JVC MX-K55VUS, MX-K55VUX, MX-K55V, CA-MXK55V, SP-MXK55 Instructions Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-K55V

Consists of CA-MXK55V and SP-MXK55

CA-MXK55V

SP-MXK55

STANDBY/ON

12

456

78

+10

10

RETURNSLEEP

TAPE

FM/AM

CD

/

SELECT

PREV.

RM–SMXK55V REMOTE CONTROL

FM MODE/

STILL

VOLUME

VOLUME

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

3

9

KARAOKE ECHO

TAPE A/B

+

–

MPX

KEY CONTROL

I

DISC SKIP

PlayBack

VIDEO CD

Control

SP-MXK55

SOUND
MODE

V. INTROON SCREEN

SLOWHIGHLIGHT

AUX

i

FADE

MUTING

NEXT

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO

PHONES

CLOCK

/

TIMER

PBC

RETURN

A

DISPLAY

VCD NUMBER

EJECT

PLAY

CA-MXK55V

DISC CHANGE

PLAY & EXCHANGE

VIDEO CD

PREV

MX -K55V

SET

CANCEL

/DEMO

TUNING

SELECT

REPEAT PROGRAM

RANDOM

REC START

TAPE A

TAPE B

DUBBING

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

MODE

ACTIVE BASS

PRESET

EX. LEVEL

NEXT

MIC LEVEL

MIN MAX

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

SP-MXK55

MIC

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.

LVT0699 -001A

[US]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

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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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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.

15 cm

1 cm

SP-MXK55 SP-MXK55

15 cm

1 cm

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15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXK55V CA-MXK55V

10 cm

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR

ENCLOSURE

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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.

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)

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

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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 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.

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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

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

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

Turning On or Of f the Power ....................................... 9

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

Selecting the Sources................................................. 10

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing.................... 10

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

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 22

Using the Microphones............................................. 23

Singing Along (Karaoke) ......................................... 23

Microphone Mixing ................................................. 23

Using Multiplex Discs

— Multiplex Sound (MPX)................................ 24

Adjusting Key Control ............................................. 24

Using the Timers....................................................... 25

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 25

Using Recording Timer............................................ 26

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 27

Timer Priority........................................................... 27

Maintenance .............................................................. 28

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 29

Specifications............................................................. 30

Playing Back Discs.................................................... 13

Loading Discs........................................................... 13

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 13

Basic Disc Operations .............................................. 14

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

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

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

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

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

Playing Video CDs ................................................... 16

Special Plays for Video CDs .................................... 16

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function ................... 18

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

1
2

3

4
5

6

7
8
9

p
q

w
e
r

t
y

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO

PHONES

CLOCK

/

TIMER

PBC

RETURN

EJECT

DISPLAY

VCD NUMBER

SELECT

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

MX-K55V

RANDOM

PLAY & EXCHANGE

TUNING

DUBBING

CANCEL

TAPE A

/DEMO

DISC CHANGE

u

i

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

o

;

SOUND

MODE

PREV.

VIDEO CD

PRESET

NEXT

ACTIVE BASS
EX. LEVEL

a

s
d

SET

f
g
h

TAPE B

j

k
l

EJECT

/

PLAY

A

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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REC/PLAY

B

Continued

English

Display Window

1

8

9

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Carrousel
2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp

(9, 26, 27)

3 7 (stop) button (13 – 23)
4 SET button (9, 12, 14, 25 – 27)
5 CANCEL button (9, 15, 25, 26)

DEMO button (8)

6 Display window
7 TAPE 3 button and lamp (10, 20, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (10, 13 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

SELECT button (18, 19)

9 FM/AM button and lamp (10, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p AUX button and lamp (10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q PHONES jack (10)
w CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 25 – 27)
e DISPLAY button (9)
r PBC button (18, 19)

RETURN button (18, 19)

VCD NUMBER + / – buttons (18, 19)

t REPEAT button (15)

PROGRAM button (14)
RANDOM button (15)

y Deck A cassette holder (20, 22)

• Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder.

u 0 (Carrousel open/close) button (13 – 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)

(13, 14, 17 – 19, 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

o DISC CHANGE button (13, 14)
; Remote sensor
a SOUND MODE control (11)

2

p

3

4

5

6

7

q

s PRESET + / – buttons (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 14, 16, 25 – 27)
PREV. (previous) / NEXT buttons (18, 19)

d ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL control (11)
f VOLUME control (10)
g TUNING + / – buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast rewind/fast forward) buttons
(10, 14, 16, 20)

h MIC LEVEL control (23)
j MIC jack (23)
k TAPE A button (16, 20)

• This button also functions as NTSC/PAL button.
TAPE B button (20)

l REC START/STOP button (21)

CD REC START button (22)
DUBBING button (22)

/ Deck B cassette holder (20 – 22)

• Pressing the EJECT 0 portion opens the holder.

Display window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP
(sleep timer), and (timer) indicators

2 Tape operation indicators

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

3 Disc play mode indicators

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

4 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

5 PBC indicator
6 SOUND MODE indicator
7 Disc indicators
8 Volume level, Bass level, and Sound Mode pattern indicators
9 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
p BASS and its level indicators
q Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

w Disc track number indicators

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w

English

Remote Control

1

2

3
4

5
6
7

8

9

p

STANDBY/ON

12

456

78

10

FM/AM

CD

SELECT

PREV.

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

3

MPX

9

FM MODE/

KEY CONTROL

STILL

+10

RETURNSLEEP

TAPE

/

RM–SMXK55V REMOTE CONTROL

KARAOKE ECHO

TAPE A/B

+

VOLUME

VOLUME

–

I

MUTING

DISC SKIP

NEXT

V. INTROON SCREEN

FADE

DISC CHANGE

SOUND

MODE

SLOWHIGHLIGHT

AUX

i

q
w

e

r
t
y
u
i

o
;
a
s

d
f

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON button (9)
2 Number buttons (12, 14, 17)
3 FM MODE button (12)

STILL button (17)

4 RETURN button (18, 19)
5 SLEEP button (27)
6 FM/AM button (10, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 CD 6 button (10, 13 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

SELECT button (18, 19)

8 TAPE 3 button (10, 20, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 4 (fast rewind/reverse search) button (12, 14, 16, 20)

PREV. (previous) button (18, 19)

p VOLUME – button (10)
q ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL button (11)
w SOUND MODE button (11)
e VCD operating buttons

ON SCREEN button (17)
V. INTRO button (17)
HIGHLIGHT button (17)
SLOW button (16)

r AUX button (10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

t MPX button (24)
y KEY CONTROL I / i buttons (24)
u ECHO button (23)
i KARAOKE button (23)
o FADE MUTING button (10)
; DISC SKIP button (13, 14)
a TAPE A/B button (20)
s VOLUME + button (10)
d ¢ (fast forward/forward search) button (12, 14, 16, 20)

NEXT button (18, 19)

f 7 (stop) button (13 – 23)

PLAY & EXCHANGE

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO

PHONES

CLOCK

DISPLAY

/

TIMER

PBC

RETURN

EJECT

PLAY

A

VCD NUMBER

SELECT

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

RANDOM

MX -K55V

DUBBING

SET

CANCEL
/DEMO

TUNING

TAPE A

TAPE B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

PLAY

PREV.

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

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

VIDEO CD

PRESET

MODE

ACTIVE BASS
EX. LEVEL

NEXT

MIC LEVEL

MIN MAX

MIC

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

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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 number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• Video cord (1)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — UM-4/AAA/IEC R03 — 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

FM antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

AM

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

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

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)

-

AM

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

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

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