LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English Cover.fm Page 1 Friday, March 23, 2001 3:49 PM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-MXK1R/CA-MXK3R 3-CD 1 STANDBY/ON 2 3 CD-R/RW PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON 1 BIT LU SOUND MODE ME PROGRAM PROGRAM /RANDOM /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B TAPE ACTIVE ACTIVE BASS EX. BASS EX. E SELECT 1 TAPE A/B 1 ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 1 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 2 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮ Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
LVT0686-009B / MX-K1R/MX-K3R(B) / English English English English English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 1 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 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.
LVT0686-009B / MX-K1R/MX-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 2 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM English Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized.................................................................
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 3 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Getting Started Accessories English Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 4 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM CAUTION: English Getting Started • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna English Using the Supplied Wire Antenna AUX IN CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 SPEAKERS RIGHT ANTENNA AM EXT LEFT 16 OHMS.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 5 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Getting Started Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit English Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM (MW/LW) loop antenna (Supplied) ANTENNA AM EXT AUX IN CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 SPEAKERS RIGHT ANTENNA AM EXT LEFT 16 OHMS.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 6 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Connecting External Equipment English Getting Started Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s AUX-IN terminals and the output terminals of the external MD recorder, tape deck, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. AUX IN MD recorder, tape deck, etc.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 7 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Basic Operations ) 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX 10 +10 FM MODE FM /AM 1 BIT Display RO CK PRESET 1 1 SELECT SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 8 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones. You can mute the output with one touch operation. Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.) To get the effect, press the ACTIVE BASS EX. (Extension) button.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 9 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM English Using the Tuner 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE REMOTE CONTROL 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM Numeric keys 1 BIT DUAL D/A CONVERTER ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 10 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM CAUTION: • In AM (MW/LW) broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna for best reception. Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM (MW/LW) stations. When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST (Stereo)” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English English English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 11 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Tuner Receiving FM Stations with RDS You can use the RDS (Radio Data System) by using the buttons on the Unit or the Remote Control. RDS allows FM stations to send additional signals with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 12 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM To search for a program by PTY codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using PTY codes: On the Unit PTY / EON SELECT PTY / EON PTY/EON 1 SELECT PTY/EON “PTY” and “SELECT” alternately appear on the display. 2 Select the PTY code using the SELECT + or – button within 10 seconds.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English To temporarily switch to a broadcast program of your choice English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 13 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM EON (Enhanced Other Networks) is another convenient RDS service that allows this unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA or INFO) from the currently selected station, except if you are listening to a non-RDS station (all AM (MW/LW) stations or some FM stations).
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 14 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM English Using the CD Player ) 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE REMOTE CONTROL 3 STANDBY/ON 5 6 SLEEP 9 AUX COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM 1 BIT 1 1 1 SELECT SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 15 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the CD Player Example of indication: When CD door has ejected once and then CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) Shows that this disc number is selected. English 1 2 3 Shows that the disc is rotating. English English The power comes on, and operations are done automatically.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 16 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs To Select a Track Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. Examples: CD1 = CD2 = CD3 = (stop) CD2 = CD3 = CD1 = (stop) ❏ You can start to play the currently selected disc by simply pressing the CD 6 button. While playing the CD, the following will appear on the display.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 17 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks 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. ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. To Make a Program English English 1 2 Load CDs In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program Play mode.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 18 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Tray Lock Function The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you use this mode. • To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT button to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details, see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below. In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 19 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) 7 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE REMOTE CONTROL 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 9 AUX COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM 1 BIT 8 +10 ACTIVE BASS EX. PRESET STANDBY STANDBY/ON CANCEL SET V / DEMO 1 1 1 DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON 1 SELECT SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 20 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM 7 REMOTE CONTROL 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM 1 BIT DUAL D/A CONVERTER FM MODE FM /AM ACTIVE BASS EX. PRESET STANDBY STANDBY/ON CANCEL SET / DEMO 1 1 DISPLAY MODE PTY/EON 1 SELECT SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 21 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording 2 This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 22 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM English Using an External Equipment REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 9 AUX 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 23 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Timers 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE REMOTE CONTROL 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 9 AUX 8 +10 1 BIT DUAL D/A CONVERTER SLEEP ACTIVE BASS EX. PRESET / DEMO 1 1 SELECT SOUND MODE 1 VOLUME CD RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNING CD CONTROL REC START CD /STOP REC START DUBBING CLOCK /TIMER SELECT TAPE A/B EJECT EJECT FADE MUTING English ACTIVE BASS EX.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 24 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button. Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting – CD – – –: 1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 26 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. Then, the "REC" indicator blinks on the display.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 27 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 28 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Cassette Tapes • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. • If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. Compact Discs English • Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this System.
LVT0686-009B / CA-K1R/CA-K3R(B) / English English MX-K1R&MX-K3R(B).book Page 29 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:49 AM Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom Possible Cause Action • Connections are incorrect, or loose. • Headphones are connected.