JVC COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-G B6_onsists of CA-MXGB6 and SP-MXGB6 MX-G BS_onsists of CA-MXGB5 and SP-MXGB5 It DIGITAL AUDIO SP°MXGB6 CA-MXGB6 SP-MXGB6 DIGITAL SP-MXG85 CA-MXGB5 AUDIO SP-MXGB5 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.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses CAUTION 1. 2. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION PERSONNEL. Afin d'eviter tout Ne pas enlever ouvrir le coffret 2. Ne pas exposer 1.
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. AboutThis Manual This manual is orgmlized Power sources • When unplugging from tile wall outlet, always pull tile plug, not tile AC power cord. as follows: DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.
Contents Location ....................... 3 Front Panel ................................................................. Remote Control .......................................................... 3 5 Getting of the Buttons Started and Controls ............................................................ 6 Unpacking .................................................................. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... Connecting Antennas .......................................
Locationof the Buttonsand Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls oil your unit.
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RemoteControl Remote Control BEEP ON/OFF [] [] [] [] SLEEP [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] JVC RM=SMXGB6J REMOTE CONTROL [] [] [] [] [] [] [] When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor oil the front panel. BEEP ON/OFF button (11) SLEEP button (25) Number buttons (12, 16) TAPE A _ (play) button (9, 20) Pressil_g this bumm also tuttis ol_ the umt. VOLUME + button (10) FM/AM button (9, 12) Pressb_g this buttot_ also turl*s ot_ the umt.
GettingStarted ooot,ouo ...= Unpacking ConnectingAntennas After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the FM antenna pieces supplied. • • • • FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
AM antenna Connecting Speakers For MX-GB6: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the tube duct (on the top of the speaker). 1 1 FM[75f)] 2,3 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) AM Black Speaker cord (blue/black) Speaker cord (red/black) CMAIN 4 Black AM loop antenna (supplied) Speaker cord (blue/black) From right main speaker's terminals 1 Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal on the rear of the unit.
Connecting Other Equipment You can cennect device. audio equipment--used NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and other connected equipment. enly as a playback • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. Canceling the DisplayDemonstration • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. When connecting unit automatically the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the starts the display demonstration.
CommonOperations TurningOnor Oil the Power To turn on the unit, press _,_/1STANDBY/ON so that the standby lamp goes off. rlrll I JlLIII_1 L _"_'_/_'=" 3 Press I_lP-Ior _ to adjust the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY. rl LL rl FJhl I _ I__II _1 To turn off the unit (on standby), press doll STANDBY/ON again so that the sttmdby lamp lights up. 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 Adjustingthe Volume Reinforcingthe BassSound You c_m adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned This function recording. on. This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. L 11_3 ! ! I CI,CI LL! --a LL L private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES .jack. No sound comes out of the speakers.
Selectingthe SoundModes This function recording. only affects the playback sound, not your You ctm select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA--SoMnd Effect Amplifier--modes). When using the remote colltrol, press SOUND SOUND MODE MODE to select the sound mode. • First time you press the button, the current sound mode appears on the display. Each time you press the button while a sound mode appears on the display, the sound modes change as follows: D.
Listeningto the Radio On the unit ONLY: Tuningin to a Station--AutoSearch Tune in to the station this example, 1 Tile unit automatically turns on and tunes ill to Press tile previously FM/AM.tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. • See "Tuning i_ you want to preset (in of FM 87.50). in to a Station--Auto F i,,i F-Jl Search." n -7 i- n 0 L-IN Press SET/DISPLAY. 2 Start searching for stations.
PlayingBackCDs Tfiis unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: • Audio CD LoadingCDs • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 tiles recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW)* 1 Press When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) 2 and CD-RWs by keeping - Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets shelves. - Keep the unit's carrousel closed Place or on _°--" turns on trod the _I L_!K. \- one or two discs recesses (CD-ReWritable) can be played b
Continued • Each time you press the button, the indication display changes as follows: on the • When the MP3 playback (See also page 17.) mode is the TRACK mode Current track title scrolls. E setting) ALLDISC_ ' (initial * See page ; ; '_:: ..J :;: 'i *'_1 19. _o_Rt 3 Press one of the disc number IIg ALL mSC CD3 buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start When the track includes the ID3v1/1.1 tags, "Title" and "Artist" will scroll after the track title.
One Disc play BasicCD Operations When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you c_m select one particular disc to be played back. While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. On the unit 1 Load ONLY: To exchange CDs during playback of another Press DISC CHANGE carrousel comes OLIt. CDs. • If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD i,>/ll, then • before going to the next step. 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly so that the 1 DISC indicator lights up on the display.
Continued To go to another track directly using the number buttons For MP3 disc: When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK (See also page 17.) Press I_1_1 or I_1_1before or during playback. • I_l_l: Skips to tile beginning of tfie next or succeeding tracks. • 141_1:Goes back to tile beginning of tile current or previous tracks. Wfien using tile remote control, press I_1_1/1_1_or I_1_1/_41.
Changingthe MP3 Playback Mode TurningOnor Offthe ResumePlay for MP3 Disc When playing an MP3 disc, you ctm choose the playback mode of the MP3 disc as follows: For MP3 disc, this unit ctm store the uumber of the track that you have stopped playback. By pressing CD I,,-/11,you ctm start playback again from the beginning of the same track-- • TRACK mode: The unit recognizes only tracks (files). You can play _m MP3 disc like an Audio CD.
Continued Programmingthe PlayingOrder of the Tracks --Program Play 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 Program other • To program • To program and 4. 6 Press play. tracks you want. tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4. tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 CD I_/11.
Playingat Random--Random Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Rtmdom play, you have to cancel Program On the unit RepeatingTracksor CDs--Repeat Play You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as mtmy times as you like. • Repeat play and Random play cannot be used at the same time. play. ONLY: 1 Load a CD.
PlayingBackTapes PlayingBacka Tape To stop during 1 Press_"for To fast-forward the tape, press I_ (or I_1/1_ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (_) starts flashing quickly. the deck you want to use. play, press l To rewind the tape, press _ (or _4/_ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (4) starts flashing quickly. When you fast-forward or rewind the tape while the tape play is stopped You can fast-forward or rewind the tape in the deck currently selected.
Recording IMPORTANT: Recordinga Tapeon DeckB • 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. On the unit ONLY: 1 Press A for deck B.
DubbingTapes CDSynchronized Recording On the unit You can easily record a CD onto a tape. • This function does not work for MP3 discs. When ONLY: recording 1 Press TAPE A _, then I1. a Tape on Deck B" on page 21. • You ctm also record the tracks in the order you have made the program. _ 2 an MP3 disc onto a tape, see "Recording Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B.
UsingtheTimers There are three timers available--Daily Timer, Recording Timer, trod 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. "ON TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode. ....... 0 l ,J UsingDaily Timer I !1 I n ............. .... With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. You c_m set the timer whether the unit is oil or off.
Continued 6 Select the preset number. Press I_1_1 or _ UsingRecordingTimer station With Recording Timer, you ctm make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off. to select the preset station numbeh then press SET/DISPLAY. The unit enters volume setting mode.
B' UsingSleepTimer 4 Set the unit the on-time to turn you on. want 1) Press I_l_l or _a to set the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY. 2) Press I_1_1or 141_1to set the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY. "OFF TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters offtime setting mode. Set the off-time you want With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You c_m set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.
Maintenance To get the best perform_mce of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mech_mism Handlingcassettetapes Cleaning the unit • Stains Should cle_m. on the unit • 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. be wiped off with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you ctumot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified such as your dealer, for service. Unable to cancel No sound tire display Action Cause Symptom demonstration. is beard. Other buttons are pressed display demonstration. to cancel Connections or loose.
Specifications subject to change without notice, I Amplifier section--CA-IVlXGB6 Amplifiersection--CA-IVlXGB5 Output Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 170 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 f+ at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic MAIN SPEAKERS: harmonic rain. RMS, driven no more than 10% into total MAIN SPEAKERS: Audio AUX : : 6 f_ - 16 _ Main speakers : 4 f_ : 8 _ range : 87.50 MHz AM tuning range: 530kHz 108.
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