MX-GA3V(US).book Page 1 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GA3V Consists of CA-MXGA3V and SP-MXGA3V CA-MXGA3V SP-MXGA3V 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER K CD-R/RW PLAYBACK SYSTEM RO C COMPONENT P PO COMPACT STANDBY/ON PROGRAM AUX RANDOM CLA E S SIC STANDBY/ON STANDBY FM /AM VO L UM SLEEP FM MODE SET CANCEL IP / DEMO O N SCREEN VIDEO INTRO PREV. PRESET PREV.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 1 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 –– switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 2 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 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.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 1 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 2 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM English Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized..............................................................................................................
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 3 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Video Cord (1) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
Getting Started Using the Remote Control The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s fron panel. 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER K CD-R/RW PLAYBACK SYSTEM RO C COMPONENT P PO COMPACT CLA E S SIC VO L UM PROGRAM RANDOM STANDBY/ON STANDBY SET CANCEL / DEMO Remote sensor CD FM / AM AUX PRESET PREV.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 5 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
Getting Started Connecting a TV Connect a video cord (supplied) between the System’s VIDEO OUT terminal and the video input jack of your TV. • Do not connect a cable between the LINE-OUT terminals and the audio input terminals of an external TV. If it is connected, noise may be generated depending on the TV to be used.
Basic Operations ) 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE Numeric keys FM MODE VIDEO INTRO FM /AM SOUND MODE CONVERTER RANDOM S SIC STANDBY/ON STANDBY STANDBY indicator % STANDBY/ON CLA E SET CANCEL / DEMO PRESET PREV. NEXT DIS CD FM / AM AUX NEXT PHONES CD1 CD2 RETURN MIN CD3 CD TAPE A/B TAPE PROGRAM /RANDOM RETURN KEY CONTROL KARAOKE ACTIVE BASS EX. ECHO 2 CD ACTIVE BASS EX. CLOCK /TIMER TAPE A/B 1 CD MAX ACTIVE BASS EX.
Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control will increase the volume from MIN. setting. Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 9 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM 3-CD COMPONENT SYSTEM REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER AUX Numeric keys UM PROGRAM RANDOM STANDBY/ON STANDBY FM MODE SCREEN ON VIDEO INTRO PREV.
Using the Tuner 2 Select a station using one of the following methods. • Manual Tuning Briefly press the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want. OR • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) 3-CD Numeric keys COMPONENT SYSTEM REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER PROGRAM UM SLEEP AUX FM MODE CANCEL RANDOM STANDBY/ON STANDBY / DEMO PRESET PREV. VIDEO INTRO 4 PREV. HIGHLIGHT NEXT ¢ CD 6 PHONES REC START / STOP MIC STILL CD1 CD2 7 RETURN CD3 CD CD1-CD3 PROGRAM REPEAT DIS MIN PBC RETURN KEY CONTROL CD 3 TUNING VCD NUMBER SELECT CD DUBBING REC START CLOCK /TIMER CD 2 ACTIVE BASS EX.
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Example of indication: When CD door has ejected once and then CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) Shows that this disc number is selected. 1 2 3 ❏ When you use an 8 cm CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source. ❏ When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is automatically closed.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 13 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs 1 2 Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD-1”) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back.
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) 3 Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to select the CD you want to program. The display will change to the Program Entry display. CD1 CD 1 or Disc number 4 Track number Select the track you want to program. Using the Unit While the display is blinking, press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track, then press the SET button within 10 seconds. The program order number will be assigned from P-1.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 15 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Repeating Tracks MP3 Discs Playback You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like. Press the REPEAT button. The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as follows: ALL= 1CD = 1 = Blank display = (back to the beginning) REPEAT ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks on all the CDs.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 16 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM English Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM CONVERTER VIDEO INTRO 4 ON SCREEN VIDEO INTRO PREV. STILL 7 REPEAT CD2 RETURN CD3 PROGRAM /RANDOM KEY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX. CD CD 6 & RETURN 22 UM S SIC STANDBY/ON STANDBY SET CANCEL / DEMO CD FM / AM AUX PRESET PREV.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 17 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) Playing Video CDs with PBC Function (VCD 2.0) The System provides a Playback Control (PBC) function which utilizes a procedure (menu selection) programmed in a video CD. What is the Playback Control (PBC) function? The PBC function allows you to enjoy the following features. • Menu-driven playback You can interact with the TV screen using a menu display to select and play an entry.
Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) 1 2 3 Menu screen 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Moving picture To next screen 1 Moving picture 2 Moving picture 3 1 Moving picture Moving picture 2 Still picture Still picture Moving picture Moving picture To previous screen A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a video CD with the PBC function. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some video CDs may show moving pictures or a divided screen.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 19 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) Display the Time You can view the playing or remain time on the TV screen. Press the ON SCREEN button on the Remote Control. Each time you press the button. The on-screen display mode is changed as follows: SINGLE ELAPSED 00:05 SINGLE REMAIN 45:55 The display automatically changes to current track display and time after 2-Seconds.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 20 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM 3-CD SYSTEM REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER ROC COMPONENT PROGRAM RANDOM AUX STANDBY/ON STANDBY FM /AM FM MODE 7 ON SCREEN VIDEO INTRO 4 ¢ HIGHLIGHT REC START / STOP MIC CD1 CD2 REPEAT CD TAPE A/B TAPE PROGRAM /RANDOM KARAOKE ACTIVE BASS EX. ECHO MIC LEVEL MIN PBC PRESET PREV.
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER ROC COMPONENT PROGRAM UM AUX RANDOM FM MODE FM /AM STANDBY/ON STANDBY 7 SCREEN ON VIDEO INTRO PREV. HIGHLIGHT STILL CD1 CD2 RETURN CD3 / DEMO SELECT /RANDOM TAPE A/B TAPE A/B TAPE 3 CD CD REC START REC START/STOP KEY CONTROL MODE PRESET PREV.
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
Using an External Equipment 3-CD STANDBY/ON CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM UM PROGRAM FM /AM RANDOM SCREEN ON VIDEO INTRO STANDBY/ON STANDBY HIGHLIGHT AUX CD2 PHONES RETURN CD3 PROGRAM CD SELECT /RANDOM TAPE A/B KEY CONTROL CD FM / AM AUX REPEAT PRESET PREV. REC START / STOP MIC MIC LEVEL MIN PBC TAPE TUNING VCD NUMBER SELECT CD DUBBING REC START RETURN KEY CONTROL CLOCK /TIMER TAPE A/B CD 3 CD 2 ACTIVE BASS EX.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 24 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM English Using the Timers 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE SYSTEM REPEAT SOUND MODE CONVERTER RANDOM ON SCREEN VIDEO INTRO CLA E STANDBY/ON SET CANCEL / DEMO SET PRESET PREV. C DIS NEXT CD FM / AM AUX TAPE CD NEXT REC START / STOP MIC REPEAT CD2 MIN CD TAPE A/B TAPE PROGRAM /RANDOM RETURN KEY CONTROL ACTIVE BASS EX. CLOCK /TIMER SELECT KEY CONTROL KARAOKE ACTIVE BASS EX.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 25 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the Timers 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the SET button. Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off. • Perform each setting within 30 seconds.
Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting 1CD – 001: 1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 27 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. Then, the “REC” indicator blinks on the display.
Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Since each timer can be set independently, you may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
Using the Microphone 3-CD PLAY & EXCHANGE CD-R/RW PLAYBACK SYSTEM REPEAT 1 BIT DUAL D/A SOUND MODE CONVERTER RO C COMPONENT P PO COMPACT SLEEP K STANDBY/ON PROGRAM UM AUX RANDOM FM MODE FM /AM ON SCREEN PREV. S SIC STANDBY/ON STANDBY VIDEO INTRO CLA E VO L English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 29 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM SET CANCEL / DEMO PRESET PREV.
Using the Microphone To Apply Digital Echo Press the ECHO button on the Remote Control. The Echo indicator ( ) comes on. To cancel the ECHO, press the ECHO button again. The Echo indicator goes off. No echo is applied. An echo is applied. • To prevent howling and squealing (feedback) when using the microphone, adjust the volume properly. Also, try to avoid to pointing the microphone towards the speaker.
English MX-GA3V(US).book Page 31 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Moisture Condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. • In a damp room. • If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm place. Should this occur, the System may malfunction.
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom No sound is heard. Possible Cause Action • Connections are incorrect, or loose. Poor radio reception The disc tray does not open. The CD skips. The CD does not play. The cassette holder cannot be opened.
MX-GA3V(US).book Page 36 Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:45 AM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.