JVC XM-EX90 User Manual

MINIDISC RECORDER

XM-EX90

POWER

3

4

2

1
67

+10

CLOCK

SLEEP

/ TIMER

SET CANCEL

REPEAT CD 1 CD 2 CD 3

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TAPE CONTROL

TREBLEBASS BALANCE – / L + / R

CD CONTROL

MD CONTROL

89

FM MODE
/ MUTING

UP

DOWN

DISPLAY

MARKING

TUNER AUX

TRACK

5

10

XM-EX9 0 MINIDIS C RECORDER

STANDBY

POWER

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

SAMPL ING RATE CONVERT ER

English

/CANCEL

INPUT

CD RECREC PAUSE

REC LEVEL

S.A.BASS

VOLUME

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

MUTING

FADE

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.

LVT0097-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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
harmful 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 receiving 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.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

1.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or

2.
moisture.

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

Caution –– POWER switch!

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

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

1.

DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when

2.

open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.

3.

There are no user serviceable parts inside
the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Welcome !

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to
the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible
performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.

Important cautions

Installation of the Unit

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 5˚C and 35˚C or 41˚F­95˚F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.

• Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.

• Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.

• Do not place the Unit on a carpet.

• Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn off the
power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.

For safe use, observe the following

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.

Do not block the vents

Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit in a poorly
ventilated place.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power and pull the
plug from the electrical socket.

Do not insert foreign matter into the machine

Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the machine

Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where you made
your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Welcome ! .......................................................... 3

Important cautions.............................................. 3

For safe use, observe the following ................... 3

Parts Index ......................................................... 5

Front Panel .......................................................... 5

Display ................................................................ 6

Rear Panel ........................................................... 7

Remote control unit ............................................ 8

Setting Up the System .................................... 10

Supplied Accesories ......................................... 10

Connection ........................................................ 11

Remote control batteries.................................. 12

Remote control operation ................................. 13

Playback ........................................................... 14

MD playback (Basic operation) ......................... 14

Switching the displayed information ................ 16

Repeat playback................................................ 17

Program playback ............................................. 18

Random playback.............................................. 20

Recording ......................................................... 21

MD recording (Basic operation)........................ 21

CD recording ..................................................... 24

Radio or tape recording .................................... 25

Editing Functions ............................................ 26

MD editing functions ........................................ 26

Dividing a track (DIVIDE) .................................. 28

Joining tracks (JOIN) ........................................ 30

Moving a track (MOVE) .................................... 32

Erasing a track (ERASE) .................................... 34

Erasing all tracks in an MD (ALL ERASE) ......... 36

Assigning titles to an MD and its tracks .......... 38

Assigning titles while playback

or recording .................................................. 41

Remote Control of the othr Components..... 43

Remote control of the other optional
components from the provided remote control

unit .................................................................... 43

Remote controlling the amplifier/tuner ............ 44

Remote controlling the CD player and

cassette deck.................................................... 46

COMPU LINK .................................................... 48

Rule on Digital Copying ................................. 50

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) ...... 50

About MD (Mini DIsc) .................................... 51

Role of the cartridge ......................................... 51

Two disc types .................................................. 51

ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) 52

Sound skip guard memory ............................... 52

UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ....................... 52

MD Error Messages........................................ 53

MD Restrictions .............................................. 54

Handling MDs .................................................. 55

Additional Information ................................... 56

Troubleshooting ................................................ 56

Specifications.................................................... 57

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Parts Index

Front panel

12

11

10

XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER

STANDBY

POWER

1

2

1 POWER button

Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.

STANDBY indicator

The indicator is off while the power is ON
and lights up when the power is in STANDBY
mode.

2 Display
3 MD insertion slot

Load an MD through this slot.

4 Remote control sensor
5 4, ¢, REC LEVEL buttons

Press to skip to the beginning of a desired
track, to fast forward or fast reverse a disc,
or adjust the recording level.

6 REC PAUSE

Press to enter record-pause mode.

7 CD REC

Press for synchronized recording with the
CD player.

3

8 0 button

Press to eject the MD.

9 INPUT button

Press to switch the recording input between
the digital and analog inputs. This button
should be pressed after pressing REC
PAUSE.

p ‹/8 button

Press to start MD playback or recording, or to
let it pause temporarily.

q &/CANCEL

Press to stop MD playback or recording, or to
clear a track in the program.

w Disc indicator

Lights in green when the power is switched
ON.
Lights in green during playback, and in red
during recording.

4

/CANCEL

REC PAUSE

INPUT

CD REC

REC LEVEL

5

9

8
7
6

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Display

7

REC

LEVEL

1

L

R

2

1 Play indicators

‹: Lights up during MD playback or

recording.

*: Lights up during pause.

2 Recording status indicators

REC: Lights in record and record-pause

modes.

LEVEL, L, R: Lights during the analog input

level control operation.

3 Character display

Shows the track information, title, MD editing
function, recording-editing function, etc.

4 Repeat indicators

Shows the repeat mode.
REPEAT ALL: Lights when all tracks in an

MD or all tracks in the program are
played repeatedly.

REPEAT 1: Lights when a single track is

played repeatedly.

DIGITAL
REPEAT
ALL 1

2

1

PROGRAM
RANDOM

3 4 5

5 Play mode indicators

PROGRAM: Lights in the program play

mode.

RANDOM: Lights in the random play mode.

6 Track indicators

Shows the number of tracks in the MD.

7 Input mode indicators

Shows the recording input mode.
“DIGITAL 1” or “DIGITAL 2” lights when the
respective digital input is used, and no
indicator is lit when the analog input is used.

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678910

11 1213 1415

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Rear panel

1

IN

(REC)

ANALOG

OUT

(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

COMPU LINK - 3

(SYNCHRO)

DIGITAL IN

– OPTICAL –

12

AC POWER CORD

2

1 ANALOG input/output jacks

Connect to the MD output/input jacks of the
amplifier/tuner using the provided audio pin
cords.
Connect the IN (REC) jacks with the
amplifier/tuner’s OUT (REC) jacks, and the
OUT (PLAY) jacks with its IN (PLAY) jacks.

2 COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks

Connect each jack with the provided COMPU
LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of another
component.
Either jack can be used for the connection.

3 DIGITAL IN jacks

Connect using the provided optical digital
cable.

1: Connect with the DIGITAL OUT jack of the

CD player.

2: Connect with the DIGITAL OUT jack of

your DBS tuner, etc.

3 4

4 AC POWER CORD receptacle

Connect the provided AC power cord.

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Remote control unit

Normal control button panel

3

2

1

89

67

FM MODE
/ MUTING

+10

CLOCK

SLEEP

UP

/ TIMER

SET CANCEL

DOWN

CD CONTROL

REPEAT CD 1 CD 2 CD 3

PLAY MODE

MD CONTROL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TAPE CONTROL

TREBLEBASS BALANCE – / L + / R

S.A.BASS

VOLUME

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

4

TUNER AUX

TRACK

MARKING

10

FADE

MUTING

1

5

2

Open the normal control button panel as shown
below to access the editing control button panel.

3

Editing control button panel

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

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S.A.BASS

VOLUME

MUTING

EDITTITLE

ENTERSET

CANCEL

SMALL

SPACE

FADE

LETTER

This button does
not function.

POWER

45

1 POWER button

Press to switch the power mode between
ON and STANDBY.

2 Numeric keys

Press to select a desired track number
directly.
Press MD CONTROL £ before pressing this
button.

To select track No. 5: Press 5.
To select track No. 15:Press +10 then 5.
To select track No. 20:Press +10 then 10.
To select track No. 32:Press +10 three times

then press 2.

3 MD CONTROL buttons

Used to control the MD recorder.
£: Starts playback. Also sets the numeric

keys on the remote control unit to the MD
mode.

7: Stops playback or recording.
4, ¢: Skips to the beginning of a track.
¶: Initiates record-pause mode.

PLAY MODE: Switches the play modes,

which include the program play mode and
random play mode.

REPEAT: Switches the repeat play modes,

which include the all-track repeat mode
and 1-track repeat mode.

DISPLAY: Switches the information shown

on the character display.

TRACK MARKING: Switches the track

assignment during recording between
automatic and manual.

4 MD editing control buttons

EDIT: Switches the editing functions.
TITLE: Assigns a title to a MD or its track.
ENTER: Enters the editing contents in

memory.

SET: Sets the point where a track is divided

or the track to be edited.

£: Starts playback.
CANCEL: Cancels an editing item or

character.

</4, ¢/>: Selects a track number or

adjust track marking. These keys can be
used during editing.

SMALL LETTER: Switches the case of input

characters.
The characters are uppercase while the
button is not lit, and lowercase when it is
lit in green.

5 Character input keyboard

Used for direct input of characters.

* The buttons without description are for

use in controlling other optional
components (see page 43).

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Setting Up the System

Supplied Accesories

Power cord x 1
Audio pin cords x 2
Optical digital cable x 1
Remote control unit x 1
Compu Link cable x 1
Batteries (R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)) x 2

Cautions for Placement

Do not place in any of the following ares.

• Near a heater or other heat emmitting appliance.

• In direct sunlight.

• Do not place the CD player on top of the amplifer/tuner.

• In a place warmer than 35°C (95F°).

• In a bathroom, kitchen or other area with steam, humidity, or hot water.

• In a place with lots of static electricity or dust.

• In an unstable area.

• Near appliances that receive electronic wave broadcasts, such as a television or tuner.

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Connection

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER

Amplifier/Tuner

VOLUME

BAND

PHONES

STANDBY

POWER

DIRECTS. A. BASS

DOWN

INPUT

UP

KEY

MODE

Audio pin cords

Connect to the MD jacks of the amplifier/tuner.
Always connect the jacks with the plugs of the same colors so as
not to mistake the L (Left) and R (Right) connections.
Connect the OUT (PLAY) jacks to the IN (PLAY) jacks of the amplifier/
tuner, and the IN (REC) jacks to its OUT (REC) jacks.

CD player

STANDBY

POWER

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

PLAY & EXCHANGE

/CANCEL

CD 3

CD 2

CD 1

PLAY MODEREPEAT

Optical digital cable

Connect to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the CD player.
When making connections to the equipped with Compu
Link remote control system.CD player connect to the
DIGITAL IN 1 jack of this unit.

RIGHT

LEFT

DIGITAL IN

– OPTICAL –

IN

(REC)

ANALOG

OUT

(PLAY)

COMPU LINK - 3

(SYNCHRO)

12

AC POWER CORD

Optical digital cable

Connect to the DIGITAL OUT
jack of your DBS tuner, etc.

Be sure to remove the protective cap
before using the DIGITAL IN jack. Keep
the cap in a safe place so you can
replace it when not using the DIGITAL
IN jack.

Compu Link cable

Connect to the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of another equipped with Compu Link
remote control system.

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Remote control batteries

Load the supplied batteries (2) into the remote control.

1 Open the battery case.

Push down and pull the lid in the direction of the arrow.

2 Load the batteries.

Insert two R03 (UM-4)/AAA(24F) batteries.
Match the polarity (+ and –) of the batteries with the +
and – marks inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery case.

Operating the Remote Control

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel. The signal may not reach the
remote sensor if the remote control is used at an angle of 60°, or if there are objects between the
remote control and the remote sensor.

STANDBY

POWER

XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER

REC PAUSE

/CANCEL

INPUT

CD REC

REC LEVEL

Cautions

Observe the following to avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• If the range or effectiveness of the remote control
decreases, replace the batteries using R03 (UM-4)/
AAA(24F) type dry cells.

• Do not use an old battery together with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Do not disassemble the batteries or subject them to
high temperatures, like an open fire.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be
used for a long time.

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Remote control operation

The remote control unit has a two-panel configuration, and opening the normal control button panel
allows you to access the editing control button panel. Use the normal control buttons for playback
and recording operations, and use the editing control buttons for editing and title input operations.

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Normal control

button panel

Editing control button panel

Point the transmitter of the remote control unit toward the remote control sensor on the main unit
before pressing a button. If the remote control unit is used from an oblique direction or if there is an
obstacle between it and the main unit, the remote control signals may not reach the main unit.

When using the normal control buttons When using the editing control buttons

STANDBY

POWER

XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER

REC PAUSE

/CANCEL

INPUT

CD REC

REC LEVEL

STANDBY

POWER

XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER

REC PAUSE

/CANCEL

INPUT

CD REC

REC LEVEL

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Playback

MD playback (Basic operation)

The basic operation for playing an MD is described below.
If you use the remote control unit, use the MD CONTROL buttons on the normal control button panel.

1 Load an MD (Mini Disc).

Hold an MD with the side on which an arrow is marked
facing up, and insert it into the slot in the direction of the
arrow. The MD will be pulled in automatically from the
middle.

Number of tracks Total playing time

/CANCEL

Main unit Remote control unit

/CANCEL

Main unit Remote control unit

INPUT

• If the MD has a disc title, the display shows the disc
title then the number of tracks and total playing time
of the disc.

Shortcut:

When the power is in the STANDBY mode, inserting
an MD turns the power on and the MD is pulled in
automatically.

2 Press ‹/8.

Playback starts.
The ‹ indicator lights up.

• If you are using the remote control unit, press £.

Shortcut:

When the power is in the STANDBY mode, pressing
‹/8 or £ on the remote control unit turns the power
on and starts MD playback automatically. In this case,
the display will show “NO DISC” if no MD has been
loaded.

• Press &/CANCEL to stop playback in the middle. If you
are operating the remote control unit, press 7.

• Press 0 to eject the MD.

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/CANCEL

Lights.

To let playback pause temporarily:

Press ‹/8. The * indicator lights up.
Pressing the button again resumes playback from the
position where it has paused.

Main unit

REC LEVEL

Main unit Remote control unit

REC LEVEL

REC LEVEL

Main unit Remote control unit

3

2

1
67

+

10

4

89

5

10

To skip to the beginning of a track:

Press ¢ once to skip to the beginning of the next
track.
Press 4 once to skip to the beginning of the current
track being played.

• Each press skips an additional track.

Fast forward/fast reverse

These operations are possible while the MD recorder is
in play or pause mode.
Press and hold ¢ to fast forward.
Press and hold 4 to fast reverse.

• These operations cannot be controlled from the
remote control unit.

To select and play a desired track

Main unit/remote control unit:

1. Press 4 or ¢ to select a track number.

2. Press £ to start playback.

Remote control unit:

Press £ then immediately compose the track number
of the desired track.

To select track No. 5: Press 5.
To select track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.
To select track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.
To select track No. 52: Press +10 five times then press

2.

Caution

Do not mistake the MD insertion direction, otherwise malfunction will result.

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Switching the displayed information

The display can show the disc title, track title and remaining time (recording time available when a
recordable MD is loaded) information.
The displayed information can be switched using DISPLAY of the MD CONTROL buttons of the
remote control unit.

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

DISPLAY

Number of tracks and total playing time

Number of tracks and remaining

recording time

Disc title

Each press of DISPLAY switches the displayed
information as follows.

Number of tracks and

total playing time

Disc title

Number of tracks and

remaining recording time

• A disc title composed of more than 11 characters is
scrolled, and the first 11 characters are displayed after
scrolling.

• The display shows “NO TITLE” if the disc has no title
assigned to it.

When a track has already been selected:

Each press of DISPLAY switches the information as
follows.

Track No. and its playing time

Track title

• A track title composed of more than 11 characters is
scrolled, and the first 11 characters are displayed after
scrolling.

• The display shows “NO TITLE” if the track has no title
assigned to it.

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DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY in play mode.

Each press of DISPLAY switches the information as
follows.

Track No. and its playing time

Track title

• A track title composed of more than 11 characters is
scrolled, and the first 11 characters are displayed after
scrolling.

• The display shows “NO TITLE” if the track has no title
assigned to it.

Repeat playback

Repeat playback is possible in two modes. Repeat playback can be set or canceled whether the MD
is in stop or play mode. Use the MD CONTROL buttons on the normal control button panel of the
remote control unit.

1 Press REPEAT to select the repeat play mode.

REPEAT

Each press of REPEAT switches the repeat play modes
as follows.

REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1

Off (Repeat playback canceled)

REPEAT ALL: Plays all tracks repeatedly.
REPEAT 1: Plays a single track repeatedly.

Remote control unit

/CANCEL

Main unit

2 Press £.

Repeat playback starts.

• If you are operating the main unit, press ‹/8.

To cancel repeat playback:

Press REPEAT so that the indicators turn off.

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Program playback

Desired MD tracks can be selected and played in the desired order.
Use the MD CONTROL buttons on the normal control button panel of the remote control unit.

1 Load an MD.

See “MD playback (Basic operation)” on page 14.

2 Press £ then immediately press 7.

This sets the numeric keys to the MD mode.

PLAY MODE

2

1
67

+

10

3

4

89

10

3 Press PLAY MODE to select PROGRAM.

The display shows “PROGRAM” and the PROGRAM
indicator lights up.

• If some tracks have already been programmed, the

track number and program number of each track will
be displayed.

Each press of PLAY MODE switches the play modes as
follows:

PROGRAM RANDOM Off (Continuous play)

• PLAY MODE can be pressed only in stop mode. Be

sure to stop MD before pressing PLAY MODE.

Lights.

PROGRAM

4 Select desired track numbers using the

5

numeric keys.

Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.

Track No. Program No.

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Remote control unit

/CANCEL

/CANCEL

Main unit

5 Press £.

Program playback starts.

• If you are operating the main unit, press ‹/8.

Program playback stops after having played all
programmed tracks.

To check the programmed tracks and their order:

Press 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit in stop
mode.
Pressing ¢ shows programmed track numbers in the
order they are programmed (if a track has a title, the
title is displayed before the track number). Pressing 4
shows them in the reverse order.

• The programmed tracks cannot be checked by

pressing 4 or ¢ on the main unit.

To cancel programmed tracks:

Press &/CANCEL in stop mode.
Each press of &/CANCEL clears the last track in the
program.

If you make a mistake in programming:

Press &/CANCEL in stop mode to clear the last track in
the program until the track you programmed by mistake,
and re-program tracks from that point.

PLAY MODE

INPUT

To exit program play mode:

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode and select any play
mode other than PROGRAM.
The program contents remain in memory even after the
program play mode has been exited.

• The program contents are cleared from memory when
the power cord is unplugged or in case of power
failure.

To clear the program:

Press 0. The programmed tracks are cleared at the
moment the MD is ejected.

To play programmed tracks repeatedly:

Combine the program playback and repeat playback to
play the programmed tracks repeatedly.
For the repeat playback, see page 17.

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Random playback

Tracks in an MD be played in a randomly selected order by the MD recorder. The random playback
may bring you a surprising effect by playing tracks in a different order every time. Use the MD
CONTROL buttons on the normal control button panel of the remote control unit.

1 Load an MD.

See “MD playback (Basic operation)” on page 14.

2 Press PLAY MODE to select RANDOM.

PLAY MODE

/CANCEL

The display shows “RANDOM” and the RANDOM
indicator lights up.

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6

RANDOM

Lights.

Each press of PLAY MODE switches the play modes as
shown below.

PROGRAM RANDOM Off (Continuous play)

• PLAY MODE can be pressed only in stop mode. Be
sure to stop MD before pressing PLAY MODE.

3 Press £.

Random playback starts.

• If you are operating the main unit, press ‹/8.

• Random playback stops after having played every
track once.

PLAY MODE

Main unitRemote control unit

To exit random play mode:

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode and select any play
mode other than RANDOM.

To repeat random playback:

Combine the random playback and repeat playback to
play tracks repeatedly in random orders. The order
tracks are played differs every time random playback is
repeated.
For the repeat playback, see page 17.

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Recording

MD recording (Basic operation)

Audio from a variety of sources can be recorded by using either digital or analog input as required.
For the remote control operation, use the MD CONTROL buttons on the normal control button panel
of the remote control unit.

1 Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc).
2 Press REC PAUSE.

CD RECREC PAUSE

The MD recorder enters record-pause mode.

• If you are operating the remote control unit, press ¶.

Blinks.

Main unit Remote control unit

INPUT

/CANCEL

REC

1

3 Select the input by pressing INPUT.

Each press of INPUT switches the inputs as follows.

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN ANALOG IN

DIGITAL 1 IN: Select to record the digital input from the
source component connected to the DIGITAL IN 1
optical jack. (This input jack is usually connected with
optional CD player.)
DIGITAL 2 IN: Select to record the digital input from the

digital source component connected to the DIGITAL IN 2

optical jack.
ANALOG IN: Select to record the analog input from the
analog source component (cassette deck, tuner, etc.)
connected to the ANALOG IN (REC jacks).

• The input level should be adjusted when the analog
input is recorded (see page 22 for the input level
control procedure).
The input level of the digital inputs does not need
adjustment.

4 Play the source to be recorded.
5 Press ‹/8.

Recording starts.

• If you are operating the remote control unit, press £.

Main unit Remote control unit

Notes:

7 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 program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied
therein.

7 Carefully read the “Rules of Digital Dubbing”on page 50.

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/CANCEL

CD RECREC PAUSE

Main unit Remote control unit

To stop recording

Press &/CANCEL to stop recording.

To let recording pause temporarily:

Press REC PAUSE.
To resume recording, press ‹/8 or £ of the remote
control unit.

To adjust the analog input level

The input level should be adjusted when the analog
input is recorded.
Start playing the source before proceeding to the level
control.

REC LEVEL

REC LEVEL

DISPLAY

1 In record-pause mode, press 4 or ¢.

The level control display appears.

REC

LEVEL

L
R

1

• The level control display appears for 5 seconds. If no
button has been pressed in this period, the display
returns to the record-pause mode display.

2 Adjust the input level by pressing 4 or ¢.

L

REC

R

LEVEL

Adjust so that these segments blink at the peak level.

1

• The level indicator blinks when the input level is too
high. Adjust the input level as described above. Too
high an input level results in distorted recording.

• The input level can be adjusted in the range from –50
to 0.

To display the remaining recording time:

Press DISPLAY in record or record-pause mode.
Each press of DISPLAY switches the elapsed recording
time display and remaining recording time display
alternately.

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Track marking:

The track numbers on an MD (Mini Disc) are marked at
the beginning of each track. The track numbers are
identified by these “track markings” and each section
between two track markings are considered as a track.
This MD recorder can record the track markings either
automatically (AUTO) or manually (MANUAL).

• Track markings can be recorded during audio
recording.

TRACK

MARKING

TRACK

MARKING

SET

Automatic track marking:

Press TRACK MARKING on the normal control button
panel of the remote control unit to select “AUTO”.

• A track marking is recorded every time a blank of 3
seconds is detected.

Manual track marking:

1 Press TRACK MARKING on the normal control button

panel of the remote control unit to select “MANUAL”.

2 When the point you want to record a track marking

comes during recording, press SET on the editing
control button panel.
This records a track marking in the point where the
button is pressed.

• When CDs are recorded from CD player equipped
with the Compu Link remote control system. CD
player track markings are recorded automatically at
the points where the CD tracks change.

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CD recording

The digital input from CDs can be recorded with a simple, one-touch operation by switching the input
automatically.
This method is available only when the Compu Link connection has been made among other optional
the components equipped with the Compu Link remote control system.

1 Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc).

2 Prepare the CD player.

Load CDs, press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 according to the
disc you want to record, then immediately press 7 of
the CD player. This selects the played CD.
Now set the CD player to the program play mode, etc.,
as required.

CD RECREC PAUSE

3 Press CD REC.

The CD player and MD recorder start simultaneously
and synchronized recording starts.

• The DIGITAL 1 input is selected automatically and the
DIGITAL 1 indicator lights up.

To stop recording:

Press &/CANCEL to stop recording.

Synchronized recording of the analog input

This method is available only when the Compu Link
connection (page 48) has been made among the
components.

1 Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc).
2 Prepare the CD player.
3 Start playing a CD.
4 Press REC PAUSE.

The MD recorder enters record-pause mode.

5 Press INPUT to select the analog input and adjust the

input level (see page 22).

6 Press 7 of the CD player.

The CD player enters stop mode.

7 Press ‹/8 of the CD player.

Synchronized recording starts.

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Radio or tape recording

The analog input from an analog source component can be recorded on an MD as described below.
If you are operating the remote control unit, use the MD CONTROL buttons on the normal control
button panel.

1 Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc).

2 Prepare the amplifier/tuner or cassette deck.

With the amplifier/tuner, receive the station to be
recorded.
With the cassette deck, load the tape to be recorded.
Switch the reverse mode on if you want to record the
playback of both sides.

3 Press REC PAUSE.

The MD recorder enters record-pause mode.

CD RECREC PAUSE

Main unit Remote control unit

REC LEVEL

/CANCEL

Main unit Remote control unit

4 Press INPUT to select the analog input.

Press so that "ANALOG IN" appears on the display (see
page 21).

5 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the input level.

See “To adjust the analog input level” on page 22.)
When recording from the cassette deck, start playing
the tape before proceeding to the input level control.
After the input level control, rewind tape to the
beginning of the music to be recorded.

6 Press ‹/8.

Recording starts.

• If you are operating the remote control unit, press £.

• When recording radio broadcast from the tuner, it is
convenient for later editing to record track markings
manually during recording (see page 23).

• When recording from the cassette deck, go to step 7.

7 With the cassette deck, press ¤ or ‹.

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Editing Functions

MD editing functions

English

A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The editing functions include the division, joining,
moving, erasing a single track, erasing the entire disc and assigning titles to the disc and tracks, and
more than one of them can be combined as required. Use the editing control button panel of the
remote control unit.

Deutsch

After track B
division

Français

After track B
joining

After track B
movement

1st

B C DA E

2nd

1st

B

A

2nd

1st

B

A

1st

BA

2nd

1st

B

A

2nd

1st

C D E

A

2nd

3rd 4th

3rd 4th

C D

3rd 4th 5th

C D E

2nd

3rd 4th

C D E

3rd 4th 5th

C D E

3rd 4th 5th

Dividing a track (DIVIDE) Page 28

This function divides a track by adding track marking(s)
in desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to

Track No.

5th

E

search later.

Joining a track (JOIN) Page 30

This function joins two adjacent tracks into a single track
by deleting a track marking.

Track No.

Moving a track (MOVE) Page 32

This function moves a track by reordering the track
numbers.

Track No.

B

After track B
erasure

After
All Erase

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1st

A

1st

A

1st

A

2nd

3rd 4th 5th

C D E

B

2nd

3rd 4th

C D E

2nd

3rd 4th 5th

C D E

B

Erasing a track (ERASE) Page 34

This function erases a specified track. After the erasure,
the subsequent tracks are justified and their track

Track No.

numbers are decremented automatically.

Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) Page 36

This function erases data in a disc entirely.

Track No.

Dividing track A
into 3 tracks

Erasing track

Joining

tracks and

a c

A

A

a

b

A

a c

A

a c

Combining editing functions

By combining “DIVIDE”, “ERASE” and “JOIN”, for

Part to be erased

1st

2nd

1st

A

A

b

1st

2nd

A

B

1st

A

B

2nd

3rd

B C

3rd

4th

5th

C

B

c

4th

3rd

C

2nd

3rd

C

example, it is possible to erase only a part of existing
track.

English

Track No.

Track No.

Deutsch

Track No.

Assigning titles

A title can be assigned to a track or disc. Once a title is
assigned, it is displayed in later playback for
confirmation.
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and
can be input using any of character types alphabets
(uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals.

In the editing and title assignment operations, use the editing control buttons of the remote control unit.

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

S.A.BASS

VOLUME

MUTING

SPACE

FADE

EDITTITLE

ENTERSET

CANCEL

SMALL

LETTER

POWER

Français

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Dividing a track (DIVIDE)

A track can be divided into desired number of tracks by adding track markings in the middle, in the
desired points or where you want to search later.
This makes it possible to assign track numbers after recording medley music or FM broadcast. The
track numbers after the divided track are incremented automatically.

English

Deutsch

Français

EDIT

SET

SET

1 Press EDIT to select “DIVIDE”.

Each press of EDIT switches the editing functions as
follows.

DIVIDE JOIN MOVE

Blinks.

ALL ERASEMD total playing time display

ERASE

12345
6

2 Press SET.

Blinks.

12345
6

Blinks.

3 Play the track to be divided.

Select the track number by pressing </4 or ¢/>
then press £.

Blinks.

12345
6

Example) When track No. 3 is selected

Blinks.

4 Press SET when a point where you want to

divide the track comes.

“POSITION” is displayed then the track marking fine­adjustment display appears.

Blinks.

12345
67

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Blinks. Increments by 1.

Example)Track No. 3 and 4 blink and the 3-second

section from the divided point will be
played repeatedly.

• When the track has been divided as desired, go to

step 6.

• If the track has not been divided as desired, fine-

adjust the track marking position. Go to step 5.

• If you notice that the selected track number is wrong,
press CANCEL and select the correct track number.

ENTER

5 Fine-adjust the track marking position by

pressing </4 or ¢/>.

The track marking position can be fine-adjusted in the
range of ±128 positions (approx. ±8 sec.).
As you press the button, the track marking displaces
slightly and the 3-second section from the newly divided
point will be played repeatedly.

• After completing the fine-adjustment, go to step 6.

To correct a previously fine-adjusted track marking
position:

1 Press CANCEL.
2 Select the track number by pressing </4 or ¢/>

and press £.

3 Return to step 4.

6 Press ENTER.

The change made above is entered temporarily in the
memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

12345
67

English

Deutsch

INPUT

7Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To exit editing:

Press EDIT before pressing ENTER in step 6 .

To restore the original track from the divided
tracks:

Use the JOIN editing function.
See “Joining tracks (JOIN)” on page 30.

Français

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Joining tracks (JOIN)

Two adjacent tracks can be joined into a single track by deleting the unnecessary track marking. This
also makes it possible to join more than two tracks into a single track or a piece of music divided into
multiple tracks into a single piece. The track numbers after the joined tracks are decremented
automatically.

English

Deutsch

Français

EDIT

SET

SET

1 Press EDIT to select “JOIN”.

Each press of EDIT switches the editing functions as
follows.

DIVIDE JOIN MOVE

Blinks.

ALL ERASEMD total playing time display

ERASE

12345
6

2 Press SET.

Blinks.

12345
6

Blinks.

3 Select the track to be joined with the previous

track.

Select the track number by pressing </4 or ¢/>.
Example) To join track numbers 1 and 2, select track
number 2 here.

Blinks.

Example) When track No. 2 is selected

Blinks.

12345
6

4 Press SET.

Track numbers 1 and 2 blink, indicating that these tracks
will be joined into one.

Blinks.

12345
6

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Blinks.

• If you selected a wrong track number, press CANCEL

and return to step 3.

ENTER

5 Press ENTER.

The change made above is entered temporarily in the
memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

12345

INPUT

Decrements by 1.

6 Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To exit editing:

Press EDIT before pressing ENTER in step 5, .

To restore the original tracks from the track
obtained by joining:

Use the DIVIDE editing function.
See “Dividing tracks (DIVIDE)” on page 28.

English

Deutsch

Français

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Moving a track (MOVE)

A track can be moved to the desired position by selecting its track number and the destination track
number.

English

Deutsch

Français

EDIT

SET

SET

SET

1 Press EDIT to select “MOVE”.

Each press of EDIT switches the editing functions as
follows.

DIVIDE JOIN MOVE

Blinks.

ALL ERASEMD total playing time display

ERASE

12345
6

2 Press SET.

“1” for track number 1 blinks on the display.

Blinks.

Blinks.

12345
6

3 Select the track number to be moved, then

press SET.

Select the track number by pressing </4 or ¢/>.

Blinks.

Example) When track No. 2 is to be moved

• If you selected a wrong track number, press CANCEL
and select the correct track number.

Blinks.

12345
6

4 Select the movement destination track

number, then press SET.

Select the track number to be given to the selected
track by pressing </4 or ¢/>.

Blinks.

12345
6

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Blinks. Blinks.

Example) When track No. 5 is selected

• If you selected a wrong track number, press CANCEL
and return to step 3.

ENTER

INPUT

5 Press ENTER.

The change made above is entered temporarily in the
memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

12345
6

6Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To exit editing:

Press EDIT before pressing ENTER in step 5.

English

Deutsch

Français

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Erasing a track (ERASE)

A desired track can be erased from the MD. The track numbers after the erased track are
decremented automatically.

English

Deutsch

Français

EDIT

SET

SET

1 Press EDIT to select “ERASE”.

Each press of EDIT switches the editing functions as
follows.

DIVIDE JOIN MOVE

Blinks.

ALL ERASEMD total playing time display

ERASE

12345
6

2 Press SET.

“1” for track number 1 blinks on the display.

Blinks. Blinks.

Blinks.

12345
6

3 Select the track number to be erased, then

press SET.

Select the track number by pressing </4 or ¢/>.

Blinks. Blinks

Example) When track No. 2 is to be erased

Blinks.

12345
6

Blinks.

12345
6

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Blinks.

Example) When SET is pressed

• If you selected a wrong track number, press CANCEL
and select the correct track number.

• If the display shows “TRACK PROTECTED”, the
selected track has been protected against accidental
erasure by other component than the MD recorder in
use. If you still want to erase the track, go to step 4.
If you will not erase it, press EDIT.

ENTER

4 Press ENTER.

The change made above is entered temporarily in the
memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

12345

INPUT

Decrements by 1.

5 Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To exit editing:

Press EDIT before pressing ENTER in step 4.

English

Deutsch

Français

Caution

Once erased, the track can never be restored. An MD containing recording that you do not want to
erase should be protected by sliding the tab (see page 55).

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Erasing all tracks in an MD (ALL ERASE)

The data recorded in an MD can be erased entirely to turn the MD into a blank disc.

1 Press EDIT to select “ALL ERASE”.

English

Deutsch

Français

EDIT

SET

ENTER

Each press of EDIT switches the editing functions as
follows.

DIVIDE JOIN MOVE

2 Press SET.

Blinks.

• If the display shows “TRACK PROTECTED”, the
selected track has been protected against accidental
erasure by other component than the MD recorder in
use. If you still want to erase the track, go to step 3.
If you will not erase it, press EDIT.

3 Press ENTER.

The change made above is entered temporarily in the
memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

Blinks.

ALL ERASEMD total playing time display

ERASE

12345
6

12345
6

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INPUT

4 Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To exit editing:

Press EDIT before pressing ENTER in step 3.

English

Deutsch

Français

Caution

Once erased, the tracks can never be restored. An MD containing recording that you do not want to
erase should be protected by sliding the tab (see page 55).

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Assigning titles to an MD and its tracks

Titles can be assigned to a recorded MD and tracks selected from it.
This operation is possible while the MD recorder is in stop mode.

English

Deutsch

Français

TITLE

SET

1 Load a recorded MD (Mini Disc).
2 Press TITLE.

The display shows “DISC/NO TITLE”.

12345
6

Blinks. Scrolled.

• If a disc title has already been assigned, the title is
displayed.

If you want to assign only the disc title, go to step 3.

If you want to assign the track titles, press </4 or
¢/> to select the track to be titled then go to step

3.

• To vary track numbers in the backward direction,
press 4.

12345
6

Blinks. Scrolled.

3 Press SET.

The cursor starts blinking.

12345
6

Blinks.

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SPACE

SMALL

LETTER

4 Input the title.

1 Select the character case.

Each press of SMALL LETTER switches the character
case.
Lowercase letters can be input when the button is lit
in green, and uppercase letters can be input when the
button is not lit.

2 Input characters by pressing the character input keys.

Up to 64 characters can be input per title.

English

ENTER

5 Press ENTER.

The characters input above are entered temporarily in
the memory. The display shows “EDITING”, then
scrolls the input title, and finally shows the number of
tracks and total playing time of the MD.

12345
6

Display before ENTER is pressed

Display after ENTER is pressed

Scrolled display of input title

Blinks.

12345
6

12345
6

12345
6

Deutsch

Français

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INPUT

6 Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

English

Deutsch

Français

CANCEL

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

To correct input characters:

Characters can be corrected only before ENTER is
pressed.

1 Press </4 or ¢/> to move the cursor to the

character to be corrected.

2 Press CANCEL to erase the character.
3 Input the correct character.

To cancel all input characters:

Characters can be cleared only before ENTER is
pressed.
Press CANCEL to erase all characters then press TITLE.

To exit editing:

Press TITLE before pressing ENTER.

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Assigning titles while playback or recording

Track titles can be assigned as you play or record the tracks.

SPACE

TITLE

SMALL

LETTER

ENTER

1 After start of playback or recording of a track,

press TITLE.

12345
6

Blinks.

2 Input the track title.

1 Select the character case.

Each press of SMALL LETTER switches the character
case.
Lowercase letters can be input when the button is lit
in green, and uppercase letters can be input when the
button is not lit.

2 Input characters by pressing the character input keys.

Up to 64 characters can be input per title.

3 Press ENTER.

The characters input above are entered temporarily in
the memory. The display shows “EDITING”.

• If it is during playback, the track will be played
repeatedly until ENTER is pressed.
Pressing ENTER stops the playback.

• If it is during recording, recording continues even
after ENTER is pressed.
If ENTER is not pressed until the end of the track, the
characters input before the end of the track are
recorded.

English

Deutsch

Français

INPUT

4 Press 0 to eject the MD.

The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is
ejected.
The display shows “UTOC writing” during MD write
operation.

• Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder
during writing data in the memory in the MD.
Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.

• The data in the memory is written in the MD also
when the power is switched to the STANDBY mode
while “EDITING” is being displayed.

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English

Deutsch

Français

CANCEL

To correct input characters:

Characters can be corrected only before ENTER is
pressed.

1 Press </4 or ¢/> to move the cursor to the

character to be corrected.

2 Press CANCEL to erase the character.
3 Input the correct character.

To cancel all input characters:

Characters can be cleared only before ENTER is
pressed.
Press CANCEL to erase all characters then press TITLE.

To exit editing:

Press TITLE before pressing ENTER.

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Remote Control of the othe Components

Remote control of the other optional components from the provided
remote control unit

The remote control unit provided with the MD recorder can be used to control the amplifier/tuner CD
player and cassette deck equipped with the Compu Link remote control system. The amplifier/tuner
is controlled directly while the CD player and cassette deck are controlled with the help of the Compu
Link system (page 48).
Point the remote control unit to the remote control sensor of the amplifier/tuner to operate other
components.

PHONES

STANDBY

POWER

RX-EX70 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER

DIRECTS. A. BASS

2

1
67

+

10

3
89

FM MODE

/ MUTING

POWER

DOWN

4

TUNER AUX

VOLUME

BAND

INPUT

UP

KEY

MODE

Remote controlling the amplifier/tuner
(Page 44)

The amplifier, tuner and timer operations can be
controlled.
To switch the amplifier power between ON and
STANDBY from the remote control unit provided with
the MD recorder, set the POWER control mode to the
amplifier/tuner mode.

Switching the POWER button’s control mode

Amplifier/tuner mode:

Press POWER and “1” on the normal control button
panel simultaneously.
This makes it possible to switch the amplifier/tuner

5

10

power between ON and STANDBY.

• In this mode, the MD recorder power cannot be
switched between ON and STANDBY by remote
control.

English

Deutsch

Français

2

1
67

+

10

POWER

3
89

FM MODE

TUNER AUX

/ MUTING

MD recorder mode:

Press POWER and “10” on the normal control button
panel simultaneously.
This makes it possible to switch the MD recorder power

4

5

10

between ON and STANDBY.

• In this mode, the amplifier/tuner power cannot be
switched between ON and STANDBY by remote
control.

Remote controlling the CD player (Page 46)

Remote controlling the cassette deck (Page 46)

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Remote controlling the amplifier/tuner

The remote control unit can control the amplifier/tuner equipped with the Compu Link remote control
system directly.

English

Deutsch

POWER

3

2

1

4

5

Français

67

+

10

SLEEP

SET CANCEL

PLAY MODE

PLAY MODE

S.A.BASS

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

89

FM MODE

/ MUTING

CLOCK
/ TIMER

UP

DOWN

CD CONTROL

REPEAT CD 1 CD 2 CD 3

MD CONTROL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

TAPE CONTROL

TREBLEBASS BALANCE – / L + / R

VOLUME

TUNER AUX

TRACK

MARKING

10

FADE

MUTING

Amplifier/tuner control buttons

44 XM-EX90

POWER:

Switches the power between ON and
STANDBY.

• Before remote controlling the amplifier/
tuner, set the POWER control mode to the
amplifier/tuner mode (see page 43).

Numeric keys (1 to 10, +10):

Selects preset channels.

FM MODE/MUTING:

Press to switch the FM mode between
AUTO and MONO.

TUNER:

Press to select the tuner as the sound source
and set the numeric keys (1 to 10 , +10) on
the remote control unit to operate the tuner.
Press repeatedly to switch the band (FM or
AM).

AUX:

Press to select the component connected to
the amplifier/tuner’s AUX jacks as the sound
source.

SLEEP:

Sets or releases the sleep timer.

CLOCK/TIMER

Used when setting the timer or clock.

SET:

Sets a timer or clock.

CANCEL:

Cancels a timer operation.

DOWN, UP:

Used when setting the timer or clock.

BASS:

Used when controlling low frequencies. After
pressing BASS, adjust the level by pressing
+/R or –/L.

TREBLE:

Used when controlling high frequencies.
After pressing TREBLE, adjust the level by
pressing +/R or –/L.

BALANCE:

Used when controlling the balance between
the left and right channels. After pressing
BALANCE, adjust the level by pressing +/R or
–/L.

+/R, –/L:

Press when setting the balance, treble and
bass.

S. A. BASS:

Switches the function for enhancing the low
frequencies.

VOLUME +/–:

Adjust the volume.
Pressing + increases the volume and
pressing – decreases it.

FADE MUTING:

Sets the volume to 0. Pressing again returns
to the original volume.

For detailed operation description, refer to the
instruction manual of the amplifier/tuner
(RX-EX70/90).
* In the timer setting and clock setting, use

DOWN and UP of the remote control unit
provided with the MD recorder, in place of +/R
and –/L as described in the amplifier/tuner’s
instruction manual.

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Remote controlling the CD player and cassette deck

The remote control unit can control CD player and cassette deck equipped with the Compu Link
remote control system (page 48).
Always point the remote control unit to the remote control sensor on the amplifier/tuner.

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Deutsch

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CD player control buttons

£: Starts playback.
7: Stops playback or recording.
4, ¢: Skips to the beginning of a track.

PLAY MODE: Switches the play modes.
REPEAT: Switches the repeat play modes.
CD 1: Plays the CD with disc number 1.
CD 2: Plays the CD with disc number 2.
CD 3: Plays the CD with disc number 3.

Pressing £ or CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 sets the numeric keys
to the CD control mode.

Numeric keys

1 to 10, +10: Used to select a track number directly.
Track No. 5: Press 5.
Track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.
Track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.
Track No. 32: Press +10 three times then press 2.

Cassette deck control buttons

™, £: Starts playback.
7: Stops playback or recording.
1, ¡: In play mode, skips to the beginning of a tune

(Music Scan). In stop mode, fast forwards or rewinds
tape.
¶: Initiates record-pause mode.

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3

2

1
67

+

10

SLEEP

SET CANCEL

PLAY MODE

PLAY MODE

S.A.BASS

RM-SEEX90MU REMOTE CONTROL

89

FM MODE
/ MUTING

CLOCK

UP

/ TIMER

DOWN

CD CONTROL

REPEAT CD 1 CD 2 CD 3

MD CONTROL

REPEAT

DISPLAY

TAPE CONTROL

TREBLEBASS BALANCE – / L + / R

VOLUME

POWER

4

TUNER AUX

TRACK

MARKING

10

FADE

MUTING

5

CD player
control buttons

Cassette deck
control buttons

Operation Examples

PLAY MODE

Program playback of CDs

1 Press £ then immediately press 7.

This sets the numeric keys of the remote control unit to
the CD mode.

2 While the CD player is in stop mode, press

PLAY MODE to select “PROGRAM”.

English

CD 1 CD 2 CD 3

2

1
67

+

10

3

4

89

10

Deutsch

3 Select a disc number.

Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3.

5

4 Select a track number using the numeric keys.

5 Program other tracks by repeating steps 3

and 4.

6 Press £.

Program playback starts.

Recording of cassette tapes

1 Load the tape for use in recording in the tape

tray of the cassette deck.

2 Press ¶.

The cassette deck enters record-pause mode.

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3 Play the source to be recorded.

4 Press ™ or £.

Recording starts.

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COMPU LINK

English

Linked Operation of the Other Optional Components (Compu Link)

The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVC’s Compu
Link remote control system.

What is Compu Link

The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and
other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit of
high-quality reproduction. However, in terms of operability, the need of controlling components
independently makes their control complicated and their linked operation impossible. Then, isn’t it

Deutsch

possible to combine single component and control them as simply as an integrated audio system?
The Compu Link remote control system is the response to such a requirement.
The components in the JVC EX series are equipped with jacks named COMPU LINK-3 (COMPU LINK
jacks). By connecting the COMPU LINK jacks of these components, they can be controlled simply
with a systematized, linked operation.

Compu Link connections

Using Compu Link cables, connect the COMPU LINK jacks of EX series components. Connect so that

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the Compu Link cables can bridge all of the EX series components you have. The components can be
connected in any order.

Flat cable

Compu Link Cables

Compu Link Cables

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Shortcut playback

Simply selecting an input source of the amplifier/tuner starts playback of the selected source
component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck).
Also, even if you do not touch the amplifier/tuner, starting playback of a source component sets the
amplifier’s input source automatically to the played component.
*Refer to the instruction manual of amplifier/tuner.

A single remote control unit

The remote control unit provided with the amplifier/tuner can also be used to control the CD player or
cassette deck.
(See “Remote Control of the Other Optional Components” on page 43.)

Synchronized recording

Recording can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of a source
component.

Timer operation

The timer function built into the amplifier/tuner can be used to start recording or playback of other
components at the reserved time of the day or switch the power to the STANDBY mode in the
reserved time period.
*Refer to the instruction manual of amplifier/tuner.

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Deutsch

Français

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Rule on Digital Copying

The digital audio equipment exchange audio signals in the digital forms through digital input/output
jacks, and include the CD (Compact Disc) player, MD (Mini Disc) recorder and DAT (Digital Audio

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Tape) recorder. The digital audio equipment allows digital copy of signals with little deterioration of
music signals. This has made it necessary to have a copy restriction rule for protecting the copyright,
and the SCMS has been established as a result.

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)

With a view to protecting the copyright, the SCMS restricts the number of generations permitted for
copying of signals in the digital form between digital audio equipment to only one generation.

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1st generation

2nd generation

Français

Caution

Because of this rule, the MD obtained by recording a CD on the MD recorder cannot be copied in the
digital form on other digital equipment.

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About MD (Mini Disc)

The MD (Mini Disc) is a new digital audio medium using a disc with a diameter of 64 millimeters. In
spite of the small size, the MD has multiple functions, high audio quality and recording/playback
capabilities for up to 74 minutes.

Role of the cartridge

Cartridge

Disc

Cartridge

Shutter

Two disc types

The MD (Mini Disc) includes two disc types, the recordable MD that can be recorded onto and the
playback-only MD that can exclusively be played back. Although both types of discs are played in the
same way, that is, by irradiating a laser beam on the disc and reading signals from the reflected light,
the ways they are recorded are completely different.

Sound Cruise

Playback-only MD

The MD cartridge has a pocket size of 68 mm x 72 mm
with a thickness of 5 mm. The cartridge accommodates the
64 mm diameter disc for ease of transportation and
storage.
The internal disc is usually protected by the cartridge shells
and shutter so no dust, dirt, scratch or fingerprint is left on
the disc and the disc handling is easy.

Playback-only MD

This type of disc is used in prerecorded MD software
marketed in music stores. It cannot be recorded by the user
and data is recorded in the same way as a CD, i.e.
according to the presence or absence of small holes called
pits. A disc recorded in this way is referred to as an “optical
disc”.

Recordable MD

This type of disc records data using the magnetism to allow
repeated data recording operations. A disc recorded in this
way is referred to as an “MO (Magneto-Optical) disc”.

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Recordable MD

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ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)

The MD (Mini Disc) has half the size of the CD but can
record data for the same period of time. This has been
made possible by the newly developed ATRAC (Adaptive
TRansform Acoustic Coding), which compresses data by
cutting the audio components that are inaudible to the
human sense of audition. This technology reduces the
recorded data to about 1/5 the original data quantity and
enables recording/playback of data for up to 74 minutes.

(Hz)

+20

High

English

-20

Ear
sens.

-40

-60

Low

Deutsch

(dB)

0

20 50 100 500 1k

Low High

Audio
freq.

5k 15k10k

Sound skip guard memory

The sound skip guard memory stores some data of the
played track so that the played audio does not skip due to
vibration during MD (Mini Disc) playback.

stop

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In case the optical laser cannot read disc signal due to
vibration, the actually reproduced audio is not interrupted
because the data stored in the guard memory is available.

During normal
playback

During vibration

UTOC (User Table Of Contents)

The recordable MD (Mini Disc) contains the recording of
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) in addition to music data
itself. The UTOC includes the information on the positions

UTOC

Music data

Contents

1st tune...
2nd tune...
3rd tune...

the tracks are recorded, markings between tracks and order
of tracks, so tracks can be searched quickly by referring to
it. The editing operations consist of altering the UTOC
contents and the actual music data does not need to be re­recorded.

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MD Error Messages

The display of the MD recorder may show the error messages which are explained in the following
table.

English

Error Messages

BLANK DISC

CANNOT JOIN

DISC ERROR

DISC FULL

EMERGENCY STOP

NO DISC

NON-AUDIO
CANNOT COPY

Description

The loaded disc is a non-recorded
disc.

An attempt is made to join tracks
that cannot be joined.

The MD is abnormal (damaged).

The disc has no available space or
the number of tracks has reached

254.

An abnormality occurred during
recording.

No MD is loaded.

An attempt is made to digitally dub a
CD-ROM (Video CD, etc.).

Treatment

Use a recorded disc unless you
want to start recording on a
blank disc.

This is one of system
restrictions on the MD. [See
page 54.]

Use another MD.

Use another recordable MD.

Press &/CANCEL to enter stop
mode, then press 0 to eject
the MD and retry recording.

Load an MD.

Stop recording.

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Français

PLAYBACK DISC

DISC PROTECTED

TRACK PROTECTED

SCMS CANNOT COPY

DIGITAL IN UNLOCK

An attempt is made to record on or
edit a playback-only MD.

The MD is protected against
accidental erasure.

A track has been protected against
accidental erasure by other
component that the MD recorder in
use.

An attempt is made to copy a
digitally dubbed copy.

A wrong digital input is selected.

Use a recordable MD.

Slide the protect tab of the
MD. [See page 55.]

This protection cannot be
released by the MD recorder
being used. Release it using
the MD recorder which
activated the protection.

Use the analog input for
recording.

Press INPUT to select the
correct digital input.

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MD Restrictions

The MD uses a unique data recording format that is different from the formats used by Cassettes
tape and DAT. Due to the restrictions imposed by this MD recording format, following symptoms may

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be observed. Note that these symptoms do not indicate malfunction of the product.

Symptom

“DISC FULL” is displayed
before the available recording
time indicated on the disc has
been used.

Deutsch

“DISC FULL” is displayed
although there remains margin
in both the number of tracks
and available recording time.

The JOIN operation is not
possible.

The remaining recording time
does not increase after some

Français

tracks are erased.

Sound is interrupted after fast
forward or fast reverse.

The total of the elapsed
recording time and remaining
recording time is less than the
available recording time
indicated on the disc.

Cause

The number of tracks that can be recorded on an MD is limited
regardless of the time period. It is not possible to record a 255th
track.

After partial erasure and re-recording are repeated, the disc comes
to contain many idle spaces here and there. When recording data
on such a disc, the MD recorder distributes the data of a single
track in many locations. When such separated sections increase,
“DISC FULL” may be displayed during recording.
When a section below 8 seconds is created by separation, the
track containing it cannot be joined with another track using the
JOIN function, and the remaining recording time does not increase
even when such a section is erased. Also, the audio may be
interrupted after fast forwarding or fast reversing a track recorded
in separate sections.

The MD always spend a continuous space of at least 2 seconds
for recording data even when it is shorter than 2 seconds. When a
large number of non-used spaces below 2 seconds are produced
in a disc as a result of the above, the available recording time in
the disc is shortened.

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Handling MDs

MD handling precautions

To maintain high quality audio for a long period

Since the disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it
can be handled easily without caring about dust and
dirt. However, to maintain the high audio quality for an
extended period, use care in the following points.

Installation location

Do not install the MD in following places.

• In a place subject to direct sunlight or where the
temperature rises, for example in a closed
automobile. The disc may be warped and unusable in
these places.

• In a bathroom or where the humidity is high. The disc
may be rusted in these places.

• On a beach or sandbox. The disc surface may be
scratched or damaged if grit penetrates through an
opening on the cartridge.

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Deutsch

Protect tab

Periodical maintenance

Français

When the cartridge gets dusty or dirty, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth.

Do not open the shutter.

The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening. Do not
force to open it or the disc may be destroyed.

To protect important recording

A recordable MD has a sliding tab for protection against
accidental erasure of important recording.
After recording or editing, slide open the accidental
erasure protect tab on the cartridge edge to make
additional recording or editing impossible. If you want to
re-record or edit the disc, slide the protect tab again.

Recording/editing
possible

Recording/editing
not possible

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

English

In case of difficulty, check the following before calling for service.

Symptom

Sound is not heard.

Deutsch

Recording is not possible.

Remote control is not
possible.

Français

The MD recorder power
cannot be switched ON/
STANDBY with POWER of
the remote control unit.

Cause

• Cables are not connected
properly.

• The power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet.

• A playback-only MD is loaded.

• The MD is protected against
accidental erasure (“DISC
PROTECTED” is displayed in
this case).

• The batteries are exhausted.

• The batteries are inserted with
wrong polarity (+, –).

• There is an obstacle between
the remote control unit and
remote control sensor.

• The remote control sensor is
under direct sunlight.

• POWER is set to the amplifier/
tuner mode.

Treatment

• Connect cables properly by
referring to “Connection”.

• Plug the power cord
securely into the power
outlet.

• Use a recordable MD.

• Slide close the accidental
erasure protect tab of the
MD.

• Replace batteries with new
ones.

• Insert batteries with correct
polarity.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Screen the direct sunlight.

• Press POWER and “10”
simultaneously to set
POWER to the MD recorder
mode.

Operation is abnormal.

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• Condensation is produced
inside the MD recorder
immediately after starting the
room heating or when it is
transported from a cold to
warm place.

• The microcomputer is
malfunctioning due to external
noise or lightning.

• Unplug the power cord,
wait a few hours and plug it
again.

• Unplug the power cord then
plug it in again.

Specifications

Format

Recording format

Reading format

Sampling frequency

Compression/expansion method

Number of channels

Frequency Response

S/N ratio

Dynamic range

W ow/flutter

Input terminals

(Analog)

(Digital)

Output terminal

Minidisc digital audio system
Magnetic modulation overwrite format
Non-contacting optical method by
semiconductor laser (λ=780nm)

44.1 kHz
ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) method
2 channels
5 Hz to 20,000Hz (±0.5dB)
93dB
91dB
Less than measurable limit

ANALOG IN (pin jack),
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (square optical connector jack)

Terminal name Reference input level Minimum input level
ANALOG IN 275mV rms. 100mV rms.

Received optical

Terminal name signal wave length Input level
DIGITAL IN 660nm –23dBm to –15dBm

1 , 2

ANALOG OUT(pin jack)

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(Analog)

Power requirements

Power consumption

Demensions

Mass

Accessories

Specifications and appearance subject to change for improvements without prior notice.

Terminal name Load impedance Output level
ANALOG OUT 10k ohms 1.1V

AC120V , 60Hz
11 watts (ON), 6 watts (STANDBY)
200 × 80 × 308.5 mm (W/H/D)
(7-7/8 × 3-3/16 × 12-3/16 inches)

2.3kg (5.1 lbs)

Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R03(UM-4)/AAA (24F)) (2)
Audio pin cord (2)
Optical digital cord (1)
Compu link cable (1)
AC power cord (1)

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QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722

Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that
repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental
United States, Call 1-800-537—5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

—JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
[phone]

5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
[phone]

230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 0172-2377
[phone]

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of
the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
[phone]

2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
[phone]

14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
[phone]

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

If you ship the product • • •

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit.
Print your home return address on the outside and the inside
of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service
Center as listed above.

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
[phone]

10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX77043
[phone]

890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
[phone]

Don’t service it yourself.

CAUTION

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.

Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345

(0694)

LIMITED W ARRANTY

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail

purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)

PARTS LABOR

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such
repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: [phone].
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty

installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has
been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407

1YR 1YR

does not cover:

AUDIO-1

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No.:
Purchase date: Name of dealer:

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