CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM

PC-X290

Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290

SP-PCX290

CA-PCX290
CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STANDBY/ON

VOLUME

FM MODE SENSOR

STANDBY

CD/ RANDOM

TUNER/ BAND

PHONES

RANDOM

TUNER/

D I S PL AY

S/PRESET EQ

REC PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

AUTO STOP SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

INSTRUCTIONS

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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 nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. CAUTIONSTANDBY/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 To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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.
CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. GEFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG BERBRCKT IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
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CAUTION 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.) Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. 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.
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. Front view

15 cm 15 cm 15 cm

Side view

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOME DOS AND DONTS 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 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 casethis 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

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows: The manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the buttons on the remote control if they have the same or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit. If operation using the remote control is different from that using the unit, it is then explained. Basic and common information that is the same for many functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the information about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are explained in the section Common Operations on pages 9 to 11. The following marks are used in this manual: Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Also gives you information which is not good for obtaining the best possible performance from the unit. Gives you information and hints you had better know.

Power sources

When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases: After starting heating in the room In a damp room If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Others

Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating any further. If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Precautions

Installation
Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too coldbetween 5C and 35C. Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat built-up in the unit. Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer.
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Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls.. 3
Front Panel... 3 Remote Control... 5

Getting Started.. 6

Unpacking... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control. 6 Connecting the Speakers.. 6 Connecting Other Equipment.. 7 Power Supply... 8

Common Operations.. 9

Turning On or Off the Power.. 9 Setting the Clock... 9 Selecting the Sources... 9 Adjusting the Volume.. 10 Reinforcing the Bass Sound.. 10 Selecting the Sound Modes.. 10 Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception. 11
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts.. 12
Tuning in a Station... 12 Presetting Stations.. 12 Tuning in a Preset Station.. 12

Playing Back CD.. 13

Loading CD.. Playing Back the Entire Disc.. Basic CD Operations.. Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play.. Playing at RandomRandom Play.. Repeating Tracks or CDRepeat Play.. Playing IntroductionsIntro Play.. 15

Playing Back Tapes... 16

Playing Back a Tape.. 16

Recording... 17

Recording onto a Tape on Deck A.. 17 Dubbing Tapes... 18 Recording DiscDisc Synchronized Recording.. 18
Maintenance.. 19 Troubleshooting... 20 Specifications... 20
Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

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Continued

Display Window

CD TUNER TAPE AUX SYNC REC REP 1 INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL

STEREO MONO

MHz kHz

POP JAZZ FLAT

CLASSIC
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1 CD play mode indicators (14, 15) INTRO, PROG, RANDOM 2 Source indicators (9) CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX 3 HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) indicator (10) 4 SYNC REC indicator (18) 5 MUTING indicator (10) 6 Repeat mode indicators (15) REP 1/ALL 7 Tuner operation indicators (12) STEREO, MONO 8 Main display 9 Equalizer pattern indicators (10) CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, FLAT
1 Display window 2 Operation buttons 4 (9, 12 14), 38 (play/pause) (13 15), 7 (13 15), (9, 12 15) 3 TAPE button (9, 16, 18) 4 PHONES jack (10) 5 CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18) 6 TUNER/BAND button (9, 12) 7 AUX button (9) 8 Deck A cassette holder (16) 9 Operation buttons for deck A (16 18) REC , PLAY 3, REW 1, FF , STOP/EJECT 7/0, PAUSE 8 p SENSOR (Remote sensor) q STANDBY lamp (9) w FM MODE button (12) e 0 OPEN (CD door open/close) (13) r STANDBY/ON button (9) t VOLUME +/ control (10) y HBS/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button (10) u DISPLAY button (9) i PRESET UP/REPEAT button (12, 15) o PRESET DOWN button (12) ; PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14) a INTRO button (15) s Deck B cassette holder (16) d Operation buttons for deck B (16) PLAY 3, REW 1, FF , STOP/EJECT 7/0, PAUSE 8

Remote Control

9 p q w e r t y STANDBY/ON button (9) AUX button (9) DISPLAY button (9) FM MODE button (12) PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14) MUTING button (10) INTRO button (15) HBS (Hyper Bass Sound)/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button (10) 4/6/7/ buttons (12 15) TAPE button (9, 16, 18) CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18) TUNER/BAND button (9, 12) Number buttons (12 14) PRE UP/REPEAT button (12, 15) PRE DOWN button (12) VOLUME +/ buttons (10)

Remote sensor

EC LAY
When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

Getting Started

Unpacking
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting the Speakers

To connect speakers
You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. Remote control (1) AC power cord (1) Battery (R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)) (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert the batteriesR03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and ) on the batteries with the + and markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 3.2

Red Speaker cord

R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F) (supplied)

Right speaker

Left speaker
1 Hold the clamp of the speaker terminal. 2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal.
Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: red () to red () and black () to black ().
DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one. DO NOT use different types of batteries together. DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame. DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
3 Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit. DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Attaching the speaker system to the main unit
Fit the speaker into the grooves on the main unit (1) and slide down the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.
Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect an audio equipment as a playback device. When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its manual.
DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete.
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.

Audio/video equipment

Detaching the speaker system from the main unit
With the lever on the back of the unit pushed in the direction of the arrow (1), lift up the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit, connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords (not supplied).

Track number

Elapsed playing time
To stop during play, press 7. To remove the disc, press 0 OPEN.

Basic CD Operations

While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
To stop play for a moment
Press 38. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display. To resume play, press 38 again.

Loading CD

To locate a particular point in a track

On the unit ONLY:

1 Press 0 OPEN on the disc door to open the

disc door.

During play, press and hold 4 or. 4 : Fast reverses the disc. : Fast forwards the disc.
2 Place a disc correctly with its label side up as

shown below.

To go to another track
Press 4 or repeatedly before or during playback. 4 : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.
correct If you press and hold 4 or before playing You can change the tracks continuously.

incorrect

To go to another track directly using the number buttons
3 Press 0 OPEN again to close the disc door.
Playing Back the Entire Disc
You can play CD continuously.
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. For track number 10, press +10, then 0. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, +10, then 0. For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.
1 Load CD. 2 Press CD/RANDOM,

then 38.

CD play starts from the first track. Pressing CD/RANDOM while the source is CD starts Random play (see page 15). In this case, press just 3/8 to start playback.
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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 20 tracks. To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press PRESET UP/REPEAT after starting Program play. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
To stop during play, press 7. The PROG indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Program play. (The program you have made is stored in memory until you erase the program.)
To check the program contents
Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM/SET. Each time you press the button, the programmed tracks are shown on the display.

1 Load CD.

If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD/RANDOM before going to the next step.
To add tracks in the program
1 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the last programmed track.
The PROG indicator flashes on the display.

CD PROG

2 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly unit 00 appears as the track number. 3 Enter the track number(s) you want to add by repeating steps 3 and 4 on the left.
If a program has been stored in memory, the program is called up.

To edit the program

1 Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the program number you want to edit. 2 Enter the track number you want by following steps 3 and 4 on the left.
3 Select a track from the CD.
Press 4 or to select the track number. On the remote control ONLY: Press the number buttons.
For how to use the number buttons, see To go to another track directly using the number buttons on page 13.
To erase the entire program before or after play
1 Press PROGRAM/SET. The PROG indicator flashes on the display. 2 Press 7.
Ejecting a CD will also erase the entire program.
If you cannot enter a track number You are trying to program a track number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks).

4 Press PROGRAM/SET.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks

if you want.

After you have programmed 20 tracks The program number returns to P-01. Programming more tracks overwrite the tracks already programmed to those numbers.
6 Press 38 while the PROG indicator

flashes.

The tracks are played in the order you have programmed. If the PROG indicator goes off before you press 3/8, press PROGRAM/SET, then press 3/8 to start playback.
Playing at RandomRandom Play
The tracks of loaded CD will play at random. To use Repeat play for Random play, press PRESET UP/ REPEAT so that REP ALL indicator lights up on the display after starting Random play (Random play will be canceled when you select REP 1).
Repeating Tracks or CDRepeat Play

You can have the CD, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. To repeat play, press PRESET UP/ REPEAT during or before playing. To use Repeat play for Program play, Random play and Intro play, press the button before or after starting playback. Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes as follows, and the REP ALL or REP 1 indicator appears on the display:
2 Press CD/RANDOM so that the
RANDOM indicator appears on the display.
Random play starts. If you press CD/RANDOM during CD playback, the Random play starts after the current track ends.

CD RANDOM

REP ALL Canceled
REP ALL : Repeats all the tracks (continuously or at random), or all the tracks in the program. REP 1 : Repeats one track (except for Random play).
When you select Random play
REP 1 is canceled. The tracks are played at random. Random play ends when all the tracks are played once. To skip the currently playing track, press. To stop during play, press 7. The RANDOM indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Random play. To cancel Random play without stopping playback, press CD/RANDOM so that the RANDOM indicator goes off. To stop during play, press 7. The REP indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Repeat play. To cancel Repeat play without stopping playback, press PRESET UP/REPEAT repeatedly until the REP indicator goes off.
Playing IntroductionsIntro Play
Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be played for the beginning ten seconds. To use Intro play, press INTRO. Intro play starts and the INTRO indicator appears. To use Intro play for Program play and Random play, press the button after starting playback.
To stop during play, press 7. The INTRO indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Intro play. To cancel Intro play without stopping playback, press INTRO again until the INTRO indicator goes off.
If you press INTRO while playing a track after ten seconds from the beginning
The introduction of the next track begins to play.

Playing Back Tapes

You can play back only type I (Normal) tapes.
To play the tapes in the decks B and A continuously

Playing Back a Tape

1 Set the cassette tapes in the decks A and B.
If the tape direction is set wrong, replace the cassette.
1 Press STOP/EJECT 7 /0 for the deck you

want to use.

2 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B.
The tape in the deck B begins to play.
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press PLAY 3 for the

deck A.

When the tape in the deck B ends, the tape in the deck A automatically begins to play.

For Deck A For Deck B

2 Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the

tape down.

The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinchrollers and the capstans.
3 Close the cassette holder gently. 4 Press TAPE.

5 Press PLAY 3.

The tape play starts. When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops. To stop during play, press STOP/EJECT 7/0. To operate the other deck, press STOP/EJECT 7/0, then PLAY 3 on the other deck. To fast wind to the left or to the right, press REW 1/ FF while the tape is not running. To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.

Recording

IMPORTANT:
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 embodied therein. The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME +/. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level. While recording, you can hear sound modes through the speakers or headphones (see page 10). However, the sound is recorded without these effects. If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static, the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance between the TV and the unit. You can use only type I (Normal) tapes for recording.
Recording onto a Tape on Deck A
1 Put a recordable cassette into the deck A with
the exposed part of the tape down.

See also page 16.

2 Close the cassette holder gently. 3 Start playing the sourceFM, AM*, CD
player, deck B, or auxiliary equipment connected to AUX IN jacks.
When the source is CD, you can also use Disc Synchronized Recording (see page 18). When the source is the deck B, you can also use the dubbing method. (See Dubbing Tapes on page 18.)

* See To record an AM stationBeat Cut on page 18.
To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to protect unexpected erasure or re-recording. To protect your recording, remove these tabs. To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with adhesive tape.
4 Press REC for the deck A.

The recording starts.

To stop during recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the deck A. To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the deck A.
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality
If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks become dirty, the following will occur: Impaired sound quality Discontinuous sound Fading Incomplete erasure Difficulty in recording To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Pinch roller Capstan

You cannot press REC in the following cases: If no cassette is inserted. If a protected tape is inserted.
Erase head (only for the deck A)
To demagnetize the heads Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).
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To record an AM stationBeat Cut
While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, set the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the unit to 1 or 2 to reduce the beating sound.
Recording Disc Disc Synchronized Recording
You can start disc play and recording at the same time.

RELEASE

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 3.2

ANT. SCREW

BEAT CUT RESET
2 Close the cassette holder gently.

SPK LABEL (PC PLATE )

AUX IN SPK LABEL (PC PLATE )

- 7 + + 3 + 6 - 2 +

- 8 + + 4 + 5 - 1 +

SUM-1 D SIZE HP2 R20

3 Press CD/RANDOM select the CD

player as the source.

If you want to record tracks in the desired order, program the playing order (see page 14).

BEAT CUT 1 2

4 Press REC.

Dubbing Tapes

The CD playback and recording start automatically. The SYNC REC indicator appears on the display.

CD SYNC REC MUTING

1 Press TAPE.
2 Put the source cassette into the deck B, and a
recordable cassette into the deck A.
When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops and the CD playback is paused. When CD playback ends, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 to stop the recording. If you press REC while playing back the CD, the CD player returns to the beginning of that track and the recording starts from that track.
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press REC for the
4 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B.
Dubbing starts. To stop during dubbing, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the deck A.
To stop recording for a moment, press PAUSE 8. The recording is paused, but the CD playback does not stop. To resume recording, press PAUSE 8 again. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0. The recording stops and the CD playback is paused. To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 while recording is stopped.

Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Handling discs

Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

Handling 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. Be careful not to touch the tape surface.
To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
Avoid the following places to store the tape: In dusty places In direct sunlight or heat In moist areas Near a magnet
DO NOT use any solventsuch as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzineto clean the disc.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom No sound is heard. Cause Connections are incorrect or loose. Muting is activated. The disc sound is discontinuous. The disc does not play. Impossible to record. Operations are disabled. Unable to operate the unit from the remote control. The disc is scratched or dirty. The disc is placed upside down. The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit is blocked. The batteries are exhausted. Action Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 8.) Press MUTING to cancel the mute. (See page 10.) Clean or replace the disc. (See page 19.) Place the disc with the label side up. Unplug the AC power cord after removing the batteries from the unit, and then plug it back in. Remove the obstruction. Replace the batteries.

Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Resetting the unit

If Troubleshooting (see above) does not eliminate malfunctioning (failure to operate or display properly etc.), press the reset switch on the back of the unit with something having a sharp point while the unit is turned on.

T CU 2

If you reset the unit Resetting causes the unit to restore its factory default settings and results in all the settings made by the user being deleted.

sharp point

Specifications
Amplifier sectionCA-PCX290

Output Power:

5 W + 5 W at 3.2 (10% THD) Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: mV/47 k Speakers/Impedance: 3.2 8
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Power requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz DC 12 V (R20(SUM-1)/D(13D) batteries (8)) Power consumption: 20 W (at operation) 3 W (on standby) Dimensions (approx.): 270 mm x 274 mm x 298 mm (W/H/D) Mass (approx.): 4.1 kg
FM tuning range: AM tuning range: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz 522 kHz kHz

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

CD player

CD Capacity: 1 CD Dynamic range: 60 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB

Speaker sectionSP-PCX290

2-way bass-reflex type Woofer: 10 cm cone x1 Tweeter: 5 cm cone x1 Power handling capacity: 5 W Impedance: 3.2 Frequency range: 50 Hz Hz Dimensions (approx.): 180 mm x 270 mm x 228 mm (W/H/D) Mass (approx.): 1.7 kg each Speaker units:

Cassette deck

Frequency response Normal (type I): 50 Hz Hz Wow and flutter: 0.15% (WRMS)
PC-X290 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
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Contents

Remember to back up your les to your computer!
Creating room in the Everios hard disk clears space for you to store your next masterpiece.
Windows File Backup on the PC (Windows)...5
System Requirements....6 Software Installation...6 Connecting the Camera to the PC...9 Playing back Files on the PC....10 File Backup on the PC....11 File Backup on the PC without using Software..13
Other PC Operations (Windows)...14
Creating a DVD-Video...14 Getting More Use from the Software...16
Macintosh File Backup on the PC (Macintosh)..18
System Requirements...18 Connecting the Camera to the PC...18 File Backup on the PC....20
Other Devices File Backup on a NAS Compatibles*...21
(*No devices can be connected to a camera at the time of cameras release.) Connecting the Camera to the External Device...21 File Backup on an External Device...22
Folder Structure and Extensions..23

Windows

File Backup on the PC (Windows)
Install the software that came with your Everio. You can back up your les on your computer with a simple one-touch operation, edit your les on your computer, and also create DVDs. If you cannot install the software, you can still back up your les on your computer. ( pg. 13)
Settings: You can perform detailed settings for each item. Function Explanation: Select a function on the right, and an explanation is displayed. Tutorial: The operating procedure for each function is displayed.

A B C D E F

A Plays back video les on the PC ( pg. 10)
B Plays back still image les C Edits les on the PC on the PC ( pg. 10)
D Burns les that are E Creates a DVD-Video backed up on the PC onto ( pg. 14) a DVD
F Backs up camera les onto the PC ( pg. 11)
File Backup on the PC (Windows) (continued)

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP Home Edition [XP] (preinstalled), or Windows XP Professional [XP] (preinstalled) CPU: Intel Pentium 4, at least 1.6 GHz (at least 2.2 GHz recommended) Intel Pentium M, at least 1.4 GHz RAM: At least 256 MB (at least 512 MB recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 550 MB for installation For creating DVD Video, at least 10 GB recommended For creating VCD, at least 1 GB recommended Connector: USB 2.0 connector Display: Must be capable of displaying 1024 x 600 dots (VRAM: 128 MB and more recommended) Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later DirectX 9.0 or later DirectX is automatically installed during installation. Supported media: DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW DVD-VR: DVD-RW, DVD-RAM DVD+VR: DVD+RW VideoCD: CD-R/RW For the compatible DVD burners, refer to CyberLink web site: http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/ powerproducer/3/comp_dvd_drives.jsp

The system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

Software Installation

The following software is included in the CD-ROM that came with your Everio. CyberLink DVD Solution
Comprehensive application software that consists of the following 3 software.
PowerCinema NE for Everio
The main authoring software. You can perform various operations such as le backup, playback, and editing from the top menu of this software.

PowerProducer 3 NE

Allows you to create DVDs with more specied settings. Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio.
PowerDirector 5 NE Express
Allows you to edit les on your PC. Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio.
Digital Photo Navigator 1.5
Allows you to change the format of still image les backed up on your computer.
Preparation: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.)
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer].
Click [Easy Installation]. If you want to specify the type of software to install or the installation destination folder etc., select [Custom Installation]. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

Click [Yes].

Select the desired language and click [OK].

Continued on next page

Click [Yes]. The software installation starts.

Click [Finish].

When installation is completed
The installed software is displayed in [All Programs].
The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for les is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.
Connecting the Camera to the PC
Preparation: Set the cameras power/mode switch to OFF.

USB Connector

DC Connector USB Cable AC Outlet AC Adapter
When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through the hub. Do not use an extension USB cable. Saving the wrong kinds of les in a recording medium or deleting les or folders from a recording medium can cause problems with the operation of the camera. When it is necessary to delete a le from a recording medium, delete it through the camera. Also, do not move or rename folders and les in the medium on PC. Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on the camera lights or blinks. When you have nished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer power. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer.

A Conrm that the access/charge lamp on the camera does not light or blink.
If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.
B Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon

in the status bar.

C Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop]. D Click [OK].
The model name depends on the connected camera.
E Disconnect the USB cable. F Turn off the camera and PC.
Playing back Files on the PC
Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( pg. 6) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [PLAYBACK ON PC], then press down. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT

SELECT

On the PC: Click [Browse Videos] (for video playback) or [Browse Pictures] (for still image playback).
Click the media that contains desired les. EVERIO_HDD: Plays back the les stored in the cameras HDD. EVERIO_SD: Plays back the les stored in the cameras SD card. Backup Folder: Plays back the les stored in the PC backup folder ( pg. 8). Click the desired le. You can use the convenient le search function. Sort by: The order of les is rearranged according to item that you selected. Filter by: Files are ltered according to the item that you selected.

File Backup on the PC

This method uses the included software to back up les onto your computer. Video les that have never been backed up onto the connected computer are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up. If you could not install the software, turn to pg. 13 for details of how to back up your les without using this software. Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( pg. 6) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON.
On the camera: Press [DIRECT BACK UP]. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
On the PC: File copy starts. Click [Cancel] to cancel the procedure.
When the progress bar disappears, and the screen on the left is displayed, the process is complete.
File Backup from the specied media Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( pg. 6) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [BACK UP], then press down. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.

On the PC: Click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD]. Turn to pg. 11 and see step B and onwards for details on this operation.
When backup is performed, a folder for each of the media (HDD or SD) stored in the [MyWorks] folder ( pg. 8) is created, and the les are backed up inside those folders. (If backup is performed from more than one camera HDD, that number of HDD folders is created.)
File Backup on the PC without using Software
Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. On the PC: Create a folder to back up les into.
On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [PLAYBACK ON PC], then press down.
On the PC: Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD].
Select the folder that you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step A. SD_VIDEO: Folder that contains video les. If you want to back up les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop folders such as [PRG001] one by one. DCIM: Folder that contains still image les. If you want to back up les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop les such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.
For further details on the use of folders, please refer to pg. 23.
Other PC Operations (Windows)

Creating a DVD-Video

Using the software included, burn the scenes directly from the camera onto a DVD disc. Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( pg. 6) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. Burning only the newly taken scenes Files that have never been copied to the DVD are automatically selected from the DVD creation history and copied. On the camera: A Press [DIRECT DVD]. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
On the PC: Authoring and burning starts. Click [Stop] to cancel the procedure.

Click [OK].

DVD-RAM discs cannot be used. Regarding DVD-R/DVD+R discs, only unused DVD-R/ DVD+R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs, used DVD-RW/ DVD+RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time. If the number of les exceeds 98, or if the total data size exceeds 4300 MB, more than one DVD will be required. You may not able to play back the created DVD-Video depending on the performance of a DVD device. Also the image may stop momentarily at junctions between scenes. PC must be equipped a DVD drive and DVD player software to playback the created DVD-Video.

Selecting and burning scenes
On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [CREATE DVD], then press down. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
On the PC: Click the check box of the desired le. The mark appears in the check box. To select other les, repeat this step. Click [Author and Burn].
Click [Burn to Disc]. Authoring and burning starts. Click [Stop] to cancel the procedure.
Other PC Operations (Windows) (continued)
Getting More Use from the Software
For more information on detailed operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the Users Guides. PowerCinema NE for Everio
A Select [PowerCinema NE for Everio] from [All Programs]. B Click [Tutorial].
A Select [PowerProducer 3 NE] from [All Programs]. B Click [Readme].
A Select [PowerDirector 5 NE Express] from [All Programs]. B Click [Users Guide] or [Readme].
Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 The Users Guide is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format. A Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
B Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer], then click [Open]. C Double-click the [DOCS] folder. D Open the Start.pdf le and click the button of the desired language.
You need to connect to the Internet to be able to see the Tutorial. Adobe Acrobat ReaderTM or Adobe Reader must be installed to read PDF les. Adobe Reader can be loaded from Adobes web site: http://www.adobe.com/
Contact us for information on the included software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
When contacting the nearest JVC ofce or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/indexe.html), please ll out the following and have the appropriate information ready. Product Name PC Model Manufacturer Problem Model (Desktop/Laptop) Error Message CPU OS Memory (MB) Available Hard Disk Space (MB) Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

CyberLink

Telephone/fax support
Location Germany Taiwan Japan Language English / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Dutch Mandarin Japanese Ofce hours (Mon. to Fri.) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Phone # +49-700-46292375 Fax # +49-241-70525-25
+886-2-8667-1298 +886-2-8667-1300 ext. 333 +81-3-3516-9555 +81-3-3516-9559

Paid voice support

Location U.S.A. Language English Lines are open (Mon. to Fri.) 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm CST URL http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/support/ new_site/voice_support.jsp

Support web/e-mail

Language English German / French / Spanish / Italian Japanese URL/e-mail address http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/support/new_site/support_ index.html goCyberlink@aixtema.de http://jp.cyberlink.com/support/

Macintosh

File Backup on the PC (Macintosh)
You can back up camera les onto your computer. The included software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. You can edit video les, create DVDs, and perform other such operations by purchasing the Macintosh supported software. For further information on this software, please refer to the PIXELA website. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html
Hardware: Macintosh must be standard equipped with USB 2.0 connector OS: Mac OS X (v10.3.1 to v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.8)
In case of using the PIXELAs optional software, please refer to their system requirements.
DC Connector USB Cable AC Outlet

AC Adapter

When connection is completed On the PCs desktop, [EVERIO_HDD]/[EVERIO_SD] icon which represents the recording medium in the camera appears. ( pg 23, Folder Structure and Extensions)
When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through the hub. Do not use an extension USB cable. Saving the wrong kinds of les in a recording medium or deleting les or folders from a recording medium can cause problems with the operation of the camera. When it is necessary to delete a le from a recording medium, delete it through the camera. Also, do not move or rename folders and les in the medium on PC. Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on the camera lights or blinks.
When you have nished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer power. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer.
A Drag & drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.
If the conrmation message appears, click [OK].
B Conrm that the access/charge lamp on the camera does not light or blink.
C Disconnect the USB cable. D Turn off the camera and PC.
File Backup on the PC (Macintosh) (continued)
Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 18) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. Create a folder to back up les into.
Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD].

Other Devices

File Backup on a NAS Compatibles