JVC XL-PG39SL User Manual

Using the Unit with Optional Accessories Maintenance

Specifications

Troubleshooting Guide

Concerning Compact Discs

Using the unit with a car audio system

XL-PV390SL comes with the car adaptor and car audio cassette adaptor.

• Car adaptor (CA-R456 or CA-R457)

• Car audio cassette adaptor (CA-RC6)

To connect to a car audio system:

Connect the car audio cassette adaptor to the unit’s headphones jack. (When doing this, keep the unit’s
VOLUME control at a medium setting.)

Depending on the automobile used, noise may occur, and in that case, it is recommended that a KS-U32 noise filter (optional) be
used.

Maintaining the unit

Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a
cloth which has been dipped in water or soapy water and wrung
out, and then wipe dry.

• If you intend to use a chemically treated cleaning cloth, read
its directions first.

• Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.

Maintaining the lens

Open the lid and clean the lens as shown in the figure.
Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off any finger-prints.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit

Note:

It may not be possible to use the unit with some types of car stereo owing to restrictions imposed by the construction of the car audio
cassette adaptor.

For further details, refer to the instructions of the part concerned.

Accidental Operation Prevention Function (Hold Mode)

“ ”

When the unit is in the hold mode according to the HOLD
switch setting in the main unit, “ ” lights up if the 6 is
pressed.

To release the function

Move the HOLD switch back to OFF position.

Note:

If the HOLD switch on the unit is set to the ON position, you
cannot turn on the unit.

HOLD

OFF ON

This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button
presses.

The accidental operation prevention function
prevents the following:

• Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause the batter­ies to go dead).

• Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a track.

But the unit and wired remote control have HOLD switches,
each of which works independently.

To use the accidental operation prevention
function

• To prevent the unit from powering up accidentally, set the
HOLD switch to the ON position.

• To prevent the unit from unexpected operation during play,
set the HOLD switch to the ON position after you starts play­ing the disc.

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Lens

Air blower for
camera lens

Lens

Portable CD player

Type : Compact disc player
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
Pickup system : 3 beam laser
Number of channels: : 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Wow & flutter : Unmeasurable
Output : Headphones (3.5 mm dia. stereo × 1)

Duration of battery : Approx. 3 hours when using two rechargeable batteries
(with Anti-Shock (BN-R1211) charged for 10 hours,
Protection EX OFF) Approx. 20 hours when using two alkaline batteries

Power requirements : DC 3 V (“R6” size battery × 2)

Dimensions (W ×H ×D) : 134 mm × 30 mm × 144 mm

Mass : 237 g

9 mW/ch at 10 % THD/16 Ω matching impedance (16 Ω to 1 kΩ)

(LR6)

DC 2.4 V (rechargeable battery × 2)
DC IN 4.5 V

(Excluding buttons and controls)

(without batteries)

AC adaptor

Input power source : AC 230 V, 50 Hz (for the U.K.)

Output voltage : DC 4.5 V, 600 mA

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*

AC 220 V - 240 V/110 V - 127 V, 50/60 Hz (for multi voltage area)

Cautions

Rechargeable batteries

• Only the BN-R1211 battery can be recharged.

• If the power delivered by the batteries lasts for a very short
time after recharging, it means that the batteries’ service life is
over. Do not use them any more.

• Recharging already charged batteries will shorten their service
life.

• When recharging batteries for the first time or when they have
not been used for a long period of time, the play time may be
shorter than usual. In a case like this, repeatedly recharge and
discharge the batteries. This will restore them to their regular
state.

• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals of re­chargeable batteries since this may cause short-circuiting which
is dangerous.

• Do not peel off the plastic covering on the rechargeable batter­ies. Short-circuiting may occur which is dangerous.

Dry cell batteries / rechargeable
batteries

To prevent damage to the batteries and electrolyte leakage, heed
the following points.

• Align the , and . polarities properly when inserting the bat­teries.

• Do not mix different types or makes of batteries or old and new
batteries.

• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a
long period of time.

• Do not throw batteries into a fire, and do not short-circuit, dis­assemble or subject them to excessive heat.

• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

Carrying dry cell batteries /
rechargeable batteries around

When putting dry cell or rechargeable batteries in a pocket or
bag, ensure that no other metal objects such as a necklace are
placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short­circuiting which, in turn, may cause a fire.

When purchasing rechargeable
batteries

As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made by JVC
have a construction designed to make it impossible to recharge
ordinary batteries.
To use rechargeable batteries, be absolutely sure to purchase the
rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries designed especially for this unit.

Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
BN-R1211 (set of 2)

For details, check with your dealer.

Special rechargeable
batteries

Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.

When driving a car

In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit while driv­ing.

When purchasing AC plug adaptor
(for multi voltage area)

Be absolutely sure to purchase the AC plug adaptor designed
especially for this unit.

AC plug adaptor: QAM0060-001

For details, check with your dealer.

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem
you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the
problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to
locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem

Does not turn on.

Cannot close cover.

Cannot play discs.

Cannot hear music—too
noisy.

TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is noisy.

“diSC” or “Er” is displayed
when a disc is in the
player.

• Are the batteries charged?

• Is the AC adaptor securely connected?

• Is the HOLD switch set to HOLD position?

Is the disc properly secured in place?

• Is the disc properly secured in place?

• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)

• Are the headphone plug and the wired remote control
plug inserted all the way?

• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)

Are you using the unit body too near a TV or tuner? (If the
TV or tuner is connected to a simple indoor antenna,
connect it to an outdoor antenna.)

• Is the disc damaged?

• Is the disc playable on this player?

• Has the disc been inserted upside down?

Check this

AC adaptor

• Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper handling is dan­gerous.

• Do not touch it with wet hands.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of it.

• Do not forcibly bend it.

• Be sure to connect only the AC adaptor provided (XL-PG39SL
for the U.K. only) with the unit.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet if the unit is
not going to be used for a long time.

When purchasing AC adaptor

Be absolutely sure to purchase the AC adaptor designed espe­cially for this unit.

AC adaptor: AA-R4515 (for the U.K.)

For details, check with your dealer.

AA-R4516 (for multi voltage area)

Unit

No altering or remodeling

This can cause malfunctioning.

No dropping or strong impacts

This may damage the unit.

Locations to be avoided

Avoid using the unit 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.

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

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

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 a
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 is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you
can’t hear what’s around you.

Only compact discs bearing this mark can be used with this unit.

However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage
the unit.
CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the audio
CD format can be played back, though some may
not be played back because of the disc characteris­tics or recording condition.

How to remove a disc from its case

How to store the disc in
its case

Label side up

How to hold a disc

If the disk surface is dirty

Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer edge.

Play surface (shiny surface)

If moisture has formed on a disc

When moisture has formed because the
disc was brought suddenly into a warm
room from a cold environment, wipe off
the moisture using a soft dry cloth.

When storing discs

Avoid locations which are

• Exposed to direct sunlight.

• Susceptible to high levels of humidity or
dust.

• Directly exposed to heat from a heating
appliance.

• On top of a car dashboard or near the
rear window.

Handling precautions

• On the label side (the side with writing)
Do not write anything using a pencil,
ball-point pen, etc. Do not use adhesive
paper or labels.

• On the disc (shiny) side
Handle this side carefully to keep it free
from fingerprints or scratches. Do not
use record cleaners, solvents, etc.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs.
Do not use CDs with exposed adhesive
from tape or left over peeled off stickers.

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or
covers other than those specified for use
with this unit.

Precautions

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO­CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS­TURE.

Marking sign is located on bottom of
the unit.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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©2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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

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PORTABLE CD PLAYER

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

AC adaptor (AA-R4515) (for the U.K. of XL-PG39SL) ........................................................... 1 pc.

Stereo headphones (for the U.K.) ................................................................................................ 1 pc.

Over stereo headphones (for other area) ................................................................................... 1 pc.

Car adaptor (CA-R456 or CA-R457) (XL-PV390SL) ................................................................. 1 pc.

Car audio cassette adaptor (CA-RC6) (XL-PV390SL) .............................................................. 1 pc.

Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries (BN-R1211) (for the U.K. of XL-PG39SL) .......................... 2 pcs.

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.

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

XL-PG38SL/XL-PG39SL/
XL-PV390SL

INSTRUCTIONS

Use numbers in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Bottom of the unit

CAUTION:

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

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

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

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

LVT0978-004A [B, UJ]

Power Supply Preparations

Sequential Play

Basic Play

Other Play Methods

Refer to the specifications (page 6) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.

Using rechargeable batteries
(included in XL-PG39SL for the U.K. only)

Be sure to recharge the rechargeable batteries BN-R1211 before us­ing them.
For information about these, see “When purchasing rechargeable
batteries” on page 6.

Recharging procedure

1 Insert the special rechargeable batteries

into the unit.

Caution:

Do not open the battery lid too wide. It can break if you forcibly
open it beyond approximately 90°.

2 Connect the AC adaptor.

(included in XL-

Notes:

• To operate the unit on batteries, the AC adaptor must be dis­connected from the DC IN jack.

• It takes approximately 10 hours to recharge the rechargeable
batteries.

• Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approximately
300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating time on one full
charge becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the batteries
have reached the end of their service life and should be replaced.

• Recharging takes place only when the unit is powered off. (It is
not possible to recharge the batteries while playing a CD.)

• The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may become warm
while recharging is in progress. This is normal and is not a mal-

function.

If the battery lid
compartment
comes loose

Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.

Removing batteries

Push up on the battery in
the direction indicated by
the arrow. Then lift it out.

PG39SL for the U.K. only)

Using the AC adaptor

AC power outlet

DC IN jack
(DC IN 4.5 V )

*Recharging will be completed after 10 hours.

AC adaptor

3 When recharging is complete, unplug the

AC adaptor from the power outlet and the
DC IN jack.

(included in XL-PG39SL for the U.K. only)

Connect the AC adaptor supplied.

Refer to “Using rechargeable batteries” for connection instruc­tions.

Note:

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is con­nected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC
adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Using the car adaptor

XL-PV390SL comes with a car adaptor. For XL-PG38SL and XL­PG39SL, obtain the optional car adaptor as required.

• Car adaptor (CA-R456 or CA-R457)

The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s batteries while
in a car.

Location of Controls

A

Right side panel of the
unit

B

Portable CD player A

A Display
B Play / pause button (3/8)
C Skip / search buttons (4, ¢)
D Stop / power off button (7)
E PROGRAM button
F A.S.P. (Anti-shock protection EX)

button

G MODE button
H Lid open switch (OPEN 3)
I DC in jack (DC IN 4.5 V
J Headphones volume control

(VOLUME

K HOLD switch
L Hyper-bass sound switch (HBS)
M Headphones jack (

Program play

You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order including
the same tracks.

1 During playback or in stop mode, press PRO-

GRAM.

PROGRAM

Track number to be programmed
00: Not programmed yet.

Program sequence
number

Repeat function

You can repeatedly play one track or all tracks.

1 During playback or in stop mode, press MODE

until the repeat indicator lights up.

MODE

2 When you select repeat function in stop

mode, press 6.

Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “R6” (LR6) alka­line batteries.

The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell bat­teries is identical to that for rechargeable batteries.

Battery indicator

Track number in play

5

Skip play

You can play any track after locating it with the 4 or ¢ buttons.

Preparation: Put the unit in stop mode. (See page 3.)

1 Select the track you want to play.

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2

2 Select the desired track.

Battery indicator

This indicator flashes on and off when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later.

Rechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.
Dry-cell batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.

Notes:

• The length of time the unit can continue further operation after
the battery indicator starts flashing differs depending on the
type of batteries used.

• The battery indicator may not flash if rechargeable batteries,
other than those designated by JVC, are used.

Tip:

Turning off the Anti-Shock Protection EX will save the battery power
more or less. For details, see “Anti-shock Protection EX” on page 4.

If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, disconnect
the power source (the AC adaptor and batteries) once.
Then, re-connect the power source and continue operation.

AC adaptor (for multi voltage area only)
(not included)

Before use

Make sure the present voltage of your AC adaptor fits to your lo­cal voltage before plugging it into the AC power outlet. If it
doesn’t, shift the AC line-voltage selector with a screwdriver so
that it corresponds to your local voltage.

If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the AC plug adaptor.

VOLTAGE

ADJUSTOR

AC 110V
~127V

AC 220V
~240V

How to use the AC plug adaptor (not in­cluded)

A

Stereo headphones

B

Elapsed playing time of eachtrack

Release hold mode

HOLD

OFF ON

3

6

VOLUME

4

VOLUME

2

OPEN

Open the lid.

Follow steps 1–6.

In steps 1, firmly connect the plug into the jack.

• Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played.

• When the unit is connected to a car audio system, set the volume level on the car audio system to minimum position before playing

the disc. Then, gradually increase the volume level.

Operation

To pause play

To stop play

Stop mode

To turn off the

unit

Off mode

Fast forward/

reverse

During play, press.

During play, press.

In stop mode, press.

Skip function

During play, press.

Reverse

Search function

Keep depressed during play.

Button

Forward

• To skip back to the previous track, quickly press the
4 button twice.

• During program play, the button is used to fast for­ward or back through the programmed sequence of
tracks.

• During random play, the skip button cannot be used to
skip back to tracks that were played previously in the
random sequence.

Display/reference

Press again to resume play.

Total number of tracks

Total playing time.

Label must face upward.

Close the lid.

For your reference:

“ ”

This indication appears for about 30 seconds if the 3/8 button is
pressed when no disc is loaded in the unit or if the disc is not
properly seated. Then, the unit is automatically shut off.

“– –”

This indication appears to let you know the status of the unit.

• Preparation period before playing the track

Flashes for several seconds after you have press the 3/8 button
to play the disc.
(Flashes until the rotational speed of disc becomes constant or
until the contents of disc is read.)

“ ”

• Opened lid
Stays lit for 30 seconds when the lid is opened.

Note:

Never insert foreign objects into the unit body.

Removing discs

Turn off the unit and, after the disc has stopped rotating, remove
the disc as shown below:

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Auto power off function

If the unit is left in stop mode for 30 seconds, the unit powers
itself off automatically to prevent the batteries from running
down.

For your reference:

You can also skip the track during playback, with the 4 or
¢ button.

Random play

You can play all tracks in a random order. After playing all
tracks, the unit stops.

1 Play the disc.

2 Press MODE until “RANDOM” flashes.

MODE

Release

Press MODE until “RANDOM” goes out, or press the 7 button to
stop the disc.

For your reference:

• You can also select random play in stop mode. In stop mode,
press MODE until “RANDOM” lights up. Then, press 6 to
start random play.

• During program play (“PROG” appears on the display). ran­dom play is not selectable.

e.g. Track number 3

3 Press PROGRAM.

The track is registered, and “00” and the next program se­quence number appear.

PROGRAM

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select other

tracks.

When you program exceeding 20 tracks, the program se­quence number returns to “01” and will overwrite the previ­ous setting.

5 Press the 3/8 button.

The tracks are played in the programmed order, and then
the unit stops.

• To confirm the programmed tracks

In stop mode, press PROGRAM repeatedly. The programmed
track number will successively appear together with the pro­gram sequence number. At this time, you can change the pro­gram, if required.
If the programmed tracks are less than 20, track number “00”
appears for the youngest programmable sequence number, en­abling further programming.

• To delete the entire programmed sequence

Turn off the unit, or set the track number to 00 for the first pro­gram sequencer number, “01”.

Cancelling

Press MODE until the repeat indicator goes out and the unit re­turns to normal play mode.

For your reference:

Repeat function is also effective for program play.

Intro play

You can successively play the first 10 seconds of every track
from the first track.
Intro play stops after playing the last track.

1 During playback, press MODE until “INTRO”

flashes.

MODE

2 Press the 3/8 button.

The “INTRO” play will start from the first track.

Cancelling

Press MODE until “INTRO” goes out and the unit returns to nor­mal play mode.

To normally play the track being played

Press the 3/8 button.

For your reference:

• You can also enter intro play in stop mode.

• You can also use intro play for program play.

Hyper-Bass Sound effect

You can enjoy powerful bass sound.

To get the hyper-bass sound effect

Set HBS switch to “1”.
Set HBS switch to “2” to get more effect.

To cancel the effect

Set HBS switch to “OFF”.

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HBS

Anti-Shock Protection EX

This function has been developed to achieve excellent performance
against sound interruption caused by vibrations. You will be able
to enjoy listening to music during jogging (not vigorous jogging).
This function is achieved by utilizing the high-performance
servo circuit and audio data that has been stored in the memory
ahead of time (up to 45 seconds worth).
Normally, the “ANTI SHOCK” indicator lights up on the display

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and the Anti-Shock Protection EX is in effect.

ANTI SHOCK

indicator

When the disc is played, as the audio data gradually stored in
the memory, the “ANTI SHOCK” indicator changes as follows:

[Fully stored]

To cancel the Anti-Shock Protection EX

Press the A.S.P. button in stop mode or during playback.
The “ANTI SHOCK” indicator goes out on the display.

To activate the Anti-Shock Protection EX again

Press the A.S.P. button again.

Notes:

• During Anti-Shock Protection EX operation, the disc rotates at
a higher rate than usual in order to collect extra audio data.
This may cause the batteries to run out faster and could result
in a slight increase in disc rotation noise.

• The Anti-Shock Protection EX function can be switched ON
and OFF during playback. However, this may cause a slight
interruption in the sound because the disc’s rotational speed
changes.

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