COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM SISTEMAS MD DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA MD DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO CA-MD70 MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC 1 GHI 2 JKL SLEEP DEF 3 DISPLAY /CHARA MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 CANCEL SET +10 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT COMPACT VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEM70EU DIGITAL AUDIO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas Caution –– switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red. • When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights orange. 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. PRECAUCIÓN Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja. 2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad. PRECAUÇÃO Para reduzir riscos de choques elétricos, incêndio, etc.: 1. Não remova parafusos e tampas ou desmonte a caixa. 2.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER / / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA 2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.
English Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference. About This Manual Power sources This manual is organized as follows: • When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the AC power cord. • The manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the unit.
Location of the Buttons and Controls ........... 3 Recording onto an MD ................................. 23 Front Panel ............................................................. 4 Remote Control ...................................................... 5 Things to Know Before You Start Recording ...... 23 Recording FM/AM Broadcasts or from the Cassette Deck ................................................ 24 Recording from the External (AUX) Equipment ... 25 Recording CDs ..............................
English Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel p Amplifier/ tuner section MD recorder section q w e r t y u i o d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; a s f g CD player section k h l j / z Display Window 1 2 3 4 –3– EN01-14.CA-MD70[U] 3 98.11.
CD player section See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel Amplifier/tuner section 1 button and STANDBY/ON lamp (11) 2 SOUND button and lamp (12) 3 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (12) 4 CONTRAST/DISPLAY/CHARA.
English Continued Remote Control Remote Control 1 2 3 MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC SLEEP DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL SET 10 0 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 p MD REC PAUSE MD CD2 FADE MUTING CD CD1 q VOLUME FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 w e r t y u i o REPEAT ; REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEMD70EU 1 PLAY MODE button (16, 18, 20, 22) 2 MD TITLE INPUT button (37) 3 Number buttons* • 1 – 10, +10 buttons (14, 16, 20) • Charac
Continued Unpacking Connecting Antennas After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. FM antenna • • • • • FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) AC plug adaptor (1) — except for Hong Kong NNA ANTE FM 75 L XIA COA XT AM E If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
English Continued Connecting Speakers AM antenna You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords. 3, 4 2 Red Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT Black GND AM EXT AM LOOP Speaker cord Speaker cord SPEAKERS FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) Right speaker 1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. 2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
To connect audio equipment without a digital output terminal Connecting Other Equipment You can connect the following equipment to this unit: • Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording device. • Audio equipment — used only as an analog playback device. • Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal — used only as a digital playback device. When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.
English Continued Adjusting the Voltage Selector To connect audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal Before plugging in the unit, set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector on the rear of the unit.
English Basic Settings Amplifier/Tuner DISPLAY PATTERN MULTI JOG CONTRAST (DISPLAY/CHARA.) CLOCK/TIMER SET CANCEL Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit, then some other basic settings. Changing the Display Pattern Setting the Clock To change the display pattern of the audio level indicator You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode. The audio level indicator appears in the main display only while playing a source.
English Common Operations Amplifier/Tuner Remote control SOUND MULTI JOG STANDBY/ON MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 CANCEL SET +10 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 BASS SOUND FADE MUTING MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT CURSOR ø / Ø SET ACTIVE BASS EX.
English Reinforcing the Bass Sound The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume. You can use this effect only for playback. To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) on the unit or BASS on the remote control so that the ACTIVE BASS EX. lamp lights on the unit. Creating Your Own Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode You can create and store your own sound mode only by using the buttons and controls on the unit.
English Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Amplifier/Tuner MULTI JOG FM/AM Remote control MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI Number buttons JKL SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 +10 CANCEL CANCEL SET FM MODE FM/AM SET FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT VOLUME CANCEL SET Tuner control (– / + / < / >) When using the number buttons on the remote control, make sure that they
Presetting Stations You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations at random. In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
English Playing Back CDs Amplifier/tuner Remote control MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 PLAY MODE PLAY MODE Number buttons CD player Disc number lamp (CD 1, CD 2, CD 3) CD CONTROL (CD 6, 7, 4, ¢) SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL SET CD 6 +10 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT VOLUME Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2 CD 3) CD control (7, 4, ¢) REMOTE CONTROL RM-
Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play You can play CDs continuously. 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2 To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 4 or ¢ of the CD control. • 4 : Fast reverses the disc. • ¢ : Fast forwards the disc. To go to another track and CD 3) for the disc you want to play. CD playback starts from the first track of the selected disc. Press 4 or ¢ of the CD control repeatedly before or during playback.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner Remote control MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 +10 PLAY MODE CANCEL SET PLAY MODE MULTI JOG CD player Disc number lamp (CD 1, CD 2, CD 3) CD CONTROL (CD 6, 7, 4, ¢, REPEAT) Number buttons SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL SET CD 6 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT VOLUME CANCEL SET Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, CD 3) CD
If you try to program a 33rd step “PROGRAM FULL” will appear in the main display. You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. If your entry is ignored You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored. To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.
English Playing Back an MD Amplifier/tuner Remote control MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 PLAY MODE Number buttons PLAY MODE DISPLAY/CHARA.
To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 4 or ¢ of the MD control. • 4 : Fast reverses the disc. • ¢ : Fast forwards the disc. To go to another track Press 4 or ¢ of the MD control repeatedly before or during playback. • 4 : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. • ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner Remote control CANCEL SET MULTI JOG PLAY MODE Number buttons MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 +10 PLAY MODE SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL CANCEL SET MD recorder MD CONTROL (MD 6, 7, 4, ¢, REPEAT) MD IN lamp MD 6 SET FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD FADE MUTING CD CD2 CD1 REPEAT VOLUME MD control (7, 4, ¢, REPEAT) REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEM70EU MD load
Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play The tracks of the loaded MD will play at random. You can have all the tracks, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. 1 Insert an MD. • If the current playing source is not the MD recorder, press MD 6, then 7 of the MD control before going to the next step. To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.
English Recording onto an MD Things to Know Before You Start Recording • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • When you record onto partially recorded MD, its contents are not erased or overwritten. The recording starts from the point following the last recorded track of the MD. If you want to record on such an MD from the beginning, you have to erase its contents first (see “ALL ERASE Function” on page 33).
Amplifier/tuner Remote control TAPE FM/AM MD recorder MD IN lamp MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC SLEEP DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 +10 DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL SET 0 REC lamp MD CONTROL (MD 6) FM/AM MD REC PAUSE FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD CD2 FADE MUTING CD CD1 TAPE MD 6 REPEAT VOLUME MD control (7) MD loading slot REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEM70EU REC PAUSE MD CONTROL (7) When using the remote control, mak
English Continued Amplifier/tuner Remote control AUX MD recorder MD IN lamp MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC SLEEP DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 DISPLAY /CHARA CANCEL SET REC lamp MD CONTROL DIGITAL lamp (MD 6) 0 MD REC PAUSE +10 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD CD2 FADE MUTING CD CD1 AUX MD 6 REPEAT VOLUME MD control (7) REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEM70EU CD REC REC PAUSE 1ST TRACK REC MD loading slot MD CONTROL (
To stop recording, press 7 of the MD control. To remove the MD, press 0. To record a single track while playing a CD Press CD REC while playing back a CD track you want to record. The playback of that CD track is stopped, and the same track starts playing from the beginning again. This time, the MD recorder starts recording the CD track. Recording CDs First Track Recording You have 3 methods to record from a CD onto an MD. First Track Recording allows you to record the first track of each loaded CD.
English Continued MD recorder Amplifier/tuner MD IN lamp REC lamp CD REC MD loading slot DIGITAL lamp LISTENING MD CONTROL (7) MULTI JOG Listening Edit Recording Listening Edit Recording allows you to make a program while listening and checking each track of the loaded CDs, then to start recording the program. • You can program up to 32 tracks. 1 Prepare CDs, and a recordable MD. If you do not either press the button or rotate MULTI JOG, the unit will play the same track repeatedly.
Continued Introducing MD Editing Functions A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing a single track, erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required. Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 29 This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to search later.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner MD EDIT CANCEL SET ENTER MULTI JOG MD recorder MD IN lamp 0 MD Loading slot DIVIDE Function • If you have selected a wrong track, press CANCEL then select the correct track. This function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you want to separate a recording. • To do the following procedures, use the buttons and controls on the unit.
4 Press SET. 5 Rotate MULTI JOG to select the two adjacent 7 Press SET. tracks you want to join. Ex.: When joining tracks 1 and 2 • If you want to cancel the editing, press CANCEL. 8 Press ENTER to finish the editing procedures. 6 Press SET. 9 Press 0 to eject the MD. “WRITING” appears while the editing you have made is being recorded on the MD. • If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL, then select the correct tracks by rotating MULTI JOG.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner MD EDIT CANCEL SET ENTER MULTI JOG MD recorder MD IN lamp 0 MD Loading slot MOVE Function 5 Rotate MULTI JOG to select the track you want to move. This function allows you to move a track to the position you prefer. It is useful to change the order of the tracks as you like. • To do the following procedures, use the buttons and controls on the unit. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.
3 Rotate MULTI JOG until “ERASE” is selected. 8 Press SET. • If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL, then select the correct tracks by rotating MULTI JOG. 4 Press SET. • If you want to cancel the editing, press CANCEL. 9 Press ENTER to finish the editing procedures. 5 Rotate MULTI JOG to select the track you want to erase. 6 Press SET. 10 Press 0 to eject the MD. “WRITING” appears while the editing you have made is being recorded on the MD.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner MD EDIT CANCEL SET ENTER MULTI JOG MD recorder MD IN lamp 0 MD Loading slot 6 Press 0 to eject the MD. ALL ERASE Function This function allows you to erase all the tracks on an MD. • To do the following procedures, use the buttons and controls on the unit. • To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT. 1 Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot. The MD IN lamp lights. 2 Press MD EDIT.
Continued Amplifier/tuner DISPLAY/CHARA. DIRECT TITLE INPUT (CONTRAST) (DISPLAY PATTERN) MULTI JOG ENTER MD recorder MD IN lamp TITLE ø CURSOR Ø MD Loading slot SET CANCEL You can assign a name to each MD and to each track. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed in later playback for confirmation. Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can be input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals. 3 Rotate MULTI JOG to change the title entry mode.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner DISPLAY/CHARA. DIRECT TITLE INPUT (CONTRAST) (DISPLAY PATTERN) ENTER MULTI JOG MD recorder MD IN lamp TITLE ø CURSOR Ø CANCEL 0 SET Continued • To move the character entry position while entering a title, press ø CURSOR Ø. • If you have entered an incorrect character, press CANCEL to cancel the last entry. 6 Input a character. • EX. When entering “H” 1) Rotate MULTI JOG to select the row where a character you want exists.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 of the current procedure to Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. correct more characters. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of page 34. 2 Press ø CURSOR Ø to select the character you want to correct. • Make sure that the character you want to change is flashing. 6 Press ENTER twice to finish correcting the title. • If you want to cancel the correction, press TITLE after pressing ENTER once in this step. 7 Press 0 to eject the MD.
English Continued Remote control MD TITLE INPUT Character entry buttons MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC MD recorder DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA DISPLAY/CHARA CANCEL CANCEL SET ø/Ø SET +10 FM MODE SOUND BASS ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 ENTER MD REC PAUSE MD CD2 FADE MUTING CD CD1 MD IN lamp Assigning a Title Using the Remote Control MD Loading slot 0 4 Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode.
2) Press the button for the next character you want to input. • If the next character you want to input is assigned to the same button you have just pressed in step 6-1), press Ø first to move the character entry position to right. Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of page 37. 2 Press ø or Ø to select the character you want to correct. • Make sure that the character you want to change is flashing. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input other characters.
English Using the Timers Amplifier/tuner CLOCK/TIMER CANCEL SET MULTI JOG There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using these timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 10.) Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make an MD of a radio broadcast automatically. • You can set Recording Timer whether the unit is turned on or off. • To correct a mis-entry any time during the setting process, press CANCEL.
7 Rotate MULTI JOG to select a preset channel, then Using Daily Timer press SET. With Daily Timer, you can wake up to your favorite music or radio program. • You can set Daily Timer whether the unit is turned on or off. How Daily Timer actually works After completing the settings... The REC indicator lights on the display window, and Recording Timer is ready for unattended recording. After a timer recording is complete... Set the volume to an appropriate listening level.
English Continued Amplifier/tuner Remote control MD TITLE INPUT PLAY MODE MARK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 10 0 SLEEP DISPLAY /CHARA SLEEP CANCEL SET CLOCK/TIMER CANCEL SET MULTI JOG ENTER FM/AM TAPE AUX CD3 MD REC PAUSE MD CD2 press SET. • You can adjust the volume within the range of “00” to “50.” If you select “– –,” the volume is set to the previous level when the unit is turned off. 6 Rotate MULTI JOG to set the source, then press SET.
ZZ Z. English .. To use the same Recording timer settings repeatedly Timer Priority Once you have set Daily Timer, it remains stored in memory until you change it. To activate Daily Timer with the previous settings recalled, follow the procedure below: Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps. Here are the priorities for each timer. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY ON/OFF?” appears in the main display.
English Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes Handling MDs In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean. • Store CDs and MDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • Keep the CD disc compartment, and the MD loading slot cover closed when not in use. • Do not open the shutter. - The shutter is locked so that it will not open. Trying to force it open will break the MD.
English Additional Information MD Disc Types There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank). Premastered MDs Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type, data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits. A laser beam focuses on the pits on the surface of the MD and reflects the detection back to the lens in the MD recorder. The MD recorder then decodes the signals and plays them back as music.
English Sound Skip Guard Memory The biggest weakness of discs is their susceptibility to vibration. The “Sound Skip Guard Memory” has been developed to cope with this weakness. With this function, a few seconds of signals read by the optical read head from the disc are first stored in memory before being reproduced as audio signals. Thus, even when vibration or shock interrupts signals being read, these stored signals can continue to reproduce sounds for the few seconds.
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom Possible Cause Action No sound is heard. Connections are incorrect, or loose. Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 – 9.) Unable to record on an MD. • You are using a prerecorded MD.
? ? ? English ? MD Messages Message Signification Solution BLANK DISC The disc is blank. Change the MD with another if you want to enjoy playback. CANNOT JOIN You are trying to join tracks which cannot be joined. This is not a malfunction. (See MD limitations on page 45.) DISC ERROR There is a problem with this MD. Change the MD. DISC FULL There is no more space on the MD or there are over 254 tracks. Use another recordable MD or erase some tracks.
English Specifications Amplifier General Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 35 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.