JVC CA-MXJD8 Instructions Manual

JVC CA-MXJD8 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-MXJD5
CA-MXJD8
CA-MXJD5
CA-MXJD8
EXTENDED SUPER BASS
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0127-001A
[US,UN]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 EXTENDED SUPER BASS INSTRUCTIONS GVT0127-001A [US,UN]...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 3. Bottom:Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front view 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 1 cm 15 cm 10 cm Side view 15 cm 15 cm...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 2 Precautions ...2 How to Read This Manual ...2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack ...3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...3 Step 3: Hook Up ...4 Setting the Speakers ...8 Before Operating the System ... 10 Playable Disc Types ...10 Parts Index...11 About the Display Indication ...12...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • 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.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 2 : Prepare the remote control. Step 3 : Hook up the components such as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 4 to 7). Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate this System.
  • Page 8: Step 3: Hook Up

    Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary.
  • Page 9 For better FM/AM reception Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally.
  • Page 10 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna and speaker cords 1 Hold 3 Release 2 Insert • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl.
  • Page 11 To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the CENTER playback picture.
  • Page 12: Setting The Speakers

    Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.) Center speaker Left front main speaker Left surround speaker * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers.
  • Page 13 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE SELECT ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. Adjust the desired speaker distance. • For each speaker (FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKER), set the distance from the listening point within the range of 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals.
  • Page 14: Before Operating The System

    Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) COMPACT Audio CD DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, CD-RW MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats.
  • Page 15: Parts Index

    Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 15, 17, 20, 21, 25 – 28, 32, 33, 39, 47 – 49 21, 37 – 39 26, 34, 38 8, 9, 42, 43, 47 14, 18, 35 16, 17, 28 15 –...
  • Page 16: About The Display Indication

    About the Display Indication The 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 DVD AUDIO PL II DIGITAL MOVIE...
  • Page 17 1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. •...
  • Page 18: Daily Operations-Playback

    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/∞...
  • Page 19: Listening To The Radio

    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 turned on. While AM is selected... (holding then...) To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station...
  • Page 20: Playing Back A Disc

    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/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen”...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Playing Back A Tape

    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: Before or after play... Rewinds the tape to the right. Rewinds the tape to the left.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    Daily Operations Remote Control L/R BALANCE EFFECT PROGRESSIVE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SURROUND MODE SUBWFR LEVEL +/- SHIFT DVD LEVEL Main unit RHYTHM AX SURROUND MODE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/- CLOCK /TIMER —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 –...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Front Speaker Output Balance

    Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6. L/R BALANCE Decreases the left front speaker output level.
  • Page 25: Using Surround Mode

    Using Surround Mode To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD AUTO MOVIE MUSIC STADIUM STEREO • For AUX/FM/AM/TAPE-A/TAPE-B DANCE HALL STADIUM STEREO Auto Surround Mode* AUTO • If Multi-channel surround signal comes in, Multi-channel Surround Mode will be selected. • If Dolby Surround signal comes in, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE mode will be selected automatically.
  • Page 26: Changing The Picture Tone

    Changing the Picture Tone While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own likeliness. To select a preset picture tone Activate VFP. NORMAL GAMMA BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS On the TV screen...
  • Page 27: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Main Unit ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 40) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. Activate clock setting mode.
  • Page 28: Unique Dvd/Vcd Operations

    Unique DVD/VCD Operations Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER 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: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    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. •...
  • Page 30: Playing Back A Bonus Group On A Dvd Audio

    Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio 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”...
  • Page 31: Advanced Disc Operations

    Advanced Disc Operations Remote Control 10 keys PLAY MODE REPEAT 5/∞ DVD/CD 3 4/¢ SHIFT Main unit Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. Before starting playback, activate Program Play. TITLE USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
  • Page 32: Playing At Random-Random 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 Remote ONLY To modify the program Before or after playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program: You can also use...
  • Page 33: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... CHAP • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... TRACK •...
  • Page 34: On-Screen Disc Operations

    On-Screen Disc Operations Remote control 10 keys ZOOM 3/2/5/∞ ENTER On-screen bars DVD Video 8.5Mbps TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 DVD-VIDEO TIME CHAP. TIME DVD Audio GROUP 14 TRACK 23 DVD-AUDIO TIME TRACK PAGE SVCD TITLE CHAP TRACK 3 SVCD TIME TIME...
  • Page 35: Operations Using The On-Screen Bar

    O perations Using the Remote ONLY On-screen Bar Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 8.5Mbps TITLE 2 DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 36: Time Search

    5 Finish the setting. Pop-up window goes off. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4. A-B Repeat 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select 3 Display the pop-up window. TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 8.5Mbps...
  • Page 37: Operations On The Control Screen

    Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) 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. TITLE 2 CHAP 3 8.5Mbps TITLE...
  • Page 38 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. •...
  • Page 39: Advanced Tape Operations

    Advanced Tape 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. •...
  • Page 40: Dubbing Tapes

    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.
  • Page 41: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Remote control 10 keys ECHO MIC MIX KARAOKE Source buttons SHIFT Main unit Source buttons 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.
  • Page 42: Singing Along (Karaoke)

    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”...
  • Page 43: Reserving Karaoke Songs-Karaoke Program Play

    Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles or tracks on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. Change the source to the “DVD/CD.” Activate Karaoke Program mode. (holding then...) Gr/Tt Tr/Chap On the TV screen...
  • Page 44: Timer Operations

    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.
  • Page 45: Timer Priority

    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).
  • Page 46: Set Up Menu Operations

    Set up Menu Operations Remote control 10 keys SET UP Set up Menu Icons The icon for the selected Set up Menu will be highlighted. Ex.: LANGUAGE Set up Menu is selected. LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
  • Page 47 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To finish the Set up Menu 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System.
  • Page 48 PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this. When playing back a disc containing both video and film sources, the System automatically changes the processing to match it to the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter.
  • Page 49: 7Spk. Setting Set Up Menu

    7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu You can adjust the sound settings of the System SPK. SETTING LEVEL DISTANCE SELECT TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers •...
  • Page 50: Others Set Up Menu

    OFF: To cancel the on-screen guide icons. AV COMPULINK MODE INFO When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting. Select one of the following: DVD1: To connect to the COMPONENT Video (or VIDEO-3 Input) jacks on the TV using a component video cord.
  • Page 51: Restricting The Review-Parental Lock

    Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
  • Page 52 To change the setting Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” . PA RE N TA L LO C K COUNTRY CODE SET LEVEL _ _ _ _ PASSWORD EXIT SELECT PASSWORD? •••...
  • Page 53: Operating The Tv

    Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Operating TV You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. Enter the code setting mode. Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. TV VOLUME...
  • Page 54: Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments

    Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60”...
  • Page 55 Changing the Picture Tone: • If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the VFP setting screen disappears. Setting the Clock: • “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock.
  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Enjoying Karaoke (see pages 37 to 39) Microphone Mixing: • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Multi-channel source will be downmixed into 2 channel temporarily. • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Dolby Pro Logic II mode will be canceled temporarily. •...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    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. The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference.
  • Page 58: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi...
  • Page 59: Country/Area Codes List For Parental Lock

    Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia...
  • Page 60: Optical Digital Output Signals

    Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc...
  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 62 CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 63 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 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.
  • Page 64 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 EXTENDED SUPER BASS INSTRUCTIONS GVT0127-002A [UX]...
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 3. Bottom: Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front view 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 1 cm 15 cm 10 cm Side view 15 cm 15 cm...
  • Page 67 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
  • Page 68 Introduction ... 2 Precautions ...2 How to Read This Manual ...2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack ...3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...3 Step 3: Hook Up ...4 Setting the Speakers ...8 Before Operating the System ... 10 Playable Disc Types ...10 Parts Index...11 About the Display Indication ...12...
  • Page 69: Introduction

    Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • 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.
  • Page 70: Getting Started

    Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 2 : Prepare the remote control. Step 3 : Hook up the components such as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 4 to 7). Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate this System.
  • Page 71: Step 3: Hook Up

    Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary.
  • Page 72 For better FM/AM reception Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally.
  • Page 73 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna and speaker cords 1 Hold 3 Release 2 Insert • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl.
  • Page 74 To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the CENTER playback picture.
  • Page 75: Setting The Speakers

    Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.) Center speaker Left front main speaker Left surround speaker * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers.
  • Page 76 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE SELECT ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. Adjust the desired speaker distance. • For each speaker (FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKER), set the distance from the listening point within the range of 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals.
  • Page 77: Before Operating The System

    Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) COMPACT Audio CD DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, CD-RW MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats.
  • Page 78: Parts Index

    Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 15, 17, 20, 21, 25 – 28, 32, 33, 39, 47 – 49 21, 37 – 39 26, 34, 38 8, 9, 42, 43, 47 14, 18, 35 16, 17, 28 15 –...
  • Page 79: About The Display Indication

    About the Display Indication The 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 DVD AUDIO PL II DIGITAL MOVIE...
  • Page 80 1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. •...
  • Page 81: Daily Operations-Playback

    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/∞...
  • Page 82: Listening To The Radio

    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 turned on. While AM is selected... (holding then...) To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station...
  • Page 83: Playing Back A Disc

    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/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen”...
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85: Playing Back A Tape

    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: Before or after play... Rewinds the tape to the right. Rewinds the tape to the left.
  • Page 86: Adjusting The Volume

    Daily Operations Remote Control L/R BALANCE EFFECT PROGRESSIVE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SURROUND MODE SUBWFR LEVEL +/- SHIFT DVD LEVEL Main unit RHYTHM AX SURROUND MODE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/- CLOCK /TIMER —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 –...
  • Page 87: Adjusting The Front Speaker Output Balance

    Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6. L/R BALANCE Decreases the left front speaker output level.
  • Page 88: Using Surround Mode

    Using Surround Mode To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD source AUTO MOVIE MUSIC STADIUM STEREO • For AUX/FM/AM/TAPE-A/TAPE-B DANCE HALL STADIUM STEREO Auto Surround Mode* AUTO • If Multi-channel surround signal comes in, Multi-channel Surround Mode will be selected. •...
  • Page 89: Changing The Picture Tone

    Changing the Picture Tone While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own likeliness. To select a preset picture tone Activate VFP. NORMAL GAMMA BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS On the TV screen...
  • Page 90: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Main Unit ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 40) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. Activate clock setting mode.
  • Page 91: Unique Dvd/Vcd Operations

    Unique DVD/VCD Operations Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER 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: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
  • Page 92: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    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. •...
  • Page 93: Playing Back A Bonus Group On A Dvd Audio

    Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio 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”...
  • Page 94: Advanced Disc Operations

    Advanced Disc Operations Remote Control 10 keys 5/∞ 4/¢ SHIFT Main unit Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. Before starting playback, activate Program Play. PLAY MODE REPEAT DVD/CD 3...
  • Page 95: Playing At Random-Random 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 Remote ONLY To modify the program Before or after playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program: You can also use...
  • Page 96: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... CHAP • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... TRACK •...
  • Page 97: On-Screen Disc Operations

    On-Screen Disc Operations Remote control 10 keys ZOOM 3/2/5/∞ ENTER On-screen bars DVD Video 8.5Mbps TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 DVD-VIDEO TIME TIME CHAP. DVD Audio TRACK 23 GROUP 14 DVD-AUDIO TIME TRACK PAGE SVCD TITLE CHAP TRACK 3 SVCD TIME TIME...
  • Page 98: Repeat Play

    O perations Using the Remote ONLY On-screen Bar Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. TITLE 2 8.5Mbps DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 99 5 Finish the setting. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4. To erase the on-screen bar A-B Repeat 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select 3 Display the pop-up window. TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 8.5Mbps...
  • Page 100 Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) 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 CHAP CHAP 3...
  • Page 101 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. •...
  • Page 102: Advanced Tape Operations

    Advanced Tape 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. •...
  • Page 103: Dubbing Tapes

    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.
  • Page 104: Enjoying Karaoke

    Remote control 10 keys ECHO MIC MIX KARAOKE 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.
  • Page 105: Singing Along (Karaoke)

    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”...
  • Page 106: Reserving Karaoke Songs

    Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles or tracks on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. Change the source to the “DVD/CD.” Activate Karaoke Program mode. (holding then...) Gr/Tt Tr/Chap On the TV screen...
  • Page 107: Timer Operations

    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.
  • Page 108: Timer Priority

    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).
  • Page 109: Set Up Menu Operations

    Set up Menu Operations Remote control 10 keys SET UP Set up Menu Icons The icon for the selected Set up Menu will be highlighted. Ex.: LANGUAGE Set up Menu is selected. LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
  • Page 110 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To finish the Set up Menu 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System.
  • Page 111 PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this. When playing back a disc containing both video and film sources, the System automatically changes the processing to match it to the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter.
  • Page 112: 7Spk. Setting Set Up Menu

    7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu You can adjust the sound settings of the System SPK. SETTING LEVEL DISTANCE SELECT TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers •...
  • Page 113 OFF: To cancel the on-screen guide icons. AV COMPULINK MODE INFO When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting. Select one of the following: DVD1: To connect to the COMPONENT Video (or VIDEO-3 Input) jacks on the TV using a component video cord.
  • Page 114: Restricting The Review-Parental Lock

    Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
  • Page 115 To change the setting Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” . PAR EN TA L L O C K COUNTRY CODE SET LEVEL _ _ _ _ PASSWORD EXIT SELECT PASSWORD? •••...
  • Page 116: Operating Tv

    Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Operating the TV Operating TV You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. Enter the code setting mode. ENTER TV CHANNEL - / + Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number.
  • Page 117: Additional Information

    Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60”...
  • Page 118 Changing the Picture Tone: • If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the VFP setting screen disappears. Setting the Clock: • “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock.
  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Enjoying Karaoke (see pages 37 to 39) Microphone Mixing: • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Multi-channel source will be downmixed into 2 channel temporarily. • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Dolby Pro Logic II mode will be canceled temporarily. •...
  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    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. The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference.
  • Page 121: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi...
  • Page 122: Country/Area Codes List For Parental Lock

    Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia...
  • Page 123: Optical Digital Output Signals

    Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc...
  • Page 124: Specifications

    Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 125 CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 126 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 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.
  • Page 127 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 CA-MXJD5 EXTENDED SUPER BASS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES CA-MXJD8 GVT0127-004A [UW/UY]...
  • Page 128 Advertências, precauções e outras notas CAUTION—STANDBY/ON Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The 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.
  • Page 129 10 cm ou mais. Front view Vista frontal Vista fronta 15 cm 15 cm 1 cm CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 1 cm 15 cm 10 cm Side view Vista lateral Vista lateral 15 cm...
  • Page 130 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
  • Page 131 Introduction ... 2 Precautions ...2 How to Read This Manual ...2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack ...3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...3 Step 3: Hook Up ...4 Setting the Speakers ...8 Before Operating the System ... 10 Playable Disc Types ...10 Parts Index...11 About the Display Indication ...12...
  • Page 132: Introduction

    Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • 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.
  • Page 133: Getting Started

    Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 2 : Prepare the remote control. Step 3 : Hook up the components such as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 4 to 7). Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate this System.
  • Page 134: Step 3: Hook Up

    Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary.
  • Page 135 For better FM/AM reception Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally.
  • Page 136 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna and speaker cords 1 Hold 3 Release 2 Insert • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl.
  • Page 137 To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
  • Page 138: Setting The Speakers

    Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.) Center speaker Left front main speaker Left surround speaker * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers.
  • Page 139 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE SELECT ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. Adjust the desired speaker distance. • For each speaker (FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKER), set the distance from the listening point within the range of 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals.
  • Page 140: Before Operating The System

    Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) COMPACT Audio CD DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, CD-RW MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats.
  • Page 141: Parts Index

    Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 15, 17, 20, 21, 25 – 28, 32, 33, 44 – 46 8, 9, 39, 40, 44 14, 18, 35, 36 16, 17, 28 15 –...
  • Page 142: About The Display Indication

    About the Display Indication The 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 DVD AUDIO PL II DIGITAL MOVIE...
  • Page 143 1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. •...
  • Page 144: Daily Operations-Playback

    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/∞...
  • Page 145: Listening To The Radio

    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 turned on. While AM is selected... (holding then...) To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station...
  • Page 146: Playing Back A Disc

    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/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen”...
  • Page 147 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.
  • Page 148: Playing Back A Tape

    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: Before or after play... Rewinds the tape to the right. Rewinds the tape to the left.
  • Page 149: Adjusting The Volume

    Daily Operations Remote Control L/R BALANCE EFFECT PROGRESSIVE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SURROUND MODE SUBWFR LEVEL +/- SHIFT DVD LEVEL Main unit RHYTHM AX SURROUND MODE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/- CLOCK /TIMER —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 –...
  • Page 150: Selecting The Sound Modes

    Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6. L/R BALANCE Decreases the left front speaker output level.
  • Page 151: Using Surround Mode

    Using Surround Mode To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD source AUTO MOVIE MUSIC STADIUM STEREO • For AUX/FM/AM/TAPE-A/TAPE-B DANCE HALL STADIUM STEREO Auto Surround Mode* AUTO • If Multi-channel surround signal comes in, Multi-channel Surround Mode will be selected. •...
  • Page 152: Changing The Picture Tone

    Changing the Picture Tone While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own likeliness. To select a preset picture tone Activate VFP. NORMAL GAMMA BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS On the TV screen...
  • Page 153: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Main Unit ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 37) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. Activate clock setting mode.
  • Page 154: Unique Dvd/Vcd Operations

    Unique DVD/VCD Operations Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER 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: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
  • Page 155: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    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. •...
  • Page 156: Special Picture Playback

    Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio 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”...
  • Page 157: Advanced Disc Operations

    Advanced Disc Operations Remote Control 10 keys PLAY MODE REPEAT 5/∞ DVD/CD 3 4/¢ SHIFT Main unit Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. Before starting playback, activate Program Play. TITLE USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
  • Page 158: Playing At Random-Random 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 Remote ONLY To modify the program Before or after playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program: You can also use...
  • Page 159: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... CHAP • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... TRACK •...
  • Page 160: On-Screen Disc Operations

    On-Screen Disc Operations Remote control 10 keys ZOOM 3/2/5/∞ ENTER On-screen bars DVD Video 8.5Mbps TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 DVD-VIDEO TIME CHAP. TIME DVD Audio GROUP 14 TRACK 23 DVD-AUDIO TIME TRACK PAGE SVCD TRACK 3 TITLE CHAP SVCD TIME -/ 4...
  • Page 161 O perations Using the Remote ONLY On-screen Bar Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 8.5Mbps TITLE 2 DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 162 5 Finish the setting. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4. To erase the on-screen bar A-B Repeat 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select 3 Display the pop-up window. TITLE 2 CHAP 3 8.5Mbps TITLE...
  • Page 163 Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) 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. TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 8.5Mbps...
  • Page 164 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. •...
  • Page 165: Advanced Tape Operations

    Advanced Tape 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. •...
  • Page 166: Dubbing Tapes

    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.
  • Page 167: Timer Operations

    Timer Operations Main unit 4/¢ CLOCK /TIMER 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.
  • Page 168: Timer Priority

    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).
  • Page 169: Set Up Menu Operations

    Set up Menu Operations Remote control 10 keys SET UP Set up Menu Icons The icon for the selected Set up Menu will be highlighted. Ex.: LANGUAGE Set up Menu is selected. LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
  • Page 170 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To finish the Set up Menu 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System.
  • Page 171 PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this. When playing back a disc containing both video and film sources, the System automatically changes the processing to match it to the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter.
  • Page 172 7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu You can adjust the sound settings of the System. SPK. SETTING LEVEL DISTANCE SELECT TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. ENTER Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers •...
  • Page 173 OFF: To cancel the on-screen guide icons. AV COMPULINK MODE INFO When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting. Select one of the following: DVD1: To connect to the COMPONENT Video (or VIDEO-3 Input) jacks on the TV using a component video cord.
  • Page 174: Restricting The Review-Parental Lock

    Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
  • Page 175 To change the setting Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” . PA R E N TAL L O C K COUNTRY CODE NONE SET LEVEL _ _ _ _ PASSWORD EXIT SELECT...
  • Page 176: Operating The Tv

    Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Operating the TV Operating TV You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. Enter the code setting mode. ENTER TV CHANNEL - / + Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number.
  • Page 177: Additional Information

    Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60”...
  • Page 178 Changing the Scanning Mode: • Do not change the progressive scanning mode in the following cases: – When your TV does not support the progressive video input. – When you have not connected your TV to the unit using a component video cord. •...
  • Page 179: Maintenance

    • Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order on the disc, or according to the order you have made for Program Play. • You cannot use Synchronized Recording with Repeat Play (Repeat Play will be canceled). •...
  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 181: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi...
  • Page 182: Country/Area Codes List For Parental Lock

    Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia...
  • Page 183: Optical Digital Output Signals

    Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc...
  • Page 184: Specifications

    Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 185 CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 186 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) VOLTAGE SELECTOR...

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