Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Basic Tuner Operations

To

 

 

 

Press

On the SystemOn the remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select FM or AM

 

 

 

• The selected frequency appear on the

 

 

 

 

main display.

 

 

 

 

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds.

 

 

 

 

The System starts searching for stations and

 

 

 

 

stops when a station of sufficient signal

 

 

 

 

strength is tuned in.
Select a frequency

or

or

• If an FM program is broadcast in stereo, the

 

 

 

 

ST (stereo) indicator lights on the display

 

 

 

 

(only when the reception is good).

 

 

 

 

• Press during searching to stop.

 

 

 

 

• Press repeatedly to change the frequency

 

 

 

 

step by step.

 

 

 

 

Press to select a preset number for the
Tune in to a preset station

or

station you store.

 

 

 

 

• For presetting stations, see below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to improve reception.
Change the FM reception mode

 

 

 

The MONO indicator lights on the display.
(When an FM stereo broadcast

 

 

Reception will improve though the stereo
is hard to receive or noisy)

 

 

 

effect is lost.

 

 

 

 

To restore the stereo effect, press again.

 

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations manually.

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Tune in to a station you want to preset.

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• You can also store the monaural reception mode for FM preset stations if selected.

 

 

Press to activate the preset number entry mode.

 

 

• Finish the following steps while the indication on the display is flashing.

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or

Press to select a preset number for the station you store.

 

 

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Press to store the station.

 

 

 

 

NOTE

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few hours.

Setting the Clock and Daily Timer

Setting the Clock

Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.
• “AM 12:00” flashes on the main display until you set the clock.

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Press to activate the clock setting mode.

 

• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the button repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

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or

Adjust the hour, then the minute.
• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required.
• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL.

Setting the Daily Timer

Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music.

You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of Daily Timers.

1 Press repeatedly to select one of the timer setting modes you want to set—DAILY 1 ON time, DAILY 2 ON time, or DAILY 3 ON time—as follows:

DAILY 1 Timer

 

DAILY 2 Timer

 

DAILY 3 Timer
ON (Time)

 

ON (Time)

 

ON (Time)

 

 

Canceled

 

 

Clock setting mode

 

 

(See above.)

 

 

 

2

 

1Adjust the hour then the minute for on-time.

 

 

 

or

2Adjust the hour then the minute for off-time.

 

3Select the playback source—“TUNER-FM,”“TUNER-AM,”“DISC,”“LINE,”“USB,” or “IPOD.”*

 

 

 

 

4For “FM/AM”: Select a preset channel.
For “LINE”: Make the connected device ready for playback.
5Select the volume level.

• You can select the volume level (“VOLUME 0” to “VOLUME 31” and “VOLUME – –”). If you select “VOLUME – –,” the volume is set to the last level when the System is turned off.

3Turn off the System (on standby).

• When the on-time of the daily timer comes, the System sets the volume level gradually to the preset level after about 10 seconds.

*When “IPOD” is selected as the playback source, charge the iPod battery through the iPod terminal (see page 6); otherwise, Daily Timer may not work.

To exit from the timer setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required.

To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the previous step.

Learning More about This System

Basic and Common Operations (see page 3)

Pressing one of the source buttons also turns on the System and starts playing back.

Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device (see page 4)
This System cannot play “packet write” discs.
For MP3/WMA playback...
– In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/WMA operations.
– This System can show the Tag data (Version 1).
– MP3/WMA discs are required a longer readout time than
regular CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/
file configuration.)
– Some MP3/WMA files cannot be played back and will be
skipped. This result from their recording processes and
conditions.
– When making MP3/WMA discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Level 2 for the disc format.
– This System can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the
letter case—upper/lower).
– It is recommended that you make each MP3/WMA file at a
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. This

System cannot play back files made at bit rate of less than

64 kbps.
– Playback order of MP3/WMA tracks may be different from
the one you have intended while recording. If a folder
does not include MP3/WMA tracks, they are ignored.
For the USB mass storage class device playback...
– When connecting a USB mass storage class device, also
refer to its manual.

– Connect one USB mass storage class device to the System

at a time. Do not use a USB hub.
– This System is compatible with the USB Full-Speed (not
compatible with the USB 1.1).
– You can play back MP3/WMA files in a USB mass storage
class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2 Mbps).
– You cannot play back a file larger than 2 Gigabyte.
– This System cannot recognize a USB mass storage class
device whose rating is other than 5 V and does not exceed
500 mA.
– This System may not play back some USB mass storage
class devices and does not support DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
An iPod does not play on the USB MEMORY terminal.
This System can recognize up to 511 tracks in a disc/USB
mass storage class device. Also, the System can recognize
Setting the Clock and Daily Timer (see page 5)

You can set the clock and Daily Timer while the Save mode is turned on. While setting the clock or Daily Timer, the display is turning on.

The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, readjust the clock.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the clock and the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again.

Timer Priority:

If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.

Listening to iPod (see page 6)

If the iPod does not play correctly, update your iPod Software to the latest version. For details about updating your iPod, check on the Apple web site <http://www.apple.com>.

The iPod battery cannot be charged while the System is in the Save mode.

When the iPod is not charged through the System, the iPod may not be turned on from the System.

You cannot send any data to your iPod from the System.

Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording levels. When distortion occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of the iPod. For information on operating the iPod, see the iPod instruction manual.

Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or connector pins directly. It might cause damages to the connector part.

Listening to Digital Audio Player (see page 6)
When the sound signal from the Digital Audio Player is too
weak, QP Link may not function correctly.
In this case, turn up the volume of the Digital Audio Player
so that the System can detect the sound signal properly.
Changing from “LINE” to another source while QP Link works
will deactivate QP Link temporarily.
In this case, the following reactivate QP Link:
– Pressing and holding QP LINK on the remote control.
– When no sound signal comes from the LINE IN jack for
about 30 seconds after the System is turned off.
If you press
button to turn the System off or if preset

Timer turns the System off while QP Link works, the System

deactivates QP Link temporarily. In such cases, the following

reactivate QP Link:

– When no sound signal comes from the LINE IN jack for

about 30 seconds after the System is turned off.

– When you turn on the power again.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

General
Power does not come on.
\Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish.
\There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled.

\The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.

Unable to operate the System from the remote control.

\The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the System is blocked.

\The batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
\Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.
\Headphones are connected.
The System does not work properly.

\Many functions of this System are implemented by microcomputers. If pressing any button does not result in the normal action, disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet, wait for a while, and connect the cord again.

Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device Operations
The disc/USB mass storage class device does not play.
\The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

\The disc is recorded with the “packet writing (UDF file system).” It cannot be played. Check the files you want to play back.

\The USB mass storage class device is not connected properly.
MP3/WMA groups and tracks are not played back as you expect.

\The playing order is determined when the groups and tracks were recorded. It depends on the writing application.

The disc/USB mass storage class device sound is discontinuous.
\The disc is scratched or dirty.

\MP3/WMA files have not been properly copied into the USB mass storage class device.

The USB mass storage class device sound stops.

\Noise and static electricity may stop the sound. In this case, disconnect and connect the USB mass storage class device again after turning off the System.

The disc tray does not open or close.
\The AC power cord is not plugged in.
\Disc ejection is prohibited (see page 4).
Radio Operations
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.
\Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.
\The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
\The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

\Electrostatic discharge from your body may cause noise. If this happens, turn off and on the System again.

Timer Operations
Daily Timer does not work.

\The System has been turned on when the on-time comes. Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.

\The iPod battery is not charged through the iPod terminal when “IPOD” is selected as the playback source.

iPod Operations
iPod is not turned on.
\The iPod is not connected properly.
iPod does not play though “CONNECT” appears on the main display.

\The battery of the iPod is empty. Leave the iPod connected for more than ten minutes.

iPod is not played back from the System.
\The iPod battery charge function is deactivated.

\The iPod is not compatible with the System. Check the compatibility on the list on page 6.

iPod is not charged.
\The source is not “iPod.”
\The System is in the Save mode.

\The iPod battery charge function is deactivated.

To Turn Off the Daily Timer

1

Press repeatedly to select “DAILY 1,”

 

 

“DAILY 2,” or “DAILY 3.”

 

2

To turn on the Daily Timer again, select one of the timer settings by pressing CLOCK/TIMER, then press SET.

up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups in a disc/
USB mass storage class device (for MP3/WMA).
– Playable files which do not belong to any groups are
handled as Group 1.

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in USB mass storage class device and/or iPod while using this System.

Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Listening to iPod

Listening to iPod

Compatible iPod types:

 

 

iPod nano 1GB/2GB/4GB
Turn the arrow-mark

 

iPod nano (2nd Generation) 2GB/4GB/8GB

 

iPod mini 4GB/6GB
side down when

 

iPod (4th Generation) 20GB/40GB
connecting the plug.

 

 

 

iPod photo (4th Generation)

Front view

 

20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB

Stand for iPod (supplied)

Connection cable for iPod (supplied)
iPod video (5th Generation) 30GB/60GB/80GB

 

 

 

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Turn the volume to minimum.

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The iPod is turned on and the last track you have selected is played back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the track is not played back automatically, press again.

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Adjust the volume level to the level you want to listen to.

NOTES

• When “iPod” is selected as the source...
– “CONNECT” appears on the main display with the iPod connected.
– “NO CONNE” appears on the main display without the iPod connected.
The iPod battery is charged through the iPod terminal in the following cases:
When the System is turned on and the source is “iPod.”
When the System is turned off.

Listening to Digital Audio Player

IMPORTANT:

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to rerecord 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 work embodied therein.

Listening to Digital Audio Player

To Play Back Digital Audio Player Easily

Quick Portable Link (QP Link) automatically switches the source to LINE as the Digital Audio Player connected to the LINE IN jack starts playback.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to activate QP Link.
The QPL indicator lights on the display.
To cancel this function, press and hold for more than 2 seconds again.

When QP Link is activated, connecting a Digital Audio Player to the LINE IN jack and starting playback performs the following:

While listening to another source...
Changes the source to “LINE” automatically.
While the System is on standby...

Turns on the System and changes the source to “LINE” automatically (not applicable when the display is turned off ).

NOTE

See “Learning More about This System” on page 7.

Recording on Digital Audio Player

Digital Audio Player equipped with the audio input

Specifications

Amplifier section
OUTPUT POWER:

12 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion

Speakers/Impedance:

6 Ω – 16 Ω

Audio input
LINE IN:
500 mV/47 kΩ (at “LINE IN LVL1”)

 

 

250 mV/47 kΩ (at “LINE IN LVL2”)

 

 

125 mV/47 kΩ (at “LINE IN LVL3”)
Audio output

LINE OUT: 1.0 Vrms (47 kΩ) (at “LINE OUT LVL1”)

 

 

2.0 Vrms (47 kΩ) (at “LINE OUT LVL2”)

Digital input:

 

USB MEMORY
Tuner section
FM tuning range:

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz

AM tuning range:
530 kHz - 1 710 kHz
CD player section
Dynamic range:
90 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio:
85 dB
Wow and flutter:
Immeasurable
USB storage
USB specification:
Compatible with the USB 2.0

 

Full-Speed
Compatible device:
Mass storage class
Compatible file system:
FAT16, FAT32
Bus power supply:
Max. 500 mA
Speakers

Maintenance

To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs 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.

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.
To clean the disc:
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
Cleaning the System

Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is

heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted
neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
dry cloth.
Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:
– DO NOT wipe it strong.
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

– DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides

to it.

Basic iPod Operations

 

 

Press

To

On the

On the

 

System

remote

Play back

 

• During playback, press again to pause.

Front view

Digital Audio Player

To audio output (or headphone out, etc.)

Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
To audio input

Front view

Stereo mini plug cord

(not supplied)
1Start recording or standby recording on the Digital Audio Player.
Speaker units:
8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone x 1
Impedance:

6 Ω

Dimensions (approx.):
100 mm x 184 mm x 151 mm

 

(W/H/D)

(3-15/16 inches x 7-1/4 inches x 6 inches)
Mass (approx.):
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs) each

General

– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact
for a long time.

 

Press to select the next track.
Select a track/

Press and hold to fast-forward the track during playback.
Forward search/

 

 

 

 

Reverse search
• Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous track.

 

Press and hold to fast-reverse the track during playback.

1

Turn the volume to minimum.

2

Press repeatedly to select “LINE.”

3Start playing the Digital Audio Player connected.
2 , , ,or

Start playing the iPod, disc, or USB mass storage class device, or tune in to the station you want to recording.

NOTES

• Before recording on a Digital Audio Player, deactivate QP
Link or do not connect the Digital Audio Player to the LINE
Power requirements:
AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power supply to iPod, USB mass storage class device:

 

5 V/500 mA
Power consumption:
20 W (power on)

 

2.5 W (standby mode, without

 

charging iPod)

 

1.5 W or less (Save Mode)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 287 mm x 70 mm x 220 mm
(11-5/16 inches x 2-13/16 inches x 8-11/16 inches)
To Turn off the iPod
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds.

• Turning off the System* or changing “iPod” to another source also turns off the iPod.

*Turning off the System may not turn off the iPod depending on the current source.

Disconnecting the iPod
When disconnecting the iPod, make sure this System is turned off.

• To disconnect the cable from the iPod, press the buttons on the sides, while pulling it out.

NOTE

If an iPod which is not on the compatible iPod types list above is connected, the iPod may not be operated from the System. In this case, deactivate the iPod battery charge function so that the iPod may be operated, but the iPod cannot be charged through the System.

To deactivate the battery charge function, change the source to “iPod” and press and hold while no iPod is connected.

• “P.OFF” appears on the main display.

To use the battery charge function, change the source to “iPod” and press and hold SET until “P.ON” appears on the main display.

4Adjustto. the volume level to the level you want to listen
To Adjust the Audio Input Level

If the sound from the Digital Audio Player connected to the LINE IN jack is too loud or too quiet, you can change the audio input level through the LINE IN jack (without changing the volume level).

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds while “LINE” is selected as the source.
You can select one of three levels as follows:

IN jack; otherwise, “LINE” will be selected as the source and

the recording will stop.
• Sound adjustments (see page 3) do not affect recording on
the Digital Audio Player.
To Select the Audio Output Level

If the recorded sound on the Digital Audio Player connected to the LINE OUT jack is too loud or too quiet, you can change the audio output level through the LINE OUT jack (without changing the volume level).

On the System Press to change the audio output level.
You can select one of two levels alternately as follows:
Mass:

1.7 kg (3.6 lbs)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

BT-51018-5 (0306)

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