JVC MX-GC5 User manual

JVC
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX--_ CS--cons_stsofCA-MXGC5 and SP-MXGC5
DIGITALAUDIO
SP-MXGC5 CA-MXGC5 SP-MXGC5
INSTRUCTIONS 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.
LVT1344-001A
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash 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
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d'eviter tout risque d'electrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de I'appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer I'appareil a.la pluie ni a I'humidit&
CAUTION-- (b/l (standby/on) button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (all lamps and indications go off). The
O/I button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
in red.
• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes
off.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention--Touche _/I (attente/sous tension)!
Decennectez la fiche secteur pour mettre I'appareil
completement hors tension (tousles temoins et toutes les
indications s'eteignent). La touche dO/I dans n'importe
quelle position ne deconnecte pas I'appareil du secteur.
• Quand I'appareil est en mode d'attente, le temoin
STANDBY est allume en rouge.
• Quand I'appareil est sous tension, le t_moin STANDBY
s'6teint.
L'alimentation ne peut pas etre commandee a distance.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
For the main unit:
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: MX-GC5
Trade Name: JVC
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne
New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUiRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS,"
ICES-003 OFTHE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERiQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREiLS
NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:"APPAREiLS NUMERIQUES',
NMB-003 EDiCTEE PAR LE MINiSTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle superieur. IIn'y a aucune piece reparable par I'utilisateur a.I'interieur de I'appareil;
confiez toute reparation a un personnel qualifie.
3. ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible et invisible quand I'appareil est ouvert et que le systeme de verrouillage ne
fonctionne pas ou a et6 mis hors service. Evitez toute exposition directe au rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L'ETIQUETTE: ETIQUETTE DE PRECAUTION PLACEE A L'INTERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL.
24.0 kg /53 lbs
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally
dropping the unit, have two persons unpack,
carry, and install the unit.
ATTENTION [
Pour eviter toute blessure personnelle ou
chute accidentelle de lappareil, faites
d6baller, transporter et installer lappareil
par deux personnes.
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.
Front view
Face 15 cm
(5 _5/_ in.)
15 cm 1cm 1 cm
(5 _5/_ in.) (7/_ in.) (7h_in.)
Attention: Aeration correcte
Pour prevenir tout risque de decharge 61ectrique ou d'incendie et eviter
toute d6terioration, installez I'appareil de la maniere suivante:
1 Avant:
Bien degag6 de tout objet.
2 C6tes/dessus/dessous:
Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqu6s sur le
schema ci-dessous.
3 Dessous:
Posez I'appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale.Veillez ace
que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en le plagant sur un
support d'au moins dix centimetres de hauteur.
Side view
C6te 1" 15 cm
Cooling fan* I (5 15/16 in.)
15cm VentUateur de refroidissement*
(5 _s/_in.)
* About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the unit, thus assuring normal operation of the
unit. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to intake external cool air when the volume is increased up to more than a certain level.
* .Apropos du ventilateur de refroidissement
Un ventilateur de refroidissement se trouve sur le panneau arriere de I'appareil afin d'eviter la creation d'une temperature anormale a.I'interieur
de I'appareil et permettre ainsi un fonctionnement normal de I'appareil. Le ventilateur de refroidissement commence a tourner eta aspirer de
I'air frais automatiquement quand le volume est augmente au-dessus d'un certain niveau.
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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.
AboutThisManual
This mtmual is organized as follows:
•The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the remote control. You can also
use the buttons on the unit if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the remote
control.
If operation using the unit is different from that using
the remote control, 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
10to 12.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings trod cautions to prevent
damage or risk of tire/electric shock.
Also gives you infommtion which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
Precautions
Installation
• Do not grasp the control knobs when moving or carrying
the unit.
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold--between 5"C mid 35°C (41 °F mad 95T).
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient disttmce between the unit and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with Yg.
I_ O NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration. I
Powersources
• When unplugging t¥om the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisturecondensation
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 _md 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.
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If tmything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no [
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user serviceable parts inside.

Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3
Getting Started ............................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8
Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8
Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby--
ECO mode ............................................................ 8
Connecting a Computer .............................................. 9
Common Operations ................................................ 10
Tuming On or Offthe Power ................................... 10
Setting the Clock ...................................................... l0
Selecting the Sources ............................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 11
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11
Enjoying the Powerful Sound--RHYTHM AX ....... 11
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 12
Tuming On or Offthe Key-touch Tone .................... 12
Listening to the Radio .............................................. 13
Tuning in to a Station--Auto Search ....................... 13
Presetting Stations .................................................... 13
Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 13
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 14
Loading discs ........................................................... 14
Continuous Playback ................................................ 14
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 16
Changing the MP3 Playback Mode .......................... 17
Turning On or Offthe Resume Play for MP3 Disc ... 17
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks--
Program Play ...................................................... 18
Playing at Random--Random Play ......................... 19
Repeating Tracks or CDs--Repeat Play .................. 19
Prohibiting Disc Ejection_Carrousel Lock ............ 19
Using the Timers ....................................................... 20
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 20
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 22
Maintenance .............................................................. 23
Specifications ............................................................. 24

Locationofthe ButtonsandControls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls oil your unit.
Front Panel
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Display Window
See pages in the parentheses for details.
FrontPanel
[] Display windew
[] RHYTHM AX lamp (11)
[] DEMO button (8)
[] EGO button (8)
[] STANDBY lamp (10)
[] (_)/I (standby/on) button (10)
[] • • (stop) button (15, 19)
• BEEP button (12)
[] • TUNING - button (13)
• _ (fast reverse) button (16)
[] • PRESET +/- control (13)
• I_l_l /I_1_1(forward search/reverse search) control
(16, 17)
[] Source selecting buttons
• CD I_/11 (play/pause) button (10, 14, 15, 16)
• FM/AM button (10, 13)
• AUX/USB button (8 - 10)
Pressing one (_fthese buttons also turns on the unit.
[] PHONES jack (1 l)
[] USB AUDIO terminal (9)
[] Carreusel
[] SUBWOOFER lamp (11)
[] Remote sensor (5)
[] DISC SKIP button (14, 16)
[] Disc tray selecting buttons and lamps (10, 14 - 16)
•CDI, CD2, and CD3 buttons
Pressing one (_fthese buttons also turns on the unit.
[] _ (carrousel open/close) button (14 - 16, 19)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
[] • TUNING + button (13)
• _ (fast forward) button (16)
[] VOLUME +/- control (11)
[] Sound effect controls
• SOUND MODE contrel (12)
• RHYTHM AX contrel (11)
• SUBWOOFER +/- control (11)
[] AUX jack (8)
Display Window
@ BEEP ON indicator
@ Timer indicators
• DAILY (daily timer), SLEEP (sleep timer), and
(timer) indicators
@ Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
@ PROGRAM indicator
@ RANDOM indicator
@ REPEAT mode indicators
• REPEAT ALL, 1, DISC indicators
@ Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound mode pattern
indicators
(8) TRACK indicator
@ GROUP indicator
@ Disc tray number (CD No., 1, 2, and 3) indicators
• Shows tray and playback conditions.
@ Sound effect indicators
• S.MODE (sound mode) and SURR. (surround)
indicators
@ Tuner operation indicators
• ST (stereo) and MONO indicators

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When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor oil the front panel.
RemoteControl
[] Number buttons (13, 17, 18)
[] DISPLAY button (10)
[] I'_1_1/_141 (reverse search/fast reverse) bLitton
(10, 13, 16- 18, 20, 21)
[] Disc tray selecting buttons (10, 14 - 16, 18, 19)
• CDI, CD2, mid CD3 buttons
[] REPEAT button (19)
[] PROGRAM/RANDOM button (18, 19)
[] FM/AM button (10, 13)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
[] SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/- buttons (11)
[] SOUND MODE button (12)
[] FADE MUTING button (11)
[] STANDBY/ON OD/Ibutton (10, 21)
[] SLEEP button (21)
[] CANCEL button (10, 18, 20, 21)
[] SET/RESUME button (10, 13, 17, 20, 21)
[] • FM MODE button (13)
• MP3 button (17)
[] CLOCK/TIMER button (10, 20, 21 )
[] I_1_1/1_1_(forward search/fast forward) button
(10, 13, 16- 18, 20, 21)
[] • (stop) button (15, 18, 19)
[] CD I_/11(play/pause) button (10, 14- 18)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
[] AUX/USB button (8 - 10)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
[] RHYTHM AX button (11)
[] BEEP button (12)
[] VOLUME +/- button (11)

GettingStarted Do not connect the AC power cord until all other ]
connections have been made. /
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Unpacking
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of each
piece supplied.
•FM tmtenna (l)
• AM loop antenna (l)
• Remote contrel (l)
• Batteries (2)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
ConnectingAntennas
FlVlantenna
Puttingthe BatteriesintotheRemoteControl
Insert the batteries--R6P(SUM-3)/AA(l 5F)--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.
2
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
• 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, the remote control will be damaged from
battery leakage.
1Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 [2]
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 (not supplied).
To connect an outdoor FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
,1 Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
A 75 f_ antenna with coaxial type connector should be
used.

AM antenna
Make sure to connect the wire correctly: The white end to
AM EXT, the black end to GND.
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AM
LOOP
L__ rh GND
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4AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
1Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal
on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord
into the terminal.
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered
with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it
as shown in the diagram. J
3Release the finger from the clamp.
4Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.
Toconnectan outdoor AM antenna
When reception is peer, connect a single vinyl-cevered wire
to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop
antenna must remain connected.)
_Fol" better reception of both FM and AM
• 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 the AC power cord.
ConnectingSpeakers
DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the tube I
duct (on the top of the speaker).
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1,2 3
Speaker cord Black Speaker
(blue/black) cord
_, (red/black)
Blue Red
Black
Speaker cord I =r::0
(blue/black)
From right From right
main subwoofer's
speaker's terminals
terminals
From left From left
main subwoofer's
speaker's terminals
terminals
1Press and hold the clamp of the speaker
terminal on the rear of the unit.
2
• If the wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the
diagram.
Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the colors (polarity): Blue (+) to blue (+) trod black
(-) to black (-); red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black
(-). S
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3Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT:
•Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the
unit.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.

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ConnectingOtherEquipment
You can connect audio equipment--used only as a playback
device.
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
To connect audio equipment
ALJX
/Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
-_1_::_ _, Audio equipment ]
To audio output
NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and
other connected equipment.
CancelingtheDisplayDemonstration
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts the display demonstration.
On the unit ONLY:
To cancel the display demonstration, press 'i.....
DEMO while the display demonstration is _=_,,,,
shown on the display. \-
_When you press other buttons
The display demonstration stops temporarily. It will start
automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you
cancel it.
Tostartthe displaydemonstrationmanually
Press and held DEMO again tkw mere than 2
seconds.
For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jack on the other
equipment and AUX jack on the front of the unit by using a
stereo mini plug cord (not supplied).
_ f the audio output on the other equipment is not
stereo nfini plug type
Use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini plug to the
corresponding plug of the audio output.
Savingthe PowerConsumptionwhileon
Standby--ECO mode
You can save the power consumption while the unit is turned
off (on sttmdby).
On the unit ONLY:
To activate the ECO mode, press ECO while the ,:,_,
unit is turned off (on standby). _"k,,,
"ECO MODE" appears on the display illumination
(including the display demonstration) disappears.
To deactivate the ECO mode, press ECO again.
The display illumination appears.
_ About ECO mode
While ECO mode is activated, the display demonstration is canceled
temporarily.

ConnectingaComputer
This unit is equipped with a USB AUDIO terminal oil the front
panel.
You carl connect your PC to this termiual arrd enjoy sound
reproduced through your PC.
When you cormect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure
below.
• Remember you cannot send arty signal or data to your PC from
this unit.
IMPORTANT:
• Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is
running on Windows ®98", Windows ®Me* or Windows _'
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.
• Check your PC's BIOS setting--whether USB is
available, and whether USB IRQ is set to "AUTO" or to
The USB drivers are installed automatically.
• If tire USB drivers are not irrstalled automatically, irrstall the
USB drivers by following tire irrstructions on tire PC's monitor.
Check if the drivers are correctly installed.
1. Open the Corrtrol Panel on your PC:
Select IStartl _ [Control Panel].
2. Select ISysteml _ [Hardware] _ [Device Managerl
[Sound, video arrd game controllers] arrd [Universal Serial
Bus controllersl.
• The following window appears, arrd you can check whether
the drivers are irrstalled.
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_?s,_ _skdrices
available IRQ number.
How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English version of
Windows ® XR If your PC is running on a different version of
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC's
monitor will differ from flae ones used in flae following procedure.
ITurn on your PC and start running Windows ® 98,
Windows ('_98 SE, Windows ®Me, Windows ('_2000, or
Windows ®XP.
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now
running.
2Select "USB IN" as the source.
3Set the volume to minimum.
IMPORTANT:
• Always set volume to "VOL MIN" when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
4Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Your PC automatically recognizes this cormection, arrd shows
flaefollowing screen on file monitor.
_ F oP¢'/dsl controBers
1DE ;, _t_ MsXp1 contr ol_er,
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u_B _taml_
USB cable
PC
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• Use "USB series A plug to B plug" cable when cormecting.
Now PC is ready for playhack through the USB connection.
After irrstallation is completed, you can use your PC" as the playback
source. The PC automatically recognizes the unit whenever a USB
cable is cormected between the PC arrd the unit while the unit is
turned Oil.
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the
USB cable.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to tire manuals supplied with
the sound reproduction application irrstalled in the PC.
• DO NOT turn offthe unit or disconnect the USB cable while
irrstalling the drivers arid for several seconds while your PC is
recognizing the receiver.
• Use a fldl speed USB cable (version 1.1). Recommended cord
length is 1.5 m.
• If your PC does not recognize the unit, disconnect the USB cable
arrd connect it again. If it does riot work yet, restart Windows.
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB cable
is connected between the unit arrd your PC.
• The sound may riot be played back correctly--interrupted or
degraded--due to your PC settings arrd PC specifications.
* Microsoft ®,Windows _ 98, Windows _ SE, Windows c_Me,
Windows ¢92000, and Windows ®XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft corporation.

CommonOperations ooot,ouo...=
TurningOnor Offthe Power
To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON (_/I (or STANDBY]ON
(.JM[on the unit) so that the STANDBY lamp goes (_/I
off. p,-, l , F'-'"'UI'I _ F I I_/1_/
3Press .1_1 or _ to
adjust the minute, then
press SET/RESUME.
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To turn off the unit (on standby), press
STANDBY/ON (D/I (or (3/I on the unit) again
so thatthe STANDBY lamp lights up.
A little power is always consumed even while
the unit is oll sttmdby.
STANDBY]ON
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To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if apower
failure occurs
The clock is reset to "AM 12:00" right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 13) will be erased in a few days.
Settingthe Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit. You can set the clock whether the unit is on or
off.
On the remote control ONLY:
1Press CLOCK/TIMER. CLOCK
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The hour digits start flashing on the display.
2Press ._1 or _ to adjust
the hour, then press SET/
RESUME.
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SET
The minute digits start flashing on
the display.
•If you wtmt to correct the hour after pressing SET/
RESUME, press CANCEL. The hour digits start
flashing again.
Tocheckthe clocktime
Press DISPLAY while playing any SOLlrce. DISPLAY
•To return to the source indication, press
DISPLAY again.
_ While the time indication appears on the display
If you press a button or turu a control, the time indication returns to
the source indication.
Toadjustthe clockagain
1Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until
"CLOCK" is selected.
• Each time you press the button, the clock/
timer setting modes ch_mge as follows:
2Press SET/RESUME.
3Perform steps 2and 3of "Setting the Clock."
CLOCK
SET
i;:_ i!;il i i_ii!!
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock loses the setting and is reset to "AM 12:00." You need to
set the clock again.
Selecting theSources
To listen to the radio, press FM/AM. (See page 13.)
To play back CDs, press CD I_/ll or CDI, CD2, CD3. (See
pages 14- 19.)
To select the external equipment as the source,
press AUX/USB. (See pages 8 and 9.)
When you press the play button for a particular source
(FM/AM, CD _/ll, trod AUX/USB), the unit turns on and the
unit starts playing the source if it is ready.
• The selected source lamp lights up.
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AdjustingtheVolume
You c_m adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
Ol1.
Press VOLUME + to increase the volume or
press VOLUME - to decrease it.
• The volume level can be adjusted in 33 steps
(VOL MIN VOL 1 -- VOL 31, and VOL
MAX).
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When using the unit, turn the VOLUME control clockwise to
increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.
_For private listening
Connect a pair oflaeadphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.
_ lways set the volume to the minimum before
starting any source. If the volume is set to
extremely high level, a sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones.
• If you have turned off (on standby) the unit with
the volume level set at more than level "15," the
volume level will be automatically set at level "15"
next time you turn on the unit.
Toturndownthevolume leveltemporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to
"VOL MIN."
To restore the sound, press the button again.
FADE
MUTING
Reinforcingthe BassSound
Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + or - (or SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER +/- control on the unit) to
increase or decrease the subwoofer sound. &>.
• The subwoofer level can be adjusted
in 3steps (OFF, S.WOOFERI, S.WOOFER2).
The SUBWOOFER lamp also lights up.
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Enjoyingthe Powerful Sound--RHYTHM AX
Using RHYTHM AX, harder-hitting beats intensify your
listening experience even at low sound levels.
RHYTHM AX also works even when the song has no "beat,"
such as classical music, so that you ctm listen to the rich
sound even at low sound levels.
On the remote control:
Press RHYTHM AX.
"RHYTHM AX" scrolls on the display.
• Each time you press the button, RHYTHM AX
turns on and off alternately. The RHYTHM AX
lamp also lights up.
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...... \ _ _"\ "_' I"1 I I I t
RHYTHM AX
On the unit:
Press up the RHYTHM AX control to turn .........
on on"press down the RHYTHM AX control
to turn off.
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SelectingtheSoundModes
You ctm select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA--Sound Effect Amplifier--modes).
On the remote control:
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the SOUND
MODE
sound mode you want appears on the display. (_
• First time you press the button, the current X\
sound mode appears on the display.
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The S.MODE and SURN. indicators also light up on
the display
Each time you press the button while a sound mode appears
on the display, the sound modes chmlge as follows:
LZ-'oi,-.oi ss'cAii
(Canceled)
On the unit:
Press up or down the SOUND MODE
control until the sound mode you want
appears on the display.
• First time you press up or down the control,
the current sound mode appears on the display.
Each time you press up or down the control while a sound
mode appears on the display, the sound modes change as
follows:
ROCK _ POP _ CLASSIC _ DANCE q
/
-- FLAT -- STADIUM -- HALL--
(Canceled)
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes*l:
ROCK Boosts low trod high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Good for classical music.
FLAT : Cancels the sound mode.
Surround modes*2:
DANCE : Increases resonance and bass.
HALL :Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an
outdoor stadium.
"" While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround
elements) is selected, the S,MODE indicator lights up.
,2 Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create
being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the S.MODE and SURR.
indicators light up.
TurningOnor Offthe Key-touchTone
If you do not wtmt the key-touch tone to beep each time you
press a button or turn a control, you can deactivate it.
• You can turn on or offthe key-touch tone whether the unit
is on or off.
On the remote control:
Press BEEE
• Each time you press the button, the key-touch
tone turns on trod off alternately.
BEEP
The BEEP ON indicator also lights up on the display
F' 1-'"'
El !tt
On the unit:
Press and hold BEEP for more than 2
seconds.
• Each time you press mad hold the button,
the key-touch tone turns on and off
alternately.
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Listeningtothe Radio
Tuninginto a Station--AutoSearch
1Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to
the previously tuned station (either FM or AM).
•Each time you press the button, the btmd
alternates between FM and AM.
FM/AM
2Start searching for stations.
On the remote control:
Pressandhold or
I-_.q/-_4 for more than 1
second.
On the unit:
Press and hold
TUNING + or TUNING \
- for more than 1 second.
The unit starts searching for stations trod stops when a
station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo)
indicator lights tip.
To stop while searching, press _1_1/1_ or I_1_1/_4141(or
TUNING + or TUNING - on the unit).
When you press I_l/m,_l_ or I-,ql4/_41
(01" TUNING + o1"TUNING -on the unit) briefly and
repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
Tochangethe FlVlreceptionmode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or vu UODE
noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so
that "MONO" appears mad the MONO indicator
also lights up on the display. Reception improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that
"STEREO" appears on the display.
PresettingStations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
ha some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset
ftmction before shipment. Tiffs is not a malfunction. You can
preset the stations you wtmt into memory by I_)llowing the
presetting method.
• There is a time limit in doing flae following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start fi'om step 2 again.
On the remote control ONLY:
Tune in to the station you want to preset (in
this example, of FM 87.5).
• See "Tuning in to a Station--Auto Search."
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2Press SET/RESUME on the remote _ ....
control. _:ilj_:::ii!:I :iii::_::::::ii::!i::_.....
3Press the number button(s) to (_)
select a preset number.
Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5. 1_
For preset number 15, (_)
press +10 then 5.
For preset number 20, (_)
press +10, then 10.
For preset number 25, press +10, +10,
For preset number 30, press +10, +10,
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then 5.
then 10.
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4Press SET/RESUME on the remote
control again.
SET
7 I--Il_I l-- 7"i
I_I I'_"±t
The tuned station in step Iis stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.
Tuningintoa PresetStation
1Press FM/AM. FM/AM
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to
the previously tuned station (either FM or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the btmd
alternates between FM trod AM.
2Select a preset number.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons. (_ (_) (_)
Ex.: For preset number 5, press5. (_ (_ (_
For preset number 15,
press +10 then 5. (_ 1_ (_
For preset number 20,
press +10, then 10. (_) !_
For preset number 25, press +10, +10, then..
For preset number 30, press + 10, + 10, then 10.
On the unit:
Turn PRESET +/- control to
select a preset number.
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PlayingBackCDs ooo,,noo
This unit has been designed to playback tile following CDs:
DIGITAL AUDIQ DI_ITAL AUDID
• Audio CD
• CD-R (CD-Recordable)
• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)
• MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded oil a CD-R or CD-RW)*
When playing aCD-R or CD-RW
• User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritable) call be played back when they are already
"finalized."
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or
cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or
if the player's lens is dirty.
Important notices:
• Ill general, you will have the best perfonnance by keeping your
CDs and tile mechanism clean.
- Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
- Keep the unit's carrousel closed when not ill use.
• Continuous use of irregular shaped discs (heart-shape, octagonal,
etc.) call damage the disc rotating mechanism.
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• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance
of CD-RWs is lower than t'or regular CDs.
* For MP3 discs
• This unit manages files and folders on MP3 discs as "tracks" and
"albums/'
• The player call only recognize files with ".MP3" or ".rap3" as the
extensions, which call be ill ally combination of upper and lower
case. The file name needs to be up to 32 characters.
• This unit recognizes files and folders on a disc ill the following
conditions:
up to 500 MP3 files.
up to 200 folders (including the root folder).
• Playback order of the MP3 files (tracks) recorded on a disc are
determined by the writing (or encoding) application; therefore,
playback order may be different from the one you have intended
while recording the files and the folders.
• This unit shows up to 30 characters of the file (track) names and
the ID3v 1/1.1 tags (only "Title," "Artist," and "Album") on the
display after the file starts play; however, there is a limitation on
available characters and some file names and ID3vl/l. 1 tags are
not shown correctly.
_More about MP3 discs
• MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time.
(It varies due to the complexity of the recording configuration.)
• When making all MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as
tile disc format.
• This unit does not support multisession recording.
• This unit call play MP3 files only with the following file
extensions--".MP3", ".Mp3", ".raP3", and ".rap3".
• Non-MP3 files are ignored. If non-MP3 files are recorded together
with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan tile disc. It
may also cause tile unit to malfunction.
• Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
Caution for DualDisc playback
Tile Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with the
"Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard. Therefore, the use of Non-
DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.
Loadingdiscs
On the unit ONLY:
1Press A.
Tiae unit automatically turns on trod the
carrousel comes out.
•Pressing the button changes the playing source to "CD."
Place one or two discs correctly on the front
recesses of the disc tray, with its label side up.
CORRECT INCORRECT
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
recess of the disc tray.
If you wish to load a third disc,
press DISC SKIP.
Tile disc tray rotates by 120 °.
4Press • again.
Tile carrolAsel closes.
To remove the disc, press
ContinuousPlayback
You ctm play discs continuously.
Load discs.
2Press the corresponding co_ co2 coa
disc number button (CD1 -
CD3) to select the disc to
start playing back. • \
CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.
• Pressing CD _/II instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a disc is on the tray.
For Audio CD:
Current track number Elapsed playing time
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IL! I121 ILl
TRACE
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For MP3 disc:
• When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode
(See also page 17.)
Current track name scrolls.
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When the track includes the ID3v1/1.1 tags, "Title," "Artist,"
and "Album" will scroll after the track name.
•"TITLE" appears before the content of "Title" scrolls,
"ARTIST" appears before the content of "Artist" scrolls, and
"ALBUM" appears before the content of "Album" scrolls.
Current track number** Elapsed playing time
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TRACK
** In tbe TRACK mode, tbe unit manage only files (tracks) oil tbe
MP3 disc. Folders (groups) are not recognized.
• When the MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode
(See also page 17.)
Current group number Current track number
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It:l-l-Vll-I
v.a"2 "" uv._lL_
GF_OUt_
Current track number
of the current group Elapsed playing time
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GROUP
Current track name scrolls.
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GRO[IP
When the track includes the ID3v1/1.1 tags, "Title," "Artist,"
and "Album" will scroll after the track name.
• "TITLE," "ARTIST," and "ALBUM" appears before each of
their content scrolls.
To stop dm'ing play, press l
For Audio CD:
Total playing time _ 1
_ _. 27!;1
TR,_,CI(
Total track number
For MP3 disc:
(in TRACK mode)
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"" tI_l l_'t
TRACK IinGROUP mode)
Totalgroup number Totaltracknumber
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The GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback
mode is the GROUP mode. See also page 17.
• For MP3 disc, this unit can memorize the position o13a disc
where you interrupt playback, trod resume playback from
that position later. By pressing CD _/11, you ctm start
playback again from the interrupted position--Resume
play (see also page 17).
To remove the disc, press A when the playback is stopped.
_CD playback sequence
When 3 discs are loaded on tire disc trays, they are played ill one of
flae following sequences.
• When CDI is pressed : CDI =:>CD2 =:> CD3 (tben selects CDI
and stops)
• When CD2 is pressed : CD2 =:;' CD3 =:>CDI (tben selects CD2
and stops)
• When CD3 is pressed : CD3 =:;' CDI =:> CD2 (tben selects CD3
and stops)
*When only 2 discs are loaded, they are played ill the same order
but tbe disc tray without a disc is skipped.
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Continued
BasicCDOperations
While playing a disc, you can do the following operations.
To exchange CDs during playback of another
Press _ on the unit. _.._,
The carrousel comes out. _ '
If you change discs during play, the current play will X \
not stop until all discs you have changed are played.
To close the carrousel, press _ again.
Toskip to the another CD in the carrousel
During play, press one of the disc cDl
tray selecting buttons (CDI, CD2,
or CD3) or DISC SKIP on the unit.
_ During playback with the carrousel open
DISC SKIP does not work.
co2 CD3
%.
DB_G SKBP
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Togotoanothergrouponan IVIP3disc
When MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode (see also
page 17):
Press I_l_l/l_ or _1/_4141 (or tuna
beforetheIt,,l_l/I_1_1 centrol on theunit)orduring playback. _Y;
•D,,I_I:Skips to the beginning of the fir._t ,i X
track in the next or succeeding groups. _
• I_1_1:Goes back to the beginning of the __
first track in the previous groups.." i'('/ ",'/" ""
,
To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press _l(] hek] IzH_I/
er l_-,q/_r,ql (er press _ er
on the unit).
•IP_: Fast forwards the disc.
• _141: Fast reverses the disc.
Tostopplay fora moment
Press CD I_/11.
While pausing, elapsed playing time flashes on
the display.
To resume play, press CD I_/ll again.
CD
To go to another track
For Audio CD:
Press I_l_l/l_l_ or b91_1/_41 (or turn
the I_1_1/I-_'_ control on the unit).
• D,,I_I:Skips to the beginning of the
next or succeeding tracks.
• 141_1:Goes back to the beginning of
the current or previous tracks.
For MP3 disc:
When the MP3 playback mode is the
TRACK mode (see also page 17):
Press I_1_1/1_ or I_1_1/_1_1(or turn the I_1_1/I_1_1control on
the unit).
• D,,I_I:Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding
tracks.
• i_l_l: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous
tracks.
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Togoto anothertrackdirectlyusingthe number
buttons
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.
For track number 15, press + 10,
then 5.
For track number 20, press + 10,
then 10.
For track number 32, press +10,
+10, +10, then 2.
For track number 123, press + 10
twelve times, then 3.
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For Audio CD:
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows
you to start playing the selected track.
For MP3 disc:
• When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode
(See the right column.)
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows
you to start playing the selected track on the disc.
•When the MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode
(See the right column.)
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows
you to start playing the selected track in the current album.
_lf your entry is ignored
You have tried to enter a track number that does not exist on the disc
or in the album (for example, selecting track 14 in the album that
only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.
Changingthe MP3PlaybackMode
When playing an MP3 disc, you c_mchoose the playback
mode of the MP3 disc as follows:
• TRACK mode:
The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play tm
MP3 disc like tm Audio CD.
• GROUP mode:
The unit recognizes tracks (files) trod groups (folders) on an
MP3 disc. You can play an MP3 disc according to the way
how they arc grouped.
In this mode, you cml do the following operations:
• Pressing I_l_l/l_t_ or 141_1/_ (or turning the I_l_l /141_1
control on the unit) allows you to skip to the first track of
the previous or next groups. (See page 16.)
• Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing
the selected track in the current group. (See the left
column.)
On the remote control ONLY:
Press MP3.
Current group number
I_! I_! -- ILl I
The GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback mode
is the GROUP mode.
• Each time you press the button, the MP3 playback mode
changes between "TRACK" and "GROUP" alternately.
TurningOnor OfftheResumePlayfor IVlP3Disc
For MP3 disc, this unit can memorize the position on a disc
where you interrupt playback. By pressing CD I_/11, you c_m
start playback again from the interrupted position--Resume
play.
You can mining on _md off Resume play for MP3 discs.
On the remote control ONLY:
Press SET/RESUME before Ol"during playing nE_UME
an MP3 disc. (_x
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• Each time you press the button, Resume play turns on _md
off alternately.
The following operations will erase the memory of the
interrupted position when--
• Pressing A to eject the disc.
• Pressing one of the disc number buttons (or DISC SKIP on the
unit) to change the disc to play.
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