JVC COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KB4 Consists of CA-MXKB4 and SP-MXKB4 SP-MXKB4 CA-MXKB4 SP-MXKB4 DIGITAL 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, Cautions and Others 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER 1. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CAUTION 1. Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION Caution -- POWER Disconnect the main pletely. The POWER disconnect the main controlled.
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 carefillly 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. Features Here are some of the things that make your System KAThe controls music.
Introduction ................................................................................................................... Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1 1 How This Manual Is Organized ............................................................................................................... IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ...........................................................
Accessories Make sure that you have all of the tUllowing items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) ]f any of these items are missing, How Match contact your dealer immediately. To Put Batteries the polarity (+ and -) on the batteries In the Remote with the + and - markings Control in the battery compartment. R6P(SUM-S)/AA(15F) \ • Handle batteries properly.
Getting Started • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. C23--_ Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core. 1 J Using an FM 75-0hm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit r_ 1 r_,7 _1 AM antenna wire (not supplied) _ If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. / AM loop antenna (S Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. • Even when connecting • To avoid noise, Connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
Getting Started Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini pings (not supplied) between the System's AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. Signal cord (not supplied) White Loh Rch Red Connecting to the Wall To audio output of external equipment. Outlet Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
® ® ®@ STANDBY/ON ® ® Numeric keys @/I Display RHYTHM AX SOUND MODE VOLUME @/I STANDBY/ON PHONES __ STANDBY indicatol col co2 eoa £_1 # SOUND MODE *_22 ..... VOLUME +, FADE MUTING Various information RHYTHM AX I I I I € f-'l I€ I I I h _1 I-- I I 1_71 I I-- I II-- I 23 Sound Mode indicator i-mmi_H_,g _ I Leve, bar I I Status bar (Indicates various statuses.) * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Basic Operations Fade.out Muting You can mute the output (FADE MUTING) with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • Alter Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote will increase the volume from the previous level.
® ® ®]Q Numeric keys ® ® @/5 SET ! FM/AM I j 414 eDl eD2 ¢DS ° OO FM/AM FM MODE 414 _e_l 8 JVC Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel I I I I--IwI I--t I 1-TI --I I-I It_l _1, _J FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. You can listen to FM and AM stations.
Using the Tuner ° tn AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. Presetting • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for a few days. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again. Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.
fit )l / REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM pen/ Close jA CD I,/11 Numeric keys ®®Go SET CANCEL "914 CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM IIIII I - --CD __ 1 I_, I I_/11 / j_] _;...................................... INB Track number, Playingtime, Program number, etc. Program indicator MP3 indicator s/_ Disc indicators VIIMB ',m ........ u , .IVC ,-n,. r'!@_.3" _ILl. IJ "-_l Random Repeat indicator indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: [_ When you use an 8 cm (3") CD, place it on the inner circle tray. Disc Rotation indicator "'""'}'i The Disc indicator tors: Disc consists Selected indicator: Disc Lights indicator:Lights for the currently disc number. for CDs when the Take out the CD as shown selected selected CD is below. 1 While the CD Player is stopped, press the CD Open/Close _ button on the Unit to open the tray.
Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics Normal of Using Play the CD Player. q 1 1-71__ I --II-- i (B;.-'._ Total track number To Play CDs 1 2 Total group number Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CDI-CD3) want to play. you The selected disc number (e.g. "CD DISC 1" ) appears (m tile 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.
Using the CD Player Using the Remote Programming of the Tracks the Playing Order You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. [_ You can program the same tracks. up to 32 tracks in any desired order including Control Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-I. • To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
Using the CD Player Random The tracks of the selected you use this mode. 1 Tray Play CD will play in no special order when In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Lock Function In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close A button on the Unit is pressed. Play mode. Locking the Tray On the Unit Press tile RANDOM indicator.
®®®1@ ® ® ®1o ® TAPE A _TAPE B _- • PUSH OPEN (Deck B) • PUSH OPEN (Deck A) -- TAPE B _TAPE A _- 6 JVC RE_TE¢ONT_OL T rl i r-i rl r- r rl t-_- --I-'1 T Deck indicators _-: Tape indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section. The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes. F3Listening to type ] tape is suitable t_r this Cassette Deck.
REC ® ® ®1@ CD REC START ® t PROGRAM DUBBING ® ®ml TAPE B _TAPE A _- CD1 TAPE A TAPE B CD2 CD3 _APUSH OPEN (Deck A) CD jA PUSH OPEN (Deck B) J l _;_f'_if_!_J ........................ I....... _ou_D VOLU_E O _aoE JVll nEMOTECONmOL Trl rl r I III L TI i_'l _-: Tape indicator Deck indicators RED indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard 2 Recording 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.
® ® ®IQ ® ®®I_ = AUX AUX -- _gg ..... O O0 ,Jvc Listening Equipment to the External You can listen to the external equipment player, STB, or other auxiliary. [_ First, make sure that the external ed to the System. (See page 6.) 1 Set the volume tion. such as portable equipment is properly level to the minimum CD, MD connect- posi- 2 Press the AUX button. "AUX IN" appears on the display. I--II I _/ I--I I_1 t_ T ! bl I _1 3 Start playing the external equipment.
SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER SET Ii,q_l DAILY Timer indicator F_ I SLEEP indicator • REC (Reco rd, ng) ::::rr _ .'it;":'.;:tt:rr _ T T _ M ii lil , , LT_: ,-' * When the System is in use. the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section• Three types of timers DALLY Timer are available: Fixing Use this timer to set wake up everyday source, instead of an alarm clock. REC (Recording) Timer Unattended recording of radio starting time and ending time.
Using the Timers Setting the Daily 2. Press the _ SET button. Timer --PAl Press the I At this time, "DALLY" 3 Setting the OFF time (Example: button after "DAILY" until "ON indicator blinks and the Timer 2. Press the _ SET button. 4 moves the time forwards System it backwards. moves the time rapidly. J ..... I I"" ' ---- I I \ I ILI;-tLI / ! / i ILK \ then press the enters Music FM" appears 1. ilr I_I Source Selecting mode and source you on the display.
Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volmne Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press tile _ or I-,q4 button to select tile preset station number, then press the SET bntton. When selecting CD : Press tile I_1_.tor I-,_1 bntton to select tile disc number, then press the SET button.
Using the Timers 8 Press the (3/I Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting er. t the Daily Tim- 2 Press the TIME" CLOCK/TIMER immediately until appears "ON on the display. The Timer blinks. indicator (O) lights Each time you press the button, DAILY _ ON TIME _ REC display "-'* Canceled _ (back *: This item should be selected and tile "REC" indicator the display changes as follows: _ ON TIME* _ Clock setting to the beginning) for the REC Timer setting.
Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer 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. • Yon can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Using t the Remote Control During playback button.
Handle time. your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long Casse_e Tapes • If the tape is the slack by the reels and • If the tape is cut, or canght Compact Discs OlI6_'_L _olo DIGITAL ALfDIQ _A_ • Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heartshape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System. • Do not touch loose in its cassette, take up inserting a pencil in one of rotating. loose, it may get stretched, in the cassette.
• 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 your dealer, Possible Symptom No sound person, such as for service. is heard. • Connections Poor radio reception Cause Action are incorrect, or loose. • Check all connections and make cor- rections. (See pages 4 to 6.) • Disconnect the headphones.
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Amplifier Output Power Input Sensitivity/Impedance Speaker (1 kHz) AUX IN terminals Phones Cassette Deck Section Frequency Response Type I (NORMAL) Wow And Flutter CD Player CD Capacity Dynamic Range Signal-To-Noise Ratio Wow And Flutter Tuner FM Tuner Tuning Range AM Tuner Tuning Range 180 W per c[lanuel, mill. RMS, driven more than 10% total harmonic distortion 400 mV/50 kQ 6- 16£) 32 Q - 1 kQ 15 mW/ch output into 6 _) tit lkHz, with uo into 32 £) 63 Hz- 12 500 Hz 0.