3:

Group number

S.TURBO

QP Link

S.TURBO

QP Link

Total playing time

Track number

* When you start or stop playing an MP3 disc, the group

(folder) number, group (folder) name, track (file) number, track (file) name (and ID3 Tag) will be shown before the elapsed playing time appears.

SLEEP

123

Disc operation indicators

• PRGM (Program Play): lights when Program Play mode is activated.

• RND (Random Play): lights when Random Play mode is activated.

•

Repeat Play: –: lights when One Track Repeat is activated. –: lights when All Track Repeat or One Group

Repeat is activated.

MP3 indicator

• Lights when an MP3 track is detected.

TA/NEWS/INFO—Program type (PTY) indicators

• Lights to indicate the currently selected program type for PTY Standby Reception.

• Flashes when a program is automatically tuned in with PTY Standby Reception.

Radio reception indicators

• FM: lights while receiving an FM stereo station. – ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station or a DAB

service with sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

– MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station in

monaural.

• AM: lights while receiving an AM station.

DAB reception indicators

• L-BAND: lights while receiving a DAB ensemble in L-Band.

• BAND III: lights while receiving a DAB ensemble in Band III.

Timer indicators

•: lights when Daily Timer is on standby; flashes while working or being set.

• 1/2/3: lights when a Daily Timer (1, 2, or 3) is on standby; flashes while working or being set.

• SLEEP: lights when Sleep Timer is activated.

S.TURBO (Sound Turbo) indicator

• Lights when Sound Turbo is activated.

AHB PRO (Active Hyper Bass Pro) indicator

• Lights when AHB Pro is activated.

QP Link (Quick Portable Link) indicator

• Lights when QP Link is activated.

A.STBY (Auto Standby) indicator

• Lights when Auto Standby is activated.

• Flashes for about 3 minutes before Auto Standby turns the System off.

Main display

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