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CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked 
by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be 
able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked 

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lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems 

must be considered and local rules or laws 
governing the disposal of these batteries must be 
followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, 

dripping or splashing and that no objects 

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with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the 
apparatus.

• Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid 
European directives and standards regarding 
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of 
Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O. Box 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany

PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

RA-P10

LVT1634-004A [B]

©2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 

0906NSMCREBET

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and 

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Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
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.

15cm

15cm

15cm

15cm

15cm

10cm

Front

Side

Getting Started

Warning

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, 

consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of it in a 

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may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a 

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• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, 

crack, or start a 

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• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to 

give off heat, crack, or start a 

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• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, 

crack, or start a 

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• Dispose of battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed ) shall not be exposed to excessive heat source such as 

sunshine, 

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Operating on the Remote Control

 

Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure 
that you have all the following items.

• Remote control
• AC adaptor
• Attachments (6 types)
• Rubber pads (A type×2, B type×2)
• CR2025 (×2)  lithium coin batteries

One is loaded on the remote 
control at the factory.

  Prepare the Remote 

Control

• When you use the remote 

control for the 

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out the insulation sheet.

 

Replacing the Battery 

in the Remote Control

• Insert the battery into the 

remote control by matching 
the polarity (+ and –) 
correctly.

Insulation sheet

Lithium 
coin battery 
(CR2025)

 

Preparation of the Unit

9V 1.5A

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Loading batteries for the Clock

Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.

Lithium coin 
battery 
(CR2025) 
(supplied)

FM wire antenna
(Pass through the notch in the cover)

AC adaptor: AA-R9030 (supplied)

To a wall outlet
Plug the AC adaptor 
only after all connections 
are completed.

1  SOURCE button

Switch the sound source.

2   FM MODE button

Switch FM stereo/monaural.

3  MUTING button

Turn off the sound. Return to original mode by 
pressing again.

4  /- button

Select a registered FM radio station (P01 to 20).

5  iPod 

6

 button

Play/pause the iPod.

6  

 button

Switch the backlight on/off.

7  

4

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 button

Fast-forward/rewind the iPod song.
Change frequencies to tune in to FM radio 
station.

8  /- button

You can adjust the volume level from 00 to a 
maximum of 20.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

In These Cases

Check the following points

Power does not come on.  

• AC adaptor is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
• The batteries are exhausted.

No longer works.

Press the “RESET” button (see “Resetting the unit”).

Cannot set the iPod.

• Is the selected attachment compatible to your iPod? Con

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compatibility of iPod and attachments in “iPod Compatibility Chart”.

• Is the attachment properly mounted on the unit? Make sure to mount the 

attachment properly.

Cannot operate iPod.

• Is the iPod 

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• Is the iPod properly functioning? Test  the iPod functions in stand alone 

condition.

iPod cannot be charged.

• Is the iPod 

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• Is the AC adaptor connected? The iPod cannot be charged while the Unit 

is operated on batteries.

• For iPod 3rd Generation, set the “CHARGING SWITCH” to “FIREWIRE” 

(see “Charging the iPod”).

Hard to listen to broadcasts 
because of noise.

The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Unable to operate the System 
from the remote control.

• The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the 

System is blocked.

• The batteries are exhausted.

When the volume level is 
manually set higher than “08”, 
the unit automatically lowers 
the level to “08”.

The unit’s battery runs low (The “---” (Low battery) appears on the display). 
Replace the batteries with new ones.

  Resetting the unit

If “Troubleshooting” does not eliminate malfunctioning (failure to operate or 
display properly, etc.), press the “RESET” button on the rear of the unit with 
something having a sharp point, while the unit is turned on. After pressing 
“RESET” button, unplug the AC adaptor and wait a while before plugging it 
again. 

• When using “RESET” button, make sure the lithium coin battery is loaded.
• While resetting the unit, the clock is also reset. Adjust the clock after resetting 

the unit.

Speci

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Model

RA-P10

Type

Portable audio system

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Power Output

4W x 2
1kHz 10% THD,  6

 (IEC268-3)

Input Sensitivity/ Impedance

AUX Input

250mV/47k

FM Tuner

Tuning Range

87.50MHz - 108.00MHz

Frequency Step

50kHz

Preset Stations

20

Speaker

1way full range, diameter 35mm x2

Input Terminal

External DC IN ( for AC adaptor)
AUX IN (mini jack)

Power Source

DC9V   1.5A (EXTERNAL DC IN)
DC9V   (SIZE R6, AA BATTERY OR EQUIVALENT x6)
DC3V   (CR2025, for the clock)

AC adaptor

Input : AC 110-240V , 50/60Hz
Output : DC 9V   1.5A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

(W) 331 mm x (H) 71 mm x (D) 98 mm

Weight (Without batteries)

0.7kg

Accessory

See Supplied Accessories

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INSTRUCTIONS

EN

Open the battery compartment 
cover by pressing the small tab.

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Loading batteries for the Unit (The battery power supply)

Close the cover in the order shown by the numbers.

R6 (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (not supplied)

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

Insert three batteries to each compartment (six batteries total). Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly. 
While the AC adaptor is connected to the wall outlet, the unit works without batteries.

Press the tab to open 
the cover.

Close the cover in the order 
shown by the numbers. 

CAUTION:

To avoid risk of 

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• Do not use AC adaptors except for the supplied AC adaptor.
• Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other equipment.

(Front side)

(Rear side)

NOTES

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front panel.
• The remote control sensor is designed to receive signals from up to 

approximately 7 m distance when the remote control is pointed directly. If the 
remote control is pointed with an angle, the distance may become shorter.

Precautions

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold–between 5°C and 35°C.
• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside the System.

• Leave suf

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• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV.

DO NOT install the System in a location 
near heat sources, or in a place subject to 
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

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.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections 
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is 
damaged in any way—switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any 

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DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is speci

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for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for in

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DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements 
of traf

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DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER 

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the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the 

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DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

– NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the 

case —this could result in a fatal electrical shock.;

– NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than sorry!

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