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VS-DT6-7-9R[B]_Warning.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 26, 2002 5:46 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 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.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned 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.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM 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.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................................................................. 1 WARNINGS ..........................
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. Power Cord (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Speaker Cords (2) Stand (1) (for Center Unit) Legs (2) (for Stand) Screw (1) (for Stand) Paper Pattern (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. (Only if you install the Center Unit vertically) • To place the Center Unit vertically, the Stand and Legs must be attached. (See page 8.) To make connections, let the cords pass in the holes of the Stand as shown in the diagram before attaching the Stand and Legs.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit SPEAKERS ANTENNA FM (75 ) COAXIAL H V L R DISP.SET SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 CD DIGITAL OUT 16 SUB WOOFER AM LOOP MD/AUX OUT IN AM EXT AC IN AM loop antenna (Supplied) ANTENNA FM (75 ) COAXIAL AM LOOP AM EXT Outdoor single vinylcovered wire (not supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. • Handling the speakers As this is a precision instrument, handle it carefully so as to protect it from shocks. Connecting the Speakers These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damege the speakers. 1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads. 2.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started Connecting a Subwoofer Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external subwoofer.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output) Remove the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the System’s CD DIGITAL OUT terminal and the input terminal of the MD recorder, etc. You can record the digital output signal from the System’s CD Player to the MD recorder, etc. Cap MD recorder, etc.
VS-DT6-7-9R[B].book Page 9 Friday, March 15, 2002 6:42 PM Getting Started Installing the Equipment on the Wall The Center Unit and Speakers can be attached to a wall. CAUTIONS: Attachment to a wall • The Center Unit weighs approximately 4.3 kg. When its buttons are operated, an additional force will be applied to it in the downward direction. Therefore, sufficient care must be taken when attaching to a wall to prevent any accidents caused by the Center Unit’s falling off the wall.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Getting Started Example of attachment (Speakers) (SP-VSDT6 only) The speakers can be attached to a wall. Attach a screw (not supplied) on the wall, then hook the speaker onto the screw. Wall • Do not place anything on top of the Center Unit. Doing so may cause the Center Unit to fall, causing malfunctioning and/or injury. • Do not climb onto the Center Unit or hang from it. Doing so may damage the Center Unit and/or cause injury.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM 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 7 m away. The remote sensor at which you need to point the Remote Control differs depending on whether the Unit is placed vertically or horizontally.
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VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Basic Operations Changing the Color (COLOR) (VS-DT9R only) (Using the Remote Control) You can change the color of the illumination on the Unit. 1 Press the % button to turn on the System. 2 Press the COLOR button on the Remote Control. “RANDOM COLOR” is displayed. 3 Press the or button to select the setting of your choice. The color changes as follows: (Blue) (Red) RANDOM COLOR: The color changes randomly.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Basic Operations Reinforcing the Bass Sound (AHB PRO) Showing the Time (DISPLAY) (Using the Remote Control) You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low volume. To get the effect, press the AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button. The “AHB PRO” indicator lights up on the display. To cancel the effect, press the button again. The “AHB PRO” indicator goes out.
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VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Tuner CAUTION: Presetting Stations (Using the Remote Control) You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM (MW/ LW) stations. • Even if the system is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for about 24 hours. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test frequencies prior to shipment.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Tuner To Change the FM Reception Mode (Using the Remote Control) When you are tuned into an FM stereo broadcast, the “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. Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Tuner To search for a programme by PTY codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of programme by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a programme using PTY or TA codes: PTY SEARCH 1 PTY SELECT PTY SEARCH Press the PTY SEARCH button once while listening to an FM station. “PTY SELECT” appears on the display.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Tuner To temporarily switch to a broadcast programme of your choice “Enhanced Other Networks” is another convenient RDS service that allows this unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast programme of your choice (NEWS, TA or INFO) from the currently selected station, except if you are listening to a non-RDS station (all AM (MW/LW) stations or some FM stations).
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VS-DT6-7-9R[B].book Page 21 Friday, March 15, 2002 6:42 PM Using the CD Player To Select a Track or Passage within a Track CAUTIONS: • DO NOT try to open or close the Panel by hands as it will be damaged. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the Remote Control to open or close the Panel. • DO NOT try to insert another CD when a CD has been already loaded on the Unit. Doing so will damage the CDs and the Unit. • DO NOT apply any shock to the Panel when it is open. • DO NOT clean the Panel when it is open.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the CD Player 5 Press the Number button to select the track to program. Random Play Each time you press the Number button, the selected track is added to the program. • For the track number more than 10, press the +10 button then the Number button. (Using the Remote Control) The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode. • To enter Random Play mode, stop playback first.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using External Equipment STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 PLAY MODE 4 5 6 7 8 9 REPEAT FM MODE 10 +10 BASS TREBLE SET MD/AUX CANCEL MD/AUX SOURCE PTY SEARCH FM/AM PTY SELECT DISPLAY MODE AHB PRO COLOR DIMMER VOL TA/NEWS /INFO SLEEP SOURCE DISPLAY CLOCK /TIMER PRESET OPEN/ CLOSE VOLUME Listening to External Equipment You can listen to external equipment such as MD recorder, cassette deck or other auxiliary.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Timers STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 PLAY MODE 4 5 6 7 8 9 REPEAT ON time, OFF time, Source, Volume FM MODE 10 +10 BASS TREBLE SET SET MD/AUX CANCEL SLEEP PTY SEARCH FM/AM PTY SELECT DISPLAY MODE AHB PRO COLOR CLOCK /TIMER DIMMER SLEEP DISPLAY CLOCK /TIMER Timer indicator TA/NEWS /INFO SLEEP indicator SLEEP OPEN/ CLOSE VOLUME * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Timers Setting the Daily Timer 2 1. Press the SET button. The hour digit of the OFF time blinks on the display. (The same time as the ON time will be automatically set.) (Using the Remote Control) 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.
VS-DT6-9R(B)_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:26 PM Using the Timers 6 Before turning off the System, prepare the music source selected in step 3. TUNER: Tune in to the desired station. CD: Insert a CD. (Playback will start from the first track at Timer on.) 7 Press the % button to turn off the System. In standby mode, you can see the Timer indicator ( ) on the display. • When the timer turns on, the Timer indicator starts blinking and the prepared source in step 6 will be played.
VS-DT6-7-9R[B].book Page 27 Friday, March 15, 2002 6:42 PM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System. • Do not stick a paper tape or a seal on the reading side or the label side. If you do so, the CD may not be unloaded, or the System can be damaged.
VS-DT6-7-9R[B].book Page 28 Friday, March 15, 2002 6:42 PM Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. Symptom No sound is heard. • 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. Possible Cause • Headphones are connected. • Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 8.
VS-DT6-7-9R[B]_3.fm Page 29 Wednesday, March 27, 2002 6:04 PM Specifications Amplifier Output Power 38 W (19 W + 19 W) at 4 Ω (Max.