JVC RC-BZ5LB CD Portable System Instructions

June 16, 2024
JVC

JVC RC-BZ5LB CD Portable System

Specifications

  • Model: RC-BZ 5 LB/RD
  • Remote Control Model: RM-SRCBZ5

Product Information

The JVC CD Portable System is a versatile and portable audio system that allows you to enjoy your favorite music both indoors and outdoors. With its user-friendly controls and powerful features, it is designed to provide you with years of enjoyment.

Features

  • Easy-to-use controls and operations for a seamless music experience.
  • Portable design for convenient use both at home and on the go.

Product Usage Instructions

Powering On and Off
To power on the CD Portable System, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure the mains plug is properly connected to a power source.
  2. Locate the POWER switch on the system and set it to the desired position.
  3. The system will power on and be ready for use.
    To power off the CD Portable System, simply disconnect the mains plug from the power source.

Playing CDs
To play CDs on the CD Portable System, follow these steps:

  1. Open the CD compartment by pressing the designated button.
  2. Insert a CD into the compartment with the label facing up.
  3. Close the compartment securely.
  4. Press the PLAY button to start playback.

Using the Remote Control
The CD Portable System comes with a remote control for convenient operation. To use the remote control, follow these steps:

  1. Insert batteries into the remote control, following the polarity markings.
  2. Point the remote control towards the system and press the desired buttons to control playback, volume, and other functions

Adjusting Volume
To adjust the volume of the CD Portable System, use the VOLUME control knob located on the system or the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Q: How do I change the batteries in the remote control?
    A: To change the batteries in the remote control, follow these steps:

  2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

  3. Open the compartment and remove the old batteries.

  4. Insert new batteries, following the polarity markings.

  5. Close the battery compartment securely.

  6. Q: Can I use the CD Portable System while it is charging?
    A: No, it is not recommended to use the CD Portable System while it is charging. It is best to let it fully charge before using it.

  7. Q: How do I clean the CD compartment?
    A: To clean the CD compartment, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe away any dust or debris. Avoid using liquids or abrasive cleaners.

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM

SISTEMA PORTATIL CON CD CHAINE PORTABLE A CD

RC-BZ5LB/RD

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bot-tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

  • Model No.
  • Serial No.
  • LVT0489-001A [J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

  • WARNING:
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC  SHOCK

  • CAUTION “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

  • NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

  • REFER SERVICING TO QULIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

  • The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION (For U.S.A)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    • Increase the separation between the equip-ment and receiver.
    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
(For U.S.A only)
PRECAUTIONS

  1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
  2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock felled or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
  3. CAUTION: Do not open the rear cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  4. CAUTION: The compact disc player uses invisible laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches which prevent the emission of radiation when the CD tray is open. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.
  5. CAUTION: Use of controls for adjustments and the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

(For CANADA)
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Caution – POWER switch!
    Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Thank you for purchasing the JVC CD Portable System.

  • We hope it will be a valued addition to your home as well as to your outdoor life, 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 use, freeing you to just enjoy the music.
  • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, CD Player, or Cas-sette Deck with a single touch. (When power is supplied from AC)
  • Sound effects; BEAT, POP, and CLEAR.
  • A 30-station preset capability (15 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
  • A user-friendly timer lets you fall asleep to music.

How This Manual Is Organized

  • Basic information that is the same for many different functions – e.g. setting the volume – is given in the section ‘Common Operations’, and not repeated under each function.
  • The names of buttons/controls are written in all capital letters: e.g. TUNER BAND.
  • System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.
  • Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
  • We’ve enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

  1. When carrying the Unit
    Do not raise or lower the carrying handle of the Unit with the telescopic antenna extended in order to avoid damaging the antenna.

  2. Where to place the Unit

    • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F).
    • Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
    • Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
  3. Power cord

    • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
    • Some power (2.6 W) is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
    • When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
  4. Malfunctions, etc.

    • There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
    • Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

Accessories

Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

  • Power Cord (1)
  • Remote Control (1)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries

How To Put Batteries In the Unit

  1. Open the battery cover on the back of the Unit by pulling it toward you while pressing the tabs as shown by the arrows.
  2. Put 8 batteries (not supplied) in the battery compartment in the order of “1” to “8” as shown.
  3. Securely close the battery cover.

Note: When you operate your Unit on mains (AC) power, the power source switches automatically from batteries to AC. However, you should remove the batteries when operating on AC power.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-
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How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-
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CAUTION: Handle batteries properly. To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

  • Remove batteries when the Unit or the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
  • When you need to replace the batteries, replace batteries at the same time with new ones.
  • Do not use an old battery with new ones.
  • Do not use different types of batteries together.
  • Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the Unit from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the Unit’s front panel. Note: If you point the Remote Control from the slant direction, the above distance will be shortened.

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Firmly insert the AC power cord supplied with the System into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit. The provided AC power cord for this unit has certain one-way direction connections to prevent electric shock. Refer to the illustration for correct connection.
CAUTIONS:

  • ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
  • BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE FOR AN EXTEND-ED PERIOD OF TIME.
  • Plug the AC power cord into the w all outlet, and your System is at your command!

COMPU PLAY (AC power only)

  • JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch.
  • With One Touch Operation you can play a CD or tape, or turn on the radio, with a single press of the play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not ready (no CD in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD.
  • How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.

The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

  • On the Unit
    • CD button
    • TUNER BAND  button
    • TAPE PLAY button
  • On the Remote Control
    • CD  button TUNER
    • BAND button

Common Operations

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Turning the Power On and Standby

Turning the Unit On
Press the POWER button.

The POWER ON indicator (green) lights up and the display comes on.
The Unit comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

  • For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you wish, you can change to another source.
  • If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on playing the station it was last set to.

Note: When power is supplied from the batteries, the POWER button on the Remote Control does not work.

Turning the Unit Standby
Press the POWER button again.
When operating on AC power:

The STANDBY indicator lights up and the display is blank.

  • When in Standby mode, the Unit continues to a small amount of power (2.6 W) to run the display.
  • To switch off the Unit completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

When power is supplied from the batteries:

  • When the Unit is turned off with the POWER button on the Unit (the POWER button on the Remote Control is ineffective), the Standby indicator goes out and the display is blank.
  • To switch off the Unit completely, remove the batteries from the Unit.

Adjusting the Volume

  • Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit to the right or left to in-crease or decrease the volume level.
    CAUTION: DO NOT turn on the Unit and/or start playing any source without first setting the VOL-UME control to 0, as a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or head-phones.

For private listening

  • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers.
  • Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

Sound Effects (SOUND)

The System has the following preset sound effects that give you control over the way your music sounds, so you can tailor it to the acoustics of your room and the quality of your source. Test the sound effects out to hear how each affects the music. Note that the effects work only during playback.
Sound effects

  • FLAT: No sound effect.
  • BEAT: Boosts low and high frequencies.
  • POP: Good for vocal music.
  • CLEAR: For a wide, dynamic stereo sound

To get an effect, press the SOUND button repeatedly until the Sound mode you want appears on the display. Each time you press the SOUND button, the display changes as shown below:

To cancel the effect, press the SOUND button until “FLAT” appears on the display

Using the Tuner

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You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.
One Touch Radio (AC power only)

  • Just press the TUNER BAND button to turn on the Unit and start playing the station you were last tuned to.
  • You can also switch from any other sound source to the radio by pressing the TUNER BAND button.

Tuning In a Station

  1. Press the TUNER BAND button.
    • The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the display.
    • Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:
  2.  Select a station using one of the following methods.

Manual Tuning
Press the button repeatedly to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want.

  • Auto Tuning
    If you press and hold the  button for one second or more, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.

  • Preset Tuning using the Unit (Possible only after pre-setting stations)
    Press the PRESET button to select the preset station.
    After you have selected the preset number, the band and the frequency are displayed.
    Example: Press the PRESET button until the preset number 12 “P- 12” appears. OR

  • Preset Tuning using the Remote Control (Possible only after presetting stations)
    Select the station by entering its preset number on the number keys.

  • Example: For channel 5, press 5. For channel 15, press +10 then 5.

  • The band and the frequency are displayed.

Turn the antenna for best reception.

  • For FM broadcast, extend and turn the telescopic antenna.
  • For AM broadcast, turn the Unit itself.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-IMAGE-20

Presetting Stations

You can preset up to 15 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations into memory using the Remote Control.
Auto Presetting (Using the Unit) —
In each band, you can automatically preset FM-15, AM-15 stations. Preset numbers will be allocated as stations are found, starting from the station currently tuned to and moving up the frequency.

  1. Select a band (AM or FM) by pressing the
    TUNER BAND button.

  2. Press the PRESET button for more than two seconds.
    Repeat steps 1-2 for the other band.
    If you want to change any of the auto preset stations, follow the procedure for Manual Presetting.

CAUTION: If the Unit is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations w ill be erased after approx. five minutes. If this happens, you w ill need to preset the stations again.

Manual Presetting (Using the Re-mote Control)

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  1. Select a band by pressing the TUNER BAND button.

  2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in a station.

  3. Set the preset number by pressing and holding the number key on the Remote Control.

    • To preset numbers 1 to 10 : Press the number key and hold down for 2 seconds.
    • To preset numbers 11 to 15 : Press and release the +10 but-ton, then press the second number key (1 to 5) and hold down for 2 seconds.
      When the preset display blinks, the setting is stored and you can release the number key. The display returns to the normal band and frequency display.
      Example: Preset number = 12JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-
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  4.  Repeat steps 1 – 3 for each station.
    To change the preset stations, repeat the same steps as above.

To Change the FM Reception Mode

  • The “STEREO” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects, when a program is broadcast in stereo.
  • However if an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose any stereo effect.
  • Press the TUNER BAND button to select FM MONO mode.
  • The “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
  • To restore the stereo effect, press the TUNER BAND button to select FM Auto mode. The “MONO” indicator goes out.

Using the CD Player

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You can use Normal or Repeat Play. Repeat Play can be set to repeat all or just one of the tracks on the CD.
One Touch CD Player (AC power only)

  • Just press the CD button.
    • The power is automatically turned on. If a CD is already inserted, “PLAY” is displayed and the CD will start playing from the first track.
    • If no CD is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed on the dis-play and the CD Player remains in Stop mode.

Normal Play

  1. Press the CD OPEN button on the Unit. The CD holder opens.
  2. Place a CD, w ith its label side up.
  3. Gently close the CD holder by hand.
  4. Press the CD 6 button.
    The first track of the CD begins playing . The CD Player automatically stops when the last track of the CD has finished playing.

During playback, the track number being played and the play-back time elapsed are shown on the display.

  • To stop playing the CD, press the button. The following information for the CD is displayed.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-IMAGE-26

  • To pause, press the CD
    To cancel pause, press the CD  again. Play continues from the point where it was paused.

  • Notes:

    •  You can place an 8 cm (3”) CD without an adaptor.
    • If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for example), “000000” appears on the display.
    • Even if other function is selected during playing the CD, the last track is memorized.
  • Skip Play
    During playback, press the  button to select the track you want.

  • The selected track starts playing.

  • Press and release the  button to go forward one track at a time.

  • Press and release the  button to go back one track at a time.

Search Play

  • During playback, hold down the button.
  • This operation will fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are listening to (the CD is played slowly for a moment and then the playback speed in-creases).
  • Locating a Track directly with the

Remote Control

  • Using the number keys on the Remote Control allows you can go directly to the beginning of any track.
  • During playback, enter the number of the track you want to listen to using the number keys.
  • The selected track starts playing.
    Example: For track 5, press 5. For track 15, press +10 then 5. For track 20, press +10, then 10. For track 32, press +10 three times, then 2.

Repeat Play

  • You can repeat one track or all the tracks on a CD.
  • During, or before playback, press the REPEAT button to select the Repeat mode.
  • The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as shown below.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-IMAGE-29
    • : Repeats one track.
    • ALL : Repeats all the tracks.

To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT button until the Repeat indicator on the display goes out.

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape)

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The Cassette Deck allows you to play and record audio tapes
Notes:

  • The Cassette Deck performs best with normal tapes (metal or CrO2 tapes are not recommended).
  • The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-roller and the capstan.
  • One Touch Play (AC power only)
    Just press the TAPE PLAY button on the Unit. The power is automatically turned on, “TAPE” is displayed, and if a tape is already in the deck, it will start to play.

Playback

  1. Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette holder.
  2. Insert a cassette tape with the exposed side facing upward as shown below.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-IMAGE-39
  3.  Close the holder gently until it clicks.
  4. Press the TAPE PLAY button.
    The tape is played and then stops when it reaches the end.

To pause, press the PAUSE button on the Unit.

  • To cancel pause, press the PAUSE button again. Play continues from the point where it was paused.
  • To stop playing, press the  STOP/EJECT button.
  • To remove the tape, stop the tape, and press the § STOP/EJECT button again.

To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Tape

  • Press the  (fast-forward) button on the Unit to fast-forward the tape.
  • Press the  (rewind) button on the Unit to re-wind the tape.
    • The Cassette Deck automatically stops when the tape reaches its end.

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)

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Things To Know Before You Start Recording

  • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record  pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the con-sent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video re-cording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

  • The correct recording level is automatically set by the ALC
    (Automatic Level Control) function, and is not affected by the VOLUME control on the Unit or by the use of sound effects.

  • Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A and one for side B, can be removed to prevent accidental erasure or recording.

  • To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover the holes with adhesive tape as shown.

Notes:

  • Use normal tapes (not metal or CrO2 tapes) for recording.
  • At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto.
  • If a recorded tape you make has excessive noise or static, the Unit may have been too close to a TV during the recording. Either turn off the TV or increase the distance between the TV and the Unit.

Recording from the Radio

  1. Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

  2.  Insert a blank or erasable cassette tape  with the exposed side facing upward as show n below and wind past the leader tape.JVC-RC-BZ5LB-CD-Portable -System-IMAGE-39

  3. Close the holder gently until it clicks.

  4. Tune in to a radio station.

  5. Press the REC button on the Unit.

The PLAY button is pressed at the same time, the “REC” indicator lights up, and the Unit begins recording.

  • The tape is recorded and then stops when it reaches the end.
  • To pause the recording, press the PAUSE button on the Unit.
  • To cancel pause, press the  PAUSE button again. Recording continues from the point where it was paused.
  • To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button.
  • To remove the tape, stop the tape, and press the   STOP/EJECT button again to open the cassette holder.

Recording an AM station (BEAT CUT)
When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, you can use the BEAT CUT function. Sw itch the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the Unit from the
NORM-1 to 2 or 3.
Note: In regular use, the BEAT CUT switch should be set to the NORM-1 position.

Recording from the CD

The CD Player can be started with the Cassette Deck for synchro-nous recording and everything on the CD recorded onto the tape in the order it is on the CD.

  1. Insert a cassette tape in the Cassette Deck and wind past the leader tape.

  2. Load a CD.

  3. Press the CD button.

  4. Press the button to stop the CD.

    • You can check the number of tracks and the total playback time of the CD on the display. (See page 6.)
  5. Select the Repeat mode of the CD if desired.
    To select the Repeat mode ( or ALL press the repeat button on the Remote Control.

  6. Choose whether to have approx. four seconds of blank tape between tracks.

    • If you want the blank section, skip this step.
    • If you do not want the blank section, perform the following operation on the CD Player
    • Press the CD  button twice.
  7. Press the REC button on the Unit. The PLAY button is pressed at the same time, the “REC” indicator lights up, and the synchronous recording begins.
    The tape is recorded and then stops when it reaches the end.
    To continue recording to the other side of the tape, perform the following steps.

  8. Reverse the cassette tape and wind past the leader tape.

  9. Press the CD  button and then press the  REC button.

  • Then, the synchronous recording begins from the beginning of the last track that was stopped at the end of the first side of the tape. To stop recording, press the   STOP/EJECT button.

  • To remove the tape, stop the tape, and press the § STOP/EJECT button again to open the cassette holder.
    Notes:

  • If the CD reaches its end before the tape, the tape will continue to run until stopped. Press § STOP/EJECT button to stop the tape.

  • During synchronous recording, the CD  , buttons for the CD Player do not function.

  • If you press the  REC button during play the CD, recording will start from the beginning of the track being played.

Using the Sleep Timer

Use the Sleep Timer to turn the Unit off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your Unit will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

You can only set the Sleep Timer when the Unit is on and a source is playing.

  1.  Play back a CD, tune in to a desired station, or play back a tape.

  2. Press the SLEEP button on the Remote Control.
    The “SLEEP” indicator lights up.

  3. Set the length of time you w ant the source to play before shutting off.

    • Each time you press the SLEEP button, it changes the number of minutes shown on the display in this sequence:
    • (back to the beginning)
  • The display will stop blinking after 5 seconds and return to the dis-play before you set the Sleep Timer.
  • The Unit is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you have set.
  • To Confirm the Sleep Time
    • When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep time is dis-played. After 5 seconds the original display returns.
  • To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting
    • Press the SLEEP button until the “SLEEP” indicator goes off on the display.
    • Turning off the Unit also cancels the SLEEP Timer.

Care And Maintenance

Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.

Compact Discs

  •      Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this Unit.
  • Continued use of irregularly shaped CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the Unit.
  • Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the case’s center hole lightly.
  • Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD, or bend the CD.
  • Put the CD back in its case after use to prevent warping.
  • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD when placing it back in the case.
  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.
  • A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD is dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

CAUTION: Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray thinner, ben-zine, etc.) to clean a CD.

Moisture Condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the Unit in the following cases:

  •  After turning on heating in the room.
  • In a damp room.
  • If the Unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place.

Should this occur, the Unit may malfunction. If this happens, leave it turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

General Notes
To ensure top performance, keep your CDs and the mechanism clean.

  • Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
  • Keep the CD holder closed when not in use.

Cassette Tapes

  • If a tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. Take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotat-ing in the right direction.
  • Do not touch the tape surface.
  • Do not store the tape:
    • In dusty places
    • In direct sunlight or heat
    • In damp areas
    • On a TV or speaker
    • Near a magnet

Cassette Deck
If the heads, capstan, or pinch-roller in the Cassette Deck become dirty, you may experience:

  • loss of sound quality
  • Discontinuous sound
  • Fading
  • Incomplete erasure
  • Difficulty recording

Clean the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

  • If the heads become magnetized, the Unit will produce noise or lose high frequency notes.
  • To demagnetize the heads, turn off the Unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).

Troubleshooting

  • If you have a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
  • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

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Specifications

  • Amplifier
    • Output Power
    • 3.6 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms, from 150 Hz to 15 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion
  • Output Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)
    • Phones
    • 16 ohms – 1 ohm
    • 0 – 20 mW/ch output into 32 ohms
  • Cassette Deck
    • Frequency Response 80 – 12,500 Hz
    • Wow and Flutter
    • 0.15% (WRMS)
  • CD   Player
    • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB
    • Wow And Flutter
    • Unmeasurable
  • Tuner
    • FM Tuner
  • Tuning Range
    • 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

AM Tuner

  • Tuning Range
    • 530 – 1,710 kHz
  • Antenna
    • Telescopic antenna for FM
    • Built-in ferrite core antenna for AM
  • Spea kers
    • 10 cm (3-15/16″) ✕ 2, 3 ohms

General

  • Dimensions
    • 438 ✕ 177 ✕ 270 mm (W/H/D)
    • (17-1/4 ✕ 7 ✕ 10-11/16 inches)
  • Mass Approx.
    • 4.0 kg (8.9 lbs) (without batteries)
  • Accessories
    • Power Cord (1)
    • Remote Control (RM-SRCBZ5) (1)

Power Specifications

  • Power Requirements
    • AC 120 V ~ , 60 Hz
  • Power Consumption
    • 14 watts (power on mode)
    • 2.6 watts (in Standby mode)
    • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

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