JVC Portable CD Player 601 610000 030 User Manual

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
RC-ST3SL  
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
HBS  
EQ  
SEARCH  
DOWN  
STO  
P
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTIONS  
601-610000-030  
LVT1000-004A  
[B]  
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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.  
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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.  
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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!  
– G-2 –  
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CONTENTS  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1  
POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 2  
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 3  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 4  
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF ....................... 6  
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6  
ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7  
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8  
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12  
CASSETTE OPERATIONS ..................................... 14  
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16  
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 17  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 18  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  
• When not in use  
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
• Ventilation  
Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise  
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
heat cannot escape from the unit.  
• AC power cord  
• CD pickup lens  
– Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
– When unplugging the power cord from the wall  
outlet, always grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.  
– Do not modify the power cord in any manner. Do  
not bend it sharply or twist it.  
Do not leave the disc compartment cover open;  
otherwise the CD pickup lens might be contaminated  
with dust. Do not touch the lens with fingers.  
• Condensation  
– Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or  
contact failure is found with the power cord.  
– In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.  
Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:  
– A heater has just been switched on in the room where  
the unit is used.  
– The unit is in a place with smoke or high humidity.  
– The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm  
room.  
• Do not disassemble the unit.  
• Foreign objects and liquid  
If the unit has condensation inside, it may not function  
correctly. Should this occur, turn on the unit and wait  
one or two hours before use.  
– Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.  
– If water or some liquid gets inside the unit, unplug  
the power cord from the outlet and consult your  
dealer.  
• Do not place magnetic objects near the  
speakers.  
• Avoid installing the unit in the following  
places:  
– Where the temperature may become excessively  
high or low; the recommended temperature range is  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
– Where subject to vibrations.  
– Where it is excessively humid, such as in a  
bathroom.  
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place  
cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded  
data could be erased.  
• Keep the unit away from a TV.  
Do not place the unit near a TV or avoid using the unit  
when the TV is turned on; otherwise the TV picture  
could be distorted.  
– In a badly ventilated place.  
– Near strong magnetic fields.  
• Carrying handle  
– Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the  
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the  
antenna.  
• Do not use the unit in direct sunlight or leave it  
in a closed automobile, etc.  
The unit might be exposed to high temperatures above  
40°C.  
– Position the carrying handle so that it does not  
interfere with operation.  
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POWER SUPPLY  
Battery replacement  
When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or  
Operation on household AC  
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries  
with fresh ones.  
AC IN Ó jack on the rear panel of the unit.  
2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power  
outlet.  
For better battery usage  
• When making an important recording, use of new  
batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer  
service life) is recommended to avoid any possible  
• Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit  
failure.  
• To prevent the power from being accidentally turned  
• Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the  
on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand  
Cautions  
to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.  
STANDBY/ON  
button, a very small current  
or in the trunk of a car, thus avoiding wasteful battery  
consumption.  
• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery  
power to be consumed quicker than non-continuous  
operation.  
continues to flow. To save power and for safety when  
not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
disconnect the power cord from the household AC  
outlet.  
• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery  
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm  
place.  
Operation on batteries  
Installing batteries  
1 Open the battery compartment cover by  
Cautions  
If batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in  
electrolyte leakage or they may explode.  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the  
positive ª and negative · terminals positioned  
correctly.  
pressing down the two tabs.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix  
different types of batteries.  
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.  
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
• Remove the batteries when operating the unit on  
the household AC; though the power supply is  
automatically switched from the batteries to the  
household AC when the AC power cord is  
connected.  
2 Install eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F) batteries.  
Insert the batteries with ª and · positioned  
correctly referring to the drawing above the battery  
compartment.  
3 Replace the cover.  
• If chemicals leaking from batteries come in contact  
with your skin, wash them off immediately with  
water. If chemicals leak on the surface of the unit,  
clean the unit completely.  
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS  
Top  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8  
9
101112  
1 JOG VOLUME control  
2 Disc compartment  
9 Cassette operation buttons  
8 PAUSE button  
§ STOP/EJECT button  
1 FF button  
3
0 PUSH  
4 PROGRAM button  
5 PRESET/REPEAT button  
6 STANDBY/ON button  
¡ REW button  
2 PLAY button  
REC button  
10 FM MODE/BEAT CUT button  
7 PRESET EQ button  
11 TUNER button  
8 HYPER-BASS SOUND button  
12 TAPE button  
Front  
13  
14 15 16  
17  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
UP  
SEARCH  
DOWN  
RANDOM  
ST  
OP  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
18  
19  
20 21  
13 ¢ SEARCH UP and 4 SEARCH DOWN  
17 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button  
18 RANDOM button  
19 Cassette holder  
20 INTRO button  
buttons  
14 STANDBY indicator  
15 Display window  
16 REMOTE SENSOR  
21 7 STOP button  
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Rear  
22  
23  
24  
PHONES  
RESET  
AC IN~  
25  
26  
22 RESET key  
25 Battery compartment  
23 FM telescopic antenna  
24 PHONES jack  
26 AC IN Ó jack  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1
button  
2 TUNER button  
4 and ¢ buttons  
8
1
3
9
2
3
4
5
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
4 PRESET/REPEAT button  
10  
11  
5 RANDOM button  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
6 FM MODE button  
12  
13  
7 Sound control buttons  
HBS button  
HBS  
EQ  
6
7
EQ button  
8 TAPE button  
9 CD 3/8 button  
10 7 button  
11 PROGRAM button  
12 INTRO button  
13 VOL 5 and VOL buttons  
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Installing batteries  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Notes on using the remote control  
unit  
• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the  
REMOTE SENSOR section as directly as possible.  
The distance operable from the main unit decreases if  
you point the remote control unit at an angle.  
• Do not expose the REMOTE SENSOR section to  
strong lighting or direct sunlight.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the  
remote control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR  
section.  
2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.  
Insert the · ends first. Make sure that the ª and ·  
terminals are positioned correctly.  
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery  
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1
3 Replace the cover.  
Battery replacement  
The maximum operating distance between the remote  
control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR section on the  
main unit is approximately 7 meters.  
When this operating range decreases or operations with  
the remote control unit become unstable, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF  
STANDBY/ON  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
To turn on the unit  
To turn off the unit  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit).  
The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on  
ready to play the source selected when the unit was last  
turned off.  
(or  
on the remote  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit) again.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit  
enters the standby mode.  
(or  
on the remote  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The clock is displayed when the unit is in the standby mode.  
2,4  
1,3,5  
2,4 3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
When the unit is turned off  
Notes  
• In step 1, you can press the PROGRAM button only  
on the main unit, not on the remote control unit.  
• If the unit is disconnected from the power source for a  
certain period of time, the clock setting will be lost. In  
this case, reset the clock again.  
1 Press and hold PROGRAM on the main unit  
until the hour indication starts flashing.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour.  
3 Press and hold PROGRAM until the minute  
indication starts flashing.  
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per  
month.  
4 Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute.  
5 Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock  
starts functioning.  
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND  
JOG VOLUME PHONES  
HBS  
VOL  
/
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
PRESET EQ  
HYPER-BASS SOUND  
EQ  
Volume adjustment  
Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting  
The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so  
that you can select one that most matches the type of  
music being played.  
To increase the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL  
5 on the remote control unit).  
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote control  
unit) repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the EQ setting changes  
as shown below.  
To decrease the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or  
press VOL on the remote control unit).  
ROCK  
FLAT  
JAZZ  
POP  
CLASSIC  
Caution  
Do not turn off the unit with the volume set to an  
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound  
might be produced damaging your hearing and/or the  
speakers, when you turn on the unit next time or start  
playing another source.  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
You can enjoy powerful bass sound by turning on the  
Hyper-Bass Sound effect.  
Press HYPER-BASS SOUND (or HBS on the  
remote control unit).  
When the Hyper-Bass Sound effect is turned on, the HBS  
indicator lights up in the display window.  
Listening through headphones  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack.  
Use commercially available 3.5-mm stereo mini  
headphones (16 to 32 ).  
No sound comes out of the speakers when headphones  
are connected.  
To turn off the effect  
Press the same button again so that the HBS indicator  
goes off.  
Cautions  
• Turn down the volume before connecting headphones  
and keep the volume level low; as listening at high  
volumes could damage your hearing.  
• Do not drive while listening through headphones.  
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS  
Playable discs  
The unit can play audio CDs (8 cm and 12 cm) with the  
following mark.  
Notes on handling discs  
The following care should be taken to keep discs in good  
condition, since dirty, damaged or warped discs could  
lead to sound deterioration and damaging the unit.  
• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.  
• Do not stick or write anything on both surfaces.  
• Do not bend discs.  
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high  
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.  
• After using a disc be sure to put it back in its case.  
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press the center  
and lift the disc out.  
The unit can also play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded  
in music CD format.  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs  
• User-edited CD-R (Recordable) and CD-RW  
(Rewritable) discs can be played only if they are  
already finalized.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit depending on the disc characteristics or  
recording conditions.  
• Before playing CD-R or CD-RW discs, read their  
instructions and cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit because of damage or stain on them, or if the  
CD pickup lens is dirty.  
• When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part  
to secure the disc.  
• CD-RW discs may require a longer readout time (due  
to the fact that the reflectance of CD-RW discs is lower  
than that of regular CDs).  
• Clean off any dust, dirt or fingerprints on discs with a  
soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to edge. Never  
use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic spray.  
Correct  
Incorrect  
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Basic operations  
2
1
3
7 STOP  
4
¢ CD 6  
7
4 ¢  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
AUSE  
PLAY/P  
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartment  
To pause playback  
cover.  
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and  
close the cover.  
remote control unit).  
To resume playback, press the button again.  
3 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
During playback, the current track number and the  
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.  
Selecting a desired track before  
playback  
1 In the CD stop mode, press 4 or ¢  
repeatedly until the desired track number is  
displayed.  
2 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
Notes  
Skipping tracks  
• The following indication is displayed when the unit  
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is  
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.  
Press 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the track currently  
being played: press 4.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:  
press 4 twice in rapid succession.  
• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is Search  
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If  
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the  
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.  
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by  
fast-forward or reverse search.  
Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To search in the forward direction: ¢  
• To search in the reverse direction: 4  
To stop playback  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit).  
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the  
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.  
Release the button when you find the desired position.  
Playback continues from the selected position.  
Caution  
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in  
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc  
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely  
stopped rotating.  
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Various playback operations  
PRESET/ PRESET/  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
REPEAT REPEAT RANDOM INTRO  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
SEARCH UP  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Repeat playback  
Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during  
playback.  
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes  
as shown below.  
Introductory playback  
You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of  
each track successively.  
Press INTRO before or during playback.  
The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window,  
and introductory playback starts.  
A single track is played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.)  
To cancel introductory playback  
Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes  
off.  
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” lights up steadily.)  
Repeat playback is canceled.  
(“REPEAT” disappears from the display window.)  
Random playback  
Press RANDOM before or during playback.  
The RANDOM indicator lights up in the display  
window, and the tracks are played in random order.  
Random playback ends when all the tracks are played  
once.  
To cancel random playback  
Press RANDOM again so that the RANDOM indicator  
goes off.  
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Programmed playback  
You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your  
desired order.  
2
5
7 STOP 1,3  
1,3  
2
5
7
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
To check the order of tracks on the program  
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode.  
1 Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode.  
To clear the program  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit) in the  
CD stop mode.  
The program is also canceled when you open the disc  
compartment cover.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to  
be programmed.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
The selected track is registered on the program.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.  
5 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit).  
Programmed playback starts.  
Note  
The unit does not store more than 16 programmed tracks  
in its memory. If you select more than 16 tracks,  
programmed tracks are overwritten from the first track.  
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RADIO RECEPTION  
Tuning to a station  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3
RESET 1,2  
FM MODE 1,2  
3
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode.  
2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM  
(MW).  
Changing the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,  
reception may improve by changing to monaural  
reception mode.  
3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for about one  
second.  
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of  
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.  
If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the  
frequency changes step by step.  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT (or FM MODE  
on the remote control unit).  
The MONO indicator lights up in the display window.  
To restore stereo reception  
Press the button again so that the MONO indicator goes  
off.  
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Presetting stations  
You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.  
2
1
3,5  
4
4
1
2
3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM 5 Press PROGRAM.  
The station with the preset number is stored in the  
memory.  
(MW).  
2 Tune to a station you want to preset using 4  
or ¢.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations,  
allocating a different preset number to each  
of them.  
Note  
If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the  
preset stations will be erased from the memory. If this  
happens, you need to preset the stations again.  
4 Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select  
a preset number.  
The selected preset number flashes.  
Tuning to a preset station  
After selecting the band, FM or AM (MW),  
press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly until the  
desired preset number appears.  
Adjusting the antennas  
FM  
AM  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
SEARCH UP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SEARCH DOWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Note  
Place the unit away from the TV or turn off the TV, when  
listening to an AM station, to prevent the built-in ferrite  
core antenna picking up interference from the TV.  
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CASSETTE OPERATIONS  
Playing back a cassette  
2
4
3
1
1 FF ¡ REW  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
/PAUSE  
SEARCH UP  
PLA  
Y
SEARCH  
DOWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press TAPE to set to the tape mode.  
To stop playback  
2 Press § STOP/EJECT to open the cassette  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
holder.  
Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the  
end.  
3 Load a cassette with the open side up and the  
playback side facing out, then close the  
cassette holder.  
To fast-wind a tape  
Press 1 FF or ¡ REW.  
4 Press 2 PLAY to start playback.  
• To fast-wind in the forward direction: 1 FF  
• To fast-wind in the reverse direction: ¡ REW  
When the tape reaches the end, press § STOP/EJECT  
to release the 1 FF or ¡ REW button.  
Notes on cassette tapes  
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.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. When you want  
to erase the recording or re-record on the tape, reseal the  
slot(s) with adhesive tape.  
• Use only normal tapes of type I for playback and  
recording.  
• Use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not  
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may  
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and  
capstan.  
• Loose tape can cause trouble. If you notice some slack  
in the tape, tighten it up using a pencil.  
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Recording on a cassette  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3 2  
2
2
4/¢ PAUSE  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
DOWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1
To start recording at the exact moment  
The following marks are used to distinguish the two  
recording sources in the procedure below.  
: When recording from the radio  
1 In step 3 above, press 8 PAUSE before  
pressing REC.  
: When recording from a CD  
2 Press 8 PAUSE again to release the tape at  
the exact moment you want to start recording.  
1 Load a cassette.  
2 Prepare the recording source.  
: Set to the tuner mode and tune to a desired  
station (see pages 12 and 13).  
To remove beats during AM broadcast  
recording  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to  
select the better beat-cut reception mode.  
: Load a CD and set to the CD stop mode (see page  
9). You can specify a desired track to start recording  
by pressing 4 or ¢.  
To erase the recording  
You can erase the recording on a tape without  
overwriting the tape with a new recording.  
3 Press REC to start recording.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
: The CD player starts playback when the cassette 1 Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded  
deck enters the recording mode (synchronized  
recording).  
in the unit.  
2 Press REC to start erasing.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
To stop recording  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
Recording also stops when the tape reaches the end.  
: The CD player stops playback when the tape stops  
running at its end or by your pressing § STOP/  
EJECT.  
When the CD player reaches the end of the disc and  
stops playback earlier, the tape continues running. In  
this case, press § STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or  
thinner as these could damage the surface finish.  
Cleaning the CD pickup lens  
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent  
sound deterioration.  
Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a  
cotton swab.  
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller  
To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at  
camera shops, etc., as shown below.  
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust  
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller.  
When they become too dirty:  
• Sound quality deteriorates.  
• The sound output level drops.  
• The previous recording is not completely erased.  
• Recording is not performed correctly.  
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller  
every 10 hours of use.  
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at  
audio stores. Make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried  
completely before loading a cassette.  
Blower  
Lens  
Heads  
Capstan  
Pinch roller  
Note  
Do not use thinner or benzene, as these will damage the  
rubber pinch roller (use of alcohol is permitted).  
Demagnetizing the recording/playback  
head  
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and  
the sound will deteriorate.  
Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to  
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at  
audio stores. When demagnetizing the head, turn off the  
unit to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/  
ON  
button.  
Caution  
As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do  
not demagnetize it.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.  
Referring to the following, check whether your problem  
can be solved with a simple operation.  
The REC button does not function.  
= Is a cassette loaded?  
= Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette  
broken off?  
Power cannot be turned on.  
= Is the AC power cord unplugged?  
The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and  
flutter.  
Remote control does not function.  
= Are the batteries in the remote control unit  
exhausted?  
= Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to  
How to reset the unit  
If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as  
bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?  
follows:  
1. Turn off the unit.  
2. Press the RESET key with the tip of a small  
screwdriver or similar tool.  
3. Turn on the unit.  
The clock setting and preset AM/FM stations will be  
lost when the RESET key is pressed. You need to set  
the clock and preset AM/FM stations again.  
No sound is heard from the speakers.  
= Are headphones connected?  
Playback sound is at a very low level.  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the head of the cassette deck dirty?  
The disc is loaded but does not play.  
= Is the disc upside down?  
= Is the disc dirty, damaged or warped?  
= Is the CD pickup lens dirty?  
= Is there moisture condensation on the CD pickup  
lens? If so, turn on the unit and wait one or two  
hours until moisture evaporates before use.  
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.  
= Is the antenna properly adjusted?  
When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, the tape does  
not run.  
= Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Compact disc player  
General  
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup  
(semiconductor laser)  
Speakers  
: 10 cm × 2  
Power output  
: 2 W per channel, min. RMS,  
driven into 8 at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 10% total  
harmonic distortion  
(IEC 268-3)  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
: 2 channels (stereo)  
: 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz  
: 90 dB  
: Less than measurable level  
Output terminal  
Power supply  
: PHONES × 1, output level  
0 mW - 20 mW/32 ,  
matching impedance: 16 -  
32 Ω  
Tuner  
FM frequency range  
: 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz  
: AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz  
DC 12 V (batteries R20P  
(SUM-1)/D (13F) × 8)  
: 19 W (operation mode)  
3.2 W (standby mode)  
: 440 mm (W) × 168 mm (H)  
× 241 mm (D)  
AM frequency range : 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz  
Antennas  
: Telescopic antenna for FM  
Ferrite core antenna for AM  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
Mass  
Cassette deck  
Track system  
Motor  
: 4-track 2-channel stereo  
: Electronic governor DC  
motor for capstan  
: Approx. 3.1 kg  
(without batteries)  
Heads  
: Hard Permalloy head for  
recording/playback  
Accessories  
Magnetic head for erasure  
: 80 Hz - 12 500 Hz  
: 0.15% (WRMS)  
: Approx. 120 sec.  
(C-60 cassette)  
AC power cord × 1  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Fast-winding time  
Remote control unit × 1  
Batteries for the remote control unit,  
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) × 2  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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EN  
0203NYMBICMTS  
© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
CD-PORTABLE-SYSTEM  
CHAINE PORTABLE A CD  
DRAAGBAAR CD-SYSTEEM  
SISTEMA PORTATIL CON CD  
SISTEMA PORTATILE CD  
RC-ST3SL  
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
HBS  
EQ  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
ISTRUZIONI  
601-610000-040  
LVT1000-005A  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
Warnung, Achtung und sostige Hinweise  
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses  
Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen  
Avisos, Precauciones y Varios  
Simboli di avvertenza, attenzione e altri  
Caution –– STANDBY/ON  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.  
The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not  
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote  
controlled.  
button!  
Precaución –– Botón STANDBY/ON  
Quitarelenchufeprincipalparadesconectarcompletamente  
la tensión de red. El botón STANDBY/ON en cualquier  
posición no desconecta la tensión de la red. La tensión  
puede ser controlada a distancia.  
!
Achtung — STANDBY/ON  
Den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose ziehen, um die  
Stromversorgungvollkommenzuunterbrechen.DerSchalter  
-Schalter!  
Attenzione –– tasto STANDBY/ON  
Per interrompere l’erogazione di corrente, scollegare la  
spinadallapresa. L’usodeltastodiaccensioneespegnimento  
!
STANDBY/ON  
Stromversorgung vollkommen. Die Stromversorgung kann  
mit der Fernbedienung ein- und ausgeschaltet werden.  
unterbricht in keiner Stellung die  
STANDBY/ON  
corrente. L’unità può essere accesa e spenta con il  
telecomando.  
non interrompe l’erogazione della  
Attention — Commutateur STANDBY/ON  
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement  
le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe  
!
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa  
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.  
Per l'Italia:  
Voorzichtig — STANDBY/ON  
schakelaar!  
“Si dichiara che questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme  
alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/  
95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica  
Italiana n.301 del 28/12/95.”  
Om de stroomtoevoer geheel uit te schakelen, trekt u de  
stekker uit het stopkontakt. Anders zal er altijd een geringe  
hoeveelheid stroom naar het apparaat lopen, ongeacht de  
stand van de STANDBY/ON  
schakelaar. U kunt het  
apparaatookmetdeafstandsbedieningaan-enuitschakelen.  
CAUTION  
PRECAUCIÓN  
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:  
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.  
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, fuego, etc.:  
1. No quitar los tornillos, tapas o caja.  
2. No exponer el aparato a la lluvia ni a la húmedad.  
ACHTUNG  
ATTENZIONE  
Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr,  
usw:  
Per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, incendio e altro:  
1. Non rimuovere le viti, i coperchi o il rivestimento.  
2. Non esporre questo apparecchio alla pioggia o  
all’umidità.  
1. KeineSchraubenlösenoderAbdeckungenentfernen  
und nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.  
2. Dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit  
aussetzen.  
ATTENTION  
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, 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.  
VOORZICHTIG  
Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische  
schokken, enz.:  
1. Verwijdergeenschroeven, panelenofdebehuizing.  
2. Stel dit toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht.  
– G-1 –  
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CAUTION:  
VOORZICHTIG  
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a  
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get  
out.)  
• Zorg dat u de ventilatieopeningen en -gaten niet afsluit.  
(Als de ventilatieopeningen en -gaten worden afgesloten  
door bijvoorbeeld papier of een doek, kan er hitte in het  
apparaat worden opgebouwd.)  
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, on the apparatus.  
• Zetgeenbronnenmetopenvuur,zoalsbrandendekaarsen,  
op het apparaat.  
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must  
beconsideredandlocalrulesorlawsgoverningthedisposal  
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.  
• Wees milieubewust en gooi lege batterijen niet bij het  
huishoudelijkafval.Legebatterijendientuinteleverenmet  
het KCA of bij een innamepunt voor batterijen.  
• Stel dit apparaat niet bloot aan regen, vocht, drupwater of  
spatwater en plaats geen enkel voorwerp waarin zich een  
vlocistof bevindt, zoals een vaas, op het apparaat.  
ACHTUNG  
PRECAUCIÓN  
• Blockieren Sie keine Belüftungsschlitze oder -bohrungen.  
(Wenn die Belüftungsöffnungen oder -löcher durch eine  
Zeitung oder ein Tuch etc. blockiert werden, kann die  
entstehende Hitze nicht abgeführt werden.)  
• Stellen Sie keine offenen Flammen, beispielsweise  
angezündete Kerzen, auf das Gerät.  
• No obstruya las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación.  
(Silasrendijasolosorificiosdeventilaciónquedantapados  
con un periódico, un trozo de tela, etc., no se podrá disipar  
el calor).  
• No ponga sobre el aparato ninguna llama al descubierto,  
como velas encendidas.  
• Wenn Sie Batterien entsorgen, denken Sie an den  
Umweltschutz. Batterien müssen entsprechend den  
geltenden örtlichen Vorschriften oder Gesetzen entsorgt  
werden.  
• SetzenSiediesesGerätaufkeinenFallRegen,Feuchtigkeit  
oder Flüssigkeitsspritzern aus. Es dürfen auch keine mit  
Flüssigkeit gefüllen Objekte, z. B. Vasen, auf das Gerät  
gestellt werden.  
• Cuando tenga que descartar las pilas, tenga en cuenta los  
problemas ambientales y observe estrictamente los  
reglamentos o las leyes locales sobre disposición de las  
pilas.  
• No exponga este aparato a la lluvia, humedad, goteos o  
salpicaduras. Tampoco ponga recipientes conteniendo  
líquidos, como floreros, encima del aparato.  
ATTENTION  
ATTENZIONE  
• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation.  
(Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par  
un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être  
évacuée correctement de l’appareil.)  
• Evitare di ostruire le aperture o i fori di ventilazione con  
giornali, indumenti etc., in quanto s’impedirebbe al calore  
di fuoriuscire.  
• Non collocare fiamme libere (es. candele accese)  
sull’apparecchio.  
• Le pile devono essere smaltite nel rispetto dell’ambiente,  
attenendosi ai regolamenti locali in materia.  
• Nonesporrel’apparecchioapioggia,umidità,gocciolamenti  
espruzzid’acquaedevitaredisovrapporvioggetticontenenti  
liquidi (vasi etc.).  
• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une  
bougie, sur l’appareil.  
• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en  
considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre  
strictementlesrèglesetlesloislocalessurlamiseaurebut  
des piles.  
• N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un  
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des  
objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.  
– G-2 –  
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / WICHTIGER HINWEIS FÜR LASER-PRODUKTE / IMPORTANT POUR LES  
PRODUITS LASER / BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE VOOR LASERPRODUKTEN / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS  
LASER / IMPORTANTE PER I PRODOTTI LASER  
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / ANBRINGUNGSORTE FÜR LABELS / REPRODUCTION DES ETIQUETTES /  
VERLARING VAN DE LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / RIPRODUZIONE DI ETICHETTE  
1
1
1
1
1
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR  
SURFACE  
2
2
2
2
2
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT  
WARNETIKETT IM GERÄTEINNEREN  
KLASSIFIKATIONSETIKETT AUF DER  
AUßENSEITE  
ÉTIQUETTE DE CLASSIFICATION, PLACÉE SUR  
LA SURFACE EXTÉRIEURE  
ETIQUETTE D’AVERTISSEMENT PLACÉE À  
L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL  
CLASSIFICATIELABEL, OP DE ACHTERZIJDE VAN  
HET APPARAAT  
WAARSCHUWINGSLABEL, IN HET APPARAAT  
ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA  
SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR  
ETIQUETA DE AVISO, SITUADA EN EL INTERIOR  
DE LA UNIDAD  
ETICHETTA DI CLASSIFICAZIONE, SITUATA  
ETICHETTA DI AVVERTENZA, AFFISSA  
ALL’INTERNO DELL’UNITÀ  
CAUTION -  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK  
DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL  
GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGLUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT  
IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
VARNING -  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH  
SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.  
ADVARSEL -  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRTDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ  
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
1. PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE 1  
2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and  
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to  
beam.  
2. PELIGRO: Radiación láser visible cuando se abra un  
sistema de bloqueo defectuoso o averiado. Evitar la  
exposición directa al haz.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no  
user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abrir la tapa superior. No hay  
piezas reparables por el usuario en el interior de la  
unidad; deje todo mantenimiento o reparación al  
personal técnico cualificado.  
1. LASER-PRODUKT DER KLASSE 1  
2. GEFAHR: Sichtbare Laserstrahlung bei Öffnung und  
fehlerhafter oder beschädigter Sperre. Direkten  
Kontakt mit dem Strahl vermeiden!  
1. CLASSE 1, PRODOTTI LASER  
2. PERICOLO: radiazioni laser visibili quando  
l’apparecchio è aperto e il dispositivo di bloccaggio è  
guasto o è stato sbloccato. Evitare l’esposizione  
diretta al raggio.  
3. ACHTUNG: Das Gehäuse nicht öffnen. Das Gerät  
enthält keinerlei Teile, die vom Benutzer gewartet  
werden können. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten  
bitte qualifizierten Kundendienst-Fachleuten.  
3. ATTENZIONE: non aprire il coperchio superiore.  
Nessun utente deve sostituire o riparare le parti  
interne di questo apparecchio; per eventuali  
riparazioni, rivolgersi a tecnici qualificati.  
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1  
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser visible quand l’appareil  
est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou  
désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.  
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il  
n’y a aucune pièce utilisable à l’intérieur. Laisser à un  
personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.  
1. KLAS 1 LASERPRODUKT  
2. GEVAARLIJK: Zichtbaar laserstraling wanneer open  
en de beveiliging faalt of uitgeschakeld is. Voorkom het  
direkt blootstaan aan de straal.  
3. VOORZICHTIG: De bovenkap niet openen. Binnenin  
het toestel bevinden zich geen door de gebruiker te  
repareren onderdelen: laat onderhoud over aan  
bekwaam vakpersoneel.  
– G-3 –  
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CONTENTS  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1  
POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 2  
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 3  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 4  
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF ....................... 6  
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6  
ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7  
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8  
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12  
CASSETTE OPERATIONS ..................................... 14  
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16  
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 17  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 18  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  
• When not in use  
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
• Ventilation  
Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise  
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
heat cannot escape from the unit.  
• AC power cord  
• CD pickup lens  
– Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
– When unplugging the power cord from the wall  
outlet, always grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.  
– Do not modify the power cord in any manner. Do  
not bend it sharply or twist it.  
Do not leave the disc compartment cover open;  
otherwise the CD pickup lens might be contaminated  
with dust. Do not touch the lens with fingers.  
• Condensation  
– Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or  
contact failure is found with the power cord.  
– In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.  
Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:  
– A heater has just been switched on in the room where  
the unit is used.  
– The unit is in a place with smoke or high humidity.  
– The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm  
room.  
• Do not disassemble the unit.  
• Foreign objects and liquid  
If the unit has condensation inside, it may not function  
correctly. Should this occur, turn on the unit and wait  
one or two hours before use.  
– Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.  
– If water or some liquid gets inside the unit, unplug  
the power cord from the outlet and consult your  
dealer.  
• Do not place magnetic objects near the  
speakers.  
• Avoid installing the unit in the following  
places:  
– Where the temperature may become excessively  
high or low; the recommended temperature range is  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
– Where subject to vibrations.  
– Where it is excessively humid, such as in a  
bathroom.  
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place  
cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded  
data could be erased.  
• Keep the unit away from a TV.  
Do not place the unit near a TV or avoid using the unit  
when the TV is turned on; otherwise the TV picture  
could be distorted.  
– In a badly ventilated place.  
– Near strong magnetic fields.  
• Carrying handle  
– Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the  
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the  
antenna.  
• Do not use the unit in direct sunlight or leave it  
in a closed automobile, etc.  
The unit might be exposed to high temperatures above  
40°C.  
– Position the carrying handle so that it does not  
interfere with operation.  
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POWER SUPPLY  
Battery replacement  
When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or  
Operation on household AC  
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries  
with fresh ones.  
AC IN Ó jack on the rear panel of the unit.  
2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power  
outlet.  
For better battery usage  
• When making an important recording, use of new  
batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer  
service life) is recommended to avoid any possible  
• Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit  
failure.  
• To prevent the power from being accidentally turned  
• Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the  
on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand  
Cautions  
to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.  
STANDBY/ON  
button, a very small current  
or in the trunk of a car, thus avoiding wasteful battery  
consumption.  
• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery  
power to be consumed quicker than non-continuous  
operation.  
continues to flow. To save power and for safety when  
not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
disconnect the power cord from the household AC  
outlet.  
• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery  
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm  
place.  
Operation on batteries  
Installing batteries  
1 Open the battery compartment cover by  
Cautions  
If batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in  
electrolyte leakage or they may explode.  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the  
positive ª and negative · terminals positioned  
correctly.  
pressing down the two tabs.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix  
different types of batteries.  
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.  
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
• Remove the batteries when operating the unit on  
the household AC; though the power supply is  
automatically switched from the batteries to the  
household AC when the AC power cord is  
connected.  
2 Install eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F) batteries.  
Insert the batteries with ª and · positioned  
correctly referring to the drawing above the battery  
compartment.  
3 Replace the cover.  
• If chemicals leaking from batteries come in contact  
with your skin, wash them off immediately with  
water. If chemicals leak on the surface of the unit,  
clean the unit completely.  
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS  
Top  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8  
9
101112  
1 JOG VOLUME control  
2 Disc compartment  
9 Cassette operation buttons  
8 PAUSE button  
§ STOP/EJECT button  
1 FF button  
3
0 PUSH  
4 PROGRAM button  
5 PRESET/REPEAT button  
6 STANDBY/ON button  
¡ REW button  
2 PLAY button  
REC button  
10 FM MODE/BEAT CUT button  
7 PRESET EQ button  
11 TUNER button  
8 HYPER-BASS SOUND button  
12 TAPE button  
Front  
13  
14 15 16  
17  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
UP  
SEARCH  
DOWN  
RANDOM  
ST  
OP  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
18  
19  
20 21  
13 ¢ SEARCH UP and 4 SEARCH DOWN  
17 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button  
18 RANDOM button  
19 Cassette holder  
20 INTRO button  
buttons  
14 STANDBY indicator  
15 Display window  
16 REMOTE SENSOR  
21 7 STOP button  
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Rear  
22  
23  
24  
PHONES  
RESET  
AC IN~  
25  
26  
22 RESET key  
25 Battery compartment  
23 FM telescopic antenna  
24 PHONES jack  
26 AC IN Ó jack  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1
button  
2 TUNER button  
4 and ¢ buttons  
8
1
3
9
2
3
4
5
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
4 PRESET/REPEAT button  
10  
11  
5 RANDOM button  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
6 FM MODE button  
12  
13  
7 Sound control buttons  
HBS button  
HBS  
EQ  
6
7
EQ button  
8 TAPE button  
9 CD 3/8 button  
10 7 button  
11 PROGRAM button  
12 INTRO button  
13 VOL 5 and VOL buttons  
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Installing batteries  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Notes on using the remote control  
unit  
• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the  
REMOTE SENSOR section as directly as possible.  
The distance operable from the main unit decreases if  
you point the remote control unit at an angle.  
• Do not expose the REMOTE SENSOR section to  
strong lighting or direct sunlight.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the  
remote control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR  
section.  
2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.  
Insert the · ends first. Make sure that the ª and ·  
terminals are positioned correctly.  
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery  
2
1
3 Replace the cover.  
Battery replacement  
The maximum operating distance between the remote  
control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR section on the  
main unit is approximately 7 meters.  
When this operating range decreases or operations with  
the remote control unit become unstable, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF  
STANDBY/ON  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
To turn on the unit  
To turn off the unit  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit).  
The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on  
ready to play the source selected when the unit was last  
turned off.  
(or  
on the remote  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit) again.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit  
enters the standby mode.  
(or  
on the remote  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The clock is displayed when the unit is in the standby mode.  
2,4  
1,3,5  
2,4 3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
When the unit is turned off  
Notes  
• In step 1, you can press the PROGRAM button only  
on the main unit, not on the remote control unit.  
• If the unit is disconnected from the power source for a  
certain period of time, the clock setting will be lost. In  
this case, reset the clock again.  
1 Press and hold PROGRAM on the main unit  
until the hour indication starts flashing.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour.  
3 Press and hold PROGRAM until the minute  
indication starts flashing.  
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per  
month.  
4 Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute.  
5 Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock  
starts functioning.  
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND  
JOG VOLUME PHONES  
HBS  
VOL  
/
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
PRESET EQ  
HYPER-BASS SOUND  
EQ  
Volume adjustment  
Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting  
The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so  
that you can select one that most matches the type of  
music being played.  
To increase the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL  
5 on the remote control unit).  
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote control  
unit) repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the EQ setting changes  
as shown below.  
To decrease the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or  
press VOL on the remote control unit).  
ROCK  
FLAT  
JAZZ  
POP  
CLASSIC  
Caution  
Do not turn off the unit with the volume set to an  
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound  
might be produced damaging your hearing and/or the  
speakers, when you turn on the unit next time or start  
playing another source.  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
You can enjoy powerful bass sound by turning on the  
Hyper-Bass Sound effect.  
Press HYPER-BASS SOUND (or HBS on the  
remote control unit).  
When the Hyper-Bass Sound effect is turned on, the HBS  
indicator lights up in the display window.  
Listening through headphones  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack.  
Use commercially available 3.5-mm stereo mini  
headphones (16 to 32 ).  
No sound comes out of the speakers when headphones  
are connected.  
To turn off the effect  
Press the same button again so that the HBS indicator  
goes off.  
Cautions  
• Turn down the volume before connecting headphones  
and keep the volume level low; as listening at high  
volumes could damage your hearing.  
• Do not drive while listening through headphones.  
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS  
Playable discs  
The unit can play audio CDs (8 cm and 12 cm) with the  
following mark.  
Notes on handling discs  
The following care should be taken to keep discs in good  
condition, since dirty, damaged or warped discs could  
lead to sound deterioration and damage the unit.  
• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.  
• Do not stick or write anything on both surfaces.  
• Do not bend discs.  
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high  
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.  
• After using a disc be sure to put it back in its case.  
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press the center  
and lift the disc out.  
The unit can also play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded  
in music CD format.  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs  
• User-edited CD-R (Recordable) and CD-RW  
(Rewritable) discs can be played only if they are  
already finalized.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit depending on the disc characteristics or  
recording conditions.  
• Before playing CD-R or CD-RW discs, read their  
instructions and cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit because of damage or stain on them, or if the  
CD pickup lens is dirty.  
• When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part  
to secure the disc.  
• CD-RW discs may require a longer readout time (due  
to the fact that the reflectance of CD-RW discs is lower  
than that of regular CDs).  
• Clean off any dust, dirt or fingerprints on discs with a  
soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to edge. Never  
use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic spray.  
Correct  
Incorrect  
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Basic operations  
2
1
3
7 STOP  
4
¢ CD 6  
7
4 ¢  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
AUSE  
PLAY/P  
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartment  
To pause playback  
cover.  
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and  
close the cover.  
remote control unit).  
To resume playback, press the button again.  
3 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
During playback, the current track number and the  
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.  
Selecting a desired track before  
playback  
1 In the CD stop mode, press 4 or ¢  
repeatedly until the desired track number is  
displayed.  
2 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
Notes  
Skipping tracks  
• The following indication is displayed when the unit  
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is  
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.  
Press 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the track currently  
being played: press 4.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:  
press 4 twice in rapid succession.  
• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is Search  
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If  
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the  
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.  
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by  
fast-forward or reverse search.  
Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To search in the forward direction: ¢  
• To search in the reverse direction: 4  
To stop playback  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit).  
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the  
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.  
Release the button when you find the desired position.  
Playback continues from the selected position.  
Caution  
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in  
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc  
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely  
stopped rotating.  
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Various playback operations  
PRESET/ PRESET/  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
REPEAT REPEAT RANDOM INTRO  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
U
P
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Repeat playback  
Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during  
playback.  
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes  
as shown below.  
Introductory playback  
You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of  
each track successively.  
Press INTRO before or during playback.  
The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window,  
and introductory playback starts.  
A single track is played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.)  
To cancel introductory playback  
Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes  
off.  
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” lights up steadily.)  
Repeat playback is canceled.  
(“REPEAT” disappears from the display window.)  
Random playback  
Press RANDOM before or during playback.  
The RANDOM indicator lights up in the display  
window, and the tracks are played in random order.  
Random playback ends when all the tracks are played  
once.  
To cancel random playback  
Press RANDOM again so that the RANDOM indicator  
goes off.  
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Programmed playback  
You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your  
desired order.  
2
5
7 STOP 1,3  
1,3  
2
5
7
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
P
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
U
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
To check the order of tracks on the program  
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode.  
1 Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode.  
To clear the program  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit) in the  
CD stop mode.  
The program is also canceled when you open the disc  
compartment cover.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to  
be programmed.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
The selected track is registered on the program.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.  
5 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit).  
Programmed playback starts.  
Note  
The unit does not store more than 16 programmed tracks  
in its memory. If you select more than 16 tracks,  
programmed tracks are overwritten from the first track.  
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RADIO RECEPTION  
Tuning to a station  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3
RESET 1,2  
FM MODE 1,2  
3
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode.  
2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM  
(MW).  
Changing the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,  
reception may improve by changing to monaural  
reception mode.  
3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for about one  
second.  
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of  
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.  
If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the  
frequency changes step by step.  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT (or FM MODE  
on the remote control unit).  
The MONO indicator lights up in the display window.  
To restore stereo reception  
Press the button again so that the MONO indicator goes  
off.  
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Presetting stations  
You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.  
2
1
3,5  
4
4
1
2
3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM 5 Press PROGRAM.  
The station with the preset number is stored in the  
memory.  
(MW).  
2 Tune to a station you want to preset using 4  
or ¢.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations,  
allocating a different preset number to each  
of them.  
Note  
If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the  
preset stations will be erased from the memory. If this  
happens, you need to preset the stations again.  
4 Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select  
a preset number.  
The selected preset number flashes.  
Tuning to a preset station  
After selecting the band, FM or AM (MW),  
press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly until the  
desired preset number appears.  
Adjusting the antennas  
FM  
AM  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
SEARCH UP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SEARCH DOWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Note  
Place the unit away from the TV or turn off the TV, when  
listening to an AM station, to prevent the built-in ferrite  
core antenna picking up interference from the TV.  
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CASSETTE OPERATIONS  
Playing back a cassette  
2
4
3
1
1 FF ¡ REW  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
U
P
SEARCH  
DOWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press TAPE to set to the tape mode.  
To stop playback  
2 Press § STOP/EJECT to open the cassette  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
holder.  
Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the  
end.  
3 Load a cassette with the open side up and the  
playback side facing out, then close the  
cassette holder.  
To fast-wind a tape  
Press 1 FF or ¡ REW.  
4 Press 2 PLAY to start playback.  
• To fast-wind in the forward direction: 1 FF  
• To fast-wind in the reverse direction: ¡ REW  
When the tape reaches the end, press § STOP/EJECT  
to release the 1 FF or ¡ REW button.  
Notes on cassette tapes  
It may be unlawful to record or play back  
copyrighted material without the consent of the  
copyright owner.  
• Use only normal tapes of type I for playback and  
recording.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. When you want  
to erase the recording or re-record on the tape, reseal the  
slot(s) with adhesive tape.  
• Use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not  
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may  
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and  
capstan.  
• Loose tape can cause trouble. If you notice some slack  
in the tape, tighten it up using a pencil.  
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Recording on a cassette  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3 2  
2
2
4/¢ PAUSE  
STANDBY  
P
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
U
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1
To start recording at the exact moment  
The following marks are used to distinguish the two  
recording sources in the procedure below.  
: When recording from the radio  
1 In step 3 above, press 8 PAUSE before  
pressing REC.  
: When recording from a CD  
2 Press 8 PAUSE again to release the tape at  
the exact moment you want to start recording.  
1 Load a cassette.  
2 Prepare the recording source.  
: Set to the tuner mode and tune to a desired  
station (see pages 12 and 13).  
To remove beats during AM broadcast  
recording  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to  
select the better beat-cut reception mode.  
: Load a CD and set to the CD stop mode (see page  
9). You can specify a desired track to start recording  
by pressing 4 or ¢.  
To erase the recording  
You can erase the recording on a tape without  
overwriting the tape with a new recording.  
3 Press REC to start recording.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
: The CD player starts playback when the cassette 1 Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded  
deck enters the recording mode (synchronized  
recording).  
in the unit.  
2 Press REC to start erasing.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
To stop recording  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
Recording also stops when the tape reaches the end.  
: The CD player stops playback when the tape stops  
running at its end or by your pressing § STOP/  
EJECT.  
When the CD player reaches the end of the disc and  
stops playback earlier, the tape continues running. In  
this case, press § STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or  
thinner as these could damage the surface finish.  
Cleaning the CD pickup lens  
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent  
sound deterioration.  
Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a  
cotton swab.  
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller  
To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at  
camera shops, etc., as shown below.  
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust  
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller.  
When they become too dirty:  
• Sound quality deteriorates.  
• The sound output level drops.  
• The previous recording is not completely erased.  
• Recording is not performed correctly.  
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller  
every 10 hours of use.  
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at  
audio stores. Make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried  
completely before loading a cassette.  
Blower  
Lens  
Heads  
Capstan  
Pinch roller  
Note  
Do not use thinner or benzene, as these will damage the  
rubber pinch roller (use of alcohol is permitted).  
Demagnetizing the recording/playback  
head  
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and  
the sound will deteriorate.  
Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to  
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at  
audio stores. When demagnetizing the head, turn off the  
unit to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/  
ON  
button.  
Caution  
As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do  
not demagnetize it.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.  
Referring to the following, check whether your problem  
can be solved with a simple operation.  
The REC button does not function.  
= Is a cassette loaded?  
= Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette  
broken off?  
Power cannot be turned on.  
= Is the AC power cord unplugged?  
The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and  
flutter.  
Remote control does not function.  
= Are the batteries in the remote control unit  
exhausted?  
= Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to  
How to reset the unit  
If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as  
bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?  
follows:  
1. Turn off the unit.  
2. Press the RESET key with the tip of a small  
screwdriver or similar tool.  
3. Turn on the unit.  
The clock setting and preset AM/FM stations will be  
lost when the RESET key is pressed. You need to set  
the clock and preset AM/FM stations again.  
No sound is heard from the speakers.  
= Are headphones connected?  
Playback sound is at a very low level.  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the head of the cassette deck dirty?  
The disc is loaded but does not play.  
= Is the disc upside down?  
= Is the disc dirty, damaged or warped?  
= Is the CD pickup lens dirty?  
= Is there moisture condensation on the CD pickup  
lens? If so, turn on the unit and wait one or two  
hours until moisture evaporates before use.  
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.  
= Is the antenna properly adjusted?  
When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, the tape does  
not run.  
= Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Compact disc player  
General  
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup  
(semiconductor laser)  
Speakers  
: 10 cm × 2  
Power output  
: 2 W per channel, min. RMS,  
driven into 8 at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 10% total  
harmonic distortion  
(IEC 268-3)  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
: 2 channels (stereo)  
: 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz  
: 90 dB  
: Less than measurable level  
Output terminal  
Power supply  
: PHONES × 1, output level  
0 mW - 20 mW/32 ,  
matching impedance: 16 -  
32 Ω  
Tuner  
FM frequency range  
: 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz  
: AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz  
DC 12 V (batteries R20P  
(SUM-1)/D (13F) × 8)  
: 19 W (operation mode)  
3.2 W (standby mode)  
: 440 mm (W) × 168 mm (H)  
× 241 mm (D)  
AM frequency range : 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz  
Antennas  
: Telescopic antenna for FM  
Ferrite core antenna for AM  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
Mass  
Cassette deck  
Track system  
Motor  
: 4-track 2-channel stereo  
: Electronic governor DC  
motor for capstan  
: Approx. 3.1 kg  
(without batteries)  
Heads  
: Hard Permalloy head for  
recording/playback  
Accessories  
Magnetic head for erasure  
: 80 Hz - 12 500 Hz  
: 0.15% (WRMS)  
: Approx. 120 sec.  
(C-60 cassette)  
AC power cord × 1  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Fast-winding time  
Remote control unit × 1  
Batteries for the remote control unit,  
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) × 2  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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EN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT  
0203NYMBICMTS  
© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
PORTABELT CD-SYSTEM  
KANNETTAVA CD-JÄRJESTELMÄ  
CD BÆRBART SYSTEM  
RC-ST3SL  
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
HBS  
EQ  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BRUKSANVISNING  
KÄYTTÖOHJE  
BRUGSVEJLEDNING  
601-610000-050  
LVT1000-006A  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
Varningar, att observera och övrigt  
Varoitukset, huomautukset, yms  
Advarsler, forsigtighedsregler og andet  
Caution –– STANDBY/ON  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.  
The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not  
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote  
controlled.  
button!  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:  
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.  
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
Att observera — Nätströmsknapp (STANDBY/ON  
Drag ut nätströmssladden för att stänga av strömmen helt.  
Strömbrytaren STANDBY/ON kopplar ej bort  
nätströmmen. Nätströmmen kan styras med fjärrkontrollen.  
)!  
VIKTIGT  
För att minska riskerna för elektriska stötar, brand, etc.:  
1. Lossa into på skruvar, lock eller hölje.  
2. Utsätt inte enheten för regn eller fukt.  
Huomautus — STANDBY/ON  
Jos haluat katkaista laitteistosta virran kokonaan, irrota  
sähköpistoke seinäpistorasiasta. Virta on päällä kaikissa  
virtakytkimen (STANDBY/ON  
kytkeä myös kaukosäätimellä.  
-näppäin!  
VAROITUS  
Vältä sähköiskun ja tulipalon vaara:  
1. Älä avaa ruuveja tai koteloa.  
2. Älä jätä laitetta sateeseen tai kosteaan paikkaan.  
) asennoissa. Virran voi  
Forsigtig — STRØMAFBRYDER (STANDBY/ON  
Tag netstikket ud for at afbryde strømtilførslen fuldstændigt.  
Med STANDBY/ON Strømafbryderen alene kan man  
ikke helt afbryde lysnetforbindelsen. Strømtilførslen kan  
fjernbetjenes.  
)!  
ADVARSEL  
For at reducere faren for elektrisk stød, brand, etc.:  
1. Fjern ikke skruer, dæksler eller kabinet.  
2. Udsæt ikke dette apparat for regn eller fugt.  
CAUTION:  
VAROITUS  
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a  
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get  
out.)  
• Tuuletusrakoja tai -aukkoja ei saa tukkia.  
(Jos tuuletusraot tai -aukot tukitaan sanomalehdellä tai  
vaatteella yms., lämpö ei mahdollisesti pääse ulos.)  
• Laitteen päälle ei saa asettaa avotulen lähteitä, kuten  
palavia kynttilöitä.  
• Paristojahävitettäessäonhuomioitavaympäristöongelmat.  
Näidenparistojenhävitystäkoskeviapaikallisiamääräyksiä  
ja lakeja on noudatettava ehdottomasti.  
• Tätä laitetta ei saa altistaa sateelle, kosteudelle, veden  
tippumiselletairoiskumiselleeikälaitteenpäällesaaasettaa  
nesteellä täytettyjä esineitä, kuten kukkamaljakoita.  
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, on the apparatus.  
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must  
beconsideredandlocalrulesorlawsgoverningthedisposal  
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.  
VIKTIGT  
ADVARSEL  
• Blockera inte ventilationsöppningarna på apparaten.  
(Om ventilationsöppningarna blockeras av en tidning, en  
duk eller liknande kan värme i apparaten eventuellt inte  
komma ut.)  
• Undgå at tilstoppe ventilationsåbningerne.  
(Hvis de tilstoppes af avispapir, en klud el.lign., vil varmen  
muligvis ikke kunne komme ud).  
• Undlad at anbringe åben ild (f.eks. tændte stearinlys) oven  
på apparatet.  
• Placeraingentingmedöppenlåga,exempelvisetttäntljus,  
på apparaten.  
• Ved bortskaffelse af batterier bør de miljømæssige  
konsekvenser tages i betragtning, ligesom de relevante  
lokale bestemmelser nøje skal overholdes.  
• Apparatet må ikke udsættes for regn, fugtighed, dryp eller  
stænk, ligesom der ikke bør anbringes beholdere med  
væske, f.eks. vaser, oven på apparatet.  
• Använda batterier måste handhas på ett miljömässigt  
korrekt sätt och de lagar och förordningar som gäller på  
platsen för begagnade batterier måste följas noga.  
• Undvik att utsätta denna apparat för regn, fukt, droppand  
eller stänkande vätskor, och ställ ingenting med vatten i på  
den, exempelvis en vas.  
– G-1 –  
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / VIKTIGT BETRÄFFANDE LASERPRODUKTER / TÄRKEITÄ TIETOJA  
LASERLAITTEISTA / VIGTIGT FOR LASERPRODUKTER  
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / PLACERING AV ETIKETTER / TARRAT JA NIIDEN SIJAINTI / PLACERING AF  
MÆRKATER  
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR  
SURFACE  
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT  
1
1
1
KLASSIFIKATIONSETIKETT, PLACERAD PÅ UTSIDAN  
LUOKITUSTARRA, SIJOITETTU ULKOPINNALLE  
2
2
2
VARNINGSSKYLT, INUTI APPARATEN  
VAROITUSTARRA, LAITTEE SISÄLLÄ  
KLASSIFIKATIONSMÆRKAT, SIDDER UDVENDIGT PÅ  
APPARATET  
ADVARSELSMÆRKAT, PLACERET  
INDENIAPPARATET  
CAUTION -  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK  
DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL  
GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGLUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT  
IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
VARNING -  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH  
SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.  
ADVARSEL -  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRTDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ  
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. CAUTION: 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.  
1. KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT  
2. FARA: Osynlig lasertrålning när denna del ä öppen och  
spärren urkopplad. Utsätt dig ej för strålen.  
3. VIKTIGT: Öppna inte höljet. Die finns ingening du kan  
åtgärda inne i enheten. Överlåt all service till kvalificerad  
servicepersonal.  
1. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
2. VARO: Näkymättömän lasersäteilyn vaara, jos  
turvalukitus ei toimi tai ohitetaan.  
3. HUOM: Älä avaa laitteen kantta. Sisällä ei ole käyttäjän  
huollettavia osia. Teetä kaikki huoltotyöt valtuutetussa  
huollossa.  
1. KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT  
2. ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når  
sikkerhedsafbryderen er ude al funktion. Undgå  
udsættelse for stråling.  
3. ADVARSEL: Åbn ikke dækslet. Der findes ingen dele  
indeni apparet som brugeren kan reparere. Overlad al  
service till kvalificeret servicepersonale.  
– G-2 –  
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CONTENTS  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1  
POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 2  
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 3  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 4  
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF ....................... 6  
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................. 6  
ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 7  
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 8  
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 12  
CASSETTE OPERATIONS ..................................... 14  
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16  
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 17  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 18  
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  
• When not in use  
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
• Ventilation  
Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise  
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
heat cannot escape from the unit.  
• AC power cord  
• CD pickup lens  
– Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
– When unplugging the power cord from the wall  
outlet, always grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.  
– Do not modify the power cord in any manner. Do  
not bend it sharply or twist it.  
Do not leave the disc compartment cover open;  
otherwise the CD pickup lens might be contaminated  
with dust. Do not touch the lens with fingers.  
• Condensation  
– Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or  
contact failure is found with the power cord.  
– In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.  
Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:  
– A heater has just been switched on in the room where  
the unit is used.  
– The unit is in a place with smoke or high humidity.  
– The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm  
room.  
• Do not disassemble the unit.  
• Foreign objects and liquid  
If the unit has condensation inside, it may not function  
correctly. Should this occur, turn on the unit and wait  
one or two hours before use.  
– Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.  
– If water or some liquid gets inside the unit, unplug  
the power cord from the outlet and consult your  
dealer.  
• Do not place magnetic objects near the  
speakers.  
• Avoid installing the unit in the following  
places:  
– Where the temperature may become excessively  
high or low; the recommended temperature range is  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
– Where subject to vibrations.  
– Where it is excessively humid, such as in a  
bathroom.  
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place  
cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded  
data could be erased.  
• Keep the unit away from a TV.  
Do not place the unit near a TV or avoid using the unit  
when the TV is turned on; otherwise the TV picture  
could be distorted.  
– In a badly ventilated place.  
– Near strong magnetic fields.  
• Carrying handle  
– Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the  
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the  
antenna.  
• Do not use the unit in direct sunlight or leave it  
in a closed automobile, etc.  
The unit might be exposed to high temperatures above  
40°C.  
– Position the carrying handle so that it does not  
interfere with operation.  
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POWER SUPPLY  
Battery replacement  
When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or  
Operation on household AC  
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries  
with fresh ones.  
AC IN Ó jack on the rear panel of the unit.  
2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power  
outlet.  
For better battery usage  
• When making an important recording, use of new  
batteries (preferably alkaline batteries with a longer  
service life) is recommended to avoid any possible  
• Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit  
failure.  
• To prevent the power from being accidentally turned  
• Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the  
on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand  
Cautions  
to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.  
STANDBY/ON  
button, a very small current  
or in the trunk of a car, thus avoiding wasteful battery  
consumption.  
• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery  
power to be consumed quicker than non-continuous  
operation.  
continues to flow. To save power and for safety when  
not using the unit for an extended period of time,  
disconnect the power cord from the household AC  
outlet.  
• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery  
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm  
place.  
Operation on batteries  
Installing batteries  
1 Open the battery compartment cover by  
Cautions  
If batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in  
electrolyte leakage or they may explode.  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the  
positive ª and negative · terminals positioned  
correctly.  
pressing down the two tabs.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix  
different types of batteries.  
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.  
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
• Remove the batteries when operating the unit on  
the household AC; though the power supply is  
automatically switched from the batteries to the  
household AC when the AC power cord is  
connected.  
2 Install eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F) batteries.  
Insert the batteries with ª and · positioned  
correctly referring to the drawing above the battery  
compartment.  
3 Replace the cover.  
• If chemicals leaking from batteries come in contact  
with your skin, wash them off immediately with  
water. If chemicals leak on the surface of the unit,  
clean the unit completely.  
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS  
Top  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8  
9
101112  
1 JOG VOLUME control  
2 Disc compartment  
9 Cassette operation buttons  
8 PAUSE button  
§ STOP/EJECT button  
1 FF button  
3
0 PUSH  
4 PROGRAM button  
5 PRESET/REPEAT button  
6 STANDBY/ON button  
¡ REW button  
2 PLAY button  
REC button  
10 FM MODE/BEAT CUT button  
7 PRESET EQ button  
11 TUNER button  
8 HYPER-BASS SOUND button  
12 TAPE button  
Front  
13  
14 15 16  
17  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
UP  
SEARCH  
DOWN  
RANDOM  
ST  
OP  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
18  
19  
20 21  
13 ¢ SEARCH UP and 4 SEARCH DOWN  
17 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button  
18 RANDOM button  
19 Cassette holder  
20 INTRO button  
buttons  
14 STANDBY indicator  
15 Display window  
16 REMOTE SENSOR  
21 7 STOP button  
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Rear  
22  
23  
24  
PHONES  
RESET  
AC IN~  
25  
26  
22 RESET key  
25 Battery compartment  
23 FM telescopic antenna  
24 PHONES jack  
26 AC IN Ó jack  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1
button  
2 TUNER button  
4 and ¢ buttons  
8
1
3
9
2
3
4
5
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
4 PRESET/REPEAT button  
10  
11  
5 RANDOM button  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
6 FM MODE button  
12  
13  
7 Sound control buttons  
HBS button  
HBS  
EQ  
6
7
EQ button  
8 TAPE button  
9 CD 3/8 button  
10 7 button  
11 PROGRAM button  
12 INTRO button  
13 VOL 5 and VOL buttons  
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Installing batteries  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Notes on using the remote control  
unit  
• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the  
REMOTE SENSOR section as directly as possible.  
The distance operable from the main unit decreases if  
you point the remote control unit at an angle.  
• Do not expose the REMOTE SENSOR section to  
strong lighting or direct sunlight.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the  
remote control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR  
section.  
2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.  
Insert the · ends first. Make sure that the ª and ·  
terminals are positioned correctly.  
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery  
2
1
3 Replace the cover.  
Battery replacement  
The maximum operating distance between the remote  
control unit and the REMOTE SENSOR section on the  
main unit is approximately 7 meters.  
When this operating range decreases or operations with  
the remote control unit become unstable, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF  
STANDBY/ON  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
To turn on the unit  
To turn off the unit  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit).  
The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on  
ready to play the source selected when the unit was last  
turned off.  
(or  
on the remote  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control unit) again.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit  
enters the standby mode.  
(or  
on the remote  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The clock is displayed when the unit is in the standby mode.  
2,4  
1,3,5  
2,4 3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
When the unit is turned off  
Notes  
• In step 1, you can press the PROGRAM button only  
on the main unit, not on the remote control unit.  
• If the unit is disconnected from the power source for a  
certain period of time, the clock setting will be lost. In  
this case, reset the clock again.  
1 Press and hold PROGRAM on the main unit  
until the hour indication starts flashing.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour.  
3 Press and hold PROGRAM until the minute  
indication starts flashing.  
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per  
month.  
4 Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute.  
5 Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock  
starts functioning.  
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND  
JOG VOLUME PHONES  
HBS  
VOL  
/
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
PRESET EQ  
HYPER-BASS SOUND  
EQ  
Volume adjustment  
Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting  
The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so  
that you can select one that most matches the type of  
music being played.  
To increase the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL  
5 on the remote control unit).  
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote control  
unit) repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the EQ setting changes  
as shown below.  
To decrease the volume  
Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or  
press VOL on the remote control unit).  
ROCK  
FLAT  
JAZZ  
POP  
CLASSIC  
Caution  
Do not turn off the unit with the volume set to an  
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound  
might be produced damaging your hearing and/or the  
speakers, when you turn on the unit next time or start  
playing another source.  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
You can enjoy powerful bass sound by turning on the  
Hyper-Bass Sound effect.  
Press HYPER-BASS SOUND (or HBS on the  
remote control unit).  
When the Hyper-Bass Sound effect is turned on, the HBS  
indicator lights up in the display window.  
Listening through headphones  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack.  
Use commercially available 3.5-mm stereo mini  
headphones (16 to 32 ).  
No sound comes out of the speakers when headphones  
are connected.  
To turn off the effect  
Press the same button again so that the HBS indicator  
goes off.  
Cautions  
• Turn down the volume before connecting headphones  
and keep the volume level low; as listening at high  
volumes could damage your hearing.  
• Do not drive while listening through headphones.  
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS  
Playable discs  
The unit can play audio CDs (8 cm and 12 cm) with the  
following mark.  
Notes on handling discs  
The following care should be taken to keep discs in good  
condition, since dirty, damaged or warped discs could  
lead to sound deterioration and damage the unit.  
• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.  
• Do not stick or write anything on both surfaces.  
• Do not bend discs.  
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high  
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust.  
• After using a disc be sure to put it back in its case.  
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press the center  
and lift the disc out.  
The unit can also play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded  
in music CD format.  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs  
• User-edited CD-R (Recordable) and CD-RW  
(Rewritable) discs can be played only if they are  
already finalized.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit depending on the disc characteristics or  
recording conditions.  
• Before playing CD-R or CD-RW discs, read their  
instructions and cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played on  
the unit because of damage or stain on them, or if the  
CD pickup lens is dirty.  
• When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part  
to secure the disc.  
• CD-RW discs may require a longer readout time (due  
to the fact that the reflectance of CD-RW discs is lower  
than that of regular CDs).  
• Clean off any dust, dirt or fingerprints on discs with a  
soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to edge. Never  
use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic spray.  
Correct  
Incorrect  
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Basic operations  
2
1
3
7 STOP  
4
¢ CD 6  
7
4 ¢  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
SEARCH UP  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
AUSE  
PLAY/P  
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartment  
To pause playback  
cover.  
Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and  
close the cover.  
remote control unit).  
To resume playback, press the button again.  
3 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
During playback, the current track number and the  
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.  
Selecting a desired track before  
playback  
1 In the CD stop mode, press 4 or ¢  
repeatedly until the desired track number is  
displayed.  
2 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit) to start playback.  
Notes  
Skipping tracks  
• The following indication is displayed when the unit  
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is  
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.  
Press 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the track currently  
being played: press 4.  
• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:  
press 4 twice in rapid succession.  
• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is Search  
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If  
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the  
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.  
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by  
fast-forward or reverse search.  
Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.  
• To search in the forward direction: ¢  
• To search in the reverse direction: 4  
To stop playback  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit).  
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the  
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.  
Release the button when you find the desired position.  
Playback continues from the selected position.  
Caution  
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in  
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc  
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely  
stopped rotating.  
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Various playback operations  
PRESET/ PRESET/  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
REPEAT REPEAT RANDOM INTRO  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
U
P
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Repeat playback  
Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during  
playback.  
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes  
as shown below.  
Introductory playback  
You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of  
each track successively.  
Press INTRO before or during playback.  
The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window,  
and introductory playback starts.  
A single track is played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.)  
To cancel introductory playback  
Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes  
off.  
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
(“REPEAT” lights up steadily.)  
Repeat playback is canceled.  
(“REPEAT” disappears from the display window.)  
Random playback  
Press RANDOM before or during playback.  
The RANDOM indicator lights up in the display  
window, and the tracks are played in random order.  
Random playback ends when all the tracks are played  
once.  
To cancel random playback  
Press RANDOM again so that the RANDOM indicator  
goes off.  
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Programmed playback  
You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your  
desired order.  
2
5
7 STOP 1,3  
1,3  
2
5
7
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
PRESET/  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
P
HBS  
EQ  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
U
SEARCH DO  
WN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
To check the order of tracks on the program  
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode.  
1 Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode.  
To clear the program  
Press 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit) in the  
CD stop mode.  
The program is also canceled when you open the disc  
compartment cover.  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to  
be programmed.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
The selected track is registered on the program.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.  
5 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the  
remote control unit).  
Programmed playback starts.  
Note  
The unit does not store more than 16 programmed tracks  
in its memory. If you select more than 16 tracks,  
programmed tracks are overwritten from the first track.  
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RADIO RECEPTION  
Tuning to a station  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3
RESET 1,2  
FM MODE 1,2  
3
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode.  
2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM  
(MW).  
Changing the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,  
reception may improve by changing to monaural  
reception mode.  
3 Press and hold 4 or ¢ for about one  
second.  
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of  
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.  
If you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly, the  
frequency changes step by step.  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT (or FM MODE  
on the remote control unit).  
The MONO indicator lights up in the display window.  
To restore stereo reception  
Press the button again so that the MONO indicator goes  
off.  
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Presetting stations  
You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.  
2
1
3,5  
4
4
1
2
3,5  
TUNER  
PRESET/  
TAPE  
CD  
REPEAT PROGRAM INTRO  
FM MODE RANDOM  
VOL  
HBS  
EQ  
1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM 5 Press PROGRAM.  
The station with the preset number is stored in the  
memory.  
(MW).  
2 Tune to a station you want to preset using 4  
or ¢.  
3 Press PROGRAM.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations,  
allocating a different preset number to each  
of them.  
Note  
If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the  
preset stations will be erased from the memory. If this  
happens, you need to preset the stations again.  
4 Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select  
a preset number.  
The selected preset number flashes.  
Tuning to a preset station  
After selecting the band, FM or AM (MW),  
press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly until the  
desired preset number appears.  
Adjusting the antennas  
FM  
AM  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
SEARCH UP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SEARCH DOWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
Note  
Place the unit away from the TV or turn off the TV, when  
listening to an AM station, to prevent the built-in ferrite  
core antenna picking up interference from the TV.  
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CASSETTE OPERATIONS  
Playing back a cassette  
2
4
3
1
1 FF ¡ REW  
STANDBY  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLAY/P  
AUSE  
SEARCH  
U
P
SEARCH  
DOWN  
ST  
OP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1 Press TAPE to set to the tape mode.  
To stop playback  
2 Press § STOP/EJECT to open the cassette  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
holder.  
Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the  
end.  
3 Load a cassette with the open side up and the  
playback side facing out, then close the  
cassette holder.  
To fast-wind a tape  
Press 1 FF or ¡ REW.  
4 Press 2 PLAY to start playback.  
• To fast-wind in the forward direction: 1 FF  
• To fast-wind in the reverse direction: ¡ REW  
When the tape reaches the end, press § STOP/EJECT  
to release the 1 FF or ¡ REW button.  
Notes on cassette tapes  
It may be unlawful to record or play back  
copyrighted material without the consent of the  
copyright owner.  
• Use only normal tapes of type I for playback and  
recording.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. When you want  
to erase the recording or re-record on the tape, reseal the  
slot(s) with adhesive tape.  
• Use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not  
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may  
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and  
capstan.  
• Loose tape can cause trouble. If you notice some slack  
in the tape, tighten it up using a pencil.  
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Recording on a cassette  
FM MODE/  
BEAT CUT  
3 2  
2
2
4/¢ PAUSE  
STANDBY  
P
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
PLA  
Y/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
U
SEARCH  
D
OWN  
STOP  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
RC-ST3  
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
1
To start recording at the exact moment  
The following marks are used to distinguish the two  
recording sources in the procedure below.  
: When recording from the radio  
1 In step 3 above, press 8 PAUSE before  
pressing REC.  
: When recording from a CD  
2 Press 8 PAUSE again to release the tape at  
the exact moment you want to start recording.  
1 Load a cassette.  
2 Prepare the recording source.  
: Set to the tuner mode and tune to a desired  
station (see pages 12 and 13).  
To remove beats during AM broadcast  
recording  
Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to  
select the better beat-cut reception mode.  
: Load a CD and set to the CD stop mode (see page  
9). You can specify a desired track to start recording  
by pressing 4 or ¢.  
To erase the recording  
You can erase the recording on a tape without  
overwriting the tape with a new recording.  
3 Press REC to start recording.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
: The CD player starts playback when the cassette 1 Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded  
deck enters the recording mode (synchronized  
recording).  
in the unit.  
2 Press REC to start erasing.  
The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the REC  
button.  
To stop recording  
Press § STOP/EJECT.  
Recording also stops when the tape reaches the end.  
: The CD player stops playback when the tape stops  
running at its end or by your pressing § STOP/  
EJECT.  
When the CD player reaches the end of the disc and  
stops playback earlier, the tape continues running. In  
this case, press § STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or  
thinner as these could damage the surface finish.  
Cleaning the CD pickup lens  
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent  
sound deterioration.  
Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a  
cotton swab.  
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller  
To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at  
camera shops, etc., as shown below.  
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust  
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch  
roller.  
When they become too dirty:  
• Sound quality deteriorates.  
• The sound output level drops.  
• The previous recording is not completely erased.  
• Recording is not performed correctly.  
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller  
every 10 hours of use.  
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at  
audio stores. Make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried  
completely before loading a cassette.  
Blower  
Lens  
Heads  
Capstan  
Pinch roller  
Note  
Do not use thinner or benzene, as these will damage the  
rubber pinch roller (use of alcohol is permitted).  
Demagnetizing the recording/playback  
head  
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and  
the sound will deteriorate.  
Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to  
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at  
audio stores. When demagnetizing the head, turn off the  
unit to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/  
ON  
button.  
Caution  
As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do  
not demagnetize it.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.  
Referring to the following, check whether your problem  
can be solved with a simple operation.  
The REC button does not function.  
= Is a cassette loaded?  
= Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette  
broken off?  
Power cannot be turned on.  
= Is the AC power cord unplugged?  
The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and  
flutter.  
Remote control does not function.  
= Are the batteries in the remote control unit  
exhausted?  
= Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to  
How to reset the unit  
If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as  
bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?  
follows:  
1. Turn off the unit.  
2. Press the RESET key with the tip of a small  
screwdriver or similar tool.  
3. Turn on the unit.  
The clock setting and preset AM/FM stations will be  
lost when the RESET key is pressed. You need to set  
the clock and preset AM/FM stations again.  
No sound is heard from the speakers.  
= Are headphones connected?  
Playback sound is at a very low level.  
= Are the batteries exhausted?  
= Is the head of the cassette deck dirty?  
The disc is loaded but does not play.  
= Is the disc upside down?  
= Is the disc dirty, damaged or warped?  
= Is the CD pickup lens dirty?  
= Is there moisture condensation on the CD pickup  
lens? If so, turn on the unit and wait one or two  
hours until moisture evaporates before use.  
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.  
= Is the antenna properly adjusted?  
When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, the tape does  
not run.  
= Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Compact disc player  
General  
Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup  
(semiconductor laser)  
Speakers  
: 10 cm × 2  
Power output  
: 2 W per channel, min. RMS,  
driven into 8 at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 10% total  
harmonic distortion  
(IEC 268-3)  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
: 2 channels (stereo)  
: 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz  
: 90 dB  
: Less than measurable level  
Output terminal  
Power supply  
: PHONES × 1, output level  
0 mW - 20 mW/32 ,  
matching impedance: 16 -  
32 Ω  
Tuner  
FM frequency range  
: 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz  
: AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz  
DC 12 V (batteries R20P  
(SUM-1)/D (13F) × 8)  
: 19 W (operation mode)  
3.2 W (standby mode)  
: 440 mm (W) × 168 mm (H)  
× 241 mm (D)  
AM frequency range : 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz  
Antennas  
: Telescopic antenna for FM  
Ferrite core antenna for AM  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
Mass  
Cassette deck  
Track system  
Motor  
: 4-track 2-channel stereo  
: Electronic governor DC  
motor for capstan  
: Approx. 3.1 kg  
(without batteries)  
Heads  
: Hard Permalloy head for  
recording/playback  
Accessories  
Magnetic head for erasure  
: 80 Hz - 12 500 Hz  
: 0.15% (WRMS)  
: Approx. 120 sec.  
(C-60 cassette)  
AC power cord × 1  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Fast-winding time  
Remote control unit × 1  
Batteries for the remote control unit,  
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) × 2  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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0203NYMBICMTS  
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