JVC MX-GA3V, CA-MXGA3V, LVT1091-001A User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-GA3V

Consists of CA-MXGA3V and SP-MXGA3V

CA-MXGA3V SP-MXGA3V

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

P

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PROGRAM

RANDOM

PRESET

TUNING

VCD NUMBER

TAPE
A / B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

K

O

C

MODE

REPEAT

P

O

R

C

L

A

C

I

S

S

E

M

U

L

O

V

NEXTPREV.

DISC SKIP

3

CD

ACTIVE

2

D
C

BASS EX.

1

CD

REC / PLAY

B

O

PREV. NEXT

CD1CD2CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT

/RANDOM

KEY CONTROL MPX

SOUND
MODE

KARAOKE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

ECHO

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

FM MODE

C

R

S

E

E

N

N

HIGHLIGHTVIDEO INTRO

RETURNSTILL

3

CD

SELECT

TAPE

TAPE

A/B

FADE

MUTING

VOLUME

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY

AUX

PHONES

MIC

1 BIT

STANDBY/ON

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

CD

TAPE

FM
/ AM

SELECT

REC START
/ STOPCD REC START DUBBING

MIC LEVEL

CLOCK

RETURNPBC

KEY CONTROL

/TIMER

MIN MAX

EJECT EJECT

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

PLAY

A

CA-MXGA3VSP-MXGA3V SP-MXGA3V

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1091-001A

[US]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

1

Caution –– switch!

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

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

2

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER

1. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION

1.Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to quali­fied service personnel.

2.Useofcontrolsadjustmentsorperformance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

G-1

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 Side view

15cm

15cm

1cm1cm

CAUTION

1.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.)

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

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

4.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.

15cm

15cm15cm

CA-MXGA3VCA-MXGA3V

10cm

G-2

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.

English

Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.
If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.

❏ Types of CD you can play

Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The Video CD Player can play the following compact discs.

• Video CD without Playback Control function: for audio and video (moving picture) reproduction.

• Video CD with Playback Control function: featuring user interrupting operation and super-fine still pictures for audio and video

(moving picture) reproduction.

• MP3 disc

• Digital Audio CD, including 8-cm CDs: for audio reproduction.

• CDs you cannot play: Do not play SVCDs, DVDs and CD-ROMs on this System. Playing CD-ROMs may generate a noise which

can damage your speakers.

❏ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the

music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or
CD Player with a single touch.

❏ The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided.

❏ The Active Bass EX. (Extension) circuitry faithfully reproduces low frequency sounds.

❏ A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.

❏ CD changer function can operate 3 discs.

• Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).

• Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.

❏ Two Decks enabling tape dubbing.

❏ You can use conventional tapes and CDs for Karaoke with the voice masking system. With an optional microphone, you can replace the

lead singer’s voice on your favorite songs with your own.

• Digital Echo applied to your voice through the microphone gives you a professional sound.

❏ Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer.

❏ You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.

❏ The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section “Basic Operations”,
and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “NO DISC”.

• If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where the button is used will be omitted.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

1

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

2

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

Malfunctions, etc.

3

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1

Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1

How This Manual Is Organized............................................................................................................... 1

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................2

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................3

Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch.................................................................................................3

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control.......................................................................................... 3

Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the FM Antenna.................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the AM Antenna................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting a TV...................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting External Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting to the Wall Outlet................................................................................................................. 6

DEMO Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 6

COMPU Play........................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Operations...........................................................................................................7

Turning the Power On and Off................................................................................................................ 7

Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 7

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) ....................................................................................................... 8

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.)................................................................................ 8

Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)......................................................................................... 8

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)............................................................ 8

Using the Tuner .............................................................................................................9

Tuning In a Station .................................................................................................................................. 9

Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................. 10

To Change the FM Reception Mode ..................................................................................................... 10

Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) ..............................................11

To Load CDs ......................................................................................................................................... 12

To Unload CDs...................................................................................................................................... 12

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play......................................................................................... 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks...................................................................................... 13

Random Play.......................................................................................................................................... 14

Repeating Tracks ................................................................................................................................... 15

Tray Lock Function ............................................................................................................................... 15

MP3 Discs Playback.............................................................................................................................. 15

Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs)....................................................................16

Setting the TV System........................................................................................................................... 16

Selecting the Audio Channel ................................................................................................................. 16

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function (VCD 2.0) .............................................................................. 17

Playing Video CDs with PBC Functions without Using the PBC Function (PBC OFF)...................... 18

Playing Video CDs without the PBC Function ..................................................................................... 18

Various Functions to Enhance Your Enjoyment ................................................................................... 18

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................20

Playing a Tape ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......................................................................21

Standard Recording ............................................................................................................................... 22

CD Synchro Recording.......................................................................................................................... 22

Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)................................................................................................... 22

Using an External Equipment ....................................................................................23

Listening to the External Equipment ..................................................................................................... 23

Using the Timers .........................................................................................................24

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting the Daily Timer ......................................................................................................................... 25

Setting the REC (Recording) Timer ...................................................................................................... 26

Setting the SLEEP Timer ...................................................................................................................... 28

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

Using the Microphone.................................................................................................29

Singing Along with Karaoke ................................................................................................................. 29

Microphone Mixing............................................................................................................................... 30

Playing the Microphone Sound through the Speakers........................................................................... 30

Care And Maintenance................................................................................................31

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................32

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

English

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Getting Started

Accessories

English

Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Video Cord (1)
AC Plug Adaptor (1)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch

To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
Set the correct voltage for you area with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the back of the Unit. Use a screwdriver to rotate the selector so
the number the voltage mark is pointed at is the same as the voltage.

Voltage mark

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

❏ To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

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Getting Started

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away.
You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s fron panel.

3-CD

Remote sensor

PLAY & EXCHANGE

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

FM

AUX

/ AM

PHONES

REC START
/ STOPCD REC START

MIC

MIC LEVEL

MIN MAX

EJECT EJECT

PLAY

A

CANCEL

/ DEMO

CD

TAPE

SELECT

DUBBING

RETURNPBC

KEY CONTROL

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

SET

1 BIT

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

RANDOM

PRESET

TUNING

VCD NUMBER

CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A / B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

P

K

O

C

MODE

REPEAT

PROGRAM

E

M

U

L

O

V

NEXTPREV.

P

O

R

C

L

A

C

I

S

S

DISC SKIP

3

CD

ACTIVE

2

CD

BASS EX.

1

CD

REC / PLAY

B

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

English

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Strip vinyl shield from cut line,
twist wire core.

Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied)

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Extend the supplied FM
Wire Antenna horizontally.

Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied)

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied
FM Wire Antenna.

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Getting Started

Connecting the AM Antenna

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Rear Panel of the Unit

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

AM antenna wire (not supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

• Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.

Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.

Attach the AM loop to its
base by snapping the
tabs on the loop into the
slot in the base.

CAUTION:

• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the Speakers

1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.

2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked RIGHT on the System.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked LEFT on the System.

3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.

Right side (rear view) Left side (rear view)

Red

Red

Black

Black

CAUTIONS:

• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away
from the TV.

• Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.

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Getting Started

Connecting a TV

Connect a video cord (supplied) between the System’s VIDEO OUT terminal and the video input jack of your TV.

• Do not connect a cable between the LINE-OUT terminals and the audio input terminals of an external TV. If it is connected,
noise may be generated depending on the TV to be used.

Video cord (supplied)

TV (not supplied)

Connecting External Equipment

Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s AUX-IN terminals and the output terminals of the external MD recorder, tape
deck, etc.
You can then listen to the external source through the System.

Signal cord (not supplied)

MD recorder, tape deck, etc. (not supplied)

English

Pin-plug x 2Pin-plug x 2

Connecting to the Wall Outlet

Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
Now, your System is at your command!

DEMO Mode

When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the system’s features automatically starts.

To turn the DEMO display off, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops.
To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.

CANCEL

/ DEMO

(For 2 seconds)

COMPU Play

JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch.
With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play
button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not
ready (no CD or tape in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD or tape.
How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.
The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

On the Unit On the Remote Control

CD 6 button CD 6 button
FM/AM button FM/AM button
TAPE 3 button TAPE 3 button
AUX button AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
CD Open/Close 0 button

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Basic Operations

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English

Numeric
keys

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FM MODE

R

C

E

S

E

N

N

O

PREV. NEXT

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

KARAOKE

ECHO

MUTING

RETURNSTILL

TAPE

A/B

FADE

CD1CD2CD

REPEAT

KEY CONTROL MPX

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

3

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

HIGHLIGHTVIDEO INTRO

CD

SELECT

TAPE

VOLUME

% STANDBY/ON

Display

STANDBY indicator

% STANDBY/ON

PHONES

VOLUME +,–

FADE MUTING

Level bar

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD

FM

AUX

/ AM

PHONES

REC START
/ STOPCD REC START

MIC

MIC LEVEL

RETURNPBC

MIN MAX

EJECT EJECT

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

PLAY

A

1 BIT

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PROGRAM

RANDOM

SET

CANCEL

/ DEMO

TAPE

PRESET

NEXTPREV.

TUNING

VCD NUMBER

SELECT

DUBBING

CLOCK

KEY CONTROL

TAPE

/TIMER

A / B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

Various information

BASS

S.MODE

Status bar (Indicates various statuses.)

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

K

C

MODE

REPEAT

V

E

M

U

L

O

BASS EX.

O

R

C

L

A

C

I

S

S

D

C

ACTIVE

2

D

C

1

D

C

REC / PLAY

B

BASS indicator
Sound Mode indicator

P

O

P

P
I

K

S

C

S
I
D

3

SOUND MODE

VOLUME

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

Press the

1

The display comes on and “WELCOME” is displayed once.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in
when the power was last turned off.

• For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening
to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you
wish, you can change to another source.

• If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on
playing the station it was last set to.

Turning the System Off

Press the % STANDBY/ON button again.

1

“GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display goes out, except
for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up. (The
display is dimmed.)

STANDBY/ON button.

%

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

or

or

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

• Some power is always consumed even though power is
turned off (called Standby mode).

• To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power
cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 immediately.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit clockwise to increase the
volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control to increase
the volume or press the VOLUME – button on the Remote Control
to decrease the volume.

You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing
any source without first setting the VOLUME
control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound
could damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones.

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.

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Basic Operations

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)

You can mute the output with one touch operation.

To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the
Remote Control. The output is faded out.
To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once
again. The output is faded in to the previous level.

• After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the
unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control
will increase the volume from MIN. setting.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound
(ACTIVE BASS EX.)

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regard­less of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect, press the ACTIVE BASS EX. (Extension)
button.
The “BASS” indicator lights up and “ACTIVE BASS EXTEN­SION” appears on the display.
To cancel the effect, press the button again.
The “BASS” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the display.

Selecting the Sound Mode
(SOUND MODE)

Entering the Number with the
Remote Control (Numeric Keys)

You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num­bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro­gramming the playing tracks on CDs.
How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here.

Examples:

• To enter number 5, press 5.

• To enter number 15, press +10, then 5.

• To enter number 20, press +10, then 10.

• To enter number 25, press +10, +10, then 5.

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You can select one of 3 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes.
You can use this effect only for playback.

On the Unit

To get the effect, press one of the Sound Mode buttons, ROCK,
POP, or CLASSIC.
The selected Sound Mode name “ROCK”, “POP”, or “CLASSIC”
appears on the display. The “S.MODE” indicator also lights up on
the display.
To cancel the effect, press the currently selected mode button
again.
When the effect is canceled, the “S.MODE” indicator goes out.
For example, if the current Sound Mode is ROCK, press the
ROCK button again. “FLAT” appears on the display, showing that
no sound effect is applied.

ROCK Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for

acoustic music.

POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo

systems.

FLAT No sound effect applies.

On the Remote Control

Press the SOUND MODE button until Sound Mode you want ap­pears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the Sound Mode changes as fol­lows:

ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = FLAT = (back to the beginning)

To cancel the effect, press the SOUND MODE button until
“FLAT” appears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator goes out.

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