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USER MANUAL RC-ST3 JVC

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. Voorzichtig — STANDBY/ON schakelaar! 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 apparaat ook met de afstandsbediening aan- en uitschakelen. Per l'Italia: “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.” 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.

PRECAUCIÓN Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, fuego, etc.:

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• 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. VOORZICHTIG
• 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.)

2 WAARSCHUWINGSLABEL, IN HET APPARAAT

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.

• When not in use When not using the unit for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

• Ventilation Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit; otherwise heat cannot escape from the unit.

• AC power cord – 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. – Consult your dealer when damage, disconnection or contact failure is found with the power cord. – In case of lightning, unplug the AC power cord.

• CD pickup lens 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.

• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Foreign objects and liquid – 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.
• 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. – In a badly ventilated place. – Near strong magnetic fields.
• 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.

• Condensation 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. 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 place magnetic objects near the speakers. 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.
• Carrying handle – Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damage to the antenna. – Position the carrying handle so that it does not interfere with operation.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English POWER SUPPLY Operation on household AC 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN Ó jack on the rear panel of the unit. 2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Cautions

• Use only the JVC power cord provided with this unit to avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.
• Even when you turn off the unit by pressing the button, a very small current STANDBY/ON 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 on batteries Battery replacement When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries with fresh ones. 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 failure.
• To prevent the power from being accidentally turned on, remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand 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.
• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm place. Installing batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing down the two tabs. 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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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2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Rear

25 Battery compartment 26 AC IN Ó jack

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Installing batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover. Notes on using the remote control unit 2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) batteries.

• 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. Insert the · ends first. Make sure that the ª and · terminals are positioned correctly. R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F) battery

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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VOL To turn off the unit Press STANDBY/ON control unit). (or on the remote The STANDBY indicator goes off. The unit turns on ready to play the source selected when the unit was last turned off. Press STANDBY/ON control unit) again. (or on the remote The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the unit enters the standby mode.

When the unit is turned off Notes 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. 4 Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute. 5 Press and hold PROGRAM until the clock starts functioning.

• 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.
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month.

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Volume adjustment Changing the EQ (equalizer) setting To increase the volume The unit has several preset EQ (equalizer) settings so that you can select one that most matches the type of music being played. Turn JOG VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL 5 on the remote control unit). To decrease the volume Turn JOG VOLUME counterclockwise (or press VOL ∞ 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. ROCK JAZZ FLAT 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. 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. 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. 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.

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

Playable discs Notes on handling discs The unit can play audio CDs (8 cm and 12 cm) with the following mark. 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 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.
• 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).

• When replacing a disc in its case, press the center part to secure the disc.

• 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

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Basic operations 4 ¢

1 Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartment cover. 2 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close the cover. 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. Notes

• 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.

• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is 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. 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. To pause playback Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on the remote control unit). To resume playback, press the button again. 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. Skipping tracks 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. Search 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 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.

Repeat playback Introductory playback Press PRESET/REPEAT before or during playback. You can play the introductory portion (10 seconds) of each track successively. Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes as shown below. Press INTRO before or during playback. A single track is played repeatedly. (“REPEAT” flashes in the display window.) All the tracks are played repeatedly. (“REPEAT” lights up steadily.) The INTRO indicator lights up in the display window, and introductory playback starts. To cancel introductory playback Press INTRO again so that the INTRO indicator goes off. 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.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Programmed playback You can program up to 16 tracks to be played in your desired order. 5 7 STOP 1,3

1 Press PROGRAM in the CD stop mode. To check the order of tracks on the program Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the CD stop mode. To clear the program 2 Press 4 or ¢ to select a desired track to be programmed. 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. 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.

HBS 1 Press TUNER to set to the tuner mode. 2 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM (MW). 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.

VOL 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. 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.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Presetting stations You can preset 20 FM and 12 AM stations.

HBS 1 Press TUNER to select the band, FM or AM (MW). 2 Tune to a station you want to preset using 4 or ¢. 3 Press PROGRAM.

VOL 5 Press PROGRAM. The station with the preset number is stored in the memory. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations, allocating a different preset number to each of them. Note 4 Press PRESET/REPEAT repeatedly to select a preset number. The selected preset number flashes. 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. 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

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.

1 Press TAPE to set to the tape mode. 2 Press § STOP/EJECT to open the cassette holder. 3 Load a cassette with the open side up and the playback side facing out, then close the cassette holder. 4 Press 2 PLAY to start playback. To stop playback Press § STOP/EJECT. Playback automatically stops when the tape reaches the end. To fast-wind a tape Press 1 FF or ¡ REW.

• 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.
• 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. 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.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English Recording on a cassette 4/¢

The following marks are used to distinguish the two recording sources in the procedure below. : When recording from the radio : When recording from a CD 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). : 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 ¢. 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 deck enters the recording mode (synchronized recording). To stop recording Press § STOP/EJECT. To start recording at the exact moment 1 In step 3 above, press 8 PAUSE before pressing ¶ REC. 2 Press 8 PAUSE again to release the tape at the exact moment you want to start recording. To remove beats during AM broadcast recording Press FM MODE/BEAT CUT repeatedly to select the better beat-cut reception mode. To erase the recording You can erase the recording on a tape without overwriting the tape with a new recording. 1 Set to the CD stop mode with no disc loaded in the unit. 2 Press ¶ REC to start erasing. The 2 PLAY button is also depressed with the ¶ REC button. 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.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cabinet Cleaning the CD pickup lens Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene or thinner as these could damage the surface finish. If the CD pickup lens is dirty, clean the lens to prevent sound deterioration. Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller 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. Gently wipe off fingerprints, etc. on the lens using a cotton swab. To blow off dust on the lens, use a blower available at camera shops, etc., as shown below. 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 Heads Capstan Lens 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/ button.

Caution As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type, do not demagnetize it.

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English 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. Power cannot be turned on. = Is the AC power cord unplugged? Remote control does not function. = Are the batteries in the remote control unit exhausted? = Is the REMOTE SENSOR section exposed to bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)? 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. The ¶ REC button does not function. = Is a cassette loaded? = Are the erasure-prevention tabs of the cassette broken off? The tape speed is irregular and there are wow and flutter. = Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty? = Are the batteries exhausted? How to reset the unit If normal operations are disabled, reset the unit as 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. 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?

2/20/03, 6:50 PM English SPECIFICATIONS Compact disc player General Signal detection system : Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels : 2 channels (stereo) Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB Wow and flutter : Less than measurable level Speakers Power output Output terminal Tuner FM frequency range AM frequency range Antennas : 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz : 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz : Telescopic antenna for FM Ferrite core antenna for AM Heads Frequency response Wow and flutter Fast-winding time Power consumption Dimensions Cassette deck Track system Motor Power supply : 4-track 2-channel stereo : Electronic governor DC motor for capstan : Hard Permalloy head for recording/playback Magnetic head for erasure : 80 Hz - 12 500 Hz : 0.15% (WRMS) : Approx. 120 sec. (C-60 cassette) Mass : 10 cm × 2 : 2 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion (IEC 268-3) : PHONES × 1, output level 0 mW - 20 mW/32 Ω, matching impedance: 16 Ω 32 Ω : 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) : Approx. 3.1 kg (without batteries) Accessories AC power cord × 1 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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