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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-HXZ1R CA-HXZ1 INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO For Customer Use: Enter below the 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.
Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 appro- priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
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“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Tuning in to a Station ... 13 Presetting Stations ... 13 Tuning in to a Preset Station ... 13 Receiving FM Stations with RDS (Only for CA-HXZ1R) ... 14 Changing the RDS information ... 14 Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) ... 14 Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel Top view of p Indication-lamp panel COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO – 3 –...
REC (Recording Timer), and 2 TRACK indicator 3 Main display • Shows the source name, frequency, etc. 4 RDS operation indicators: Only for CA-HXZ1R RDS, TA, NEWS, and INFO indicators 5 PRGM (program) indicator 6 CD track number (1 – 16) indicators...
Remote Control For CA-HXZ1R 1 Number buttons (13, 17, 18) 2 4 (1) (reverse skip/reverse search) button (13, 17, 19, 21) 7 (stop) button (17 – 19, 21 – 24, 27) ¢ (¡) (forward skip/forward search) button (13, 17, 19, 21) 3 Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (17, 18) 4 CD play mode buttons (18 –...
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For CA-HXZ1 FM/AM TAPE CLOCK / TIMER CD-R / RW PLAYBACK EXTENDED SUPER BASS SET/ CD PLAY CANCEL / DEMO REPEAT DISPLAY MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL REVERSE REC START CD REC EDIT MODE /STOP START When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.
Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
AM antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
Connecting Other Equipment You can connect both analog and digital equipment. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect an analog component Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON on the remote control) so that the lamp on the button goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control) again so that the lamp on the button lights up.
Selecting the Sources To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 13.) To play back CDs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 16 – 20.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 21.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX. FM / AM When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/AM, CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, and AUX), the unit turns on...
Surround modes* 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. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Press 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 band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS (Only for CA-HXZ1R) RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO) from a different station. • The Enhanced Other Networks function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data.
Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • CD (Audio CD) • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”...
Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play You can play CDs continuously. Load CDs. Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons for the disc you want to play. The unit starts searching for the CD and CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat Play (see page 20) for Program Play, press REPEAT after starting Program Play.
To check the program contents On the remote control ONLY: Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4 (1) or ¢ (¡). • 4 (1) : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order. • ¢ (¡) : Shows them in the programed order. To modify the program Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO...
Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing to repeat as many times as you like. To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or before play. • Each time you press the button, Repeat Play mode changes as follows: REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1DISC...
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for the cassette deck. Insert a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently. Press TAPE 2 3.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
CD Synchronized Recording By using CD Synchronized Recording methods, you can start and stop a CD play and tape recording at the same time. CD Synchronized Recording consists of the followings: 7 CD Direct Recording 7 Auto Edit Recording CD Direct Recording Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program Play.
Auto Edit Recording By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being cut off, the last track is selected so to fit the remaining tape length.
Using the Timers There are three timers available—DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer). Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 10.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can be awaken with your favorite music or radio program.
Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby) at. 1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY. 2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters source selecting mode.
Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while the unit is off.
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display. (Timer) indicator lights up and the REC (Recording Timer) indicator starts flashing on the display. To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO.
Additional Information Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, 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.
Specifications CA-HXZ1R Amplifier section Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) SUBWOOFERS: 86 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 at 63 Hz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 21 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels...
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO CA-HXZ1 MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES DIGITAL AUDIO INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT For Customer Use: Enter below the 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.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas Caution— (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (standby/on) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
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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. PRECAUCIÓN Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.
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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.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS 1 1 1 1 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 1 1 1 1 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PROVISTA SOBRE LA SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR 1 1 1 1 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO...
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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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
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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 ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel Top view of p Indication-lamp panel COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO – 3 –...
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Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays (standby/on) button and lamp (9, 11, 24, 25) 3 ECO (Ecology) button (9) 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window 6 FM/AM button (10, 12) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 7 TAPE 2 3 button (10, 18, 19) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
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Remote Control FM/AM TAPE CLOCK / TIMER CD-R / RW PLAYBACK EXTENDED SUPER BASS SET/ CD PLAY CANCEL / DEMO REPEAT DISPLAY MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL REVERSE REC START CD REC MODE /STOP START EDIT When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.
Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) •...
AM antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
Connecting Other Equipment You can connect both analog and digital equipment. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect an analog component Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON on the remote control) so that the lamp on the button goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control) again so that the lamp on the button lights up.
Selecting the Sources To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 12.) To play back CDs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 13 – 17.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 18.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX. FM / AM When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/AM, CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, and AUX), the unit turns on...
Surround modes* 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. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) This unit has been designed to play back the following CDs: • CD (Audio CD) • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”...
Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play You can play CDs continuously. Load CDs. Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons for the disc you want to play. The unit starts searching for the CD and CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat Play (see page 17) for Program Play, press REPEAT after starting Program Play.
To check the program contents On the remote control ONLY: Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4 (1) or ¢ (¡). • 4 (1) : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order. • ¢ (¡) : Shows them in the programed order. To modify the program Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO...
Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or before play. • Each time you press the button, Repeat Play mode changes as follows: REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1DISC...
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for the cassette deck. Insert a cassette with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently. Press TAPE 2 3.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME, the SUBWOOFER LEVEL, and the SOUND MODE controls.
CD Synchronized Recording By using CD Synchronized Recording methods, you can start and stop a CD play and tape recording at the same time. CD Synchronized Recording consists of the following: 7 CD Direct Recording 7 Auto Edit Recording CD Direct Recording Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program Play.
Auto Edit Recording By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being cut off, the last track is selected so to fit the remaining tape length.
Using the Microphones You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing by using two microphones. • MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks. IMPORTANT: • Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.
Using the Timers There are three timers available—DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer). Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can be awaken with your favorite music or radio program.
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Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby) at. 1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY. 2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second, then the unit enters source selecting mode.
Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while the unit is off.
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display. (Timer) indicator lights up and the REC (Recording Timer) indicator starts flashing on the display. To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clean. • Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, 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.
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JVC dealer. Le estamos muy agradecidos por haber adquirido estos altavoces de JVC. Antes de utilizarlos, sirvase leer las instrucciones detenidamente a fin de obtener el mejor rendimiento posible. Si tienenaluna pregunta, acuda a su agente de JVC.
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Terminales de salida de amplificador Terminais de saida do amplificador 放大器輸出端子 CONNECTION • DON’T use other amplifier to operate this speaker system except for CA-HXZ1. • Turn off power to the whole system before connecting the speak- ers to the amplifier.
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CONEXIÓN • NO utilice ningún otro amplificador para operar este sistema de altavoces excepto CA-HXZ1. • Desactive la alimentación de todo el sistema antes de conectar los altavoces al amplificador. • La capacidad máxima de potencia del altavoz principal del SP- HXZ1 es de 55 W y la del altavoz de subgraves es de 130 W.