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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-MXJ55R/CA-MXJ530R STANDBY COMPACT PLAY & EXCHANGER DIGITAL AUDIO PHONES PANEL OPEN / CLOSE TAPE COMPU PLAY SOUND MODE S. A. BASS SLEEP...
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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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Collocare su una superficie piana. Consentire un’adeguata ventilazione dell’impianto appoggiandolo su un tavolinetto alto almeno 10 cm. 15 cm 1 cm 15 cm CA-MXJ55R/ CA-D3S CA-MXJ530R – G-3 – Side view Seitenansicht Côté Zijaanzicht Vista lateral 15 cm Vista laterale...
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS/ WICHTIGER HINWEIS FÜR LASER-PRODUKTE / IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER / BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE VOOR LASERPRODUKTEN / IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPORTANTE PER I PRODOTTI LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS/ANBRINGUNGSORTE FÜR LASER-PRODUKTE/REPRODUCTION DES ETIQUETTES/VERKLARING VAN DE LABELS/REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS/RIPRODUZIONE DELLE ETICHETTE 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 1 KLASSIFIKATIONSETIKETTE AN DER RÜCKSEITE 1 ETIQUETTE DE CLASSIFICATION, PLACÉE A L'ARRIÈRE DU...
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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 ... 4 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. Powered Rolling Panel PANEL OPEN / CLOSE Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again. STANDBY PHONES PANEL OPEN / CLOSE...
Display Window SLEEP DAILY REC STEREO MONO TA NEWS INFO See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays (standby/on) button and STANDBY lamp (9) 3 Display window 4 Remote sensor 5 PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 6 PHONES jack (10) 7 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control SOUND S. A. BASS SLEEP MODE DISPLAY PTY/EON – SELECT + MODE TAPE TAPE REC PAUSE FM MODE FADE MUTING – RM–SMXJ55R REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY COMPACT PLAY & EXCHANGER DIGITAL AUDIO VOLUME PHONES PANEL OPEN / CLOSE TAPE COMPU PLAY CONTROL...
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
AM (MW/LW) antenna ANTENNA Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) AM LOOP AM EXT FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
To connect a subwoofer By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass. SUB WOOFER To input Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack, using a monaural audio cord (not supplied). Connecting Other Equipment You can connect both analog and digital equipment.
Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. Press PANEL OPEN/CLOSE. The unit is turned on and the Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. Press TIMER/CLOCK. The hour digits start flashing on the display. Press 4 or ¢...
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it. For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack.
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 modes: ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music. POP: Good for vocal music.
Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station On the unit ONLY: Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM – MW/LW). The Powered Rolling Panel automatically opens. •...
Receiving FM Stations with RDS 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. When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
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 Press 0 for the disc tray (CD 1 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. Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.
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 play, 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. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
To stop recording temporarily (except when the playback source is deck A), press REC PAUSE on the remote control. To resume recording, press TAPE 2 3. To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B. To record on both sides — Reverse Mode Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up as —...
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.
Additional Information 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. SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
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.
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