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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
FS-X1/FS-X3
Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1
Consists of CA-FSX3 and SP-FSX3
SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX1
SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 SP-FSX3
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 1 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) 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 “da
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 2 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM For Canada/pour le Canada For Canada/pour Le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER- PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC- TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIG- LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 3 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM CAUTION ATTENTION About the Internal Cooling Fan A propos du ventilateur de refroidissement interne This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for Cet appareil est équipé d’un ventilateur de refroidissement interne afin de permettre un fonctionnement à haute puis- high-power operation within a small space. sance dans un espace limité. This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may Ce ventilateur se met
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 1 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................3 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 3 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................................................................. 3 WARNINGS ...................
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 2 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Table of Contents Setting the Daily Timer............................................................................................................ 22 Setting the SLEEP Timer .........................................................................................................25 Timer Priority........................................................................................................................... 25 Troubleshootin
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 3 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer. Features Here are some of the t
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 4 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. FM Wire Antenna (1) AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Speaker Cords (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment. R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) C
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 5 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) (on the side panel) If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna. Using the Supplied Wire Antenna Using the Coaxial Type Connector (Not Supplied) A 75-ohm antenna with coaxial type connector should be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal. FM wire ant
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 6 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3) AM loop antenna (Supplied) Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. Make sure the antenna
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 7 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started Connecting the Speakers (SP-FSX1/SP-FSX3) These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the speakers. Connect the speaker cords between the speaker terminals of the Unit and those of the Speakers. When inserting the speaker wire lead, open the speaker terminal. Connect the black cord to the ( - ) terminal and the cord without a black line to the (+) terminal. Left side (rear vie
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 8 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started Removing the Speaker Grills (SP-FSX1) The speaker grills can be removed. When removing: 1. Pull the bottom towards you with your fingers. 2. Also pull the top towards you. When attaching the speaker grills: Attach the speaker grills as shown in the diagram. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub- woofer. (For t
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 9 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Getting Started Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Optical Digital Output) Unplug the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the System’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT terminal and the input terminal of the MD recorder, etc. You can record the digital output signal from the System’s CD Player to the MD recorder, etc. Cap Optical digital cord (not supplied) MD recorder, etc. (not supplied) COMPU PLAY JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 10 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Basic Operations STANDBY/ON CD lamp (Inside) DISPLAY CD 6 LINE FM/AM AHB PRO AHB PRO BASS/TREBLE Source indicator A.P. off _ VOLUME +, DIMMER Source FADE selector MUTING _ VOLUME +, STANDBY/ON indicator STANDBY/ON PHONES Display Turning the Power On and Off Changing the Source The System has four sound sources, CD, FM, AM and Turning the System On LINE. Select one of sources you want to listen. Press the STANDBY/ON button. For e
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 11 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Basic Operations Adjusting the Brightness CAUTION: DO NOT turn off the System with the volu- (DIMMER - at Power On) me set to an extremely high level; otherwi- se a sudden blast of sound could damage You can adjust the brightness of the display. your hearing, speakers and/or headphones When the System is Turned On when you turn on the System or start play- ing any source next time. At power on, each time you press the DIMMER button
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 12 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Basic Operations No signal condition: Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE) Source CD: CD is stopped or no CD is inserted. You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen- When no signal condition continues, “A.P.off 20 sec” (20 cy) and treble (high frequency). seconds left before elapsed time reaches three minutes) ap- pears on the display. The displayed time is counted down On the Remote Control and, finally, the System is turned off
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 13 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Using the Tuner Numeric Keys 5 SET 3 2 ∞ FM/AM FM/PLAY MODE Multi-control button Source ¢ selector FM mode indicator 4 Band display, Preset channel, Frequency display * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be Select a station using one of the follow- 2 tuned in manually, automatically
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 14 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Using the Tuner CAUTION: Presetting Stations Even if the system is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta- will be stored for about 24 hours. However, tions. in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again. Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 15 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Using the CD Player Numeric CD DOOR 0 Keys CANCEL 5 SET 3 2 ∞ CD door CD 6 7 REPEAT FM/PLAY MODE 0 CD 6 Source ¢ selector Disc 7 indicator 4 Repeat indicator Play mode indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Re- peat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the tracks To
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FS-X1-3(J)_E.book Page 16 Friday, March 28, 2003 11:36 AM Using the CD Player ❑ You can insert a CD while listening to the other source. To Select a Track or Passage within a Track However, while the CD door is operating (opening or During playback closing), the other source will be muted. Press the ¢ or 4 button on the Unit or the 3 or 2 but- ton on the Remote Control to select the track you want. CAUTION: The selected track starts playing. DO NOT try to open or close the CD door by
