JVC RC-BX15BK manual

RC - BX25BK RC - BX15BK / BU CD PORTABLE SYSTEM SISTEMA PORTATIL CON CD CHAINE PORTABLE A CD RC-BX25BK/RC-BX15BK/BU CD PORTABLE SYSTEM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS T RC-BX15BK/BU RC-BX25BK REMOTE CONTROL / REMOTE CONTROL ON/STANDBY STANDBY ON ONE-TOUCH OPERATION CD-PORTABLE SYSTEM RC-BX25 CD POWER TUNER FM/AM PLAY 1-[...]

2 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. CONTENTS Features ........................................................ 3 Safety precautions ........................................ 4 Handling [...]

3 INFORMA TION (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 reaso- nable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- quency e[...]

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Prevention of Electric Shocks, Fire Hazards and Damages 1. Even when the POWER button is set to ST ANDBY , a very small current will flow . T o save power and for safety when not using the unit for an extended period of time, dis- connect the power cord from the household AC outlet. 2. Do not handle the power cord with wet hand[...]

5 3. Condensation In the following cases, condensation may occur on the lens, in which case the unit may not operate correctly . • In a room where a heater has just been switched on. • In a place where there is smoke or high humidity . • When the unit is moved directly from a cold to a warm room. In these cases, set the POWER button to ON and[...]

6 POWER SUPPL Y A. Operation on household AC • Connect the AC power cord. • The provided AC power cord for this unit has certain one-way direction connections to prevent electric shock. Refer to the illustra- tion for correct connection. CAUTIONS: 1. USE ONL Y WITH THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT TO A VOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO TH[...]

7 Checking batteries When the tape speed or output sound de- creases, or CD playback is intermittent, replace all batteries with fresh ones. When making an important recording, use new batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer service life) to avoid any possible failure. • For better battery usage Continuous operation of the unit cau[...]

NAMES OF P ARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS • Front of top panel 1 BASS BOOST switch _ ON: Set to this position to listen to Bass boost sound. — OFF: Set to this position when Bass boost sound is not required. 2 VOLUME control 3 TONE control 4 Power ST ANDBY indicator (RED) 5 Power ON indicator (GREEN) 6 Disc holder 7 Disc holder open button ( 0 ) 8 Di[...]

y Cassette holder u Cassette operation buttons 8 P AUSE: Press to stop the tape temporarily during playback and recording. § STOP/EJECT : Press to stop the tape. Pressing this button after the tape stops opens the cassette holder . 1 FF: Press to wind the tape forward rapidly . ¡ REW: Press to rewind the tape rapidly . T APE (Play): Press to play[...]

10 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RC-BX25 only) Preparation before use • Installing batteries in the remote control unit 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit. 2. Insert two ‘‘R6/AA (15F)’’ size batteries (option) . • Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the indication inside the battery compar[...]

11 The following operations can be performed using the remote control unit. • Check the functions of the operation buttons carefully and operate them cor- rectly . 1 T rack (tune) number buttons (No. 1 to No. 10, +10) 2 CD operation buttons REPEA T : Repeat playback button 7 : Stop/clear button 6 : CD mode/play/pause button 4 SEARCH ¢ : T o scan[...]

12 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF Switching the power on/off • Switching on: • Switching off: COMPU PLA Y (only when AC power is used) Even when the power is set to ST ANDBY , pres- sing the button shown below switches on the power and selects the source. Notes: 1. When switching off the power , be sure to press the POWER button. 2. Remove the bat[...]

13 CONCERNING COMP ACT DISCS Since dirty , damaged and warped discs may damage the unit, care should be taken of the following: 1. Usable compact discs Use compact discs with the mark shown. 2. Notes on handling discs • Do not touch the reflective recorded surface. • Do not stick anything to or write any- thing on the label side. • Do not ben[...]

14 PLA YING COMP ACT DISCS Playing an entire disc ... The following example assumes a compact disc with 10 tunes and a total playing time of 50 minutes 45 seconds. Operate in the order shown 1 Press to open the Disc holder . 2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close the Disc holder . 3 Press to start play . • The track (tune) number i[...]

15 Search playback (to locate the required position on the disc) • The required position can be located using fast-forward or reverse search while play- ing a disc. • Hold down the button; search play starts slowly and then gradually increases in speed. • Since low-volume sound (at about one quar- ter of the normal level) can be heard in the [...]

16 Direct access playback (using the re- mote control) (RC-BX25 only) • Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the beginning of the de- signated tune, without your having to press the 6 button. 1 Press the 7 (clear) button to set to the CD mode. 2 Designate the required tune using the track number buttons. • T o designate[...]

17 CASSETTE T APE Cassette tape 1. Loose tape may cause trouble. With a pen- cil, gently tighten the tape as shown. 2. T o prevent recordings from being erased accidentally , remove the tab(s) with a screw- driver . Reseal the slots with adhesive tape to erase and re-record after the tabs have been broken off. Cassette loading 1. Press the § STOP/[...]

18 RADIO RECEPTION Operate in the order shown 1 Press to set to TUNER mode. 2 Select the band (See page 8). 3 T une to the required station. 4 Adjust. Using the antennas Note: The built-in ferrite core antenna can pick up in- terference from television receivers in the neighborhood and thereby disturb AM reception. RADIORRECEPCIÓN Proceda en el or[...]

19 RECORDING • In recording, the ALC circuit automatically optimizes the recording level; adjustment of the recording level is unnecessary . Operate in order shown 1 Select the recording source. • When recording from the radio —Set the TUNER mode • When recording from the CD player —Set the CD mode 2 Load a cassette. (See the note below .[...]

20 Synchronized recording with the CD player • In this system, the CD player starts play- back when deck enters the recording mode. Operate in the order shown 1 Set the POWER button to ON. 2 Load a cassette. 3 Load a disc. 4 Set to CD. 5 Press the ¶ REC button with the T APE (Play) button, synchronized recording will start. • Non-recorded sect[...]

21 Erasing When recording on a pre-recorded tape, the pre- vious recording is automatically erased and only the new material can be heard when the tape is played. T o erase a tape without making a new record- ing ... 1. Press the 7 (CD stop) button while there is no disc loaded in the unit. 2. Press the ¶ REC button. Recorded sounds will be erased[...]

22 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Make sure first ... 1 Power cannot be turned on. * Is the power cord unplugged? 2. When the T APE (Play) button is pressed, tape does not move. * Is the 8 P AUSE button pressed? 3. Playback sound is at a very low level. * Are batteries run down? * Is the head dirty? 4. The ¶ REC [...]

23 SPECIFICA TIONS Compact disc player section T ype : Compact disc player Signal detection : Non-contact optical system pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels : 2 channels (stereo) Frequency response : 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB Wow & flutter : Less than measurable limit Radio section Frequency range : FM 88 –[...]

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED RC-BX25BK/RC-BX15BK/BU CD PORTABLE SYSTEM Printed in China 0199IMMIDEHIT EN,SP,FR A4-3C 98.12.1 EN,SP,FR2-23RC-BX25BXCOVER 12/24/98, 3:39 PM 2[...]