JVC UX-GB9DAB manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-GB9DAB —Consists of CA-UXGB9DAB and SP-UXGB9DAB INSTRUCTIONS GVT0172-001A [B] UX_GB9.book Page 1 Thursday, May 18, 2006 4:18 PM[...]

G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION— button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. • When t[...]

G-2 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for[...]

1 Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside the System. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from [...]

2 Contents Introduction ............................................................... 1 Connections ................................................................ 3 Before Operating the System .................................... 6 Daily Operations—Playback .................................... 7 Listening to the Radio ........................[...]

3 Connections Supplied accessories After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items: If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. • DAB antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. PHON[...]

4 1 1 1 1 DAB antenna For the better DAB reception • See also “To improve DAB reception” on page 15. 2 2 2 2 AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl. For the better AM/FM reception[...]

5 3 3 3 3 Speakers To connect the speaker cords Make sure that both speakers are connected correctly and firmly. • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–). • If the speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the speaker cord by twist[...]

6 Before Operating the System The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Disc operation indicators • PRGM (Program Play): lights when Program Play mode is activated. • RND (Random Play): lights [...]

7 Daily Operations —Playback 1 Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. Without pressing STANDBY/ON ... • The System turns on by pressing one of the source buttons. • The System turns on and activates the AUX source by starting playback on an external device when QP Link is activated. (See page 9 for details.) 2 Select [...]

8 Listening to the Radio • For DAB operations, see page 14. To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops changing. • When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency chan[...]

9 To select a track To select a group (MP3 only) 1 While disc play is stopped, activate the group select mode. 2 Select a group number. Group number and group name appear. To locate a particular portion While playing a disc, press and hold until the portion you want is reached. To locate a track directly 1 Activate the track number entry mode. 2 En[...]

10 Daily Operations —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted between “VOL MIN” and “VOLUME 1” – “VOLUME 40 (VOL MAX).” To drop the volume in a moment Adjusting the Sound To emphasize the sound—Sound Turbo This function emphasizes the sound. To reinforce the bass sound —AHB Pro You can re[...]

11 Changing the Display Brightness You can dim the display window. Adjusting the Audio Input Level If the sound from a component connected to the AUX jack is too loud or is too quiet, you can change the audio input level through the AUX jack (without changing the volume level). While AUX is selected as a source... Setting the Clock Without setting [...]

12 Radio Data System Operations Receiving FM stations with Radio Data System Radio Data System allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. This System can receive the following types of Radio Data System signals. Changing the Display Mode While listening to an FM station... * Non Radio Data System signa[...]

13 Switching Temporarily to a Program of Your Choice Automatically The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the System to switch temporarily to a preset FM station broadcasting a program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO). • This function works while listening to an FM station providing the required signals. While listening to an FM station, s[...]

14 DAB Operations What is DAB system? DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today. It can deliver digital quality sound without any annoying interference or signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, pictures and data. In contrast to FM broadcast, where each program is transmitted on its[...]

15 To scan for ensembles With the ensemble scanning function, the System scans the DAB bands to pick out available ensembles under your receiving condition. • When you change the source to DAB for the first time after plugging in the AC power code, the System automatically performs the scanning. To perform the ensemble scanning manually When you [...]

16 Changing the Display Mode While listening to a DAB service... * Non DAB signal. Searching for a Service by PTY Codes You can locate a particular kind of program from among all the services you can receive by specifying PTY codes. 1 While listening to a DAB service... 2 Select a PTY code. 3 Start searching. The receiver searches all the available[...]

17 Switching Temporarily to a Service of Your Choice Automatically PTY Standby Reception function allows the System to switch temporarily to a DAB service broadcasting a program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO). • This function works while listening to a service providing the required signals. • PTY Standby Reception works using both Dynamic [...]

18 Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 2 Select track numbers you want for Program Play. To select track numbers on an MP3 disc, enter the number in three digits. Refer to the fo[...]

19 To exit from Program Play Before playback or while playback is stopped... • Exiting from Program Play erases the stored program. Playing at Random—Random Play You can play all tracks at random. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. 2 Start playback. To exit from Random Play Before playback or while playback is stopped... Playing [...]

20 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music. • You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one timer at a time. • To exit from the timer setting, press TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the previous s[...]

21 3 Turn off the unit (on standby). To turn off the Timer after its setting is done Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the Timer you want to cancel. 2 Turn off the selected Timer. To turn on the Timer again, repeat step 1 above and press in step 2 ... Timer Priority[...]

22 Additional Information Learning More about This System Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 7 to 9) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be e[...]

23 DAB Operations (see pages 14 to 17) Presetting Services: • If you store a new service into an occupied preset number, the previously stored service in that number will be erased. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset services will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the services again. Chan[...]

24 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: 60 W (30 W + 30 W) at 6 Ω (10% THD) Speakers/Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω Audio Input AUX: 500 mV/50 k Ω (at “AUX LVL 1”) 250 mV/50 k Ω (at “AUX LVL 2”) 125 mV/50 k Ω (at “AUX LVL 3”) Tuner section FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz AM (MW) tuning range: 522 kHz – 1 629 k[...]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed 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. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use t[...]