RD-F421B - Radio_cd_player JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RD-F421B JVC

This product is manufactured, distributed, serviced and warranted exclusively by Etablissements DARTY et Fils. “JVC” is the trademark of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, used by Etablissements DARTY et Fils under license.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Etablissements Darty et Fils is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

BATTERY OPERATION (NOT SUPPLIED) The unit can be operated using batteries alone. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert six UM-2 size batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. If the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage by battery leakage.

MAINS OPERATION 1. Place the player on a flat stable surface. 2. Plug the mains lead into the jack located on the rear of the player ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the jack. 3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into the mains socket. The mains socket used for the player must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the player from the mains, the mains plug should be removed from the mains power socket completely.

SWITCHING ON THE UNIT Press and hold to turn on the unit. If there is no operation within about 15 minutes, the unit will turn off automatically. Press and hold

to turn on the unit again.

FM RADIO OPERATION 1. Extend the telescopic aerial. Note: Fully extend and reposition the aerial for optimum reception. 2. Repeatedly press 3. Repeatedly press

until the radio mode is selected. /

to set a desired volume level.

to tune in to the desired FM station.

or for about 2 seconds and then release the button, the unit will scan the frequencies until a broadcasting station 5. Press and hold strong enough for good reception is found. Presetting your favourite radio stations Up to 20 FM radio stations could be preset. 1. Follow the above steps and tune in to the station that you wish to preset. 2. Press and hold 3. Repeatedly press

for about 2 seconds, “P” will be displayed and “01” will flash on the display. /

to select the desired memory slot.

4. Press and hold until the desired memory slot stops flashing in order to store the station. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store your desired stations. To listen to preset radio stations, repeatedly press / to select the desired station.

to select the desired radio station, or press

Note:To automatically prese t radio stations, press and hold when the device is unplugged.

and then repeatedly press

for about 2 seconds. Please note that the stored stations will be deleted

DISCS OPERATION Compact discs symbol.

Use only Digital Audio CDs with the

Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge. Cleaning agents may damage the CD. Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand or to excessive heat. CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 discs The player can playback CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 discs that have been finalised upon completion of recording. The player may fail to playback some discs due to poor recording and wide variation in quality of the discs. Inserting a disc 1. Pull the right corner of the CD door to open it. 2. Insert a disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. 3. Close the CD door. Playing a CD 1. Repeatedly press to select the CD operation mode. Playback will start automatically from the first track. The track number and elapsed time will be displayed during playback. /

2. Adjust the volume by repeatedly pressing

. 3. To interrupt playback, press The symbol and the elapsed time will flash on the display. again. 4. To resume playback, press The symbol and the elapsed time will stop flashing. 5. To stop playback, press . The total number of tracks will appear on the display. Note: The CD door should only be opened when the CD is in stop mode. If no disc is loaded into the compartment or the disc is placed upside down, the display will show “NO”. Selecting a track /

While the CD is playing, repeatedly press

to play the desired track.

For MP3 disc, when the number of tracks on the disc exceeds 10, first press If the MP3 disc contains more than one folder, press and hold

and then repeatedly press

to select the desired track.

for about 2 seconds to play the first track in the next folder.

Search function While the disc is playing, press and hold Playback will start again from this point.

. Release the button when the desired point (passage) of the track is reached.

Disc repeat mode While the disc is playing, repeatedly press to select the desired repeat mode. Symbol on the display Description To repeat a single track To repeat all tracks in the folder (for MP3 only) To repeat all tracks Random playback Normal playback No symbol

USB OPERATION Inserting and removing a USB memory device Carefully insert a USB memory device into the

port. To remove the USB memory device simply pull it out.

Selecting USB mode to select the USB mode. Repeatedly press Playback control in USB mode is similar to CD mode. NOTE: The USB memory device should not be removed during playback as damage or corruption of files may occur.

AUX IN Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the auxiliary device.

jack on the front of the unit. Connect the other end to a suitable output socket on your

Repeatedly press to select the AUX mode. You can play music from an auxiliary device through the speakers of the player. BLUETOOTH OPERATION By using the Bluetooth connection, you can listen to the sound of the Bluetooth audio device from this unit wirelessly. Pairing Bluetooth devices Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device and place the device near this unit. If this unit is already connected to a Bluetooth device, disconnect it. 1. Repeatedly press to select the Bluetooth mode. “bt” will flash on the display. 2. Select “RD-F421B” from the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth menu. 3. Once pairing is successful, “bt” will stop flashing. 4. Start play on the Bluetooth device. NOTE: The effective operation range between the unit and the paired Bluetooth device is approximately 10 metres in the open area. Once the Bluetooth device is connected for the first time, the speaker will remember the paired setting and will automatically reconnect to the same Bluetooth device the next time they are in range. When you want to playback from another Bluetooth device, press and hold in use.

for about 3 seconds to disconnect the unit from the Bluetooth device already

TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The player will not play. CD skips while playing. Radio sound distorted. No radio sound.

Possible Cause 1. Unit not in CD mode. 2. CD is not installed or installed incorrectly. Disc is dirty or scratched. 1. The station is not tuned in. 2. There is interference. 1. The unit is not in radio mode. 2. The volume is on the minimum setting.

Possible Solution 1. Select CD mode. 2. Load a CD with label side up. Wipe the disc with a cloth or use another disc. 1. Fine tune the station. 2. Reposition the unit. 1. Select radio mode. 2. Adjust the volume level.

SPECIFICATIONS Power source: FM Frequency range: Frequency range: Maximum output Power:

AC 230V~, 50Hz 10W FM 87.5 – 108 MHz 2402-2480MHz 2dBm

, 50mA Direct Current