JVC FS-X5 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

FS-X5

Consists of CA-FSX5 and SP-FSX5

SP-FSX5

CA-FSX5

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-FSX5

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.

Mod el No. Ser ial No.

LVT1041-002A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue :Neutral

Brown :Live

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

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

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

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electric shocks, fire, etc.: 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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.

Caution —STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect

the main line. The power can be remote controlled.

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

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

lights

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

1 Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or

defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION

1 Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable

parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualitied service personnel.

2 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION

1 Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the venti-

lation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

2 Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus.

3 When discarding batteries, environmental problems must

be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

4 Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

■■■■ About the Internal Cooling Fan

This unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow for high-power operation within a small space. This fan comes on when the sound level is set high, and may also come on even at low sound levels if the internal temperature rises. To ensure effective fan operation, please leave at least 15cm clearance between the rear of the unit and the wall, and at least 1cm clearance on each side of the unit.

Front view Side view

SP-FSX5 SP-FSX5CA-FSX5

CA-FSX5

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Front view

Side view

SP-FSX5SP-FSX5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -

this could result in a fatal electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind.

it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use. ❑ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to

just enjoy the music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio or

CD Player with a single touch.

❑ The System incorporates AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO circuitry to faithfully reproduce low

frequency sound.

❑ A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM (MW)) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning. ❑ CD options that include repeat, random and program play. ❑ Timer functions; Daily Timer and Sleep Timer. The Daily Timer can select one of 10 melodies as a source, in addition to

CD, FM, AM (MW) and LINE.

❑ You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder. ❑ The system can play CD-R and CD-RW after they have been finalized. ❑ You can play back your original CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Music CD format. (However they may not be played back

depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section ‘Basic Operations’, and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “CD NO DISC”.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require. We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE CD DOOR. IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITH SOMETHING PUT ON THE CD DOOR, IT WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU TRY TO OPEN THE CD DOOR.

• NEVER REMOVE THE CD DOOR FROM THE UNIT. SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITHOUT THE CD DOOR.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no users serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

• Do not insert your hand between the CD door and the main body when the CD door is being closed.

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1

Features ......................................................................................................................................1

How This Manual Is Organized .................................................................................................1

WARNINGS ..............................................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................1

Getting Started ................................................................................................... 4

Accessories.................................................................................................................................4

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control ............................................................................4

Using the Remote Control..........................................................................................................4

Connecting the FM Antenna ......................................................................................................5

Connecting the AM (MW) Antenna...........................................................................................6

Connecting the Speakers (SP-FSX5) ......................................................................................... 7

Connecting an External Equipment............................................................................................8

Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Optical Digital Output) ....................................................... 8

COMPU PLAY .......................................................................................................................... 8

Automatic Power On..................................................................................................................8

Basic Operations ...............................................................................................9

Turning the Power On and Off...................................................................................................9

Changing the Source .................................................................................................................. 9

Adjusting the Brightness (DIMMER - at Power On)...............................................................10

Power Saving Mode (DIMMER - at Power Off) .....................................................................10

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

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)........................................................................................10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (Active Hyper Bass Pro.)............................................................10

Tone Control (BASS/TREBLE)...............................................................................................11

Auto Power Off (A.P.off).........................................................................................................11

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys).............................................11

Using the Tuner................................................................................................ 12

Tuning In a Station................................................................................................................... 12

Presetting Stations ....................................................................................................................13

To Change the FM Reception Mode ........................................................................................ 13

Beat Cut (AM (MW) Reception) ............................................................................................. 13

Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................................................................................ 14

Using the CD Player......................................................................................... 17

To Insert a CD ..........................................................................................................................17

To Unload a CD .......................................................................................................................18

Basics of Using the CD Player – Normal Play.........................................................................18

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks – Program Play ..............................................18

Random Play ............................................................................................................................19

Repeating Tracks......................................................................................................................20

CD DOOR LOCK ....................................................................................................................20

Using External Equipments ............................................................................21

Listening to External Equipment..............................................................................................21

Changing the Equipment’s Name ............................................................................................21

Recording the System’s Source to External Equipment ..........................................................22

Adjusting the Input Level.........................................................................................................22

Using the Timers.............................................................................................. 23

Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................................23

Showing the Clock (DISPLAY)...............................................................................................24

Correcting the Clock ................................................................................................................24

Setting the Daily Timer............................................................................................................24

Table of Contents

Setting the SLEEP Timer .........................................................................................................27

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

Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 28

Care And Maintenance ....................................................................................29

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

Getting Started

Accessories

Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

FM Wire Antenna (1) AM (MW) Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Speaker Cords (4)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

❑ To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.

Remote Sensor

Getting Started

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX5)

(on the side panel)

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

• Fasten it up in the position until you have the best reception.

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.

Using the Coaxial Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A 75-ohm antenna with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN 45 325) should be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal.

FM outdoor antenna (Not supplied)

Coaxial cable

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.

Connecting the AM (MW) Antenna

Rear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX5)

Getting Started

AM (MW) loop antenna (Supplied)

Attach the AM (MW) loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.

• If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.

This could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM (MW) loop antenna connected.)

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers (SP-FSX5)

These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords between the speaker terminals of the Unit and those of the Speakers.

• When inserting the speaker wire lead, open the speaker terminal.

• Connect each speaker cord as shown below.

Right side (rear view)

Left side (rear view)

Blue

Black

Blue

SPEAKER terminal description

(On the side panel)

Black

Blue

Black

Blue

• Since both speakers are the same, you can put either one to the right or left side.

• Do not connect other speakers to the Unit. The difference of the load impedance causes failures.

• Do not use the supplied speakers in parallel with other speakers.

CAUTIONS:

• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away from the TV.

• Handling the speakers Do not hold the speaker incorrectly. Otherwise it will be damaged. Also, dropping the speaker can cause injury, or damage to the speaker.

Good Not Good

Getting Started

Connecting an External Equipment

Connect signal cords (not supplied) between the System’s LINE IN/OUT terminals and the output/input terminals of the external MD recorder, tape deck, etc. (For the details of connection, please refer to the user’s manual of the external equipment.) You can then listen to the external source through the System or record the System’s CD player or tuner to the external unit.

Signal cord (not supplied)

STEREO mini plug

Pin-plug x 2

MD recorder or tape deck (not supplied)

STEREO mini plug

Signal cord (not supplied)

Pin-plug x 2

Connecting an MD Recorder, etc (Optical Digital Output)

Unplug the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the System’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT terminal and the input terminal of the MD recorder, etc. You can record the digital output signal from the System’s CD Player to the MD recorder, etc.

Cap

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

MD recorder, etc. (not supplied)

COMPU PLAY

JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not ready (no CD in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD. How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function. The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

On the Remote Control

CD 3/8 button FM/AM button LINE button

Automatic Power On

The System automatically turns on with the following operation.

• When you press the 0 CD button on the Unit or the CD DOOR 0 button on the Remote Control, the System automatically

turns on and the CD door opens to allow CD setting. However, this operation does not change the source to CD. When you press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the System, the CD door will be automatically closed if it is

opened.

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