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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS.Xl/FS.X3 Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1 Consists of CA-FSX3 and SP-FSX3 SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX1 SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 SP-FSX3 DIGITALAUDIO INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model NO._nd Serial NO. which are located either on the _e_r, bot- tom or side of the cabinet.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION Caution--STANDBY/ON (5/I button! To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. The STANDBY/ON (5/I button in any position does not dis- Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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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.
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment, Be sure to read this inslruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need Io set up and use the syslem.
Introduction ......................Features ............................How This Manual Is Organized ....................WARNINGS ..........................IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ....................... Getting Started ....................Accessories ..........................How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ................Using the Remote Control ......................Connecting the FM Antenna ...................... Connecting the AM Antenna ......................
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Setting the Daily Timer......................Setting the SLEEP Timer ......................Timer Priority ........................... Troubleshooting ....................Care And Maintenance ..................Specifications ....................
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Accesso_es Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. FM Wire Anlenna (1) AM Loop Anlenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Speaker Cords (2) AC plug a_laptor (1) If any of these items m'e missing, contact your dealer immediately.
CAUTION:. Geeing Star_d • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power ouUet. Connecting FM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSXt/CA-FSX3) ANTENNA EXT-- AM LOOP FM(75n) __ COAXIAL (on the side panel) Using the Supplied Wire Antenna If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSXt/CA-FSX3) Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) AM loop antenna (Supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base •...
Ge_mgS_ed Connecting the Speakers (SP.FSX1/SP.FSX3) These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the speakers. Connect 1he speaker cords between the speaker terminals of the Unit anti those of the Speakers. • When inserting the speaker wire lead, open the speaker terminal.
Getting Started Removing the Speaker Grills (SP.FSX1) The speaker grills can be removed. When removing: 1. Pull the bottom lowards you with your fingers. 2. Also pull the top towards you. When attaching the speaker grills: Attach the speaker grills as shown in the diagram. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer...
PLAY JVC's COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operalion you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for thai function.
STANDBY/ON CDlamp (Inside) DJSPLAY d_ @c_s co,,,, PM/AM AHBPRO AHB PRO Source indicator AP off BASS/TREBLE O,MMER Source selector MUTENG VOLUME+,- STANDBY/ON O/I indicator STANDBY/ON PHONES Display Turning the Power On and Changing the Source System has four sound sources, AM and Turning the System On LINE.
Basic Operations CA UTION: Adjusting the Brightness • DO NOT turn off the System with the volu- (DIMMER. at Power me set to an extremely high level; otherwi- se a sudden blast of sound could damage You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Basic Operations No signal condition: Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE) Source CD is stopped or no CD is inserled. You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen- When no signal condition continues, "A.P.off 20 sec" (20 cy) and treble (high frequency). seconds left before elapsed time reaches three minutes) ap- pears on the display.
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FM/PLAYMODE button Source PM mode indicator irll _ i" ,, _ i_,i I Band dispEay,Preset channel, Frequency displa7 * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Using the Tuner • Preset Tuning using the Remote Control Press the Numeric Keys, or the _ or < (Possible only after presetting stations) button within 5 seconds to select the Select the desired preset number using the I_ or <1 button on the Remote Contmh The display...
Using the Tuner Beat Cut (AM Reception) Switching the Beat Cut mode may reduce beat noise. Each time you press the FM/PLAY MODE button while re- ceiving an AM broadcast, the Beat Cut mode changes as fol- lows. BEAT CUT l -_ BEAT CUT 2 --* BEAT CUT 3 -_ BEAT CUT 4 -_ (back...
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U FO,PLAYMOOE Source selector Disc indicator [ndicatorPEaym°de_ Repeat indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows ether items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play.
Using the CD Player To Select a Track or Passage within a Track CI You can insert a CD while listening to the other source. • However, while the CD door is operating (opening During playback closing), the other source will be muted.
Using the CD Player 5 Press the Numeric Keys to enter the track number you want to program (See • If the total playback time of the programmed tracks ex- page 12). ceeds 1 hour and 40 minutes, "--:--" will appear on the dis- The program order number will be assigned...
Using the CD Player CD DOORLOCK Repeating Tracks You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times You can prevent unwanled CD ejection by locking the CD as you like. doon The CD Player works normally except CD ejection operation.
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LiNE Source selector Listening to External Changing the Equipment's Name Equipment You can change the equipment's name according to the equipment to be used. (At purchase, "LINE" is selected.) You can listen to the external equipment such &s MD re- corder, tape deck or other auxiliary.
Using External Equipments Recording the System's Source Adjusting the Input Level to External Equipment If the sound from the component connecled to the LINE IN jacks is mo loud or is no1 loud enough when changing You can record the System's source to external equipment...
CLOCKfTIMER LEEP DAILY indicator Clock indicator SLEEP q['n_dic!tor * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. On the Remote Control The timers let you control listening functions aulomatieally. Two types of timers are available: DALLY Timer Press...
Using the Timers Example: 3 Press the SET button. P_f-=Ti =-=LI'-: The minute digits of the time indication blink on the dis- L.'l-li' ,,,,, 1... i ._.i play. • To return to the hour setting, press the CANCEL Alternates button. DRILY OFF? 4 Press the I_ or <...
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Using the Timers On the Remote Control 2. Press the D ,_ or < button to set the minute, then press the SET button. 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeat- xlll/ _C_JLY_ edly until "ON (time)" appears on the I IF" P"...
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Using the Timers 5 Setting the volume level. Press the _ or < button to select the volume level (VOLUME 1=50), then press the SET button. • When a melody is sat for the Daily Timer while playing back the CD, the CD will stop playing. •...
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Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer 1o turn the System off after a ce_tain The timer that will turn off earlier has the priority. You will nmnber of minules when it is playing. By setting the Sleep see the priority from the following...
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• If you m'e 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 "ERROR!" appem's on the display, or the Syslem has been phys- ically damaged, call a qualified...
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Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. - DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. - DO NOT wipe it strong. Compact Discs - DO NOT wipe it with lhinner or benzine. - DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecti-...
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CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3 Speaker Specifications (each unit) Amplifier SP-FSX1 Oulput Power :60W (30W + 30 W) at 4 _2(10% THD) Type : 1=Way Bass=_flex type Input Sensitivity/ Speaker :8.0 cm cone X 1 Impedance (1 kHz) Power Handling LINE IN :210 mV/51 k_ (LEVEL Capacity :30 W...