IMPORTANT CAUTIONS 1

Installation of the System
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5C and 35C or 41F and 95F.) Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV. Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands! Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

Malfunctions, etc.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer. Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

Table of Contents

Introduction....1
Features..... 1 How This Manual Is Organized.... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS.... 1
Table of Contents....2 Getting Started....3
Accessories..... 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control... 3 Using the Remote Control.... 3 Connecting the FM Antenna.... 4 Connecting the AM Antenna.... 5 Connecting the Speakers.... 5 Connecting External Equipment.... 6 Connecting to the Wall Outlet..... 6 DEMO Mode.... 6 COMPU Play.... 6

Basic Operations....7

Turning the Power On and Off.... 7 Adjusting the Volume.... 7 Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)... 8 Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX)... 8 Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE).... 8 Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys).. 8

Using the Tuner....9

Tuning In a Station..... 9 Presetting Stations.... 10 To Change the FM Reception Mode.... 10
Using the CD Player....11
To Load CDs..... 12 To Unload CDs.... 12 Changing the MP3 Playback Mode... 12 Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play.... 13 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks... 14 Random Play..... 15 Repeating Tracks..... 15 Tray Lock Function.... 15
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape)...16

Playing a Tape..... 16

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)...17
Standard Recording.... 18 CD Synchro Recording.... 18 Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING).... 18
Using an External Equipment...19
Listening to the External Equipment.... 19

Using the Timers....20

Setting the Clock..... 20 Fixing the Clock.... 20 Setting the Daily Timer.... 21 Setting the REC (Recording) Timer.... 22 Setting the SLEEP Timer..... 24 Timer Priority..... 24
Care And Maintenance...25 Troubleshooting....26 Specifications....Back cover
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Getting Started

Accessories
Make sure that you have all of 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 batteries with the + and markings in the battery compartment.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:
Handle batteries properly.
To avoid battery leakage or explosion: Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time. When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones. Do not use an old battery with a new one. Do not use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the Systems front panel.

Remote sensor

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Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.
Connecting the FM Antenna
Using the Supplied Wire Antenna
FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally.
Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.
Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied)
Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.
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Connecting the AM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Unit

AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals. Right / Left is labeled on the rear of the speaker. 1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads. 2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe () cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black () terminals marked RIGHT on the System. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe () cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black () terminals marked LEFT on the System. 3. Close each of the terminals.
Right side (rear view) Left side (rear view)
Gray Gray Gray with black stripe Gray with black stripe

CAUTIONS:

A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV. Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.
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Connecting External Equipment
Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the Systems AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System.
Signal cord (not supplied) White Lch Rch Red To audio output of external equipment.
Connecting to the Wall Outlet
Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. Now, your System is at your command!

DEMO Mode

When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the systems features automatically starts. To turn the DEMO display off, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops. To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.

CANCEL/DEMO

(For 2 seconds)
While the System is turned on, the DEMO display will automatically starts if no operation is made for 2 minutes. To cancel this auto DEMO display function, press the CANCEL button on the Unit during DEMO display.

COMPU Play

JVCs COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not ready (no CD or tape in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD or tape. How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function. The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage. Before listening to the radio: Make sure that both the FM and AM antennas are correctly connected. (See pages 4 and 5).

One Touch Radio

Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the System and start playing the station you were last tuned to. You can switch from any other sound source to the radio by pressing the FM/AM button.

Tuning In a Station 1

Press the FM/AM button.
The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the display. (If the last station was selected using the preset number, the preset number appears first.) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Manual Tuning Briefly press the 22 or button to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want. OR Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found. OR Preset Tuning (Possible only after presetting stations) Preset tuning using the Unit: Select the preset number you want, using the 4 or button.

Example:

Press the button until the preset number P12 appears on the display. Then, the display will show the preset numbers band and frequency.
or (on the Unit) (on the Remote Control)
Select a station using one of the following methods.
Preset tuning using the Remote Control: Enter the preset number you want to recall using the numeric keys. See Entering the Number with the Remote Control on page 8.
Press +10, then 2 to recall the preset number 12. Then, the display will show the preset numbers band and frequency.
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In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.
Even if the System is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for a few days. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again.

Presetting Stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.
To Change the FM Reception Mode
When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the ST (Stereo) indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects. If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect. Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so that the MONO indicator lights up on the display.
Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following one of the presetting methods below. During presetting stations, if no button operation is made for 5 seconds, the display returns to the band/frequency display. In this case, repeat steps from the beginning.

More about MP3 discs MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It varies due to the complexity of the recording configuration.) When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as the disc format. This unit does not support multisession recording. This unit can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions.MP3,.Mp3,.mP3, and.mp3. Non-MP3 files are ignored. If non-MP3 files are recorded together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to malfunction. Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recorded conditions.
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About Disc Indicator:

Disc Rotation indicator Disc Number indicator Selected Disc indicator
When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while listening to the CD being played back. When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is automatically closed. If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for example), NO DISC appears on the display.
The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators: Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected disc number. Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.

To Unload CDs

Take out the CD as shown below.
While the CD Player is stopped, press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to open the tray. Remove the CD, then press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit.
The tray turns for the next CD.

One Touch Play

The power comes on, and operations are done automatically. By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is loaded for the disc number that was lastly selected, it will start playing from the first track. By pressing the CD1-CD3 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is already loaded for the selected disc number, it will start play from the first track.
Repeat step 2 to remove all the CDs. Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to close the tray.
You can remove CDs while listening to the other source.

To Load CDs 1 2

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to open the tray. Place one or two CDs, with its label side up, onto the tray.
Be sure that the CD is securely seated inside the recess on the disc tray.

With the label side up

Tips: Removing/changing the CDs during playback While playing back a CD (e.g. CD1), you can remove or change the other CDs (e.g. CD2 and CD3) by pressing the CD Open/Close 0 button. After removing or changing, press the same button to close the tray.

Changing the MP3 Playback Mode
When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows: TRACK mode: The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play an MP3 disc like an Audio CD. GROUP mode: The unit recognizes tracks (files) and albums (folders) on an MP3 disc. You can play an MP3 disc according to the way how they are grouped.
On the remote control ONLY:
Press MP3 before or during playing an MP3 disc.
GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode.
Press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit and place the next CD.
When you press the button, the tray turns for the next CD.
Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.

The tray is closed.

Each time you press the button, the MP3 playback mode changes between GROUP and TRACK alternately.
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Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play

To Play CDs

GROUP mode

Total group number

Total track number
Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play.
To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues from the point where it was paused. Tips: Playing back the CD using the DISC SKIP button You can also play the CDs using the DISC SKIP button. During playback, each time you press the button, the next CD is automatically played back. If the next disc tray is empty, the disc tray is automatically skipped.
The selected disc number (e.g. CD DISC 1 ) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back. When the last CD has finished playing, the CD Player automatically stops. You can start to play the currently selected disc by simply pressing the CD 6 button. While playing the CD, the following will appear on the display. For Audio CD
CD is playing Track number Elapsed playing time

To Select a Track

During playback (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the track you want to play, except for MP3 group mode. By pressing the button, you can skip to the next track or skip back to the previous track. The selected track starts playing. Press the button once to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track. In Stop mode (using the 4 or button): By briefly pressing the 4 or button, the CD Player operates in the same way as during playback, except for MP3 group mode.

For MP3 disc TRACK mode

Track number
After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display. GROUP mode
Using the numeric keys on the Remote Control: Using the numeric keys, you can directly select the track on the currently selected CD. The selected track starts playing. For example, press +10, then 5 to play back the track number 15. See Entering the Number with the Remote Control on page 8. In MP3 group mode: The selected track of the current group starts playing. Tips: For MP3 discs When the selected track starts playing, information of that track scrolls on the display, in the order of file name, title, artist, and album. In the STOP mode, the file name (TRACK mode), the group name and the file name (GROUP mode) scroll on the display.
Track number of the current group
After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display. When the Disc button (CD1-CD3) is pressed with the tray opened, the tray is closed and the selected CD automatically begins playing. To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button. The following information for the CD is displayed. For Audio CD
To Select a Group (For MP3 GROUP mode only)
During playback (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the group you want to play. The first track of the selected group starts playing. In Stop mode (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the group you want to play. The group number, the group name and the file name scroll on the display.
Total track number Total playing time

Search Play

Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to. 22 or button on the Unit 4 or button on the Remote Control
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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
You can program the playing order 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 tracks.
Using the Remote Control Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks on the same CD or the other CD. To play the program, Press the CD 6 button.
For details, see To Play the Program You Have Made mentioned below.
For MP3 discs If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, "MP3 DISC" appears on the display and it can not be programmed. MP3 disc that has not ever been read can be selected in a program mode. But when playback starts, "MP3 DISC" appears on the display, the program is deleted and switched to a next program.

Program order number

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Random Play

The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode.

Tray Lock Function

In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed.
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 PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the RANDOM appears on the display. The RNDM and 1 DISC indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PROGRAM = RANDOM = Normal display (Normal Play) = (back to the beginning)

Locking the Tray

Turn on the System and enter CD mode. While pressing down the 7 button, press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.
LOCKED appears on the display.
The tracks on all the CDs are played in random order. To stop playing, press the 7 button. The Random mode is canceled and the RNDM and 1 DISC indicator goes off. To skip a track during playback, press the button to jump to the next track in the random sequence.

Press the CD 6 button.

If you try to open the tray by pressing the 0 button, LOCKED appears on the display to let you know that the tray has been locked.

Unlocking the Tray

Repeat above steps 1 and 2. UNLOCKED appears on the display.

Repeating Tracks

You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like. Press the REPEAT button. The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as follows: REPEAT ALL= REPEAT 1DISC= REPEAT 1= Blank display = (back to the beginning) REPEAT ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks on all the CDs. REPEAT 1DISC:Repeats all tracks on one CD. (Selectable in Normal Play only) REPEAT 1: Repeats one track. In Program Play mode, the Repeat indicator changes with each press of the REPEAT button, as follows: REPEAT Blank display It repeats all the tracks in the program. To stop playing, press the 7 button. Changing the source to the other (e.g. Tuner) will also stop playing. The Repeat mode is canceled and the Repeat indicator goes off. Now, you can use the tray normally.
Even after the System is unplugged, the tray lock condition will be retained for a few days. To unlock the tray after powering up, you need to perform the unlocking operation.

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit.
CD REC appears on the display and the REC indicator lights up. Then, the System begins CD Synchro Recording and the tracks on the CD are recorded on the tape. When recording of the tracks of all CDs is finished, the CD Player and Cassette Deck stop. If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to prevent erasure or recording, "NO REC" will appear on the display. After the CD Player has played the entire CD or all the programmed tracks, the tape automatically stops.
To Record Any Sound Source to Tape
Follow these steps to record from any sound source onto a tape in Deck B.
To stop at any time during the recording process, press the 7 button. The CD Player and Cassette Deck stop.
Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader.
When making SLEEP timer settings while doing CD Synchro recording, set enough time to allow for the CD to finish playing, otherwise the power will go off before recording is completed.
Prepare the source, by, for example, tuning in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on connected equipment.
For CD recording, see CD Synchro Recording mentioned below. For dubbing, see Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING) described below.
Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)
Recording from one tape to another is called dubbing. You can dub tapes simply, with just a single button.
Press the TAPE A 3 button, and then press the 7 button. Insert the source cassette you want to copy from into Deck A for playback. Insert a blank or erasable cassette you want to copy onto into Deck B for recording. Press the DUBBING button on the Unit.
Deck A and Deck B will start simultaneously and the REC indicator lights up. During dubbing, the Deck indicators A and B light up alternately. If no tape is inserted into Deck A, NO TAPE will appear on the display. If no tape is inserted into Deck B, NO TAPE will appear on the display.
Press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit.
The REC indicator lights up and the System begins recording. The Tape indicator (3) blinks on the display. If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to prevent erasure or recording, NO REC will appear on the display.

To stop during recording, press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit, or press the 7 button.
Recording an AM Station to Tape (Beat Cut)
When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control to eliminate the beats.
To stop dubbing, press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit or the 7 button.
Set to AM station and start recording. Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control to eliminate the beats.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown below: BEAT 1 BEAT 2
During dubbing, you can hear sound effects through the speakers or headphones. However, the sound is dubbed without sound effects.

CD Synchro Recording

Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order you have set in a program.
Prepare CDs. (See page 12.)
Press the CD1-3 button (that you want to make recording), and then press the 7 button. If you want to record specific tracks only, you need to program the tracks beforehand. (See page 14.) If you want to record one CD only, you need to load one CD only.
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Using an External Equipment

AUX jack

REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE
Listening to the External Equipment
You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary. First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.)
Set the volume level to the minimum position. Press the AUX button.
AUX IN appears on the display.
Start playing the external equipment. Adjust the volume level to the level you want listen to. Apply the following sound effects, if you wish.
RHYTHM AX (See page 8.) Sound Mode (See page 8.)
For operation of the external equipment, refer to its Instructions.
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Using the Timers

CLOCK/TIMER SET

DAILY Timer indicator

SLEEP indicator Timer indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator
Three types of timers are available: DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up everyday to music from any source, instead of an alarm clock. REC (Recording) Timer Unattended recording of radio broadcasts. You can set the starting time and ending time. SLEEP Timer Fall asleep and have your System turn off automatically after a certain length of time.

OFF TIME appears and then the System enters OFF-time setting mode. The current OFF time appears on the display, and the hour digits blink.
You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is on or off. Perform each setting within approx. 30 seconds. Otherwise, setting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated from the beginning. If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press the CANCEL button on the Unit. However, this does not always cancel the current setting. If the CANCEL button does not work, press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until the display returns to the original display, and start from the first step.
Setting the OFF time (Example: PM 1:15).
1. Press the or 4 button to set the hour you want the System to be turned off, then press the SET button. The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until ON TIME immediately after DAILY appears on the display.
At this time, DAILY indicator blinks and the Timer indicator ( ) lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DAILY = ON TIME* = REC = ON TIME = Clock setting display = Canceled = (back to the beginning)
*: This item should be selected for the Daily Timer setting.
Then, the System enters ON-time setting mode, and the current ON time appears on the display and the hour digits blink. The System enters Music Source Selecting mode and TUNER FM appears on the display.
Setting the ON time (Example: AM 10:15).
1. Press the or 4 button to set the hour you want the System to come on, then press the SET button. The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display. Pressing the button moves the time forwards and pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Holding down the button moves the time rapidly.
Selecting the music source.
Press the or 4 button to select the music source you want to listen to, then press the SET button. Each time you press the or 4 button, the display changes as shown below: TUNER FM = TUNER AM = CD = TAPE = AUX IN = (back to the beginning) According to the music source you have selected, the next operation differs. TUNER FM: Tunes in to the specified preset FM station. TUNER AM: Tunes in to the specified preset AM station. CD: Plays the specified track on the specified CD. TAPE: Plays a tape in Deck A. AUX IN: Plays an external source.

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Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button. Each time you press the button the disc number changes as follows: DISC = DISC 1 = DISC 2 = DISC 3 = (back to the beginning) If no disc number is specified, playback will start from the first track of the currently selected disc. When selecting TAPE: Insert a cassette tape you want to play into Deck A. When selecting AUX: Prepare the external equipment so that it will turn on at the ON time set by the System. To allow this, the equipment should have the timer function.
Turning the Daily Timer On and Off
Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is canceled. To cancel the Daily Timer temporarily:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until the DAILY appears on the display. Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
OFF appears and both the Timer indicator ( DAILY indicator go out. ) and the
To activate the cancelled Daily Timer:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until the DAILY appears on the display.
The DAILY indicator blinks and the Timer indicator ( lights up on the dispaly. )
Setting the volume level.
Press the or 4 button to select the volume level. VOL : When the volume level is under 18: The current volume level will be used. When the volume level is over 19: The volume level is automatically set to 18. MIN, 1-31, or MAX: When the timer is turned on, the Volume will be automatically set to the selected level.
Press the SET button on the Unit.
ON appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) and the DAILY indicator remain lit, and the display returns to the original display.
If the System is unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the timer setting will be lost in a few days. You will need to reset the clock first, then the timer.
The timer setting is completed and the display returns to the display before you set the Timer.

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXKB4

STANDBY/ON

FM MODE

FM /AM

REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B

SELECT

RDS MODE DISPLAY MODE

SOUND MODE

FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROL

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1215-003A [B]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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 : Brown : Neutral Live
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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. Caution STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled. Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1 Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3 Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shocks, fire, etc.: 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION 1 Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) 2 Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 3 When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. 4 Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Front view

15cm 15cm 1cm 1cm 15cm

Side view

15cm 15cm
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOME DOS AND DONTS 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.

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 manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw 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.
DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any wayswitch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for 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. DONT 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. DONT listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any 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!

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully 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 that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the Systems front panel.

Remote sensor

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CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.
Connecting the FM Antenna
Using the Supplied Wire Antenna
FM wire antenna (supplied)
Using the Coaxial Type Connector (Not supplied)
A 75-ohm antenna with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45 325) should be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal.
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna (Not supplied)

Coaxial cable

Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.
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Connecting the AM (MW) Antenna

Rear Panel of the Unit

AM (MW) antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
AM (MW) loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM (MW) loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
Even when connecting an outside AM (MW) antenna, keep the indoor AM (MW) loop connected.
To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals. Right / Left is labeled on the rear of the speaker. 1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads. 2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe () cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black () terminals marked RIGHT on the System. Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe () cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black () terminals marked LEFT on the System. 3. Close each of the terminals.
Right side (rear view) Gray Left side (rear view)

Gray with black stripe

CAUTIONS:
A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV. Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 immediately.

Press the

button.

ECO Mode (ECO)

The display comes on and POWER ON is displayed once. The STANDBY indicator goes out. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off. For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you wish, you can change to another source. If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on playing the station it was last set to.
The System has three energy modes; power on, power off (Standby) and ECO. In ECO mode, the display goes off and the least power is consumed. To enter ECO mode, press the ECO button on the Unit in Standby mode (while the STANDBY indicator lights up). ECO MODE appears on the display, then the display goes off. The STANDBY indicator remains lit. To cancel ECO mode and turn on the power, press the button on the Unit. To cancel ECO mode and enter Standby mode, press the ECO button again.

Turning the System Off

button again.
GOOD BYE is displayed and the display goes out, except for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up. (The display is dimmed.) Some power is always consumed even though power is turned off (called Standby mode).
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Adjusting the Volume

Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit clockwise to increase the volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control to increase the volume or press the VOLUME button on the Remote Control to decrease the volume. Each time you turn the RHYTHM AX on or off, you will hear a gap in the playback.
Selecting the Sound (SOUND MODE)
You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.
You can select one of 3 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes. You can use this effect only for playback. To get the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until Sound Mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND MODE indicator lights up in the display. Each time you press the button, the Sound Mode changes as follows: ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = FLAT = (back to the beginning) To cancel the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until FLAT appears on the display. The SOUND MODE indicator goes off. ROCK POP CLASSIC FLAT Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for acoustic music. Good for vocal music. Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo systems. No sound effect applies.

When you turn the power off at a volume level of over 19, the volume level is automatically set to 18 when the power is turned back on.
DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing any source without first setting the VOLUME control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound could damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.
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 muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control will increase the volume from the previous level.
Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)
You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter numbers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or programming the playing tracks on CDs. How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here.

Examples:

To enter number 5, press 5. To enter number 15, press +10, then 5. To enter number 20, press +10, then 10. To enter number 25, press +10, +10, then 5.
Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX)
Using RHYTHM AX, harder-hitting beats intensify your listening experience even at low sound levels. RHYTHM AX also works even when the song has no beat, such as classical music, so that you can listen to the rich sound even at low sound levels. This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. Press down the RHYTHM AX control. RHYTHM AX appears and the display return to the Music Source Selecting mode. Each time you press down the control, RHYTHM AX turns on and off alternately. The RHYTHM AX lamp also lights up. When using the remote control, press RHYTHM AX. Each time you press the button, RHYTHM AX turns on and off alternately.

To search for a program by PTY codes
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using PTY codes:
Press the RDS MODE button once while listening to an FM station.
P. SELECT blinks on the display.
Select the PTY code using the SELECT + or button within approx. 10 seconds.
Each time you press the button, the display shows a category in the following order: NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M MO.RM LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATIONAL OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT NEWS
To show the RDS signals on the display
Press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to an FM station. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show information in the following order:

PS PTY RT Frequency

Press the RDS MODE button within approx. 10 seconds again.
While searching, SEARCH and the selected PTY code alternately appear on the display. The Unit searches 30 preset stations and stops when it finds a station of the category you have selected, then tunes into that station.
PS (Program Service): While searching, PS alternately appear on the display. Then, the RDS indicator lights up and the station name appears. NO PS appears if no signal is sent. PTY (Program Type): While searching, PTY alternately appear on the display. Then, the RDS indicator lights up and the broadcast program type appears. NO PTY appears if no signal is sent. RT (Radio Text): While searching, RT alternately appear on the display. Then, the RDS indicator lights up and a text message sent by the station appears. NO RT appears if no signal is sent. Station Frequency: Station frequency (non-RDS service)
To continue searching after the first stop, press the RDS MODE button again while the display indications blink. If no program is found, NOT and FOUND alternately appear on the display. To stop searching at any time during the process, press the RDS MODE button to stop search operation. Descriptions of the PTY Codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programs expanding on the current news or affairs INFO: Programs on medical service, weather forecasts, etc. SPORT: Sports events EDUCATE: Educational programs DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programs on national or regional culture Programs on natural sciences and technology SCIENCE: VARIED: Other programs like comedies or ceremonies POP M: Pop music ROCK M: Rock music MO.RM: Middle-of-the road music (usually called easy listening) LIGHT M: Light music CLASSICS: Classical music OTHER M: Other music WEATHER: Weather information FINANCE: Reports on commerce, trading, the Stock Market, etc. CHILDREN: Entertainment programs for children SOCIAL A: Programs on social activities RELIGION: Programs dealing with any aspect of belief or faith, or the nature of existence or ethics

(twice) On the Remote Control
Press the RDS MODE button twice while listening to an FM station.
E. SELECT blinks on the display.
Select the program type using the SELECT + or button within approx. 10 seconds.
The display shows a program type in the following order: TA NEWS INFO TA: NEWS: INFO: OFF: OFF Traffic Announcement News Programs on medical service, weather forecast, etc. RDS mode off
In RDS standby mode, if you change the source or turn off the power, RDS standby mode is canceled. When the RDS is being operated (i.e. the selected program type is being received from the broadcast station) and if the DISPLAY MODE or SELECT button is operated, the station will not switch back to the current selected station even after the program ends. The program type indicator remains in the display, indicating that the RDS is in standby mode. When the RDS is in standby mode and a radio broadcast is being recorded, be careful because the RDS may be activated and a different program than the intended one may be recorded. When the RDS mode is not required, release the RDS mode. When the alarm signal is detected by RDS, the station broadcasting alarm is received with priority. ALARM! is not displayed.
When the sound alternated intermittently between the station tuned in by the RDS function and the current selected station, cancel the RDS mode. This does not constitute malfunction of the unit.
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Using the CD Player

REPEAT

CD SET CANCEL 1 7

PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 DISC SKIP

4 CD1-CD3

CD1-CD3 4

PROGRAM /RANDOM

Program indicator Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc. MP3 indicator Disc indicators
Random Repeat indicator indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
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-ReWritable) can be played back when they are already finalized. Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully. Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the players lens is dirty. CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs. *For MP3 discs This unit manages files and folders on MP3 discs as tracks and albums. Playback order of the MP3 files (tracks) recorded on a disc are determined by the writing (or encoding) application; therefore, playback order may be different from the one you have intended while recording the files and the folders. This unit shows the file (track) names and ID3v2 tags (only Title, Artist and Album) on the display after starts play; however, there is a limitation on available characters and some file names and ID3 tags are not shown correctly.

CD is playing Track number Elapsed playing time

To Select a Track

During playback (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the track you want to play, except for MP3 group mode. By pressing the button, you can skip to the next track or skip back to the previous track. The selected track starts playing. Press the button once to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track. In Stop mode (using the 4 or button): By briefly pressing the 4 or button, the CD Player operates in the same way as during playback, except for MP3 group mode.

For MP3 disc TRACK mode

Track number
After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display. GROUP mode
Using the numeric keys on the Remote Control: Using the numeric keys, you can directly select the track on the currently selected CD. The selected track starts playing. For example, press +10, then 5 to play back the track number 15. See Entering the Number with the Remote Control on page 8. In MP3 group mode: The selected track of the current group starts playing. Tips: For MP3 discs When the selected track starts playing, information of that track scrolls on the display, in the order of file name, title, artist, and album. In the STOP mode, the file name (TRACK mode), the group name and the file name (GROUP mode) scroll on the display.
Track number of the current group
After the display above is shown, if the tracks include ID3 tags, the display will scroll in the order of file name, title, artist, and album, then returns to the original display. When the Disc button (CD1-CD3) is pressed with the tray opened, the tray is closed and the selected CD automatically begins playing. To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button. The following information for the CD is displayed. For Audio CD
To Select a Group (For MP3 GROUP mode only)
During playback (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the group you want to play. The first track of the selected group starts playing. In Stop mode (using the 4 or button): Briefly press the 4 or button to select the group you want to play. The group number, the group name and the file name scroll on the display.
Total track number Total playing time

Search Play

Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to. 22 or button on the Unit 4 or button on the Remote Control
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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
You can program the playing order 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 tracks.
Using the Remote Control Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks on the same CD or the other CD. To play the program, Press the CD 6 button.
For details, see To Play the Program You Have Made mentioned below.
For MP3 discs If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, MP3 DISC appears on the display and it can not be programmed. MP3 disc that has not ever been read can be selected in a program mode. But when playback starts, MP3 DISC appears on the display, the program is deleted and switched to a next program.

To Make a Program

Load CDs. In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program Play mode.
To confirm the programmed contents, while the CD player is stopped, select Program mode by pressing the PROGRAM button and press the 4 or button on the Remote Control. To delete all the tracks in the program, while the CD Player is stopped, press the 7 button or open the tray by pressing the 0 button. To Modify the Program, while the CD Player is stopped and the program mode is selected, press the CANCEL button, the last track in the program is deleted. To add new tracks to the end of the program, repeat above steps 3 and 4.
On the Unit Press the PROGRAM button to light the PRGM indicator on the display. At the same time, PROGRAM appears on the display. On the Remote Control Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until PROGRAM appears on the display. The PRGM indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PROGRAM = RANDOM = Normal display (Normal Play) = (back to the beginning) If a program is already made, the last step of the program will be displayed.
If you try to program a track number that does not exists on the CD, your entry will be ignored. If you try to program the 33rd track, FULL appears on the display.
To Play the Program You Have Made
Press the CD 6 button. The System plays the tracks in the order you have programmed them. To use Repeat Play for Program Play, press the REPEAT button to select REPEAT before starting playback. For details, see Repeating Tracks on page 17. You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the 4 or button during Program Play. To stop playing, press the 7 button once. If you press the 7 button, while the CD Player is stopped, the program is deleted.

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to select the CD you want to program.
The display will change to the Program Entry display.
To Exit and Re-enter Program Play
The program you have made is stored in memory. So, you can exit Program Play temporarily or re-enter Program Play unless you delete the program. To exit the program mode once, press the 7 button to stop playing. The PROG indicator goes off and the Program mode will be canceled. The program is stored in the memory. To re-enter Program Play mode, press the PROGRAM or PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the PRGM indicator lights up again.

Disc number Track number

Select the track you want to program.
Using the Unit While the display is blinking, press the 4 or button on the Unit to select the track, then press the SET button within 5 seconds. The program order number will be assigned from P-1.
When the power is turned off (standby or ECO mode), the programmed tracks are deleted. Tray will not open during the program playback.

Program order number

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Random Play

The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode.

Tray Lock Function

In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed.
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 PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the RANDOM appears on the display. The RNDM and 1 DISC indicator also lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PROGRAM = RANDOM = Normal display (Normal Play) = (back to the beginning)

Locking the Tray

Turn on the System and enter CD mode. While pressing down the 7 button, press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.
LOCKED appears on the display.
The tracks on all the CDs are played in random order. To stop playing, press the 7 button. The Random mode is canceled and the RNDM and 1 DISC indicator goes off. To skip a track during playback, press the button to jump to the next track in the random sequence.

Press the CD 6 button.

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)

REC START/STOP

CD REC START DUBBING PROGRAM TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3

0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) 7

Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, have the source ready, make one or two settings, and youre ready to record. For each source, the procedure is a little bit different so we explain each separately. But first, here are a few things to make your recordings better.
Things To Know Before You Start Recording
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 content embodied therein. The recording level, which is the volume at which the new tape is being made, is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME Control on the System. Also, it is not affected by adjusting the sound effects. Thus, during recording, you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level. Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A and one for side B, can be removed to prevent accidental erasure or recording.
At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto. Thus, when recording CDs, radio broadcasts, etc., wind on the leader tape first to ensure getting the beginning of the recording.
If a recording you make has excessive noise or static, the Unit may have been too close to a TV which was on during the recording. Either turn off the TV or increase the distance between the TV and the Unit.

Adhesive tape

To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover the holes with adhesive tape first. Type I tape can be used for recording.
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Standard Recording

This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape 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 combining selections from several sources on one tape, use the method described below; just substitute the source you want into this procedure, such as a tape in Deck A, a CD, or the Tuner. You can also record from an external equipment with this procedure.

Fixing the Clock

button to turn on the System.
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly until clock setting display (time indication) appears on the display.
Each time you press the button, display changes as follows: DAILY = ON TIME = REC = ON TIME = Clock Setting display (time indicator) = Canceled = (back to the beginning)

Setting the Clock

When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the time indication 0:00 blinks on the display. You can set the clock whether the System is on or off.

Press the SET button

The hour digits of the current clock blink on the display.
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The hour digit of the time indication blinks on the display. Pressing the button moves the time forwards and pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Holding down the button moves the hour rapidly.
Follow steps 2 to 5 of Setting the Clock mentioned above.
Press the 4 or button to set the hour.
The minute digits of the time indication blink on the display. To return to the hour setting, press the CANCEL button.
Press the 4 or button to set the minute. Press the SET button.
CLOCK OK appears on the display. Then, the selected time is set and the seconds start counting from 0.
The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work. Each setting step must be completed within approx. 30 seconds. Otherwise, the setting is cleared and must be repeated from the beginning. The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month. If there is a power failure, the clock loses its setting immediately. 0:00 blinks on the display and the clock must be reset.
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Setting the Daily Timer

Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer 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 whether the System is turned on or off.

Wait for 5 seconds.

The SLEEP indicator stops blinking and remains lit, and the display returns to the original one before setting the Sleep Timer. The System is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you have set.

ON REC Timer DAILY Timer

Operation OFF
To Confirm the Sleep Time: When the SLEEP button on the Remote Control is pressed, the remaining sleep time is displayed. Wait until the display returns to the original display. To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting: Press the SLEEP button on the Remote Control until the SLEEP indicator goes out on the display. Turning off the System also cancels the SLEEP Timer.
21:30 22:30 Operates only in REC Timer mode.
When the REC Timer or the DAILY Timer is operating, SLEEP Timer can not be set.
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Care And Maintenance

Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time.

Cassette Tapes

If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.

Compact Discs

Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heartshape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.

Recordable

Do not touch the tape surface.

ReWritable

Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the cases center hole lightly. Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD, or bend the CD.
Do not store the tape: - In dusty places - In direct sunlight or heat - In moist areas - On a TV or speaker - Near a magnet

Cassette Deck

If the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers of the Cassette Deck become dirty, the following will occur: - Loss of sound quality - Discontinuous sound - Fading - Incomplete erasure - Difficulty recording Clean the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Capstan Pinch-roller

Put the CD back in its case after use to prevent warping. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD when placing it back in the case. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture. A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean a CD.

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clean. Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. Keep the Systems Top Cover closed when not in use.