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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-V908T/MX-V608T/MX-V688T
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
PRO LOGIC
3CH LOGIC
TEST TONE
SLEEP
–
CENTER
+
ONSCREEN
SOUND
LEVEL
CENTER MODE
MODE
–
REAR
+
V.INTRO
FM MODE
LEVEL
DELAY TIME
/ECHO
HIGHLIGHT
L BALANCE R
S.A.BASS
FM/AM
REC PAUSE
SHIFT A
TAPE
AUX
TAPE A
TAPE B
SHIFT B
SELECT
STILL
CD
FADE MUTING
RETURN
REPEAT
+
NEXT
VOLUME
–
PREV
KEY CONTROL
CA-V908T
Consists of CA-V608T and SP-V608
CA-V608T SP-V608
PROGRAM
/RANDOM
REPEAT
EDIT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
SLEEP
ONSCREEN
SOUND
MODE
V.INTRO
FM MODE
/ECHO
HIGHLIGHT
S.A.BASS
FM/AM
REC PAUSE
SHIFT A
TAPE
AUX
TAPE A
TAPE B
SELECT
STILL
CD
FADE MUTING
RETURN
REPEAT
+
NEXT
VOLUME
–
PREV
KEY CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
MX-V608T
PROGRAM
/RANDOM
DISC
REPEAT
DISC
EDIT
DISC
DISPLAY
CA-V608T
SP-V608
PlayBack
Control
Consists of CA-V688T and SP-V688
CA-V688T SP-V688
MX-V688T
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISPLAY
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
SLEEP
ONSCREEN
SOUND
MODE
V.INTRO
FM MODE
/ECHO
HIGHLIGHT
S.A.BASS
FM/AM
REC PAUSE
SHIFT A
TAPE
AUX
TAPE A
TAPE B
SELECT
STILL
CD
FADE MUTING
RETURN
REPEAT
+
NEXT
VOLUME
–
PREV
KEY CONTROL
CA-V688T
SP-V688
DIGITAL AUDIO
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.
GVT0007-001A
[ U, UT, US, UB ]
PROGRAM
/RANDOM
REPEAT
EDIT
COMPACT
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- Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-V908T/MX-V608T/MX-V688T PROGRAM /RANDOM DISC REPEAT DISC EDIT DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP – CENTER ONSCREEN SOUND LEVEL CENTER MODE MODE – REAR V.INTRO FM MODE LEVEL DELAY TIME...
- Page 2 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 appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
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Page 3: Laser Product
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO- SURE 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO. - Page 4 Instale-o sobre uma superfície plana. Deverá ser mantido espaço suficiente para a ventilação se este for instalado numa posição que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais. 1 cm 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm CA-V908T/ CA-V608T/ CA-V688T continuación. indicadas abaixo. 15 cm...
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Page 5: How This Manual Is Organized
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands! • Some power (12 watts — CA-V908T, 10 watts — MX-V608T/MX-V688T) is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. • When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Muting Sounds ... 10 Sound Modes ... 11 Customizing a Sound Mode ... 11 When a Rear Speaker is Connected (CA-V908T) ... 12 Adjusting the Rear Speaker Level ... 12 Changing the Display (MX-V608T/MX-V688T) ... 13 Listening to Auxiliary Equipment ... 13 Dolby Surround (CA-V908T) ... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Accessories Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the Unit. AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Video cord (1) AC Plug Adaptor (except for Hong Kong and the people's republic of China) (1) If any of these items is missing, contact your dealer immediately. -
Page 8: Connecting The Fm Antenna
CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Before attaching a 75-ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna. -
Page 9: Connecting The Front Speakers
Refer to instructions for speakers as well when you connect speakers. For each speaker, connect the red (+) and black (–) cords to the red (+) and black (–) terminals on the back of the Unit. CA-V908T MX-V608T/MX-V688T IMPORTANT: Use speakers with the correct impedance only. -
Page 10: Connecting Auxiliary Equipment
Connecting Auxiliary Equipment VCR or other equipment You can connect the following equipment to this System. • TV with a video input jack: used as a monitor of video CD playback. Audio/Video equipment. • Note : • Connect the VIDEO OUT jack at the back panel of the System to the video input jack on the TV via the supplied video cord. -
Page 11: Compu Play
COMPU PLAY COMPU PLAY is JVC’s feature that lets you control the most frequently used functions of the System with a single touch. One Touch Operation starts playing a CD, turns on the radio, plays a tape, etc. with a single press of the play button for that function. -
Page 12: Common Operations
When the System is connected to an AC power outlet, a Demo automatically starts showing some of the System’s features. The Demo display cycles through the following items repeatedly. • Scrolling display of “DEMO MODE START”. • Demo of PRO LOGIC and 3CH LOGIC (CA-V908T). • Demo of Sound Modes. • Demo of S.A. BASS. •... -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
“GOOD BYE” appears on the display for a while and the STANDBY indicator lights up. The clock time appears on the display. Some power (12 watts — CA-V908T, 10 watts —MX-V608T/MX-V688T) is always consumed even though the power is on standby. -
Page 14: Balance Adjustment
CAUTION: The Volume cannot be adjusted while the Unit is on STANDBY. DO NOT turn on the Unit and/or start playing any source without setting the VOLUME control to 0; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones. For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. -
Page 15: Sound Modes
Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for vocal music. CLASSIC Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo systems. To cancel an effect, press SOUND MODE until “OFF” appears on the display. The SOUND MODE indicator goes out. To recall the previous Sound Mode, press SOUND MODE once. -
Page 16: When A Rear Speaker Is Connected (Ca-V908T)
When Rear Speakers are Connected (CA-V908T) If the optional rear speakers are connected, you can use the rear speakers to enjoy Surround effects when a Surround effect (D. CLUB, HALL, STADIUM, or a MANUAL setting based on one of these) Sound Mode is selected. -
Page 17: Changing The Display (Mx-V608T/Mx-V688T)
Changing the Display The display normally indicates each source, but it can be switched to the clock time. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the source and the clock time are shown alternately on the display. Source (example) The clock indication can be interchanged with the source indication using the Unit or remote control. -
Page 18: Dolby Surround (Ca-V908T)
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. You need to connect the optional center speaker and rear speakers to use the Dolby Surround functions. (CA-V908T) PROGRAM /RANDOM DISC REPEAT... -
Page 19: Preparing The Dolby Surround
Preparing the Dolby Surround To use the Dolby Surround,you need to prepare the various settings. These settings are set using the remote control. The Dolby Surround settings are: Center Speaker Mode Center Speaker mode contains the following four settings. PHANTOM: Select this setting if you have not connected a center speaker. The left and right front speakers project the sound to give the effect of a center speaker. -
Page 20: Getting Ready To Use Dolby Pro Logic
Getting Ready to Use Dolby Pro Logic Speaker Arrangements for Dolby Pro Logic ———————— Layout when using the center speaker and rear speakers Front Speaker Rear Speaker Setting-up Dolby Pro Logic ———————————————— Perform the steps below using the buttons on the remote control. SHIFT B 1. -
Page 21: Getting Ready To Use Dolby 3 Channel Logic
Getting Ready to Use Dolby 3 Channel Logic Speaker Arrangements for Dolby 3 Channel Logic ———— Setting-up Dolby 3ch Logic ———————————————— Perform the steps below using the buttons on the remote control. SHIFT B 1. Press and hold SHIFT B during following procedures. 2. -
Page 22: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP ONSCREEN SOUND CENTER – LEVEL MODE CENTER MODE Number buttons REAR FM MODE – V.INTRO /ECHO LEVEL DELAY TIME FM MODE/ECHO HIGHLIGHT FM/AM L BALANCE R S.A.BASS FM/AM REC PAUSE... -
Page 23: Switching Between Frequency Bands
Switching between Frequency Bands ——————————— Press FM/AM. FM/AM Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. COMPU PLAY When FM/AM is pressed while the power is on standby, the power is automatically turned on. Three Ways to Select a Station —————————————— NEXT Press TUNING DOWN or TUNING UP on the MULTI CONTROL repeatedly to move from frequency to frequency until you find the one you want. -
Page 24: Changing The Fm Reception Mode
Changing the FM Reception Mode FM MODE When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE/ECHO on the remote control so / ECHO that the MONO indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves, but there is no stereo effect. To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE/ECHO on the remote control so that the MONO indicator goes out. -
Page 25: Using The Cd Player
Using the CD Player VCD NUMBER –, + DISC buttons DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP ONSCREEN SOUND – CENTER LEVEL CENTER MODE MODE Number buttons REAR V.INTRO FM MODE – LEVEL DELAY TIME /ECHO HIGHLIGHT FM/AM... -
Page 26: Selecting Video Out
Selecting Video Out To play back images correctly on your TV, select the video out according to your TV system. Select the proper video out using the buttons on the Unit before you play a disc. 1. Press and hold SET. 2. -
Page 27: Playing A Video Cd Or Cd-G
Playing a Video CD or CD-G You can play video CDs either with or without the PBC function as well as CD-Gs. 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the CD Player. Refer also to the manual supplied for your TV. -
Page 28: Basic Concept Of The Pbc Function
PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE 4. Select the item you want to view. ONSCREEN CENTER – On the Unit: LEVEL CENTER MODE Press VCD NUMBER + to select larger item numbers, or press VCD NUMBER – to select smaller REAR V.INTRO –... -
Page 29: Playing Video Cds With The Pbc Function Without Using Menu Screen - Continuous Play
Playing Video CDs with the PBC function without using menu screen — Continuous Play ————————————— Even if a video CD has the PBC function, you can cancel the PBC function and play the disc without using menu screen, as if it were without the PBC function. 1. -
Page 30: Basic Operations For Continuous Play
Basic Operations for Continuous Play You can play CD, CD-G, and video CD without the PBC function, in Continuous Play. Playing order of discs When playback starts from DISC 1, the playing order is DISC 1 = DISC 2 = DISC 3. When DISC 3 has finished, the CD Player stops. -
Page 31: Programing The Playing Order Of The Tracks
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks You can change the order in which the discs and tracks play, and select only the discs and tracks you want from among those loaded in the CD Player. You can program up to 32 steps in any desired order from among the discs in the CD Player. You can only program the CD Player when it is stopped. -
Page 32: Checking The Program
PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE 3. Press the number buttons (1 to 10 and +10) to select the tracks. The indications on the display stop flashing and remains lit. ONSCREEN CENTER – LEVEL CENTER MODE The selected track numbers light up and the step number appears on the display. REAR V.INTRO –... -
Page 33: Repeating A Track Or The Discs
To cancel Random Play, press 7 STOP (or 7 on the CD Player control section on the remote control) twice. When the RANDOM indicator goes out, Continuous Play mode is resumed. Repeating a Track or the Discs You can have all the discs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as REPEAT you like. -
Page 34: Special Plays For A Video Cd
Special Plays for a Video CD You can use the following special play modes for video CDs both with and without PBC function. The following functions can only be executed with the buttons on the remote control. Frame-by-Frame Playback ————————————————— Press 8 STILL during playback. -
Page 35: Viewing The Highlights Of A Video Cd
Viewing the Highlights of a Video CD ——————————— You can view 9 highlight scenes of the selected track on a video CD. These highlight scenes are created by dividing the track equally into 9 portions and the beginning (5 seconds each) of those 9 scenes are shown on the display. -
Page 36: Using The Cassette Deck (Playing)
Using the Cassette Deck (Playing) DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP ONSCREEN SOUND – CENTER LEVEL CENTER MODE MODE REAR V.INTRO FM MODE – LEVEL DELAY TIME /ECHO HIGHLIGHT FM/AM L BALANCE R S.A.BASS REC PAUSE Cassette Deck... -
Page 37: Regular Play
Regular Play When the power is already on, you can use this basic procedure: 1. Press down 0 for the deck you want to use. 2. When the cassette holder opens, put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down, toward the base of the Unit. If the cassette holder does not open, turn the power off, then back on and press down 0 again. -
Page 38: Reverse Mode
Reverse Mode Use Reverse Mode to make the tape automatically reverse at the end of a side and start playing the other side. Each time you press REVERSE MODE, the Reverse Mode turns on and off alternately. Reverse Mode ON Reverse Mode OFF Continuous Play: With the Reverse Mode indicator on, when tape playback in the reverse (2) direction finishes, the Unit always checks to see if a tape is in the other deck. -
Page 39: Using The Cassette Deck (Recording)
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP SOUND CENTER ONSCREEN – MODE LEVEL CENTER MODE REAR FM MODE – V.INTRO /ECHO LEVEL DELAY TIME HIGHLIGHT FM/AM L BALANCE R S.A.BASS REC PAUSE REC PAUSE... -
Page 40: Standard Recording
CAUTION: If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static, the Unit may be too close to a TV which was on during recording. Either turn off the TV or increase the distance between the TV and the System. Standard Recording This is the basic method for recording any source. -
Page 41: Recording Am Station To Tape
Recording AM Station to Tape ——————————————— When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which are not heard when listening to the broadcast. In this case, press PROGRAM/RANDOM on the CD Player to eliminate the beats. 1. Set to AM station and start recording. PROGRAM /RANDOM 2. -
Page 42: Tape To Tape Recording (Dubbing)
5. Press SET. The tracks to be recorded on side B appear on the display. • Each time you press the button, the tracks to be recorded on side A and side B appear on the display alternately. 6. Insert a blank or erasable cassette in Deck B. When you want to record on both sides of a tape, press REVERSE MODE to turn Reverse mode on. -
Page 43: Using The Timer
Using the Timer DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP SLEEP ONSCREEN SOUND – CENTER LEVEL CENTER MODE MODE REAR V.INTRO FM MODE – LEVEL DELAY TIME /ECHO HIGHLIGHT FM/AM L BALANCE R S.A.BASS REC PAUSE SHIFT A TAPE... -
Page 44: Setting The Daily Timer
Setting the Daily Timer With this timer you can wake up to music from a CD, tape, your favorite radio program. You can set the Daily Timer whether the Unit is on or off. Procedure For Setting the Daily Timer 1. -
Page 45: Turning The Daily Timer On And Off
To use the Tuner as the source (Possible only after presetting stations): 1. To listen to FM, press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL repeatedly until “TUNER FM” flashes and press SET. To listen to AM, press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL repeatedly until “TUNER AM”... -
Page 46: Setting The Recording Timer
CAUTION: If the Unit is unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the timer setting will be erased in a few days. If the settings are erased in this way, reset the timer settings. Setting the Recording Timer With the Recording Timer you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically whether or not you are home. -
Page 47: Turning The Recording Timer On And Off
Turning the Recording Timer On and Off ————————— Once the Recording Timer has been used, the setting is maintained but the Timer is set to off. To turn the Recording Timer off before the timer starts, press TIMER/CLOCK repeatedly until “REC”... -
Page 48: Timer Priority
Timer Priority Since each timer can be set independently, you may wonder what happens if the settings overlap. Here are the priorities for each timer: The Recording Timer always has priority. This means that: • If another timer is set to come on during a time when the Recording Timer is operating, the other timer just will not come on at all, so you will always get the entire program on tape. -
Page 49: Using The Microphone
Using the Microphone ECHO MPX/V.REPLACE /V.MASKING MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC LEVEL DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC TEST TONE SLEEP ONSCREEN SOUND CENTER – LEVEL CENTER MODE MODE REAR V.INTRO FM MODE – LEVEL /ECHO DELAY TIME FM MODE HIGHLIGHT... -
Page 50: Applying Echo To Your Voice
3. Start the source CD, tape or other equipment. 4. Press MPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING until “V.MASK” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, Karaoke function changes as follows Lch MONO: Rch MONO: REPLACE: V.(Vocal) MASK: Reduces the lead vocals (but never erases) recorded on a stereo source. NORMAL: 5. -
Page 51: Singing Along With Multiplex Karaoke Discs Or Tapes
Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs or Tapes If the source you are going to play is a multiplex karaoke disc or tape, you can use the following two functions by using the buttons on the Unit — Multiplex Sound and Vocal Replace. Before playing a source, turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the System. -
Page 52: Adjusting The Music Key Control
Adjusting the Music Key Control You can adjust the music key by using the remote control. SHIFT A 1. Press and hold SHIFT A during the following procedures. 2. Press KEY CONTROL I I I I I or i i i i i on the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the NEXT music key. -
Page 53: Playing The Microphone Sound Through The Speakers
Playing the Microphone Sound through the Speakers 1. Press CD £/8, then 7 STOP. 2. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. 3. Connect the microphone (not supplied) by plugging it into the MIC jack on the front panel. 4. Adjust the volume and MIC LEVEL as you sing into the microphone. To apply echo to your voice, see “Applying Echo to Your Voice”... -
Page 54: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Compact Discs Handle your compact discs, cassette tapes, and Cassette Deck carefully, and they will last a long time. • Remove the CD from the case by holding it at the edges while pressing the center hole lightly. •... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the Unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. -
Page 56: Specifications
Max. Power Comsumption 340 watts (Taiwan only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For CA-V908T Front 41 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven, into 6 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. - Page 57 For MX-V608T/MX-V688T Amplifier Section Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 45 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven, into 6 ohms at Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX 420 mV/45 kohms MIC 1 1.5 mV/4.7 kohms MIC 2 1.5 mV/4.7 kohms Speaker terminals 6 - 16 ohms Cassette Deck Section Frequency Response Type II (CrO...
- Page 58 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, e o Reino Unido) IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains...