COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA.MXGT88 CA.MXGA77 CA-MXGT88 CA-MXGA77 _c3D _OO_ _ _e.o-s DmlTAL AUDIO Dmn'_L 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.
Warnings, IMPORTANT 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 tead or consult your dealer. FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS _i' CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
"SOME SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT" This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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 Powersources 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.
i Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... Front Panel ................................................................. Remote Control .......................................................... 3 3 5 Getting 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 Started ............................................................ Unpacking .................................................................. Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... Connecting Antennas ...............................
Locationof the Buttonsand Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. FrontPanel \\\\\\\i DDDDDDDDDDD 3
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RemoteControl Remote Control SLEEP BEEP ON/OFF button (i 1) SLEEP button (28) Number buttons (12, 18) SOUND TURBO button (10) VOLUME + button (10) la_/-qla (reverse search/last rewind) button (12, 17 - 19, 21, 22) SUBWOOFER LEVEL -button (10) ! ® i I RM -SMXGT88R mO'i_ €ON1 When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel, 5 AUX button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
GettingStarted Oont,nued Unpacking After unpacking, following items. Connecting Antennas check to be sure that you have all the The number in the parentheses pieces supplied. • • • • indicates the quantity FMantenna of the FM antenna (supplied) AM (MW) loop antenna(l) FM antenna (i) Remote control (i) Batteries (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
ConnectingSpeakers AM (MW) antenna 1 Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) 2,3 Speaker cord (blue/black) Black Speaker _ cord (red/black) [ Blue Black Speaker cord (blue/black) AM (MW) loop antenn_ (supplied) 1 Press and hold the clamp on the rear of the unit. 2 Insert the end of the AM (MW) cord into the terminal.
ConnectingOtherEquipment You can connect device. I_ audio equipment--used NOW you are ready to plug in the unit and other connected equipment. only as a playback is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power connections are complete. Cancelingthe DisplayDemonstration When connecting unit automatically the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the starts the display demonstration.
CommonOperations TurningOn or Offthe Power 2 Turn the 1_141/I,,-I,,-I control to adjust the hour, then press SET. To turn on the unit, press Oil so that the STANDBY lamp goes off, pn, 'EP n,,, U IJ_1 U I _1 The minute To turn off the unit (on standby), press O/I again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up, A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby. To switch off the power supply completely, power cord from the AC outlet.
Continued Adjustingthe Volume Reinforcingthe BassSound You can adjust the volume This function recording, level only while the unit is turned on, This function recording. only affects the playback sound, not your sound, not your Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to g-,_-@? .......... increase the subwoofer sound or _'_;"" \ SUBWOOFER LEVEL - to decrease it. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. Jc.._ _/\ \ • The subweefer level can be adjusted in 3 s
Selectingthe SoundModes This function recording. When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE to select the sound mode. only affects the playback sound, not your • Each time you press the button, modes change as follows: i--" D.CLUB _ the sound HALL --_-STADIUM "-_- ROCK --I I {°a°°°°L°B/ You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA--Sound Effect Amplifier--modes).
Listeningto the Radio On the unit Tuningin to a Station--Auto Search 1 Tune in to the station you want to preset (in this example, of FM 87.50). automatically 1 The PressunitFM/AM. turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM--MW), • Each time you press the button, the hand alternates between FM and AM (MW). 2 Start searching On the unit: for stations. .......
Receivin FM Stationswith RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display. With the unit, you can receive the following signals.
SwitchingTemporarilyto a ProgramTypeof YourChoice The Enhanced Other Networks function allows switch temporarily to a broadcast program (NEWS or INFO) from a different station. To activate the Enhanced the unit to If there is no station have selected of your choice Other Networks The unit continues to select the data type. i + or SELECT - SELECT _,-,_ • Each time you press the button, the data type of the Enhanced Other Networks changes as follows: S_'-_ IN FO q .
Pla, This unit has been designed • Audio CD to playback • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded the following CDs: LoadingCDs 1 Press 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, display changes as follows: the indication on the • When the MP3 playback (See also page 19.) mode is the TRACK I_ mode Current track title scrolls. ALLDISC_I (initial setting) / [ S(: i*-_1 m EST * See page 21. Press one of the disc number cD1 cD2 cD3 buttons(CD1, for the disc youCD2orCD3) want to start to play from. _ _ _ wo_..
One Discplay BasicCDOperations When 2 or 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can select one particular disc to be played back. While playing On the unit ONLY: 1Load Press DISC CHANGE carrousel comes out. CDs. press CD I_/11, then • before REPEAT operations. ToexchangeCDsduringplaybackof another • If the current playing source is not the CD player, 2 Press a CD, you can do the following the 1 DISC indicator the display.
Continued Togo to anothertrack directlyusingthe number For MP3 disc: When the MP3 playback mode is the TRACK (See also page 19.) Turn lhe 1_*,9/1_1_1 control before or during playback, • 1_*,9:Goes back to lhe beginning of lhe curr_nt or pt_wious lraeks. • _1: Skips to fhe beginning of lhe new or succ_ding lracks. II_ mode buttons For Audio CD: Pressing lhe number button(s) before or during play afiows you l_)start playing lhe selecmd track. Ex.
Changingthe MP3 PlaybackMode TurningOn orOfftheResumePlayfor MP3 Disc When playing an MP3 disc, you can choose the playback mode oftbe MP3 disc as follows: For MP3 disc, this unit can store the number of the track that you have stopped playback. By pressing CD ,111, you can start playback again from the beginning of the same track_ Resume play. You can turn 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 Programmingthe PlayingOrderofthe Tracks mProgram 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 21) for Program play, press 5 Program tracks you want. • To program 1racks from the same disc, repeat step 4. • To program 1racks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 and 4. O Press CD I_/11. REPEAT after starting Program play. • This function does not work for MP3 discs.
Playingat Random--Random Play RepeatingTracksor CDs--Repeat Play The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. • To use Random play, you have to cancel the Program play. • Repeat play and Random time. On the unit ONLY: 1Load You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual currently playing repeat as many times as you like. a CD.
PlaynngBackTapes PlayingBacka Tape 1 Press To stop during play, press II. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A/B (or A/B on the remote control), then TAPE I_. __ EJECT for the deck you want to use. To fast-forward the tape, press _ (or _t/1_1_ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (_-) starts flashing quickly. To rewind the tape, press 41_ (or _l/-ql_l on the remote control). The tape running indicator (-4) starts flashing quickly. To remove the cassette, EJECT A for deck B.
Recording IMPORTANT: Recordinga Tapeon Deck B • 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, not affected by the VOLUME, the SUBWOOFER On the unit ONLY: 1Press EJECT A for deck B. so it is LEVEL, and the SOUND MODE controls.
I DubbingTapes CDSynchronizedRecording On the unit ONLY: You can easily record a CD onto a tape. • This function does not work for MP3 discs. When 1Press recording an MP3 disc onto a tape, see "Recording a Tape on Deck B" on page 23. • You can also record the tracks in the order you have made TAPE I_, then I1. the program.
Usingthe Timers There are three timers available--Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Timer, Recording Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See "Selting the Clock" on page 9.) On the unit ONLY: 1Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "DAILY" appears on the display. O indicator lights up and the DAILY (daily timer) indicator starts flashing on the display. UsingDaily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
Continued 5 Turn the I-il.,(l/i,..tl,-I control to select To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done the source to play, then press SET. • Each time you tam the 14141/i..t_lcontrol, the source changes as follows: TUNER FM'_"_TUNER AUX_._TAPE_.._).-CD_J 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "DAILY" appears on the display. To turn off the Daily Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. AM q The DAILY (daily timer) indicator goes off from the display ("OFF" appears for a while).
3 Press UsingRecordingTimer CLOCK/TIMER again. "ON TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode. With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether unit is on or off. the HowRecordingTimer actuallyworks The unit automatically turns on, tunes in to the specified station, sets the volume level to "VOL MIN," and starts recording when the on-time comes (the O indicator flashes while the timer is operating).
Toturn onor off RecordingTimer after its setting is done Timer Priority 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "REC" appears on the display. Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder happens if the setting for these timers overlaps. Here are some examples. 2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. The REC (recording timer) indicator goes off from the display ("OFF" appears for a while).
Maintenance To get the best performance of 1he unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism Handlingcassettetapes Cleaningthe unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off stained, wipe it with detergent and wrong • Avoid the following unit. - DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT insecticides with a soft cloth.
AdditionalInformation Descriptionof the PTYcodes: NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging the news -- debate, or analysis. INFO: Program the purpose of which advice in the widest sense, SPORT: Program EDUCATE: Educational DRAMA: All radio plays and serials. CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theatre, concerned upon is to impart with any aspect of sports, programs. etc.
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 such as your dealer, Cause Symptom Unable to cancel No sound the display demonslration. is heard. Action Other buttons are pressed display demonstration. to cancel Connections or loose. are incorrect the Press CANCEL/DEMO page 8.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. I CA-MXGT88 CA-MXGA77 Amplifier section Amplifier section Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 100 W per channel, rain. RMS, driven into 6 _ at 63 l+z with no more than 10% total harmonic Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 _ at 63 Hz with no more than distortion. 10% total harmonic (IEC268-3) 75 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 _ at 63 l+z with no more than 65 W per channel, min.
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