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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-JE5 — Consists of CA-MXJE5, SP-XJE5 and SP-XSJE5 MX-JE3 — Consists of CA-MXJE3 and SP-MXJE3 MX-JE31 — Consists of CA-MXJE31 and SP-MXJE31 (For MX-JE5)(For MX-JE3/JE31) ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION INSTRUCTIONS GVT0145-001B [US,UN,UG,UX]...
Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1.
Precautions Installation • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. •...
Playable Disc Types (MX-JE5 only) (MX-JE5 only) DIGITAL VIDEO DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • CD-R/RW: Recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats. • DVD-R/-RW: Recorded in the DVD Video format. In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. From AM/FM antenna See page 4. Ÿ From the digital input of digital audio component such as CD recorder, etc. See page 4. From the video input of TV/monitor See page 4.
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AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect AM/FM antenna Turn it until the best AM loop antenna (supplied) reception is obtained. FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. For better AM/FM reception AM loop antenna (supplied) Keep it connected.
⁄ Front speakers • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). MX-JE5 MAIN SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 6Ω –16Ω SURROUND SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 16Ω –32Ω From right front main speaker front main speaker MX-JE3/MX-JE31...
About surround speaker layout (MX-JE5 only) • This equipment is not magnet-proof. If it is placed near a TV set, color on a TV screen may become uneven. Therefore, when installing, locate the speaker at sufficient distance away from the TV set. •...
This indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the system. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK FILE DVD AUDIO SURROUND MODE RESUME MIC ECHO...
Daily Operations In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. 10 Keys RETURN TOP MENU 3/2/5/∞...
Listening to the Radio To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is on standby mode. (holding then...) To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station...
Playing Back a Disc Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only)/MP3/WMA comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” JPEG comprises of “Groups” which includes “Files,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.”...
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Remote ONLY To select an item directly You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. Examples: To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5.
Playing Back a Tape To insert a tape You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. To start: To stop: To rewind tape: To change the tape running direction INFO (deck B only) Push To reverse the tape automatically (deck B only)
Daily Operations Remote Control 3/2/5/∞ ENTER 3D PHONIC ACTIVE BASS LEVEL +/- SHIFT DVD LEVEL Main unit RHYTHM AX (MX-JE5)/ SOUND TURBO (MX-JE3/JE31) 3D PHONIC SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION +/- CLOCK /TIMER —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 –...
Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. Surround Modes MULTI* DANCE HALL * MX-JE5 only Surround Modes* MULTI (MX- Outputs the same sound from the JE5 only) surround speakers as the sound output from the main speakers. DANCE Increases resonance and bass.
Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field —3D Phonic While playing a disc... 3D ACTION 3D DRAMA 3D OFF 3D THEATER 3D PHONIC ACTION On the TV screen 3D ACTION Suitable for action movies and sports programs. 3D DRAMA Creates natural and warm sound. Enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.
GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark (–3 to +3). BRIGHTNESS Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8). CONTRAST Adjust if the far and near positions are unnatural (–7 to +7). SATURATION Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7).
Unique DVD/VCD Operations Remote Control SUB TITLE AUDIO ZOOM 10 Keys 3/2/5/∞ ENTER DVD/CD 3 SHIFT Selecting the Sound Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only): While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio ANGLE channel to listen to.
Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. •...
Playing Back a Bonus Group (MX-JE5 only) For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number”...
Advanced Disc Operations Remote Control 10 keys CANCEL 5/∞ DVD/CD 3 4/¢ PLAY MODE SHIFT Main unit Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
To skip a track: To pause: To release, press DVD/ CD 3. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... in the reverse order in the programmed order To modify the program Before or after playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program: You can also use...
Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 23). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... CHAP • For DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only): While playing or before playback... TRACK •...
On-Screen Disc Operations Remote control ZOOM 10 keys 3/2/5/∞ ENTER DVD/CD 3 On-screen bars DVD Video 8.5Mbps TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 DVD-VIDEO TIME TIME CHAP. DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only) GROUP 14 TRACK 23 DVD-AUDIO TIME PAGE TRACK SVCD TITLE CHAP TRACK 3...
Operations Using the Remote ONLY On-screen Bar Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 8.5Mbps TITLE 2 DVD-VIDEO...
4 Select the repeat mode you want. Repeats the disc (except for DVD). Repeats a desired portion (see below). TITLE Repeats the current title. GROUP Repeats the current group. CHAPTER Repeats the current chapter. TRACK* Repeats the current track. Cancels Repeat Play. * During Program Play or Random Play, “STEP”...
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Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio – MX-JE5 only) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select CHAP. TRACK 3 Display the pop-up window. 8.5Mbps TITLE TITLE 2...
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To move the highlight bar between group list and track list Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. •...
Recording Operations Main unit DVD/CD 3 DISC REC START START/STOP 0 PUSH OPEN IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Recording on a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. •...
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Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” “TAPE-A” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the right column). Start recording. START STOP To stop recording START STOP Dubbing Tapes Main Unit ONLY Change the source to TAPE. TAPE-B Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette in deck B.
Remote control AUDIO 10 keys ECHO MIC MIX CANCEL Source buttons SHIFT Main unit Source buttons Enjoying Karaoke IMPORTANT • Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. • MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.
Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME. To cancel from the Karaoke Mode, select “MIC OFF” in step 3. To adjust the Key (disc playback only) To raise the key. To lower the key. (holding then...) To cancel from the adjustment, set the number shown on the display to “0.”...
To use microphone only Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Select disc player, then stop playback. Activate the Mic mixing mode. (holding then...) Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME. To cancel from the Mic mixing mode, select “MIC OFF”...
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To check the programmed contents (holding then...) The Karaoke reserve screen appears. To modify the program While the Karaoke reserve screen is shown on the TV... To erase the unwanted step: (holding then...) To erase the entire program: sec. To add steps in the program: Repeat step 3.
Main unit 4/¢ CLOCK /TIMER Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/ DEMO.
Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. How Daily Timer actually works Once the Daily Timer has been set, the timer ( indicator and DAILY indicator are lit on the display. Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday until the timer is turned off manually (see the next column).
Setup Menu Operations Initial Settings Some items in the menus cannot be changed during playback. SET UP LANGUAGE menu Item MENU LANGUAGE You can select the initial menu language of DVD Video. See page 43. AUDIO LANGUAGE You can select the initial audio language of DVD Video. See page 43. SUBTITLE You can select the initial subtitle language of DVD Video.
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Item FILE TYPE You can select the file type to play. AUDIO:To play MP3/WMA files. STILL PICTURE:To play JPEG files. AUDIO menu Item DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear. PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which can decode only linear PCM signals.
Remote control TV/VIDEO SHIFT Operating the TV Operating TV You can operate the JVC’s TV using this remote control. To operate the TV To turn on or off the TV POWER TV CHANNEL + / - To adjust TV volume:...
Additional Information Learning More about This System Introduction (see pages 1 and 2) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with the video output selector set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may roll over upward and downward rapidly.
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Unique DVD/VCD Operations (see pages 17 to 19) Selecting the Sound Track: • On some DVD Videos, you cannot change audio languages while playing back. Playing Back a Bonus Group (MX-JE5 only): • You cannot select a track in the bonus group for Program Play.
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Timer Operations (see pages 34 to 35) Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled.
Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: MX-JE5: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MX-JE3/JE31: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals Playback disc 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits Linear PCM DVD VIDEO 96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24 bits linear PCM DVD AUDIO* 44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz, 16/20/24 bits linear PCM DVD AUDIO* DTS DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO* DOLBY DIGITAL DVD VIDEO/ DVD AUDIO* CD/VCD/SVCD...
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Remote control Main unit STANDBY RHYTHM AX 3D PHONIC SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION PHONES PUSH OPEN The illustrations above are for MX-JE5. C O M P A C T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M M X - J E 5 OPEN / CLOSE CD-R/RW PLAYBACK...
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.