JVC 0205NYMCREBET manual

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    L VT1343-006A [A] COMP A CT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KC4 Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 FM MODE FM /AM AUX SLEEP STANDBY/ON CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING VOLUME PROGRAM/RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A CD TAPE B REMOTE CONTROL CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 INSTRUCTIONS MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM[...]

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    G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others Caution — ST ANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The ST ANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby , the ST ANDBY lamp lights red. • When the unit is turned on, the ST ANDBY lamp[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Co mpact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoy ment. Be sure to read this instruction manual ca refully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query t[...]

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    2 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ................................................................ 1 Features ................... .................... ...................... ....................... ...................... ............. ....... ...................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized...[...]

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    3 Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all o f the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batterie [...]

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    4 Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connecti ons before plugging the System int o an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna Using an FM 75-Ohm Ant enna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, conne ct the outside antenna. • Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lea d (the kind with a ro und wire going to an [...]

  • Page 7

    5 Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit • Even when connecting an outside AM antenn a, keep the indoor AM loop c onnected. CAUTION: • To avoid noise, ke ep antennas away from the Syste m, the connecting cord and the AC power cord. Connecting the Speakers Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speake r terminals and th[...]

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    6 Getting Started Connecting Exte rnal Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) b etween the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio outp ut jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the exte rnal source through the System. Connecting to the Wall Outle[...]

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    7 Basic Operations ) Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. The display com es on and “POW ER ON” is displayed once. The STANDBY indicator goes out. The System comes on ready to co ntinue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off. • For example, if the last th ing you were doing was li[...]

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    8 Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output , press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muti ng , press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • After Fade-out Muting, turn ing the VOL[...]

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    9 Using the Tuner You can listen to FM and AM st ations. Station s can be tuned in manually, automati ca lly, or from preset memory storage. ❏ Before listeni ng to the radio: • Make sure t hat both the FM and AM antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5.) One Touch Radio Just press the FM/AM button to tu rn on the System and start pl[...]

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    10 Using the Tuner • In AM broadcast, reception s ensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best receptio n. Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stat ions and up to 15 AM stations. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipme nt. This is n ot a malfunct[...]

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    11 Using the CD Player This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWri- table) can be played back when they are already “finalized.[...]

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    12 Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: The Disc indicator consists of th e following three kinds of indica- tors: One Touch Play The power comes on, and operati ons are done automatically. ❏ By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is loaded for the di sc number that was lastly sel ected, it will start playing from [...]

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    13 Using the CD Player Basics of Usin g the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of t he selected CD begi ns playing. When th e first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are con- ti[...]

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    14 Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing orde r of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped . ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same trac ks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once[...]

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    15 Using the CD Player Random Play The tracks of the s elected CD will play in no spec ial order when you use this mode. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode. On the Unit Press the RANDOM button to light the “RNDM” and “1 DISC” indicator. At the same time, “RANDOM” appears on the display. On the Remote Control Press the[...]

  • Page 18

    16 Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes. ❏ Listening to typ e I tape is suitable for this Ca ssette Deck. The use of tapes l onger than 120minutes (including 120 minute tapes) is not recommended, since char- acteristic dete rioration m ay occur and these tapes easily jam i[...]

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    17 Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, ha ve the source ready, make on e or two settings, and you’re ready to re cord. For each source, the pro- cedure is a litt le bit different so we explain each separately. But first, here are a few things to make y[...]

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    18 Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording This is the basic method for re co rding any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and ta pe to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are com bining se[...]

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    19 Using an External Equipment Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external e quipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary. ❏ First, make sure that the extern al equipment is properly connect- ed to the Syst em. (See page 6.) 1 Set the volume level to the minimum posi- tion. 2 Press the AUX button. “AUX[...]

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    20 Using the Timers Three types of timers are available : DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up every day to music from any source, instead of an alarm cloc k. REC (Recording) Timer Unattended recording of radi o broadcasts. You can set the starting time a nd ending time. SLEEP Timer Fall asleep and have your System turn off automatically after[...]

  • Page 23

    21 Using the Timers Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the time r will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whet her the System is turned on or off. • You can set the Daily [...]

  • Page 24

    22 Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the Sy stem enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to sele ct the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 b u[...]

  • Page 25

    23 Using the Timers Using the Uni t You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- er. 1 Insert a blank or eras able tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape l eader. 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicato[...]

  • Page 26

    24 Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music a nd know that your System will turn off by it- self rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Using the R[...]

  • Page 27

    25 Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefull y, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs CAUTION: • Do not use a ny solvent (for example, conven- tional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzin e, etc.) to clean a CD. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clea n. • Sto[...]

  • Page 28

    26 Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hint s given here, or the System has been phys ically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom P ossible Cause Action No sound is hea[...]

  • Page 29

    0205NYMCREBET EN © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited MX-KC4 C OMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM[...]

  • Page 30

    English Español Português FM MODE FM /AM AUX SLEEP STANDBY/ON CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING VOLUME PROGRAM/RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A CD TAPE B REMOTE CONTROL CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 ¡ATENCION! Antes de operar su equipo, lea cuidadosamente este instru ctivo. INSTR U CTIONS MANU AL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES L VT1343-004A [UW] C[...]

  • Page 31

    G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others A visos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas CA UTION T o red uce the risk of elec trical shocks, fire , etc.: 1. Do not remov e screws , cov ers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to r ain or moisture. PRECA UCIÓN P ara reducir riesgos de choques eléctr icos, incendio,[...]

  • Page 32

    G-2 Caution: Proper V entilation T o avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prev ent damage, locate the apparatus as f ollows: 1 F ront: No obstructions and open spacing. 2 Sides/ T op/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below . 3 Bottom: Place on the le vel surface . Maintain an adequ ate air path f [...]

  • Page 33

    1 English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Co mpact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoy ment. Be sure to read this instruction manual ca refully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a[...]

  • Page 34

    2 English Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ................................................................ 1 Features ................... .................... ...................... ....................... ...................... ............. ....... ...................... 1 How This Manual Is Orga[...]

  • Page 35

    3 English Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all o f the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, [...]

  • Page 36

    4 Getting Started English Using the Remote Control The Remote Con trol makes it easy to u se many of the func tions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at th e remote sensor on the System’s front panel. CAUTION: • Make all connecti ons before plugging the System int o an AC power outlet. Connecti[...]

  • Page 37

    5 Getting Started English Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit • Even when connecting an outside AM antenn a, keep the indoor AM loop c onnected. CAUTION: • To avoid noise, ke ep antennas away from the Syste m, the connecting cord and the AC power cord. Connecting the Speakers Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speake r terminal[...]

  • Page 38

    6 Getting Started English Connecting Exte rnal Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) b etween the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio outp ut jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the exte rnal source through the System. Connecting to the Wa[...]

  • Page 39

    7 English Basic Operations ) Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. The display com es on and “POW ER ON” is displayed once. The STANDBY indicator goes out. The System comes on ready to co ntinue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off. • For example, if the last th ing you were doin[...]

  • Page 40

    8 Basic Operations English Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output , press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muti ng , press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • After Fade-out Muting, turn ing[...]

  • Page 41

    9 English Using the Tuner You can listen to FM and AM st ations. Station s can be tuned in manually, automati ca lly, or from preset memory storage. ❏ Before listeni ng to the radio: • Make sure t hat both the FM and AM antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5.) Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing When shipped, the AM tuner inte r[...]

  • Page 42

    10 Using the Tuner English 2 Select a station using one of the foll owing methods. • Manual Tuni ng Briefly press the 22 or Á button to move from frequency to frequency unt il you find the st ation you want. OR • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or Á button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automa[...]

  • Page 43

    11 English Using the CD Player This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWri- table) can be played back when they are already “fi[...]

  • Page 44

    12 Using the CD Player English About Disc Indicator: The Disc indicator consists of th e following three kinds of indica- tors: One Touch Play The power comes on, and operati ons are done automatically. ❏ By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is loaded for the di sc number that was lastly sel ected, it will start playi[...]

  • Page 45

    13 Using the CD Player English Basics of Usin g the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of t he selected CD begi ns playing. When th e first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are[...]

  • Page 46

    14 Using the CD Player English Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing orde r of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped . ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same trac ks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that [...]

  • Page 47

    15 Using the CD Player English Random Play The tracks of the s elected CD will play in no spec ial order when you use this mode. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode. On the Unit Press the RANDOM button to light the “RNDM” and “1 DISC” indicator. At the same time, “RANDOM” appears on the display. On the Remote Control P[...]

  • Page 48

    16 English Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes. ❏ Listening to typ e I tape is suitable for this Ca ssette Deck. The use of tapes l onger than 120minutes (including 120 minute tapes) is not recommended, since char- acteristic dete rioration m ay occur and these tapes easi[...]

  • Page 49

    17 English Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, ha ve the source ready, make on e or two settings, and you’re ready to re cord. For each source, the pro- cedure is a litt le bit different so we explain each separately. But first, here are a few things t[...]

  • Page 50

    18 Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) English Standard Recording This is the basic method for re co rding any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and ta pe to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are com b[...]

  • Page 51

    19 English Using an External Equipment Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external e quipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary. ❏ First, make sure that the extern al equipment is properly connect- ed to the Syst em. (See page 6.) 1 Set the volume level to the minimum posi- tion. 2 Press the AUX button[...]

  • Page 52

    20 English Using the Timers Three types of timers are available : DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up every day to music from any source, instead of an alarm cloc k. REC (Recording) Timer Unattended recording of radi o broadcasts. You can set the starting time a nd ending time. SLEEP Timer Fall asleep and have your System turn off automatical[...]

  • Page 53

    21 Using the Timers English Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the time r will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whet her the System is turned on or off. • You can set th[...]

  • Page 54

    22 Using the Timers English Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the Sy stem enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to sele ct the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ [...]

  • Page 55

    23 Using the Timers English Using the Uni t You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- er. 1 Insert a blank or eras able tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape l eader. 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” [...]

  • Page 56

    24 Using the Timers English Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music a nd know that your System will turn off by it- self rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Usi[...]

  • Page 57

    25 English Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefull y, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs CAUTION: • Do not use a ny solvent (for example, conven- tional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzin e, etc.) to clean a CD. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clea n.[...]

  • Page 58

    26 English Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hint s given here, or the System has been phys ically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom P ossible Cause Action No soun[...]

  • Page 59

    0205NYMCREBET © 2005 Vicotr Company of J apan, Limited EN, SP , PR Mains (A C) Line Inst ruction (not applicable for Eur ope , U.S.A., Canada, A ustralia, and U. K . ) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Eur opa, EE.UU., Canadá, A ustralia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a t ensão da rede eléctrica (C A) (não[...]

  • Page 60

    L VT1343-003B [UJ] COMP A CT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KC4 Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 FM MODE FM /AM AUX SLEEP STANDBY/ON CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING VOLUME PROGRAM/RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A CD TAPE B REMOTE CONTROL CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 INSTRUCTIONS Cover.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 5:32 PM[...]

  • Page 61

    G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others CA UTION T o reduce the r isk of elec tr ical shocks, fire , etc.: 1. Do not remove scre ws, cov ers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Caution — ST ANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The ST ANDBY/ON button[...]

  • Page 62

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Co mpact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoy ment. Be sure to read this instruction manual ca refully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query t[...]

  • Page 63

    2 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ................................................................ 1 Features ................... .................... ...................... ....................... ...................... ............. ....... ...................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized...[...]

  • Page 64

    3 Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all o f the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the [...]

  • Page 65

    4 Getting Started Using the Remote Control The Remote Con trol makes it easy to u se many of the func tions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at th e remote sensor on the System’s front panel. CAUTION: • Make all connecti ons before plugging the System int o an AC power outlet. Connecting the F[...]

  • Page 66

    5 Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit • Even when connecting an outside AM antenn a, keep the indoor AM loop c onnected. CAUTION: • To avoid noise, ke ep antennas away from the Syste m, the connecting cord and the AC power cord. Connecting the Speakers Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speake r terminals and th[...]

  • Page 67

    6 Getting Started Connecting Exte rnal Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) b etween the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio outp ut jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the exte rnal source through the System. Connecting to the Wall Outle[...]

  • Page 68

    7 Basic Operations ) Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. The display com es on and “POW ER ON” is displayed once. The STANDBY indicator goes out. The System comes on ready to co ntinue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off. • For example, if the last th ing you were doing was li[...]

  • Page 69

    8 Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output , press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muti ng , press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • After Fade-out Muting, turn ing the VOL[...]

  • Page 70

    9 Using the Tuner You can listen to FM and AM st ations. Station s can be tuned in manually, automati ca lly, or from preset memory storage. ❏ Before listeni ng to the radio: • Make sure t hat both the FM and AM antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5.) Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing When shipped, the AM tuner interval is se[...]

  • Page 71

    10 Using the Tuner 2 Select a station using one of the foll owing methods. • Manual Tuni ng Briefly press the 22 or Á button to move from frequency to frequency unt il you find the st ation you want. OR • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or Á button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically [...]

  • Page 72

    11 Using the CD Player This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWri- table) can be played back when they are already “finalized.[...]

  • Page 73

    12 Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: The Disc indicator consists of th e following three kinds of indica- tors: One Touch Play The power comes on, and operati ons are done automatically. ❏ By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is loaded for the di sc number that was lastly sel ected, it will start playing from [...]

  • Page 74

    13 Using the CD Player Basics of Usin g the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of t he selected CD begi ns playing. When th e first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are con- ti[...]

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    14 Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing orde r of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped . ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same trac ks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once[...]

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    15 Using the CD Player Random Play The tracks of the s elected CD will play in no spec ial order when you use this mode. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode. On the Unit Press the RANDOM button to light the “RNDM” and “1 DISC” indicator. At the same time, “RANDOM” appears on the display. On the Remote Control Press the[...]

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    16 Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes. ❏ Listening to typ e I tape is suitable for this Ca ssette Deck. The use of tapes l onger than 120minutes (including 120 minute tapes) is not recommended, since char- acteristic dete rioration m ay occur and these tapes easily jam i[...]

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    17 Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, ha ve the source ready, make on e or two settings, and you’re ready to re cord. For each source, the pro- cedure is a litt le bit different so we explain each separately. But first, here are a few things to make y[...]

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    18 Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording This is the basic method for re co rding any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and ta pe to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are com bining se[...]

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    19 Using an External Equipment Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external e quipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary. ❏ First, make sure that the extern al equipment is properly connect- ed to the Syst em. (See page 6.) 1 Set the volume level to the minimum posi- tion. 2 Press the AUX button. “AUX[...]

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    20 Using the Timers Three types of timers are available : DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up every day to music from any source, instead of an alarm cloc k. REC (Recording) Timer Unattended recording of radi o broadcasts. You can set the starting time a nd ending time. SLEEP Timer Fall asleep and have your System turn off automatically after[...]

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    21 Using the Timers Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the time r will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whet her the System is turned on or off. • You can set the Daily [...]

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    22 Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the Sy stem enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to sele ct the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 b u[...]

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    23 Using the Timers Using the Uni t You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- er. 1 Insert a blank or eras able tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape l eader. 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicato[...]

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    24 Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music a nd know that your System will turn off by it- self rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Using the R[...]

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    25 Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefull y, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs CAUTION: • Do not use a ny solvent (for example, conven- tional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzin e, etc.) to clean a CD. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clea n. • Sto[...]

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    26 Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hint s given here, or the System has been phys ically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom P ossible Cause Action No sound is hea[...]

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    0205NYMCREBET © 2005 Vicotr Company of J apan, Limited EN Mains (A C) Line Inst ruction (not applicable for Eur ope , U.S.A., Canada, A ustralia, and U. K . ) IMPORT ANT for mains (A C) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage se lector switch provided on the outside of this e[...]