JVC CA-MXG500 User Manual

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.

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DISC CHANGE

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK /TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

FM /AM

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SOUND MODE

MX-G500

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD 1

CD 2

CD 3

DISC CHANGE

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

TUNING

CLOCK /TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

FM /AM

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SOUND MODE

MX-GT700

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD 1

CD 2

CD 3

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

–

RM–SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

456

+10

SLEEP

SOUND MODE

TAPE A/B

FADE MUTING

FM/AM

AUX

TAPE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

–

RM–SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

456

+10

SLEEP

SOUND MODE

TAPE A/B

FADE

MUTING

FM/AM

AUX

TAPE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

MX-GT700 — Consists of CA-MXGT700 and SP-MXGT700. MX-G500 — Consists of CA-MXG500 and SP-MXG500.

SP-MXGT700

SP-MXG500

CA-MXGT700

CA-MXG500

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-MXGT700

SP-MXG500

LVT0901-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

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.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

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.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil

est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y

a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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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 9 and 10.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent 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 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.

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat built-up 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

Unpacking .................................................................. 6

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

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

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

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

Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8

Common Operations .................................................. 9

Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Selecting the Sources................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Listening to the Radio .............................................. 11

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11

Presetting Stations .................................................... 11

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12

Loading CDs ............................................................ 12

Playing Back CDs—All Disc and One Disc ............ 12

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 14

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 15

Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play .................. 15

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 15

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16

Recording .................................................................. 17

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 17

Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 18

CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 18

Using the Timers ....................................................... 19

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 19

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 20

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 21

Timer Priority ........................................................... 21

Maintenance .............................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 23

Specifications............................................................. 24

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

DISC CHANGE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK

/TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

FM /AM

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SOUND

MODE

CD 1

CD 2

CD 3

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

8 9

p q

e r

t y

;

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

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Display Window

Continued

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 2 CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19 – 21) 3 DISPLAY button (9) 4 PRESET +/– buttons (11)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (9, 13 – 15, 19 – 21)

5 7 (stop) button (12 – 18) 6 TUNING +/– buttons (11)

1 / ¡ (fast forward/fast rewind) buttons (13, 16)

7 Display window 8 Remote sensor 9 TAPE 3 button and lamp (9, 16, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 12 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q FM/AM button and lamp (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e PHONES jack (10) r REPEAT button (12, 13, 15)

PROGRAM button (14) RANDOM button (15)

t REC START/STOP button (17)

y TAPE A button (16)

u Deck A cassette holder (16, 18)

i Carrousel o 0 (Carrousel open/close) button (12, 13 – 15)

; DISC CHANGE button (12, 13)

CD REC START button (18) DUBBING button (18)

TAPE B button (16)

Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder.

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)

(13 – 15, 18)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

s SET button (9, 11, 14, 19 – 21) d CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 14, 20, 21) f SOUND MODE control (10) g VOLUME control (10) h SUBWOOFER LEVEL control (10) j Deck B cassette holder (16 – 18)

Pressing the EJECT 0 portion opens the holder.

Display window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP

(sleep timer), and (timer) indicators

2 Tape operation indicators

• A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), and 2 3 (tape

running) indicators

3 CD play mode indicators

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

4 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

5 SOUND MODE indicator 6 Disc indicators 7 Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound Mode pattern

indicators

8 SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator 9 CD track number indicators p Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

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Remote Control

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

–

RM–SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

+10

SLEEP

SOUND

MODE

TAPE A/B

FADE

MUTING

FM/AM

AUX

TAPE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

p q

e r

y u

DISC CHANGE

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK

/TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

FM /AM

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SOUND MODE

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

PLAY

CD 3

CD 1

CD 2

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON button (9) 2 SLEEP button (21) 3 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

4 Number buttons (11, 13) 5 TAPE 3 button (9, 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 FM/AM button (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 CD 6 button (9, 12 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 4/1 (fast rewind/reverse search) button

(11, 13, 16)

9 VOLUME – button (10) p SUBWOOFER LEVEL button (10) q SOUND MODE button (10) w FM MODE button (11) e TAPE A/B button (16) r FADE MUTING button (10) t DISC SKIP button (12) y VOLUME + button (10) u ¢/¡ (fast forward/forward search) button

(11, 13, 16)

i 7 (stop) button (12 – 18)

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

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Getting Started

FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be 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 any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—UM-4/AAA/IEC R03—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

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.

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.

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

• 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.

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector should be used.

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MAIN SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

4-8

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-16

AM antenna

ANTENNA

FM 75

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2, 3

Connecting Speakers

For MX-GT700: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the duct tube (on the top of the speaker).

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal on the rear of the unit.

Speaker cord (blue/black)

Blue

Speaker cord

(blue/black)

From right

main speaker’s terminals

Black

subwoofer’s

2, 3

Speaker cord (red/black)

Red

Speaker cord

(red/black)

From right

terminals

Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord into the terminal.

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

Release the finger from the clamp.

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 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.

From left

main

speaker’s

terminals

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

From left

subwoofer’s

terminals

terminal on the rear of the unit.

Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

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

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

Release the finger from the clamp.

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

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+ 22 hidden pages

JVC CA-MXG500 User Manual

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Introduction

Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Getting Started