Compact Component System: Instructions

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
FS-G5 Consists of CA-FSG5 and SP-FSG5
For Customer Use:
INSTRUCTIONS 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.
LVT1349-001C
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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, prcautions et indications diverses
CAUTION (standby/on)
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" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.
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For the main unit: Note to CATV system installer:

Declaration of Conformity This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
Model Number: FS-G5 installers attention to section 820-40 of the NEC
Trade Name: JVC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
Responsible Party:JVC Americas Corp. in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne connected to the grounding system of the building,
New Jersey 07470 as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. For Canada/pour le Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
and (2) this device must accept any interference EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET
received, including interference that may cause OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
undesired operation. EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL
APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT
For Canada/pour le Canada OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
FULLY INSERT. LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE
CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; APPAREILS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm
or more.
Attention: Aration correcte
Pour prvenir tout risque de dcharge lectrique ou dincendie et viter toute dtrioration, installez lappareil de la manire
suivante:
1. Avant: Bien dgag de tout objet.
2. Cts/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqus sur le schma ci-dessous.
3. Dessous: Posez lappareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en le
plaant sur un support dau moins dix centimtres de hauteur.
15 cm
Front Side 15 cm
Face 15 cm 1 cm 1 cm 15 cm Ct
15 cm
10 cm
SP-FSG5 CA-FSG5 SP-FSG5 CA-FSG5
* About the cooling fan

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the unit, thus assuring normal
operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to intake external cool air when the volume is increased
up to more than a certain level.
* propos du ventilateur de refroidissement
Un ventilateur de refroidissement se trouve sur le panneau arrire de lappareil afin dviter la cration dune temprature
anormale lintrieur de lappareil et permettre ainsi un fonctionnement normal de lappareil. Le ventilateur de
refroidissement commence tourner et aspirer de lair frais automatiquement quand le volume est augment au-dessus
dun certain niveau.
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Contents
Introduction........................................................ 2
Precautions.......................................................................... 2
How to Read This Manual.................................................. 2
Getting Started ................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack.................................................................... 3
Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ................................... 3
Step 3: Hook Up ................................................................. 4
Before Operating the System ............................ 7
Daily OperationsPlayback............................. 8
Listening to the Radio......................................................... 9
Playing Back a Disc.......................................................... 10
Playing Back from the PC ................................................ 11
Playing Back from Other Equipment ............................... 12
Daily Operations
Sound & Other Adjustments ................... 13
Adjusting the Volume....................................................... 13
Adjusting the Sound ......................................................... 13
Changing the Display Brightness ..................................... 14
Setting the Clock .............................................................. 14
Turning Off the Power Automatically.............................. 14
Advanced Disc Operations .............................. 15

Programming the Playing OrderProgram Play ............. 15
Playing at RandomRandom Play .................................. 16
Playing RepeatedlyRepeat Play.................................... 17
Prohibiting Disc EjectionChild Lock ........................... 17
Timer Operations............................................. 18
Setting the Timer .............................................................. 18
Additional Information ................................... 20

Learning More about This System ................................... 20
Troubleshooting................................................................ 21
Maintenance...................................................................... 21
Specifications.................................................................... 22
Parts Index ........................................................................ 22
1
Introduction
If you are not going to operate the System for an extended
Precautions period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
Installation If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor consult your dealer.
too coldbetween 5C and 35C (41F and 95F).
Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to How to Read This Manual
prevent internal heat buildup inside the System.
To make this manual as simple and easy-to-understand as
DO NOT install the System in a location near possible, we have adapted the following methods:
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct Button and control operations are explained as listed in the
sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. table below. In this manual, the operations using the remote
control is mainly explained; however, you can use the
Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same
Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
(or similar) name and marks.
with TV.
Some related tips and notes are explained later in the
sections Learning More about This System and
Power sources Troubleshooting, but not in the same section
When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always explaining the operations. If you want to know more about
pull on the plug, not the AC power cord. the functions, or if you have a doubt about the functions, go
to these sections and you will find the answers.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands. Indicates that you press the button
briefly.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in Indicates that you press the button
the following cases: briefly and repeatedly until an option
After starting to heat the room you want is selected.
In a damp room
If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm Indicates that you press one of the
place buttons.
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case,
leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again.
Indicates that you press and hold the
Internal heat button for specified seconds.
2 sec. The number inside the arrow
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
indicates the period of press (in this
buildup inside the main unit (see page G-2).
example, 2 seconds).
For safety, observe the following carefully: If no number is inside the arrow,
Make sure there is good ventilation around press and hold until the entire
the main unit. Poor ventilation could procedure is complete or until you
overheat and damage the System. get a result you want.
DO NOT block the cooling fan and the
Indicates that you turn the control
ventilation openings or holes. If they are
toward the specified direction(s).
blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.
Others
Indicates that this operation is only possible
Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System, Remote
ONLY using the remote control.
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further. Indicates that this operation is only possible
DO NOT disassemble the System since there
Main Unit using the buttons and controls on the main
ONLY
are no user serviceable parts inside. unit.
2
Getting Started
Step 1:Unpack the package and Step 1: Unpack
check the accessories. After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items. The number in parentheses indicates the
quantity of each piece supplied.
FM antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control (1)
Batteries (2)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control

Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the
polarity (+ and ) correctly.
1
Step 2: Prepare the remote control.
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
Step 3: Hook up the components such
as AM/FM antennas, speakers,
etc. (see pages 4 to 6). 3
ANT
ENN
AM A
EXT
AM
LOO
P
GND
DO NOT use an old battery together with a

new one.
DO NOT use different types of batteries
together.
DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.
DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
compartment when you are not going to use
the remote control for an extended period of
time. Otherwise, the remote control will be
Finally plug the AC power cord. damaged from battery leakage.
Now you can operate the System.
3
Step 3: Hook Up
If you need more detailed information, see page 6.
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical

examples.
When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear
may vary.
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
For better FM/AM reception

AM loop antenna
Keep it connected.
Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied) White ANT
ENN
AM A Vynile-covered wire (not supplied)
EXT
AM
LOO Extend it horizontally.
P
GND
Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM

antenna using a 75 wire with coaxial type connector.
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
4
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that
you can obtain
the best
reception.
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
ANT
ENN
A
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
GND
Black stripe
Non-stripe
5
To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna Make sure to connect the wire correctly: The white end to
AM EXT, the black end to GND.
1 Hold
2 Insert 3 Release
If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered

with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the
antenna by twisting the vinyl.
Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the
antennas away from metallic parts of the System,
connecting cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause
poor reception.
To connect the speaker cords

Make sure the both speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.
3 Release
1 Hold
2 Insert
When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of

the speaker terminals: The cord with black stripe to (), the
cord without stripe to (+).
DO NOT connect more than one speaker to

each terminal.
DO NOT allow the conductor of the speaker
cords to be in touch with the metallic parts of
the System.
6
Before Operating the System

The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System.
Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.
1 Disc tray indicators
12 3 4 5 15: Disc tray number
: Tray indicator
MP3 SOUND TURBO AHB PRO MONO ST REC Lights when the disc is detected.
GR. Blinking while playing back a disc.
Goes off when there is no disc in the tray.
1CD
ALL : Shows the current disc.
PRGM RANDOM A.STANDBY SLEEP 123 2 MP3 indicator
Lights when an MP3 disc is detected.
6 7 8 9 3 SOUND TURBO indicator
Lights when the SOUND TURBO is activated (see
Indications on the main display
page 13).
While listening to radio: While selecting USB: 4 AHB PRO (Active Hyper Bass Pro) indicator
Lights when the AHB PRO is activated.
ST REC REC
5 FM reception indicators
MONO: Lights while the FM monaural mode is
activated.
Band Frequency Source name ST (stereo): Lights while an FM stereo station with
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
While playing a CD: While selecting AUX:
6 Play mode indicators
REC REC
RANDOM: Lights when Random Play mode is
activated.
PRGM (program): Lights when Program Play mode is
Track number
activated.
Elapsed playing time
: Lights when Repeat mode is activated.
While playing an MP3*: 1: Repeats the one track.
CD: Repeats the one disc
MP3 REC ALL: Repeats all the discs.
GR.: Repeats all the tracks in the selected group.
7 Main display
Current track number Elapsed playing time 8 A(auto). STANDBY indicator
Lights when Auto Standby is activated.
While disc play is stopped:
Flashes when disc playback stops with Auto Standby
CD: activated.
REC
9 Timer indicators
: Lights when Daily Timer stands by; flashes while
working.
Total track number Total playing time 1/2/3: Lights when a Daily Timer (1, 2, or 3) stands by;
flashes while setting or working.
MP3: SLEEP: Lights when the Sleep Timer is activated.
MP3 REC MP3 REC
GR.
Total track number Total group Total track

number number
* When you start playing an MP3 disc, the group number,

track number, track name, (and ID3 Tag) will be shown
before the elapsed playing time appears.
7
Daily OperationsPlayback
1 Turn on the power.

The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off.
Without pressing STANDBY/ON , the System
Numeric 1 turns on by pressing one of the source selecting

buttons in the next step.
buttons SET
4/1, DISPLAY
2 Select the source.
Playback automatically starts if the selected source is
7,/ PRESET UP, ready to start.
PRESET DOWN If you press AUX or USB, start playback source on
the external component.
Disc selection
2 3 Adjust the volume.
buttons
4 Operate the target source as explained
FM MODE/ later.
MP3
3 To turn off (stand by) the System
STANDBY/ON The STANDBY lamp on the main unit
lights up.
A small amount of power is always
consumed even while on standby.
1 STANDBY/ON
For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
main unit. The sound will no longer come out of the
speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting the headphones.
Disconnecting the headphones will activate the
2 speakers again.
DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with

the volume set to an extremely high level;
otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
3 REC
headphones when you turn on the System or
start playback.
VOLUME
To turn off the clock indication Remote
ONLY
While the System is turned off...
DISPLAY Press the button again, to display the

4 clock indication.
8
Listening to the Radio To preset the stations

Remote
ONLY
To select the band (FM or AM) You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
1 Tune in to a station you want to preset.

FM AM
2 Activate the preset number entry mode.
SET REC
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM is selected... Finish the following process while the indication on the
display is flashing.
Remote control: Main unit:
3 Select a preset number for the station you store.
1 sec. 1 sec. 1 2 3
Examples:
To select preset number 5, press
DOWN UP
4 5 6 5.
7 8 9 +10, then 5.
Frequency starts changing on the display. 10 10 +10, +10, then 10.
When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency stops changing.
When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency You can also use the PRESET UP/PRESET DOWN
changes step by step. buttons.
To stop searching manually, press either button. 4 Store the station.
SET REC
Remote
ONLY
If the received FM station is hard to listen
FM MODE/ The MONO indicator lights on the display.
MP3 Reception will improve though stereo
effect is lostMonaural reception mode.
To restore the stereo effect, press the
button again (the MONO indicator goes
off).
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Remote
ONLY
To tune in to a preset station To select a disc to be played back
1 Select a band (FM or AM). CD 1 CD 2 CD 3
CD 4 CD 5
FM AM
To start: To pause: To stop:

2 Select a preset number for the station you store.
You can also use the
1 2 3
PRESET UP or
4 5 6
PRESET DOWN.
To release, press again.

7 8 9
10 10 To select a track/group*
Increases the track/group*
numbers.
Decreases the track/group*
Playing Back a Disc
numbers.
This System can play back the following discsregular CD * For details about the group selection, see For MP3
and CD-R/CD-RW (recorded either in the audio CD or MP3 playback on page 11.
format).
Caution for DualDisc playback To locate a particular portion
The Non-DVD side of a DualDisc does not comply with
While playing a disc, press and hold until the portion you
the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard. Therefore, the
want is reached.
use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.
Main Unit
Fast-forwards the track.
ONLY
To insert a disc
You can insert discs while playing another source. Fast-reverses the track.
To locate a track directly and Remote

ONLY
0
start play
Examples:
1 2 3 To select track number 5, press
5.
To close the disc tray, press the same 0 again. +10, then 5.
When the current disc tray is open, pressing CD 6 closes 7 8 9 To select track number 30, press
the tray and the playback starts. +10, +10, then 10.
When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place 10 10
another disc onto, the first disc tray automatically closes
and then the next tray comes out.
10
For MP3 playback Playing Back from the PC

According to the MP3 playback mode, 4/1 / This System is equipped with a USB terminal on the front
/ or number buttons work for the group panel of the main unit. You can connect your PC to this
selection or the track selection. terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the
Examples: procedure below.
When the MP3 play back mode is GROUP. Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC
GR. (Group) indicator from this System.
MP3 REC
GR. How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English
version of WindowsR XP. If your PC is running on a
different version of operation system or language, the
Total group number Total track number
screens shown on your PCs monitor will differ from the
ones used in the following procedure.
You can change the MP3 playback mode FM MODE/
by pressing FM MODE/MP3. MP3
1 Turn on your PC and start running WindowsR 98,
Each time you press the button, the MP3 WindowsR 98SE, WindowsR Me, WindowsR 2000, or
playback mode changes as follows: WindowsR XP.
TRACK GROUP If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications
now running.
2 Select USB as the source.
TRACK: 4/1, /, and number

3 Set the volume to minimum.
buttons work for the track selection of 4 Connect the System to the PC using a USB cable (not
the MP3 discs. supplied).
(front panel)
GROUP: 4/1, /, and number PC
buttons work for the group selection
of the MP3 discs.
USB cable
MP3 groups/tracks configuration

This System plays back MP3 tracks as follows. Use USB series A plug to B plug cable when
connecting.
Hierarchy
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
01 03 04 9 IMPORTANT
ROOT 10 Always set volume to VOL-MIN when connecting or
3 7
02 4 8
disconnecting the other equipment.
1 5 05 11
2 6 12
01 Group with its play order
1 MP3 track with its play order
11
5 The USB drivers are installed automatically.

If the USB drivers are not installed automatically,
Playing Back from other equipment
install the USB drivers following the instructions on the To connect other equipment
PCs monitor.
6 Check if the drivers are correctly installed. By using an stereo mini plug cord (not supplied), you can
1 Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = connect equipment with analog audio output jacks such as an
[Control Panel] MD player, or a TV, etc.
Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
2 Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager]
= [Sound, video and game controllers] and
Portable audio
[Universal Serial Bus controllers] AUX
device,
The following window appears, and you can check
Game machine, etc.
whether the drivers are installed. (front panel)
If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo

mini plug type,
Use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini plug to the
corresponding plug of the audio output.
Refer to the manuals supplied with the other equipment.
IMPORTANT
Always set volume to VOL-MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
To play back sounds on the PC

Press USB, then start playback from PC.
Refer to the manuals supplied with the sound reproduction
application installed in the PC.
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Daily OperationsSound & Other Adjustments

Adjusting the Volume
Remote control
You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL-MIN) to
level 31 (VOL-MAX).
Remote control: Main unit:
VOLUME
SET
CANCEL
VOLUME
CLOCK/ DISPLAY
TIMER Remote
ONLY
4/1, PRESET UP, To drop the volume in a moment
7,/ PRESET DOWN To restore the volume, press again, or
FADE MUTING
adjust the volume level.
DIMMER
A.STANDBY FADE
MUTING
SLEEP Adjusting the Sound
VOLUME
SOUND +/ To emphasize the soundSOUND TURBO
TURBO
BASS/ This function emphasizes the sound.
AHB PRO TREBLE SOUND
TURBO S-TURBO
OFF
(Canceled)
Main unit To reinforce the bass sound Remote

ONLY
AHB PRO
You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass
at low volume.
AHB PRO AHB PRO
OFF
DIMMER (Canceled)
SOUND Remote
4/
ONLY
TURBO To adjust the toneBASS/TREBLE
VOLUME +/ You can adjust the bass and treble level from 0 to +5.
To adjust the bass
PRESET UP
BASS/
TREBLE BASS TREBLE
Canceled PRESET DOWN
To adjust the treble

PRESET UP
BASS/
TREBLE BASS TREBLE
Canceled PRESET DOWN
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If there is a power failure

Changing the Display BrightnessDIMMER The clock loses the setting and is reset to AM 12:00. You
You can dim the display window. need to set the clock again.
DIMMER DIMMER-2
DIMMER-1 Turning Off the Power
DIM OFF Remote
(Canceled) Automatically ONLY
To turn off the System after playback is over

DIMMER-1 Dims the display illumination.
Auto Standby
DIMMER-2 Erases the display illumination. A.STANDBY
Setting the Clock Remote

ONLY
Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use the Daily When Auto Standby is in use, the A.STANDBY indicator
Timer (see page 18). lights on the display.
To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as REC
required.
To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL.
A.STANDBY
1 Activate the clock setting mode.

REC When the disc playback stops, the A.STANDBY indicator
CLOCK
/TIMER starts flashing.
If no disc operation is done for about 3 minutes while the
indicator is flashing, the System turns off (stands by)
automatically.
If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the Auto Standby only works after disc playback.
button repeatedly until the clock setting mode (see
page 18) is selected.
To turn off the System after a certain period of
2 Adjust the hour.
timeSleep Timer
PRESET UP
SET
1 Specify the time (in minutes).
SLEEP
PRESET DOWN 10 20 30 60 90 120
OFF
(Canceled)
3 Adjust the minute.
PRESET UP
2 Wait until the set time goes off.
SET
To check the time remaining until the shut-off time

PRESET DOWN
SLEEP REC
CLOCK OK appears and the built-in clock starts SLEEP

working.
If you press the button repeatedly, you can change the shut-
To check the current time during play off time.
DISPLAY Clock
Source information
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Advanced Disc Operations

Programming the Playing Order
Remote control
Remote
Program Play ONLY
You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 32)
before you start playback.
You cannot enjoy MP3 discs for program play.
You can repeat all the programmed tracks by pressing
REPEAT.
Numeric
buttons CANCEL 1 Before starting playback, press PROGRAM.
PROGRAM REC
4/1,7,
/ PRGM
CD 6
REPEAT 2 Select a disc by pressing CD 1CD 5.
Disc selection 3 Select tracks you want for Program Play.
buttons RANDOM
PROGRAM REC
PRGM
Disc number Track Program step

number
Examples:
5.
Main unit 4 5 6 To select track number 15, press
+10, then 5.
+10, +10, then 10.
10 10
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the other tracks.

To select a track from the same disc, repeat step 3.
5 Start playback.
7 The tracks you have selected are
played back in the order you
have programmed.
CD 1 0
To skip a track: To pause: To stop:
To release, press
again.
15
To check the programmed contents Remote
While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and

Playing at RandomRandom Play ONLY
before playback... You can play back all the tracks on the selected disc at
random.
In the programmed order. You can repeat the current disc by pressing REPEAT.
In the reverse order. 1 Select a disc by pressing CD 1 CD 5.

2 Press RANDOM.
RANDOM
To modify the program
While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and
before playback...
Playback starts in random order.
To erase the last step: To erase the entire
Random Play ends when all tracks are played.
program:
To skip a track: To pause: To stop:
CANCEL
To add steps in the program:

To release, press
Repeat steps 2 and 3 on page 15. again.
To exit from Program Play Pressing 4 goes to the beginning of the current track.
While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display...
To exit from Random Play
PROGRAM
While the RANDOM indicator is shown on the display...
RANDOM
Pressing 7 also cancels Program Play.

During the PRGM indicator is shown on the display, you
cannot open the disc trays.
16
Main Unit
Remote
Playing RepeatedlyRepeat Play ONLY
Prohibiting Disc EjectionChild Lock ONLY
You can repeat playback. You can lock the disc trays so that no one can eject the
loaded discs.
For CD: This is possible while the System is on standby.
REPEAT
1 CD While the disc trays are closed...
Canceled ALL CD
(No indication) 1 REC
For MP3 (Track mode): 0
REPEAT
1 CD
(at the same time)
Canceled ALL
(No indication) Only CD 1 0 can work for this fanction.
For MP3 (Group mode): To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
UNLOCKED appears on the display.
REPEAT
GR. 1 CD
Canceled ALL
(No indication)
1 Repeats the current track.
Repeats all the tracks on the current

CD
disc.
Repeats all the tracks in the current

GR.
group (for MP3 playback mode in
GROUP only).
ALL Repeats all the discs.
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Timer Operations
Remote
Setting the Timer ONLY
Remote control
Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with music, etc.
You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can
activate only one of Daily Timers at the same time.
To exit from the timer setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as
STANDBY/ON required.
To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL.
You can return to the previous step.
SET
CANCEL
How Daily Timer actually works
CLOCK/ Once the Daily Timer has been set, the timer ( )
PRESET UP, TIMER indicator and timer number indicator (1, 2, or 3) are lit on
PRESET DOWN the display. Daily Timer is activated at the same time
everyday until the timer is turned off manually (see the
next column) or another Daily Timer is activated.
When the on-time comes
The System turns on, tunes in to the selected station or
start playing the selected disc, and sets the volume level
to the preset level.
When selecting P , the last tuned station will be
selected for Daily Timer.
About one hour after turning on the System, the System
stops it, and turns off (stands by) automatically.
While Daily Timer is working, the timer ( ) and
timer number indicators (1, 2, or 3) flash on the display.
The timer setting remains in memory until you change
it.
Without canceling the Daily Timer, you can change the
source or adjust the volume after Daily Timer starts
playback.
1 Select one of the timer setting modes you want to set

Daily 1 Timer, Daily 2 Timer, or Daily 3 Timer.
CLOCK
Daily 1 Timer Daily 2 Timer Daily 3 Timer
/TIMER
Canceled Clock setting
(see page 14)
REC
Ex.: When Daily Timer 1 setting mode is selected
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2 Make the timer setting as you want. To turn off the Timer after its setting is done
1 Set the hour then the minute for on-time. Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday,
PRESET UP you may need to cancel it on some particular days.
SET
1 Select the Timer you want to cancel.
PRESET DOWN
CLOCK
Daily 1 Timer Daily 2 Timer Daily 3 Timer
/TIMER
2 Select the playback sourceTUNER FM, Canceled Clock setting

(see page 14)
TUNER AM, CD, or AUX IN.
PRESET UP
SET 2 Turn off the selected Timer.
CANCEL
PRESET DOWN
REC The number indicator corresponding to the Daily Timer

is turned off.
1
To turn on the Timer again, repeat the above steps and
When selecting tuner: Select a preset number or press in step 2...
P by pressing PRESET UP or PRESET SET
DOWN, then press SET.
When selecting CD: Select a disc by pressing
PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN, then press SET.
3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the The number indicator corresponding to the Daily Timer
timer with the System turned on. lights.
STANDBY/ON
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Additional Information
Learning More about This System Daily OperationsSound & Other Adjustments
(see pages 13 and 14)
Daily OperationsPlayback (see pages 8 to 12) Adjusting the Volume:
Listening to the Radio: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting
If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the the headphones.
previously stored station in that number will be erased. Adjusting the Sound:
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure This function also affects the sound through the headphones.
occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this Setting the Clock:
happens, preset the stations again.
AM12:00 will flash on the display until you set the clock.
Playing Back a Disc: The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this
When using an 8 cm (3-3/16 inch) disc, place it on the inner happens, reset the clock.
circle of the disc tray. Turning the Power Automatically:
This System cannot play packet write discs.
Auto Standby cannot be canceled by the following operations.
For MP3 playback...
Changing the display brightness.
MP3 discs are required a longer readout time than regular
Adjusting the volume.
CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/file
Adjusting the sound.
configuration.)
Some MP3 files cannot be played back and will be skipped. Advanced Disc Operations (see pages 15 to 17)
This result from their recording processes and conditions.
When making MP3 discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 Programming the Playing OrderProgram Play:
for the disc format. If you try to program a 33rd track, FULL appears on the
This System can play back MP3 files with the extension display.
code <.mp3> (regardless of the letter caseupper/lower). While programming steps...
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly on Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program an item
the display. number that does not exist on the disc (for example, selecting
The maximum character number shown on the display is 32 track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks).
(without the extension code) for files, and 30 for ID3 tag.
It is recommended that you make each MP3 file at a
Timer Operations (see pages 18 and 19)
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
This System can recognize the total of 500 tracks and of 200 occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock
groups. Those exceeding the maximum number cannot be first, then the timer again.
recognized. If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the
Playback order of MP3 tracks may be different from the one selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
you have intended while recording. If a folder does not To remove the speaker grilles
include MP3 tracks, they are ignored.
When discs* in more than one tray are loaded on the disc
trays, they are played in sequence as follows:
Ex.: When CD 2 is selected:
CD 2 -> CD 3 -> CD 4 -> CD 5 -> CD 1 (then selects
CD 2, and stops)
* When no disc is loaded on the tray, that disc number is
skipped.
You can exchange discs while playing or selecting another
disc.
Speaker
grille
Holes Projections
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Troubleshooting Timer Operations:

Daily Timer does not work.
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list ] The System has been turned on when the on-time comes.
for a possible solution before calling for service. Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.
General:
Maintenance
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before
you finish. To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs,
] There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. and mechanism clean.
Operations are disabled.
] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to Handling discs
external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord When removing the disc from its case, hold it at the edge while
and then plug it back in. pressing the center hole lightly.
Unable to operate the System from the remote control. Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
] The path between the remote control and the remote sensor Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
on the System is blocked. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc.
] Point it at the remote sensor on the font panel. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and
] Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. moisture.
More closer to the System. To clean the disc:
] The batteries are exhausted. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to
edge.
Cleaning the System

Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System 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 System may deteriorate in quality, it become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:
DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
DO NOT wipe it strongly.
DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides
to it.
No sound is heard from the speakers. DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact for
] Speaker connections are incorrect or loose (see page 6). a long time.
] Headphones are connected (see page 8).
Radio Operations:
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise (see pages 3
to 6).
] Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.
] The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
] The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
Disc Operations:
The disc does not play.
] The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label
side up.
ID3 Tag on an MP3 disc cannot be shown.
] There are two types of ID3 TagVersion 1 and Version 2.
This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
] The disc is scratched or dirty.
The disc tray does not open or close.
] The AC power cord is not plugged in.
] Child Lock is in use (see page 17).
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Specifications Parts Index

Amplifier section Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
Output Power:
90 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 at 1 kHz Remote control
with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
Speakers Impedance: 6 16
Audio Input AUX: 400 mV/50 k
STANDBY/ON
USB: USB Ver. 1.1
1 2 3 8, 19
Tuner section 4 5 6
SET
9, 14
FM tuning range: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz 9, 10, 15 CANCEL
7 8 9 14, 16, 18, 19
AM tuning range: 530 kHz 1 710 kHz CLOCK
DISPLAY
8, 14
10 10 /TIMER
PRESET UP 14, 18, 19

CD player section 9, 10, 14, 19
Dynamic range: 85 dB 10, 15, 16
9, 10, 15
Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB 9, 10, 14, 19
PRESET DOWN
9, 10, 15, 16
Wow and flutter: Immeasurable
810, 1416
General CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 REPEAT
17
10, 15, 16 16
Power requirement: AC 120 V , 60 Hz CD 4 CD 5 PROGRAM RANDOM
Power consumption: 125 W (at operation) FM MODE/ 15, 16

MP3 FADE MUTING
9, 11 13
0.8 W (on standby) 14 SLEEP A.STANDBY DIMMER
14
Dimensions (approx.): 175 mm x 232 mm x 412 mm 14 SOUND
TURBO AHB PRO
BASS/
TREBLE 8, 13
(6-15/16 in. x 9-3/16 in. x 16-1/4 in.) 13
VOLUME
(W/H/D) 13 13
Mass (approx.): 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs) RM-SFSG5J REMOTE CONTROL
Speakers
Type: 2-way Bass reflex
Speaker units: Woofer: 10 cm (3-15/16) cone x 1
Tweeter: 4 cm (1-5/8) cone x 1 Main unit
Impedance: 6
Dimensions (approx.): 144 mm x 231 mm x 201 mm
(5-11/16 in. x 9-1/8 in. x 7-15/16 in.)
(W/H/D)
Mass (approx.): 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) each
Supplied Accessories 14
7
See page 3. 13
9, 10,
DOWN UP DIMMER SOUND TURBO
17 VOLUME
CD CD CD CD CD
1 2 3 4 5
10, 17 8, 13
0 0 0 0 0
CD FM/AM USB/AUX
8 STANDBY
Remote
sensor
810 11
5-CD
5-CD CHANGER, PLAY&EXCHANGE
8 PHONES USB AUDIO AUX

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-G5 Consists of CA-FSG5 and SP-FSG5

For Customer Use:

INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.

Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

The exclamation point within an equilateral

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

For the main unit: Note to CATV system installer:

Caution: Proper Ventilation

SP-FSG5 CA-FSG5 SP-FSG5 CA-FSG5

* About the cooling fan

Getting Started ................................................... 3

Before Operating the System ............................ 7

Advanced Disc Operations .............................. 15

Additional Information ................................... 20

are no user serviceable parts inside. unit.

Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control

DO NOT use an old battery together with a

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

For better FM/AM reception

Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM

If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered

To connect the speaker cords

When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of

DO NOT connect more than one speaker to

Before Operating the System

Total track number Total group Total track

* When you start playing an MP3 disc, the group number,

1 Turn on the power.

Numeric 1 turns on by pressing one of the source selecting

For private listening

DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with

DISPLAY Press the button again, to display the

Listening to the Radio To preset the stations

1 Tune in to a station you want to preset.

To start: To pause: To stop:

To release, press again.

To locate a track directly and Remote

For MP3 playback Playing Back from the PC

TRACK: 4/1, /, and number

MP3 groups/tracks configuration

01 Group with its play order

1 MP3 track with its play order

5 The USB drivers are installed automatically.

If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo

To play back sounds on the PC

Daily OperationsSound & Other Adjustments

Main unit To reinforce the bass sound Remote

To adjust the treble

If there is a power failure

(Canceled) Automatically ONLY

To turn off the System after playback is over

Setting the Clock Remote

1 Activate the clock setting mode.