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JD5_Safty[U].fm Page 1 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:53 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. 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. CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
JD5_Safty[U].fm Page 2 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:53 PM Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows 1. Front:No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/ Top/ Back:No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom:Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
JD5_Safty[U].fm Page 3 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:53 PM IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
Contents Introduction ............................................................ 2 Advanced Tape Operations .................................35 Precautions ..........................................................................2 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Recording on a Tape .........................................................35 Dubbing Tapes ..................................................................36 Synchronized Disc Recording.........
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 2 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 3 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Step 1:Unpack the package and check the accessories. English Getting Started Step 1: Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • AC plug adaptor (1) • Core filter (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 4 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. VCR, etc.
English Connection.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:22 PM T For better FM/AM reception * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 6 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect the speakers To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the speaker cords 1 Open 3 Close 2 Insert FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS FRONT SUBWOOFERS From left front main speaker From right front main speaker From front subwoofer From front subwoofer • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
To connect a center speaker and surround speakers From center speaker CENTER From left surround speaker From right surround speaker English English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 7 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 8 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To adjust the speaker distance Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 9 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 7 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3. 3. 0m RETURN SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT . USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. 8 Adjust the desired speaker distance.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 10 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types INFO This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) Audio CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats.
English English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 11 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
About the Display Indication The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. R 3 4 5 6 7 TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK MP3 WMA DVD AUDIO DIGITAL DTS MPEG w 8 p 9 JPEG LPCM q MONO ST S LS C LFE S 2 R L 1 e r t y u io ; PRGM. RND. REPEATALL 1 DISC MIC ECHO KARAOKE DVD LEVEL 1 2 3 RESUME BONUS B.S.P. PROGRESSIVE PL II MOVIE MUSIC SURR.
1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. • Lights to indicate the group title or track title when MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 title is shown on the main display. 3 GROUP indicator • Lights to indicate the group number when the source is DVD Audio or MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc. 4 CHAP.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 14 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Daily Operations—Playback ¥ Turn on the power. In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 15 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To select the AM tuner interval spacing To preset Stations Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is turned on. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into the presetting mode. SET /DISPLAY While AM is selected...
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 16 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Playing Back a Disc INFO Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” on page 33.
To select an item directly Remote ONLY You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC: While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. Examples: To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 18 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Playing Back a Tape INFO To change the tape running direction (deck B only) To insert a tape 3 (forward) You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. Push 2 (reverse) To reverse the tape automatically (deck B only) Main Unit ONLY REVERSE MODE Insert Tape is automatically reversed, and playback repeats until you stop it. Tape will not be reversed.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 19 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Adjusting the Volume Remote Control English Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments INFO The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: L/R BALANCE L/R EFFECT -/+ Main unit: VOLUME SLEEP DIMMER PROGRESSIVE VFP 3/2/5/∞ ENTER To drop the volume in a moment To restore the volume, press again, or adjust the volume level.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 20 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Adjusting the Front Speaker 2 Enter into the SEA Control Mode. Remote ONLY • You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the Sound Mode appears on the display. Output Balance TITLE You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6. L/R BALANCE R L 1 SET /DISPLAY Decreases the left front speaker output level.
Using Surround Mode INFO To adjust the DSP effect level English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 21 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Remote ONLY When one of the DSP modes is selected... To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD – + Increases the level AUTO MOVIE STEREO MUSIC STADIUM DANCE HALL Decreases the level (holding then...) • For AUX/FM/AM/TAPE-A/TAPE-B DANCE HALL STEREO STADIUM Auto Surround Mode* AUTO • If Multi-channel surround signal comes in, Multi-channel Surround Mode will be selected.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 22 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Changing the Picture Tone Remote ONLY INFO GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3). BRIGHTNESS Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8). CONTRAST Adjust if the far and near position is unnatural (–7 to +7). SATURATION Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7).
Setting the Clock INFO Main Unit ONLY Turning Off the Power Automatically English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 23 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Remote ONLY With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music. Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 40) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. 1 Specify the time (in minutes).
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 24 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote ONLY INFO Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE PAGE ANGLE For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio channel to play.
Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the onscreen bar (see page 31). Selecting a View Angle English MX-JD5&8[US].
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 26 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Playing Back a Bonus Group Slow-motion playback Remote ONLY on a DVD Audio INFO Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 While playing... Still picture playback starts. 2 Select slow motion speed.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 27 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Programming the Playing Order Remote Control English Advanced Disc Operations Remote ONLY —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 10 keys PROGRAM PLAY MODE REPEAT RANDOM Canceled 5/∞ TITLE PRGM.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 28 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all tracks at random. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. PROGRAM To release, press DVD/ CD 3. RANDOM Canceled TITLE To check the programmed contents Remote ONLY RND. Before or after playback... in the reverse order 2 Start playback. Playback starts in a random order.
Playing Repeatedly English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 29 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... TITLE CHAP OFF Repeats the current chapter. TITLE Repeats the current title. TRACK Repeats the current track. GROUP Repeats the current group. ALL Repeats all tracks or all programmed tracks. STEP Repeats the current track.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 30 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 10 keys 1 Disc type 2 Playback information ZOOM REPEAT 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ON SCREEN DVD/CD 3 8 7 On-screen bars DVD Video 1 2 TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
Operations Using the Changing the time information Remote ONLY On-screen Bar INFO Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 32 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Time Search 5 Finish the setting. You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. Pop-up window goes off. 1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • Except for DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4.
Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pulldown menu. 2 Select CHAP. or TRACK . 3 Display the pop-up window. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP. CHAPTER 1/1/3 3 1/3 1/1 _ Operations on the CONTROL • To correct a misentry, press the 10 keys until the desired number shown in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 34 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback or... (REPEAT) GROUP Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. • If you move the highlight bar while playing back an MP3/ WMA disc, the selected track starts playback automatically.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 35 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Advanced Tape Operations IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Main unit Recording on a Tape INFO Main Unit ONLY You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 18. DVD/CD 3 TAPE-B2 3 REVERSE MODE 7 DISC REC START REC START/STOP 0 PUSH OPEN 1 Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 36 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 3 Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” “TAPE-A” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the right column). 4 Start recording. INFO You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. • If the current playing source is not the disc player, press DVD/CD 3, then 7. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode To stop recording settings on the display.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 37 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Enjoying Karaoke IMPORTANT • Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. • MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks. Remote control DO NOT keep the microphones connected while they are not in use.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 38 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. To use microphone only 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the 3 3 MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Start playback. MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Select disc player, then stop playback. 4 Activate the Mic mixing mode. 4 Activate the Mic mixing mode. MIC MIX MIC OFF MIC MIX (holding then...) MIC OFF 5 Activate the Karaoke mode.
Reserving Karaoke Songs English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 39 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 5 Start playback. Remote ONLY —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles or tracks on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. 1 Change the source to the “DVD/CD.” To check the programmed contents 2 Activate Karaoke Program mode. (holding then...) The Karaoke reserve screen appears. To modify the program While the Karaoke reserve screen is shown on the TV...
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 40 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Timer Operations Setting the Timer Main unit INFO Main Unit ONLY Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/ DEMO. You can return to the previous step.
3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 41 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To turn off the Timer after its setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer you want to cancel (DAILYTIMER or REC TIMER) you want to cancel.
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 42 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Set up Menu Operations Operating Procedure Remote control Remote ONLY You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 10 keys 1 Show the set up menu. LANGUAGE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SET UP MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT.
7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. 7 PICTURE Set up Menu You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen. To finish the Set up Menu PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3 LB PICTURE SOURCE AUTO SCREEN SAVER ON FILE TYPE AUDIO SELECT ENTER 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu INFO You can select the initial languages for disc playback.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 44 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). You can adjust the sound settings of the System. AUDIO Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 45 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu DISTANCE You can adjust the sound settings of the System Select this to enter the DISTANCE submenu. See also “Setting the Speakers” on page 8. SPK. SETTING DISTANCE LEVEL DISTANCE FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3. RETURN SELECT ENTER SELECT USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 46 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM 7 OTHERS Set up Menu INFO You can change some other convenient functions. OTHERS RESUME ON ON SCREEN GUIDE ON AV COMPULINK MODE DVD1 PARENTAL LOCK SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting.
Restricting the Review Remote ONLY 5 Select “COUNTRY CODE,” then display the pop-up window. —Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 48 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM To change the setting To release Parental Lock temporarily 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. When you set a strict rating level, some discs may not be played back at all. When you try to play such a disc, the following screen appears on the TV screen. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” .
MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 49 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM English Operating the TV Operating TV Remote control You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. 1 Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. 10 Keys TV 2 Enter the code setting mode. TV/VIDEO ENTER TV CHANNEL -/ + 3 Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. TV VOLUME -/ + SHIFT 4 Release TV .
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 50 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may roll over upward and downward rapidly.
Changing the Picture Tone: • If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the VFP setting screen disappears. Setting the Clock: • “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock. Unique DVD/VCD Operations (see pages 24 to 26) Selecting the Sound Track: • On some DVD Videos, you cannot change audio languages while playing back.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 52 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM Enjoying Karaoke (see pages 37 to 39) OTHERS Set up Menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE: Microphone Mixing: • The set up menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and recorded) even though this function is set to “OFF.” Subtitles and the information for zooming in always appear on the display regardless of this setting. • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Multi-channel source will be downmixed into 2 channel temporarily.
Troubleshooting MP3/WMA, JPEG, or MPEG-4 files are not played back. ] The inserted disc may include more than two types of tracks If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. (MP3/WMA files, JPEG files, and MPEG-4 files). In this case, you can only play back the files selected by the “FILE TYPE” setting (see page 44). ] You have changed the “FILE TYPE” setting after you inserted a disc. In this case, reload the disc.
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Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 40 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS: 25 W per channel, min.
English MX-JD5&8[US].book Page 58 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:35 PM CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 50 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS: 30 W per channel, min.
JD5_Cover[U].fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:29 AM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.
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Safty[UX]_en.fm Page 1 Monday, April 26, 2004 5:16 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. 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. CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
Safty[UX]_en.fm Page 2 Monday, April 26, 2004 5:16 PM CAUTION: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
Safty[UX]_en.fm Page 3 Monday, April 26, 2004 5:16 PM IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 1 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Contents Introduction ............................................................ 2 Advanced Tape Operations .................................35 Precautions ..........................................................................2 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Recording on a Tape .........................................................35 Dubbing Tapes ................................................
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 2 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 3 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Getting Started Step 1:Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 1: Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • AC plug adaptor (1) • Core filter (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 4 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. VCR, etc.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 5 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM T For better FM/AM reception * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 6 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect the speakers To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the speaker cords 1 Open 3 Close 2 Insert FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS FRONT SUBWOOFERS From left front main speaker From right front main speaker From front subwoofer From front subwoofer • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 7 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To connect a center speaker and surround speakers From center speaker CENTER From left surround speaker From right surround speaker To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 8 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To adjust the speaker distance Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.) Center speaker Left front main speaker Front subwoofer Right front main speaker You need to adjust the each speaker’s distance from where you usually take seat (listening position) to get the best surround effect.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 9 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 7 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3. 3. 0m RETURN SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT . USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. 8 Adjust the desired speaker distance.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 10 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types INFO This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) Audio CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats. The System can play back DVD-R or DVDRW recorded in the DVD Video format.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 11 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 12 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM About the Display Indication The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. R 3 4 5 6 7 TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK MP3 WMA DVD AUDIO DIGITAL DTS MPEG w 8 p 9 JPEG LPCM q MONO ST S LS C LFE S 2 R L 1 e r t y u io ; PRGM. RND.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 13 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. • Lights to indicate the group title or track title when MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 title is shown on the main display.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 14 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Daily Operations—Playback ¥ Turn on the power. In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 15 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To select the AM tuner interval spacing To preset Stations Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is turned on. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into the presetting mode. SET /DISPLAY While AM is selected...
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 16 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Playing Back a Disc INFO Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” on page 33.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 17 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To select an item directly Remote ONLY You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC: While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 18 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Playing Back a Tape INFO To change the tape running direction (deck B only) To insert a tape 3 (forward) You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. Push 2 (reverse) To reverse the tape automatically (deck B only) Main Unit ONLY REVERSE MODE Insert Tape is automatically reversed, and playback repeats until you stop it. Tape will not be reversed.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 19 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume Remote Control INFO The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: L/R BALANCE L/R EFFECT -/+ Main unit: VOLUME SLEEP DIMMER PROGRESSIVE VFP 3/2/5/∞ ENTER To drop the volume in a moment To restore the volume, press again, or adjust the volume level.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 20 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Adjusting the Front Speaker 2 Enter into the SEA Control Mode. Remote ONLY • You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the Sound Mode appears on the display. Output Balance TITLE You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6. L/R BALANCE R L 1 SET /DISPLAY Decreases the left front speaker output level.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 21 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Using Surround Mode INFO To adjust the DSP effect level Remote ONLY When one of the DSP modes is selected... To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD source – Increases the level AUTO MOVIE STEREO + MUSIC STADIUM DANCE HALL Decreases the level (holding then...) • For AUX/FM/AM/TAPE-A/TAPE-B DANCE HALL STEREO STADIUM Auto Surround Mode* AUTO • If Multi-channel surround signal comes in, Multi-channel Surround Mode will be selected.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 22 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Changing the Picture Tone Remote ONLY INFO GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3). BRIGHTNESS Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8). CONTRAST Adjust if the far and near position is unnatural (–7 to +7). SATURATION Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7). TINT Adjust if the human skin color is unnatural (–7 to +7).
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 23 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Setting the Clock INFO Main Unit ONLY Turning Off the Power Automatically Remote ONLY With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music. Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 40) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. 1 Specify the time (in minutes).
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 24 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote ONLY INFO Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE PAGE ANGLE For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio channel to play.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 25 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the onscreen bar (see page 31).
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 26 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Playing Back a Bonus Group Slow-motion playback Remote ONLY on a DVD Audio INFO Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 While playing... Still picture playback starts. 2 Select slow motion speed.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 27 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control Remote ONLY —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 10 keys PROGRAM PLAY MODE REPEAT RANDOM Canceled 5/∞ TITLE PRGM.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 28 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all tracks at random. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. PROGRAM To release, press DVD/ CD 3. RANDOM Canceled TITLE To check the programmed contents Remote ONLY RND. Before or after playback... in the reverse order 2 Start playback. Playback starts in a random order.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 29 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... TITLE CHAP OFF Repeats the current chapter. TITLE Repeats the current title. TRACK Repeats the current track. GROUP Repeats the current group. ALL Repeats all tracks or all programmed tracks. STEP Repeats the current track.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 30 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 10 keys 1 Disc type 2 Playback information ZOOM REPEAT 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ON SCREEN DVD/CD 3 8 7 On-screen bars DVD Video 1 2 TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 31 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Operations Using the Changing the time information Remote ONLY On-screen Bar INFO Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 32 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Time Search 5 Finish the setting. You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. 1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • Except for DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 33 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pulldown menu. 2 Select CHAP. or TRACK . 3 Display the pop-up window. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
Onscreen.fm Page 34 Monday, April 26, 2004 8:28 PM To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback... (REPEAT) GROUP Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. • If you move the highlight bar while playing back an MP3/ WMA disc, the selected track starts playback automatically.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 35 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Advanced Tape Operations IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Main unit Recording on a Tape INFO Main Unit ONLY You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 18. DVD/CD 3 TAPE-B2 3 REVERSE MODE 7 DISC REC START REC START/STOP 0 PUSH OPEN 1 Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 36 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 3 Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” “TAPE-A” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the right column). 4 Start recording. INFO You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. • If the current playing source is not the disc player, press DVD/CD 3, then 7. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode To stop recording settings on the display.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 37 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Enjoying Karaoke IMPORTANT • Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. • MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks. Remote control DO NOT keep the microphones connected while they are not in use. 10 keys CANCEL ECHO MIC MIX RESERVE KEY / KARAOKE 5/∞ Source buttons 7 SHIFT Microphone Mixing INFO You can enjoy microphone mixing while playing any source.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 38 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. To use microphone only 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the 3 3 MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Start playback. MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Select disc player, then stop playback. 4 Activate the Mic mixing mode. 4 Activate the Mic mixing mode. MIC MIX MIC OFF MIC MIX (holding then...) MIC OFF 5 Activate the Karaoke mode. (holding then...
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 39 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Reserving Karaoke Songs 5 Start playback. Remote ONLY —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles or tracks on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. 1 Change the source to the “DVD/CD.” To check the programmed contents 2 Activate Karaoke Program mode. (holding then...) The Karaoke reserve screen appears. To modify the program While the Karaoke reserve screen is shown on the TV... (holding then...
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 40 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Timer Operations Setting the Timer Main unit INFO Main Unit ONLY Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/ DEMO. You can return to the previous step.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 41 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after its setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer you want to cancel (DAILYTIMER or REC TIMER) you want to cancel.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 42 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Set up Menu Operations Operating Procedure Remote control Remote ONLY You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 10 keys 1 Show the set up menu. LANGUAGE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SET UP MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 43 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. 7 PICTURE Set up Menu You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen. To finish the Set up Menu PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3 LB PICTURE SOURCE AUTO SCREEN SAVER ON FILE TYPE AUDIO SELECT ENTER 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu INFO You can select the initial languages for disc playback.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 44 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). You can adjust the sound settings of the System. AUDIO Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 45 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu DISTANCE You can adjust the sound settings of the System Select this to enter the DISTANCE submenu. See also “Setting the Speakers” on page 8. SPK. SETTING DISTANCE LEVEL DISTANCE FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3. RETURN SELECT ENTER SELECT USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 46 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM 7 OTHERS Set up Menu INFO You can change some other convenient functions. OTHERS RESUME ON ON SCREEN GUIDE ON AV COMPULINK MODE DVD1 PARENTAL LOCK SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 47 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Restricting the Review Remote ONLY 5 Select “COUNTRY CODE,” then display the pop-up window. —Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 48 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM To change the setting To release Parental Lock temporarily 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. When you set a strict rating level, some discs may not be played back at all. When you try to play such a disc, the following screen appears on the TV screen. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” .
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 49 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Operating the TV Operating TV Remote control You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. 1 Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. 10 Keys TV 2 Enter the code setting mode. TV/VIDEO ENTER TV CHANNEL -/ + 3 Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. TV VOLUME -/ + SHIFT 4 Release TV .
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 50 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may roll over upward and downward rapidly.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 51 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Changing the Picture Tone: Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio: • For MPEG-4 files playback... – The System can play back the MPEG-4 files followed the conditions below: File format: ASF Visual profile MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile) Audio CODEC: G.726 Max. picture size: 352 x 288 Max. bit rate: 384 kbps – The size of playback screen will be the same size as it is recorded. – Some recorded files may not be able to be played back.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 52 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Enjoying Karaoke (see pages 37 to 39) OTHERS Set up Menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE: Microphone Mixing: • The set up menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and recorded) even though this function is set to “OFF.” Subtitles and the information for zooming in always appear on the display regardless of this setting. • When Mic mixing mode is activated, Multi-channel source will be downmixed into 2 channel temporarily.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 53 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Troubleshooting MP3/WMA, JPEG, or MPEG-4 files are not played back. ] The inserted disc may include more than two types of tracks If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. (MP3/WMA files, JPEG files, and MPEG-4 files). In this case, you can only play back the files selected by the “FILE TYPE” setting (see page 44).
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MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 57 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 40 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS: 25 W per channel, min.
MX-JD5&8[UX].book Page 58 Monday, April 26, 2004 2:22 PM CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 50 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS: 30 W per channel, min.
Cover[UX]_en.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 2:30 PM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO CA-MXJD5 Português CA-MXJD5 CA-MXJD8 Español English JD5_Cover[UW].
JD5_Safty[UW].fm Page 1 Wednesday, April 28, 2004 5:52 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. PRECAUÇÃO—botão STANDBY/ON ! Desligue a ficha da tomada da parede para desligar completamente a alimentação.
JD5_Safty[UW].fm Page 2 Wednesday, April 28, 2004 5:52 PM Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows 1. Front:No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/ Top/ Back:No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom:Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
JD5_Safty[UW].fm Page 3 Wednesday, April 28, 2004 5:52 PM IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER 1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1 2.
Contents Introduction ............................................................ 2 On-Screen Disc Operations ..................................30 Precautions ..........................................................................2 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 About the On-screen Bar...................................................30 Operations Using the On-screen Bar.................................31 Operations on the CONTROL Screen..................
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 2 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 3 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Step 1:Unpack the package and check the accessories. English Getting Started Step 1: Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • AC plug adaptor (1) • Core filter (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 4 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. MD recorder, Amplifier etc.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 5 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM T For better FM/AM reception * This illustration uses SP-MXJD8 as speakers. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 6 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect the speakers To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the speaker cords 1 Open 3 Close 2 Insert FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS FRONT SUBWOOFERS From left front main speaker From right front main speaker From front subwoofer From front subwoofer • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
English English Connection.fm Page 7 Friday, May 14, 2004 5:26 PM To connect a center speaker and surround speakers DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. From center speaker CENTER From left surround speaker From right surround speaker • Connect the center speaker to the CENTER jack. • Connect the left surround speaker to the LEFT jack. • Connect the right surround speaker to the RIGHT jack.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 8 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM To adjust the speaker distance Setting the Speakers Speaker layout To enjoy multi-channel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the Set up menu. (See right column.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 9 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM 7 Select the speaker to adjust the distance, then display the pop-up window. DISTANCE FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3. 3. 0m RETURN SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT . USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. Speaker Diagram Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers • The selected speaker icon is highlighted blue. 8 Adjust the desired speaker distance.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 10 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types INFO This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) Audio CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 formats.
English English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 11 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
About the Display Indication The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. R 3 4 5 6 7 TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK MP3 WMA DVD AUDIO DIGITAL DTS MPEG w 8 p 9 JPEG LPCM q MONO ST S LS C LFE S 2 R L 1 e RESUME BONUS B.S.P. PROGRESSIVE PL II MOVIE MUSIC SURR. SOUND r t y u io ; PRGM. RND.
1 Surround Mode/Source signal indicators • Surround Mode indicators: light to indicate the current activated speaker. • L/C/R/LFE/LS/S/RS: light to indicate the current source signal. 2 TITLE indicator • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video. • Lights to indicate the group title or track title when MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 title is shown on the main display. 3 GROUP indicator • Lights to indicate the group number when the source is DVD Audio or MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc. 4 CHAP.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 14 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English Daily Operations—Playback ¥ Turn on the power. In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 15 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To select the AM tuner interval spacing To preset Stations Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is turned on. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into the presetting mode. SET /DISPLAY While AM is selected...
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 16 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Playing Back a Disc INFO Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/ SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG/MPEG-4 playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” on page 33.
To select an item directly Remote ONLY You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC: While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. Examples: To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 18 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Playing Back a Tape INFO To change the tape running direction (deck B only) To insert a tape 3 (forward) You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. Push 2 (reverse) To reverse the tape automatically (deck B only) Main Unit ONLY REVERSE MODE Insert Tape is automatically reversed, and playback repeats until you stop it. Tape will not be reversed.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 19 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Adjusting the Volume Remote Control English Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments INFO The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: L/R BALANCE L/R EFFECT -/+ Main unit: VOLUME SLEEP DIMMER PROGRESSIVE VFP 3/2/5/∞ ENTER To drop the volume in a moment To restore the volume, press again, or adjust the volume level.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 20 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Adjusting the Front Speaker 2 Enter into the SEA Control Mode. Remote ONLY • You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the Sound Mode appears on the display. Output Balance TITLE You can adjust the output balance of left front speaker and right front speaker within the range of R (right) –6 (minimum sound level from the right speaker) to L (left) –6.
Using Surround Mode INFO To adjust the DSP effect level English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 21 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Remote ONLY When one of the DSP modes is selected... To activate Surround Mode • For DVD/CD source – Increases the level AUTO MOVIE STEREO + MUSIC STADIUM DANCE HALL Decreases the level (holding then...
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 22 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Changing the Picture Tone Remote ONLY INFO GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3). BRIGHTNESS Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8). CONTRAST Adjust if the far and near position is unnatural (–7 to +7). SATURATION Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7).
Setting the Clock INFO Main Unit ONLY Turning Off the Power Automatically English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 23 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Remote ONLY With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music. Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 37) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. 1 Specify the time (in minutes).
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 24 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote ONLY INFO Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE PAGE ANGLE For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio channel to play.
Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the onscreen bar (see page 31). Selecting a View Angle English MX-JD5&8[UW].
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 26 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Playing Back a Bonus Group Slow-motion playback Remote ONLY on a DVD Audio INFO Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 While playing... Still picture playback starts. 2 Select slow motion speed.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 27 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Programming the Playing Order Remote Control English Advanced Disc Operations Remote ONLY —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 10 keys PROGRAM PLAY MODE REPEAT RANDOM Canceled 5/∞ TITLE PRGM.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 28 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all tracks at random. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. PROGRAM To release, press DVD/ CD 3. RANDOM Canceled TITLE To check the programmed contents Remote ONLY RND. Before or after playback... in the reverse order 2 Start playback. Playback starts in a random order.
Playing Repeatedly English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 29 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 31). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... TITLE CHAP OFF Repeats the current chapter. Repeats the current title. TRACK Repeats the current track. GROUP Repeats the current group. ALL Repeats all tracks or all programmed tracks. STEP Repeats the current track.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 30 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 10 keys 1 Disc type 2 Playback information ZOOM REPEAT 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ON SCREEN DVD/CD 3 8 7 On-screen bars DVD Video 1 2 TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
Operations Using the Changing the time information Remote ONLY On-screen Bar INFO Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: While a disc is selected as the source... Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 32 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Time Search 5 Finish the setting. You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. 1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • Except for DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4.
Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pulldown menu. 2 Select CHAP. or TRACK . 3 Display the pop-up window. TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAP. CHAPTER 1/1/3 3 1/3 1/1 _ Operations on the CONTROL • To correct a misentry, press the 10 keys until the desired number shown in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 34 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback... (REPEAT) GROUP Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. • If you move the highlight bar while playing back an MP3/ WMA disc, the selected track starts playback automatically.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 35 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English Advanced Tape Operations IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Main unit Recording on a Tape INFO Main Unit ONLY You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 18. DVD/CD 3 TAPE-B2 3 REVERSE MODE 7 DISC REC START REC START/STOP 0 PUSH OPEN 1 Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 36 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM 3 Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” “TAPE-A” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the right column). 4 Start recording. INFO You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. • If the current playing source is not the disc player, press DVD/CD 3, then 7. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode To stop recording settings on the display.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 37 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English Timer Operations Setting the Timer Main unit INFO Main Unit ONLY Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/ DEMO. You can return to the previous step.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 38 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after its setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer you want to cancel (DAILYTIMER or REC TIMER) you want to cancel.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 39 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Operating Procedure Remote control English Set up Menu Operations Remote ONLY You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 10 keys 1 Show the set up menu. LANGUAGE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SET UP MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 40 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. 7 PICTURE Set up Menu You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen. To finish the Set up Menu PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3 LB PICTURE SOURCE AUTO SCREEN SAVER ON FILE TYPE AUDIO SELECT ENTER 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu INFO You can select the initial languages for disc playback.
7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). You can adjust the sound settings of the System. AUDIO Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this. When playing back a disc containing both video and film sources, the System automatically changes the processing to match it to the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter.
English CHOICE.fm Page 42 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 6:25 PM 7 SPK. SETTING Set up Menu You can adjust the sound settings of the System. 5 Select “RETURN” then press ENTER to return to the SPK. SETTING Set up menu. DISTANCE SPK. SETTING LEVEL Select this to enter the DISTANCE submenu. See also “Setting the Speakers” on page 8. DISTANCE DISTANCE SELECT USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. ENTER FRONT SPEAKER 3. 0m CENTER SPEAKER 3. 0m SURROUND SPEAKER 0dB0m 3.
7 OTHERS Set up Menu INFO You can change some other convenient functions. OTHERS RESUME ON ON SCREEN GUIDE ON AV COMPULINK MODE DVD1 PARENTAL LOCK SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 43 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM AV COMPULINK MODE When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 44 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Restricting the Review Remote ONLY 5 Select “COUNTRY CODE,” then display the pop-up window. —Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 45 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM To change the setting To release Parental Lock temporarily 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. When you set a strict rating level, some discs may not be played back at all. When you try to play such a disc, the following screen appears on the TV screen. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” .
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 46 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM English Operating the TV Operating TV Remote control You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. 1 Keep pressed until the following steps are complete. 10 Keys TV 2 Enter the code setting mode. TV/VIDEO ENTER TV CHANNEL -/ + 3 Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. TV VOLUME -/+ SHIFT 4 Release TV .
Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 10 to 13) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with this setting set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may roll over upward and downward rapidly.
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 48 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Changing the Scanning Mode: • Do not change the progressive scanning mode in the following cases: – When your TV does not support the progressive video input. – When you have not connected your TV to the unit using a component video cord. • When you play back an NTSC disc in progressive scanning mode, the System output the NTSC signal though color system settings.
• Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order on the disc, or according to the order you have made for Program Play. • You cannot use Synchronized Recording with Repeat Play (Repeat Play will be canceled). • When recording starts, “DISC REC” appears on the display and the REC (recording) lamp flashes. • When the tape reaches its end in the forward direction (3) during recording, the last song will be re-recorded at the beginning of the reverse side (2).
English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 50 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.
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English MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 54 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM Specifications CA-MXJD5 Amplifier section Tuner section FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz AM (MW) tuning range: 531 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 9 kHz) 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz) Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
MX-JD5&8[UW].book Page 55 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:28 PM CA-MXJD8 Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 50 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS: 30 W per channel, min.
JD5_Cover[UW].fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 6:29 PM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A.
