JVC MX-G50 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-G50 — Consists of CA-MXG50 and SP-MXG50.

STANDBY/ON

12

SLEEP

456

AUX

78

10

FM/AM

CD

/

RM–SMXG50A REMOTE CONTROL

SP-MXG50 SP-MXG50

SUBWOOFER

3

LEVEL

SOUND
MODE

9

FM MODE

+10

FADE

TAPE

TAPE A/B

MUTING

DISC SKIP

+

VOLUME

VOLUME

–

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PHONES

CLOCK

/

TIMER

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

A

DISPLAY

EJECT

PLAY

CA-MXG50

DISC CHANGE

PLAY & EXCHANGE

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

MX-G50

RANDOM

TUNING

DUBBING

DIGITAL AUDIO

SET

CANCEL
/DEMO

TAPE B

TAPE A

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

COMPACT

PRESET

MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

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.

LVT0692-001A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote control­led.

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement
le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

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.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil
est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou
désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y
a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un
personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGIT AL APPARATUS DOES NO T EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APP ARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APP AREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES D ANS
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

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Introduction

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to

obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the

buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
and 10.

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Sources................................................... 9

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

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts...................... 11

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11

Presetting Stations .................................................... 11

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12

Loading CDs ............................................................ 12

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 12

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 13

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 14

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 14

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 14

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 15

Playing Back a Tape................................................. 15

Recording .................................................................. 16

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 16

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 17

CD Synchro Recording ............................................. 17

Using the Timers....................................................... 18

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 18

Using Recording Timer............................................ 19

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 20

Timer Priority........................................................... 20

Maintenance .............................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 21

Specifications............................................................. 22

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

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

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PHONES

CLOCK

/

TIMER

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

DISPLAY

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

RANDOM

PLAY & EXCHANGE

MX-G50

DUBBING

TUNING

CANCEL

TAPE A

/DEMO

DISC CHANGE

y

u

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

i

o

SOUND

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PRESET

MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

;

a

s

SET

d
f

TAPE B

g
h

t

A

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

– 3 –

REC/PLAY

EJECT

j

B

Display Window

1

2

3

4

5

Continued

6

7

8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Carrousel
2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 7 (stop) button (12 – 17)
4 SET button (9, 11, 13, 18 – 20)
5 CANCEL button (9, 14, 19, 20)

DEMO button (8)

6 Display window
7 TAPE 3 button and lamp (9, 15, 17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 12 – 14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 FM/AM button and lamp (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q PHONES jack (10)
w CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 18 – 20)
e DISPLAY button (9)
r REPEAT button (14)

PROGRAM b utton (13)
RANDOM button (14)

t Deck A cassette holder (15, 17)

• Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder.

y 0 (CD tray open/close) button (12 – 14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

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

(12, 13, 17)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

i DISC CHANGE button (12, 13)
o Remote sensor
; SOUND MODE control (10)
a PRESET +/– buttons (11)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 13, 18 – 20)

s SUBWOOFER LEVEL control (10)

p

9

d VOLUME control (10)
f TUNING +/– buttons (11)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (13, 15)

g TAPE A button (15)

TAPE B button (15)

h REC START/STOP button (16)

CD REC START button (17)
DUBBING button (17)

j Deck B cassette holder (15 – 17)

• 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 CD play mode indicators

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

4 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

5 SOUND MODE indicator
6 Disc indicators
7 Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound Mode pattern

indicators

8 SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
9 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

p CD track number indicators

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Remote Control

1
2

3
4

5
6

7

8

9

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM/AM

CD

/

12

4

5

78

+10

10

TAPE

TAPE A/B

+

VOLUME

VOLUME

–

3

6

9

FM MODE

DISC SKIP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SOUND

MODE

FADE

MUTING

p
q

w

e
r

t
y

u

i

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON button (9)
2 SLEEP button (20)
3 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

4 Number buttons (11, 13)
5 TAPE 3 button (9, 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 FM/AM button (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 CD 6 button (9, 12 – 14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 4 (fast rewind/reverse search) button

(11, 13, 15)

9 VOLUME – button (10)
p SUBWOOFER LEVEL button (10)
q SOUND MODE button (10)
w FM MODE button (11)
e TAPE A/B button (15)
r FADE MUTING button (10)
t DISC SKIP button (12)
y V OLUME + button (10)
u ¢ (fast forward/forward search) button

(11, 13, 15)

i 7 (stop) button (12 – 17)

STANDBY

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PHONES

CLOCK

/

TIMER

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

EJECT

A

RM–SMXG50A REMOTE CONTROL

MX-G50

DISPLAY

PLAY

RANDOM

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

PLAY & EXCHANGE

TUNING

DUBBING

TAPE A

PLAY

DISC CHANGE

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PRESET

SET

PROGRAM/SET

CANCEL

/DEMO

REPEAT

TAPE B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

SOUND

MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

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

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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 parentheses 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.

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.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

AM

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

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.

1

About the supplied FM antenna

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

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna

2

3

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

-

+

+

-

(not supplied)

AM

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

• 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.

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

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