JVC Stereo System VS DT8 User Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
VS-DT6/VS-DT8  
Consists of CA-VSDT6 and SP-VSDT6  
Consists of CA-VSDT8 and SP-VSDT8  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
10  
BASS  
+10  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
FM/AM  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
AHB PRO  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VOLUME  
RM-SVSDT8U REMOTE CONTROL  
SP-VSDT6  
CA-VSDT6  
SP-VSDT6  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
10  
BASS  
+10  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VOLUME  
RM-SVSDT8U REMOTE CONTROL  
SP-VSDT8  
SP-VSDT8  
CA-VSDT8  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.  
which are located either on the rear, bot-  
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0853-001A  
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For Canada/pour le Canada  
For Canada/pour Le Canada  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH  
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE  
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM  
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER-  
ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIG-  
ITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF  
COMMUNICATIONS.  
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRI-  
QUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA  
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA  
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND  
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE  
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPA-  
REILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS  
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS  
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE  
DES COMMUNICATIONS.  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1  
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock  
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user ser-  
viceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualitied  
service personnel.  
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l’appareil est  
ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Evi-  
ter une exposition directe au rayon.  
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Iln’y a  
aucune pièce utilisable à l’intérier. Laisser à un personnel  
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.  
CAUTION  
ATTENTION  
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.  
Afin d’èviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’lncendie. etc.:  
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le  
coffret de l’appareil.  
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.  
Caution —  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.  
The switch in any position does not disconnect the  
switch!  
Attention — Commutateur  
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur poru couper complètement  
le courant. Le commutateur  
ne coupe jamais complète-  
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.  
ment la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le cou-  
rant peut être télécommandé.  
CAUTION  
I About the Internal Cooling Fan  
ATTENTION  
I A propos du ventilateur de refroidissement interne  
Cet appareil est équipé d’un ventilateur de refroidissement interne  
afin de permettre un fonctionnement à haute puissance dans un  
espace limité.  
Ce ventilateur se met en marche quand le niveau sonore est élevé et  
peut aussi se déclencher même à un niveau bas si la température  
interne augmente. Pour garantir un fonctionnement effectif du ventila-  
teur, veuillez laisser un espace libre de 1 cm au moins de chaque  
côté de l’appareil.  
This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high-  
power operation within a small space.  
This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also  
come on even at low sound levels if the internal temperature rises. To  
ensure effective fan operation, please leave at least 1cm (7/16”)  
clearance on each side of the unit.  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.  
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.  
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.  
In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.  
If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.  
Features  
Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.  
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With the slot-loading CD mechanism, you can choose to place the System either vertically or horizontally.  
The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to  
just enjoy the music.  
• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or  
CD Player with a single touch.  
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The System incorporates Active Hyper Bass PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low frequency sounds.  
A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.  
CD options that include repeat, random and program play.  
Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.  
You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.  
The system can play CD-R and CD-RW after they have been finalized.  
You can play back your original CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Music CD format. (However they may not be played back  
depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)  
How This Manual Is Organized  
• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section  
‘Basic Operations’, and not repeated under each function.  
• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “CD NO DISC”.  
• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.  
Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.  
We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.  
WARNINGS  
• DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE PANEL. IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITH SOMETHING PUT  
ON THE PANEL, IT WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU TRY TO OPEN THE PANEL.  
• SUPPLIED SPEAKERS ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS SYSTEM. USING WITH OTHER DEVICES WILL  
DAMAGE THE SPEAKERS.  
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS  
Installation of the System  
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• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)  
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.  
• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.  
Power cord  
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!  
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• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.  
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.  
Malfunctions, etc.  
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• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.  
• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.  
• Do not insert your hand between the Panel and the main body when the Panel is being closed.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction........................................................................................................1  
Features ......................................................................................................................................1  
How This Manual Is Organized .................................................................................................1  
WARNINGS ..............................................................................................................................1  
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................1  
Getting Started ...................................................................................................3  
Accessories.................................................................................................................................3  
How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ............................................................................3  
Connecting the FM Antenna ......................................................................................................4  
Connecting the AM Antenna......................................................................................................5  
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................................................................6  
Connecting a Subwoofer ............................................................................................................7  
Connecting External Equipment ................................................................................................7  
Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output)....................................................................8  
Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................................................................8  
Installing the Unit on the Stand..................................................................................................8  
Installing the Equipment on the Wall.........................................................................................9  
Changing the Display and Control Buttons Settings................................................................10  
Using the Remote Control........................................................................................................11  
COMPU Play............................................................................................................................11  
Basic Operations ............................................................................................. 12  
Turning the Power On and Off.................................................................................................12  
Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER)......................................................................................12  
Changing the Color (COLOR) (VS-DT8 only)........................................................................13  
Adjusting the Volume ..............................................................................................................13  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound (AHB PRO) ................................................................................14  
Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)...............................................................................................14  
Showing the Time (DISPLAY)................................................................................................14  
Using the Tuner................................................................................................15  
Tuning In a Station...................................................................................................................15  
Presetting Stations....................................................................................................................16  
To Change the FM Reception Mode........................................................................................16  
Using the CD Player.........................................................................................17  
To Insert a CD..........................................................................................................................17  
To Unload a CD .......................................................................................................................18  
Basics of Using the CD Player — Normal Play.......................................................................18  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks ........................................................................19  
Random Play ............................................................................................................................20  
Repeating Tracks......................................................................................................................20  
Child Lock................................................................................................................................20  
Using External Equipment .............................................................................. 21  
Listening to External Equipment..............................................................................................21  
Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment ..........................................................21  
Using the Timers..............................................................................................22  
Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................................22  
Setting the Daily Timer............................................................................................................23  
Setting the SLEEP Timer .........................................................................................................24  
Care And Maintenance ....................................................................................25  
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................26  
Specifications....................................................................................Back cover  
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Getting Started  
Accessories  
Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.  
Power Cord (1)  
AM Loop Antenna (1)  
Remote Control (1)  
Batteries (2)  
FM Wire Antenna (1)  
Speaker Cords (2)  
Stand (1) (for Center Unit)  
Legs (2) (for Stand)  
Screw (1) (for Stand)  
Paper Pattern (1)  
If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control  
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.  
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)  
CAUTION:  
• Handle batteries properly.  
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To avoid battery leakage or explosion:  
• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.  
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.  
• Do not use an old battery with a new one.  
• Do not use different types of batteries together.  
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Getting Started  
CAUTION:  
• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.  
(Only if you install the Center Unit vertically)  
• To place the Center Unit vertically, the Stand and Legs must be  
attached. (See page 8.) To make connections, let the cords pass in  
the holes of the Stand as shown in the diagram before attaching the  
Stand and Legs.  
Connecting the FM Antenna  
Rear Panel of the Center Unit  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
FM  
(75  
)
COAXIAL  
H
V
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L
AM  
DISP.SET  
LOOP  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
4
16  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MD/AUX  
OUT  
IN  
AM  
EXT  
AC IN  
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.  
Using the Supplied Wire Antenna  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
FM outdoor  
antenna  
(Not supplied)  
Coaxial cable  
Using the Coaxial Type Connector  
(Not Supplied)  
A 75 antenna with coaxial type connector should be con-  
nected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal.  
• Before attaching a 75 coaxial lead (the kind with a  
round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the  
supplied FM Wire Antenna.  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the AM Antenna  
Rear Panel of the Center Unit  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
FM  
(75  
)
COAXIAL  
H
V
R
L
AM  
DISP.SET  
LOOP  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
4
16  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MD/AUX  
OUT  
IN  
AM  
EXT  
AC IN  
AM loop antenna (Supplied)  
ANTENNA  
FM  
(
)
75  
COAXIAL  
AM  
LOOP  
AM  
EXT  
Outdoor single vinyl-  
covered wire  
(not supplied)  
Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on  
the loop into the slot in the base.  
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.  
• The AM loop antenna can be attached to a wall.  
Screw (not supplied)  
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.  
This could cause poor reception.  
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop  
antenna connected.)  
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Getting Started  
CAUTION:  
• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.  
• Handling the speakers  
As this is a precision instrument, handle it carefully so as to protect it from shocks.  
Connecting the Speakers  
These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damege the speakers.  
1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.  
2. Connect the speaker cords between the Speaker terminals of the Unit and the terminals of the Speakers.  
Connect the cords with a black line to the (–) terminals and cords without a black line to the (+) terminals.  
3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.  
Marked with a black line  
Right side (rear view)  
Left side (rear view)  
SPEAKERS  
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16  
• Since both speakers are the same, you can put either one to the right or left side.  
• Do not connect other speakers to the Unit. The difference of the load impedance causes failures.  
• Do not use the supplied speakers in parallel with other speakers.  
CAUTION:  
• Although the speaker SP-VSDT8 has internal magnetic shielding, a TV may display irregular  
colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV.  
(SP-VSDT8)  
(SP-VSDT6)  
Removing the speaker grilles  
The speaker grilles can be removed.  
When removing:  
1. Pull the bottom towards you with your fingers.  
2. Also pull the top towords you.  
When attaching the speaker grilles:  
Attach the speaker grilles as shown in the diagram.  
(SP-VSDT8)  
(SP-VSDT6)  
Speaker  
grille  
Speaker  
grille  
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Getting Started  
Connecting a Subwoofer  
Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub-  
woofer.  
Subwoofer (not supplied)  
ANTENNA  
Signal cord (not supplied)  
FM  
(75  
)
COAXIAL  
AM  
LOOP  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MD/AUX  
OUT  
IN  
AM  
EXT  
Connecting External Equipment  
Connect signal cords (not supplied) between the System’s MD/AUX-OUT/IN terminals and the output/input terminals of the  
external MD recorder, tape deck, etc.  
You can then listen to the external source through the System or record the System’s CD player or tuner to the external unit.  
Signal cord (not supplied)  
ANTENNA  
Stereo mini-plug  
FM  
Pin-plug x 2  
(75  
)
COAXIAL  
MD recorder or tape deck  
(not supplied)  
AM  
Signal cord (not supplied)  
LOOP  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
MD/AUX  
OUT  
IN  
AM  
EXT  
Stereo mini-plug  
Pin-plug x 2  
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Getting Started  
Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Digital Output)  
Remove the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the System’s CD DIGITAL OUT terminal and the  
input terminal of the MD recorder, etc.  
You can record the digital output signal from the System’s CD Player to the MD recorder, etc.  
Cap  
MD recorder, etc. (not supplied)  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
Connecting the AC Power Cord  
Firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit.  
The provided AC power cord for this unit has certain one-way direction connections to  
prevent electric shock. Refer to the illustration for correct connection.  
AC IN  
CAUTIONS:  
• ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYS-  
TEM TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.  
• BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET  
Power cord  
WHEN GOING OUT OR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE FOR  
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.  
Installing the Unit on the Stand  
You can place the Unit vertically by attaching the supplied Stand.  
Attach the Stand to the Unit and tighten the screw.  
Attach the Legs to the Stand.  
Screw (supplied)  
Stand (supplied)  
Back of the Leg  
Legs (supplied)  
• Avoid an unstable place when placing the Unit vertically. Select a place on the level surface.  
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Getting Started  
Installing the Equipment on the Wall  
The Center Unit and Speakers can be attached to a wall.  
CAUTIONS:  
Attachment to a wall  
• The Center Unit weighs approximately 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs). When its buttons are operated, an additional force  
will be applied to it in the downward direction. Therefore, sufficient care must be taken when attaching  
to a wall to prevent any accidents caused by the Center Unit’s falling off the wall.  
• Before attaching the Center Unit to the wall, check the wall and other related aspects, and verify whether  
the strength of the wall will be sufficient not only to support the weight of the Center Unit itself but also  
to withstand the additional downward force which will be applied to it during operation. (Do not attach  
the Center Unit to a plywood or plasterboard wall. The Center Unit may fall and sustain damage as a re-  
sult.) If you do not know the strength of the wall and other aspects, consult a qualified service person.  
• The screws needed for attachment are not supplied. Use screws which are compatible with the strength  
and material of the pillar or wall.  
• When attaching the Center Unit, the screws must be secured tightly in all three locations. Attaching the  
Center Unit to the wall by making only one or two holes for the screws makes for an unstable attachment  
and causes a safety hazard as the Center Unit may fall down.  
Location of attachment to a wall  
• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching the Center Unit to the wall. Injury to personnel, or  
damage to the Center Unit, may result if the Center Unit is attached in a location which interferes with  
daily activities or a location that the users are liable to knock their bodies or heads against.  
• Avoid a location above a bed, sofa, water tank, sink, etc. or in a passage.  
Example of attachment (Center Unit)  
The procedure below is intended merely to illustrate how the Center Unit  
can be attached to a wall and does not make any guarantees for safety  
while using the Center Unit on a wall. Take into account such factors as  
the material and strength of the wall, the status of the reinforcing materi-  
al, and the possible changes that will take place over time.  
• The cords must be connected to the Center Unit before attaching to a  
wall. (See page 4.)  
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1. Select the place (wooden wall) where the Center Unit is to be attached.  
Avoid a plywood or plasterboard wall.  
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2. For reinforcement purposes, prepare the wooden board which will be  
used to attach the Center Unit to the wall. Before proceeding, check  
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the position of the supports inside the wall.  
Have ready a sturdy board.  
• Thickness: 9 to 15 mm (3/8" to 5/8"  
• Height: Higher than the unit  
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• Width: Wider than the distance between the two supports  
3. Attach the board to the wall. Anchor the board securely in at least four  
places to the supports inside the wall. The screws used must have a di-  
ameter of at least 4 mm (3  
/
") and a length equivalent to 3 times the  
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Slide to left, then down.  
thickness of the board mounted on the wall plus the thickness of the  
wall itself.  
4. Mount three screws (not supplied) onto the board which has now been  
mounted on the wall. (See the diagram below for the details of the  
size.)  
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• The supplied paper pattern will assist in determining the positions  
of the screws.  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
(3/16" - 1/4")  
4 - 5 mm  
Board  
Screw (not supplied)  
6 - 9 mm  
3 mm  
(1/8")  
(1/4" - 3/8")  
Within 3 mm  
(1/8")  
20 - 30 mm  
(
13/16" - 13/16")  
5. Hook the Center Unit onto the attached screws.  
6. Slide the Center Unit to the side, and secure it.  
• Adjust the screws if the Center Unit is not attached firmly.  
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Getting Started  
Example of attachment (Speakers) (SP-VSDT6 only)  
The speakers can be attached to a wall.  
Attach a screw (not supplied) on the wall, then hook the speaker  
onto the screw.  
Wall  
• Do not place anything on top of the Center Unit. Doing so may cause the Center Unit to fall, causing malfunctioning and/or injury.  
• Do not climb onto the Center Unit or hang from it. Doing so may damage the Center Unit and/or cause injury. Special care  
must be taken in this respect when there are small children in the home.  
• Avoid sandwiching the cords between the Center Unit and wall. This may upset the Center Unit’s balance, causing the Center  
Unit to fall.  
• Make sure that the cords will not interfere with daily activities and that the users will not trip over them. Do not pull the con-  
nected cords with excessive force.  
• Check regularly that none of the screws are loose.  
• In the event that the Center Unit has fallen, turn off the power, disconnect its power plug from the power outlet, and contact  
your dealer for an inspection and repairs. Continued use of the Center Unit may result in a fire or electric shocks.  
• Do not place valuables (breakables) underneath the location where the Center Unit is attached. They will be damaged if the  
Center Unit should fall.  
• The manufacturer accepts absolutely no liability for any accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly or mount-  
ing, insufficient strength of attachment, misuse or abuse, or natural disasters.  
Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is at your  
command!  
Before operating, verify that the display shows the clock. If malfunctions may occur, re-  
connect the power cord.  
Changing the Display and Control Buttons Settings  
You can change the direction of the characters and symbols on the dis-  
play and the assignment of the functions to each control button on the  
Unit. Change the settings depending on whether the Unit is placed ver-  
tically or horizontally. The factory setting is V.  
DISP.SET  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
FM  
(75  
)
COAXIAL  
H
V
R
L
AM  
DISP.SET  
LOOP  
CD DIGITAL  
OUT  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
4
16  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MD/AUX  
OUT  
IN  
AM  
EXT  
AC IN  
When the Unit is placed vertically  
Set the DISP.SET switch to V.  
When the Unit is placed horizontally  
Set the DISP.SET switch to H.  
H
V
H
V
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
DISP.SET  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
DISP.SET  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
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CAUTION:  
Be sure to turn off the System when changing the settings.  
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Getting Started  
Using the Remote Control  
The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7 m (23 feet) away.  
The remote sensor at which you need to point the Remote Control differs depending on whether the Unit is placed vertically  
or horizontally.  
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
Remote sensor (when the Unit is placed horizontally)  
The maximum operating distance becomes short when  
the Panel is opened.  
Remote sensor (when the Unit is placed vertically)  
• Make sure that the "DISP.SET" switch on the rear of the Unit is set correctly.  
COMPU Play  
JVCs COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch.  
With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the  
play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If  
the System is not ready (no CD in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD.  
How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.  
The COMPU PLAY buttons are:  
On the Remote Control  
3/8 button  
FM/AM button  
MD/AUX button  
On the Unit  
3/8 button  
SOURCE button  
The indicators for the buttons are invisible in Standby mode.  
Check the position of the buttons while the System is turned on.  
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Basic Operations  
Operation indicators  
Panel  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
9
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
10  
BASS  
+10  
% indicator  
BASS  
TREBLE  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
VOL +/–  
DISPLAY  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
DIMMER  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
(VS-DT8  
only)  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VOLUME +/–  
VOLUME  
Illumination  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
CD-in indicator  
While a disc is loaded on the Unit, the CD-in indicator is  
lit on the display.  
Turning the Power On and Off  
Turning the System On  
Press the % button.  
The display comes on and HELLOis displayed once. The  
operation indicators light on the Panel. (The Panel opens  
automatically if the Unit is placed vertically and the  
DISP.SET switch on the rear of the Unit is set to V.)  
STEREO  
The CD-in indicator lights while using the Tuner or  
external equipment and does not light during CD oper-  
ations.  
The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was  
in when the power was last turned off.  
I For example, if the last thing you were doing was listen-  
ing to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If  
you wish, you can change to another source.  
Adjusting the Brightness  
(DIMMER)  
I If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes  
on playing the station it was last set to.  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can adjust the brightness of the backlighting for the dis-  
play and the illumination on the cover.  
Turning the System Off  
Press the % button again.  
The Panel closes if it has been opened.  
GOOD BYEis displayed and the display goes out, except  
for the clock display. The % indicator (red) remains lit and the  
rest of the operation indicators go out.  
When the System is Turned On  
Each time you press the DIMMER button on the Remote  
Control, the brightness of the backlighting and the illumina-  
tion on the cover change as follows:  
I Some power is always consumed even though power is  
turned off (called Standby Mode).  
Display  
Backlighting  
Bright  
Illumination  
Bright  
I To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC  
power cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the  
AC power cord, the clock will be reset to AM 12:00 after  
about 20 minutes.  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER 1  
DIMMER 2  
Slightly Dark  
Dark  
Slightly Dark  
Off  
Power Save Mode  
You can reduce the power consumption in standby mode.  
Press the DISPLAY button on the Remote Control when  
the System is turned off.  
The clock display goes out.  
• When the System is turned off once, then turned on again,  
the brightness setting will be restored to the previous one  
since the setting is stored in memory.  
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Basic Operations  
Changing the Color (COLOR)  
(VS-DT8 only)  
Adjusting the Volume  
To increase the volume, press the VOLUME + button on the  
Remote Control (or VOL + button on the Unit).  
To decrease the volume, press the VOLUME button on  
the Remote Control (or VOL button on the Unit).  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can change the color of the illumination on the Unit.  
Press the % button to turn on the Sys-  
tem.  
1
You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.  
Press the COLOR button on the Remote  
Control.  
2
CAUTION:  
DO NOT turn off the System with the vol-  
ume set to an extremely high level; other-  
wise a sudden blast of sound could  
damage your hearing, speakers and/or  
headphones when you turn on the System  
or start playing any source next time.  
RANDOM COLORis displayed.  
Press the  
or  
button to select the  
3
setting of your choice.  
The color changes as follows:  
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume  
level while the System is in standby mode.  
(Blue) (Red)  
RANDOM COLOR: The color changes randomly.  
For private listening  
B | R:  
(Blue) (Red)  
The color between blue and  
red is selectable in 16 steps  
using the > or < button.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No  
sound comes out of the speakers.  
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or put-  
ting on headphones.  
GRADATION:  
The color changes gradually  
between blue and red.  
PHONES  
PHONES  
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Basic Operations  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound  
(AHB PRO)  
Showing the Time (DISPLAY)  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can show the current time on the display.  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass  
at low volume.  
To get the effect, press the AHB (Active Hyper Bass)  
PRO button.  
The AHB PROindicator lights up on the display.  
To cancel the effect, press the button again.  
The AHB PROindicator goes out.  
To display the clock, press the DISPLAY button on the  
Remote Control.  
To return to the previous mode, press the same button  
again.  
Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can control the tone by changing the bass and treble.  
• To let the clock work, you need to set the clock first. (See  
“Setting the Clock” on page 22.)  
BASS Control  
You can adjust the bass level (low frequency range level)  
between 5 and +5. (0: Flat)  
BASS  
Press the BASS button  
on the Remote Control.  
1
SET  
Press the  
on the Remote Control to  
adjust the bass level.  
or  
button  
2
TREBLE Control  
You can adjust the treble level (high frequency range level)  
between 5 and +5. (0: Flat)  
TREBLE  
Press the TREBLE button  
on the Remote Control.  
1
SET  
Press the  
on the Remote Control to  
adjust the treble level.  
or  
button  
2
• Press the  
or  
button within 5 seconds to adjust the  
level after pressing the BASS or TREBLE button.  
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Using the Tuner  
PRESET+  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
PLAY MODE  
Number  
buttons  
+10  
REPEAT  
9
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
10  
BASS  
+10  
FM MODE  
SET  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
SOURCE  
Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel  
FM/AM  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VOLUME  
STEREO MONO  
FM mode indicators  
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.  
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.  
You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be  
tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory  
storage.  
Select a station using one of the follow-  
ing methods.  
2
GManual Tuning  
I Before listening to the radio:  
Press the 4 or ¢ ( or ) button repeatedly to  
move from frequency to frequency until you find the  
station you want.  
Make sure that both the FM and AM antennas are cor-  
rectly connected. (See page 4 and 5).  
One Touch Radio  
OR  
Just press the FM/AM button on the Remote Control to turn  
on the System and start playing the station you were last  
tuned to.  
GAuto Tuning  
If you press and hold the 4 or ¢ ( or ) but-  
ton for one second or more, the frequency changes  
down, or up, automatically until a station is found.  
I You can switch from any other sound source to the radio  
by pressing the FM/AM button on the Remote Control (or  
the SOURCE button on the Unit).  
OR  
GPreset Tuning using the Remote Control  
(Possible only after presetting stations)  
Select the desired preset number using the Number  
buttons on the Remote Control. (For the preset num-  
ber more than 10, press the +10 button then the Num-  
ber button.) After 1 second the display will show the  
preset numbers band and frequency.  
Tuning In a Station  
Press the FM/AM button.  
The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear  
on the display.  
1
Example:  
Press the +10 button then the 2 button continuously.  
The preset number 12 P12appears.  
(If the last station was selected using the preset number,  
the preset number appears first.)  
Each time you press the button, the band alternates be-  
tween FM and AM.  
2
+10  
FM/AM  
(After 1 second)  
AM  
FM  
GPreset Tuning using the Unit  
Press the PRESET+ button to select the desired preset  
number.  
(on the Remote Control)  
G Using the SOURCE button on the Unit  
Each time you press the button, the sound source  
changes.  
Its band and frequency are displayed.  
SOURCE  
FM  
AM  
MD/AUX  
• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by  
turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna  
for best reception.  
(on the Unit)  
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Using the Tuner  
Presetting Stations  
To Change the FM Reception  
Mode  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta-  
tions.  
(Using the Remote Control)  
When you are tuned into an FM stereo broadcast, the  
STEREOindicator lights up and you can hear stereo ef-  
fects.  
If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you  
can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you  
lose stereo effect.  
• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre-  
quencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You  
can preset the stations you want into memory by following  
one of the presetting methods below.  
Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control  
so that the MONOindicator lights up on the dis-  
play.  
Manual Presetting  
FM MODE  
SET  
SET  
STORED  
SET  
FM/AM  
MONO  
or  
When changing the  
Band  
FM = 30, AM = 15  
To restore the stereo effect, press the FM MODE button  
on the Remote Control so that the MONOindicator goes off.  
Select a band by pressing the FM/AM  
button.  
1
2
3
Press the 4 or ¢ ( or ) button to  
tune in a station.  
Press the SET button.  
SETwill blink for 5 seconds.  
Within 5 seconds, proceed to the next step.  
When the display returns to the one set in step 2 after 5  
seconds, press the SET button again.  
Press the > or < button within 5 seconds  
to select the preset number.  
4
> or < button:  
Increase or decrease the preset  
number by 1.  
Pressing and holding the button  
will rapidly increase or decrease  
the preset number.  
Press the SET button within 5 seconds.  
STOREDappears and after 2 seconds, the display re-  
turns to the broadcast frequency display.  
5
6
Repeat above steps 1 to 5 for each sta-  
tion you want to store in memory with a  
preset number.  
To change the preset stations, repeat the same  
steps as above.  
CAUTION:  
Even if the system is unplugged or if the  
power failure occurs, the preset stations  
will be stored for about 24 hours. However,  
in case the preset stations are erased, you  
will need to preset the stations again.  
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Using the CD Player  
Panel  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
Number  
buttons  
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
+10  
9
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
10  
BASS  
+10  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
SET  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Track number, Playing time, Preset number  
VOLUME  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
PROGRAM RANDOM  
ALL  
Play mode indicators  
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.  
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.  
You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Re-  
peat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the tracks  
on the CD.  
To Insert a CD  
Here are the basic things you need to know to play a CD and  
locate the different tracks on it.  
Press the % button.  
1
(When the Unit is placed vertically)  
The Panel opens automatically.  
This unit has been designed to play back the following  
CDs.  
CD  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
You can play back finalized CD-R or CD-RW recorded  
music CD format.  
(When the Unit is placed horizontally)  
To open the Panel, press the 0 button on the Unit or the  
OPEN/CLOSE button on the Remote Control.  
Insert a CD into the loading slot, with its  
label side front or up as shown below.  
2
Label side (when the Unit  
is placed horizontally)  
IYou can play back CD-R or CD-RW like CD.  
ISome CD-R or CD-RW may not be played back on  
this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage  
or stain on them, or if the player lens is dirty.  
C
A T C O M  
C
P
O
O
M
N E N T S Y S T E M  
P
SOURCE  
PRESET  
L  
VOL  
IThe reflection factor of CD-RW is lower than that of  
other CD, possibly causing CD-RW to take longer to  
read.  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
Label side (when the Unit  
is placed vertically)  
The Quickest Way To Start a CD Is With the One  
Touch Operation  
I You can insert an 8 cm (3'') CD.  
I Press the 3¥8 button on the Remote Control.  
The power is automatically turned on. If a CD is already  
inserted, it will start playing from the first track.  
If no CD is inserted, CD NO DISCappears on the dis-  
play and the CD Player remains in Stop mode.  
I If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched  
or loaded upside down, for example), CANNOT PLAY”  
appears on the display.  
I You can insert a CD while listening to the other source.  
CAUTIONS:  
DO NOT try to open or close the Panel by  
hands as it will be damaged. Press the  
OPEN/CLOSE button on the Remote Con-  
trol to open or close the Panel.  
DO NOT try to insert another CD when a CD  
has been already loaded on the Unit. Doing  
so will damage the CDs and the Unit.  
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Using the CD Player  
To Select a Track or Passage within a Track  
To Unload a CD  
In the stop mode or during playback, press the Number but-  
ton on the Remote Control to select the track you want.  
The selected track starts playing.  
Press the 0 button on the Unit to eject a CD. The CD is  
ejected automatically, then take out the CD.  
For the track number more than 10, press the +10  
button then the Number button.  
(when the Unit is placed  
horizontally)  
OR  
During playback, press the 4 or ¢ button to select the  
track you want.  
C
A T C O M  
C
P
O
O
M
N E N T S Y S T E M  
P
SOURCE  
PRES
The selected track starts playing.  
Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of  
the next track.  
Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the  
track being played. Press twice quickly to skip to the  
beginning of the previous track.  
VOL  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
(when the Unit is placed  
vertically)  
Search Play  
Holding down the 4 or ¢ button, during playback, will  
fast forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a  
particular passage in the track you are listening to.  
Basics of Using the CD Player  
— Normal Play  
To Play a CD  
• The < or > and  
operate same as the  
or  
buttons on the Remote Control  
or button does.  
Insert a CD.  
1
4
¢
Press the 3¥8 button.  
The first track of the CD begins playing.  
2
Track number  
Playback time  
The CD Player automatically stops when the last  
track of the CD has finished playing.  
To stop playing the CD, press the 7 button.  
The following information for the CD is displayed.  
Total track number Total playback time  
To stop playing and remove the CD, press the 0 but-  
ton on the Unit.  
To pause, press the 3¥8 button. The playback time blinks  
on the display.  
To cancel pause, press the same button again. Play con-  
tinues from the point where it was paused.  
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Using the CD Player  
I You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the  
4 or ¢ button during Program Play.  
Programming the Playing Order  
of the Tracks  
I To stop playing, press the 7 button once.  
To confirm the programmed tracks while the CD  
player is stopped, each time press the 4 or ¢ but-  
ton; the tracks making up the program will successively be  
displayed in the programmed order.  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can program the playing order of the tracks.  
I You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order in-  
cluding the same tracks.  
To exit the program mode once, while the CD Player  
is stopped, press the PLAY MODE button to light off the  
PROGRAMindicator.  
I You can only make a program when the CD Player is  
stopped.  
Insert a CD.  
1
• If the total playback time of the programmed tracks ex-  
ceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, “– – : – –” will appear on  
the display.  
Press the 3/8 button.  
2
3
Press the 7 button to stop the CD.  
Press the PLAY MODE button on the  
Remote Control until the PROGRAM”  
indicator lights up.  
4
To Modify the Program  
Modify the contents of the program while the CD Player is  
stopped.  
PLAY MODE  
Each time you press the CANCEL button, the last track in  
the program is deleted. To add new tracks to the end of the  
program, repeat above step 5.  
PROGRAM  
To delete the all tracks in the program, press the CANCEL  
button for over 2 seconds.  
Press the Number button to select the  
track to program.  
5
Each time you press the Number button, the selected  
track is added to the program.  
For the track number more than 10, press the +10  
button then the Number button.  
Program order number  
PROGRAM  
(After 2 seconds)  
PROGRAM  
Total playback time of the programmed tracks  
Repeat step 5 to select the other tracks  
for the program.  
6
You can see the total playback time of programmed  
tracks on the display.  
3 8  
Press the / button.  
7
The System plays the tracks in the order you have pro-  
grammed them.  
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Using the CD Player  
Random Play  
Child Lock  
(Using the Remote Control)  
The tracks will play in no special order when you use this  
mode.  
You can prevent the unwanted CD ejection by locking.  
Before proceeding, check the position of the ¢ button  
on the Unit, then turn off the System.  
To enter Random Play mode, stop playback first.  
To Lock the CD Ejection  
Hold down the ¢ button and press the % button on the  
Unit.  
LOCKEDappears on the display.  
Press the PLAY MODE button on the  
Remote Control until the RANDOM”  
1
indicator lights.  
To Release the Lock  
Perform the same procedure when you locked.  
UNLOCKEDappears on the display.  
Press the 3/8 button.  
The tracks are played in random order.  
2
To skip a track during playback, press the ¢ button  
to jump to the next track in the random sequence. Press the  
4 button to jump back to the start of a track being played.  
To exit Random Play mode, while the CD Player is  
stopped, press the PLAY MODE button to light off the  
RANDOMindicator and carry out Normal Play.  
Repeating Tracks  
(Using the Remote Control)  
You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times  
as you like.  
Press the REPEAT button on the Remote Control.  
The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button,  
as shown below.  
=
ALL=blank display = (back to the  
beginning)  
:
Repeats one track.  
ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks.  
In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks  
in the program.  
In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks  
in random order.  
To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT button until the  
Repeat indicator on the display goes out.  
I Repeat mode remains in effect even when you change the  
play mode.  
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Using External Equipment  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
9
7
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
10  
BASS  
+10  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
MD/AUX  
SOURCE  
PRESET  
VOL  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
SOURCE  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VOLUME  
Listening to External Equipment  
Recording the System’s Source  
to External Equipment  
You can listen to external equipment such as MD recorder,  
cassette deck or other auxiliary.  
You can record the Systems source to external equipment  
which is connected to the MD/AUX-IN/OUT or CD DIGI-  
TAL OUT terminals of the System, such as cassette deck or  
MD recorder, etc.  
I First make sure that the external equipment is properly  
connected to the System. (See page 7).  
Press the MD/AUX button.  
MD/AUXappears on the display.  
1
I First make sure that the external equipment is properly  
connected to the System. (See page 7).  
Play the Systems CD Player or tune in  
to a station.  
1
G On the Unit, press the SOURCE button until MD/  
AUXappears on the display.  
I The recording level is not affected by the VOLUME level  
set by the System. Also it is not affected by the sound ef-  
fects.  
Start playing the external equipment.  
2
• For operation of the external equipment, refer to its In-  
structions.  
• While using the tuner, no signals come out from the CD  
DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
• For operation of the external equipment, refer to its In-  
structions.  
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Using the Timers  
STANDBY/ON  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
9
7
ON time, OFF time, Source, Volume  
FM MODE  
TREBLE  
10  
BASS  
+10  
SET  
SET  
MD/AUX  
CANCEL  
SLEEP  
Timer indicator  
FM/AM  
AHB PRO  
COLOR  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
SLEEP indicator  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
VOLUME  
* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.  
For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.  
The timers let you control listening functions automatically.  
Press the SET button.  
The minute digits of the time indication rapidly blink on  
the display.  
4
Setting the Clock  
Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the  
minute.  
(Using the Remote Control)  
When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet,  
the time indication AM 12:00blinks on the display.  
5
6
Press the SET button.  
The selected time is set and the seconds start counting  
from 0.  
• The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work.  
CAUTION:  
If there is a power failure, the clock loses its  
setting after about 20 minutes. AM 12:00”  
blinks on the display and the clock must be  
reset.  
Press the % button.  
1
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month.  
• The  
or  
button operates same as the  
¢
or  
4
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the  
Remote Control.  
The hour digit of the time indication rapidly blinks on  
the display.  
button does.  
2
3
Press the ¢ or 4 button on the  
Remote Control to set the hour.  
Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and  
pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Hold  
down the button to move the time rapidly.  
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Using the Timers  
Setting the OFF time (Example: PM 1:30).  
1. Press the SET button.  
2
Setting the Daily Timer  
The hour digit of the OFF time blinks on the display.  
(The same time as the ON time will be automatically  
set.)  
(Using the Remote Control)  
Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be acti-  
vated at the same time every day.  
The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Dai-  
ly Timer you have set is in effect.  
When the Timer Indicator ( ) is displayed, the timer is  
activated.  
Set the hour you want the Unit to be turned off, using  
the ¢ or 4 button.  
When the Timer Indicator ( ) is not displayed, the timer  
is deactivated.  
Setting the ON time (Example: AM 10:15).  
1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Remote  
Control.  
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TIMERappears on the display.  
2. Press the SET button.  
The minute digits of the OFF time blink on the dis-  
play.  
When the clock is not set, AM 12:00appears on  
the display. Set the clock first.  
2. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button again. The hour  
digit of the ONtime blinks on the display.  
Set the minute you want the Unit to be turned off, us-  
ing the ¢ and 4 buttons.  
Press the ¢ or 4 button on the Remote Control  
to set the hour you want the Unit to come on.  
Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and  
pressing the 4 button moves it backwards. Hold  
down the button to move the time rapidly.  
Selecting the music source.  
1. Press the SET button.  
The TUNERor CDblinks on the display.  
2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the music  
source you want to listen to.  
The display changes as shown below.  
TUNERÔCDÔ(back to the beginning)  
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4
Setting the volume level.  
1. Press the SET button.  
The current volume setting blinks on the display.  
2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the volume level.  
3. Press the SET button.  
The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.  
--  
:The current volume level will be used.  
0 to 50 :When the timer is turned on, the Volume  
will be automatically set to the selected  
level.  
Set the minute you want the Unit to come on, using  
the ¢ or 4 button.  
Press the SET button.  
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The timer setting is completed and the Timer indicator  
(
) appears on the display. The display shows the  
each setting of the Timer and returns to the display be-  
fore you set the Timer.  
(To be continued on the next page)  
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Using the Timers  
Before turning off the System, prepare  
the music source selected in step 3.  
6
Setting the SLEEP Timer  
(Using the Remote Control)  
TUNER: Tune in to the desired station.  
Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain  
number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep  
Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your Sys-  
tem will turn off by itself rather than play all night.  
CD:  
Insert a CD. (Playback will start from the first  
track at Timer on.)  
Press the % button to turn off the Sys-  
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tem.  
I You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on  
and a source is playing.  
In standby mode, you can see the Timer indicator (  
on the display.  
)
When the timer turns on, the Timer indicator starts  
blinking and the prepared source in step 6 will be  
played.  
Play a CD or tune in to the desired sta-  
tion.  
1
To confirm the timer setting  
Press the SLEEP button on the Remote  
Control.  
2
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, then press the SET  
button. Each setting appears on the display.  
The SLEEPindicator lights up.  
To cancel the timer  
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, then press the CAN-  
CEL button. The Timer indicator ( ) goes out.  
IWhen the clock is not set, AM 12:00appears on the  
display. Set the clock at first.  
To re-activate the cancelled timer  
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, then press the SET  
button. The Timer indicator ( ) appears.  
Set the length of time you want the  
source to play before shutting off.  
3
To change the timer setting  
Each time you press the SLEEP button, it changes  
the number of minutes shown on the display in this  
sequence:  
10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled =  
(back to the beginning)  
Repeat the setting procedure from the beginning.  
CAUTION:  
If the System is unplugged, or a power fail-  
ure occurs, the timer setting will be lost.  
You will need to reset the clock first, then  
the timer.  
The selected number of minutes for the Sleep Timer will  
disappear five seconds later and the display returns to the  
original one before setting the Sleep Timer. (The display is  
dimmed.)  
The System is now set to turn off after the number of min-  
utes you set.  
To Confirm the Sleep Time:  
When the SLEEP button is pressed, the remaining sleep  
time is displayed. Wait until the display returns to the orig-  
inal display.  
To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting:  
Press the SLEEP button until the SLEEPindicator goes  
out on the display.  
Turning off the System also cancels the SLEEP Timer.  
I If you are setting the Daily Timer, the System will be  
turned on at the set time to wake you up.  
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Care And Maintenance  
Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.  
Moisture Condensation  
Compact Discs  
Moisture may condense on the lens  
inside the System in the following  
cases:  
After turning on heating in the  
room.  
In a damp room.  
If the System is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm place.  
Should this occur, the System may  
malfunction. In this case, leave the  
System turned on for a few hours un-  
til the moisture evaporates, unplug  
the AC power cord, and then plug it  
in again.  
Only CDs bearing this mark can  
be used with this System. How-  
ever, continued use of irregular  
shape CDs (heart-shape, octago-  
nal, etc.) can damage the System.  
Remove the CD from its case by  
holding it at the edges while press-  
ing the cases center hole lightly.  
Do not touch the shiny surface of  
the CD, or bend the CD.  
Put the CD back in its case after  
use to prevent warping.  
Be careful not to scratch the sur-  
face of the CD when placing it  
back in the case.  
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,  
temperature extremes, and moisture.  
A dirty CD may not play cor-  
rectly. If a CD does become dirty,  
wipe it with a soft cloth in a  
straight line from center to edge.  
CAUTION:  
Do not use any solvent (for example, con-  
ventional record cleaner, spray thinner,  
benzine, etc.) to clean a CD.  
General Notes  
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping  
your CDs and the mechanism clean.  
Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on  
shelves.  
Keep the Systems Panel closed when not in use.  
Cleaning the unit  
Stains on the unit  
Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily  
stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral  
detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.  
Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged  
or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the followings.  
- DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.  
- DO NOT wipe it strong.  
- DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.  
- DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecti-  
cides to it.  
- DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in con-  
tact with it for a long time.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem with your System, check this  
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given  
here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a  
qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.  
list for a possible solution before calling for service.  
Symptom  
No sound is heard.  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Connections are incorrect, or loose.  
Check all connections and make  
corrections. (See pages 4 to 8.)  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Headphones are connected.  
Poor radio reception  
The antenna is disconnected.  
The AM Loop Antenna is too close to the  
System.  
Reconnect the antenna securely.  
Change the position and direction of the  
AM Loop Antenna.  
The FM Wire Antenna is not properly  
extended and positioned.  
Extend FM Wire Antenna to the best  
reception position.  
The CD skips.  
The CD is dirty or scratched.  
The CD is upside down.  
Clean or replace the CD.  
The CD does not play.  
Put the CD in with the label side up.  
Unable to operate the Remote Control.  
The path between the Remote Control  
and the sensor on the Unit is blocked.  
The batteries have lost their charge.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Replace the batteries.  
Operations are disabled.  
The built-in microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to external electrical  
interference.  
Unplug the System then plug it back in.  
Insert a disc.  
CD NO DISCappears.  
There is no disc loaded.  
CANNOT PLAYor UNFINALIZ”  
appears.  
The CD-R or CD-RW that hasnt yet been  
finalized (including blank discs) has been  
inserted.  
Insert a CD-R or CD-RW that has been  
finalized.  
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Specifications  
Center Unit  
Dimensions*  
(CA-VSDT6/CA-VSDT8)  
Mass*  
Amplifier  
Output Power  
325mm 86mm 237mm (W/H/D)  
19 W per channel, min. RMS, at 4  
from 80 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than  
10% total harmonic distortion  
13  
(12 –  
/
"
3 7/16"  
9 3/8")  
16  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)  
(
(
CA-VSDT6  
CA-VSDT8  
)
)
Approx. 3.9kg (8.6 lbs)  
Approx. 4.0kg (8.9 lbs)  
MD/AUX IN  
Output Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)  
500 mV/47 kΩ  
* without Stand and Legs  
MD/AUX OUT  
CD DIGITAL OUT  
(Optical out)  
Speaker terminals  
Subwoofer out  
Phones  
500 mV/5 kΩ  
Speaker Specifications (each unit)  
SP-VSDT6  
21 dBm - 15 dBm  
4 - 16 Ω  
Speakers  
8 cm cone  
440 mV/6 kΩ  
Impedance  
Dimensions  
4 Ω  
16 - 1 kΩ  
124mm  
"
255mm  
124mm (W/H/D)  
0 - 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω  
(4 15  
/
10 1/16  
"
4 15  
/16")  
CD Player  
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB  
Mass  
1.4kg (136.1 lbs)  
Wow And Flutter  
Unmeasurable  
SP-VSDT8  
Speakers  
Impedance  
Dimensions  
8 cm cone  
Tuner  
FM Tuner  
Tuning Range  
AM Tuner  
Tuning Range  
4 Ω  
123mm  
291mm  
128mm (W/H/D)  
5 1/16")  
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz  
530 kHz - 1 710 kHz  
(4 7/8"  
11 1/2"  
Mass  
1.4kg (3.1 lbs)  
Accessories  
Power Specifications  
Power Requirements  
Power Consumption  
Power Cord (1)  
AM Loop Antenna (1)  
Remote Control (1)  
Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2)  
FM Wire Antenna (1)  
Speaker Cords (2)  
AC 120 V ~ , 60 Hz  
36 W (power on mode)  
2.5 W (power save mode)  
Stand (1) (for Center Unit)  
Legs (2) (for Stand)  
Screw (1) (for Stand)  
Paper Pattern (1)  
Dimensions for Installation (CA-VSDT6/CA-VSDT8)  
Vertical Position  
(With Legs)  
325 mm (12 13  
/16")  
(On the wall)  
PHONES  
PHONES  
301.5 mm  
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
(11 7/8")  
140 mm (5 9  
/16")  
105.5 mm (4 3/16")  
Horizontal Position  
86 mm  
(3 7  
/16")  
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325 mm (12 13  
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237 mm (9 3/8")  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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