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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-KC4
Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4
STANDBY/ON
SLEEP
AUX
FM MODE FM /AM
CD
CD1 CD2 CD3
REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM
TAPE A TAPE B
SOUND VOLUME
MODE
FADE
MUTING
RHYTHM AX
REMOTE CONTROL
SP-MXKC4 CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1343-006A
[A]
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution — STANDBY/ON button! IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The STANDBY/ON button in any position 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT does not disconnect the mains line. 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. serviceable parts inside the Unit; leav
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM 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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MX-KB4[A].book Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized.........................................................................................................
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 3 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (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) CAUTION: Handle bat
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Getting Started CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core. Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied) • Before att
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected. CAUTION: To avoid noise, keep antennas
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Getting Started Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. Signal cord (not supplied) White Lch Rch To audio output of external equipment. Red Connecting to the Wall Outlet Plug the AC
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 7 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON SLEEP Display Numeric AUX RHYTHM AX keys FM /AM FM MODE indicator SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX VOLUME STANDBY/ON CD CD1 CD2 CD3 PHONES REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM STANDBY indicator TAPE A TAPE B SOUND VOLUME MODE SOUND FADE VOLUME +, – RHYTHM AX MUTING MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM REMOTE CONTROL AX Various information Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.) * When the System i
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control. The output is faded out. gramming the playing tracks on CDs. To release muti
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric AUX keys FM /AM FM MODE FM/AM SET FM MODE FM/AM 1 Á CD CD1 CD2 CD3 1 ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM 7 TAPE A TAPE B Á 4 SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * 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 an
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 10 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Tuner CAUTION: Even if the System is unplugged or if the power In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for best reception. for a few days. However, in case the preset sta- tions are erased, you will need to preset the sta- tions again. Presetting Stations To Change the FM Reception You can preset up t
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 11 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM STANDBY/ON RANDOM Numeric SLEEP CD Open/ keys Close 0 AUX DISC SKIP CD 6 FM MODE FM /AM 4 ¢ SET CANCEL CD1-CD3 7 CD1-CD3 CD CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 6 1 ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B 4 Á REPEAT 7 PROGRAM SOUND VOLUME MODE /RANDOM FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc. Program indicator MP3 indicator Disc indicators Random Repeat indicator indicator * W
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 12 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. About Disc Indicator: ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while Disc Rotation Disc Number listening to the CD being played back. indicator indicator ❏ When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is auto- Selected Disc matically closed. indicator ❏ If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 13 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. 1 blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you 2 from the point where it was paused. want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the Tips
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 14 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit. You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to p
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random 1 the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed. Play mode. On the Unit Locking the Tray Press the RAND
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 16 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP TAPE A 3 AUX TAPE B 3 FM /AM 7 FM MODE 4 ¢ CD CD1 CD2 CD3 22 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN TAPE A TAPE B (Deck A) (Deck B) TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 Á SOUND VOLUME MODE 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 17 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON REC START/STOP SLEEP CD REC START AUX PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM FM MODE 7 TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 CD CD1 CD2 CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN TAPE A TAPE B (Deck A) (Deck B) TAPE A 3 7 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity
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MX-KB4[A].book Page 18 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck 2 Standard Recording B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit. This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also 3 “CD REC” appears on the display and the “REC” indicator has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which lights up. Then, the System begins CD Synchro Recording and save you
