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INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION AMPLIFIER-TUNER/CD PLAYER CASSETTE TAPE DECK RD-VH7 X-VH7 DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPACT TEXT B60-4280-10 Before installation, be sure to read “System configuration” and “Installa- tion” in this manual to ensure correct installation. 0,! This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. EN

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  • INSTRUCTION MANUALKENWOOD CORPORATION

    AMPLIFIER-TUNER/CD PLAYER

    CASSETTE TAPE DECK

    RD-VH7X-VH7

    DIGITAL AUDIO

    COMPACTCOMPACT

    TEXT

    B60-4280-10

    Before installation, be sure to read “System configuration” and “Installa-tion” in this manual to ensure correct installation. 0,!

    This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on thecountry and sales area.

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    2Before applying powerBefore applying power

    Units are designed for operation as follows.

    U.S.A. ............................................................................. AC 120 V only

    The marking of products using lasers(Except for some areas)

    EUROPE & U.K. ............................................................ AC 230 V only

    Safety precautionsWARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

    RAIN OR MOISTURE.

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

    DO NOT OPEN

    THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, ISINTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLT-AGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TOCONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

    Inside of this laser product, a component (a laser diode:Wavelength: 760-800nm) classified as Class 3A laserradiation is contained as alerted by the internal cautionlabel shown above. To avoid exposure to laser beams,do not open the cover.

    CAUTIONINVISIBLE LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM.

    CAUTION

    THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THEUSER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN-STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

    SAFETY

    The marking is located on the rear panel and says thatthis product has been classified as Class 1. It meansthat there is no danger of hazardous radiation outsidethe product.

    CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT

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    Contents

    Before applying power ....................................... 2Introduction ........................................................... 6

    Special features ................................................................ 7

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................ 8

    System configuration, Installation.................. 10System configuration .................................................... 10Installation ...................................................................... 11

    System connection ............................................ 12Connection of antenna .................................................. 12Connection of audio cord ............................................. 13Connection of system control cord ............................ 14Connection of speakers ................................................ 15

    Controls and indicators ..................................... 16Main Unit ......................................................................... 16Remote control Unit ....................................................... 18

    Operation of remote control unit ..................... 20Clock adjustment ............................................... 21

    Hearing sound..................................................... 22

    Playback of CD ................................................... 26Recording a HDCD disc ................................................ 29Listening in the desired sequence

    (program playback) ........................................... 30Repeated playback .............................................. 32Playing tracks in a random order

    (random playback) ............................................. 33

    Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

    SAFETY

    PREPARATION

    BASIC OPERATIONS

    CD OPERATIONS

    TUNER OPERATIONS

    CASSETTE DECK OPERATIONS

    TIMER OPERATIONS

    REFERENCE INFORMATION

    Receiving broadcast station…........................ 34Selecting a preset station (Preset call) .................... 34Manual tuning and preset operation ........................ 35

    Using R.D.S. (Radio Data System)(For U.K. and Europe ) ..................................... 36Searching for a desired program type

    (PTY search) ................................................................ 37To be able to listen to the desired information at any

    time (EON reservation) .............................................. 38

    Playback of tape ................................................. 40DPSS (Direct Program Search System) ..................... 42

    Recording onto cassette tape .......................... 44Recording CD tracks in the desired sequence

    (Program recording) .......................................... 47Recording only desired tracks

    (ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single track recording) ...... 48One-touch recording of an entire CD

    (ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all tracks) ........ 49

    Timer operation .................................................. 50O.T.T. Timer ..................................................................... 50Program timer playback (AI timer playback)

    and timer recording .................................................... 51Sleep timer ...................................................................... 54

    Important Items ................................................... 55Handling of discs and tapes ........................................ 55Precautions and Notes ................................................. 57

    In case of difficulty ............................................ 58Specifications ..................................................... 62

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    Accessories

    Accessories supplied with RD-VH7

    Accessories supplied with X-VH7 (optional)

    AM loop antenna (1)

    Audio cord (2)

    Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

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    Spacer for stacked installation (1)System control cord (1)

    Replacement front feet (2)

    The demonstration consists of sequential switch-ing of display for showing the functions availablewith the system.The audio does not change while the demonstra-tion is active.Demonstration cannot be started during playback(or recording) of a source.÷ Provided that the power is set to ON, demonstration

    is switched automatically to “DEMO ON” afterthere is a power failure or the power cord is un-plugged then plugged in again.

    DemonstrationDEMO ON (Demonstration executed):While the power is set to ON , press and hold the“auto/mono, demo” key on the amplifier-tuner/CD player for more than 2 seconds.

    DEMO OFF (Demonstration cancelled):÷ Press the “auto/mono, demo” key in the “DEMO

    ON” mode.

    Front feet replacement tool(Allen wrench) (1)

    FM indoor antenna (1)

    Front feet replacement tool(Allen wrench) (1)

    demo

    auto/mono

    Replacement front feet (2)

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    UnpackingUnpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealerimmediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (theperson or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in thefuture.

    Keep this manual handy for future reference.

    Note on the instruction manuals

    Among the VH series models, some are provided with a system instruction manual describing boththe RD-VH7 (amplifier-tuner/ CD player) and X-VH7 (cassette deck) while some are provided withan independent instruction manual describing only the purchased model. This is intended to fa-cilitate each purchaser perform system operations any time if he or she purchases other separatelyavailable system components later. Please read the information related only to the model youpurchased if the manual provided with it contains information on other models.For the DM-VH7 (MD recorder) in the VH series, only the connection method is described in thesystem instruction manual. For details on the DM-VH7, please refer to the independent instruc-tion manual provided with it.

    Model (Purchased model) Provided Manual (Models described in it)

    Amplifier-tuner/CD player (RD-VH7) System instruction manual (RD-VH7, X-VH7)

    Cassette deck (X-VH7) Independent instruction manual (X-VH7)

    MD recorder (DM-VH7) Independent instruction manual (DM-VH7)

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    VH seriesThank you for purchasing an VH series product.The VH series system components include the amplifier-tuner/ CD player, MD recorder and cas-sette deck, so the user can select and purchase desired models among them.By connecting some of these components using KENWOOD system control cords, convenientsystem operations will be available as described below.

    Remote controlThe basic operations of the source components (cassette deck, MD recorder) can be controlledfrom the remote control unit provided with the amplifier-tuner/ CD player.

    Automatic operationWhen an input source is selected on the amplifier-tuner/ CD player, the source component of thenewly selected source (CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck, tuner) starts playback automati-cally.

    Synchronized recordingWhen recording audio of a CD or MD onto a cassette, the recording of the cassette deck can bestarted automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of the source component.

    Timer operationsThe recording or playback of a source component (CD player, cassette deck, MD recorder, tuner)can be started automatically using the timer built into the amplifier-tuner/ CD player.

    VH series componentsRD-VH7 (Amplifier-tuner/ CD player)DM-VH7 (MD recorder)X-VH7 (Cassette deck)

    Note on installationBe sure to read “System configuration” (page 10) and “Installation” (page 11) before installingthe system.

    Introduction

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    Special features❑ Amplifier designed with emphasis on sound quality (Pure A amplification)

    The Pure A class reproduction mode is built in to improve the sound quality during low-levellistening. The sound quality is switched automatically into AB-class as the volume level is de-creased to ensure transparent, clear sound at all levels.

    ❑ Free layoutThe system components can be installed vertically on the sides (lengthwise) as well as theconventional, horizontally stacked installation. Much flexible system setting than before is nowpossible.

    ❑ LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with backlit illuminationA high-definition graphic display on each component shows the operating modes such as CDplayback and tuner reception conditions at a glance. The display orientation can be changedaccording to whether the system components are installed vertically or stacked horizontally.

    ❑ CD player with HDCD (High-Definition Compatible Digital recording) compatibilityCDs recorded in the HDCD format can be played back with higher resolution and wider dynamicrange. CDs recorded in the normal format can naturally be played back more delicately thanbefore.

    “ ,HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either regis-tered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or othercountries.”

    ❑ CD-TEXT data displayThe text data (disc title, track titles) recorded in CDs can be displayed on the LCD.

    ❑ R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K. and Europe)The RDS data included in FM broadcasts can be used to search for the intended broadcastingcontents and for automatic reception from standby.

    ❑ One-touch operation playbackEven when the power is set to OFF (standby), simply pressing the play key on the front panel ofthe CD player, MD recorder or tape deck or the “band” key of the tuner starts playback of thecorresponding source component immediately.

    ❑ Convenient timer functions1 O.T.T. timer :

    When the set time comes, a source starts to play automatically only for an hour.2 Program timer for playback (AI timer playback) and timer recording:

    Two timer programs (PROG.1 and PROG.2) are available for each of the timer playback (AItimer playback) and timer recording functions. (When playback is started with the AI timer, thevolume increases automatically until the specified level.)

    3 Sleep timer :When the set time comes, the power of the system is set automatically to OFF (standby).This is convenient for example when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.

    Introduction

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    7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away fromheat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produceheat.

    8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objectsdo not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosurethrough openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pinor a needle, comes into contact with the inside of thisappliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. Forfamilies with children, never permit children to put any-thing, especially metal, inside this appliance.

    9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure. Ifthe internal parts are touched accidentally, a seriouselectric shock might occur.

    10. Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away fromsources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speakersystems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

    11. Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall outletbefore cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such asalcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to cleanthe cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

    12. Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unsta-ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliancemay fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, andserious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mountingof the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s in-structions, and should use a mounting accessory rec-ommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cartcombination should be moved with care. Quick stops,excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause theappliance and cart combination to overturn.

    13. Lightning – For added protection for this appliance dur-ing a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time, unplug it from the walloutlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Thiswill prevent damage to the appliance due to lightningand power-line surges.

    Please read all of the safety and operating instructions be-fore operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on theappliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safetyand operating instructions. These safety and operating in-structions should be retained for future reference.

    1. Power sources – The appliance should be connectedto a power supply only of the type described in the in-struction manual or as marked on the appliance. If youare not sure of the type of power supply to your home,consult your appliance dealer or local power company.For appliances intended to operate from battery power,or other sources, refer to the instruction manual.

    2. Power-cord protection – Power-supply cords shouldbe routed so that they are not likely to be walked on orpinched by items placed upon or against them, pay par-ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta-cles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

    3. CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may beequipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (aplug having one blade wider than the other). This plugwill fit into the power outlet only one way. This is asafety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fullyinto the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug shouldstill fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized plug.

    4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro-vided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation ofthe appliance and to protect it from overheating, andthese openings must not be blocked or covered. Theappliance should be situated so that its location or posi-tion does not interfere with its proper ventilation.To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or atablecloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least10 cm away from the walls.Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similarsurface that may block the ventilation openings. Thisappliance should not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided or the manufacturer’s instructions have beenadhered to.

    5. Water and moisture – The appliance should not beused near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash-bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, ornear a swimming pool, etc.

    6. Temperature – The appliance may not function prop-erly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures.The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).

    Never pull or stretch thecord.

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully toensure safe operation.

    SAFETY

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    14. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke isdetected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplugthe appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealeror nearest service center.

    15. Damage requiring service – The appliance should beserviced by qualified service personnel when:A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-

    aged.B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

    the appliance.C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally

    by following the instruction manual. Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the instructionmanual as an improper adjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and will often require exten-sive work by a qualified technician to restore the ap-pliance to its normal operation.

    E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosuredamaged.

    F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in perform-ance.

    16. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service theappliance beyond that described in the instructionmanual. All other servicing should be referred to quali-fied service personnel.

    17. Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna isconnected to the appliance, be sure the antenna sys-tem is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built up static charges. Arti-cle 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70,provides information with respect to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding of thelead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location of antenna dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

    18. Power lines – An outside antenna system should notbe located in the vicinity of overhead power lines orother electric light or power circuits, or where it can fallinto such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-side antenna system, extreme care should be taken tokeep from touching such power lines or circuits as con-tact with them might be fatal.

    19. AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipmentwith a power consumption larger than that specified tothe AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect otherelectrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it toprevent fire or electric shock.

    20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extensioncords, or integral convenience receptacles as this canresult in a risk of fire or electric shock.

    21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recom-mended by the appliance manufacturer as they maycause hazards.

    22. Replacement parts – When replacement parts are re-quired, be sure the service technician has used replace-ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have thesame characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or otherhazards.

    23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or re-pairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to per-form safety checks to determine that the appliance is inproper operating condition.

    Notes:1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized

    equipment.2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units pro-

    vided with antenna terminals.3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

    EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ASPER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

    GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)

    ANTENNALEAD IN WIRE

    ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)

    ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

    GROUNDCLAMPS

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

    POWER SERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)

    NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

    GROUND CLAMP

    SAFETY

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    10System configuration, InstallationSystem configuration, Installation

    System configurationThe VH series system components can be installed either vertically on the sides (lengthwise) or horizon-tally by stacking one component on another. If you purchased the RD-VH7 alone, install it properly by alsoreferring to the instruction manuals of the components to which it is connected.

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    X-VH7

    DM-VH7

    (Vertical, lengthwise installation)

    CAUTION Caution for InstallationTo prevent fire hazard due to overheating, be sure to observe the information on this page when install-ing components horizontally by stacking them.

    ÷ The RD-VH7 incorporates a ventilation fan and should always be stacked on the top of other components.÷ To avoid blocking heat radiation from the RD-VH7, do not place any object above it or behind the ventila-

    tion hole on the rear panel.Top : 50 cm Back panel : 10 cm

    function indicator

    Dolby NRB-type

    rev.mode crls pause

    C-type reverse forwarddirection

    NotesNotes

    ÷ Before changing the installation layout, be sure to take out the CD, MD and cassette tape from thesystem components and unplug the power cords.

    ÷ Be careful not to tilt down the system components by mistake. Otherwise the CD, MD and/or cas-sette tape left in them may be damaged.

    RD-VH7 + DM-VH7+ X-VH7(Amplifier-tuner/ CD player, MD recorder, Cassette deck )

    NoteNoteWith the horizontally stacked installation, be sure to usethe provided spacer. !

    Place each component so that itsLCD comes at the bottom as shownin the illustration.Be sure to change the feet beforevertical installation. !

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    TION

    (Layout)

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    When the components are to be installed horizontally for stacking, be sure to use the spacer for stackedinstallation which is provided with each component unit.The front feet attached at the factory to each component unit of this series can be replaced with the pro-vided replacement feet.

    Installation accessories and installation precautions

    Replacement front feet ............ 2 with each unitSpacer for stacked installation................................. 1 with DM-VH7 and X-VH7

    Allen wrench ............................. 1 with each unit

    Changing the installation method

    Installation

    Horizontal, stacked installationUse the provided spacer for horizontal installa-tion.

    1Attach the spacer by inserting its claws intothe spacer mount holes on the rear of theDM-VH7/X-VH7. CAUTION When inserting the claws, align themwith the holes by tilting the spacer slightly (about 20degrees) as shown in the illustration.

    2Arrange the cords by winding them aroundthe spacer.The audio cords and system control cord can be ac-commodated into the trench on the spacer by wind-ing them as shown in the illustration.

    3Stack the component on this unit by align-ing the feet of the upper component withthe foot support cavities on the spacer.

    How to replace the front feetThe factory-attached front feet can be exchangedwith the provided replacement front feet.

    1Using the Allen wrench, remove the 4 screwsfrom each front foot.

    2Attach the provided replacement front feet.Attach using two of the 4 screws removed instep 1.

    Vertical installationChange the left front foot location as describedbelow.

    1Using the Allen wrench, remove the 2screws from the front foot located on theleft when the unit is seen from the front.

    2Align the removed front foot with thethreaded holes on the rear part of the rightside panel, and attach the front foot usingthe screws removed in step 1.

    Front feet removedin step 1

    Step 1

    Threaded holes

    Step 2

    View of the unit when it is placed vertically

    Step 1

    Step 2

    ÷ Only the front feet can be replaced.÷ When attaching replacement front feet, use only

    the screws which have been used with the re-moved feet. (Using other screws may result in afire or malfunction.)

    ÷ Eject the CD, MD and/or tape and unplug thepower cord before installation.

    NotesNotes

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    1. Connection of antennaConnect the antenna as shown in the figure.Do not plug the power cord into a wall AC outlet until the connection has been completed.

    AM loop antennaThe supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far aspossible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords andpower cord, and set it to a direction which provides thebest reception.

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    Connection of the Accessory Antenna

    System connection

    FM indoor antennaThe accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only.For stable signal reception we recommend using an out-door antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connectone outdoors.

    1 Plug into the terminal.2 Locate the position providing good

    reception condition.3 Fix the antenna.

    FM outdoor antennaLead the 75Ω coaxial cable con-nected to the FM outdoor antennainto the room and connect it to theFM 75Ω terminal.

    FM indoorantenna

    In case of bad reception

    75Ω coaxial cable(Commercially available)

    FM outdoor antenna(commercially available)

    AM loopantenna

    (Commercially available)

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    SYSTEMCONTROL

    ANTENNAAM

    GND

    FM 75Ω

    ANTENNAAM

    GND

    FM 75Ω

    FM 75Ω

    Amplifier-tuner/ CD player(RD-VH7)

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    Malfunction of microcomputerIf operation is not possible or errone-ous display appears even though allconnections have been made prop-erly, reset the microcomputer refer-ring to “In case of difficulty”. I

    2. Connection of audio cordHere, connection of separately sold componentsalso will be explained under consideration of sys-tem connection. Please install correctly accordingto the purchased components and connect the re-quired cords.

    1. In case an associated system component is con-nected, also read the instruction manual of the com-ponent.

    2. Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connec-tor until it clicks.

    3. Be sure to attach the protection cap when the con-nector is not used.

    4. Be careful not to bend, coil or bundle the opticalfiber cable.

    Amplifier-tuner/ CD player(RD-VH7)

    Connection with Optical Fiber Cable

    This is used for digital connections. Digital trans-mission permits recording without loss of thehigh CD sound quality.

    Remove the cap and connect an optical fiber ca-ble.

    Remove cap

    Optical fiber cable

    MD recorder(DM-VH7)

    Cassette deckX-VH7

    Audio cord(Supplied with X-VH7)

    RD-VH7

    Audio cord(Supplied with DM-VH7)

    Optical fiber cable(Supplied with DM-VH7)

    DM-VH7

    NotesNotesNotes

    Analog record turntablewith built-in phono amp(P-110/ optional), VCR,etc.

    DIGITALOUTOPTICAL

    SYSTEMCONTROL

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    Caution for ConnectionWhen connections are to be made, make sure thatthe power plug is not plugged into a wall AC out-let. Connect the equipment as shown in the figures.

    Cassette deck(X-VH7)

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    3. Connection of system control cord

    1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be pro-duced or noise may interfere.

    2. Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.If connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage mayresult.

    Connection of system control cord

    Plugging the connector

    Unplugging the connector

    Insert straight until it clicks and locks.

    Push both ends of the connector to unlock it thenpull it straight out.

    To wall AC outlet

    Amplifier-tuner/ CD player(RD-VH7)

    MD recorder (DM-VH7)

    Cassette deck (X-VH7)

    System control cord(Supplied with DM-VH7)

    To wall AC outlet

    System control cord(Supplied with X-VH7)

    NotesNotesNotes

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    Caution for ConnectionWhen connections are to be made, make sure that the power plug is not plugged into a wall AC outlet.Connect the equipment as shown in the figures.

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    4. Connection of speakers

    Connect the speakers as shown in the figure.Do not plug the power cord into a wall AC outlet until the connection has been completed.

    Super woofer (SW-500) (optional)Extremely low frequency sound is played back power-fully.

    Speaker (Right)(6-16Ω)

    Speaker (Left)(6-16Ω)

    ÷ Never short-circuit the + and – speaker cords.The protection circuit will operate and no sound willbe put out.

    ÷ If the left and right speaker connections or the + and– polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnaturalwith unclear localization of musical instruments, etc.Be sure to connect them without mistake.

    1Cord prepara-tion.

    2Loosen.

    3Insert.

    4Secure.

    ª ª ·

    L

    R

    REC OUTSPEAKERS(6~16Ω)

    SUPERWOOFERPRE OUT

    PLAY IN

    TAPE

    MD

    L

    R

    LR

    REC OUTAUX IN PLAYIN

    SPEAKERS(6~16Ω)

    LR

    SUPERWOOFERPRE OUT

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    Main UnitAmplifier-tuner/ CD player(RD-VH7)

    Controls and indicators

    Cassette deck(X-VH7)

    recording

    function indicator

    Dolby NR

    B-type

    rev.m

    ode

    crls

    paus

    e

    C-ty

    pe

    reve

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    forw

    ard

    direction

    eject

    standby on

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    by

    fwd

    revre

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    crls

    stop

    paus

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    tape loading mechanism

    rev.mode Dolby NR

    auto reverse cassette deck X-VH7

    1 $ #

    3

    2

    4 5 ! @7 06 98

    eject

    on/s

    tandby

    mode

    stereo amplifier/tuner/CD RD-VH7

    standbytimer

    phones

    tuning

    band

    demo

    auto/mono

    p.call enter

    input

    stop

    multi control

    $1 #%

    2

    3

    4 ! @95 0

    ^

    6 7 8

    Standby mode

    While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to backup the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, itcan be turned ON from the remote control unit.

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    9“7 stop” keyWhen power is OFF (standby):

    Press to display the time of the day for 5 seconds.¡

    During CD playback:Press to stop playback. ¶

    0“enter, 6” keyDuring operation mode setting:

    Press to set an entry.When power is OFF (standby):

    Press to turn the system power ON and start CDplayback. ™

    When CD input is selected:Press to start playback or let it pause. ¶

    !“multi control” knob ¡,™,∞,pThis knob is usually used to adjust the listening volumebut can also be used in setting selection, timer reser-vation and clock adjustment operations.

    @Character data display#“ on/standby, (power on/standby)” key

    ™,p,EPress to switch the power ON and OFF (standby).When system components are connected throughsystem control cords, press to turn the entire systempower ON and OFF.

    $“mode” key ¡,¢,∞Press to initial a setting/selection mode.

    %CD insertion slot^“input” key ™,r

    Press to select an input source.When TAPE, CD or MD is selected, the correspondingcomponent starts to play automatically provided that atape or disc has already been loaded in it.

    Amplifier-tuner/CD player (RD-VH7)1“0 eject” key

    The key lights in blue when a CD is loaded inside.2“standby/timer” indicator p,E

    When power is ON :Not lit.When power is OFF (standby) :Lights in red.During timer standby :Lights in green.

    3Remote sensor4“phones” jack £

    Plug headphones with a stereo mini-plug (optional).5“auto/mono, demo” key

    Press to switch the demonstration mode ON and OFF.4

    Press to switch the tuning mode when receiving radio.fi

    6“band” keyWhen power is OFF (standby):

    Press to turn the system power ON and start radioreception on the tuner. ™

    When power is ON:Press to select the tuner input. ›,fi

    During tuner reception:Press to switch the radio band. ›,fi

    7“tuning 1, ¡” keysDuring CD playback:

    Press to fast forward or fast reverse the track beingplayed. ¶

    During tuner reception:Press to select a radio station. fi

    8“p.call 4, ¢” keysDuring CD playback:

    Press to skip CD tracks. ¶During tuner reception:

    Press to select a preset radio station. ›

    Cassette deck (X-VH7)1“0 eject” key ‚

    The key lights in blue when a cassette tape is loadedinside.

    2“recording” indicator t3“standby” indicator

    When power is ON :Not lit.When power is OFF (standby) :Lights in red.

    4“rev. mode” key q,tPress to switch the reverse mode (two-way, one-way)of the cassette deck.

    5“Dolby NR” key q,tPress to switch the Dolby Noise Reduction on/off andits type.

    6“crls” key yPress to set the recording level automatically accordingto the recording source.

    7“¶ rec/arm” key tPress to start recording. Pressing during recordingstops it after leaving a non-recorded space (blank) ofabout 4 seconds.

    8“1, ¡” keys q~ePress to fast forward or rewind tape.

    9“8 pause” key q,tPress to let playback or recording pause temporarily.

    0“7 stop” key q,t,u~oPress to stop an operation.

    !“2 rev, 3 fwd” keys ‚~rPress to play a cassette tape.When power is OFF (standby):

    Press to turn the system power ON and start cas-sette tape playback.

    @“function indicator” ‚~yPress to display the playback/ recording conditions in-cluding the Dolby NR mode, tape direction, reversemode, etc.

    #“ on/standby, (power on/standby)” keyPress to switch the power ON and OFF (standby).When system components are connected throughsystem control cords, press to turn the entire systempower ON and OFF.

    $Cassette insertion slot

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    Remote control UnitWhen the system control cord is connected, this remote control can be used to operate the entire system.The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function asthe keys on the main unit.

    Model:For U.K. and Europe ................. RC-RP0702EFor U.S.A. and U.S. military .... RC-RP0702

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    AUTO/MONO TUNER/BAND

    DISPLAY MEMORY TONE N.B.

    TA/NEWS PTY

    MUTE

    CDMDTAPE

    INPUT

    P.CALL

    VOLU

    ME

    CO

    NTR

    OL

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    TAPE MDO.T.E.

    TIMERSLEEPPOWER

    REPEAT

    RANDOM

    P.MODE

    CHECK

    CLEAR

    1Timer-related keys

    2Numeric/ O.T.E. keys

    3Basic operation/ input selec-tion-related keys

    4POWER key

    5CD play mode/ pro-gram-related keys

    6Tuner/ RDS operation, tone adjust-ment and display switching-relatedkeys

    RC-RP0702E only

    TIMERSLEEP

    POWER

    REPEAT

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    RANDOM

    P.MODE

    CHECK

    CLEAR

    MUTE

    CDMDTAPE

    INPUT

    AUTO/MONO TUNER/BAND

    DISPLAY MEMORY

    TA/NEWS PTY

    TONE

    REMOTE CONTROL UNITRC-RP0702E

    N.B.

    TAPE MD

    P.CALL

    O.T.E.

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    4POWER key

    “ POWER” key ™,p ,EPress to switch the power of the amplifier-tuner/CDplayer (RD-VH7) ON and OFF (standby). When systemcomponents are connected through system controlcords, press to turn the entire system power ON andOFF. This key is also used in timer programming.

    5CD play mode/ program-related keys

    “REPEAT” key ¤Press for repeat playback of a CD.

    “RANDOM” key ‹Press to play the tracks in a CD in a random order.

    “P.MODE” key º, ⁄Press when programming CD tracks for program play-back or program recording.

    “CHECK” key ⁄Press to check the tracks programmed for CD programplayback.

    “CLEAR” key ⁄, uPress to clear the last track from the programmed CDtracks.

    6Tuner/ RDS operation, tone adjustmentand display switching-related keys

    “TA/NEWS”, “PTY” key (RC-RP0702E only)‡, °

    Press to switch the modes during RDS broadcast re-ception.

    “AUTO/MONO” key fiPress to switch the tuning mode of the tuner.

    “TUNER/BAND” key ›, fiPress to select the tuner input.This key is also used to switch the broadcast bands.

    “DISPLAY” key •, flPress to switch the displayed information on the am-plifier-tuner/CD player (RD-VH7).

    “MEMORY” key fiPress when presetting radio stations.

    “TONE” key £Press to adjust the highest and lowest frequencies.

    “N.B.” (Natural Bass) key £Press to compensate for the tone.

    1Timer-related keys

    “SLEEP” key RPress to set the sleep timer.

    “TIMER” key p, RPress to execute or cancel a timer program.

    2Numeric/ O.T.E. key

    Numeric keysWhen CD or MD input is selected:

    Press to enter numbers. ¶During tuner reception:

    Press when recalling a preset radio station.›,‡

    “O.T.E.” (One-Touch Edit) keyThis key is also used when programming tracks in adesired sequence and recording them. uPress during CD playback to record the currently play-ing track onto a cassette tape or MD. iPress during stop to record a CD from track number 1.

    o

    3Basic operation/ input selection-relatedkeys

    “4, ¢” keysWhen the CD or MD input is selected:

    Press to skip tracks. ¶During tuner reception:

    Press to select a radio station. ›,‡,·“1, ¡” keys

    During CD or MD playback:Press to fast forward or fast reverse the disc. ¶

    During tuner reception:Press to select radio stations. fi

    When the TAPE input is selected:Press to fast forward or rewind the cassette tape.

    q“VOLUME CONTROL” key ™,£

    Press to adjust the listening volume or tone.MD control keys (6, 7)

    Press to control the MD recorder (DM-VH7).CD control keys (6, 7)

    ¶, º, ¤, ‹Press to control the CD player.

    Cassette deck control keys (2, 3, 7)These keys are used to control the cassette deck (X-VH7). ‚, q, r, t

    “MUTE” key £Press to mute sound temporarily.

    “INPUT” key ™, rPress to select an input source.When TAPE, CD or MD is selected, the correspondingcomponent starts to play automatically provided that atape or disc has already been loaded in it.

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    Controls and indicators20 Operation of remote control unit

    Plug the power cord into a power outlet andpress the “ POWER” key on the remote con-trol unit to switch the power ON. Then press thekey of the function you want to control.

    Operation

    ÷ When pressing more than one remote control keyssuccessively, press the keys securely by leaving aninterval of 1 second or more between keys.

    Operating range (approx.)

    Remote sensor

    30˚

    6m

    30˚

    TIMERSLEEP

    POWER

    REPEAT

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    RANDOM

    P.MODE

    CHECK

    CLEAR

    MUTE

    TAPE MD

    P.CALL

    O.T.E.

    LUM

    EC

    ON

    TROL

    Loading batteries

    1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.

    ÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteriesfollowing the polarity indications.

    NotesNotes

    1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote

    sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

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    Example for adjustingat 12:30PM

    1Adjust the figure of hour by rotating the“multi control” knob.

    2Press the “enter” key.

    1Adjust the figure of minute by rotating the“multi control” knob.

    2Press the “enter” key.

    Enter the minute.

    Enter the hour.

    This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure toadjust the correct time before using the timer func-tion.

    1 Activate the clock adjustment mode.

    2

    3

    Clock adjustment

    ÷ The time display starts to blink.

    ÷ The time of the day is represented in 12-hour AM/PMmethod.

    ÷ Press the “enter” key. The hour is entered and theminute display starts to blink.

    ÷ If you pressed the “enter” key by mistake, press the“mode” key and restart from the beginning.

    ÷ To adjust correct time, press the “enter” key at thesame moment as a time announcement.

    ÷ The time display blinks after a power failure or when thepower cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet andplugged again. In such a case, adjust the clock again.

    multi control

    1Press the “mode” key.

    2Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“ADJUST ?”, then press the “enter” key.

    RD-VH7mode

    multi control

    enter

    enter

    ADJUST ?

    ADJUST ?APMM12:00M

    ADJUST ?APMM12:30M

    2 Select “ADJUST ?”

    Blinks

    Blinks

    Blinks

    1 Setting the hour

    1 Setting the minute

    When power is OFF (standby) :Press the “7 stop” key to display the time of theday for 5 seconds.

    enter

    multi control

    7 stop

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    To put backthe time

    To advancethe time

    To put backthe time

    To advancethe time

    Switching the power ON

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    Hearing sound22

    When CD has been se-lected.

    Volume display

    1. Switching the power ON (OFF).

    Hearing sound

    3. Volume adjustment.

    2. Selecting the desired output.

    Muting the sound temporarily

    When the “on/standby” key ispressed while the power is ON,the power will be switched OFF.÷ The entire system can be switched

    ON and OFF. The “ POWER“key on the remote control has thesame function.

    Press the “on/standby” key.

    ÷ The same function is also availableusing the “VOLUME CONTROL”keys on the remote control unit.

    ÷ The display shows a referencevalue.

    ÷ When CD, TAPE or MD is selected,playback will start when a disc or atape already has been inserted.

    Listening through headphones

    Bass and treble compensation

    on/s

    tandby

    multi control

    input 22

    33

    O.T.E.

    22

    TUNER (radio broadcasting) ›CD §MDTAPE ‚AUX

    33

    0:0001

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACK

    0:45VOLUME

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACKVOL.

    ÷ Pressing the CD (6), MD (6),tape (2 rev or 3 fwd) or tuner(“band”) key on the amplifier-tuner/ CD player switches thepower ON, selects the correspond-ing source component and startsplayback (or reception) on it. (One-Touch Operation function)

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    11

    Tone adjustment

    Balance adjustment

    or

    11

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    Muting the sound temporarily

    ÷ Press again to resume the original volume.÷ This is also cancelled when the volume is adjusted.

    Bass and treble compensation(N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)

    Each press switch the modes as follows.“N.B.1” ..... The high and the low range are

    compensated according to thevolume (effective for low vol-umes).

    “N.B.2” ..... The high and the low range arecompensated independent ofthe volume.

    “TONE” or no indication............... “TONE” appears only during the

    bass or treble tone adjustment.No indicator appears when thetone is not adjusted.

    BlinksLights

    MUTE

    2Adjust the volume with the “multi control”knob.

    ÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be con-nected.

    ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off.

    Listening through headphones1Insert the headphone plug into the phones

    jack.phones

    TRACK

    011:20

    MUTEN.B.I TRACK

    011:30

    N.B.I PURE A

    Remote control unit only

    N.B.

    Remote control unit only

    BA

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    Balance adjustmentThe balance of volumes from the left and rightspeakers can be adjusted as follows.

    1Press the “mode” key.

    2Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“BALANCE SET ?”, then press the “enter”key.

    3Adjust the left and right speaker balance byrotating the “multi control” knob.

    4Press the “enter” key.

    BALANCE ?BALANSETT?

    LL-------RBALANCE ?

    Blinks

    The responses of the lowest frequencies (BASS)and highest frequencies (TREBLE) can be ad-justed as desired.After this adjustment, the N.B. effect will be disa-bled.1Press the “TONE” key to select “BASS”.

    Adjust the level of lowest frequencies as de-sired using the “VOLUME CONTROL” keys.

    2Press the “TONE” key again to select “TRE-BLE”. Adjust the level of the highest fre-quencies using the “VOLUME CONTROL”keys.

    3Press the “TONE” key once more.

    ÷ The BASS and TREBLE can be adjusted independ-ently in the range from –8 to +8.

    Tone adjustment (Remote control unit only)

    \\TONE

    VOLU

    ME

    CO

    NTR

    OL

    BALANS-+83BASSNPUT

    TRACK1:30

    01

    TONE

    Lights when the tone hasbeen adjusted

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    Input level adjustmentRD-VH7mode

    multi control

    enter

    BALANSET+3MDPINPUT

    The input levels of MD, TAPE and AUX can beadjusted independently. This is intended to mini-mize the difference between input levels fromdifferent input sources when these are switchedover between them.

    1Select the input source to be adjusted bypressing the “input” key.

    2Press the “mode” key.

    3Rotate the “multi control” knob to select “MDLEVEL SET ?” (“TAPE LEVEL SET ?” or “AUXLEVEL SET ?”), then press the “enter” key.

    Possible when the MD (TAPE or AUX)input is selected

    MDPPPLEVELBALANSETT?

    BlinksBA

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    S The Pure A mode is switched on/ off automaticallyaccording to the current listening volume.The Pure A mode allows you enjoy smooth and highsound quality even when listening to the audio ata close distance to the speakers or during low-levellistening in the night time, etc.

    The amplifier section amplifies the voltage and current of the input signal from the CD etc. and sends theoutput to the speakers. In order to suppress the distortion occurring with this amplification, amplifierswith class A operation or class AB operation always have current flowing through the circuits for cur-rent amplification. This is called the idling circuit. Especially an amplifier with class A operation has ahigh idling current in comparison to an amplifier with class AB operation, which is used by many units.As the result, class A operation has distortion suppressed to a minimum, and smooth playback withhigh quality is possible. However, as a certain amount of power is consumed even when no music sourceis played, the temperature of the amplifier section will become comparatively high. Thus a high-classamplifier with a large-capacity power supply is required to enjoy the sound quality of class A operation.The amplifier of this system usually functions as a class AB amplifier in normal mode. However, to allowthe user enjoy the high sound quality of class A amplifier, it has been designed to be switched automati-cally between class A operation usable in low-level listening (Pure A) and class AB operation.

    What is Pure A?

    Listening in Pure A mode

    Pure A OFF.

    TRACK

    PURE A

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    PURE A Pure A ON.

    CAUTIONWhen pure A mode is selected, a certain amount of power is used even when no music source is playedback, and the temperature of the amplifier section will rise.

    4Adjust the input level by rotating the “multicontrol” knob.

    ÷ The input level can be adjusted in the range from–6 to +3.

    5Press the “enter” key.

    ÷ Once the input level of a source component is al-tered, the recording level from the componentwill also be altered.

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    The contrast of the LCD display on the amplifier-tuner/ CD player can be switched as desired. 1Press the “mode” key.

    2Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“CONTRAST SET ?”, then press the “enter”key.

    3Select the desired brightness (display den-sity) by rotating the “multi control” knob,then press the “enter” key.

    ÷ Adjust the contrast when the LCD display is hardto read due to a problem in the installation posi-tion or to the ambient temperature condition, etc.

    mode

    multi control

    \\enter

    \\

    The orientation of the LCD window on the ampli-fier-tuner/ CD player can be set to automaticswitching according to whether it is installed ver-tically or horizontally (AUTO) or to manual switch-ing as required by the user (MANUAL).

    1Press the “mode” key.2Rotate the “multi control” knob to select

    “WINDOW SET ?”, then press the “enter”key.

    3Select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” by rotatingthe “multi control” knob, then press the“enter” key.

    ÷ When “MANUAL” is selected, the display orien-tation can be changed by rotating the “multi con-trol” knob while “CHANGE ?” is displayed to se-lect the desired display orientation and pressingthe “enter” key.

    mode

    multi control

    \\enter

    \\

    When the power has been left ON for more than30 minutes while the unit has been doing nei-ther recording or playback in this period, theA.P.S. function switches the power OFF(standby) automatically. Whether the A.P.S.function is to be used or not can be set with thefollowing steps.

    1Press the “mode” key.

    2Rotate the “multi control” key to select“A.P.S. SET ?”, then press the “enter” key.

    3Select “ON” or “OFF” by rotating the “multicontrol” knob, then press the “enter” key.

    ÷ With the TUNER and AUX input, A.P.S. functionsonly when the volume is set to zero.

    ÷ The LCD shows “A.P.S.” while this function is ac-tive.

    To cancel:Select the desired switching method usingsteps 1 to 3.

    A.P.S.ST ?BALANSETT? Blinks

    When the LCD display is invisible (due totoo bright contrast), press and hold the“mode” key for more than 2 seconds. Thisresets the contrast to the initial value.

    NoteNote

    LCD contrast adjustment

    LCD display orientation adjustment

    Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)

    CONTRAST ?BALANSETT? Blinks

    BALANSETT? Blinks

    mode

    multi control

    \\enter

    \\PROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    Lights

    BA

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    26Playback of CD

    ÷ No adapter is necessary to play an8 cm CD.

    ÷ Discs with certain special designs(transparent discs, etc.) may not beable to be ejected by the firstpress. In such a case, try holdingthe “0 eject” key depressed.If a disc cannot be insertedsmoothly, try pushing it with a lightforce; this may promote the auto-matic insertion of the disc.

    1. Load/eject a disc.

    Playback from desired track

    Skipping tracks

    To fast forward and backward

    O.T.E.

    To stop playback

    To pause playback

    Skipping tracks

    To fast forward and backward

    11

    22

    Playback of CD

    Press the “0 eject” key to ejectthe disc.

    When taking the disc out of theunit, be sure to pull the discstraight out.If the CD is pulled out in an ob-lique direction, the played sur-face may be damaged.

    Insert a disc in the insertion slot;it will be pulled in automaticallyinto the deep of the unit.

    If the disc is stopped in the middle of loading or ejection, message “PLEASE PUSH EJECT KEY or PLAYKEY” is displayed and the “0 eject” key blinks. In this case, press the “0 eject” key to eject the disc.

    ÷ When the “0 eject” key is pressed, the disc is pulled inside the unit then ejected. When the “6” key is pressed,the disc is pulled in and starts to be played.

    CD O

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    NS

    The label must be on top.

    Do not touch theplayed surface.

    CAUTIONDo not attempt to insert a disc with peculiar shape (star shaped, heart shaped, etc.), crack or importantwarp or a stabilizer marketed for disc protection. Otherwise malfunction may result.

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    ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.

    To pause playback

    ÷ Playback starts from the position where the key isreleased.

    To fast forward and backward

    Skipping tracks

    ÷ The track in the direction of the button pressed isskipped, and the selected track will be played fromthe beginning.

    ÷ When the “4” key is pressed once during play-back, the track being played will be played from thebeginning.

    ÷ To skip further to the previous track, press the “4”key quickly.

    To forward

    To backward

    Press the numeric keys as shown below....To enter track No. 12 ..............02To select track No. 20 .............00)

    Playback from desired track

    Select the desiredtrack No.

    To stop playback

    enter

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    To skip backward

    To skip forwardp.call

    tuning

    stop

    Remote control unit only

    This CD player is capable of playing HDCD discs. The display shows “HDCD” during playback of a HDCDdisc.

    ÷ The musical data recorded in the HDCD format features high 20-bit resolution, making it possible to reproduce musicmore delicately than ordinary CD discs.

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    2. Start playback.

    ÷ After a few seconds, play startsfrom track No.1.

    0:08MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACK

    01HDCDenter

    stop

    22

    Track No. being played(Upper line)

    Elapsed track playing time(Lower line)

    Appears during playback ofa HDCD format disc.

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    Time display on CD player (Remote control unit only)Each press of the “DISPLAY” key switches thedisplayed information items one after another.

    ÷ Only the time information on the track being playedcan be displayed during single-track repeat playbackor random playback.

    ÷ When the total playing time of the tracks pro-grammed for program playback reaches 100 minutesor more, the display shows “---:--T” and the timedisplay becomes unavailable.

    CD TEXT data display(Compatible disc only)

    Elapsed time of track be-ing played

    Remaining time of trackbeing played

    Elapsed time of entire disc

    Remaining time on entiredisc

    DISPLAY

    MYSBest so03DPINPUT

    MYS--1:28T03DPINPUT

    MYS--3:08T03DPINPUT

    MYS-13:50T03DPINPUT

    MYS-47:28T03DPINPUT

    CD TEXT functionWhen a disc containing CD TEXT data (data in-cluding the disc title, track titles and performernames) is loaded, the LCD shows the text datarecorded in the disc.The text data can be displayed on up to 1000 char-acters. If a disc contains more data than this, theLCD shows “TEXT MEMORY FULL”.CD

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    About HDCD mode (HDCD 20-bit digital output)This mode is a special function, which outputs a digital signal by converting the music signal on theHDCD disk to 20 bit. This is most effective when recording from the HDCD disk to a digital device such asan MD.

    ÷ Set the digital out setting to “non-HDCD” when connecting to other devices that have the HDCD conversion func-tion.

    ÷ Recording or playback of the correct music signal may not be possible when you choose HDCD and playback orrecord using another device.

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    Recording a HDCD discUse the following procedure to record digitally thedigital input from a CD recorded in the HDCD for-mat.To make this possible, it is required to select whetherthe data from the HDCD disc is to be output as aHDCD-decoded 20-bit signal or as an ordinary 16-bitsignal. (HDCD 20-bit digital output•)

    1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.

    2 Select the HDCD mode.

    Start recording.

    Select the “CD” input.

    1Press the “mode” key.

    2Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“HDCD D-OUT SET ?”, then press the“enter”key.

    3Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“non-HDCD" or “HDCD”, then press the“enter” key.

    2 Mode selection

    Press the “7 stop” key.

    RD-VH7

    Blinks

    7

    stop

    HDCDND-OUTBALANSETT?

    3 HDCD selection

    BlinksHDCDND-OUTBALAHDCDT?

    non-HDCD (initial setting)HDCD

    (Refer to the instruction manual of the re-corder component connected to this unit.)

    When the “non-HDCD” mode is selected:Data in a HDCD disc is output in the same format asan ordinary CD (16-bit signal).When signals from HDCD format discs and ordinaryCD discs are recorded onto a single MD, the two typesof signals are recorded at the same recording level.However, note that recording in the HDCD format (20-bit) is not possible.

    When the “HDCD” mode is selected:This mode is to be selected to record a HDCD formatCD disc onto an MD without processing the signal. Thisenables recording with a wider dynamic range andfiner tone.However, the HDCD format signals are recorded at alower level than the ordinary CD signals.

    modemulti control

    enter

    7 stop

    3

    ÷ This mode selection is applied only to the digital output.During playback, discs are played automatically in theCD or HDCD mode.

    ÷ The speaker volume level is common for the CD andHDCD.

    Some HDCD discs may contain tracks which arerecorded in the HDCD format and those which arenot recorded in the HDCD format. (When such aCD is played, “HDCD” is not displayed duringplayback of tracks which are not recorded in theHDCD format.)

    Mode Selection Ordinary CD HDCDnon-HDCD 16 bit 16 bitHDCD 16 bit 20 bit

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    Listening in the desired sequence(program playback)Desired tracks in a disc can be programmed in thedesired order and played back. (Max. 32 tracks)

    1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.

    2

    3

    Light the “PGM” indicator.

    Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them.

    4 Start playback.

    Select the “CD” input.

    ÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “PGMFULL” is displayed, no more tracks can be pro-grammed.

    ÷ After programming tracks, pressing the “CHECK” keyallows to check the programmed tracks one by one.

    ÷ If the disc is a CD TEXT disc, the recorded text data willbe scrolled on the LCD.

    1Select a track number using numeric keys.

    2Press the “P. MODE” key.

    3Repeat steps 1 and 2 .

    ÷ Tracks will be played in the order they were pro-grammed (in order of P Nos.).

    ÷ When the “4” or “¢” key is pressed during play,the program will jump to the preceding or the followingtrack respectively.

    ÷ When the “4” key is pressed once during playback,the play position returns to the beginning of the currenttrack being played.

    1 Track selection 2 Programming

    P.MODE

    CD

    Press the “7 stop” key.

    Press the “CD 6” key.

    Press the “P. MODE” key.

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    67 stop

    P.MODENumeric keys

    CHECKCLEAR

    0:0001

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACK

    PGM 01

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.

    PGM TRACK0--0

    Blinks

    Go to step 2within 8 sec.

    If it is in play mode

    P.MODE

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    6

    Lights

    Press the numeric keys as shown below....To enter track No. 12 ........02To select track No. 20 .......00)

    CD

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    PGM 01

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.

    PGM TRACK0070 TRACK0070

    PGM 01

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.

    PGM

    Blinks

    7

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    To add a track to the program (Remote control unit only)1Select the track number to be added using

    the numeric keys.

    2Press the “P. MODE” key. ÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “PGMFULL” is displayed, no more tracks can be pro-grammed.

    ÷ When a track No. is entered, the track will be added tothe end of the existing program.

    To delete a programmed track (Remote control unit only)

    To quit the program mode (Remote control unit only)

    ÷ If the key is pressed during playback, normal playback inorder of tracks resumes from the current track.

    ÷ Each press of the “CLEAR” key clears the last track inthe program.

    ÷ A track being played can not be deleted.

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    P.MODE

    Press the “CLEAR” key.

    Press the “P. MODE” key.

    1Press the “CHECK” key to display the tracknumber to be replaced.

    2Select the new, replacing track number us-ing the numeric keys.

    3Press the “P. MODE” key.

    TRACK0180PGM 24

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    PGM

    TRACK0050PGM 01

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    PGM

    CLEAR! PGMU04 ?

    0:0001

    MUTEN.B.I

    TRACK

    Press during stop.

    To replace a programmed track (Remote control unit only)

    CHECK

    Lights

    Press the numeric keys as shown below....To enter track No. 12 ........02To select track No. 20 .......00)

    P.MODE

    CLEAR

    ÷ The track being played cannot be replaced.

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    Select the “CD” input.

    Repeated playback

    To repeat a disc1If the PGM indicator is lit, press the

    “P.MODE” key to turn it off.2Press the “REPEAT” key repeatedly until

    “ALL REP.” is displayed.

    3Press the “CD 6” key.

    Desired track(s) or disc can be played repeatedly.

    To repeat selected tracks1Program the desired tracks by performing the

    procedure in “Listening in the desired sequence(program playback)” until step 3. º

    2Press the “REPEAT” key to select “REP.”.3Press the “CD 6” key.

    Lights

    3 “ALL REP.”

    To stop repeated playbackPress the “REPEAT” key repeatedly until anyrepeat-related indicator disappears.

    ÷ Normal playback will continue even after the “RE-PEAT” indicators have turned off.

    To repeat a single track1If the PGM indicator is lit, press the

    “P.MODE” key to turn it off.2Select the track number to be repeated us-

    ing the numeric keys or the “4” or “¢”key. The CD playback of the selected trackwill start.

    3During CD playback, press the “REPEAT”key repeatedly until “REP.” is displayed.

    3 “REP.”

    Numeric keys

    4:2607

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACK

    ALL REP.

    4:2607

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 2A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    TRACK

    ALL1REP. Lights

    REPEAT

    Press the numeric keys as shown below....To enter track No. 12 ........02To select track No. 20 .......00)

    CD

    P.CALL1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    REPEAT

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    REPEAT

    6

    P.MODE4/¢

    4/¢

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    To select another track in the middle of play-ing one To cancel random playback

    Playing tracks in a random order(random playback)Tracks in a CD can be played back in a random or-der so that the listener can enjoy unexpected play-back of music.

    Select the “CD” input.

    1

    2

    Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit.

    Start random playback.

    ÷ Pressing the “RANDOM” key continues playback oftracks in the order they are recorded, while pressingthe “7 stop” key stops playback.

    If the PGM indicator is lit, press the “P.MODE”key to turn it off.

    ÷ Playback stops after each track has been played once.÷ The random playback can also be repeated by pressing

    the “REPEAT” key.

    ÷ Pressing the “4” key once returns to the begin-ning of the track being played.

    P.MODE

    RANDOM

    Press the “RANDOM” key.

    Press the “¢” key. Press the “RANDOM” or “7 stop” key duringrandom playback.

    0:0107

    MUTEN.B.IPROG.1 A.P.S.TA NEWSPURE A

    RANDOM Lights

    RANDOM

    CD

    or

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    O.T.E.

    ÷ When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be skipped at an intervalof about 0.5 second.

    ÷ Preset calls also can be made by numerical input via the numeric keys onthe remote control. When the key for the tens digit has been pressed erro-neously at the time of input, press the 0 key several times to return tothe original display and then enter the number again.

    When stations have been memorized(Preset call)

    Every time the key is pressed, the presetstations are switched over as follows.

    Press ¢ for the order of1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1...

    Press 4 for the order of40=39=38 ... 3=2=1=40...

    2. Select a station.(It is recommended to preset radio stations using the auto-preset opera-tion in advance.) fi

    Lights during stereo reception

    BAYERN 3FM08TP EON RDS

    N.B.I TA NEWSPURE A

    ST.

    AU TO

    p.call

    22

    band

    111. Select the tuner input.

    Each press of the “band” keyswitches the band as follows.

    FMAM

    F801215kHzAM01ST ?

    FM band reception

    AM band reception

    F106.60MHzFM08ST ?

    Selecting a preset station (Preset call)

    Receiving broadcast station

    Manual tuning operation

    One-by-one presetting

    Collective presettingof stations

    Tuning indicator lights upwhen a station is received.

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    11

    22

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    Manual tuning and preset operation

    ÷ Repeat steps 123 to preset other stations.÷ If several stations are preset under the same

    number, the previous memory is replaced with thelatest memory contents.

    For U.K. and Europe÷ For memorizing of stations other than RDS stations

    (FM, AM), memorize the stations according tochapter “One-by-one presetting (manual pre-set)”.

    One-by-one presetting (manual preset)1Press the “MEMORY” key on the remote con-

    trol unit during reception of a desired station.

    2Select the desired preset number between 1and 40 using the numeric keys on the remotecontrol unit.

    3Press the “MEMORY” key.

    8106.60MHzFM--ST ?

    1Press the “band” key.

    2Press the “mode” key.

    3Rotate the “multi control” knob to select“AUTO MEMORY ?”(“AUTO PRESET ?”),then press the “enter” key.

    Blinks.

    Collective presetting of stations (auto preset)

    AUTOST ?88MEMORYH?

    For U.K. and Europe÷ For use of the RDS function, stations must be

    memorized by RDS auto presetting.÷ RDS stations are given priority during auto preset-

    ting. If there is memory left after presetting, thereceiver continues presetting regular FM stations.

    1Press the “band” key to select “FM” or “AM”.

    2Press the “auto/mono” key to select auto tun-ing or manual tuning.

    3Press the “tuning” key to receive a station.Auto tuning mode : Each press receives a new

    station.Manual tuning mode: Press repeatedly until the

    desired station is received.

    demo

    auto/mono

    band

    tuning

    Manual tuning operation

    To decreasefrequency

    To increasefrequency

    “AUTO”

    “MANUAL”

    N.B.I

    ST.

    AU TO

    Each press of the key alternates these tuningmodes.

    TUN

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    Normally, use the “AUTO” (Auto tuning)mode.

    ÷ Use the manual tuning mode when reception isnoisy due to weak reception. (In the manualmode, stereo broadcasts are received in monau-ral.)

    N.B.I

    MAN UAL

    Up to 40 stations can be memorized.

    AUTOST ?88PRESETH?

    For U.K. and Europe

    For U.S.A., and U.S. military

    Blinks.

    MEROY

    Go to step 3 within5 sec.

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    RDS is a system that transmits useful informa-tion (in the form of digital data) for FM broad-casts along with the broadcast signal. Tunersand receivers designed for RDS reception can ex-tract the information from the broadcast signalfor use with various functions, such as automaticdisplay of the station name.

    Using R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K. and Europe)

    This unit is equipped with the followingfunctions utilizing RDS data:

    PS (Program Service Name) Display :(See below.)When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name isautomatically displayed.

    RT (Radio Text) display: (See below.)Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDSstations when you press the “DISPLAY” key. There isno display if no text data was transmitted.

    PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :‡The tuner automatically searches for a station which iscurrently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).

    EON (Enhanced Other Network) : °When the information to be received is set in advanceand any RDS station in the same network starts broad-casting of such information, the reception automaticallywill be switched to that station.

    The “RDS” indicator lights up whenan RDS broadcast (signal) is re-ceived.

    * Some functions may not be provided or be given dif-ferent names depending on countries or areas.

    To switch the display contents

    Pressing the “DISPLAY” keychanges the display contents.

    Display mode priority ranking

    PS (Program Service Name) Display :

    When an RDS broadcast is received, the station nameis automatically displayed.If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.

    RT (Radio Text) display:

    Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrollsacross the display. “NO RT” is displayed if the currentRDS station does not provide RT data.

    Frequency Display :

    The frequency of the current station is displayed.

    For reception of RDS stations, the RDS autopresetting function must be used to preset thestations. fi“NO DATA” will be flashed when a station notpreset by auto presetting is received.

    Press the “DISPLAY” key.

    DISPLAY

    BAYERN 3FM08TP EON RDS

    N.B.I TA NEWSPURE A

    ST.

    AU TO

    BAYERN43HzFM08ST ?TP EON RDS

    ABCDTEXT..FM08ST ?TP EON RDS

    8106.60MHzFM08ST ?TP EON RDS

    TUN

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    Use the program type table on the right for your con-venience.

    The “P.CALL” keys let you selectfrom all 29 program types in theorder shown at right.Press the key and release it whenthe desired type is displayed.

    The numeric keys allow to youselect programme types 1 to 0 di-rectly. If you want to select oneof the other programme types,use the “P.CALL” key.

    When an RDS broadcast is received, the programtype is shown on the display. If no PTY data is avail-able, or if the station is not an RDS station, “NONE”is displayed.

    Program type table

    Activate the PTY search mode.

    Select the program type you desire.

    B Program Type Name Display1 Pop Music POP M2 Rock Music ROCK M3 Easy Listening Music EASY M4 Light Classical LIGHT M5 Serious Classical CLASSICS6 Other Music OTHER M7 News NEWS8 Current Affairs AFFAIRS9 Information INFO0 Sport SPORT

    Education EDUCATEDrama DRAMACulture CULTUREScience SCIENCEVaried VARIEDWeather WEATHERFinance FINANCEChildren’s programs CHILDRENSocial Affairs SOCIALReligion RELIGIONPhone In PHONE INTravel TRAVELLeisure LEISUREJazz Music JAZZCountry Music COUNTRYNational Music NATION MOldies Music OLDIESFolk Music FOLK MDocumentary DOCUMENT

    A

    (4)DOWN

    (¢)UP

    “NO DATA” is displayed if this operation is at-tempted before performing the RDS auto preset-ting function.

    By specifying the type of program (genre) youwant to listen to, the tuner automaticallysearches for a station which is currently broad-casting a program of the specified type.

    Under certain receiving conditions, it may takemore than 1 minute to complete the search.

    Searching for a desired program type (PTY search)

    Set the reception band to FM.

    For reception of RDS stations, the RDS auto pre-setting function must be used to preset the sta-tions. fi

    Nextprogramtype

    Previousprogramtype

    1

    2

    PTY

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7 8 9

    +10 0 +100

    P.CALL

    Press the “PTY” key.

    A To select using the “P.CALL” keys

    B To select with the numeric keys

    5

    5

    POPKMM0MHzPTY8SELECT

    TUN

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    Using R.D.S.

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    Start the search.EXAMPLE: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast.

    Station name display

    Blinks

    Program type name display

    To select another program type

    Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.

    3

    ÷ No sound is heard while “ROCK M” is blinking.÷ If the desired program type cannot be found, “NO

    PROG” is displayed, then after several seconds the dis-play returns to the original display.

    ÷ If the desired program type is found, that program isreceived. The program type display changes temporar-ily to the frequency display, and then to the stationname display.

    Select the desired information.

    TA.......................Traffic AnnouncementNEWS ................NewsTA NEWS ...........Traffic Announcement and

    NewsGoes off .............EON cancelled

    ÷ If “TA” and “NEWS” can not be selected, carry out the“Collective presetting of stations (auto preset)”again. fi

    1

    When “TA” is selected

    To be able to listen to the desired information at any time (EON reservation)By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired informa-tion like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present.When listening to a station with the “EON” display lit and another station of the same network starts tobroadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made, then that station will be se-lected automatically. When the desired information program ends, return is made to the original program.

    For reception of RDS stations, the RDS auto presetting function must be used to preset the stations.fi

    This lights for stations where“TP” (Traffic Program) can bereceived.

    Set the reception band to FM.

    PTY

    Press the “PTY” key.

    Press the “TA/NEWS” key.

    TA/NEWS

    PTY8SEARCHROCK.M0MHz

    N.B.I TA NEWSPURE A

    ST.

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    BAYERN 3FM08TP EON RDS

    N.B.I TA NEWSPURE A

    ST.

    AU TO

    BAYERN 3FM08TP EON RDS

    N.B.I TA NEWSPURE A

    ST.

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    Display while searching

    Display when a station is received.

    ÷ When the PTY is received, the PTY name blinks and the“ROCK M” lights up.

    TUN

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    Each press switches the modes as follows.

    Using R.D.S.

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    When listening to the tuner:Be sure to stay tuned to stations that display both the“EON” and “RDS” indicators.

    To listen sources other than the tuner:1.Tune in a station which that displays both the “EON”

    and “RDS” indicators, then use the “input” key toswitch the input to the source you desire.

    2.Even when the input is set to a source other than tuner,it will automatically switch to tuner when the desiredEON program starts to broadcast. During this period,the source selected in step 1 continues playing, but willnot be heard.

    3.When reception of the desired EON program is com-plete, the input returns to the previous input source.

    ÷ Do not use the EON function during recording.÷ When the transmission of the selected program con-

    tents ends in case of automatic reception with the EONfunction, return will be made to the status directly be-fore operation of the EON function.

    Receive an RDS station.2

    ÷ When “TA” has been selected in step 1, always selecta station for which the “NOW TA” is display.

    ÷ When “EON” does not light although an RDS station isreceived, that station is not transmitting EON data.Please select a different station.

    “RDS” and “EON” Light

    Wait for the desired information.3CD or tape playback also may be started.As long as the power is ON, standby conditionwill exist.

    Select a station where“RDS” and “EON” are lit.

    TP (Traffic Program) Indication

    When the “TP” indication is lit, this indicates that thisstation or a station in the same network is transmittingtraffic information.When “TP” is displayed for the station presently beingreceived, the traffic information of this station can beheard even without EON reservation.

    P.CALL

    Press the “4” or “¢” key.

    NOWETA 3FM08TP EON RDS

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    Press the “0 eject” key to eject the cassette.

    ÷ Avoid using tapes of which the label is not firmly adhered. Y÷ Normal (TYPE I), high (TYPE II ), or metal (TYPE IV ) tape selection is set

    automatically.÷ It is not recommended to use a 100-minute or longer cassette tapes, for

    these tapes are very thin and may easily cause troubles such as entangle-ment and cutting.

    ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. Y

    1. Load/ eject a cassette tape.

    2. Start playback.Press the “2 rev” or “3 fwd” keyaccording to the desired tapetransport direction.

    To wind tape at high speed

    To stop playback

    To reduce tape noise

    Selection of reverse mode

    Tape exposed side

    fwd

    rev

    22

    O.T.E.

    To pause the tape

    Start playback

    To stop playback

    2211

    Playback of tape

    reve

    rse

    forw

    ard

    direction

    Blinks

    “2 rev”(Playback of thereverse side)

    “3 fwd”(Playback of thetop side)

    Insert the cassette straight intothe insertion slot. Just pushlightly and the cassette will bepulled automatically inside.

    Cassette deck

    To wind tape at high speed

    CASSETTE D

    ECK OPERA

    TION

    S

    function indicator

    Dolby NR

    B-type

    C-ty

    pe

    reve

    rse

    forw

    ard

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    To stop playback

    To reduce tape noise (Dolby NR)

    Transport direction indicatorsThe “2 reverse” and “3 forward” indicators in-dicate the current direction in which the tape ad-vances when playback or recording is started au-tomatically by the easy operation function, etc.This direction is the direction stored in memorywhen the tape was last stopped.

    Transport direction indicators

    “”” lit ..... The two sides of tape will beplayed back endlessly.

    Goes off ..... Tape stops after having played asingle side.

    Selection of reverse mode

    “B-type” lit ... Tape is played using B Type.“C-type” lit ... Tape is played using C Type.Goes off ......... Dolby NR is deactivated.

    Each press switch the modes as follows.

    To wind tape at high speed

    3 Fast-forward

    ÷ Press the “7 stop” key to stop fast winding.

    To pause the tape

    ÷ Press the “2 rev” or “3 fwd” key to restart play-back.

    ÷ The tape direction lights red.

    The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces in-herent noise to tape playback. This cassette deckincorporates the C Type Dolby NR in addition tothe standard B Type.Set the Dolby NR according to the Dolby NR usedwhen recording each cassette tape.

    stop

    Dolby NR

    rev.mode

    fwd

    rev

    stop\\

    paus

    e

    rev.m

    ode

    Dolby NR

    B-type

    C-ty

    pe

    paus

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    2 Rewind

    Each press switch the modes as follows.

    Lights

    Lights

    Lights

    Lights

    reve

    rse

    forw

    ard

    direction

    reve

    rse

    forw

    ard

    direction

    Quick blinking

    Cassette deck

    Cassette deck

    Cassette deck

    Cassette deck

    Cassette deck

    Cassette deck

    Playback of tape

    CASSETTE D

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    S

    To change the direction, press the key for the de-sired playback direction, and then press the “7stop” key.

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    Plays the desired music program from the beginning by skipping programs until you reach the desiredprogram. Up to 16 programs can be skipped.

    DPSS (Direct Program Search System)

    Skip search

    DPSS (Direct Program Search System) permitseasy location of the beginning of the desired tuneor skipping of tunes on a cassette tape just like aCD by detecting non-recorded blanks of more than4 seconds on tape as the “spaces between tunes”.

    During reverse playback (while 2 is blinking)To play the next program : Press once.To play the 4th programafter the current program : Press 4 times.

    During forward playback (while 3 is blinking)

    Listening with fast forward for unrecorded portions (dash & play)Plays music programs repeatedly by skipping non-recorded blank of more than 10 seconds.

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    “””lit ....... The two tape sides are played 8times, after which playback stops.

    Goes off ..... A tape side is played 8 times, af-ter which playback stops.

    ÷ When the “7 stop” key is pressed, playback stopsand the dash & play is cancelled.

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    To return to the beginningof the current program : Press once.

    To play the 4th programbefore the current program : Press 5 times.

    To return to the beginningof the current program : Press once.

    To play the 4th programbefore the current program : Press 5 times.

    To play the next program : Press once.To play the 4th programafter the current program : Press 4 times.

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    One-program repeat playbackPlays a single music program repeatedly up to 16 times.

    Press the “3 fwd “ or “2 rev ” key during playback.

    ÷ The program being played will be repeated 16 times,after which normal playback resumes.

    ÷ When the “7 stop” key is pressed, playback stopsand the one-program repeat is cancelled.

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