JVC UX-F70MD Instructions Manual

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Page 1 DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP FM MODE SLEEP /TIMER MD TITLE IMPUT/EDIT MARK DISPLAY /CHARA MD TITLE SEARCH MICRO COMPONENT MD SYSTEM UX-F70MD CANCEL ENTER REPEAT PLAY MODE FM/AM /AUX TAPE STANDBY/ON COMPACT BEEP DIGITAL AUDIO SOUND MODE VOLUME...
Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red. •...
Page 3 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. 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.) •...
Page 4 Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front view 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm UX-F70MD UX-F72MD Side view 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm...
Page 5 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO- SURE CLASS LASER PRODUCT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Page 6 Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Location of the Buttons ... 3 Main Unit ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ... 8 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 9 Basic and Common Operations ...
Page 8: Location Of The Buttons
Location of the Buttons Become familiar with the buttons on your unit. Main unit (Top view) (Front view) DAIRY SOUND GROUP ST MONO MICRO COMPONENT MD SYSTEM STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO PHONES AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK TAPE EJECT F M / A M A U X T A P E VOLUME...
Page 9 See pages in the parentheses for details. Main Unit 1 FM/AM button (11, 15) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 2 COLOR button (9, 13) STANDBY/ON button (11, 15) 4 CD open/close 0 button (18 – 20) •...
Page 10: Remote Control
COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER FM MODE MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT MARK DISPLAY /CHARA MD TITLE SEARCH CANCEL ENTER REPEAT PLAY MODE FM/AM TAPE /AUX BEEP SOUND VOLUME MODE RM-SUXF70MDU Remote Control 1 DIMMER button (13, 57) 2 COLOR button (9, 13) 3 CLOCK/TIMER button (57 –...
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpacking Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parenthesis indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • AC power cord (1) • Remote control (1) •...
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
AM antenna Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
Page 13: Connecting Other Equipment
To connect speakers You can connect the speakers by following the procedure below. Speaker terminals SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 4 Speaker cord – – Black Rear of the right Rear of the left speaker speaker If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.
Page 14: Putting The Batteries Into The Remote Control
NOW, you can plug the AC power cord. IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet. AC power cord (supplied) A C I N To the AC IN terminal To a wall outlet When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the display illumination.
Page 15: Basic And Common Operations
Basic and Common Operations The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 13.) Remote control COLOR DIMMER Main unit (Top view) open/close Main unit (Front view) COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER...
Page 16: Turning On The Power
Turning On the Power When you press the play buttons (CD 3 / 8, MD 3 / 8, TAPE 2 3) for a particular source or the FM/AM/AUX button (or FM/AM or AUX button on the main unit), the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback if the source is ready).
Page 17: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level has no effect on recording. To increase the volume, press VOLUME + . To decrease the volume, press VOLUME – . (Maximum) (Minimum) The volume level meter appears on the display.
Page 18: Setting The Display Illumination
Setting the Display Illumination You can change the color and brightness of the display illumination. To select the color pattern You can select the color pattern by your preference. • If you press COLOR while the unit is turned off, the display illumination will start (see page 9.) While the unit is turned on, press COLOR repeatedly until the color pattern you want appears on the display.
Page 19: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 15 and 16.) Remote control DISPLAY /CHARA FM/AM /AUX Main unit (Top view) STANDBY/ON open/close COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP...
Page 20: Setting The Am Tuner Interval Spacing
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing. When shipped, the built-in AM tuner is set to 9 kHz spacing. You can change it to 9 kHz or 10 kHz spacing. On the main unit ONLY: To set the AM tuner to the 10 kHz spacing, be sure that the unit is turned off, but is plugged into a wall outlet.
Page 21: Tuning In A Preset Station
Press the number buttons to select a preset number. Ex. For preset number 5, press 5. For preset number 15, press +10, then 5. For preset number 20, press +10, then 10. For preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. •...
Page 22: Playing Back A Cd
Playing Back a CD The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 18 to 21.) Remote control DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL Main unit (Top view) STANDBY/ON open/close COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER FM MODE...
Page 23: Precautions On Cd Playback
Precautions on CD Playback This unit has been designed to play back discs bearing the following logos: CD ReWritable (CD-RW) CD Recordable (CD-R) Audio CD In addition to the above discs, this unit can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.
Page 24: Basic Cd Operations
To stop during play, press 7. The following informations appear. CD indicator Total track number To remove the disc, press CD open/close 0. Basic CD Operations While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. To stop playback for a moment Press CD 3 / 8.
Page 25: Playing At Random - Random Play
To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing ¢ or 4. • ¢ : Shows tracks in the programed order. • 4 : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order. To modify the program Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed track by pressing CANCEL.
Page 26: Repeating Tracks - Repeat Play
Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play You can have all the tracks, a program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. On the remote control ONLY: To repeat play, press REPEAT before or during play. •...
Page 27: Playing Back An Md
Playing Back an MD The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 23 to 26.) Remote control MD GROUP DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL ENTER Main unit (Top view) STANDBY/ON open/close COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP...
Page 28: Playing Back The Entire Md - Normal Play
Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play You can play an MD. Press MD open/close 0 on the main unit. The unit automatically turns on, the electronic swing panel slides downward, so the MD loading slot appears. • If an MD is already in the MD loading slot, it will eject.
Page 29: Basic Md Operations
Basic MD Operations While playing an MD, you can do the following operations. To stop playback for a moment Press MD 3 / 8. The elapsed playing time start flashing on the display. To resume playback, press MD 3 / 8 again. To locate a particular point in a track during play Press and hold ¢...
Page 30: Playing At Random - Random Play
To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4 or ¢. • 4 : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order. • ¢ : Shows the tracks in the programed order. To modify the program Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed track by pressing CANCEL.
Page 31: Repeating Tracks - Repeat Play
Press MD 3 / 8. All the tracks in a group are played. The current track Play mode Group play stops when all the tracks in a group are played once. To stop during play, press 7. To exit from Group play mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly so that the unit enters another playback mode before or after play.
Page 32: Playing Back A Tape
Playing Back a Tape The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (page 28.) Remote control DISPLAY /CHARA Main unit (Top view) open/close COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER FM MODE MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT MARK...
Page 33: Playing Back A Tape
Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I, II, and IV tapes. Press TAPE EJECT 0. The cassette holder opens. Cassette holder Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape in front. Cassette holder Close the cassette holder gently. Press TAPE 2 3.
Page 34: Recording On Mds
Recording on MDs The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 30 to 34.) For recording operations, mainly use the buttons on the main unit. Main unit (Top view) open/close Remote control DISPLAY /CHARA F M / A M A U X...
Page 35: Before You Start Recording On An Md
Before You Start Recording on an MD • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • When you record onto a partially recorded MD, its contents are not erased or overwritten. The recording starts from the point following the last recorded track of the MD.
Page 36 Stereo Long-Hour Recording (MDLP) On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long- hour recording without losing stereo sound. With this feature, songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using different recording length modes —...
Page 37: Recording Fm/Am Broadcasts
Before recording on an MD You can form a new group easily while recording — “GROUP ON” (initial setting at factory). To cancel group recording, press MD GROUP REC MODE so that “GROUP OFF” appears on the display. (The GROUP indicator goes off.) •...
Page 38: Recording Tape - Tape Synchronized Recording
Press REC start. Both the CD play and the recording start. After the recording, both the CD player and the MD recorder stop automatically. To stop recording, press 7. “UTOCwriting” appears on the display for a while. To record a single track during play or pause While playing back or pausing a CD track you want to record, perform steps 3 and 4 .
Page 39: Recording The External Equipment - Sound Synchronized Recording
Recording the External Equipment — Sound Synchronized Recording With this recording method, you can start recording automatically when the source sound comes into this unit through the LINE IN (AUX) jacks. Sound synchronized Recording will stop automatically if no sound comes into for more than 30 seconds. You have three methods (MODE 1/5 –...
Page 40: Recording On Tapes
Recording on Tapes The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 36 to 39.) For recording operations, mainly use the buttons on the main unit. Main unit (Top view) STANDBY/ON open/close Remote control F M / A M A U X T A P E...
Page 41: Before You Start Recording On A Tape
Before You Start Recording on a Tape • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
Page 42: Recording Fm/Am Broadcasts
Recording FM/AM Broadcasts You have two methods (MODE 4/5 and 5/5) to record an FM or AM broadcast onto a tape. Recording Reverse mode mode MODE 4/5 MODE 5/5 As for MODE 1/5 to 3/5, see page 32. On the main unit ONLY: Insert a recordable cassette into the cassette holder.
Page 43: Recording Md - Md Synchronized Recording
Recording MD — MD Synchronized Recording You have two methods (MODE 1/2 and 2/2) to record an MD onto a tape. Using these synchronized recording methods, you can start and stop MD play and tape recording at the same time. Recording Reverse mode mode...
Page 44: Recording Cd Onto An Md And A Tape - Cd Synchronized Recording
Recording CD onto an MD and a Tape — CD Synchronized Recording You have six methods (MODE 10/15 – 15/15) to record a CD onto an MD and a tape at the same time. Using these synchronized recording methods, you can start and stop CD play, MD and tape recordings at the same time.
Page 45: Editing Md Groups
Editing MD Groups The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 41 to 47.) About MD Group MD group helps you to play or edit many tracks easily. You can form up to 99 groups. (A single track can form a group.) You can do that following using groups.
Page 46: Guidance - Md Group Functions
Guidance — MD Group Functions To add to the conventional MD Editing functions (called the track editing functions in this unit), MD Group functions helps you to classify the tracks by making groups on your MD. Classifying the tracks on an MD MDLP enables you to record more tracks on a single MD than usual.
Page 47: Introducing Md Group Editing
Introducing MD Group Editing MD tracks can be grouped in many ways. The MD group editing includes the following functions. Forming a group (FORM GR) : Page 43 This function forms a series of tracks or a track in a new group.
Page 48: Forming A Group - Form Gr
Forming a Group — FORM GR This function allows you to form a group from a series of tracks which do not belong to the other groups. You can form a group from a single track. Once a new group is formed, the other groups are renumbered.
Page 49: Adding A Track To A Group - Entry Gr
Adding a Track to a Group — ENTRY GR This function allows you to enter a track into a group. The track will be added as the last track in the selected group. The track numbers will be renumbered. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT.
Page 50: Joining Two Groups - Join Gr
Press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT repeatedly while pressing MD GROUP to select “DIVIDE GR?” The source changes to “MD.” • Each time you press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT while pressing MD GROUP, the group editing mode changes as follows: GR 1 TITLE? FORM GR? Canceled ERASE GR?
Page 51: Moving A Group - Move Gr
Moving a Group — MOVE GR This function allows you to move a group. Once a group is moved, the tracks and the other groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT. On the remote control ONLY: Insert an MD to edit.
Page 52: Dissolving All Groups - Ungr All
Dissolving All Groups — UNGR ALL This function allows you to dissolve all the groups. You cannot erase the tracks using this function. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT. On the remote control ONLY: Insert an MD to edit.
Page 53: Editing Md Tracks
Editing MD Tracks The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 49 to 52.) Remote control MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT CANCEL ENTER MARK COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER FM MODE MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT MARK...
Page 54: Introducing Md Track Editing
Introducing MD Track Editing MD tracks can be edited in many ways. The MD track editing includes the following functions. Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 50 This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to search later.
Page 55: Dividing A Track - Divide
Dividing a Track — DIVIDE This function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you want to separate a recording. When the original track has a title, two separate tracks are reassigned the same title as the original track.
Page 56: Moving A Track - Move
Press SET. • During playback: The current track number starts flashing. Press ¢ or 4 to select the two adjacent tracks you want to join. • You can select the track using number buttons. In this case, the selected track starts playback repeatedly. Ex.
Page 57: Erasing Tracks - Erase
Erasing Tracks — ERASE This function allows you to erase an unwanted track. Once tracks are erased, the other tracks and/or groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT. On the remote control ONLY: Insert an MD to edit.
Page 58: Assigning Titles To An Md
Assigning Titles to an MD The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 54 and 55.) Remote control MD GROUP MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT DISPLAY /CHARA MD TITLE SEARCH CANCEL ENTER Main unit (Top view) STANDBY/ON open/close COLOR...
Page 59: Assigning The Disc Title, Track Title And Group Title
Assigning the Disc Title, Track Title and Group Title You can assign a name to each MD, to each track and to each group using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your confirmation. About the number of characters inputted for an MD The total number of characters that can be input for an MD is 1792.
Page 60 3) Repeat steps 5 – and 5 – characters. • If the character you want to input next is assigned to the same button you have just pressed in step , press = first to move the character entry 5 – position to the right, then press the character entry button.
Page 61: Using The Timers
Using the Timers The buttons emphasized in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 57 to 60.) Remote control DIMMER CLOCK /TIMER CANCEL STANDBY/ON COLOR DIMMER REV.MODE STANDBY/ON CLOCK MD GROUP SLEEP /TIMER FM MODE SLEEP MD TITLE INPUT/EDIT MARK...
Page 62: Setting The Clock
There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using these timers, you need to set the built-in clock. Setting the Clock You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or off (on standby.) On the remote control ONLY: Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “TIME...
Page 63: Using Daily Timer
Select the media to be recorded on. 1) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to select the media. TO MD TO TAPE 2) Press SET. • When you select “TO MD,” select the recording length mode from “SP,” “LP2,” or “LP4” by pressing ¢...
Page 64 Press 4 to select “ON,” then press SET. DAILY Select the source to play. 1) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to select the source. • Each time you press the buttons, the source changes as follows: FROM FM FROM AM FROM AUX FROM TAPE 2) Press SET.
Page 65: Using Sleep Timer
Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite music. • You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. How Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.
Page 66: Maintenance
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
Page 67: Additional Information
Additional Information MD Disc Types There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank). Premastered MDs Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type, data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits.
Page 68: Scms (Serial Copy Management System)
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) The MD recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs.) 1st Generation ABCD EFG HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) Now onto recordable MDs (minidiscs), you can record (copy) sound at a recording speed exceeding the normal speed.
Page 69: Md/Cd Messages
MD/CD Messages Message BLANK DISC CANNOT ENTRY! CANNOT FORM! CANNOT GROUP! CANNOT JOIN CANNOT LISTEN! CANNOT TITLE CD PROGRAM CANNOT X4 RECORDING! CD RANDOM CANNOT X4 RECORDING! DISC ERROR DISC FULL DISC PROTECTED EMERGENCY STOP GROUP FULL GROUP TRACK HCMS CANNOT COPY LOAD ERROR MD NO DISC...
Page 70: Troubleshooting
Message SCMS CANNOT COPY TRACK PROTECTED X4 SPEED CANNOT COPY LOW TEMP CANNOT PLAY CD LOAD ERROR UNFINALIZE Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Page 71: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN): 32 W (16 W + 16 W) at 4 (MAX.) 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 (10 % THD) Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) LINE IN (AUX): 500 mV/47 k Speaker Terminals: —...
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JVC UX-F70MD Instructions Manual

Location of the Buttons

Getting Started

Basic and Common Operations

Listening to FM and am Broadcasts

Playing Back a CD

Playing Back an MD

Playing Back a Tape

Recording on Mds

Recording on Tapes

Editing MD Groups

Editing MD Tracks

Assigning Titles to an MD

Using the Timers

Maintenance

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

Specifications

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