JVC PCX290SP, PC-X290 Adjusting the Volume, Reinforcing the Bass Sound, Selecting the Sound Modes

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Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on.

Turn the VOLUME +/– clockwise to

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increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.

• The volume level can be adjusted in 31 steps (00 VOL to 30 VOL).

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can enhance the bass sound while listening to any source at low volume.

• You can use this function only for playback.

To turn on the function, press and hold HBS/

 

 

PRESET EQ for more than 1 second so that

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When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it.

To turn off the sound temporarily

To turn off the function, press and hold the button for more than 1 second again so that the HBS indicator goes off from the display.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

The sounds is turned off and the MUTING indicator appears on the display.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again. The MUTING indicator goes off.

• Adjusting the volume level also cancels the muting.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.

SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:

CLASSIC: Good for classical music.

ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.

POP: Good for vocal music.

JAZZ: Good for jazz music.

FLAT: Normal sound.

This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording.

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby.

To select the sound modes, press HBS/ PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator for the sound mode you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows:

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Contents SP-PCX290 PC-X290Important for Laser Products Above ALL Introduction PrecautionsAbout This Manual Contents Front Panel Location of the Buttons and ControlsDisplay Window MHz KHzFront Panel Remote Control Remote ControlRemote sensor Unpacking Connecting the SpeakersRelease the finger from the clamp To connect speakersAttaching the speaker system to the main unit Connecting Other EquipmentDetaching the speaker system from the main unit For playing the other equipment through this unitTo connect the AC power cord Power SupplyTo insert the batteries Not suppliedSetting the Clock Turning On or Off the PowerCommon Operations Selecting the SourcesOn the remote control only Adjusting the VolumeReinforcing the Bass Sound Selecting the Sound ModesFor better reception of both FM and AM Ensuring Good FM and AM ReceptionPresetting Stations Tuning in a StationTuning in a Preset Station Listening to FM and AM BroadcastsLoading CD Playing Back CDPlaying Back the Entire Disc Basic CD OperationsLoad CD Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks -Program PlayPress PROGRAM/SET When you select Random play CanceledPlaying at Random-Random Play Repeating Tracks or CD-Repeat PlayPlaying Back a Tape Playing Back TapesRecording To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollersRecording onto a Tape on Deck a Press REC ¶ for the deck aTo record an AM station-Beat Cut Dubbing TapesTo stop recording for a moment, press Pause To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0To clean the disc MaintenanceHandling discs Handling cassette tapesSpecifications TroubleshootingPC-X290 CD Portable Component System

PC-X290, SP-PCX290CA, PCX290SP, PCX290 specifications

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