JVC XM-PX50BUB - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Battery Indicator

The battery indicator appears on the remote control display. When the indicator appears as be-

low, power will be shut off a short while after.

Rechargeable battery: Recharge it.

Note:

· While "No Disc" in displayed, the battery indicator does not changed. Actval indication will

be mode when an MD is inserted.

PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER

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XM-PX50WT

XM-PX50BU

*Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

AC adaptor (AA-R9024)

1 pc.

Headphones

1 pc.

Wired remote control

1 pc.

Charger (AC-R126)

1 pc.

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain opti-

mum performance and a longer service life from your minidisc player.

INSTRUCTIONS

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery (BN-R1210)

1 pc.

Carrying pouch

1 pc.

Cautions

Batteries

· Before replacing batteries, always turn the minidisc player off. Otherwise, the settings you

have made will be changed.

Rechargeable Ni - MH battery :

· Use only the rechargeable battery BN-R1210 (supplied) or BN-R127 (not supplied) with this

minidisc player.

· If the power delivered by the battery lasts for a very short time after recharging, it means

that the battery's service life is over. Do not use it any more.

· Recharging an already charged battery will shorten its service life.

· When recharging a battery for the first time, or when it has not been used for a long period

of time, the play time may be shorter than usual. In a case like this, repeatedly recharge and

discharge the battery. This will restore it to its regular state.

· Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals of the rechargeable battery because

this may cause dangerous short-circuiting.

· Recharge the battery at a temperature of 10°C to 35°C.

· Do not charge for more than 15 hours. Overcharging will shorten battery life.

· Charge at least once every 6 months when not using for long periods of time, to avoid a drop

in battery recharging performance

Rechargeable battery:

To prevent damage to the battery, and to avoid electrolyte leakage, heed the following instructions.

· Align the

ª and · polarities properly when inserting the batteries.

· Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the minidisc player for a long period of time.

· Do not expose the batteries to open flame, and do not short-circuit, disassemble, or subject

them to excessive heat.

Carrying batteries:

· When putting rechargeable battery in a pocket or bag, ensure that no other metal objects,

such as necklaces or coins, are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause

short-circuiting which, in turn, may cause a fire.

· Be absolutely sure to carry the rechargeable battery in the battery carrying case.

Recycling Notice

The rechargeable battery is designated recyclable.

Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Power Supply Preparations

A OPEN knob

B Headphones jack ( )

C HOLD / SEARCH/

VOL (Volume) Mode switch

D Volume and Skip / SEARCH button

(+, ,

4, ¢)

E Play / Pause / Stop button (

38/7)

F HOLD switch

G A.C.BASS (Active Clear Bass) button

Location of Controls

H P.MODE (Play mode) button

I DISPLAY button

J Play / Pause button (

3/8)

K Display

L VOLUME button (+, )

M Stop button (

N Skip / SEARCH button (

4 ¢ )

LVT0593-002A[B]

[Minidisc Player Unit]

AC adaptor and charger

· Handle the AC adaptor and charger carefully. Improper handling is dangerous.

· Do not touch them with wet hands.

· Do not place heavy objects on top of them.

· Do not forcibly bend them.

· Be sure to use only the AC adaptor and charger provided with this minidisc player.

· Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet if the unit is not going to be used for a

long time.

Minidisc Player Unit

· Do not alter or remodel the unit as this can cause malfunctioning.

· Do not alter or impact the unit as this may damage it.

· Do not bring a cellular phone close to the minidisc player as it may cause noise or malfunc-

tion.

· Avoid using the unit in the following locations since they can cause malfunctioning.

1. Bathrooms and other moisture-prone places.

2. Warehouses and other dusty places.

3. Very hot places near heating appliances, etc.

· Do not leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time as this may deform

or discolor the cabinet and may also cause malfunctioning.

Precautions for listening with the headphones

· Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous ex-

tended play.

· If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

· Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create traffic hazard and is illegal in

many areas.

· You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous

situations.

· Even if your headphones are an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't

turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.

When driving a car

· In the interest of traffic safety, do not use the minidisc player while driving a vehicle.

Accidental Operation Prevention Function (Hold

Mode)

This function prevents the minidisc player from operating accidentally.

Both minidisc player and remote control have HOLD switches to set in HOLD mode, each of

which works independently.

In HOLD mode, no button operation is possible.

To operate the minidisc player or remote control normally

, switch off the HOLD mode.

[Remote control]

HOLD SEARCH VOL

[Unit (Bottom view)]

[Remote Control]

[Indicators on the remote control display]

Disc indicator

Repeat

Random

Battery

Maintenance

Unit:

Wipe the unit and remote control with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a cloth which

has been dipped in water (or soapy water) and wrung out. Then wipe them dry.

· If you intend to use a chemically treated cleaning cloth, read its directions first.

· Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.

MDs:

If the MD cartridge is dirty wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

When storing MDs, avoid locations which are

· Exposed to direct sunlight.

· Susceptible to high levels of humidity or dust.

· Directly exposed to heat from a heating appliance.

· On top of a car dashboard or near the rear window.

Handling the MDs

· Do not open the shutter. The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening. Do not force in to

open, or the disc may be destroyed.

HOLD SEARCH VOL

A.C.BASS

TRAIN

MANUAL Mode

Long Playback Modes

* This unit has been manufactured

with great precision. Applying a

strong shock to the unit or drop-

ping it may cause a failure: For

example, if you sit down with the

unit into a back pocket of your

trousers, it may exert the pressure

upon the unit and may cause a

failure.

CLASS

LASER

PRODUCT

WARNING LABEL, PLACED

INSIDE THE UNIT

Using the rechargeable Ni-MH battery (included)

1 Remove the rechargeable battery from its case.

2 Insert the rechargeable battery into the charger.

3 Connect the AC adaptor to the charger.

4 The charge indicator will initially light red. It will go out when recharg-

ing is completed. When recharging is complete, unplug the AC adap-

tor from the AC outlet and the charger.

5 Remove the recharged battery from the charger and insert it into

the minidisc player.

Notes:

· It takes approximately 2 hours to recharge the rechargeable battery.

· The rechargeable battery has a service life of approximately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If

the operating time on one full charge becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the bat-

tery has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced.

· The AC adaptor and rechargeable battery may become warm while recharging. This is not a

malfunction.

· When recharging the rechargeable battery which was left unused for a long time, the charge

indicator may not light immediately. It will light in a few minutes.

To AC power outlet

Rechargeable battery

Charger

Charge indicator

Charger

AC adaptor

OPEN

Rechargeable battery

Slide the cover and

open it.

Insert the battery with its

positive terminal facing

out.

Firmly close the cover.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-

MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS

RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-

SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

AC adaptor (AA-R9024), Charger (AC-R126) and recharge-

able Ni-MH battery (BN-R1210 and BN-R127) are audio equip-

ments for XM-PX50 only.

* MDLP features a new sound compression method (ATRAC3) and a 2 times (or 4 times) long-

hour stereo recording and playing function.

The MDLP logo is marked on the MD recorders and players compatible with MDLP. It is also

marked on MDs prerecorded in ATRAC3 (excluding recordable MDs).

* Do not block the ventilation opening or holes. (If the ventilation openings of 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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers

filled with water or liquids ( such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups,

etc. ) on top of this apparatus.

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: 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 serviceable parts

inside the Unit; leave all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

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Showing the Disc Information

Each time you press the DISPLAY button while in Stop mode or during playback, the MD's

information is displayed as follows.

In Stop mode:

Disc title*

= Total number of tracks and total playback time of the MD = Track title* = Play-

back time

= (back to the beginning)

During Playback:

Playing time

= Track title* = (back to the beginning)

*The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 7 characters or more. If no title is given,

" " appears on the display. (Up to 80 characters can be displayed.)

HOLD SEARCH VOL

Skip function

Press during play back or while in Stop mode.

Search function

Keep depressed during play.

Button

Operation

· During Random Play, the skip but-

tons cannot be used to skip back to

tracks that were played previously

in the random sequence.

Display/Reference

Press the

3/8 (or 38/7) button again to restart

play (Resume Play). The current track will be

played from the beginning (see "Resume Play").

If stopped for 45 seconds, the power will au-

tomatically shut off.

When all the music is played, the MD player

automatically stops.

Display/Reference

Repeat Play and Random Play

You can select either Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the

tracks, or an individual track, as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the

tracks in random order.

Selecting Repeat Play and Random Play in Stop mode

In Stop mode, press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the button, the play mode

changes as follows:

P1 = P = RND = P1 RND = P RND = Original display = (back to the beginning)

: Repeats 1 track.

: Repeats all the tracks.

RND

: Random play

P1 RND : Repeats one track randomly selected.

P RND

: Repeats all the tracks in random order.

After selecting one of the above modes, press the

3/8 (or 38/7) button.

To exit Repeat Play or Random Play,

stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until

the display returns to its original setting.

Repeat Play during Playback

During Normal Play:

Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:

P1 = P = Original display = (back to the beginning)

Select "

P1" to repeatedly play the current track. Select "P" to repeat all the tracks.

During Random Play:

Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:

P1 RND = P RND = Original display = (back to the beginning)

Select "

P1 RND" to repeatedly play a randomly selected track. Select "P RND" to repeat all

the tracks in random order.

To exit Repeat Play or Random Play,

stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until

the display returns to its original setting.

Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this minidisc player, check the chart below for a possible cause of

the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks, or a minor adjustment on your part,

may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do

not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this

minidisc player), or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem

Does not operate.

Cannot play the MD.

Tracks on MD do not play in or-

der, starting with the first track.

Cannot hear music--too noisy.

TV picture is distorted.

Radio reception is noisy.

Power is not turned on.

Charging indicator does not light

during charging.

Check this

Is the MD loaded? If unloaded, "No Disc" will appear on

the display.

· Is the HOLD switch released?

· Is the battery low?

· Is there moisture condensation on the lens?

(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)

· Is the Repeat Play or Random Play selected?

· You stopped or turned off the power while playing. It

changed to Resume Play.

· Is the headphone plug inserted all the way?

· Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)

· Is music recorded on the MD? If not, "BLANK" will

appear on the display.

· Is the unit too near a TV or tuner? (If the TV or tuner is

connected to a simple indoor antenna, connect it to an

outdoor antenna.)

· With both HOLD switches activated, the battery was

changed during playback. (Release both HOLD switches

and try to operate again.)

· Is the charger too hot?

(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger

for a while.)

Specifications

Portable MINIDISC player

Type

: Minidisc digital audio system

Sampling frequency

: 44.1 kHz

Audio compression

system

: ATRAC/ATRAC 3 (

)

Number of channels

: 2 channels (stereo)

Frequency response

: 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Wow & flutter

: Unmeasurable

Output

: Headphone (3.5 mm dia. stereo

× 1)

3 mW/ch at 3% THD/16

to 47 k

Duration of battery

Power requirements

: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery)

Dimensions (L

× W × H)

: 76 mm

× 17.4 mm × 81 mm

(Excluding buttons and controls)

Mass

: Approx. 74 g (without battery)

AC adaptor (AA-R9024)

Input power source

: AC 230 V, 50 Hz, 12W

Output power source

: DC 9 V, 500 mA

Charger (AC-R126)

Input power source

: DC 9 V, 0.5 A

Output power source

: DC 1.2 V, 1.0 A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Muting the pip tone

When you press a button on the remote control except for the A.C.BASS and VOLUME (+, )

buttons, a pip tone is emitted.

To mute the pip tone,

while pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback,

press the P.MODE button. "BEEP OFF" appears on the remote control display.

To resume the pip tone,

do the same operation again. "BEEP ON" will appear on the display.

Changing the display character contrast

The character display contrast can be adjusted when the characters become less clear due to

ambient temperature or during scrolling.

While pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback, press the SEARCH button.

Adjustment can be made between LCD00 and LCD15. While the SEARCH button is pressed,

the contrast will be changed continuously. The initial setting is "LCD10."

Normal Play

Follow the numbers in the figure to the right.

1 Connect the headphones plug firmly.

2 Connect the remote control plug firmly.

The unit might turn on. However, when you leave the unit as it, it will automatically turn off.

3 Make sure the switches on the unit and remote control are not on

HOLD setting.

4 Load an MD.

· Slide the OPEN knob to open the lid.

· Open the lid by hand.

· Insert the MD into the MD slot beneath the lid, with its label side facing up. Insert the

MD until it stops. Be sure the

% or ] mark on the MD aligns as shown in the figure.

· Close the lid.

"HELLO" appears on the remote control display. Then the track number and playback time appear

after "T.READ" has gone out.

5 Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.

Press the Volume (+, ) button on the unit or the remote control.

6 After "HELLO" disappears, press the

3/8 button on the remote control or

the

38/7 button on the unit.

Playback starts from the first track and ends after

playing all the tracks on the MD.

Notes:

· Insert the MD in the way that it will not touch the catch. If the catch is bent for some reason,

the lid may not be closed properly.

· When opening the lid, please hold it by the edge when an MD is already loaded.

· If no MD is loaded, "No Disc" appears on the display, and the power will automatically shut

off after approx. 10 seconds.

· If the track has a title, it will appear first.

· To eject the MD, slide the OPEN knob and open the lid by hand. The MD will then come out.

· When the remote control is connected, the power may automatically turn on. However, if

left as it is, it will eventually turn off automatically.

· This MD Player has a 40 second (SP mode) sound-skip-guard memory function to accommo-

date any shocks. Consequently, it can be used while walking.

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[Unit]

[Remote control]

Contrast is up

Contrast is down

[Remote control]

[Unit]

Stereo long-hour playback

The unit supports

. So the unit can play any MD recorded in SP, LP2 or LP4 mode.

When a MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode is played, "LP2" or "LP4" indicator lights up on the

display. ("SP" is not displayed.)

SP : Standard stereo playback (Max. 80 minutes in MD 80)

LP2 : 2 times long-hour playback (Max. 160 minutes in MD 80)

LP4 : 4 times long-hour playback (Max. 320 minutes in MD 80)

· MDs recorded by the MD recorder that do not support

are played in standard (SP) mode.

Resume Play

This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track on which play was stopped

when the minidisc player was set to Stop mode.

Press the

3/8 (or 38/7) button.

MD Messages:

Messages

Meaning

Action

DISC ERROR

There is a problem (damage) with the disc.

Replace the disc.

READ ERROR

Cannot read data.

Remove the MD and

reinsert it.

The power is shut off after "BYE" appears

on the display.

To turn on the unit, press the

3/8 (or 38/7)

button.

[Unit]

[Remote control]

0301MNMCREJES

Stops

Catch

Put the labeled side up.

Press during play.

Press again to restart play.

If passed for 2 minutes, the power will auto-

matically shut off.

[Remote control]

[Unit]

Blinks

Fast forward/

Reverse

To stop play

(Stop mode)

To turn off the unit

(Off mode)

To pause play

Operation

Button

(Blank)

The disc indicator rotates Number of tracks being played

Playing time

DISPLAY button

Press for 1 second or more.

Just press.

Changing the Sound (A.C.BASS)

Each time you press the A.C.BASS button, the sound mode name and the indicator shown on

the display change as follows:

ON: The A.C.BASS (Active Clear Bass) function is enabled and the bass level is

automatically controlled in conjunction with the sound volume.

ON: The amount of sound leaking from the headphones will be reduced.

ON: You can use the adjusted tone. To adjust the tone, see "Adjusting Tone in

MANUAL Sound Mode".

To cancel every function,

press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.

Adjusting Tone in MANUAL Sound Mode

You can adjust the tone by changing the bass and treble.

1 Press the A.C.BASS button until "MANUAL" ( ) appears on the display.

(If the

indicator is already lit, you can skip this step.)

2 Press the A.C.BASS button for 2 seconds or more within 8 seconds. The

following tone level meter appears.

3 To change the bass level, press the 4 button. The bass level bar

blinks. Then, press the VOLUME + or button within 16 seconds to

move the bass level bar up or down (in 3 steps each).

To change the treble level, do the same except for pressing the

button. The tone level set here is stored in memory.

To exit tone adjusting mode,

wait until the display automatically returns to the original one, or

press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.

Bass level bar

A.C.BASS

Fixed bar (flat level)

Treble level bar

(For 2 seconds)

Using the minidisc player with an audio system

You can listen to MDs through your audio system.

· After turning off the amplifier, plug a stereo connection cable (not supplied) into the head-

phones jack as shown below.

· Adjust the volume of the minidisc player to an appropriate level.

· Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.

· Use the unit's buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a Pip tone.)

· Direct connection without passing through the remote control may generate noise.

Using the minidisc player with a car audio system

You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following accessories are avail-

able for your car audio system.

· Car audio cassette adaptor

CAUTION:

· Connect the car audio cassette adaptor

to the remote control headphone jack.

The other end connects to the cassette

slot of your car.

· Adjust the volume level of the unit to an

appropriate level.

Using the Minidisc Player with Optional Accessories

Notes:

· Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure that it can be

inserted into the cassette slot of your car audio system.

· Depending on the vehicle used, noise may occur. In this case, it is recommended to connect a noise

filter (available on the market) between the remote control and the car audio cassette adaptor.

· If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the

output of the remote control to the jack using a stereo mini plug signal cord (not supplied).

In this case, you do not need the optional car audio cassette adaptor.

Car audio cassette

adaptor (3.5 mm dia.

stereo plug)

Stereo connection

cable (not supplied)

Amplifier

HOLD SEARCH VOL

In the case of 2 times long-hour playback

(Within one second)

* Above duration may differ depending on the ambient temperature and conditions.

Continuous playback time*

Volume level: VOL 12

SP mode

LP2 mode

LP4 mode

Rechargeable battery (BN-R1210)

21 hours

23 hours

26 hours

Rechargeable battery (BN-R127)

18 hours

20 hours

23 hours

Press for 1 second or more

while in Stop mode.

Just press while in

Stop mode.

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