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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-K50 — Consists of CA-MXK50 and SP-MXK50. STANDBY/ON ACTIVE BASS SLEEP EX. LEVEL SOUND MODE FM MODE FADE FM/AM TAPE TAPE A/B MUTING DISC SKIP VOLUME VOLUME – RM–SMXK50A REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXK50 INSTRUCTIONS DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON...
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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 the Radio ... 11 Playing Back CDs ... 12 Playing Back Tapes ... 16 Recording ... 17 Using the Timers ... 19 Maintenance ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel STANDBY STANDBY/ON ACTIVE BASS EXTENTION REPEAT PHONES REC START /STOP MX-K50 CLOCK /TIMER DISPLAY TAPE TAPE A TAPE B PROGRAM RANDOM ACTIVE BASS...
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Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 2 CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19 – 21) 3 DISPLAY button (9) 4 PRESET +/– buttons (11) 4/¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (9, 13 – 15, 19 – 21) 5 7 (stop) button (12 –...
FM MODE FADE FM/AM TAPE TAPE A/B MUTING DISC SKIP VOLUME VOLUME – RM–SMXK50A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY STANDBY/ON MX-K50 CLOCK /TIMER DISPLAY ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION TAPE TAPE A TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM PHONES ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL REC START...
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) •...
AM antenna 2, 3 ANTENNA FM 75 AM loop antenna (supplied) Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal on the rear of the unit. Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord into the terminal. • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
Connecting Other Equipment You can connect an audio 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.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX).
Listening to the Radio 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. Start searching for stations.
Playing Back CDs This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: Audio 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 back when they are already “finalized.” • You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format ONLY.
Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start to play from. CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc. • Pressing CD 6 instead of the disc number buttons starts playing back if a CD is on the trays.
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks —–Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play.
Playing at Random—–Random Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Random play mode, you have to cancel the Program play mode. Load a CD. Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for the disc you want to play, then press 7.
Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for deck A or EJECT 0 for deck B. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down and the side you want to play facing front.
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 program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
Dubbing Tapes On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 3, then 7. TAPE Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B. Press DUBBING. Dubbing starts. “DUBBING” appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display. To stop during dubbing, press 7 or REC START/STOP.
Using the Timers There are three timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
Select the preset station number. Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume level. • You can select the volume level from VOL MIN, VOL 1 —...
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.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
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.
Specifications Amplifier section — CA-MXK50 Output Power: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Speakers/Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range:...
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To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51002-5 (0301) ®...
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If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.