JVC MX-J500US Instructions Manual
JVC MX-J500US Instructions Manual

JVC MX-J500US Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO
MX-J500
Consists of CA-MXJ500 and SP-MXJ550
Consta del CA-MXJ500 el SP-MXJ550
Consta do CA-MXJ500 e SP-MXJ550
SP-MXJ550
CA-MXJ500
CA-MXJ500
SP-MXJ550
SOUND
VOCAL
MODE
MASKING
ECHO
SLEEP
A/B
TAPE
REC
START/STOP
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
FM MODE
+
FADE
MUTING
RM–SMXJ500U REMOTE CONTROL
SP-MXJ550
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES
SP-MXJ550
CA-MXJ500
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.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
GVT0029-003A
[ U, US, UT, UX]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO MX-J500 Consists of CA-MXJ500 and SP-MXJ550 Consta del CA-MXJ500 el SP-MXJ550 Consta do CA-MXJ500 e SP-MXJ550 SP-MXJ550 CA-MXJ500 CA-MXJ500 SP-MXJ550 SOUND VOCAL MODE MASKING ECHO SLEEP TAPE START/STOP ACTIVE BASS EX.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas Caution –– switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off com- pletely. The switch in any position does not discon- nect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Precaución ––...
  • Page 3 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. 2.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 12 Playing Back CDs ... 13 Playing Back Tapes ... 16 Recording ... 17 Using the Microphones ... 20 Using the Timers ...
  • Page 8: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Powered Rolling Panel Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again. Front Panel – 3 –...
  • Page 9 Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays (Standby/On) button and STANDBY lamp (9) 3 Display window 4 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10) 5 Remote sensor 6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 16) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control SOUND VOCAL ECHO SLEEP MODE MASKING TAPE START/STOP ACTIVE BASS EX. FM MODE FADE MUTING – RM–SMXJ500U REMOTE CONTROL When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control 1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be 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) •...
  • Page 12: Connecting Speakers

    AM antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception. To connect an outdoor AM antenna When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally.
  • Page 13: Connecting Other Equipment

    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 color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
  • Page 14: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On and Off the Power To turn on the unit, press so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. To turn off the unit (on standby), press again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up The Powered Rolling Panel also closes.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and MAX).
  • Page 16: Creating Your Own Sound Mode - Manual Mode

    Surround modes *: D.CLUB: 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.
  • Page 17: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). The Powered Rolling Panel automatically opens. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
  • Page 18: Playing Back Cds

    Playing Back CDs Loading CDs On the unit ONLY: Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1 to 3) you want to load a CD onto. The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel also opens automatically.
  • Page 19: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks - Program Play

    To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 1 or ¡. • 1: Fast reverses the disc. • ¡: Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡. To go to another track Press 4 or ¢...
  • Page 20: Playing At Random - Random Play

    To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control. • ¢ / ¡: Shows the programed tracks in the programed order. • 1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order. To modify the program Before playing, you can erase the programed tracks shown on the display by pressing CANCEL.
  • Page 21: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down.
  • Page 22: Recording

    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 control and the ACTIVE BASS EX.
  • Page 23: Dubbing Tapes

    To record an AM station — Beat Cut While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, press PROGRAM/RANDOM repeatedly, while recording, until the beats are reduced.
  • Page 24: Auto Edit Recording

    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 as to fit on the remaining tape length.
  • Page 25: Using The Microphones

    Using the Microphones You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing by using two microphones. • The MIC LEVEL control adjustment is valid for both microphones connected the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks. IMPORTANT: • Always set the MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.
  • Page 26: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and 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 wake to your favorite music or radio program.
  • Page 27: Using Recording Timer

    When selecting “– CD – –” 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the disc number, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the track number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”...
  • Page 28: Using Sleep Timer

    Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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 31: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section — CA-MXJ500 Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 72 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Speakers/Impedance: 6 Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: For Saudi Arabia: For other countries:...
  • Page 32 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) VOLTAGE SELECTOR...

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