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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-H100 –Consists of CA-FSH100 and SP-FSH100 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.
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Contents Introduction ... 2 Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Main Unit ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connections ... 6 Connecting Other Equipment ... 7 Basic and Common Operations ...
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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main Unit Top view Front view COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO STANDBY VOLUME – TAPE FM/AM PHONES DOWN ¢ TIMER F S – H 1 0 0 C O M PAC T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M Continued OPEN...
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Location of the Buttons and Controls Display window See pages in parentheses for details. Main unit 1 Disc cover (12) 2 0 OPEN (disc cover open) (12) 3 Remote sensor (5) 4 STANDBY lamp (8) (STANDBY/ON) button (8, 19) 6 Source buttons •...
Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. STANDBY/ON SLEEP CLOCK/ TIMER REMAIN DISPLAY PRESET UP CANCEL PRESET DOWN CD3/8 TAPE FM/AM PLAY REPEAT MODE MODE VOLUME BASS/ FADE SOUND TREBLE MUTING RM-SFS H100J R EMOTE CONTROL STANDBY – TAPE FM/AM PHONES DOWN...
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries—R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries...
To connect AM and FM antennas AM loop antenna (supplied) A N T E N N L O O A N T E N N FM antenna 1 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.
Basic and Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the unit’s clock. When you plug in the power cord, “AM12:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode.
Selecting the Source To select the source, press CD 6, TAPE, FM/AM, or AUX. • When you select CD as the source, playback starts automatically. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 10 and 11. To operate the CD player, see pages 12 to 14. To operate the tape deck, see page 15.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Press FM/AM to select either “FM” or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Tuning in to a Preset Station On the remote control ONLY: Press FM/AM to select either “FM” or “AM.” The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station—either FM or AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Playing Back Discs This unit has been designed to play back the following discs—CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. You can play back the discs containing the tracks in music CD format or MP3 files in ISO 9660 format. • In this instruction, we call a disc recorded MP3 files “MP3 disc,”...
Basic Disc Operations While playing a disc, you can do the following operations. To stop playing for a moment During play, press CD 3/8. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display. To resume playing, press CD 3/8 again. To go to another track Before or during play, press ¢...
Playing Back Discs To modify the program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the program step number you want to modify appears. Then follow steps 3 and 4 of the programming procedure. To add tracks in the program, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “00”...
Playing Back Tapes For tape operations, use buttons on the unit. Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I tapes only. On the unit ONLY: Press &/) (stop/cassette holder open). The cassette holder opens. Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down.
Using an External Equipment Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cassette deck, or other auxiliary. • First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the unit. (See page 7.) Set the volume level to the minimum position.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
Recording (continued) Recording Discs —Disc Synchronized Recording You can start disc play and recording at the same time. On the unit ONLY: Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. • See also page 15. Close the cassette holder gently.
Using the Timers Daily Timer and Sleep Timer are available. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 8). Using the Daily Timer You can store three Daily timer settings and use one of settings at once.
Using the Timers To deactivate the timer temporarily, (1) Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly to select the Timer Number indicator to cancel. The on-time appears and the Timer Number indicator begins to blink. (2) Press CANCEL. The Timer Number indicator disappears and the display returns to the normal indication.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, tapes and the mechanism clean. • Store discs and tapes in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
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.
Specifications Amplifier Section—CA-FSH100 Output Power: 12.5 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Speakers/Impedance: Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: CD player Dynamic range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Wow and flutter: Cassette deck Frequency response:...
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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.
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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 (0301) ®...