JVC RA-P30WUW Instructions Download Page 2

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 adapter 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 Dock adapter properly mounted on the unit? Make sure to mount the 

Dock adapter properly.

Cannot operate iPod.

• Is the iPod fi rmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?
• Is the iPod properly functioning? Test  the iPod functions in stand alone 

condition.

iPod cannot be charged.

• Is the iPod fi rmly connected to the connector plug of the unit?
• Is the AC adapter connected? The iPod cannot be charged while the Unit is 

operated on batteries.

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 adapter 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.

Connecting other equipment

Connect an external device to the AUX jack on the rear of the unit using a stereo mini plug cord (not supplied) .

NOTE

• Always set volume to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the other equipment.

Listening to external devices

1  Turn the unit power on.
2  Select “AUX” with the SOURCE button.
3  Start playback on the external device.
4  Adjust the volume.

Setting the iPod on the unit

1  Insert the Dock adapter supplied with the iPod to the unit.
 

If the Dock adapter was not supplied with your iPod, purchase the Dock adapter from Apple Inc.

 

For details, visit the Apple’s website.

 <http://www.apple.com>

2  Connect the iPod to the connector plug of the unit.

• The connector plug is protected with a cover when it is fi rst purchased. Please remove the cover before 

operating the unit.

• When the iPod is not connected, insert the terminal cover. This prevents dust from entering and possibly  

damaging the unit.

• Always set volume to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting iPod.
• When you connect your iPod to the unit, make sure you insert it all the way.
• When disconnecting the iPod, make sure that the System is turned off.

Listening to the iPod

1  Connect the iPod to the unit.
2  Turn the unit power on.
3  Select “iPod” with the SOURCE button.

When iPod is selected as sound source, it automatically starts playback.

Press

Functions

Unit

Remote control

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Playback/Pause
Press and hold this button to switch the iPod to sleep mode.

¢

Next song / fast forward (press and hold)

4

Previous song (Press this button during playback to jump back to 
the beginning of the track.) / fast rewind (press and hold)

Charging the iPod

The iPod is charged while it is set on the unit when the Unit power is on. 
• Connect the AC adapter to the Unit. The iPod battery is not charged while 

the Unit is operated on the battery power supply.

• The iPod is charged regardless of the sound source selected on the Unit.
• See the iPod instruction manual about charging times.

Listening to FM radio

Stretch out the wire antenna located on the rear of the unit before using.

1  Turn the Unit power on.
2  Select “FM” with the SOURCE button.
3  Select a station with the 

4

/

¢

 button.

Presetting Stations

1  Select “FM” with the SOURCE button, and switch to channel display with 

38

 button.

2 Use 

the 

4

/

¢

 button to select the channel number (P01 to P20) to be registered.

3  Press and hold the 

38

 button. 

 The channel number starts fl ashing.

4 Use 

the 

4

/

¢

 button to select the frequency (87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz) of the station that you wish to 

register.

5 Press 

the 

38

 button 

 The selected frequency will be registered.

• To confi rm registration, select the registered channel number (P01 to P20), and press 

38

 button to display 

frequency.

5  Switch the ALARM switch to “BUZZER”.

• 

 of the set alarm starts lighting on the display.

• To check the set time, switch the display to alarm time (ALARM 1/ALARM 2) by pressing the SET button.
• The buzzer sounds for three minutes.
• If the set time of “ALARM1” laps over that of ”ALARM2”, the buzzer of the earlier set alarm stops when the 

latter one starts sounding.

Selecting iPod or FM radio for the alarm sound (ALARM-TIMER PLAY)

1  Set the alarm time.
(See steps 1 to 4 of “To set the alarm (ALARM-BUZZER)”)

• You can set the duration of time between timer-on and timer-off from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in TIMER 

PLAY time. 

2  If the power is off, turn the unit power on.
3  Confi rm that you can hear the iPod or FM radio.

• Set to an appropriate volume.

4  Switch the ALARM switch to “TIMER PLAY”. 

 of the set alarm starts lighting and the selected source is 

blinking on the display.

Stopping alarm sound

 

To pause the alarm (snooze)

Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button while the alarm in sounding, when the alarm is set with either “ALARM-
BUZZER” or “ALARM-TIMER PLAY”.
The alarm sound is temporarily stopped, and started again 5 minutes later. You can repeat this up to 10 
times.

 

To stop the alarm (BUZZER/ TIMER PLAY)

• Switch the ALARM switch to “OFF”.

Deleting the alarm settings

1  Press the SET button to select the ALARM you want to delete.
2  Press and hold the SET button. → “ON” or “OFF” and 

 starts fl ashing.

3  Use the DOWN/UP button to select “OFF” and press the SET button.

• The alarm setting is deleted.

Switch/Press

Functions

Switch the alarm on/off.
OFF: turn off the alarm (BUZZER/ TIMER PLAY).
BUZZER: alarm on (buzzer sound)
TIMER PLAY: alarm on (iPod/FM radio)
• Change the time to the alarm time while the current time is displayed.
• Switch between “ALARM 1” and “ALARM 2” while the alarm time is displayed.
• Press and hold this button to select the current time/alarm time setting mode.
Change the values for the time setting.

• Return to the previous item.

Setting the Clock

1  Press and hold the SET button. 

 The year display starts fl ashing.

2  While fl ashing, set each item with the DOWN/UP buttons.
3  Press the SET button.

• When the SET button is pressed, the fl ashing items will change in the following order.

• The time is set when switching to time display from Minutes.

NOTES

• The time can be set both when the power is on and off.
• To modify the setting, start again from step 1.

Setting the alarm (ALARM-BUZZER)

1  Press the SET button to select “ALARM 1” or “ALARM 2”. → The selected icon starts lighting.

2  Press and hold the SET button. → “ON” or “OFF” and 

 starts fl ashing.

3  Use the DOWN/UP button to select “ON” and press the SET button. → 

 starts lighting and the time 

display starts fl ashing.

• When “OFF” is selected, 

 goes off and the alarm setting is disabled. The display returns to the current 

time.

• To separate “ALARM 1” and “ALARM 2”, set to on/off for each.

4  While fl ashing, set each item with the DOWN/UP button.

• When the SET button is pressed, the fl ashing items will change in the following order.

• It is not necessary to set the “TIMER PLAY” time at this point.

  iPod Compatibility Chart

iPod touch 8GB/16GB
iPod classic 80GB/160GB
iPod video (5th Generation) 30GB/60GB/80GB
iPod photo (4th Greneration) 20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB
iPod nano (3rd Generation) 4GB/8GB
iPod nano (2nd Generation) 2GB/4GB/8GB
iPod nano 1GB/2GB/4GB
iPod mini (2nd Generation) 4GB/6GB
iPod mini 4GB

Channel display

Frequency display

Year 

 Month 

 Day 

 12/24-hour time 

 Hour 

 Min. 

 time display

NOTES

• This unit can only play the iPod audio.
  You can use the iPod video function and hear the audio but cannot play the video.
• Do not carry the System with iPod connected. You might drop it down or it might cause damages to the 

connector part.

• Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or the connector pins directly. It might cause damages to the 

connector part.

• If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your iPod software to the latest version. - For details about 

updating your iPod, check on the Apple web site <http://www.apple.com>.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod that might result from the use of this product.
• Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording levels. When distortion 

occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of the iPod. For information on operating the iPod, see 
the iPod instruction manual.

• If you do not turn on the power of this unit and only connect the iPod to this unit, power may be supplied to 

the iPod.

Hour 

 Min. 

 

TIMER PLAY time (10 to 30)

 

 time display

Hour 

 Min. 

 TIMER PLAY time (10 to 30) 

 time display

CAUTION:

• “AUX” cannot be selected as a source. Select another source.
• The “TIMER PLAY” does not work when the Unit power is turned off.

1

2

3

5

6

7

8

9

4

10

To audio output such as CD/
MD/digital audio player, etc.

1  SOURCE 

button

Switch the sound source.

2  SLEEP 

button

Set a period of time until the sleep mode is executed. 
(See “To turn off the System after a certain period of time 
(Sleep Timer)”).

3   FM MODE button

Switch FM stereo/monaural.

4  MUTING 

button

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

5  PRESET 

+/- 

button

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

6  iPod 

6

 button

Play/pause the iPod.

7  

 button

Switch the backlight on/off.

8  

4

/

¢

 button

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

9  SURR. 

button

Switch on/off the SURROUND.

10  VOLUME 

+/- 

button

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

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.

To turn off the System after a certain period of time (Sleep Timer)

1  Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to specify the time (in minutes) as follows:

2  Wait until the set time goes off.

• To check the time remaining before the shut-off time, press SLEEP button once.
  If you press the button repeatedly, you can change the shut-off time.
• After the system is turned off with the Sleep Timer, you cannot operate any button other than the SNOOZE/

LIGHT button. To operate the system as usual, press 

 to turn off the power and then turn on the power 

again.

NOTES

• Sleep Timer and “ALARM-TIMER PLAY” cannot be selected at the same time. If “TIMER PLAY” is selected, 

Sleep Timer will be cancelled. 

• Sleep Timer and “ALARM-BUZZER” can be selected at the same time.

10   

   

 20 

     

 30 

     

 40 

     

 50 

     

 60

OFF (Canceled)

Operating on the Remote Control

How to set the time and use the alarm

Listening to FM Broadcasts

Playing back from iPod

Playing back from other equipment

Troubleshooting

Specifi cations

Dock adapter
(Supplied with your iPod or 
to be purchased)

Connector well

You can remove the dock 
adapter with your fi ngernail 
by using this slot.

Press

Functions

Unit

Remote control

FM MODE/ 

Switch FM stereo/monaural.
When there is too much static in an FM stereo broadcast, you can 
reduce the static  by switching to monaural reception. Press again 
to switch back to stereo reception.
If the broadcast is not FM stereo, the sound becomes monaural, 
even if FM stereo is selected.

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• Switch channel display / frequency display. Channel display is 

automatically switched to frequency display after approx. 3 seconds.

• To register a channel, press and hold this button. (see “Presetting 

Stations”)

¢

4

Select a channel from P01 to P20.
(The unit button can be used when channel display is selected.)

¢

4

Change frequencies to tune in to FM radio station. (The unit button 
can be used when frequency display is selected.)
• Press and hold to search broadcast stations automatically. The 

search is fi nished when the signal is received. Press again while 
searching to quit search.

Model

RA-P31B/RA-P30W

Type

Portable audio system

Amplifi er

Power Output

4 W x 2
1 kHz 10 % THD, 6 

Input Sensitivity/ Impedance

AUX Input

250 mV/47 k

Tuner

Band

FM

Tuning Range

87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz

Frequency Step

100 kHz

Preset Stations

20

Speaker

1 way full range, diameter 50 mm x 2

Input Terminal

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

iPod connecter

Output Power : DC 5 V 

 500 mA

Power Source

DC 9 V 

 1.5 A (EXTERNAL DC IN)

DC 9 V 

 (SIZE R6, AA BATTERY OR EQUIVALENT x 6)

DC 3 V 

 (CR2025, for the clock)

AC adapter

Input : AC 110-240 V

, 50/60 Hz 0.5A

Output : DC 9 V 

 1.5 A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

(W) 322 mm x (H) 72 mm x (D) 85 mm

Weight (Without batteries)

0.7 k

g

Accessory

See Supplied Accessories

Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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