JVC CA-MXJ550R, CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, CA-MXJ50 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

SOUND
MODE

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ750R REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

– SELECT +PTY/EON

FM MODE

+
–

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

CA-MXJ750R CA-MXJ550RCA-MXJ552R

SOUND
MODE

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ550R REMOTE CONTROL

PTY/EON – SELECT +

+
–

COMPACT

SOUND

SLEEP

SLEEP

FM MODE

DIGITAL AUDIO

MODE

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ550R REMOTE CONTROL

PTY/EON – SELECT +

+
–

FM MODE

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

SOUND
MODE

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ500E REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

FM MODE

+
–

CA-MXJ500

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.

GVT0029-008A

[ B ]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug

fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro­priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.

If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow
the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

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 udsæt­telse for stråling (d)

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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

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.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:

No obstructions and open spacing.

2 Sides/ Top/ Back:

No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.

3 Bottom:

Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10
cm or more.

Front view

15 cm

15

(5

/16 in.)

1 cm

7

(

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

1 cm

7

(

/16 in.)

CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R

CA-MXJ500

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.

Side view

15 cm

(5 15/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

(5

CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R

CA-MXJ500

15 cm

15

/16 in.)

– G-1 –

10 cm

(3

15

/16 in.)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, lik e any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)

are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. Switch off and withdra w the mains plug when making or
changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally , or if it is damaged in an y way–s witch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed f or unattended operation

or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is

illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s

approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push an ything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result

in a fatal electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!

– G-2 –

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
to 11.

• 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.

– 1 –

Contents

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

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

Turning On or Of f 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

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

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

Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts ... 12

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

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

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

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 18

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18

Recording .................................................................. 19

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 19

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 20

CD Direct Recording................................................. 20

Auto Edit Recording.................................................. 21

Using the Timers....................................................... 22

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 22

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information ............................................ 27

Specifications............................................................. 28

Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13

Changing the RDS Information ............................... 13

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes

(PTY Search) ...................................................... 13

Switching to a Program Type of Your

Choice T emporarily ............................................ 14

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 15

Loading CDs ............................................................ 15

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 15

Basic CD Operations................................................ 15

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 16

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 17

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 17

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 17

– 2 –

Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Powered Rolling Panel

Press PANEL OPEN/
CLOSE to open the panel.
To close the panel, press
the button again.

Front Panel

4

CA-MXJ750R

1

2

3

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;

a

s

d
f

g
h

j
k
l

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z

x
c

v
b
n

p

q

CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500

5

6

7

8

9

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– 3 –

Continued

Display Window

21

7

8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

9

p

34

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 (On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 Display window
4 For CA-MXJ750R:

SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10)

5 Remote sensor
6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 Deck A cassette holder (18)
9 0 EJECT button for deck A (18)
p Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

q 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (15)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

w VOLUME control (10)
e CD £¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

t PHONES jack (10)
y FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u Deck B cassette holder (18, 19)
i EJECT 0 button for deck B (18, 19)

Powered Rolling Panel

o PRESET – / + buttons (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 11, 16, 21 – 24)

; REVERSE MODE button (18 – 21)
a REC START/STOP button (19, 21)
s DUBBING button (20)
d CD REC START button (20, 21)
f TAPE A/B button (18)
g CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 22 – 24)

56

1 2 3

q

h SET button (9, 12, 22 – 24)
j 7 (stop) button (15 – 21)
k TUNING – / + buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 16, 18)

l SEA CONTROL button (11)
/ PROGRAM/RANDOM button (16, 17, 20)
z EDIT button (21)
x REPEAT button (17)
c DISPLAY button (9)
v SOUND MODE button (10)
b CANCEL button (9, 17, 22)

DEMO button (8)

n For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:

RDS operation buttons (13)

• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons

Display window

1 For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:

RDS operation indicators

• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO indicators

2 Timer indicators

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

3 CD play mode indicators

• REPEAT (ALL/1CD/1), PROGRAM, and RANDOM
indicators

4 CD track number indicators
5 Disc indicators
6 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern indicator
7 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER indicator (10)

For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
BASS indicator (10)

8 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and STEREO indicators

9 Tape operation indicators

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

p SOUND MODE indicator
q Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

– 4 –

Remote Control

1

2

5

CA-MXJ750R

3
4

CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

6

7

8
9

SOUND

MODE

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

FADE
MUTING

SLEEP

PTY/EON – SELECT +

FM MODE

+
–

p
q

w

e

r
t

y

u
i

o

Remote Control

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

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 SOUND MODE button (10)
3 TAPE A/B button (18)
4 REC START/STOP button (19, 21)
5 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER + / – buttons (10)

For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) + / – buttons (10)

6 1 / 4 (fast left/reverse search) button (16 – 18)
7 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 FADE MUTING button (10)
9 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p (On/Standby) button (9)
q SLEEP button (24)
w For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:

RDS operation buttons (13)

• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons

e Number buttons (12, 16)
r FM MODE button (12)
t ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast right) button (16 – 18)
y CD £¥8 button (9, 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u 7 (stop) button (15 – 21)
i FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

o VOLUME + / – buttons (10)

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

– 5 –

Getting Started

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 (LW/MW) 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 — 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

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

A

N

N

TE

N

A

AM EXT

LOOP

75

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.

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

2

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.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

ANTENNA

T

X

E

M

P

A

O

O

L

75

M

F

L

XIA

A

O

C

– 6 –

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325)
should be used.

AM (LW/MW) antenna

1

Connecting Speakers

FOR CA-MXJ750R

2

3

1

2, 3

ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM (LW/MW) loop
antenna (supplied)

Connect the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna to

1

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.

2 Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until

you have the best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM (LW/MW) antenna

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

Blue

Speaker
cord
(blue/black)

Red

Black

Black

Speaker cord

(red/black)

To right

speaker

FOR CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500

Red

To left

speaker

Speaker
cord
(blue/black)

For better reception of both FM and AM (LW/MW)

• 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.

– 7 –

Speaker
cord
(red/black)

To right

speaker

Speaker
cord
(red/black)

Black

To left

speaker