POWERED WOOFER CD SYSTEM RV-B99 BK/BU CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUX CD AUTO PRESET REPEAT TAPE TUNER BAND FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW FF MULTI CONTROL DISPLAY SOUND SUPER WOOFER VOLUME ACS VOLUME RM-RXVB99E REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LTV0218-002A [B]
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. CONTENTS Features .................................................................................. 3 Safety precautions ................................................................. 3 Handling precautions ............................................................
FEATURES ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Active Clear Sound (ACS) circuit for enhanced sound reproduction Super woofer volume control Sound mode control One-touch operation (COMPU PLAY) 35-key remote control unit operates all CD, cassette deck and tuner functions Skip Play/Search Play/Repeat Play/Random Play Programmed play of up to 20 tracks Full-logic cassette mechanism Auto reverse Auto tape select mechanism Metal (type IV) and CrO2 (type II) tape can be played back for superior tone quality ÷ CrO2 (type II) tap
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Do not use this unit in direct sunlight where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C (104°F). ÷ When abnormal operation occurs. * Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet and remove all the batteries. Then reload the batteries after a few minutes, reconnect the AC power cord and switch the power ON. 1. Avoid installing in the following places ÷ Where it could be subject to vibrations. ÷ Where it is excessively humid, such as in a bathroom.
SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT ÷ ATTACHMENT As shown in the illustration below, press in the metal fitting at 1 and hook over 2. ÷ DETACHMENT Press in the metal fitting at 1 and unhook. Shoulder strap Remote control unit Shoulder strap Remote control case ÷ Remote control unit may be stored in the case. CONNECTIONS ÷ Do not switch the power on until all connections are completed. Connection of external audio units ÷ Connection with a turntable or MD player, etc.
POWER SUPPLY A. Operation on house hold AC C. Operation on batteries ÷ Connect the AC power cord after all other connections have been made. ÷ Loading batteries 1. Open the battery cover by pulling it toward you while pressing the sections marked by the arrows. 2. Insert 10 “R20/D (13F)” size batteries as shown in the diagram. * Be careful to insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals positioned correctly. 3. Replace the cover. ~AC IN Power cord 4 CAUTIONS: 1.
D. Operation on car battery (DC 12 V) PHONES MIC/GUITAR INPUT MIC LEVEL GUITAR LEVEL AUX IN 12V DC IN ~AC IN To car’s cigarette lighter socket (12 V) CAUTION 12V DC IN Optional exclusive car adapter (JVC model CA-R120E) ÷ First connect the car adapter to the DC IN 12 V jack, not the cigarette lighter socket, because shorting of a plug on the car may cause the fuse to blow out. In addition, be careful not to make a short-circuit between the plugs.
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CD player/General section 1 2 3 456 7 8 1 5 2 1 TRACK ALL PROGRAM RANDOM 3 4 5 9 p qw e 1 2 3 4 5 Shoulder strap hook button SUPER WOOFER VOLUME control knob SOUND button Display window 1 Function/Track number display 2 Play time display 3 Repeat play indicator ( ALL) 4 Program mode indicator (PROGRAM) 5 Random play indicator (RANDOM) ÷ See page 22 for clock adjustment display. 6 CD door 7 LOCK/RELEASE knob LOCK: To secure the CD door.
Tuner/Deck section 12 3 4 5 3 1 2 3 STEREO MONO MHz 4 6 78 5 9 6 7 REC 1 PRESET TUNING/BEAT CUT button 2 AUX button 3 Display window 1 Band display 2 Radio frequency display 3 Mode display during FM broadcast (STEREO/MONO) 4 Tape (TAPE) display 5 Reverse mode indicator ( / / ) 6 Recording indicator (REC) 7 Tape direction indicators (2/3) 4 TAPE 23 button 6 ONE TOUCH REC button 7 LOCK/RELEASE knob LOCK: To secure the cassette holder. RELEASE: To open the cassette holder.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Preparation before use ÷ Installing batteries in the remote control unit 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit. 2. Insert two “R6/AA (15F)” size batteries. ÷ Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals matching the indication inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Insert the · ends first.
SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF CD 3/8 button TUNER/BAND button button AUX button TAPE 23 button Switching the power on/off ÷ Switching on: ON / STANDBY STANDBY The STANDBY indicator goes out. ÷ The display window lights. (only when AC power is used) ÷ Switching off: ON / STANDBY STANDBY The STANDBY indicator lights. ÷ The display window light goes off and only the clock time is displayed.
VOLUME, SOUND MODE AND OTHER CONTROLS VOLUME control Sound mode button + : Use to increase the volume. – : Use to decrease the volume. (Control range from VOL 0 to VOL 50.) ÷ The volume level is displayed in the display window for 2 seconds. Sound modes can be selected to enhance the type of music being played. Remote control unit Main unit VOLUME ÷ Press the SOUND button to select the sound mode.
HANDLING CDs Since dirty, damaged and warped CDs may damage the unit, take care regarding the following: 1. Usable CDs Use CDs with the mark shown. 2. Notes on handling CDs ÷ Do not touch the reflective recorded surface. ÷ Do not stick or write anything on the label side. ÷ Do not bend CDs. 3. Storage ÷ After removing a CD from the unit, be sure to put it back in its case. ÷ Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity, or dust. 4.
PLAYING CDs Playing an entire CD The following example of playing an entire CD assumes a CD with 12 tracks and a total playing time of 48 minutes 57 seconds. Operate in the order shown ÷ When AC power is used. (When battery power is used, switch on the button first, then perform operation.) 1 2 3 4 1 LOCK RELEASE 2 LOCK RELEASE 1 Set to RELEASE to open the CD door. 2 Load a CD with the label side facing up and close the CD door.
Direct access play (using the remote control unit) ÷ Pressing any of the track number buttons will start play from the beginning of the designated track. (This function cannot be used during programmed play.) CLOCK TIMER 1 Press the CD 3/8 button to set to the CD mode. 2 Press the 7 button. 3 Designate the required track using the track number buttons.
Repeat play (using the remote control unit) Random play (using the remote control unit) Press the REPEAT button before or during play. A single track or all the tracks can be repeated. Press the RANDOM button. “RANDOM” appears in the display window. After all tracks are played back once in random order, playback stops and random play is released. Whether a single track or all tracks are to be repeated can be specified.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK Operate in the order shown ÷ When AC power is used. (When battery power is used, switch on the operation.) button first, then perform 1 2 3 1 LOCK LOCK RELEASE RELEASE Press the cassette holder in and set to LOCK to close, listening for the click that indicates the cassette holder is securely closed. Set to RELEASE to open. Notes: ÷ Do not turn the LOCK/RELEASE knob until the tape mechanism has stopped moving.
RADIO RECEPTION Operate in the order shown ÷ When AC power is used. (When battery power is used, switch on the button first, then perform operation.) 4 3 1 2 5 1 Press the TUNER BAND button. ÷ The power is switched on. 2 Select the band by pressing the TUNER BAND button. ÷ Pressing this button switches between FM auto, FM mono and AM. 3 Tune to the required station.
Presetting the desired stations (using the remote control unit) 30 stations in FM band and 15 stations in AM (MW/LW) band can be preset as follows: ÷ Example: (Presetting an FM station broadcasting on 103.5 MHz to preset button “15”) SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUTO PRESET REPEAT TAPE TUNER 4 MHz AUX CD REVERSE MODE REW BAND FM MODE MULTI CONTROL FF DISPLAY SOUND 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 ACS Press the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button. Select the FM band using the TUNER BAND/FM MODE button.
RECORDING ÷ During recording, the ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit automatically optimizes the recording level, so manual recording level adjustment is unnecessary. ÷ Check that the safety tab on the cassette tape is not broken off. Note: This unit has recording characteristics suitable for normal and CrO2 tapes. Normal and CrO2 tapes have different characteristics from metal tapes.
Recording from the radio or an external source connected to the AUX IN terminals Operate in the order shown 4 2 1 SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUX CD AUTO PRESET REPEAT TAPE TUNER BAND FM MODE REVERSE MODE REW MULTI CONTROL FF 3 DISPLAY SOUND 1 Load a cassette with side A facing out. ACS Erasing (Wind past the tape leader before starting recording.) ÷ Make sure the tape direction is set to 3 (forward direction). 2 Select the source to be recorded.
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT (USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT) Names of parts in the clock/timer section, and their functions: 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9p q ON OFF CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOCK button 7 TIMER button 8 TIMER ON/OFF button 9 DOWN/UP buttons p SET button q SLEEP button Timer mode indicator Timer indicator (ON/OFF) SLEEP indicator CLOCK indicator Time display Setting the current time (when this unit is used for the first time) (Example: To set the clock to 13:15.
4 Set the stop time. (Example: To set the timer stop time to 13:15.) OFF DOWN Within 30 sec. SET UP ÷ Press to set the timer off time. 5 Select the TIMER mode. ÷ The selected timer mode is shown in the display. REC and DOWN appears on the display. UP When the UP button is pressed to select the timer mode, the mode changes from TUNER (timer reception of a broadcast), to TUNER (timer recording of a broadcast), to CD (timer play of a CD), to TAPE (timer playback of a tape), in this order.
Timer recording of broadcast ÷ The current time must be set before the timer can be used. ÷ Make sure that the safety tabs of the cassette have not been broken off. Operations 1 5 2 4 3 CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUTO PRESET 1 Set the button to ON. 2 Load a cassette. ÷ Insert the cassette with the side to be recorded facing out. ÷ Select the required reverse mode ( or ). ÷ Set the tape direction to 3 (forward) by pressing the TAPE 23 button. 3 Set the timer.
Timer playback ÷ Timer playback of tapes, broadcasts and CDs is possible. Operations 1 3 2 CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP DOWN UP SET PROGRAM RANDOM AUTO PRESET REPEAT 1 Set the button to ON. 2 Set the timer. (Refer to “Setting the timer” on page 22.) 3 Set the Source sound Timer mode Operations CD play CD Load a disc. Tape playback TAPE Load a cassette tape. Broadcast TUNER Tune to the required station. button to STANDBY.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning is important! When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty... ÷ Sound quality deteriorates. ÷ The output sound level drops. ÷ Previously recorded tape is not completely erased. ÷ Recording is not performed satisfactorily. Therefore, you should clean the heads, etc. after every 10 hours of use for optimal recording conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. First make sure.... ÷ Power cannot be turned on. * Is the power cord unplugged? ÷ No sound from the speakers. * Are headphones connected? ÷ Clock time is blinking in the display. * Was there a power failure? * Was the power cord unplugged while the memory back-up batteries were not installed? (CD Player Section) ÷ The CD player does not play.
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