COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-H300 –Consists of CA-FSH300 and SP-FSH300 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LVT1193-001A [J] FS-H300[J]cover5.p65 1 04.3.
Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE UNIT. For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference. About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control.
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ............................. 3 Main Unit .................................................................................. 3 Remote Control ......................................................................... 5 Getting Started .................................................................. 6 Unpacking ................................................................................. Connecting AM and FM Antennas ........................................
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main Unit Top view 1 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO OPEN 2 D A I L Y T I M E R / S N O O Z E 3 Front view q 4 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 5 STANDBY VOLUME 6 – CD 7 TAPE FM/AM + AUX w #/8 PHONES DOWN 4 UP ¢ 7 AUX REC 8 e r 9 p PUSH OPEN A U T O R E V E R S E t FS–H300 C O M PAC T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M 3 01-05_FS-H300[J]6.p65 3 04.3.
Continued Display window 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 REC SLEEP SNOOZE MONO ST p q MP3 SOUND BASS REC ON OFF DAILY 123 MHz kHz ALL GR. PRGM RANDOM e r w ty u i TOTAL REMAIN A.STANDBY o ; a See pages in parentheses for details.
Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. w STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE A.
Getting Started Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Continued Unpacking Connecting Speakers After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control To remove the speaker grilles The speaker grilles are removable as the illustration below. Projections Holes Insert the batteries—AAA/UM-4/R03—into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – marking on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.
Common Operations Continued Setting the Clock To adjust the clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the unit’s clock. When you plug in the power cord, “AM 12:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode. On the remote control ONLY: On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly CLOCK /TIMER to show the current time indication. The hour indication and AM (or PM) start flashing.
Selecting the Source Selecting the Sound Modes To select the source, press CD 6, TAPE 2 3, FM/AM, or AUX. • When you select CD as the source, playback starts automatically. To operate the CD player, see pages 10 to 13. To operate the tape deck, see page 14. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 15 and 16. To record on a tape, see pages 17 and 18. To use an external equipment, see page 16. You can select one of the 4 sound modes. • This function also affects the sound from headphones.
Playing Back Discs This unit has been designed to play back the following discs—CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. You can play back the discs containing the tracks in music CD format or MP3 files in ISO 9660 format. • In this instruction, we call a disc recorded MP3 files “MP3 disc,” and “file” is also referred to as “track.” When playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs • Before playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.
To remove the disc, press ) OPEN on the unit, then take out the disc by holding it at the edges while pressing the unit’s pivot lightly. To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold ¢ or 4 (or UP ¢ or DOWN 4 on the unit). UP PRESET GROUP • ¢ (UP ¢): • If the disc cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for example) or an unreadable CD-R or CD-RW is inserted Playback will not start. • If no disc is inserted “NO DISC” appears on the display.
Continued 4 Repeat step 3 to program other tracks you want. 5 Press CD 3/8. CD The tracks are played in the order you have programed. Repeating Tracks—Repeat Play You can have all the tracks, the program or individual track currently playing, repeat as many times as you like. 3/8 On the remote control ONLY: Press REPEAT repeatedly before or during playback.
Playing at Random—Random Play Displaying the Remaining Time during Playback You can play the tracks at random. You can display the remaining time of the current track/disc and the elapsed time of the current track/disc during playing. On the remote control ONLY: RANDOM Press RANDOM. The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display. On the remote control ONLY: Press REMAIN repeatedly. REMAIN When playing back audio CD: RANDOM To exit from Random Play, press 7 or RANDOM. The RANDOM indicator goes off.
Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I tapes only. If no cassette is inserted when you press TAPE ¤ ‹ “NO TAPE” appears on the display. 1 Press PUSH OPEN. To stop playing, press 7. The cassette holder opens. UP PUSH OPEN PRESET GROUP DOWN PRESET GROUP DOWN 4 2 Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press ¢ or 4 (or UP ¢ or DOWN 4 on the unit).
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Presetting Stations You can preset 25 FM and 15 AM stations manually. 1 Press FM/AM to select either “FM” FM/AM or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start again from step 2.
Tuning in to a Preset Station To tune in to a preset station directly using the number buttons On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM/AM to select either “FM” On the remote control ONLY: FM/AM or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press PRESET GROUP or PRESET GROUP repeatedly to select a preset number.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the other sound settings.
Recording Discs —Disc Synchronized Recording To stop recording for a moment, press REC. Both the CD playback and tape recording are paused. To resume recording, press TAPE ¤ ‹. REC You can start disc play and recording at the same time. On the unit ONLY: 1 Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed To stop recording, press 7. The recording stops and the CD playback is paused. DOWN 4 UP ¢ 7 part of the tape down. • See also page 14.
Using the Timers There are four timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, Snooze Timer, and Sleep Timer. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 8). Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off. How the Timer actually works When the on-time comes, the unit automatically turns on (the [timer] indicator flashes and continues flashing while the timer is operating).
Continued 3 For the Recording Timer ONLY: Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off. REC OFF To deactivate the timer, press and hold DAILY TIMER/SNOOZE. • Each time you press and hold the button, the timer setting changes as follows: DAILY 1 UP DAILY 2 Canceled DAILY 3 REC PRESET GROUP (1) Press UP or DOWN to set the hour, then press SET. (2) Press UP or DOWN to set the minute, then press SET. If you want to change the time setting, press CANCEL. • The Recording Timer is activated.
Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite music or radio program. • You can set Sleep Timer only when the unit is turned on. • You can also turn off the unit automatically by using Auto Standby. (See page 8.) How the Sleep Timer actually works When you set the Sleep Timer after the Daily Timer starts playing the selected source The unit turns off with either timer having an earlier shut-off time.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes and mechanism clean. General Notes Handling cassette tapes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, tapes and the mechanism clean. • Store discs and tapes in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • 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.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer for service. Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not come on. The power cord is not connected to an AC outlet. Insert the plug into the socket. No sound is heard. • Connections are incorrect or loose.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Section—CA-FSH300 Output Power: 20 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: 500 mV/50 kΩ Speakers Impedance: 4 Ω – 16 Ω Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: 87.5 MHz—108.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period") PARTS 1 LABOR YR 1 YR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
Authorized Service Centers ® QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
FS-H300 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN 0304AIMMDWORI © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED FS-H300[J]cover5.p65 2 04.3.
English Français COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT FS-H350 FS-H300 –Consists of CA-FSH350 and SP-FSH350 –Consists of CA-FSH300 and SP-FSH300 INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1193-002A [C] FS-H300[C]cover1.p65 1 04.3.
Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE UNIT. For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
English Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference. About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control.
English Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ............................. 3 Main Unit .................................................................................. 3 Remote Control ......................................................................... 5 Getting Started .................................................................. 6 Unpacking ................................................................................. Connecting AM and FM Antennas ...............................
English Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main Unit Top view 1 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO OPEN 2 D A I L Y T I M E R / S N O O Z E 3 Front view q 4 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 5 STANDBY VOLUME 6 – CD 7 TAPE FM/AM + AUX w #/8 PHONES DOWN 4 UP ¢ 7 AUX REC 8 e r 9 p PUSH OPEN A U T O R E V E R S E t C O M PAC T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M 3 01-05_FS-H350&H300[C]2.p65 3 04.3.
English Continued Display window 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 REC SLEEP SNOOZE MONO ST p q MP3 SOUND BASS REC ON OFF DAILY 123 MHz kHz ALL GR. PRGM RANDOM e r w ty u i TOTAL REMAIN A.STANDBY o ; a See pages in parentheses for details.
English Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. w STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE A.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. English Getting Started Continued Unpacking Connecting Speakers After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.
English Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control To remove the speaker grilles The speaker grilles are removable as the illustration below. Projections Holes Insert the batteries—AAA/UM-4/R03—into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – marking on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.
English Common Operations Continued Setting the Clock To adjust the clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the unit’s clock. When you plug in the power cord, “AM 12:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode. On the remote control ONLY: CLOCK /TIMER to show the current time indication. The hour indication and AM (or PM) start flashing. CLOCK /TIMER The hour indication and AM (or PM) start flashing.
English Selecting the Source Selecting the Sound Modes To select the source, press CD 6, TAPE 2 3, FM/AM, or AUX. • When you select CD as the source, playback starts automatically. To operate the CD player, see pages 10 to 13. To operate the tape deck, see page 14. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 15 and 16. To record on a tape, see pages 17 and 18. To use an external equipment, see page 16. You can select one of the 4 sound modes. • This function also affects the sound from headphones.
This unit has been designed to play back the following discs—CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. You can play back the discs containing the tracks in music CD format or MP3 files in ISO 9660 format. • In this instruction, we call a disc recorded MP3 files “MP3 disc,” and “file” is also referred to as “track.” When playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs • Before playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.
English To remove the disc, press ) OPEN on the unit, then take out the disc by holding it at the edges while pressing the unit’s pivot lightly. To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold ¢ or 4 (or UP ¢ or DOWN 4 on the unit). UP PRESET GROUP • ¢ (UP ¢): • If the disc cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for example) or an unreadable CD-R or CD-RW is inserted Playback will not start. • If no disc is inserted “NO DISC” appears on the display.
English Continued 4 Repeat step 3 to program other tracks you want. 5 Press CD 3/8. CD The tracks are played in the order you have programed. Repeating Tracks—Repeat Play You can have all the tracks, the program or individual track currently playing, repeat as many times as you like. 3/8 On the remote control ONLY: Press REPEAT repeatedly before or during playback.
English Playing at Random—Random Play Displaying the Remaining Time during Playback You can play the tracks at random. You can display the remaining time of the current track/disc and the elapsed time of the current track/disc during playing. On the remote control ONLY: RANDOM Press RANDOM. The RANDOM indicator lights up on the display. On the remote control ONLY: Press REMAIN repeatedly. REMAIN When playing back audio CD: RANDOM To exit from Random Play, press 7 or RANDOM.
English Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I tapes only. If no cassette is inserted when you press TAPE ¤ ‹ “NO TAPE” appears on the display. 1 Press PUSH OPEN. To stop playing, press 7. The cassette holder opens. UP PUSH OPEN PRESET GROUP DOWN PRESET GROUP DOWN 4 2 Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. UP ¢ 7 UP ¢ UP To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press ¢ or 4 (or UP ¢ or DOWN 4 on the unit).
English Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Presetting Stations You can preset 25 FM and 15 AM stations manually. 1 Press FM/AM to select either “FM” FM/AM or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start again from step 2.
English Tuning in to a Preset Station To tune in to a preset station directly using the number buttons On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM/AM to select either “FM” On the remote control ONLY: FM/AM or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press PRESET GROUP or PRESET GROUP repeatedly to select a preset number.
English Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the other sound settings. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level. • If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static, the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance between the TV and the unit.
English Recording Discs —Disc Synchronized Recording To stop recording for a moment, press REC. Both the CD playback and tape recording are paused. To resume recording, press TAPE ¤ ‹. REC You can start disc play and recording at the same time. On the unit ONLY: 1 Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed To stop recording, press 7. The recording stops and the CD playback is paused. DOWN 4 UP ¢ 7 part of the tape down. • See also page 14.
English Using the Timers There are four timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, Snooze Timer, and Sleep Timer. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 8). Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off. How the Timer actually works When the on-time comes, the unit automatically turns on (the [timer] indicator flashes and continues flashing while the timer is operating).
English Continued 3 For the Recording Timer ONLY: Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off. REC OFF To deactivate the timer, press and hold DAILY TIMER/SNOOZE. • Each time you press and hold the button, the timer setting changes as follows: DAILY 1 DAILY 2 Canceled (1) Press UP or DOWN to set the hour, then press SET. (2) Press UP or DOWN to set the minute, then press SET. If you want to change the time setting, press CANCEL. • The Recording Timer is activated.
English Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite music or radio program. • You can set Sleep Timer only when the unit is turned on. • You can also turn off the unit automatically by using Auto Standby. (See page 8.) How the Sleep Timer actually works When you set the Sleep Timer after the Daily Timer starts playing the selected source The unit turns off with either timer having an earlier shut-off time.
English Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes and mechanism clean. General Notes Handling cassette tapes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, tapes and the mechanism clean. • Store discs and tapes in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.
English Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer for service. Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not come on. The power cord is not connected to an AC outlet. Insert the plug into the socket. No sound is heard. • Connections are incorrect or loose.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Section Output Power: 20 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: 500 mV/50 kΩ Speakers Impedance: 4 Ω – 16 Ω Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: 87.5 MHz—108.
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