JVC CA-MXKA3 Instructions Manual

JVC CA-MXKA3 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-KA3
Consists of CA-MXKA3 and SP-MXKA3
SP-MXKA3
CA-MXKA3
INSTRUCTIONS
SP-MXKA3
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.
LVT1013-001A
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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KA3 Consists of CA-MXKA3 and SP-MXKA3 SP-MXKA3 CA-MXKA3 INSTRUCTIONS SP-MXKA3 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.
  • 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 No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10cm (3 Front view CA-MXKA3 in.) or more. Side view CA-MXKA3...
  • Page 4: 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 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) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) 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

    CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. • Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Am Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected. CAUTION: • To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord. Connecting the Speakers Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals.
  • 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 SLEEP Numeric keys FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND SOUND VOLUME MODE MODE FADE ACTIVE SOUND MUTING BASS EX. TURBO ACTIVE BASS EX. RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL SOUND TURBO * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On Press the...
  • Page 11: Fade-Out Muting (Fade Muting)

    Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again.
  • Page 12: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON Numeric SLEEP keys FM MODE FM /AM FM/AM FM MODE REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE ACTIVE SOUND BASS EX. TURBO MUTING RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL * 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 13: Presetting Stations

    • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment.
  • Page 14: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player Numeric STANDBY/ON keys SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE REPEAT PROGRAM SOUND VOLUME MODE /RANDOM ACTIVE SOUND FADE MUTING BASS EX. TURBO RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. The CD Player has the rotational disc tray that can accommodate 3 CDs.
  • Page 15: To Load Cds

    Example of indication: When CD tray has ejected once and then CD1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) Shows that this disc number is selected. Shows that the disc is rotating. One Touch Play The power comes on, and operations are done automatically. ❏...
  • Page 16: Basics Of Using The Cd Player-Normal Play

    Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD1” ) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are con- tinuously played back.
  • Page 17: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks.
  • Page 18: Random Play

    Using the CD Player Random Play The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you use this mode. • To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT but- ton to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details, see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below.
  • Page 19: Using The Cassette Deck (Listening To A Tape)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE ACTIVE SOUND FADE MUTING BASS EX. TURBO RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL * 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 20: Using The Cassette Deck (Recording)

    Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE A/B TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE ACTIVE SOUND FADE MUTING BASS EX. TURBO RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple.
  • Page 21: Standard Recording

    Standard Recording This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are combining selections from several sources on one tape, use the method described below;...
  • Page 22: Using An External Equipment

    Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE ACTIVE SOUND FADE BASS EX. TURBO MUTING RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cas- sette deck, or other auxiliary.
  • Page 23: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE ACTIVE SOUND BASS EX. TURBO MUTING RM-SMXKA6J REMOTE CONTROL * 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 Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off.
  • Page 25: Setting The Rec (Recording) Timer

    Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button.
  • Page 26 Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME”...
  • Page 27: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by it- self rather than play all night.
  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, contin- ued use of irregular shape CDs (heart- shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.
  • 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 30 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-51001-5 (0301) ®...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) Cassette Deck Section Speaker Specifications (each unit) Power Handling Capacity 80 W Power Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion AUX IN 300 mV/50 kΩ...

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