JVC CA-HXZ1, CA-HXZ1R User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-HXZ1R CA-HXZ1

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

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.

GVT0077-008A

[B, A]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

15 cm

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.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

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 qualified service personnel.

Caution–– (standby/on) button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

(standby/on) button in any position does not disconnect the

mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Front view

15 cm

1 cm

15 cm

Side view

10 cm

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)

are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . Switch off and withdra w the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed f or unattended oper ation

or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is

illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s

approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let an yone, especially children, push anything into holes , slots or any other opening in the case — this could result

in a fatal electrical shock.

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Introduction

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to

obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the

buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the buttons on the remote control if they have the same or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit. If operation using the remote control is different from that using the unit, it is then explained.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the information about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 10 to 12.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent from damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Also gives you information which is not good for obtaining the best possible performance from the unit.

Gives you information and hints you had better know.

Precautions

Power sources

• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the AC power cord.

DO NOT handle the AC po wer cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases:

• After heating start in the room

• In a damp room

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place

Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leav e the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture ev aporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Internal heat

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat buildup inside the unit.

For safety, observe the following carefully:

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or holes. If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV.

DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating any further.

• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer.

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Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3

Front Panel ................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................... 5

Getting Started............................................................ 7

Supplied Accessories.................................................. 7

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 7

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 7

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 8

Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 9

Canceling the Demonstration ..................................... 9

Common Operations ................................................ 10

Turning On or Off the Power ................................... 10

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby

—Ecology Mode ................................................ 10

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 10

Selecting the Sources................................................. 11

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 11

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 11

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode ....... 12

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 12

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts...................... 13

Tuning in to a Station ............................................... 13

Presetting Stations .................................................... 13

Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 13

Receiving FM Stations with RDS

(Only for CA-HXZ1R) ........................................ 14

Changing the RDS information................................ 14

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes

(PTY Search) ...................................................... 14

Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice

Temporarily ........................................................ 15

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW).................. 16

Loading CDs ............................................................ 16

Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play ... 17

Basic CD Operations................................................ 17

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 18

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 19

Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play .................. 20

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 20

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 21

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 21

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan ..... 21

Recording .................................................................. 22

Recording on a Tape................................................. 22

CD Synchronized Recording.................................... 23

7 CD Direct Recording ...................................... 23

7 Auto Edit Recording ....................................... 24

Using the Timers....................................................... 25

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 25

Using Recording Timer............................................ 27

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 28

Timer Priority........................................................... 28

Additional Information ............................................ 29

Maintenance .............................................................. 30

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 31

Specifications............................................................. 32

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Top view of p Indication-lamp panel

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Display Window

Continued

TRACK

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Disc trays 2 (standby/on) button and lamp (10, 26, 27) 3 ECO (Ecology) button (10) 4 Remote sensor

5 Display window 6 FM/AM button (11, 13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 TAPE 2 3 button (11, 21, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 AUX button (11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 CLOCK/TIMER button (10, 25 – 28) p Indication-lamp panel

Å SOUND MODE lamp (11) ı SUBWOOFER lamp (11) Ç REC (recording) lamp (22 – 24) Î SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode lamps (11)

• ROCK, POP, and CLASSIC lamps

‰ Surround mode lamps (11)

• DANCE, HALL, and STADIUM lamps

Ï CD ready lamps (16)

• CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READ Y lamps

q SOUND MODE control (11) w PRESET + / – control (13)

4 / ¢ (reverse skip/forward skip) control (10, 12, 17 – 19, 24 – 27)

e SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (11) r Setting buttons (9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24 – 28)

• CANCEL/DEMO and SET/DISPLAY buttons

t REVERSE MODE button (21 – 24) y Cassette holder (21 – 24)

u PHONES ( ) jack (11) i 0 (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(16, 17, 20)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

RDS TA NEWS INFO

o Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(17, 18, 23, 24)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

; CD 3/8 button (11, 17 – 19, 24)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a VOLUME + / – control (11) s TUNING + / – buttons (13)

1 / ¡ (rev erse search/forward search) b uttons (12, 17, 21) 7 (stop) button (17 – 24, 27)

d CD play mode buttons (18 – 20)

• REPEAT and CD PLAY MODE buttons

f Recording buttons (22 – 24, 27)

• REC STAR T/STOP, CD REC STAR T, and EDIT buttons

g 0 EJECT button for cassette deck (21 – 23)

Display Window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (Daily Timer), SLEEP (Sleep Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and (Timer) indicators

2 TRACK indicator 3 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

4 RDS operation indicators: Only for CA-HXZ1R

RDS, TA, NEWS, and INFO indicators

5 PRGM (program) indicator 6 CD track number (1 – 16) indicators 7 RANDOM indicator 8 REPEAT (ALL/1/DISC) indicators 9 Audio level indicator

When one of the 6 preset sound modes is activated, these will function as display illumination. For details, see “Selecting the Sound Modes” on pages 11 and 12.

p Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

q Tape operation indicators

• 2 3 (tape direction) and (reverse mode) indicators

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Remote Control

For CA-HXZ1R

1 Number buttons (13, 17, 18) 2 4 (1) (reverse skip/reverse search) button

(13, 17, 19, 21)

7 (stop) button (17 – 19, 21 – 24, 27) ¢ (¡) (forward skip/forward search) button

(13, 17, 19, 21)

3 Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (17, 18) 4 CD play mode buttons (18 – 20)

• REPEAT, RANDOM and PROGRAM buttons

5 REC START/STOP button (22, 24, 27) 6 SOUND MODE button (11) 7 SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (11) 8 STANDBY/ON button (10) 9 SLEEP button (28) p AUX button (11) q FM/AM button (11, 13) w FM MODE button (13) e CD 3¥8 button (11, 17 – 19) r PROGRAM CANCEL button (19) t TAPE 2 3 button (11, 21, 22) y RDS operation buttons

• PTY SEARCH button (14)

• TA/NEWS/INFO button (15)

• DISPLAY MODE button (14)

• PTY SELECT + / – buttons (14)

u BEEP ON/OFF button (9, 12) i VOLUME + / – button (11) o FADE MUTING button (11)

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For CA-HXZ1

1 Number buttons (13, 17, 18) 2 4 (1) (reverse skip/reverse search) button

(13, 17, 19, 21)

7 (stop) button (17 – 19, 21 – 24, 27) ¢ (¡) (forward skip/forward search) button

(13, 17, 19, 21)

3 Disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons (17, 18) 4 CD play mode buttons (18 – 20)

• REPEAT, RANDOM and PROGRAM buttons

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

FM/AM

TAPE

AUX

CLOCK / TIMER

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CANCEL / DEMO

REVERSE

MODE

CD-R /RW PLAYBACK

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

SET/

REPEAT

DISPLAY

REC START

CD REC

/STOP

CD PLAY

START

CD3

CD2

CD1

MODE

EDIT

When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

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Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

FM antenna (supplied)

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna. 3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you

the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325) should be used.

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LEFTRIGHT

MAIN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

6 16

Continued

AM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Connecting Speakers

Speaker cords

(black/blue)

Speaker cords

(black/blue)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

3 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. The AM loop antenna must remain connected.

For better reception of both FM and AM

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords.

• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord.

Speaker cords

(black/red)

From right

subwoofer

From main

right speaker

From left

subwoofer

From main

left speaker

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the

core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal as illustrated.

Match the same polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3 Close the speaker terminals.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each speaker terminal.

• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the speakers.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on.

• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete.

To connect an analog component

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.

AUX

RIGHT LEFT

Audio equipment

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not supplied).

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

Canceling the Demonstration

When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the demonstration.

To cancel the demonstration, press and hold CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.

• To cancel only beep sounds during the demonstration, press BEEP ON/OFF on the remote control.

When you press other buttons

The demonstration stops temporarily. It will start automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) unless you cancel it by pressing CANCEL/DEMO.

To start the demonstration manually

Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again until “DEMO ST AR T” appears on the display.

CANCEL / DEMO

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal

Y ou can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment.

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Before connecting the other equipment, remove the protective plug from the terminal.

Audio equipment with an optical digital input

To optical digital input

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.

Protective plug

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Common Operations

Continued

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control)

so that the lamp on the button goes off.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control)

again so that the lamp on the button lights up.

• A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.

To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset stations (see page 13) will be erased in a few days.

Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby —Ecology Mode

You can save the power consumption while the unit is turned off (on standby).

• You can set Ecology Mode whether the unit is on or off.

On the unit ONLY:

To activate the Ecology Mode, press ECO.

“ECO” appears on the display for 2 seconds (and demonstration is canceled temporarily if you have pressed the button while the unit is off).

• Each time you press the button, “ECO” and “NORMAL” appear alternately on the display.

To deactivate the Ecology Mode, press ECO again. “NORMAL” appears (and demonstration starts if the unit is turned off).

When you turn off the unit with Ecology Mode activated

“ECO” flashes on the display, and the clock time will not be shown while the unit is turned off.

ECO

Setting the Clock

You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while the unit is off. “0:00” flashes on the display until you set the clock.

On the unit ONLY:

CLOCK

SET /

DISPLAY

/ TIMER

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

Turn 4 / ¢ to adjust the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY.

The minute digits start flashing on the display.

If you want to correct the hour

CANCEL / DEMO

after pressing SET/DISPLAY, press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start flashing again.

Turn 4 / ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY.

To check the clock time

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY while playing any source.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display.

To adjust the clock again

If you have set the clock before, you need to press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set the clock again.

TIMER

(Daily Timer setting)

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

(Recording Timer setting)

REC

TIMER

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Selecting the Sources

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 13.)

To play back CDs, press CD 3¥8. (See pages 16 – 20.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 21.) To select the external equipment as the source, press A UX.

FM / AM

TAPE

AUX

When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/AM, CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3, and AUX), the unit turns on and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).

Turn VOLUME + / – clockwise (+) to increase the volume or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or VOLUME – to decrease it.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES ( comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby.

To turn down the volume level temporarily

On the remote control ONLY:

Press FADE MUTING.

The volume level gradually decreases to “VOLUME MIN.”

VOLUME

) jack. No sound

FADE

MUTING

You can select one of the 5 subwoofer levels. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 5 steps— LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL), LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, and LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL).

Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL + to increase the subwoofer level or SUBWOOFER LEVEL – to decrease it.

SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red.

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

R E C

R O C K

P O P

CLASSIC

D A N C E

H A L L

STADIUM

• The SUBWOOFER lamp lights up in red when LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL) is selected. The lamp lights off when LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL) is selected.

CD3 READY

CD2 READY

CD1 READY

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA—Sound Effect Amplifier—modes) and 3 user modes. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. Each Sound Mode has its own display illumination.

To select the sound modes, turn SOUND MODE (or press SOUND MODE on the remote control) until the sound mode you want appears on the display.

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

R E C

R O C K

P O P

CLASSIC

D A N C E

H A L L

STADIUM

• When a sound mode is selected (for this example DANCE), the SOUND MODE lamp and other than the selected sound mode lamps light up. While the selected sound mode lamp flashes. (If USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 is selected, only the SOUND MODE lamp lights up. If OFF is selected, the SOUND MODE lamp and other sound mode lamps go off.)

CD3 READY

CD2 READY

CD1 READY

The sound modes change as follows:

(DANCE club)

OFF

(Canceled)

DANCE

USER 3

HALL STADIUM

CLASSICUSER 1USER 2

When using the remote control, the sound mode changes clockwise in the above sequence.

SOUND

ROCK

MODE

POP

To restore the sound, press the button again.

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Surround modes* DANCE: Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an

outdoor stadium.

SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency . Good for acoustic

music.

POP: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for classical music.

User Modes USER 1/2/3: Your individual mode stored in memory. See

“Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode” below.

OFF: The sound mode is canceled.

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a

being-there feeling in your room.

Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode

You can change SEA pattern to suit your preference. The SEA pattern can be adjusted into 5 frequency range—LOW1, LO W2, MID, HIGH1, and HIGH2. These changed settings can be stored in the USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 modes.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Adjust the SEA pattern.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select the

frequency range (LOW1, LOW2, MID, HIGH1, and HIGH2).

2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust the

level (–3 to +3) of the selected frequency range.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to

adjust the level of the other frequency ranges.

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

Turn 4 / ¢ to select one of the user modes (USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3) which you want to store the SEA pattern.

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

SET /

DISPLAY

SET /

DISPLAY

On the unit ONLY:

Select one of the preset sound modes.

• If you want to add the surround elements in your SEA pattern, select one of the surround modes

(DANCE, HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure below. (See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 11.)

Press SET/DISPLAY while the selected sound mode is still shown on the display.

Current level appears.

SET /

DISPLAY

The SEA pattern you have created are stored into the user mode selected in the above step.

To use your own sound mode

Select USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3 mode when using the sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 11.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs

The setting will be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the user modes again.

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone

If you do not want the key-touch tone to beep each time you press a button, you can deactivate it.

On the remote control ONLY:

BEEP

Press BEEP ON/OFF.

• Each time you press the button, the key-touch tone turns on and off alternately.

ON/OFF

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning in to a Station

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

Start searching for stations.

On the unit:

Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – for more than 1 second.

On the remote control:

Press and hold ¢ (¡) or 4 (1) for more than 1 second.

The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

• If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator lights up.

To stop searching, press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ (¡) / 4 (1) on the remote control).

When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ (¡) / 4 (1) on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

FM / AM

On the unit ONLY:

Tune in to the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in to a Station.”

SET /

Press SET/DISPLAY.

Turn PRESET + / – to select a

DISPLAY

preset number.

SET /

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3.

• Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs

The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the stations again.

DISPLAY

To change the FM reception mode

On the remote control ONLY:

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE so that the MONO indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.

FM MODE

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

Tuning in to a Preset Station

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously tuned station (either FM or AM).

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

Select a preset number.

On the unit:

Turn PRESET + / –.

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.

For preset number 15, press

+10, then 5.

For preset number 25, press

+10, +10, then 5.

For preset number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

FM / AM

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Receiving FM Stations with RDS (Only for CA-HXZ1R)

Continued

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. When tuning in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service):

Shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Program Type):

Shows types of broadcast programs.

RT (Radio Text):

Shows text messages the station sends.

Enhanced Other Networks:

Provides the information about the types of the programs sent by other RDS stations.

More about RDS

• Some FM stations do not provide RDS signals.

• RDS services vary among FM RDS stations. For details on RDS services in your area, check with local radio stations.

• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search)

One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.

• For details on the PTY codes, see “Additional Information” on page 29.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the PTY codes. If not yet done, see page 13.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press PTY SEARCH.

“PTY SELECT” appears on the display.

Press PTY SELECT + or PTY SELECT – until the PTY code you want appears on the display.

Changing the RDS Information

You can see RDS information on the display while listening to an FM station.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press DISPLAY MODE.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following information:

(Program Service)

(or preset channel no.)

• If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station “NO PS,” “NO PTY,” or “NO RT” appears on the display.

• If the unit takes time to show the RDS information received

from a station

“WAIT PS,” “WAIT PTY,” or “WAIT RT” may appears on the display.

PTY

(Program Type)RT(Radio Text)

Station frequency

• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change as follows:

NEWS “ AFFAIRS “ INFO “ SPORT “ EDUCA TE “ DRAMA “ CULTURE “ SCIENCE “ VARIED “ POP M “ ROCK M “ EASY M “ LIGHT M “ CLASSICS “ OTHER M “ WEATHER “ FINANCE “ CHILDREN “ SOCIAL “ RELIGION “ PHONE IN “ TRAVEL “ LEISURE “ JAZZ “ COUNTRY “ NATION M “ OLDIES “ FOLK M “ DOCUMENT “ TEST “ ALARM “ (back to the beginning)

Press PTY SEARCH once again.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code appear on the display alternately. The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected (“FOUND” appears), and tunes in to that station.

• If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display and the unit returns to the last received station.

To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching.

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Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily

How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works:

The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO) from a different station.

• The Enhanced Other Networks function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data.

To activate the Enhanced Other Networks function

REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the function. If not yet done, see page 13.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press TA/NEWS/INFO until the data type you want appears on the display.

The selected data type indicator flashes on the display.

RDS TA

• Each time you press the button, the data types change as follows:

NEWS INFO

CASE 1

If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected

The unit continues tuning in to the current station.

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the function still remains activated.

CASE 2

If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selected

The unit tunes in to the program. The indicator of recei ved PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the function still remains activated.

CASE 3

OFF

(Canceled)

TA: Traffic announcement NEWS:News INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart

advice in the widest sense.

OFF: The function is canceled. The data type indicator

(TA, NEWS, INFO) goes off.

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the data type.

The data type indicator stops flashing and remains lit. Now, the function is activated. See “How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works.”

If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the program you have selected

The unit continues to receive the station but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the function still remains activated.

More about the Enhanced Other Networks function

• The data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this unit. In this case, the function may not work correctly.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the function, the station does not change even if another network station starts broadcasting a program of the same data.

• The function is canceled when you change the source to CD, TAPE, or AUX, while it is temporarily canceled when you change the source to AM.

• This function is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

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Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

Continued

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:

• CD (Audio CD)

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)

• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)

Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”

• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format. (However, they may not be played back depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.

When loading more than one CD continuously

When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place another CD onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then the next tray comes out.

About the CD ready lamps

Each CD ready lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

• When and why they light up?

– When you turn on the unit for the first time after

plugging into a wall outlet, all CD ready lamps (CD1 READY, CD2 READY, and CD3 READY) lights up. From the next time on, CD ready lamp(s) light(s) up according to the previous condition.

– Each time you press the CD eject buttons—0 (CD1,

CD2, and CD3), the corresponding CD ready lamp lights up.

• When and why they go off?

Only when the unit detects there is no CD loaded on the tray, the corresponding CD ready lamp goes off. (“NO DISC 1,” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears on the display.)

Loading CDs

On the unit ONLY:

Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1, CD2, and CD3) you want to load a CD onto.

The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out.

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.

CORRECT

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

Press the same 0 you have pressed in step 1.

The disc tray closes.

INCORRECT

• When and why they flash?

The corresponding CD ready lamp flashes during playback and pause.

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Playing Back the Entire Discs—Continuous Play

Basic CD Operations

You can play CDs continuously.

Load CDs.

Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons for the disc you want to play.

CD3

CD2

CD1

The unit starts searching for the CD and CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.

Track number

TRACK

Tracks of the currently playing disc (Track numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)

Elapsed playing time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

• Pressing CD 3/8 instead of the disc number buttons starts playing back the currently selected CD.

• If no CD is placed on the selected disc tray , “NO DISC 1, ” “NO DISC 2,” or “NO DISC 3” appears on the display. Then, the unit continue searching for a CD from the next disc tray.

To stop playing, press 7. To remove the disc, press 0 for the corresponding disc tray.

CD playback sequence

When 3 CDs* are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences.

• When CD1 is pressed: CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops)

• When CD2 is pressed: CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops)

• When CD3 is pressed: CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops) * When only 2 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order,

but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.

While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.

To exchange CDs during playback of another

Press 0 corresponding to a CD, not playing or selected currently, to eject and exchange the CD. If you exchange CDs during play, the current play will not stop until all CDs you have exchanged are played.

To stop play for a moment

Press CD 3¥8. While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display.

To resume playing, press CD 3¥8 again.

To go to another track

Turn 4 / ¢ before or during playback

(or press 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

• 4 (or 4 (1)): Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.

• ¢ (or ¢ (¡)): Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or ¡ (or 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

• 1 (or 4 (1)): Fast reverses the disc.

• ¡ (or ¢ (¡)): Fast forwards the disc.

To go to another track directly using the number buttons

On the remote control ONLY:

Pressing the number button(s) before

or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want.

Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.

For track number 15, press +10,

then 5.

For track number 20, press +10,

then 10.

For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.

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Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play

You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 20) for Program Play, press REPEAT after starting Program Play. Only REPEAT 1 and REPEAT ALL can be selected for Program Play.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

Load CDs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

Activating the Program Play mode.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the play

mode changes as follows:

CD PROGRAM

Total track number and

total playing time (Continuous Play)

CD RANDOM

On the remote control:

Press PROGRAM so that “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

CD PLAY

MODE

PROGRAM

PRGM

Continued

Select a track from the selected

CD in the above step.

On the unit:

Turn 4 / ¢ to select the track number and press SET/DISPLAY.

SET /

DISPLAY

On the remote control:

Press the number buttons.

• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to another

track directly using the number buttons” on page 17.

Program other tracks you want.

• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.

• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps and 4.

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are played in the order you have programed.

To stop playing, press 7. To exit from Program Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

repeatedly (or PROGRAM on the remote control) until the PRGM (program) indicator goes off. The program you have made is stored in memory.

• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is called up.

• The PRGM (program) indicator also lights up on the display.

Press one of the disc number (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons to select the disc you want to

CD3

CD2

CD1

play.

Track number

Disc number Program step number

• If you try to program a 33rd track

“CD FULL” will appears on the display.

• If your entry is ignored

You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.

PRGM

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To check the program contents

RANDOM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

On the remote control ONLY:

Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4 (1) or ¢ (¡).

• 4 (1) : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order.

• ¢ (¡) : Shows them in the programed order.

To modify the program

Before or after playing, you can erase the last programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO (or press PROGRAM CANCEL on the remote control).

• Each time you press the button, the last

programed track is erased from the program.

CANCEL / DEMO

PROGRAM

CANCEL

Playing at Random—Random Play

The tracks of all loaded CDs will be played at random.

• To use Repeat Play (see page 20) for Random Play, press REPEAT after starting Random Play. Only REPEAT 1 and REPEAT ALL can be selected for Random Play.

Load CDs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 3¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.

Activating the Random Play mode.

On the unit:

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CD RANDOM” appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the play

mode changes as follows:

CD PLAY

MODE

To add tracks in the program before playing, simply select the track numbers you want to add by following step 4 of the programming procedure on page 18. If you want to add tracks from another disc, follow steps 3 and 4.

To erase the entire program before or after playing, press and hold 7 until “CD PROGRAM” appears on the display.

• The program you have made will be erased, – when you unplug the AC power cord, and – when a power failure occurs.

CD PROGRAM

Total track number and

total playing time (Continuous Play)

CD RANDOM

On the remote control:

Press RANDOM so that

RANDOM

“CD RANDOM” appears on the display.

• The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display.

Press CD 3¥8.

The tracks are randomly played. Random Play ends when all the tracks are played once.

To skip the currently playing track, turn 4 / ¢ to the right (or press ¢ (¡) on the remote control).

If you turn 4 / ¢ to the left (or press 4 (1) on the remote control)

• You cannot go back to the previous tracks during Random Play.

• You can only restart the current playing track.

To stop playing, press 7.

• Random play also stops when one of the disc trays is opened. To exit from Random Play mode, press CD PLAY MODE

(or RANDOM on the remote control) repeatedly, until the RANDOM indicator goes off after playback stops.

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+ 51 hidden pages

JVC CA-HXZ1, CA-HXZ1R User Manual

Warnings, Cautions and Others

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

Common Operations

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Receiving FM Stations with RDS (Only for CA-HXZ1R)

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)