JVC RV B55 LTD User Manual

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM  
RV-B55 GY/BU/LTD  
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
AUTO  
PRESET  
TUNER  
AUX  
REVERSE MODE  
DISPLAY  
C
D
TAPE  
BAND  
FM MODE  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
FF  
SOUND  
ACS  
AHB PRO  
VOLUME  
RM-RXVB55  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LVT0209-003A  
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IMPORTANT for the U.K.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug  
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable  
is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate  
safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type,  
as originally fitted.  
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse  
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock  
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow  
the instructions given below:  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi-  
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
IF IN DOUBT – CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.  
IMPORTANT:  
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or  
green-and-yellow.  
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accord-  
ance with the following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DO’S 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.  
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DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damanged 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 knows 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 road 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!  
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FEATURES  
÷ Active Hyper-Bass (AHB) Pro circuit for low-frequency sound  
reproduction  
÷ CrO2 (type II) tape recording capability  
÷ 2-band digital synthesizer tuner with 45-station (30 FM and 15AM (MW/  
LW)) preset capability  
÷ Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit for enhanced sound reproduction  
÷ Sound mode control  
÷ Seek/manual tuning  
÷ One-touch operation (COMPU PLAY)  
÷ 34-key remote control unit operates all CD, cassette deck and tuner  
functions  
÷ Auto preset tuning  
÷ Timer/Clock function  
÷ Timer on/off with preset volume function  
÷ Sleep timer can be set for up to 120 minutes  
÷ Shoulder strap  
÷ Skip Play/Search Play/Repeat Play/Random Play  
÷ Programmed play of up to 20 tracks  
÷ Full-logic cassette mechanism  
÷ DC IN 12 V jack for car battery  
÷ Auto reverse  
÷ Auto tape select mechanism  
÷ Metal (type IV) and CrO2 (type II) tape can be played back for superior  
tone quality  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Prevention of Electric Shocks, Fire Hazards and Damage  
button  
1. Even when the  
button is set to STANDBY, a very small current  
When the power cord is connected to a household AC wall outlet,  
the power indicator lights in red indicating the STANDBYmode (only  
whenAC power is used). When the  
indicator goes out and the display window lights (when using DC  
power, it lights for only 5 seconds).  
will 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.  
button is pressed, the power  
2. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
3. When unplugging from the wall outlet, always grasp and pull the plug,  
not the power cord.  
4. Consult your nearest dealer when damage, disconnection, or contact  
failure affects the cord.  
5. Do not bend the cord severely, or pull or twist it.  
6. Do not modify the power cord in any manner.  
7. To avoid accidents, do not remove screws to disassemble the unit  
and do not touch anything inside the unit.  
When this unit is plugged into anAC wall outlet, it consumes a small  
current to operate the remote control and timer, or to back up the  
memory of the microprocessor, even when the  
STANDBY.  
button is set to  
8. Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of lightning.  
9. If water gets inside the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet and  
consult your dealer.  
10.Do not block the unit’s ventilation holes that allow heat to escape.  
Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place.  
Caution:  
Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate  
the apparatus as follows:  
1. Front:  
No obstructions and open spacing.  
2. Sides/Top/Back:  
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the  
dimensions below.  
3. Bottom:  
Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for  
ventilation by placing on a table with a height of 10 cm or more.  
Front view  
Side view  
15 cm  
15 cm  
15 cm  
15 cm  
15 cm  
ACTIVE  
HYPER-BASS  
RV-B55  
RV-B55  
10 cm  
10 cm  
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  
4. Volume setting  
Do not use this unit in direct sunlight where it would be exposed to  
high temperatures above 40°C (104°F).  
CDs produce very little noise compared with analog sources. If the  
volume level is adjusted for these sources, the speakers may be  
damaged by the sudden increase of output level. Therefore, lower the  
volume before operation and adjust it as required during play.  
5. Safety mechanism  
÷ When abnormal operation occurs  
This unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism which switches  
the laser beam on and off, so that when the CD door is open, the laser  
beam stops automatically.  
* Unplug the AC power cord from theAC wall outlet and remove  
all the batteries. Then reload the batteries after a few minutes,  
reconnect the AC power cord and switch the power ON.  
6. Do not place cassette tapes, etc. near the speakers  
Since there are magnets in the speakers, do not place tapes or  
magnetic cards on them as recorded data could be erased.  
7. Keep this unit away from your TV  
When this unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could be distorted. If  
this happens, move this unit away from the TV. If this does not correct  
the situation, avoid using this unit when the TV is turned on.  
8. Cleaning the cabinet  
1. Avoid installing in the following places  
÷ Where it could be subject to vibrations.  
÷ Where it is excessively humid, such as in a bathroom.  
÷ Where it could be magnetized by a magnet or speaker.  
2. Pay attention to dust  
Be sure to close the CD door so that dust does not collect on the lens.  
3. Condensation  
If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine  
or thinner as these could damage the surface finish.  
9. When listening with headphones  
In the following cases, condensation may occur in the unit, in which  
case the unit may not operate correctly.  
÷ Do not listen at high volumes as this could damage your hearing.  
÷ For safety, do not drive while listening to this unit.  
10.Pay attention to the following  
÷ In a room where a heater has just been switched on.  
÷ In a place where there is smoke or high humidity.  
÷ When the unit is moved directly from a cold to a warm room.  
÷ Do not place the unit on an inclination.  
In these cases, set the  
before use.  
button to STANDBY and wait 1 or 2 hours  
÷ Do not apply shock to the unit.  
÷ For safety, retract the antenna so that it doesn’t get hooked or broken  
during transport.  
SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT  
÷ ATTACHMENT  
As shown in the illustration below, press in the metal fitting at 1 and  
hook over 2.  
÷ DETACHMENT  
Press in the metal fitting at 1 and unhook.  
Shoulder strap  
Remote control unit  
Shoulder strap  
Remote control case  
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CONNECTIONS  
÷ Do not switch the power on until all connections are completed.  
Connection of external audio units  
÷ Connection with a turntable or MD player, etc.  
Turntable (with built-in equalizer, optional) or MD player (optional)  
Connection cable (optional)  
Stereo mini-plug  
AUX IN  
L
R
Pin-plug x 2  
AUX IN  
Note:  
÷ Do not install the unit near a TV, otherwise the TV picture  
color will become distorted. If this occurs, move the TV  
away from the unit, then turn off the TV and turn it on  
again after 15 to 30 minutes. The TV’s automatic  
degaussing circuit will correct the picture.  
AC IN  
12V  
CAUTION  
PHONES  
DC IN  
POWER SUPPLY  
A. Operation on household AC  
÷ Connect the AC power cord after all other connections have been  
made.  
Power cord  
ÓAC IN  
CAUTIONS:  
1. ONLYUSE WITH JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT  
TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.  
2. BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET  
WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE FOR AN  
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.  
B. Batteries for memory back-up system  
It is recommended that batteries are loaded to prevent the preset station  
memory and timer, etc. from being erased when there is a power failure,  
or when the AC power cord is disconnected.  
÷ Open the battery cover by pulling it toward you while pressing the  
sections marked with arrows.  
÷ Loading batteries  
Load three “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries (optional) into the battery  
compartment.  
Battery compartment cover  
÷ Insert batteries with · end first in the order shown.  
Notes:  
÷ The three “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries supply the power to the memory  
back-up system which prevents the contents of the memory being lost  
when there is a power failure, or the power cord is disconnected. Battery  
power is not consumed when the power cord is connected to the  
household AC wall outlet.  
“R6/AA (15F)” size batteries  
1
3
(When the memory backup function is activated, the time is not displayed  
to reduce power consumption.)  
2
÷ When the power cord is not connected or the “R20/D (13F)” size  
batteries are not loaded, the batteries should be replaced with new  
ones approximately every 12 months.  
(Connect the AC power cord when replacing batteries in order to back-  
up the memory.)  
÷ When removing the batteries, remove battery number 3 first.  
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C. Operation on batteries  
CAUTIONS:  
÷ WHEN NOT USING THE UNIT FOR A LONG TIME (MORE THAN  
TWO WEEKS) OR WHEN ALWAYS USING HOUSEHOLD AC,  
REMOVE THE BATTERIES TO AVOID A MALFUNCTION OR  
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.  
÷ WHEN THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT IS  
CONNECTED, THE POWER ISAUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED FROM  
THE BATTERIES TO THE HOUSEHOLD AC EVEN WHEN THE  
BATTERIES ARE LOADED. HOWEVER, REMOVE THE BATTERIES  
WHEN USING THE POWER CORD.  
÷ Loading batteries  
1. Open the battery cover by pulling it toward you while pressing the  
sections marked by the arrows.  
2. Insert 8 “R20/D (13F)” size batteries (optional) as shown in the diagram.  
* Be careful to insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals  
positioned correctly.  
3. Replace the cover.  
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CAUTIONS WHEN USING BATTERIES  
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When batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in the leakage of  
chemicals from the batteries or they may explode. The following  
care should be taken:  
÷ Check that the positive ª and negative · terminals of the  
batteries are positioned correctly and load them as shown in the  
diagram.  
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6
2
8
1
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“R20/D (13F)” size batteries  
÷ 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.  
If chemicals from the batteries come in contact with your skin, wash  
them off immediately with water. If chemicals leak onto the unit,  
clean the unit completely.  
Battery replacement  
When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the following symptoms may  
appear. In this case, replace the batteries with the fresh ones. (Do not  
use fresh ones and old ones together.)  
For the main unit  
Mistracking occurs during CD playback or sound is distorted intermittently  
during TAPE playback.  
For the memory back-up  
When the AC power cord is unplugged, the stored memory (timer/clock  
setting/preset tuning) is erased.  
It is recommended that the AC power cord be used when recording  
important material or listening to a CD.  
÷ For better battery usage  
Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery power to be  
consumed quicker than noncontinuous operation.  
Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery power to be  
consumed more quickly than in a warm place.  
÷ For power supply  
The use of householdAC is recommended when continuous operation  
of the unit is required over a longer period of time.  
D. Operation on car battery (DC 12 V)  
AC IN  
12V  
PHONES  
DC IN  
To car’s cigarette lighter socket (12 V)  
12V  
Optional exclusive car adapter (JVC model CA-R120E)  
DC IN  
÷ First connect the car adapter to the DC IN 12 V jack, not the cigarette  
lighter socket, because shorting of a plug on the car may cause the  
fuse to blow out. In addition, be careful not to make a short-circuit  
between the plugs.  
CAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS UNIT IN A CAR  
÷ When using a car battery, be sure to use the specified car adapter  
(JVC model CA-R120E) to prevent mishaps or damage resulting  
from different polarity design.  
÷ For safety, stop the car before performing operations.  
÷ Be sure to start the engine when you use the car adapter,  
otherwise the car battery will be exhausted.  
÷ During transport, stabilize the unit in a box, etc.  
÷ This unit is not waterproof or dustproof. To prevent malfunctions,  
do not leave the unit in a car for long periods.  
÷ Unplug the power cord from the AC IN jack when using the unit  
with a car adapter.  
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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  
CD player/General section  
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1
2
3
9
45 67 8  
1
2
1
TRACK  
ALL  
RANDOM  
PROGRAM  
5
3
4
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1 Shoulder strap hook  
9 Volume control buttons (+/–)  
p AUX button  
2
button  
3 AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button  
4 ACS (Active Clear Sound) button  
5 SOUND button  
q STANDBY indicator  
AHB PRO indicator  
ACS indicator  
6 OPEN knob  
w Remote sensor section  
Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the CD door.  
To close the CD door, press it down until it clicks shut.  
7 CD door  
Remote control signals are received here.  
e CD 3/8 button  
Press to select the CD mode.  
Press to play/pause.  
8 Display window  
Press to turn the power on.  
r MULTI CONTROL buttons  
(When the mode is set to CD)  
1 Function/Track number display  
2 Play time display  
3 Repeat play indicator (  
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ALL)  
4 Program mode indicator (PROGRAM)  
5 Random play indicator (RANDOM)  
÷ See page 22 for clock adjustment display.  
4/¢: Press to locate the beginning of a track during skip play.  
Press to fast-forward/rewind during search play.  
7: Press to stop.  
Press to cancel program play.  
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Tuner/Deck section  
1
2
3
4
2
1
2
3
STEREO  
MONO  
MHz  
4
5
6
7
REC  
6 7  
8
5
1 PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button  
2 Display window  
1 Band display  
2 Radio frequency display  
3 Mode display during FM broadcast (STEREO/MONO)  
4 Tape (TAPE) display  
5 Reverse mode indicator (  
6 Recording indicator (REC)  
5 ONE TOUCH REC button  
6 OPEN knob  
Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the cassette holder.  
To close the cassette holder, press it until it clicks shut.  
7 Cassette holder  
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7 Tape direction indicators (2/3)  
3 TAPE 23 button  
Press to select the tape mode.  
Press to select the tape direction.  
Press to turn the power on.  
4 TUNER BAND button  
8 MULTI CONTROL buttons  
(When the mode is set to TAPE)  
4 REW : Press to rewind the tape.  
7 STOP : Press to stop the tape.  
Press to select the tuner mode.  
Press to select the band.  
¢ FF : Press to fast-forward the tape.  
Press to turn the power on.  
(When the mode is set to TUNER)  
4/¢ : Auto tuning/Manual tuning  
Rear panel  
1
2
34  
MIXING  
MIC  
MIC  
LEVEL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
AUX IN  
AC IN  
12V  
CAUTION  
PHONES  
DC IN  
5
6
1 AUX IN (AUX input) jack  
2 Telescopic antenna  
3 Headphone jack (PHONES)  
4 AC IN (AC input) jack  
5 Battery compartment cover  
6 DC IN 12 V jack (  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Preparation before use  
÷ Installing batteries in the remote control unit  
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit.  
2. Insert two “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries.  
÷ Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the  
indication inside the battery compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Insert the · ends first.  
Using the remote control unit  
÷ Battery replacement  
When the remote control operation becomes unstable or the distance  
from which remote control is possible decreases, replace the batteries.  
÷ Point at the remote sensor and operate within about 7 m (approx. 23 ft).  
÷ The remote control range is less when the unit is used at an angle.  
÷ Do not expose the remote sensor to strong direct sunlight or artificial  
lighting.  
÷ Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote sensor and  
the unit.  
÷ If the radio reception is noisy, move the remote control unit away from  
the main unit.  
The following operations can be performed using the remote control  
unit.  
÷ Check the operation button functions carefully and operate them  
correctly.  
1 TIMER button  
Press to change the mode to TIMER.  
2 CLOCK button  
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1
2
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
Press to adjust the clock.  
CLOCK  
DOWN  
TIMER  
3 Number buttons (1-10, +10)  
(When the mode is set to CD)  
Press to play specific tracks or to program tracks.  
(When the mode is set to TUNER)  
Press to select preset stations.  
÷ Buttons 1-3 are also used for clock adjustment and timer operation  
(see page 22).  
4 REVERSE MODE button  
5 DISPLAY button  
6 AHB PRO button  
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9
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SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
UP  
SET  
3
AUTO  
PRESET  
TUNER  
AUX  
REVERSE MODE  
DISPLAY  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
7 TIMER ON /OFF button  
FM MODE  
Press to cancel or reset the TIMER.  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
8
button  
4
5
6
When the main unit power is supplied from batteries, pressing this  
button will not turn on the main unit power. (In this case, press the  
button on the main unit.)  
SOUND  
ACS  
9 SLEEP button  
p PROGRAM button  
Press to select the program play mode.  
q RANDOM button  
AHB PRO  
r
VOLUME  
w REPEAT button  
e AUTO PRESET button  
r VOLUME buttons (+/–)  
RM-RXVB55E  
REMOTE CONTROL  
÷ Buttons not mentioned here have the same functions as those on  
the main unit.  
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SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF  
CD 3/8 button  
TUNER/BAND button  
button  
VOLUME  
BAND  
ON/STANDBY  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
AHB PRO ACS  
STANDBY  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
AUX button  
TAPE 23 button  
Switching the power on/off  
÷ Switching on:  
ON/STANDBY  
STANDBY  
÷ The display window lights. (when using DC power, it lights for only 5  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
seconds)  
÷ Switching off:  
ON/STANDBY  
STANDBY  
÷ The display window light goes off and only the clock time is displayed.  
The STANDBY indicator lights.  
One touch operation (COMPU PLAY)  
(only when AC power is used)  
Even when the power is set to STANDBY, pressing the button shown  
below switches on the power and selects the source.  
Operations  
Function mode  
When this button is pressed with a CD loaded, CD playback begins.  
CD  
CD  
When this button is pressed with a tape loaded, tape playback begins.  
TAPE  
TAPE  
BAND  
TUNER  
AUX  
When this button is pressed, the tuner is engaged.  
TUNER  
AUX  
A sound source connected to the AUX IN terminal can be engaged.  
Notes:  
÷ COMPU PLAY doesn’t function when the unit is used with batteries or  
a car adapter. Press the button to turn on. To avoid battery  
exhaustion, the display window normally doesn’t light. However, when  
the button is pressed to turn on or an operation button is pressed,  
the display window lights for 5 seconds.  
÷ When switching off the power, be sure to press the  
button.  
÷ The COMPU PLAYfunction on the remote control has the same function  
as that on the main unit.  
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VOLUME, SOUND MODE AND OTHER CONTROLS  
VOLUME buttons  
Sound mode button  
+ : Use to increase the volume.  
– : Use to decrease the volume.  
(Control range from VOL 0 to VOL 50.)  
Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being played.  
÷ Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode.  
÷ Each time the SOUND button is pressed the sound mode changes as  
follows:  
Main unit  
Remote control unit  
VOLUME  
Main unit  
Remote control unit  
SOUND  
VOLUME  
SOUND  
AHB (Active Hyper Bass*) PRO button  
BASS 1: TheAHB PRO indicator lights up, and a mild bass boost is added to the  
÷ The factory-preset is “FLAT”. Each time the SOUND button is pressed, the  
sound.  
display changes as shown.  
BASS 2: The AHB PRO indicator lights up, and a stronger bass boost is added to  
the sound.  
OFF : TheAHB PRO indicator goes out. Set to this position when Active Hyper  
Bass Pro sound is not required.  
Sound mode selection  
LIVE:  
* Active Hyper Bass (AHB) Pro  
TheActive Hyper Bass Pro circuit reinforces the bass sound to maintain  
rich, full bass at low volumes (playback only).  
Set to this position for heavy metal or rock music.  
POP:  
Set to this position for light music including popular and vocal music.  
CLEAR:  
Set to this position for crisp and clear sounding music with transparent  
highs.  
Remote control unit  
Main unit  
AHB PRO  
FLAT (No sound effect (flat characteristics)):  
Set to this position when listening to classical music.  
AHB PRO  
Note:  
The selected modes only affect the sound output from the speakers or  
headphones. They do not affect the sound when recording.  
AHB PRO  
AHB PRO indicator lights in red when  
AHB PRO is set to BASS 1/BASS 2.  
ACS (Active Clear Sound*) button  
Use the ACS button to enhance the sound reproduction. Press the ACS  
button to turn it ON/OFF.  
* Active Clear Sound (ACS)  
TheActive Clear Sound (ACS) circuit emphasizes high-frequency sound  
without lowering the signal-noise ratio, while adjusting its output according  
to the input signal level. This results in a better balance between the  
high-frequency sound and the low-frequency heavy bass sound.  
Note:  
This fuction has no effect with monaural sound sources.  
Remote control unit  
Main unit  
ACS  
ACS  
ACS  
Lights in green when the ACS is ON.  
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HANDLING CDs  
Since dirty, damaged and warped CDs may damage the unit, take care  
regarding the following:  
3. Storage  
÷ After removing a CD from the unit, be sure to put it back in its case.  
÷ Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures (such as  
1. Usable CDs  
from a heater), high humidity, or dust.  
Use CDs with the Compact Disc mark shown below.  
4. Cleaning CDs  
2. Notes on handling CDs  
÷ Before loading a CD, wipe off any dust, dirt or fingerprints with a  
soft cloth. CDs should be cleaned by wiping radially from the center  
to the edge.  
÷ Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.  
÷ Do not stick or write anything on the label side.  
÷ Do not bend CDs.  
÷ Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic spray.  
÷ Removing the CD from its storage case and loading it.  
÷ Handling  
Incorrect  
÷ Press the center and lift out.  
÷ Cleaning  
Incorrect  
Correct  
÷ Press to secure the CD.  
Note:  
CDs shaped like a heart, flower, etc. (specially-shaped CDs) cannot  
be used with this unit. If this type of CD is loaded, it may cause a  
malfunction to occur.  
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PLAYING CDs  
Playing an entire CD  
The following example of playing an entire CD assumes a CD with 12  
tracks and a total playing time of 48 minutes 57 seconds.  
Operate in the order shown  
÷ When AC power is used  
(When battery power is used, switch on the  
operation):  
button first, then perform  
2
3
4
1
1
OPEN  
VOLUME  
ON/STANDBY  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
CD TAPE TUNER  
MULTI CONTROL  
2
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
STANDBY AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
OPEN  
÷ To stop a CD temporarily  
1 Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the CD door.  
Press the CD 3/8 button to stop play temporarily (the play time display  
blinks).  
2 Load a CD with the label side facing up and close the CD door.  
Press the CD door down.  
3 Press to start play.  
When pressed again, play resumes from the point where it was paused.  
Note:  
Track number  
Elapsed playback time  
÷ The following indication may appear when a CD is dirty or scratched,  
or when the CD is loaded upside down.  
In such a case, check the CD and insert again after cleaning the CD or  
turning it over.  
CD  
TRACK  
or  
4 Adjust the volume.  
÷ 8-cm (3") CDs can be used in this unit without an adapter.  
÷ Do not use the unit at excessively high or low temperatures. The  
recommended temperature range is from 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F).  
÷ To stop in the middle of a CD  
÷ After playback, unload the CD and close the CD door.  
÷ If mistracking occurs during play, lower the volume.  
÷ Take the disc out of the unit before transporting it.  
÷ Do not place anything other than a CD in the CD player, as this may  
cause damage to the unit.  
During play, press the 7 STOP button to stop play.  
MULTI CONTROL  
STOP  
TRACK  
÷ Do not apply shock to the unit or use the unit in an unstable position,  
otherwise mistracking may occur.  
÷ The total number of tracks and total playback time are displayed.  
Skip play  
Search play (to locate the required position on the CD)  
÷ During play, it is possible to skip forward to the beginning of the next  
track or back to the beginning of the track being played or the previous  
track; when the beginning of the required track has been located, play  
starts automatically.  
÷ The required position can be located using fast-forward or reverse  
search while playing a CD.  
MULTI CONTROL  
Keep pressing for fast-  
Keep pressing for fast-  
forward search.  
reverse search.  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
To listen to the next track...  
Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of the next track.  
÷ Hold down the button; search play starts slowly and then gradually  
increases in speed.  
MULTI CONTROL  
÷ Since low-volume sound (at about one quarter of the normal level) can  
be heard in the search mode, monitor the sound and release the button  
when the required position is located.  
REW  
STOP  
To listen to the previous track...  
Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the track being played.  
Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track.  
MULTI CONTROL  
STOP  
FF  
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Direct access play (using the remote control unit)  
÷ Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the  
beginning of the designated track. (This function cannot be used during  
programmed play.)  
1 Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode.  
2 Press the 7 button.  
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
3 Designate the required track using the track number buttons.  
÷ To designate track numbers 1 to 10, press the track number button  
corresponding to the track number.  
CLOCK  
DOWN  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
÷ To designate track number 11 or higher, press the +10 button* the  
required number of times, then a track number button.  
Example:  
(To designate the 20th track)  
Press the +10 button once, then press track number button 10.  
(To designate the 25th track)  
Press the +10 button twice, then press track number button 5.  
* +10 button:  
Each time this button is pressed, the number increases by 10. First  
press this button to set the 10’s digit, then press the track number  
button to set the 1’s digit.  
UP  
SET  
3
1
AUTO  
PRESET  
TUNER  
AUX  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
FM MODE  
FF  
MULTI CONTROL  
REVERSE MODE  
REW  
2
÷ To skip to another track during play  
When the required track number button is pressed, the display shows  
the designated track number and play starts from the beginning of the  
designated track.  
Programmed play (using the remote control unit)  
÷ Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to be played in any required order.  
The total playing time of programmed tracks is displayed (up to 99 minutes,  
59 seconds).  
(Example: When programming the 2nd track to be played first, and the  
6th track next, then the 12th track, etc.)  
3
1
2
SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
C D  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
3
4
TRACK  
PROGRAM  
AUTO  
PRESET  
4
5
To designate the 12th track.  
The 12th track  
TUNER  
AUX  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
REC  
1, 5  
2
C D  
FM MODE  
REVERSE MODE  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
TRACK  
PROGRAM  
The total playback time of programmed tracks is displayed.  
1 Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode.  
To clear the programmed tracks...  
2 Press the 7 button.  
Press the 7 button before playing a CD. During programmed play, press  
this button twice. When the CD door is opened, programmed tracks are  
cleared automatically.  
3 Press the PROGRAM button to set to the programming mode.  
4 Press to designate the required track number.  
Designate the remaining tracks by pressing the track number buttons.  
5 Press the CD 3/8 button when programming is completed.  
Programmed play starts.  
Notes:  
÷ If the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 99 minutes  
59 seconds, the total playing time indication will go out.  
÷ No more than 21 tracks can be programmed for playback.  
÷ When programming tracks to be recorded, the previous step 5 is not  
needed. Press the ONE TOUCH REC button instead of the CD 3/8  
button.  
To confirm the details of a program...  
Press the PROGRAM button; the tracks making up the program will be  
displayed in programmed order.  
÷ If the wrong track number is accidentally pressed, press the7 button to  
cancel it and perform the same operation from step 3.  
÷ If the power is set to STANDBY, the program is erased.  
Track number  
Program order number  
PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
TRACK  
15  
Repeat play (using the remote control unit)  
Random play (using the remote control unit)  
Press the REPEAT button before or during play. A single track or all the  
tracks can be repeated.  
Press the RANDOM button.  
“RANDOM” appears in the display window. After all tracks are played  
back once in random order, playback stops and random play is released.  
Whether a single track or all tracks are to be repeated can be specified.  
Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode will change from  
RANDOM  
single track ( ), to all tracks (  
ALL), to clear mode, in this order.  
REPEAT  
Note:  
Move the unit as far away possible from aTV or other radio set. Otherwise,  
the CD playback sound will be degraded or the TV picture may be  
distorted.  
Goes off.  
ALL  
All tracks  
Single track  
Repeat playback is released.  
÷ Single track repeat (  
)
The current or specified track will be played repeatedly.  
÷ All tracks repeat (  
ALL)  
All tracks or the programmed tracks of a CD will be played repeatedly.  
HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES  
Cassette tapes  
Cassette loading  
1. Loose tape may cause trouble. Using a pencil or similar object, gently  
tighten the tape as shown.  
1. Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the cassette holder.  
2. Insert a cassette tape as shown on the next page.  
3. Close the cassette holder.  
2. To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally, remove the  
tab(s) with a screwdriver, etc. Reseal the slots with adhesive tape to  
erase and re-record after the tabs have been removed.  
3. C-120 cassettes are not recommended because they are prone to  
malfunction.  
Turn the pencil to tighten the tape.  
Side “A”  
Side “B”  
Tab “A”  
Adhesive tape  
Tab “B”  
Note:  
If the power is switched off while a tape is running, it may be impossible  
to remove the cassette. If this happens, switch the power on again before  
attempting to remove the cassette.  
Auto tape select mechanism  
This unit has anAuto Tape Select mechanism which distinguishes between  
different types of tape using detection holes in the cassette. After the  
type of tape has been detected, bias and equalization suitable for the  
tape are set.  
Metal/CrO2 tape detection holes  
÷ Cassettes with detection holes:  
Metal tape (EQ: 70 µs) .................... Type IV  
CrO2 (chrome) tape (EQ: 70 µs) ..... Type II  
÷ Cassettes without detection holes:  
Normal tape (EQ: 120 µs) ............... Type I  
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CASSETTE PLAYBACK  
Operate in the order shown  
÷ When AC power is used  
(When battery power is used, switch on the  
operation):  
button first, then perform  
1
1
2
3
OPEN  
VOLUME  
BAND  
ON/STANDBY  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
CD TAPE TUNER  
MULTI CONTROL  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
Turn the OPEN knob to the  
left to open the cassette  
holder.  
ACS  
STANDBY AHB PRO  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
Close the cassette holder.  
OPEN  
Notes:  
1 Load a cassette tape with side A facing out.  
÷ Place the unit on a level surface, otherwise the cassette holder may  
2 Press to start playback. (The power is switched on and the TAPE  
mode is engaged to start tape playback.)  
3 Adjust the volume.  
not open when you turn the OPEN knob.  
÷ Do not turn the OPEN knob until the tape mechanism has stopped  
moving.  
÷ When no tape is loaded in the deck, its tape playback direction cannot  
÷ After loading a cassette tape, simply press the TAPE 23 button. The  
power is switched on and the tape starts playback. (To select the  
playback direction, press theTAPE 23 button. The change in direction  
can be checked with the tape direction indicator (2 or 3).)  
be switched over.  
How to fast-wind tapes  
÷ When the tape plays back with the reverse mode set to (single side  
1. Press the TAPE 23 button (to set to TAPE mode).  
play) or  
(both sides play) mode, the tape stops automatically at the  
2. Press the 4 (REW) or ¢ (FF) button.  
end of the tape after playing one or both sides. When the reverse mode  
is set to the (continuous play) mode, the tape continuously plays  
one side after the other until you stop operation.  
USING WITH ANOTHER AUDIO UNIT  
Operate in the order shown  
÷ When AC power is used  
(When battery power is used, switch on the  
operation):  
button first, then perform  
4
2
2
AUX  
VOLUME  
ON/STANDBY  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
STANDBY  
AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
OPEN  
1 Connect the audio unit, turntable, MD player, etc. to the AUX IN jack  
(see page 6).  
2 Press the AUX button. (The power is switched on and theAUX mode  
is engaged.)  
3 Start playback on the connected audio unit.  
(For more details, refer to the instruction manual of the connected  
audio unit.)  
4 Adjust the volume.  
(The volume level is displayed in the display window.)  
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RADIO RECEPTION  
Operate in the order shown  
÷ When AC power is used  
(When battery power is used, switch on the  
operation):  
button first, then perform  
5
4
3
1 2  
VOLUME  
ON/STANDBY  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
ACS  
STANDBY AHB PRO  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
OPEN  
1 Press the TUNER BAND button.  
÷ The power is switched on.  
2 Select the band by pressing the TUNER BAND button.  
÷ Pressing this button switches between FM stereo, FM mono and  
AM.  
3 Tune to the required station.  
÷ Seek tuning (auto tuning) and manual tuning are available (see “Seek  
tuning (auto tuning)” and “Manual tuning” on this page for details).  
4 Adjust the antenna (see page 19).  
5 Adjust the volume.  
Manual tuning  
To listen to an FM stereo broadcast  
Each time the 4 or ¢ button is pressed, the unit steps through the  
current frequency band. Tuning is done in steps of 50 kHz for FM and  
9 kHz for AM (MW/LW). In AM operation, the tuned frequency moves  
continuously from the MW (522-1,629 kHz) to the LW (144-288 kHz) band  
and vice versa.  
FM stereo  
Set to this position by pressing the TUNER BAND button when listening  
to or recording an FM broadcast. If an FM stereo broadcast is received,  
the “STEREO” indicator is lit in the display window, and the FM broadcast  
can be heard in stereo.  
FM mono  
MULTI CONTROL  
Set to this position by pressing the TUNER BAND button if FM stereo  
reception is noisy. The “MONO” indicator is lit and the sound becomes  
monaural, but the reception will be improved.  
When another station is tuned to in this mode, the “MONO” indicator  
goes off and the unit returns to FM stereo automatically.  
Note:  
Press to move to lower  
frequencies.  
Press to move to higher  
frequencies.  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
Notes:  
AM broadcasts are monaural.  
÷ When seek tuning to the required station is not possible because the  
broadcast signal is too weak, press the 4 or ¢ button momentarily  
to perform manual tuning.  
÷ When the power is set to STANDBY, or another mode (TAPE or CD) is  
selected, the last tuned frequency is stored in memory. When the power  
is switched on again and TUNER BAND button is pressed, the same  
station will be tuned to.  
Seek tuning (auto tuning)  
Press the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more. The unit enters the  
seek tuning mode to tune in the nearest station automatically, so the  
broadcast can be heard. In AM operation, the frequency moves  
continuously from the MW to the LW band and vice versa.  
Auto preset tuning  
This function scans the current band, detecting frequencies used to  
broadcast signals, and stores the first 30 FM frequencies and 15 AM  
(MW/LW) frequencies in memory automatically.  
(Using the main unit)  
Press the PRESET TUNING button for more than 2 seconds.  
(Using the remote control unit)  
Press the AUTO PRESET button.  
The frequencies of stations’ broadcasting signals are stored in memory  
automatically in the order of increasing frequency. (30 stations in FM  
band and 15 stations in AM (MW/LW) band.)  
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Presetting the desired stations (using the remote control unit)  
30 stations in the FM band and 15 stations in theAM (MW/LW) band can  
be preset as follows:  
÷ Example: (Presetting an FM station broadcasting at 103.5 MHz to preset  
button “15”)  
SLEEP  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
4
1
AUTO  
PRESET  
MHz  
TUNER  
AUX  
REVERSE MODE  
DISPLAY  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
FM MODE  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
2
3
SOUND  
ACS  
Preset station tuning  
(Receiving the preset stations)  
1 Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.  
2 Select the FM band using the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.  
3 Tune to the required station.  
÷ The stations must be preset before this operation can be performed.  
4 Press preset button “+10”, then “5” for more than 2 sec.  
(When “15” blinks in the preset station display, the station has been  
stored.)  
(Using the main unit)  
1 Press the TUNER BAND button.  
2 Select the band using the TUNER BAND button.  
3 Each time the PRESET TUNING button is pressed, the next preset  
station is selected.  
÷ Repeat the previous procedure for each of the other stations, using a  
different preset button each time.  
÷ Repeat the previous procedure for the other band.  
(Using the remote control unit)  
÷ To change preset stations  
1 Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.  
2 Select the band using the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.  
3 Press the required preset station buttons (No. 1 – No. 10 and +10).  
÷ The preset station number and frequency corresponding to the button  
pressed are shown.  
Perform step 4 after tuning to the required station.  
Notes:  
÷ The previously stored station is erased when a new station is stored,  
because the new station’s frequency replaces the previous frequency  
in memory.  
÷ When listening to an AM (MW/LW) broadcast, noise may be heard if  
the remote control unit is used.  
To prevent the preset stations from being erased because of a power  
failure, etc., install memory back-up batteries in the unit (see page 6).  
Using the antennas  
FM:  
Adjust the telescopic antenna’s length, angle and  
direction until optimum reception is received.  
AM (MW/LW): Install the unit where suitable reception is possible (beside  
FM  
a window, etc.) or change the direction of the unit.  
Note:  
The built-in ferrite core antenna can pick up interference from television  
receivers in the neighborhood and thereby disturb AM (MW/LW) reception.  
AM (MW/LW)  
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RECORDING  
Note:  
÷ During recording, the ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit automatically  
optimizes the recording level, so manual recording level adjustment is  
unnecessary.  
÷ Check that the safety tab on the cassette tape is not broken off.  
This unit has recording characteristics suitable for normal and CrO2  
tapes. Normal and CrO2 tapes have different characteristics from  
metal tapes.  
Synchronized recording with the CD player  
÷ In this system, the CD player starts play when the cassette deck enters  
the recording mode.  
Operate in the order shown  
5
1
3
2
SLEEP  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
VOLUME  
ON/STANDBY  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
AUTO  
PRESET  
CD TAPE TUNER  
MULTI CONTROL  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
TUNER  
AUX  
REVERSE MODE  
DISPLAY  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
STANDBY AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
FM MODE  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
4
OPEN  
SOUND  
ACS  
AHB PRO  
VOLUME  
1 Load a CD and close the CD door.  
Useful functions for recording  
2 Press the CD 3/8 button to engage the CD mode, then press the  
7 STOP button to enter the stop mode.  
When the tape direction is set to 2 (reverse direction) after a cassette  
tape is inserted...  
3
Load a cassette with side A facing out. (Wind past the tape leader  
before starting recording.)  
1 Press the TAPE 23 button twice to change the tape direction to 3  
÷ Make sure the tape direction is set to 3 (forward direction).  
(forward direction).  
4 Select the required reverse mode ( or  
) using the remote  
2 Press the 7 STOP button.  
control unit.  
3 Change the mode to CD by pressing the CD 3/8 button.  
(If a non-recorded tape with sideAfacing out is recorded in the reverse  
direction (2), the recording is stopped immediately.)  
÷ When programmed play is required, program the required tracks  
using the remote control. (See page 15.)  
÷ Select tracks with a total playing time which does not exceed the  
tape length (refer to the liner notes).  
5 Press the ONETOUCH REC button; synchronized recording will start.  
÷ Recording starts in the forward direction and CD play starts  
automatically.  
When non-recorded sections between tunes are not required...  
1 Press the CD 3/8 button twice. The CD player enters the pause  
mode.  
2 Press the ONE TOUCH REC button to start recording.  
÷ The forward direction indicator (3) blinks and the REC indicator  
lights up in the display window.  
Note:  
÷ Depending on the CD used, non-recorded sections of different lengths  
÷ Non-recorded sections of approx. 4 seconds are automatically left  
between tunes.  
may be left between tunes.  
÷ When the CD player stops, the tape deck stops automatically.  
÷ To stop recording in the middle, press the 7 STOP button. The cassette  
deck also stops after 4 seconds.  
To record one track...  
Play the track to be recorded. Then, press the ONE TOUCH REC button  
to locate the beginning of the track and enter the one track recording  
mode. After the recording is finished, the CD player and cassette deck  
both stop.  
Notes:  
÷ During CD synchro recording, the CD 3/8 and (4, ¢) buttons do  
not function.  
÷ If a recording is completed in the reverse direction (2), it is possible to  
continue recording without changing the direction to forward (3), until  
the tape ends.  
To record only on side B or in the middle of a tape...  
1 Load the cassette with the required side facing out.  
2 Set the reverse mode to with the remote control unit.  
3 Press the ONE TOUCH REC button on the main unit.  
Synchronized recording starts and the cassette deck stops automatically  
when CD playback is completed.  
÷ If continuous play  
is selected, a recording in the reverse direction  
(2) automatically stops at the end of the tape. The  
indicator appears  
in the display window during recording.  
÷ CD complete recording function (Synchro recording mode only)  
If the tape is reversed while a CD is being played, recording will be  
done on the reverse side of the tape as follows:  
How to rewind a tape  
* When less than 10 seconds of the last tune on the forward side of the  
tape have been recorded, recording on the other side of the tape will  
start from the beginning of the previous track.  
* When more than 10 seconds of the last tune on the forward side of  
the tape have been recorded, recording on the other side of the tape  
will start from the beginning of the current track.  
1 Press the TAPE 23 button (to set to TAPE mode).  
2 Press the 7 STOP button.  
3 Press the 4 (REW) button.  
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Recording from the radio or an external source connected  
to the AUX IN terminals  
Operate in the order shown  
4
2
1
SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
ON/STANDBY  
VOLUME  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
AUTO  
PRESET  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
TUNER  
AUX  
REVERSE MODE  
DISPLAY  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
STANDBY AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
FM MODE  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
3
OPEN  
SOUND  
ACS  
AHB PRO  
VOLUME  
1 Load a cassette with side A facing out.  
(Wind past the tape leader before starting recording.)  
Erasing  
A recorded tape can be erased by recording new material over the  
previous material.  
÷ Make sure the tape direction is set to 3 (forward direction).  
2 Select the source to be recorded.  
TUNER: Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.  
Tune to the required station.  
To erase a tape without making a new recording.....  
1. Press the TAPE 23 button to set to the TAPE mode.  
2. Insert the cassette to be erased facing out.  
3. Press the ONE TOUCH REC button.  
AUX:  
Press the AUX button.  
3 Select the desired reverse mode.  
4 Press the ONE TOUCH REC button.  
÷ The recording starts from the beginning of side A.  
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.  
BEAT CUT button  
When recording anAM broadcast, beats may be produced which are not  
heard when listening to the broadcast. In such case, set this button after  
setting the deck to the record mode so that the beats are eliminated.  
Normally set this button to "CUT-1".  
PRESET  
TUNING  
BEAT CUT  
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CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  
(USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)  
Names of parts in the clock/timer section, and their functions:  
1
3
2
4
5
9
6 7 8  
p q  
ON  
OFF  
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
PROGRAM  
1 Timer mode indicator  
2 Timer indicator (ON/OFF)  
3 SLEEP indicator  
4 CLOCK indicator  
5 Time display  
6 CLOCK button  
7 TIMER button  
8 TIMER ON/OFF button  
9 DOWN/UP buttons  
p SET button  
q SLEEP button  
Setting the current time (when this unit is used for the first  
time)  
(Example: To set the clock to 13:15.)  
1
2
CLOCK  
Within 2 minutes.  
4
3
Within 2 minutes.  
SET  
DOWN  
UP  
÷ To confirm the time while listening to a CD or radio broadcast  
Press the DISPLAY button briefly on the remote control unit. Press it  
again to return to the previous display.  
1 Set the  
2 Press the CLOCK button; “  
3 Set to 13:15 by pressing the DOWN/UP buttons.  
button to ON.  
” will blink in the display.  
(When the button is kept pressed, the minute/hour indication changes  
continuously.)  
Notes:  
÷ Before performing timer recording or playback, it is necessary to set  
4 Press the SET button; the time will light in the display.  
the current time.  
÷ If memory back-up batteries are exhausted or not installed, and the  
power cord is plugged in again after being disconnected, or power is  
restored after a power failure, “CLOCK” will blink in the display. Set the  
current time again.  
÷ To set to the nearest second...  
Press the SET button when you hear the time signal from a TV or  
radio.  
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TIMER OPERATIONS  
(USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)  
Setting the timer  
÷ The current time must be set before the timer can be used.  
1 Set the  
button to ON.  
2 Press the TIMER button.  
TIMER  
ON  
Within 30 sec.  
3 Set the start time.  
(Example: To set the timer to 12:15.)  
ON  
OFF  
Within 30 sec.  
SET  
DOWN  
UP  
÷ Press to set the start time.  
4 Set the stop time.  
(Example: To set the timer stop time to 13:15.)  
OFF  
Within 30 sec.  
DOWN  
UP  
SET  
÷ Press to set the timer stop time.  
5 Select the TIMER mode.  
÷ The selected timer mode is shown in the display.  
REC and  
appears on the display.  
DOWN  
UP  
When the UP button is pressed to select the timer mode, the mode changes from TUNER  
(timer reception of a broadcast), to TUNER (timer recording of a broadcast), to CD (timer  
play of a CD), to TAPE (timer playback of a tape), in this order.  
Within 30 sec.  
SET  
6 Set the volume.  
DOWN  
UP  
This shows that volume level 1 is selected.  
÷ The unit enters the previously engaged mode when timer setting has been completed. (The  
indicator lights.)  
SET  
Note:  
÷ When the volume setting is set to “VOL -” (volume level is not specified),  
÷ When the timer is set incorrectly or the correct mode is not selected,  
the timer playback volume is at the level used before setting the timer.  
perform “Setting the timer” from the beginning.  
÷ To confirm the timer setting  
1
Press the SET button after pressing the TIMER button.  
Each time the SET button is pressed, the timer setting can be  
confirmed.  
2. When the previously engaged mode is displayed, timer setting has  
been completed.  
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Timer recording of broadcast  
÷ The current time must be set before the timer can be used.  
÷ Make sure that the safety tabs of the cassette have not been broken  
off.  
Operations  
3
1 5  
2
4
TIMER  
CLOCK  
DOWN  
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
ON/STANDBY  
VOLUME  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
SLEEP  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
UP  
SET  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
STANDBY AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
AUTO  
PRESET  
OPEN  
TUNER  
AUX  
C D  
TAPE  
BAND  
FM MODE  
REVERSE MODE  
FF  
REW  
MULTI CONTROL  
1 Set the  
2 Load a cassette.  
÷ Insert the cassette with the side to be recorded facing out.  
).  
button to ON.  
÷ To cancel timer operation  
Press the TIMER ON/OFF button so that the timer mode indicator  
(REC ) goes out.  
If you do this, timer recording will not start at the timer start time.  
÷ Select the required reverse mode ( or  
÷ Set the tape direction to 3 (forward) by pressing the TAPE 23  
button.  
Notes:  
3 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 23.)  
÷ Set the timer about a minute before the broadcast to be recorded is  
scheduled to start.  
Once the timer has been set, the start and stop times, etc., are stored in  
memory. When timer recording or playback is required at different times,  
the timer must be set again.  
4 Tune to the station to be recorded. (Refer to page 18.)  
÷ After setting the timer start and stop times, check that the tuner is tuned  
5 Set the  
button to standby.  
to the required frequency.  
÷ Confirm that the timer mode indicator (REC ) is displayed in the  
÷ If memory back-up batteries are exhausted or not installed, and the  
power cord is disconnected or there is a power failure, timer settings  
will be erased from memory. If this happens, set the current time and  
perform the timer setting again.  
display window.  
÷ Timer recording will start at timer start time and the power will be  
switched off at timer stop time. (The timer mode is then released.)  
÷ To repeat timer recording every day  
Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to display the timer mode indicator  
(REC  
) in the display window.  
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Timer playback  
÷ Timer playback of tapes, broadcasts and CDs is possible.  
Operations  
2
1 3  
TIMER  
CLOCK  
DOWN  
TIMER  
ON/OFF  
ON/STANDBY  
VOLUME  
BAND  
AHB PRO ACS SOUND  
SLEEP  
CD TAPE TUNER  
PRESET ONE TOUCH  
UP  
SET  
AUX  
TUNING  
REC  
MULTI CONTROL  
PROGRAM  
STANDBY AHB PRO ACS  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
BEAT CUT  
1 Set the  
button to ON.  
2 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 23.)  
Timer mode  
Source sound  
CD play  
Operations  
CD  
Load a disc.  
TAPE  
Tape playback  
Load a cassette tape.  
Tune to the required station.  
TUNER  
Broadcast  
3 Set the  
button to STANDBY.  
÷ Timer playback will start at the timer start time and the power will be  
switched off at the timer stop time.  
The unit remains in the same timer mode even after the power is  
switched off. The same timer function will repeat at the same time on  
the following day.  
÷ To cancel timer operation  
Press the TIMER ON/OFF button so that the timer mode indicator (  
goes out.  
)
Notes:  
÷ When the timer mode is activated, the “ ” indicator blinks.  
÷ When the power is switched on, the sound is faded up from volume  
level 0 (zero) to the preset volume.  
÷ When the volume setting is set to “VOL -” (volume level is not specified),  
the timer playback volume is at the level used before setting the timer. (In  
this case, the fade-in mode does not function.)  
÷ To stop during timer playback, press the  
button to switch the unit  
off.  
Sleep timer operations (using the remote control unit)  
B. To fall asleep while listening to a tape, broadcast or CD  
and to perform timer playback the following morning  
A. Use this when you want to fall asleep while listening to a  
tape, broadcast or CD.  
1 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 23.)  
2 Set to the required source (tape, broadcast or CD).  
3 Press the SLEEP button to set the sleep time.  
1 Set to the required source and tune in a broadcast or play back a CD  
or tape.  
2 Press the SLEEP button to set the sleep time.  
SLEEP  
SLEEP  
SLEEP is shown in the display.  
Source mode display (Releasing the sleep mode)  
Source mode display (Releasing the sleep mode)  
÷ Sleep time settings of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes can  
be set. When you release the SLEEP button, the  
source is displayed after 5 sec.  
÷ Any source can be selected for sleep timer operation and timer playback.  
For example;  
• CD play for sleep timer operation and broadcast reception for timer  
playback.  
÷ The sleep timer operation will start and the power will be switched off  
after the specified time.  
÷ Checking the sleep time  
When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep time is  
displayed. If it is pressed again, a new sleep time can be set.  
÷ To cancel the sleep timer operation  
• Tuner play for sleep timer operation and CD play for timer playback.  
However, when broadcast reception is selected for both sleep timer  
operation and timer playback, the station you heard at night will be tuned  
to the following morning.  
Press the  
button to switch the power off or press the SLEEP button  
until the sleep time indicator disappears.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning is important!  
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.  
Erase head  
Record/play head  
÷ The output sound level drops.  
÷ Previously recorded tape is not completely erased.  
÷ Recording is not performed satisfactorily.  
Therefore, you should clean the heads, etc. after every 10 hours of use  
for optimal recording conditions.  
Pinch roller(s)  
Capstan shaft(s)  
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller  
Open the cassette holder.  
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan.  
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available from an audio store.  
After cleaning, be sure that the cleaning fluid has dried completely before  
loading a cassette.  
Cautions:  
1. Keep magnets and metallic objects away from the head.  
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and the sound  
will deteriorate. Demagnetize the head every 20-30 hours of use with  
a head eraser (available from an audio store). (When demagnetizing  
the head, the  
button should be set to STANDBY.)  
2. Do not use anything other than alcohol for cleaning.  
Thinner and benzine will damage the rubber pinch roller.  
Cleaning the lens  
If the lens in the CD pickup is dirty, dropout, etc., could degrade sound.  
Open the CD door and clean the lens as shown.  
÷ Use a blower (available from a camera store) to blow dust off the lens.  
÷ If there are fingerprints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a cotton  
swab.  
Blower  
Lens  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. First make sure....  
(Tuner Section)  
÷ Reception is noisy.  
÷ Power cannot be turned on.  
* Try adjusting the antenna.  
* Is there a TV set or computer device near the unit?  
* Is the power cord unplugged?  
÷ No sound from the speakers.  
* Are headphones connected?  
(Timer Section)  
÷ Clock time is blinking in the display.  
* Was there a power failure?  
* Was the power cord unplugged while the memory back-up batteries  
were not installed?  
÷ Timer operation does not start.  
* Is the current time set correctly?  
* Is the timer mode indicator ( ) displayed?  
(Remote Control)  
(CD Player Section)  
÷ Remote control is impossible.  
* Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?  
* Is the remote sensor section exposed to bright light (direct sunlight,  
etc.)?  
÷ The CD player does not play.  
* Is the CD upside down?  
* Is the CD dirty?  
* Is there condensation on the lens? (See “Cleaning the lens” on page 26.)  
÷ A certain portion of the CD does not play correctly.  
* Is the CD scratched?  
Notes:  
÷ When the above remedies do not help  
* Is there condensation on the lens?  
÷ Operation stops.  
Many operations of this unit are performed by the control of a  
microprocessor. If none of the buttons function, unplug the power cord  
and remove all the batteries, wait for a while, then load the batteries  
again and plug it back in. Reset the correct values for the clock and  
timer.  
* Switch to STANDBY and then to ON again.  
(Cassette Deck Section)  
÷ Playback sound is at a very low level.  
÷ Before making an important recording, be sure to make a test recording  
* Is the head dirty?  
first to check that the deck, etc. is working correctly.  
÷ The ONE TOUCH REC button does not function.  
* Have the safety tabs of the cassette been broken off?  
SPECIFICATIONS  
General  
Speakers  
CD player section  
Type  
: Compact disc player  
(Impedance)  
Power output  
Full range: 10 cm x 2 (4 )  
: (Max.)  
Signal detection  
system  
: Non-contact optical pickup  
26 W (13 W +13 W) at 4 Ω  
Number of channels : 2 channels  
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB  
(10% THD)  
20 W (10 W + 10 W) at 4 Ω  
: AUX IN (300 mV/47 k)  
: PHONES (Output level: 0 - 12 mW/ch, 32 , Matching  
impedance: 16 - 1 k)  
Input terminals  
Output terminals  
Wow & flutter  
: Less than measurable limit  
Radio section  
Frequency range  
Power requirements : AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
DC 12 V (“R20/D (13F)” batteries x 8)  
: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz  
AM: (MW) 522 - 1,629 kHz  
(LW) 144-288 kHz  
Ext. DC 12 V (car battery via optional CA-R120E car  
adapter)  
Antennas  
: Telescopic antenna for FM  
Ferrite core antenna for AM (MW/LW)  
Power consumption : 27 W (with  
SW ON)  
3.0 W (with  
SW STANDBY)  
Dimensions  
Mass  
: 541 (W) x 215 (H) x 259 (D) mm, including knobs  
: RV-B55 GY/BU  
Tape deck section  
Track system  
Motor  
: 4-track 2-channel stereo  
: Electronic governor DC motor for capstan  
: Hard permalloy head for recording/playback, 2 gap ferrite  
head for erasure (Combination head)  
6.2 kg (without batteries)  
7.1 kg (with batteries)  
RV-B55 LTD  
Heads  
Frequency response : 60 - 14,000 Hz  
(with CrO2 tape)  
6.3 kg (without batteries)  
7.2 kg (with batteries)  
Accessories provided : AC power cord x 1  
Remote control unit (RM-RXVB55E) x 1  
Wow & flutter  
Fast wind time  
: 0.15% (WRMS)  
: Approx. 150 sec (C-60 cassette)  
R6/AA (15F) batteries x 2  
Shoulder strap x 1  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
0399MNMUIAJEIN  
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