COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GT88 MX-GA77 — Consists of CA-MXGT88 and SP-MXGT88 — Consists of CA-MXGA77 and SP-MXGA77 CD 2 CD 1 CD 3 DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT REC START / STOP R O C K CD REC START P O P DUBBING CLASSIC COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GT88 D A N C E REPEAT H A L L PROGRAM STADIUM RANDOM VOLUME DISPLAY PHONES CLOCK / TIMER UN D M O D E SO PRESET SET MP3 CANCEL / DEMO SOUND TURBO TAPE A / B SUBWOOFER LEVEL TUNING TUNING BEEP EJECT SP-MXGT88 EJECT CA-MXGT
Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
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 GROUP TRACK 56 7 4 MP3 PRGM 8 9 0 RANDOM TURBO WOOFER REPEAT ALL 1 DISC MONO ST SOUND MODE = ~ ! @ See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Control Remote Control 1 2 w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 e MP3 4 5 6 7 r t y u i 8 o 9 p q ; a 9 p q w e r t y u i o ; a CD 1 CD 2 BEEP ON/OFF button (11) SLEEP button (25) Number buttons (12, 16) SOUND TURBO button (10) VOLUME + button (10) 4/1 (reverse search/fast rewind) button (12, 15 – 17, 19, 20) SUBWOOFER LEVEL – button (10) AUX button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. FM/AM button (9, 12) 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) A ENN ANT AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) 5 FM [7 AM ] If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Connecting Speakers AM antenna For MX-GT88: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the tube duct (on the top of the speaker). 2, 3 1 1 2, 3 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) ANTENNA AM FM [ 75 ] Speaker cord (blue/black) Black MAIN SPEAKER [ 4-8 ] L R R From right main speaker’s terminals on the rear of the unit. into the terminal. • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. 3 Release the finger from the clamp.
Connecting Other Equipment NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and other connected equipment. You can connect audio equipment—used only as a playback device. • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. Canceling the Display Demonstration When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the display demonstration.
Common Operations 3 Turn the 4/¢ control to Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. adjust the minute, then press SET. 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 A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby. To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Continued Adjusting the Volume Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. This function only affects the playback sound, not 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).
Selecting the Sound Modes This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes). When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE to select the sound mode. • Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: D.
Listening to the Radio On the unit ONLY: Tuning in to a Station—Auto Search 1 Tune in to the station you want to preset (in 1 Press FM/AM. this example, of FM 87.50). The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. • See “Tuning in to a Station—Auto Search.” 2 Press SET. SET 2 Start searching for stations. On the unit: Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – for more than 1 second.
Playing Back CDs This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back when they are already “finalized.” • Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.
Continued • Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows: ALL DISC 1 DISC • When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode (See also page 17.) Current track title scrolls. REPEAT 1* (initial setting) REPEAT ALL DISC* REPEAT 1 DISC* MP3 * See page 19. 3 Press one of the disc number WOOFER CD 1 buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start to play from. Current track number** CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.
One Disc play Basic CD Operations When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can select one particular disc to be played back. While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. On the unit ONLY: To exchange CDs during playback of another 1 Load CDs. • If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step. 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly so that REPEAT Press DISC CHANGE to change the CD and the carrousel comes out.
Continued For MP3 disc: When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK mode (See also page 17.) Turn the 4/¢ control before or during playback. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. • ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks. When using the remote control, press 4/1 or ¢/¡. If you turn the 4/¢ control (or press 4/1 or ¢/¡ on the remote control) to select a track while playback is stopped The selected track starts playback.
Changing the MP3 Playback Mode Turning On or Off the Resume Play for MP3 Disc When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows: For MP3 disc, this unit can store the number of the track that you have stopped playback. By pressing CD 6, you can start playback again from the beginning of the same track— Resume play. You can turning on and off the resume play for MP3 discs. • TRACK mode: The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play an MP3 disc like an Audio CD.
Continued Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —–Program Play 5 Program other tracks you want. You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. • To use Repeat play (see page 19) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play. • This function does not work for MP3 discs. 6 Press CD 6. On the unit ONLY: To stop during play, press 7. 1 Load CDs.
Playing at Random—–Random Play Repeating Tracks or CDs—–Repeat Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Random play, you have to cancel the Program play. You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. • Repeat play and Random play cannot be used at the same time. On the unit ONLY: 1 Load a CD.
Playing Back Tapes To stop during play, press 7. Playing Back a Tape 1 Press 0 EJECT for the deck you want to use. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A/B (or A/B on the remote control), then TAPE 3. To fast-forward the tape, press ¡ (or ¢/¡ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (3) starts flashing quickly. To rewind the tape, press 1 (or 4/1 on the remote control). The tape running indicator (2) starts flashing quickly.
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 program 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, the SUBWOOFER LEVEL, and the SOUND MODE controls.
Dubbing Tapes CD Synchronized Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape. • This function does not work for MP3 discs. When recording an MP3 disc onto a tape, see “Recording a Tape on Deck B” on page 21. • You can also record the tracks in the order you have made the program. If there is a track on the MP3 disc in the program, it will be skipped and some blank space will be recorded on the tape. On the unit ONLY: 1 Press TAPE 3, then 7.
Using the Timers There are three timers available—Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 9.) 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. CLOCK / TIMER “ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode. Using Daily Timer WOOFER With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.
Continued Using Recording Timer 6 Select the preset station number. With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off. Turn the 4/¢ control to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode.
4 Set the on-time you want the unit Using Sleep Timer to turn on. With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. 1) Turn the 4/¢ control to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Turn the 4/¢ control 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 SET On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press SLEEP.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling cassette tapes Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth. • Avoid the following since they may cause damage to the unit. - DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. - DO NOT wipe it strong. - DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
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 Unable to cancel the display demonstration. Other buttons are pressed to cancel the display demonstration. Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit. (See page 8.) No sound is heard.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier section—CA-MXGT88 Amplifier section—CA-MXGA77 Output Power SUBWOOFERS Output Power SUBWOOFERS Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS) AUX : 400 mV/50 kΩ Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS) AUX : 400 mV/50 kΩ : 160 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
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