User manual JVC RC-BF10B

[. . . ] Introduction Preparation CD PORTABLE SYSTEM RC-BF10 Listening to CDs Listening to Cassette Tapes Listening to Radio Broadcasts Hearing Aid Functions PUSH Convenient Functions Recording Sound Troubleshooting Reference INSTRUCTIONS LVT1245-002A [B] Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U. K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. [. . . ] (However, the display window does not light up even when the main unit is turned on while the main unit is running on batteries. ) · The main unit becomes ready to play back the sound source selected when the main unit was last turned off. 7 Shutting Off the Power Supply Completely Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. If the batteries are inserted in the main unit, take out the batteries. NOTE · When you disconnect the power cord or if a power cut occurs, the clock is reset to "00:00" right away ( page 12) and the preset radio stations will be canceled in a few days ( pages 20, 23 and 24). The clock display will keep flashing until you set the clock again. · Take out the batteries when carrying the main unit. This prevents the power from being accidentally turned on thus, avoids wasteful battery consumption. 11 Setting the Clock Set the current time. The time display on the main unit is a 24-hour clock. You can set the clock even while the main unit is turned off. Clock display 35 PUSH or 246 1 2 When the clock display is not displayed in the display window on the main unit, press . Press . The hour display in the display window on the main unit will flash. 3 4 Press or to set the hour. Press . The hour will be set, and then the minute display will flash. 5 6 Press or to set the minute. Press . NOTE · If a power cut occurs, the clock is reset to "00:00". 12 Preparation 1 Before Listening to Sound Adjusting the Sound Volume and Quality You can adjust the sound volume and quality for listening to CDs, cassette tapes and radio broadcasts. The adjustments do not affect recorded sound. PUSH 7 Temporarily Muting Sound Pressing mutes playback sound. To return to the previous sound volume, press again. 7 Adjusting the Sound Volume Main unit Remote control Up Example: Display while the sound volume is "15" Down Down CAUTION · Do not turn off the main unit with the sound volume set to an extremely high level. Otherwise a sudden blast of sound could damage your hearing, the speakers or headphones, next time you turn on the main unit or start playing back another sound source. Up You can adjust the sound volume within the range "00" to "30". 13 7 Emphasizing Bass Sound You can emphasize the bass sound. Press and hold on the remote control for one or more seconds until "HBS" appears in the display window. To cancel hyper-bass sound, press and hold on the remote control until "HBS" disappears from the display window. When "HBS" is on 7 Adjusting the Sound Quality You can select the best possible sound quality for your music type. Each time you press on the remote control, the indicators toggle as follows. When "CLASSIC" is selected : For emphasizing treble sound. : For emphasizing treble and bass sounds. : For the uplifting feeling of being at a live performance. : Returns to normal sound quality. 7 Using Headphones Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of the main unit. While the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. Before connecting the headphones, make sure to turn down the sound volume. PHONES jack 14 Preparation Listening to CDs This section explains the basic operations for playing back CDs. Before listening to a CD, refer to "About CDs" ( page 39). For more details on the CD playback function, refer to "Various CD Playback Modes" ( page 25). page 11) Turn on the main unit, and then follow the procedure below. ( 2 Insert a CD. 1Press 1Press "CD" will appear in the display window on the main unit. . to open the CD door. 2Insert a CD. 3Close the CD Insert a CD with the door. Press the CD door until it clicks shut. PUSH PUSH PUSH 4 Adjust the volume. 3 Press Playback will start. . Down Up Track number Elapsed playing time 15 7 Stopping Playback Press . The track number and total playing time will appear in the display window. 7 Pausing Playback Press . once again. To resume playback, press 7 Skipping to the Beginning of a Track · Each time you press · Each time you press 7 , playback returns to the previous track. [. . . ] When the operation panel is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth dampened with a small amount of a neutral detergent, and then wipe it with a soft dry cloth. CAUTION · Do not wipe the operation panel with thinners, benzenes or other chemical agents. Do not spray insecticides onto the operation panel. These may cause discoloration and damage to the surface. 7 Cleaning the Tape Deck Head Clean the head, pinch rollers and capstans approximately every 10 hours of playback time before the volume falls or sound quality deteriorates. Useful cleaning kits (cotton-tipped swabs and a cleaning agent) are commercially available. Pinch roller Head Capstan Cotton-tipped swab Degaussing the head When the head becomes magnetized, treble sound may be reduced or noise may be produced. [. . . ]