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PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM
RA-P31B/RA-P30W
LVT1848-002A [C]
©2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
0208NYMCREBET
Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
(For U.S.A)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
(For U.S.A)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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.
Attention: Aération correcte
Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez
l’appareil de la manière suivante:
1. Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet.
2. Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous.
3. Dessous: Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte
puisse se faire en le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres de hauteur.
15cm
15cm
15cm
15cm
15cm
10cm
Front
Face
Side
Côté
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.
• The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed ) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat source such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Supplied Accessories
After unpacking, check to be sure
that you have all the following items.
• Remote control
• AC adapter
• 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 first time, pull
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
FM wire antenna
AC adapter (supplied)
RA-P31B: AA-R9031 / RA-P30W: AA-R9028
To a wall outlet Plug
the AC adapter only
after all connections
are completed.
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Open the battery compartment
cover by pressing the small tab.
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.
Connecting the AC adapter
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.
(Front side)
(Rear side)
DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
See “How to set the
time and use the alarm”
Turn on or off the power
Press
Functions
Turns on or off the power
When the power is turned off at volume level “15”
or higher, the unit automatically sets the volume
level to “14” the next time it is turned on.
Adjust the volume
Press
Functions
Adjust the volume level from 00 to a
maximum of 20.
–: Turn down the volume.
+: Turn up the volume.
Display Information
Date
Day of the week
Current time/
alarm time
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.
Sound source indicator
iPod/FM/AUX (blinks while muted)
When adjusting the volume
00 - 20
When FM radio is selected
P01 - P20 (channel) /
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (frequency)
When the source is set to iPod and the
alarm is set to TIMER PLAY
iPod (slow blinking)
When the source is set to FM radio and
the alarm is set to TIMER PLAY
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
↔
P01-P20
When battery power is low
- - -
When trying to set alarm to TIMER PLAY
while selecting AUX
Press
Functions
FM MODE/
• Switch on/off the backlight when the
button is held down.
• Switch FM stereo/monaural when FM is
selected.
¢
4
38
(see “Playing back from iPod” and
“Listening to FM Broadcasts”)
Select a source
Press
Functions
Select a source
iPod
→
FM
→
AUX
SURROUND starts lighting when it is switched on.
“STEREO” 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
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 “How to set the time and
use the alarm”
Remote control
sensor
Connector plug
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION,
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOîTIER.
AUCUNE PIÈCE INTÉRIEURE N’EST À RÉGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE RÉFÉRER À UN AGENT QUALIFIÉ EN CAS DE PROBLÈME.
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
Le symbole de I’éclair à I’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
I’utilisateur sur la présence d’une "tension
dangereuse" non isolée dans le boîtier du
produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour
provoquer I’électrocution de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à I’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
I’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations
d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles
des renseignements se trouvent dans le
manuel d’instructions.
ATTENTION
Rating label is placed on the exterior of the bottom.
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.
Precautions
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold–between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
• Install the System in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside
the System.
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and
the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid
interference with TV.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR
RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT
STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES
DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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 “To stop the alarm sound”)
Loading batteries for the Clock
Be sure to match the poles (+/-) correctly.
Lithium coin battery
(CR2025) (supplied)
Press the tab to open
the cover.
Close the cover in the order
shown by the numbers.
Plus terminal
Plus terminal
Side of the battery
Time to change the battery
As the battery is running out, the display indication dims or the alarm may beep at the time the alarm
is not set at. Replace the battery in such cases.
Insert the battery with pushing the plus
terminal up to be sure the terminal
contacts the side of the battery.
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.
Getting Started
Basic and Common Operations
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