Summary of Contents for JVC Compact Component System CA-MXJ500
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM KOMPAKT-KOMPONENTEN-SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT KOMPACTO KOMPONENTEN-SYSTEEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS IMPIANTO A COMPONENTI COMPATTO CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO SOUND SLEEP DIGITAL AUDIO MODE DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON – SELECT + TAPE START/STOP FM MODE FADE MUTING –...
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L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. Per l'Italia: "Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.301 del 28/12/ 95."...
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ACHTUNG Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw: 1. Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enlfernen und das Gehäuse nicht öffnen.
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Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1 Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Powered Rolling Panel Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again. Front Panel CA-MXJ750R CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R CA-MXJ500...
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Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays (On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9) 3 Display window 4 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10) For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500: ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10) 5 Remote sensor 6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control SOUND MODE DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON – SELECT + TAPE CA-MXJ750R START/STOP CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R CA-MXJ500 ACTIVE BASS EX. FADE MUTING – When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control 1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
AM (LW/MW) antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until you have the best reception. To connect an outdoor AM (LW/MW) antenna When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally.
Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit. Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal. Match the polarity (color) of the speaker terminals: ª to ª and · to ·. Release the finger from the clamp.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. To turn off the unit (on standby), press again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. The Powered Rolling Panel also closes.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and MAX).
Surround modes *: D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes: ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.
Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM — LW/MW). The Powered Rolling Panel automatically opens. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (LW/MW).
Receiving FM Stations with RDS This section is for the model having RDS functions — that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CA- MXJ550R. RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily By receiving EON data sent by FM RDS stations, the EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a different station.
Playing Back CDs Loading CDs On the unit ONLY: Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1 to 3) you want to load a CD onto. The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel also opens automatically.
To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 1 or ¡. • 1: Fast reverses the disc. • ¡: Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡. To go to another track Press 4 or ¢...
To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control. • ¢ / ¡: Shows the programed tracks in the programed order. • 1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order. To modify the program Before playing, you can erase the programed tracks shown on the display by pressing CANCEL.
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control (and the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control for CA-MXJ750R;...
To record an AM (LW/MW) station — Beat Cut While recording an AM (LW/MW) broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, press PROGRAM/RANDOM repeatedly, while recording, until the beats are reduced.
Auto Edit Recording By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being cut off, the last track is selected so as to fit on the remaining tape length.
Using the Timers There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
When selecting “– CD – –” 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the disc number, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the track number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”...
Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Additional Information This section is for the model having RDS functions — that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CA-MXJ550R. Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
Specifications CA-MXJ750R Amplifier section Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) SUBWOOFERS: 65 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 at 63 Hz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 20 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.
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