1
6
5
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EN
Use numbers in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
AC adaptor (AA-R4515)
(for the U.K. of XL-PG39SL)
........................................................... 1 pc.
Stereo headphones
(for the U.K.)
................................................................................................ 1 pc.
Over stereo headphones
(for other area)
................................................................................... 1 pc.
Car adaptor (CA-R456 or CA-R457)
(XL-PV390SL)
................................................................. 1 pc.
Car audio cassette adaptor (CA-RC6)
(XL-PV390SL)
.............................................................. 1 pc.
Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries (BN-R1211)
(for the U.K. of XL-PG39SL)
.......................... 2 pcs.
Supplied Accessories
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
Concerning Compact Discs
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Precautions
0103SKMCREORI
©2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
EN
PORTABLE CD PLAYER XL-PG38SL/XL-PG39SL/
XL-PV390SL
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting
operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.
Only compact discs bearing this mark can be used with this unit.
However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage
the unit.
If moisture has formed on a disc
When moisture has formed because the
disc was brought suddenly into a warm
room from a cold environment, wipe off
the moisture using a soft dry cloth.
When storing discs
Avoid locations which are
• Exposed to direct sunlight.
• Susceptible to high levels of humidity or
dust.
• Directly exposed to heat from a heating
appliance.
• On top of a car dashboard or near the
rear window.
Handling precautions
• On the label side (the side with writing)
Do not write anything using a pencil,
ball-point pen, etc. Do not use adhesive
paper or labels.
• On the disc (shiny) side
Handle this side carefully to keep it free
from fingerprints or scratches. Do not
use record cleaners, solvents, etc.
• Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs.
Do not use CDs with exposed adhesive
from tape or left over peeled off stickers.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or
covers other than those specified for use
with this unit.
If the disk surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer edge.
How to hold a disc
How to store the disc in
its case
How to remove a disc from its case
Label side up
Play surface (shiny surface)
LVT0978-004A [B, UJ]
Check this
• Are the batteries charged?
• Is the AC adaptor securely connected?
• Is the HOLD switch set to HOLD position?
Is the disc properly secured in place?
• Is the disc properly secured in place?
• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
• Are the headphone plug and the wired remote control
plug inserted all the way?
• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
Are you using the unit body too near a TV or tuner? (If the
TV or tuner is connected to a simple indoor antenna,
connect it to an outdoor antenna.)
• Is the disc damaged?
• Is the disc playable on this player?
• Has the disc been inserted upside down?
Problem
Does not turn on.
Cannot close cover.
Cannot play discs.
Cannot hear music—too
noisy.
TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is noisy.
“diSC” or “Er” is displayed
when a disc is in the
player.
Portable CD player
Type
: Compact disc player
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
Pickup system
: 3 beam laser
Number of channels:
: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response
: 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Wow & flutter
: Unmeasurable
Output
: Headphones (3.5 mm dia. stereo
×
1)
9 mW/ch at 10 % THD/16
Ω
matching impedance (16
Ω
to 1 k
Ω
)
Duration of battery
: Approx. 3 hours when using two rechargeable batteries
(with Anti-Shock
(BN-R1211) charged for 10 hours,
Protection EX OFF)
Approx. 20 hours when using two alkaline batteries
(LR6)
Power requirements
: DC 3 V (“R6” size battery
×
2)
DC 2.4 V (rechargeable battery
×
2)
DC IN 4.5 V
Dimensions (W
×
H
×
D) : 134 mm
×
30 mm
×
144 mm
(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass
: 237 g
(without batteries)
AC adaptor
Input power source
: AC 230 V, 50 Hz (for the U.K.)
AC 220 V - 240 V/110 V - 127 V, 50/60 Hz (for multi voltage area)
Output voltage
: DC 4.5 V, 600 mA
*
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem
you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the
problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to
locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
Maintaining the unit
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a
cloth which has been dipped in water or soapy water and wrung
out, and then wipe dry.
• If you intend to use a chemically treated cleaning cloth, read
its directions first.
• Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.
Maintaining the lens
Open the lid and clean the lens as shown in the figure.
Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off any finger-prints.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit
Using the Unit with Optional Accessories
Maintenance
Air blower for
camera lens
Lens
Lens
Accidental Operation Prevention Function (Hold Mode)
This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button
presses.
The accidental operation prevention function
prevents the following:
• Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause the batter-
ies to go dead).
• Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a track.
But the unit and wired remote control have HOLD switches,
each of which works independently.
To use the accidental operation prevention
function
• To prevent the unit from powering up accidentally, set the
HOLD switch to the ON position.
• To prevent the unit from unexpected operation during play,
set the HOLD switch to the ON position after you starts play-
ing the disc.
“
”
When the unit is in the hold mode according to the HOLD
switch setting in the main unit, “
” lights up if the
6
is
pressed.
To release the function
Move the HOLD switch back to OFF position.
Note:
If the HOLD switch on the unit is set to the ON position, you
cannot turn on the unit.
OFF
ON
HOLD
Using the unit with a car audio system
XL-PV390SL comes with the car adaptor and car audio cassette adaptor.
• Car adaptor (CA-R456 or CA-R457)
• Car audio cassette adaptor (CA-RC6)
To connect to a car audio system:
Connect the car audio cassette adaptor to the unit’s headphones jack. (When doing this, keep the unit’s
VOLUME control at a medium setting.)
Depending on the automobile used, noise may occur, and in that case, it is recommended that a KS-U32 noise filter (optional) be
used.
Note:
It may not be possible to use the unit with some types of car stereo owing to restrictions imposed by the construction of the car audio
cassette adaptor.
For further details, refer to the instructions of the part concerned.
CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the audio
CD format can be played back, though some may
not be played back because of the disc characteris-
tics or recording condition.
Marking sign is located on bottom of
the unit.
CAUTION
!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST-
MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO-
CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
DANGER
: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.
CAUTION
: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION:
• Do not block the ventilation opening or holes. (If the ventilation
openings of holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be con-
sidered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS
BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET
UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
(Påsat under apparatet)
(Tuotteen pohjassa)
(Apparatens undersida)
(Produktets underside)
(Unterseite des Gerätes)
(Bottom of product)
Special rechargeable
batteries
Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries
Cautions
Rechargeable batteries
• Only the BN-R1211 battery can be recharged.
• If the power delivered by the batteries lasts for a very short
time after recharging, it means that the batteries’ service life is
over. Do not use them any more.
• Recharging already charged batteries will shorten their service
life.
• When recharging batteries for the first time or when they have
not been used for a long period of time, the play time may be
shorter than usual. In a case like this, repeatedly recharge and
discharge the batteries. This will restore them to their regular
state.
• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals of re-
chargeable batteries since this may cause short-circuiting which
is dangerous.
• Do not peel off the plastic covering on the rechargeable batter-
ies. Short-circuiting may occur which is dangerous.
Dry cell batteries / rechargeable
batteries
To prevent damage to the batteries and electrolyte leakage, heed
the following points.
• Align the
,
and
.
polarities properly when inserting the bat-
teries.
• Do not mix different types or makes of batteries or old and new
batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a
long period of time.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire, and do not short-circuit, dis-
assemble or subject them to excessive heat.
• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
Carrying dry cell batteries /
rechargeable batteries around
When putting dry cell or rechargeable batteries in a pocket or
bag, ensure that no other metal objects such as a necklace are
placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-
circuiting which, in turn, may cause a fire.
When purchasing rechargeable
batteries
As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made by JVC
have a construction designed to make it impossible to recharge
ordinary batteries.
To use rechargeable batteries, be absolutely sure to purchase the
rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries designed especially for this unit.
Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
BN-R1211 (set of 2)
For details, check with your dealer.
When driving a car
In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit while driv-
ing.
When purchasing AC plug adaptor
(for multi voltage area)
Be absolutely sure to purchase the AC plug adaptor designed
especially for this unit.
AC plug adaptor: QAM0060-001
For details, check with your dealer.
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
AC adaptor
• Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper handling is dan-
gerous.
• Do not touch it with wet hands.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of it.
• Do not forcibly bend it.
• Be sure to connect only the AC adaptor provided (XL-PG39SL
for the U.K. only) with the unit.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet if the unit is
not going to be used for a long time.
When purchasing AC adaptor
Be absolutely sure to purchase the AC adaptor designed espe-
cially for this unit.
AC adaptor: AA-R4515 (for the U.K.)
AA-R4516 (for multi voltage area)
For details, check with your dealer.
Unit
No altering or remodeling
This can cause malfunctioning.
No dropping or strong impacts
This may damage the unit.
Locations to be avoided
Avoid using the unit in the following locations since they can
cause malfunctioning.
1. Bathrooms and other moisture-prone places.
2. Warehouses and other dusty places
3. Very hot places near heating appliances, etc.
Do not leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time
This may deform or discolor the cabinet and may also cause mal-
functioning.
Listening Precautions
• Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing ex-
perts advise against continuous extended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or dis-
continue use.
• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use
in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headphones is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you
can’t hear what’s around you.
Bottom of the unit
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