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JVC FS-X1/FS-X3 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
FS-X1/FS-X3
Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1
Consists of CA-FSX3 and SP-FSX3
SP-FSX1
CA-FSX1
SP-FSX3
CA-FSX3
INSTRUCTIONS
SP-FSX1
SP-FSX3
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1040-001A
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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM FS-X1/FS-X3 Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1 Consists of CA-FSX3 and SP-FSX3 SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 INSTRUCTIONS SP-FSX1 SP-FSX3 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.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
  • Page 3 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC- TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock...
  • Page 4 CAUTION About the Internal Cooling Fan This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high-power operation within a small space. This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also come on even at low sound levels if the internal temper- ature rises.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 3 Features ... 3 How This Manual Is Organized ... 3 WARNINGS ... 3 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Accessories... 4 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ... 4 Using the Remote Control... 4 Connecting the FM Antenna ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Setting the Daily Timer ... 22 Setting the SLEEP Timer ... 25 Timer Priority... 25 Troubleshooting... 26 Care And Maintenance ... 27 Specifications...Back cover...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ❑ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or CD Player with a single touch.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. FM Wire Antenna (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Speaker Cords (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and –...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) (on the side panel) Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) • Fasten it up in the position until you have the best reception.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Am Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. •...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers (Sp-Fsx1/Sp-Fsx3)

    Connecting the Speakers (SP-FSX1/SP-FSX3) These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the speakers. Connect the speaker cords between the speaker terminals of the Unit and those of the Speakers. • When inserting the speaker wire lead, open the speaker terminal. •...

  • Page 12: Removing The Speaker Grills (Sp-Fsx1)

    Getting Started Removing the Speaker Grills (SP-FSX1) The speaker grills can be removed. When removing: 1. Pull the bottom towards 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 Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub- woofer.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Md Recorder, Etc (Optical Digital Output)

    COMPU PLAY JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations CD 6 A.P. off DIMMER PHONES Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On Press the STANDBY/ON button. The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayed once. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Brightness (Dimmer - At Power On)

    Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER - at Power On) You can adjust the brightness of the display. When the System is Turned On At power on, each time you press the DIMMER button on the Remote Control, the brightness changes as follows: DIMMER OFF = DIMMER 1 = DIMMER 2 = (back to the beginning) DIMMER OFF : Bright...

  • Page 16: Tone Control (Bass/Treble)

    Basic Operations Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE) You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen- cy) and treble (high frequency). On the Remote Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button. Each time you press the button, the Tone Control mode changes as follows. BASS = TREBLE = Normal display = (back to the begin- ning) While “BASS”...

  • Page 17: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Numeric Keys ∞ FM/AM FM/PLAY MODE * 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. You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

  • Page 18: Presetting Stations

    Using the Tuner Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta- tions. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following one of the presetting methods below.

  • Page 19: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player CD DOOR 0 Numeric Keys CD 6 Disc indicator Play mode indicator * 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. You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play.

  • Page 20: To Unload A Cd

    Using the CD Player ❑ You can insert a CD while listening to the other source. • However, while the CD door is operating (opening or closing), the other source will be muted. CAUTION: • DO NOT try to open or close the CD door by hands as it will be damaged.

  • Page 21: Random Play

    Press the Numeric Keys to enter the track number you want to program (See page 12). The program order number will be assigned from “1”, if nothing is programmed yet. Example: Track number Total playback time of the programmed tracks •...

  • Page 22: Repeating Tracks

    Using the CD Player Repeating Tracks You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like. During playback or in Stop mode, press the RE- PEAT button on the Remote Control. Each time you press the button, the Repeat mode and Re- peat indicator change as follows.

  • Page 23: Using External Equipments

    Using External Equipments Listening to External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD re- corder, tape deck or other auxiliary. ❑ First make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 8). Set the VOLUME control to the mini- mum position.

  • Page 24: Recording The System's Source To External Equipment

    Using External Equipments Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment You can record the System’s source to external equipment which is connected to the LINE OUT or OPTICAL DIGI- TAL OUT terminal of the System, such as tape deck or MD recorder, etc.

  • Page 25: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers * 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. The timers let you control listening functions automatically. Two types of timers are available: DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up everyday to music from any source, including melodies.

  • Page 26: Showing The Clock (Display)

    Using the Timers Press the SET button. The minute digits of the time indication blink on the dis- play. • To return to the hour setting, press the CANCEL button. Press the button to set the minute. Press the SET button. “ADJUST OK!”...
  • Page 27 On the Remote Control Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeat- edly until “ON (time)” appears on the display. At this time, “DAILY” indicator blinks on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. DAILY ON?/DAILY OFF? = ON (time)* = Clock setting display = Cancelled = (back to the beginning) *: Select this item! The System enters ON-time setting mode, and the cur-...
  • Page 28 Using the Timers Setting the volume level. Press the 3 or 2 button to select the volume level (VOLUME 1-50), then press the SET button. Select the FADE function. Press the 3 or 2 button to select either “FADE” (fades in at power on) or “NoFADE”...

  • Page 29: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your Sys- tem will turn off by itself rather than play all night. •...

  • Page 30: 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 “ERROR!” appears on the display, or the System has been phys- ically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregu- lar shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3 Amplifier Output Power :30 W per channel, min. RMS, driv- en into 4 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion Input Sensitivity/ Impedance (1 kHz) LINE IN :210 mV/51 kΩ (LEVEL 1) 520 mV/51 kΩ...
  • Page 33 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT FS-X1/FS-X3 Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1 Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1 Se compose de CA-FSX3 et SP-FSX3 Se compose de CA-FSX3 et SP-FSX3 SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS SP-FSX1 SP-FSX3 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
  • Page 34 Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
  • Page 35 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC- TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock...
  • Page 36 CAUTION About the Internal Cooling Fan This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high-power operation within a small space. This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also come on even at low sound levels if the internal temper- ature rises.
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Introduction ... 3 Features ... 3 How This Manual Is Organized ... 3 WARNINGS ... 3 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Accessories... 4 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ... 4 Using the Remote Control... 4 Connecting the FM Antenna ...
  • Page 38 Table of Contents Setting the Daily Timer ... 22 Setting the SLEEP Timer ... 25 Timer Priority... 25 Troubleshooting... 26 Care And Maintenance ... 27 Specifications... 28...

  • Page 39: Introduction

    ❑ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or CD Player with a single touch.

  • Page 40: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. FM Wire Antenna (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Speaker Cords (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and –...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) (on the side panel) Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) • Fasten it up in the position until you have the best reception.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Am Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. •...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Speakers (Sp-Fsx1/Sp-Fsx3)

    Connecting the Speakers (SP-FSX1/SP-FSX3) These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the speakers. Connect the speaker cords between the speaker terminals of the Unit and those of the Speakers. • When inserting the speaker wire lead, open the speaker terminal. •...

  • Page 44: Removing The Speaker Grills (Sp-Fsx1)

    Getting Started Removing the Speaker Grills (SP-FSX1) The speaker grills can be removed. When removing: 1. Pull the bottom towards 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 Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub- woofer.

  • Page 45: Connecting An Md Recorder, Etc (Optical Digital Output)

    COMPU PLAY JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.

  • Page 46: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations CD 6 A.P. off DIMMER PHONES Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On Press the STANDBY/ON button. The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayed once. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Brightness (Dimmer - At Power On)

    Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER - at Power On) You can adjust the brightness of the display. When the System is Turned On At power on, each time you press the DIMMER button on the Remote Control, the brightness changes as follows: DIMMER OFF = DIMMER 1 = DIMMER 2 = (back to the beginning) DIMMER OFF : Bright...

  • Page 48: Tone Control (Bass/Treble)

    Basic Operations Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE) You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen- cy) and treble (high frequency). On the Remote Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button. Each time you press the button, the Tone Control mode changes as follows. BASS = TREBLE = Normal display = (back to the begin- ning) While “BASS”...

  • Page 49: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Numeric Keys ∞ FM/AM FM/PLAY MODE * 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. You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

  • Page 50: Presetting Stations

    Using the Tuner Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta- tions. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following one of the presetting methods below.

  • Page 51: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player CD DOOR 0 Numeric Keys CANCEL ∞ CD 6 REPEAT FM/PLAY MODE Disc indicator Play mode indicator * 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. You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play.

  • Page 52: To Unload A Cd

    Using the CD Player ❑ You can insert a CD while listening to the other source. • However, while the CD door is operating (opening or closing), the other source will be muted. CAUTION: • DO NOT try to open or close the CD door by hands as it will be damaged.

  • Page 53: Random Play

    Press the Numeric Keys to enter the track number you want to program (See page 12). The program order number will be assigned from “1”, if nothing is programmed yet. Example: Track number (After a few seconds) Total playback time of the programmed tracks •...

  • Page 54: Repeating Tracks

    Using the CD Player Repeating Tracks You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like. During playback or in Stop mode, press the RE- PEAT button on the Remote Control. Each time you press the button, the Repeat mode and Re- peat indicator change as follows.

  • Page 55: Using External Equipments

    Using External Equipments Listening to External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD re- corder, tape deck or other auxiliary. ❑ First make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 8). Set the VOLUME control to the mini- mum position.

  • Page 56: Recording The System's Source To External Equipment

    Using External Equipments Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment You can record the System’s source to external equipment which is connected to the LINE OUT or OPTICAL DIGI- TAL OUT terminal of the System, such as tape deck or MD recorder, etc.

  • Page 57: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers CLOCK/TIMER * 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. The timers let you control listening functions automatically. Two types of timers are available: DAILY Timer Use this timer to set wake up everyday to music from any source, including melodies.

  • Page 58: Showing The Clock (Display)

    Using the Timers Press the SET button. The minute digits of the time indication blink on the dis- play. • To return to the hour setting, press the CANCEL button. Press the button to set the minute. Press the SET button. “ADJUST OK!”...
  • Page 59 On the Remote Control Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeat- edly until “ON (time)” appears on the display. At this time, “DAILY” indicator blinks on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. DAILY ON?/DAILY OFF? = ON (time)* = Clock setting display = Cancelled = (back to the beginning) *: Select this item! The System enters ON-time setting mode, and the cur-...
  • Page 60 Using the Timers Setting the volume level. Press the 3 or 2 button to select the volume level (VOLUME 1-50), then press the SET button. Select the FADE function. Press the 3 or 2 button to select either “FADE” (fades in at power on) or “NoFADE”...

  • Page 61: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your Sys- tem will turn off by itself rather than play all night. •...

  • Page 62: 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 “ERROR!” appears on the display, or the System has been phys- ically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance

    Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregu- lar shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3 Amplifier :60 W (30 W + 30 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD) Output Power Input Sensitivity/ Impedance (1 kHz) LINE IN :210 mV/51 kΩ (LEVEL 1) 520 mV/51 kΩ (LEVEL 2) Output Sensitivity/ Impedance (1 kHz) LINE OUT :600 mV/5.1 kΩ...
  • Page 65 Caractéristiques CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3 Amplificateur :60 W (30 W + 30 W) à 4 Ω (DHT Puissance 10%) Sensibilité/ Impédance d’entrée (1 kHz) LINE IN :210 mV/51 kΩ (NIVEAU 1) 520 mV/51 kΩ (NIVEAU 2) Sensibilité/ Impédance de sortie (1 kHz) LINE OUT :600 mV/5,1 kΩ...

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