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Introduction

Thank you for purchasin g the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued additi on to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.
If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.
The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to us e, freeing you to
just enjoy the music.
With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or
CD Player with a single touch.
The System incorporates Active Hyper Bass PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low frequency
sounds.
A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW)) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
CD options that include repeat, random and program play.
Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.
The System is compatible with RDS (Radio Data System) broadcasting.
The EON data enables you to standby for desired informatio n.
The PTY Search function searches for programmes in the category you wish.
In addition, Radio Text can be displayed using data sent by station.
You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.
The system can play CD-R and CD-RW after they have been finalized.
You can play back your original CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Music CD format. (However t hey may not be playe d back
depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

How This Manual Is Organized

Basic information that is the same for man y different function s - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section
‘Basic Operations’, and not repeated under each function.
The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “NO DISC”.
System functions are writte n with an initial capital letter only: e.g. N ormal Play.
Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
We have enjoyed making this manual fo r you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

WARNINGS

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE TOP COVER. IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITH SOMETHING
PUT ON THE TOP COVER, IT WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU TRY TO OPEN THE TOP COVER.
NEVER REMOVE THE TOP COVER FROM THE UNIT. SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE SYS-
TEM IS OPERATED WITHOUT THE TOP COVER.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

1Installation of the System
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)
Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.
Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.
2Power cord
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall ou tlet.
When unplugging the Sy stem fro m th e wall outlet, alw a ys pull the plug, not the power cord.
3Malfunctions, etc.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unpl ug the power cord and consult your dealer.
Do not insert any metallic object into the System.
Do not insert your hand bet ween the Top Cover and the main body when the Top Cover is bein g closed.
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