Victor Enterprise RC-EX36S manual

ENGLISH

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM

RC-EX36S

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate			15 cm

the apparatus as follows:		15 cm	15 cm
1	Front:
	No obstructions and open spacing.
2	Sides/ Top/ Back:		10 cm
	No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown in the		15 cm
	illusutrations on the right.		15 cm
	illusutrations on the right.
3	Bottom:		15 cm
	Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for		15 cm

	ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
			10 cm

FIRST THINGS

This portable system operates on battery or AC power.FM telescopic antennaPHONES jack

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

Top and front sides:Main unit

1		2	3		4	5	6		7	8
		STANDBY/ON
									PROGRAM/
								PRESET	CLOCK SET	PRESET
								PRESET		PRESET
								DOWN		UP
									HBS/
									PRESET EQ
							PUSH
			GR
			OU				STOP
	T			P			STOP
	APE	RANDOM
		RANDOM					USE
		CD					PLAY/PA
			BA	TUNER	REMOTE		DISPLAY
			BA	ND	SENSOR		DISPLAY
				ND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

Turn the VOLUME knob (or press VOLUME + / – button on the remote control unit) to increase or decrease the volume to desired level. The volume level can be adjusted in 31 steps from “MIN” to “MAX”.

•Turning off the sound temporarily

During playback, press MUTING on the remote control unit to turn the sound off. The MUTING indicator appears in the display window. Press it again to restore the sound.

•Reinforcing the bass sound

Press and hold HBS/PRESET EQ so that the HBS indicator appears in the display window. You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Hyper-Bass Sound effect.

•Selecting the sound modeYou can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.

Press HBS/PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator for the sound mode you want appears in the display window.

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with fine treble and ample bass.ROCK : Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass.POP : More presence in the vocals and midrange.JAZZ : Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music.FLAT : Equalizer effect is canceled.

USING THE RADIO

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

Supplied power cordAC outletBattery compartment

INSERTING BATTERIES

1Open the battery compartment cover.

Pull the battery compartment cover toward you while pressing the sections marked by the arrows.

2Insert six R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries. (not supplied)

Be sure to insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) terminals positioned correctly.

	1
	3
	2
6	5
	5
	4

9 10 11

1VOLUME knob2STANDBY/ON button3GROUP – button GROUP + button4Tape operation buttons PAUSE 8 button STOP/EJECT § buttonFF1 button REW ¡ button PLAY 2 button REC ÷ button5CD door6PRESET DOWN button7PROGRAM/CLOCK SET buttonNames of buttons:Remote control unit

12 13

14 15

8PRESET UP button9TAPE button CD/RANDOM button TUNER/BAND button10REMOTE SENSOR11Display window12Cassette deck13DISPLAY button144 button ¢ button PLAY/PAUSE 6 button STOP 7 button15HBS/PRESET EQ button

TUNING IN RADIO STATIONS

1Press TUNER/BAND to enter the tuner mode.2Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM or AM.3Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second.

The unit starts searching and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in. If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the frequency changes step by step.

Changing the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE/BEAT CUT on the remote control unit so that the MONO indicator appears in the display window.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE/BEAT CUT again so that the MONO indicator goes off. The FM MODE will be changed to STEREO also when changing the station.

PRESETTING STATIONS

You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations.1Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM or AM.2Press 4 or ¢ to tune in the station you want to preset.3Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

The PROGRAM indicator and the preset number start blinking in the display window.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi- ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT.

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : NeutralBrown : Live

R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries

3 Replace the battery compartment cover. Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Unit:

Match the polarity (+ and –) of the batteries. R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)⋅2 (supplied)

STANDBY/ON	CD/	TUNER/
	RANDOM	BAND	TAPE

		1	2	3
	DISPLAY				7
2		4	5	6
	HBS/
	PRESET EQ
		7	8	9
	FM MODE			OVER
	/BEAT CUT			OVER
		0
	UP	PROGRAM/	INTRO	+
3	UP	CLOCK SET	INTRO	+	8
3	PRESET	REPEAT	MUTING	GROUP	8
4	DOWN			–
5				VOLUME	9

RM-SRCEX30J REMOTE CONTROL

PROGRAMMHzFLAT

4Press PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN to select the preset number while the PROGRAM indicator is blinking.

You can use the number buttons on the remote control unit to select the preset number directly. Example: To select preset number 5, press 5. To select preset number 15, press OVER, 1, then 5. To select preset number 20, press OVER, 2, then 0.

		PROGRAM
Preset number		MHz
Preset number		MHz
		FLAT

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any

position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3.CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4.REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKSDEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!

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CAUTION

•Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

•Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

•When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

•Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note: The battery power will be switched off when you plug the power cord into the Ó AC IN jack on the unit.

CAUTION:

To avoid battery leakage or explosion, handle batteries properly.

•If you are not going to use your system for a month or more, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

•Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

•Do not mix with different battery types or with new and old ones, or do not attempt to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

•Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

SUPPRLYING AC POWER

Plug the power cord into the Ó AC IN jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet. Note: To switch off the system completely, unplug the power cord.

CAUTIONS:

1.ONLY USE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. REMOVE BATTERIES WHEN USING THE POWER CORD.

2.BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

USING HEADPHONES

Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of the main unit. While the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. Before connecting the headphones, make sure to turn down the sound volume.

ANTENNAS

The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM reception. The FM telescopic antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for better FM reception.

1	STANDBY/ON	button	6	CD/RANDOM button
2	DISPLAY button			TUNER/BAND button
	HBS/PRESET EQ button			TAPE button
	FM MODE/BEAT CUT button		7	Number buttons
3	PRESET UP/DOWN buttons		8	GROUP +/– buttons
4	PROGRAM/CLOCK SET button		9	VOLUME +/– buttons
	INTRO button
	REPEAT button
	MUTING button

53/8 button4 button ¢ button7 button

GENERAL CONTROLS

STANDBY/ON - Press to turn on/off the unit.

The display window lights up when the unit is turned on. (Note, however, that the display window does not light even when the unit is turned on if the unit is operated on batteries.)

SETTING THE CLOCK

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit.The clock uses 24-hour indication.

1Press STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit, if it is turned on. The clock flashes on the display window.

2Press and hold PROGRAM/CLOCK SET for more than 2 seconds. The hour digits start flashing.

3Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the hour, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET. The minute digits start flashing.

4Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the minutes, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.Notes:

•If there is a power failure, the clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” The clock indication will keep flashing until you set the clock again.

•You can also set the clock when the unit is in STANDBY mode. In this case, follow the procedures from step 2.

To show the clock when the unit is on.Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, the display changes the clock indication and the normal indication alternately. (Operating the unit while clock indication is displayed changes the display to the normal indication.)

5Press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET while the PROGRAM indicator is blinking. The tuned station in step 2 is stored in the preset number selected in step 4. Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

When the PROGRAM indicator stops blinking, the tuned station is stored in the preset number without pressing PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

If you use the number buttons to select the preset number in step 4, pressing PROGRAM/CLOCK SET is not necessary in this step.

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations, using different preset numbers.Tuning in a preset station

1Press TUNER/BAND to select the band, FM or AM.

2Press PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN repeatedly until the desired preset number appears. You can use the number buttons on the remote control unit to select the preset number directly. Example:

To select preset number 5, press 5.

To select preset number 15, press OVER, 1, then 5. To select preset number 20, press OVER, 2, then 0.

Note

If you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the stations again.

USING THE TAPE

Forward direction

PAUSE 8 – Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play or tape record mode.

STOP/EJECT § – Press to stop the current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when no buttons are active.

FF1 – In stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end. (When the tape reaches the end, press

STOP/EJECT § to release the depressed button.)

REW ¡ – In stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning. (When the tape reaches the end, press STOP/EJECT § to release the depressed button.)

PLAY 2 – Press to play cassettes.REC ÷ – Press to record from the radio or CD player.

PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE

1.Press TAPE to enter the tape mode.2.Press STOP/EJECT § to open the cassette compartment door.3.Load a cassete. Use only a type-I normal tape.4.Close the door securely.

5.Press PLAY 2 to begin playing the tape. The cassette tape plays until it reaches the end of the side, then it automatically stops.

Fast-winding a tapePress REW ¡ or FF 1.When the tape reaches the end, press STOP/EJECT § to release REW ¡ or FF 1.