JVC CA-PCX290, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... STOP EJECT STANDBY A B VOLUME H B S P R E S E T E Q STANDBY ON FM MODE TAPE CD RANDOM TUNER BAND Consists of CA PCX290 and SP PCX290 Consta del CA PCX290 el SP PCX290 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMA PORTATIL DE COMPONENTES DE CD INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retai...

Page 2: ...ndie etc 1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l appareil 2 Ne pas exposer l appareil à la pluie ni à l humidité For Canada pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS ICES 003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMU...

Page 3: ...ent distance between the unit and the TV Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or vibration 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 perfor...

Page 4: ...d AM Reception 11 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts 12 Tuning in a Station 12 Presetting Stations 12 Tuning in a Preset Station 12 Playing Back CD 13 Loading CD 13 Playing Back the Entire Disc 13 Basic CD Operations 13 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play 14 Playing at Random Random Play 15 Repeating Tracks or CD Repeat Play 15 Playing Introductions Intro Play 15 Playing Back T...

Page 5: ...USE PLAY REW FF STOP EJECT PAUSE REC CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STOP EJECT STANDBY A B VOLUME H B S P R E S E T E Q STANDBY ON FM MODE u o s d 1 4 2 8 9 i 3 5 6 7 p q w r t e y a Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit Front Panel EN01 12_PC X290 J _f p65 04 2 24 0 05 PM 3 ...

Page 6: ... PRESET UP REPEAT button 12 15 o PRESET DOWN button 12 PROGRAM SET button 9 12 14 a INTRO button 15 s Deck B cassette holder 16 d Operation buttons for deck B 16 PLAY 3 REW 1 FF STOP EJECT 7 0 PAUSE 8 Continued Display Window REP 1 REC SYNC AUX TAPE TUNER CD INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL CLASSIC ROCK POP JAZZ FLAT kHz MHz STEREO MONO FM AM AM PM 9 3 5 4 8 6 7 2 1 Display Window 1 CD play mode i...

Page 7: ...OM button 9 13 15 18 w TUNER BAND button 9 12 e Number buttons 12 14 r PRE UP REPEAT button 12 15 t PRE DOWN button 12 y VOLUME buttons 10 TAPE CD RANDOM TUNER BAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 q p w 7 8 r t e y Remote sensor SENSOR TAPE AUX PLAY EC LAY PRESET U P R E P E A T P R O G R A M SET N W O D T E S E R P O R T N I Y A L P S I D CD RANDOM TUNER BAND PLAY REW FF PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP EJECT PAUSE CD SYNCH...

Page 8: ...g consult your dealer immediately Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries R03 UM 4 AAA 24F into the remote control by matching the polarity and on the batteries with the and markings on the battery compartment When the remote control can no longer operate the unit replace both batteries at the same time 1 3 DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one DO NOT use dif...

Page 9: ...t through this unit connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords not supplied To audio output Audio video equipment Connecting Other Equipment You can connect an audio equipment as a playback device When you connect and use this equipment refer also to its manual DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on DO NOT plug in any equipment u...

Page 10: ...extended period of time Otherwise it will be damaged from battery leakage 1 3 2 To insert the batteries Power Supply Use AC power or dry batteries not supplied to operate the unit As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power source the unit operates on AC power rather than on the batteries in it To connect the AC power cord AC power cord supplied 1 To the AC IN terminal 2 To a wall outlet ...

Page 11: ...tion To turn off the unit on standby press STANDBY ON again The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights red A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby To switch off the power supply completely unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet If the batteries are inserted in the unit take them out When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The clock is reset to AM 12...

Page 12: ...e REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby VOLUME Reinforcing the Bass Sound The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can enhance the bass sound while listening to any source at low volume You can use this function only for playback To turn on the function press and hold HBS PRESET EQ for more than 1 second so that the HBS indicator appears on the displa...

Page 13: ...nd connecting cords Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit connecting cords and the AC power cord Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception FM reception Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better reception AM reception Reorient the main unit for better reception EN01 12_PC X290 J _f p65 04 2 24 0 05 PM 11 ...

Page 14: ...tting is canceled before you finish start from step 2 again 1 Tune in the station you want to preset See Tuning in a Station above 2 Press PROGRAM SET TUNER MHz FM Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts 3 Press PRESET UP REPEAT or PRESET DOWN to select a preset number 4 Press PROGRAM SET again The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3 Storing a new station on a used ...

Page 15: ...tinuously To go to another track directly using the number buttons 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 10 press 10 then 0 For track number 15 press 10 then 5 For track number 20 press 10 10 then 0 For track number 32 press 10 10 10 then 2 Track number Elaps...

Page 16: ...E A T P R O G R A M SET N W O D T E S E R P O R T N I To stop during play press 7 The PROG indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Program play The program you have made is stored in memory until you erase the program To check the program contents Before playing you can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM SET Each time you press the button the programmed tracks are s...

Page 17: ...tor goes off from the display and the unit exits from Intro play To cancel Intro play without stopping playback press INTRO again until the INTRO indicator goes off If you press INTRO while playing a track after ten seconds from the beginning The introduction of the next track begins to play Playing at Random Random Play The tracks of loaded CD will play at random To use Repeat play for Random pla...

Page 18: ...EW 1 FF while the tape is not running To remove the cassette press STOP EJECT 7 0 To play the tapes in the decks B and A continuously 1 Set the cassette tapes in the decks A and B If the tape direction is set wrong replace the cassette 2 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B The tape in the deck B begins to play 3 Press PAUSE 8 then press PLAY 3 for the deck A When the tape in the deck B ends the tape in th...

Page 19: ...d quality If the heads capstans and pinch rollers of the cassette decks become dirty the following will occur Impaired sound quality Discontinuous sound Fading Incomplete erasure Difficulty in recording To clean the heads capstans and pinch rollers Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol To demagnetize the heads Turn off the unit and use a head demagnetizer available at electronics and record sho...

Page 20: ...r a moment press PAUSE 8 The recording is paused but the CD playback does not stop To resume recording press PAUSE 8 again To stop recording press STOP EJECT 7 0 The recording stops and the CD playback is paused To remove the cassette press STOP EJECT 7 0 while recording is stopped To record an AM station Beat Cut While recording an AM broadcast beats may be heard which are never heard when listen...

Page 21: ...In moist areas Near a magnet Handling discs Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case Avoid exposure to direct sunlight temperature extremes and ...

Page 22: ...ges 6 8 Press MUTING to cancel the mute See page 10 Clean or replace the disc See page 19 Place the disc with the label side up Cover the holes with adhesive tape Unplug the AC power cord after removing the batteries from the unit and then plug it back in Remove the obstruction Replace the batteries sharp point Amplifier section CA PCX290 Output Power 5 W per channel min RMS driven into 3 2 Ω at 1...

Page 23: ... God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase There are no express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD...

Page 24: ...t our website at www JVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service Do not service the television yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product please call toll free 1 800 882 2345 or on the web at www ...

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Page 26: ...PLAY REW FF STOP EJECT PAUSE REC CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STOP EJECT STANDBY A B VOLUME H B S P R E S E T E Q STANDBY ON FM MODE TAPE CD RANDOM TUNER BAND Consists of CA PCX290 and SP PCX290 Composé du CA PCX290 et SP PCX290 CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM CHAINE PORTABLE A LECTEUR CD INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS English Français PC X290 C COVER_f p65 0...

Page 27: ...ndie etc 1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l appareil 2 Ne pas exposer l appareil à la pluie ni à l humidité For Canada pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS ICES 003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMU...

Page 28: ...istance between the unit and the TV Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or vibration 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...

Page 29: ...d AM Reception 11 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts 12 Tuning in a Station 12 Presetting Stations 12 Tuning in a Preset Station 12 Playing Back CD 13 Loading CD 13 Playing Back the Entire Disc 13 Basic CD Operations 13 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play 14 Playing at Random Random Play 15 Repeating Tracks or CD Repeat Play 15 Playing Introductions Intro Play 15 Playing Back T...

Page 30: ...USE PLAY REW FF STOP EJECT PAUSE REC CD SYNCHRO RECORDING AUTO STOP SYSTEM CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM STOP EJECT STANDBY A B VOLUME H B S P R E S E T E Q STANDBY ON FM MODE u o s d 1 4 2 8 9 i 3 5 6 7 p q w r t e y a Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit Front Panel EN01 12_PC X290 C _f p65 04 3 10 1 35 PM 3 ...

Page 31: ... PRESET UP REPEAT button 12 15 o PRESET DOWN button 12 PROGRAM SET button 9 12 14 a INTRO button 15 s Deck B cassette holder 16 d Operation buttons for deck B 16 PLAY 3 REW 1 FF STOP EJECT 7 0 PAUSE 8 Continued Display Window REP 1 REC SYNC AUX TAPE TUNER CD INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL CLASSIC ROCK POP JAZZ FLAT kHz MHz STEREO MONO FM AM AM PM 9 3 5 4 8 6 7 2 1 Display Window 1 CD play mode i...

Page 32: ...OM button 9 13 15 18 w TUNER BAND button 9 12 e Number buttons 12 14 r PRE UP REPEAT button 12 15 t PRE DOWN button 12 y VOLUME buttons 10 TAPE CD RANDOM TUNER BAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 q p w 7 8 r t e y Remote sensor SENSOR TAPE AUX PLAY EC LAY PRESET U P R E P E A T P R O G R A M SET N W O D T E S E R P O R T N I Y A L P S I D CD RANDOM TUNER BAND PLAY REW FF PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP EJECT PAUSE CD SYNCH...

Page 33: ...g consult your dealer immediately Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries R03 UM 4 AAA 24F into the remote control by matching the polarity and on the batteries with the and markings on the battery compartment When the remote control can no longer operate the unit replace both batteries at the same time 1 3 DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one DO NOT use dif...

Page 34: ...t through this unit connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords not supplied To audio output Audio video equipment Connecting Other Equipment You can connect an audio equipment as a playback device When you connect and use this equipment refer also to its manual DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on DO NOT plug in any equipment u...

Page 35: ...extended period of time Otherwise it will be damaged from battery leakage 1 3 2 To insert the batteries Power Supply Use AC power or dry batteries not supplied to operate the unit As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power source the unit operates on AC power rather than on the batteries in it To connect the AC power cord AC power cord supplied 1 To the AC IN terminal 2 To a wall outlet ...

Page 36: ...tion To turn off the unit on standby press STANDBY ON again The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights red A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby To switch off the power supply completely unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet If the batteries are inserted in the unit take them out When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The clock is reset to AM 12...

Page 37: ...e REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby VOLUME Reinforcing the Bass Sound The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can enhance the bass sound while listening to any source at low volume You can use this function only for playback To turn on the function press and hold HBS PRESET EQ for more than 1 second so that the HBS indicator appears on the displa...

Page 38: ...nd connecting cords Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit connecting cords and the AC power cord Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception FM reception Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better reception AM reception Reorient the main unit for better reception EN01 12_PC X290 C _f p65 04 3 10 1 35 PM 11 ...

Page 39: ...tting is canceled before you finish start from step 2 again 1 Tune in the station you want to preset See Tuning in a Station above 2 Press PROGRAM SET TUNER MHz FM Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts 3 Press PRESET UP REPEAT or PRESET DOWN to select a preset number 4 Press PROGRAM SET again The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3 Storing a new station on a used ...

Page 40: ...tinuously To go to another track directly using the number buttons 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 10 press 10 then 0 For track number 15 press 10 then 5 For track number 20 press 10 10 then 0 For track number 32 press 10 10 10 then 2 Track number Elaps...

Page 41: ...E A T P R O G R A M SET N W O D T E S E R P O R T N I To stop during play press 7 The PROG indicator goes off from the display and the unit exits from Program play The program you have made is stored in memory until you erase the program To check the program contents Before playing you can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM SET Each time you press the button the programmed tracks are s...

Page 42: ...tor goes off from the display and the unit exits from Intro play To cancel Intro play without stopping playback press INTRO again until the INTRO indicator goes off If you press INTRO while playing a track after ten seconds from the beginning The introduction of the next track begins to play Playing at Random Random Play The tracks of loaded CD will play at random To use Repeat play for Random pla...

Page 43: ...EW 1 FF while the tape is not running To remove the cassette press STOP EJECT 7 0 To play the tapes in the decks B and A continuously 1 Set the cassette tapes in the decks A and B If the tape direction is set wrong replace the cassette 2 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B The tape in the deck B begins to play 3 Press PAUSE 8 then press PLAY 3 for the deck A When the tape in the deck B ends the tape in th...

Page 44: ...dirty the following will occur Impaired sound quality Discontinuous sound Fading Incomplete erasure Difficulty in recording To clean the heads capstans and pinch rollers Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol To demagnetize the heads Turn off the unit and use a head demagnetizer available at electronics and record shops Recording Recording onto a Tape on Deck A On the unit ONLY 1 Put a recordabl...

Page 45: ...r a moment press PAUSE 8 The recording is paused but the CD playback does not stop To resume recording press PAUSE 8 again To stop recording press STOP EJECT 7 0 The recording stops and the CD playback is paused To remove the cassette press STOP EJECT 7 0 while recording is stopped To record an AM station Beat Cut While recording an AM broadcast beats may be heard which are never heard when listen...

Page 46: ...In moist areas Near a magnet Handling discs Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case Avoid exposure to direct sunlight temperature extremes and ...

Page 47: ...k all connections and make corrections See pages 6 8 Press MUTING to cancel the mute See page 10 Clean or replace the disc See page 19 Place the disc with the label side up Cover the holes with adhesive tape Unplug the AC power cord after removing the batteries from the unit and then plug it back in Remove the obstruction Replace the batteries sharp point Amplifier section CA PCX290 Output Power 5...

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