JVC UXVJ3B Leaflet

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Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to 
connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple 
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety 
and regulatory standards.  Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless 
performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Recording operations 
(only for UX-VJ5)
Playback operations
Playback operations
Searching for stations
Playback operation
Playback operation
Basic playback operations
STANDBY/TIMER lamp
Turning on/off the power
The STANDBY/TIMER lamp lights 
in red while the System is on 
standby.
Selecting the source
For UX-VJ5:
For UX-VJ3:
Adjusting the volume
To mute the volume in a 
moment, press MUTING.
“MUTING” flashes on the 
display.
To restore the volume, press 
MUTING again or adjust the 
volume level.
DO NOT turn off the System with the volume set 
to an extremely high level; 
otherwise, the sudden 
blast of sound may damage your hearing, speakers, 
and headphones when you turn on the System or start 
playback.
Initial setting:
Set the clock before using the System (see 
“Setting the clock” on page 1).
Display
Remote sensor
Using the headphones
Be sure to turn down the volume before 
connecting or putting on the headphones.
Stereo mini plug cord (not 
supplied)
Presetting stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM 
stations.
While listening to a target station...
Display the preset channel setting screen.
Select a preset number, then store the station.
Tuning in to a preset station
Receiving FM stations with Radio Data 
System (Europe only)
Radio Data System allows FM stations to send an 
additional signal along with their regular program 
signals.
If you want to know more about Radio Data System, 
visit <http://www.rds.org.uk>.
To display the Radio Data System information
PS
Commonly known station names.
PTY
Types of broadcast programs.
RT
Text messages the station sends.
“NO PS,” “NO PTY,” or “NO RT” appears on the display 
if no relevant signals are sent by a station.
When a Radio Data System signal is not received, the 
frequency is displayed.
PTY search (Europe only)
You can search for a program from the preset stations 
by specifying PTY code.
While listening to a station...
Select a PTY code, then start searching.
“SEARCH” flashes on the display. When the System 
finds the one you have selected, that station is 
tuned in.
To stop searching, press MENU/CANCEL.
If no program is found, “NO FOUND” appears.

(Hold)
(Monaural mode)
(Canceled)
Frequency
Clock
Menu operations
To display the menu/to go back to the previous 
menu
To select an item on the menu
Notes:
Operate iPod touch, iPhone or iPad itself in the 
following cases:
When operating the home button.
When selecting application icons on the home 
screen.
When dragging the slider.
Sound distortion may occur when playing back 
audio sources with high recording levels. If distortion 
occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer 
of iPod/iPhone/iPad. For information on operating 
iPod/iPhone/iPad, see the instruction manual for 
iPod/iPhone/iPad.

(Hold)
(Hold)
Connecting iPod/iPhone
Connecting iPad
Disc/USB device
Disc/USB device
Inserting a disc
Before opening the slide door, disconnect the 
iPad.
If you try to open the slide door with the iPad 
connected,  “NO OPE” appears on the display and 
the door does not open.
On the main unit:
Open the slide door.
Insert a disc.
Close the slide door.
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock the slide door.
While the System is on standby...
On the main unit:
Disc playback is available only for UX-VJ5.
USB playback is not available for UX-VJ3 USA 
and Canadian models.

Memorizing the stopped track (Resume 
Play)
By activating Resume play, when you restart playback 
after playback has been stopped, it starts from the 
beginning of the stored track.
When Resume Play is activated, “RESUME” appears on the 
display while playback is stopped. 
To clear the stored position...
Press 
7 twice.
Open the slide door.
Disconnect the USB mass storage class device.
This function cannot be used for Program Play.
Repeat Play
*
1
RPT1
Repeats the current track.
RPT GR*
2
Repeats the current group.
RPT ALL
Repeats all contents or programmed tracks.
RPT OFF
Cancels repeat play.
Random Play
*
1
While playback is stopped...
1
Press CD 
6 or USB 6 to start random play.


Program Play
*
1
While playback is stopped...
Display the program entry screen.
Select a track number (up to 32 tracks).
To cancel a current program entry, press MENU/
CANCEL
.
To cancel all program entries, press and hold MENU/
CANCEL
.
If you try to program a 33rd track, “PGM FULL” appears 
and the track cannot be stored.
Press CD 
6 or USB 6 to start program play.
To check the programmed contents, press UP or DOWN 
repeatedly while playback is stopped.
To exit Program Play, press PROGRAM while playback is 
stopped. “NORMAL” appears on the display.
The stored program is erased.
*
These playback modes are canceled in the following 
cases:
When the System is turned off.
When the source is changed.
When the slide door is open with “CD” selected as the 
source.
When a USB mass storage class device is 
disconnected with “USB” selected as the source.
*
2
  Appears only for MP3/WMA files.


Connecting a USB device
Notes on USB mass storage class device connection
Connect a USB mass storage class device when the 
System is turned off to prevent malfunction.
Do not use a USB hub.
When connecting with a USB cable, use a USB 2.0 cable 
whose length is less than 1 m.
The USB mass storage class device is charged through 
the USB MEMORY (
) terminal when “CD” or “USB” is 
selected as the source.
You cannot connect a computer to the USB MEMORY 
(
) terminal of the System.
Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB mass storage 
class device may cause abnormal playback of the device. 
In this case, disconnect the USB mass storage class 
device then reset the System and the USB mass storage 
class device.
While playing back or recording a file onto a USB mass 
storage class device, do not disconnect the device. 
Doing so may cause malfunction on both the System 
and the device.
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in USB 
mass storage class device while using this System.

To play back/pause
For discs:
For USB devices:
To open/close the slide door
(On the main unit)
To select a track
To fast-reverse/fast-forward a track
Each time you press the button, the search speed 
changes as follows: ×2 
= ×4 = ×8 = ×20.
To stop fast-reversing/fast-forwarding, press CD 
or USB 
6.
To select a group
To stop playback
(Program entry 
mode)
(Canceled)
(Activated)
(Canceled)
(Activated)
(Canceled)
USB mass storage 
class device
Before you start recording
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 
for the sound or video recording, broadcast or 
cable program and for any literary, dramatic, 
musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The use of the files recorded on a USB device 
with this System, except for personal use, is 
prohibited. Transferring or selling the files you 
recorded violates the copyright law and may 
subject you to civil and criminal penalties for 
copyright infringement.
Volume and sound adjustments do not affect 
recordings.
Random Play and Repeat Play are canceled during 
recording.
Tracks which are recorded onto a USB mass storage 
class device will be converted into MP3 format (at a 
bit rate of 192 kbps).
Recording does not start while “READING” is shown 
on the display.
You cannot record tracks to the root directory of the 
USB mass storage class device.
Recording from a disc 
You can record tracks from a CD to a USB mass 
storage class device.
Before recording, connect a recordable USB mass 
storage class device to the USB MEMORY (
terminal.
While the playback of the disc is stopped...
Select the first track to record.
2
The REC indicator flashes.
Start recording.
Do not move the System while recording. It may 
damage the recorded tracks.
The System automatically creates the new group.
When playback ends, recording automatically stops.
To stop recording manually, press 
7.
To record a single track, press CD
3USB REC during 
playback of the track or while it is paused.
If “NO REC” appears on the display when you try to 
record a track, the System cannot record that track.



Deleting files from a USB device
You can delete files on the connected USB mass 
storage class device.
While playing a file on the USB mass storage class 
device...
Select the track to delete.
“PUSH SET” flashes on the display.
To cancel deleting the file, press 
7 or MENU/
CANCEL.
Start deleting.
“DELETE” appears on the display and the REC 
indicator lights up while deleting the file.
When deleting is complete, “FINISH” appears on 
the display.
Audio player
Connection
Stereo mini plug cord 
(not supplied)
1st generation
2nd generation
About SCMS (Serial Copy Management 
System)
The System uses the Serial Copy Management 
System which allows only first-generation digital 
copies to be made of premastered software such 
as regular CDs.
If you try to record from a duplicated CD-R or 
CD-RW to a USB mass storage class device, 
“PROTECT” appears on the display.
Label side
(Hold)
(Locked)
(Canceled)
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod/iPhone/iPad
To play back/pause
For iPod/iPhone:
For iPad:
You can also pause playback by pressing 
7.
To select a track
To fast-reverse/fast-forward a track
To select random playback
“SHUFFLE” appears on the display.
If you hold RANDOM when both iPod/iPhone 
and iPad are connected to the System, “DUAL SFL” 
appears on the display and Random Play applies to 
both iPod/iPhone and iPad devices.
To play back repeatedly
“REPEAT” appears on the display.
To put iPod/iPhone/iPad in sleep mode
For iPod/iPhone:
(Hold)
For iPad:
(Hold)
Information shown on the display of iPod/iPhone/
iPad differs depending on the model.
NOTE:
Headphones cannot be used for playing back 
iPod/iPhone/iPad. No sound is heard if headphones 
are connected.
When the headphones are connected, “HP MUTE” 
appears on the display.
Setting the video output of the iPod/
iPhone/iPad
Before playing a video, select the appropriate video 
output to view a video/picture on the monitor or the 
iPod/iPhone/iPad.
While the System is on standby...
On the main unit:
Display the video output setting screen.
Select the video output.
VOUT ON
Displays video/picture on the connected 
monitor.
VOUT OFF
Displays video/picture on the iPod/iPhone/
iPad.
FM/AM radio
FM/AM radio
When you connect iPod/iPhone/iPad to the dock, “CONNECT” appears on the display first, followed by “READING” 
and then “SUCCESS.” You can play iPod/iPhone/iPad when “SUCCESS” appears.
If iPod/iPhone/iPad is not connected properly, “AUTH ERR” appears. Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad again.
Select the band (“FM” or “AM”).
For UX-VJ5:
For UX-VJ3:
(Press repeatedly)
For UX-VJ3 USA and 
Canadian models
Search for a station.
The station search stops when a station of 
sufficient signal strength is found.
To manually stop the search, press 
4 or 
¢.
When you press 
4 or ¢ repeatedly, the 
frequency changes step by step.
Selecting AM interval spacing (Asia only)
Before operating the tuner, select the appropriate AM 
tuner interval spacing (9 kHz or 10 kHz) used in your 
residential area.
While the System is on standby...
On the main unit:
To select 9 kHz:
To select 10 kHz: 
Improving the reception
If the FM reception is poor
When the monaural mode is activated, the reception 
is improved. However, the stereo effect is lost.
To restore the stereo effect, press TUNER MODE 
again to select “FM AUTO.”
If beat noise is heard while listening to AM station
Select the appropriate AM beat-cut mode.
If you change to another station, this setting is 
automatically canceled.
External component
External component
Select “AUDIO IN” as the source.
For UX-VJ5:
(Press repeatedly)
For UX-VJ3:
Start playback of the external device.
Adjusting the audio input level
You can change the audio input level through the 
AUDIO IN jack.
The maximum audio input level is “LEVEL3.”
Select “PC” as the source.
For UX-VJ5:
(Press repeatedly)
For UX-VJ3:
Start playback on the connected computer.
Digital audio sources from a 
computer
For connection, see “To connect a computer” on 
page 1.
To connect iPod/iPhone 
horizontally
Rotate the iPod/iPhone dock 
after connection.
1
  Reveal the iPod/iPhone dock.
To hide the dock, press and rotate it back.
Make sure that the support arm is fully 
pressed in.
1
  Reveal the iPad dock.
To hide the dock, press it until it clicks.
To pop out the support arm
Press the support arm until 
it fits to the iPod/iPhone.
Notes on iPod/iPhone/iPad connection
Be sure to connect or disconnect the iPod/iPhone/
iPad only when the System is on standby or turned 
off.
Be sure to reduce the volume on the System to the 
minimum level before connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad. 
Adjust the volume after starting playback.
Do not carry the System with iPod/iPhone/iPad 
connected. It might cause damage to the dock or 
you might drop the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Do not touch or hit the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminal 
pins or connector pins in the dock for iPod/iPhone/
iPad directly. Doing so might cause damage to the 
connector pins.
When the iPod/iPhone/iPad is not in use, it is 
recommended to disconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad, 
then close the dock cover to protect the dock.
You may not be able to connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad 
with a case depending on the product.
For USA and 
Canadian 
models
For UX-VJ3 USA and 
Canadian models
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