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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM RD-HA3B/RD-HA3W INSTRUCTIONS LVT1684-006A...
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CAUTION: The supplied AC adaptor is for use with JVC model RD-HA3B/RD-HA3W. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage.
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Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. How to Read This Manual Contents In this manual, operations using the remote control Connections...........
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Parts Description The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. STANDBY lamp 9, 12 10, 12, 13 7, 10 5, 14, 15 SLEEP CLOCK A.STANDBY STEREO MONO ALL WAV WMA MP3 QP LINK GROUP PRGM RANDOM RESUME 5, 7, 17 7, 8 7, 8, 10, 11, 14...
Connections Connecting to the Front Panel Terminals Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Headphones Connecting the antenna AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna Headphones (not supplied) To connect the AM antenna To record the playback sound on an external component To the external...
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(supplied) Power cord (supplied) To a wall outlet • Only use the JVC power cord provided for this System to avoid malfunction or damage to the System. • Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when going out or when the System is not in use for an extended period of time.
Basic Operations Turning on the System Remote control Remote control: Main unit: STANDBY/ON The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. CANCEL • When the power is supplied from an AC outlet... – The System also turns on by pressing one of the source CLOCK/ buttons.
Remote To adjust the tone ONLY DO NOT turn off (on standby) the System with You can adjust the middle range and treble level from –5 to the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound may damage To adjust the middle range your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the System or start playback.
Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Remote control Main Unit To set the AM tuner interval spacing ONLY Before operating the tuner, it is required to select the appropriate AM space interval used for your area. • Change the source to AM before the operation. •...
To tune in to a preset station Remote ONLY If the FM station has poor reception Remote 7 Using the number buttons ONLY Select the band (FM or AM). MONO The MONO indicator lights up on the display. Reception will improve though the stereo effect is lost—Monaural reception.
Playing Back Discs/USB Devices Playing Back a Disc/a USB Device Remote control To insert a disc Main Unit ONLY Number buttons CANCEL GROUP UP GROUP • When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the DOWN GROUP disc tray.
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Remote To play back a disc/a USB device To select a track directly ONLY You can select a track directly and start playback. To start/pause: To stop: Examples: To select number 5, press [5]. To select number 10, press [10]. To select number 25, press [ 10], [2], then [5].
To check the programmed contents Programming the Playing Order While playback is stopped... Remote —Program Play ONLY In the programmed order. You can arrange the playing order of tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files on a USB mass In the reverse order.
Playing at Random Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY Remote You can repeat playback. —Random Play ONLY While playing or before playback... You can play all the tracks at random. GROUP • Random Play cannot be used for files on a USB mass storage class device.
Listening to an iPod You can operate an iPod through the System. • You can also operate the iPod directly even while it is Remote control connected to the System. For details on the operations, refer to the instructions of your iPod. •...
To pause/restart Connecting the iPod iPod (not supplied) To select a track • Press 4 twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track. To locate a particular portion—Search Play While playing... • You can scan tracks in fast-forward/fast- Stand for iPod (supplied) reverse while holding...
Listening to External Components Connecting a Portable Audio Device Remote control To the headphone jack Audio cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) LINE Playing Back a Portable Audio Device QP LINK Set the volume level to the minimum. VOLUME +, – Select LINE as the source.
When QP Link is activated, connecting a portable device to Adjusting the Audio Input Level Remote ONLY the LINE IN jack and starting playback performs the following: If the sound from the component connected to the LINE IN • While listening to another source... jack is too loud or is too quiet when changing from another Changes the source to LINE automatically.
Timer Operations Enter the timer setting mode. Remote control 0:00- 0:00 • When the clock has not been set, pressing [CLOCK/ STANDBY/ON TIMER] makes the System enter the clock setting mode (see page 6). SLEEP Set the timer as you like. CANCEL Repeat the procedure for the following settings until finished—...
Notes on Handling Suitable Locations for the System Maintenance • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to To get the best performance out of the System, keep your prevent internal heat build-up in the System. discs and the mechanism clean. DO NOT install the System in a location near Cleaning the System heat sources, or in a place subject to direct...
Notes on Operation To record the playback sound on an external component: Playable Disc/File Types • Sound adjustment does not affect the recorded sound. Inserting Batteries: • The memory backup batteries will not be consumed as long as the power is supplied from an AC outlet or 10 loaded batteries.
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– While playing back a file on a USB mass storage class • JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to an iPod device, do not disconnect the device. It may cause that might result from the use of this product.
Listening to External Components Radio Operations: (see pages 15 Hard to hear broadcasts because of noise. and 16) sAntenna connections are incorrect or loose. Switching to LINE Automatically—QP Link sThe AM loop antenna is too close to the System. • When QP Link fails due to a weak sound signal from the sThe FM antenna is not properly extended and LINE IN jack, Auto Standby may turn the System off even positioned.
Specifications Amplifier General Output Power Dimensions (W/H/D) 630 mm × 223 mm × 205 mm Ω (10% THD) 10 W (5 W + 5 W) at 4 (full range), Mass 7.7 kg (without batteries) Ω 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 (woofer) 8.9 kg (with batteries) Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)