Cover.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 2:22 PM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KC4 Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4 STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX FM MODE CD1 CD2 CD3 FM /AM CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXKC4 CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 2 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 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-KC4(J).book Page 2 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized...............................................................................................................
MX-KC4(J).book Page 3 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) 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-KC4(J).book Page 4 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started CAUTION: • 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. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core. Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 5 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit 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 (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 6 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (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 Lch Rch Red To audio output of external equipment.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 7 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON Display SLEEP Numeric keys RHYTHM AX indicator RHYTHM AX AUX FM MODE FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY indicator CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME VOLUME +, – FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX Various information REMOTE CONTROL Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 8 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 9 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE SET FM /AM FM/AM FM MODE Á 1 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE FM/AM 1 ¢ Á 4 TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 10 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Tuner CAUTION: • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. • 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 11 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 DISC SKIP STANDBY/ON CD 6 Numeric keys SLEEP SET AUX CANCEL FM MODE ¢ 4 7 CD1-CD3 CD1 CD2 CD3 1 ¢ Á 4 7 CD CD 6 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A CD1-CD3 FM /AM TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM SOUND MODE Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 12 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: Disc Rotation indicator Disc Number indicator Selected Disc indicator The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators: Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected disc number. Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 13 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs 1 2 GROUP mode Total group number Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 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-KC4(J).book Page 14 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks 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 up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display and it can not be programmed.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 15 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode. 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 0 button on the Unit is pressed. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 16 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SLEEP AUX 7 FM MODE FM /AM 4 ¢ CD1 CD2 CD3 22 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) Á CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND MODE 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 7 VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Deck indicators 3: Tape indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 17 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX FM MODE REC START/STOP CD REC START PROGRAM DUBBING TAPE B 3 FM /AM 7 TAPE A 3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND MODE 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 7 TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 18 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 19 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX AUX FM MODE FM /AM AUX CD1 CD2 CD3 CD AUX jack REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary. ❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 20 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP AUX FM MODE FM /AM CLOCK/TIMER SET ¢ CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 4 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING DAILY Timer indicator REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator Timer 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 21 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 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 ( ) and “DAILY” 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.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 22 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 23 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. 1 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicator blinks.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 24 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority 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.
Body.fm Page 25 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 2:23 PM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs Recordable • 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. ReWritable Moisture Condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the System in the following cases: • After turning on heating in the room. • In a damp room.
MX-KC4(J).book Page 26 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Troubleshooting • 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 No sound is heard. Possible Cause • Headphones are connected. • Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 6.
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Specifications COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX IN 400 mV/50 kΩ Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω Cassette Deck Section Frequency Response Type I (NORMAL) 63 Hz - 12 500 Hz Wow And Flutter 0.15% (WRMS) CD Player CD Capacity Dynamic Range Signal-To-Noise Ratio Wow And Flutter 3 CDs 85 dB 85 dB Unmeasurable Tuner FM Tuner Tuning Range 87.5 MHz - 108.
