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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-GA3V
Consists of CA-MXGA3V and SP-MXGA3V
CA-MXGA3V SP-MXGA3V

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SYSTEM

RO
C

COMPONENT

P
PO

COMPACT
STANDBY/ON

PROGRAM

AUX

RANDOM

CLA

S SIC

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

FM /AM

VO
L

SLEEP

FM MODE

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

O N SCREEN

VIDEO INTRO

PREV.

PRESET

PREV.

C SK

DIS

HIGHLIGHT

FM
/ AM

AUX

TAPE

PHONES

STILL

CD1

CD2

CD
REC START
/ STOP

CD3

TAPE
A/B

TAPE

MIC

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

ECHO

VCD NUMBER

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

SELECT

CD
MIN

KEY CONTROL

SOUND
MODE

SELECT
CD
REC START
DUBBING

MIC LEVEL
PBC

REPEAT

TUNING

RETURN

MAX

MPX

EJECT

FADE
MUTING

VOLUME

SP-MXGA3V

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

CA-MXGA3V

SP-MXGA3V

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1091-001A
[US]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DANGER
1. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION
1. Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Useofcontrolsadjustmentsorperformance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:
No obstructions and open spacing.
2 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3 Bottom:
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Front view

Side view

15cm
1cm

15cm

CA-MXGA3V

15cm

CA-MXGA3V

10cm

CAUTION
1. 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.)
2. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
3. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
4. 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.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition 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.
❏ Types of CD you can play
Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The Video CD Player can play the following compact discs.
• Video CD without Playback Control function: for audio and video (moving picture) reproduction.
• Video CD with Playback Control function: featuring user interrupting operation and super-fine still pictures for audio and video
(moving picture) reproduction.
• MP3 disc
• Digital Audio CD, including 8-cm CDs: for audio reproduction.
• CDs you cannot play: Do not play SVCDs, DVDs and CD-ROMs on this System. Playing CD-ROMs may generate a noise which
can damage your speakers.
❏ 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, Cassette Deck, or
CD Player with a single touch.
❏ The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided.
❏ The Active Bass EX. (Extension) circuitry faithfully reproduces low frequency sounds.
❏ A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
❏ CD changer function can operate 3 discs.
• Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).
• Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.
❏ Two Decks enabling tape dubbing.
❏ You can use conventional tapes and CDs for Karaoke with the voice masking system. With an optional microphone, you can replace the
lead singer’s voice on your favorite songs with your own.
• Digital Echo applied to your voice through the microphone gives you a professional sound.
❏ Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer.
❏ You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.
❏ The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.

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 “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”.
• If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where the button is used will be omitted.
• 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 have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
1

Installation 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.

Power 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 outlet.
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

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.

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English

Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1
How This Manual Is Organized............................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................2
Getting Started ..............................................................................................................3
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch ................................................................................................. 3
How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control.......................................................................................... 3
Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the FM Antenna.................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the AM Antenna................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting a TV...................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting External Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to the Wall Outlet ................................................................................................................. 6
DEMO Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 6
COMPU Play........................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Operations...........................................................................................................7
Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................................................ 7
Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 7
Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) ....................................................................................................... 8
Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.)................................................................................ 8
Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)......................................................................................... 8
Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)............................................................ 8

Using the Tuner .............................................................................................................9
Tuning In a Station .................................................................................................................................. 9
Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................. 10
To Change the FM Reception Mode ..................................................................................................... 10

Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) ..............................................11
To Load CDs ......................................................................................................................................... 12
To Unload CDs...................................................................................................................................... 12
Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play......................................................................................... 13
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks...................................................................................... 13
Random Play.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Repeating Tracks ................................................................................................................................... 15
Tray Lock Function ............................................................................................................................... 15
MP3 Discs Playback.............................................................................................................................. 15

Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)....................................................................16
Setting the TV System........................................................................................................................... 16
Selecting the Audio Channel ................................................................................................................. 16
Playing Video CDs with PBC Function (VCD 2.0) .............................................................................. 17
Playing Video CDs with PBC Functions without Using the PBC Function (PBC OFF)...................... 18
Playing Video CDs without the PBC Function ..................................................................................... 18
Various Functions to Enhance Your Enjoyment ................................................................................... 18

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................20
Playing a Tape ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......................................................................21
Standard Recording ............................................................................................................................... 22
CD Synchro Recording.......................................................................................................................... 22
Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)................................................................................................... 22

Using an External Equipment ....................................................................................23
Listening to the External Equipment ..................................................................................................... 23

Using the Timers .........................................................................................................24
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Daily Timer ......................................................................................................................... 25
Setting the REC (Recording) Timer ...................................................................................................... 26
Setting the SLEEP Timer ...................................................................................................................... 28
Timer Priority ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Using the Microphone.................................................................................................29
Singing Along with Karaoke ................................................................................................................. 29
Microphone Mixing............................................................................................................................... 30
Playing the Microphone Sound through the Speakers........................................................................... 30

Care And Maintenance................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................32
Specifications ..............................................................................................................32

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Getting Started
Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.
AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Video Cord (1)
AC Plug Adaptor (1)
If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch
To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
Set the correct voltage for you area with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the back of the Unit. Use a screwdriver to rotate the selector so
the number the voltage mark is pointed at is the same as the voltage.

Voltage mark

CAUTION:
• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:
• Handle batteries properly.
❏ To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.
• Do not use an old battery with a new one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Getting Started

Using the Remote Control
The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away.
You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s fron panel.

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SYSTEM

RO
C

COMPONENT

P
PO

COMPACT

CLA

S SIC

VO
L

PROGRAM

RANDOM
STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

Remote sensor
CD

FM
/ AM

AUX

PRESET

PREV.

SC
DI

IP
SK

TAPE

3
CD

PHONES
TUNING

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

VCD NUMBER

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

MIC LEVEL
PBC

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

CD
MIN

2
1

MAX

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

CAUTION:
• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna
Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM
Wire Antenna horizontally.

Strip vinyl shield from cut line,
twist wire core.

Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied)

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied
FM Wire Antenna.

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Getting Started

Connecting the AM Antenna
Rear Panel of the Unit
Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.
AM loop antenna (Supplied)

Attach the AM loop to its
base by snapping the
tabs on the loop into the
slot in the base.

AM antenna wire (not supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

• Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.

CAUTION:
• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the Speakers
1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.
2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked RIGHT on the System.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked LEFT on the System.
3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.
Right side (rear view)

Left side (rear view)
Red

Black

Red
Black

CAUTIONS:
• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away
from the TV.
• Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.

Getting Started

Connecting a TV
Connect a video cord (supplied) between the System’s VIDEO OUT terminal and the video input jack of your TV.

• Do not connect a cable between the LINE-OUT terminals and the audio input terminals of an external TV. If it is connected,
noise may be generated depending on the TV to be used.
Video cord (supplied)

TV (not supplied)

Connecting External Equipment
Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s AUX-IN terminals and the output terminals of the external MD recorder, tape
deck, etc.
You can then listen to the external source through the System.

Signal cord (not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

MD recorder, tape deck, etc. (not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

Connecting to the Wall Outlet
Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
Now, your System is at your command!

DEMO Mode
When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the system’s features automatically starts.
To turn the DEMO display off, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops.
To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.
CANCEL
/ DEMO

(For 2 seconds)

COMPU Play
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, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment 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 or tape in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD or tape.
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 6 button
FM/AM button
TAPE 3 button
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
CD Open/Close 0 button

On the Remote Control

CD 6 button
FM/AM button
TAPE 3 button
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons

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Basic Operations
)

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

Numeric
keys
FM MODE

VIDEO INTRO

FM /AM

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

RANDOM

S SIC

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY indicator
% STANDBY/ON

CLA

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

PRESET

PREV.

DIS

FM
/ AM

AUX

PHONES

CD1

CD2

RETURN

MIN

CD3

TAPE
A/B

TAPE

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

ECHO

2
CD

ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

1
CD

MAX

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

SELECT

KEY CONTROL

SOUND
MODE

VOLUME

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

EJECT

SOUND
MODE

TAPE

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

MIC LEVEL
PBC

REPEAT

3
CD

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

STILL

HIGHLIGHT
PHONES

PREV.

SOUND MODE

PROGRAM

AUX

ON SCREEN

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SYSTEM

RO
C

COMPONENT

SLEEP

COMPACT

% STANDBY/ON
Display

P
PO

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

VO
L

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MPX

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

VOLUME +,–

FADE
MUTING

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

EJECT

VOLUME

FADE MUTING
Various information

BASS
S.MODE

Level bar

BASS indicator
Sound Mode indicator

Status bar (Indicates various statuses.)

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Turning the Power On and Off
Turning the System On

Press the % STANDBY/ON button.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY

Turning the System Off
Press the % STANDBY/ON button again.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY

Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit clockwise to increase the
volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control to increase
the volume or press the VOLUME – button on the Remote Control
to decrease the volume.

You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.

CAUTION:
• DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing
any source without first setting the VOLUME
control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound
could damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones.

STANDBY/ON

“GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display goes out, except
for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up. (The
display is dimmed.)

Adjusting the Volume

STANDBY/ON

The display comes on and “WELCOME” is displayed once.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
The System 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.

• Some power is always consumed even though power is
turned off (called Standby mode).
• To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power
cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 immediately.

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.

Basic Operations

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)
You can mute the output with one touch operation.
To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the
Remote Control. The output is faded out.
To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once
again. The output is faded in to the previous level.
• After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the
unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control
will increase the volume from MIN. setting.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound
(ACTIVE BASS EX.)

Entering the Number with the
Remote Control (Numeric Keys)
You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter numbers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or programming the playing tracks on CDs.
How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here.

Examples:
•
•
•
•

To enter number 5, press 5.
To enter number 15, press +10, then 5.
To enter number 20, press +10, then 10.
To enter number 25, press +10, +10, then 5.

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.
To get the effect, press the ACTIVE BASS EX. (Extension)
button.
The “BASS” indicator lights up and “ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION” appears on the display.
To cancel the effect, press the button again.
The “BASS” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the display.

Selecting the Sound
(SOUND MODE)

Mode

You can select one of 3 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes.
You can use this effect only for playback.

On the Unit
To get the effect, press one of the Sound Mode buttons, ROCK,
POP, or CLASSIC.
The selected Sound Mode name “ROCK”, “POP”, or “CLASSIC”
appears on the display. The “S.MODE” indicator also lights up on
the display.
To cancel the effect, press the currently selected mode button
again.
When the effect is canceled, the “S.MODE” indicator goes out.
For example, if the current Sound Mode is ROCK, press the
ROCK button again. “FLAT” appears on the display, showing that
no sound effect is applied.
ROCK
Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for
acoustic music.
POP
Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC
Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo
systems.
FLAT
No sound effect applies.

On the Remote Control
Press the SOUND MODE button until Sound Mode you want appears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the Sound Mode changes as follows:
ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = FLAT = (back to the beginning)
To cancel the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until
“FLAT” appears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator goes out.

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3-CD

COMPONENT

SYSTEM

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

AUX

Numeric
keys

PROGRAM

RANDOM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY
FM MODE

SCREEN
ON

VIDEO INTRO

PREV.

HIGHLIGHT

/ DEMO

FM/AM
FM MODE

PHONES

CD3

PROGRAM
REPEAT

KIP

DIS

MIC LEVEL

MIN

TAPE

PBC

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

4
¢

CD 3

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

REC START
/ STOP

22
¡

RETURN

CD2

FM
/ AM

AUX

FM/AM

STILL

PRESET

PREV.

SET
MIC

CD1

SET

CANCEL

FM /AM

C L AS SIC

VOL

SLEEP

POP

COMPACT

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

ROC

English

Using the Tuner

TAPE
A/B

CD 2

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

CD 1

MAX

SELECT

/RANDOM

EJECT
TAPE
A/B

MPX

KEY CONTROL

EJECT

TAPE

PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

SOUND
MODE

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
ECHO

MUTING

VOLUME

Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel

1
kHz MHz

MONO
ST

FM mode indicators
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in
manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.
❏ Before listening to the radio:
• Make sure that both the FM and AM antennas are correctly
connected. (See pages 4 and 5).

One Touch Radio
Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the System and start playing the station you were last tuned to.
❏ You can switch from any other sound source to the radio by
pressing the FM/AM button.

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing
When shipped, the AM tuner interval is set to 9 kHz spacing
(50 kHz spacing for FM broadcast). You can change it to 10 kHz
spacing.
To select 10 kHz intervals, while holding down the ¢ button
on the Unit in Standby mode, press the % button on the Unit to
turn on the power (at the same time, the 100 kHz spacing is selected for FM broadcast).
To select 9 kHz intervals again, while holding down the 4
button on the Unit in Standby mode, press the % button on the
Unit to turn on the power.
[10 kHz Intervals]

Tuning In a Station
1

Press the FM/AM button.
The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the
display.
(If the last station was selected using the preset number, the
preset number appears first.)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
FM and AM.

[9 kHz Intervals]

FM /AM
FM
/ AM

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

(on the Unit)

(on the Remote Control)

Using the Tuner

Select a station using one of the following
methods.
• Manual Tuning
Briefly press the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit to move
from frequency to frequency until you find the station you
want.
OR
• Auto Tuning
If you hold down the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit for 1
second or more and then release it, the frequency changes
down, or up, automatically until a station is found.
OR
• Preset Tuning (Possible only after presetting stations)
Preset tuning using the Unit:
Select the preset number you want, using the 4 or ¢
button.

Example:
Press the ¢ button until the preset number “P-12” appears
on the display. After 2 seconds, the display will show the
preset number’s band and frequency.

Using the Unit

1
2
3

Select a band by pressing the FM/AM button.
Press the
station.

button to tune in a

Press the SET button.
“SET” will blink for 10 seconds.

Press the 4 or
preset number.
¢:
4:

¢ button

to select the

Increases the preset number by 1.
Decreases the preset number by 1.

Press the SET button.
“STORED” appears and, after 2 seconds, the display returns to
the band/frequency display.

Repeat above steps 1 to 5 for each station
you want to store in memory with a preset
number.

To change the preset stations, repeat the same steps as
above.

PRESET

(After 2 seconds)

kHz MHz

Preset tuning using the Remote Control:
Enter the preset number you want to recall using the numeric keys. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

Example:
Press +10, then 2 to recall the preset number 12. After 2 seconds, the display will show the preset number’s band and
frequency.

• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by
turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna
for best reception.

• In step 4, you can select the preset number using the numeric keys on the Remote Control. See “Entering the
Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

CAUTION:
• Even if the System is unplugged or if the power
failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored
for a few days. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again.

To Change the FM Reception
Mode
When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST (Stereo)” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects.
If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select
Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect.

Presetting Stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.

Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so
that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
FM MODE

• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You
can preset the stations you want into memory by following
one of the presetting methods below.
• During presetting stations, if no button operation is made
for 10 seconds, the display returns to the band/frequency
display. In this case, repeat steps from the beginning.

FM
/ AM

MONO

To restore the stereo effect, press the FM MODE button on
the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator goes off.

TUNING
SET

SET

FM=30, AM=15

When changing the Band

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Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs)
3-CD

Numeric
keys

COMPONENT

SYSTEM

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

PROGRAM
UM

SLEEP

AUX

FM MODE

CANCEL

RANDOM
STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

/ DEMO

PRESET

PREV.

VIDEO INTRO

PREV.

HIGHLIGHT

CD 6

PHONES

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

STILL

CD1

CD2

RETURN

CD3

CD1-CD3
PROGRAM
REPEAT

DIS

MIN

PBC

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CD 3

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

CLOCK
/TIMER

CD 2

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

TAPE
A/B

DISC SKIP
¢
CD1-CD3

CD 1

MAX

EJECT

TAPE
A/B

EJECT

TAPE

PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

MPX

KEY CONTROL

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

MIC LEVEL

TAPE

SELECT

/RANDOM

REPEAT

CD 6

22
¡

FM
/ AM

AUX

KIP

SET
SCREEN
ON

CD Open/
Close 0

C L AS SIC

4
7

SET

CANCEL

FM /AM

POP

COMPACT

ROC

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

VOL

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SOUND
MODE

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
ECHO

MUTING

VOLUME

Track number, Playing time,
Disc indicators
Program number, etc.

PRGM REPEAT
RANDOM ALL 1CD

Play mode Repeat
indicator
indicator
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The CD Player has the rotational disc tray that can accommodate
3 CDs. The unit can play back the following types of disc: Digital
Audio CD, MP3 disc, CD-R, CD-RW.
You can use Normal, Program, Random, or Repeat Play.
Normal Play: Can continuously play all the tracks on all
the CDs.
Program Play: Can play all the programmed tracks on all
the CDs in the programmed order.
Random Play: Can play all the tracks on all the CDs in random order.
Repeat Play: Can repeat all the tracks on all the CDs, the
tracks on one of the CDs, or just one of
tracks on one CD.

CAUTIONS:
• When you use Program Play or Random Play,
use only Audio CDs. Otherwise, the System
does not work properly.
If system error occurs, please recover it by turning off the power once or by changing the source
mode to others. Then,eject the tray and remove
the disc which is not supported.
• Some MP3 discs may not be properly played
back due to their disc format.
Here are the basic things you need to know to play CDs and locate
the different tracks on them.

About the Disc Indicator
Disc Number indicator

Selected Disc indicator

1
Disc Rotation indicator

The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators:
Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time.
Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected
disc number.
Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is
playing or paused. This indicator
goes out if a CD is not loaded for
the selected disc number.
Once the tray is ejected, the Disc
Rotation indicators for all disc
numbers are lit. However, when
the empty disc number is selected, the Disc Rotation indicator for
the disc number goes out.

Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs)

Example of indication:
When CD door has ejected once and then
CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected)
Shows that this disc number is selected.

❏ When you use an 8 cm CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source.
❏ When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is automatically closed.
❏ If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for
example), “ 0 0:00” appears on the display.

To Unload CDs
Shows that the disc is rotating.

Take out the CD as shown below.

While the CD Player is stopped, press the CD
Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to open the
tray.

Remove the CD, then press the DISC SKIP
button on the Unit.

One Touch Play
The power comes on, and operations are done automatically.
❏ By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if
a CD is loaded for the disc number that was lastly selected, it
will start playing from the first track.
❏ By pressing the CD1-CD3 button, the System will come on, and
if a CD is already loaded for the selected disc number, it will
start play from the first track.

To Load CDs
1
2

The tray turns for the next CD.

3
4

Repeat step 2 to remove all the CDs.
Press the CD Open/Close
Unit to close the tray.

button on the

❏ You can remove CDs while listening to the other source.

Press the CD Open/Close
Unit to open the tray.

button on the

Place a CD, with its label side up, onto the
tray.

• You can also remove the CDs during playback. However,
in this case, you can only remove the CDs that are not being played back.

Be sure that the CD is securely seated on the disc tray.
With the label side up

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON
CANCEL

/ DEMO

SET

PRESET

DIS

Press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit and
place the next CD.
When you press the button, the tray turns for the next CD.

4
5

Repeat step 3 for the last CD.
Press the CD Open/Close
Unit.

button on the

The tray is closed.

• When placing a disc in the tray, be sure to position the
disc inside the recess correctly. Otherwise, the message
“No disc” will appear in the display, and the disc may be
damaged or the Unit may be damaged when the tray is
opened, or it may be difficult to remove the disc from the
Unit.

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Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs)

Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play
To Play CDs

1
2

Load CDs.
Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you
want to play.
The selected disc number (e.g. “CD-1”) appears on the display.
The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the
first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back.
When the last CD has finished playing, the CD Player automatically stops.

Examples:
CD1 = CD2 = CD3 = (stop)
CD2 = CD3 = CD1 = (stop)
❏ You can start to play the currently selected disc by simply pressing the CD 6 button.
While playing the CD, the following will appear on the display.
1

Track number

Elapsed
CD is playing.
playing time

• When the Disc button (CD1-CD3) is pressed with the tray
opened, the tray is closed and the selected CD automatically
begins playing.
To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button. The following information for the CD is displayed.
1

To Select a Track
During playback (using the 4 or ¢ button):
Briefly press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track you want to
play.
By pressing the button, you can skip to the next track or skip back
to the previous track.
• The selected track starts playing.
• Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of the next
track. (You can skip to the next CD (e.g. CD-1 = CD-2 =
CD-3).)
• Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the current
track. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track. (You cannot skip back to the previous CD.)
In Stop mode (using the 4 or ¢ button):
By briefly pressing the 4 or ¢ button, the CD Player operates
in the same way as during playback, except the following points.
• The buttons are effective only for the currently selected CD.
Using the numeric keys on the Remote Control:
Using the numeric keys, you can directly select the track on the
currently selected CD.
• The selected track starts playing.
For example, press +10, then 5 to play back the track number 15.
See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

Search Play
Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast
forward/backwards the CD.
• 22 or ¡ button on the Unit
• 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control

Programming the Playing Order
of the Tracks
You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs.
Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is
stopped.
❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including
the same tracks.

To Make a Program
Total track number

Total playing time

To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication
blinks on the display.
To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues
from the point where it was paused.
To remove the CD, stop playing and press the CD Open/Close
0 button on the Unit.
Tips:
• Playing back the CD using the DISC SKIP button
You can also play the CDs using the DISC SKIP button. During
playback, each time you press the button, the next CD is automatically played back. If the next disc tray is empty, the disc tray is
automatically skipped.
• Removing/changing the CDs during playback
While playing back a CD (e.g. CD-1), you can remove or change
the other CDs (e.g. CD-2 and CD-3) by pressing the CD Open/
Close 0 button. After removing or changing, press the same button to close the tray.

1
2

Load CDs
In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program
Play mode.

On the Unit
Press the PROGRAM button to light the “PRGM” indicator on the
display.
At the same time, “PROGRAM” appears on the display.
On the Remote Control
Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until “PROGRAM” appears on the display.
The “PRGM” indicator also lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
PROGRAM = RANDOM = Blank display (Normal Play) =
(back to the beginning)
• If a program is already made, the last step of the program will
be displayed.

Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs)

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to
select the CD you want to program.
The display will change to the Program Entry display.
CD1
CD

Disc number

Track number

Select the track you want to program.

Using the Unit
While the display is blinking, press the 4 or ¢ button to select
the track, then press the SET button within 10 seconds.
The program order number will be assigned from P-1.
PRESET

Disc number Track number

To Exit and Re-enter Program Play
The program you have made is stored in memory. So, you can exit
Program Play temporarily or re-enter Program Play unless you delete the program.
To exit the program mode once, while the CD Player is
stopped, press the PROGRAM button on the Unit or the PROGRAM/RANDOM button on the Remote Control to light off the
“PRGM” indicator. By changing the source to the other (e.g. Tuner), the CD Player also exits Program Play mode.
To re-enter Program Play mode, press the PROGRAM or
PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the “PRGM” indicator lights
up again.

Random Play
The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you
use this mode.
• To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT button to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details,
see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below.

SET

Program order number

Using the Remote Control
Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then,
the program order number will be assigned from P-1.
• To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button
on the Unit.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks
on the same CD or the other CD.

To play the program, Press the CD
ton.

6 but-

For details, see “To Play the Program You Have Made” mentioned below.
To confirm the program, while the CD player is stopped with
the “PROG” indicator lit on the display, press the 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control.
To delete all the tracks in the program, while the CD Player
is stopped, press the 7 button.
To Modify the Program, while the CD Player is stopped, press
the CANCEL button, the last track in the program is deleted. To add
new tracks to the end of the program, repeat above steps 3 and 4.

In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random
Play mode.

On the Unit
Press the RANDOM button to light the “RANDOM” indicator.
At the same time, “RANDOM” appears on the display.
On the Remote Control
Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the “RANDOM”
appears on the display.
The “RANDOM” indicator also lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
PROGRAM = RANDOM = Blank display (Normal Play) =
(back to the beginning)

Press the CD 6 button.

The tracks on all the CDs are played in random order.
To stop playing, press the 7 button.
To skip a track during playback, press the ¢ button to
jump to the next track in the random sequence.
To exit Random Play mode, while the CD Player is stopped,
press the RANDOM button on the Unit or the PROGRAM/RANDOM button on the Remote Control again to light off the “RANDOM” indicator. Normal Play resumes.

• If you try to program a track number that does not exists
on the CD, your entry will be ignored.
• If you try to program the 33rd track, “FULL” appears on
the display.

To Play the Program You Have Made
Press the CD 6 button.
The System plays the tracks in the order you have programmed
them.
• To use Repeat Play for Program Play, press the REPEAT button to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details,
see “Repeating Tracks” on page 15.
❏ You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the 4
or ¢ button during Program Play.
❏ To stop playing, press the 7 button once. If you press the 7 button, while the CD Player is stopped, the program is deleted.

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Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs)

Repeating Tracks

MP3 Discs Playback

You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you
like.
Press the REPEAT button.
The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as follows:
ALL= 1CD = 1 = Blank display = (back to the beginning)
REPEAT ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks on
all the CDs.
In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks in
the program.
In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks on
all the CDs in random order.
REPEAT 1CD: Repeats all tracks on one CD. (Selectable in
Normal Play only)
REPEAT 1:
Repeats one track.

You can play back MP3 discs. In addition to normal playback, you
can use Random, Program,or Repeat Play, if the disc format is
proper.

To stop playing, press the 7 button. Changing the source to the
other (e.g. Tuner) will also stop playing.
To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT button until the Repeat indicator on the display goes out.
❏ Repeat mode remains in effect (except REPEAT 1CD) during
the following Play Mode changing:
a. PROGRAM PLAY MODEÔNORMAL PLAY MODE
b. RANDOM PLAY MODE ÔNORMAL PLAY MODE
c. PROGRAM PLAY MODEÔRANDOM PLAY MODE

Tray Lock Function
In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be
electronically locked.
When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if
the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed.

Locking the Tray

1
2

Turn on the System and enter CD mode.
While pressing down the 7 button, press the
CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.
“LOCK ON” appears on the display.

• If you try to open the tray by pressing the 0 button, “LOCK
ON” appears on the display to let you know that the tray has
been locked.

Unlocking the Tray
Repeat above steps 1 and 2.
“LOCK OFF” appears on the display.

Now, you can use the tray normally.

About MP3 discs
An MP3 disc can have several folders (groups). Tracks are contained within the groups. The player will only recognize up to 64
groups. Total number of tracks recognizable is 255.

Recording your own MP3 discs.
•
•
•
•

Disc format should be set to “ISO 9660”.
Multisession recording is not supported.
The disc must be finalized.
Files other than MP3s will be ignored.

MP3 Basic Operations
The track number being selected will be displayed on the Unit.

1
2

Load an MP3 disc.
Press the 4 or ¢ button on the Unit to
select the track and then press the CD 6
button to play.

The next track will be played after the current track is finished.
On the Remote Control
You can also use the numeric keys to directly select the track. The
selected track automatically starts playing back.
For example, to play back the track number 25, press +10, +10,
then 5. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)” on page 8.

Press the 7 button to stop playing.

• If the disc format of the MP3 disc being used is improper,
you can not use Random Play, Program Play, Repeat
Play, and Search Play (fast forward/backwards). About
operation, see page 13, 14 and 15.
• If system error occurs, please recover it by turning off the
power once or by changing the source mode to others.
Then, eject the tray and remove the disc which is not supported.

On Screen Display
You can see the Single Elapsed Time on the TV screen when you
press the ON SCREEN button on the Remote Control.

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Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)
3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

SYSTEM
CONVERTER

VIDEO INTRO
4

ON SCREEN

VIDEO INTRO

PREV.

STILL
7

REPEAT

CD2

RETURN

CD3

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

KEY CONTROL

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

CD 6

& RETURN

S SIC

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

FM
/ AM

AUX

PRESET

PREV.

C
DIS

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

IP
SK

TAPE

PHONES
TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

MIC LEVEL
PBC

CD 6

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

CD
MIN

MAX

PBC

TAPE

& RETURN

EJECT

MPX

MPX
KARAOKE

ECHO

RANDOM

CLA

VO
L

ON SCREEN
HIGHLIGHT
¢

SELECT

TAPE
A/B

KEY
CONTROL I
KEY
CONTROL i

HIGHLIGHT

STILL

CD1

FM /AM

PROGRAM

SET
FM MODE

SOUND
MODE

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

COMPONENT

RO
C

COMPACT

AUX

P
PO

SLEEP

Numeric
Keys

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

FADE
MUTING

KEY CONTROL
I, i

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

0 EJECT
(Deck B)

VOLUME

Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc.

Disc indicators
1

PBC PRGM REPEAT
RANDOM ALL 1CD

Play mode indicator

Repeat indicator

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

You can play video CDs (with or without the Playback Control
(PBC) function) to watch the picture on your TV while listening to
the sound on video CDs.
SVCDs and DVDs cannot be used.
❏ Before playing video CDs
• Make sure that the connection between the System and your
TV is correct. (See page 6.)

While pressing and holding the 7 button on
the Unit, press the SET button on the Unit to
select the TV system.
Each time you press the SET button, the TV system changes as
follows.

PAL

NTSC

PAL:
NTSC:

for PAL exclusive TV
for NTSC exclusive TV

Setting the TV System
(Using the Unit)
Initial setting of the TV system.
The initial (TV System) setting for video output, of this unit,
is the PAL video system.If you are using a TV that uses the
NTSC TV system, change the TV system as follows:
To view a picture of video CDs, it is required to set the System’s
TV system according to your TV system.
Relationship among the playable CDs, System’s TV system and your TV system:
Playable CD
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL

1
2

System’s TV system
NTSC
PAL

Your TV system
NTSC
PAL

Turn on the TV and select the video input on
the TV.
Turn on the System and press the CD 6
button.

• During disc searching, this function does not respond.
• If you play a CD of NTSC system in NTSC system on a
PAL exclusive TV, the image may be distorted. If this happen, change to “PAL”.

Selecting the Audio Channel
This function may be used for video CDs that support multiplex
function. In addition to the normal stereo sound output, you can select L channel or R channel independently.
Press the MPX button on the Remote Control.
Each time you press the button, the selected channel changes as follows:
NORMAL (Stereo) = Lch MONO = Rch MONO = (back to the
beginning)
• When “Lch MONO” or “Rch MONO” is selected, the first push
of the button will show the current selection.
• The channel selection returns to “NORMAL (Stereo)” when
the CD is ejected or changed, or other source (e.g. FM/AM) is
selected, or when the system is turned off.

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Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)

Playing Video CDs with PBC
Function (VCD 2.0)
The System provides a Playback Control (PBC) function which
utilizes a procedure (menu selection) programmed in a video CD.
What is the Playback Control (PBC) function?
The PBC function allows you to enjoy the following features.
• Menu-driven playback
You can interact with the TV screen using a menu display to select and play an entry.
• High-resolution still image display
You can display high-quality images four times clearer than video pictures.
❏ For operation, refer to the instructions supplied for the video
CD.
❏ You can play video CDs with PBC function using the interactive
play or without using the PBC function (Continuous Play).

• The playback operation procedure may differ depending
on the video CD you use.
• Sometimes due to improper manufacturing, video CDs
will function differently.

2. Press the SELECT button to play it back.
CD

SELECT

• The next item will be automatically played after the current
item is finished.
On the Remote Control
Press the numeric keys to select the item number and start the playback.

To pause, press the STILL button on the Remote Control.
To resume pause, press the STILL button on the Remote Control.
To stop playback, press the 7 button on the Unit.
To select other item during menu selection status, repeat
step 4.

Playing Video CDs with the PBC Function Using
the interactive feature (Menu-Driven Play)

• Repeat function does not work when PBC is ON.

Insert a video CD.

Search Play

The “PBC” indicator will light up on the display when a video
CD of version 2.0 is inserted.

Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast
forward/backwards the video CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the track you are playing.
• 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control
During Search Play, the playing time quickly changes on the display and on the TV.

Press the CD 6 button.
“PBC” appears on the display and playback starts from the
first menu.

To move through the next menu, press the
NEXT or PREV button.

To select the item in the menu and play it,
press the following buttons.

• When you use Search Play mode, no sound is heard.

On the Unit:
1. Press the VCD NUMBER + or – button to select the item (“SEL
**”) you want to play.
Basic Remote Control and Unit Button Functions for Menu-Driven Play:
Remote Control
Unit
PREV / NEXT
Numeric Keys
& RETURN

PREV / NEXT

Function

Move through menu.

VCD NUMBER +/-

Select a specific menu item.

SELECT (CD 6)

Enters the selected video CD number or item.

& RETURN

Returns to the previous menu during playback.

Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)
1
2
3

Menu screen

1
2
3

1
2

Moving
picture

To next screen
1
Moving
picture

2
Moving
picture

1
Moving
picture

Moving
picture

2
Still
picture

Still
picture

Moving
picture

To previous
screen

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a video CD
with the PBC function. The selection menu shows a list of numbers
for selection. Some video CDs may show moving pictures or a divided screen.
• When a list of numbers is displayed, selecting a number shows
its contents.
• When the selection menu is re-displayed after you have played
your selection, selecting a number again can replay its contents.
(Some video CDs may show the menu screen several times.)
• After playback, press & RETURN to go back to the previous
screen. Some video CDs may return you to the menu screen
shown before playback.

Playing Video CDs with PBC
Functions without Using the
PBC Function (PBC OFF)
You can play the video CDs with the PBC function without using
the PBC function, as if they were without the PBC function.

Insert a video CD 2.0.
The “PBC” indcator lights up on the display.

Press the PBC button on the unit to go out
“PBC” indicator on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display alternates as follows:
PBC OFF (“PBC” goes out) Ô PBC ON (“PBC” lights up)
For Program Play, Random Play, Repeat Play:
The Program and Random Play cannot be made. Only REPEAT functions are possible. (See page 15.)

Press
& RETURN

Playing Video CDs without the
PBC Function
Basic playback procedures for video CDs are the same as for audio
CDs. (See page 11-15.)
• When you start playing a video CD without the PBC function,
“VIDEO CD” appears on the display.

Various Functions to Enhance
Your Enjoyment
You can use the following features.

Frame-by-Frame Playback
Frame-by-Frame Playback is possible only when moving pictures
(of the video CDs ver 1.1 with or without the PBC function of
VCD 2.0) are played.
During playback, press the STILL button on the Remote
control to pause the video CD.
You can select the frame by the ¢ button on the Remote Control.
To resume Normal Play, press the STILL button on the Remote Control.

• During frame-by-frame playback, no sound comes out.
• The ¡ button on the Unit does not work for the Frameby-Frame playback function but works for selecting
menu.

Press the CD 6 button to play the video CD.

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Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)
Display the Time
You can view the playing or remain time on the TV screen.
Press the ON SCREEN button on the Remote Control.
Each time you press the button. The on-screen display mode is
changed as follows:
SINGLE ELAPSED 00:05
SINGLE REMAIN 45:55

The display automatically changes
to current track display and time
after 2-Seconds. For example:
Total track number

Video CD with the PBC function:
Turn off the PBC function with the PBC button on the
Unit.(See page 18.)
Video CD without the PBC function:
Press the 7 key on the Unit or Remote Control.

Press the HIGHLIGHT button on the Remote
Control.
The Highlight Play starts from track 01 and shows in sequence,
the first five seconds of nine divided highlight scene on the TV
screen.

TOTAL REMAIN 45:55
Current track number

Stop the Video CD.

Time

• Does not show the remaining time in the case of playing
VCD with PBC or playing MP3 discs.
• No this function in menu selection status in the case of
playing VCD with PBC.

Viewing the Video Intro of Video CDs
You can check the contents of a video CD, watching the first five
seconds of each track on the video CD.

Stop the Video CD.
Video CD with the PBC function:
Turn off the PBC function with the PBC button on the Unit.
(See page 18.)
Video CD without the PBC function:
Press the 7 button on the Unit or Remote Control.

Press the VIDEO INTRO button on the Remote
Control.
The Video Intro Play starts and the first five seconds of nine
tracks are played in sequence.

• If the video CD has more than nine tracks, the tracks whose
track number is greater than nine will be displayed when you
press the NEXT button on the Unit or Remote Control.

Select the scene by numeric keys on the
Remote Control.

Playback starts from selected scene.
To stop or cancel the Highlight Play, press the 7 button
on the Unit or Remote Control.

• When a highlight scene is selected, playback starts from
the beginning of the highlight scene, but not from the still
image shown on the display (the part shown is the last
part of the highlight scene, not its beginning).
• During the Highlight Play, image shown on the display
may be partially distorted, resulting from noises or incorrect manufacturing of the CD.

Changing the Musical Key Level
You can change the musical key level. This function is useful
when you sing alone with Karaoke.

Press the KEY CONTROL I or i button to up
or down the chromatic musical key level.
Shows the musical key level

Select the track number by Numeric keys on
the Remote Control.
Continuous Play starts from the selected track.

To stop or cancel the Video Intro Play, press the 7 button
on the Unit or Remote Control.
• The note mark moves and indicates the musical key level.
• During the Video Intro Play, image shown on the display
may be partially distorted, resulting from noises or incorrect manufacturing of the CD.

Viewing the Highlights of Video CDs
You can view nine highlight scenes of the selected track on a video
CD. These highlight scenes are created by dividing the track equally into nine portions and the beginning (5 seconds each) of those
nine scenes are shown on the display.

• The setting of musical key level will be reset to neutral position when you change the disc, change to other sources
or turn the power off.
• Musical key level setting will be effective for one disc only.

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3-CD

SYSTEM

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

ROC

COMPONENT

PROGRAM

RANDOM

AUX

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

FM /AM

FM MODE

ON SCREEN

VIDEO INTRO

4
¢

HIGHLIGHT

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

CD1

CD2

REPEAT

TAPE
A/B

TAPE

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

ECHO

MIC LEVEL

MIN

PBC

PRESET

PREV.

TAPE

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START
RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

KIP

DIS

CD 3
CD 2

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

CD 1

MAX

¡
TAPE A/B

SELECT

KEY CONTROL

SOUND
MODE

RETURN

CD3

FM
/ AM

AUX

STILL

SET

/ DEMO

PHONES

PREV.

CANCEL

TAPE 3

C L AS SIC

VOL

SLEEP

POP

COMPACT

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

STANDBY/ON

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Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape)

MPX

TAPE 3
TAPE A/B

0 EJECT
(Deck A)

EJECT

PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

0 EJECT
(Deck B)

FADE
MUTING

VOLUME

3: Tape indicator

A
B

Deck indicators
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes.
❏ Listening to type I tape is suitable for this Cassette Deck.

Close the cassette holder gently.
When both Deck A and Deck B contain a tape, the last deck to
have a tape inserted is selected.
The selected Deck is shown by the Deck indicator “A” or “B”.
For example, when the Deck A is selected, the Deck indicator
“A” lights up.
• To change the deck, press the TAPE A/B button. Each time
you press the button, Deck A or Deck B is alternately
selected.

The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers
and the capstans.

One Touch Play
By pressing the TAPE 3 button, the System will come on, and if
a tape is in the deck, it will start to play. If no tape is loaded, “NO
TAPE” appears on the display, the System will come on and wait
for you to insert a tape, or select another function.

Playing a Tape

To stop playing, press the 7 button.
To remove the tape, stop the tape, and press the 0 EJECT part
to open the Cassette Holder.

You can use either Deck A or Deck B at a time for playback.

Press the 0 EJECT part for the deck you
want to use.

When the cassette holder opens, put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape
down, toward the base of the Unit.
The tape will travel from the left to right.

Press the TAPE 3 button.

The Tape indicator (3) blinks on the display and the tape is
played back.
The Cassette Deck automatically stops when one side of the
tape has finished playing.

To Fast-Wind A Tape
During playback or in Stop mode, press the ¡ (FF) button on the
Unit to fast-wind the tape onto the right side of the cassette without
playing.
During playback or in Stop mode, press the 22 (REW) button on
the Unit to fast-wind the tape onto the left side of the cassette without playing.
During fast-winding the tape, the Tape indicator (3) goes out.
• The Cassette Deck automatically stops when one side of the
tape has finished playing.
❏ During fast-winding the tape, you can change the tape travelling
direction by pressing the ¡ (FF) or 22 (REW) button.

Tape travelling direction

• If the cassette holder does not open, turn the System off,
then back on and press the 0 EJECT part again.

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)
3-CD

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

SYSTEM

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

ROC

COMPONENT

PROGRAM
UM

AUX

RANDOM
FM MODE

FM /AM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

SCREEN
ON

VIDEO INTRO

PREV.

HIGHLIGHT

STILL

CD1

CD2

RETURN

CD3

/ DEMO

SELECT

/RANDOM

TAPE
A/B

TAPE A/B
TAPE 3

CD REC START
REC START/STOP

KEY CONTROL

MODE

PRESET

PREV.

PROGRAM
KIP

DIS

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

MIC LEVEL

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

CD 3
CD 2

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

CD 1

MAX

TAPE

MPX

0 EJECT
(Deck A)

EJECT

KARAOKE

ACTIVE

PBC

TAPE

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START

DUBBING

SOUND

BASS EX.

FM
/ AM

PHONES

MIN
PROGRAM
REPEAT

AUX

4
¢

C L AS SIC

SET

CANCEL

TAPE 3

POP

COMPACT
SLEEP

STANDBY/ON

VOL

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EJECT

PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

TAPE A/B
0 EJECT
(Deck B)

FADE
ECHO

MUTING

VOLUME

REC indicator
3: Tape indicator

A
B

REC

Deck indicators
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple.
Just place a tape in Deck B, have the source ready, make one or
two settings, and you’re ready to record. For each source, the procedure is a little bit different so we explain each separately. But
first, here are a few things to make your recordings better.

Things To Know Before You Start Recording
❏ It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
❏ The recording level, which is the volume at which the new tape
is being made, is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected
by the VOLUME Control on the System. Also, it is not affected
by adjusting the sound effects. Thus, during recording, you can
adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting
the recording level.
❏ 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.

Adhesive tape

❏ To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover
the holes with adhesive tape first.
❏ Type I tape can be used for recording.

• At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape
which cannot be recorded onto. Thus, when recording
CDs, radio broadcasts, etc., wind on the leader tape first
to ensure getting the beginning of the recording.

CAUTION:
• If a recording you make has excessive noise or
static, the Unit may have been too close to a TV
which was on during the recording. Either turn
off the TV or increase the distance between the
TV and the Unit.

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)

Standard Recording
This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also
has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which
save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have
made, or are combining selections from several sources on one
tape, use the method described below; just substitute the source
you want into this procedure, such as a tape in Deck A, a CD, or
the Tuner. You can also record from an external equipment with
this procedure.

2
3

(When finished)

• If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to
prevent erasure or recording, “NO REC” will appear on the
display.
• After the CD Player has played the entire CD or all the programmed tracks, the tape automatically stops.

Follow these steps to record from any sound source onto a tape in
Deck B.

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck
B and wind past the tape leader.

Tape travelling direction

Prepare the source, by, for example, tuning
in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on
connected equipment.

• When making SLEEP timer settings while doing CD Synchro recording, set enough time to allow for the CD to finish playing, otherwise the power will go off before
recording is completed.

Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)

Press the REC START/STOP button on the
Unit.

Recording from one tape to another is called dubbing.
You can dub tapes simply, with just a single button.

The “REC” indicator lights up and the System begins recording.
The Tape indicator (3) blinks on the display.
• If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to
prevent erasure or recording, “NO REC” will appear on the
display.

Press the TAPE3 button, and then press the
7button.

Insert the source cassette you want to copy
from into Deck A for playback.

Insert a blank or erasable cassette you want
to copy onto into Deck B for recording.

Press the DUBBING button on the Unit.

Recording an AM Station to Tape (Beat Cut)
When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which
are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, press
the PROGRAM button on the Unit to eliminate the beats.

Set to AM station and start recording.
Press the PROGRAM button on the Unit to
eliminate the beats.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown
below:
B-CUT 1= B-CUT 2 = (back to the beginning)

CD Synchro Recording
Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the
CD, or according to the order you have set in a program.

To stop at any time during the recording process, press
the REC START/STOP button on the Unit or the 7 button. “CD
REC FINISHED” scrolls on the display and the CD Player and
Cassette Deck stop.

• For CD recording, see “CD Synchro Recording” mentioned
below.
• For dubbing, see “Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)”
described below.

To stop during recording, press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit, or press the 7 button.

1
2

“CD REC” appears on the display and the “REC” indicator
lights up. Then, the System begins CD Synchro Recording and
the tracks on the CD are recorded on the tape.
When recording of the tracks of all CDs is finished, “CD REC”
and “FINISHED” shows on the display alternatively and the
CD Player and Cassette Deck stop.
CD
REC START

To Record Any Sound Source to Tape

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck
B and wind past the tape leader.
Press the CD REC START button on the Unit.

Deck A and Deck B will start simultaneously and the “REC”
indicator lights up.
During dubbing, the Deck indicators “A” and “B” light up alternately.
• If no tape is inserted into Deck A, “NO TAPE” will appear
on the display.
• If no tape is inserted into Deck B, “NO TAPE” will appear
on the display.
To stop dubbing, press the REC START/STOP button on the
Unit or the 7 button.

• During dubbing, you can hear sound effects through the
speakers or headphones. However, the sound is dubbed
without sound effects.

Prepare CDs. (See page 12.)
Press the CD1-3 button (that you want to make recording), and
then press the 7 button.
• If you want to record specific tracks only, you need to program the tracks beforehand. (See page 13.)

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Using an External Equipment
3-CD

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

PLAY & EXCHANGE

SYSTEM

PROGRAM

FM /AM

RANDOM
SCREEN
ON

VIDEO INTRO

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

HIGHLIGHT

AUX
CD2

PHONES

RETURN

CD3

PROGRAM

SELECT

/RANDOM

TAPE
A/B

KEY CONTROL

FM
/ AM

AUX

REPEAT

PRESET

PREV.

REC START
/ STOP

MIC

MIC LEVEL

MIN

PBC

TAPE

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
DUBBING
REC START
RETURN

KEY CONTROL

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

CD 3
CD 2

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

CD 1

MAX

TAPE

MPX

EJECT

SOUND
MODE

KARAOKE

A
ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
ECHO

MUTING

VOLUME

Listening to the External
Equipment
You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cassette deck, or other auxiliary.
❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.)

Set the volume level to the minimum position.

Press the AUX button.
“AUX” appears on the display.

3
4

Start playing the external equipment.

Apply sound effects, if you wish.

Adjust the volume level to the level you want
listen to.
• Press the ACTIVE BASS EX. to reinforce the bass sound.
• Select the Sound Mode. (See page 8.)

To exit AUX mode, select other source (e.g. Tuner).

• For operation of the external equipment, refer to its Instructions.

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

KIP

DIS

STILL

CD1

C L AS SIC

SET

CANCEL
/ DEMO

PREV.

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

AUX
FM MODE

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

ROC

COMPONENT

POP

COMPACT
AUX

SLEEP

VOL

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English

Using the Timers
3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

SYSTEM

REPEAT

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

RANDOM

ON SCREEN

VIDEO INTRO

CLA

STANDBY/ON
SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

SET

PRESET

PREV.

C
DIS

FM
/ AM

AUX

TAPE
CD

NEXT
REC START
/ STOP

MIC

REPEAT

CD2

MIN

TAPE
A/B

TAPE

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CLOCK
/TIMER

SELECT

KEY CONTROL

KARAOKE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

ECHO

2
1

MAX

CLOCK/TIMER
EJECT

SOUND
MODE

TAPE
A/B

RETURN

CD3

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
REC START
DUBBING

MIC LEVEL
PBC

STILL

CD1

IP
SK

HIGHLIGHT
PHONES

PREV.

S SIC

VO
L

SLEEP
STANDBY

FM /AM

PROGRAM

AUX

FM MODE

COMPONENT

RO
C

COMPACT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SLEEP

P
PO

STANDBY/ON

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MPX

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

FADE
MUTING

VOLUME

SLEEP indicator
DAILY Timer indicator

SLEEP
DAILY
REC

REC (Recording) Timer indicator
Timer indicator
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The timers lets you control recording and listening functions automatically.
Three types of timers are available:
DAILY Timer
Use this timer to set wake up everyday to
music from any source, instead of an alarm clock.
REC (Recording) Timer
Unattended recording of radio broadcasts. You can set the
starting time and length of the recording.
SLEEP Timer
Fall asleep and have your System turn off
automatically after a certain length of time.

Using the Unit

The hour digit of the time indication blinks on the display.
• If the clock is already set and “0:00” is not blinking, press
the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly until clock setting
display appears on the display. In the clock setting display,
the hour digits of the current clock blink on the display.
Each time you press the CLOCK/TIMER button, the display
changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME = REC = ON TIME = Clock setting display = (back to the beginning)

Setting the Clock
When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the time indication “0:00” blinks on the display.
You can set the clock whether the System is on or off.

• The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work.
• Each setting step must be completed within approx. two
minutes. Otherwise, the setting is cleared and must be repeated from the beginning.
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month.

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour.

Press the SET button.

Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and pressing
the 4 button moves it backwards. Holding down the button
moves the hour rapidly.
The minute digits of the time indication blink on the display.

Press the
minute.

Press the SET button.

button to set the

“CLOCK OK” appears on the display. Then, the selected time
is set.

CAUTION:
• If there is a power failure, the clock loses its setting immediately. “0:00” blinks on the display
and the clock must be reset.

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Using the Timers
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

Setting the Daily Timer
Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at
the same time every day.
The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect.
You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or
off.

• Perform each setting within 30 seconds. Otherwise, setting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated
from the beginning.
• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press
the CANCEL button on the Unit. However, this does not always cancel the current setting. If the CANCEL button
does not work, press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the
Unit repeatedly until the display returns to the original display, and start from the first step.

DAILY

“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, and the System enters
OFF-time setting mode. The current OFF time appears on
the display, and the hour digits blink.

After 2 seconds
DAILY

DAILY

Using the Unit

Press the % STANDBY/ON button to turn on
the System.

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON
TIME” immediately after “DAILY” appears on
the display.

Setting the OFF time (Example: 13:15).

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour you want the
System to come on, then press the SET button.
The minute digits of the OFF time blink on the display.

DAILY

2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

At this time, “DAILY” indicator blinks and the Timer indicator ( ) lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME* = REC = ON TIME = Clock setting
display = (back to the beginning)
* : This item should be selected for the Daily Timer setting.

DAILY

After 2 seconds, the System enters ON-time setting mode. The current ON time appears on the display and the hour digits blink.

After 2 seconds

The System enter Music Source Selecting mode and “TUNER FM” appears on the display.

DAILY
DAILY

5
DAILY

Setting the ON time (Example: 10:15).

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour you want the
System to come on, then press the SET button.
The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.
Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and pressing the 4 button moves it backwards.
Holding down the button moves the time rapidly.

DAILY

Selecting the music source.

Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the music source you
want to listen to, then press the SET button.
Each time you press the 4 or ¢ button, the display changes as shown below:
TUNER FM = TUNER AM = 1CD – 001 = TAPE = AUX
= (back to the beginning)
According to the music source you have selected, the next operation differs.
TUNER FM: Tunes in to the specified preset FM station.
TUNER AM: Tunes in to the specified preset AM station.
1CD – 001: Plays the specified track on the specified CD.
TAPE:
Plays a tape in the Deck A or B.
AUX:
Plays an external source.

Using the Timers
Preparation for each music source:
Perform the following operation according to the music source
you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting
mode.
When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM:
Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the preset station
number, then press the SET button.
When selecting 1CD – 001:
1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the disc number, then
press the SET button.
Each time you press the button the disc number changes as
follows:
1CD – 001= 2CD – 001 = 3CD – 001 = (back to the beginning)
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track number, then
press the SET button.
When selecting TAPE:
Before turning off the system, select either the Deck A or Deck
B. (See page 20)
When selecting AUX:
Prepare the external equipment so that it will turn on at the ON
time set by the System.
To allow this, the equipment should have the timer function.

Setting the volume level.

Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the volume level.
VOL – – – : The current volume level will be used.
VOL-5, -10, or -15: When the timer is turned on, the Volume
will be automatically set to the selected level.

DAILY

Press the SET button.
The timer setting is completed, and the “DAILY” indicator
stops blinking and remains lit. Each setting you have made appears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, music
source and volume. Then, the display returns to the display before you set the Timer.

Press the % STANDBY/ON button to turn
off the System.
The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator are lit on the
display, showing that the Daily Timer is set to on.

Turning the Daily Timer On and Off
Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the
Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is
canceled.
To cancel the Daily Timer temporarily:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit
repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the
display.

Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
The “DAILY” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the
display.
The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator go out and
the Daily Timer is canceled temporarily.

To activate the cancelled Daily Timer:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit
repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the
display.
The “DAILY” indicator blinks and the Timer indicator (
lights up on the display.

)

Press the SET button on the Unit.
The “DAILY” indicator remains lit. Each setting already made
appears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, music source and volume, and then the display returns to the original display.

CAUTION:
• If the System is unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the timer setting loses its setting immediately. You will need to reset the clock first, then
the timer.

Setting the REC (Recording)
Timer
With the Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically whether or not you are home.

To change the timer setting, repeat the setting procedure from
the beginning.
When the timer ON-time comes:
The following operation will be automatically repeated every day.
• When the timer ON-time comes, and the System automatically
turns on. The music source you have set is played. The Timer
indicator ( ) blinks during timer operation.
• When the timer OFF-time comes, “OFF” blinks on the display
just before the OFF-time and the System automatically turns
off. Then, the Timer indicator ( ) remains lit on the display.

• You can set the REC Timer whether the System is on or
off.
• Perform each setting within 30 seconds. Otherwise, setting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated
from the beginning.
• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press
the CANCEL button on the Unit. However, this does not always cancel the current setting. If the CANCEL button
does not work, press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the
Unit repeatedly until the display returns to the original display, and start from the first step.

• If the System is already on when the timer ON-time
comes, the Daily Timer does not work.

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Using the Timers
Using the Unit
You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer.

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck
B and wind past the tape leader.

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON
TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on
the display.
Then, the “REC” indicator blinks on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME = REC = ON TIME* = Clock setting
display = (back to the beginning)

When the timer ON-time comes:
• When the timer ON-time comes, the System automatically
turns on. The station you have set is played. The Timer indicator ( ) blinks during timer operation.
To stop timer recording, press the 7 button.
• When the timer OFF-time comes, “OFF” blinks on the display
just before the OFF-time and the System automatically turns
off.

• The REC Timer works even if the System is turned on.
• Set the REC timer setting time considering one or more
minutes allowances.

* : This item should be selected for the REC Timer setting.

After 2 seconds, the System enters ON-time setting mode. The current ON time appears on the display and the hour digits blink.

After 2 seconds

To cancel the REC Timer temporarily:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit
repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display.

REC

Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.

Setting the ON time you want the System to
turn on.

Setting the OFF time you want the System to
turn off.

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the
SET button.
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.
The System enter Preset Station Entering mode.

Select the preset station for recording.

Press the % STANDBY/ON button to turn
off the System, if necessary.

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the band (TUNER FM or
TUNER AM), then press the SET button.
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the preset number, then
press the SET button.
The REC indicator stops blinking and remains lit.
• Each setting you have made appears on the display in the order
of ON time, OFF time, radio band and the preset number.

To change the timer setting, repeat the setting procedure from
the beginning.

Once you have set the REC Timer to record a source, the timer setting is stored in memory. So, recording will be made at the set time
everyday unless you cancel the REC Timer.

REC

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the
SET button.
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.
“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, and the System enters
OFF-time setting mode. The current OFF time appears on the
display, and the hour digits blink.

Turning the REC (Recording) Timer On and Off

“OFF” appears and the “REC” indicator goes out.
To activate the cancelled REC Timer:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit
repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display.
The “REC” indicator also blinks on the display.

Press the SET button on the Unit.
The “REC” indicator remains lit. Each setting already made
appears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, and
the preset number, and then the display returns to the original
display.

CAUTION:
• If the System is unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the timer setting loses its setting immediately. You will need to reset the clock first, then
the timer.
• Once the REC Timer has been set, recording will
be repeatedly made at the set time everyday.
To use the REC Timer once, cancel the REC Timer after you have finished recording with the
REC Timer.

Using the Timers

Setting the SLEEP Timer

Timer Priority

Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System 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 System will turn off by itself rather than play all night.
• You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on.

Since each timer can be set independently, you may wonder what
happens if the settings overlap. Here are the priorities for each timer:
❏ The REC Timer always has priority. This means that:
• If other timer is set to come on during a time when the REC
Timer is operating, the other timer just won’t come on at all,
so you will always get the entire program on a tape.
• If the REC Timer is set to come on while other timer is operating, the other timer will turn off just before the REC Timer
is set to turn on, and the REC Timer will then take over.
❏ If the SLEEP Timer is set while DAILY Timer is operating, the
DAILY Timer settings are cancelled. However, if DAILY Timer is set to come on while the SLEEP Timer is operating, the
SLEEP Timer setting will be cancelled and the System will use
the settings from the DAILY Timer.

Using the Remote Control

During playback a source, press the SLEEP
button.
The “SLEEP” indicator starts blinking on the display.

Set the length of time you want the source to
play before shutting off.
Each time you press the SLEEP button, the time length changes as follows:
10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled = (back to
the beginning)

Example 1
Setting
ON

OFF

REC Timer
OFF
SLEEP

SLEEP Timer

Wait for 5 seconds.

22:00

The “SLEEP” indicator stops blinking and remains lit, and the
display returns to the original one before setting the Sleep
Timer.
The System is now set to turn off after the number of minutes
you have set.

22:30

23:00

Operation
ON
OFF
REC Timer

To Confirm the Sleep Time:
When the SLEEP button on the Remote Control is pressed, the remaining sleep time is displayed. Wait until the display returns to
the original display.
To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting:
Press the SLEEP button on the Remote Control until the “SLEEP”
indicator goes out on the display.
• Turning off the System also cancels the SLEEP Timer.

SLEEP Timer

22:00

22:30

The REC Timer has priorty.

Example 2
Setting
ON

OFF

REC Timer
OFF

ON
DAILY Timer

21:30

22:00

22:30

23:00

Operation
ON

OFF

21:30

22:30

REC Timer
DAILY Timer

The REC Timer has priorty.

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Using the Microphone
3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SYSTEM

REPEAT

1 BIT DUAL D/A

SOUND
MODE

CONVERTER

RO
C

COMPONENT

P
PO

COMPACT

SLEEP

STANDBY/ON

PROGRAM
UM

AUX
RANDOM

FM MODE

FM /AM

ON SCREEN

PREV.

S SIC

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

VIDEO INTRO

CLA

VO
L

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SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

PRESET

PREV.

DIS

FM
/ AM

AUX

REPEAT

CD2

RETURN

MIC

CD3

TAPE
A/B

TAPE

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

MIC LEVEL
PBC

MIC jack

MIN

TUNING
VCD NUMBER

SELECT
CD
REC START
DUBBING

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

TAPE
A/B

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

ECHO

1
CD

MAX

MIC LEVEL
EJECT

MPX

A
KARAOKE

2
CD

ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CLOCK
/TIMER

EJECT

SOUND
MODE

VOLUME

SELECT

KEY CONTROL

KARAOKE
ECHO

3
CD

REC START
/ STOP

CD1

TAPE

PHONES

STILL

HIGHLIGHT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING REC / PLAY

VOLUME +, –

FADE
MUTING

VOLUME

Volume level, etc.

1
kHz

Karaoke indicator

Echo indicator

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

By attaching a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack, you can
use the System for Karaoke or microphone mixing. You can also
add an echo to the microphone’s sound.

CAUTION:
• Always set the MIC LEVEL control on the Unit to
MIN when connection or disconnecting the microphone.

• When you will not be the microphone, keep the MIC LEVEL control set to MIN, and disconnect the microphone.

Singing Along with Karaoke
The Vocal Masking function lets you use regular tapes, CDs, or
records as sources for Karaoke. When you select Karaoke mode,
the lead vocal volume of the source is reduced, and you can replay
it by singing into the microphones as the music plays.

Turn the MIC LEVEL control on the Unit to
MIN.

Connect a microphone by plugging it into the
MIC jack.

Press the KARAOKE button on the Remote
Control.
The Karaoke indicator (

4
29

) comes on.

Starts a source CD, tape, or other equipment.

Adjust the volume, as you sing into the
microphone.

To adjust the volume, use the MIC LEVEL control and VOLUME control on the Unit or the VOLUME +,- button on the
Remote Control.
To exit Karaoke mode, press the KARAOKE button on the Remote Control again. The Karaoke indicator ( ) will go off.

• Avoid using the following source as the playing source for
Vocal Masking, since you cannot get the satisfactory results.
• Radio programs — a radio signal is not as reliable as
the signals coming from a tape or CD.
• Monaural sources.
• Poorly dubbed tapes.
• Sources recorded with dusts, strong echo, a chorus, or
only a few instruments.

Using the Microphone

To Apply Digital Echo
Press the ECHO button on the Remote Control.
The Echo indicator ( ) comes on.
To cancel the ECHO, press the ECHO button again. The Echo
indicator goes off.
No echo is applied.

An echo is applied.

• To prevent howling and squealing (feedback) when using
the microphone, adjust the volume properly. Also, try to
avoid to pointing the microphone towards the speaker.

Playing the Microphone Sound
through the Speakers
You can directly output the microphone sound from the speakers.

Turn the MIC LEVEL control on the Unit to
MIN.

Connect a microphone by plugging it into the
MIC jack.

Adjust the volume, as you sing into the
microphone.
To adjust the volume, use the MIC LEVEL control and VOLUME control on the Unit or the VOLUME +,- button on the
Remote control.
• When you want to apply echo to the microphone, press
ECHO button on the Remote Control. The Echo indicator
( ) will come on.

To Record Your Singing

Follow the steps in “Singing Along with
Karaoke” above.

Prepare a tape and source, then press the
REC START/STOP button on the Unit.

Recording from the Microphone

Follow the steps in “Singing Along with
Karaoke” above.

Prepare a tape and source, then press the
REC START/STOP button on the Unit.

For details, see “Standard Recording” on page 22.

Microphone Mixing

For details, see “Standard Recording” on page 22.
When using special Karaoke sources for Karaoke, use the following procedure.

Turn the MIC LEVEL control on the Unit to
MIN.

Connect a microphone by plugging it into the
MIC jack.

3
4

Start a source CD, tape, or other equipment.
Adjust the volume, as you sing into the
microphone.
To adjust the volume, use the MIC LEVEL control and VOLUME control on the Unit or the VOLUME +,- button on the
Remote Control.
• When you want to apply echo to the microphone, press
ECHO button on the Remote Control. The Echo indicator
( ) will come on.

To Record Microphone Mixing

Follow the steps in “Singing Along with
Karaoke” above.

Prepare a tape and source, then press the
REC START/STOP button on the Unit.
For details, see “Standard Recording” on page 22.

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Care And Maintenance
Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long
time.

Moisture Condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside
the System in the following cases:
• After turning on heating in the room.
• In a damp room.
• If the System is brought directly from a
cold to a warm place.
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case, leave the System
turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and
then plug it in again.

Compact Discs

Recordable

• Only CDs bearing these marks can be
used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heartshape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the
System.

ReWritable

Cassette Tapes
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up
the slack by inserting a pencil in one of
the reels and rotating.
• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched,
cut, or caught in the cassette.

• 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.

• Do not touch the tape surface.

• 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.

• Do not store the tape:
- In dusty places
- In direct sunlight or heat
- In moist areas
- On a TV or speaker
- Near a magnet

• A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a
CD does become 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, benzine,
etc.) to clean a CD.

Cassette Deck
• If the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers of the Cassette Deck
become dirty, the following will occur:
- 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.
Capstan

Pinch-roller

General Notes
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your
CDs and the mechanism clean.
• Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.
• Keep the System’s Top Cover closed when not in use.

Heads

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

Troubleshooting
• If you are having 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.
Symptom
No sound is heard.

Possible Cause

Action

• Connections are incorrect, or loose.

Poor radio reception

The disc tray does not open.
The CD skips.
The CD does not play.
The cassette holder cannot be opened.
Unable to record.
Unable to operate the Remote Control.

The image on the TV screen is distorted.
The picture of the video CD is distorted.

Operations are disabled.

• Headphones are connected.
• The antenna is disconnected.
• The AM Loop Antenna is too close
to the System.
• The FM Wire Antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
• The AC power cord is not plugged in.
• Tray is locked.
The CD is dirty or scratched.
The CD is upside down.
During tape playing, the power cord
was unplugged.
Cassette record protect tabs are removed.
• The path between the Remote Control
and the sensor on the Unit is blocked.
• The batteries have lost their charge.
VIDEO OUT select is not matching.
When you pause or skip the track, the
pictures will be distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
The built-in microprocessor has malfunctioned due to external electrical interference.

• Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 6.)
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Reconnect the antenna securely.
• Change the position and direction of
the AM Loop Antenna.
• Extend FM Wire Antenna to the best
reception position.
• Plug the AC power cord.
• Unlock the tray. (See page 15.)
Clean or replace the CD. (See page 31.)
Put the CD in with the label side up.
Plug in the power cord, and turn on the
System.
Cover holes on back edge of cassette
with tape.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Replace the batteries.
Select the correct TV system. (See page 16.)

Unplug the System then plug it back in.

Specifications
Amplifier
Output Power 60 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion (IEC 268-3)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)
AUX IN 300 mV/50 kΩ
Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω
Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ,
15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω
MIC 2.5mV/5 kΩ
Video Out (composite) 1.0 Vp - p (75 Ω)
Cassette Deck Section
Frequency Response
Type I (NORMAL) 63 - 12 500 Hz
Wow And Flutter 0.15% (WRMS)
CD Player
CD Capacity
Dynamic Range
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
Wow And Flutter

3 CDs
85 dB
90 dB
Unmeasurable

Tuner
FM Tuner
Tuning Range 87.50 - 108.00 MHz (at AM 9 kHz channel space)
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (at AM 10 kHz channel space)
AM Tuner
Tuning Range 531 - 1 629 kHz (at 9 kHz channel space)
530 - 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz channel space)

Speaker Specifications (each unit)
Type 3-way bass-reflex type
Speaker Unit Woofer: 13.5 cm cone ✕ 1
Mid:
5 cm cone ✕ 1
Tweeter: 2 cm dome ✕ 1
Power Handling Capacity 45 W
Impedance 6 Ω
Frequency Range 45 Hz - 22 000 Hz
Sound pressure level 89 dB/wm
Dimensions 228 mm ✕ 316 mm ✕ 258 mm (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 3.1 kg
Accessories
AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Video Cord (1)
AC Plug Adaptor (1)
Power Specifications
Power Requirements AC 110/127/220/230 - 240 V
, adjustable with the voltage selector, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 110 W (power on mode)
10 W (in Standby mode)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Unit
Dimensions 270 mm ✕ 305 mm ✕ 430 mm (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 7.5 kg

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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and
U.K.)

IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line
BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains
(AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the
voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this
equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector
switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric
shock.

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

0403HMMCREBET

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