Cover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:42 PM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-K1/MX-K3 Consists of CA-MXK1 Consists of CA-MXK3 and SP-MXK1 and SP-MXK3 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL MX-K1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX 10 +10 FM MODE CD1 CD2 CD3 1 BIT DUAL D/A CONVERTER ACTIVE BASS EX.
Warning.fm Page 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:43 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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.
Warning.fm Page 2 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:43 PM 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualitied 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.
English English English English English MX-K1(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM 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-K1(J).book Page 2 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM English Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized..............................................................................................................
English MX-K1(J).book Page 3 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Getting Started Accessories English 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) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.
MX-K1(J).book Page 4 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM CAUTION: English Getting Started • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. ANTENNA AM EXT AUX IN CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 SPEAKERS RIGHT FM 75 ANTENNA AM EXT LEFT 16 OHMS.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 5 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit English Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) ANTENNA AM EXT AUX IN CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT 16 OHMS. FM 75 ANTENNA AM EXT FM 75 AM LOOP AM LOOP FM FM LEFT RIGHT GND GND English English GND Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
MX-K1(J).book Page 6 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Connecting External Equipment English Getting Started Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s AUX-IN terminals and the output terminals of the external MD recorder, tape deck, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. AUX IN MD recorder, tape deck, etc.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 7 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Basic Operations ) 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX 10 +10 FM MODE FM /AM % CONVERTER Display PRESET STANDBY indicator CANCEL SET 1 1 1 1 REPEAT MIC PROGRAM MIC VOL ACTIVE BASS EX. 1 SOUND MODE E CD VCD NUMBER VOLUME CD CONTROL CLOCK /TIMER TAPE A/B ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION MIN MAX CONTROL 1 1 SOUND MODE VOLUME +,– 1 ACTIVE BASS EX.
MX-K1(J).book Page 8 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.) You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter numbers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or programming the playing tracks on CDs. How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here. Examples: • • • • To enter number 5, press 5. To enter number 15, press +10, then 5.
MX-K1(J).book Page 9 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM English Using the Tuner 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE AUX 10 +10 FM MODE CD1 CD2 CD3 PROGRAM /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B 1 1 1 PRESET FM /AM FM/AM FM MODE CD 1 22 ¡ 1 O ME LU 4 REPEAT MIC PROGRAM MIC VOL PBC CONTROL RETURN COMPU PLAY DISC SKIP TUNNIG CD CONTROL REC START CD /STOP REC START DUBBING RANDOM VCD NUMBER CLOCK /TIMER TAPE A/B ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION MIN MAX CONTROL 1 1 SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
MX-K1(J).book Page 10 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. To Change the FM Reception Mode When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST (Stereo)” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects. If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect.
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MX-K1(J).book Page 12 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Example of indication: When CD door has ejected once and then CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) English Using the CD Player When DISC2 is selected Shows that this disc number is selected. Shows that this disc number is selected. CD-2 is pressed. 2 Disc loaded 1 3 Disc loaded Disc loaded Disc 2 is just unloaded One Touch Play 3 Disc loaded No disc ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 13 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play English English 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.
MX-K1(J).book Page 14 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks To Make a Program 1 2 Load CDs In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program Play mode. 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. 6 but- For details, see “To Play the Program You Have Made” mentioned below. To delete all the tracks in the program, while the CD Player is stopped, press the 7 button.
English English English MX-K1(J).book Page 15 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you use this mode. • To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT button to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details, see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below. In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked.
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MX-K1(J).book Page 18 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM 2 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.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 19 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Using an External Equipment RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 7 8 9 AUX 10 +10 FM MODE FM /AM CD1 CD2 CD3 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK 1 BIT DUAL D/A COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CONVERTER AUX ACTIVE BASS EX.
MX-K1(J).book Page 20 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM English Using the Timers 3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK PLAY & EXCHANGE RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON 4 5 6 SLEEP 4 ¢ 1 BIT DUAL D/A COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CONVERTER 1 PROGRAM MIC VOL 1 CLOCK /TIMER RO CK CD CONTROL TAPE A/B 1 MIN MAX CONTROL 1 1 SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.
English English English MX-K1(J).book Page 21 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 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.
MX-K1(J).book Page 22 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the volume level. VOL – – – : The current volume level will be used. VOL-5, -10, or -15: When the timer is turned on, the Volume will be automatically set to the selected level. DAILY 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the display. 2 Press the CANCEL button on the Unit. The “DAILY” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the display.
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.
MX-K1(J).book Page 24 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM 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.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 25 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Cassette Tapes • 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. Compact Discs English • Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this System.
MX-K1(J).book Page 26 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM • 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 • The antenna is disconnected. • The AM Loop Antenna is too close to the System. • The FM Wire Antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
English MX-K1(J).book Page 27 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM QUALITY SERVICE English 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.
MX-K1(J).book Page 28 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:44 PM English LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1 PARTS English 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.
Cover4only.fm Page 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:43 PM Specifications Amplifier Output Power CA-MXK3 70 W per channel, min. RMS, at 6 Ω, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion CA-MXK1 40 W per channel, min. RMS, at 6 Ω, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX IN 300 mV/50 kΩ Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ 0 - 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω Cassette Deck Section Frequency Response Type I (NORMAL) 63 - 12,500 Hz Wow And Flutter 0.