JVC XM-R70 User Manual
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
XM-R70SL/BK
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0335-004A
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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 QU ALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and inter-
lock 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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● WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
NEVER TOUCH THE LENS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between
pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdra w
the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any
way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed f or unattended
operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or an y other opening in the case -this
could result in a fatal electrical shock.;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!
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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.
Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories .................................................... 1
Location of Controls.....................................................1
Power Supply Preparations........................................... 2
Accidental Operation Prevention Function
(Hold Mode) ............................................................ 3
Normal Play.................................................................. 3
Showing the Disc Information...................................... 5
Repeat Play and Random Play ..................................... 5
Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control. 6
Preparation Before Recording ...................................... 6
Check Items Before Starting Recording....................... 7
Standard Recording (MONO/STEREO) ...................... 7
SYNCHRO Recording (SYNCHRO)........................... 8
Editing the MD ............................................................. 8
Dividing Tracks (DIVIDE Function)............................ 9
Joining Tracks (JOIN Function) ................................... 9
Moving Tracks (MOVE Function) ............................. 10
Erasing Tracks (ERASE Function)............................. 10
Erasing All the Tracks (ALL ERASE Function) ........ 10
Giving Titles to MD (TITLE Function) ..................... 11
Using the Unit with Optional Accessories ................. 12
Cautions ...................................................................... 12
Information on MDs (Minidiscs) ............................... 13
MD (Minidisc) Messages ........................................... 14
Minidisc Limitations .................................................. 15
Rules of Digital Dubbing ........................................... 15
Maintenance ............................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................. 16
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AA-R554) ......................................... 1 pc.
Headphones ........................................................... 1 pc.
Remote controller .................................................. 1 pc.
Lithium–ion battery (rechargeable) (BN-R3610).. 1 pc.
External Battery case ............................................. 1 pc.
Carrying pouch ...................................................... 1 pc.
Location of Controls
[Display on the unit]
Synchro
BASS
MONO
REC
TOC
Repeat
RANDOM Disc Mark
[On the unit]
A DISPLAY / CHARA. button
B EDIT/ENTER button
C VOLUME +, – button
D Display
E Skip / search button (¢)
F Skip / search button (4)
G Stop (7)/CHARGE button
H Play / pause button (6)
I JOG dial
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A.C.
Battery
-dB 1240 OVER
Peak Level Meter
J SET button
K REC switch
L OPEN switch
M HOLD switch
N REC MODE switch
O MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
P LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
Q Headphones jack ( )
R DC IN 6V jack ( )
[Display on the remote control]
Disc Mark
Repeat
A.C. BASS
REC
Random
Battery
MONO
[On the remote control]
S A.C.BASS (Active Clear Bass)
button
T P.MODE (Play Mode) button
U HOLD switch
V VOLUME +, – button
W Skip / search buttons (4 ¢),
Play / pause button (6)
X Stop button (7)
Y Display
Z DISPLAY button
Power Supply Preparations
As a power supply source, you can use the rechargeable battery and/or dry-cell batteries, or AC adaptor.
For information on operating times of batteries, refer to the specifications (page 16).
Using lithium–ion battery (rechargeable battery) (BN-R3610)
1 Insert the rechargeable battery into the unit.
Cut part
Slide the cover and open it.
minal facing you and its cut part
facing up.
2 To charge the rechargeable battery, connect the supplied AC adaptor.
To AC power outlet
AC adaptor
3 Press the 7/CHARGE button twice on the unit.
“CHARGE” appears on the display and charging starts. When charging is completed, “CHARGE” will disappear.
• “CHARGE” will appear for 5 seconds even when no lithium-ion battery is inserted.
4 Disconnect the AC adaptor.
Notes
• Recharging is not made if the unit is being used.
• It takes approximately 2 hours to recharge the rechargeable battery.
• Rechargeable battery has a service life of approximately 500 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating time on one
full charge becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the battery has reached the end of its service life and
should be replaced.
• The AC adaptor may become warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction.
• Before starting recording, fully charge the rechargeable battery. Otherwise, the unit may shut off during recording.
• Recharging with this unit shall be made at the temperature from +5°C to +35°C. Otherwise, “HIGH TEMP” or
“LOW TEMP” will appear on the display.
Using dry-cell batteries (not included)
1 As explained below, open the battery cover of the battery case and insert three LR6 (UM-
3) alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
2 Turn the knob of the battery case in the direction as shown by the arrow until it stops.
(To detach the battery case, turn the knob toward in reverse until the battery case is removed.)
Firmly close the cover.Insert the battery with its “–” ter-
(Bottom View)
Note
To lengthen the battery life, you can use both rechargeable battery and the dry-cell batteries.
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the unit.
Refer to the connecting diagram in “Using lithium-ion battery (rechargeable battery)”
When the unit is turned off with a lithium-ion battery inserted, “CHARGE” is displayed and recharging automatically starts.
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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.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator appears on the display of the unit and remote control. When the indication changes as follows,
power will be shut off a short while after.
Rechargeable battery: Recharge it.
Dry-cell batteries: Replace them with new ones.
Note
The battery indicator also appears when the AC adaptor is connected, though it has no meaning.
Accidental Operation Prevention Function (Hold Mode)
This function prevents accidental operation of buttons on the unit.
The unit and remote control have the HOLD switches, each of which works independently.
Bottom of the unit
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction shown by the arrow to activate it.
When the HOLD switch of the unit or remote control is activated, no button operation is possible on the unit or the
remote control.
• Once the HOLD switch of the unit has been activated, “HOLD” will appear each time a button on the unit is
pressed.
To operate the unit or remote control normally, release the HOLD switch.
Top of the remote control
Normal Play
Follow the numbers in the figure to perform normal-play.
1 Connect the headphones plug firmly.
2 Connect the remote control plug firmly.
3 Release the HOLD switches.
4 Load an MD.
1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid.
2 Open the lid by hand.
3 Insert the MD into the MD slot beneath the lid, with its label side facing up. Insert the MD until it stops. Be
sure % or ] mark on the MD are oriented as shown in the figure.
4 Close the lid.
“TOC Reading” appears on the display. Then the track number and playback time appear.
5 Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.
Press the VOLUME+, – button on the unit or remote control. To continuously change the volume level, depress the VOLUME button.
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