CA-MX55MBK CAUTION

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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.
Thank you for purchasing thus JVC Compact Component Stereo System.
We hope it will be valued addition to your home, giving you years of
enjoyment.
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new
stereo system. Here you will find all the information you need to set up and
use the system.
For questions that cannot be answered in the manual, please contact your
dealer.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
1. installation of the unit
* Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold
(between 5°C and 35°C).
* Leave sufficient distance between it and your TV.
* Do not use it in a place subject to vibrations.
2. Power cord
* Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
* When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the
power cord.
3. Malfunctions, etc.
* There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong,
unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
* Do notinsert any metallic object into the receiver.
Table of Contents
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Getting Started .......ooooooieee Re eee 6
Connecting the System Components .......................eee.mr.eem.... 6
Connecting Other Components es 6
AM Antenna Connections ………….….…….…….….…srersaneensasassnnens 7
FM Antenna Connections essieu 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Controller ......................... 8
Using the Amplifier 9
Using the Power Switch ...........................ee0remeeenei ee 9
Adjusting the Volume controls EEE 9
Selecting the SOUrC@ …….…......…..…..…..rrersrerersansaren sense casses 9
Using Turntable, VCR and DAT ...................ee.2 mee 9
Signal Level Indicator ve 9
Using the CD Automatic Changer 10
Installing the discs in the magazine ..........................eeeeeercecn.. 10
Preliminary Operation …..….….....…..…..…..………reccsesereareerencerenenreneunes 10
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Ejecting the MAGAZINE ......................eememmeen 10
Continuous Play ...................=....ee.. eee Ree eee 10
Selecting a Disc to Play ....................e.....rexreeviieaconeeneeniee ene 10
Selecting a Track to Play ......................e...ereeeeicrereree eee cer cures 11
Using the Remote Controller to Selecta Track ...................... 11
Listening RepeatediY ee . ......... 11
INTRO play ....................e.ereesieereerrienceer rene erre eeeeees 11
Programmed Play... eee 12
Random Play .......cooom ana 13
Handling Compact Discs 8: The Magazine .......................... 14
Using the Tape Deck 15
Playing a Tape .........................-.... een eee eee 15
REV. mode selection ..............................e.eeereerrenac nee nes 15
MUSIC SCANNING «eevee eee 15
Recording a Tape .....................eeíieeernieeenr cer DA …. 16
Dubbing a Tape ……….…..….….….…..….…..…..…....rreenenenmennensnnennnnnnne 16
Erasing a Tape .....................e-.e meme n eee EEE SEEE EEE LEER EHEN 17
Direct Recording from the CD Automatic Changer ................ 17
Recording CD Tracks in Auto-Edit Mode ...........................——.. 17
Recording CD Tracks in Programmed-Edit Mode .................. 18
Creating a Blank During Recording 18
- Recording with the Timer .......................-....... mece 19
Care and Handling .......................e...eee...0 iii DD 19
Using the Tuner 20
Listening the Broadcasts ......................ee..ie2vieiieereiier ree 20
Presetting Statioris in Memory ae 20
FM Reception Modes .......................eee.íeevíeeeieccccercer DD 20
Using the Timers 21
Setting the Clock .......................e....eeeeerereren nee e 21
Setting the Timers .......ccccoei RI II IIA 21
Setting the Wake-Up and Sleep Timer 22
Using the Remote Controller 23
Operating the Remote Controller .……….….….....….….….…..….………rerrerercse 23
Troubleshooting 25
Specifications 25
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Laying Out the System
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Getting Started
Connecting the System Components
Connecting Other Components
Connection Notes
* Before you plug in the system, you must make all the necessary
connections.
Connecting the Two stereo Components
» Connect the Amplifier/Tape Deck component and the Tuner/CD Auto-
matic Changer component.
Connect the two ribbon cables (CONNECTOR A and B) from Tuner/CD
Automatic Changer component to the Amplifier/Tape Deck component.
Connecting The Speakers
Speaker Terminals
Connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Tape Deck components as follows:
1. When connecting speakers, open each terminal and Insert the end
of the speaker wire as shown.
2. Close the terminals as shown to clamp the speaker wires in place.
SPEAKERS
Connect the Speakers to the SPEAKERS terminal on the Amplifier/Tape
Deck as follows.
3. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the right-side Speaker to the
(+) and (-) terminals marked RIGHT on the Amplifier/Tape Deck.
4. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the left-side Speaker to the (+)
and (-) terminals marked LEFT on the Amplifler/Tape Deck.
* Using speakers with the correct impedance. The correct impedance is
indicated on the rear panel.
The amplifier can also be connected to a Turntable (PHONO), a Video
Cassette Recorder (VCR) and a Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Deck.
If you connect a turntable, connect the ground wire from the turntable to the
AM antenna GND terminal.
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1. Fold out the loop from the antenna base.
2. Connect one antenna wire to one of the AM LOOP terminals.
3. Connect the remaining antenna wire to the other AM LOOP
terminal.
Note: These two terminals open and close the same way as the
speaker terminals.
4. Adjust the loop antenna as needed to get the best reception.
AM Outdoor Antenna
If your AM broadcast reception is unsatisfactory, you should connect an AM
outdoor antenna in addition to the loop antenna.
important! The AM loop antenna must be installed to receive AM broad-
casts. Do not disconnect the loop antenna when installing an outdoor
antenna.
5. Install a single vinyl-covered antenna wire outdoors. The antenna
wire should be about 16 to 40 feet (5 to 12 meters) long.
6. Connect one end of the antenna to the AM loop terminal marked
AM EXT.
Note: Except for the connection, make sure that no uninsulated
antenna wire touches the rear panel. Otherwise, you might not receive
AM broadcasts.
FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable
. Loosen the screws holding the bracket.
. Loosen the cap of the 300/75-ohm terminal.
. Insert the round antenna cable through the bracket from below.
. Make sure that the shield braid on the cable contacts the 300/75-
ohm terminal.
. Tighten the bracket screws and the cap on the 300/75-ohm termi-
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1. Loosen the cap on the 300/75-ohm terminal.
2. Loosen the cap on the 300-ohm terminal.
3. Connect the two conductors of the antenna cable to the 300/75-
ohm terminal and the 300-ohm terminal.
. Tighten the caps on both terminals.
Note: Whether you use the 75-ohm or 300-ohm cable, make sure the
antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals on the rear panel.
This could cause poor reception.
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* Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,
connecting cords and power cord on the system.
This could cause poor reception.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Controller
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
1 Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries.
т Use two UM-4/AAA (24F)/R03 size batteries.
Make sure the + and — polarities on the batteries and compartment are
the same.
3. Attach the lid.
Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Note:
+ Batteries installed incorrectly may burst of leak. Pay attention to the
following:
+ When the Remote Controller is not in use for a long period of time,
remove the batteries.
* Do not mix old and new batteries.
* Do no mix batteries of different types, even if their shapes are the
3 same. _
- Whenbatteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote
Controller is greatly reduced and you will need to repiace the
batteries.
AC power connection
Caution: To prevent electric shock, turn all stereo components off before
you install or remove power cords.
Important! Before you plug the power cord into an outlet, make sure that
all stereo components are connected correctly.
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Using the Amplifier
Using the Power Switch
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on the stereo system.
When the POWER switch is not pressed and the power cord is plugged
in, the stereo is in STANDBY mode and STANDBY indicator lights. In
STANDBY mode, the stereo uses a small amount of power
(10 watts) for the clock, memory contents, and any timers which are set.
2. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord.
Adjusting the Volume controls
Volume
Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level of the speakers or
headphones.
+ Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the amplifier for listening
through headphones. No sound will be produced from the speakers.
Important! There is danger of your hearing being affected if you listen to
your sound system at an excessively high volume level. You must be
especially aware of this danger when using headphones.
Balance
Turn the BALANCE knob to adjust the left-and-right sound balance in the
speakers or headphones.
Bass Control
Turn the BASS CONTROL knob to adjust the output level of the low
frequencies.
Turning this control toward BOOST will boost the low frequencies.
Using the SEA Graphic Equalizer
By adjusting the frequency levels in the five available frequency ranges you
can create your own sound.
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Recording with the SEA Graphic Equalizer
The SEA setting for a source such as CD will be reproduced when the
source material is recorded.
This SEA effect can be eliminated by setting all the SEA control slides at
zero.
When the slide lever controls on the SEA Graphic Equalizer are moved in
the direction of the plus the sound range will increase. The range will
decrease when the levers are moved in the direction of the minus.
Selecting the Source
Select the SOURCE you want to listen to with SOURCE SELECTOR
button.
SOURCE SELECTOR
* Each time you press the SOURCE SELECTOR button, the source
changes to the next one in the sequence, and the corresponding
SOURCE indicator lights.
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Using Turntable, VCR and DAT
In addition to the CD Automatic Changer, Tuner, and Cassette Tape Deck,
the amplifier can also play a turntable, a VCR and a DAT.
1. Turn the power for each plece of component ON.
2. To play a record, press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the
amplifier so that PHONO lights on the SOURCE Indicator.
To use VCR or DAT, press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the
amplifier so that VIDEO/AUX lights on the SOURCE indicator.
3. To operate the each component, refer to Its instruction manual.
* You can operate a JVC VCR using the remote controller.
When VCR is connected, the sound is heard through the speakers.
Signal Level Indicator
The Signal Level Indicator shows the signal level of each frequency band
separately.
Remote Sensor
Receives the signal from the supplied Remote Control unit.
REMOTE SENSOR
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Using the CD Automatic Changer
Installing the discs in the magazine
How to install the discs
1. The discs trays in the magazine are removable.
Slide the disc tray out while simultaneously the tray release button.
Magazine
Disc tray
2. Locate a disc on the disc tray with lts label side up.
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Disc tray
3. Line up the disc tray with the grooves In the magazine and push
the disc tray right in.
Itisunnecessary to press the tray release button when inserting the disc
tray.
* If you wish to use 8 cm (3") CDs, please obtain the special magazine
(XC-M73), designed for these.
Please note:
» Never bend the disc tray or force it into the magazine.
A disc tray inserted skewed may cause a malfunction.
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Disc tray
Do not insert skewed
* The openings in the disc trays are for the passage of the laser signal.
These openings leave a part of the shiny surface of the disc exposed.
Please take care not to touch this shiny surface.
« tis not possible to play from the disc if it is located upside-down.
« Never place a disc directly in the magazine without using the disc tray.
Preliminary Operation
Up to six discs can be played by using the magazine.
Insert the magazine, discs installed in, In the MAGAZINE SLOT.
Push it gently untit it clicks in place.
For the order in the magazine, the bottom disc tray is Disc No. 1, the disc
tray above it is Disc No. 2, and the top disc tray is Disc No. 6.
To Stop Play
Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Stop button on the Remote Controller.
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Ejecting the MAGAZINE
Press the EJECT button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Continuous Play
In CONTINUOUS mode, you may play any of the selection of any disc, to
the final track on DISC No. 6, continuously.
Press the PLAY MODE button and select the CONTINUOUS mode.
The CONTINUE indicator lights.
* When the power is switched on, control enters the CONTINUOUS
mode.
- When you select CD with amplifier SOURCE SELECTOR, the CD
Automatic Changer begins to play.
Note:
- When you press the PLAY MODE button and change the mode, set the
CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode. You cannot change the
mode during playing.
To Play from the First Selection
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer,
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The discs are played in order from the first track on Disc No. 1 to the last
track on Disc No. 6.
» |Ifthere is no CD on the disc tray or there is no disc tray, the CD on the
next disc tray is played.
Stopping and Restarting Playback
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Playback stops temporarily.
Note:
+ Ifyoupress the CD CONTROL P button on the Remote Controller, the
playback will not stop temporarily.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
Playback restarts.
Selecting a Disc to Play
1. Select the disc desired with the DISC button on the CD Automatic
Changer.
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If you use the Remote Controller, press the CD CHANGER button, and
specify the Disc No. with numeric keys 1 to 6.
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* The discs are played in order from the first track on the CD with the
selected disc No. to the last track on Disc No. 6.
Notes:
* Ifthere is no CD on the disc tray or the disc No. with disc tray specified,
the CD on the next disc tray will be played.
+ Thedisc No. indicators go off if there is no CD on the disc tray and there
is no disc tray. You cannot select any disc No. if the corresponding
indicator is off.
Selecting a Track to Play
Use the Ll __»__I button.
Scanning through track numbers (AUTO SEARCH)
Each time the id button is pressed, the track moves backward by one
number.
Each time the »»l button is pressed, the track moves forward by one
number,
+ Ifyoupressthe id or PM button continuously while the CD Automatic
Changer is in the stop mode, the track number will continue to move in
the selected direction.
< lf you press the ed or > buttons while the CD Automatic Changer is
in the pause mode, you will find the original track you selected. You can
restart playback by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Searching for a specific part of a track
(MANUAL SEARCH)
If you hold down the << button while the CD Automatic Changer is playing
or has paused, fast rewinding will occur.
HN you hold down the »»l button while the CD Automatic Changeris playing
or has paused, fast forwarding will occur.
Notes:
* When the track number selected on a certain disc does not exist, play
starts from the final selection on that disc.
+ Ifthere is no CD on the disc tray or you specify a track with the disc No.
without a disc tray, the display Disc No. indicator will go off, and the CD
on the next disc tray will be played.
Using the Remote Controller to Select a
Track
There are two ways to search for a track with the remote cotroller:
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Using the Numeric Keypad
1. Press the CD 10KEY button on the Remote Controller.
. Enter the track’s number with the numeric keys.
if the track you want to hear is the 8th track. press the 8 key.
if the track you want to hear is the 15th track, press the +10 key and the
5 key.
° ifthe track you want to hear is the 20th track, press the +10 key and the
10 key.
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Using the Auto Search Buttons
Press the Auto Search I44 or bi button on the Remote Controller to scan
through the track numbers.
Note:
+ You cannot search manualy by holding down the i€4 or bi button on
the Remote Controller.
Listening Repeatedly
Using the REPEAT button.
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Each time you press the REPEAT button, the mode will change in the
following order:
— REPEAT — REPEAT 1 — OFF— (back to the beginning)
REPEAT
If all discs in the CD Automatic Changer and the last track are played,
playing will be repeated from the first disc.
it will keep repeating until you cancel the repetition.
* If you select the REPEAT mode in the PROGRAM mode, all the
programmed tracks wilibe played, and they will be repeated inthe order
programmed.
REPEAT 1
The current track will play to the end and then start over again. It will keep
repeating until you cancel the repetition.
* Ifyouselectthe REPEAT 1 mode in the PROGRAM mode, the selected
track will be played repeatedly.
Cancelling Repetition
Press the REPEAT button and turn the REPEAT indicator off.
Each track will play till the end without repeating.
INTRO play
This function is useful to search for a disc or track in the CD Automatic
Changer.
1. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Stop button on the Remote controller.
2. Press the PLAY MODE button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Remote Controller, and select the CONTINUOUS mode.
The CONTINUE indicator lights.
3. Press the CD Automatic Changer INTRO button and select the
desired mode.
Each time you press the INTRO button, the mode changes in the
following order:
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— DISC INTRO — INTRO — OFF— (back to the beginning)
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DISC INTRO mode
Play the first track of each of the discs in the CD Automatic Changer from
the disc on Disc No.1 to 6, for 15 seconds.
INTRO mode
Play the beginning of each track of the discs in the CD Automatic Changer
from the disc on Disc No.1 to 6, for 15 seconds.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Play button on the Remote Controller.
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* Each track will be played for 15 seconds in the mode you selected.
Notes:
- When you press the 4<€ or PP» button in the INTRO mode, this mode
will be canceled, and tracks will be played as follows.
If you press the ed button, the currently selected track will be played
from the beginning in the CONTINUOUS mode.
If you press the > button, the track following the currently selected
track is played in the CONTINUOUS mode.
If you hold down the #4 or »B button, the manual search function will
be available, and you can have fast-rewind or fast-forward.
* Ifyou press the Disc button on the CD Automatic Changer inthe INTRO
mode, or if you press the DISC button on the Remote Controller, then
select a disc with numeric keys. This will cancel the INTRO mode, and
tracks will be played in the CONTINUE mode, starting from the first
track of the disc.
* If you press the CD 10KEY button on the Remote Controller, select a
disc with numeric keys while playing in the INTRO mode, the INTRO
mode will be canceled, and tracks will be played in the CONTINUE
mode from that track.
To cancel the INTRO play
1. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer or
the Stop button on the Remote Controller.
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2. Press the INTRO button and turn the indicator off.
Note:
» If you press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer
or the Stop button on the Remote Controller, and press the PLAY
MODE button, the INTRO mode will be canceled, and the CONTINUOUS
mode will change to the PROGRAM mode.
Programmed Play
In PROGRAM mode 32 steps can be programmed to play in any desired
order from the 6 discs loaded into the magazine.
Press the PLAY MODE button on the CD Automatic Changer.
if you use the Remote Controller, press the CD CHANGER button and
then press the PRGM button.
The PROGRAM indicator lights.
1. Press the STOP/CANCEL button.
This puts the CD Automatic Changer in STOP mode.
PRGM
2. Press the PLAY MODE button on the CD Automatic Changer and
select the PROGRAM mode.
The PROGRAM indicator lights.
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3. Press the DISC button and select a disc.
The AL indicator flashes on the display.
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been selected. if you press the MEMORY button while the AL indicator
is flashing, all the tracks on the disc are programmed.
4. Press the 44 or PP button and select a track.
The step and the selected track flash on the display.
< If youuse the Remote Controller, press the CD 10 KEY button, and then
specify a track with numeric keys.
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* Select a track while the AL indicator is flashing on the display.
5. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer. The
step and the selected track will light on the display.
The CD Automatic Changer will wait for selection of the next track.
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6. Select a track by repeating steps 3 to 5.
- You can program up to 32 tracks.
* Perform steps 3 to 5 while the display is flashing. If the display stops
flashing and lights as follows, perform step 3 and subsequent steps
again.
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Checking the Program
You can check the programmed sequence of playback to determine which
tracks will be played in which order.
Note:
* The program contents cannot be displayed during playback. Press the
STOP/CANCEL button if the CD Automatic Changer is in play mode.
1. Press the CALL button once on the CD Automatic Changer.
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This display shows that track 6 on Disc No. 2 is played first.
2. Press the CALL button repeatediy.
The rest of the tracks in the program are displayed, along with their
sequence numbers.
Listening to Programmed Tracks Repeatedly
1. Press the REPEAT button to listen to the programmed sequence
of playback repeatedly.
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2. Then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Updating the Program
Adding Tracks to the Program
* You cannot add any track to the program while playing. If the CD
Automatic Changer is playing, press the STOP/CANCEL button.
Perform steps 3 to 5 in the section "Programmed Play on page 12".
Program modification
* You cannot modify the program while playing. If the CD Automatic
Changer is playing, press the STOP/CANCEL button.
1. Hold down the CALL button until the track or step to be modified
appears.
Select them while the step is flashing on the display.
The track and step appear on the display, and the step flashes.
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2. Select the Disc. No. and track.
The track and step appear on the display, and the step flashes.
* Ifthe display stops flashing and lights, perform step 1 and subsequent
steps again.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
Deleting Tracks from the Program
* The program contents cannot be deleted during playback. Press the
STOP/CANCEL button if the CD Automatic Changer is in play mode.
1. Press the CALL button.
Press the CALL button until the track or step to be deleted appears on
the display.
2. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
The track being displayed will be deleted.
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To delete all programmed steps:
* Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the STOP/
CANCEL button and delete all programmed steps.
* Switch the power off.
* The program remains in memory until you switch the power off. To
program new tracks, first turn the power off the delete the whole
program.
To cancel the PROGRAM mode:
* Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the PLAY
MODE button, and select another mode.
Random Play
In RANDOM mode, the CD Automatic Changer selects and plays tracks at
random, from among the 6 discs in the magazine.
* Selections can be made so that each track would be played only once.
1. Press the PLAY MODE button and select the random mode.
The RANDOM indicator lights.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer or
CD CONTROL P button on the Remote Controller.
CD Automatic Changer starts playing tracks at random.
* Ifyou setthe CD Automatic Changer to the REPEAT mode by pressing
the REPEAT button, even after all tracks have been played once, the
CD Automatic Changer will again select and play at random to continue
the random playback.
3. To cancel random playback, press the STOP/CANCEL button.
To cancel the RANDOM mode:
* Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the PLAY
MODE button, and select another mode.
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Handling Compact Discs & The Magazine
How to handle CDs
When handling compact discs, do not touch the surface of the disc
(reflective silver side-the side without the label).
Since compact discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If the
disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the sound will not be picked up
correctly and, in addition, such discs may cause the CD Player-changer to
malfunction.
Storage
Make sure than the discs are kept in their cases. If the discs are piled, one
on top of another, without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
Do not put discs in any location where they can be exposed to direct
sunlight- or in any place where the humidity or the temperature are high.
Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Malntenance of Discs
« Do notdamage the label side, or stick paper to, or use any adhesive on
this surface.
» When there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe the disc
with a soft, dry cloth, with a movement going from the inside, outwards.
° |fitis difficult to clean, wipe the disc with a cloth moistened with water.
+ Never use record cleaners. petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.
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Recommendations on handling the magazine
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. Always keep the magazine loaded with its six disc trays.
. When removing or inserting the disc trays, the magazine should be held
horizontal.
. Only load the magazine with compactdiscs already located on disc tray.
Never load a disc directly into the magazine without a disc tray.
Do not expose it to high temperatures or to direct sunlight.
Do not dismantle the magazine.
Take care not to drop or bang the magazine.
Do not apply any high loadings to the disc trays, particularly when
removed from the magazine.
. Never apply such solvents as petrol or thinner, nor insecticide to the
surfaces of the magazine or the disc trays. Such solvents may damage
their surfaces.
. Ifyouwish to use 8 cm (3") CD please obtain the special magazine (XC-
M73), designed for these.
Only use compact-discs bearing the mark shown below:
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Using the Tape Deck
The tape deck has an Auto Tape Select feature, which can tell the
difference between various types of cassette tape. It can distinguish
between Normal (Type |) and CrO, - High Position (Type Il).
Playing a Tape
1. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.
2. Insert a cassette and shut the cassette holder.
3. If the tape was recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, press the
DOLBY B NR switch.
The indicator light will go on.
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tories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
4. Start playback by either of the following methods: (Deck B only)
Press the <1 or > button.
Press the i> button if the tape is wound mostly on the left side.
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Press the <1 button if the tape is wound mostly on the right side.
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* Select TAPE with the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the amplifier.
Note:
* When cassettes are in both decks A and B, deck B starts first.
Stopping Playback and Ejecting the Tape
1. Press the STOP button on the tape deck.
2. Press the EJECT button to open and remove the tape from the
cassette holder.
3. Shut the cassette holder.
Note:
+ lf the system is turned off while a tape is playing, you may not be able
to eject the tape. You will need to turn the system back on and press the
EJECT button to open the cassette holder.
Stopping and Restarting Playback
1. Press the PAUSE button on the tape deck.
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Note:
* The PAUSE button only applies to deck B.
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2. Press the <j or > button.
The restarts playback of the tape in deck B.
Changing the Playback Direction (Deck B only)
1. To change the playback direction during playback, press
the <1 or button.
The other side of the tape will now play.
2. Tochange the playback direction without starting playback, press
the <1 or > button while also pressing the stop BI button.
Fast-Winding the Tape
Press the «<< or P> buttons on the Tape Deck to advance the tape rapidly
in the direction of the arrows.
REV. mode selection
Press the REV. MODE button and select the replay mode.
If the REV. MODE button indicator is off, the non-reverse mode is effective.
If you press the REV. MODE button and turn the indicator on, the reverse
mode will become effective.
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Non Reverse mode
The tape on deck A and the tape on deck B are played continuously and
repeatedly in the direction of the arrow (> ).
When playing of the tape on deck A ends, then that of the tape on deck B
will start automatically. When playing ofthe tape on deck B begins, the tape
on deck A will be automatically rewound.
When playing of the tape on deck B ends, playing of the tape on deck A will
begin automatically. When playing of the tape on deck A begins, the tape
on deck B will be automatically rewound.
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Reverse mode
One side of the tape on deck A and the both sides of the tape on deck B
are played continuously and repeatedly.
When playing of the tape on deck A ends, playing of the tape on deck B will
begin automatically. When playing of one side of the tape on deck B ends,
the other side of the tape on deck B will be automatically played. When
playing of the both sides of the tape on deck B ends, playing of the tape on
deck À begins automatically. The tape on deck A is rewound automatically
when deck B starts playing.
1. Insert cassettes into decks A and B.
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. Press the REV. MODE button and select the REV. mode.
3. Press the > button on deck À or the <1 or > button on deck В.
When you select TAPE with the SOURCE SELECTOR on the amplifier,
deck B starts first.
Music Scanning
The music scan function will detect the blank segments between tracks.
The blank should be about 4 seconds long for the music scan to be
effective.
You can locate the beginning of the current track or next track quickly by
pressing the playback button and the fast-winding button simultaneously.
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Searching for Beginning of the Current Track
+ Ifthetape is traveling in the forward direction, press the ««< fast-winding
button while simultaneously pressing the & playback button.
» If the tape is traveling in the reverse direction, press the »» fast-
winding button while simultaneously pressing the <q playback button.
(deck B only)
Searching for Beginning of the Next Track
* If the tape is traveling in the forward direction, press the »» fast-
winding button while simultaneously pressing the p> playback button.
- Ifthetapeistravelinginthe reverse direction, press the << fast-winding
button while simultaneously pressing the <1 playback button. (deck B
only)
Note:
+ The deck that is playing will stop if the music scan function is used on
the other deck.
The music scan function is not effective:
* When the track being scanned contains an area of low sound level.
* When the blank between tracks is short.
* When there is noise, for example, a hum between tracks.
Recording a Tape
Recording Notes
* Deck Ais used for playback only, and deck Bis used for both recording
and playback.
* To reduce hiss, use the Dolby B noise reduction system.
Press the DOLBY B NR button. The indicator light will go on.
- To record on both sides A and B continuously, select reverse mode by
pressing the REV. MODE button.
+ The recording level is set automatically.
* If the small tabs on cassette tapes which prevent accidental erasure
have been removed, the contents of the tape cannot be over-recorded
or erased. To record or erase, cover the holes with adhesive tape. The
tab in the upper left corner controls the side facing you; and the other
tab controls the opposite side.
* If you are recording an AM broadcast and you hear interference, move
the BEAT CUT switch on the rear panel of the cassette deck & amplifier
unit from Position 1 (the normal mode ) to Position 2.
Recording from Various Sources
1. Insert a cassette for recording Into deck B.
2. Select the source you are recording from.
3. Press the Pause I button on the tape deck while simultaneously
pressing the REC/REC MUTE button.
This puts the deck B in REC/PAUSE mode.
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4. Start the source to be recorded.
5. Press the Play <] or [> button on the deck B to start recording.
To record on both sides of tape, start recording in the forward ( > )
direction.
6. To stop recording, press the Stop B button.
7. To stop recording temporarily, press the Pause I button on deck
B
To restart recording again, press the Play button <1 or >.
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Dubbing a Tape
Normal-speed Dubbing
1. Insert the cassette for playback into deck A and the cassette for
recording into deck B.
+ Thetype of tape (Normal or CrO,) used for recording must be the same
as that used for playback.
+ With the Dolby system on, tapes are recorded in the same Dolby mode
as the pre-recorded tape, regardless of whether the DOLBY B NR
button is ON or OFF {the DOLBY B NR indicator remains off while
dubbing is in progress.)
2. Press the Pause 11 button while simultaneously pressing the REC/
REC MUTE button on deck B.
This places deck B in REC/PAUSE mode.
3. Press the Play button [> on deck A.
4. Press the Play button <7 or > ( depending on which side of the
tape you want to record onto) on deck B.
The tape-to-tape recording starts.
Note:
* You cannot listen to another source during normal-speed dubbing.
* To stop normal-speed dubbing before end of either the playback or
record tape, press the Stop IM buttons on decks A and B.
High-Speed Dubbing
1. Insert the cassette for playback into deck A and the cassette for
recording into deck B.
2. Press the HIGH SPEED DUBBING button on the Tape Deck.
The high-speed tape-to tape recording starts.
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DUBRING
Note:
You can listen to another source while high-speed dubbing is in
progress.
» To stop high-speed dubbing before reaching the end of either playback
or record tape, press the Stop BB button on deck B.
* If nearby television is on during high-speed dubbing, beeping noise
may be recorded onto the record tape. So turn off the television or move
it farther away.
3. Press the Stop H button on deck A when you hear the end of a
track to record from many different tapes (for example, to create
a “Greatest Hits” tape).
Deck A stops playback, and deck B automatically creates about a 4
second blank, then pauses.
Note:
+ Ifyoudon’t want this blank, press the Pause Hl button on deck B before
pressing the Stop Il button.
4. Put another tape In to deck A.
5. Press the HIGH SPEED DUBBING button on the Tape Deck.
The high-speed dubbing restarts.
6. To record tracks from other tapes, repeat steps 3-5.
Note:
- Ht should be noted that it may be uniawful to re-record prerecorded
tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of
copyright in the sound recording and In any copyright musical or
literary work embodied In that recording.
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Erasing a Tape
1. Insert the tape to be erased Into deck B.
* When you want to erase both sides, press the REV. MODE button so
the indicator lights.
2. Press the Pause II button while simultaneously pressing the REC/
REC MUTE button.
This puts the deck in REC/PAUSE mode.
3. Press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the amplifier to select
the TAPE.
4. Press the <=] or > button (depending on which side of the tape
you want to erase) on deck B.
The erasure of the tape begins.
Direct Recording from the CD Automatic
Changer
Direct recording permits a tape deck to start recording automatically in
synchronism with a CD Automatic Changer.
1. Insert the cassette for recording into deck B.
* If you wish to record on both sides of the cassette, press the REV.
MODE button so the indicator lights.
2. Set the magazine.
3. Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
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* The CD Automatic Changer and the Tape Deck are activated, and
recording begins with the first track of Disc No.1.
* To stop direct recording, press the Stop B button on deck B or the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Note:
* If you press the Disc button, k4< or »»! button during recording, the
track to be recorded is changed.
Recording CD Tracks in Auto-Edit Mode
In Auto-Edit mode, tracks from the CD will automatically be selected to
determine which tracks should go on side A of the tape and which should
go on side B.
The selection is based on the lengths of the tracks and the length of the
tape.
This ensures a proper “fit” of the tracks recorded on the tape. It prevents
a track from being cut off when the end of the tape is reached.
1. Insert the cassette for recording in deck B.
* When you want to record both sides of a cassette, select reverse mode
by pressing the REV. MODE button so the indicator lights.
2. Set the magazine.
3. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
4. Press the EDIT button onthe CD Automatic Changerand selectthe
Auto Edit mode.
The A. EDIT indicator lights.
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buttons.
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For example: To set a period of 46 minutes, press the +10 button four
times and press the +1 button six times.
6. Press the SIDE A/B button.
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* The CD Automatic Changer calculates which tracks should be placed
on side A and which should be placed on side B.
7. Press the Disc button and specify the Disc No. of the disc to be
recorded.
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then specify one of 1 to 6 with a numeric key.
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« To change the disc, specify the Disc No. of another disc again.
+ To start recording the tracks on the selected CD with a track other the
first, press the ed or Pp button on the CD Automatic Changer or
press the Md or bi button on the Remote Controller to specify the
track with which recording is to start.
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8. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer.
The Auto Edit program is created automatically.
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* The last track to be recorded, the number of steps, and the remaining
time of side B of the set tape are shown on the display.
When you press the SIDE A/B button again, the last track of side A of
the set tape to be recorded, the number of steps, and the remaining time
of the tape are shown on the display.
* Tocheckthe Auto Edit contents, press the CALL button. Each time you
press the button, the track and step of the displayed side will show on
the display.
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* Up to 16 tracks can be allocated for each side of the cassette.
9. Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
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* The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning of side A, and then
recording begins.
* When the Tape Deck is set in the reverse mode, after the last track is
recorded on side A, the tape deck high-speed-erases to the end of side
A. Then it changes direction to side B and begins recording the
remaining tracks.
* To stop recording, press the Stop II button on deck B, or press the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Note:
+ During recording in the Auto-Edit Mode, do not operate the CD
Automatic Changer.
Tocancel the Auto-Edit mode, press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD
Automatic Changer, then press the PLAY MODE button.
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Recording CD Tracks in Programmed-Edit
Mode
You can make your favorite selections from 6 CD and record them on
cassette.
1. Insert the cassette for recording in deck B.
* When you want to record both sides of a cassette, select reverse mode
by pressing the REV. MODE button so the indicator lights.
2. Set the magazine.
3. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
4. Press the EDIT button on the CD Automatic Changer and selectthe
Programmed Edit mode.
The P. EDIT indicator lights.
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5. Enter the length of the tape to be recorded using the +10 and +1
buttons.
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For example: To set a period of 46 minutes, press the +10 button
four times and press the +1 button six times.
6. Press the SIDE A/B button.
SIDE AB
* This tells the system that you will be choosing tracks to be recorded on
side A of the tape.
« The length of time for one side of the tape is displayed. This is half of
the total tape length. The total time for the tracks you choose for each
side cannot exceed this time.
« Ifyoudonotpress the SIDE A/B button, side A is automatically selected.
7. Press the Disc button and specify the Disc No. of the disc
containing the track to be recorded.
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« If you use the Remote Controller, press the CD CHANGER button and
then specify one of 1 to 6 with a numeric key.
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+ To change the disc, specify the Disc No. of another disc again.
8. Press the «4 or bai button and select the track to be recorded.
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specify a track with a numeric key.
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9. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer.
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» Up to 16 tracks can be allocated for each side of the cassette.
* If the length of a track exceeds the remaining tape length, the time
indication blinks on the display. Choose a different track number.
- To delete a track from the program, press the CALL button to display
the track to be deleted. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD
Automatic Changer.
10. you also want to record on the other side of the tape, press the
SIDE A/B button and repeat steps 7-9.
SIDE AB
* Tocheck the Programmed Edit contents, press the CALL button. Each
time you press the button, the track and step of the displayed side are
shown on the display.
To modify a track in the program, press the CALL button, and call the
track to be modified. Select a new Disc No. and track, then press the
MEMORY button.
11.Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
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< Thetape is automatically rewound to the beginning of side A, and then
recording begins.
* When the Tape Deck is set in the reverse mode, after the last track is
recorded on side A, the tape deck high-speed-erases to the end of side
A. Then it changes direction to side B and begins recording the
remaining tracks.
* To stop recording, press the Stop IM button on deck B, or press the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
To cancel the Programmed-Edit mode, press the STOP/CANCEL button
on the CD Automatic Changer, then press the PLAY MODE button.
Note:
« The program cannot be edited during recording. To modify the
program, cancel the Programmed-Edit mode, and perform step 4 and
subsequent steps.
Note:
* During recording the Programmed-Edit mode, do not operate the CD
Automatic Changer.
Creating a Blank During Recording
Use the Record Muting function when you do not want to record a section
of the source.
1. Press the REC/REC MUTE button on the Tape Deckatthe beginning
of the section you don't want to record.
RECREC MUTE
A blank of about 4 seconds is created on the cassette, and then the deck
pauses.
2. To start recording again, press the <1 or > button.
° To create a blank of more than 4 seconds, hold down the REC.REC
MUTE button. When you release this button, the deck pauses.
* When the source you are recording from is the CD Automatic Changer
and the CD DIRECT REC button is used, the REC/ REC MUTE button
will not function.
* The Remote Controller REC button dose not have the REC MUTE
function.
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Recording with the Timer
The Tape Deck can be set up to record a tape automatically. This is
especially useful for recording broadcasts when you are not around, or late
at night when you are asleep.
1. Insert a cassette for recording In to deck B.
2. Set the timer, by following the steps In “Setting the Timers”.
3. Select one of the following sources:
TUNER TIMER REC Records TUNER preset stations
-- TIMER REC Records from the source selected before
turning off the system.
Care and Handling
You must handle your cassette tapes, and tape deck carefully to preserve
the full length of their life-times.
- If atape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil
in one of the reels and rotating it.
If a tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.
+ Do not touch the tape surface.
* Do not store the tape:
— In dusty places
— In direct sunlight or heat
— In moist areas
— On a TV or speaker
— Near a magnet
* The use of C-120 or thinner tape is not recommended.
Tape Deck
* Ifthe head, capstans, or pinch-rollers of the tape deck become dirty, the
following may occur:
— Impaired sound quality
— Discontinuous sound
— Fading
— Incomplete erasure
— Impossible to record
+ Clean the head, capstans and pinch-rollers with a cotton swab mois-
tened with alcohol.
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Using the Tuner |
Listening the Broadcasts
The tuner can receive FM and AM broadcasts. Stations can be tuned in
manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.
Manual Tuning
1. Select the broadcast band you want to tune in by pressing the FM
of AM button on the Tuner.
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2. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or» ) to tune In a
station.
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3. Hold down the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button to change the
frequency rapidly, then tap the button to set the frequency precisely.
Automatic Tuning
1. Select the broadcast band you want to tune in by pressing the FM
or AM button on the Tuner.
2. Hold down the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or») for a
moment, and then release the button.
- When a station is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up.
Note:
* The Tuner will tune in the nearest strong station.
Presetting Stations in Memory
You can store up to 40 of your favorite radio stations (FM and AM} in
memory, giving you quick, easy access to the stations.
1. Selecta band by pressing either the FM or AM button on the Tuner.
2. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or» ) to tune In a
station.
3. Press the MEMORY button on the Tuner.
The "MEMORY" indicator on the Tuner display blinks for 5 seconds.
4. Pressthe PRESET button ( ¢ or > Jonthe Tunertoassignanumber
(1-40) to the station, or enter a number (1-40) with the Remote
Controller's numeric keypad.
PRESET PRESET
Example:
To enter 7, press “7”.
To enter 17, press “+10”, then “7”.
To enter 20, press “+10”, then “10”
* Before using the numeric keypad, press the TUNER button.
This will allow you to use the numeric keypad in the Tuner mode.
+ Ifthe “MEMORY” indicator has stopped blinking, press the MEMORY
button again and repeat step 4.
» Ifthe preset number you chose already has a station assigned toit, the
old station will be replaced by the new one.
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5. Press the MEMORY button again.
This stores that station in memory, with the preset number (1-40) you
chose in step 4.
6. Repeatsteps 1-5for each station you want to store in memory with
a preset number.
Caution! If the system is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset
stations stored in memory may be lost.
Cancelling Preset Stations
1. Press the CANCEL button on the Tuner.
The “CANCEL” light on the Tuner display blinks for 5 seconds.
CANCEL
2. Press the PRESET button ( < or > ) on the Tuner to select the
preset station you want to cancel.
If the “CANCEL” light has stopped blinking, press the CANCEL button
again and repeat step 2.
3. Press the CANCEL button again.
The preset station will be cancelled.
Tuning in Preset Stations
* Press the PRESET button ( < or > ) on the Tuner to select the preset
station you want. The preset station numbers are displayed sequentially
each time you press the PRESET button.
* You can also select a station by entering its preset number on the
Remote Controller's numeric keypad.
+ Before using the numeric keypad, press the TUNER button.
This will allow you to use the numeric keypad in the Tuner mode. .
FM Reception Modes
There are two FM reception modes: AUTO and MONO.
AUTO: Stations are tuned in with either STEREO or MONO, de-
pending on the FM signal.
MONO: Stations are tuned in with MONO only. This will reduce
interference noise of weak stations and make the reception
sound better.
1. Press the FMMODE/MUTE button on the Tuner to switch between
the AUTO and MONO reception modes.
FM MODEMUTE
2. Press the FM MODE/MUTE button on the Tuner to the AUTO mode
to receive the station in stereo.
+ If a stereo broadcast is received when the FM band is selected, the
"STEREO" light will be displayed on the Tuner.
* If the FM Reception Mode is MONO, the “STEREO” light will not be
displayed.
Using the Timers
Setting the Clock
The clock will be displayed even when the system is turned off. Pressing
the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or » ) will switch between two
brightness levels for the clock.
1. Press the CLOCK ADJUST button on the Tuner.
The hours digits blink.
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2. Pressthe TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or P )tosetthehours
digit.
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* Press the > button to increase the hour, and press the < button to
decrease the hours.
+ To enter a new hour digit, press the CANCEL button and repeat step 2.
3. Press the MEMORY button on the Tuner.
MEMORY
This sets the hour portion of the time.
The minutes digits will blink,
4. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button ( < or») to set the
minutes digit.
* [t's a good idea to set the minutes digits one minute ahead. Then you
can startthe clock when it reaches the settime exactly (according to the
correct time from the TV, radio, or telephone).
* To enter a new minute digit, press the CANCEL button and repeat step
4,
5. Press the MEMORY button.
The clock starts as soon as you press the MEMORY button.
Caution! If there is a power failure, or if you unplug the stereo, the clock
time will be lost. Repeat steps 1-5 when power is restored.
- Using the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button to change luminosity of
time display by two steps under STANDBY status.
» Increases luminosity
4 : Decreases luminosity
Setting the Timers
With the timers you can make tape recordings of broadcasts, CD's, or tapes
when youre not around. You can also play these music sources at
specified times without recording them.
* Use TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 record a radio broadcast when you're not
home, or late at night when you're asleep.
» Usethe DAILY timer to record a broadcast that occurs at the same time
every day.
» Theprocedure for setting TIMER 1, TIMER 2 and the DAILY timer is the
same. You need to tell the system:
— The name of the timer (TIMER 1, TIMER 2, or DAILY).
— The time the timer should turn the system on.
— The time the timer should turn the system off.
— The source the timer should turn on (Tuner, CD, or Tape).
— The volume level that should be used during recording or playback.
Note:
+ The clock must be set to the correct time for the timers to be effective.
Cautlon! Do not operate the remote controller when you are programming
the timer.
CA-MX55MBK
Choosing a Timer
Press the TIMER 1, TIMER 2, or DAILY button on the Tuner to select a
timer. This puts the system in the Timer Setting mode. The information that
the system expects next wiil blink on the display.
Setting the Start Time
1. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER buttons to set the hour that the
system will turn on.
The « button makes the hour number decrease, andthe » button makes
the hour number increase.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the hour portion of the start-time in memory.
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3. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER buttons to set the minute.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the minute portion of the start-timer in memory.
Setting the Stop Time
1. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER buttons to set the hour that the
system will turn off.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the hour portion of the stop-time in memory.
3. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER buttons to set the minute.
4. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the minute portion of the stop time in memory.
Selecting the Source
1. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button to select a source.
Repeatedly pressing the » button displays the sources in the following
order:
Display What it meats
Plays from whichever source was used just
before turning off the system
TUNER Plays FM or AM broadcast
TUNER TIMER REC Records FM or AM broadcast
CD Plays a CD
TAPE Plays a tape
—— —-- TIMER REC Records from whichever source was used
just before turning off the system
Note:
» Ifyouchoose an FM or AM radio station as the source, select the preset
station by pressing the PRESET button on the Tuner.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the source to play or record in memory.
Setting the Volume
1. Press the TUNING/TIMER/DIMMER button to selecta volume level.
Repeatedly pressing the » button displays the volume levels in the
following order.:
Display What it means
VOL —- —— Volume set to the level used before shut the power
off.
VOL —-— 0 Volume off
VOL —— À Volume barely on
VOL —-—— B Volume at about a 1/4 turn of the volume knob
VOL —- C Volume at about a 1/3 turn of the volume knob
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2. Press the MEMORY button.
This stores the volume level for timed playback or recording in memory.
To change your selection, press the CANCEL button and enter a new
value.
Starting the Timer
Press the Timer button to start the timer. The timer you chose should tight
on the display.
Note:
- Ifthetimer light does not light, the timer was not set properly, and you
need to set the start time again.
To change your selection, press the CANCEL button and enter a new
value.
Turning the System Off
Press the POWER button on the amplifier to turn the system off.
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» The system is now programmed to turn on at the preset start-time, and
play or record until the stop-time.
* it will record or play the preset source at the preset volume level until
the top-time is reached.
+ Ifyouturnthe system on before the start-time, the timer will still operate
as programmed at the start-time.
Resetting the Timers
To reset a timer, press the button (TIMER 1, TIMER 2, or DAILY) on the
Tuner twice. Now the timer is set again and will use the same start-time,
stop-time, source, and volume level as before.
Setting the Wake-Up and Sleep Timer
You can set a timer so it turns on to wake you up or turns off when you go
to sleep.
Setting the Wake-Up Timer
The wake-up timer serves as an alarm clock. It turns the system on after
a programmed time lapse and plays the source that was used before the
systemwas turned off. You can set a wake-up time from between 5 minutes
and 12 hours.
1. Press the POWER switch on the amplifier so it is off.
2. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the Tuner.
This tells the system that you are going to set the wake-up time.
3. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired
wake-up time appears.
WAKE UP/SLEEP
- Each time you press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button, the wake-up time
lapse changes in the following order:
-*0:05-*0:10—0:15—*0:30—0:45—1:00-*1:30-*2:00—3:00-+(емегу
hour)—12:00— (back to the beginning)
* If you make a mistake, press the CANCEL button on the Tuner and
enter a new wake-up time with the WAKE UP/SLEEP button.
The system will now turn on after this time lapse.
« The wake-up timer has priority over TIMER 1, TIMER 2, and the DAILY
timer.
This means that if the start-time for one of the timers occurs before the
wake-up time, the system will wait until the wake-up time to turn on.
Note:
+ IfCDis the source that will be used, playback begins with the first track.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer is used to turn off the system after a specified time lapse.
With this timer you can fall asleep listening to music, knowing that the
system will shut off automatically and not stay on all night. You can set the
sleep timer to turn the system off from between 5 minutes and.2 hours.
1. Press the POWER switch on the Amplifier so it Is on.
2. Start the source you want to listen to.
3. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the Tuner.
WAKE UP/SLEEP
This tells the system that you are going to set the sleep time.
4. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired
sleep time appears.
Each time you press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button, the sleep time lapse
changes in the following order:
—0:05—0:10—0:15—0:30—0:45—1:00—1:15—>1:30—1:45—2:00—
(back to the beginning)
* If you make a mistake, press the CANCEL button on the Tuner and
enter a new sleep time with the WAKE UP/SLEEP button.
The system will now turn off after this time lapse.
» The sleep timer has priority over TIMER 1, TIMER 2 and the DAILY
timer.
This means thatif the stop-time for one of the timers occurs before the sleep
time, the system will wait until the sleep time before turning itself off.
Checking the Remaining Time
After setting the wake-up or sleep timer, you can check the time remaining
until the system turns on {wake-up time) or shuts off (sleep time).
Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button.
The remaining time is displayed for 5 seconds. Then the clock time appears
again.
Adding More Time
If you want more time before the wake-up timer turns the system on (or the
sleep timer turns the system off), follow these steps:
1. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button.
The remaining time is displayed for 5 seconds. Then the clock time
appears again.
2. Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button again before the clock time is
displayed.
* Keep pressing this button until the desired additional time is reached.
Now the system will wait until the added amount of time until turning on or
shutting off.
Cancelling the Time Setting
If you decide you don't want the system to wake you up or play music while
you fall asleep, you can turn these timers off.
1. To cancel the wake-up timer, press the POWER button on the
Amplifier.
This turns the power on.
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2. To cancel the sleep timer, press the POWER button on the
Amplifier.
This turns the power off.
Using the Remote Controller
Operating the Remote Controller
You can use the Remote Controller to operate the system without leaving your chair. You can use it up to a distance of 23 feet.
Point the Remote Controller at the remote sensor on the Amplifier.
Note:
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* When the Tuner is selected as the source, and Cd OFF is displayed, only the PLAY button on the Remote Controller can be used.
To use other buttons on the Remote Controller (for programming and other operations), select CD with the SOURCE SELECTOR, or press the CD PLAY
button on the Remote Controller first.
CD Automatic Changer
DECK A CONTROL
[=<] [>] [>]
DECK B CONTROL
[=] [=] [=]
REC PAUSE
JVC RM-SEMX 55MU REMOTE CONTROL
Amplifier
Amplifier
Turn on the main unit
Adjust volume level
VOLUME
Gradually reduce the volume to zero FADE MUTING
Set the SOURCE SELECTOR of the amplifier TUNER
to TUNER
Set the SOURCE SELECTOR of the amplifier
to VIDEO/AUX
Set the SOURCE SELECTOR of the amplifier
to PHONO
CD Automatic Changer
Play a CD
Stop playback of a CD
Set the numeric keys to the DISC mode
CD CHANGER
О
Select the Disc No.
me
[+] [5] [5]
Place numeric keys in CD mode
CD 10KEY
Select track number
1 2 3
[=]
Sec
CONTINUE PAGM
[7] Le] Ce]
Scanning through the track number
[<<] , [>>]
Change the PLAY MODE of the CD Automatic Changer
CONTINUE
to CONTINUOUS mode after press the CD CHANGER button
Change the PLAY MODE of the CD Automatic Changer PAGM
in PROGRAM mode after press the CD CHANGER button [e]
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Tape Deck
DECK A
Play a tape
Tuner
>]
Stop playback [=]
[>>]
- Fast forwarding or fast rewinding [<<] ,
CD/TUNER 10KEY DISC SELECT "N DECK B
à Play a tape in forward direction [>]
Play a tape in reverse direction
0
>
с
о
т
Stop playback temporarily (deck В)
Е
STOP
Stop playback
Fast forwarding or fast rewinding [<<] ,; [>>]
REC
Recording in forward direction [0] - [>]
НЕС
|+ | Recording in reverse direction
POWER | FADE MUTING
REC PAUSE
JVC Av-seux 5smu REMOTE CONTROL Pausing recording x
; ; STOP
Stopping recording
Tuner
TUNER
Selecting Tuner mode
me
L:] 1 =]
Tape Deck CONTINUE PRGM
[=]
Selecting a preset station
Note:
* Where “+” is indicated, press and hold the first button illustrated, then
press the second.
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Troubleshooting
Sympton
Possible Cause
CA-MX55MBK
Action
No sound Is heard.
Impossible to record.
Speakers are connected incorrectly.
Tape tabs are broken out.
Re-connect speakers
(See "Connecting the SystemComponent”)
Cover tabs with adhesive tape.
interference during broadcast.
Antenna is dis¿¿anected.
The loop antenna is too close to the system.
Re-connect the antenna securely.
Change the position and direction of the loop antenna.
CD Sound is discontinuous.
The CD is seratched or stained.
Clean or replace the CD.
The Remote Controller cannot be operated.
There is an obstruction blocking the remote
sensor on the amplifier.
The batteries of the Remote Controller are
weak.
Remove the obstruction.
Replace the batteries.
The magazine does notejectwhenthe EJECT
button Is pressed.
The power is off.
The magazine has not been inserted correctly.
Turn on the system.
Push the magazine all the way in and try pressing the
EJECT button again.
A selection on a CD was not played.
The CD is in the tray upside down.
Put the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.
Operations are disabled.
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction
due to external electrical interference.
Unplug the system, then plug it back in.
The cassette holder cannot be opened.
The system was turned off because the timer
was operated while the tape was running.
Turn on the system.
Specifications
Double Cassette Amplifier
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Output Power
SPEAKERS 25 watts per channel, min. RMS,
both channels driven into 8
ohms, from 40Hz to 20kHz with
no more than 0.9% total harmonic
distortion.
Total Harmonic Distortion at
Half-Rated Power 0.07%
Input Sensitivity/
Impedance (1kHz)
VIDEO/AUX 220mV/47 k ohms
PHONO 3mV/47 k ohms
SEA Center Frequencies 63, 250, 1k, 4k, 16kHz
SEA Control Range + 10 dB
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Frequency Response
: 30 - 16,000Hz
Normal: 30 - 15,000Hz
Wow and Flutter (WRMS) 0.09%
10-7/8 x 7-1/4 x 12-5/16 inches
(275 x 183.5 x 312 mm)
13.7 Ibs
(6.2 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
CD Automatic Changer/Tuner
CD AUTOMATIC CHANGER SECTION
CD capacity 6 discs
Dynamic Range 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 102 dB
Wow and Flutter Unmeasurable
TUNER SECTION
FM
Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Usable Sensitivity 0.95uV/75 ohms (10.8dBf)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(IHF-A Weight)
MONO 80 dB
STEREO 73 dB
AM
Tuning range
Dimensions (W x H x D)
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz
10-7/8 x 7-1/4 x 12-1/4 inches
(275 x 183.5 x 311 mm)
Weight 8.6 165
(3.9 kg)
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Area Line Voltage & Frequency Power Consumption
Canada, US.A AC 120V~,60Hz 100 watts
UK
Australia AC240V~,50Hz 205 watts
Continental Europe | AC230V—,50Hz
Other areas AC110/127/220/240V~selectable,50/60Hz 110 watts
Accessories FM Antenna Cable ...................... 1
AM Loop Antenna ...................... 1
MAGAZINE ..............e.onmnonmmennnanos 1
Speaker Cord .................m....enneco. 2
Remote Control Unit..................... 1
Batteries ................ eee... 2
(UM-4/AAA (24F)/R03)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
AUDIO DIVISION, YAMATO PLANT, 1644, SHIMOTSURUMA , YAMATO - SHI, KANAGAWA - KEN ,242 , JAPAN
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