JVC XA-F57 User Manual

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

XA-F57A/P/R/S/W XA-F107A/B/H/P/R/S

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

LVT1542-004A [J,E,EV]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For qualified service personnel only

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For U.S.A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hamful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For U.S.A For the main unit:

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: XA-F57A/P/R/S/W

Trade Name: JVC Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne

Telephone Number: 973-317-5000

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

XA-F107A/B/H/P/R/S

New Jersey 07470

CAUTION:

Changes or modification not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Player

• No altering or remodeling

This can cause malfunctioning.

• No dropping or strong impacts

This may damage the player.

• Locations to be avoided

Avoid using the player in the following locations since they can cause malfunctioning.

1. Bathrooms and other moisture-prone places

2. Warehouses and other dusty places

3. Very hot places near heating appliances, etc.

Listening precautions

• Do not play your Headphones at a high volume.

• Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue

use.

• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create traffic

hazard and is illegal in many areas.

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in

potentially hazardous situations.

• Even if your Headphones are an open-air type designed to let you

hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear what is around you.

• Once you have established a comfortable sound level, leave the level

there.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not leave the player exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time

This may deform or discolor the player and may also cause malfunctioning.

CAUTION:

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

• We have no responsibility for any improper recording or playback incurred by equipment malfunction.

• It is recommended to store backup copy of your important data in your PC or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

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

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

(Business users)

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

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

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

to obtain information about the take-back

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... 7

GETTING STARTED............................................................................... 8

INSTALLING USB DRIVER (FOR WINDOWS 98SE ONLY) .............. 8

CHARGING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY ................................................ 9

CONNECTING TO PC....................................................................... 10

PARTS OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER ...................................... 12

HOW TO USE THE NECK STRAP HEADPHONES ......................... 13

TURNING POWER ON/OFF ............................................................. 15

DISPLAY OVERVIEW ....................................................................... 16

BASIC OPERATIONS........................................................................... 17

USING THE MAIN MENU.................................................................. 17

PLAYING MUSIC .............................................................................. 18

NAVIGATE ........................................................................................ 19

RECORDING MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN

LINE-IN MODE................................................................................ 21

DELETING FILES .............................................................................. 23

ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................... 24

SET MENU ITEMS ............................................................................ 24

EQUALIZER....................................................................................... 24

PLAYMODE ....................................................................................... 26

SLEEP TIMER ................................................................................... 28

AUTO POWER OFF .......................................................................... 29

BACKLIGHT....................................................................................... 30

CONTRAST ....................................................................................... 31

RECORD SET ................................................................................... 32

LANGUAGE ....................................................................................... 34

ABOUT .............................................................................................. 35

RESETTING THE UNIT .................................................................... 36

LOCKING BUTTONS (HOLD) ........................................................... 37

DISPOSING OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER .............................. 38

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 41

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 42

ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 43

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING USB DRIVER (FOR WINDOWS 98SE ONLY)

Follow these instructions to load software that enables a computer to recognize the Digital Audio Player.

Make sure that no programs, such as games or anti-virus software, are running on the PC. If programs are open, close and exit from the programs before proceeding.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

2. Turn off the Digital Audio Player and connect it to your PC with the

USB connector.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver from the CD-

ROM. On a screen to search for the location of the Digital Audio Player‘s driver, click the [Browse] button and select CD-ROM drive and then proceed to the next screen.

4. Be sure that the installation completion screen appears.

5. Reboot the PC.

NOTE

• If you are using Windows XP, Me or 2000, you do not need to install the USB driver on the CD-ROM.

GETTING STARTED

CHARGING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted.

Charging the battery using a USB connection

Turn on the PC and connect the player to a USB port on your PC using a USB cable. (Refer to "CONNECTING TO PC" on page 10.) The battery indicator appears in the display, and charging of the battery starts. During charging the indicator shows " " repeatedly. When charging is completed, " " appears.

NOTES

• It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge an empty battery.

• When your PC is in standby mode, the battery cannot be charged.

• The player cannot be operated while it is being charged.

Notes on the built-in battery:

• To replace the battery, consult your dealer or JVC Service Center.

• To dispose of the player, follow the procedure described in "DISPOSING OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" on page 38 and remove the built-in battery. DO NOT disassemble the player, except when you dispose of it (doing so may cause a failure or breakage).

Battery indicator

The battery indicator shows the remaining battery level. When the battery level becomes low, "Low Battery" appears on the display. In this case, you need to charge the battery.

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING TO PC

You can transfer MP3 and WMA format music files from the PC to your Digital Audio Player through USB port. USB2.0 (480Mbps speed is not supported.)

For Windows 98SE user:

Before connecting your player to the computer for the first time, you need to install the USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. For details, see "INSTALLING USB DRIVER (FOR WINDOWS 98SE ONLY)" on page 8.

Connecting Digital Audio Player to PC

1. Make sure that the player is turned off.

(Press and hold 7 button.)

2. Open the cover of the USB connector.

3. Connect the player to the USB port on your PC using USB cable.

"USB Connected" appears on the display, and the connection is completed.

USB cable (supplied)

GETTING STARTED

Transferring music files from PC to Digital Audio Player

1. Open the player’s folder (removable disk or device) from My

Computer or Explorer.

2. Copy and paste or drag and drop the music files from the PC to the

player’s folder. During copying files, "WRITING" appears on the player's display. After completion, "READY" continuously appears.

NOTE

• When you transfer a WMA-DRM file from the PC, use Windows Media® Player 9 or later. If you transfer it by drag and drop, it cannot be played with the player.

Disconnecting from PC

For Windows 2000/Me/XP users:

Left-click the " " icon in the task bar, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For Windows 98SE users

Open "My Computer" and select "Removable Disk", then right-click to select "EJECT".

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually registered trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

NOTES

• The player supports MP3 ID3 V1.0, 1.1 tags, ID3 V2.3 tags and WMA tags. ID3 tags and WMA tags are the data including music names and artist names recorded in MP3 files and WMA files.

• When the player is connected to the PC, it is recognized as an external USB memory (removable disk) and shown on the PC. You can treat the player as an external USB memory.

GETTING STARTED

PARTS OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

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1 Display 2 4 (Reverse) button 3 3 8 (Play/Pause) button 4 ¢ (Forward) button 5 LINE IN jack 6 USB connector 7 Headphone jack

8 Hole for strap 9 Hold switch 0 Reset switch

- 7 (Stop) button = MENU button ~ REC button ! VOL+/- (Volume) buttons

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GETTING STARTED

HOW TO USE THE NECK STRAP HEADPHONES

A neck strap with a pair of built in headphones, called "Neck Strap Headphones", has been included for listening to your digital audio player. By wearing the player around your neck using the Neck Strap Headphones, you can enjoy listening to music anywhere you go without having to worry about the cables.

1. Insert the supplied strap through the hole of the player and loop it

through itself. * If you have difficulty in inserting the strap into the hole, use a thin,

sharp tool to push it through.

2. Insert the Neck Strap Headphones' plug into the headphone jack of

the player.

3. Adjust the positions of the silver slider on the Neck Strap

Headphones to make a loop large enough for your head to pass through.

GETTING STARTED

4. Once you are wearing the Neck Strap Headphones around your

neck, bring each earphone from the behind your neck and place in the each ear respectively.

You can also adjust the position of the silver slider according to your preference.

NOTE

• Be sure to read the separate sheet "Precautions for Use of the Neck

Strap Headphones" for its safety information.

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