COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER/TUNER
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent from damage or malfunction,locate the apparatus as follows: 1.Do not place any obstacle around the units.
If you place something beside the units, leave a space of 1/2 inches or more in between.
2.When stacking, place the components as illustrated be- low.
Welcome !
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.
Important cautions
Installation of the Unit
???Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between
???Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
???Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.
???Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
???Do not place the Unit on a carpet.
???Do not place the Unit on top of another
Power cord
???Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
???When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
Malfunctions, etc.
???There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn off the power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
???Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.
For safe use, observe the following
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.
Do not block the vents
When you???re away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket.
Do not insert foreign matter into the machine
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of
If water gets inside the machine
Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
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Table of Contents
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Parts Index
Subwoofer amplifier
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Amplifier/tuner front panel
1POWER button
Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.
STANDBY indicator
Lights up when the power is in STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON.
2 Display
3 Remote sensor
4KEY MODE button
Press to switch the operation mode of the < and > (cursor) buttons.
The PRESET indicator in the display lights in the preset tuning mode.
The PRESET indicator in the display turns off in the auto/manual tuning mode.
5<, > (Cursor buttons)
Press to switch preset channels or for auto/ manual tuning.
6INPUT button
Press repeatedly to select the desired input source.
7BAND button
Press to switch between the FM and AM radio bands.
8VOLUME control
Rotate to adjust the volume.
Rotating toward UP increases the volume and toward DOWN decreases it.
9DIRECT button and indicator
Press to turn the direct signal function on or off. This function allows the source signal to bypass the tone control circuitry (BASS, TREBLE, S.A. BASS, and BALANCE) during playback. The indicator lights up when this function is on.
pS.A. BASS button and indicator
Press to turn the bass enhancement function on or off. The indicator lights up when this function is on.
qPHONES jack
Connect headphones with a stereo
Subwoofer amplifier front panel
wPOWER button
Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.
STANDBY indicator
Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON.
e SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
rSUBWOOFER VOLUME control
Rotate to adjust the Subwoofer level. Rotate rightward to increase the level or leftward to decrease the level.
CD player front panel
tPOWER button
Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.
STANDBY indicator
Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON.
y Display
uREPEAT button
Press to switch repeat play modes (All disc repeat, 1 disc repeat, 1 track repeat or off).
iPLAY MODE button
Press to switch play modes (continuous play, Program play, or Random play).
o4, ?? buttons
Press to skip to the beginning of a desired track or press and hold to search in fast forward or fast reverse.
;Disc control buttons
0: Press to open or close the respective disc tray.
CD 1 to CD 3: Press to start playing the respective CD.
a???/8 button
Press to start or pause CD playback.
s&/CANCEL button
Press to stop CD playback.
Press to clear a track during program mode.
dMain tray
This accommodates three disc trays inside.
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CD player
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Amplifier/tuner display
1Receiving condition indicators
TUNED: Lights up when radio broadcast is received.
STEREO: Lights up when FM stereo broadcast is received.
2Receiving band indicators
FM: Lights up when the FM band is selected.
AM: Lights up when the AM band is selected.
3Character display
Shows the selected source, radio frequency, preset channel number, timer setting item and contents.
Shows the clock in the power STANDBY mode.
4PRESET indicator
Lights up when < and > (cursor buttons) are set to the preset channel selection mode.
5Volume indicator
Shows the volume level.
6Timer indicators
???DAILY: Lights up when the daily timer operation is selected.
???SLEEP: Lights up when the sleep timer operation is selected.
???REC: Lights up when the recording timer operation is selected.
7Source indicators
The ???
??? marking on the left of the selected source lights up.
CD player display
8Play indicators
???: Lights up during CD playback.
*: Lights up during pause.
9Disc indicator
Shows the CD disc number being played or selected.
pCharacter display
Shows the track number, play time, program sequence, etc.
qRepeat mode indicators
Show the repeat mode.
REPEAT ALL: Lights up when all tracks in all the CDs loaded in the main tray or all tracks in the program are played repeatedly.
REPEAT 1 CD: Lights up when a CD is played repeatedly.
REPEAT 1: Lights up when a single track is played repeatedly.
wPlay mode indicators
PROGRAM: Lights up in the program play mode.
RANDOM: Lights up in the random play mode.
eTrack indicators
Shows the number of tracks in the selected or played CD.
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Rear Panels
Amplifier/tuner
LEFT
RIGHT
WOOFER
OUT
Subwoofer amplifier
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SYNCHRO
SUB-
WOOFER
IN
10
11
12
CD player
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OPTICAL
COMPU
AC POWER CORD
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Amplifier/tuner rear panel
1CD input jacks
Connect to the ANALOG OUT jacks of the CD player.
2MD input/output jacks
Connect to the output/input jacks of the MD recorder.
OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of the MD recorder.
IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks of the MD recorder.
3TAPE input/output jacks
Connect to the output/input jacks of the cassette deck.
OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of the cassette deck.
IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks of the cassette deck.
4AUX input jacks
Connect to the audio output jacks of a VCR or TV.
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Connect to the input jack of a subwoofer amplifier
6Power cord
Connect to a wall power outlet.
7SYNCHRO socket
Connect to the SYNCHRO socket of the subwoofer
8SPEAKERS terminals
Connect speakers with rated impedance of 6 to 16 ohms.
9ANTENNA terminals
Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Subwoofer amplifier rear panel
pCOMPU
Connect each jack with the COMPU
qSYNCHRO socket
Connect to the SYNCHRO socket of the amplifier/tuner
w
Connect to the
ePower cord
Connect to a wall power outlet.
rSPEAKERS SUBWOOFERS terminals
Connect speakers with rated impedance of 3 to 16 ohms.
CD player rear panel
tCOMPU
Connect each jack with the COMPU
yAC POWER CORD receptacle
Connect the provided AC power cord.
uDIGITAL OUT jack
Connect to the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD recorder using an optical digital cable. When connecting to the
iANALOG OUT jacks
Connect to the CD input jacks on the amplifier/tuner using the provided audio pin cord.
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Remote control
1
2
3
4
22
21
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DIRECT S.A.BASS
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19
18
17
16
15
14
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Remote control
1POWER
Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.
2Number buttons
???Use to select preset channels when listening to the tuner.
???Use to select tracks after pressing CD, CD1, CD2, CD3 or PLAY MODE.
3FM MODE/MUTING
Press to switch the FM mode between AUTO and MONO.
4CD controls
PLAY MODE: Press repeatdly to select the play mode you desire (PROG RAM, RANDOM, or off (continuous play)).
REPEAT: Press repetedly to select the repeat mode (REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1 CD, REPEAT 1, or off).
CD1, CD2, CD3: Press to select a CD tray.
5DIRECT
Press to listen to the original sound of the source.
6S.A.BASS
Press to activate Signal Adaptive BASS function for enhancing the low frequencies.
7Tone control buttons
BASS: Press to adjust low frequencies. After pressing BASS, press +/R or
TREBLE: Press to adjust high frequencies. After pressing TREBLE, press +/R or
BALANCE: Press to adjust the balance. After pressing BALANCE, press +/R or
8CANCEL
???Press to cancel a timer operation.
???Press to erase a CD program step.
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9TAPE DIRECTION
Press to change the tape direction when using the cassette deck.
p 4 1(skip back) / <
???Press to skip or search backward on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3,
or PLAY MODE.
??? Press to rewind on the cassette deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE CONTROL.
???Press to select the preset channel after pressing TUNER.
qREC PAUSE
Press to set the cassette deck to record pause mode.
w 7(stop) / ???
???Press to stop playback on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY MODE.
???Press to stop playback or recording on the cassette deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE
CONTROL.
???Press to tune manually to a lower frequency after pressing TUNER.
eVOLUME
Press ??? (up) to increase the volume. Press ??? (down) to decreases the volume.
rFADE MUTING
Press to turn the volume all the way down. To restore the volume, press it again.
t ?? ??(skip forward) / >
???Press to skip or search forward on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or
PLAY MODE.
???Press to fastforward on the tape deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE CONTROL.
???Press to select the preset channel after pressing TUNER.
y ??(play) / ???
???Press to start playback on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY MODE .
???Press to start playback on the cassette deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE
CONTROL.
???Press to tune manually to a higher frequency after pressing TUNER.
uTAPE CONTROL
Press to set the buttons on the remote to operate the cassette deck.
iSET
Press to set the preset channel, timer, clock, etc.
oCLOCK/TIMER
Press to set the timer or clock.
;+/R,
Press to set the BASS level, TREBLE level, BALANCE, timer, clock, etc.
aSource buttons
AUX: press to select the component connected to the amplifier/tuner???s AUX jacks as the sound source.
TUNER: press to select the tuner as the sound source and set some buttons on the remote to operate the tuner. Press repeatedly to switch the band (FM or AM).
CD: press to select the CD player as the sound source and make it start playback of a loaded CD. Press to set some buttons on the remote to operate the CD player.
TAPE: press to select the cassette deck as the sound source and make it start playback of a loaded tape. Press to set some buttons on the remote to operate the cassette deck (when using the cassette deck).
sSLEEP
Press to set or release the sleep timer.
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Setting up the System
Supplied Accesories
Before setting up your system make sure you received all of the following supplied accesories.
AC power cord x 1
Stereo Audio pin cord x 1
Monaural Audio pin cord x1
Compu Link cable x 1
AM loop antenna x1
FM wire antenna x1
Batteries
Remote Control x1
Flat cable x1
Cautions for Placement
Place the system in the following manner to for proper ventilation and many years of trouble free use. Do not place in any of the following ares.
???Near a heater or other heat emmitting appliance.
???In direct sunlight.
???Do not place the CD player on top of the amplifer/tuner.
???In a place warmer than 35??C (or 95??F).
???In a bathroom, kitchen or other area with steam, humidity, or hot water.
???In a place with lots of static electricity or dust.
???In an unstable area.
???Near appliances that receive electronic wave broadcasts, such as a television or tuner.
When stacking, place the components as illustrated below.
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Place the EX series as shown below.
Connections
Before Making Any Connections
???Be sure to confirm the locations of the left and right, + and
???Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are complete.
Connecting the supplied antennas
Connect the supplied FM (wire) antenna and AM loop antenna as shown below.
FM wire antenna
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Affix the antenna to a wall (etc.) in a position which provides the best reception.
AM loop antenna
Fold the loop over the base and push in the direction of the arrow.
Place in a position which provides the best reception.
CAUTION
To avoid noise, keep antennas away from this unit???s metallic parts, the audio pin cords, and the AC power cord.
Connecting external antennas
???Connect external antennas if reception is not satisfactory with the supplied antennas.
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single
Twist one end AM loop antenna???s wire together with the vinyl wire and insert.
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AM loop antenna
Outdoor single
???To improve reception of FM stations, disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna and connect an
???To improve reception of AM stations, connect an
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Connecting the CD player and subwoofer amplifier
SUB-
LEFTWOOFER
IN
RIGHT
To MD recorder
(Refer to the manual supplied with it.)
OPTICAL
RIGHT LEFT
COMPU
Be sure to remove the protective cap before using the DIGITALC POWEROUTC RD jack. Keep the cap in a safe place so you can replace it when not using the DIGITAL OUT jack.
Audio pin cord
Stereo audio pin cords:
Use to connect the CD player???s ANALOG OUT jacks to the CD input jacks on the
Be sure to connect jacks with plugs of the same colors for correct L (Left) and R (Right) connections.
Monaural audio pin cord:
Conect the amplifier/funer's
COMPU LINK cable
Use the supplied COMPU LINK cable to connect one of the CD player???s COMPU
Flat cable
Use to connect the
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
Use to connect the CD player???s DIGITAL OUT jack to the optical DIGITAL IN jack of an MD recorder. When making connections to the MD recorder connect the CD player???s DIGITAL OUT jack to the to the MD recorder???s DIGITAL IN jack.
Refer to the instructions provided with the MD recorder for details.
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SUB-
LEFTWOOFER
IN
RIGHT
MD recorder
Audio pin cord
Be sure to connect jacks with plugs of the same colors for correct L (Left) and R (Right) connections. Connect this unit???s OUT (REC) jacks to the IN (REC) jacks on a MD recorder or cassette deck. Connect this unit???s IN (PLAY) jacks to the OUT (PLAY) jacks on a MD recorder or cassette deck. Connect this unit???s AUX IN jacks to the sound output jacks on your VCR, TV, etc.
Compu Link cable
Use Compu Link cables to connect the COMPU
Flat cable
Use to connect the subwoofer amplifier???s SYNCHRO socket to the SYNCHRO socket on the
Optical digital cable
Use to connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the CD player
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Connecting the Speakers
Connect the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals and connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals. Be sure that the speaker cords do not touch the rear panel of this unit. This may damage the unit.
Be sure to connect this unit???s + terminals to the + terminals on the speakers, and connect this unit???s
??? terminals to the ??? terminals on the speakers.
???Refer also to the manual supplied with your speakers.
IMPORTANT
???Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the back panel.
???If a TV is installed near the speakers, the TV may display irregular colors. In this case, move the speakers farther away from the TV.
Connecting the Power
Amplifier/Tuner
After completing all other connections, connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
CD player
After completing all other connections, use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC POWER CORD terminal on the back of the CD player to a wall outlet.
Subwoofer amplifier
After completing all other connections, connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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Remote control batteries
Load the supplied batteries (2) into the remote control.
1 Open the battery case.
Push down and pull the lid in the direction of the arrow.
2 Load the batteries.
Insert two
Match the polarity (+ and
3 Close the battery case.
Operating the Remote Control
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel. The signal may not reach the remote sensor if the remote control is used at an angle, or if there are objects between the remote control and the remote sensor.
Cautions
Observe the following to avoid battery leakage or explosion:
???If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries using
???Do not use an old battery together with a new one.
???Do not use different types of batteries together.
???Do not disassemble the batteries or subject them to high temperatures, like an open fire.
???Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for a long time.
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Setting the Clock
This unit incorporates a clock with a
Use the remote control unit to set the clock.
/CLOCK TIMER
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
SET
To set the clock precisely
Blinks.
2Set the time of the day. 1Set the hour.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
After setting the hour (before pressing SET)
Blinks.
2Set the minutes.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
???If you set the clock while the power is on, the display returns to the previous information after completing the clock setting.
After setting the minutes, press SET in sequence with the time announcement on the TV, radio or telephone service. This starts the clock counting from 0 seconds of the set minute.
Why set the time?
Setting the time allows you to use the daily and recording timer operations.
The daily and recording timer operations cannot be set unless the clock has been set. To correct the previously set time, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly (5 times) so that the hour blinks to enter the clock set mode.
Notes
???Pressing buttons other than those described above while setting the clock will cancel the clock setup. If this occurs, resume setting the clock from step 1.
???In case of a power failure (or when the power cord has been unplugged) the clock may show the time of the power failure, or a blinking ???AM 0:00???. If this occurs, reset the clock to the correct time.
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Amplifier Operations
Turning on the Power
Press POWER.
STANDBY
POWER
POWER
Goes out.
The STANDBY indicator goes out and ???HELLO??? appears in the display.
???Pressing POWER of
???Pressing POWER of the other EX90 components (CD player, etc.) also turns on the amplifier/tuner.
To turn off the power
Press POWER again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up and the display shows
If you have made the Compu Link connection (page 41): ???Other optional components also turns off.
Adjusting the Volume
From the front panel
VOLUME
Rotate VOLUME.
The volume level appears in the display.
???Rotate to the right (UP) to increase the volume, rotate to the left (DOWN) to decrease the volume.
???Rotate VOLUME quickly to make large changes, rotate slowly to make small changes.
From the remote control
VOLUME
FADEMUTING
Press VOLUME 
or 
.
Press 
to increase the volume, press 
to decrease the volume. Hold down to make a continous change.
???The volume can be set between 0 and 50.
Notes
???The volume cannot be changes while the unit is in the STANDBY mode.
???Be sure to turn the volume down before setting the unit to the STANDBY mode.
To mute the sound
Press FADE MUTING.
When you press FADE MUTING, the volume level decreases to 0 (MUTING). Pressing it again restores the volume. To raise the volume, press VOLUME 
.
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Adjusting the Sound
Emphasizing the bass
To cancel the bass emphasis
Press S.A.BASS again.
???S.A.BASS??? and ???OFF??? appear in the display and the S.A.BASS indicator goes out.
???The S.A.BASS cannot be adjusted during DIRECT playback.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the remote control for these operations.
BASS
Adjusting the bass
1 Press BASS.
2 Press +/R or
Press +/R to increase the bass.
Press
??? The bass can be adjusted in 7 steps from
TREBLE
Adjusting the treble
1 Press TREBLE.
2 Press +/R or
Press +/R to increase the treble.
Press
???The treble can be adjusted in 7 steps from
???The BASS, and TREBLE cannot be adjusted during DIRECT playback.
Adjusting of the subwoofer level
Rotate SUBWOOFER VOLUME.
Rotate rightward to increase the level or leftward to decrease the level.
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Adjusting the Balance
Use the remote control for these operations.
BALANCE
Direct Playback
1 Press BALANCE.
2 Press
Press
Press +/R to shift the sound toward the right speaker.
???Even if you shift the balance all the way to the right or left, the sound does not completely disappear from the opposing speaker.
???The BALANCE cannot be adjusted during DIRECT playback.
Use this function to listen to the original sound of the sound source without any sound adjustments.
Press DIRECT.
???DIRECT??? and ???ON??? appear in the display and the DIRECT indicator lights up.
To cancel the DIRECT playback
Press DIRECT again.
???DIRECT??? and ???OFF??? appear in the display and the DIRECT indicator goes out.
???The S.A.BASS, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE cannot be adjusted during DIRECT playback.
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Selecting a Source
Select the input source to be played.
From the front panel
INPUT
From the remote control
AUX
TUNER
CD
TAPE
Press INPUT repeatedly.
The name of the selected source appears in the display. Each press of INPUT switches the input source as shown below.
TUNER (FM/AM) 
MD 
CD 
TAPE
AUX 
Example) This indicator lights when MD is selected
Source indicators
???When the TUNER source is selected, the display shows
the frequency of the last received radio station.
One touch operation
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press INPUT to automatically turn the power on and switch to the last source you listened to.
Press AUX, TUNER, CD, or TAPE.
The respective input source is selected.
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
One touch operation
When the power is in the STANDBY mode, press AUX, TUNER, CD, or TAPE to automatically turn the power on and switch to the selected source.
When using the optional components together with this unit via the Compu Link connection (page 41)
When a source is selected, the selected source component switches ON automatically. If the component is ready for playback, it also starts to play (see page 42).
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Tuner Operations
Manual and Automatic Tuning
This section shows you how to tune in an FM or AM broadcast.
From the front panel
BAND
KEY
MODE
1 Press BAND to select the band you desire (FM or AM).
Each press of BAND switches the band between FM and AM.
One touch operation
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press BAND to automatically turn the power on and tune in the last station you listened to.
2 Press KEY MODE so that ???PRESET??? does not appear in the display.
After storing stations in the receiver???s preset memory (page 26), you can use the preset tuning feature (page 27).
3 Tune in the station you desire.
For manual tuning
Press > (for higher frequencies) or < (for lower frequencies) repeatedly to locate the frequency of the station you desire. When a station is received, the TUNED indicator lights up.
For automatic tuning
Hold down > or < until the frequencies start to change, then release.
When a station is tuned in, ???TUNED??? appears in the display and the frequency stops changing. If you know the frequency of the station you want to receive, keep holding > or < until the amplifier/tuner nears the frequency you desire (this prevents the amplifier/tuner from stopping at other intermediate stations).
When a stereo broadcast is received, the STEREO indicator lights up.
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From the remote control
TUNER
1 Press TUNER to select the band you desire (FM or AM).
In addition to selecting the FM band, this operation also sets the remote control to tuner operation mode. The remote control must be set to the tuner operation mode before proceeding to the following steps, even if the band was previously set to FM using the controls on the front panel.
2 Tune in the station you desire.
For manual tuning
Press /\ (??) (for higher frequencies) or \/ (7) (for lower frequencies) repeatedly to locate the frequency of the station you desire. When a station is received, the TUNED indicator lights up.
For automatic tuning
Hold down /\ (??) or \/ (7) until the frequencies start to change, then release. When a station is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency stops changing. If you know the frequency of the station you want to receive, keep holding /\ (??) or \/ (7) until the amplifier/tuner nears the frequency you desire (this prevents the amplifier/tuner from stopping at other intermediate stations).
Stereo and monaural reception
Switching to monaural reception is an effective way to reduce noise when receiving weak FM stereo broadcast.
FM MODE
/ MUTING
To switch to monaural reception
Press FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control so that ???MONO??? appears in the display. This switches the reception mode to mono. In this mode, stereo broadcasts are also received in mono.
To switch to stereo reception
Press FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control again so that ???AUTO??? appears in the display. This switches the reception mode to auto tuning. When a program is broadcast in stereo the STEREO indicator lights up and you hear the stereo sound. When in monaural, the STEREO indicator goes off and you hear monaural sound.
Normally, it is recommended to use Automatic tuning. If clear reception is not possible with the supplied antenna, connect an external antenna (see page 14).
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Presetting Stations
Once stations are preset, they can be called up quickly with preset tuning. You can preset a total of 40 stations, either FM or AM.
SET
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
SET
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
Use the buttons on the remote control to tune in the station; otherwise, following operation will not be possible.
2 Press SET.
The unit switches to preset memory mode (??????
Proceed to step 3 during the 4 seconds that ??????
3Use the number buttons on the remote control to specify the preset number you
desire.
The preset number and PRESET blink in the display. Proceed to step 4 during the 4 seconds that the preset number and PRESET are blinking. After 4 seconds, preset memory mode is released. If this happens, start again from step 2.
4 Press SET again.
???MEMORY??? is displayed and the station is stored at the selected preset number.
If another station was previously stored at that preset number, that station is erased and the new station is memorized in its place.
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Listening to Preset Stations
This section explains how to tune in preset stations.
From the front panel
KEY
MODE
1Press KEY MODE so that ???PRESET??? appears in the display.
2Press > (for higher numbers) or < (for lower numbers) repeatedly to select the preset you desire.
From the remote control
You can tune in the preset stations from the remote control either, by switching through the presets one by one, or by specifying the preset you desire.
TUNER
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner operations.
In addition to selecting the FM band, this operation also sets the remote control to tuner operation mode. The remote control must be set to the tuner operation mode before proceeding to the following steps, even if the band was previously set to FM using the controls on the front panel.
2 Select the preset station you desire.
To switch through the preset stations one by one
Press > (?? ??) (for higher numbers) or < (4 1) (for lower numbers) repeatedly to select the preset number you desire.
To specify the preset stations
Use the number buttons to select a preset number.
???For preset number 5, press 5.
???For preset number 15, press +10 then 5.
???For preset number 20, press +10 then 10.
???For preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
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CD Operations
Loading CDs
The CD player???s unique 3 disc changer mechanism houses 3 individual disc trays inside the main tray.
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
1 Press 0 (open) for the disc tray (CD 1to 3) you want to load.
The main tray opens to the selected disc tray.
The disc tray number and ???OPEN??? appear in the display.
Example) When CD1 0 is pressed
???The disc trays housed in the main tray are numbered CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3 starting from the bottom tray.
One touch operation
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press one 0 to automatically turn the power on and open to the selected tray.
2 Place a CD with the label side facing up.
Place CD singles (8 cm) in the depressed inner circle.
3 Press the same 0 you pressed in step 1.
The main tray closes.
The disc tray number and ???CLOSE??? appear in the display.
Example) When CD 1 0is pressed
??? Repeat steps 1 to 3 to load up to 3 CDs.
Displayed information
When a CD is loaded, the disc number for that CD is displayed and the player reads the disc???s data. After the data is read, the display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc, then switches to show the playing time for the first track.
DISC
DISC
DISC
Reading data
Total number of tracks and total playing time (shown for 4 seconds)
Playing time for track 1
Likewise, when playback is stopped, the display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time of the current disc for 4 seconds, then it shows the playing time for track 1.
Tip
When loading more than one CD, instead of closing the main tray, press 0 for the next tray you want to load, the main tray automatically closes and then reopens to selected disc tray.
CAUTION
The disc tray will close if pushed inward. Be careful not to push the tray inward when placing a CD.
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Basic Operations
The following operations play all 3 CDs once, one after another.
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
1 Load CDs.
See ???Loading CDs??? on page 28.
2 Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 for the disc you want to play.
The amplifier/tuner automatically switches to the CD input and the CD starts to play.
The ??? indicator lights up.
Lights
DISC
Press ???/8 instead of CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to start /CANCEL 
playing the CD whose disc number appears in the
display.
One touch operation
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 or ???/8 to automatically turn on the power to the CD player and amplifier/tuner, set the amplifier/tuner to the CD input and start playing the CD.
CD playback sequence
When 3 CDs are loaded, they are played in one of the following sequences.
When CD 1 is pressed
CD 1 ] CD 2 ] CD 3 (then stops)
When CD 2 is pressed
CD 2 ] CD 3 ] CD 1 (then stops)
When CD 3 is pressed
CD 3 ] CD 1 ] CD 2 (then stops)
*When only 2 CDs are loaded, they play in the same order, but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.
/CANCEL
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
To pause playback
Press ???/8. The * indicator lights up.
Press again to resume playback from the position where it was paused.
To remove a CD:
Press the respective 0.
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To exchange CDs during playback of another
Press 0corresponding to a disc number not shown in the display to open that disc tray and exchange the CD. When CDs are exchanged during playback, playback stops after playing the last exchanged CD.
To skip to the beginning of a track
Press ?? once to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press 4 once to skip to the beginning of the current track.
???Each additional press skips to another track.
To check the playing time of a track
Press 4 or ?? during stop mode to display the desired track number. The playing time for that track is also displayed.
Fast forward / reverse
Press 4 or ?? on the front panel.
For fast forward, press and hold down ??.
For reverse, press and hold down 4. Release the button when the part you wish to listen to is reached.
???These operations cannot be controlled from the remote control unit.
Notes
???When CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 is pressed, if there is no CD in the corresponding disc tray , ???NO DISC??? appears in the display and the unit enters stop mode.
Example) When disc tray of disc number 2 does not contain CD
???When ???/8 is pressed, if the disc tray corresponding to the disc number shown in the display does not contain a CD, unit checks the other disc trays and automatically plays the first CD it finds. If there are no CDs, the unit enters stop mode when it reaches the last disc tray.
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Program Play Mode
This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs in the order you desire.
1 Load CDs.
See ???Loading CDs??? on page 28.
PLAY MODE
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
PROGRAM.
???PROGRAM??? appears in the display and the PROGRAM indicator lights up.
???If some tracks were previously programmed, the disc, track, and program numbers of each track are displayed.
Lights
DISC
PROGRAM
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play modes switch as follows:
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM 
RANDOM
Off (Continuous play)
???The CD player must be in stop mode when switching the play modes. If necessary, press &/CANCEL to stop playback before pressing PLAY MODE.
3Program the tracks.
1Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select the disc containing the track you want to program.
Blinks
Example) Selecting disc 2.
2Select a track number by pressing 4 or ??.
Blinks
Example) Selecting track 4.
3Press PLAY MODE to register the track.
The display stops blinking and lights steadily, and the program number is incremented by 1.
Program No.
Notes
???Repeat steps 1 to 3 to program up to 32 tracks. If you attempt to program more than 32 tracks ???FULL??? appears in the display.
???Perform step 2 within 4 seconds of step 1. If 4 seconds elapse between any operations, the unit automatically returns to the previous state.
???When using the remote control, see page 45.
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/CANCEL
PLAY MODE
4 Press ???/8 to start program playback.
Program playback stops automatically after playing all the programmed tracks.
To check the programmed tracks
Press 4 or ?? on the remote control during stop mode. Pressing ?? shows programmed track numbers in the programmed order.
Pressing 4 shows them in the reverse order.
???Programmed tracks cannot be checked by pressing 4 or ?? on the front panel.
To remove programmed tracks
Press &/CANCEL (or CANCEL on the remote control) during stop mode.
Each time you press the button, a track is removed from the end of the program.
If you make a mistake during programming
Press &/CANCEL (or CANCEL on the remote control) during stop mode repeatedly to remove tracks from the end of the program until you reach the mistake, then reprogram from that point.
To cancel program playback
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during stop mode to select a different play mode.
The program remains in memory even after exiting the program play mode.
???The program is cleared from memory if the power cord is unplugged or there is a power failure.
When you remove a disc containing programmed tracks
The tracks from that disc are cleared from the program.
To play the program repeatedly
Use the repeat play mode in combination with the program play mode.
For details on the repeat mode, see page 34.
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Random Play Mode
This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs at random. You can enjoy listening to the tracks in a different order each time.
PLAY MODE
/CANCEL
1 Load CDs.
See ???Loading CDs??? on page 28.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
RANDOM.
???RANDOM??? appears in the display and the RANDOM indicator lights up.
Lights
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play modes switch as follows:
PROGRAM 
RANDOM
Off (Continuous play)
???The CD player must be in stop mode when switching the play modes. If necessary, press &/CANCEL to stop playback before pressing PLAY MODE.
3 Press ???/8 to start random playback.
Random playback stops automatically after playing each track once.
???The CD player creates an order so that no tracks will be repeated.
???Random playback stops if the main tray is opened.
To cancel random playback
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during stop mode to select a different play mode.
To play the track at random repeatedly
Use the repeat play mode in combination with the random play mode. The tracks are played again in a different order after playing each track once.
For details on the repeat mode, see page 34.
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Repeat Play Mode
This play mode lets you repeat the current track, the current CD, or all the tracks on all the CDs.
REPEAT
1 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the repeat mode.
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat modes switch as follows:
REPEAT ALL
REPEAT 1 CD 
REPEAT 1
Off (mode cancelled)
REPEAT ALL
Repeats all the tracks on all CDs.
This mode can be selected in any play mode.
REPEAT 1 CD
Repeats all the tracks on the current CD.
This mode can only be selected during the normal (continuous) play mode.
REPEAT 1
Repeats the current track.
This mode can be selected in any play mode.
2 Press ???/8 to start repeat playback.
/CANCEL
Note: The repeat mode can also be selected while playing
To cancel repeat playback
Press REPEAT repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT indicator.
Tray Lock
This function electronically locks the main tray so that it can not be opened simply by pressing one of the 0 buttons.
1 Set the power to the STANDBY mode.
If the power is presently ON, press POWER.
2 Press 0 for CD 1 while holding down &/
CANCEL.
???LOCKED??? appears in the display and the main tray is locked.
???When the main tray is locked, the display shows ???LOCKED??? and the main tray cannot be opened.
???When a 0 is pressed during the STANDBY mode, ???LOCKED??? appears in the display and the unit remains in the STANDBY mode.
To unlock the tray
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
???UNLOCKED??? appears in the display and the main tray is unlocked.
???Pressing a 0 opens the selected tray.
???When a 0 is pressed during the STANDBY mode, the power is turned on and the selected tray opens automatically.
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Timer Operations
Introduction
This unit incorporates three different timers.
Use the remote control for timer settings.
The timer can also be used to operate the optional components are connected to this unit.
To operate the optional components using the timer, be sure Compu Link cables are connected between the COMPU
DAILY timer
The daily timer operates every day at the same time and can be used as an alarm clock.
???Specify the start time (power ON), the end time (power STANDBY), the source you want to hear, and the volume.
REC timer (Recording timer, page 38)
This timer operates only once and allows you make an unattended recording at a preset time.
???Set the time you want the recording to start (power ON), the time you want the recording to end (power STANDBY), and the source to be recorded (radio station).
SLEEP timer (Sleep timer, page 40)
Use this timer when you want to fall asleep listening to music.
???Specify how long you want to listen. When the specified period has elapsed, the power automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.
Notes:
???Be sure to set the clock before setting the timer.
???Timer sets are stored in memory until they are changed.
???Timer settings may be erased if the power cord is unplugged or if there is a power failure. The timer memory provides for about 2~3 days of backup, but if the settings are lost, please reset them.
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Daily Timer
Use the remote control to set this timer. It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY. Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation.
/CLOCK TIMER
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to display ???DAILY???.
DAILY
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
???ON??? appears in the display.
Blinks
+
/R
SET
3Set the start time (ON).
1Set the hour.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
2Set the minutes.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
Blinks
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)
+
/R
SET
4 Set the end time (OFF).
Set the end time (OFF ) in the same way you set the
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)
5 Select the source to be played when the timer activates.
Press +/R or
Each time +/R or
TUNER 
MD 
CD 
TAPE
When selecting TUNER
Press +/R or
When selecting MD
Press +/R or
???You can select any track number from 1 to 20.
???Pressing SET without selecting a track starts playback from the first track of the MD.
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SET
/CLOCK TIMER
CANCEL
When CD is selected:
1Press +/R or
2Press +/R or
???You can select any track number from 1 to 20.
???Pressing SET without selecting the disc and track numbers starts playback from the first track of the last disc selected before timer operation.
6 Set the volume.
Press +/R or
??? The volume can be set between 0 and 50.
Blinks
After setting the volume (before pressing SET)
After SET is pressed, the display shows the start time, the end time, the source, and the volume settings.
???If the power is ON, press POWER to enter the STANDBY mode once your settings are complete.
Timer operation
Once set, the DAILY timer operates every day, at the same time, unless the DAILY timer is canceled.
When the end time (OFF) arrives, the unit automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.
Switching the DAILY timer OFF and ON
The DAILY timer settings are stored in memory.
To turn off the timer without changing the settings, switch the timer operation OFF. The next time you want to use the timer, switch it back ON (the previous settings are still available).
Switching OFF
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that ???DAILY??? blinks in the display (as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press CANCEL. The DAILY indicator turns off and ???OFF??? appears in the display.
Switching ON
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that ???DAILY??? blinks in the display (as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press SET. The DAILY indicator lights up and the start time, the end time, the source, and the volume settings appear in the display.
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Recording Timer
Use the remote control to set this timer.
It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY.
Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation.
/CLOCK TIMER
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER 3 times to display ???REC???.
+
/R
SET
REC
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
???ON??? appears in the display.
Blinks
3Set the start time (ON).
1Set the hour.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
2Set the minutes.
Use +/R or
Hold down +/R or
Blinks
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)
+
/R
SET
4 Set the end time (OFF).
Set the end time (OFF) in the same way you set the start time (ON).
Blinks
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)
5 Select the preset station to be recorded when the timer activates.
Select the radio station.
Press +/R or
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SET
/CLOCK TIMER
CANCEL
6 Select the recording component (MD or TAPE).
Press +/R or
??? The blinking component is selected.
After SET is pressed, the display shows the start time, the end time, the source, and the volume settings.
???If you plan to record while you are away, set the volume to 0 before switching the power to the STANDBY mode.
Timer operation
When the start time comes, the power turns on and recording begins.
When the end time comes, the power automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.
Switching the REC timer ON and OFF
The REC timer operates only once, but the settings are stored in memory.
To use the same REC timer again, switch the REC timer ON (the previous settings are still available).
To cancel the REC timer before the start time arrives, switch the REC timer OFF.
Switching ON
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that ???REC??? blinks in the display (as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press SET. The REC indicator lights up and the start time, the end time, the source, and the volume settings appear in the display.
Switching OFF
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that ???REC??? blinks in the display (as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press CANCEL. The REC indicator turns off and ???OFF??? appears in the display.
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Sleep Timer
Use the remote control to set this timer.
SLEEP
1 Start playing a source.
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the timer.
Each time you press SLEEP the timer changes as follows.
10 
20 
30 
60 
90 
120
Off (Cancelled)
Setting is complete when the SLEEP indicator stops blinking and lights steadily.
When the specified period of time has elapsed, the power automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.
To change the timer length
After setting the timer, press SLEEP once to displays the time remaining.
To change the timer, press SLEEP again to select the length you desire.
To cancel the SLEEP timer:
After setting the timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the timer length disappears. The SLEEP indicator turns off and the timer is cancelled.
Timer Priority
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COMPU LINK
Linked Operation of the Other Optional Components (Compu Link)
The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVC???s Compu Link remote control system.
What is Compu Link
The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit of
The components in the JVC EX series are equipped with jacks named COMPU
Compu Link connections
Using Compu Link cables, connect the COMPU LINK jacks of EX series components. Connect so that the Compu Link cables can bridge all of the EX series components you have as shown below. The components can be connected in any order.
Compu
The Compu
Shortcut playback
Simply selecting an input source of the amplifier/tuner starts playback of the selected source component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck).
Also, even if you do not touch the amplifier/tuner, starting playback of a source component sets the amplifier???s input source automatically to the played component.
(See ???Shortcut Playback??? on page 42.)
A single remote control unit
The remote control unit provided with the units can also be used to control other EX series components.
(See ???Remote Control of the other Optional Components??? on page 44.)
Synchronized recording
Recording can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of a source component.
(See ???Synchronized Recording??? on page 46.)
Timer operation
The timer function built into the amplifier/tuner can be used to start recording or playback of other components at the reserved time of the day or switch the power to the STANDBY mode in the reserved time period.
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Shortcut Playback (From the
By simply pressing INPUT of the amplifier/tuner
Playing CDs
Press INPUT to select ???CD???.
INPUT
The CD player is turned on and playback of the CD with the disc number displayed on the CD player starts.
If no CD has been loaded in the CD player, its display shows ???NO DISC???.
???When another input source is selected by pressing INPUT, the CD player stops automatically in a few seconds.
INPUT
INPUT
Playing an MD
Press INPUT to select ???MD???.
The MD recorder is turned on, and if an MD has been loaded in it, playback of the MD starts.
If no MD has been loaded in the MD recorder, its display shows ???NO DISC???.
???When another input source is selected by pressing INPUT, the MD recorder stops automatically in a few seconds.
Playing a cassette tape
Press INPUT to select ???TAPE???.
The cassette deck is turned on, and if a tape has been loaded in it, playback of the tape starts.
???When another input source is selected by pressing INPUT, the cassette deck stops automatically in a few seconds.
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Shortcut Playback (From a Source Component)
By starting playback of a source component , the amplifier/tuner???s input source is automatically switched to that source and playback can be monitored through it.
If playback is started while the amplifier/tuner???s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is also switched ON automatically.
CD player operation
Tape deck operation
Press ?? or ???.
The amplifier/tuner???s input source is set to ???TAPE??? and tape playback starts.
If the amplifier/tuner???s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is automatically switched ON.
???It takes about 5 seconds after the amplifier/tuner is turned ON until it can start audio reproduction. In this period, the audio cannot be reproduced even when the source component has started playback. As a result, the beginning of playback may not be heard in this case.
???When another source component is played, the source component which has been played stops automatically in a few seconds.
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Remote Control of the Other Optional Components
The remote control provided with the units can be used to control the optional components such as the CD player and cassette deck .
Operate the remote control by pointing it to the remote sensor of the amplifier/tuner.
CD
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
Controlling the CD player
Use the following buttons to remote control the CD player.
CD: Selects the CD player as the sound source and make it start playback of a loaded CD.
3: Starts playback.
4 1, ?? ??: Skips to the beginning of a track.
7: Stops playback.
CD 1: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 1.
CD 2: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 2.
CD 3: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 3.
Shortcut playback
Pressing CD or one of CD1 to 3 starts playback immediately.
Number buttons
1 to 10, +10: Used to specify a track number directly after pressing CD, CD1, CD2, CD3 or PLAY MODE.
To select track No. 5: Press 5.
To select track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.
To select track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.
To select track No. 32: Press +10 three times then press 2.
TAPE
DIRECTIONTAPE
CONTROLTAPE
Controlling the cassette deck
Use the following button to remote control the cassette deck.
TAPE: Selects the cassette deck as the sound
source and make it start playback of the inserted tape. TAPE CONTROL: Switches the remote control mode to the tape mode without selecting the cassette deck as the sound source.
TAPE DIRECTION: Swiches the tape running direction.
3: Starts playback or recording.
4 1, ?? ??: Press during playback to skip to the beginning of a piece of music.
Press during stop to fast forward or rewind tape. 7: Stops playback or recording.
REC PAUSE: Initiates
Shortcut playback
Pressing TAPE ( or TAPE CONTROL then 3 )starts playback immediately.
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Program playback of CD
PLAY MODE
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
1While the CD player is in stop mode, press PLAY MODE of the CD player to ???PROGRAM???.
2 Specify the disc number.
Press one of CD1, CD 2 and CD 3.
3 Specify a track number using the number buttons.
Specify while the display is blinking (for 4 sec.).
4Program required tracks by repeating steps 2 and 3 for each.
5 Press 3.
Program playback starts.
Recording of cassette deck
DIRECTIONTAPE
PAUSEREC
1.Load the tape for use in recording in the tape tray.
2Press TAPE DIRECTION to select the tape running direction.
3 Press REC PAUSE.
The cassette deck enters the
4 Play the source to be recorded.
5 Press 3.
Recording starts.
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Synchronized Recording
When recording CD audio onto an MD, CD audio onto a cassette tape or MD audio on a cassette tape, the recording operation can be synchronized with the playback operation.
Recording CD audio onto an MD (1: Recording the digital input from the CD player)
REC PAUSE CD REC
1 Prepare the MD recorder.
Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc) in the MD recorder.
2 Prepare the CD player.
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program tracks if required.
3 Press CD REC of the MD recorder.
Synchronized recording starts.
???To stop the recordind, press &/CANCEL either or the MD recoder or on the CD player.
???Refer also to the instruction manual of the MD recorder.
Recording CD audio onto an MD (2: Recording the analog input from the CD player)
REC PAUSE CD REC
INPUT
1 Prepare the MD recorder.
Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc) in the MD recorder.
2 Prepare the CD player.
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program tracks if required.
3 Press REC PAUSE of the MD recorder.
The MD recorder enters
4Press INPUT of the MD recorder to select the analog input.
/CANCEL
5 Press ???/8 of the CD player.
Synchronized recording starts.
???To stop the recordind, press &/CANCEL either or the MD recoder or on the CD player.
???Refer also to the instruction manual of the MD recorder.
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Recording CD audio onto a cassette tape (1)
REC PAUSE CD REC
1 Prepare the cassette deck.
Load a tape for use in recording in the cassette deck.
2 Prepare the CD player.
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program tracks as required.
3 Press CD REC of the cassette deck.
Synchronized recording starts.
???To stop recording, press &/CANCEL on the CD player or 7 on the casse the deck.
???Refer also to the instruction manual of the cassette deck.
Recording CD or MD audio onto a cassette tape (2)
1 Prepare the cassette deck.
Load a tape for use in recording in the cassette deck.
REC PAUSE CD REC
/CANCEL
2 Prepare the CD player or MD recorder.
To record CD: Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player and program tracks as required.
To record MD: Load the MD to be recorded in the MD recorder and program tracks as required.
3 Press REC PAUSE of the cassette deck.
The cassette deck enters the recording standby mode.
4 Press ???/8 of the CD player or MD recorder.
Synchronized recording starts.
???Refer also to read the instruction manuals of the other components.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any difficulty with your units, check the following list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the units have been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
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Specifications
Power Specifications
Subwoofer amplifier
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CD Player
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
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In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call
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Don???t service it yourself.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ACCESSORIES
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FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
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