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
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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
PLA
Y/PAUSE
SEARCH DO
WN
ST
OP
RANDOM
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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 Ω to 32 Ω).
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Ω 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 Ω,
matching impedance: 16 Ω -
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 Ω to 32 Ω).
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 Ω 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 Ω,
matching impedance: 16 Ω -
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
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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
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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 Ω to 32 Ω).
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 Ω 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 Ω,
matching impedance: 16 Ω -
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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