JVC CA-MXDVB10 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXDVB10 / CA-MXDVB9 CA-MXDVA9

CA-MXDVB10

CA-MXDVB9

INSTRUCTIONS

CA-MXDVA9

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.

GVT0057-016B

[U, UG, US, UW, UX]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution — STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON 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.

button in any position does not

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.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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.

DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling (d)

VARNING: Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. (s)

VARO: Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Älä katso säteeseen. (f)

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

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

CA-MXDVB10

CA-MXDVB9 CA-MXDVA9

Side view

15 cm

CA-MXDVB10

CA-MXDVB9 CA-MXDVA9

10 cm

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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 11 to 14.

• 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.

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

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

• After starting heating 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, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the AC power cord 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.

Precautions

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.

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 ............................................................ 6

Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................. 10

Canceling the Display Demonstration ..................... 10

Common Operations ................................................ 11

Turning On or Off the Power ..................................... 11

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 11

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................... 11

Selecting the Sources ................................................. 12

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 12

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........... 12

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 13

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 13

Creating Your Own Sound Modes

—Manual Mode .................................................. 14

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 15

Tuning into a Station ................................................ 15

Presetting Stations .................................................... 15

Tuning into a Preset Station ..................................... 15

Playing Back Discs—Introduction .......................... 16

Disc Structure ........................................................... 17

DVD Features........................................................... 17

Selecting the Multi-Angle View ............................... 17

Selecting the Audio Language or Sound .................. 18

Selecting the Subtitle ................................................ 18

Basic Disc Playback .................................................. 19

Loading Discs........................................................... 19

Common Basic Disc Operations .............................. 19

DVD Playback.......................................................... 19

SVCD/VCD/CD Playback ....................................... 21

Searching for a Particular Point ............................... 22

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 22

Menu Driven Playback ............................................. 23

Menu Operations ...................................................... 23

Selecting Playback Modes ........................................ 24

Programming the Playing Order of the Titles and

Tracks—Program Play ....................................... 24

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 26

Repeating Playback .................................................. 26

• Repeat Play ........................................................ 26

• A-B Repeat......................................................... 27

DVD/SVCD/VCD Special Effect Playback............. 28

Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ................... 28

Viewing Continuous Still Pictures—Strobe ............. 28

Slow Motion Playback—Slow ................................. 28

Zoom in the Picture—Zoom .................................... 28

Viewing the Desired Chapters/Tracks—Digest........ 29

Selecting the Picture Brightness

—Theater Position .............................................. 29

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 30

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 30

Locating the Beginning of a Song—Music Scan ..... 30

Using DSP Surround Mode ..................................... 31

Activating and Adjusting

the DSP Surround Mode ..................................... 31

Recording .................................................................. 32

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 32

Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 33

SVCD/VCD/CD Direct Recording ............................ 33

Auto Edit Recording .................................................. 34

Using the Microphones ............................................. 35

Singing along (Karaoke) .......................................... 35

Reserving Karaoke Songs

—Karaoke Program Play .................................... 37

Operating the On-Screen Menu .............................. 38

Basic Procedure ........................................................ 38

Changing the Initial Language Settings ................... 39

Changing the Various Audio Settings....................... 39

Changing the Display Settings ................................. 41

Changing the System Settings .................................. 42

Using the Parental Lock ........................................... 43

Setting the Parental Lock Level ............................... 43

Unlocking the Parental Lock Temporarily ............... 43

Using the Timers ....................................................... 44

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 44

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 46

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 47

Timer Priority ........................................................... 47

Using AV COMPU LINK Control System .............. 48

Appendix A—Maintenance...................................... 49

Appendix B—Troubleshooting ................................ 50

Appendix C—Output Signals Through the

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Terminal ......... 51

Appendix D—Channel Display ............................... 51

Appendix E—Language Code

for On-Screen Menu ............................................ 52

Appendix F—Country Code for Parental Lock..... 53

Appendix G—Glossary ............................................ 55

Specifications............................................................. 56

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

6 7 8 9 p q w

r t y

;

s d f

g h

j k l

/ z

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Continued

Display Window

e r

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Disc trays 2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp

(11, 45, 46)

3 Remote sensor 4 PRESET + / – control (15)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) control (11, 14, 20, 21, 24, 26, 34, 44 – 46)

5 Display window 6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (12, 30, 32, 33)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 DVD 3¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp

(12, 19 – 24, 26, 36)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 FM/AM button and lamp (12, 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 AUX button and lamp (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p Disc play mode buttons

• REPEAT button (23, 27)

• PROGRAM button (24, 25, 37)

• RANDOM button (26)

q CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 44 – 47) w PHONES jack (12, 20, 39) e DISPLAY button (17, 20, 22, 51) r THEATER POSITION button (29) t DSP SURROUND < / > buttons (31) y CD REC START button (33, 34) u Deck A cassette holder (30, 34) i 0 EJECT button for deck A (30) o Disc number buttons and lamps (DVD1, DVD2, and

DVD3) (19, 21, 24, 26, 33, 34)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

; SET button (10, 11, 14, 15, 24, 34, 44 – 47) a 0 (Disc tray open/close) buttons (DVD1, DVD2, and

DVD3) (19, 20 – 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

s CANCEL/DEMO button (10, 11, 24, 34, 44 – 47) d SOUND MODE control (13)

f DOLBY DIGITAL lamp (17, 20)

PRO LOGIC lamp (39) SURROUND lamp (31)

g SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – control (13) h TUNING + / – buttons (15)

1 / ¡ (fast reverse/fast forward) buttons (14, 22, 30)

j VOLUME + / – control (12, 35, 36) k 7 (stop) button (11, 20 – 26, 30, 32 – 34, 36, 46) l MIC LEVEL control (35, 36) / Tape operation buttons

• TAPE A/B button (30)

• REVERSE MODE button (30, 32 – 34)

• REC START/STOP button (32 – 36, 46)

z MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks (35, 36) x DUBBING button (33) c EDIT button (34) v Deck B cassette holder (30, 32 – 34) b EJECT 0 button for deck B (30, 32)

Display Window

1 Karaoke ( ) indicator 2 Timer indicators

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

3 Tape operation indicators

• A/B (operating deck), (recording), 2 3 (tape direction), and (reverse mode) indicators

4 Title and track number (1 – 16) indicators 5 TITLE indicator 6 Disc play mode indicators

• REPEAT (ALL/1), PRGM (program), and RANDOM indicators

7 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

8 PBC indicator 9 MPEG indicator p Disc indicators q SOUND MODE indicator w CHAP. (chapter) and TRACK indicators e SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator r Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

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q w

Remote Control

1 2 3

6 7

8 9

p q w

e r t

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

y u

i o

; a s

d f

h j

1 FM/AM button (12, 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

FM MODE button* (15)

2 AUX button (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

3 SUBTITLE button (18) 4 DISPLAY button (17, 20, 22, 51) 5 Number buttons (15, 20 – 22, 25, 37, 43)

Disc number buttons* (DVD 1, DVD 2, and DVD 3) (19, 21, 25, 26, 37) ANGLE button* (17) DIGEST button* (29) ZOOM button* (28) AUDIO button* (18, 36) THEATER POSITION button* (29) DSP SURROUND button* (31) V. MASK button* (35, 37) CANCEL button* (25, 37)

6 SOUND MODE ∧ / ∨ button (13) 7 1 / ¡ (fast reverse/fast forward) button (22, 30)

+ / − button (15) SLOW + / − button (28)

8 PLAY MODE button (20 – 22, 24 – 27) 9 SHIFT button p DVD 3 (play) button (12, 19 – 22, 25, 28, 36, 37)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

SELECT button (23, 29)

q 4 (reverse search) button (20, 21)

PREV. (preview) button (29)

w 7 (stop) button (20, 21, 23 – 26, 30, 36, 37, 43)

CLEAR button (25, 37)

e 8 (pause) button (19, 28)

STROBE button (28)

r ENTER button (20 – 22, 25 – 27, 29, 38 – 41, 43) t Cursor (5 / ∞ / 3 / 2) button

(23, 28, 29, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43) CONTROL + / – button (18, 20 – 22, 25 – 27)

y TAPE 2 3 button (12, 30)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

TAPE A/B button* (30)

u STANDBY/ON i TITLE button (23) o SLEEP button (47) ; CHOICE button (38)

RESERVE button* (37)

a LEVEL + / – button (12, 13, 31) s VOL (volume) + / – button (12, 35, 36)

KEY CONTROL # / I button* (35)

d LEVEL SELECT button (12, 13, 31) f FADE MUTING button (12) g ¢ (forward search) button (20, 21, 25, 26)

NEXT button (29)

h RETURN button (23) j MENU button (23)

ECHO button* (35)

button (11)

* These buttons function while pressing with SHIFT.

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Getting Started

Continued

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)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

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 should be used.

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AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

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

To connect main speakers and front subwoofers

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

Speaker cords

(red/black)

Black

Red

RIGHT

CAUTION: SPEAKER

Blue

Speaker cords

(blue/black)

FRONT

SUBWOOFERS

LEFT

LEFT MAIN SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE 616

Speaker cords

(red/black)

Black

2 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.

Right front speaker

• When using front multi speaker system, refer to “Recommended Main Speakers and Subwoofers Layout”

separately attached.

Open the speaker terminal.

Left front speaker

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Match the polarity (colors) of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–); Blue (+) to blue (+) and black (–) to black (–).

3 Close the speaker terminal.

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To connect a center speaker and rear speakers

Left

front speaker

Right

front speaker

Center speaker

Right rear speaker

Left rear speaker

30˚

90˚ 90˚

30˚

Subwoofer

(5.1ch OUT)

By connecting a center speaker and rear speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS jacks, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and MPEG Multichannel sound, and the DSP Surround modes. (See page 31.)

Center

speaker

Continued

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

CAUTION: SPEAKER

Right rear

speaker

REAR

CENTER

IMPEDANCE 16 32

Left rear

speaker

• Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR RIGHT jack.

• Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR LEFT jack.

• Connect the center speaker to the CENTER jack.

To connect a subwoofer

By connecting a subwoofer, you can reproduce the LFE signals recorded in multichannel software.

SUBWOOFER

5.1ch OUT

Powered

subwoofer

(not supplied)

To input

When using front multi speaker system, refer to “Recommended Main Speakers and Subwoofers Layout” separately attached.

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

• DO NOT connect any equipment while the unit 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.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER 5.1ch OUT jack, using a monaural audio cord (not supplied).

To prevent powered subwoofer from damaging

Set the powered subwoofer (not supplied) volume level to the minimum before selecting disc as a playing source. When playing a disc that has software with the LFE signals, then adjust the powered subwoofer volume to the desired level.

Ideal speaker layout

To enjoy multichannel sound, locate speakers as follows. If you cannot locate them like this, adjust the speaker setting by using the on-screen menu. (See page 40.)

• Do not place a speaker on another speaker, which may the piled speaker to fall down.

Audio

equipment

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

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

Audio

equipment

To audio input

For recording sounds through this unit on the other equipment, connect between the audio input jacks on the

other equipment and the AUX OUT jacks by using an audio cord (not supplied).

• See “About sounds output through the rear terminals” on the next page.

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To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal—such as digital decoder

You can connect a digital decoder such as an MD recorder or a CD recorder by using an optical digital cord (not supplied).

• See “About sounds output through the rear terminals” on the right.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

PCM /

STREAM

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 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.

Protective plug

About sounds output through the rear terminals

• Through the AUX OUT (RIGHT/LEFT) jacks: Analog stereo signals are output. When playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital* ( ) or with MPEG Multichannel ( ), multichannel signals are mixed to the right front and left front channels, then output. You also need to set “PRO LOGIC” setting correctly. (See page 39.)

– You cannot reproduce the sound encoded with DTS

Digital Surround** ( ).

• Through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

terminal:

Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital*, DTS Digital Surround**, MPEG Multichannel) are output. To reproduce the multichannel sounds such as Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG Multichannel, connect an amplifier or a decoder compatible with these multichannel sources to this terminal, and set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” setting correctly. (See page 39.)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,

Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS,” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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To connect a TV

Connect your TV and this unit using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied).

• You can also use JVC’s AV COMPU LINK control system. (See page 48.)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Composite video cord (supplied)

To composite video input

This unit is compatible with the color systems of PAL and NTSC. Check your TV’s color system and select the correct one by pressing and holding SET while the unit is turned off (on standby). Each time you press and hold the button, “PAL” and “NTSC” appears alternately.

S-video cord* (not supplied)

To S-video input

* Using an S-video cord

gives you a better quality pictures.

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

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

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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

Canceling the Display Demonstration

On the unit ONLY:

To cancel the display demonstration, press

CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.

When you press other buttons

The display 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 display demonstration manually

Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO for more than 1 second.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Before plugging in the unit, set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector on the rear of the unit.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

230V 240V

127V

Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so the voltage number the voltage mark is pointing at is the same as the voltage where you are plugging in the unit. (See the back cover page.)

DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage selector on the rear of the unit and all connection procedures are complete.

220V

110V

Voltage mark

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Common Operations

DAILY

Canceled

ON TIME

(Daily timer setting)

ON TIME

(Recording

timer setting)

Clock

setting

(The hour digits

start flashing.)

REC

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp 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 15) will be erased in a few days.

STANDBY/ON

STANDB

STANDBY/ON

STANDB

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.

On the unit ONLY:

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the hour, then press SET.

The minute digits start flashing on the display.

To check the clock time

Press and hold SET while playing any source.

• Pressing SET, the source indication appears again.

To adjust the clock again

If you have adjusted 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:

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

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away. If this happens, set the clock again.

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing.

On the unit ONLY:

When shipped, the unit is set to 9 kHz spacing.

You can only change the AM tuner interval spacing while tuning into an AM station. (See page 15.)

Press STANDBY/ON while holding down 7.

• Each time you press these buttons, the AM tuner interval spacing alternates between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

STANDBY/ON

STANDB

• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET, press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start flashing again.

Tur n 4 / ¢ to adjust the minute, then press SET.

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Continued

Selecting the Sources

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 15.) To playback discs, press DVD 3¥8 (or DVD 3 on the remote control). (See pages 16 – 29.)

To playback tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 30.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/AM, DVD 3/8 (or DVD 3 on the remote control), TAPE 2 3, and AUX), the unit turns on (and 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 (VOL MIN, VOL 01—VOL 30, and VOL MAX).

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

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press LEVEL SELECT until “L” and “R” appear on the display.

Initially the front speakers output balance is set to the center.

Press LEVEL + or – to adjust the front speaker output balance.

• Press LEVEL + to increase the right channel output.

• Press LEVEL – to increase the left channel output.

The line moves as you adjust.

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

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound 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 off (on standby).

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. The volume level gradually decreases to “VOL MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

• Turning VOLUME + / – clockwise (to +) on the unit or pressing VOL + on the remote control also restores the sound.

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Reinforcing the Bass Sound

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

Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – clockwise (+) to increase the subwoofer level or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press LEVEL SELECT until “LEVEL” appears.

• Press LEVEL + to increase the subwoofer level.

• Press LEVEL – to decrease the subwoofer level.

SUBWOOFER indicator flashes when adjusting subwoofer level.

Selecting the Sound Modes

D.CLUB*: 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.

Manual modes: MANUAL 1/2/3:

Your individual mode stored in memory. See “Creating Your Own Sound Modes—Manual Mode” on page 14.

OFF: The sound mode is canceled. The SOUND

MODE indicator goes off.

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

being-there feeling in your room. When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as —

While one of the SEA modes (including manual modes) without surround elements is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as —

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording.

To select the sound modes, turn SOUND MODE until the sound mode you want appears on the display.

When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE ∧ or ∨.

The SOUND MODE indicator also lights up on the display.

• The sound modes change as follows:

D.CLUB

(Dance CLUB)

OFF

(Canceled)

HALL STADIUM ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

MANUAL 1MANUAL 2MANUAL 3

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Creating Your Own Sound Modes —Manual Mode

You can create SEA patterns to suit your preference. These changed settings can be stored in the MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, and MANUAL 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.

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 sound modes (D.CLUB,

HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure below. (See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 13.)

Press and hold SET until “SEA CONT” appears on the display.

Press SET again.

Turn 4 / ¢ to select one of the MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, and MANUAL 3 modes into which you want to store the SEA pattern.

Press SET.

Ex.: When “D.CLUB” is selected as the sound mode.

Current level appears.

Adjust the SEA pattern.

1) Turn 4 / ¢ to select

the frequency range to adjust (LOW, MID or HIGH).

2) Press ¡ or 1 to

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

The SEA pattern you have created is stored into the MANUAL mode selected in step 5.

To use your own sound mode

Select MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, or MANUAL 3 mode. See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 13.

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 manual sound modes again.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the other frequency ranges.

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning into a Station

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes into the previously received 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 – for more than 1 second.

On the remote control: Press and hold + (¡) or – (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 – (+ (¡) or – (1) on the remote control).

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

The frequency changes step by step.

To change the FM reception mode

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

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

On the unit ONLY:

Tune into the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning into a Station.”

Press SET.

Turn PRESET + / – to select a preset number.

Press SET.

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.

Tuning into a Preset Station

Press FM/AM.

The unit automatically turns on and tunes into the previously received station (either FM or AM).

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

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.

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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 20, press

+10, then 10.

For preset number 25, press

+10, +10, then 5.

For preset number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

Playing Back Discs—Introduction

Continued

Discs you can play

This unit has been designed to play back discs having the marks listed below.

Disc Mark Video Region Code

Type (Logo) Format Number*

DVD

VIDEO

Video

S-Video

Audio

CD-R**

CD-RW**

NTSC

PAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

2, 3, 4

ALL

** Note on CD-R and CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CDRewritable) 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 if 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.

IMPORTANT:

Before performing any operations for DVD, SVCD and VCD, make sure of the following.

• Check the connection with the TV.

• Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen menus/indications on the TV screen.

• Select the correct color system.

• On some discs, their actual operations may be different from what is explained in this manual.

• The following discs cannot be played back; DVD-AUDIO, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

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

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVD Video discs have their own Region Code numbers. Confirm the Region Code shown on the rear of the unit.

Ex.:

If “ ” appears on the screen when pressing a button,

the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

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Disc Structure

DVD Features

DVD

A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some Chapters. For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and it may be further divided into some chapters.

How sounds are recorded on DVD

The digital audio format used for DVD differs among discs and it is written on the package or disc itself. This unit can only reproduce the sound recorded in the following audio formats:

• Linear PCM—This is the same format used for Audio CDs and Video CDs.

• Dolby Digital—This is an encoding method for audio signals. By compressing audio signals, it can record up to

5.1 multichannel signals—the right front channel, left front channel, center channel, and right rear channel, left rear channel and LFE signals. – While playing back a disc encoded with Dolby Digital on

this unit, the DOLBY DIGITAL lamp on the front panel lights up. If it has multichannel signals—5.1ch, Surround mode is automatically activated.

• MPEG Multichannel—This is a compression format for PAL/SECAM DVD software. MPEG Multichannel is 5.1ch multi surround using MPEG Audio coding format.

Some DVDs contain several multi-angle views, audio languages and subtitles. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD.

Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded multi-angle views.

To check the current settings, press DISPLAY once while playing back a disc. Current disc information appears on the TV screen as follows. And also the current channel information appears on the display by pressing DISPLAY on the unit. (See page

51.)

• If you press the button twice, the disc playing information appears. (See page 20.)

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 5

ENGLISH ENGLISH

Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages.

Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles.

Current disc information

Total number of subtitles

Total number of audio languages

Total number of multi-angle views

SVCD, VCD and CD

A SVCD, VCD or CD disc consists of Tracks. In general, each song has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be divided by Indexes.)

When playing back a SVCD or VCD with the Playback Control (PBC*) function, you can select what to view using the menu shown on the TV screen. While operating a SVCD or VCD using the menu, some of the functions such as Time Search may not work. * A SVCD and VCD recorded with the PBC function has its

own menus, such as a list of the songs of the disc.

To erase the on-screen indication, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the indications disappear from the TV screen.

Selecting the Multi-Angle View

For DVD only

While playing a disc containing multi-angle views, you can view the same scene at different angles.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press ANGLE while holding down SHIFT.

The on-screen indication appears on the TV.

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ON 1 / 3 ENGLISH

1 / 3

ENGLISH

3 / 3

SPANISH

2 / 3

FRENCH

– / 3

(OFF)

Press CONTROL + or − to select a desired multi-angle view.

• Each time you press the button, the view angle changes.

1 / 3

Selecting the Subtitle

For DVD and SVCD

While playing a disc containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV screen.

• You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language shown on the screen. (See page 39.)

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

Ex.: When the disc has 3

multi-angle views.

Selecting the Audio Language or Sound

For DVD, SVCD and VCD

While playing a disc containing audio languages (sound tracks), you can also select the language (sound) to listen to.

• You can set your favorite audio language for DVD as the initial audio language. (See page 39.)

On the remote control ONLY:

Press AUDIO while holding down SHIFT.

The on-screen indication appears on the TV.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press SUBTITLE.

The on-screen indication appears on the TV.

• Each time you press the button, the subtitle setting turns on and off.

Press CONTROL + or − to select a desired subtitle language.

• Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.

For DVD

Ex.: When the disc has 3 selections—English,

French, Spanish and no subtitle (OFF).

For SVCD

1 / 4

– / 4

(OFF)

4 subtitle channels are shown even though the subtitle is recorded or not.

2 / 4

3 / 4

Press CONTROL + or − to select a desired audio language.

• Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.

For DVD

1 / 3 ENGLISH

Ex.: When the disc has 3 selections—English,

French, and Spanish.

For SVCD

For VCD

ENGLISH

SPANISH

STEREO-1

R-2

L-2 R-1

STEREO

To show no subtitle, select “–.”

FRENCH

STEREO-2

L-1

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Basic Disc Playback

This unit cannot accept any disc operations while reading disc contents.

Loading Discs

On the unit ONLY:

Press 0 for the disc tray (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3) you want to load a disc 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 single disc (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, and the corresponding disc number lamp and disc indicator light up on the display.

INCORRECT

SVCD/VCD/CD playback sequence during Continuous play

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

• When DVD1 is pressed : DVD1 ] DVD2 ] DVD3 (then stops)

• When DVD2 is pressed : DVD2 ] DVD3 ] DVD1 (then stops)

• When DVD3 is pressed : DVD3 ] DVD1 ] DVD2 (then stops)

* When only 2 SVCDs, VCDs or CDs are loaded, they are played in

the same order, but the disc tray without a disc is skipped.

* This function cannot be used for SVCD or VCD with the PBC

function and DVD.

Common Basic Disc Operations

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

To exchange discs during playback of another

Press 0 corresponding to a disc, not playing or selected currently, to eject and exchange the disc. If you exchange discs during play, the current play will not stop.

To stop play for a moment

Press DVD 3¥8 (or 8 on the remote control). While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display.

To resume playing, press DVD 3¥8 again (or press DVD 3 on the remote control).

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other discs.

When loading more than one disc continuously

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

About the disc indicators

Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

Disc number

Disc indicator

Disc marker

• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.

• The disc indicator rotates while the corresponding disc is being played.

• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is no disc on the corresponding disc tray.

DVD Playback

• To play back a SVCD, VCD or CD see page 21.

• Playback will stop when a disc menu appears on the TV

screen. If a menu appears while playing, see “Menu-

Driven Playback” on page 23.

Load discs.

Select the disc number button you want to play. On the unit: Press one of the disc number buttons (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3). On the remote control: Press one of the disc number buttons (DVD 1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) while holding down SHIFT.

The unit starts reading the disc contents and “DVD” is shown on the display. Then the total title number appears.

• Playback starts from the first chapter of the first title and the disc number lamp starts flashing.

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+ 50 hidden pages

JVC CA-MXDVB10 User Manual

CA-MXDVB10

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

Introduction

Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Getting Started

Common Operations

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Basic Disc Playback