COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-V508T/MX-V588T Consists of CA-V508T and SP-V608 Consists of CA-V588T and SP-V688 REPEAT DISC RANDOM NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC LABYRINTH LABYRINTH LABYRINTH LABYRINTH DISC SELECT 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + 6 SLEEP V.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas 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 lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE / PARA PRODUTOS LASER / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA 2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.
Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1 Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3 Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
Features 1) Types of CDs you can play. The Video CD Player can play the following compact discs : • Video CD: for audio and video (moving picture) reproduction, including multiplex sound. • Video CD with Playback Control function: featuring menu-type operation and super-fine still pictures for audio and video (moving picture) reproduction, including multiplex sound. • CD Graphics (CD-G): for audio and video (still picture) reproduction, including multiplex sound.
English Table of Contents Features ...................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................. 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ....................................... 1 Getting Started ................................................ 3 Accessories ................................................................ 3 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch .................... 3 How to Put Batteries in the Remote Control .............
English Getting Started Accessories Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AC Plug Adaptor (except for Hong Kong and China) (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Video Cord (1) If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet.
English CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet. Connecting the AM Antenna AM Antenna Wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. AM Loop Antenna 1 2 Turn the loop until you have the best reception. 3 Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to attach the AM Loop. Note: Even when an outdoor AM Antenna is used, keep the indoor AM Loop Antenne connected.
English CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet. Connecting the Speakers • Please refer to instructions for speakers as well when you connect the speakers. For each speaker, connect one end of the speaker wire to the speaker terminals on the back of the System. Open each of the terminals and insert the speaker wires firmly, then close the terminals. Note : 1.
English Video Out Select Set the NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO button on the front panel to NTSC, PAL or PAL AUTO mode according to your television system. NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO NTSC ................ for NTSC exclusive TV. PAL ................... for PAL exclusive TV. PAL AUTO ........ for Multisystem TV. PAL AUTO detects the formula of the disc (NTSC/PAL) automatically and plays the image on the screen correctly. Note : • Select the mode before you play the disc.
English Common Operations Unit (Front Panel) REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC STANDBY indicator PHONES SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX. SELECT VOLUME AUX Remote Control 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 6 SLEEP V.
English Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On Steps Unit/Remote Control On the Unit 1. Press the ( ) STANDBY button. On the Remote Control ) button. 1. Press the ( Explanation/Remarks 1. The display lights up and the STANDBY indicator goes out. 2. The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.
Unit/Remote Control Explanation/Remarks Steps On the Unit 1. Turn the VOLUME control. On the Remote Control 1. Press the VOLUME + to increase the volume and VOLUME – pressing the will decrease the volume. or – VOLUME + English Adjusting the Volume 1. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume or anti-clockwise to decrease it. Turning the VOLUME control quickly will change the volume level quickly too. 2. The volume level is adjustable between 0 and 50. 3.
English Listening to Auxiliary Equipment By playing the sound from the auxiliary equipment through the System, you can gain control over how the music or program sounds. Once the connected equipment is playing through the System, you can apply the sound effects. Make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System (See page 5). Unit/Remote Control Steps On the Unit/Remote Control 1. Set the VOLUME control to 0. 2. Press the AUX button. 3. Start playing the external equipment. 4.
English Using the Tuner Unit (Front Panel) REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC MULTI CONTROL SELECT FM/AM When TUNER is selected as the source, the button lights up. Remote Control Number keys 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + 6 SLEEP V.
English About the Tuner You can listen to both FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically or from preset memory storage. Before listening to the radio, check that both the FM and AM antennas are properly connected (See page 4). Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, while others use 10 kHz spacing.
English Tuning In a Station There are 3 ways to select a station : Manual Tuning, Auto Tuning, Preset. Unit/Remote Control Explanation/Remarks Steps Manual Tuning: On the Unit 1. Press the FM/AM button. 2. Press the TUNING DOWN or TUNING UP button on the MULTI CONTROL repeatedly. Auto Tuning: On the Unit 1. Press the FM/AM station. 2. Press and hold the TUNING DOWN or TUNING UP button on the MULTI CONTROL for a few seconds. 1. The radio turns on. 2.
English To Change the FM Reception When an FM stereo broadcast is noisy or hard to receive, changing the following will improve the situation. Remote Control Steps On the Remote Control 1. Press the FM MODE button. Explanation/Remarks 1. The ST indicator goes off and the MONO indicator appears. The received broad cast will become monaural. 14 EN11-20;MX-D508T[U]/1 14 98.6.
Unit (Front Panel) Disc Trays English Using the CD Player REPEAT RANDOM 0 REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC buttons DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC MULTI CONTROL SELECT CD £/8 When CD is selected as the source, the button lights up. SELECT 7 STOP Remote Control Number keys 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + 6 SLEEP V.
English One Touch CD Player Unit/Remote Control Explanation/Remarks Steps On the Unit 1. Press the SELECT (6) button. On the Remote Control 1. Press the (3) SELECT button. Notes: • If you press any one of the (0) buttons (for DISC 1-3), the power is automatically turned on and the selected disc tray comes out. • If you press any one of the DISC (1-3) button, the power is automatically turned on.
English Basics of Using the CD Player – Continuous Play To Play a Disc Steps Explanation/Remarks 1 1. Insert a disc into one of the disc trays. 2 On the Unit 1. To Play: Press the SELECT CD (6) or DISC (1-3) buttons of the disc you want to play. 1. If a Video CD is inserted, “VIDEO CD” will appear in the display. Note : • If the CD can’t be read correctly (due to scratches, misalignment etc.) “01 00:00” appears on the display. 2. The first track of the selected disc will begin playing. 3.
English To Select a Disc, Track Or Passage Within a Track Unit/Remote Control Steps Explanation/Remarks On the Unit 1. Press the DISC (1-3) button. 2. Press the (4) P.DOWN (PREV) or (¢) P.UP (NEXT) on the MULTI CONTROL. 1. This will select the disc tray containing the track you want to listen to. 2. The selected track starts playing. 3. Each time the (4) P.DOWN (PREV) or (¢) P.UP (NEXT) on the Unit [ (4) PREV or (¢) NEXT on the remote Control ] is pressed briefly and released, the track changes by one.
You can change the order in which the discs and tracks play, and select only the discs and tracks you want from among those loaded in the CD Player. • You can program up to 32 steps in any desired order from among the discs in the player. • You can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. • You need to use the Remote Control to handle this function. Remote Control 1 2 3 Steps Explanation/Remarks On the Remote control 1. Press the PLAY MODE button to select “PROGRAM”. 2.
English Repeating a Selection or the Discs You can have all the discs, the program or the individual selection currently playing repeat as many times as you like. Steps Unit On the Unit 1. Press the REPEAT button. 2. To exit REPEAT MODE, press thge REPEAT button repeatedly until the Repeat mode indicator goes out. REPEAT Explanation/Remarks 1. The display changes with each press of the button, as shown below : = ALL = No indication = (back to the = beginning) : Repeats one track on a CD.
In order to keep the discs in the CD Player safely, the disc trays can be locked electronically in a single operation. When the electronic lock is on, the trays cannot be opened even if the (0) button is pressed. This function can only be operated by using the buttons on the Unit itself. Steps Unit Locking the Electronic Lock On the Unit 1. Put the System’s power into STANDBY mode. 2. While pressing the ( ) RETURN (7) STOP button, press the (0) button for DISC 1’s tray on the Unit.
English Operation Of Playback Control Function Playing Video CDs with Playback Control Function This System provides a Playback Control function which utilizes a procedure (menu selection) programmed in a Video CD. The playback operation procedure may differ depending on the disc you use. Video CD with the Playback Control Function is required. The Playback Control function is described below and in the figure on the next page.
English What is the Playback Control PBC function? The Playback Control function, PBC allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high resolution still images having a resolution four times greater than video pictures. • Menu-driven playback You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry. • High-resolution still image display You can display high-quality images four times clearer than video pictures. Playing a Video CD with the PBC function without using menu screen.
English Graphic CDs Playing Graphic CDs 1) Playing back a CD-G Basic CD-playing procedures (described on pages 17-20) can also apply to the CD-G playback. When you start playing a CD-G, “GRAPHICS” appears on the display. To use a CD-G as a Karaoke source, see page 37. 2) Playing back a Video CD without the PBC function Basic CD-playing procedures (described on pages 17-20) can also apply to the playback of Video CDs without the PBC function.
English Various Unique Functions Various Functions to Enhance Your Enjoyment The following functions can only be executed with the buttons on the Remote Control. Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance a still picture frame by frame. Frame-by-Frame Playback is only possible when the moving pictures (of the Video CDs with or without the PBC function) are played back. Remote Control Steps On the Remote Control 8) STILL button. 1. Press the (8 Explanation/Remarks 1.
English Viewing the Video Intro of a Video CD Using this function, you can check the contents of a Video CD, watching first 5 seconds of each track on the Video CD. Remote Control Steps On the Remote Control 1. Press the DISC (1-3) button for the disc you want to check out. 2. Press the V.INTRO button while pressing the SHIFT button after a picture appears on the TV screen. 3. To Select a track during V.INTRO Play, press the number key for the track. 4. To Stop and Cancel the V.INTRO Play, 7) button.
English Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) Unit (Front Panel) REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC 4 P. DOWN ¢ P. UP ™ TAPE £ SELECT RETURN 7 STOP REVERSE MODE DECK A/B Remote Control 0 EJECT (Deck A) 0 EJECT (Deck B) 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + 6 SLEEP V.
English One Touch Play Unit/Remote Control Steps On the Unit 2) TAPE (3 3) button. 1. Press the (2 On the Remote Control 2) or (3 3) button. 1. Press the (2 Explanation/Remarks 1. The unit will turn on and if there is a tape in the deck, it will start to play. If no tape is loaded, the Unit will come on and wait for you to insert a tape, or select another function. 2. “TAPE” will appear on the Display. Regular Play Unit/Remote Control Steps On the Unit 1. Turn the power on. 2.
To find the beginning of a music track during play, use the Music Scan function. Music Scan searches for blank portions that usually separate selections, then plays the next selection. Unit/Remote Control To Find the Beginning of the Current Selection 1 or ¡ 1. Press the 1 or ¡ or (1 button on the Remote Control) in the opposite direction to that in which the tape is playing. or Explanation/Remarks Steps 1.
English Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Unit (Front Panel) REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC Remote Control 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 6 SLEEP V.INTRO SOUND MODE SELECT – SELECT + 7 8 9 ECHO SET HIGHLIGHT FM MODE FM/AM PLAY MODE 8 STILL 10 10 DISC CD REC START 7 DISC RETURN SELECT DISC REC START/STOP PREV A DUBBING NEXT B DECK REC PAUSE REC PAUSE £ CD AUX – VOLUME + SHIFT RM-SEV507TU REMOTE CONTROL Display kHz MHz A.BASS EX CONT.
English Standard Recording This is the basic method for recording. You can record from a tape in Deck A, a CD, the Tuner or Auxiliary source. Insert a tape into Deck B to be recorded. Only Deck B can record. Unit/Remote Control 2 On the Unit 1. Insert a blank or erasable tape into Deck B. 2. Press the REVERSE MODE button if you want to record on both sides of the ) or ( ) intape. Press until the ( dicator lights up on the display. 3. Check the recording direction for the tape.
English To reduce the beat during recording AM station When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produces which are not heard when listening to the broadcast. In this case, press the REPEAT button on the CD Player to eliminate the beats. Unit Steps REPEAT On the Unit 1. Set to AM station and start recording. 2. Press the REPEAT button repeatedly until the beats are eliminated. Explanation/Remarks 1. Pressing the REPEAT button repeatedly will cancel off the unwanted beats.
Unit (Front Panel) English Using the Timer Display (2) TIMER (1) CLOCK (4 –) SELECT (5 +) 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + (8) SET 6 SLEEP V.INTRO SOUND MODE 7 8 9 ECHO SET HIGHLIGHT FM MODE FM/AM PLAY MODE 8 STILL 10 10 DISC 7 DISC £ CD RETURN SELECT DISC PREV A Clock, timer-on time etc. NEXT kHz MHz B DECK REC PAUSE A.BASS EX AUX SHIFT CONT. RANDOM ALL PRGM CLOCK – VOLUME + S.
English Setting the Timer Remote Control On the Remote Control 1. Press and hold the SHIFT button until the following procedure is finished. 2. Press the TIMER button. 3. Press the SELECT (+) or (–) to set the On Time. 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the SELECT (+) or (–) to set the Off Time. 6. Press the SET button. 7. Press the SELECT (+) or (–) to select the source. 8. Press the SET button. 9. Press the SELECT (+) or (–) to set the volume level. 10. Press the SET button. 11. Release the SHIFT button.
The Sleep Timer is used to turn the Unit off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. This function will let you fall asleep while listening to the music. Thus you will enjoy your sleep without having to worry about the Unit playing until the next morning. The Sleep Timer can only be operated when the Unit is on and a source is playing. Remote Control Steps On the Remote Control 1. Press the SLEEP button on the Remote Control. 2. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the length of time.
English Using the Microphone Unit (Front Panel) REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC NTSC / PAL / PAL AUTO DISC SOUND MODE SELECT VOLUME MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC LEVEL Remote Control 1 2 3 CLOCK TIMER ON SCREEN 4 5 – SELECT + ECHO 6 SLEEP V.
English Singing Along - Karaoke You can enjoy singing along using conventional audio CDs, CD-Gs, Video CDs or tapes. To sing along with conventional audio discs or tapes Vocal Masking When playing a stereo recorded source such as conventional audio CDs or tapes, you can reduce the lead vocal and replace it with your voice by singing into the microphone. Usually stereo recorded CDs are the best source for Vocal Masking. The following sources are not good for Vocal Masking. • Monaural sources.
English To sing along with Multiplex Karaoke discs or tapes MPX (Multiplex) / Vocal Replace Sound If the source you are going to play is a multiplex karaoke disc or tape, you can use the following two functions - Multiplex Sound and Vocal Replace. Before playing a source, turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures fron the System.
English Apply Echo to Your Voice Echo can be applied to your voice through the microphone(s). Steps Explanation/Remarks On the Unit 1. Press the ECHO button. 2. To Cancel, press the ECHO button again. 1. Each time the ECHO button is pressed (on the Unit or through the Remote Control operation), echo turns on and off . The display will show as below: Remote Control On the Remote Control 1. Press the ECHO button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2.
English Recording Your Singing Along Your singing along can be recorded with the effects created by the Karaoke function. Steps Unit 1 MIC LEVEL MIN MAX 2 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC LEVEL MIN MAX 4 5 MIC LEVEL MIN MAX 10 On the Unit 1. Turn down the MIC LEVEL control and the VOLUME control. 2. Connect the microphone (not supplied) into the MIC 1 or 2 jack on the front panel. 3. Play the source - CD, tape or others. To play audio CDs, CD-Gs and Video CDs without the PBC function, see pages 15 to 20.
Compact Discs English Care And Maintenance Cassette Tapes Handle your compact discs, cassette tapes, and Cassette Deck carefully, and they will last a long time. • • • • • • • • Remove the CD from the case by holding it at the edges while pressing the centre hole lightly. Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD, or bend the CD. Put the CD back in its case after use to prevent warping. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD when placing it back in the case.
English 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 Unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. Symptom Possible Cause Action No sound is heard. Connections are incorrect, or loose. Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 - 6.) Unable to record.
English Specifications MX-V508T / MX-V588T Specifications CD/AMP/DECK TUNER UNIT Specifications CA-V508T/CA-V588T Amplifier Section CA-V508T Silver in colour, CA-V588T Gold in colour Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 27watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven, into 6 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX MIC 1 MIC 2 Speaker terminals Video out (composite) 300 mV/50 kohms 3 mV/4.7 kohms 3 mV/4.7 kohms 6 - 16 ohms 1.
Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR STEREO RECEIVER MODEL NO. CA - V505T UNIT NO.