JVC MX-GT88 Instructions Manual

JVC MX-GT88 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-GT88
MX-GA77
MP3
MP3
— Consists of CA-MXGT88 and SP-MXGT88
— Consists of CA-MXGA77 and SP-MXGA77
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
C O M P A C T
REC START
/ STOP
CD REC
START
DUBBING
DISPLAY
PHONES
SOUND
TURBO
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
EJECT
SP-MXGT88
CA-MXGT88
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
C O M P A C T
REC START
/ STOP
CD REC
START
DUBBING
DISPLAY
PHONES
SOUND
TURBO
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
EJECT
SP-MXGA77
CA-MXGA77
INSTRUCTIONS
CD
1
CD
2
CD
3
DISC CHANGE
C O M P O N E N T
S Y S T E M
M X - G T 8 8
REPEAT
PROGRAM
RANDOM
CLOCK
/ TIMER
PRESET
SET
CANCEL
/ DEMO
TAPE A / B
TUNING
TUNING
BEEP
EJECT
SP-MXGT88
3
CD
1
CD
2
CD
DISC CHANGE
C O M P O N E N T
S Y S T E M
M X - G A 7 7
REPEAT
PROGRAM
RANDOM
CLOCK
/ TIMER
PRESET
SET
CANCEL
/ DEMO
TAPE A / B
TUNING
TUNING
BEEP
EJECT
SP-MXGA77
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1010-001B
[J]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GT88 MX-GA77 SP-MXGT88 SP-MXGA77 INSTRUCTIONS — Consists of CA-MXGT88 and SP-MXGT88 — Consists of CA-MXGA77 and SP-MXGA77 DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON C O M P A C T C O M P O N E N T...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...
  • Page 3 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
  • Page 4 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: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to the Radio ... 12 Playing Back CDs ... 13 Playing Back Tapes ... 20 Recording ... 21 Using the Timers ... 23 Maintenance ...
  • Page 6: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel STANDBY STANDBY/ON REC START / STOP CD REC START DUBBING DISPLAY PHONES SOUND TURBO SUBWOOFER LEVEL EJECT TUNING TUNING BEEP DISC CHANGE REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM...
  • Page 7 Display Window GROUP See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9, 24, 2 Carrousel 3 Sound mode lamps (11) 4 REC START/STOP button (21) CD REC START button (22) DUBBING button (22) 5 Display window 6 DISPLAY button (9) 7 Remote sensor 8 PHONES jack (10)
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control STANDBY STANDBY/ON REC START / STOP CD REC START DUBBING DISPLAY PHONES SOUND TURBO SUBWOOFER LEVEL TUNING TUNING BEEP EJECT When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control 1 BEEP ON/OFF button (11) 2 SLEEP button (25) 3 Number buttons (12, 16) 4 SOUND TURBO button (10)
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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) •...
  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    • Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. Connecting Speakers For MX-GT88: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the tube duct (on the top of the speaker). Vinyl-covered wire...
  • Page 11: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment You can connect audio equipment—used only as a playback device. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect audio equipment Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
  • Page 12: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 —...
  • Page 14: Selecting The Sound Modes

    Selecting the Sound Modes This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes). To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.
  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Tuning in to a Station—Auto Search Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
  • Page 16: Playing Back Cds

    Playing Back CDs This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back when they are already “finalized.”...
  • Page 17 • Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows: ALL DISC 1 DISC (initial setting) REPEAT ALL DISC* REPEAT 1 See page 19. Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start to play from.
  • Page 18: Basic Cd Operations

    One Disc play When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can select one particular disc to be played back. On the unit ONLY: Load CDs. • If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.
  • Page 19 For MP3 disc: When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode (See also page 17.) Turn the 4/¢ control before or during playback. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. • ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.
  • Page 20: Changing The Mp3 Playback Mode

    Changing the MP3 Playback Mode When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows: • TRACK mode: The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play an MP3 disc like an Audio CD. •...
  • Page 21: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks -Program Play

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —–Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 19) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play.
  • Page 22: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—–Random Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Random play, you have to cancel the Program play. On the unit ONLY: Load a CD. Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for the disc you want to play, then press 7.
  • Page 23: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down and the side you want to play facing front. •...
  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
  • Page 25: Dubbing Tapes

    Dubbing Tapes On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 3, then 7. Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B. Press DUBBING. Dubbing starts. “DUBBING” appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.
  • Page 26: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers There are three timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
  • Page 27: Using Recording Timer

    Select the preset station number. Turn the 4/¢ control to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. Turn the 4/¢ control to set the volume level. • You can select the volume level from VOL MIN, VOL 1 —...
  • Page 28: Using Sleep Timer

    Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Turn the 4/¢ control to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Turn the 4/¢ control to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section—CA-MXGT88 Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 160 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 70 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 32 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 33 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) ®...
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  • Page 36 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0103TMMMDWSAM...
  • Page 37 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-GT88 MX-GA77 SP-MXGT88 SP-MXGA77 INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS — Consists of CA-MXGT88 and SP-MXGT88 — Composé du CA-MXGT88 et SP-MXGT88 — Consists of CA-MXGA77 and SP-MXGA77 — Composé du CA-MXGA77 et SP-MXGA77 DISC CHANGE...
  • Page 38 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...
  • Page 39 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
  • Page 40 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: •...
  • Page 41 Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started ... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to the Radio ... 12 Playing Back CDs ... 13 Playing Back Tapes ... 20 Recording ... 21 Using the Timers ... 23 Maintenance ...
  • Page 42: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel STANDBY STANDBY/ON REC START / STOP CD REC START DUBBING DISPLAY PHONES SOUND TURBO SUBWOOFER LEVEL EJECT TUNING TUNING BEEP DISC CHANGE REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM...
  • Page 43 Display Window GROUP See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9, 24, 2 Carrousel 3 Sound mode lamps (11) 4 REC START/STOP button (21) CD REC START button (22) DUBBING button (22) 5 Display window 6 DISPLAY button (9) 7 Remote sensor 8 PHONES jack (10)
  • Page 44 Remote Control STANDBY STANDBY/ON REC START / STOP CD REC START DUBBING DISPLAY PHONES SOUND TURBO SUBWOOFER LEVEL TUNING TUNING BEEP EJECT When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control 1 BEEP ON/OFF button (11) 2 SLEEP button (25) 3 Number buttons (12, 16) 4 SOUND TURBO button (10)
  • Page 45: Remote 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) •...
  • Page 46: Connecting Speakers

    • Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. Connecting Speakers For MX-GT88: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the tube duct (on the top of the speaker). 2, 3...
  • Page 47: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment You can connect audio equipment—used only as a playback device. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect audio equipment Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
  • Page 48: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 —...
  • Page 50: Selecting The Sound Modes

    Selecting the Sound Modes This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes). To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.
  • Page 51: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Tuning in to a Station—Auto Search Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
  • Page 52: Playing Back Cds

    Playing Back CDs This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back when they are already “finalized.”...
  • Page 53 • Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows: ALL DISC 1 DISC (initial setting) REPEAT ALL DISC* REPEAT 1 See page 19. Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start to play from.
  • Page 54: Basic Cd Operations

    One Disc play When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can select one particular disc to be played back. On the unit ONLY: Load CDs. • If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.
  • Page 55 For MP3 disc: When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode (See also page 17.) Turn the 4/¢ control before or during playback. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. • ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.
  • Page 56: Changing The Mp3 Playback Mode

    Changing the MP3 Playback Mode When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows: • TRACK mode: The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play an MP3 disc like an Audio CD. •...
  • Page 57: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks -Program Play

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —–Program Play You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 19) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play.
  • Page 58: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—–Random Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Random play, you have to cancel the Program play. On the unit ONLY: Load a CD. Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for the disc you want to play, then press 7.
  • Page 59: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down and the side you want to play facing front. •...
  • Page 60: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
  • Page 61: Dubbing Tapes

    Dubbing Tapes On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 3, then 7. Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B. Press DUBBING. Dubbing starts. “DUBBING” appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.
  • Page 62: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers There are three timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
  • Page 63: Using Recording Timer

    Select the preset station number. Turn the 4/¢ control to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. Turn the 4/¢ control to set the volume level. • You can select the volume level from VOL MIN, VOL 1 —...
  • Page 64: Using Sleep Timer

    Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Turn the 4/¢ control to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Turn the 4/¢ control to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section—CA-MXGT88 Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 160 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 70 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, FR 0103TMMMDWSAM...

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