JVC MX-G70, MX-GT80, CA-MXGT90, SP-MXGT90, CA-MXGT80 Instructions Manual

JVC

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX,,G T90_ consistsofCA-MXGT90andSP-MXGT90.

MX'G T80- ConsistsofCA-MXGT80andSP-MXGT80.

MXmG 70 -- Consists of CA-MXG70 and SP-MXG70.

SP-MXGT90

DIGITAL AUDIO

CA-MXGT90

SP-MXGT90 !

SP-MXGT80

DIGITAL AUDIO

CA-MXGT80 SP-MXGT80

DIGITAL AUDIO

SP-MXG70 CA-MXG70 SP-MXG70

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter" below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,

bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

GVT0052-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral tdangle 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,

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electdcal shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

ATTENTION

Afin d'6viter tout risque d'_lectrocution, d'incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni Ies panneaux et ne pas ouvrir
le coffret de I'appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer I'appareil a Ia pluie ni a I'humidit&

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 timits 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 insta]lafion. 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.

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-gO3 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-O03 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

Caution- STANDBY/ON Oil button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power offcompletely.
The STANDBY/ON (511 button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote

controlled.

Attention -- Commutateur STANDBY/ON (._/I buttont

D6connecter Iafiche de secteur pour couper completement
Ie courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON (b/I ne coupe
jamais completement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa

position. Le courant peut 6tre t_16command&

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 I'appareil est
ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou d_sactiv&
Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. I1n'y a
aucune piece utilisable a I'int_rieur. Laisser a un personnel
qualifi6 le soin de r6parer votre appareil.

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t Instructions for safe use

(Statement in accordance with the UL standards)

1) Read Instructions--Read carefully this instructions for
your safe use before this appliance is installed, wire-
connected, and operated.

2) Retain Instructions -- For your future reference, retain
this instruction.

3) Follow Instructions -- Follow and obey all warnings,
cautions and instructions marked on this appliance and
this instruction.

4) Water and Moisture -- Do not expose this appliance to
rain, water and moisture, or operate it near water -- for
example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool,

and the like.

11)Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If this appliance is
provided with means to connect the outdoor antenna
and outside antenna is connected to this appliance, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. Example of antenna grounding is illustrated in

here.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

"_JATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

5) Ventilation and Heat-- This appliance should be
situated so that its location does not interfere with its

proper ventilation. For example, this appliance should
not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a

built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings. This appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

6) Power sources-- This appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type as marked on this
appliance.

7) Polarization -- The precautions that should be taken so
that the polarization means of this appliance is not
defeated.

8) Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

9) Cleaning -- The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

10) Power Lines -- An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.

12) Nonuse Periods -- The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.

13) Object and Liquid Entry-- Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.

14) Damage Requiring Service -- The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when : (a) The

power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b)
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or (c) The appliance has been exposed to
rain; or (d) The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.

15) Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

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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.

AboutThisManual

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 thatis 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

to 11.

• 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.

Gi_es you information and hints you had better
know.

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 inlernal 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 heatsources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust or vibration. I

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.

Moisturecondensation

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,

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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Contents

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

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

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

Getting Started ............................................................ 6

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

Putting the Batleries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecling Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecling Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecling Other Equipment ..................................... 8

Canceling the display demonstration ........................ 8

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

Turning On or Offthe Power ....................................... 9

Selting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Selecling the Sources ................................................... 9

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

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

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

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

Manual Mode ................................................. 11

12

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

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12

Presetting Stations .................................................... 12

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12

Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) .................. 13

Loading CDs ............................................................ 13

Playing Back the Entire Discs

Continuous Play ............................................. 14

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 14

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

Program Play ................................................. 15

Playing at Random Random Play ....................... 16

Repeating Tracks or CDs Repeat Play ................ 16

Prohibiling Disc Ejection Tray Lock ................... 16

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 17

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 17

Locating the Beginning of a Song Music Scan ,,, 17

Recording .................................................................. 18

Recording a Tape on Deck B .................................... 18

Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 19

CD Direct Recording ................................................. 19

Aulo Edit Recording .................................................. 20

Using the Timers ....................................................... 21

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 21

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 23

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 24

Timer Priority ........................................................... 24

Maintenance .............................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26

Specifications ............................................................. 27

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Locationofthe ButtonsandControls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit,

FrontPanel

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See pages in the parentheses for details,

FrontPanel

Disc trays
STANDBY7ON OIl bulton and STANDBY lamp
(9, 22, 23)
Remote sensor
PRESET+/ control (12)

/ _ (reverse search/forward search) control
(9,11,14 16, 20 23)
Display window
TAPE 4 ),- button and lamp (9, 17 19)
Pressing this button also turns on tile unit.
CD _-/1! (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 14 16, 20)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
FM/AM butlon and lamp (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
AUX button and lamp (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
CD play mode bultons

• REPEAT button (16)

• PROGRAM bulton (15)

• RANDOM bulton (16)
CLOCK/TIMER bulton (9,21 24)

@ PHONES jack (10)

CD REC START bulton (19, 20)
EDIT button (20)
Deck A cassetle holder (17)
A EJECT button for deck A (17)
Disc number butlons and lamps (CDI, CD2, and CD3)
(14, 15, 19, 20)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
SET/DISPLAY button (9, 11, 12, 15,20 24)
_ (Disc tray open/close) (CDI, CD2, and CD3) buttons
(13, 14, 16)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 16, 20 24)

SOUND MODE control (10)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / control (10)
TUNING +/ bultons (12)

-ql_ / _ (fast lefl/Past right) buttons (11, 14, 17)
VOLUME+/ control (10)

2_ • (stop) button (14 20, 23)

Tape operalion bultons

• TAPE A/B button (17)

• REVERSE MODE button (17, 19, 20)

• REC START/STOP bulton (18 20, 23)
DUBBING button (19)
Deck B cassette holder (17 20, 23)
EJECT _ button for deck B (17, 18)

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112JTimer indicators

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

Tape operalion indicators

• A/B (operaling deck), _ (recording), 4 _ (tape
direction), and (__'_ (reverse mode) indicators

[3J CD track number (1 16) indicators
4[_Tuner operalion indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

Disc indicators
SOUND MODE indicator

[2J CD play mode indicators

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

[sJ SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
[gJ Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc,

l_J Audio level indicator

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RemoteControl

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

RemoteControl

Disc number buttons (CDI, CD2, and CD3)
(14, 15)

Pressing one ojtbese buttons also turns on the unit,

Number buttons (12, 14, 15)

[3J _4 (reverse search)button (12, 14, 15, 17)

• (stop) button (14 18, 20, 23)

REC START/STOP bulton (18 20)

SOUND MODE button (10)
[ZJ FADE MUTING button (10)
[sJ STANDBY/ON (_/I bulton (9)
_J SLEEP button (24)
l_J AUX bulton (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit,

l_J FM/AM bulton (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit,

1_ FM MODE button (12)
1_ CD _/11 bulton (9, 14 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit,

[] _ (forward search) button (12, 14 17)

TAPE _I _ button (9, 17, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit,

1_ TAPE A/B bulton (17)
1_ SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / buttons (10)
1_ VOLUME + / bultons (10)

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GettingStarted onnt,nued"--=

SuppliedAccessories

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

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

ConnectingAntennas
FMantenna

Puttingthe Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries R6(SUM-3)/AA(I 5F) 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.

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2 _SUM-3)/AA(15F)

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C+

• 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.

I Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 _2

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.

Toconnect an outdoor FMantenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna,

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

A 75 g_antenna with coaxial type connector should be

used.

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AM antenna ConnectingSpeakers

For MX-GT90 and MX-GT80:

DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the duct

tube (on the top of the speaker),

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IANTENNA _

_d wire

(not supplied)

2

AM loop

(supplied)

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

• If the AM loop antenna wire is co\,ered

with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting
it as shown in the diagram.

2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

TOconnectan outdoorAM antenna

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

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2

Speaker cords Speaker cords

(red/black) (red/black)

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Blacl_

Blue

Speaker cords

(blue/black)

From front

right speaker

From front

left speaker

From right

subwoofer

From left

subwoofer

_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 fi-om metallic parts of the unit,
connecting cords, and the AC power cord.

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1 Open the speaker terminals on the rear of the

unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Malch the polarity (colors) of the speaker lerminals: Red
(+) io red (+) and black @) to black ( ); Blue (+) to blue
(+) and black ( ) to black (),

3 Close the speaker terminals.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker I

impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the

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rear of the unit.

ConnectingOtherEquipment

You can connect both analog and digital equipment,

._- DO NOT connect any equipment while the power I

is on.

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

Toconnectan analogcomponent

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

Toconnectaudioequipmentwithan optical digital
inputterminal

You can record CD sound onto the connecled digital
equipment.

Before connecting the
other equipment,

remove the protective
plug from the terminal.

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I Audio equipment with

' _ I an optical digital input

Tooptical digital input _

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the
optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the

CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT lerminal.

To audio output

Audio equipment

For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not
supplied).

Now, you can plug the AC power cord.

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

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

Cancelingthe displaydemonstration

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 tempormily. It will start
automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you
cancel it by pressing CANCEL/DEMO.

To start the display demonstration manually

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

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