COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM CA-MXS5RMD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LVT0354-001A [B] CA-MXS5RMD[B].COVER 1 99.9.
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. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE CLASS LASER 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e) 1 PRODUCT VARNING: Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. (s) ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
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 the unit 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 Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 31 Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 31 Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 31 Location of the Buttons and Controls ........... 3 Front Panel ............................................................. 4 Remote Control ...................................................... 5 Getting Started................................................ 6 Recording on MDs ........................................
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Display Window / z l x c t 1 2 y 3 u 4 i 5 o ; a 6 7 s 8 9 p q w d f g h j k e r –3– EN01-09.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 3 99.9.
Continued See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 MD loading slot 2 (Standby/On) button and STANDBY/ON lamp (11) 3 CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 51) 4 Remote sensor 5 Recording lamp (34) 6 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (15) 7 SOUND button and lamp (16) 8 REC PAUSE button (34) 9 CD 3 MD button (35) p 1ST TRACK REC button (35) q TAPE/AUX button (15, 34) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. w FM/AM button and lamp (15, 18) • Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 t y u i 7 o 8 9 q ; a s w e d f p r * When using the remote control: For RDS operations, press RDS CONTROL on the remote control first when using the buttons (5, 7, 8, 9, p and i). For entering MD titles, press MD TITLE on the remote control first when using the buttons (7, 8, 9, p, o).
Getting Started Continued Unpacking To connect an outdoor FM antenna Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna. 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. • • • • AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Connecting Speakers AM antenna You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords. 3 2 1 2 1 3, 4 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Red Red Black Speaker cord AM loop antenna (supplied) 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. Right speaker Left speaker 1 Twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.
Continued To connect audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal Connecting Other Equipment You can connect the following equipment to this unit: • Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any source played back on this unit. • 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.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY! Insert the batteries — R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.
Basic Settings Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 13). Front panel Remote control – 10 – EN10-16.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 10 99.9.
Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit, then some other basic settings. You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode. Turning On the Power On the unit ONLY: When you press the play button (#/8) for a particular source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and TAPE/AUX, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback if the source is ready). • Pressing SET on the unit also turns on the unit.
Continued Changing the Main Display Screen How these settings work • When selecting “DEMO”: Display demonstration starts. You can change the screen pattern which appears in the main display. On the unit ONLY: You can do the following procedure while the unit is turned on or in standby mode. 1 Press ENTER/DEMO. If you do not cancel the display demonstration by pressing ENTER/DEMO, display demonstration automatically starts in the following cases: – 2 minutes after the unit is turned off.
To store the selected main display screen in backup memory You can store the selected main display screen in back up memory. So, even though the AC power is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the setting is kept in memory and will not be reset to the display demonstration. On the unit ONLY: 1 Unplug the AC power cord. 2 Plug the AC power cord again while holding 7 and ENTER/DEMO at the same time.
Basic and Common Operations Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 15 to 16). Front panel Remote control – 14 – EN10-16.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 14 99.9.
Selecting the Sources and Starting Play Adjusting the Volume To select the tuner as the source, press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on, the lamp on the FM/AM button lights, and the last received station is tuned in. • For more detailed operations, see pages 17 to 23. You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. To select the CD player as the source, press CD #/8. The unit automatically turns on, and the lamp on the CD #/8 button lights.
Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA – Sound Effect Amplifier – modes) and 1 manual mode. The sound modes can be applied only to playback sounds, and cannot be used for recording. To select the sound modes, press SOUND until the sound mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND lamp also lights. • Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: D.
Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 18 to 23). Front panel Remote control You cannot use the buttons on the front panel to operate the RDS functions. Use only buttons on the remote control. – 17 – EN17-23.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 17 99.9.
Continued Tuning in a Station Presetting Stations On the unit: You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW) stations — using either automatic presetting method or manual presetting method. 1 Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM–MW/LW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Tune into a station.
Tuning in a Preset Station To preset stations manually — Manual Presetting 1 Tune in the station you want to preset. 1 Press FM/AM. • See “Tuning in a Station” on page 18. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM–MW/LW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW). 2 Press SET. The current preset number starts flashing. 2 Select a preset number. On the unit: Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward (4 ).
Continued More about RDS • Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS in your area. • RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily 4 Press PTY SEARCH again. While searching, the selected PTY code appears and “SEARCH” flashes in the main display. The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station. To continue searching after the first stop: Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are flashing.
Continued How the EON function actually works: Alarm function CASE 1 If an “Alarm!” (Emergency) signal is received from a station while listening to the radio, the unit automatically switches to the station broadcasting the “Alarm!” signal, except when you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW/LW and some FM stations). If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected The unit continues tuning in the current station.
Description of the PTY codes: None: News: Undefined. News. Finance: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc. Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. Children: Social: Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Programs targeted at a young audience. Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society. Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.
Playing Back CDs Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 25 to 27). Front panel Remote control – 24 – EN24-27.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 24 99.9.
Loading CDs Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play 1 Press one of the open/close buttons (0) for the disc tray (CD 1 to CD 3) you want to load a CD onto. The unit automatically turns on and the selected disc tray comes out. The corresponding CD number lamp (CD 1 to CD 3) lights. You can play CDs continuously. 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2 and CD 3) for the disc you want to play. CD playback starts from the first track of the selected disc.
Continued 2 Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the To stop playback for a moment Press CD # / 8. remote control) so that “ CD PROGRAM” appears in the main display. The PRGM indicator also lights. • Each time you press the button, play mode changes as follows: To resume play, press CD # / 8 again. To locate a particular point in a track during play On the unit: Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward (1 ). • Upward (¡ ): Fast-forwards the tracks. • Downward (1 ) : Fast-reverses the tacks.
To skip the playing track, push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or press ¢ on the remote control. • You cannot go back to the previous tracks by pushing the joy control leftward (4 ) or pressing 4 on the remote control. To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing ¢ or 4 on the remote control. • ¢ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed order. • 4 : Shows them in the reverse order. To stop during play, press 7.
Playing Back an MD Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 29 to 31). Front panel Remote control – 28 – EN28-31.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 28 99.9.
Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play Basic MD Operations You can play an MD. While playing an MD, you can do the following operations. 1 Insert an MD into the MD loading slot. To stop playback for a moment The MD is pulled in automatically. Press MD # / 8. To resume play, press MD # / 8 again. To locate a particular point in a track during play Insert an MD in the same way as indicated on the MD. On the unit: Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward (1 ).
Continued Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks — Program Play To stop during play, press 7. You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. To exit from Program play mode, press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote control) once or twice so that the unit enters another playback mode (Random play or Normal play mode). 1 Load an MD.
Playing at Random — Random Play 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 Load an MD. • If the current playing source is not the MD recorder, press MD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step. 2 Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the On the remote control ONLY: To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.
Recording on MDs Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 33 to 37). Front panel Remote control – 32 – EN32-37.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 32 99.9.
Before You Start Recording • 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 sampling frequency rate converter built in the MD recorder allows you to record a digital source if its sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
Continued Recording Any Sound Source — Standard Recording You can use more useful and easier recording methods • For recording from CDs, “Recording CDs” on page 35. • For recording FM/AM broadcasts, “Recording FM/AM (MW/ LW) Broadcasts — Monaural Recording and Stereo Recording” on page 36. • For recording from the external equipment, “Recording the External Equipment — Sound Synchronized Recording and Stereo Recording” on page 36. The following recording method can be applied to any sound source.
Recording CDs You have two methods to record from a CD onto an MD. • Synchronized Recording — Records the entire CD or the program you have made. • First Track Recording — Records the first track of each CD. To record a single track during play or pause Press CD 3 MD while playing back or pausing 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.
Continued Recording FM/AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts — Monaural Recording and Stereo Recording Ex. When selecting “STEREO” When recording FM/AM (MW/LW) broadcasts, you can select one of the two recording methods — Monaural (Long) Recording and Stereo (Normal) Recording. • Monaural (Long) Recording — Records both stereo program and monaural program in monaural. This allows you to record on an MD twice as long as the MD’s recording time (indicated on the package of the MD).
1 Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot. 2 Press TAPE/AUX to select the sound source you 4 When selecting “SOUND SYNC”: Start playback on the external equipment. The recording lamp stops flashing and remains lit, and recording starts automatically. want to record from. • When selecting “TAPE,” the sound input level appears for a while. (See page 34 for the sound input level.) When selecting “STEREO”: 1) Press MD # / 8. The recording lamp stops flashing and remain lit, and recording starts.
Editing MDs Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 39 to 43). Front panel You cannot use the remote control to edit MDs. Use only buttons on the front panel. – 38 – EN38-43.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 38 99.9.
Introducing MD Editing Functions A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing tracks, erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required. Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 40 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. 2nd 1st A B C 3rd D Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) : Page 43 This function erases data in a disc entirely.
Continued 5 Press SET when you find the point where you want DIVIDE Function to divide the track. The MD recorder repeats the selected point — a 3second period following the dividing point. 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 stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.
5 Press SET. JOIN Function This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into one track. • To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT. On the unit ONLY: • If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL, then select the correct tracks. 1 Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot. 6 Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing 2 Press EDIT. procedure. The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).
Continued 3 Push the joy control downward (1 (¡ ) or upward ) to select “MOVE,” then press SET. 8 Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing procedure. 9 Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD. “WRITING” appears while the editing you have made is being recorded on the MD. 4 Push the joy control downward (1 (¡ ) or upward ) to select the track you want to move. ERASE Function This function allows you to erase an unwanted track. • To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT. Ex.
4 Push the joy control downward (1 (¡ ) or upward ) to select the track you want to erase. ALL ERASE Function This function allows you to erase all the tracks on an MD. • To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT. On the unit ONLY: 1 Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading 5 Press SET. slot. “×” appears between track number and track title. “×” means the track in the same line will be erased when you finish the editing procedure. 2 Press EDIT.
Making Your Own Titles and Screens Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 45 to 49). Front panel Remote control – 44 – EN44-49.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 44 99.9.
3 Push the joy control rightward (¢ Assigning Titles to an MD ) or leftward (4 ) to change the title entry mode. • Title entry mode changes as follows: You can assign a name to each MD and to each track. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your confirmation. Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can be input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals.
Continued 6 Input a character. 8 Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the current title • Ex. When entering “H” 1) Push the joy control horizontally (4 / ¢ ) and vertically (1 / ¡ ) to until “H” is selected. Character entry position entry. “EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters title entry mode again. • You can assign another title by repeating steps 3 to 8. 9 Press TITLE (or ENTER/DEMO again) to exit from the title entry mode. 10 Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.
On the remote control: In the following example, the process is explained from the very first — that is, inserting a disc. If you already start recording or playing, start from step 2. • To exit from the title entry screen any time during the process, press MD TITLE. Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of page 45. 2 Push the joy control horizontally (4 /¢ ) and vertically (1 / ¡ ) to select the character you want to correct.
Continued 4 Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode. 8 Press ENTER to finish the current title entry. “EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters title entry mode again. • You can assign another title by repeating steps 3 to 8. Character entry position 9 Press MD TITLE (or ENTER again) to finish the title entry. 5 Press CHARACTER to select the character set you want.
Creating Your Own Opening and Ending Screens Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of pages 47 and 48. 2 Press ø (10) or Ø (+10) to select the character When you turn on or off the unit, you can show your own screens instead of the HELLO and SEE YOU screens. To create your own opening and ending screens, follow the procedure below. • You can register up to 39 characters for each screen. you want to correct.
Using the Timers Continued The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 51 to 54). Front panel Remote control – 50 – EN50-54.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 50 99.9.
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 11.) 2 Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward (4 ) to set the hour of the timer-on time, then press SET. 3 Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward (4 ) to set the minute of the timer-on time, then press SET. Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make an unattended recording.
Continued 8 If you have selected “FM” or “AM” as the source in the above step, select the recording mode. Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward (4 ) to select the recording mode — either Stereo Recording or Monaural Recording, then press SET. The REC indicator stops flashing, and remains lit. 9 Press to turn off the unit (on standby) if necessary.
4 Push the joy control rightward (¢ If you have selected “CD –” as the source in the above step, select a disc number. 1) Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward (¡ ) to select the disc number (CD 1 to CD 3), then press SET. 2) Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward (¡ ) to select a track number, then press SET. ) or leftward (4 ) to set the hour of the timer-off time, then press SET.
If the unit is kept turned on when the timer-on time comes Daily Timer does not work at all. If you change the source or press CLOCK/TIMER while Daily Timer is operating Daily Timer is canceled and the unit does not turn off automatically. To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press SLEEP once. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears for about 4 seconds.
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 trays, 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.
Additional Information Continued 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.
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 MD 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. Thus, the user will enjoy uninterrupted music.
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 57.) DISC ERROR There is a problem with this MD. Change the MD. There is no more space on the MD or there are over 254 tracks. Use another recordable MD or erase some tracks. A malfunction has occurred during recording.
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 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.
Specifications Amplifier MD recorder Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN): Audio playing system: MiniDisc digital audio system 30 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.
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