JVC 0803AIMMDWJEM Instructions Manual

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MICRO COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
CA-UXJ55MD
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TITLE/EDIT
GROUP SKIP
GROUP TITLE
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CD
MD
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GROUP REC
REC
ON/OFF
TIME
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TAPE
REC
REC
CLOCK/
PLAY
TIMER
MODE
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TREBLE
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AHB PRO
RM-SUXJ55MDU REMOTE CONTROL
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DISC
CANCEL
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ENTER
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GROUP SKIP
TITLE SEARCH
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FM/AM
TAPE
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CD REC
SPEED
MODE
MD&TAPE
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REC
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REV.
REPEAT
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DIMMER
BEEP
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VOLUME
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INSTRUCTIONS
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M I C R O C O M P O N E N T M D S Y S T E M
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DISC LOADING MECHANISM
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  • Page 1 MICRO COMPONENT MD SYSTEM CA-UXJ55MD STANDBY/ON DISP/CHARA CANCEL DISC UP TITLE/EDIT ENTER GROUP SKIP GROUP SKIP GROUP TITLE TITLE SEARCH DISC DOWN /EDIT FM/AM TAPE /AUX GROUP REC CD REC ON/OFF TIME SPEED MODE TAPE MD&TAPE MODE CLOCK/ REV. PLAY TIMER REPEAT MODE...
  • Page 2 CAUTION— button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red. •...
  • Page 3: Important For Laser Products

    1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS LASER PRODUCT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION : Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed 3. CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user Caution : Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1.
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    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: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... Remote Control ... Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... Connecting Speakers ... Connecting External Equipment ... Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... Basic and Common Operations ...
  • Page 6: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front panel See pages in parentheses for details. (standby/on) button and STANDBY/ON lamp (10, 13) 2 Remote sensor (4) 3 Cassette loading slot (26) 4 @ # (play/direction) TAPE button (10, 26, 32) •...
  • Page 7 Display window on the front panel 1 2 3 4 5 GROUP Display window See pages in parentheses for details. 1 CD operation indicators (15, 17 – 19, 34, 36) • CD indicator • Disc tray indicators 2 MD operation indicators (20 –...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control See pages in parentheses for details. STANDBY/ON DISP/CHARA CANCEL DISC UP TITLE/EDIT ENTER GROUP SKIP GROUP SKIP GROUP TITLE TITLE SEARCH DISC DOWN /EDIT FM/AM TAPE /AUX GROUP REC CD REC ON/OFF TIME SPEED MODE TAPE MD&TAPE MODE CLOCK/ PLAY REV.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    AM antenna ANTENNA Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) 1 If the cords are covered with insulation, remove a short section of insulation at the end of each cord by twisting and pulling it off. 2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
  • Page 11: Connecting External Equipment

    Connecting External Equipment You can connect other equipment which can be used as a playback device. When you connect and use the equipment, refer also to its manual supplied. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. •...
  • Page 12: Basic And Common Operations

    Basic and Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the built-in clock. When you plug in the power cord, “0:00” starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or on standby (off).
  • Page 13: Turning On The Power And Starts Playback

    To turn off the clock indication (Power Save) On the remote control ONLY: Press DISP/CHARA while the unit is on standby (off). “DISPLAY OFF” appears on the display for a while, then the clock indication goes off. To turn on the clock indication, press DISP/CHARA again while the unit is on standby (off).
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume Level

    Adjusting the Volume Level You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted between “VOLUME 0” – “VOLUME 40.” • The volume level has no effect on recording. On the remote control: To increase the volume level, press VOLUME +.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the Tone You can adjust the bass level (low frequency range) and the treble level (high frequency range) within a range of “–5” to “+5” only while the unit is turned on. • This function only affects the playback sound, and does not affect your recording.
  • Page 16: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Some countries AM channel intervals are set to 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz apart. When shipped, the built-in AM tuner is set to 9 kHz spacing. You can change the channel interval to 9 kHz or 10 kHz spacing.
  • Page 17: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations manually. In some cases, test frequencies have been already stored for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method.
  • Page 18: Playing Back Discs On The 5-Cd Changer

    Playing Back Discs on the 5-CD Changer This unit has been designed to play back the following discs—CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD- ReWritable) can be played only if they are already “finalized.”...
  • Page 19: Start Continuous Play While A Source Other Than "Cd" Is Selected

    To resume play, press CD 6 again. To stop during play, press 7. To remove discs, press the corresponding disc eject buttons (CD10 – CD50) on the unit. Disc playback sequence in the 5-CD changer When 5 discs are loaded on the disc trays*, they are played in the following sequence (when Repeat Play is not activated): Ex.: When playback starts from the CD2 tray: CD2 ] CD3 ] CD4 ] CD5 ] CD1 (then stops)
  • Page 20: Programing The Track Playing Order -Program Play

    To go to another track directly using the number buttons On the remote control ONLY: Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing the track number on the current disc. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5.
  • Page 21: Playing At Random-Random Play

    If Program Play is still activated, you cannot eject the discs. To open disc trays (eject discs), before or after play, press PLAY MODE once or twice so that the unit enters another play mode (Random Play or Continuous Play) before pressing the disc eject buttons (CD10 to CD50).
  • Page 22: Repeating Tracks Or Discs-Repeat Play

    Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play You can repeat each track, each disc, or all discs in the 5-CD changer as many times as you like. You can also repeat your program or repeat all the tracks randomly during Random Play. On the remote control ONLY: Press REPEAT repeatedly during or before playing.
  • Page 23: Playing Back Mds

    Playing Back MDs Playing Back the Entire MD —Normal Play Insert an MD into the MD loading slot. The MD is pulled in automatically. MD loading slot CAUTION: During Power Save (see page 10), do not insert an MD. Before inserting an MD, cancel Power Save or turn on the unit first.
  • Page 24 To go to another track Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly. GROUP SKIP GROUP SKIP (On the remote control) • ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.
  • Page 25: Programing The Track Playing Order -Program Play

    Programing the Track Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again.
  • Page 26: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—Random Play The tracks of the loaded MD will be played at random. Load an MD. • If the current playing source is not “MD,” press MD 6, then 7 before going to the next step. On the remote control ONLY: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “MD RANDOM”...
  • Page 27: Repeating Tracks-Repeat Play

    To go to another track in the same group, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly. • ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks in the same group. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks in the same group.
  • Page 28 2) Press the character entry button for a character you want to enter. Ex.: • To enter an “A” or “a,” press ABC once. To enter a “B” or “b,” press ABC twice. To enter a “C” or “c,” press ABC three times.
  • Page 29: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape You can play back type I tapes. Insert a cassette into the cassette loading slot with the exposed part of the tape facing left. • When the unit is turned on, the TAPE indicator appears on the display.
  • Page 30: Listening To External Equipment

    Listening to External Equipment Listening to External Equipment You can listen to external equipment connected to the AUX/ DVD jacks on the rear of the unit. • First make sure that the external equipment is properly connected as follows (see also “Connecting External Equipment”...
  • Page 31: Recording On Mds

    Recording on MDs Before You Start Recording on an MD • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • When you record onto partially recorded MD, its contents are not erased or overwritten. The recording starts from the point following the last recorded track of the MD.
  • Page 32 Stereo Long-Hour Recording (MDLP) On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long-hour recording without losing stereo sound. With this feature, songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using different recording length modes—SP: Standard Play, LP2: 2 Times Long Play, LP4: 4 Times Long Play.
  • Page 33: Setting Md Recording Modes

    Setting MD Recording Modes Before recording on MDs, set the recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4), “LP:”-prefix addition mode, and the group recording mode. On the remote control ONLY: To set the recording length mode The recording length mode can be set and stored for each source.
  • Page 34 Press CD REC MODE to select the recording mode. • Each time you press the button, recording mode changes as follow: 1st TRACK REC CD1* DISC REC ALL DISC REC • 1st TRACK REC: Records the first track of all the loaded CDs (up to 5 discs).
  • Page 35: Recording Other Sources Onto An Md

    Recording Other Sources onto an MD Prepare the source to record from. To record from FM/AM broadcasts: 1) Press FM/AM/AUX (or FM/AM on the unit) to select either “FM” or “AM.” FM/AM /AUX (On the remote control) 2) Tune in to a preset station you want (see page 14). To record from a tape: 1) Insert a cassette into the cassette loading slot.
  • Page 36: Recording On Tapes

    Recording on Tapes Before You Start Recording on a Tape • 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 level. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
  • Page 37: Recording Cd Onto A Tape

    Recording CD onto a Tape —CD-Tape Synchronized Recording Load discs into the 5-CD changer. • If the current playing source is not “CD,” press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step. • You can make a program (see page 17) or select Random Play (see page 18) if you want.
  • Page 38: Reverse Mode

    To record from external equipment: 1) Press FM/AM/AUX (or AUX/DVD on the unit) to select “AUX.” FM/AM /AUX (On the remote control) 2) Prepare the external equipment to play. • Adjust the audio input level if necessary (see page 27). •...
  • Page 39: Recording Cd Onto An Md And A Tape -Cd Synchronized Recording

    Recording CD onto an MD and a Tape —CD Synchronized Recording With this recording method, you can start and stop CD play, MD and tape recordings at the same time. Load discs into the 5-CD changer. • If the current playing source is not “CD,” press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.
  • Page 40: Editing Mds

    Editing MDs Guidance—MD Group Functions To add to the conventional MD Editing functions (called the track editing functions in this manual), MD Group functions help you to classify the tracks by making groups on your Classifying the tracks on an MD MDLP enables you to record more tracks on a single MD than usual.
  • Page 41: Introducing Group Editing Functions

    Introducing Group Editing Functions The groups and tracks can be edited in many ways (Group editing functions and Track editing functions). From this page to page 45, the group editing functions are explained. For details on the track editing functions, see pages 46 to 50. Forming a group (FORM GR): Page 39 This function forms a series of tracks or a single track into a new group.
  • Page 42: Forming A Group-Form Gr

    In the following examples of group editing, the process is explained from the very first—that is, inserting a disc. You can also edit an MD during playback (in Normal Play). Forming a Group—FORM GR This function allows you to form a group from a series of tracks which do not belong to the other groups.
  • Page 43: Adding A Track To A Group-Entry Gr

    Adding a Track to a Group—ENTRY GR This function allows you to enter a track into a group. The track will be added as the last track in the selected group. The track numbers will be renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process below before step 8 , press GROUP TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 44: Dividing A Group-Divide Gr

    Dividing a Group—DIVIDE GR This function allows you to divide one group into two separate groups. You cannot divide the group containing only a single track. When the original group has a title, two separate groups are reassigned the same title as the original group. Once a new group is divided, the other groups are renumbered.
  • Page 45: Joining Two Groups-Join Gr

    Joining Two Groups—JOIN GR This function allows you to join two adjacent groups into a single group. When the groups have their own titles, the title of the preceding group is reassigned to the newly joined group. Once two groups are joined, the other groups are renumbered. •...
  • Page 46: Moving A Group-Move Gr

    Moving a Group—MOVE GR This function allows you to move a group. Once a group is moved, the tracks and the other groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process below before step 8 , press GROUP TITLE/EDIT. Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot.
  • Page 47: Ungrouping Tracks-Ungroup

    Ungrouping Tracks—UNGROUP This function allows you to dissolve a group. You cannot erase the tracks using this function. Once tracks are ungrouped, the other groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process below before step 6 , press GROUP TITLE/EDIT. Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot.
  • Page 48: Erasing Tracks In A Group-Erase Gr

    Erasing Tracks in a Group—ERASE GR This function allows you to erase a group together with tracks in the group. You cannot resume the tracks in the erased group. Once a group is erased, the other tracks and groups are renumbered.
  • Page 49: Introducing Track Editing Functions

    Introducing Track Editing Functions The groups and tracks can be edited in many ways (Group editing functions and Track editing functions). From this page to page 50, the track editing functions are explained. For details on the group editing functions, see pages 37 to 45. Dividing a track (DIVIDE): Page 47 This function divides a track by adding a track mark(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to...
  • Page 50: Dividing A Track-Divide

    In the following examples of track editing, the process is explained from the very first—that is, inserting a disc. You can also edit an MD during playback (in Normal Play). Dividing a Track—DIVIDE This function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks.
  • Page 51: Joining Two Tracks-Join

    Joining Two Tracks—JOIN This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into one track. When the tracks have their own titles, the title of the preceding track is reassigned to the newly joined track. Once two tracks are joined, the other tracks and/or the groups are renumbered.
  • Page 52: Moving A Track-Move

    Moving a Track—MOVE This function allows you to move a track to the position you prefer. It is useful to change the order of the tracks as you like. Once a track is moved, the tracks and/or the groups are renumbered.
  • Page 53: Erasing Tracks-Erase

    Erasing Tracks—ERASE This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks. You cannot resume the erased tracks. Once tracks are erased, the other tracks and/or groups are renumbered. You can erase up to 15 tracks at a time. • To stop any time during the editing process below before step 8 , press TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 54: Assigning Titles To An Md

    Assigning Titles to an MD You can assign a name to each MD, to each group and to each track using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your confirmation. •...
  • Page 55 Enter characters. 1) Press DISP/CHARA to select the character set you want. • Each time you press the button, the character set changes as follows: Capital letters & Symbols Numerals 2) Press the character entry button for a character you want to enter.
  • Page 56 You can assign titles during play or recording • During play: Entering a track title The MD recorder repeats playback of the current track until you press ENTER in step 6 . When you press ENTER, the next track will be played.
  • Page 57: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers There are three timers available—Recording Timer, Daily Timer and Sleep Timer. • Before using these timers, make sure the built-in clock is set correctly (see page 9). • When using the tuner as the source, preset stations in advance (see page 14).
  • Page 58 Set the start time. 1) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to adjust the hour. You can also adjust the hour using the number buttons. 2) Press SET. The minute digits start flashing. 3) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to adjust the minute. You can also adjust the minute using the number buttons.
  • Page 59: Using Daily Timer

    Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake up to your favorite music or radio program. • You can set Daily Timer whether the unit is turned on or off (on standby). • To correct a mis-entry any time during the setting process, press CANCEL.
  • Page 60 Set the shut-off time. 1) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to adjust the hour. You can also adjust the hour using the number buttons. 2) Press SET. The minute digits start flashing. 3) Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly to adjust the minute. You can also adjust the minute using the number buttons.
  • Page 61: Using Sleep Timer

    Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite music. • You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. How Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    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, tapes and the mechanism clean. • Store discs and tapes in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
  • Page 63: Additional Information

    Additional Information MD Disc Types There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank). Premastered MDs Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type, data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits.
  • Page 64: Scms (Serial Copy Management System)

    SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) The MD recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs). 1st Generation ABCDE FG HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) Now onto recordable MDs (minidiscs), you can record (copy) sound at a recording speed exceeding the normal speed.
  • Page 65: Cd/Md Messages

    CD/MD Messages For CD: Message CANNOT PLAY CD1* NO DISC (* Selected disc number appears.) CANNOT REC x1 REC ONLY For MD: Message BLANK DISC CANNOT ENTRY! CANNOT FORM! CANNOT GROUP! CANNOT JOIN CANNOT LISTEN CANNOT REC x1 or x2 ONLY CANNOT TITLE DISC FULL DISC...
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Message MD NO DISC NON AUDIO (or DVD) CAN NOT COPY PLAY BACK DISC READ ERROR SCMS CANNOT COPY 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.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications CA-UXJ55MD Amplifier Output Power (IEC 268-3): 40 W (20 W + 20 W) at 4 Ω (MAX.) 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 Ω (10 % THD) Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: AUX/DVD: 400 mV/47 kΩ...
  • Page 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, CS © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0803AIMMDWJEM...

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