JVC UX-T550 User Manual 2

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

UX-T550

NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ENGLISH

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.

GNT0001-001A

[B]

Caution – switch!

Caution:
This production contains a laser component
of higher laser class than Class 1.

DANGER: Invisible
laser ra diatio n when
open and interlock failed
or defeated. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE

ADVARSEL: U synlig laser­str ling ve d bning, n r
sikkerhedsafbry der e er ud e
af funktion. Undg uds t­telse for str ling. (d)

VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strlning nr denna del

r ppnad och sp rren

r

urkopplad. Betrakta ej

str len. (s)

VARO: Avattaessa ja suo­jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina nkymtt m lle
lasers teilylle. l katso
s teeseen. (f)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
can be remote controlled.

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.

WARNING

The unit contains a built-in lithium battery for memory back-up that must
only be replaced by suitably qualified service personnel.
For battery replacement, take the unit to your dealer or a JVC service
station.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

PRECAUTIONS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interloc k failed or

defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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

4. CA UTION: The CD player uses invisible laser radiation and is
equipped with safety switches which prevent the emission of radia­tion when the CD holder or CD tray is open. It is dangerous to defeat
the safety switches.

5. CAUTION: Use of controls for adjustments and the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in expo­sure to hazardous radiation.

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS AND THEIR LOCATION

Name/Rating plate

IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)

Mains Supply (AC 230 VÓ, 50 Hz only)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the 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 to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as
originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Prevention of Electric Shocks, Fire Hazards and Damage

1. Even when the button is set to STANDBY, a very small current
will flow. To save power and for safety when not using the unit for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the house­hold AC outlet.

2. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

3. When unplugging from the wall outlet, always grasp and pull the
plug, not the power cord.

4. Consult your nearest dealer when damage, disconnection, or con­tact failure affects the cord.

5. Do not bend the cord severely, or pull or twist it.

6. Do not modify the power cord in any manner.

7. To avoid accidents, do not remove screws to disassemble the unit
and do not touch anything inside the unit.

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.

Front view

15 cm

IMPORTANT

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is 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:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

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.

8. Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.

9. Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of lightning.

10.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.

11.Do not block the ventilation opcnings 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.)

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

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

2. Sides/Top/Back:

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

3. Bottom:

Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ven­tilation by placing on a table with a height of 10 cm or more.

Side view

15 cm

15 cm

G-1

G-1

1cm

AUX

UX-T550

1cm

15 cm

15 cm

UX-T550

10 cm

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, lik e an y electrical equipment, care must be tak en
if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are

properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connec­tions.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdr aw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a

standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch

television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete saf ety always fit the manufacturer’s approv ed stand or

legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes , slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal electrical

shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!

G-2

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum
performance and a longer service life from the unit.

CONTENTS

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

Handling precautions ............................................... 1

Connections .............................................................. 2

Power supply .............................................................4

Names of parts and their functions......................... 5

Remote control unit .................................................. 6

Switching the power on/off ...................................... 6

Volume, tone and other controls ............................. 7

Handling CDs............................................................. 7

Playing CDs ...............................................................8

FEATURES

● CD-size micro component system consisting of 3 units

● Active Hyper-Bass PRO circuit for low-frequency sound reproduction

● One-touch operation (COMPU PLAY)

● 35-key remote control unit operates all CD, cassette deck and tuner

functions

● Multi-function CD player

● Programmed play of up to 20 tracks

● Repeat Play

● Random Play

● U-Turn auto-reverse full-logic mechanism

● Auto tape select mechanism

Handling cassette tapes .........................................10

Cassette playback................................................... 10

Radio reception .......................................................11

Recording ................................................................ 12

Clock adjustment .................................................... 13

Timer operations .....................................................14

Maintenance ............................................................ 16

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 16

Specifications............................................ Back page

● Metal (type IV) and CrO2 (type II) tape can be played back for supe-

rior tone quality

● CrO2 (type II) tape recording capability

● 2-band digital synthesizer tuner with 45-station (30 FM and 15 AM

(MW/LW)) preset capability

● Seek/manual tuning

● Auto preset tuning

● Timer/Clock function

● Timer on/off with preset volume function

● Sleep timer can be set for up to 120 minutes

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Do not use this unit in direct sunlight where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C (104°F).

1. Avoid installing in the following places

● Where it could be subject to vibrations.

● Where it is excessively humid, such as in a bathroom.

● Where it could be magnetized by a magnet or speaker.

2. Pay attention to dust

Be sure to close the CD holder or CD tray so that dust does not
collect on the lens.

3. Condensation

In the following cases, condensation may occur in the unit, in which
case the unit may not operate correctly.

● In a room where a heater has just been switched on.

● In a place where there is smoke or high humidity.

● When the unit is moved directly from a cold to a warm room.

In these cases, set the button to STANDBY and wait 1 or 2
hours before use.

4. Volume setting

CDs produce very little noise compared with analog sources. If the
volume level is adjusted for these sources, the speakers may be
damaged by the sudden increase of output level. Therefore, lower
the volume before operation and adjust it as required during play.

5. Safety mechanism

This unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism which switches
the laser beam on and off, so that when the CD holder or CD tray is
open, the laser beam stops automatically.

6. Do not place cassette tapes, etc. near the speakers

Since there are magnets in the speakers, do not place tapes or mag­netic cards on them as recorded data could be erased.

7. Keep this unit away from your TV

When this unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could be distorted.
If this happens, move this unit away from the TV. If this does not
correct the situation, avoid using this unit when the TV is turned on.

8. Cleaning the cabinet

If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use
benzine or thinner as these could damage the surface finish.

9. When listening with headphones

● Do not listen at high volumes as this could damage your hearing.

● For safety, do not drive while listening to this unit.

1

CONNECTIONS

● Do not switch the power on until all connections are completed.

Antenna connection and adjustment

● AM (MW/LW) loop antenna adjustment

R

L

RIGHT

LEFT

ÓAC IN

—

12V

DC IN

● Keep the loop antenna away from the unit and install it so that the best reception is obtained. (Do not leave the antenna wire in a bundle.)

● FM antenna connections and adjustments

AM (MW/LW)loop antenna (provided)

Insert in the direction of the arrow.

AM LOOP

COAXIAL
75Ω

AM EXT
FM

R

ÓAC IN

L

RIGHT

LEFT

FM wire antenna (provided)

FM outdoor antenna (option)

Notes:

● Do not place the loop antenna on a metal desk or near a TV or per-

12V

DC IN

sonal computer.

● Installing an outdoor antenna requires expertise; we recommend that

you consult an audio dealer.

● Install the antenna cord away from the power and speaker cords as

Coaxial cable

these could generate noise. Do not install the loop antenna so that it
touches the rear of the unit.

● Use an outdoor antenna when stable reception cannot be obtained with the provided antenna.

2

Speaker cord connection

1

R

L

RIGHT

LEFT

ÓAC IN

—

12V

DC IN

● The speaker grilles can be removed.

● When removing.

1. Insert your fingers at the top and pull towards you.

2. Also pull the bottom towards you.

Right speaker (rear side)

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Connect the black cord to the · terminal.

Left speaker (rear side)

Speaker cord

LEFT

RIGHT

Black

● Connec the cord from the speaker on
the left to the (LEFT) terminal and the
cord from the speaker on the right to
the (RIGHT) terminals.

● Attaching the speaker grille

Speaker grille

Connection of external audio units

● Connection with a turntable (or MD player)

R

L

RIGHT

LEFT

R

L

Match the fittings when
attaching the grille.

Signal cord (optional)

Pin-plug x 2

AUX

Notes:

● The polarity of the two connected speakers will be the same if the
black speaker cords are connected to the · terminals. If the speak­ers are connected with polarities reversed, stereo effect and tone will
be degraded.

● The speakers of this unit are not magnetically shielded. When they
are placed directly on or adjacent to a TV, the TV’s picture could be
distorted. Install the speakers more than 20 cm away from your TV.

● When connecting the speaker cord make sure that the wire core, not
the insulating cover , is connected to the speaker terminal. Otherwise,
sound cannot be heard.

Turntable (with built-in equalizer) or MD
player (optional)

Pin-plug x 2

ÓAC IN

Note:

—

12V

DC IN

Regarding the connection with external units and their operations,
refer to the instructions provided with those units.

3

POWER SUPPLY

A. Connection of AC power cord

● Connect the AC power cord after all other connections have been made.

R

L

RIGHT

LEFT

ÓAC IN

DC IN

ÓAC IN

12V

Power cord

B. Operation on car battery (DC 12 V)

R

L

RIGHT

LEFT

ÓAC IN

—

12V

DC IN

● First connect the car adapter to the DC IN 12 V jack, not the cigarette
lighter socket, because shorting of a plug on the car may cause the
fuse to blow out. In addition, be careful not to make a shor t-circuit
between the plugs.

● When using a car battery, be sure to use the specified car adapter
(JVC model CA-R120E) to prevent mishaps or damage resulting
from different polarity design.

DC IN

~

12V

Optional exclusive car adapter (JVC model CA-R120E)

CAUTIONS:

1.ONLY USE WITH JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS
UNIT TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.

2.BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUT­LET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

Ÿ

To car’s cigarette lighter socket (12 V)

Note:

When there is a power failure or the A C power cord is disconnected,
the timer/clock setting is erased from memory . Reset the clock when
the power supply is restored.

4

NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

CD player/General section

Front

~Ÿ! ⁄ @

STANDBY

AUX

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

~ button and power STANDBY indicator
Ÿ AUX button
! Remote sensor section
⁄ Display window

1 Function/Track number display
2 Play time display
3 Music calendar display
4 Program mode indicator (PROGRAM)
5 RANDOM play indicator
6 Repeat play indicator ( ALL)
7 OVER indicator

Top

¤

OVER

VOLUME

⁄

1

3

2

1

PROGRAM

4

5

6

RANDOM

7

23

12 131415

9

10 11

8

ALL

#

4

56 7

‹

@ VOLUME buttons

+ : Use to increase the volume.
– : Use to decrease the volume.
(Control range from VOL. 0 to VOL. 50.)

¤ Headphones jack (PHONES) (3.5 mm dia.

stereo mini)
Connect headphones (impedance 16Ω to

1kΩ) to this jack. Speaker sound is automati­cally switched off when the headphones are
connected.

# CD holder
‹ ACTIVE HYPER BASS PRO button

PHONES

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

ACTIVE HYPER
BASS PRO

ONE TOUCH
REC

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

TUNER

TAPE

T

L

U

M

CD

$›%

$ CD operations buttons

CD search buttons (4, ¢):
Press to locate the beginning of a track and
to start forward/reverse search operations.
Stop button (7):
Press to stop playing a CD.
CD play/pause button (#8):
Press to play a CD or to stop temporarily.

› MULTI JOG dial

When the function is CD and the dial is
turned, the beginning of a track can be
searched. (1 track is selected by 2 clicks.)

% CD holder OPEN (0) button

OPEN

I

J

O

G

Tuner/Deck section

PHONES

~

STANDBY

AUX

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

~

Ÿ!

~ Display window

1 Band indicator
2 Radio frequency display
3 MONO indicator
4 STEREO indicator
5 Recording indicator (REC)
6 Tape direction indicator (2, 3)
7 Reverse mode indicator ( / / )
8 Tape (TAPE) mode display

Ÿ Cassette holder
! Cassette holder eject (0) button
⁄ ONE TOUCH REC button

VOLUME

1

5

67

REC

@ TUNER/BAND button

¤ Cassette operation buttons

23 4

MONO STEREO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

8

ACTIVE HYPER
BASS PRO

ONE TOUCH
REC

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

CD

TUNER

TAPE

⁄@¤#

Press to select tuner mode.
Press to select the band.
Tuning buttons (4/¢)

4 : Press to rewind the tape.
7 : Press to stop the tape.
¢ : Press to fast wind the tape.

TAPE (23) : Press to select the TAPE mode.

: Press to play back the tape in the forward direction.

The 3 indicator lights in the display window.

: Press to play back the tape in the reverse direction.

OPEN

I

J

T

O

L

G

U

M

The 2 indicator lights in the display window.

# MULTI JOG Dial

5

The preset station can be selected. (1 station is selected by 2 clicks.)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

STANDBY

Preparation before use

● Installing batteries in the remote control unit

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit.

2. Insert two “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries.

● Inser t the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the
indication inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Insert the · ends first.

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

● Check the operation button functions carefully and operate them correctly.

~

Ÿ

!
⁄

@

12

4

7

10

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

BASS

5

8

AUTO
PRESET

+10

TAPE TUNER

BAND

MULTI CONTROL

REW

PROGRAM RANDOM

3

SLEEP

6

DISPLAY

9

STEREO
AUTO/MONO

C D

FF

REPEATBEAT CUT

TREBLE

#

‹

$

›

%

fi
^

¤

AHB PRO

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROL
RM-RXUT100

● Battery replacement

When the remote control operation becomes unstable or the distance
from which remote control is possible decreases, replace the batter­ies.

Using the remote control unit

● Point at the remote sensor and operate within about 7 m (approx. 23
ft).

● The remote control range is less when the unit is used at an angle.

● Do not expose the remote sensor to strong direct sunlight or artificial

lighting.

● Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote sensor
and the unit.

~ Track number buttons (No. 1 to No. 10. +10)

Pres station buttons (No. 1 to No. 10. +10)

Ÿ REVERSE MODE button

: For signal-side recording or playback.
: For recording or playback on both sides.
: For continuous play.

! BEAT CUT button
⁄ PROGRAM button
@ BASS buttons (+, –)

(Control range from -6 to 6.)

¤ TREBLE buttons (+. –)

(Control range from -6 to 6.)

# button.
‹ SLEEP button
$ DISPLAY button

Use to display the current time.

› STEREO AUTO/MONO button
% AUTO PRESET botton
fi REPEAT button
^ RANDOM button

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF

STANDBY

button

AUX button

Switching the power on/off

● Switching on:

STANDBY

AUX

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550

VOLUME

● Buttons not mentioned here have the same functions as those
on the main unit.

ACTIVE HYPER
BASS PRO

ONE TOUCH
REC

TAPE play (2, 3) buttons

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

CD

TUNER

TAPE

TUNER/BAND button

OPEN

I

J

T

O

L

G

U

M

CD Play/pause (#8) button

● Switching off:

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

● The indicator in the display window lights.

The STANDBY indicator lights.

● The indicator in the display window goes out and
only the clock is indicated.

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One touch operation (COMPU PLAY)

Even when the power is set to STANDBY, pressing the button shown below switches on the power and selects the source.

CD

TAPE

BAND

TUNER

AUX

Function mode

CD

TAPE

TUNER

AUX

When this button is pressed with a CD loaded, CD playback begins.

When this button is pressed with a tape loaded, tape playback begins.

When this button is pressed, the tuner is engaged.

A sound source connected to the AUX terminal can be engaged.

Operations

Notes:

● When switching off the power, be sure to press the button.

● The COMPU PLAY function the remote control has the same function as that on the main unit.

VOLUME, TONE AND OTHER CONTROLS

VOLUME buttons

+ : Use to increase the volume.
– : Use to decrease the volume.
(Control range from VOLUME 0 to VOLUME 50.)

VOLUME

BASS/TREBLE buttons (using the remote control unit)

To set the bass or treble level, press the corresponding button. The
level setting ranges from –6 to 6.

BASS

TREBLE

ACTIVE HYPER-BASS PRO button

ON: The BASS indicator lights up. Set to this position to activate AC-

TIVE HYPER-BASS PRO sound.

OFF: The BASS indicator goes out. Set to this position when ACTIVE

HYPER-BASS PRO sound is not required.

HANDLING CDs

Since dirty, damaged and warped CDs may damage the unit, take care regarding the following:

1. Usable CDs

Use CDs with the mark shown.

2. Notes on handling CDs

● Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.

● Do not stick or write anything on the label side.

● Do not bend CDs

● Removing the CD from its storage case and loading it.

● Press the center and lift out.

● Handling

3. Storage

● After removing a CD from the unit, be sure to put it back in its
case.

● Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures from a
heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.

4. Cleaning CDs

● Before loading a CD, wipe off any dust, dirt or fingerprints with a
soft cloth. CDs should be cleaned by wiping radially from the center
to the edge.

● Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic spray.

● Press to secure the CD.

● Cleaning

Correct

Incorrect

Incorrect

Note:

CDs shaped like a heart, flower, etc. (specially-shaped CDs) cannot be used with this unit. If this type of CD is loaded, it will cause a trouble.

7

PLAYING CDs

SLEEP

12

3

4

7

10

8

+10

AUX

9

6

5

AUTO
PRESET

DISPLAY

PROGRAM RANDOM

REPEATBEAT CUT

REVERSE
MODE

STEREO
AUTO/MONO

MULTI CONTROLREW

FF

TAPE TUNER

BAND

C D

Playing an entire CD

The following example of playing an entire CD assumes a CD with 12 tracks and a total playing time of 48 minutes 57 seconds.

Operate in the order shown

COMPACT

ACTIVE HYPER
BASS PRO

ONE TOUCH
REC

DIGITAL AUDIO

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

TUNER

TAPE

I

T

L

U

M

CD

Ÿ

OPEN

J

O

G

!~

~ Press to open the CD holder.
Ÿ Load a CD with the label side facing up and close the CD holder.
! Press to start play. (The power is switched on.)
⁄ Adjust.

● To stop in the middle of a CD

During play, press the stop/clear (7) button to stop play.

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1

● The total number of tracks and total playback time are displayed.

9

5

6

7

12

10 11

8

● To stop a CD temporarily

Press the #8 button to stop play temporarily and the playing time
display blinks.
When pressed again, play resumes from the point where it was
paused.

Caution:

● To change CDs, press the stop/clear (7) button; check that the
CD has stopped rotating completely before unloading it.

STANDBY

AUX

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

VOLUME

⁄

● As tracks are played, their track numbers go out one by one.

● 8-cm (3") CDs can be used in this unit without an adapter.

Notes:

● The following indication may appear when a CD is dirty or
scratched, or when the CD is loaded upside down.
In such a case, check the CD and insert again after cleaning the
CD or turning it over.

● Do not use the unit at excessively high or low temperatures.
The recommended temperature range is from 5°C (41°F) to
35°C (95°F).

● After play, unload the CD.

● If mistracking occurs during play, lower the volume.

Skip play

● During play, it is possib le to skip forward to the beginning of the next
track or back to the beginning of the track being played or the previ­ous track; when the beginning of the required track has been located,
play starts automatically.

To listen to the next track...

Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of the next track.

To listen to the previous track...

Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the track being played.
Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

● By using the MULTI JOG dial, the beginning of trac ks can be searched
and played.

or

I

J

T

O

L

G

U

M

Search play (to locate the required position on the CD)

● The required position can be located using fast-forward or reverse
search while playing a CD.

Keep pressing for fast-forward search.

Keep pressing for fast-reverse search.

● Hold down the button; search play starts slowly and then gradually

● Since low-volume sound (at about one quarter of the normal level)

increases in speed.
can be heard in the search mode, monitor the sound and release the

button when the required position is located.

Direct access play (using the remote control unit)

● Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the be­ginning of the designated track. (This function cannot be used during
programmed play.)

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~ Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode.
Ÿ Designate the required track using the track number buttons.

● To designate track numbers 1 to 10, press the track number but­ton corresponding to the track number.

● To designate track number 11 or higher, press the +10 button the
required number of times, then a track number button. (Example:
T o designate the 20th trac k, press the +10 button once, then press
track number button 10.)

* +10 button:

Each time this button is pressed, the number increases by 10.
First press this button to set the 10's digit, then press the track
number button to set the 1's digit.

● To skip to another track during play

When the required track number button is pressed, the display shows
the designated track number and play starts from the beginning of
the designated track.

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Programmed play (using the remote control unit)

● Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to be played in any required order.
The total playing time of programmed tracks is displayed (up to 99 minutes, 59 seconds).
(Example: When programming the 2nd track to be played first, and the 6th track next, then the 12th track, etc.)

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PROGRAM PROGRAM

To designate the 12th track.

6

2

PROGRAM

6

+10

~ Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode.
Ÿ Press the 7 button.
! Press the PROGRAM button to set to the programming mode.

To confirm the details of a program...

Press the PROGRAM button; the tracks making up the program will be
displayed in programmed order.

Track number

PROGRAM

2

PROGRAM

Program order number

To designate the 2nd track.

2

2

2

2

PROGRAM

The 12th track

6

12

The total playback time of programmed tracks
is displayed.

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⁄ Press to designate the required track number.
@ Designate the remaining tracks by pressing the track number but-

tons.

¤ Press the 3/8 button when programming is completed. Programmed

play starts.

To clear the programmed tracks...

Press the 7 button before playing a CD. During programmed play, press
this button twice. When the CD holder is opened, programmed tracks
are cleared automatically.

Notes:

● If the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 99 min­utes 59 seconds, the total playing time indication will go out.

● When programming a track number higher than 21 on a disc contain­ing more than 21 tracks, the total playback time of all the programmed
tracks will not be displayed.

● When a disc with 16 or more tracks is loaded, the “OVER” indicator
will appear.

Repeat play (using the remote control unit)

Press the REPEAT button before or during play . A single track or all the
tracks can be repeated.

Whether a single track or all tracks are to be repeated can be specified.
Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode will change from a
single track ( ), to all the tracks ( ALL), to the clear mode, in this
order.

REPEAT

Goes off.

Repeat playback is released.

Single track

ALL

All tracks

● Single track repeat ( )

The current or specified track will be played repeatedly.

● All tracks repeat ( ALL)

All tracks or the programmed tracks of a CD will be played repeat­edly.

Random play (using the remote control unit)

Press the RANDOM button, and all tracks on a CD play once in random
order.

RANDOM

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HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES

Cassette tapes

1. Loose tape may cause trouble. Using a pencil or like object, gently
tighten the tape as shown.

2. To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally, remove the
tab(s) with a screwdriver , etc. Reseal the slots with adhesiv e tape to
erase and re-record after the tabs have been removed.

3. C-120 cassettes are not recommended because they are prone to
malfunction.

Turn the pencil to tighten the tape.

Side “A”

Side “B”

Tab “A”Tab “B”

Note:

If the power is switched off while tape is running, it may be impossible
to remove the cassette. If this happens, switch the power on again be­fore attempting to remove the cassette.

Auto tape select mechanism

This unit has an Auto Tape Select mechanism which distinguishes be­tween different types of tape using detection holes in the cassette. After
the type of tape has been detected, bias and equalization suitable for
the tape are set.

Cassette loading

1. Press the eject (0) button to open the cassette holder.

2. Load a cassette as shown.

3. Close the cassette holder by pressing it gently. Listen for the click
indicating that the holder is securely shut.

Adhesive tape

● Cassettes with detection holes:

Metal tape (EQ: 70 µs)................................................. Type IV

CrO2 (chrome) tape (EQ: 70 µs) .................................. Type II

● Cassettes without detection holes:

Normal tape (EQ: 120 µs).............................................. Type I

Metal/CrO2 tape detection holes

CASSETTE PLAYBACK

Operate in the order shown

STANDBY

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AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

~ Load a cassette tape.
Ÿ Press to start playback. (The power is switched on and the TAPE

mode is engaged to start tape playback.)

! Select the reverse mode ( / / ).
⁄ Adjust.

● After loading a cassette tape, simply press the TAPE 23 button. The
power is switched on and the tape starts playback. (To select the
playback direction, press the TAPE 23 button. The change in direc­tion can be checked in the tape direction indicator (2 or 3).)

VOLUME

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PRESET

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BAND

MULTI CONTROL

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PROGRAM RANDOM

SLEEP

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DISPLAY

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STEREO
AUTO/MONO

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REPEATBEAT CUT

TREBLE

VOLUME

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REC

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TUNER

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How to fast-wind tapes

1. Press the TAPE (23) button (to set TAPE mode).

2. Press the 4 or ¢ button.

● A tape can be fast-wound in either tape playback direction, and
when it reaches the end of a side, it stops automatically.

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● When the tape plays back with the reverse mode set to (single
side play) or (both side play) mode, the tape stops automatically
at the end of tape after playing one or both sides. When the reverse
mode is set to the (continuous play) mode, the tape continu­ously plays one side after the other until you stop operation.

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RADIO RECEPTION

Operate in the order shown

STEREO AUTO/MONO button

STANDBY

ACTIVE HYPER
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ONE TOUCH
REC

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

TUNER

TAPE

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~ Press the TUNER/BAND button.

● The power is switched on and a band and radio frequency will be
shown in the display.

STEREO AUTO/MONO button (using the remote control unit)

Auto mode:

Set to this position when listening to or recording an FM stereo broad­cast. The STEREO indicator lights when the FM stereo broadcast is
received.

MONO:

Set to this position when FM stereo reception is noisy.
When another station is tuned to in the MONO mode, the unit automati­cally enters Auto mode.

Seek tuning

Press the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more. The unit enters
the seek tuning mode to tune in the nearest station automatically, so
the broadcast can be heard. In AM operation, the frequency moves
continuously from the MW to the LW band and vice versa.

Manual tuning

Each time the 4 or ¢ button is pressed, the unit steps through the
current frequency band. Tuning is done in steps of 50 kHz for FM and 9
kHz for AM (MW/LW).
In AM operation, the tuned frequency moves continuously from the MW
(522–1,629 kHz) to the LW (144–288 kHz) band and vice versa.

Press to move to higher frequency.

Notes:

● When seek tuning to the required station is not possible because the
broadcast signal is too weak, press the 4 or ¢ button momentar­ily to perform manual tuning.

● When the power is set to STANDBY, or another mode (TAPE, CD or
AUX) is selected, the last tuned frequency is stored in memory . When
the power is switched on again and TUNER/BAND button is pressed,
the same station will be tuned to.

Auto preset tuning (using the remote control unit)

This function scans the current band, detecting frequencies used to
broadcast signals, and stores the first 30 FM frequencies and 15 AM
(MW/LW) frequencies in memory automatically.

● Press the AUTO PRESET button for more than 2 seconds. The fre­quencies of stations broadcasting signals can be stored in memory
automatically in the order of increasing frequency. (30 stations in FM
band and 15 stations in AM (MW/LW) band.)

Press to move to lower frequencies.

AUTO
PRESET

Press for more than 2 seconds.

VOLUME

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

⁄

12

4

7

10

+10

TAPE TUNER

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

PROGRAM RANDOM

3

SLEEP

5

6

DISPLAY

8

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AUTO

STEREO

PRESET

AUTO/MONO

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BAND

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REPEATBEAT CUT

Ÿ Select the band.
! Tune to the required station.
⁄ Adjust.

Presetting stations (using the remote control unit)

30 stations in FM band and 15 stations in AM (MW/LW) band can be
preset as follows:

● Example: (Presetting an FM station broadcasting on 103.5 MHz to
preset button “15”)

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12

4

7

10

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

5

8

AUTO
PRESET

+10

TAPE TUNER

BAND

MULTI CONTROLREW

3

SLEEP

6

DISPLAY

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STEREO
AUTO/MONO

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~ Press the TUNER/BAND button.
Ÿ Select the FM band using the TUNER/BAND button.
! Tune to the required station.
⁄ Press preset button “+10”, then “5” for more than 2 sec.

(When “15” b links in the preset station display, the station has been
stored.)

● Repeat the above procedure for each of the other stations, using a
different preset button each time.

● Repeat the above procedure for the other band.

● To change preset stations
Perform step ⁄ above after tuning to the required station.

Notes:

● The previous stored station is erased when a new station is stored,
because the new station’s frequency replaces the pre vious frequency
in memory.

● When listening to an AM (MW/LW) broadcast, noise may be heard if
the remote control unit is used.

● All preset stations will be erased when the power cord is discon­nected or a power failure occurs for more than 24 hours. In such
cases, store the stations again.

Using the antennas (see page 2)
FM: Connect the provided FM wire antenna.
AM (MW/LW): Adjust the position of AM (MW/LW) loop antenna.

Preset tuning

● The stations must be preset before this operation can be performed.

(Using the main unit)

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button.
2 Select the band using the TUNER/BAND button.
3 To select the requied preset station, turn the MULTI JOG dial.

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(Using the remote control unit)

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button.
2 Select the band using the TUNER/BAND button.
3 Press the required preset station buttons (No. 1 – No. 10 and +10).

● The preset station number and frequency corresponding to the but­ton pressed are shown.

RECORDING

● During recording, the ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit auto­matically optimizes the recording level, so manual recording level
adjustment is unnecessary.

● Check that the safety tab on the cassette tape is not broken off.

Note:

This unit has recording characteristics suitable for
normal and CrO2 tapes. Normal and CrO2 tapes
have different characteristics from metal tapes.

Synchronized recording with the CD player

● In this system, the CD player starts play when the cassette deck enters the recording mode.

Operate in the order shown

5

8

AUTO
PRESET

+10

TAPE TUNER

BAND

MULTI CONTROL

REW

PROGRAM RANDOM

SLEEP

6

DISPLAY

9

STEREO
AUTO/MONO

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REPEATBEAT CUT

TREBLE

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AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

¤

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

AHB.PRO

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7

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~ Load a cassette with side A facing out. (Wind past the tape leader

before starting recording.)

Ÿ Load a CD and close the CD holder.

When non-recorded section between tunes is not required ...

1 Press the #8 button twice. The CD Player enters the pause mode.
2 Press the ONE TOUCH REC button to start recording.

! Set to the CD mode.
⁄ Press the 7 button to set stop mode.
@ Select the required reverse mode ( or ).

● When programmed play is required, program the required tracks

Note:

● Depending on the CD used, non-recorded sections of different lengths
may be left between tunes.

using the remote control. (See page 9.)

● Select tracks with a total playing time which does not exceed the
tape length.

¤ Press the ONE TOUCH REC button; synchronized recording will

start.
(The recording indicator lights up.)

● Recording starts in the forward direction and CD play starts auto­matically .

● After the CD player has played the entire CD or programmed tracks,
the deck stops automatically.

● Non-recorded sections of approx. 4 seconds are automatically left
between tunes

● To stop recording in the middle, press the 7 button. The cassette
deck also stops after 4 seconds.

Note:

● During CD synchro recording, the #8, SEARCH (4, ¢) buttons

● CD complete recording function (Synchro recording mode only)

If the tape is reversed while a CD is being played, recording will be
done on the reverse side of the tape as follows:
* When less than 12 seconds of the last tune on the forward side of

the tape have been recorded, recording on the other side of the
tape will start from the beginning of the previous track.

* When more than 12 seconds of the last tune on the forward side of

the tape have been recorded, recording on the other side of the
tape will start from the beginning of the current track.

● To record one track

Play the track to be recorded. Then pressing the ONE TOUCH REC
button locates the beginning of the track and enter the one track re­cording mode. After the recording is finished, the CD player and cas­sette deck both stop.

and MULTI JOG dial do not function.

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COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

CD

TUNER

TAPE

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Recording from the radio or an external source connected to the AUX terminals

Operate in the order shown

STANDBY

AUX

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MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

~

AUTO REVERSE

~ Load a cassette with side A facing out.

(Wind past the tape leader before starting recording.)

Ÿ Select the source to be recorded.

TUNER: Press the TUNER/BAND button. Tune to the required sta­tion.
AUX: Press the AUX button.

VOLUME

!

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3

SLEEP

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6

DISPLAY

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AUTO

STEREO

PRESET

+10

TAPE TUNER

BAND

MULTI CONTROL

REW

PROGRAM RANDOM

TREBLE

VOLUME

AUTO/MONO

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REPEATBEAT CUT

ACTIVE HYPER
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10

AUX

REVERSE
MODE

AHB.PRO

BASS

! Select the required reverse mode ( or ).
⁄ Press the ONE TOUCH REC button.

ONE TOUCH
REC

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BEAT CUT button (using the remote control unit)

When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which are
not heard when listening to the broadcast. In such case, set this button
after setting the deck to the record mode so that the beats are elimi­nated. Normally set this button to “CUT-1”.

BEAT CUT

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

Names of parts in the clock/timer section, and their functions:

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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REC

!⁄@

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OFF

CLOCK

SLEEP

ACTIVE HYPER
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ONE TOUCH
REC

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

BAND

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Erasing

A recorded tape can be erased by recording new material over the pre­vious material.

To erase a tape without making a new recording...

1. Press the TAPE (23) button to set to the TAPE mode.

2. Press the 7 button.

3. Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing out.

4. Press the ONE TOUCH REC button.
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 ar tistic work embodied
therein.

~ Timer mode indicator
Ÿ Timer indicator (ON/OFF)
! CLOCK indicator
⁄ SLEEP indicator
@ Time display
¤ CLOCK button
# TIMER/SNOOZE button
‹ MULTI JOG dial

It is used to set the current time and perform timer setting.

¤

#

‹

Setting the current time (when this unit is used for the first time)

(Example: To set the clock to 13:15.)

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CLOCK

3

Back

One hour is advanced/moved back every 2 clicks.

1 Connect the AC power cord; “CLOCK” will blink in the display.
2 Press the CLOCK button for 2 seconds or more.

3 Set to 13: 15 using the MULTI JOG Dial and CLOCK button.

● Setting the current time.
Use the time signal of television and radio broadcasts.

When adjusting the clock, follow steps 2 – 3.

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CLOCK

CLOCK

Notes:

● Before performing timer recording or playback, it is necessary to set

● It is recommended to set the current time with the button set to

● When the power cord is plugged in again after being disconnected or

Within the 2 minutes.

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CLOCK

One minute is advanced/moved back every 2 clicks.

the current time.
STANDBY so that the current display mode is maintained.
power is restored after a power failure, “CLOCK” will blink in the dis-

play. Set the current time again.

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TIMER OPERATIONS

Setting the timer

● The current time must be set before the timer can be used.

~ Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button for 2 seconds or more.

TIMER/SNOOZE

Ÿ Set the start time.

(Example: To set the timer to 12: 15.)

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! Set the stop time.

(Example: To set the timer stop timer to 13: 15.)

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ON

OFF

ON

TIMER/SNOOZE

TIMER/SNOOZE

● Press to set the start time.

TIMER/SNOOZE

Within the 30 sec.

ON

OFF

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⁄ Select the TIMER mode

● The selected TIMER mode is shown in the display.

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@ Set the volume.

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This shows when volume level 1 is selected.

OFF

TIMER/SNOOZE

● Press to set the timer off time.

TUNER REC

When the MULTI JOG dial is turned to select the timer mode, the mode
changes from TUNER (timer reception of a broadcast), to TUNER/REC (timer
recording of a broadcast), to CD (timer play of a CD), to TAPE (timer playback
of a tape), in forward or reverse direction.

CD

TAPE

TIMER/SNOOZE

● The unit enters the previously engaged mode and timer setting has been completed.

● The selected volume is set.

● When the volume setting is set to "VOLUME -" (volume level is not

specified), the timer playback volume is at the level used before set­ting the timer.

● To confirm the timer setting

1. When ( ) is displayed...

Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button for more than 2 seconds ( )
disappears.

2. Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button for more than 2 seconds once
again.

Then each time the TIMER/SNOOZE button is pressed the timer
setting can be confirmed. When the previous function mode is re­stored, showing that the timer setting has been completed.

Note:

● When the timer is set incorrectly or the correct mode is not selected,

perform "Setting the timer" from the beginning.

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Timer recording of broadcast

● The current time must be set before the timer can be used.

● Make sure that the safety tabs of the cassette have not been broken off.

Operations

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VOLUME

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DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

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AUTO REVERSE

~ Set the button to ON.
Ÿ Load a cassette.

● Insert the cassette with the side to be recorded facing out.

● Select the required reverse mode. ( or )

! Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 14.)

● Set the timer about a minute before the broadcast to be recorded
is scheduled to start.

⁄ Tune to the station to be recorded. (Refer to page 13.)
@ Set the button to ST ANDBY.

● Timer recording will start at timer start time and the power will

be switched off at timer stop time. (The timer mode is then re-

leased.)

Timer playback

● Timer playback of tapes, broadcasts and CDs is possible.

Operations

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VOLUME

AUX

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ONE TOUCH
REC

TIMER/SNOOZE

CLOCK

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● To cancel timer operation

Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button for more than 2 seconds so that
the timer mode indicator ( ) goes out.

If you do this, timer recording will not start at the timer start time.

Notes:

Once the timer has been set, the start and stop times, etc., are stored
in memory. When timer recording or playback is required at different
times, the timer must be set again.

● After setting the timer star t and stop times, check that the tuner is
tuned to the required frequency.

● When the power cord is disconnected or there is a power failure, timer
settings will be erased from memory. If this happens, set the current
time and perform the timer setting again.

COMPACT

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AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

AUTO REVERSE

~ Set the button to ON.
Ÿ Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 14.)

Source sound

CD play
Tape playback

Broadcast

Timer mode

CD

T APE
TUNER

Operations

Load a disc.
Load a cassette tape.

Tune to the required station.

! Set the button to ST ANDBY.

● Timer playback will start at the timer start time and the power will be
switched off at the timer stop time.
The unit remains in the same timer mode even after the power is
switched off. The same timer function will repeat at the same time on
the following day.

● When the power is switched on, it is possible to fade in the sound
from volume level 0 (zero) to the preset volume.

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● To cancel timer operation

Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button f or more than 2 seconds button so
that the timer mode indicator ( ) goes out.

Notes:

● When the volume setting is set to “VOLUME -” (volume level is not
specified), the timer playback volume is set to the level used before
setting the timer.

● To stop during timer pla yback, press the button to s witch the unit
off.

● To get an extra 5 minutes of sleep....

When timer playback starts, press the TIMER/SNOOZE button.
The power is switched off and timer pla yback restarts after 5 min­utes (snooze function).

TIMER/SNOOZE

Sleep timer operations (using the remote control unit)

A. Use this when you want to fall asleep while listening to a tape,

broadcast or CD.

1 Set to the required source and tune (broadcast) or play back (CD or

tape).

2 Press the SLEEP button to set the sleep time.

SLEEP is shown in the display.

SLEEP

Source mode display (Releasing the sleep mode)

● Sleep time settings of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes can be set. When you
release the SLEEP button, the source is displayed after 5 sec.

● The sleep timer operation will start and the power will be switched off

after the specified time.

● Checking the sleep time

When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep time is dis­played. If it is pressed again, a new sleep time can be set.

● To cancel the sleep timer operation

Press the button to switch the power off or press the SLEEP
button until the sleep time indicator disappears.

MAINTENANCE

B. To fall asleep while listening to a tape, broadcast or CD and to

perform timer playback the following morning

1 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 14.)
2 Set to the required source (broadcast, tape or CD).
3 Press the SLEEP button to set the sleep time.

SLEEP

Source mode display (Releasing the sleep mode)

● Any source can be selected for sleep timer operation and timer play­back. For example;

• CD play for sleep timer operation and broadcast reception for timer

playback.

• Tape playbac k f or sleep timer operation and CD pla y f or timer pla y-

back.

However, when broadcast reception is selected for both sleep timer
operation and timer playback, the station y ou heard at night will be tuned
to the following morning.

Cleaning is important!

When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accu­mulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too
dirty...

● Sound quality deteriorates.

● The output sound level drops.

● Previously recorded tape is not completely erased.

● Recording is not performed satisfactorily.

Therefore, you should clean the heads , etc. after e v ery 10 hours of use
for optimal recording conditions.

Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller

Open the cassette holder.
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan.
For effectiv e cleaning, use a cleaning kit a vailable from an audio store.
After cleaning, be sure that the cleaning fluid has dried completely be­fore loading a cassette.

Capstan shaft(s)

Erase head

Pinch roller(s)

Combination record/play head

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cautions:

1. Keep magnets and metallic objects away from the

head.
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and the sound

will deteriorate. Demagnetize the head every 20–30 hours of use
with a head eraser (available from an audio store). (When demag­netizing the head, the button should be set to STANDBY.)

2. Do not use anything other than alcohol for cleaning.

Thinner and benzine will damage the rubber pinch roller.

Cleaning the lens

If the lens in the CD pickup is dirty , dropout, etc., could degrade sound.
Open the CD holder and clean the lens as shown.

● Use a blower (available from a camera store) to b low dust off the lens.

● If there are fingerpr ints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a

cotton swab.

Blower

Lens

What appears to be trouble is not alwa ys serious. First make sure....

● Power cannot be turned on.

* Is the power cord unplugged?

● No sound from the speakers.

* Are headphones connected?

CD Player Section

● The CD player does not play.

* Is the CD upside down?
* Is the CD dirty?

● A certain portion of the CD does not play correctly.

* Is the CD scratched?

Cassette Deck Section

● Playback sound is at a very low level.

* Is the head dirty?

● The ONE TOUCH REC button does not function.

* Have the safety tabs of the cassette been broken off?

Tuner Section

● Reception is noisy.

* Try adjusting the antenna.

Timer Section

● Timer operation does not start.

* Is the current time set correctly?
* Is the timer mode ( ) displayed?

Remote Control

● Remote control is impossible.

* Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?
* Is the remote sensor section exposed to bright light (direct sunlight,

etc.)?

Note:

Before making an important recording, be sure to make a test record­ing first to check that the deck, etc. is working correctly.

● When the above remedies do not help

Many operations of this unit are performed by the control of a
microprocessor. If none of the buttons function, unplug the po wer
cord, wait for a while, then plug it back in. Reset the correct val­ues for the clock and timer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

CD player section

Type : Compact disc player
Signal detection
system : Non-contact optical pickup
Number of channels : 2 channels
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB
Wow & flutter : Less than measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range : FM 87.5 - 108 MHz

Antennas : Loop antenna for AM (MW/LW)

AM (MW) 522 - 1,629 kHz
AM (LW) 144 - 288 kHz

External antenna terminal for FM (75 Ω)

Tape deck section

Track system : 4-track 2-channel stereo
Motor : Electronic governor DC motor for capstan
Heads : Hard permalloy head for recording/playback, 2 gap

Frequency response : 60 - 15,000 Hz (with CrO2 tape)
Wow & flutter : 0.15% (WRMS)
Fast wind time : Approx. 130 sec (C-60 cassette)

ferrite head for erasure (Combination head)

Speaker Section (each unit)

Speakers
(Impedance) : 8 cm (4 Ω),
Dimensions : 131 (W) x 203 (H) x 194 (D) mm
Mass : Approx. 1.6 kg

General

Power output : 28 W (14 W + 14 W) at 4 Ω (Max.)
Input terminals : AUX IN (300 mV/47 kΩ)

Output terminals : PHONES (Output level: 0-15 mW/ch, 32 Ω, Matching

Power requirements : AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption : 35 W (with
Dimensions : 404 (W) x 209 (H) x 270 (D) mm, including knobs

Mass : Approx. 6.5 kg
Accessories provided : Power cord x 1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

20 W (10 W + 10 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD)

impedance: 16 Ω - 1 kΩ)
SPEAKER (Matching impedance 4 Ω - 16 Ω)

Ext. DC 12V (car battery via optional CA - R120E car
adapter)

2.8 W (with

Remote control unit (RM-RXUT100) x 1
“R6/AA (15F)” batteries x 2 (for the remote control)
FM wire antenna x 1
Loop antenna stand x 1

button ON)

button STANDBY)

UX-T151/T150 MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in China

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