RDHA3[B].
RDHA3[B].book Page 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
RDHA3[B].book Page 2 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
RDHA3[B].book Page 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. Contents Connections................................................... 3 Basic Operations........................................... 5 Turning on the System .................................................5 Adjusting the Volume ......
RDHA3[B].book Page 2 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. STANDBY lamp 13, 15, 16 6 13 17 20 20 10 6 6 7 7, 13 6 12, 15 5, 17, 18 SLEEP CLOCK A.
RDHA3[B].book Page 3 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Connections Connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the Power Cable Inserting Batteries AC adaptor Memory backup batteries Plug in the System only after all connections are complete. Install the memory backup batteries to avoid the preset stations or clock setting being erased in case of a power failure or unplugging of the power cord. • Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.
RDHA3[B].book Page 5 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Basic Operations Turning on the System Remote control Basic Operations Remote control: Main unit: STANDBY/ON CANCEL SET 4 CLOCK/ TIMER x Source buttons AUTO STBY The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. • When the power is supplied from an AC outlet... – The System also turns on by pressing one of the source buttons.
RDHA3[B].book Page 6 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Remote ONLY Setting the Clock You can adjust the middle range and treble level from –5 to +5. To adjust the middle range MIDDLE TREBLE • To return to the previous step, press [CANCEL]. • To cancel the setting during the process, press [CLOCK/ TIMER]. 1 Activate the clock setting mode.
RDHA3[B].book Page 7 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Remote control To select the band (FM or AM) Remote control: FM AM Number buttons Main unit: SET TUNING UP PRESET DOWN PRESET UP FM AM TUNING DOWN FM/AM FM MODE To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Remote control: Main unit UP 4 x FM/AM Main unit: The frequency starts changing on the display.
RDHA3[B].book Page 8 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM To tune in to a preset station To preset the stations 7 Using the number buttons Remote ONLY You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 Tune in to the station you want to preset. 2 • You can also store the monaural reception mode for FM preset stations if selected. Activate the preset number entry mode. FM 1 3 97.00 • Finish the following process while the indication on the display is flashing. Select a preset number for the station you store.
RDHA3[B].book Page 9 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Using Radio Data System Receiving FM Stations with Radio Data Remote control Using Radio Data System System Remote ONLY Radio Data System allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. This System can receive the following types of Radio Data System signals. PS (Program Service) Shows commonly known station names. PTY (Program Type) Shows types of broadcast programs.
Searching for a Program by Switching Temporarily to a Program of PTY Codes Your Choice Automatically Remote ONLY You can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 8) by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes 1 While listening to an FM station... Remote ONLY The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the System to switch temporarily to a preset FM station broadcasting a program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO).
RDHA3[B].book Page 11 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Using Radio Data System Description of the PTY codes None: News: Affairs: Info: Sport: Educate: Drama: Culture: Science: Varied: Pop M: Rock M: Easy M: Light M: Classics: Other M: No program type, undefined program, or difficult to categorize into particular types. News. Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
RDHA3[B].book Page 12 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Playing Back Discs/USB Devices Playing Back a Disc/a USB Device To insert a disc Main Unit ONLY Number buttons CANCEL 7 4 x GROUP UP GROUP GROUP DOWN CD6 USB MEMORY 6 PLAY MODE REPEAT • When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press [EJECT0] again. • If you press [CD 6], the disc tray closes automatically and playback starts.
RDHA3[B].book Page 13 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM To play back a disc/a USB device Playing Back Discs/USB Devices To start/pause: To stop: CD Total track number 50:46 Total playback time Remote ONLY You can select a track directly and start playback. Examples: To select number 5, press [5]. To select number 10, press [10]. To select number 25, press [ 10], [2], then [5]. To select number 136, press [ 10], [ 10], [1], [3], then [6].
RDHA3[B].book Page 14 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM —Program Play Remote ONLY You can arrange the playing order of tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files on a USB mass storage class device. • Resume does not work for Program Play. 1 While playback is stopped, activate Program Play. To check the programmed contents While playback is stopped... In the programmed order. In the reverse order. To modify the program While playback is stopped...
RDHA3[B].book Page 15 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Playing Back Discs/USB Devices Playing at Random —Random Play Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY You can play all the tracks at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files on a USB mass storage class device. Remote ONLY You can repeat playback. While playing or before playback... Canceled GROUP ALL 1 While playback is stopped, activate Random Play. Repeats the current track.
RDHA3[B].book Page 16 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM You can operate an iPod through the System. • You can also operate the iPod directly even while it is connected to the System. For details on the operations, refer to the instructions of your iPod. • Before connecting your iPod to the System, check its type and software version.
RDHA3[B].book Page 17 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM To pause/restart Listening to an iPod Connecting the iPod iPod (not supplied) To select a track • Press 4 twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previous track. To locate a particular portion—Search Play While playing... • You can scan tracks in fast-forward/fastreverse while holding the button. Stand for iPod (supplied) 5 mark arrow mark Connecting cable for iPod (supplied) To return to the normal playback, release the button.
RDHA3[B].book Page 18 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Listening to External Components Listening to External Components Connecting a Portable Audio Device Remote control To the headphone jack SET Audio cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) LINE QP LINK Playing Back a Portable Audio Device 1 Set the volume level to the minimum. VOLUME +, – 2 Select LINE as the source. Main unit 3 Start playing the auxiliary equipment. • Refer also to the instructions of the connected device.
RDHA3[B].book Page 19 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Listening to External Components Adjusting the Audio Input Level Remote ONLY If the sound from the component connected to the LINE IN jack is too loud or is too quiet when changing from another source to “LINE,” you can change the audio input level through the LINE IN jack (without changing the volume level). While LINE is selected as the source...
RDHA3[B].book Page 20 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Timer Operations 1 Enter the timer setting mode. 0:00- 0:00 STANDBY/ON SLEEP CANCEL 2 SET • When the clock has not been set, pressing [CLOCK/ TIMER] makes the System enter the clock setting mode (see page 6). Set the timer as you like. Repeat the procedure for the following settings until finished— CLOCK/ TIMER 4 x Remote ONLY Using Sleep Timer You can set the shut-off time so that you can go to bed without turning off the System yourself.
RDHA3[B].book Page 21 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Notes on Handling Reference Suitable Locations for the System • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
RDHA3[B].book Page 22 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Notes on Operation Learning More about This System • Audio CD. • CD-R/-RW recorded in the Audio CD format. • MP3, WMA or WAV files on DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/ -RW or USB mass storage class device. In addition to the above discs/files, this System can play back audio data recorded on CD-Extra/CD Text. • The following discs cannot be played back: DVD Video, DVD Audio, DVD-RAM, VCD, SVCD, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, CD-G (CDGraphics), and DVD Text.
Reference RDHA3[B].book Page 23 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Setting the Clock: • “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock. Adjusting the Sound: • The subwoofer volume adjustment does not affect the sound through the headphones. • Tone adjustments affect the sound through the headphones. Turning Off the Power Automatically: • Auto Standby does not work while listening to an FM or AM station.
RDHA3[B].book Page 24 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Listening to an iPod (see pages 16 and 17) Playing the iPod: • Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording levels. When this occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of the iPod, or turn on the sound check function of the iPod. For information on operating the iPod, refer to the instructions supplied with your iPod.
RDHA3[B].book Page 25 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Reference Troubleshooting General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. sThere is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. sThe built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in. Unable to operate the System from the remote control. sThe path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the System is blocked.
RDHA3[B].book Page 26 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM Amplifier General Output Power (10% THD) 10 W (5 W + 5 W) at 4 Ω (full range), 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 Ω (woofer) Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) LINE IN 500 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 1”) 250 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 2”) 125 mV/47 kΩ (at “LEVEL 3”) Output Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) PHONES 16 Ω – 1 kΩ 0 – 12 mW/ch output into 32 Ω LINE OUT 500 mV/4.7 kΩ Dimensions (W/H/D) 630 mm × 223 mm × 205 mm Mass 7.7 kg (without batteries) 8.
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RDHA3[B].book Page 2 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:00 PM This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
