JVC CAMXS-6-MDR Owners manual

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM

CA-MXS6MDR

STANDBY

/ON

LEVEL METER



DIMMER

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MDR

LINE

RM-SMXS6MDR

REMOTE CONTROL

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG

REC

MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

CD MD

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

TITLE/EDIT

PHONES

DISC

ENTER

/DEMO

LINE 2

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

LVT0528-001A

[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 - CONSUL T A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Caution –– switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights green.

The power can be remote controlled.

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.

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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.

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.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

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

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

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

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

Front view Side view

16.5 cm

27 cm

15 cm

1 cm1 cm

CA-MXS6MDR CA-MXS6MDR

15 cm

10 cm

15 cm

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27 cm

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:

• This manual mainly explains playback operations using the remote control, and the other operation such as recording and editing operations using the buttons and controls on the unit. You can use the buttons and controls both on the remote control and on the unit for the same operations if they have the same or similar names (or marks), unless mentioned otherwise.

• 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 “Basic and Common Operations” on pages 10 – 14.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warning and caution to prevent from damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Furthermore, 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.

Indicates that you have to refer to the menu operation.

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 the unit 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, then plug it in again.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before operating any further.

• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer.

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

Main Unit ............................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ....... 9

Basic and Common Operations................... 10

Turning On the Power.......................................... 11

Selecting the Sources and Starting Play .............. 11

Adjusting the Volume........................................... 12

Reinforcing the Bass Sound................................. 12

Selecting the Display Brightness ......................... 12

Selecting the Level Meter .................................... 13

Selecting the Sound Modes.................................. 13

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— MANUAL Mode ...................................... 14

Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW)

Broadcasts ..................................................... 15

Tuning in a Station...............................................16

Presetting Stations................................................ 16

Tuning in a Preset Station .................................... 17

Receiving FM Stations with RDS........................ 17

Changing the RDS Information ........................... 18

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes

(PTY Search) ................................................. 18

Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice

Temporarily ................................................... 19

• How the EON function actually works...... 20

• Description of the PTY codes .................... 21

Playing Back CDs ......................................... 22

Loading CDs ........................................................ 23

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play........................................ 23

Basic CD Operations ........................................... 24

Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ............................................ 24

Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 26

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play............ 27

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 27

Playing Back an MD..................................... 28

Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play...... 29

Basic MD Operations........................................... 29

Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ............................................ 30

Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 31

Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 32

Recording on MDs ........................................ 33

Before You Start Recording ................................. 34

Recording Any Sound Source

— Standard Recording ..................................36

Recording CDs — CD Synchronized Recording... 37

• All CDs Synchronized Recording.............. 37

• One CD Synchronized Recording.............. 38

• First Track Recording ................................ 39

Recording the External Equipment

— Sound Synchronized Recording ...............40

Editing MDs .................................................. 41

Introducing MD Editing Functions ......................42

DIVIDE Function ................................................ 43

JOIN Function...................................................... 44

MOVE Function................................................... 44

ERASE Function.................................................. 45

ALL ERASE Function.........................................46

Making Your Own Titles and Screens......... 47

Assigning Titles to an MD ...................................48

Creating Your Own Opening and Ending Screens ..... 52

Using the Timers........................................... 53

Setting the Clock..................................................54

Using Recording Timer........................................ 54

Using Daily Timer ............................................... 56

Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 59

Timer Priority....................................................... 59

Using the Other Convenient Functions....... 60

Sound Setting .......................................................62

FM Reception Mode Setting................................62

CD and MD Playback Mode Setting ...................62

Display Setting..................................................... 63

External Source Setting ....................................... 65

Auto Power Off Setting........................................ 66

• To store the display setting in memory...... 66

Maintenance .................................................. 67

Additional Information ................................ 68

MD Disc Types ....................................................68

ATRAC (Adaptive TRansfor m Acoustic Coding)/

ATRAC3 ( ) ........................................68

UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 68

Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 68

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).......... 69

HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) ..69

• MD limitations ........................................... 69

MD Messages ................................................ 70

Troubleshooting ............................................ 71

Specifications................................................. 72

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Main unit

STANDBY

/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MDR

5 6

p q w

Display Window

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

CD MD

MODE

DISC

REC

u i

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

PHONES

TITLE/EDIT

ENTER

/DEMO

LINE 2

o ;

d f

l /

h j

z x

v b

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Continued

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Main Unit

1 Disc trays (23) 2

3 MENU button (14, 54 – 66) 4 Remote sensor 5 REC MODE button (38 – 40) 6 LONG MODE (SP/LP2/LP4) button (35 – 40) 7 REC PAUSE button and lamp (36) 8 HIGH-SPEED CD 3 MD button (37) 9 LINE button (11, 40)

p FM/AM button (11, 16)

q MD loading slot (29) w MD # / 8 (play/pause) button (11, 29)

e 0 CD1, 0 CD2, 0 CD3 (open/close) buttons (23)

r DISC button (23) t VOLUME control (12) y 7 (stop) button (11, 23, 29, 37, 66) u CANCEL button (25, 31, 43, 49, 54) i Joy control

o MD 0 (eject) button (29)

; ENTER/DEMO button (9, 49, 50, 52, 66) a TITLE/EDIT button (43 – 46, 48 – 50) s LINE 2 jack – stereo mini type (8) d PHONES jack – stereo mini type (12) f CD # / 8 (play/pause) button (11, 23)

(Standby/On) button and STANDBY/ON lamp

(11)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

• 1

/ ¡ / 4 / ¢ , and SET

Pressing SET also turns on the unit.

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

Display window

g Timer mode indicators (54 – 58)

•

, DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC (Recording

Timer)

h CD indicators (23)

• CD source and CD numbers 1 to 3

j Main display

• Shows the source name, track number, and other information.

k MD indicators (29)

• MD source and MD insertion

l Recording length mode indicators (35)

• SP, LP2, and LP4

/ SOUND indicator (13) z A. BASS (Active Bass Extension) indicator (12) x OVER indicator (65) c Play mode indicators (24 – 27, 30 – 32)

• PRGM (Program), RANDOM, and REPEAT (1/CD/ ALL)

v RDS operation indicators (17, 19)

• RDS, EON, and TA/News/Info

b Tuner mode indicators (16)

• TUNED and STEREO

n A. P. off (Auto Power Off) indicator (66)

STANDBY

/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MDR

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG

REC

MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

CD MD

DISC

ENTER

TITLE/EDIT

/DEMO

PHONES

LINE 2

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

About the indications in the main display

When using some functions with the remote control, the indications in the main display appear differently at first from those when using the same functions with the buttons on the unit.

Ex. When starting CD play

using the remote control

This indication does not appear when using the buttons on the unit except the following:

• When selecting the playback source.

• When calling up the menu, MD editing mode, or title entry mode

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Remote Control

1 2

3 4

LEVEL

METER

DIMMER



t y

u i o

;

f w e

* When using the remote control:

For RDS operations, press RDS CONTROL on the remote

control before using the buttons (5, 7, 8, 9, p and o). For entering MD titles, press MD 3 / 8 and MD TITLE on the remote control before using the buttons (7, 8, 9, p, and ;).

After using these buttons for RDS operations and entering MD titles, make sure to change the operation mode of the remote control to the one you want to use by pressing MD 3 / 8 (q), CD 3 / 8 (d), or FM/AM (g).

LINE

RM-SMXS6MDR

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control

1 Disc number buttons (23)

• CD1, CD2, and CD3

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (12) 3 LEVEL METER button (13) 4 DIMMER button (12) 5*PLAY MODE button (24, 26, 30, 31)

EON button (19)

6 MD TITLE button (50 – 52) 7*CHARACTER button (51)

PTY SEARCH button (18)

8*CANCEL button (25, 31, 51)

PTY SELECT + button (18)

9*SET button (51)

PTY SELECT – button (18)

p*ENTER button (51)

DISPLAY button (18)

q MD 3 / 8 (play/pause) button (11, 29)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w MD REC PAUSE button (36) e LINE button (11, 36)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r VOLUME + / – button (12) t y SLEEP button (59) u SOUND button (13) i RDS CONTROL button (18) o*REPEAT button (27, 32)

;*Number buttons

a 7 (stop) button (11, 23, 29, 37) s 4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) button

d CD 3 / 8 (play/pause) button (11, 23, 24)

f FADE MUTING button (12) g FM/AM button (11, 16)

(Standby/On) button (11)

TA/News/Info button (19)

• 1 – 10, +10 buttons (17, 24, 30)

• Character entry buttons (A – Z, 0 – 9) (51)

• ø / Ø buttons (50, 51)

• AUTO PRESET button (16)

(24, 25, 29 – 31) 1 / ¡ (fast-reverse/fast-forward) button (16, 24, 29)

• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

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Getting Started

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parenthesis indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

ANTENNA

LOOP

(75 )

COAXIAL

EXT

FM antenna (supplied)

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

EXT

LOOP

(75 )

COAXIAL

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

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.

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.

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AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of

the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

3 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best

reception.

Red

Right

speaker

Red

Black

Speaker cord

Left

speaker

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core

of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation.

2 Open the speaker terminal.

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 (MW/LW)

• 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.

3 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the terminal.

Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

4 Close the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.

Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

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Continued

Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect the following equipment to this unit:

• Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any source played back on this unit.

• Portable MD player — used as a playback device.

• Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal — used only as a digital playback device.

When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

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

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

To connect another component such as a cassette deck

Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords and the jacks on the rear of the unit are color-coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.

To connect a portable MD player with a mini output jack

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG

REC

MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

CD MD

PHONES

MD player

To output (mini-jack)

By using a cable with the stereo mini-jack, connect between the stereo mini-jack on the other equipment and the LINE 2 jack on the front panel.

DISC

ENTER

TITLE/EDIT

/DEMO

LINE 2

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDENCE 6

16Ω

To input (REC)

Ex. cassette deck

To output (PLAY)

By using audio cords (not supplied), connect:

• Between the audio input jacks on the cassette deck and the LINE 1 OUT jacks — For recording on the cassette deck.

• Between the audio output jacks on the cassette deck and the LINE 1 IN jacks — For playing a tape.

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDENCE 6

16Ω

Protective cap

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

Audio equipment with an

To optical digital

optical digital output

output

Connect between the optical digital output terminal on the other equipment and the DIGITAL IN terminal.

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NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY!

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — R6(UM-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.

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

IMPEDENCE 6

16Ω

To a wall outlet

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

To stop and cancel the display demonstration, press ENTER/DEMO during display demonstration. “DEMO OFF!” appears in the main display, the unit is turned off, then the display dims. After canceling the display demonstration, it will start only when the AC power cord is reconnected or when a power failure is recovered.

• Pressing some of the buttons on the unit or the remote control will stop the demonstration temporarily.

If you do not cancel the display demonstration, it

• 2 minutes after the unit is turned off.

• When no operation is done for more than 2 minutes after the

will start automatically in the following cases

unit is turned on.

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

If you do not want to start the display demonstration when the AC power cord is reconnected or when a power failure is recovered

See “To store the display setting in memory” on page 66.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press ENTER/DEMO.

• Each time you press the button, the display demonstration turns on and off.

During MD editing and title entry mode

The ENTER/DEMO button cannot function for the display demonstration.

• 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.

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Basic and Common Operations

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 10 to 14).

Remote control

LEVEL

METER



LEVEL

METER

DIMMER

LINE

RM-SMXS6MDR

REMOTE CONTROL

Main unit

STANDBY

/ON

LINE

STANDBY

/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MDR

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG

REC

MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

CD MD

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

TITLE/EDIT

PHONES

DISC

ENTER

/DEMO

LINE 2

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Turning On the Power

Selecting the Sources and Starting Play

When you press the play button (3 / 8) for a particular source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and LINE, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback if the source is ready).

• Pressing SET on the unit also turns on the unit. To turn on the unit without playing, press

so that the

STANDBY/ON lamp on the unit lights green.

This indication appears only when the level meter is set to “METER 1” (see page 13.)

To turn off the unit (on standby), press

again so that

the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.

This indication appears only when the level meter is set to “METER 1” (see page 13.)

• The indicator will flash on the display until you set the clock (when the power is off, “0:00” will also flash). After setting the clock, the clock time will appear on the display while the power is off.

To select the tuner as the source, press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and the last received station is tuned in.

• For more detailed operations, see pages 15 to 21. To select the CD player as the source, press CD 3 / 8.

The unit automatically turns on. (Play starts if a CD is on one of the CD trays.) To stop play, press 7.

• For more detailed operations, see pages 22 to 27. To select the MD player as the source, press MD 3 / 8.

The unit automatically turns on. (Play starts if an MD is in the MD loading slot.) To stop play, press 7.

• For more detailed operations, see pages 28 to 32. To select the external equipment as the source, press

LINE. The unit automatically turns on.

• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:

LINE1 LINE2

DIGITAL IN

LINE1*: To use the equipment connected to the LINE 1

jacks on the rear.

LINE2*: To use the equipment connected to the LINE 2

jack on the front panel.

DIGITAL IN*: To use the digital equipment connected

to the DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear.

To set the clock, use the menu, referring to “Setting the Clock” on page 54.

• A little power is always consumed even while the unit is in standby mode.

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

You can change the opening or ending screen illustrated above

Instead of showing the above opening or ending screen, you can make your original screens. To make and store your original screens, see “Creating Your Own Opening and Ending Screens” on page 52.

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

The clock will be reset to “0:00,” while the tuner preset stations and other settings will be erased in a few days.

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* If you have changed the source name, the changed

name will appear. (See page 65.)

When selecting the equipment connected to the LINE 1 jacks or the LINE 2 jack, the sound input level appears for a while. You can adjust the input level by using the menu. (See page 65 for the sound input level.)

• For operating the external equipment, see the manuals supplied with them.

While selecting the digital equipment (“DIGITAL IN”) as the source

The sampling frequency of the connected digital equipment is shown in the main display. (If no equipment is connected to the DIGITAL IN terminal, “UNLOCK” appears.)

Continued

Adjusting the Volume

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

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

When using the unit, turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise 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 the headphones.

If “CANNOT LISTEN!” appears in the main display

During high-speed recording (see page 36), you cannot listen to any source, and therefore, cannot adjust the volume level.

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is in standby mode.

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume — Active Bass Extension.

• You can use this effect only for playback. To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) on

the remote control so that “ACTIVE BASS EX. ON” appears in the main display (the A. BASS indicator also lights). To cancel the effect, press the button again so that “ACTIVE BASS EX. OFF” appears in the main display (the A. BASS indicator goes off).

When using the unit, you can activate or deactivate the Active Bass Extension by using the menu. (See page 62.)

Selecting the Display Brightness

You can change the display brightness whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode. You can set and memorize the display brightness setting each for power-on time and for power-off (standby) time.

To change the display brightness, press DIMMER on the remote control.

• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes as follows:

When the unit is turned off (on standby):

Dark += Dimmer

When the unit is turned on:

Bright += Dimmer*

To restore the sound, press the button again.

* When using some functions, the display window brightens for a

while. For example, when selecting the source either using the buttons on the unit or on the remote control, or when selecting the CD or MD track using the buttons on the remote control, etc.

During display demonstration

The display always brightens regardless of the dimmer setting.

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Selecting the Level Meter

Selecting the Sound Modes

You can select the audio level meter in the main display.

To select the level meter, press LEVEL METER on the remote control.

• Each time you press the button, the level meter alternates between “METER 1” and “METER 2.”

Ex. When “METER 1” is selected

METER 1:

METER 2:

Color relationship between the level meter and the main display

• The color of the main display is preset for each level meter. When a level meter is selected, the color of the main display and illumination color of the ring around the VOLUME control are changed to the color preset for the level meter selected.

• You can change the color of the level meters to any color other than preset. To change the color of the level meter, first select a level meter, then change the color of the main display (see “Selecting the display color” on page 63). The selected color is also stored in memory as the color for the level meter. If you select a level meter after selecting the color of the main display, the color of the main display will also change to the selected level meter’s color.

• The level meter and main display colors can be backed up (memorized). For details, refer to “To store the display setting in memory” (see page 66).

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA – Sound Effect Amplifier – modes) and 1 manual mode. The sound modes can be applied only to playback sounds, and cannot be used for recording.

To select the sound modes, press SOUND on the remote control until the sound mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND indicator also lights on the display.

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

D.CLUB

FLAT

(Canceled)

HALL STADIUM ROCK

MANUAL

CLASSIC

POP

Surround modes *:

D. (Dance) CLUB:Increases resonance and bass. HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the

sound.

STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound,

like in an outdoor stadium.

SEA modes:

ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency.

Good for acoustic music.

POP: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for classical music.

Manual mode:

MANUAL: Your individual mode stored in

memory. See “Creating Your Own Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode” on page 14.

FLAT: Cancels the sound mode.

* Surround elements are added to the sound modes to create a

being-there feeling in your room.

When using the unit, you can select the level meter by using the menu (see “Selecting the display color” on page 63).

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To check the sound mode currently selected, press SOUND once while the SOUND indicator is lit. The currently selected sound mode screen will appear in the main display.

Ex. When “HALL” is currently selected

Push the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ) to select “SET UP.”

• Each time you push the joy control, the sound modes

change as follows:

D.CLUB

HALL

STADIUM

ROCK

When using the unit, you can select the sound modes by using the menu (see page 62).

Creating Your Own Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode

You can create and store your own sound mode.

• You have to use the menu for the following operations. For general information on the menu, see pages 60 and

61.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step again.

On the unit ONLY:

Press MENU.

Ex. When the source is CD, and playing

Push the joy control downward ( ) to select “SOUND” (highlighted).

(Canceled)

FLAT

SET UP

Press SET.

The equalizer pattern adjustment screen appears.

Adjust the equalizer pattern.

1) Push the joy control rightward ( (

) to select the frequency range to adjust

(LOW, MID, HIGH).

2) Push the joy control upward ( ) or downward (

) 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.

MANUAL

CLASSIC

) or leftward

POP

Current sound mode

Press SET again (or wait until the above indication disappears).

The equalizer pattern you have created is stored in memory (MANUAL).

To use your own sound mode

Select “MANUAL” when using the sound modes. See “Selecting the Sound Modes” on page 13.

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Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts

The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 15 to 21).

Remote control



LEVEL

METER



DIMMER

LINE

RM-SMXS6MDR

REMOTE CONTROL

Main unit

You cannot use the buttons on the front panel to operate the RDS functions. Use the buttons on the remote control.

STANDBY

/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MDR

SP/LP2/LP4

LONG

REC

MODE

REC PAUSE

HIGH SPEED

CD MD

DISC LOADING MECHANISM

TITLE/EDIT

PHONES

DISC

ENTER

/DEMO

LINE 2

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Continued

Tuning in a Station

Press FM/AM.

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

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

Tune into a station. On the remote control: Press and hold ¡ (¢) or 1 (4) until the station frequencies start changing in the main display.

• ¡ (¢) : to increase the frequencies.

• 1 (4) : to decrease the frequencies.

On the unit: Push and hold the joy control upward ( downward ( changing in the main display.

• Upward (

• Downward (

The unit starts searching stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in (the TUNED indicator lights).

• If an FM program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO

indicator also lights.

) until the station frequencies start

): to increase the frequencies.

): to decrease the frequencies.

) or

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW) stations — using either automatic presetting method or manual presetting method.

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 doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step again.

To preset stations automatically — Automatic Presetting

On the remote control ONLY:

You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM bands.

Press FM/AM to select the band.

Press and hold AUTO PRESET until “A. PRESET” appears in the main display for about 2 seconds.

To stop during searching, press ¡ (¢) or 1 (4) (or push the joy control again on the unit).

¡¡

¢¢

When you repeatedly press (or push the joy control upward or downward on the unit)

The frequency changes step by step.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy

You can use the menu to improve FM reception. See “FM Reception Mode Setting” on page 62.

¡ (

¡¡

¢) or

¢¢

1 (

Local stations with strong signals are searched and stored in memory automatically. When automatic preset is over, the station stored in preset number 1 is received.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations of the other band.

When you cannot store stations you want

Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic presetting method. To store such a station, use the manual presetting method on page 17.

automatically

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To preset stations manually — Manual Presetting

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station” on page 16.

Press SET.

The preset number starts flashing.

Select a preset number. 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.

On the unit: Push the joy control rightward (

• Rightward (

• Leftward (

Press SET again.

The tuned station in step number selected in step

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

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power

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

failure occurs

): to increase the preset numbers.

): to decrease the preset numbers.

is stored in the preset

) or leftward ( ).

Tuning in a Preset Station

Press FM/AM.

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

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

Select a preset number. 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.

On the unit: Push the joy control rightward (

• Rightward (

• Leftward (

): to increase the preset numbers.

): to decrease the preset numbers.

) or leftward ( ).

Receiving FM Stations with RDS

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights on the display.

With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service):

Shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Program Type):

Shows types of broadcast programs.

RT (Radio Text):

Shows text messages the station sends.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks):

Provides the information about the types of the programs sent by other RDS stations than the one being received.

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RDS operations are possible only using the remote control. You can use the buttons printed in orange on the remote control.

• REMEMBER, after using these buttons for RDS operations, make sure to change the operation mode of the remote control to the one you want to use next by pressing MD 3 / 8, CD 3 / 8, or FM/AM.

More about RDS

• Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS in your area.

• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Continued

Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search)

One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.

• The PTY Search is applicable only to the preset stations.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step again.

Changing the RDS Information

You can see RDS information on the display while listening to an FM station.

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press DISPLAY.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following information:

(Program Service)

All information (PS/PTY/RT)

If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station

“NO PS,” “NO PTY” or “NO RT” appears in the main display.

If the unit takes time to show the RDS information received from a station

“WAIT PS,” “WAIT PTY,” or “WAIT RT” may appear in the main display.

PTY

(Program Type)RT(Radio Text)

To search for a program using the PTY codes, use the remote control:

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press PTY SEARCH.

Press PTY SELECT +/– to select a PTY code while “PTY SELECT” is flashing.

• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change as follows (refer also to the list on page 21):

None “News “ Affairs “ Info “ Sport “ Educate “ Drama “ Culture “ Science “ V aried “ Pop M “ Rock M “ Easy M “ Light M “ Classics “ Other M “ W eather “ Finance “ Children “ Social “ Religion “ Phone In “ Trav el “ Leisure “ Jazz “ Country “ Nation M “ Oldies “ Folk M “ Document “ TEST “ Alarm! “ (back to the beginning)

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Press PTY SEARCH again.

While searching, the selected PTY code appears and “SEARCH” flashes in the main display.

The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM station.

Press EON.

“EON ON” appears in the main display, and the last EON data type selected — TA/News/Info — lights on the display.

To continue searching after the first stop:

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications in the main display are flashing. If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears in the main display and the unit returns to the last received station.

To stop searching any time during the process:

Press PTY SEARCH while searching.

Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily

The EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, News, and/or Info) from a different station except when you are listening to a non-RDS station — some FM stations and AM (MW/LW) stations.

• The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with the EON code.

• EON function is applicable only to preset stations.

To activate the EON function, use the remote control:

Press TA/News/Info repeatedly until the EON data type you want is selected (highlighted).

• Each time you press the button, the EON data types change as follows:

TA = News = Info = TA/News = News /Info = TA/Info = TA/Ne ws/Info = (back to the beginning)

TA: Traffic announcement News:News Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart

advice in the widest sense.

To cancel the EON function, press EON again so that the TA/News/Info indicator goes off. “EON OFF” also appears in the main display for a while.

• If you cancel the EON function while receiving a program selected by the EON function, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station.

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Continued

How the EON function actually works:

CASE 1 If there is no station broadcasting the program you

have selected

The unit continues tuning in the current station.

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the main display, and the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the EON function still remains activated.

CASE 2 If there is a station broadcasting the program you

have selected

The unit tunes in the program. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the main display, and the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the EON function still remains activated.

CASE 3 If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting

the program you have selected

The unit continues to receive the station but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the main display, and the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the EON function still remains activated.

Alarm function

If an “Alarm!” (Emergency) signal is received from a station while listening to the radio, the unit automatically switches to the station broadcasting the “Alarm!” signal, except when you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW/LW and some FM stations).

Test function

The TEST signal is used for testing the “Alarm!” signal. Therefore, it makes the unit work in the same way as the “Alarm!” signal does. If a TEST signal is received from a station while listening to the radio, the unit automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal, except when you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW/ LW and some FM stations).

More about the EON function

• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this unit.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the station does not change even if another network station starts broadcasting a program of the same EON data.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you can only use the EON and DISPLAY buttons as the tuner operation buttons. If you press any other tuner operation button, “EON LOCKED!” appears in the main display.

• If the stations alternate intermittently between the station tuned by the EON function and the currently tuned station (“WAITING” flashes in the main display), press EON to cancel the EON function. If you do not press the button, the currently tuned station is received finally (“NOT FOUND” appears this time), and the indication of the EON data type flashing on the display disappears.

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Description of the PTY codes:

None: Undefined. News: News. Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging

upon the news — debate, or analysis.

Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart

advice in the widest sense.

Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect of

sports.

Educate: Educational programs. Drama: All radio plays and serials. Culture: Programs concerning any aspect of national

or regional culture, including language, theater, etc.

Science: Programs about natural sciences and

technology.

Varied: Used for mainly speech-based programs

such as quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.

Pop M: Commercial music of current popular

appeal.

Rock M: Rock music. Easy M: Current contemporary music considered to

be “easy-listening. ”

Light M: Instrumental music, and vocal or choral

works.

Classics: Performances of major orchestral works,

symphonies, chamber music, etc.

Other M: Music not fitting into any of the other

categories.

Weather: Weather reports and forecasts.

Finance: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading

etc.

Children: Programs targeted at a young audience. Social: Programs about sociology, history,

geography, psychology and society.

Religion: Religious programs. Phone In: Involving members of the public expressing

their views either by phone or at a public forum.

Travel: Travel information. Leisure: Programs about recreational activities. Jazz: Jazz music. Country: Songs which originate from, or continue the

musical tradition of the American Southern States.

Nation M: Current popular music of the nation or

region in that country’s language.

Oldies: Music from the so-called “golden age” of

popular music.

Folk M: Music which has its roots in the musical

culture of a particular nation.

Document: Programs concerning factual matters,

presented in an investigative style.

TEST: Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast

equipment or receiver.

Alarm!: Emergency announcement.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.

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