JVC XM-PX33BU Normal Play, Resume Play, Showing the Disc Information, Repeat Play and Random Play

P1

Normal Play

Follow the numbers in the figure to the right.

1 Connect the headphones plug firmly.

2 Connect the remote control plug firmly.

3 Make sure the switches on the unit and remote control are not on HOLD setting.

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 the %or ]mark on the MD aligns as shown in the figure.

•Close the lid.

“HELLO” appears on the remote control 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 the remote control.

6 Press the 3/8 button.

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

Playing time

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4	Catch			5
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Put the labeled side up.		6	2	1	6
Reinforcing the Bass Sound (A.C.BASS)				Resume Play
Press the A.C.BASS button to activate the active clear bass function.

The "BASS" indicator appears on the remote control display. The bass level is now automati-	This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track on which play was stopped
cally controlled in conjunction with the sound volume.
	when the minidisc player was set to Stop mode.
Each time you press the A.C.BASS button the playmode changes as follows:
	Press the 3/8 button.

The disc indicator rotates Number of tracks being played

A.C.BASS =TRAIN* =OFF

Showing the Disc Information

Notes:

• Insert the MD in the way that it will not touch the catch. If the catch is bent for some reason,

* TRAIN mode reduces the amount of sound leaking from the headphone.

Each time you press the DISPLAY button while in

the lid may not be closed properly.

Stop mode or during playback, the MD's information

• When opening the lid, please hold it by the edge when an MD is already loaded.

DISPLAY button

is displayed as follows.

• If no MD is loaded, “No Disc” appears on the display, and the power will automatically shut

off after approx. 10 seconds.

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

A.C. BASS button

• To eject the MD, slide the OPEN switch and open the lid by hand. The MD will then come out.

In Stop mode:

• When the remote control is connected, the power may automatically turn on. However, if

Disc title* = Total number of tracks and total playback time of the MD = Track title* = Play-

left as it is, it will eventually turn off automatically.

back time =(back to the beginning)

• This MD Player has a 40 second sound-skip-guard memory function to accomodate any

During Playback:

shocks. Consequently, it can be used while walking.

Playing time =Track title* = (back to the beginning)

Operation

Button

Display/Reference

*The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 7 characters or more. If no title is given,

[Unit]

[Remote control]

Press again to restart play.

“e~” appears on the display. (Up to 80 characters can be displayed.)

If paased for 2 minutes, the power will auto-

To pause play

or

matically shut off.

Operation

Button

Display/Reference

Press during play.

Blinks

Skip function

• During Random Play, the skip but-

[Unit]

[Remote control]

Press the 3/8 button again to restart play (Re-

Press during play back or while in Stop mode.

tons cannot be used to skip back to

sume Play). The current track will be played

Search function

tracks that were played previously

To stop play

from the beginning (see “Resume Play”).

in the random sequence.

If stopped for 45 seconds, the power will au-

Keep depressed during play.

(Stop mode)

or

tomatically shut off.

When all the music is played, the MD player

Fast forward/

Stops

[Unit]

[Remote control]

automatically stops.

Reverse

[Unit]

[Remote control]

The power is shut off after “BYE” appears

on the display.

To turn off the unit

or

To turn on the unit, press the 3/8button.

(Off mode)

(Blank)

In play mode, press for 1 second or more.

Repeat Play and Random Play

You can select either Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the tracks, or an individual track, as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the tracks in random 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=RND = P1 RND =PRND =Original display =(back to the beginning) : Repeats 1 track.

P	: Repeats all the tracks.
RND	: Random play
P1 RND	: Repeats one track randomly selected.
PRND	: Repeats all the tracks in random order.

After selecting one of the above modes, press the 3/8 button.

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

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 RND =PRND =Original display =(back to the beginning)

Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control

Muting the pip tone	Changing the display character contrast
When you press a button on the remote control except for the A.C.BASS and VOLUME (+, –)	The character display contrast can be adjusted when the characters become less clear due to
buttons, a pip tone is emitted.	ambient temperature or during scrolling.
To mute the pip tone, while pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback,	While pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback, press the SEARCH button.
	Adjustment can be made between LCD00 and LCD15. While the SEARCH button is pressed,
press the P.MODE button. “BEEP OFF” appears on the remote control display.
	the contrast will be changed continuously. The initial setting is "LCD10."

Contrast is down Contrast is up

To resume the pip tone, do the same operation again. “BEEP ON” will appear on the display.

Using the Minidisc Player with Optional Accessories

Using the minidisc player with an audio system
	Notes:
You can listen to MDs through your audio system.	• Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure that it can be
• After turning off the amplifier, plug a stereo connection cable (not supplied) into the head-	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
phones jack as shown below.
• Adjust the volume of the minidisc player to an appropriate level.	filter (available on the market) between the remote control and the car audio cassette adaptor.
• Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.	• If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the
• Use the unit's buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a Pip tone.)	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.

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

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

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this minidisc player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks, or a minor adjustment on your part, may eliminate 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 minidisc player), or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem		Check this
Does not operate.		Is the MD loaded? If unloaded, “No Disc” will appear on
		the display.
Cannot play the MD.		• Is the HOLD switch released?
		• 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.		• You stopped or turned off the power while playing. It
		changed to Resume Play.
Cannot hear music—too noisy.		• Is the headphone plug inserted all the way?
		• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
		• Is music recorded on the MD? If not, “BLANK” will
		appear on the display.
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.)
Charging indicator does not light		• Is the charger too hot?
during charging.		(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger
Ê		for a while.)
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

Stereo connection cable (not supplied)

Amplifier

or

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

•Depending on the connected device, the sound may not be as loud as the sound from other sources. This is because the sound level has been adjusted for the headphones and is not a malfunction.

Using the minidisc player with a car audio system

You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following accessories are avail- able for your car audio system.

• Car audio cassette adaptor

CAUTION:

•Connect the car audio cassette adaptor to the remote control headphone jack. The other end connects to the cassette slot of your car.

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

Car audio cassette adaptor (3.5 mm dia. stereo plug)

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. 20 hours when using a rechargeable battery
		(BN-R1210) charged for 2 hours;
		* Above duration may differ depending on the ambient tempera-
		ture and conditions.
Power requirements	: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery)
Dimensions (L × W × H) :		76 mm × 17.5 mm × 80.5 mm
		(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass	: Approx. 83 g (without battery)

AC adaptor (AA-R9020)

Input power source	:	AC 110-AC 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output voltage	:	DC 9 V, 0.5 A

Charger (AC-R126)

Input power source : DC 9 V, 0.5 A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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