LG FFH-2120A Owner’s Manual

MINI HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS
:
FFH-2120A/AX/L/S/AD
FE-2120E
FFH-3130A/AX/L/S/AD
FE-3130E
Please read this manual
carefully
before
operating your
unit.
Retain it for future reference.
Designs
without
and
specifications are subject
notice for improvement.
to
change
3
SAFETY INFORMATION
13
4
GETTING STARTED
14
4
Controls and Connections
Front Panel
14
5
Rear Panel
14
6
Display
14
7
Remote Control
Remote Control
8
Batteries
8
Using
9
Connections
9
14
14
Operation
15
the Remote Control
15
15
15
10
Digital Outputs
Loudspeakers
Headphones
10
Antenna
16
9
10
11
Display
Repeating Tracks
Random Play
Programmed Play
Reviewing the Contents of the Play List
Clearing the Programmed Play List
Adding Tracks to a Previously Programmed Play
Making Changes to the Play List
Using External (Auxiliary) Sources
Playing Tapes
Playback
Tape Counter
Recording Tapes
CD Sync Recording
Recording From Tape to Tape (Dubbing)
14
4
8
Time
16
16
Setting the Clock
Basic Operation
17
ADVANCED FEATURES
17
Dual Alarms and Timer
17
Alarm and Timer
Auto Function Select
11
Volume
17
To Cancel
11
Tone
17
Alarm and Timer Notes
System
Adjustment
Adjustments
Check the Timer
Boost
17
11
EQ
18
TROUBLESHOOTING
19
SPECIFICATIONS
(Equalization)
Mute
Mode
11
Display
11
Demo Mode
11
FM Stereo/ANR
11
VMAx
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
(AM Noise Reduction)
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Listening
to the Radio
Automatic
Tuning
Tuning
Programming Preset Stations
RDS (Radio Data System) Reception
Playing CDs
Basic Operation
Stopping Play
Manual
13
Pause
13
Skipping
13
Direct Disc Access
13
13
Removing Discs
Changing Discs During Play
Important Notes
Searching Within a Track
13
Reverse Search
13
13
Setting
Discs
13
Forward Search
13
Track
Skipping
Please read this manual
carefully
before
operating your system, and retain it for
future reference.
the
or
11
11
2
Recording
Setting
11
Sleep
Timer
List
read first! Important Safety
Precautions!
MISE EN GARDE
CAUTION
Cet
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes
glement sur le mat riel brouilleur de Canada.
les
exigences
de R
AVERTISSEMENT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE-PAS OUVRIR
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE
COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
with arrowhead
symbol,
is intended to alert the
within
user
persons.
equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
point
within
an
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Use of controls
or
of
adjustments or performance
specified herein may result
practical.
as
NOTE:
potential to the device.
equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with
This
manufacturer
a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in subparts J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
a
interference will not
does
interference to radio
cause
determined
the
television
or
reception,
which
can
-
Reorients
or
Increase the
Connect the
-
it
capable
means
of
which
relocate the
equipment
receiving
antenna.
between the
separation
equipment
emitting
Consult the dealer
into
an
equipment
outlet
on a
and receiver.
circuit different from that to
plug.
When
replacing
use
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
this
fuse
the fuse
plug
cover
ELECTRONICS U.K.LTD
radio/TV technician for
experienced
IN THE UNITED
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is supplied with
type. Never
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
or an
(FOR CUSTOMERS
replacement
a
help.
KINGDOM)
BS1363
approved
3 amp fused mains
3 amp BS1362 approved
with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a
always
use a
contact your
supplying
dealer
or
OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA
PPNAD STR LEN
ATTENTION: Quand I
R FARLIG.
If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the
plug supplied, then the plug should be removed and a suitable
appareil
est
fitted. Please refer to the
Warning
ouvert,
ne
pas
s
exposer
radiations invisibles du faisceau laser.
the interior.
wiring
type
type
instructions below:
:
The mains
plug
destroyed.
A mains
mains
on
LG
.
of
BEAM.
This label is located
be
off and on, the user in
to correct the interference by one of more of the
by turning
which the receiver is connected.
Laser component in this product is
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
DEL R
the
s
the limits for
-
THE CUSTOMERS IN
VARNING:
if not
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with
-
EUROPE)
If this product is marked with the CE-symbol,
is conformed to EMC regulation 89/336/EEC.
aux
of cable entry
point
The interference
procedures
in hazardous
radiation exposure.
(FOR
close to the
as
encouraged to try
following measures:
CAUTION
other than those
building,
to the
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
The exclamation
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
an
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude
AMERICA)
Note to CATV system Installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
Explanation Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash
equilateral triangle
IN THE UNITED STATES OF
(FOR CUSTOMERS
severed from the mains lead of this
plug
appliance must be
engaged in a
with bared wires is hazardous if
output line socket.
IMPORTANT
This
Compact
Disc
player
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1
LASER PRODUKT
LASER
LUOKAN 1
LASER LAITE
The
KLASS 1
LASER APPARAT
PRODUCT label is located
CLASSE 1
PRODUIT LASER
is classified
on
as a
CLASS 1
The wires in this mains lead
following
product.
CLASS
1
LASER
the exterior.
are
coloured in accordance with the
codes:
Blue
:
Neutral
Brown
:
Live
As the colour of the wires in the mains lead of this
correspond with the coloured markings identifying
plug, proceed as follows:
appliance may not
the terminals in your
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
IN CANADA)
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE,
which is marked with the letter N
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
If
(FOR CUSTOMERS
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This class B
digital apparatus meets all requirements
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
-
of the Canadian
DO NOT OPEN
or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L
or
coloured red.
13 amp BS1363 plug or any other type of plug is used, 3 amp
BS1362 approved fuse must be fitted either in the plug or at the
a
distribution board.
Warning
:
Do not connect either wire to the earth
with the earth
symbol
or
pin,
coloured green
marked with the letter E
or
green and
or
yellow.
MISE EN GARDE:
Pour viter les chocs
avec une
rallonge,
pas y ins
rer
lectriques, n utilisez pas cette fiche (polaris e)
ceptacle ou une autre prise si vous ne pouvez
un r
les broches
fond.
3
GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
Front Panel
¡
TM
￡
￠
∞
§
¶
4
button
? Disc Skip button
ª Tuner/Band (AM/FM) button
' Tape A/B Select button
G Aux button
Play
button
12
CD Function button
Play
button
CD
Play
button
?
?
Power button
Remote Sensor
Set button
CD
Sync (CD Synchro Dubbing)
Disc 1 button: Disc Direct
Disc 2 button: Disc Direct
Disc 3 button: Disc Direct
Tray Open/Close
button
button
fi
fl
‡
°
・
a
Time button
FM Stereo/ANR (AM Noise
Reduction) button
Clock button
Volume knob
Alarm 1 button
Alarm 2 button
GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
b Tape Deck B Eject
c CD Pause button
d Tape Deck B (Rec/Play) Door
e TUNING ¤/ G(AM/FM),
Fast Forward/Rewind
Skip/Search (CD)
f
PRESET
button
button
PRESET
Reverse
(Tape, CD,
31
32
33
Play (Tape)
Tuner
Presets) button
i Record/Pause (Tape) button
j Counter Reset button
k Tape Deck A (Play) Door
/Forward Play
(Tape)/Play (CD)
g
(Tape),
h Stop/Reset
button
HIGH
Speed (Tape
Dubbing button
Tape
Deck A
Normal
Dubbing
to
Tape)
Eject
Speed (Tape
to
34
Headphones jack
35
Boost button
36
EQ Select button
37
CD/Tuner Program button
38
Play Mode/Demo
39
Random button
40
Display
41
CD
Tape)
button
Tray
button
Rear Panel
option
42
43
44
(FFH-3130 Only)
45
46
47
48
49
42
Antenna terminals
45
Coaxial
43
Aux 2
46
Subwoofer
44
Tweeter/Midrange Speaker Output
jacks (Model FFH-3130 only)
Input jacks
47
Digital Output jack
Output jack
Speaker Terminals (Model FFH-2120)/
Speaker Woofer Section terminals
(Model FFH-3130)
48
Power Cord
49
Voltage
Selector
(Optional)
5
GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
Display
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
6
Volume Level
Disc Number indicators
Information
Display for Level,
Function, Clock, Frequency, Tape
Counter, CD Time, Programmed
Play List
CD Track Numbers Remaining
CD Play Over indicator
CD Sync Recording indicator
CD Play/Pause indicator
Tape Direction indicators
Record indicator
j Rewind indicator
k Play Mode indicators
(Used only for Deck B)
l Hi-Speed Dubbing indicator
m Fast Forward indicator
n Tape A/B indicator
o CD Program indicator
p CD Repeat indicators
q CD Remaining Time indicator
r Mute indicator
s Sleep indicator
t Super Boost indicator
u
v
w
x
y
z
`
Treble Boost indicator
PowerBassTM indicator
Alarm 1/2 indicator
Timer
Recording indicator
Play indicator
RDS indicator-optional
ANR (AM Noise Reduction)
CD Random
28
FM Stereo indicator
29
FM Mono indicator
30
Memory
31
VMAx
indicator
indicator
indicator
GETTING STARTED
Controls and Connections
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
Power button
Mute button
Tuner/Band button
Tuner Preset ¤/ G buttons
Aux 1/2 button
Tape
Functions
6
7
8
9
)
!
@
#
Stop
button
Forward
button ?
Play
Record/Record Pause button
I
Fast Forward button ??
Tape
Tape
A button
B button
Reverse
Play
button ?
Rewind button ??
$ Sleep
button
CD/Tuner Functions
% Repeat button
^ Play/Pause button ?
& Reverse Skip or Search (CD)/
Tune Down button ?? ??
* Stop/Clear button
( Forward Skip or Search (CD)/
Tune
Up
button ?? ??
O Program (CD) button
O Disc Skip button (CD)
Display
O
U
U
U
Mode button
VMAx button
EQ Select button
Boost Select button
Volume Control G / ¤ buttons
7
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control
Batteries
Before
using
time, insert
Operation
Using
the Remote Control
Control
Range
the remote control for the first
two AAA
(UM-4, IEC R03)-type
as shown in the diagrams
below. Be sure to observe correct battery
polarity (+ and --), as installing the batteries
incorrectly may damage the remote. Do not use
different types of batteries together, and do not
high-quality batteries,
mix old
ones
Open
the
with
new ones.
battery
cover
Insert two AAA batteries
?
When you are not going to use your
an extended period of time, such
for
you go
on
vacation,
remove
System
as
when
the batteries to
prevent possible electrolyte leakage.
?
After
a
period
of time, when the remote
control fails to operate accurately at maximum
distance from the unit (23 feet, or 7 meters),
replace
8
the dead batteries with
new ones.
The remote control device is
designed
for
a
maximum range of 23 feet
(7 meters).
NOTE:
Strong light or obstacles between the
the operation of the remote control.
remote control device and the main unit may interfere with
GETTING STARTED
Connections
A
panel Coaxial 45 Digital Output are
provided. The rear Coaxial Output should be
used for more permanent hookups, such as a CD
recorder, MD recorder, high-end computer sound
card with digital inputs or MP3 encoder. Coaxial
cables are not supplied with this product and, if
not included with the connecting unit, should be
purchased separately.
rear
In order to
clarity,
provide superior definition and
speakers use a different
method of connection for the tweeter and
midrange sections. For proper performance, be
sure to connect all three wires from each
speaker
described below:
as
Insert the
yellow RCA-type plug from the right
speaker into the yellow jack on the back of the
Connector 1 in
Loudspeakers
sure
to turn Power
the
connecting
¡1
44
"left
loudspeakers.
"right speaker" and
speaker" refer to the speakers as viewed
the listening position.
Speakers and electronics have corresponding (+)
and (--) terminals. LG has used red to denote the
(+) terminal and speaker wire, and black for the
(--) terminal and speaker wire. It is important to
connect both speakers identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the main unit, and (--) on the
speaker to (--) on the main unit. Wiring "out of
phase" results in thin sound, weak bass and a
poor stereo image.
speakers that
is not covered
(FFH-2120)
into the red
right speaker
(+)
end of the black
into the black
.
Never insert any plugs other than the
attached to loudspeakers into
External Powered Subwoofer
The FFH-2120 and FFH-3130 both feature
Subwoofer
Output jack 46 that
unit powered subwoofer
can
a
be used
with any
recommended
by your unit dealer. The addition of a powered
subwoofer
dramatically
extends and
improves
your system's bass response, and is highly
recommended either at the time of initial
purchase
or as a
future
upgrade. Using
a
single
RCA cable (not included), connect the subwoofer
output to the L or R input of the powered
subwoofer
(the use of a Y-cable is not necessary
OK). Set the main unit to a normal
listening level, and adjust the level, frequency
and phase controls on the powered subwoofer
but is
as
directed in the subwoofer's owner's manual.
44
the
or
yellow jacks on the main unit
will
cause
that
is
not
covered
you
damage
by your warranty.
Insert the bare end of the red (+) wire of the
right speaker into the red (+) terminal on the
47
main unit that is marked R
end of the black
into the black
(--)
(--) terminal
47
is marked R
are
procedure to
speaker to the jack
same
the left
on
Insert the bare
right speaker
the main unit that
on
Follow the
.
marked L
.
wire of the
on
the back of the main unit that
44
47
.
the
Main
speaker
(--) wire of the right speaker
terminal
(--)
47
.
the terminals
(high frequency)
Insert the bare
on
on
Subwoofer
Speaker
L
Connector 1
the main unit that
R
Follow the
same
to connect the wires from the left
marked L
on
an
output jacks
47
main unit that is marked R
is marked R
(+) wire of the
System With
yellow plugs
and terminals
terminal
by your
warranty.
connect the wires
Insert the bare end of the red
yellow plugs
into any equipment other than the
main unit or you may cause damage to the
In these instructions, the
from
(Speaker
Figure 3).
Note: Never insert the
off before
Your
the FE-3130E
main unit that is marked R
Be
Using
(FFH-3130)
Digital Outputs
procedure
speaker to
the main unit that
are
SUBWOOFER
(Optional)
47
Left
.
SUBWOOFER
Subwoofer
L
Right
R
WOOFER
L
Speaker
Connector 2
R
(Optional)
Black
Left
speaker
Right speaker
Red
Figure
3
Red
Black
Left
Figure
Speaker
Right Speaker
2
9
GETTING STARTED
Connections (cont.)
Headphones
Connecting
headphone
loudspeakers
private listening session.
a
34
disables the
automatically
provide
in order to
(3)
3
2. Choose between the 24-hour
AREA
BAND(FM/MW/LW)
MW/LW
antenna
a
For MW/LW
the
loop
reception,
antenna
display by pressing
loop
Preset
(aerial)
g
the Preset
display
f
or
or
12-hour
the
buttons.
connect
(aerial)
to the
terminal marked MW/LW
Antenna
3. Press the SET button
￡ to
and
step.
proceed
to the next
store this
setting
FM external
Important
antenna(aerial)
(not supplied)
FM Antenna Connection
Unless radio
signals
are
antenna is necessary.
supplied
MW
/LW
very weak,
Simply
FM
external
no
75
4. Set the hour
connect the
the Preset
FM indoor antenna wire to the terminal
marked FM
the back of the unit
on
by pressing
g
the Preset
f or
buttons.
42
.
2
(4)
BAND[FM/AM(MW)]
AREA
AM Antenna Connection
Connect the
AM
supplied
terminal marked AM
on
loop
For
antenna to the
the back of the unit
the
AM(MW) reception, connect
antenna (aerial) to the
AM(MW) loop
(aerial)
loop
5. Press the SET button
antenna
terminal marked AM
42
￡.
.
FM external
antenna(aerial)
(not supplied)
For the models for other countries
For the
European
and U.K. model
figure (1), (2).
figure (3), (4).
6. Set the minute
AM
FM
75
(1)
2
BAND(FM/AM)
75 ohms coaxial cable
AM
loop
(aerial)...
antenna
included
FM indoor
Setting the
example of
resume
clock will be demonstrated with the
9:25 AM.
AM
Although
Position
it for the
unit will retain the clock
when
setting
you power it down into the Standby mode, the
setting will be lost if the unit is unplugged or the
GND
FM
reception
electrical power is interrupted for more than 10
seconds. In that event, the clock setting will be
(2)
3
BAND(FM/MW/SW)
MW
loop
antenna
a
blinking
"---
:
---".
FM external
(aerial)
Position it for the
best
erased, and the unit will display
AREA
(aerial)
FM indoor antenna
antenna(aerial)
(not supplied)
When
setting
the time, remember that
is at 12:00 AM and
noon
midnight
is at 12:00 PM.
coaxial cable
reception
1. Press the Clock button
SW
MW
‡. (If the
clock
was
press and hold the Clock button
than 1.5 seconds.)
previously set,
for
GND
FM
MW ANTENNA WIRE
TWISTED LINE
SW Antenna
FM ANTENNA WIRE
more
"12:00 AM" will blink in the
Display
40
,
to
indicate civilian 12-hour time. Press the
Preset
a
f or
blinking "0:00",
time.
10
by pressing
g
the Preset
f
buttons.
7. Press the SET button
the Clock
Setting
FM external
best
the Preset
AREA
antenna(aerial)
(not supplied)
antenna(aerial)
or
Preset
g
button to
which denotes 24-hour
display
military
normal
￡,
operation.
and the clock will
GETTING STARTED
Basic
Auto Function
Select System
Tone
in
new source
a
single step,
without
having
input or source select button. That
is, if, for example, the radio is playing and you
wish to switch to playing a CD, you need only
to press
VMAx
Adjustments
VMAx is
Boost
This system allows you to automatically switch
sources by selecting a function associated with
the
Operation
Each time the Boost button
tone
changes
is
pressed,
the
Treble Boost
Super
Boost
an
press the Disc 1 button ∞, and the unit will
automatically switch to CD mode, where the
PowerBass: Reinforces low
?
Treble Boost: Reinforces
?
Super
following sources and functions:
1. Using the remote control
desired sound mode is
EQ
frequencies
high frequencies
activate
buttons
?
?
buttons
Play
?
(DISC 1, 2, 3) ∞§¶
Volume
the sound level,
or
?
on
Sound
counterclockwise to
a
be
deceiving. Over time your hearing
"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. What sounds "normal" can actually be
loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by choosing a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To Establish
?
?
it
a
and without distortion.
a
Comfortable
Sound Level:
?
convenient for
a
moment to do this
answering
The Mute indicator
display.
time to
will
help
on
to
the
display
31
will be lit
Placement
to
prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
3m
the
telephone,
etc.
r
resume
normal
Speaker
play.
Display
Placement in
to the music. You
,
or
Video
Application
3m
select different
can
displays by repeatedly pressing
Mode button
a
Mode
(On Remote Control)
For your visual enjoyment, your system offers a
spectrum lighting display that "dances" in time
the
Display
lighting
you may turn the
Standard Stereo
off.
Demo Mode
With the unit
the
a
now
on
Speaker
music
will appear on the
Press the Mute button 2 a second
plugged
in but turned off, press
38 for
Play Mode/Demo button
continuous visual
features. Press it
Do not exceed that level.
Taking
O
Press the Mute button 2 to mute your unit.
The Mute function silences the unit, which is
Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear
Once You Have Established
the remote
deactivate the VMAx mode. The
VMAx indicator
(On Remote Control)
display
Safe Level:
comfortably, clearly
36
equalization
Optimized for jazz music
CLASSIC: Optimized for orchestral
the remote control.
can
or
or
Mute
warning to lower the volume in
order to prevent possible damage to your
loudspeakers. You may also adjust the volume
by pressing the Volume Up or Down buttons
U
This is
sound. Press the VMAx button
?
be
a more
in front of the imaginary line between the two
speakers, facing the speakers. The speakers
should be facing the same direction, and should
be placed even with each other. If used in a
video application, the speakers should be to the
right and the left of the screen, following all the
other guidelines above. Please note that speakers are not shielded, and if placed too close to
the screen may cause interference and degradation of the picture.
the
JAZZ:
clockwise to increase
decrease it. If you turn the volume up above the
maximum level, the volume level flashes in the
display.
display
FLAT: No additional
Adjustment
°
to
Metal music
?
Turn the Volume knob
once
repeatedly until the
displayed.
POP: Optimized for Top 40, R & B, Soul and
Country music
ROCK: Optimized for Hard Rock and Heavy
7@
CD: Disc Direct
36
Press the EQ button
2. On the unit
a
effect, the listener should be approximately 3m
(Equalization)
Press the EQ button
CD:
Play
an
when VMAx is active. In order to maximize the
current sound mode.
4
used with music and movies to create
either the main unit
Boost: Reinforces both bass and treble
changer rather than the tuner. (You can open
the disc tray to change discs without affecting
the tuner operation.) This applies for the
Play/Pause ? button ^
Tape: Forward ? and Reverse ?
signal or Dolby Pro Logic -encoded
material using only two loudspeakers. It can
enveloping
?
various function buttons will affect the CD
Tuner: Preset G / ¤ buttons
creates
ambient, simulated surround-sound stage from
stereo
follows:
as
PowerBass
35
proprietary technology that
display of the system's
again to return to a display
of
the current time.
VMAx Virtual Surround
FM Stereo/ANR
(AM Noise Reduction)
When the FM radio
signal
is too weak to be
received in Stereo mode without interference,
press the FM Stereo/ANR button
to Mono mode for
fl
improved reception.
to switch
When
AM radio transmissions, press this
button to reduce unwanted noise.
recording
Real
Speaker
Phantom
11
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Listening
Automatic
1. Turn
on
the Power
ª3
repeatedly to choose
LW : optional) radio.
either AM
or
Programming
1. While in Tuner mode
selected
3. Press and hold the TUNING ¤/ G
than 0.5 seconds. The unit will
automatically tune in
broadcast strength.
a
scan
station of
button
more
1. Turn
on
the Power
and
more
acceptable
2. Press the Tuner/Band button
repeatedly to choose
LW : optional) radio.
either AM
or
FM
press and hold the
than 1.5 seconds
a
display.
so
37
O
for
that RESET
The
Station Preset Into
select either the AM
Memory:
or
ª3
e&(
c,
to tune in the desired station.
the preset number to flash
and the Memory indicator 30 to
causes
appear in the display. The second press
stores the station to that preset number.
4.
to store the station at
Alternatively,
particular preset
station identification, traffic and weather
information and
a
fg4
a preset number, then press the
CD/Tuner Program button 37 O again,
while the preset number is flashing, to
store the station at that preset.
in Preset Stations:
fg4
appears,
until the desired preset number
or press the buttons repeatedly.
frequencies
received.
ª3
on
to
the AM
as
described
above.
3. When
display
an
RDS transmission is received, the
shows the station
indicator
name
and the RDS
z lights.
4. To return to
frequency,
a
display
of the station
press the SET button
￡.
Notes:
the
Press and hold the Preset G / ¤ buttons
being
band.
when
Tuning
list of alternative
2. Tune in the desired station
preset number flashes in the display.
to choose
a
for the radio station
number of your choice,
press the CD/Tuner Program button 37
O ONCE, so that the next available
Press the Preset G / ¤ buttons
12
signal. The data appears as text in the front
panel Information Display c. This data can
contain various types of information, including
1. Press the Tuner/Band button
Preset number, press the CD/Tuner
Program button 37 O TWICE. The first
press
transmitted in addition to the normal radio
select FM. RDS is not available
3. To store the station at the next available
desired station is tuned.
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system gradually
being introduced on FM in many countries,
whereby an inaudible stream of data is
to
FM band.
2. Press the Tune ¤/Tune G buttons
3. Press the TUNING ¤/ G
(Tune G/Tune ¤)
button e&( briefly and repeatedly, until the
was
the Tuner/Band
1. Press the Tuner/Band button
(or SW,
What is RDS?
Memory
indicator 30 will appear in the display.
While RESET is flashing in the display,
press the Stop/Reset button h*.
Entering
ª3
ª3),
flashes in the
Tuning
¡ 1.
by pressing
Memory:
(that is, the tuner
CD/Tuner Program button
2.
Manual
-
To Clear All Presets From
FM(or SW,
(Tune ¤/Tune G) button e&( for
RDS (Radio Data System)
Reception OPTIONAL
Preset
Stations
Tuning
¡ 1.
2. Press the Tuner/Band button
to the Radio
?
RDS is
?
The station
an
only
available for FM
name
is
Reception.
displayed automatically
RDS station is received. However, if
signal is not strong enough, it may be
possible to receive the audio signal without
any RDS data.
?
When an RDS station is first tuned in, the
station
name or
other RDS information may be
garbled for a few seconds while unit processes
the signal. This is normal, and the correct
information will appear automatically within a
few seconds.
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Playing CDs
Your system will play discs displaying the
It will
Compact Disc Digital Audio logo
.
Stopping Play
Press the
also
is
play properly finalized CD-R discs. The unit
not able to play CD-RW, DVD, Video CD, com-
puter data discs, or any other type of disc
except CD or CD-R, as noted above.
Stop/Reset
button
Do not tilt
To
play, press the
c^ again, or press
resume
ton
c^.
Play
button
f^.
?
?
Discs
During play or in the Stop mode, press the Disc
Skip button ?O to proceed to the next disc
in order.
for Disc 1
Basic
2. Press the CD
Skip button ?O is pressed while
playing, this unit will skip to the next
disc and start playing it. However, if the Disc
Skip button ?O is pressed while the unit is
stopped, it will rotate the disc tray to the next
disc, but it will NOT start playing.
a
Operation
1. Press the CD Function button 12
Open/Close
.
?
button
to
open the disc compartment.
3. Load up to three discs with the label
side up. Each tray is numbered 1, 2 or 3
Playing
Place discs
on
will continue to the next disc in order.
Removing
Press the CD
a
place
3-in. (8cm) disc, put it in
depression of the tray. Never
more
than
one
disc at
close the disc compartment.
5. Press the Play (or ? on remote
f^
Play begins
to start
nearby
?
Discs
?
?O
tray, press the Disc Skip button
to
rotate the disc carousel.
on
compact disc in
one
heard from
nearby radio,
a
or
move
Changing
to
control)
the left-
hand side of the carousel
just before closing the
disc compartment, and proceeds counterclockwise around the carousel (in number order). All
discs are played once only.
During playback, empty trays are skipped, and
the unit proceeds counterclockwise to the next
tray. The numbered indicator of any skipped tray
will go out in the display b.
The total number of audio tracks available
Discs
During Play
The unit allows you to exchange two of the
discs in the carousel while the third disc is play-
ing. Simply open the disc compartment during
play by pressing the CD Open/Close button
?,
and
remove or
insert discs
above. The disc located
the next disc to be
on
as
a
if static is
this unit
further away from the affected device.
Searching
You
search for
Within
a
Track
particular point in a track
during play by monitoring the high-speed cueing
sound, or by observing the CD counter in the
display
can
a
c.Reverse Search
button
e&
and release it at the desired
described
the left side will be
played after you close the
disc compartment. This operation is not available during programmed play.
point.
Forward Search
Press and hold the Forward Search ?? ??
e(
and release it at the desired
Track
To return to the
point.
Skipping
of the current track,
beginning
tap the Reverse Search ?? ?? button
e&
To
once.
skip track(s)
backward
one
by
one,
Reverse Search ?? ?? button
play.
with the disc located
than
television is distorted,
button
time in
a
any of the three tray positions.
4. Press the CD Open/Close button
button
Open/Close
to open
the disc compartment. You can remove two
discs at a time. To remove the disc in the back
the
more
the unit.
disc tray at the same time.
If, during CD play, the video image of
button
carousel. Place the next disc in tray 3.
the inner
one
trays 1 and 2.
Playing three discs
After placing two discs, press the
Disc Skip button ?O to rotate
To load
of the Disc Direct
(Disc 1, 2 or 3)
buttons ∞§¶ to start playing the disc in
that tray. After it plays through that disc, unit
two discs
place
or
Press and hold the Reverse Search ?? ??
Direct Disc Access
carousel:
one or
disc is
Press
counterclockwise around the
going
Do not
If the Disc
for Disc 2
Tray
the unit with discs
one
Skipping
Tray
the discs
damage
CD Pause ? butthe
or move
loaded. This may dislodge the discs.
Usage under these conditions may
Pause
Press the CD Pause ? button
Notes
Important
h*.
repeatedly.
skip track(s)
To
forward
one
by
tap the
one,
Forward Search ?? ?? button
tap the
e&
e(
repeatedly.
REMEMBER
--
TAP the button
e&
tracks; but PRESS and HOLD the
?? ?? / ?? ?? button e&(
WITHIN
a
to CHANGE
to search
track.
Time
Press the Time button
Display
fi
to show the time
remaining on the current disc cq. Press
it again to return to a display of the time
elapsed c.
on
the disc
being played will be displayed at the
top of the display d. As each track finishes
playing, its corresponding number will go out.
When
a
disc has
"OVER" indicator
more
e
number will appear
than 16 tracks, the
will
only
light,
and the track
in the Information
Display c.
13
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Playing CDs
Basic
Operation
Repeating
The
Repeat
remote
function is
control, and
You may program
only
available
using
the
cannot be accessed from
panel buttons.
Repeat play has been selected,
Once
the
player
will continue to repeat the selection until you
cancel it by pressing the Repeat button %
once, so that the
indicator
Repeat
list of up to 20 tracks
anywhere on up to 3 discs.
1. While in Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
button
Program
the front
p
in the
display
Repeat play may be selected either during play
or in the Stop mode. If a programmed play list is
playing, you may select either one track to
repeat, or all discs to repeat the entire play list.
goes out.
Reviewing
Programmed Play
(cont.)
Tracks
2. Press
one
∞§¶
select
or
a
37
O.
the Disc
Skip
button
?O
position,
then press the CD
?? ??
e&
e(
?? ??
or
to select the disc
so
buttons
?? ??
that it appears in the
Skip/Search
?? ??
One Track
Press the
button
%
ONCE to
e&
or
buttons to select the desired
example, to select Track 6, press the
Skip/Search ?? ?? e& or ?? ??
e( buttons repeatedly until track number
"06" is displayed c.
4. Press the CD/Tuner
to store the track in the
Repeat
One Disc
Press the
Repeat
(or ?
play.
Repeat
button
One Disc
on
remote
p,
%
TWICE to
and press the
display
Play
control) button f^
to start
Repeat Only Selected Tracks
Program the desired tracks as described in the
next section, and press the Repeat button %
while in Programming mode to display
Repeat One or Repeat All Disc p.
If you program a play list during Repeat Play of
an entire disc, the display will change to
Repeat All Disc p.
Random
Press the Random button
and the unit will
play
Play
39
before
or
the tracks
during
on
the
selected disc in random order. The Random
indicator
to normal
button
37
O
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program up to
20 tracks into your play list. If you previously
selected the correct disc, you do not need to
repeat Step 2 in order
to program additional
tracks into your
Repeat All Tracks on All Discs
Press the Repeat button % THREE times to
display Repeat All Disc p, and press the
Play (or ? on remote control) button f^
to start play.
play,
Program
play list.
y
will
play,
light
in the
display.
To return
press the Random button
39
play list.
6. Press the Play f^ button (or ?
remote control) to start play.
on
7. If you stop play in the middle of the play list
so that the program does not appear in the dis-
list will remain stored in memory,
but the next press of the Play button f 7
play,
will
the
play
play. To
programmed play list, press
the CD/Tuner Program button 37 O, which
will bring the program back to the display
cause
resume
14
randomly
select
a new
track.
a
previ-
?
?
Turn off the Power
?
Press the CD
¡1.
button
Open/Close
?.
Adding Tracks to a Previously
Programmed Play List
Program button 37 O
repeatedly to step through the play list until
"00" is displayed as the track number c.
1. Press the CD/Tuner
2. Select the desired track
on
the desired disc
by pressing the Disc Direct buttons ∞§¶
or Disc Skip button ?O as necessary, and
then by pressing the CD Skip/Search ?? ??
e& or ?? ?? e( buttons to proceed to
the correct track.
3. Press the CD/Tuner
Program
buttons
37
O.
37
O
the entire current disc to
playing
Making Changes
to the Play List
the
1. Press the CD/Tuner
Program
button
until the disc and track number of
co.
repeatedly
8. If you program several tracks on the same
disc out of order, e.g., Track 8 before Track 7,
the selected step is displayed c. This track
will be replaced in the play list by the new track
JBL
you
Soundgear will play the tracks back in the
programmed order, even though the Track
Number Display d lists the programmed
tracks in numbered order.
Skip ?O button
during programmed play.
9. The Disc
ate
10. Random
does not oper-
play cannot be selected
programmed play list is playing.
while
a
are
about to program.
2. Select the desired track
on
the desired disc
by pressing the Disc Direct buttons ∞§¶
or Disc Skip button ?Oas necessary, and
then by pressing the CD Skip/Search ?? ??
e& or ?? ?? e( buttons to proceed to
the correct track.
3. Press the CD/Tuner
the
the unit will
List
While in Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
Program button 37 O, and then press the
Stop/Reset button h*.
If you tap the Forward Search button e(,
the unit will randomly select a new track. If you
once, it
Programmed
three different ways to clear
programmed play list:
It is not
will go to the beginning of the current track. Tap
the Reverse Search button e& again, and
the
are
again.
tap the Reverse Search button e&
step through the entire play list.
Play
There
CD
display
Repeat One p, and press the Play (or ?
on remote control) button f^ to start play.
Repeat
to
Clearing
ously
e(
O
once
track. For
Repeat
Stop mode, press the CD/Tuner
Program button 37 O to display the disc
in
display c.
3. Use the CD
While in
ton 37
to
already
Skip/Search
the Contents
Play List
number, track number, and program number.
Continue to press the CD/Tuner Program but-
of the Disc Selector buttons
disc. If the correct disc is
a
of the
play
Program
possible to delete
programmed play list.
a
button
single step
37
O.
from
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Using External
(Auxiliary) Sources
1. Switch
MP3
on
player)
the
auxiliary
device
connected to the
2. press Aux button G5.
3. See the Recording section
information
source.
on
(TV, VCR
AUX jack.
or
rear
Playing Tapes
and "B". Deck A is used
on
page 16 for
tape recording from
an
auxiliary
6. In either the
Playback
This system can only use normal bias tapes. It is
equipped with two cassette decks, "A"
for
only
playback,
and
recording,
and includes
which
can
be controlled with the
button
38
auto
an
reverse
Play
Mode
Rewind indicator
m
will
light
Stop
Play mode,
or
press
e ?? # button. The
j will light in the display.
playback,
press the
Stop/Reset
h6.
the unit will stop
Alternatively,
¡1.
Open either cassette deck A or B by pressing
gently on the door at the Eject position b 32
to the end of the
or
the Rewind ?? ??
7. To end
2.
press the
button to fast
display.
button
on
point,
To rewind, in either the
capability
e ??9
side. The Fast Forward indicator
.
1. Switch the unit
Play mode,
or
forward to the desired
in the
will stop at the end of each side of the tape.
Deck B may be used for either playback or
Stop
Fast Forward ?? ??
automatically
at
the end of the tape.
.
Insert the cassette with the tape side to the
bottom and the side that you wish to hear facing
the front.
the door to close it.
Gently push
3. Press the
button
Tape A/B
')!.
If
necessary, press the button again to select the
other deck. This unit will display which deck has
been selected
a
cn.
The unit will not select
deck that does not have
4. Auto
Press the
Play
tape loaded.
a
Mode button
38
repeatedly to
select:
?
One side
facing
Unit
:
plays
automatically
Tape Counter
Counter
Display
During Play
or
c
at
c
will apppear in the
Tape mode.
when in
Fast Forward, the
increases and,
Tape Counter
during rewind, the tape
counter decreases.
While in
or
while
playing,
Counter Reset button
j to
reset the counter
zero.
point
Stop
This
mode
can
be convenient for
at which you wish to
begin
a
press the
locating the
recording
session. Note, however, that the unit will
automatically
the side that is
the listener and stops
Tape
Information
to
(for Deck B only):
reverse
The
rewind the tape to its
beginning
and it will not stop when the counter reaches
zero.
the end of that side.
?
All sides
:
Unit
plays the front and
automatically at the
sides and stops
end of the tape.
reverse
?
Endless
loop
:
Unit
plays
both sides of
tape six times in succession.
display the current Play mode k.
Play button f7 to begin playthe Reverse Play button g@ to
The unit will
5. Press the
back. Press
play
the
reverse
side of the tape. The direction
of the tape will be indicated in the
display h.
15
ENJOYING YOUR SYSTEM
Recording Tapes
Recording From a CD, Radio
or Externally Connected
Equipment
Recordings
only
can
be made
Deck B.
using
Only
normal bias tapes should be used.
1. Power the unit
on
¡1,
and insert
a
e#
Rewind
point where
blank
Make
buttons to
you wish the
proceed to the
recording to start.
to
record
on
Play Mode 38 button repeatedly
or to
recording on one side only
both sides in auto
reverse
mode
.
We do not recommend that you use the endless
as it may result in rerecording
loop mode
,
over
desired material that
was
recorded earlier
in the session.
3. Select the
source
input: Tuner, CD,
i8
the unit in the
mode. The
Recording Ready
Record indicator
i
5. Press the
button
recording
the
reverse
g@
place
to
tape,
begin recording
the
onto
side of the tape. The direction of
the tape will be indicated in the display h.
The unit will automatically start the input source
and the
recording
session
simultaneously.
6. The
recording may be interrupted to skip over
undesired material by pressing the Rec/Pause
button
i8.
To
resume
the Rec/Pause button
press either
the Play button
recording,
i8,
or
f7.
7. To end the
recording session (but not the
input), press the Stop/Reset button h6.
Alternatively, the unit will stop recording
automatically when it reaches the end of
the tape.
16
1. Insert
Use
4. Insert
a
blank tape into Deck B. Use the Fast
or Rewind e# buttons to
e9
Forward
proceed to the point where you wish the recording to start. Make sure you have enough blank
tape available to fully record the CD or programmed play list.
record
Play Mode 38 button repeatedly
or to
recording on one side only
on
both sides in auto
reverse
mode
desired material that
was
.
recorded earlier
in the session.
only
normal bias tape
recording
a
track
on
the first side of the tape, it will record that track
completely on the reverse side.
6. Press the CD
Sync
button
The unit will
￠ to begin
the tape in Mute
mode for 7 seconds in order to skip the tape
recording.
play
leader; then the CD player will begin playing and
the unit will
previously
recorded cassette in Deck A
begin recording.
The system will not allow you to select a different
input without stopping the recording session.
on
facing
toward you.
Tape A/B button ')! to
select the tape function, and press it repeatedly
2. Press the
to select each deck
tape
to the
so
that you can rewind each
the Rewind button
beginning using
e#.
3. Press the Normal Dub button
33
to
automatically start dubbing at normal (regular
playback) speed. Alternatively, press the High
Dub 31 button to automatically start dubbing
at twice normal playback speed. The quality of
the recording may be better if Normal Speed
dubbing is used rather than High Speed
Dubbing. When dubbing at high speed, turn
down the Volume °U to prevent possible
damage to the loudspeakers by the high-pitched
playback of the source tape.
4.
If unit is unable to finish
a
side you wish to record
to select that track.
over
or
recording.
with the side you wish to copy facing toward
you. Insert a blank cassette in Deck B with the
again.
We do not recommend that you use the endless
as it may result in rerecording
loop mode
begin
of
the CD compartment
,
to
onto the front side of the
Reverse button
to
will flash.
f7
capable
.
in this system.
to select
4. Press the Rec/Pause button
This system will only dub recorded materials
from Deck A to Deck B, since only Deck B is
Open the CD compartment with the CD
Open/Close button ?, insert discs and close
5. Press the
AUXªhG^35.
Play
1. Select the CD Function 12
If you wish to record only one track, use the
Forward or Reverse Search buttons e&(
2. Press the
to select
or
cassette.
3. If desired, program a play list of selected
tracks (see Programmed Play section on p. 14).
proceed past the tape leader to
avoid missing the beginning of the source
signal.
sure
CD
Recording From Tape
to Tape (Dubbing)
Sync Recording
Sync recording function dubs a complete
programmed tracks automatically onto a
2.
tape into Deck B. Use the Fast Forward e9
or
CD
The CD
During dubbing,
have
the Pause button
i8
will
change the speed of
the dub during a dub. Although the Volume
control °U will affect the level of playback,
it will have no effect on the recording level,
which is not adjustable.
no
effect. You cannot
Stop/Reset button h6 to end
dubbing session. Alternatively, the unit will
stop automatically at the end of the tape.
5. Press the
the
ADVANCED FEATURES
Dual Alarms and Timer
Alarm and Timer
Setting
and the
the system to either play or record two different
sources at two different times, for as long a
as
1. Make
sure
you choose.
is
by pressing the Clock button ª; see
the Setting the Clock section of this manual on
p. 10 to set the clock correctly. If you plan on
selecting the Tuner, make sure that the desired
station has been programmed as a preset (see
Programming Preset Stations section on p. 12).
correct
2. Press the Alarm 1
・
a
Alarm 2
or
button
to enter the timer
setting mode. (If the timer
previously set, press and hold the button
for more than 1.5 seconds.) The Alarm/Timer
clockface indicator will appear in the display
w
and the available
selections
source
will flash in the
--
Alarm 1
display c,
guide you through
as
will
now
ACTUAL TIME
the time to turn off in the
the time to turn on,
buttons
to select the hour
minute, and the SET button
way
the Preset
by using
gf4
same
￡
OFF TIME
ON TIME
OFF TIME
(AM 6:00)
(AM 7:00)
(AM 7:10)
(AM 8:00)
7. If the
or
settings
system will
to enter the
10. Set the volume level
turn-off time. It will
by pressing
the Preset
gf4.
SET button ￡ to enter the
buttons
or
11. Press the
w,
(1
or
play continuously until the later
only play the source that
was
selected for the earlier timer, and will not
play
the
source
for
source
play and/or record the
long as it has been
as
To Cancel or
Check the Timer:
a
beginning
Preset stations have been
programmed
(d)
selected preset number.
4. If you wish to select a CD
￡ while
window
display
c.
the SET button
the
￡
alarm is disarmed, the indicators will go out.
into
to enter the
ON TIME
OFF TIME
ON TIME
OFF TIME
(AM 6:00)
(AM 7:10)
(AM 7:00)
(AM 8:00)
Tape,
or
CD
or
￡ to
or
press
TAPE appears in
select either PLAY
beginning
or
desired
starting
point.
buttons
by pressing
the Preset
minutes will flash
7. Set the minutes
enter the hour
source on.
・a to
will flash when the
in Alarm mode. Press the Alarm
defeat the alarm, which will not
2. When CD
no
Tape
or
is selected for
disc is in the disc drawer
or no
turn
playback,
cassette
if
tape
on
instead.
3. When CD is selected for
4. When TAPE is selected
playback, Repeat
automatically.
for playback, if both
cassette decks have cassette
cassette
tapes; the
tape in Deck B will play first.
5. If the unit is turned
on
shut off
at the
automatically
manually, it will
programmed
6. If both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2
The
times do not
c.
by pressing
gf4.
button
off, press the Sleep button $. "SLEEP 90" will
appear in the display c for about 5 seconds.
This means that the unit will turn off automati-
cally
ton
after 90 minutes. Each time the
$
is
pressed
while the SLEEP
Sleep
display
but-
Select the desired time interval before turn-off.
2. To check the
remaining time until the power
sleep function is active,
press the Sleep button $ briefly. The time
remaining until turn-off is displayed for about 5
is turned off, while the
seconds.
Note: If you press the Sleep button $ while
sleep time is displayed, the SLEEP timer will
the
reduce the time until turn-off.
3. To cancel the
press the Sleep
until "10" appears, and
then press the SLEEP button once again while
"10" is displayed.
button
sleep timer,
$ repeatedly
not
turn-off time.
￡ to
the alarm will turn the selected
buttons
or
gf4.
6. Press the SET button
playing
All Disc will be selected
REC. If you choose to make a recording, make
that a blank cassette is loaded in Deck B
5. Set the hour
unit is
w
is in the cassette deck, the Tuner function will
sure
and rewound to its
Alarm and Timer Notes
1. The Alarm indicator
(Available only using the remote control)
When the sleep timer is used, the power is
automatically turned off after the specified time
has elapsed.
1. To specify the time until the power is turned
appears, the time interval before the unit will
turn off is reduced by 10 minutes (e.g., 80...70...).
shut the unit off.
If you have selected CD, or Tape A, "PLAY" and
"REC" will flash alternately in the display c.
Press the SET button
alarm, but
no
memory, JBL Soundgear will default to the last
tuned station.
Press the SET button
to disarm the
once
2) indicators will light in the display w as will
the REC indicator x if applicable. When the
button
or
desired radio station. If
Press it
retain any settings in memory. When the alarm
is armed, the clockface and alarm number (1 or
starting point.
to select
EachtimetheAlarm1・orAlarm2a
settings.
blank cassette is
(c) Press the Preset
Alarm 2
Setting the
Sleep Timer
pressed you can arm or disarm that
alarm. If the alarm was previously set, press the
button ・a twice to display the alarm
?
gf4
selected for the later
ACTUAL TIME
play.
to
button is
?
desired
was
Alarm 1
2) will remain lit in the display
time and
programmed
(b) Press the SET button ￡ to select
either Play or Rec.
Play: Tuner plays only
Rec: Tuner plays and is recorded by
or
that
and the alarm will be set and armed.
selected
display
loaded in Deck B and rewound to its
then the
timer.
selected volume level. The clockface and the
Alarm number
overlap,
at the earliest set turn-on
--
and "Rec" will flash in turn.
a
of the timers
on
time and
programmed
(a) If you want to select the Tuner, press
the SET button ￡ while TUNER appears in the
display window c. "Play"
that
turn
setting.
3.
sure
ACTUAL TIME
ON TIME
in turn.
Deck B. Make
Alarm 2
time the system will turn off.
12. When you turn the power off ¡1, the unit
will automatically turn itself on at the
was
TUNER, CD, TAPE
menu
setting the
9. Program
or
displayed c
the current time
Recording
to enter the
minutes. "OFF" will flash in the
Your system offers a flexible dual alarm and
timer capability, which allows you to program
duration
￡
8. Press the SET button
is
the Preset
or
overlap
programmed to turn
will turn
on
on
and off
--
as
--
are
set, and their
that is, the earlier alarm
off before the later alarm
then both alarms will turn the unit
programmed.
17
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is
no
sound from either of the
?
Check that the unit is
into
plugged
an
As
?
speakers:
active
preventive
a
to avoid
measure
If tape does not record:
?
Make sure record protection tabs have not
damaging
your speakers, make sure never to exceed the
maximum volume when playing your system.
been removed from cassette. If
electrical outlet.
?
Check that the unit is turned on, and that a
is selected and playing. If Tape or CD
source
selected, make
was
sure
that
cassette
a
or
disc
has been inserted.
Check that the Mute function has not been
selected and, if it has, turn it off using the
?
remote control.
?
?
the Volume Control °.
Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the
the
?
If
all wires
speakers (see
page
an
batteries. Make
the external unit is turned
sure
selected,
to remote
con-
Make
?
sure
the batteries
not
are
weak, and
them if necessary.
Make sure the remote sensor in the front
on
and
or
powthat
sure
playing.
of the wires
are
Make
?
If
sure a source
in Deck B.
of the main unit is not blocked.
sure
the remote is
?
further than 23
no
make
dubbing,
rect decks
Make
the
--
is
playing.
the tapes are in the corin Deck A, and the blank
sure
source
you are not attempting to record
in
Deck A, as that deck is for playtape
sure
onto
a
(7 meters) away from the main unit, and
that it is aimed at the sensor head-on and not at
back
only.
too much of
If tapes sound distorted:
?
Make sure to use only normal bias tapes in
the unit.
feet
angle (no
line).
an
from the center
than 30
more
?
Turn off any fluorescent
the main unit.
light
in the
degrees
vicinity
of
?
If the tuner
correctly, and
frayed, cut or punc-
tured.
(radio) buzzes
or
does not
Make
sure
tape heads
clean and
are
demag-
play
properly:
Make
?
connected
are
?
?
Make
they have, you
holes with adhesive
protection
tape.
replace
panel
the
netized.
that all wires between the main unit
and external unit
none
punctured.
was
active electrical outlet
plugged
ered by fully charged
that
or
of
none
respond
that the external unit is either
sure
into
Make
9). Make
connected, and that
are
speaker wires are frayed, cut
an external (auxiliary) source
make
If the unit does not
trol commands:
?
Adjust
sure
cover
may
If
sure
that is in
use
you have tuned in to
in your area.
a
frequency
a
tape recording tapes
recorded earlier in the
over
same
material
session:
sure you have selected either One side
All sides, but not Endless loop, using the
Play Mode function 38
?
Check the antenna connection, and adjust
the placement of the antenna wires for best
?
Make
or
.
reception.
If there is
no
sound
coming
from
If
one
If RDS
speaker:
?
Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the
sure
the
all wires
are
speakers (see page
connected and that
speaker wires
are
frayed,
cut
or
9). Make
none
of
punctured.
sure
the
all wires
are
page 9). Make
connected, and that none of
speakers (see
speaker wires
are
frayed,
cut
or
RDS is not available
punctured.
on
?
Make
sure
(or no) bass output:
garbled
signal.
When
until the unit
?
Boost.
?
Consider
adding
a
powered
subwoofer to your
system.
If there is low
(or no) treble output:
the
all wires
are
speaker wires
connected, and that
are
frayed,
cut
or
none
of
punctured.
yellow
For Model FFH-3130, make sure the
plug is connected to the correct
?
44
on the rear panel
Tweeter/Midrange jack
Consider experimenting with the Boost function 35 by selecting Treble Boost or Super Boost.
?
18
as
ior is normal.
If Deck A does not auto-reverse:
Deck A is not
equipped with this feature,
always stop at the end of each side.
and
can
page
be
a
single preset
If CD does not
play:
?
Make
sure
drawer contains disc to
?
Make
sure
disc is not
?
Make
sure
play.
down in tray.
disc is of type CD or CD-R only.
upside
erased:
to delete
possible
(see
are
processes the
single Preset stachanged to a different
a
12).
If CD
skips
or
during play:
damaged.
is set securely
stutters
?
Make
sure
disc is not
?
Make
sure
main unit
on a
sta-
ble surface, free from vibrations.
When
attempting to
programmed
from
a
play
list
was
delete
CD
a single track
play list, the entire
erased:
It is not possible to delete a single track from a
play list, although the track can be replaced by a
different track (see page 14).
If the unit did not turn
If
?
sound is heard when tape is
Make sure tape is not blank.
no
on
at the pro-
grammed alarm time:
Check programmed time was AM or PM
selected correctly? Was 24-hour or 12-hour time
display selected as desired?
?
?
Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the speakers (see page 9). Make
?
sure
station
fully
to delete
attempting
tion, although it
right speaker inputs 47 have the correct
polarity (+ and --).
Consider experimenting with the Boost function 35 by selecting either PowerBass or Super
of the tape
For the first few seconds, the RDS data will
be
It is not
the connections to the left and
zero:
beginning
AM.
will
station, all presets
If there is low
tape rewinds past
rather than the counter number and this behav-
signal is weak, the audio
through without the RDS
come
a
The unit detects the
When the station's
?
?
Check all wires and connections between the
main unit and the
does not appear in the display:
?
Make sure you have selected the FM band,
signal may
signal.
If the system plays at low volumes but
shuts off as volume is increased:
?
(Radio Data System) information
--
Make
sure
the unit
was
not left turned
on.
playing:
If the unit did not turn
recording
on
and make
a
at the
programmed alarm time:
time was programmed correctly.
?
Make
sure
?
Make
sure a
blank tape
Deck B and rewound.
was
inserted in
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Output
Power
FFH-2120
FFH-3130
100 Watts total
130 Watts total
65W
Sound Pressure Level
107dB
Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Aux Input)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
45Hz
Main Unit
65W
+
(1% THD, 50Hz
20kHz)
30W
+
60W
+
(bi-amplified)
30W
(1% THD, 200Hz 20kHz)
60W (1% THD, 50Hz 20kHz)
--
--
108dB
20kHz
40Hz
~
80dB
20kHz
~
80dB
327mm
x
343mm
219mm x 333mm
Speakers (each)
Net Weight
Main Unit
8.73kg (19.2 lb)
Speakers (each)
4.91kg (10.8 lb)
Shipping Weight
(system, accessories, packing) 21.5kg (47.3 lb)
273mm
x
248mm
Speaker System
Type
--
x
(10-3/4" x 12-7/8" x 13-1/2")
(8-5/8" x 13-1/8" x 9-3/4")
273mm
x
327mm
x
343mm
219mm
x
374mm
x
248mm
(10-3/4" x 12-7/8" x 13-1/2")
(8-5/8" x 14-3/4" x 9-3/4")
10.1kg (22.2 lb)
5.23kg (11.5 lb)
23.64kg (52 lb)
Ported 2-way
6-1/2"(165mm) PolyPlasTM with rubber surround
Tweeter
Ported 3-way bi-amplified
6-1/2"(165mm) PolyPlas with rubber surround
3" PolyPlas with rubber surround
N/A
13mm(1/2") Titanium-laminate dome with EOSTM waveguide 13mm(1/2") Titanium-laminate dome with EOSTM waveguide
Impendance
6Ω
6Ω
Max
Input power(MAIN)
130W
60W
Max
Input power(Super Woofer)
Woofer
Midrange
120W
CD
40Hz
Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
20kHz
~
40Hz
(+0,--2dB)
70dB
20kHz
~
(+0,--2dB)
70dB
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range
87.5MHz
Intermediate
10.7MHz
10.7MHz
61/58dB
61/58dB
60Hz
60Hz
Frequency
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(Mono/Stereo, 98MHz)
Frequency Response
AM(MW)
or
Intermediate
Frequency
Frequency Response
87.5MHz
10000kHz
~
522kHz
Tuning Range
108MHz
~
1611kHz, 530kHz
~
530kHz
1720kHz
~
1610kHz
450kHz
100Hz
10000kHz
~
522kHz
or
~
108MHz
~
1611kHz, 530kHz
~
530kHz
1720kHz
~
1610kHz
~
450kHz
2000Hz
100Hz
~
2000Hz
~
SW(optional)
5.8MHz
Tuning Range
Intermediate
Frequency
450kHz
Frequency
450kHz
18MHz
5.8MHz
~
18MHz
~
450kHz
LW(optional)
153kHz
Tuning Range
Intermediate
281kHz
153kHz
~
281kHz
~
450kHz
Cassette Deck
FF, REW Time (C-60)
120
Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Channel Separation
125Hz
NOTE: All features and
specifications
120
sec.
8000kHz
~
(±3dB)
sec.
125Hz
43dBA
43dBA
50dBA
50dBA
are
subject to change
8000kHz
~
(±3dB)
without notice.
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P/N:3828R-A042E