JVC SP-UXP38V, UX-P38VUB, UX-P38VUN, UX-P38VUS, UX-P38V Instructions Manual

GVT0068-003A

[US, UN, UB]

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.

UX-P38V Consists of CA-UXP38V and SP-UXP38V

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-UXP38V CA-UXP38V SP-UXP38V

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

STANDBY/ON button in any

position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

– G-1 –

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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such
as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups,
etc.) on top of this apparatus.

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.

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3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
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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.

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English

Introduction

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the b uttons

on the remote control.
You can use the buttons both on the remote control and
on the unit for the same operations if they have the same
or similar names (or marks), unless mentioned otherwise.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each
procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the information
about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing
the sound effects, and others, which are explained in the
section “Common Operations” on pages 9 to 10.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to pre vent from
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance from
the unit.

Gives you information and hints you had better
know.

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

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

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

Power sources

• When unplugging from the w all outlet, al ways pull the plug,
not the AC power cord.

DO NOT handle the AC po w er cord with wet hands.

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to

obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual

for future reference.

Moisture condensation

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

• After starting heating in the room

• In a damp room

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leav e
the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates,
unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Others

• Should an y metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
the unit and consult your dealer before operating any further.

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

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

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

Which compact discs can be used?

Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The
player can play the following compact discs:

Video CD discs both with and without PBC.

Audio CD discs

Discs you cannot playback

Any other discs than listed above (such as CD-ROM, DVD,
CD-G or CD-I Discs) cannot be played. Playing back such discs
may generate noise and damage your speakers.
Even though a logo listed above is printed on the disc, it may
not be played if it is a non-standard disc.

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3

Front Panel ................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................... 5

Getting Started .............................................................. 6

Supplied Accessories.................................................. 6

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 7

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................... 8

Common Operations .................................................. 9

Turning On the Power ................................................. 9

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing...................... 9

Selecting the Sources and Starting Play ..................... 10

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

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts...................... 11

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11

Presetting Stations .................................................... 11

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW).................. 12

Playing Back the Entire CD — Normal Play........... 12

Basic CD Operations................................................ 12

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 13

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 13

Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play............................. 14

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 14

Using the Video CD Player

(Video CDs) ........................................................... 15

Setting the TV System.............................................. 15

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function ............. 15

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function without

Using the Menu Screen (Continuous Play) ........ 15

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function

Using the Menu Screen (Menu-Driven Play) ..... 16

Playing Video CDs without the PBC Function ........ 17

Various Functions to Enhance Your Enjoyment ....... 17

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 19

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 19

Recording .................................................................. 20

Recording on a Tape................................................. 20

CD Direct Recording................................................. 21

One Track Recording ................................................ 21

Using the Multiplex CDs .......................................... 22

Using the Timers....................................................... 23

Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer................. 23

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 24

Maintenance .............................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26

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

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Front Panel

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Continued

Display Window

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Remote sensor
2 STANDBY lamp (9)
3 STANDBY/ON button (9, 14, 24)
4 TAPE 2 3 button (19 – 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

5 CD 3/8 SELECT (play/pause) button (9, 15 – 16, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10)
7 SOUND button (10)
8 AUX button (9 – 10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 PHONES jack (10)
p 0 (disc tray open/close) button (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q Disc tray
w RETURN button (17)

e FM/AM button (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r Display window
t CLOCK button (9)
y VOLUME + / – control (10)
u TIMER button (23 – 24)
i ¢ NEXT (forward search) button (9, 15 – 18)
o 7 (stop) button (12, 14 – 15, 19 – 21)
; PREV 4 (reverse search) button (9, 15 – 18)
a REV.MODE (reverse mode) VCD NUMBER b utton

(16, 20 – 21)

s Cassette holder
d REC button (20 – 21)
f 0 (eject) button for cassette deck (19 – 21)

Display Window

1 Tape operation indicators

• 2 3 (tape direction) and (reverse mode) indicators

2 Timer indicators

• (timer), DAILY, REC and SLEEP indicators

3 REC indicator
4 CLOCK indicator
5 CD play mode indicators

• PRGM (program), RANDOM, repeat ( / ALL) and
PBC indicators

6 BASS (Active Hyper Bass) indicator
7 SOUND (sound mode) indicator
8 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

9 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.

Remote Control

Remote Control

1 REPEAT button (14 – 15)
2 DISPLAY button (9)
3 PROG (program) button (13)
4 RANDOM button (13 – 15)
5 SOUND MODE button (10)
6 AUTO PRESET button (11)
7 CD 0 (disc tray open/close) button (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 SELECT CD 3/8 button (12 – 13, 15 – 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 PREV 4 (reverse search) button (11 – 13, 16)
p 7 (stop) button (12 – 14, 16)
q CANCEL button (13)
w STILL button (17)
e ON SCREEN button (18)
r MPX button (22)
t PBC button (15 – 16)
y AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10)
u STANDBY/ON button (9)
i SLEEP button (24)
o AUX button (10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

; FM/AM button (11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a TAPE 2 3 button (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

s FM MODE button (11)
d NEXT ¢ (forward search) button (11 – 13, 16)
f MULTI KEY >/< button (11 – 13)
g SET button (11)
h RETURN button (16 – 17)
j VIDEO INTRO button (18)
k VCD No + / – button (16, 18)
l VOLUME + / – buttons (10)

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Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

• Video cord (1)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with
the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace
both batteries at the same time.

1

3

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new
one.

• DO NOT use diff erent types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery

compartment when you are not going to use the
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery
leakage.

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

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

2

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.
3 Fasten it up in the position which gi ves y ou the

best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector should be
used.

FM 75
COAXIAL

ANTENNA

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Coaxial cable

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1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with
vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown
in the diagram.

2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-cov ered wire to
the AM EXT terminal and extend it hor izontally . (The AM loop
antenna must remain connected.)

For better reception of both FM and AM

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals
and connecting cords.

• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord.

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to red
(+) and black (–) to black (–).

3 Release the finger from the clamp.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker
impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear
of the unit.

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect audio equipment — used only as a playback
device.

• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.

• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections
are complete.

Continued

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

1

2

Right

speaker

Left

speaker

Red

Black

Speaker
cord

Speaker
cord

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Continued

To audio output

Audio equipment

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not
supplied).

To connect audio equipment

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White
plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right
audio signals.

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the optical
digital input terminal on the other equipment and the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT terminal.

To connect a TV set

Y ou can connect a TV with a video input jack: used as a monitor
for video CD playback.

Auxiliary Equipment

To video input

TV

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT

Protective plug

Before connecting the other equipment,
remove the protective plug from the
terminal.

Audio equipment with
an optical digital input

To optical digital input

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal (For Hong Kong only)

Y ou can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment.

Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so the voltage
number the voltage mark is pointing at is the same as the voltage
where you are plugging in the unit. (See the back cover page.)

DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage selector
on the rear of the unit and all connection procedures
are complete.

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done
before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Before plugging in the unit, set the correct voltage for your
area with the voltage selector on the rear of the unit.

V oltage mark

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Common Operations

Turning On the Power

When you press the play button — CD 3/8 SELECT, TAPE
23, or the source selecting button — FM/AM and AUX, the

unit automatically turns on and starts playback if the source is
ready.

To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON.
The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights green.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON
again.
The STANDBY lamp lights red.

• The CLOCK indicator flashes on the display until you set the
built-in clock. After setting the clock, the clock time will
appear on the display while the power is off.

• A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.

To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.

When you unplug the AC po wer cord or if a power failure
occurs

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away , while the tuner preset stations
(see page 11) will be erased in a few days.

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the cloc k built in
this unit. When you plug the AC po wer cord into the wall outlet,
the CLOCK indicator starts flashing on the display.
You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press CLOCK for more than 2
seconds.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

2

Press ¢ NEXT or PREV
4 to adjust the hour, then

press CLOCK.

The minute digits start flashing on the
display.

3

Press ¢ NEXT or PREV
4 to adjust the minute, then

press CLOCK.

The CLOCK indicator remains lit on the
display.

To check the clock time

Press DISPLA Y on the remote control (or CLOCK
on the unit) while playing any source.

• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the
display.

• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs,
the clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00. ” You need to set the
clock again.

• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month.

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

When shipped, the AM tuner interval is set to 10 kHz or
9 kHz spacing. You can change it to 10 kHz or 9 kHz spacing.

On the unit ONLY:

T o select 10 kHz intervals, while holding do wn ¢ NEXT in

standby mode, press STANDBY/ON to turn on the power
(at the same time, the 10 kHz spacing is selected for AM
broadcast.)

To select 9 kHz intervals, while holding down PREV 4 in
standby mode, press STANDBY/ON to turn on the power.

[10 kHz Intervals] [9 kHz Intervals]

When you change the setting

The preset stations are erased. Y ou will need to preset the stations again.
(See page 11.)

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Selecting the Sources and Starting Play

To playback CDs, press SELECT CD 3/8. (See pages 12 –

14.)

To playback tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 19.)
To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM.

(See page 11.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press
AUX.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOLUME 0”
and “VOLUME 40”.

When using the remote control, press
VOLUME + to increase the volume or
press VOLUME – to decrease it.

When using the unit, turn VOLUME + / –
clockwise (+) to increase the volume or
counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

For private listening

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

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume
set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden
blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers
and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start
playing any source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is on standby.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich (“AHB 1”
and “ AHB 2”), full bass at low volume. This function only af fects
the playback sound, but does not affect your recording.

To get the effect, press AHB (Active Hyper Bass)
PRO until “AHB 1” or “AHB 2” appears on the
display. The BASS indicator also lights up on the
display.

• Each time you press the button, the bass sound change as
follows:

(Canceled)

“AHB 2” has much more bass reinforcement effect than
“AHB 1.”
T o cancel the effect, press AHB PR O until “ AHB OFF” appears
on the display. The BASS indicator goes off.

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 4 preset sound modes. This function
only affects the playback sound, but does not af fect your recording.

T o select the sound modes, press SOUND MODE
on the remote control (or SOUND on the unit)
until the sound mode you want appears on the
display. The SOUND indicator also lights up on
the display.

• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:

(Canceled)

ROCK: Gives a heavy sound. Boosts low and high

frequency.

POP: Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
JAZZ: Gives a feeling of live atmosphere. Good for

acoustic music.

FLAT: The sound mode is canceled. The SOUND

indicator goes off.

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning in a Station

1

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in
the previously tuned station (either FM or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

Press and hold NEXT ¢ or
PREV 4 for more than 1
second.

The unit starts searching for stations and stops
when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator
lights up.

To stop searching, press NEXT ¢ or PREV 4.

When you press NEXT ¢ or PREV 4 briefly and

repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

To change the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so
that the MONO indicator lights up on the display.
Reception improves.

T o restor e the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that the
MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can hear
stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations — using either
automatic presetting or manual presetting.
In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function
before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the
stations you want into memory by following the presetting
method.

To preset stations automatically — Automatic Presetting

You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM
bands.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

Press and hold AUTO PRESET for
more than 2 seconds.

Local stations with strong signals are searched
and stored in memory automatically.
When automatic presetting is over , the station stored in preset
number 1 is received.

3

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations for the
other band.

When you cannot automatically store stations you want

Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic
presetting. To store such a station, use the manual presetting.

To preset stations manually — Manual Presetting

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station.”

2

Press SET.

3

Press MULTI KEY > or MULTI
KEY < to select a preset number.

4

Press SET again.

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.

• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.

When you unplug the AC po wer cord or if a power failure

occurs

The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset
the stations again.

Tuning in a Preset Station

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the
previously tuned station (either FM or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.

2

Press MULTI KEY > or MULTI
KEY < to select a preset number.

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Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

CORRECT

INCORRECT

3

Press SELECT CD 3/8.

The disc tray automatically closes and the first
track of the CD starts playing.

Track number Elapsed playing time

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

To stop playing, press 7.

Total track number Total playing time

To remove the disc, press CD 0 on the remote control (or 0
on the CD player section).

• If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for
example)

“00 0000” appears on the display.

• If no CD is inserted

“NO DISC” appears on the display.
During Reading period, sometimes noise is generated by CD
mechanism.

• If an unreadable CD-R or CD-RW is inserted

“BLANK CD” appears on the display.

DO NOT try to open or close the CD tray b y hand as
it will be damaged.

Basic CD Operations

While playing a CD, you can perform the following operations.

To stop playing for a moment

Press SELECT CD 3/8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes
on the display.

T o resume playing, press SELECT CD 3/8 again.

To go to another track

Press MULTI KEY > / MULTI KEY < or
NEXT ¢ / PREV 4 repeatedly before or
during playback.

• MULTI KEY > or NEXT ¢ :

Skips to the beginning of the next
or succeeding tracks.

• MULTI KEY < or PREV 4 :

Goes back to the beginning of the
current or previous tracks.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold NEXT ¢ or PREV 4.

• NEXT ¢ : Fast-forwards the tracks.

• PREV 4 : Fast-reverses the tracks.

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:

•CD

• CD-R

• CD-RW

Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.

General Notes

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

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

• Keep the unit’s disc tray closed when not in use.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD­ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already
“finalized”.

• Y ou can playback your original CD-Rs or CD-R Ws recorded
in music CD format. (Howev er, the y may not be played back
depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this
unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on
them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is caused
by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for
regular CDs.)

Playing Back the Entire CD — Normal Play

1

Press CD 0 on the remote control
(or 0 on the CD player section).

The unit automatically turns on and the disc
tray comes out.

2

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle
of the disc tray.

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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —
Program Play

You can arrange the order in which tracks play before you start
playing. You can program up to 50 tracks.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Load a CD.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
SELECT CD 3/8, then 7 button before going to the next
step.

2

Press PROG (program).

The PRGM (program) indicator lights up on
the display.

PRGM

3

Press MULTI KEY > or MULTI KEY < to
select the track number, then press SET.

Track number Program step number

4

Repeat step 3 to program other tracks you
want.

5

Press SELECT CD 3/8.

The tracks are played in the order you have
programed.

To stop playing, press 7.
To exit from Program mode, press PROG button (during CD

stop mode). The PRGM indicator goes off. All the programed
tracks will be cleared.

To check the program contents

Y ou can check the pr ogram contents on the display by pressing
PREV 4 or ¢ NEXT under stop condition. The programed
tracks are shown in the programed order.

To modify the program

Before or after playing, you can erase the last
programed track by pressing CANCEL on the
remote control.

• Each time you press the button, the last programed track is
erased from the program.

To add tracks in the program before playing, simply select
the track numbers you want to add by following step 3 of the
programming procedure.

• If you try to program the 51st track

“FULL” will appear on the display.

Playing at Random — Random Play

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

On the remote control ONLY:

To use Random play mode, press RANDOM

before play.
The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display.

The tracks are played at random.
Random play ends when all the tracks are played once.

T o skip the current track, press NEXT ¢ or MUL TI KEY>.

• You cannot go back to the previous track by pressing
PREV 4 or MULTI KEY <.

To stop playing, press 7.

• Random play mode is also canceled.

To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again
before play. Random play mode is canceled and Normal play
resumes.

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Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play

You can have all the tracks, the program or individual track
currently playing to repeat as many times as you like.

On the remote control ONLY:

T o repeat playing, press REPEAT before or during

playing.

• Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode
changes as follows, and the following indicator
lights up on the display:

Canceled

: Repeats one track.

ALL

: In Normal play mode, repeat all the tracks.

In Program play mode, repeat all the tracks in the
program.
In Random play mode, repeats all the tracks in
random order.

To stop playing, press 7.
To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the

repeat indicator goes off from the display.

• In Random play cannot be selected. If is selected
when you press RANDOM, it is canceled (goes off).

• Repeat mode remains in effect even when you change the
play mode.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock

You can lock the disc tray and prohibit to eject the CD.

• This is possible only while the unit is turned on.

On the unit ONLY:

To prohibit disc ejection, press

STANDBY/ON while holding 7. (If the
disc tray is opened, close it first.) “LOCKED”
appears for a while, and the disc tray is locked.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the
CD, press STANDBY/ON while holding

7. “UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and
the disc tray is unlocked.

If you try to eject the CD,

“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the disc tray is locked.

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Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)

You can play video CDs (with or without the Playback Control
(PBC) function) to watch the picture on your TV while listening
to the sound through your JVC Micro Component System.

Before playing video CDs

Make sure that the connection between the System and your TV is
correct. (See page 8)

Setting the TV System

T o view a picture of video CDs, it is required that you set your
CD player’s TV output mode according to your TV’s color
system.

Relationship among the playable CDs, System’s TV
output mode and your TV’s color system:

Playable CD Player’s TV output mode Your TV’s color system
NTSC/PAL NTSC NTSC
NTSC/PAL PAL PAL
NTSC/P AL PAL A UTO Multisystem

2 3 4

1

Turn off the power to put the System into
Standby mode.

2

Press the 7 button on the Unit f or more than 2
seconds.

The current TV output mode (“NTSC” for example) appears
on the display for five seconds.

3

Within five seconds, press the ¢ NEXT or
PREV 4 button on the Unit to select the
System’s TV output mode.

Each time you press the button, the TV output mode changes
as follows:
NTSC O PAL O PAL AUTO O (back to beginning)
NTSC: for NTSC exclusive TV
PAL: for PAL exclusive TV
P AL A UT O: for multisystem TV

4

Within five seconds, press the 7 button on the
Unit to apply the changes.

5

Turn on the TV and select the video input on
the TV.

6

Press the CD 3/8 SELECT button to turn on
the System.

“JVC VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER” screen will appear on the
TV without distortion.

• If you play an NTSC CD in PAL AUTO mode on a PAL exclusive

TV, the image may be distorted. If this happens change the CD
Player’s TV output mode to “PAL”.

• When you play an NTSC CD in PAL A UTO mode on a multisystem

TV, the image may blink for a moment. This symptom occurs when
the System detects the formula of the CD and is not a malfunction.

• You can configure the current TV output mode anytime by pressing

the 7 button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function

The System provides Playback Control (PBC) which utilizes a
procedure (menu selection) programed into a VCD.

What is the Playback Control (PBC) function?

PBC allows you to enjoy the following features:

• Menu-Driven Play

You can interact with the TV screen using a menu display to
select and play an entry.

• High resolution still image playback

You can display high-quality images four times clearer than
video pictures.

You can play video CDs with PBC function using the menu
screen (Menu-Driven Play) or without using the menu screen
(Continuous Play).

• The playback operation procedure may differ depending on the video

CD you use.

• Sometimes due to improper manufacturing, video CDs will function

differently.

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function without
Using the Menu Screen (Continuous Play)

You can play video CDs with PBC without using the menu
screen, as if the CDs had no PBC function.

1

Load a video CD with PBC.

2

Press the SELECT CD 3/8 button.

Program Play, Random Play, Repeating Tracks:

Select the mode by pressing the respective button on the Remote
Control in the same way as for audio CDs. (See pages 13 and 14)

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Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function Using
the Menu Screen (Menu-Driven Play)

Before playing, make sure that Repeat indicator “ ” or
“

ALL

” is not lit. If lit, press the REPEAT button on the

Remote Control until “PBC” appears on the display.

1

Load a video CD with PBC.

Do not press the SELECT CD 3/8 button yet.

2

Press “PBC” button on the remote control.

3

Press the SELECT CD 3/8 button.

“PLA Y” appears on the display and the first menu will appear
on the TV screen.

• If you leave your System on its own, the TV screen will
change as follows:

To return to the previous menu, press the RETURN
button on the Unit or the RETURN button on the Remote
Control.

4

To move through the next menu, press the
following buttons.

On the Unit:

Press the ¢ NEXT or PREV 4 button.

On the Remote Control:

Press the NEXT ¢ or PREV 4 button.

5

To select the item (track) in the menu and play
it, press the following buttons.

On the Unit:

1. Press the REV .MODE / VCD NUMBER button for more

than 2 seconds. “SEL 1” will blink on the display.

Continued

First Menu

Last Menu

(Back to the

first Menu)

Part of each movie

2. Press the ¢ NEXT/PREV 4 buttons to select the
item (“SEL XX”) and press the CD 3¥8 SELECT button
to play it back.

On the Remote Control:

1. Press the VCD No +/– button to select the item
(“SEL XX”) you want to play.

2. Press the SELECT CD 3¥8 button to play it back.

• The next track will be automatically played after the

current track is finished.

• While a part of a movie is displayed on the TV in step 2,

pressing the SELECT button on the Unit or the Remote
Control causes the track being played to restart.

To pause, press the SELECT CD 3/8 button on the Remote
Control.
To stop playback and return to the first menu, press the

RETURN button repeatedly.

To stop the video CD, press the 7.
To select other items during playback, repeat step 4.

• Program Play, Random Play and Repeating Tracks cannot be
performed during Menu-Driven Play.

PREV

4 / ¢ NEXT

REV.MODE /

VCD NUMBER

≠

PREV

4 / ¢ NEXT

CD

3¥8 SELECT

RETURN

PREV

4 / NEXT ¢

+ VCD No –

SELECT CD

3¥8

RETURN

Basic Remote Control and Unit Button Functions for Menu-Driven Play:

Remote Control Unit* Function

Move through menu.

Select a specific menu item.

Enters the selected video CD number or item. When a part of
movie is displayed on the TV screen, starts playing that track
from the beginning.

Returns to the previous menu during playback.

* The PBC function button names on the unit and the remote control are printed in orange.

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A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a video
CD with PBC. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for
selection. Some video CDs may show moving pictures or a
divided screen.

• When a list of numbers is displayed, selecting a number shows
its contents.

• When a moving picture is displayed, pressing CD 3/8
SELECT when the part of the movie you desire is shown
plays the movie.

• When the selection menu is re-displayed after you have played
your selection, selecting a number again can replay its
contents. (Some video CDs may show the menu screen sev eral
times)
When “NEXT” and “PREV” are shown, pressing ¢ NEXT
or PREV 4 can change the selection menu.

• After playback, press

RETURN to go back to the previous
screen. After playback, pressing RETURN for 2 seconds
or more causes it to stop. Some video CDs may return you to
the menu screen shown before playback.

• When a menu screen of a karaoke disc is displayed for about a few
minutes without any selection being made, it automatically starts
playing from the first song.

• When using the REPEAT function, the PBC function is not av ailable.

1
2
3

2
1

2

3

12 123

1
1

2
3

Example of playback using Playback Control (PBC)

Menu Screen

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Moving
Picture

Still

Picture

Still

Picture

To next screen

press

RETURN

press

RETURN

press

RETURN

To previous screen

Playing video CDs without the PBC Function

Basic playback procedures for video CDs are the same as for
audio CDs. (See page 12)

• When you start playing a video CD without PBC, “VIDEO
CD” appears on the display.

• During playback of a video CD, the following operations may distort
the image on the TV screen.
Searching for the beginning of the track, Skipping tracks,
Stopping/pausing the tracks, or frame-by-frame playback.

Various Functions to Enhance Your Enjoyment

You can use the following features using the Remote Control.

Frame-by-Frame Playback

Frame-by-Frame playback is possible only when moving
pictures (of the video CDs with or without PBC) are played.

During playback, press the STILL button to pause the video
CD.

Each time you press the STILL button, the picture advances by
one frame. During Frame-by-Frame playback, no sound will
be heard.
To resume Normal Play, press the SELECT CD 3/8 button.

• You cannot return to the previous frame.

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Display of Operating Status

You can view the current operating status on the TV screen.

Press the ON SCREEN button.

Pressing the above button alternates between on-screen display
ON and OFF.

• Once you have turned on the on-screen display, the track
number and playing time are always displayed on the TV
screen.

Viewing the Video Intro of Video CDs

You can check the contents of a video CD, watching the first
5 seconds of each track on the disc.

1

Play the video CD with or without PBC.

• Load the video CD with or without PBC.

• Press the SELECT CD 3/8 button, then press the 7
button.

2

Press the VIDEO INTRO button.

The Video Intro Play starts and the first 5 seconds portions
of the first nine tracks are played in sequence.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

• If the video CD has more than nine tracks, the tracks whose
track number is greater than nine will be displayed on the
next page when the MULTI KEY > or NEXT ¢ is
pressed.

• This function is not available in PBC mode or during
playback.

To select a track during Video Intro Play, press the VCD
No +/– buttons on the Remote Control to select the track and
then press the SELECT CD 3/8 button. Continuous play starts
from the selected track. When you use the Unit, press the
REV.MODE/VCD NUMBER button and press the PREV 4
or ¢ NEXT buttons to select the track, then press the
CD 3/8 SELECT button.
To stop and cancel the Video Intro Play, press the 7.

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To stop playing, press 7.
To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press ¢ NEXT or

PREV 4 button.
The tape direction indicator (3 or 2) starts flashing quickly on
the display.

To remove the cassette, press 0 button for cassette deck.

To play both sides — Reverse Mode

Y ou can set the deck to play just one side of a tape,
both sides once, or both sides continuously.

Press REV.MODE on the unit.

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

: The deck automatically stops after playing both

sides of the tape. (Stops when playback in the 2
direction is finished.)

: The deck continues to play both sides of the tape

until 7 is pressed.

: The deck automatically stops after playing one

side of the tape.

The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and this tape easily jams in the pinch-rollers
and the capstans.

Playing Back Tapes

You can playback type I, type II, and type IV tapes without
changing any settings.

Playing Back a Tape

1

Press 0 button for cassette deck.

2

Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the
tape down.

3

Close the cassette holder gently.

4

Press TAPE

22

22

2

33

33

3.

The unit automatically turns on and the tape play
starts. The tape direction indicator (3 or 2)
flashes slowly on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the tape
direction changes.

33

33

3 : plays the front side.
22

22

2 : plays the reverse side.

When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops
if the reverse mode is set to . (See “To play both sides
— Reverse Mode.”)

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Recording

Recording on a Tape

On the unit ONLY:

1

Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed
part of the tape down.

2

Close the cassette holder gently.

• If you want to record on both sides of a tape, see “T o record
on both sides — Reverse Mode.”

3

Check the recording direction for the tape.

• If the tape direction is not correct, press TAPE 2 3 twice
then 7 to change the tape direction.

4

Start playing the source — FM, AM or auxiliary
equipment connected to AUX jacks.

• When the source is CD, see “CD Direct Recording” on
page 21.

5

Press REC.

The REC indicator lights up on the display and
recording starts.

To stop recording, press 7.
To remove the cassette, press 0 for cassette deck.

To record on both sides — Reverse Mode

Press REV.MODE on the unit until the
indicator is lit.

• When using the reverse mode for recording, start recording
in the forward (3) direction first. Otherwise, recording will
stop when recording is done only on one side (reverse) of the
tape.

IMPORTANT:

• It may be unlawful to record or playback copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.

• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not
affected by the VOLUME, AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO,
and SOUND MODE settings. Thus, during recording you can
adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting
the recording level.

• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance
between the TV and the unit.

• You can use type I tape for recording.

To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small tabs on
the back to protect from
unexpected erasure or re­recording.
To protect your recording, remove these tabs.
T o re-record on a protected tape, co ver the holes with adhesive
tape.

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality

If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks
become dirty, the following will occur:

• Impaired sound quality

• Discontinuous sound

• Fading

• Incomplete erasure

• Difficulty in recording

To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

To demagnetize the heads

Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at
electronics and audio shops).

At the start and end of cassette tapes

There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto. Thus, when
recording CDs or radio broadcasts, wind on the leader tape first to
ensure that the recording will be made without any music part lost.

Heads

Capstans

Pinch rollers

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CD Direct Recording

Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the
CD, or according to the order you have made for Program play.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed
part of the tape down.

2

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.

• If the current playing source is not from the CD player,
press CD 3/8 SELECT to select CD player source, then
press 7 to stop playing.

• If you want to record on both sides of a tape, see “T o record
on both sides — Reverse Mode.”

• If you do not want pauses of about 4 seconds recorded
between selections, press CD 3/8 SELECT twice. If
nothing is done, non-recorded pause will be automatically
recorded between selections.

CD source should not be playing on its own before recording.

3

Press REC.

The REC indicator lights up on the display and
recording starts.
After recording, the CD player and cassette deck
automatically stop.

To stop CD Direct Recording, press 7. The tape stops after 4
seconds.

To remove the cassette, press 0 for the cassette deck.

One Track Recording

This recording method is convenient when you record tracks
while playing a CD. You can only record your favorite songs on
the tape.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed
part of the tape down.

2

Play the track on the CD you wish to record.

3

Press REC.

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

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to record other tracks you

want.

To record on both sides — Reverse Mode

Press REV.MODE on the unit until the
indicator is lit.

• When using the reverse mode for CD Direct
Recording, start recording in the forward (3) direction first.
When the tape reaches its end while recording a song in the
forward direction (3), the last song will be re-recorded at the
beginning of the reverse side (2).

If you start recording on the reverse side (2), recording will
stop when recording is done only on one side (reverse) of the
tape.

When making SLEEP timer settings while doing CD
Direct recording

Set enough time to allow for the CD to finish playing, otherwise the
power will go off before recording is completed.

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Using the Multiplex CDs

If the source you are going to play is a multiplex CD, you can
use the Multiplex Sound function.

What is Multiplex Sound?

In a multiplex CD or VCD, tw o separate languages are recorded
on the left and right channel. With this system, you can select
your choice of language you wish to listen to.

1

Turn on the TV and select the video input on
the TV.

2

Press the MPX button on the r emote control to
select the MPX mode.

Each time you press the button, MPX mode changes as
follows.

MPX:

LCH MONO

RCH MONO

STEREO

LCH MONO: Only the left channel (instrumental parts) are

played through both speakers.

RCH MONO: Only the right channel (vocal parts) are

played through both speakers.

STEREO: Normal stereo mode.

• You can also use MPX mode during playback.

• MPX status is not indicate on the display.

• T o r eturn to Normal stereo mode press the MPX button

on the remote control until “STEREO” appear on the
display.

3

Play a multiplex CD.

To play a video CD with PBC, see page 15.

4

Adjust the main volume control to the loudness
you want.

• If you want to record on a tape, carry out CD Direct
Recording or One Track Recording. (See page 21.)

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2

Set the on-time you want the
unit to turn on at.

1) Press ¢ NEXT or PREV 4 to set the

hour, then press TIMER.

2) Press ¢ NEXT or PREV 4 to set the

minute, then press TIMER.
The unit enters off-time setting mode.

3

Set the off-time you want
the unit to turn off (on
standby) at.

1) Press ¢ NEXT or PREV 4 to set the

hour, then press TIMER.

2) Press ¢ NEXT or PREV 4 to set the

minute, then press TIMER.
The unit enters source selecting mode.

4

Press ¢ NEXT or PREV
4 to select the timer mode

(Daily Timer or Recording Timer)
and the source to play, then press
TIMER.

• Each time you press ¢ NEXT or PREV 4,
the timer mode and the source change as
follows:

CD

TAPE

TUNER

TUNER

DAILY

REC

DAILY

DAILY

DAILY

TUNER: tunes into the last station you were listening

to. (Daily Timer)

REC

TUNER: records the last station you were listening to.

(Recording Timer)

• Put a recordable cassette into the deck.

DAILY

CD: plays a CD. (Daily Timer)

DAILY

T APE: plays a tape. (Daily Timer)

• Make sure that the tape direction is correct.

5

Press ¢ NEXT or PREV
4 to set the volume level.

• You can select the volume level
(“VOLUME 0” to “V OLUME 40” and “VOLUME –”). If
you select “VOLUME –,” the volume is set to the last
level when the unit has been turned off.

To turn off the volume while the Recording Timer
(

REC

TUNER) is working, set the volume level

“VOLUME 0”.

Using the Timers

There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording
Timer, and Sleep Timer.

Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the
unit (see page 9). When you press TIMER on the unit for more
than 3 seconds, the display alternates between “ADJUST” and
“CLOCK” for about 5 seconds.

Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer

You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.

When the on-time comes, the unit automatically turns on
(the indicator flashes just before the on-time, and continues
flashing while the timer is operating.) Then, when the off-time
comes, the unit automatically turns off (on standby).
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• When the DAIL Y indicator is lit on the display, the timer acts
as the Daily Timer . Once the Daily T imer has been set, it will
be activated at the same time e veryday until the timer is turned
off.

• When the REC indicator is lit on the display, the timer acts as
the Recording Timer. After the Recording Timer has been
performed, the details of the setting remain stored but the
timer is turned off.

Before you start...

When using

“

TUNER” as the source to play, make sure to

select the desired station before turning off the power.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press and hold TIMER for more than
3 seconds.

The timer ( ) indicator lights up, and the timer
mode indicator (DAILY or REC) and the current
on-time flash on the display.
The unit enters on-time setting mode.

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6

Press TIMER to complete the timer
setting.

7

Press STANDBY/ON to turn off
the unit (on standby) if you have set
the timer with the unit turned on.

• When the timer turns on the unit, the timer
( ) indicator and the selected timer mode
indicator (DAILY or REC) start flashing.

To cancel the setting, press and hold TIMER until the timer
( ) indicator goes off from the display.

• If the unit is turned on when the timer-on time comes

Timer does not work.

• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure

occurs

The timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the
timer again.

Using Sleep Timer

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music.
You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.

How Sleep Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length
passes.

On the remote control ONLY:

1

Press SLEEP.

The time length until the shut-off time appears
and the SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the time length changes
as follows:

10

20

30 60 90 120

Canceled

2

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the
time length.

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press

SLEEP once so that the remaining time until the shut-off time
appears for about 5 seconds.

T o change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until the
desired time length appears on the display.

T o cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP
indicator goes off.

• Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the
selected source

Daily Timer is canceled.

• If you set the Sleep Timer after Recording Timer starts

recording

Recording Timer is canceled, but recording continues until Sleep
Timer shuts off the power.

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Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Handling discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding
it at the edge while pressing the 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 its case.

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

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight
line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional
record cleaner, spra y , thinner , or benzine — to clean
the disc.

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up
the slack by inserting a pencil in one of
the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched,
cut, or caught in the cassette.

• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

• Avoid the following places to store the
tape:
— In dusty places
— In direct sunlight or heat
— In moist areas
— On a TV or speaker
— Near a magnet

Cleaning the unit

• Stains on the unit

Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily
stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral
detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged

or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the followings.

— DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
— DO NOT wipe it strong.
— DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
— DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides

to it.

— DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact

with it for a long time.

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If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such
as your dealer, for service.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

No sound is heard.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

The disc tray does not open or close.
The disc does not play.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
The cassette holder cannot be opened.

Impossible to record.

Operations are disabled.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.

Cause

• Connections are incorrect or loose.

• Headphones are connected.

• Antennas are disconnected.

• The AM loop antenna is too close to the
unit.

• The FM antenna is not properly extended
and positioned.

The AC power cord is not plugged in.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is scratched or dirty.
Power supply from the AC power cord has

been cut off while the tape was running.
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are

removed.
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction

due to external electrical interference.

• The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.

• The batteries are exhausted.

Action

• Check all connections and make corrections.
(See pages 6 to 8.)

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.

• Change the position and direction of the
AM loop antenna.

• Extend the FM antenna at the best position.

Plug the AC power cord.
Place the disc with the label side up.
Clean or replace the disc. (See page 24.)
Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it
back in.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

Specifications

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

UX-P38V (CA-UXP38V and SP-UXP38V)

Amplifier

Output Power

40 W (20 W + 20 W) at 4 Ω (MAX.)
36 W (18 W + 18 W) at 4 Ω (10 % THD)

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)

AUX: 400 mV/48 kΩ

Digital Output – OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (For Hong Kong only)

Signal wave length: 660 nm
Output level: –21 dBm to –15 dBm

Speakers/Impedance 4 Ω – 16 Ω

Tuner

FM tuning range 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM tuning range

At 9 kHz intervals: 531 kHz – 1 710 kHz
At 10 kHz intervals: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz

CD player

Dynamic range 85 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Wow and flutter Immeasurable

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter 0.15 % (WRMS)

General

Power requirement AC 110 V/AC 127 V/AC 220 V/

AC 230 V

, adjustable with

the voltage selector, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption 55 W (at operation)

3.4 W (on standby)

Dimensions (approx.) 505 mm x 256 mm x 295 mm (W/H/D)

(20 1/8 in. x 10 1/8 in. x 11 5/8 in.)

Mass (approx.) 8.5 kg (18.8 lbs)

Supplied Accessories

See page 6.

Speaker

Speaker units 10 cm (3 15/16 in.) cone x 1
Impedance 4 Ω
Dimensions (approx.) 160 mm x 256 mm x 205 mm (W/H/D)

(6 5/16 in. x 10 1/8 in. x 8 in.)

Mass (approx.) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

EN, CH, TH

0701AOKFLEJEM

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and
U.K.)

IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line

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line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage
selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment
and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to
prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

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