COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-J30 Consists of CA-MXJ30 and SP-MXJ30. Composé du CA-MXJ30 et SP-MXJ30. SP-MXJ30 SP-MXJ30 CA-MXJ30 CD3 STANDBY CD2 CD 3 POWER CD 2 COMPACT 1 BIT VOLUME DUAL D/A CONVERTER + PHONES – PANEL OPEN / CLOSE SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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 ................................................................. 4 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. Powered Rolling Panel h j k i o PANEL OPEN / CLOSE PRESET REC START/STOP TUNING PROGRAM ; l DUBBING REVERSE MODE TIMER /CLOCK a Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again. DEMO CD REC START SET DISPLAY RANDOM SOUND MODE CANCEL / DECK A/B ACTIVE BASS EX.
Continued Display Window 2 1 A.BASS EX SLEEP REC DAILY ST MONO REC A 3 4 5 6 1 S.MODE REPEAT ALL 1 CD RANDOM PRGM 2 3 kHz MHz B 8 7 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 Disc trays POWER button and STANDBY lamp (9) Display window Remote sensor PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. PHONES jack (10) TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (15) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control Remote Control 1 q SOUND MODE 2 3 ACTIVE BASS EX. SLEEP w TAPE A 4 TAPE B 5 e REC PAUSE 6 FM MODE r 7 t 8 + y – u i FADE MUTING 9 p o RM–SMXJ30J REMOTE CONTROL 1 Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (12) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit. 2 SOUND MODE button (10) 3 ACTIVE BASS EX.
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 • • • • 1 2 3 AM loop antenna (1) FM antenna (1) Remote control (1) Batteries (2) ANTENNA If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Connecting Speakers AM antenna You can connect a pair of the front speakers. 1 2 3 2, 3 1 ANTENNA Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Red GND AM LOOP AM EXT SPEAKERS Speaker cord GND RIGHT Speaker cord LEFT FM FM (75 ) Black AM loop antenna (supplied) 1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM Right speaker LOOP terminals as illustrated. Left speaker 2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception. 1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.
Connecting Other Equipment NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY! You can connect an audio equipment — used only as a playback device. When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its manual. Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals. ANTENNA GND AM LOOP AM EXT GND FM FM (75 ) AUX • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on.
Common Operations Setting the Clock Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. 1 Press PANEL OPEN/CLOSE. PANEL OPEN / CLOSE The unit is turned on and the Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically. 2 Press TIMER/CLOCK. A.BASS EX TIMER /CLOCK S.
Adjusting the Volume Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume. You can use this effect only for playback. VOLUME + Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. A.BASS EX To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. so that the ACTIVE BASS EX. lamp (the button itself) lights up on the unit. – S.MODE ACTIVE BASS EX. A.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts AM FM Tuning in a Station 2 Press SET. A.BASS EX On the unit ONLY: SET S.MODE ST REC 1 Press FM/AM. FM / AM The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). The Powered Rolling Panel automatically opens. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING – / + for 3 Press PRESET – / + to select a PRESET preset number A.BASS EX S.MODE ST REC TUNING 4 Press SET again.
Playing Back CDs Continued Loading CDs Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play 1 Press 0 for the disc tray (CD 1 to You can play CDs continuously. 3) you want to load a CD onto. 1 Load CDs. 2 Press one of the disc number The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel also opens automatically. CD3 buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) for the disc you want to play. 2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.
To locate a particular point in a track TUNING 2 Press PROGRAM. During play, press and hold 1 or ¡. • 1 : Fast reverses the disc. • ¡ : Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡. To go to another track A.BASS EX PROGRAM 1 S.MODE 2 3 PRGM ST REC • If a program has been stored in memory, the program is called up. PRESET Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during playback. • 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.
To stop during play, press 7. To exit from program play mode, press PROGRAM again before or after play so that the unit enters Continuous play mode. (The program you have made is stored in memory until you turn off the unit or erase the program.) To check the program contents Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control. • ¢ / ¡: Shows the programed tracks in the programed order. • 1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order.
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape To play both sides repeatedly — Reverse Mode Reverse Mode works for both decks at the same time. When it is in use, the tape automatically reverses at the end of a side and the unit starts playing the other side of the tape, and repeats the same process.
Recording Continued Recording Tapes 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.
To stop recording temporarily (except when the playback source is deck A), press REC PAUSE on the remote control. To resume recording, press TAPE 2 3. CD Direct Recording REC PAUSE Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program play. To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B. 1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B.
Using the Timers Continued 3 Set the on-time you want the unit There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. PRESET 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. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.
Using Recording Timer 6 When selecting “– CD – – –” 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the disc number, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the track number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. When selecting “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” PRESET With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. How Recording Timer actually works SET Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode.
ZZ Z. .. 4 Set the on-time you want the unit Using Sleep Timer PRESET 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. 5 Set the off-time you want the unit With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.
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.
? ? 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 No sound is heard. Connections are incorrect or loose. Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.) Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.
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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