background image

u

 

Explanation of Icons

Off: current time / On: alarm time

Off: alarm off / On: alarm on / Blinking: alarm sounding (When “TIMER PLAY” is set)

Blinks while snoozing (the alarm is paused)

SLEEP Lighting when the sleep mode is selected.

Press

Functions

• Switch on/off the SURROUND.

  You can enjoy music with spatial and deep sound in this mode. (The 

mode is not effective when the monaural is selected.)

• While the clock or the alarm time are set, return to the previous item.

See P3~4

Supplied Accessories

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

• AC adapter  AA-R9029 (For RA-P50W) or, AA-R9032 (For RA-P51B)

   

Austraria : AA-R9037 (For RA-P50W) or, AA-R9038 (For RA-P51B)

• CR2025 lithium coin battery (Loaded on the back panel of the Unit at the factory.) 

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 fire. Doing any of these things 

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

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

crack, or start a fire.

• 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 fire.

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

crack, or start a fire.

• Dispose of battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

1

1

PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

RA-P50W/RA-P51B

LVT2019-013A [UJ,US,UW,A]

0709KMMCREBET

©2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

Preparation of the Unit

FM wire antenna

AC adapter (supplied)

To a wall outlet  

Plug the AC adapter only 

after all connections are 

completed.

INSTRUCTIONS

EN

u

 

Loading batteries for the Unit (The battery power supply)

Insert three batteries to each compartment (six batteries total). Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.  

While the AC adapter is connected to the wall outlet, the unit works without batteries.

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.

u

 

Connecting the AC adapter

See" 3. How to set the time, 

6. How to set the TIMER"

Press

Functions

Turns on or off (standby) the 

power

When the unit enters the standby mode at volume 

level "15" or higher, the unit automatically sets the 

volume level to "14" the next time it is turned on.

Press

Functions

Set the Sleep Timer.

See P4.

Press

Functions

Select a preset.

Press

Functions

Turn off the sound.

Return to the original mode by pressing 

again.

Press

Functions

Adjust the volume level from 00 to a 

maximum of 20.

n

  Display Information

Date

Day of the week

Current time/

alarm time

When adjusting the volume

00 - 20

When FM radio is selected

P01 - P20 (channel) / 
87.50 - 108.00 MHz (frequency)

When the source is set to iPod and the alarm is set to TIMER PLAY iPod (blinking)
When the source is set to FM radio and the alarm is set to  

TIMER PLAY

FM (blinking)

When battery power is low

- - -

When trying to set alarm to TIMER PLAY while  selecting AUDIO IN

SURROUND starts lighting when it is switched on.
“ST” is displayed when an FM stereo broadcast is received. 

“MONO” is displayed when the monaural is selected. (see “Listening to FM Broadcasts”)
Current time: Blinking / Other Clock Display: Lighting

"

" is displayed when the sound is muted.

Connector plug

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.

Press

Functions

• Light the display screen for 5 seconds when the power is turned off.

• Temporarily stop the alarm sound when the alarm is ringing 

(SNOOZE). 

(see “Stopping the alarm sound P4”)

• Switch on/off the backlight when the button is held down.

CAUTION:

To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage.

• Do not use AC adapters except for the supplied 

AC adapter.

• Do not use the supplied AC adapter for other 

equipment.

1. Getting Started

2. Basic and Common Operations

1

u

 

Turn the Unit over to the back side and remove the 

insulation sheet before using for the first time.

→ 

The display of the Unit lights up and shows the default clock.

Back panel of unit

Pull

Insulation Sheet

Press

Functions

Select a source

iPod 

 FM 

 AUDIO IN

Press

Functions

FM MODE

• Switch FM stereo/monaural when FM is 

selected. See P3.

¢

4

3

/

8

(see P3~4)

2

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 flame sources, such as 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 filled with 

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

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.

15cm

15cm

15cm

15cm

15cm

10cm

(5-

15

/

16

")

(5-

15

/

16

")

(5-

15

/

16

")

(3-

15

/

16

")

(5-

15

/

16

")

(5-

15

/

16

")

Front view 

Side view

Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The 

 button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall 

remain readily operable.

To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from 

the mains.

The AC/DC adaptor of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.

Specifications

Model

RA-P50W/RA-P51B

Type

Portable audio system

Amplifier

Power Output

4 W x 2

1 kHz 10 % THD, 6 

W

Input Sensitivity/ Impedance

AUDIO IN

250 mV/47 k

W

Tuner

Band

FM

Tuning Range

87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz

* The tuning step width may vary by region.

Frequency Step

50 or 100 kHz

Preset Stations

20

Speaker

1way full range, diameter 50 mm x 2

Input Terminal

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

iPod connector

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)

Power Consumption

0.5 W (in Standby mode)
13 W (Power On mode)
6 W (in Standby mode, with iPod devices connected)

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) 310 mm x (H) 88 mm x (D) 93 mm

Weight (Without batteries)

0.8 k

g

Accessory

See Supplied Accessories

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

Products

Battery

Notice:

The sign Pb below 

the symbol for 

batteries indicates 

that this battery 

contains lead.

[European Union only]

Reviews: