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GROUP DOWN
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1265-001A
[J]
POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM
RV-NB1
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located on the rear, bottom or
side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
--
ON/STANDBY button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
ON/STANDBY button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
ATTENTION
--Touche
ON/STANDBY!
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l'appareil complètement
hors tension. La touche
ON/STANDBY dans n'importe quelle
position ne déconnecte pas l'appareil du secteur. L'alimentation ne
peut pas être commandée à distance.
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.
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.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE
CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE
MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: "APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.
ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n'y a
aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur à l'intérieur de l'appareil;
confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.
3.
ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible et invisible
quand l'appareil est ouvert et que le système de verrouillage ne
fonctionne pas ou a été mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition
directe au rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L'ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE
PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L'INTERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL.
CAUTION:
· 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.)
· Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
· When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
· Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
ATTENTION:
· 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.)
· 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
strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut
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.
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Thank you for purchasing the JVC Powered Woofer CD System.
Before operating this system, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your system, and retain
this manual for future reference.
Here are some of the things that make your system both powerful and simple to use.
I General
· With JVC's
COMPU PLAY you can turn on the system and automatically start the radio, disc player,
or cassette deck with a single touch. (Only when AC power is used.)
· Shoulder strap and carrying handle
· ACS (Active Clear Sound) circuit for enhanced sound reproduction
· Super woofer volume control that provides powerful bass
· Sound mode control--reproducing various sound fields
· Remote control unit that operates the disc, cassette, and tuner functions
· Locking mechanism for disc and cassette door
· Microphone/guitar input
I Disc playback mode includes Skip Play, Search Play, Repeat Play, Random Play, and Program Play.
I Cassette player having full logic cassette mechanism, auto reverse, and auto tape mechanism.
I A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
I Clock/timer functions, timer on/off with preset volume function, and sleep timer.
I1.Where to place the system
· Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F).
· Leave sufficient distance between the system and a TV.
· Do not use the system in a place subject to vibrations.
I2.Power cord
· Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
· Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
· When unplugging the system from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
I3.When carrying the system
· Remove a disc from the system.
· Disconnect all the cords from the system.
I4.Malfunctions, etc.
· There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
· Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
· The system is not waterproof or dust proof.
IITable of contents
Features ............................................................................ 1
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS.............................................. 1
Index of parts and controls .................................. 2
Getting started....................................................... 4
Basic operations ................................................... 7
Listening to radio .................................................. 9
Playing back discs ................................................ 10
Playing back tapes ................................................ 13
Recording............................................................... 14
Listening to an auxiliary equipment.................... 16
Using the microphone/guitar ............................... 16
Using the timer ...................................................... 17
Care and maintenance.......................................... 19
Troubleshooting .................................................... 20
Specifications........................................................ 20
Features
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
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IIIndex of parts and controls
See pages in parentheses for details.
1
Shoulder strap hooks (4)
2
ON/STANDBY button (7)
3
AUX button (3, 16)
· Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
4
SOUND button (8)
5
SUPER WOOFER VOLUME +/­ control knob (8)
6
LOCK/RELEASE knob (for disc) (10)
7
Disc compartment door (10)
8
VOLUME +/­ control knob (7)
9
PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button (9, 15)
p
ONE TOUCH REC button (15)
q
ACTIVE CLEAR SOUND button (8)
w
ACS (Active Clear Sound) indicators (8)
· ON, LEVEL
e
LOCK/RELEASE knob (for deck) (13)
r
Cassette holder (13)
t
STANDBY indicator (7)
y
Remote sensor (4)
u
MULTI CONTROL buttons (9 ­ 15)
·
4 REW (rewind), 7 STOP, ¢ FF (fast-forward)
i
Source and play mode buttons (3, 9 ­ 15)
·CD
6, TAPE 2 3, TUNER BAND
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
Display window
o
REC indicator (18)
;
Timer indicators (18)
·
(timer), ON, OFF
a
SLEEP indicator (17)
s
CLOCK indicator (8, 17)
d
(reverse mode) indicator (13 ­ 15)
f
2 (reverse) tape direction indicator (13 ­ 15)
g
indicator (15)
h
3 (forward) tape direction indicator (13 ­ 15)
j
FM mode indicators (9)
· STEREO, MONO
k
MP3 indicator (11)
l
Repeat indicators (12)
·
, ALL, GROUP
/
Main display
z
PRGM (program) indicator (12)
x
RANDOM indicator (12)
c
Frequency unit indicators (8 ­ 9)
·kHz, MHz
BAND
REW
STOP
FF
MULTI CONTROL
TUNER
TAPE
CD
SOUND
AUX
BEAT CUT
ON
LEVEL
ACS
1
2
3
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o
s
j
STANDBY
STANDBY
ON/
5
REC
ONE TOUCH
CLEAR SOUND
ACTIVE
TUNING
PRESET
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df g h
6
7
8
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Display window
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