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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
COMPACT
COMPACT COMPACT
COMPACT
SOUND
SOUND MODE SLEEP SOUND MODE SLEEP
MODE SLEEP SOUND
MODE SLEEP
DIGITAL AUDIO
DISPLAY DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DISPLAY
MODE PTY/EON – SELECT + DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON – SELECT +
MODE PTY/EON – SELECT +
DIGITAL AUDIO
TAPE A/B TAPE A/B
TAPE A/B TAPE A/B
REC REC
START/STOP REC START/STOP
START/STOP REC
START/STOP
ACTIVE
ACTIVE BASS EX.
BASS EX. ACTIVE
BASS EX.
FM MODE
FM MODE FM MODE
FM MOD
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Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug REPRODUCTION OF LABELS fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro- 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If n
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter
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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 for future reference. Power sources About This Manual • When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the This manual is organized as follows: plug, not the AC power cord. • The manual mainly explains operations using the DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hand
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Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3 Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 18 Front Panel ................................................................. 3 Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18 Remote Control .......................................................... 5 Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18 Getting Started.........................................................
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Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel j Powered Rolling Panel o k ; l a / s z d x Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. f c To close the panel, press g v the button again. b h n Front Panel 1 p 2 q 4 3 CA-MXJ750R w e 5 CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R 6 r CA-MXJ500 7 t y 8 u i 9 – 3 – EN01-14.MXJ500,etc[B]/f 3 00.1.10, 2:08 PM
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Continued Display Window 1 2 34 56 1 2 3 7 8 9 p q See pages in the parentheses for details. h SET button (9, 12, 22 – 24) j7 (stop) button (15 – 21) Front Panel k TUNING – / + buttons (12) 1 / Á (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 16, 18) 1 Disc trays l SEA CONTROL button (11) 2 (On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9) / PROGRAM/RANDOM button (16, 17, 20) 3 Display window z EDIT button (21) 4 For CA-MXJ750R: x REPEAT button (17) SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10) c DISPLAY button (9) For CA-MXJ552R
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Remote Control Remote Control 1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit. 2 SOUND MODE button (10) 3 TAPE A/B button (18) 4 REC START/STOP button (19, 21) 5 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER + / – buttons (10) 1 For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500: p SOUND ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) + / – buttons (10) MODE SLEEP 2 q 61 / 4 (fast left/reverse search) button (16 – 18) DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON – SELECT + 7 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 18) w 5 Pressing this bu
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Getting Started Continued Unpacking Connecting Antennas After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the FM antenna following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. FM antenna (supplied) • AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control 1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 W Insert the batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
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AM (LW/MW) antenna Connecting Speakers FOR CA-MXJ750R 1 2 3 2, 3 1 Vinyl-covered wire ANTENNA (not supplied) Blue AM EXT AM LOOP Speaker Speaker cord cord (blue/black) (blue/black) FM 75 COAXIAL Red Black AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (supplied) Black Speaker cord 1 Connect the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna to (red/black) the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. 2 Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until you have the best reception. To right To left speaker speaker To connect an outdoor AM (LW/MW) antenna When r
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1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker To connect audio equipment with an optical digital terminal on the rear of the unit. input terminal You can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment. 2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal. Match the polarity (color) of the speaker terminals: » to » and á to á. Protective plug 3 Release the finger from the clamp. IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of t
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Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power 4 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET. To turn on the unit, press so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. To check the clock time To turn off the unit (on standby), press Press DISPLAY while playing any source. again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. • Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display. The Powered Rolling Panel also closes. To
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Continued When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER + to Adjusting the Volume increase the subwoofer volume or press SUBWOOFER – to You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned decrease it. on. For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500 Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to The ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control increase the volume or counterclockwise provided for this unit can maintain the richness and fullness to decrease it. of the bass sound while listening to any source
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Surround modes *: 2 Adjust the SEA pattern. D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an frequency range to adjust outdoor stadium. (LOW, MID, HIGH). SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes: 2) Press 1 or Á to adjust the ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for level (–3 to +3) of the selected acoustic music. frequency range. POP: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for cl
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Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station 2 Press SET. 1 Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM — LW/MW). The Powered Rolling 3 Press PRESET – / + to select a Panel automatically opens. preset number. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (LW/MW). 2 Start searching for stations. On the unit: 4 Press SET again. Press and hold TUNING – / + for more than 1 second. On the remote con
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Receiving FM Stations with RDS Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY This section is for the model having RDS functions — that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CA- Search) MXJ550R. One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes. RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along • For details on the PTY codes, see “Additional Information” with their regular program signals. For example, the stations on page 27. send their stat
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Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice How the EON function actually works: Temporarily CASE 1 By receiving EON data sent by FM RDS stations, the EON If there is no station broadcasting the program you function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast have selected program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a The unit continues tuning in the current station. different station. Ç • The EON function only works when you are listening to a When a station starts broadcasting the
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Playing Back CDs Loading CDs Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play On the unit ONLY: You can play CDs continuously. 1 Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1 to 3) you want to load a CD onto. 1 Load CDs. The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel 3 2 Press one of the disc number also opens automatically. buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for 2 the disc you want to play. 2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc 1 CD play starts from the first track
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Continued • Each time you press the button, CD play mode changes To locate a particular point in a track as follows: During play, press and hold 1 or Á. •1: Fast reverses the disc. Random Play Program Play •Á: Fast forwards the disc. Continuous Play When using the remote control, press and hold 3 1 / 4 or ¢ / Á. 3 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) to 2 To go to another track select the disc number you want to 1 Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during play. playback. Track
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To stop during play, press 7. To check the program contents • Random play also stops when one of the disc trays is Before playing, you can check the program opened. contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / Á on the remote control. To exit from Random play mode, press PROGRAM/ •¢ / Á: Shows the programed tracks in the RANDOM repeatedly again before or after play so that the programed order. unit enters another play mode. •1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order. Even if you press 4 (or 1 / 4 on the remot
