Document Outline

• INSTRUCTIONS
• COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
• CA-MXKB25
• Warnings, Cautions and Others
  • IMPORTANT for the U.K.
  • IMPORTANT:
  • Caution — STANDBY/ON button!
  • Caution: Proper Ventilation
    • 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...
  • CAUTION
    • 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
    • 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
  • CAUTION
    • 1 Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are block...
    • 2 Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
    • 3 When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws go...
    • 4 Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects fille...
• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
• 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.
  • Features
    • Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.
      • The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to ju...
        • • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette De...
      • The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided.
      • The Active Bass EX. (Extension) circuitry faithfully reproduces low frequency sounds.
      • A 20-station preset capability (10 FM and 10 AM (MW)) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
      • CD changer function can operate 3 discs.
        • • Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).
        • • Continuous or program play of 3 discs.
      • Two Decks enabling tape dubbing.
      • Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer.
      • You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.
      • The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.
  • How This Manual Is Organized
    • • Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is ...
    • • The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/...
    • • If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where t...
    • • System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.
    • Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
    • We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features ...
  • IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
    • 1 Installation of the System
      • • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5˚C and 35˚C.)
      • • Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.
      • • Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.
    • 2 Power cord
      • • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
      • • Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
      • • When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
    • 3 Malfunctions, etc.
      • • There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord an...
      • • Do not insert any metallic object into the System.
• Table of Contents
• Getting Started
  • Accessories
    • Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.
      • AM (MW) Loop 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.
  • R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)
    • • Handle batteries properly.
      • • Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
      • • When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.
      • • Do not use an old battery with a new one.
      • • Do not use different types of batteries together.
    • Using the Remote Control
      • The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up...
      • You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.
  • Remote sensor
    • • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.
    • About the FM Antenna
  • FM wire antenna
    • Connecting the AM (MW) Antenna
      • Rear Panel of the Unit
  • Attach the AM (MW) loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
    • • Even when connecting an outside AM (MW) antenna, keep the indoor AM (MW) loop connected.
    • • To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.
    • Connecting the Speakers
      • Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker...
      • 1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.
      • 2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit. Connect the red (+) and black ...
      • 3. Close each of the terminals.
  • Right side (rear view)
    • • A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speake...
    • • Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear pa...
    • Connecting External Equipment
      • Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the ...
      • You can then listen to the external source through the System.
  • Signal cord (not supplied)
    • Connecting to the Wall Outlet
      • Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
      • Now, your System is at your command!
    • DEMO Mode
      • When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the system’s feat...
      • To turn the DEMO display off, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically ...
      • To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit.
        • • While the System is turned on, the DEMO display will automatically starts if no operation is ma...
    • COMPU Play
      • JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single...
      • With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external e...
      • How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.
      • On the Unit
        • CD 6 button
        • FM/AM button
        • TAPE A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons
        • AUX button
        • CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
      • On the Remote Control
        • CD 6 button
        • FM/AM button
        • TAPE A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons
        • AUX button
        • CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
• Basic Operations
  • SOUND MODE/ SET
    • Turning the Power On and Off
      • 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.
  • or
    • 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button again.
  • or
    • ECO Mode (ECO)
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)
    • Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.)
    • Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)
    • Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)
    • Changing the Display
• Using the Tuner
  • FM MODE
    • Tuning In a Station
      • 1 Press the FM/AM button.
  • on the Unit
    • 2 Select a station using one of the following methods.
    • Presetting Stations
  • When changing the Band
    • 1 Select a band by pressing the FM/AM button.
    • 2 Press the 22 or Á button to tune in a station.
    • 3 Press the SET button.
    • 4 Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the preset number.
    • 5 Press the SET button.
    • 6 Repeat above steps 2 to 5 for each station you want to store in memory with a preset number.
    • To Change the FM Reception Mode
• Using the CD Player
  • CD 6
  • Selected Disc indicator
    • To Load CDs
      • 1 Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to open the tray.
      • 2 Place one or two CDs, with its label side up, onto the tray.
  • With the label side up
    • 3 Press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit and place the next CD.
    • 4 Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.
    • To Unload CDs
      • 1 While the CD Player is stopped, press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to open the tray.
      • 2 Remove the CD, then press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit.
      • 3 Repeat step 2 to remove all the CDs.
      • 4 Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit to close the tray.
    • Changing the MP3 Playback Mode
  • GROUP indicator appears when the MP3 playback mode is the GROUP mode.
    • Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play
      • 1 Load CDs.
      • 2 Press CD 6 button to play.
  • Track number
  • Track number
  • Total track number
  • Total group number
    • Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
      • 1 Load CDs.
      • 2 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program Play mode.
      • 3 Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to select the CD you want to program.
  • Disc number
    • 4 Select the track you want to program.
  • Disc number
    • 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks on the same CD or the other CD.
    • 6 To play the program, Press the CD 6 button.
    • Random Play
      • 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode.
      • 2 Press the CD 6 button.
    • Repeating Tracks
    • Tray Lock Function
      • 1 Turn on the System and enter CD mode.
      • 2 While pressing down the 7 button, press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit.
    • Changing the Display for CD
• Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape)
  • TAPE B 3
    • Playing a Tape
      • 1 Press the 0 PUSH OPEN part for the deck you want to use.
      • 2 When the cassette holder opens, put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down, towa...
  • Tape travelling direction
    • 3 Close the cassette holder gently.
    • 4 Press the TAPE A 3 or TAPE B 3 button.
• Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)
  • Adhesive tape
    • Standard Recording
      • 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader.
  • Tape travelling direction
    • 2 Prepare the source, by, for example, tuning in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on conn...
    • 3 Press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit.
    • 1 Set to AM station and start recording.
    • 2 Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control to eliminate the beats.
    • CD Synchro Recording
      • 1 Prepare CDs. (See page 12.)
      • 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader.
      • 3 Press the CD REC START button on the Unit.
    • Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)
      • 1 Insert the source cassette you want to copy from into Deck A for playback.
      • 2 Press the TAPE A 3 button, and then press the 7 button.
      • 3 Insert a blank or erasable cassette you want to copy onto into Deck B for recording.
      • 4 Press the DUBBING button on the Unit.
• Using an External Equipment
  • AUX
    • Listening to the External Equipment
      • 1 Set the volume level to the minimum position.
      • 2 Press the AUX button.
      • 3 Start playing the external equipment.
      • 4 Adjust the volume level to the level you want listen to.
      • 5 Apply the following sound effects, if you wish.
• Using the Timers
  • ¢
    • Setting the Clock
      • 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
      • 2 Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour.
      • 3 Press the SET button.
      • 4 Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute.
      • 5 Press the SET button.
    • Fixing the Clock
      • 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the System.
      • 2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly until clock setting display (time indication) appears o...
      • 3 Follow steps 2 to 5 of “Setting the Clock” mentioned above.
    • Setting the Daily Timer
      • 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “DAILY” appears on the display.
      • 2 Setting the ON time (Example: 10:15).
        • 1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the hour you want the System to come on, then press the SET but...
        • 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button.
      • 3 Setting the OFF time (Example: 13:15).
        • 1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the hour you want the System to be turned off, then press the S...
        • 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button.
      • 4 Selecting the music source.
      • 5 Setting the volume level.
      • 6 Press the SET button.
      • 7 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the System if neccessary.
      • 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.
      • 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the display.
      • 2 Press the SET button on the Unit.
    • Setting the REC (Recording) 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 TU” appears on the display.
      • 3 Setting the ON time you want the System to turn on.
        • 1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the SET button.
        • 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the SET button.
      • 4 Setting the OFF time you want the System to turn off.
        • 1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the SET button.
        • 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the SET button.
      • 5 Select the preset station for recording.
        • 1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the band (TUNER FM or TUNER AM), then press the SET button.
        • 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the preset number, then press the SET button.
      • 6 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the System, if necessary.
      • 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until “REC TU” appears on the display.
      • 2 Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
      • 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit repeatedly until “REC TU” appears on the display.
      • 2 Press the SET button on the Unit.
    • Setting the SLEEP Timer
      • 1 During playback a source, press the SLEEP button.
      • 2 Set the length of time you want the source to play before shutting off.
      • 3 Wait for 5 seconds.
    • Timer Priority
  • REC Timer
• Care And Maintenance
  • Heads
• Troubleshooting
  • • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before ca...
  • • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically da...
• Specification
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