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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-J100 Consists of CA-MXJ100 and SP-MXJ100. SP-MXJ100 POWER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP PROGRAM REPEAT ACTIVE SOUND /SET BASS EX. MODE TAPE A/B TUNING MODE FM MODE TAPE FM/AM DISC SKIP VOL. FADE MUTING – VOL. RM–SMXJ100J REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CA-MXJ100 STANDBY...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
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For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
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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: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 11 Playing Back CDs ... 12 Playing Back Tapes ... 14 Recording ... 15 Using the Timers ... 16 Maintenance ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. STANDBY POWER COUNTER RESET CLOCK/TIMER DEMO ACTIVE BASS EX. SOUND MODE PROGRAM/SET PHONES REPEAT COMPU PLAY CONTROL EJECT PLAY & EXCHANGER FM/AM TAPE - TUNING TUNING –...
Remote Control POWER TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP PROGRAM REPEAT ACTIVE SOUND /SET BASS EX. MODE TAPE A/B TUNING MODE FM MODE TAPE FM/AM DISC SKIP VOL. FADE MUTING – VOL. RM–SMXJ100J REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY POWER PLAY & EXCHANGER COUNTER RESET CLOCK/TIMER DEMO ACTIVE BASS EX.
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) •...
Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal. Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–). Release the finger from the clamp.
Connecting Other Equipment You can connect an audio equipment — used only as a playback device. When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its manual. 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.
Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. When using the remote control, press VOL. + to increase the volume or press VOL. – to decrease it. For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack.
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). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Select a station.
Playing Back CDs Loading CDs Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. The unit automatically turns on and the carousel comes out. Place one or two discs correctly on the front slots of the carousel, with its label side up. CORRECT •...
Basic CD Operations While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. To exchange CDs during playback of another Press DISC CHANGE to eject and exchange the CD. To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 1 or ¡.
Playing Back Tapes 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. • You can play back only type I. Close the cassette holder gently.
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.
Using the Timers There are three types of 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 Recording and Daily Timer With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically.
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Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby). 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press PROGRAM/ SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press PROGRAM/SET. Set the volume level when the unit is turned on.
Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is operating. How Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes by. On the remote control ONLY: Press SLEEP.
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.
1 kHz with no Power consumption: Dimensions (approx.): 270 mm x 317 mm x 380 mm (W/H/D) Mass (approx.): Supplied accessories See page 6. Speaker section — SP-MXJ100 ype: Speaker units: Power handling capacity: 40 W Impedance: Frequency range: Sound pressure level: 87 dB/w•m...
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Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
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WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
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