Manual for RC-EZ35S

Brand: JVC

Category: Audio System

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:11 p.m.

Warranty Information

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FIRST THINGS

This portable system operates on battery or AC power.

INSERTING BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover. Pull the cover toward you while pressing the indicated sections. 2. Insert eight R20 (SUM-1)/D (13D)-size batteries (not supplied), ensuring correct polarity. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

SUPPLYING AC POWER

1. Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN jack on the unit and then into an AC power outlet. 2. For complete power disconnection, unplug the cord from the outlet.

USING HEADPHONES

1. Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of the main unit. 2. The speakers will not produce sound when headphones are connected. 3. Turn the volume down before connecting headphones.

ANTENNAS

AM antenna is built-in; positioning the unit may improve reception. FM telescopic antenna on the back can be extended and rotated for better reception.

GENERAL CONTROLS

STANDBY/ON //: Press to turn the unit on/off. The display window lights up when the unit is on (except when operating on batteries).

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Turn off the unit. 2. Press and hold PROGRAM/CLOCK SET for over 2 seconds. The hour digits flash. 3. Press or to adjust the hour, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET. Minute digits flash. 4. Press or to adjust the minutes, then press PROGRAM/CLOCK SET.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Position	Trouble	Solution

	CD mechanism will not open When using the remote control unit, press the STOP/EJECT/ button twice to open the CD compartment. If the CD mechanism will not open, press the unit's STOP/EJECT/ button twice to open the CD compartment.	CD disc is not loaded. CD disc is not loaded, or is inserted incorrectly. The unit is not connected to the AC power outlet, or the batteries are dead.
	CD does not play	CD disc is dirty or scratched. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the disc from the center outward. CD disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc label-side up. CD disc is dirty or scratched. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the disc from the center outward. CD disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc label-side up.
	No sound or low sound	Volume is set too low. Increase the volume. Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones. The unit is in MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button on the remote control unit again. Incorrect sound mode selected. Select another sound mode or turn off the equalizer effect.
	Radio reception is poor	Antenna is not properly positioned. Extend and rotate the FM telescopic antenna or adjust the position of the unit for better AM reception. Station is too far away or is not broadcasting. Try tuning in another station.
	Tape does not play	Cassette tape is not loaded correctly. Load tape correctly. The wrong type of tape is used. Use only Type-I (normal) tapes. The tape heads are dirty. Clean the tape heads.
	Disc menu does not appear (DVD) This unit cannot play DVDs.	This unit cannot play DVDs.
	Remote control unit does not work	Batteries are dead. Replace the batteries. Unit is too far from the remote control unit. Move closer to the unit. Obstruction between remote control unit and the unit's remote sensor. Remove the obstruction.