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MXDK5_3_1_Safety.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:36 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The (standby/on) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. • When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
MXDK5_3_1_Safety.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:36 AM 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.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Introduction Precautions Playable Disc Types Installation INFO * * * • 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. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM The System can play back the following digital audio formats. • LPCM (Linear PCM), DIGITAL (Dolby Digital), DTS (Digital Theater Systems), MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) Caution for DualDisc playback The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended. IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of the following...
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem when connecting the player to an integrated TV/Video system.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM ~ AM/FM antenna Ÿ TV/monitor To assemble the AM loop antenna Green Blue Red To connect AM/FM antenna Component video cord (not supplied) FM antenna (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM ¤ Surround speakers (for CA-MXDK5 and For the Australian model MX-DK3) From right surround speaker (not supplied) From left surround speaker (not supplied) • The surround speakers connected can reproduce the bass sounds recorded in front left and right channels, but cannot reproduce the surround signals recorded in DVD multichannel discs.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM ‹ Voltage Selector Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage mark is pointing to the same voltage as where you are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.) When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 230-240V When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 220 V • Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Display Indication The indications on the display tell 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. 1 PROGRESSIVE indicator (CA-MXDK5 only) • Lights when the progressive scanning mode is selected (see page 6). 2 BONUS indicator (CA-MXDK5 only) • Lights when DVD Audio with bonus group is detected (see page 17). 3 DVD LEV.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Daily Operations—Playback In this manual, the operations using the remote control are mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM To drop the volume in a moment Remote ONLY If the FM station has poor reception To restore the volume, press again, or adjust the volume level. Listening to the Radio INFO To select the AM tuner interval spacing Main Unit ONLY Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. The MONO indicator lights on the display. Reception will improve though stereo effect is lost—monaural reception mode.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Playing Back a Disc INFO Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video/DVD-VR consist of “Titles” which include “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ ASF*/DivX* consist of “Groups” which include “Tracks,” JPEG consist of “Groups” which include “Files,” and CD/SVCD/VCD consist of only “Tracks.” • For DVD-VR/MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF*/ DivX*/JPEG playback, see also “Operations on the Control Screen” on page 24.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 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. Examples: To select number 5, press 5. To select number 10, press 10. To select number 15, press h10, 1, then 5. To select number 30, press h10, 3, then 0.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments Reinforcing the Bass Sound Remote Control To change the bass level For CA-MXDK5 and MX-DK3 VFP ACTIVBASS 0 1 2 DIMMER CLOCK/ DISPLAY • You can also use ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION +/– on the main unit. , , , ENTER/SET For MX-DK1 and MX-DK15 DVD LEVEL* SHIFT AHB LEVEL+,–* A.BASS ON SOUND MODE 3D PHONIC SOUND TURBO A.BASS OFF • You can also use ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION on the main unit.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field Creating Your Own Sound Modes —3D Phonic INFO 3D ACTION 3D DRAMA 3D OFF 3D THEATER ACTION Remote ONLY INFO You can create your own Sound Modes to make sounds suit your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3 Modes. While playing a disc except DVD Audio... 3D PHONIC —User Mode 1 Select one of the preset Sound Modes.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Changing the Picture Tone 3 Adjust the parameter. Remote ONLY While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own settings. To select a preset picture tone 1 While playing, display VFP setting screen. NORMAL (While holding...) GAMMA 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 0 SATURATION 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 On the TV screen 2 Select a preset picture tone.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote ONLY INFO Remote Control SUB TITLE AUDIO/MPX ZOOM Number buttons ANGLE PAGE (CA-MXDK5 only) , , , ENTER/SET DVD/CD 3 For DVD Video/DivX (CA-MXDK5 only): While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio (CA-MXDK5 only): While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 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. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. • You can also select the subtitle language using the on-screen bar (see page 21).
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 17 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Playing Back a Bonus Group Slow-motion playback Remote ONLY (CA-MXDK5 only) INFO • This does not function for MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF*/ DivX* discs. *Only for CA-MXDK5. For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audio discs 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” for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control Remote ONLY —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program play cannot be used for DVD-VR/MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/ASF*/DivX*/JPEG discs. * Only for CA-MXDK5. • Resume does not work for Program Play. Number buttons CANCEL 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM To check the programmed contents Remote ONLY Before playback... in the reverse order Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all tracks at random. • Random Play cannot be used for DVD-VR, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF*, DivX*, JPEG and some DVDs. * Only for CA-MXDK5. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. in the programmed order PROGRAM RANDOM Canceled To modify the program Before or after playback...
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY INFO A-B Repeat • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 22). • For DVD-VR/JPEG, see page 25. You can repeat playback of a desired portion by specifying the beginning (point A) and the ending (point B). • A-B Repeat cannot be used for MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/ASF*/DivX* and for some DVDs. * Only for CA-MXDK5. • For DVD Video: While playing...
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 21 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM On-Screen Disc Operations On-screen Bar Information Remote control You can check the information on a disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 1 Disc type ZOOM Number buttons 2 Playback information PG , , , ENTER/SET PL ON SCREEN DVD/CD 3 7 8 REPEAT On-screen bars DVD Video 1 DVD-VIDEO TIME 2 Dolby D 3/2.1ch 3 TITLE 2 CHAP 3 TOTAL 1:01:58 OFF CHAP.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 22 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Operations Using the For detailed operations of the following functions, see also “Operations Using the On-screen Bar” on this page. Remote ONLY On-screen Bar INFO Basic operation procedures through the on-screen bar are as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... Time information You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 5 Finish the setting. A-B Repeat The System starts playing from the specified time. 1 Select “A-B” in step 3 of “Repeat Play” on page 22. DVD-VIDEO TIME TIME Dolby D 3/2.1ch OFF OFF TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL TITLE TITLE 14 2CHAP 1/3 1/3 CHAP. 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/1 A–B 2 Select the start point (A). DVD-VIDEO TIME TIME Chapter/Track Search Dolby D 3/2.1ch OFF A- TITLE TITLE 14 2CHC 1/3 1/3 CHAP.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 24 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Operations on the Control Control screen for MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ ASF/JPEG/DivX discs Remote ONLY Screen For DVD-VR/MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF*/ DivX*/JPEG: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. * Only for CA-MXDK5. Control screen for DVD-R/RW in DVD-VR format The control screen is superimposed on the TV screen when you call up Program List (PG) or Play List (PL).
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 25 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM To move the highlight bar between group list and track list (for MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX/ JPEG) To repeat title/play list for DVD-VR While playing a program in Program List Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select an item in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 26 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Recording 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 4 DVD/CD 3 TAPE-B 3 7,8 Main Unit ONLY INFO You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 11. 1 Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 27 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Dubbing Tapes Main Unit ONLY 1 Change the source to TAPE. Synchronized Disc Recording Main Unit ONLY INFO You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. 1 Load a disc and insert a recordable cassette in deck B. • If the current playing source is not the disc player, press DVD/CD 3, then 7. 2 Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable 3 cassette in deck B. Start dubbing.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 28 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Enjoying Karaoke NOTE • This function is not available in the Australian model. • MX-DK1 and MX-DK15 have only one microphone jack. Remote control AUDIO/MPX Number buttons KARAOKE CANCEL ECHO RESERVE 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.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 5 Select the desired audio channel when using a Karaoke SVCD/VCD (see page 15). Singing Along Using Stereo Discs —Vocal Masking INFO You can enjoy singing along while playing a stereo disc. Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of a disc. • You can use this function only with DVD/CD sources. • When playing a Karaoke disc in Vocal Masking Mode, the vocal may not be reduced or the volume may be lower. (While holding...
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 30 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Microphone Mixing To use microphone only You can enjoy microphone mixing by using one or two microphones. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC 3 jack(s). Select disc player, then stop playback. jack(s). 3 Start playing the source—FM, AM, disc player, tape, or auxiliary equipment connected to the AUX jack.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 31 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Reserving Karaoke Songs 4 Activate the Karaoke Mode. Remote ONLY —Karaoke Program Play INFO MIC MIX You can determine the playback order of up to 12 chapters or tracks on the disc player. 1 Change the source to the “DVD/CD.” V. MASKING MIC OFF (While holding...) 5 Start playback. 2 Activate Karaoke Program Play. To check the programmed contents (While holding...) No 1 2 3 4 5 Gr/Tt Tr/Chap The Karaoke reserve screen appears.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 32 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Timer Operations • You need to set the built-in clock before using timer functions (see page 14). Remote Control Setting the Timer CANCEL SLEEP TIMER , , ENTER/SET Remote ONLY INFO Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To go back to the previous step, while holding SHIFT, press CANCEL.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 33 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the 2 Turn off the selected timer. timer with the System turned on. (While holding...) The timer indicator ( How Daily Timer works Once the Daily Timer has been set, the timer indicator ( ) and DAILY indicator are lit on the display. Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday until the timer is turned off manually (see below).
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 34 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Setup Menu Operations Initial Settings The Setup Menu cannot be activated during playback. INFO How to set the Initial Settings 1 Press SET UP. LANGUAGE SET UP , , , ENTER/SET MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH 2 3 4 5 Press (or ) to select the menu. Press (or ) to move to select the item. Press ENTER. Press (or ) to select the options, then press ENTER.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 35 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Item Contents SCREEN SAVER You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. ON: The on-screen display on the TV becomes dark when no operation is done for about 5 minutes. OFF: To cancel the screen saver. FILE TYPE You can select the file type to play. AUDIO: To play MP3/WMA files. STILL PICTURE: To play JPEG files. VIDEO: To play MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF*/DivX* files (*CA-MXDK5 only).
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Operating the TV Operating TV Remote control You can operate JVC’s TV using this remote control. To operate the TV To turn on or off the To select the input mode (either TV: TV or VIDEO): TV TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL -,+ SHIFT (While holding...) To adjust TV volume: TV VOLUME +,(While holding...) To select the TV channel: (While holding...
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 37 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Additional Information Learning More about This System Introduction (see pages 1 and 2) Playable Disc Types: • If you play back an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL (PRG),” you can watch the playback picture (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may not display properly.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM • For ASF playback... (CA-MXDK5 only) – This System can play back ASF files with the extension code <.asf> (regardless of the letter case–upper/lower). – This System supports ASF files whose resolution is 352 x 288 pixels or less. – Some recorded files may not be able to be played back depending on file characteristics, kind of digital still/ video cameras, or recording conditions.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM On-Screen Disc Operations (see pages 21 to 25) Timer Operations (see pages 32 and 33) Operations Using the On-screen Bar: • For DVD-R/-RW in the VR format, “PG” or “PL” appears instead of “TITLE” on the on-screen bar. Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when the timer is activated.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 40 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM 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.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 41 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 42 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: CA-MXDK1/CA-MXDK15: 90 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CA-MXDK5/CA-MXDK3: MAIN SPEAKERS: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SUBWOOFERS: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
MX_DK5_3_1.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 7, 2006 11:49 AM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc DVD Video Output Signals STREAM/PCM with 96 kHz, Linear PCM with DTS 48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM Dolby Digital bitstream DTS bitstream DVD Audio*2 with 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM with 44.1/88.2/176.
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