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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-M3 C O M P A C T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M F S - M 3 STANDBY OPEN /CLOSE DISPLAY REMAIN MODE STANDBY/ON TIMER ON/OFF...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE DO NOT OPEN THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ..... 3 Front Panel ..............4 Remote Control ............5 Getting Started ............6 Unpacking ..............6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ..6 Connections .............. 6 Common Operations ..........8 Turning On or Off the Unit ........
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Display Window PROGRAM SLEEP HBS TOTAL REMAIN INTRO STEREO RANDOM REPEAT SYNC TAPE CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ C O M P A C T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M F S - M 3...
Continued a PLAY/PAUSE 3/8 button (11, 13) Front Panel CD/Tape: starts or interrupts playback. STOP/CLEAR 7 button (11, 13) See pages in the parentheses for details. 1 Disc compartment (11) CD: stops playback or clears the program. STANDBY/ON button (8) Tape: stops playback or recording.
Getting Started Continued Unpacking Connections After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. • DO NOT connect any equipment to the unit while the unit is powered. The number in the parentheses following each item name •...
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2 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminal. Place the antenna away from the unit and adjust its position for the best reception. 3 Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception. 4 Connect the AC power cord of the unit to the AC outlet after all other connections have been made.
Common Operations Continued Turning On or Off the Unit On clock resetting To turn on the unit If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is Press STANDBY/ON on the disconnected, the clock is reset to “AM 12:00” (flashing). In STANDBY/ON unit or remote control.
Digital Sound Control The unit’s digital sound control feature enables you to select desired preset equalizer settings (selectable as sound modes) to enjoy special sound effects matching the music type. You can also use the HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) system to enjoy powerful bass sound created by emphasizing low frequencies.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning In a Station Presetting Stations You can preset 20 FM and 20 AM stations. 1 When the unit is turned on, BAND TUNER • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the press TUNER/BAND to setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 select tuner mode.
Playing Back CDs Program Play This unit can play back audio CDs. You can arrange the order in which the tracks are played before you start playing. You can program up to 60 tracks. 1 In stop mode, press Loading a Disc PROGRAM PROGRAM.
Random Play Introductory Play You can play all the tracks in random order. The introductory portions of tracks can be played back automatically. Press CD/RANDOM before or RANDOM Press INTRO. during playing. INTRO The first 10-second portion of each of The RANDOM indicator lights up.
Playing Back Tapes Rewind/Fast Forward • Use only type I normal tapes. 1 Press 4 or ¢ to rewind SEARCH/TUNING The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may or fast forward the tape. occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinchroller and “REW”...
Recording IMPORTANT: Recording Tapes • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record 1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck. pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video Insert a tape with the open side down and the side to be recording, broadcast or cable program and in any recorded facing out from the unit.
Using the Timers There are three timers available – daily timer, recording timer and sleep timer. 8 Prepare the source and set the volume. Before using the timers, you need to set the built-in clock (see To listen to the radio, tune in the desired station. page 8).
Using Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set the sleep timer using the remote control when the unit is turned on. How the sleep timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs Cassette deck If the heads, capstan, and pinch roller of the cassette deck • Remove the disc from its case by become dirty, the following will occur: holding it at the edge while pressing •...
Specifications General Amplifier section AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz Power requirement Output power 10 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at Power consumption 30 W (operation mode) 8 W (standby mode) 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic 160 mm ×...
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To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51001-5...
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If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.