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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RV-B550 BU/RD
TIMER
CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF
SLEEP
DOWN UP SET
PROGRAM
RANDOM
AUTO
PRESET REPEAT
AUX C D TAPE TUNER BAND
FM MODE
REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF
DISPLAY
SOUND ACS
AHB PRO
VOLUME
RM-RXVB55
REMOTE CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0492-002A
[B]
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ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions Warnings, Cautions and Others carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CONTENTS Features .................................................................................. 4 Safety precautions .....................
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IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal BE SURE to replace the fuse only with
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FEATURES Ö Active Hyper-Bass (AHB) Pro circuit for low-frequency sound Ö CrO2 (type II) tape recording capability reproduction Ö 2-band digital synthesizer tuner with 45-station (30 FM and 15 AM (MW/ Ö Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit for enhanced sound reproduction LW)) preset capability Ö Speaker illumination Ö Seek/manual tuning Ö Sound mode control Ö Auto preset tuning Ö One-touch operation (COMPU PLAY) Ö Timer/Clock function Ö 34-key remote control unit operates all CD, cassette deck and tu
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ACTIVE HYPER-BASS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 4. Volume setting Do not use this unit in direct sunlight where it would be exposed to CDs produce very little noise compared with analog sources. If the high temperatures above 40°C (104°F). volume level is adjusted for these sources, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase of output level. Therefore, lower the volume before operation and adjust it as required during play. 5. Safety mechanism Ö When abnormal operation occurs This unit incorporat
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CONNECTIONS Ö Do not switch the power on until all connections are completed. Connection of external audio units Ö Connection with a turntable or MD player, etc. Turntable (with built-in equalizer, optional) or MD player (optional) Connection cable (optional) AUX IN L Stereo mini-plug R Pin-plug x 2 AUX IN Note: Ö Do not install the unit near a TV, otherwise the TV picture AC IN color will become distorted. If this occurs, move the TV 12V CAUTION PHONES DC IN away from the unit, then turn off
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C. Operation on batteries CAUTIONS: Ö WHEN NOT USING THE UNIT FOR A LONG TIME (MORE THAN Ö Loading batteries TWO WEEKS) OR WHEN ALWAYS USING HOUSEHOLD AC, 1. Open the battery cover by pulling it toward you while pressing the REMOVE THE BATTERIES TO AVOID A MALFUNCTION OR sections marked by the arrows. DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. 2. Insert 8 “R20/D (13F)” size batteries (optional) as shown in the diagram. Ö WHEN THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT IS * Be careful to insert the batteries with the »
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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CD player/General section 8 13 245678 9 1 1 2 TRACK ALL PROGRAM RANDOM 34 5 t p qwer t 1 Shoulder strap hook 9 Volume control buttons (+/–) 2 button p AUX button 3 AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button q STANDBY indicator 4 SPEAKER ILLUMINATION/ACS (Active Clear Sound) button AHB PRO indicator 5 SOUND button ACS indicator 6 OPEN knob w Remote sensor section Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the CD door. Remote control signals are received here. To close the C
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Tuner/Deck section 1 2 34 2 1 3 2 STEREO MONO MHz 45 6 7 REC 567 8 1 PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button 2 Display window 1 Band display 2 Radio frequency display 3 Mode display during FM broadcast (STEREO/MONO) 4 Tape (TAPE) display 5 ONE TOUCH REC button 5 Reverse mode indicator ( / / ) 6 OPEN knob 6 Recording indicator (REC) Turn the OPEN knob to the left to open the cassette holder. 7 Tape direction indicators (2/3) To close the cassette holder, press it until it clicks shut. 3 TAPE 23 button 7 Ca
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Preparation before use Ö Installing batteries in the remote control unit 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit. 2. Insert two “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries. Ö Insert the batteries with the » and á terminals matching the indication inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Insert the á ends first. Ö Battery replacement Using the remote control unit When the remote control operation becomes unstable or the distance Ö Point at the remote
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SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF CD 3/8 button TUNER/BAND button button SPEAKER VOLUME ON/STANDBY ILLUMINATION BAND AHB PRO /ACS SOUND CD TAPE TUNER PRESET ONE TOUCH REC AUX TUNING MULTI CONTROL STANDBY AHB PRO ACS BEAT CUT REW STOP FF TAPE 23 button AUX button Switching the power on/off Ö Switching on: ON/STANDBY STANDBY Ö The display window lights. (when using DC power, it lights for only 5 The STANDBY indicator goes out. seconds) Ö Switching off: ON/STANDBY STANDBY Ö The display window light goes
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VOLUME, SOUND MODE AND OTHER CONTROLS VOLUME buttons Sound mode button + : Use to increase the volume. Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being played. – : Use to decrease the volume. (Control range from VOL 0 to VOL 50.) Ö Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode. Ö Each time the SOUND button is pressed the sound mode changes as Main unit Remote control unit follows: VOLUME Main unit Remote control unit SOUND VOLUME SOUND AHB (Active Hyper Bass*) PRO button BASS 1:
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HANDLING CDs Since dirty, damaged and warped CDs may damage the unit, take care 3. Storage regarding the following: Ö After removing a CD from the unit, be sure to put it back in its case. Ö Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures (such as 1. Usable CDs from a heater), high humidity, or dust. Use CDs with the Compact Disc mark shown below. 4. Cleaning CDs 2. Notes on handling CDs Ö Before loading a CD, wipe off any dust, dirt or fingerprints with a Ö Do not touch the reflective r
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PLAYING CDs Playing an entire CD The following example of playing an entire CD assumes a CD with 12 tracks and a total playing time of 48 minutes 57 seconds. Operate in the order shown Ö When AC power is used (When battery power is used, switch on the button first, then perform operation): 2 3 4 1 1 OPEN SPEAKER ON/STANDBY VOLUME ILLUMINATION BAND AHB PRO /ACS SOUND CD TAPE TUNER 2 PRESET ONE TOUCH AUX TUNING REC MULTI CONTROL STANDBY AHB PRO ACS BEAT CUT REW STOP FF OPEN Ö To stop a CD tempora
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Direct access play (using the remote control unit) Ö Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the beginning of the designated track. (This function cannot be used during programmed play.) 1 Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode. 2 Press the 7 button. TIMER 3 Designate the required track using the track number buttons. CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF Ö To designate track numbers 1 to 10, press the track number button corresponding to the track number. SLEEP Ö To designate track
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Repeat play (using the remote control unit) Random play (using the remote control unit) Press the REPEAT button before or during play. A single track or all the Press the RANDOM button. tracks can be repeated. “RANDOM” appears in the display window. After all tracks are played back once in random order, playback stops and random play is released. Whether a single track or all tracks are to be repeated can be specified. RANDOM Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode will change from sin
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CASSETTE PLAYBACK Operate in the order shown Ö When AC power is used (When battery power is used, switch on the button first, then perform operation): 1 2 3 1 OPEN SPEAKER ON/STANDBY VOLUME ILLUMINATION AHB PRO /ACS SOUND BAND TAPE TUNER CD PRESET ONE TOUCH AUX TUNING REC MULTI CONTROL Turn the OPEN knob to the STANDBY AHB PRO ACS BEAT CUT REW STOP FF left to open the cassette holder. Close the cassette holder. OPEN Notes: 1 Load a cassette tape with side A facing out. Ö Place the unit on a lev
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RADIO RECEPTION Operate in the order shown Ö When AC power is used (When battery power is used, switch on the button first, then perform operation): 4 3 12 5 SPEAKER ON/STANDBY VOLUME ILLUMINATION AHB PRO /ACS SOUND BAND CD TAPE TUNER PRESET ONE TOUCH AUX TUNING REC MULTI CONTROL ACS STANDBY AHB PRO REW STOP FF BEAT CUT OPEN 1 Press the TUNER BAND button. Ö The power is switched on. 2 Select the band by pressing the TUNER BAND button. Ö Pressing this button switches between FM stereo, FM mono a
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Presetting the desired stations (using the remote control unit) 30 stations in the FM band and 15 stations in the AM (MW/LW) band can be preset as follows: Ö Example: (Presetting an FM station broadcasting at 103.5 MHz to preset button “15”) SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM 4 AUTO REPEAT PRESET MHz TUNER 1 AUX C D TAPE BAND FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF 2 DISPLAY 3 SOUND ACS Preset station tuning 1 Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button. 2 Select the FM band using the TUNER BAND/FM M
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RECORDING Note: Ö During recording, the ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit automatically This unit has recording characteristics suitable for normal and CrO2 optimizes the recording level, so manual recording level adjustment is tapes. Normal and CrO2 tapes have different characteristics from unnecessary. metal tapes. Ö Check that the safety tab on the cassette tape is not broken off. Synchronized recording with the CD player Ö In this system, the CD player starts play when the cassette deck
