JVC MX-KC4J Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-KC4
Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4
1
CD
REPEAT
PROGRAM /RANDOM
SOUND
MODE
RHYTHM AX
STANDBY/ON
SLEEP
AUX
FM MODE
FM /AM
2
3
CD
CD
CD
TAPE
A
TAPE
B
VOLUME
FADE
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROL
SP-MXKC4
INSTRUCTIONS
CA-MXKC4
SP-MXKC4
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.
LVT1343-001B
[J]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KC4 Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXKC4 CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER 1. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CAUTION 1. Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 4: Features

    ❏ 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, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Features..............................1 How This Manual Is Organized....................... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS........................1 Table of Contents ......................2 Getting Started ......................3 Accessories .............................. 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control..................3 Using the Remote Control ........................3 Connecting the FM Antenna........................
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (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 7: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Am Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
  • Page 9: Connecting External Equipment

    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, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON Display SLEEP RHYTHM AX Numeric indicator keys SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FM /AM FM MODE VOLUME STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY indicator REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND SOUND VOLUME MODE MODE VOLUME +, – FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING FADE MUTING Various information...
  • Page 11: Fade-Out Muting (Fade Muting)

    Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control.
  • Page 12: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys FM /AM FM MODE FM/AM FM/AM FM MODE Á ¢ Á REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
  • Page 13: Presetting Stations

    Using the Tuner CAUTION: • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.
  • Page 14: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP CD 6 Numeric keys SLEEP CANCEL CD1-CD3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ ¢ Á CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE REPEAT PROGRAM Track number, Playing time, SOUND VOLUME /RANDOM...
  • Page 15: To Load Cds

    Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the About Disc Indicator: tray. Disc Rotation ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while Disc Number indicator indicator...
  • Page 16: Basics Of Using The Cd Player-Normal Play

    Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again.
  • Page 17: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks

    Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks • To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
  • Page 18: Random Play

    Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked.
  • Page 19: Using The Cassette Deck (Listening To A Tape)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON TAPE A 3 SLEEP TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) (Deck A) Á REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND VOLUME...
  • Page 20: Using The Cassette Deck (Recording)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) REC START/STOP STANDBY/ON CD REC START SLEEP PROGRAM DUBBING TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE TAPE A 3 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) (Deck B) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME...
  • Page 21: Standard Recording

    Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck Standard Recording B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit. This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also “CD REC”...
  • Page 22: Using An External Equipment

    Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE AUX jack REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary.
  • Page 23: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER FM /AM FM MODE ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX DAILY Timer indicator REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator Timer 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.
  • Page 24: Setting The Daily Timer

    Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the Setting the Daily Timer SET button. Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY”...
  • Page 25: Setting The Rec (Recording) Timer

    Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Turning the Daily Timer On and Off Perform the following operation according to the music source Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is mode.
  • Page 26 Using the Timers Using the Unit Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- off the System, if necessary. The Timer indicator ( ) and “REC” indicator are lit on the Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck display, showing that the Rec Timer is set to on.
  • Page 27: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number Since REC Timer and DAILY Timer can be set independently, you of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    Care And Maintenance Moisture Condensation Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the Compact Discs following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. •...
  • Page 29: 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, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power 180 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX IN 400 mV/50 kΩ Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω...
  • Page 33 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-KC4 Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 Se compose de CA-MXKC4 et de SP-MXKC4 STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXKC4 CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4...
  • Page 34 Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- CAUTION ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN designed to provide reasonable protection against...
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user 2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser visible quand l’appareil est serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qual- ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé.
  • Page 36: 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, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.
  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Features..............................1 How This Manual Is Organized....................... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS........................1 Table of Contents ......................2 Getting Started ......................3 Accessories .............................. 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control..................3 Using the Remote Control ........................3 Connecting the FM Antenna........................
  • Page 38: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (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 39: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.
  • Page 40: Connecting The Am Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
  • Page 41: Connecting External Equipment

    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, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
  • Page 42: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON Display SLEEP RHYTHM AX Numeric indicator keys SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FM /AM FM MODE VOLUME STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY indicator REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND SOUND VOLUME MODE MODE VOLUME +, – FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING Various information RHYTHM...
  • Page 43: Fade-Out Muting (Fade Muting)

    Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control.
  • Page 44: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys FM /AM FM MODE FM/AM FM/AM FM MODE Á ¢ Á REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
  • Page 45: Presetting Stations

    Using the Tuner CAUTION: • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.
  • Page 46: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP CD 6 Numeric keys SLEEP CANCEL CD1-CD3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ ¢ Á CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE REPEAT PROGRAM Track number, Playing time, SOUND VOLUME /RANDOM...
  • Page 47: To Load Cds

    Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the About Disc Indicator: tray. Disc Rotation ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while Disc Number indicator indicator...
  • Page 48: Basics Of Using The Cd Player-Normal Play

    Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again.
  • Page 49: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks

    Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks • To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
  • Page 50: Random Play

    Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked.
  • Page 51: Using The Cassette Deck (Listening To A Tape)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON TAPE A 3 SLEEP TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) (Deck A) Á REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND VOLUME...
  • Page 52: Using The Cassette Deck (Recording)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) REC START/STOP STANDBY/ON CD REC START SLEEP PROGRAM DUBBING TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE TAPE A 3 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) (Deck B) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME...
  • Page 53: Standard Recording

    Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck Standard Recording B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit. This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also “CD REC”...
  • Page 54: Using An External Equipment

    Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE AUX jack REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary.
  • Page 55: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER FM /AM FM MODE ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX DAILY Timer indicator REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator Timer 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.
  • Page 56: Setting The Daily Timer

    Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the Setting the Daily Timer SET button. Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY”...
  • Page 57: Setting The Rec (Recording) Timer

    Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Turning the Daily Timer On and Off Perform the following operation according to the music source Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is mode.
  • Page 58 Using the Timers Using the Unit Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- off the System, if necessary. The Timer indicator ( ) and “REC” indicator are lit on the Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck display, showing that the Rec Timer is set to on.
  • Page 59: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number Since REC Timer and DAILY Timer can be set independently, you of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
  • Page 60: Care And Maintenance

    Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long Moisture Condensation time. Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the Compact Discs following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. •...
  • Page 61: 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, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
  • Page 62 EN, FR 1204NYMCREBET © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...

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