JVC CA-HXZ3 User manual

JVC
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO
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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRU(_6ES For Customer Use:
Enter belowthe 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.
GVT0086-012A
[UW, UJ]

Warnings,CautionsandOthers
Avisos,precaucionesy otrasnotas
Advert_ncias,precau_Oese outrasnotas
Caution-- 0/I (standby/on) button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The 0/I (standby/on) button in any position
does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be
remote controlled.
Precaucibn--lnterruptor O/I (encendido/apagado)!
Desconectar el cable de alimentaci6n para desactivar la
alimentaci6n totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posici6n de
ajuste del interruptor O/I (encendido/apagado), la
alimentaci6n no es cortada completamente. La
alimentaci6n puede ser controlada remotamente.
Precaug_o--lnterruptor 0/I (esperar/ligar)!
Desconectar o cabo de alimenta_&o para desligar a
alimenta_&o por completo. Qualquer que seja a posi_&o
de ajuste do interruptor 0/I (esperar/ligar), a alimenta_&o
n&o e completamente cortada. A alimenta_&o pode ser
controlada remotamente.
-G-1 -

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.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
PRECAUClON
Para reducir riesgos de choques electricos,
incendio, etc.:
1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la
caja.
2. No exponga este aparato a la Iluvia o a la
humedad.
PRECAUCION
• No obstruya las rendijas o los orificios de ventilaci6n.
(Si las rendijas o los orificios de ventilaci6n quedan tapados
con un peri6dico, un trozo de tela, etc., no se podrA disipar
el calor).
• No ponga sobre el aparato ninguna llama al descubierto,
como velas encendidas.
• Cuando tenga que descartar las pilas, tenga en cuenta los
problemas ambientales y observe estrictamente los
reglamentos o las leyes locales sobre disposici6n de las
pilas.
• No exponga este aparato a la Iluvia, humedad, goteos o
salpicaduras. Tampoco ponga recipientes conteniendo
liquidos, como floreros, encima del aparato.
PRECAUQ._O
Para reduzir riscos de choques eletricos,
inc6ndio, etc.:
1. NAo remova parafusos e tampas ou
desmonte a caixa.
2. NAo exponha este aparelho & chuva nem
& umidade.
AVISO
• N&o obstrua as aberturas e oriffcios de ventila£&o. (Se os
oriffcios ou aberturas de ventila£&o estiverem obstrufdos
por qualquer papel ou tecido, nAo haverA circula£&o do ar
quente.)
• N&o coloque nenhum objeto com chamas, como velas
acesas, sobre o aparelho.
• Ao descartar as baterias, leve em considera£&o os
problemas que possam ser causados ao meio ambiente e
os regulamentos e leis locals e governamentais sobre
recolhimento dessas baterias devem ser rigorosamente
seguidos.
• N_o exponha este aparelho & chuva, umidade, pingos ou
esguichos de Agua, nem coloque em cima do mesmo
qualquer tipo de recipiente que contenha Ifquidos, como por
exemplo vasos.
-G-2-

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.
Precauci6n: El aparato debe estar bien ventilado
Para evitar posibles riesgos de descargas electricas e incendios y prevenir cualquier posible da_o, coloque
el aparato del modo siguiente:
1 Parte delantera: No ponga nada delante, deje el espacio libre.
2 Laterales/parte superior/parte trasera:
No se deberia colocar nada en las Areas y las distancias que se detallan a continuaci6n.
3 Parte inferior: Coloque el aparato sobre una superficie recta. Debe haber buena circulaci6n de
aire; para ello, coloque el aparato sobre una base a una altura minima de 10 cm.
Precau_o: Ventila_o adequada
Para evitar riscos de choques eletricos e inc_ndios, e prevenir avarias, instale o aparelho como segue:
1 Parte frontal: Sem obstru_Ses e espa_os abertos.
2 Partes laterais/ Tampa/ Posterior:
Nenhuma obstru_&o devera ser colocada entre as areas cujas dimensSes s&o indicadas
abaixo.
3 Parte inferior: Instale-o sobre uma superficie plana. Devera ser mantido espa_o suficiente para a
ventila_&o se este for instalado numa posi_&o que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais.
Front view Side view
Vista frontal Vista lateral
Vista frontal Vista lateral
]15cm 115cm
15 cm 1 15 cm
10 cm
15 cm
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASER
IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCION DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODU(_.,40 DE ETIQUETAS
(_) CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR
SURFACE
(D ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACION, PROVISTA
SOBRE LA SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR
(D ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICA(_,_O LOCALIZADA NA
PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO
(_ WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
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ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL
INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD
ETIQUETA DE ADVERTC:NCIA LOCALIZADA NA
PARTE INTERNA DA UNIDADE
DANGER:Invisiblelaser
radiationwhenopenand
I I interlockfailed0rdefeated.
AVOIDDIRECTEXPOSURE
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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
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
1. PRODUCTO L,&SER CLASE 1
2. PELIGRO: En el interior hay radiaci6n laser invisible. Evite
el contacto directo con el haz.
3. PRECAUCION: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de
la unidad no existen piezas reparables por el usuario; deje
todo servicio tecnico en manos de personal calificado.
1. PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1
2. PERIGO: O laser emite uma redia£&o invis{vel que
perigosa, caso oaparelho esteja aberto e atrava inoperante
ou danificada. Evite exposi£&o direta ao feixe dos raios.
3. CUIDADO: NAo abra a caixa do aparelho. NAo existem
pe£as reparaveis pelo usuario na parte interna da unidade.
Solicite assist_ncia tecnica somente a pessoal tecnico
qualificado.
- G-4-

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
for future reference.
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 12.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
from 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 and 35°C.
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat buildup 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 a place subject to sunlight,
in direct
excessive dust or vibration.
Powersources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
li'_ DO NOT handle theAC cord with wet hands.
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Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After heating starts 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.
Internalheat
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.
___ For safety, observe the following carefully:
•Make sure there is good ventilation around the
unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage
the unit.
•DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation
openings or holes. Ifthey are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.
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.
I_ DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no I
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user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.

Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Getting Started ....................................... 6
Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8
Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................... 8
Canceling the Demonstration ..................................... 8
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Turning On orOff the Power ..................................... 9
Turning On orOff the Key-touch Tone ...................... 9
Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby
--Ecology Mode .................................................. 9
Selecting the Sources ................................................... 9
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ............................ 11
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 11
Creating Your Own Sound Mode--User Mode ....... 12
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................... 12
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 13
Tuning in to a Station ............................................... 13
Presetting Stations .................................................... 13
Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 13
Disc Play Introduction .............................................. 14
MP3 Introduction ..................................................... 14
Playing Back Discs .................................................... 16
Loading Discs ........................................................... 16
Playing Back the Entire Discs--Continuous Play ... 16
Basic Disc Operations .............................................. 17
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................. 18
Playing at Random--Random Play ......................... 19
Repeating Tracks or Discs--Repeat Play ................ 20
Prohibiting Disc Ejection--Tray Lock .................... 20
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 21
Playing Back aTape ................................................. 21
Locating the Beginning of aSong--Music Scan ..... 21
Recording .................................................................. 22
Recording on a Tape ................................................. 22
Synchronized Recording .......................................... 23
• Direct Recording ......................................... 23
•Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs) ..... 24
Using the Microphones ............................................. 25
Singing along--Karaoke .......................................... 25
• Vocal Masking ................................................ 25
• Microphone Mixing ........................................ 25
Using the Timers ....................................................... 26
Using Daily Timer ................................................ 26
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 28
Using Sleep Timer ................................................ 29
Timer Priority ........................................................... 29
Maintenance .............................................................. 30
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 31
Specifications ............................................................. 32
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Locationofthe ButtonsandControls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
FrontPanel
FrontPanel
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
FrontPanel
ill!illDisc trays
Iii_i]Oil (standby/on) button and lamp (9, 12, 27, 28)
% ECO (Ecology) button (9)
Iii_]Remote sensor
% Display window
% FM/AM button (9, 13)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Ii_i]TAPE _ _ button (9, 21, 22)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
% AUX button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Ill}i]CLOCK/TIMER button (10, 26 - 29)
If!fillIndication-lamp panel
@ SOUND MODE lamp (11)
% SUBWOOFER lamp (11)
Ii_i]REC (recording) lamp (22 - 24)
IiiOl SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode lamps (11)
• ROCK, POP, and CLASSIC lamps
Ill Surround mode lamps (11)
• DANCE, HALL, and STADIUM lamps
Iii_ilCD ready lamps (14)
• CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY lamps
I)iii_lSOUND MODE control (11)
Ii_)lPRESET + /- control (13)
/_ (reverse skip/forward skip) control
(10, 12, 17 - 19, 23, 24, 26 - 28)
If!fillSUBWOOFER LEVEL + /- buttons (11)
If!fillSetting buttons (8, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, 26 - 29)
• CANCEL/DEMO and SET/DISPLAY buttons
If!fillREVERSE MODE button (21 - 24)
If!fillCassette holder (21 - 24)
Ji!i_]PHONES (0) jack (10)
If!fill& (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons
(14, 16, 17, 20)
Pressing one o[these buttons also turns on the unit.
I)il}lDisc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (16 - 19, 23, 24)
Pressing one o[these buttons also turns on the unit.
I_l CD _/11 button (9, 17 -19, 23, 25)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
I)i!]TUNING + /- buttons (13)
/ _ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (12, 17, 21)
• (stop) button (12, 17 - 25, 28)
I))] VOLUME + /- control (10, 25)
I_i_lDisc play mode buttons (18 - 20)
• REPEAT and CD PLAY MODE buttons
I_i_lMIC LEVEL control (25)
MIC 1 and MIC 2jacks (25)
I)_l Recording buttons (22 - 25, 28)
• REC START/STOP, CD REC START, and EDIT buttons
I)i_lA EJECT button for cassette deck (21 - 23)
Display Window
ill!ill]Timer indicators
• DAILY (Daily Timer), SLEEP (Sleep Timer),
REC (Recording Timer), and @ (Timer) indicators
Ii121]TITLE indicator
% GROUP indicator
Iii_]TRACK indicator
% Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
% PRGM (program) indicator
Iii_i]Disc track number (1 - 16) indicators
% RANDOM indicator
Ill}i]REPEAT (ALL/I/DISC) indicators
Ii!ii_]MP3 indicator
I)iii_]Audio level indicator
When one of the 6preset sound modes is activated, these
will function as illumination display. For details, see
"Selecting the Sound Modes" on page 11.
Ii_)lTuner operation indicators
• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators
If!fillTape operation indicators
• _ _ (tape direction) and ('_) (reverse mode) indicators
Ii!ii_]KARAOKE and ECHO indicators
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RemoteControl
JVC
When using the remote control, point it
at the remote sensor on the front panel.
RemoteControl
[]ii] Number buttons (13, 17, 18)
[12]_ (-_t._) (reverse skip/reverse search) button
(13, 17, 19, 21)
• (stop) button (17 - 19, 21 - 25, 28)
(IPq_) (forward skip/forward search) button
(13, 17, 19, 21)
% Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (16 - 19)
Iii_i]Disc play mode buttons (18 - 20)
• REPEAT, RANDOM, and PROGRAM buttons
% REC START/STOP button (22, 24, 25, 28)
% SOUND MODE button (11)
[_?i]SUBWOOFER LEVEL + !- buttons (11)
% STANDBY/ON Oil button (9)
[i{] SLEEP button (29)
[!ii_]AUX button (9)
I)iii!]FM!AM button (9, 13)
[!i)]FM MODE button (13)
[!ii_]CD _/1! button (9, 17 - 19, 25)
I]ii_]PROGRAM CANCEL button (19)
I]ii_]TAPE -.q _ button (9, 21, 22)
I]ii_]ECHO button (25)
KARAOKE button (25)
[!ii_]BEEP ON/OFF button (8, 9)
[!ii_]VOLUME +/- button (10, 25)
I)il}]FADE MUTING button (10)
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