UX-S57 MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-S57 —Consists of CA-UXS57 and SP-UXS57 MP3 5-CD CHANGER, PLAY & EXCHANGE STANDBY/ON AHB PRO DISC SELECT CD CD1 CD2 VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 PLAY MODE AUX/DVD TREBLE 7 REPEAT FM/AM BASS 10 CD3 CD4 CD5 9 +10 DISPLAY CLOCK/ TIMER SLEEP BASS DISC UP TREBLE SET DISC DOWN CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT FM MODE PTY SEARCH A.
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 Front Panel ................................................................................ 3 Remote Control ......................................................................... 5 Getting Started .................................................................. 6 Unpacking ................................................................................. Connecting Antennas ..................................................
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p e r t AHB PRO DISC SELECT CD CD1 PLAY MODE AUX/DVD TREBLE REPEAT FM/AM BASS CD2 CD3 CD4 VOLUME y CD5 u q 5-CD 5-CD CHANGER, PLAY&EXCHANGE w PHONES Front panel See pages in parentheses for details.
Continued Display window on the front panel 1 3 2 1 CD 2 3 PRGM RANDOM 4 5 CD ALL 4 5 6 7 AHB PRO AUTO STEREO SLEEP STANDBY MONO 8 DAILY Display window See pages in parentheses for details.
Location of the Buttons and Controls (continued) Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. STANDBY/ON 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY 7 8 9 CLOCK/ TIMER +10 SLEEP 9 p q 10 w DISC UP BASS TREBLE e 2 3 SET DISC DOWN CANCEL r 4 5 3/8 CD PLAY MODE FM/AM AUX REPEAT FM MODE 6 PTY SEARCH A.
Getting Started Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Unpacking Continued To connect an outdoor FM antenna Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna. After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied.
Getting Started (continued) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting Speakers AM (MW) antenna To connect speakers 1 You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords. 1 ANTENNA 2 3,4 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) SPEAKERS 2 RIGHT LEFT Speaker cord Speaker cord AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied) 1 Connect the AM (MW) loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. 2 Turn the AM (MW) loop antenna until you have the best reception.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. To remove the speaker grilles The speaker grilles are removable as illustrated below: Holes Projections NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and any other connected equipment. IMPORTANT: Be sure to check that all connections have been made before plugging in the power cord.
Basic and Common Operations Setting the Clock To show the clock when the unit is turned on 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 either turned on or in standby mode. On the remote control ONLY: Press DISPLAY. The clock indication appears on the display. DISPLAY To return to the normal display, press DISPLAY again. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
Continued Turning On the Power STANDBY/ON To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON (or on the unit). The STANDBY/ON lamp on the unit lights green. • When you press the source button—3/8 CD, FM/AM and AUX (or AUX/DVD on the unit), the unit automatically turns on and starts playback if the source is ready. • Pressing one of the disc eject buttons (CD10 – CD50) also turns on the unit. (See page 17.) To turn off the unit (standby), press STANDBY/ON (or on the unit) again.
Basic and Common Operations (continued) Adjusting the Volume Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOLUME MIN” and “VOLUME 1” – “VOLUME 40 (VOLUME MAX).” The richness and fullness of the bass sound is clearly maintained regardless of how low you set the volume —Active Hyper Bass Pro. • This function also affects the sound from headphones.
Adjusting the Tone Changing the Display Brightness You can adjust the bass level (low frequency range) and the treble level (high frequency range) within a range of “–5” to “+5.” When shipped, each level is set to “+2.” • This function also affects the sound from headphones. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start again from step 1. You can change the display brightness only while the unit is turned on.
Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station 1 Press FM/AM to select either “FM” Presetting Stations You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations manually. FM/AM or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM (MW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). In some cases, test frequencies have been already stored for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment.
4 Press SET again. SET “STORED” appears on the display for a while. To tune in to a preset station directly using the number buttons On the remote control ONLY: The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3. • 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 FM and AM (MW) preset stations will be erased in a day. If this happens, preset the stations again.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display. With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.
Switching Temporarily to a Program Type of Your Choice The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, News, and Info) from a different station. • The function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data. To activate the Enhanced Other Networks function REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the function. If not yet done, see page 13. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
Playing Back Discs on the 5-CD Changer 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.
Continued To stop play for a moment, press 3/8 CD. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display. To resume play, press 3/8 CD again. Playing Back All the Entire Discs —Continuous Play You can play discs continuously. 1 Load discs into the 5-CD Changer. 2 Select a disc to play. To stop during play, press 7. On the remote control: 1) Press 3/8 CD, then 7. To remove discs, press the corresponding disc eject buttons (CD10 – CD50) on the unit.
Playing Back Discs on the 5-CD Changer (continued) Basic Disc Operations To go to another track directly using the number buttons To exchange a disc during playback of another disc On the remote control ONLY: On the unit ONLY: Press the disc eject buttons (CD10 – CD50) to eject a disc not currently playing. CD1 CD2 CD3 CD4 CD5 If discs are exchanged during playback, playback will stop after playing all newly inserted discs.
Continued 5 Program other tracks you want. Programing the Track Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 100 tracks. • If the current playing source is not “CD,” press 3/8 CD, then 7 before going to the next step. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until To stop during play, press 7.
Playing Back Discs on the 5-CD Changer (continued) Playing at Random—Random Play Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play The tracks of all loaded discs will play at random. You can repeat each track, each disc, or all discs in the 5-CD Changer as many times as you like. You can also repeat your program. 1 Load discs into the 5-CD Changer. Press REPEAT repeatedly during or before playing. • If the current playing source is not “CD,” press 3/8 CD, then 7 before going to the next step.
Using the Timers Two timers are available—Daily Timer and Sleep Timer. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 9). Using the Daily Timer Continued On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER. CLOCK/ TIMER The (timer) indicator lights up and the timer mode indicator (DAILY) flashes on the display. The unit enters the on-time setting mode. You can set the timer when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode.
Using the Timers (continued) 4 Press DISC UP or DISC DOWN to select the timer mode and the source to play, then press CLOCK/TIMER. DISC UP DISC DOWN • Each time you press DISC UP or DISC DOWN, the timer mode and the source to play change as follows: DAILY TIMER CD CLOCK/ TIMER DAILY TIMER TUNER • “DAILY TIMER TUNER”: tunes in to the last station you have been listening to (Daily Timer). = go to step 6. 5 When selecting “DAILY TIMER CD” in step 4, select the disc number to play or Program Play.
Using the Sleep Timer With the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to your favorite music or radio program. • You can set the Sleep Timer only when the unit is turned on. How the Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified length of time passes. If you set the Sleep Timer after the Daily Timer starts playing the selected source The Daily timer is canceled. The unit turns off when the Sleep Timer shut-off time comes.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs clean. General Notes Handling discs In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
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.
Additional Information Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: AFFAIRS: News. LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities. Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. JAZZ: Jazz music. COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
Specifications Amplifier Section—CA-UXS57 General Output Power (IEC 268-3): 120 W (60 W + 60 W) at 6 Ω (10% THD) Analog input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX/DVD: 400 mV/48 kΩ Speakers/Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω Power requirement: Power consumption: Tuner FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz—108.00 MHz AM (MW) tuning range: 522 kHz—1 629 kHz AC 230 V , 50 Hz 110 W (at operation) 17 W (on standby) 1.4 W (in power save mode) Dimensions (W/H/D) (approx.): 175 mm x 240 mm x 378 mm Mass (approx.): 7.
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