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 Setting the Daily Timer

Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music.
•  You can store three Daily Timer settings.
•  Tune into a station, place a CD, or connect a USB mass storage class device to the 

System beforehand.

1

SET

CLOCK/
TIMER

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly to display the desired Daily 
Timer number (  1/  2/  3 lights up), then press SET during 
DAILY 1, DAILY 2 or DAILY 3 is displayed.

2

SET

DOWN

or

UP

1

  Adjust the hour then the minute for on-time.

2

  Adjust the hour then the minute for off-time.

3

  Select the playback source—“CD,” “USB,” “TUNER FM,” or 

“TUNER AM.”

4

  Select the volume.

 

•  You can select the volume level –“VOLUME 0” (VOL MIN) 

to “VOLUME 40” (VOL MAX) and “VOLUME – –”. If you 
select “VOLUME – –,” the volume is set to the last level 
when the System is turned off.

3

Turn off the System (on standby).
•  When the on-time comes, the System sets the volume 

gradually to the preset level.

• 

To exit from the timer setting,

 press CANCEL as required.

• 

To correct a misentry during the process,

 press CANCEL. You can return to the 

previous step.

To Turn Off the Daily Timer

Press CANCEL when   “DAILY” is lit up.

 Basic Tuner Operations

To

Press

Indication/Result

Select FM or AM

Press repeatedly until FM band or AM band is 
selected.

Select a frequency

or

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds.
The System starts searching for stations and 
stops when a station of sufficient signal 
strength is tuned in.
•  If an FM program is broadcast in stereo, the 

ß

 (stereo) indicator lights up (only when the 

reception is good).

•  Press during searching to stop.
•  Press repeatedly to change the frequency 

step by step.

Tune in to a preset 
station

DOWN

or

UP

Press to select its preset number.
•  For presetting stations, see below.

Change the FM 
reception mode
(When an FM 
stereo broadcast is 
hard to receive)

TUNER MODE

Press to improve reception.
The 

˜

 (mono) indicator lights up.

Stereo effect will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect,

 press again. 

 Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations manually.

1

Tune in to a station you want to preset.

2

PROGRAM

Press to activate the preset number entry mode.
•  Finish the following steps while the indication on the display 

is flashing.

3

DOWN

or

UP

Press to select a preset number for the station you want to 
store.

4

SET

Press to store the station.

 Receiving FM Stations with Radio Data System

Radio Data System allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their 
regular program signals.
With the System, you can receive the following types of Radio Data System signals.

  PS (Program Service):

 

Shows commonly known station names.

  PTY (Program Type):

 

Shows types of broadcast programs.

  RT (Radio Text):

 

Shows text messages the station sends.

NOTE:

If you want to know more about Radio Data System, visit <http://www.rds.org.uk>.

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7

6

8

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Specifications

 Changing the Radio Data System Information

DISPLAY

Each time you press the button, the information changes as follows:

 Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search)

You can locate a particular kind of program from the preset stations (see the left 
column) by specifying the PTY codes.

1

PTY

Press to enter the PTY code setting mode.

2

DOWN

or

UP

Select a PTY code.

3

PTY

“SEARCH” appears and the System searches for 30 preset FM 
stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and 
tunes in to that station.

• 

To stop searching any time during search,

 press PTY.

• 

To continue searching after it stops on an unwanted station,

 press PTY while 

the indications on the display are flashing.

NOTE:

If no program is found, “NO PTY” appears.

Listening to Other Equipment

Learning More about This System

  – Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly 

on the display.
The maximum character number shown on the display is 
30 for ID3 tag.

  – This System can recognize a total of 999 tracks and 255 

groups. Those exceeding the maximum number cannot 
be recognized.

•  For the USB mass storage class device playback...
  – When connecting a USB mass storage class device, also 

refer to its manual.

  – Connect one USB mass storage class device directly to the 

System at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

  – This System is compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed.
  – You cannot play back a file larger than 2 GB.
  – This System may not play back some USB mass storage 

class devices and does not support DRM (Digital Rights 
Management).

  – Coded or encrypted tracks in a special method cannot be 

played on the System.

  – This System cannot recognize a USB mass storage class 

device whose rating exceeds 5 V/500 mA.

  – When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, sounds 

may be dropped during playback.

  – Some USB mass storage class devices may not be 

recognized or may not work properly.

  – The compatible format is FAT16/FAT32.

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

 Listening to other equipment

To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs 
and mechanism clean.

Handling discs

•  Remove the disc from its case by holding 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.
•  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 moisture.

To clean the disc:

•  Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center 

to edge.

Cleaning the System

•  Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is 

heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted 
neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a 
dry cloth.

•  Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become 

damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the 
following:

  – DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
  – DO NOT wipe it hard.
  – DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
  – DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides 

to it.

  – DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact 

for a long time.

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in USB mass 
storage class device while using this System.

Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.

Amplifier section

OUTPUT POWER:

60 W (30 W + 30 W) at 6 Ω (10% THD)

Speakers/Impedance: 

6 Ω – 16 Ω

Audio input 

AUDIO IN: 500 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 1”)

 

 

250 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 2”)

 

 

125 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 3”)

Digital input: 

 

USB MEMORY REC/PLAY

Tuner section

FM tuning range: 

87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz

AM (MW) tuning range: 

522 kHz - 1 629 kHz

CD player section

Dynamic range: 

88 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 

85 dB

Wow and flutter: 

Immeasurable

USB section

USB specification: 

Compatible with USB 2.0 Full 
Speed

Compatible device: 

Mass storage class

Compatible file system: 

FAT16, FAT32

Output power: 

 DC 

 500 mA

General

Power requirements: 

AC 230 V  , 50 Hz

Power consumption: 

30 W (power on)

 

 8 

(standby)

 

 

1 W or less (ECO Mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 

165 mm x 251 mm x 245 mm

Mass: 

 1.9 

k

g

Speakers

Speaker units: 

 

10 cm cone x 1; 1.5 cm x 1

Impedance: 

 6 

Ω

Dimensions (approx.): 

140 mm x 251 mm x 141 mm 
(W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 

1.3 k

g

 each

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without 
prior notice.

Stereo mini plug cord 
(not supplied)

Radio Operations

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

\

  Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.

\

  The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.

\

  The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Recording Operations

Unable to record into the USB device.

\

  The capacity of the USB device is full.

\

  You have recorded 999 tracks or 255 groups on the USB 

mass storage class device. 

\

  The USB mass storage class device is write-protected.

\

  The USB mass storage class device you connected is 

incompatible to this System.

Daily Timer Operations

Daily Timer does not work.

\

  The System has been turned on when the on-time comes. 

Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.

\

  There might have been a power failure, set the clock first, 

then the time again.

1

VOLUME

Turn the volume to minimum.

2

AUDIO IN

TUNER

Press repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN.”

3

Start playing the connected equipment.

4

Adjust the volume.

To Adjust the Audio Input Level

If the sound from the other equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jack is too 
loud or too quiet, you can change the audio input level through the AUDIO IN jack 
(without changing the volume level).

SET

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds while “AUDIO IN” is selected 
as the source.
You can select one of three levels as follows:

As the number increases, the sound becomes louder.

Basic and Common Operations

 (see page 3)

•  Pressing one of the source buttons also turns on the System 

and starts playing back if the source is ready or connected.

•  To cancel the display demonstration momentarily, press 

and hold DEMO while the System is turned on, until “DEMO 
OFF” appears. Disconnecting and reconnecting the power 
plug will start the display demonstration again.

Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device 

(see page 4)

•  This System cannot play “packet write” discs.
•  For MP3/WMA playback...
  – In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used 

for MP3/WMA operations.

  – MP3/WMA discs are required a longer readout time than 

regular CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/
file configuration.)

  – Some MP3/WMA files cannot be played back and will be 

skipped. This result from their recording processes and 
conditions.

  – When making MP3/WMA discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1 or 

Level 2 for the disc format.

  – This System can play back MP3/WMA files with the 

extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the 
letter case—upper/lower).

  – It is recommended that you make each MP3/WMA file at a 

sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. This 
System cannot play back files made at bit rate of less than 
64 kbps.

  – Playback order of MP3/WMA tracks may be different from 

the one you have intended while recording. If a folder 
(group) does not include MP3/WMA tracks, they are 
ignored.

If you are having a problem with your System, check this list 
for a possible solution before calling for service.

General

Power does not turn on.

\

  Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.

Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you 
finish.

\

  There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again.

Operations are disabled.

\

  The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to 

external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord 
and then plug it back in.

Unable to operate the System from the remote control.

\

  The path between the remote control and the remote 

sensor on the System is blocked.

\

  The batteries are exhausted.

No sound is heard.

\

  Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.

\

  Headphones are connected.

Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device Operations

The disc/USB mass storage class device does not play.

\

  The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the 

label side up.

\

  The disc is recorded with the “packet writing (UDF file 

system).” It cannot be played. Check the files you want to 
play back.

\

  The USB mass storage class device is not connected 

properly.

MP3/WMA groups and tracks are not played back in order 
as you expect.

\

  Playing order is determined when the groups and tracks 

were recorded. It depends on the writing application.

The disc/USB mass storage class device sound is 
discontinuous.

\

  The disc is scratched or dirty.

\

  MP3/WMA files have not been properly copied into the 

USB mass storage class device.

Sound from USB mass storage class device is interrupted.

\

  Static electricity may stop the sound. In this case, 

disconnect and connect the USB mass storage class 
device again after turning off the System.

The disc tray does not open or close.

\

  The AC power cord is not plugged in.

\

  Disc ejection is prohibited (see page 4).

Display Information

Play mode indicators (See page 4.)

Main display

A.STBY (Auto Standby) indicator (See page 6.)

Source indicators

Timer mode indicators 
(See page 6.)

SLEEP indicator (See page 6.)

File type indicators (See page 4.)

FM reception indicators (See page 5.)

Source indicators (See page 3.)

S.TURBO (Sound Turbo) indicator (See page 3.)

Front view

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Recording Operations

Before You Start recording

•  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 work embodied therein.

•  The recording level is not affected by the volume.
•  Hyper Bass Sound, tone adjustment, and Sound Turbo (see page 3) do not affect 

recordings.

•  You can record up to 99 tracks per group to the USB mass storage class device.
•  The tracks which are recorded to the USB mass storage class device will be 

converted into MP3 format.

•  You cannot start recording into a USB mass storage class device while “READING” 

is shown on the display.

•  Do not disconnect a USB mass storage class device while playing or recording. It 

may cause malfunction.

•  During recording, the Random Play and Repeat Play will be cancelled.
•  You can record only from CD-DA discs.

About SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)

The System uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-
generation digital copies to be made of premastered software such as regular CDs.
If you try to record from a duplicated disc into the USB mass storage class device, 
“PROTECT” appears on the display.

 Recording from a CD

You can record tracks digitally from a CD onto the USB mass storage class device.

1

Prepare the desired CD you want to record and stop playback.

2

(On the 
System)

CD    USB

REC

Press to start recording.

When playback ends, recording also stops.

• 

To stop recording manually,

 press 

7

.

To  record the playing track

1

(On the 
System)

CD    USB

REC

Press to start recording while playing back the track to record.
When the selected track ends, recording also stops.

NOTE:

When the capacity of the USB mass storage class device is full, the USB REC indicator 
does not flash and the System will not start recording.

1st generation

2nd generation

 Display Messages for Recording Operations

NO REC

• Unavailable file

NO USB

•  No USB mass storage class device is connected or the connected USB mass 

storage class device is not recognized with this System.

Setting the Clock and Using Timers

 Setting the Clock

Set the built-in clock before using Daily timer or sleep timer when the System is on 
standby.
•  “0:00” flashes on the main display until you set the clock.

1

CLOCK/
TIMER

Press and hold to activate the clock setting mode when the 
System is on standby.

•  If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the 

button repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

2

SET

DOWN

or

UP

Adjust the hour, then the minute.

• 

To go back to the previous step,

 press CANCEL.

 Setting the Sleep Timer

AUTO STBY

SLEEP

Press repeatedly to specify the time (in minutes) as follows:

10

20

30

90

60

120

150

180

OFF

The SLEEP indicator lights up.

• 

To check the remaining time until the System shuts off,

 press once.

 Turning Off the System Automatically

—AUTO STANDBY 

(only for CD/USB)

AUTO STBY

SLEEP

Press and hold until the A.STBY indicator lights on the display.
•  The A.STBY indicator starts flashing after playback stops.
  If no operation is done for about 3 minutes, the System turns off. 

To cancel this function,

 press and hold again.

RESUME indicator (See page 4.)

REC (Recording) indicator (See page 6.)

To audio output (or 
headphone out, etc.)

Digital Audio Player

BASS indicator (See page 3.)

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.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including 
the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections 
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making 
or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about 
the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in 
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged 
in any way—switch off, withdraw the mains plug and 
consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose 
dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is 
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed 
for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make 
sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm 
or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios 
so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic 
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use 
can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for 
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of 
the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with 
wood screws—to ensure complete safety always fit the 
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings 
provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain 
or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

–  NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything 

into holes, slots or any other opening in the case 
—this could result in a fatal electrical shock.

–  NEVER guess or take chances with electrical 

equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than 
sorry!

Listening to Other Equipment

 (see page 5)

•  If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo 

mini plug type, use a plug adapter to convert the stereo 
mini plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.
Refer to the manuals supplied with the other equipment.

Setting the Clock and Using Timers

 (see page 6)

•  You can set the clock and Daily Timer while the System 

is turned on. While setting the clock or Daily Timer, the 
display is turning on.

•  The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this 

happens, readjust the clock.

•  When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure 

occurs, the clock and the timer will be canceled. You need 
to set the clock first, then the timer again.

Timer Priority:

•  If you activate the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts 

playing the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.

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