MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-HB4 –Consists of CA-UXHB4 and SP-UXHB4 INSTRUCTIONS LVT1266-001A [B] UX-HB4[B]cover2.p65 1 04.8.
Warnings, Cautions and Others 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮ Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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 Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts .......... 21 Main Unit ............................................................................... 3 Remote Control ..................................................................... 5 Tuning in to a Station .......................................................... 21 Presetting Stations ............................................................... 21 Tuning in to a Preset Station ...
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 5 STANDBY VOLUME 6 – CD 7 TAPE FM/AM/DAB + AUX w #/8 PHONES SCROLL DOWN 4 SELECT 7 SCROLL UP ¢ AUX REC 8 e r 9 p PUSH OPEN A U T O R E V E R S E t UX-HB4 MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM 3 01-05_UX-HB4[B]6.p65 3 04.8.
Continued Display window 12 3 4 5 67 e r 9 p q 8 ty 8 w u See pages in parentheses for details. Main unit Display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Repeat indicators • , ALL, GR. (group) 2 REC indicators • (recording), (recording timer) 3 MP3 indicator 4 ST. (stereo) indicator (sleep timer) indicator 5 6 BASS indicator 7 Timer indicators • , 1, 2, 3, DAILY, WEEKLY 8 Main display 9 DAB indicator p RDS indicator q (reverse mode) indicator w 2 3 (tape direction) indicator e PRGM (program) indicator r EQ.
Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. e STANDBY/ON CLOCK DISPLAY A. STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 TAPE FM/AM/DAB AUX RANDOM REPEAT /FM MODE REMAIN /BEAT CUT 1 SLEEP 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 r t TIMER y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p SET CANCEL REV.
Getting Started Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • DAB antenna (1) • AM (MW) loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • Antenna cover (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting AM (MW) and FM Antennas Connecting Speakers Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its position for the best reception. You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords. 1 1 AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied) 2,3 Red Ò FM ANT Black ENN A Â AM LOO P 2 Red FM antenna Speaker cord Speaker cord Black 1 Adjust the position for the FM antenna for the best reception.
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 5 Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the unit’s clock. When you plug in the power cord, “0:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is in standby mode. 6 Clock setting appears on the display. clock synchronization setting, then press SET. On Off UP PRESET GROUP Press UP or DOWN to adjust the day of the week, then press SET.
Continued Turning On the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON . The STANDBY lamp on the unit goes off. • When you press the source button—CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, FM/AM/DAB, and AUX, the unit automatically turns on. Selecting the Source STANDBY/ON To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again. The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights red. • The clock flashes on the display until you set the built-in clock.
Fade-Out Muting (FADE MUTING) Reinforcing the Bass Sound On the remote control ONLY: FADE MUTING Press FADE MUTING. The volume level decreases to the minimum level, and “Muting” flashes on the display. You can boost the bass sound. • This function only affects the playback sound, and does not affect your recording. On the remote control ONLY: To release muting, press FADE MUTING again. The volume level resumes to the previous level. Press and hold SOUND/HBS.
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,” a folder contains MP3 files “group,” and an MP3 file “track.” Continued Playing Back the Entire Disc—Normal Play 1 Press ) OPEN on top of the unit. The disc cover opens. • You can insert a disc while listening to another source.
To go to another track directly using the number buttons When stop playing audio CD: Total track number Total playing time On the remote control ONLY: Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then press 5. For track number 20, press +10 twice, then press 0.
Continued To go to another track directly using the number buttons When you are programming from MP3 disc Pressing PRESET GROUP or PRESET GROUP selects the first track of each group. You can select a track only within a same group. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the 4 track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. 7 For track number 15, press +10, then press 5. For track number 20, press +10 twice, then press 0.
Repeating Tracks—Repeat Play You can have all the tracks, the program or individual track currently playing, repeat as many times as you like. To exit from Random Play, press 7 or RANDOM. The RND. indicator goes off. • You cannot activate the Random Play function during Program Play. SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN UP SEARCH/ SCROLL UP PRESET GROUP / SELECT DOWN PRESET GROUP On the remote control ONLY: Press REPEAT.
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. SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN UP SEARCH/ SCROLL UP PRESET GROUP / PUSH OPEN SELECT DOWN PRESET GROUP SCROLL DOWN 4 To fast-wind to the left or to the right, press ¢ or 4 (or ¢ or 4 on the unit).
Listening to DAB Broadcast What is DAB? Initial Scanning Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a radio which carries information in digital format enabling near CD-quality audio sound. Also DAB enables broadcasters to transmit additional data along with the audio. When you change the source to DAB for the first time, the unit performs the initial scanning to search for the available stations. DAB structure DAB is broadcast as groups of data called “ensembles.
Continued 4 Press SEARCH/SCROLL UP SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN or SEARCH/SCROLL DOWN to select a station. UP PRESET GROUP SEARCH/ SCROLL UP SELECT DOWN PRESET GROUP • Each time you press the button, the station changes step by step. 5 Press SELECT. SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN Signal reception indicator and the current signal strength level appear (filled blocks across from left to right). Signal reception indicator On the remote control ONLY: 1 Tune in to the station you want to preset. 2 Press PROGRAM.
Arranging and Sorting the Station List You can arrange or sort the station list which appears on the display when you browse to look for a station. On the remote control ONLY: RDS/INFO 1 Press RDS/INFO. 2 Press SEARCH/SCROLL UP SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN or SEARCH/SCROLL DOWN to select “Service Order.” UP PRESET GROUP SEARCH/ SCROLL UP Active Station: The order is arranged by the activity of stations. All the active stations can be received come top of the list.
4 Press SEARCH/SCROLL UP SEARCH/ SCROLL DOWN or SEARCH/SCROLL DOWN to select a desired compression level. UP SEARCH/ SCROLL UP PRESET GROUP / SELECT DOWN PRESET GROUP Sig.(Signal) Quality: Reception measurement sent from the station (100 is the best reception) • When the value is below 100, adjust the position of the antenna for the better reception. • Each time you press the button, the DRC level changes as follows: DRC 0 DRC 1 DRC 0: DRC 1/2 The DRC level adjustment is canceled.
Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station To change the FM reception mode On the remote control ONLY: You can search for the station by either automatically or manually. Auto Tuning 1 Press FM/AM/DAB repeatedly to FM/AM/DAB To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that “Stereo” appears and the ST (stereo) indicator lights up on the display. In stereo mode, you can hear stereo sound when a stereo program is broadcast.
Continued Receiving FM Stations with RDS 4 To preset more stations, repeat steps 1 to 3 above, allocating a different preset number to each station. • Storing a new station on an already assigned number erases the previously stored one. When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The preset stations will remain in the unit. RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals.
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) Changing the RDS Information You can see RDS information on the display while listening to an FM station. On the remote control ONLY: Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following information: One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes. • For details on the PTY codes, see “Description of the PTY codes” on the next page.
Description of the PTY codes News News. Social Affairs Current Affairs Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society. Religion Religious programs. Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum. Information Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Phone In Sport Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
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.
To reduce the beat—Beat Cut On the remote control ONLY: REMAIN If the beats are heard while recording an AM /BEAT CUT (MW) broadcast, press BEAT CUT repeatedly until the beats are reduced. • Each time you press the button, the display alternates between “Beat Cut – 1” and “Beat Cut – 2.” Recording Discs —Disc Synchronized Recording On the unit ONLY: 1 Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. • See also page 16. 2 Close the cassette holder gently.
Using the Timers There are four timers available—Daily Timer (Just Once, Every Day, Weekly), Recording Timer, Snooze Timer, and Sleep Timer. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 9). Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press TIMER repeatedly to select the TIMER timer you want to adjust and activate — 1, 2, 3, or Rec.
Continued Each time you press the button, the timer repeat mode changes as follows: Just Once Every Day ( from Mon to Fri ( ) ) • If you select “Every Day” or “from Mon to Fri,” the indicator corresponding to the selected mode lights up on the display. 5 Press UP or DOWN to select the source to play. To change the timer, repeat steps 1 to 6 on pages 27 and this page.
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 10.) 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 Output Power: 15 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3) Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: 500 mV/50 kΩ Speakers Impedance: 4 Ω – 16 Ω Tuner DAB tuning range: Band III 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.
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