CD PORTABLE SYSTEM RV-B550 BU/RD CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUTO PRESET AUX CD TAPE REPEAT TUNER BAND FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF DISPLAY SOUND ACS AHB PRO VOLUME RM-RXVB55 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LVT0492-002A [B]
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS LASER CONTENTS Features .................................................................................. 4 Safety precautions ..........................................
IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
FEATURES ÷ Active Hyper-Bass (AHB) Pro circuit for low-frequency sound reproduction ÷ Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit for enhanced sound reproduction ÷ Speaker illumination ÷ Sound mode control ÷ One-touch operation (COMPU PLAY) ÷ 34-key remote control unit operates all CD, cassette deck and tuner functions ÷ Skip Play/Search Play/Repeat Play/Random Play ÷ Programmed play of up to 20 tracks ÷ Full-logic cassette mechanism ÷ Auto reverse ÷ Auto tape select mechanism ÷ Metal (type IV) and CrO2 (type II) tape
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Do not use this unit in direct sunlight where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C (104°F). ÷ When abnormal operation occurs * Unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet and remove all the batteries. Then reload the batteries after a few minutes, reconnect the AC power cord and switch the power ON. 1. Avoid installing in the following places ÷ Where it could be subject to vibrations. ÷ Where it is excessively humid, such as in a bathroom.
CONNECTIONS ÷ Do not switch the power on until all connections are completed. Connection of external audio units ÷ Connection with a turntable or MD player, etc. Turntable (with built-in equalizer, optional) or MD player (optional) Connection cable (optional) L AUX IN R Stereo mini-plug Pin-plug x 2 AUX IN AC IN CAUTION 12V PHONES DC IN Note: ÷ Do not install the unit near a TV, otherwise the TV picture color will become distorted.
C. Operation on batteries ÷ Loading batteries 1. Open the battery cover by pulling it toward you while pressing the sections marked by the arrows. 2. Insert 8 “R20/D (13F)” size batteries (optional) as shown in the diagram. * Be careful to insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals positioned correctly. 3. Replace the cover. 3 5 4 6 2 8 “R20/D (13F)” size batteries 1 7 Battery replacement When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the following symptoms may appear.
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CD player/General section 2 1 345 6 7 8 9 1 8 2 1 TRACK ALL PROGRAM RANDOM 3 t 1 2 3 4 5 6 p q we r Shoulder strap hook button AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button SPEAKER ILLUMINATION/ACS (Active Clear Sound) button SOUND button OPEN knob Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the CD door. To close the CD door, press it down until it clicks shut.
Tuner/Deck section 1 2 34 2 1 2 3 STEREO MONO MHz 4 5 6 7 REC 56 7 8 1 PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button 2 Display window 1 Band display 2 Radio frequency display 3 Mode display during FM broadcast (STEREO/MONO) 4 Tape (TAPE) display 5 Reverse mode indicator ( / / ) 6 Recording indicator (REC) 7 Tape direction indicators (2/3) 3 TAPE 23 button 5 ONE TOUCH REC button 6 OPEN knob Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the cassette holder. To close the cassette holder, press it until it clicks shut.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Preparation before use ÷ Installing batteries in the remote control unit 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit. 2. Insert two “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries. ÷ Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the indication inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Insert the · ends first.
SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF CD 3/8 button TUNER/BAND button button ON/STANDBY VOLUME SPEAKER ILLUMINATION /ACS AHB PRO SOUND BAND CD AUX PRESET TUNING BEAT CUT ONE TOUCH REC TAPE TUNER MULTI CONTROL STANDBY AHB PRO ACS REW STOP FF TAPE 23 button AUX button Switching the power on/off ÷ Switching on: ON/STANDBY STANDBY The STANDBY indicator goes out. ÷ The display window lights. (when using DC power, it lights for only 5 seconds) The STANDBY indicator lights.
VOLUME, SOUND MODE AND OTHER CONTROLS VOLUME buttons Sound mode button + : Use to increase the volume. – : Use to decrease the volume. (Control range from VOL 0 to VOL 50.) Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being played. Main unit Remote control unit ÷ Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode.
HANDLING CDs Since dirty, damaged and warped CDs may damage the unit, take care regarding the following: 1. Usable CDs Use CDs with the Compact Disc mark shown below. 2. Notes on handling CDs ÷ Do not touch the reflective recorded surface. ÷ Do not stick or write anything on the label side. ÷ Do not bend CDs. 3. Storage ÷ After removing a CD from the unit, be sure to put it back in its case. ÷ Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures (such as from a heater), high humidity, or dust. 4.
PLAYING CDs Playing an entire CD The following example of playing an entire CD assumes a CD with 12 tracks and a total playing time of 48 minutes 57 seconds.
Direct access play (using the remote control unit) ÷ Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the beginning of the designated track. (This function cannot be used during programmed play.) CLOCK TIMER 1 Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode. 2 Press the 7 button. 3 Designate the required track using the track number buttons.
Repeat play (using the remote control unit) Random play (using the remote control unit) Press the REPEAT button before or during play. A single track or all the tracks can be repeated. Press the RANDOM button. “RANDOM” appears in the display window. After all tracks are played back once in random order, playback stops and random play is released. Whether a single track or all tracks are to be repeated can be specified.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK Operate in the order shown ÷ When AC power is used (When battery power is used, switch on the operation): button first, then perform 2 1 3 1 OPEN ON/STANDBY SPEAKER VOLUME ILLUMINATION /ACS AHB PRO SOUND BAND CD AUX PRESET TUNING ONE TOUCH REC STANDBY AHB PRO BEAT CUT TAPE TUNER MULTI CONTROL ACS REW STOP Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the cassette holder. FF Close the cassette holder.
RADIO RECEPTION Operate in the order shown ÷ When AC power is used (When battery power is used, switch on the operation): ON/STANDBY button first, then perform 3 4 SPEAKER VOLUME ILLUMINATION /ACS AHB PRO SOUND BAND CD AUX PRESET TUNING ONE TOUCH REC BEAT CUT 5 1 2 TAPE TUNER MULTI CONTROL STANDBY AHB PRO ACS REW STOP FF OPEN 1 Press the TUNER BAND button. ÷ The power is switched on. 2 Select the band by pressing the TUNER BAND button.
Presetting the desired stations (using the remote control unit) 30 stations in the FM band and 15 stations in the AM (MW/LW) band can be preset as follows: ÷ Example: (Presetting an FM station broadcasting at 103.5 MHz to preset button “15”) SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUTO PRESET AUX CD TAPE REPEAT TUNER BAND FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF DISPLAY SOUND 1 2 3 4 4 MHz 1 2 3 ACS Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button. Select the FM band using the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.
RECORDING Note: This unit has recording characteristics suitable for normal and CrO2 tapes. Normal and CrO2 tapes have different characteristics from metal tapes. ÷ During recording, the ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit automatically optimizes the recording level, so manual recording level adjustment is unnecessary. ÷ Check that the safety tab on the cassette tape is not broken off.
Recording from the radio or an external source connected to the AUX IN terminals Operate in the order shown 2 4 1 SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM ON/STANDBY SPEAKER ILLUMINATION /ACS AHB PRO SOUND VOLUME BAND CD AUX PRESET TUNING BEAT CUT ONE TOUCH REC AUTO PRESET TAPE TUNER MULTI CONTROL STANDBY AHB PRO ACS REW STOP AUX CD TAPE REPEAT TUNER BAND FF FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF 3 OPEN DISPLAY SOUND ACS AHB PRO VOLUME 1 Load a cassette with side A facing out
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT (USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT) Names of parts in the clock/timer section, and their functions: 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9p q ON OFF CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q Timer mode indicator Timer indicator (ON/OFF) SLEEP indicator CLOCK indicator Time display CLOCK button TIMER button TIMER ON/OFF button DOWN/UP buttons SET button SLEEP button Setting the current time (when this unit is used for the first time) (Example: To set the clock to 13:15.
TIMER OPERATIONS (USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT) Setting the timer ÷ The current time must be set before the timer can be used. 1 Set the button to ON. 2 Press the TIMER button. TIMER ON Within 30 sec. 3 Set the start time. (Example: To set the timer to 12:15.) ON OFF Within 30 sec. DOWN SET UP ÷ Press to set the start time. 4 Set the stop time. (Example: To set the timer stop time to 13:15.) OFF Within 30 sec. DOWN UP SET ÷ Press to set the timer stop time. 5 Select the TIMER mode.
Timer recording of broadcast ÷ The current time must be set before the timer can be used. ÷ Make sure that the safety tabs of the cassette have not been broken off.
Timer playback ÷ Timer playback of tapes, broadcasts and CDs is possible. Operations 2 1 3 CLOCK ON/STANDBY PRESET TUNING TIMER ON/OFF BAND CD AUX TIMER VOLUME SPEAKER ILLUMINATION /ACS AHB PRO SOUND ONE TOUCH REC SLEEP TAPE TUNER DOWN MULTI CONTROL UP SET PROGRAM BEAT CUT STANDBY AHB PRO ACS REW STOP FF 1 Set the button to ON. 2 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 23.) 3 Set the Source sound Timer mode Operations CD play CD Load a disc.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning is important! When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty... ÷ Sound quality deteriorates. ÷ The output sound level drops. ÷ Previously recorded tape is not completely erased. ÷ Recording is not performed satisfactorily. Therefore, you should clean the heads, etc. after every 10 hours of use for optimal recording conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. First make sure.... ÷ Power cannot be turned on. * Is the power cord unplugged? ÷ No sound from the speakers. * Are headphones connected? ÷ Clock time is blinking in the display. * Was there a power failure? * Was the power cord unplugged while the memory back-up batteries were not installed? (CD Player Section) ÷ The CD player does not play.
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