JVC CA-MXJ880V, CA-MXJ770V User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CA-MXJ770V/CA-MXJ880V

SOUND
MODE

FM MODE

STILL

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

PREV

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ770V REMOTE CONTROL

CA-MXJ770V

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

SELECT

VOCAL

MASKING

SLEEPECHO

V.INTRO

SUBTITLEHIGHLIGHT

ON SCREEN

NEXT

KEY CONTROL

SELECT

COMPACT

COMPACT

SOUND
MODE

FM MODE

STILL

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

PREV

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ770V REMOTE CONTROL

VOCAL

MASKING

SLEEPECHO

V.INTRO

SUBTITLEHIGHLIGHT

ON SCREEN

NEXT

KEY CONTROL

SELECT

COMPACT

CA-MXJ880V

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

SELECT

SUPER VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

GVT0046-001A

[ US, UT, UX ]

Introduction

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

English

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 warns you against actions preventing you
from obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.

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.

Gives you information and hints you should
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 internal heat from building up in the unit.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with the 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.

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:

Super VCD (SVCD) discs

• Better video resolution using MPEG2 and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) technologies.

• Up to four languages can be included as subtitles or
song lyrics.

• Up to four languages can be included as audio.

Video CD discs both with and without PBC.

Audio CD discs

Discs you cannot play back

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ..................................................... 8

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

Turning On and 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

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

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

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

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

Playing Back Audio CDs.......................................................... 13

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

Playing Back Several Discs — Continuous Play .......................13

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —

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

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

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

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

Playing Back Video CDs/SVCDs............................................. 16

Selecting Video Output (PAL, MULTI, NTSC) ......................... 16

Loading CDs .............................................................................. 16

Playing a Video CD ....................................................................16

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC Function – Menu Play .. 17

Basic Concept of the PBC function ........................................... 17

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs without PBC – Continuous Play ... 18

Resuming Play ........................................................................... 18

Special Plays for a Video CD ..................................................... 18

Playing a Multiplex Sound CD .................................................. 19

Using SUBTITLES .................................................................... 19

Playing Back Tapes................................................................... 20

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

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan .....................20

Recording .................................................................................. 21

Recording a Tape on Deck B ..................................................... 21

Dubbing Tapes ........................................................................... 22

CD Direct Recording .................................................................. 22

Auto Edit Recording ................................................................... 23

Using the Microphones............................................................. 24

Singing Along ............................................................................ 24

To apply an echo to your voice .................................................. 24

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs (MPX) ............... 24

Recording Your Singing ............................................................. 25

Adjust the Music Key Control (for CD play only) .................... 25

Microphone mixing ....................................................................25

Using the Timers....................................................................... 26

Using Daily Timer...................................................................... 26

Using Recording Timer .............................................................. 27

Using Sleep Timer...................................................................... 28

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

Maintenance .............................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 30

Specifications............................................................................. 31

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

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

1

2

3

a
s

d

f

g
h

j

k

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

PREV

NEXT

PBC

l

– VCD NUMBER +

MPX

/

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v

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m
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P

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4

5
6

7

8

9

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q

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Display Window

132

45

1 2 3

Continued

English

67

8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

9

w

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 (On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 Display window
4 SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10)
5 Remote sensor
6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 MIC LEVEL control (24 – 25)
8 MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks (24 – 25)
9 AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p Deck A cassette holder (20)
q 0 EJECT button for deck A (20)
w Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

e 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

r VOLUME control (10)
t CD £¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

y PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

u PHONES jack (10)
i FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

o Deck B cassette holder (20, 21)
; EJECT 0 button for deck B (20, 21)

Powered Rolling Panel

a PRESET – / + buttons (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 11, 14, 23, 26 – 28)

s REVERSE MODE button (20 – 23)
d REC START/STOP button (21, 23)
f DUBBING button (22)
g CD REC START button (22, 23)
h TAPE A/B button (20)
j CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 26 – 28)
k SET button (9, 12, 26 – 28)
l Play Back Control (PBC) button (18)

p

/ MPX button (19)
z VCD NUMBER –/+ BUTTONS (17)
x 7 (stop) button (13 – 23)
c TUNING – / + buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 14, 20)

v SEA CONTROL button (11)
b PROGRAM/RANDOM button (14, 15, 22)
n EDIT button (23)
m REPEAT button (15)
, DISPLAY button (9)
. SOUND MODE button (10)
P CANCEL button (9, 15)

DEMO button (8)

q

Display window

1 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
2 Tuner (FM) operation indicators

• MONO and STEREO indicators

3 Timer indicators

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

4 CD play mode indicators

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

5 CD track number indicators
6 Disc indicators
7 Audio Level indicator
8 SUBWOOFER indicator (10)
9 Tape operation indicators

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

p Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

q SOUND MODE indicator
w PBC indicator (16 – 19)

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Remote Control

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2
3
4
5

6
7

8

9

p

q
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e
r

SOUND

VOCAL

MODE

MASKING

FM MODE

STILL

V.INTRO

TAPE A/B

REC

START/STOP

PREV

KEY CONTROL

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ770V REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEPECHO

SUBTITLEHIGHLIGHT

ON SCREEN

NEXT

SELECT

t
y

u
i
o

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a
s
d

f
g

h

Remote Control

1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 SOUND MODE button (10)
3 VOCAL MASKING button (20)
4 STILL button (18)

FM MODE button (12)

5 V.INTRO button (19)
6 TAPE A/B button (20)
7 REC START/STOP button (21)
8 SUBWOOFER +/– button (10)
9 PREV 1/4 button (14-20)
p KEY CONTROL button (25)
q KEY CONTROL button (25)
w TAPE 2 3 button (9, 20)
e FADE MUTING button (10)
r AUX button (9)
t (On/Standby) button (9)
y SLEEP button (28)
u ECHO button (24)
i SUBTITLE button (19)
o HIGHLIGHT button (19)
; Number buttons (12, 14, 19)
a ON SCREEN buttons (18)
s NEXT ¢/¡ buttons (14-20)
d CD £¥8 buttons (9, 13)
f SELECT 7 buttons (13 – 19)
g FM/AM buttons (9, 12)
h VOLUME +/– buttons (10)

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

SELECT

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

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Continued

English

Connecting Antennas

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The numbers in the parentheses indicate 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 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

FM antenna

ANTENNA

T

X

E

M

A

O

O

L

5

7

M

F

A

I

X

A

O

C

FM antenna (supplied)

P

L

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna.
3 Fasten it 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.

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.

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

FM

L

IA

X

A

O

C

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

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AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

1

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

2

AM EXT

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

3

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

1

Speaker
cord
(blue/black)

Red

2, 3

Blue

Speaker
cord
(blue/black)

Black

1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM

LOOP terminals as illustrated.

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.

Black

Speaker cord

(red/black)

To right

speaker

To left

speaker

1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Match the polarity (color) of the speaker terminals:

ªª

to

ª and

ªª

··

· to

··

··

·.

··

3 Release the finger from the clamp.

IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker

impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the
rear of the unit.

ªª

ª

ªª

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Connecting Other Equipment

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 color coded:
White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones
for right audio signals.

Audio/video
equipment

To audio output

Auxiliary Equipment

TV

VIDEO

OUT

To video input

ANTENNA

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

RIGHT

MAIN SPEAKERS
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

RIGHT

SUB WOOFER

RIGHT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

AM EXT
AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

VIDEO
OUT

AUX

LEFT

LEFT

LEFT

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VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

127V

230V

-240V

127V

110V

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

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

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

Voltage mark

127V

230V

-240V

English

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 listen to this source, press AUX.

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal

You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.

Protective
plug

To optical
digital input

Audio equipment
with an 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.

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

110V

220V

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.

• 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 unit and other connected
equipment FINALLY!

When connecting the AC power cord into 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 (except for Argentine).

To stop the display demonstration, press any button on the

unit or on the remote control.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press and hold DEMO for more than 2 seconds.

To connect a TV set

You can connect a TV with a video input jack: used as a
monitor for video CD playback.

To stop the demonstration, press any button.

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Common Operations

English

Turning On and Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press so that the

STANDBY lamp goes off.

To check the clock time

Press DISPLAY while playing any source.

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

The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press

again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up

The Powered Rolling Panel also closes.
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.

To switch off the unit completely, unplug the AC power

cord from the AC outlet.

When you unplug the AC power 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, first set the built-in
clock.

On the unit ONLY:

1

Press PANEL OPEN/CLOSE.

The unit is turned on and the Powered Rolling
Panel opens automatically.

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

If there is a power failure

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

ON TIME

Clock

setting

(The hour digits start flashing.)

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.

Press while holding down 7 .

• Each time you press the button, the AM tuner interval
spacing alternates between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

2

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

3

Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the
hour, then press SET.

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

4

Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the
minute, then press SET.

Selecting the Sources

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See

NEXT

PREV

NEXT

PREV

page 12.)

To play back CDs, press CD £¥8. (See pages 13 – 15.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 20.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

SELECT

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

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Adjusting the Volume

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English

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.

Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to
increase the volume or counterclockwise
to decrease it.

• The volume level can be adjusted in 32
steps (MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and
MAX).

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 (put 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.

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to “MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

The SUBWOOFER VOLUME control provided for this unit
can enhance the subwoofer sound if subwoofers are
connected to the rear of this unit (see page 7).
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.

Turn the SUBWOOFER VOLUME
control clockwise to increase the
subwoofer sound or counterclockwise
to decrease it.

• The subwoofer level can be adjusted in
6 steps (WOOFER 1 — WOOFER 5,
and MAX).

SUBWOOFER indicator always
lights up when the unit is on.

When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER + to
increase the bass sound level or press SUBWOOFER – to
decrease it.

Selecting the Sound Modes

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.

To select the sound modes, press SOUND MODE

until the sound mode you want appears on the
display. The SOUND MODE indicator also lights
up on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:

D.CLUB

(Dance CLUB)

OFF

(Canceled)

MANUAL 3

HALL STADIUM ROCK

MANUAL 2

MANUAL 1

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