JVC CA-MXJ50 User manual

GVT0029-008A
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For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
CA-MXJ750R CA-MXJ550RCA-MXJ552R
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM MODE
RM–SMXJ750R REMOTECONTROL
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
– SELECT +PTY/EON
DISPLAY
MODE
REC
START/STOP
+
–
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM MODE
RM–SMXJ550R REMOTECONTROL
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
DISPLAY
MODE
REC
START/STOP
+
–
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
PTY/EON – SELECT +
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM MODE
RM–SMXJ550R REMOTECONTROL
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
DISPLAY
MODE
REC
START/STOP
+
–
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
PTY/EON – SELECT +
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM MODE
RM–SMXJ500E REMOTECONTROL
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
REC
START/STOP
+
–
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
CA-MXJ500
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro-
priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow
the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Caution –– switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
switchinanypositiondoesnotdisconnectthemainsline.Thepowercan
be remote controlled.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: 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 service-
able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE
2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDETHE UNIT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-
telse for stråling (d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)
Front view
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.
Side view
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CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
10 cm
(3 15/16 in.)
1 cm
(7/16 in.) 1 cm
(7/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.) 15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ONTHE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Doensure thatallelectricalconnections (includingthe mainsplug, extensionleadsandinterconnections betweenpiecesofequipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’Tleaveequipment switchedon whenitis unattended unless it isspecificallystated that it is designedfor unattendedoperation
or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is
illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s
approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result
in a fatal electrical shock.;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
•The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.
• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
to 11.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
Precautions
Installation
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
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
for future reference.
Power sources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp room
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug theAC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Getting Started............................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Selecting the Sources................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
CreatingYour Own Sound Mode
— Manual Mode................................................. 11
Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts ... 12
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12
Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13
Changing the RDS Information ............................... 13
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search) ...................................................... 13
Switching to a Program Type of Your
Choice Temporarily ............................................ 14
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 15
Loading CDs ............................................................ 15
Playing Back the Entire Discs
— Continuous Play............................................. 15
Basic CD Operations................................................ 15
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play ................................................. 16
Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 17
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 17
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 17
Playing Back Tapes................................................... 18
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18
Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18
Recording .................................................................. 19
Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 19
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 20
CD Direct Recording................................................. 20
Auto Edit Recording.................................................. 21
Using the Timers ....................................................... 22
Using Daily Timer.................................................... 22
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 23
Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 24
Timer Priority ........................................................... 24
Maintenance .............................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26
Additional Information ............................................ 27
Specifications............................................................. 28
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Front Panel
Powered Rolling Panel
Press PANEL OPEN/
CLOSE to open the panel.
To close the panel, press
the button again.
Front Panel
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1Disc trays
2(On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3Display window
4For CA-MXJ750R:
SUBWOOFERVOLUME control (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10)
5Remote sensor
6TAPE 23button and lamp (9, 18)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
7AUX button and lamp (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
8Deck A cassette holder (18)
90EJECT button for deckA (18)
pDisc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
q0(CD tray open/close) buttons (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
wVOLUME control (10)
eCD £¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 15)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
rPANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
tPHONES jack (10)
yFM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
uDeck B cassette holder (18, 19)
iEJECT 0button for deck B (18, 19)
Powered Rolling Panel
oPRESET – / + buttons (12)
4/ ¢(reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 11, 16, 21 – 24)
;REVERSE MODE button (18 – 21)
aREC START/STOP button (19, 21)
sDUBBING button (20)
dCD REC START button (20, 21)
fTAPE A/B button (18)
gCLOCK/TIMER button (9, 22 – 24)
Continued
hSET button (9, 12, 22 – 24)
j7(stop) button (15 – 21)
kTUNING – / + buttons (12)
1/ ¡(fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 16, 18)
lSEA CONTROL button (11)
/PROGRAM/RANDOM button (16, 17, 20)
zEDIT button (21)
xREPEAT button (17)
cDISPLAY button (9)
vSOUND MODE button (10)
bCANCEL button (9, 17, 22)
DEMO button (8)
nFor CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation buttons (13)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons
Display window
1For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation indicators
• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO indicators
2Timer indicators
• DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), SLEEP,
and (Timer) indicators
3CD play mode indicators
• REPEAT (ALL/1CD/1), PROGRAM, and RANDOM
indicators
4CD track number indicators
5Disc indicators
6SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern indicator
7For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER indicator (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
BASS indicator (10)
8Tuner operation indicators
• MONO and STEREO indicators
9Tape operation indicators
•(reverse mode), A/B (operating deck), 23(tape
direction), and REC (recording) indicators
pSOUND MODE indicator
qMain display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
Display Window
1 2 3
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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote Control
Remote Control
1Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
2SOUND MODE button (10)
3TAPE A/B button (18)
4REC START/STOP button (19, 21)
5For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER + / – buttons (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) + / – buttons (10)
61/ 4(fast left/reverse search) button (16 – 18)
7TAPE 23button (9, 18)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
8FADE MUTING button (10)
9AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
p(On/Standby) button (9)
qSLEEP button (24)
wFor CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation buttons (13)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons
eNumber buttons (12, 16)
rFM MODE button (12)
t¢/ ¡(forward search/fast right) button (16 – 18)
yCD £¥8 button (9, 15)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
u7(stop) button (15 – 21)
iFM/AM button (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
oVOLUME + / – buttons (10)
TAPE A/B
FADE
MUTING
FM MODE
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
REC
START/STOP
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CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
DISPLAY
MODE PTY/EON – SELECT +
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Getting Started
Unpacking
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.
• AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
If any 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 with the + and – markings on the battery
compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.
1
3
• 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, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
Continued
2
Connecting Antennas
FM antenna
1Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal.
2Extend the FM antenna.
3Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.
About the supplied FM antenna
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.
To connect an outdoor FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
FM antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
A 75 Ωantenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325)
should be used.
FM75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
LOOP
AMEXT
FM75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
LOOP
AM EXT
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
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1Connect theAM (LW/MW) loop antenna to
the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
2Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until
you have the best reception.
To connect an outdoor AM (LW/MW) antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM
(LW/MW) loop antenna must remain connected.)
For better reception of both FM and AM (LW/MW)
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals and connecting cords.
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,
connecting cords, and theAC power cord.
AM (LW/MW) antenna
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
AM (LW/MW) loop
antenna (supplied)
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
FM 75
AM EXT
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Connecting Speakers
Blue
Speaker
cord
(blue/black)
12, 3
To right
speaker To left speaker
Black
Black
Red
Speaker cord
(red/black)
Speaker
cord
(blue/black)
FOR CA-MXJ750R
To right
speaker To left
speaker
Black
Red
FOR CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
Speaker
cord
(red/black)
Speaker
cord
(red/black)
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