JVC CA-MXGT95V, CA-MXGT98V, CA-MXGT85V, CA-MXGT88V, CA-MXG75V Instructions Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXGT95V / CA-MXGT98V
CA-MXGT85V / CA-MXGT88V
CA-MXG75V / CA-MXG78V

CA-MXGT95V
CA-MXGT98V

INSTRUCTIONS

CA-MXGT85V
CA-MXGT88V

CA-MXG75V
CA-MXG78V

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

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

DIGITAL AUDIO

GVT0063-001B

[UN, US, 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.

button in any position does not

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English

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

• Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with
water. Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this 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

DANGER: Invisible laser

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

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

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

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Caution: 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.

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

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

15 cm

CA-MXGT98V
CA-MXGT95V
CA-MXGT88V
CA-MXGT85V

CA-MXG78V
CA-MXG75V

1 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXGT98V
CA-MXGT95V
CA-MXGT88V
CA-MXGT85V

CA-MXG78V
CA-MXG75V

10 cm

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Introduction

English

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

Before operating this unit, read this man ual 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
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.

Gives you information and hints you had better
know.

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.

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.

Which compact discs can be used?

Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses.
The player can play the following compact discs:

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 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.

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.

Video CD discs both with and without PBC

Audio CD discs

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Discs you cannot playback

Any other discs than listed above (such as CD-ROM, DVD,
CD-G or CD-I Discs) cannot be played. Playing back such
discs may generate noise and damage your speakers.
Even though a logo listed above is printed on the disc, it may
not be played if it is a non-standard disc.

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Contents

English

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 ................................... 8

Cancelling the Display Demonstration ...................... 8

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

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

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

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing...................... 9

Selecting 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

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

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

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

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

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 22

Dubbing T apes.......................................................... 23

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

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

Using the Microphones............................................. 25

Singing Along — Karaoke ....................................... 25

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke

Discs (MPX) ....................................................... 25

Recording Y our Singing ........................................... 26

Adjust the Music Key Control (for CD play only)... 26

Using the Timers....................................................... 27

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 27

Using Recording Timer............................................ 29

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 30

Timer Priority........................................................... 30

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12

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

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 16

Playing Back Video CDs........................................... 17

Selecting Video Output (PAL, MULTI, NTSC) ....... 17

Loading Discs........................................................... 17

Playing a Video CD .................................................. 17

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function —

Menu Play........................................................... 18

Basic Concept of the PBC function ......................... 18

Playing Video CDs without PBC —

Continuous Play.................................................. 19

Resuming Play ......................................................... 19

Special Plays for a Video CD ................................... 19

Playing a Multiplex Sound CD ................................ 20

Maintenance .............................................................. 31

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

Specifications............................................................. 33

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Front Panel

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Display Window

Continued

English

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 STANDBY/ON

(9, 28, 29)

3 Remote sensor
4 PRESET +/– NEXT/PREV control

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) (9, 11 – 12,
14 – 16, 24, 27 – 29)

5 Display window
6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 21 – 23)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 CD 3¥8 SELECT (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 14 –

19, 24, 26)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p CD play mode buttons

• REPEAT button (15, 16)

• PROGRAM button (15)

• RANDOM button (16)

q CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 27 – 30)
w VCD NUMBER +/– button (18)
e PHONES jack (10)
r PBC button (18, 19)

RETURN button (18)

t
y CD REC START button (23 – 24)
u EDIT button (24)
i Deck A cassette holder (21)
o 0 EJECT button for deck A (21)
; Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)

(14 – 15, 17, 19, 20, 23)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

a SET/DISPLAY button (9, 11 – 12, 15, 24, 27 – 30)
s 0 (Disc tray open/close) (CD1, CD2, and CD3) buttons

(13 – 14, 16 – 17)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

button and STANDBY lamp

d CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 15, 24, 27 – 30)
f SOUND MODE control (10)
g SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – control (10)
h TUNING + / – buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 14, 21)

j VOLUME + / – control (10, 25, 26)
k 7 (stop) button (9, 14 – 24, 26, 29)
l Tape operation buttons

• T APE A/B button (21)

• REVERSE MODE button (21, 23 – 24)

• REC START/STOP button (22 – 24, 26, 29)

/ MIC LEVEL control (25 – 26)
z MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks (25)
x DUBBING button (23)
c Deck B cassette holder (22)
v EJECT 0 button for deck B (21, 22)

Display Window

1 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
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

4 CD track number (1 – 16) indicators
5 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

6 Disc indicators
7 SOUND MODE indicator
8 CD play mode indicators

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

9 SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
p Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

q Audio level indicator

(reverse mode) indicators

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English

Remote Control

Remote Control

1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (14 – 15)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 Number buttons (12, 14 – 15, 18, 20)
3 4 PREV (reverse search) button (12, 14 – 16, 18 – 19,

21)

4 7 (stop) button (14 – 21)

RETURN button (18)

5
6 STILL button (19)
7 V.INTRO button (19)
8 HIGHLIGHT button (20)
9 KARAOKE button (25)
p ECHO button (25)
q SOUND MODE button (10)
w MPX button (20, 25 – 26)
e FADE MUTING button (10)
r STANDBY/ON button (9, 28 – 29)
t SLEEP button (30)
y AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i FM MODE button (12)
o REPEAT button (15 – 16)
; CD 3¥8 SELECT button (9, 14, 17 – 19, 26)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a ¢ NEXT (forward search) button (12, 14 – 16, 18 – 19,

21)

s ON SCREEN button (19)
d TAPE 2 3 button (9, 21 – 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

f T APE A/B button (21)

KEY CONTROL button (26)

g
h SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (10)

j VOLUME + / – buttons (10, 25 – 26)

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

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Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

English

Connecting Antennas

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)

• 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.

1

FM antenna

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

5

7

M

F

IA

X

A

O

C

L

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.

2

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

3

• 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.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

ANTENNA

AM EXT

LOOP

5

7

M

F

L

IA

X

A

O

C

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

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English

AM antenna

Continued

Connecting Speakers

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

1

2

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

1 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

1

Red

Blue

Speaker cords

(blue/black)

3

2

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 speaker Left speaker

1 Open the speaker terminals on the rear of the

unit.

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 terminals.

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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Connecting Other Equipment

English

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

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

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

To connect an analog component

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

Audio equipment

To audio output

For playing the other equipment through this unit,

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

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal

You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.

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

Voltage mark

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.

Now, you can plug in the AC power cord.

When connecting the AC power cord to 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.

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

Audio equipment with
an optical digital input

To optical digital input

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

Protective
plug

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 again for more than 1
second.

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Common Operations

English

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press
STANDBY/ON

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.

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

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

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days.

Setting the Clock

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

On the unit ONL Y:

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

so that the STANDBY

To check the clock time

Press and hold SET/DISPLAY while playing any source.

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

To adjust the clock again

If you have 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:

DAILY

Canceled

(The hour digits start flashing.)

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

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

ON TIME

Clock

setting

REC

ON TIME

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:

You can only change the AM tuner interval
spacing while tuning into an AM station. (See
page 12.)

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.

2

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

The minute digits start flashing on
the display.

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

3

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

Selecting the Sources

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM.
(See page 12.)
To playback CDs, press CD 3¥8 SELECT. (See pages 13 –

16.)

To playback tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 21.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

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

About the audio level indicator

All the audio level indicators light up when no signals come in.

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Adjusting the Volume

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English

Selecting the Sound Modes

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.

When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase
the volume or press VOLUME – 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 on standby.

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

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

The SOUND MODE indicator
also lights up on the display.

• The sound modes change as follows:

(Dance club)

OFF

(Canceled)

D.CLUB

*

HALL STADIUM ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

MANUAL 1MANUAL 2MANUAL 3

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.

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
sound or counterclockwise (–) to
decrease it.

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

SUBWOOFER indicator always lights up
when the unit is on.

*When using the remote control, the sound mode changes in

only one direction.

Surround modes**:
D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass.
HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
ST ADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an

outdoor stadium.

SEA (Sound Effect Amplif ier) 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 Mode — Manual
Mode” on page 11.

OFF: The sound mode is canceled. The SOUND

MODE indicator goes off.

** Surround elements are added to the SEA elements 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 (SEA
elements without surround elements) is selected, the SOUND
MODE indicator lights up as —

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English

Creating Your Own Sound Mode
— Manual Mode

You can change 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 performing the following steps. If
the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.

On the unit ONL Y:

1

Select one of the preset sound modes.

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

HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure
below. (See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 10.)

2

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

4

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

5

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

6

Press SET/DISPLAY again.

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

3

Adjust the SEA pattern.

1) Turn 4/¢ to select the

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

2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust

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

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to

adjust the level of the other
frequency ranges.

Current level appears.

To use your own sound mode

Select MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2, or MANUAL 3 mode
when using the sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound
Modes” on page 10.

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

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

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Tuning in a Station

1

Press FM/AM.

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

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

2

Start searching for stations.
On the unit:
Press and hold TUNING + or
TUNING – for more than 1
second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold ¢ NEXT
or 4 PREV for more than
1 second.

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

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

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

On the unit ONLY:

1

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station.”

2

Press SET/DISPLA Y .

3

Turn 4/¢ to select a preset
number.

4

Press SET/DISPLA Y again.

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

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

English

When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¢ NEXT/
4 PREV 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 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 so that
the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can
hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted.

Presetting Stations

Y ou 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 performing the following steps. If
the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.

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

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

Tuning in a Preset Station

1

Press FM/AM.

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

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

2

Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Turn 4/¢.
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.

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

English

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs:

• CD (Audio CD)

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)

• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)

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

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping
your CDs and the mechanism clean.

• Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.

• Keep the system’s disc trays closed when not in use.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

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

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

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

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

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

Loading CDs

On the unit ONLY:

1

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

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

2

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

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

3

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
(CD1, CD2, and CD3).

4

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.

When loading more than one CD continuously

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

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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 flashes while the corresponding CD is being
played.

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

Reminder!

If CD Optical Digital Output is connected during TOC reading, skip
sound will be heard on the speaker.

If you close the tray which has no disc, it will automatically skip to
another tray and start playing. When this happen, press STOP button
to stop it.

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