COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-G50 — Consists of CA-MXG50 and SP-MXG50.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
For Canada/pour le Canada For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
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 Front Panel ................................................................. 3 Remote Control .......................................................... 5 Getting Started ............................................................ 6 Unpacking .................................................................. 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6 Connecting Antennas .............................................
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Continued Display Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 p 7 9 8 See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u i o ; a s Carrousel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 7 (stop) button (12 – 17) SET button (9, 11, 13, 18 – 20) CANCEL button (9, 14, 19, 20) DEMO button (8) Display window TAPE 3 button and lamp (9, 15, 17) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 12 – 14) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control Remote Control STANDBY/ON 1 2 SLEEP AUX 3 4 1 2 3 SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 5 6 SOUND MODE 7 8 p q 9 FM MODE 5 6 TAPE FM/AM w +10 10 TAPE A/B e r FADE MUTING DISC SKIP CD / 7 t y u + VOLUME 8 i 9 VOLUME – 1 STANDBY/ON button (9) 2 SLEEP button (20) 3 AUX button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 Number buttons (11, 13) 5 TAPE 3 button (9, 15) Pressing this button 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 • • • • FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) NNA E ANT AM ] M [75 F If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Connecting Speakers AM antenna 2 1 1 ANTENNA FM [ 75 ] AM 2 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Speaker cord (blue/black) Black MAIN SPEAKER [ 4-8 ] Speaker cord (red/black) SUBWOOFER [ 6-16 ] L L R R Blue Black Speaker cord (blue/black) AM loop antenna (supplied) From right main speaker’s terminals Red Speaker cord (red/black) From right subwoofer’s terminals 1 Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminals on the rear of the unit.
Connecting Other Equipment Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the DIGITAL OUT [OPTICAL] terminal. You can connect both analog and digital equipment. NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY! • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete.
Common Operations 3 Press Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. 4 or ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET. PRESET STANDBY STANDBY/ON SET To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. STANDBY STANDBY/ON To check the clock time Press DISPLAY while playing any source. • Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display.
Adjusting the Volume Selecting the Sound Modes You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX). You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes).
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station 2 Press SET. SET 1 Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 3 Press PRESET + or PRESET – PRESET to select a preset number. 2 Start searching for stations. On the unit: Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – for more than 1 second. On the remote control: Press and hold 4 or ¢ for more than 1 second.
Playing Back CDs Continued This unit has been designed to playback the CDs: Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW. About the disc indicators Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number. Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. • You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format.
CD playback sequence (when ALL DISC is selected) When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences. • When CD1 is pressed : CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops) • When CD2 is pressed : CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops) • When CD3 is pressed : CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops) * When only 2 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order, but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.
5 Program other tracks you want. • To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4. • To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press CD 6. To stop during play, press 7. • Random play also stops when 0 is pressed. To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again during play so that the unit enters Continuous play mode. To use Random play mode, you have to cancel the Program play mode. The tracks are played in the order you have programed.
Playing Back Tapes To stop during play, press 7. Playing Back a Tape To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or TAPE A/B on the remote control), then TAPE 3. 1 Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to To fast-forward the tape, press ¡ (or ¢ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (3) starts flashing quickly. use. To rewind the tape, press 1 (or 4 on the remote control). The tape running indicator (2) starts flashing quickly.
Recording Continued 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 LEVEL control.
Dubbing Tapes CD Synchro Recording On the unit ONLY: You can easily record a CD onto a tape. • You can also record the tracks in order you have made the program. 1 Press TAPE 3, then 7. On the unit ONLY: 1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up. 2 Put the source cassette in deck A, and a 3 Press DUBBING. 3 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1 to CD3) to select the disc, then 7. recordable cassette into deck B.
Using the Timers Continued There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. CLOCK / 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 “Setting the Clock” on page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. You can set the timer whether the system is on or off.
6 Select the preset station number. Using Recording Timer PRESET Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the system is on or off.
4 Set the on-time you want the unit to turn 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. Using Sleep Timer PRESET With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. 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 • 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. • 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.
Specifications Amplifier section — CA-MXG50 Output Power SUBWOOFERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS:40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”) PARTS LABOR 1YR 1YR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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