JVC XM-P55SL Normal Play, Setting the FAV Favorite Music Resume Play, Repeat Play and Random Play

Normal Play

Follow the numbers in the figure to normal-play.

1 Connect the headphones plug firmly.

2 Connect the remote control plug firmly.

3 Release the HOLD switches.

4 Load an MD.

•Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid.

•Open the lid by hand.

•Insert the MD into the MD slot beneath the lid, with its label side facing up. Insert the MD until it stops. Be sure %or ]mark on the MD directs as shown in the figure.

•Close the lid.

“Toc Reading” appears on the display. Then the track number and playback time appear.

5 Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.

Press the Volume +, – button on the unit or turn the JOG dial to the right or left. To continu- ously change the volume leve l, depress the volume button or keep turning the JOG dial.

6 Press the 38/7 button.

Playback starts from the first track and ends after playing all the tracks of the MD.

Disc mark turns.

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HOLD

HOLD

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OPEN

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Setting the FAV (Favorite) Music	Resume Play
You can register the music to be played at the beginning of MD playback. You can see whether	This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track where play stopped because
this function is set or not from the “FAV” indicator on the display.	of the unit was set to Stop mode.

Number of tracks being played Playing time

Notes:

•If no MD is loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display and the power will be automatically shut off after approx. 10 seconds.

•If the MD is recorded in Monaural mode, “MONO” will appear on the display.

•To eject the MD, slide the OPEN switch to open the lid and open it by hand. Then, the MD comes out.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (A.C.BASS)

Press the A.C.BASS button to activate the active clear bass function.

The "BASS" indicator appears on the display. The bass level is automatically controlled in con- junction with the sound volume.

To cancel the function, press the same button again to light off the “BASS” indicator.

A.C.BASS

A.C.BASS button	A.C.BASS
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	JOG
	MODE

Play the desired track and press the FAV button for 1 second or more.

The “FAV” indicator blinks on the display while the track is being played. After that, it stays lit.

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VOL

JOG

MODE

To play the FAV music, play the MD in which FAV information is registered. The “FAV” indi- cator blinks on the display and your favorite music is firstly played. After the FAV music, the first track of the MD is played

To cancel the FAV music, in Stop mode, press the FAV button for 1 second or more. “FAV DELETE” blinks on the display twice.

Notes:

•You can register only 1 track as for FAV music. New registration will overwrite the previous setting.

•The FAV information on the MD will be deleted if additional recording or editing such as MOVE and ERASE is made with the other MD recorders.

•If you start to play the MD with FAV music after removing it once, the FAV music may not firstly start though the “FAV” indicator lights up. In this case, press the FAV button to play the FAV music.

Press the 38/7 button.

Showing the Disc Information

Each time you press the DISPLAY button in Stop mode or during playback, the disc informa- tion is displayed as follows.

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JOG

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In Stop mode:

Disc title* = Total track number and total playback time of the MD = Track title* = Track number and its playback time =(back to the beginning)

During Playback:

Track title* =Track number and its playing time = (back to the beginning)

*: The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 11 characters or more. If no title is given, “NO TITLE” appears on the display.

Operation	Button		Display/reference
	Press during play.	Blinks.	Press again to restart play.
To pause play			If nothing is done for 2 minutes, the
	or		power will be automatically shut off.
	Press during play for 1 second or more.	Stops.	Press again to restart play (Resume
			Play).
To stop play
	or		The current track will be played from
(Stop mode)			the beginning. (See “Resume Play”.)
			If nothing is done for 45 seconds, the
			power will be automatically shut off.
	In Stop mode, press for 1 second or more.		The power is shut off after “POWER
To turn off the unit			OFF” appears on the display.
	or		To turn on the unit, press the same
(Off mode)			button again.
		(Blank)

Operation	Button				Display/reference
	Skip function (unit)				• During Random Play, the skip but-
	Press during play or in Stop mode.				tons cannot be used to skip back to
	Search function (unit)	Reverse		Forward	tracks that were played previously
					in the random sequence.
	Keep depressed during play.
Fast forward/	Skip function (remote control)
reverse	During play or in Stop mode, press the JOG MODE button and
	briefly turn the JOG dial to the right or left.
	Search function (remote control)
	During play mode, press the JOG MODE		Within 5 seconds

button and continuously turn the JOG dial to the right or left.

Repeat Play and Random Play

You can select Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the tracks or individual track as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the tracks in ran- dom order.

Selecting Repeat Play and Random Play in Stop mode

In Stop mode, press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the button, the play mode changes as follows.

P1 =P= RDM = P1 RDM =PRDM =Original display =(back to the beginning)

P1 : Repeats 1 track.

P: Repeats all the tracks.

RDM	: Random play
P1 RDM	: Repeats one track randomly selected.
PRDM	: Repeats all the tracks in random order.

Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control

Muting a pip tone	Turning off the backlight
When you press the buttons on the remote control, a pip tone is issued except for the	When you turn off the backlight, you can save the battery life.
A.C.BASS and VOLUME +, – buttons.	To turn off the backlight, while pressing and holding the JOG MODE button in Stop mode or
To mute the pip tone, while pressing and holding the JOG MODE button in Stop mode or dur-	during playback, press the DISPLAY button. “LIGHT OFF” appears on the display
ing playback, press the P.MODE button. “BEEP OFF” appears on the display.

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A.C.BASS

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JOG

MODE

JOG

MODE

	To resume backlighting, do the same operation again. “LIGHT ON” appears on the display.
To resume a pip sound, do the same operation again. “BEEP ON” will appear on the display.	Turning off the unit will also resume backlighting.

After selecting one of the above modes, press the 38/7 button.

For example, to start Random Play, press the P.MODE button until "RDM" indicator appears and then start playback.

To exit Repeat Play or Random Play, stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until the display returns to the original one.

Repeat Play during Playback

During Normal Play:

Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows. P1 =P=Original display =(back to the beginning)

Select “P1” to repeatedly play the current track. Select “P” to repeat all the tracks.

During Random Play:

Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows. P1 RDM =PRDM =Original display =(back to the beginning)

Select “P1 RDM” to repeatedly play a randomly selected track. Select “P RDM” to repeat all the tracks in random order.

To exit Repeat Play, stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until the display returns to the original one.

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the prob- lem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may elimi- nate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem	Check this
Cannot operate.	Is the MD loaded? If not loaded “NO DISC” will appear.
	• Is the HOLD switch released?
Cannot play the MD.	• Is the battery low?
	• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
	(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
Tracks on MD do not play in or-	• Is the Repeat Play or Random Play selected?
der, starting with the first track.	• Is the FAV function activated?
Cannot hear music—too noisy.	• Is the headphones plug inserted all the way?
	• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
	• Is music recorded on the MD? If not, “BLANK DISC”
	will appear.
TV picture is distorted.	Is the unit too near a TV or tuner? (If the TV or tuner is
Radio reception is noisy.	connected to a simple indoor antenna, connect it to an
	outdoor antenna.)
Power is not turned on.	• With both HOLD switches activated, the battery was
	changed during playback. (Release both HOLD switches
	and try to operate again.)
FAV registration is impossible.	• After FAV music registration, you have changed the
	battery without stopping the MD. (Turn off the power
	before changing the battery.)
Charging indicator does not light	Is the charger too hat?
during charging.	(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger
	for a while.)

Using the Unit with Optional Accessories

Using the unit with an audio system

You can listen to MDs through your audio system.

•Connect a stereo connection cable (not supplied) as shown below after turning off the amplifier.

•Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate level.

•Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.

•Use the unit's buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a Pip tone.)

A.C.BASS		Amplifier
	VOL

or

Stereo connection cable (not supplied)

• Direct connection without passing through the remote control may generate noise.

Using the unit with a car audio system

You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following options are available for your car audio system.

•Car adaptor (CA-R153)

•Car audio cassette adaptor

Maintenance

Unit:

Wipe the unit and remote control with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a cloth which has been dipped in water or soapy water and wrung out, and then wipe dry.

•If you intend to use a chemically treated cleaning cloth, read its directions first.

•Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.

MDs:

If the MD cartridge is dirty wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

When storing MDs, avoid locations which are

• Exposed to direct sunlight.

• Susceptible to high levels of humidity or dust.

• Directly exposed to heat from a heating appliance.

• On top of a car dashboard or near the rear window.

Handling the MDs

•Do not open the shutter. The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening. Do not force to open it or the disc may be destroyed.

MD Messages:

Messages	Meaning	Action
DISC ERROR	There is a problem (damage) with the disc.	Replace the disc.
READ ERROR	Cannot read data.	Remove the MD and
		reinsert it.

CAUTION:

Before connecting the car adaptor, remove the rechargeable battery from the unit and the alkaline battery from the battery case.

•Connect the car adaptor to the battery case as shown below.

•Connect the car audio cassette adaptor between the remote control and the cassette slot of your car audio system.

•Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate level.

Car adaptor (CA-R153)	Car audio cassette
	adaptor (3.5 mm dia.
	stereo plug)
A.C.BASS
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Notes:

•Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure whether it can be inserted into the cassette slot of your car audio system.

•Depending on the vehicle used, noise may occur. In this case, it is recommended to connect a noise filter available on the market between the remote control and car audio cassette adaptor.

•If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the output of the remote control to the jack using a stereo mini plug signal cord (not supplied). In this case, you do not need the optional car audio cassette adaptor.

Specifications

Portable MINIDISC player

Type	:	Minidisc digital audio system
Sampling frequency	:	44.1 kHz
Compression/expansion
method	: ATRAC method
Number of channels	:	2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response	:	20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Wow & flutter	: Unmeasurable
Output	: Headphone (3.5 mm dia. stereo × 1)
		5 mW/ch at 10% THD/16 ohms to 47 kohms
Duration of battery	: Approx. 7 hours when using a rechargeable battery
		(BN-R127) charged for 1.5 hours,
		Approx. 7 hours when using an alkaline battery (LR6-Panasonic)
		Approx. 16 hours when using a rechargeable battery and
		alkaline battery together
		* Above duration may differ depending on the ambient tempera-
		ture and conditions.
Power requirements	: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery), DC 1.5 V (R6 size battery)
		DC IN 1.5 V
Dimensions (W × H × D) :		84.4 × 16.6 × 80.1 mm
		(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass	: Approx. 103 g (without battery)

AC adaptor (AA-R9017)		Charger/adaptor (AC-R124)
Input power source	: AC 230 V, 50 Hz	Input power source	: DC 9 V, 0.5 A
Output voltage	: DC 9 V, 500 mA	Output voltage	: DC 1.5 V, 0.7 A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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