JVC ca-mx55mbk User manual

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CA-MX55MBK
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DIGITAL AUDIO
For
the
explanation
of
ICs,
the
disassembly
and
the
adjustment
procedures,
we
issued
the
following
service
manuals.
:
a
Please
use
the
manuals
with
this
one
when
servicing.
Compact
component
(CA-MX55MBK)
is
a
unit
composing
of
the
following
units.
Model No. Service Manual No.
DX-MX55MBK (Deck/Amplifier) 20343
CA-MX55MBK
XT-MX55MBK (CD/Tuner) 20344
No. 20342
Mar. 1992

CA-MX55MBK |
Packing
Materials
and
Part
Numbers
Accessories
E26072-005
Magazine
E102562-002
Packing Pad (TOP)
XT-MX55MBK
(J,
BS)
E300196-129B
(YELLOW)
(Except
J,
BS)
E300196-129
(YELLOW)
DX-MX55MBK
(J, BS) E300196-103B (CLEAR)
(Except J, BS) E300196-103 (CLEAR)
E102563-002
Packing Pad (BOTTOM).
PK-CAMX55MBKE
E300383-484
Packing Case
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mM - Accessories List
E30580-1845A
£30580-1846A
E30580-1847A
E30580-1848A
£30580-1848ABS
£30580-1849A
E30580-1850A
BT-20044G
BT20071A
BT-20122-1
BT200664
E43486-340A
QZL1008-001
—EMZ2001-012
RM-SEMX55MU ~
RO3BPA-2STSA
UM-4NJ-2PSA
EWP502-005K
£67007-001
EWP103-009U
EQB4001-015
E04056
QPGA025-03505
QPGA025-03505B
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruciton Book
Safety Information Sheet
SVC Center List
LTD Sticker
Agency
Safety Sheet
FTZ Information Sheet
Adapter
Remote Control Unit
Battery
Battery
Built in Antenna
Wire Antenna
Speaker Cord Ass’y
AM Loop Antenna
Simens Plug
Envelope
Envelope
%#&The Marks Designated Areas
+ Germany
Australia
ane Eastern Europe
Europe
* Scandinavia
U Universal Type
No marks indicates all areas.
BS
BS
G
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J.C
Except J,C
Except G
G
U :
Except J,BS
J,BS
A\ : Safety Parts
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CA-MX55MBK |
CAUTION
OONOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
The lightning fiash 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
presence of important operating and
literature accompanying the appliance.
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the _
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)
IMPORTANT
Do not make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or
Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
@CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED
ON REAR ENCLOSURE
(Except for the U.S.A. and Canada)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
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Mains Supply (AC 240V “, , 50 Hz only)
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
THIS UNIT IS PRODUCED TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVE
76/889 EEC.
@ WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE
THE UNIT
(Except for the U.S.A.)
DANGER: Invisible {laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
straling ved abning, nar
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgd udseet-
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ......... ec eeseesssesceessetssscesscssscsvesansseaes 3
Getting Started 0... ese ieaisates wn 6
Connecting the System Components ...... pea =)
Connecting Other Components ........... a 6
7
7
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AM Antenna Connections .............
FM Antenna Connections ........c cesses Sees
Installing Batteries in the Remote Controller... sesseeees
Using the Amplifier .............ssscsssssesssensscessererserscesensseeseeneneenee
Using the Power Switch.............
Adjusting the Volume controls ...
Selecting the Source ................0 5
Using Turntable, VCR and DAT
Signal Level Indicator PAP NI ACERE LINE OE AR
Using the CD Automatic Changet..........ssssssssssnssncesstenees 10
Installing the discs in the magazine..... we 10
Preliminary Operation ............cccccee 10
To Stop Play .......cseereeees
Ejecting the MAGAZINE ..
Continuous Play .............. =
Selecting a Disc to Play....... we 10
Selecting a Track to Play ........ccsseeeessseeeeeee
Using the Remote Controller to Select a Track ....
Listening Repeatedly ............cccscsseccsseesstereeseeees nett
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INTRO
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Programmed Play .. we 12
CAUTION Random Play ...........ssesecssssesssesssesseeesraeens 18
; . Handling Compact Discs & The Magazine 0... ccsseereeeers 14
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
shocks,
fire,
etc.:
1.
Do
not
remove
screws,
covers
or
cabinet.
Using
the
Tape
Deck.....
2k
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etd
45
2.
Do
not
expose
this
appliance
to
rain
or
Playingia
Tape
2
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Music SCANNING 0.0... eeseesesecssescseseeseeneesessenesenseneneeesaterseens 15
ReCOrdING & Tape ......ceceesceseeseseneseeeeenensecsnsenseenessessenseetacneens 16
Dubbing @ Tape «0... cceseescseeeeeeeseesteeseessetesaeenesseseneneneesenetsens 16
Thank
you
for
purchasing
thus
JVC
Compact
Component
Stereo
System.
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We
hope
it
will
be
valued
addition
to
your
home,
giving
you
years
of
Direct
Recording
from
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
.
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7
eryoyment Recording CD Tracks in Auto-Edit Mode ..........sssessscsseeeeee 17
Be
sure
to
read
this
instruction
manual
carefully
before
operating
your
new
Recording
CD
Tracks
in
Programmed-Edit
Mode
..............
18
stereo
system.
Here
you
will
find
all
the
information
you
need
to
set
up
and
Creating
a
Blank
During
Recording
........-:sssssescseeieeeees
18
use
the
system.
Recording
with
the
Timer
........cccsesssseescseeecsseressseeaeeaeseencens
19
Care and Handling ........ccccccsesssetsenenesseesecersestenssteeeeeseeneentens 19
For
questions
that
cannot
be
answered
in
the
manual,
please
contact
your
i
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Listening the Broadcasts ........cccseseeeesessensesneeensesessseennentens 20
IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS
Presetting
Stations
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M@MOLY
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20
FM Reception Modes ..........ssccescsseessesseeseessesenesesessrersnsereres 20
1. Installation of the unit
*
Select
a
place
which
is
level,
dry
and
neither
too
hot
nor
too
cold
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thie
TUTOR
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Setting
the
ClOCK
.....
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21
Leave
sufficient
distance
between
it
and
your
TV.
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Setting
the
Wake-Up
and
Sleep
Timer
..........cseeseeenectees
22
*
Donot
handle
the
power
cord
with
wet
hands!
:
:
+
When
unplugging
from
the
wall
outlet,
always
pull
the
plug,
not
the
Using
the
Remote
Controller
......cssscssccrnsncesersnsersecerrsnsnenense
23
power
cord.
Operating
the
Remote
Controller
........:..ccceee
i
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son
eabee
23
3.
Malfunctions,
etc.
:
«
There
are
no
user
serviceable
parts
inside.
If
anything
goes
wrong,
Troubleshooting
.........sssssesceseeseorsesssenssenetseenseesaessenarseense
25
unpiug
the
power
cord
and
consult
your
dealer.
*
Do
not
insert
any
metallic
object
into
the
receiver.
Specifications
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CA-MX55MBK |
Laying Out the System
There are two ways to lay out the system as shown below:
¢ Leave a space of at least one cm on both sides of the amplifier and keep the back at least 10 cm from the wall for ventilation.
¢ if the system does not work well or needs repairing, please take all the components with you to the nearest agent.
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Connecting
the
System
Components
Connection Notes
¢ Before you plug in the system, you must make all the necessary
connections.
Connecting the Two stereo Components
* Connect the Amplifier/Tape Deck component and the Tuner/CD Auto-
matic Changer component.
Connect the two ribbon cables (CONNECTOR A and B) from Tuner/CD
Automatic Changer component to the Amplifier/Tape Deck component.
Connecting The Speakers
Speaker Terminals
Connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Tape Deck components as follows:
1. When connecting speakers, open each terminal and Insertthe end
of the speaker wire as shown. :
2. Close. the terminals as shown to clamp the speaker wires In place.
SPEAKERS
Connect the Speakers to the SPEAKERS terminal on the Amplifier/Tape
Deck as follows. ;
3. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the right-side Speaker to the
(+) and (~) terminals marked RIGHT on the Amplifler/Tape Deck.
4. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the left-side Speaker to the (+)
and (—) terminals marked LEFT on the Amplifier/Tape Deck.
« Using speakers with the correct impedance. The correct impedance Is
indicated on the rear panel.
Connecting
Other
Components
The amplifier can also be connected to a Turntable (PHONO), a Video
Cassette Recorder (VCR) and a Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Deck.
If you connect a turntable, connect the ground wire from the turntable to the
AM antenna GND terminal.
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AM
Antenna
Connections
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AM
Loop
Antenna
1. Fold out the loop from the antenna base.
2. Connect one antenna wire to one of the AM LOOP terminals.
3.
Connect
the
remaining
antenna
wire
to
the
other
AM
LOOP
terminal.
Note:
These
two
terminals
open
and
close
the
same
way
as
the
speaker
terminals.
4. Adjust the loop antenna as needed to get the best reception.
AM Outdoor Antenna
Ifyour AM broadcastreception is unsatisfactory, youshould connect an AM
outdoor antenna in addition to the loop antenna.
Important! The AM loop antenna must be installed to receive AM broad-
casts.
Do
not
disconnect
the
loop
antenna
when
installing
an
outdoor
antenna.
5.
Install
a
single
vinyl-covered
antenna
wire
outdoors.
The
antenna
wire
should
be
about
16
to
40
feet
(5
to
12
meters)
long.
6.
Connect
one
end
of
the
antenna
to
the
AM
loop
terminal
marked
AM
EXT.
Note:
Except
for
the
connection,
make
sure
that
no uninsulated
antenna
wire
touches
the
rear
panel.
Otherwise,
you
might
not
receive
AM
broadcasts.
Re
FM
Antenna
Connections
FM
75-Ohm
Antenna
Cable
. Loosen the screws holding the bracket.
. Loosen the cap of the 300/75-ohm terminal.
.
Insert
the
round
antenna
cable
through
the
bracket
from
below.
.
Make
sure
that
the
shield
braid
on
the
cable
contacts
the
300/75-
ohm
terminal.
:
.
Tighten
the
bracket
screws
and
the
cap
on
the
300/75-ohm
termi-
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FM 300-Ohm Antenna Cable
. Loosen the cap on the 300/75-ohm terminal.
. Loosen the cap on the 300-ohm terminal.
.
Connect
the
two
conductors
of
the
antenna
cable
to
the
300/75-
ohm
terminal
and
the
300-ohm
terminal.
. Tighten the caps on both terminals.
Note:
Whether
you
use
the
75-ohm
or
300-ohm
cable,
make
sure
the
antenna
conductors
do
not
touch
any
other
terminals
on
the
rear
panel.
This could cause poor reception.
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Note:
*
Make
sure
the
antenna
conductors
do
not
touch
any
other
terminals,
connecting
cords
and
power
cord
on
the
system.
This
could
cause
poor
reception.
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CA-MX55MBK |
Installing
Batteries
in
the
Remote
Controller
AC power connection
8
10 (No. 20342)
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries.
Use two UM-4/AAA (24F)/RO3 size batteries.
Make sure the + and — polarities on the batteries and compartment are
the same.
3. Attach the Ild.
Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Note:
¢ Batteries installed incorrectly may burst of leak. Pay attention to the
following:
¢ When the Remote Controller is not in use for a long period of time,
remove the batteries.
¢ Donot mix old and new batteries.
* Dono mix batteries of different types, even if their shapes are the
same.
* When batteries become weak, the operating distance ofthe Remote
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Caution: To prevent electric shock, turn all stereo components off before
you install or remove power cords.
Important! Before you plug the power cord into an outlet, make sure that
all stereo components are connected correctly.