COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT SOUND MODE DISPLAY MODE SLEEP PTY/EON – SELECT + DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT SOUND MODE DISPLAY MODE TAPE A/B TAPE A/B REC START/STOP REC START/STOP SLEEP PTY/EON – SELECT + DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT SOUND MODE DISPLAY MODE FM MODE + + FADE MUTING FADE MUTING – CA-MXJ750R ACTIVE BASS EX. FM MODE + – SLEEP REC START/STOP ACTIVE BASS EX.
Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 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. REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
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.
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.
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3 Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 18 Front Panel ................................................................. 3 Remote Control .......................................................... 5 Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18 Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18 Getting Started ............................................................
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel ; j k l a / s z d f g h x c v b n Powered Rolling Panel o Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again. Front Panel 4 CA-MXJ750R 1 p 2 q 3 w CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R CA-MXJ500 5 e 6 r 7 t y 8 u 9 i –3– EN01-14.MXJ500,etc[B]/f 3 00.1.
Continued Display Window 1 2 3 5 4 1 7 8 9 p See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays 2 (On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9) 3 Display window 4 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10) For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500: ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10) 5 Remote sensor 6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 7 AUX button and lamp (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control Remote Control 1 p SOUND MODE 2 DISPLAY MODE 5 CA-MXJ750R ACTIVE BASS EX. PTY/EON – SELECT + q w TAPE A/B 3 REC START/STOP 4 CA-MXJ552R CA-MXJ550R CA-MXJ500 SLEEP e FM MODE r 6 t 7 8 9 + y – u i FADE MUTING o 1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
Getting Started 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 • • • • A ENN ANT FM antenna (supplied) EXT AM LOOP AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) 5 FM 7 IAL X CO A If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Connecting Speakers AM (LW/MW) antenna FOR CA-MXJ750R 1 3 2 ANTENNA 2, 3 1 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Blue AM EXT AM LOOP Speaker cord (blue/black) Speaker cord (blue/black) FM 75 COAXIAL Red Black AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (supplied) Black Speaker cord (red/black) 1 Connect the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. 2 Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until you have the best reception.
1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal terminal on the rear of the unit. You can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment. 2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal. Match the polarity (color) of the speaker terminals: ª to ª and · to ·. Protective plug 3 Release the finger from the clamp.
Common Operations 4 Press Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY lamp goes off. 4 or ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET. so that the The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. To check the clock time To turn off the unit (on standby), press again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. Press DISPLAY while playing any source. • Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display. The Powered Rolling Panel also closes.
Continued Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER + to increase the subwoofer volume or press SUBWOOFER – to decrease it. For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500 The ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control provided for this unit can maintain the richness and fullness of the bass sound while listening to any source at low volume.
2 Adjust the SEA pattern. Surround modes *: D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the frequency range to adjust (LOW, MID, HIGH). 2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust the level (–3 to +3) of the selected frequency range. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes: ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music. POP: Good for vocal music.
Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station 2 Press SET. 1 Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM — LW/MW). The Powered Rolling Panel automatically opens. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (LW/MW). 3 Press PRESET – / + to select a preset number. 2 Start searching for stations. On the unit: Press and hold TUNING – / + for more than 1 second.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) This section is for the model having RDS functions — that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CAMXJ550R. RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily How the EON function actually works: By receiving EON data sent by FM RDS stations, the EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a different station. • The EON function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing EON data. • The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with EON data.
Playing Back CDs Loading CDs Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play On the unit ONLY: 1 Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1 to 3) You can play CDs continuously. you want to load a CD onto. 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the disc number The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel also opens automatically. buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for the disc you want to play.
Continued To locate a particular point in a track • Each time you press the button, CD play mode changes as follows: During play, press and hold 1 or ¡. • 1: Fast reverses the disc. • ¡: Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡. Random Play Program Play Continuous Play 3 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) to select the disc number you want to play. To go to another track Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during playback.
To stop during play, press 7. • Random play also stops when one of the disc trays is opened. To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control. • ¢ / ¡: Shows the programed tracks in the programed order. • 1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order. To exit from Random play mode, press PROGRAM/ RANDOM repeatedly again before or after play so that the unit enters another play mode.
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape To play both sides repeatedly — Reverse Mode Reverse Mode works for both decks at the same time. When it is in use, the tape automatically reverses at the end of a side and the unit starts playing the other side of the tape, and repeats the same process.
Recording Recording a Tape on Deck B IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control (and the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control for CA-MXJ750R; ACTIVE BASS EX.
Continued CD Direct Recording To record an AM (LW/MW) station — Beat Cut While recording an AM (LW/MW) broadcast, beats may be heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast without recording it). If this occurs, press PROGRAM/RANDOM repeatedly, while recording, until the beats are reduced.
Auto Edit Recording 4 Press SET. By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being cut off, the last track is selected so as to fit on the remaining tape length. Tracks to be recorded on the reverse side (SIDE-B) appear. 1 2 3 On the unit ONLY: 1 Load CDs.
Using the Timers Continued 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. “ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.) Using Daily Timer 3 Set the on-time you want the With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. unit to turn on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET.
6 When selecting “– CD Using Recording Timer – –” 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the disc number, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the track number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. How Recording Timer actually works When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. 7 Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume level.
Using Sleep Timer 4 Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode. How Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling cassette tapes 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.
Troubleshooting 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 Cause Action No sound is heard. Connections are incorrect or loose. Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.) Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise. • Antennas are disconnected.
Additional Information This section is for the model having RDS functions — that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CA-MXJ550R. Description of the PTY codes: FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc. CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience. NEWS: News. SOCIAL A: AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. RELIGION: Religious programs. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
Specifications CA-MXJ750R CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500 Amplifier section Amplifier section Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) SUBWOOFERS: 65 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 20 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 75 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.
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