JVC CA-MXG68V, MX-G65VUS, MX-G65VUX, MX-G68VUS, MX-G68VUX Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PlayBack

Control

CA-MXG65V CA-MXG68V

PLAY & EXCHANGE

MX-G65V

DUBBING

SET

CANCEL /DEMO

TUNING

TAPE A

TAPE B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

DISC CHANGE

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

VIDEO CD

PRESET

MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

EJECT

REC/PLAY

STANDBY/ON

456

SLEEP

FM/AM

SELECT

PREV.

RM–SMXG65VU REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PHONES

SELECT

CLOCK

DISPLAY

TIMER

REPEAT PROGRAM

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

MODE

LEVEL

ON SCREEN

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

SLOW

AUX

MPX

FM MODE/

KEY CONTROL

STILL

+10

RETURN

KARAOKE

ECHO

FADE

TAPE

TAPE A/B

MUTING

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

–

RETURNPBC

EJECT

PLAY

VCD NUMBER

RANDOM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CA-MXG65V

STANDBY/ON

456

SLEEP

FM/AM

SELECT

PREV.

RM–SMXG65VU REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

MX-G68V

TUNING

DUBBING

DISC CHANGE

VIDEO CD

SET

CANCEL /DEMO

TAPE A

TAPE B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

MODE

SUBWOOFER

PRESET

LEVEL

EJECT

REC/PLAY

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DIGITAL VIDEO

PHONES

SELECT

CLOCK

DISPLAY

TIMER

REPEAT PROGRAM

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

MODE

LEVEL

ON SCREEN

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

SLOW

AUX

MPX

FM MODE/

KEY CONTROL

STILL

+10

RETURN

KARAOKE

ECHO

FADE

TAPE

TAPE A/B

MUTING

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

–

RETURNPBC

EJECT

PLAY

VCD NUMBER

RANDOM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CA-MXG68V

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.

LVT0700 -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.

English

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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

CA-MXG65V CA-MXG68V

15 cm

1 cm

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15 cm

CA-MXG65V CA-MXG68V

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

4 5

6 7

8 9 p

w e

STANDBY

DIGITAL VIDEO

PHONES

PBC RETURN

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

CLOCK

DISPLAY

TIMER

VCD NUMBER

EJECT

SELECT REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

RANDOM

PLAY & EXCHANGE

MX-G65V

DUBBING

TUNING

CANCEL

TAPE A

/DEMO

DISC CHANGE

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

;

SOUND

MODE

PREV.

VIDEO CD

PRESET

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SET

f g h

TAPE B

k l

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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REC/PLAY

Continued

English

Display Window

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 DISPLAY button (9) q AUX button and lamp (10)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

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

RETURN button (18, 19)

VCD NUMBER + / – buttons (18, 19)

t REPEAT button (15)

PROGRAM button (14) RANDOM buttons (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)

s PRESET + / – buttons (12)

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

d SUBWOOFER LEVEL control (11) f VOLUME control (10) g TUNING + / – buttons (12)

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

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 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 PBC indicator 6 SOUND MODE indicator 7 Disc indicators 8 Volume level, Subwoofer level, and Sound Mode pattern

indicators

9 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators p SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator q Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

w CD track number indicators

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English

Remote Control

3 4

5 6 7

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

FM/AM

SELECT

PREV.

FM MODE/

STILL

+10

RETURNSLEEP

KARAOKE ECHO

TAPE

VOLUME

–

RM–SMXG65VU REMOTE CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

MPX

KEY CONTROL

TAPE A/B

FADE

MUTING

DISC SKIP

DISC CHANGE

SOUND

V. INTROON SCREEN

SLOWHIGHLIGHT

MODE

AUX

q w

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)

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, 20)

PREV. (previous) button (16, 18, 19)

p VOLUME – button (10) q SUBWOOFER 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 (24) i KARAOKE button (24) 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, 20)

NEXT button (16, 18, 19)

f 7 (stop) button (13 – 23)

PLAY & EXCHANGE

COMPACT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO

PHONES

CLOCK

DISPLAY

TIMER

PBC RETURN VCD NUMBER

EJECT

PLAY

SELECT

REPEAT PROGRAM

REC START

/STOPCDREC START

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

RANDOM

TUNING

TAPE A

DUBBING

PLAY

SET

PROGRAM/SET

CANCEL

/DEMO

REPEAT

TAPE B

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND

REC/PLAY

MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

EJECT

VIDEO CD

PRESET

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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.

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

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.

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.

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

ANTENNA

FM [75 ]

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

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English

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

ANTENNA

[ ]

FM 75

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Speaker cord (blue/black)

Blue

Speaker cord

(blue/black)

Black

MAIN SPEAKER

[ ]

4-8

From right

main

speaker’s

terminals

SUBWOOFER

Black

subwoofer’s

[ ]

6-16

Speaker cord

(red/black)

From right

terminals

Speaker cord (red/black)

Red

1 Press and hold the clamp of the AM

terminals on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord

into the terminal.

3 Release the finger from the clamp. 4 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the

best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop antenna must remain connected.)

For better reception of both FM and AM

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

• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord.

From left

main

speaker’s

terminals

From left

subwoofer’s

terminals

1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the

terminal.

Match the polarity (colors): Blue (+) to blue (+) and black (–) to black (–); Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

3 Release the finger from the clamp.

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

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Connecting Other Equipment

English

To connect the TV

You can connect conventional audio equipment and TV.

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

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

To connect analog audio component

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

AUX IN

Audio equipment

To audio output

Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX IN jacks using an audio cords (not supplied.)

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal

You can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment.

DIGITAL OUT

To optical digital input

[ ]

OPTICAL

Audio equipment with an optical digital input

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

Protective plug

VIDEO

OUT

To video input

Connect the video input jacks and the VIDEO OUT jack on the rear using a video cord (supplied.)

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

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

• DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage selector on the rear of the unit and all connection procedures are complete.

110

240

127

230-

220

VOLTAGE SETTING

110

220

VOLTAGE SETTING

240

230-

127

Using a screw driver, set the voltage selector so that the arrow on printed on the rear points the correct voltage where you use this unit. (See the back cover page.)

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

Cancelling the Display Demonstration

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

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the DIGITAL OUT [OPTICAL] terminal.

On the unit ONLY:

To cancel the display demonstration, press DEMO.

When you press other buttons

The display demonstration stops temporarily. It will start automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you cancel it by pressing DEMO.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press and hold DEMO again for more than 2 seconds.

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CANCEL

/DEMO

Common Operations

English

Turning On or Off the Power

To turn on the unit, press

STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY

lamp goes off.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press

STANDBY/ON again so that the

STANDBY lamp lights up.

A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

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

To check the clock time

Press DISPLAY while playing any source.

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

PRESET

SET

DISPLAY

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

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

The clock is reset to “– – : – –” soon, while the tuner preset stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days.

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.

On the unit ONLY:

CLOCK

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

TIMER

To adjust the clock again

If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “CLOCK” is selected.

• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

If there is a power failure

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

ON TIME

CLOCK

REC

ON TIME

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

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

PRESET

SET

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Selecting the Sources

Continued

English

Adjusting the Volume

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See page 12.)

To play back discs, press CD 6. (See pages 13 – 19.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 3. (See page 20.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

SELECT

When you press the play button for a particular source (AUX, FM/AM, CD 6, and TAPE 3), the unit turns on (and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready — COMPU PLAY CONTROL).

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing.

On the unit ONLY:

When shipped, the unit is set to 9 kHz spacing. T o select 10 kHz, press STANDBY/ON while holding

down ¡ when the unit is in standby mode. “AM -- 10” appears on the display.

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

TUNING

To change back to 9 kHz interval, press STANDBY/ON while holding down 1 when the unit is in standby mode. “AM -- 9” appears on the display.

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

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

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

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

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

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

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.

FADE

MUTING

The volume level gradually decreases to “VOL MIN.” To restore the sound, press the button again.

TUNING

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

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English

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording.

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

• The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 4 steps (LEVEL 1 — LEVEL 4.) If you turn the control clockwise up to the volume LEVEL 4, “MAX” flashes on the display for a few seconds.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator always lights up when the unit is on.

When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust the subwoofer level. The subwoofer level changes as LEVEL 1 = LEVEL 2 = LEVEL 3 = LEVEL 4 = (back to the beginning).

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

As you turn the control, the sound modes change as follows:

D.CLUB

(Dance CLUB)

OFF

(Canceled)

HALL STADIUM ROCK

CLASSIC

POP

Surround modes*: D.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 (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes: ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for

acoustic music.

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

OFF: Cancels the sound mode.

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a

being-there feeling in your room. When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as —

While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround elements) is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as —

Selecting the Sound Modes

This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording.

You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes).

To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.

SOUND MODE indicator also lights up on the display

When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE to adjust the sound mode.

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

SOUND

MODE

D.CLUB

(Dance CLUB)

OFF

(Canceled)

HALL STADIUM ROCK

CLASSIC

POP

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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts

Before operating the tuner, make sure you have selected the correct AM spacing intervals (see page 10).

Tuning in a Station

Press FM/AM.

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

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

Start searching for stations. On the unit: Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – for more than 1 second. On the remote control: Press and hold 4 or

¢ for more than 1 second.

The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in. If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator lights up.

To stop during searching, press TUNING + or TUNING – (or 4 or ¢ on the remote control).

When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or 4 or ¢ on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly

The frequency changes step by step.

PREV.

TUNING

On the unit ONLY:

Tune in the station you want to preset.

• See “Tuning in a Station” on the left column.

Press SET.

Press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number.

Press SET again.

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3.

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

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

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

English

SET

PRESET

SET

To change the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so that “MONO” appears and the MONO indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves.

To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that “STEREO” appears on the diplay and the MONO indicator goes off from the display. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcast in stereo.

FM MODE/

STILL

Presetting Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

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 1 again.

Tuning in a Preset Station

Press FM/AM.

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

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

Select a preset number. On the unit: Press PRESET + or PRESET –.

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. For preset number 25, press +10, +10, then 5. For preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

PRESET

+10

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Playing Back Discs

English

This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: Audio CD, Video CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.

Continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”

• You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format. (However, they may not be played back depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)

About the disc indicators

Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

Disc number

Disc indicator

• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.

• The disc indicator rotates while the corresponding disc is being played.

• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is no disc on the corresponding disc tray.

Disc marker

Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play

You can play discs continuously.

Load discs.

Loading Discs

Whenever you press 0, the source automatically changes to CD.

Press 0.

The unit automatically turns on and the carrousel comes out.

Place one or two discs correctly on the front slots of the carrousel, with its label side up.

CORRECT

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

If you wish to load a third disc, press DISC CHANGE on the unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control.

The carrousel rotates by 120˚.

INCORRECT

DISC CHANGE

DISC SKIP

Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to play.

CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc.

Track number of the currently playing disc is flashing. (Track numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)

Track number

• Pressing CD 6 instead of the disc number buttons starts playing back if a disc is on the tray.

When you turn on the unit, ALL DISC indicator lights up on the display automatically. If you do not want all the discs to play back, select 1 DISC by pressing REPEAT.

ALL DISC

REPEAT ALL DISC REPEAT 1 DISC

ALL DISC: Plays all loaded disc. 1 DISC: Plays back one disc.

To stop during play, press 7. To remove the disc, press 0.

1 DISC

Elapsed playing time

REPEAT 1

Press 0 again.

The carrousel closes.

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Disc playback sequence (when ALL DISC is selected)

PRESET

When 3 discs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences.

• When CD1 is pressed : CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops)

• When CD2 is pressed : CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops)

• When CD3 is pressed : CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops) * When only 2 discs are loaded, they are played in the same order,

but the disc tray without a disc is skipped.

Basic Disc Operations

While playing a disc, you can do the following operations.

To exchange discs during playback of another

Press DISC CHANGE to change the disc and the carrousel comes out. If you change discs during play, the current play will not stop until all discs you have changed are played. To close the carrousel, press DISC CHANGE or 0.

To skip to the another disc in the carrousel

Press DISC SKIP on the remote control.

DISC CHANGE

DISC SKIP

Continued

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks — Program Play

You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.

• To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play.

On the unit ONLY:

Load discs.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.

PROGRAM RANDO

Press PROGRAM.

Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) to select the disc number you want to play.

Track number

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To stop play for a moment

Press CD 6. While pausing, “PAUSE” appears on the display.

To resume play, press CD 6 again.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or ¡.

• 1: Fast reverses the disc.

• ¡: Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 4 or ¢.

To go to another track

Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during playback.

• 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.

• ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.

If you press and hold 4 or ¢ on the unit before or during play

You can change the tracks continuously.

To go to another track directly using the number buttons

Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want.

Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.

For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, then 10.

For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.

SELECT

TUNING

PRESET

+10

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Disc number

Program step number

Press 4 or ¢ to select the track number, then press SET.

Each time you select a track and press SET, the selected track number is added to the CD track number indicator.

SET

Program other tracks you want.

• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.

• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Press CD 6.

The tracks are played in the order you have programed.

SELECT

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To stop during play, press 7. To exit from Program play mode, press PROGRAM again

before or after play so that the unit enters Continuous play mode. (The program you have made is stored in memory until you turn off the unit or erase the program.)

To modify the program

Before playing, you can erase the programed tracks shown on the display by pressing CANCEL.

• Each time you press the button, the last programmed track is erased from the program.

To check the program during play, press ¢ (or

4) so that the playing track will change according to the

program (or reverse) order. To add tracks in the program before play, simply select the

disc numbers and/or track numbers you want to add by following steps 3 and 4 of the programming procedure on page 14.

To erase the entire program before or during play, press 7 twice.

• Ejecting a carrousel will also erase the stored memory.

If you try to program a 33rd track

“FULL” will appear on the display.

If your entry is ignored

You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track number that does not exist on the disc. Such entries are ignored.

Playing at Random — Random Play

The tracks of the selected disc will play at random.

Load a disc.

• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.

Press RANDOM so that “RANDOM” appears on the display .

The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display.

CANCEL

/DEMO

RANDOM

To stop during play, press 7.

• Random play also stops when 0 is pressed. To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again

during play so that the unit enters Continuous play mode. To use Random play mode, you have to exit from the

Program play mode.

If you press ¢ or 4

Skips to the next track selected randomly.

Repeating Tracks or Discs — Repeat Play

You can have all the discs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.

PROGRA

To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before

REPEAT

playing.

• Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes as follows, and the following indicator lights up on the display:

ALL DISC

REPEAT ALL DISC REPEAT 1 DISC

1 DISC

REPEAT 1

REPEAT 1: Repeats one track on one disc. REPEAT 1 DISC*: Repeats all the tracks on one disc. REPEA T ALL DISC: Repeats all the tracks on all the discs.

* REPEAT 1 DISC is not used for Program play. To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the

REPEAT indicator (REPEAT 1, REPEAT 1 DISC or REPEAT ALL DISC) goes off from the display.

• Repeat play and Random play cannot be used at the same time.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock

You can prohibit disc ejection from the unit and lock discs.

• This operation is possible only while the unit is on with disc selected as the source.

On the unit ONLY:

To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for the carrousel while

holding 7. “LOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is locked.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0 for the carrousel while holding 7. “UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is unlocked.

• The tracks are played automatically at random. Random play ends when all tracks are played once.

If you try to eject discs

“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.

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Playing Video CDs

You can play Video CDs either with or without the PBC (PlayBack Control) function. Before playing, set video output correctly according to your TV system. Refer to “Connecting Other Equipment” on page 8.

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the unit.

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.

To locate a particular point in a track

During play, press and hold 1 or ¡.

• 1: Fast reverses the disc.

• ¡: Fast forwards the disc.

Each time you press the button, “SCAN” appears upper left on the TV screen. When using the remote control, press and hold 4 PREV. or ¢ NEXT.

Continued

TUNING

PREV.

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Prepare the discs.

• Refer to “Loading Discs” on page 13.

When you load video CDs, “VCD/CD” appears on the display.

Start playback of the discs.

You can play Video CDs by using same buttons for playing audio CD both on the unit and on the Remote Control.

• Refer to “Basic Disc operations” on page 14.

To stop during play, press 7. To stop play and remove the disc, press 0 for the disc being

played.

Please make sure that the Video CDs to be played is not flawed optically, as this may cause a distorted sound or the unit to malfunction.

To adjust the color system — NTSC/PAL

According to a Video CD or the color system used on your TV, press TAPE A on the unit while the unit is turned off (on standby.) When you press this button for the first time, the present color system appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the following appears in the display window and on the TV screen.

NTSC PAL

TAPE A

To go to another track

Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during playback.

PRESET

PREV.

• 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.

• ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.

PREV.

If you press and hold 4 or ¢ on the unit before or during play

You can change the tracks continuously.

Special Plays for Video CDs

You can use the following special plays for Video CDs both with and without PBC function.

To enjoy slow motion playback

Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.

A still picture appears on the screen. Each time you press the button, slow motion speed changes as follows:

SLOW 1/8 SLOW 1/4

Normal play

SLOW 1/2

• To resume normal playback, press CD 6.

During slow motion playback

No sound comes out.

SLOW

• Be sure to select either NTSC or PAL position when the picture on the TV screen appears correctly.

About the color system

When wrong position selected, picture on TV screen will lose the color and change into monochrome view.

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To play Still- and Frame-by-Frame pictures

Press STILL on the remote control during playback.

When you press the button, playback pauses and a still picture is shown on the TV screen. Each time you press the button, still pictures advance by one frame.

• To resume normal playback, press CD 6.

FM MODE/

STILL

Press the number button of the video intro you want to playback.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop and cancel the video intro, press 7.

+10

During still- and frame-by-frame playback

No sound comes out.

To view Operation Status

You can view operation status about the track being played on the TV screen.

Press ON SCREEN on the remote control.

ON SCREEN

The information about the disc being played are shown on TV: disc number, track number and playing time.

DISC 1 01 00:00:00

To erase operation status, press ON SCREEN

ON SCREEN

again. All the information about the track being played disappear.

To view the Video Intro of a Video CD

You can view contents of a video CD, the first 5 seconds of each track on the disc.

• For a video CD with PBC function, cancel the PBC

function. Refer to “Playing Video CDs without Using Menu Screen” on page 19.

To view the Highlights of a Video CD

You can view 9 highlights scenes of the selected track on a video CD. These highlight scenes are created by dividing the track equally into 9 portions and the beginning (5 seconds each) of those 9 scenes are shown on the TV screen.

Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 and CD3) on the unit or on the remote control and the number button of the track you want to view the highlights.

Playback starts.

Press HIGHLIGHT after a picture

HIGHLIGHT

appears on the TV screen.

The highlight starts and shows in sequence (the first 5 seconds of nine divided highlight scenes) on the TV screen for 1 minute.

HIGHLIGHT

Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 and CD3) on the unit or on the remote control to select the disc you want to view the video intro.

Playback starts.

Press V.INTRO after a picture appears on the TV screen.

The video intro starts and shows in sequence (the first 5 seconds of nine tracks) on the TV screen. If the disc consists more than 9 tracks, remaining tracks are shown after the first 9 tracks finish showing.

VIDEO INTRO

V. INTRO

Press the number button of the highlight scene you want to playback.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected scene.

• If you do not select any highlight scene to playback for 1 minute, another 9 highlight scenes of the next track will be shown on the TV screen.

To stop and cancel the highlight, press 7.

During video intro or highlight play

The picture shown on the TV screen may be partially distorted, resulting from noises or incorrect manufacturing of the disc.

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+10

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function

The PBC (Playback Control) function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high resolution still pictures.

This unit is designed for playback of video CDs, version 1.1 and 2.0. Only with version 2.0, you can call up “on screen menu” function. This unit will not play back any other video CDs other than 1.1 and

2.0 versions.

Menu-driven operation

You can interact with the TV screen using menu screens to select and play items of the disc.

High-resolution still pictures

You can view high-resolution still pictures having quality four times higher than playback pictures.

Playing Video CDs with Using Menu Screens

When you start playing a video CD with the PBC function, a selection menu appears on the TV screen. This menu shows a list of items to select and play.

• The playback operation procedure may differ depending on the disc you use.

Continued

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the unit.

Refer also to the manual supplied for your TV.

Prepare V ideo CDs.

Refer to “Loading Discs” on page 13. “VCD/CD” and then “PBC” indicator lights on the display.

Start playback of the Video CD.

Press the CD 6 SELECT to start playback of the currently selected disc or press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 to select the disc and start

SELECT

playback.

Select the item you want to playback when a selection menu appears on the TV.

Press VCD NUMBER + or – to select the item number. Then press CD 6 SELECT to start the playback.

English

VCD NUMBER

Button controls:

VCD NUMBER + or –

Select a specific menu item from the TV screen or the monitor.

4 or

¢¢

¢ NEXT

¢¢

PRESET

PREV.

SELECT

PREV.

Move through menu screens.

6 SELECT

When “SELECT XX” appears on the TV screen, pressing this button jumps to the selected picture or program.

RETURN

Press the button once, return to the previous menu or screen.

7 (stop)

Press and hold the button for a few seconds, quit the operation of the video CDs.

PBC

Each time you press the button, PlayBack Control function is set to on/off. When you change the function, video CDs program automatically starts again from the beginning of selected function.

• You cannot call up menu screen by pressing this button.

VCD NUMBER

SELECT

RETURN

PBC

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Basic Flow of Menu Play Operation

Some discs may show moving pictures or divided screens.

• When a list of items appears, you can select the item you want to play back by pressing VCD NUMBER + or – repeatedly. For example, “SELECT 01” appears on the screen and “SEL-01 ” on the display.

• When moving picture appears, you can select a moving picture by either pressing PREV. 4 or ¢ NEXT or pressing CD 6 SELECT after selecting the item number by VCD NUMBER – or + while the moving picture you want to view is being played back. “SELECT XX” appears on the screen.

• When a menu appears after the item you selected has finished playing, you can select another number of the item you want to view next.

• If the video CD has more than 2 pages of menu, you can view the remaining items by pressing the ¢ NEXT. If you want to go back to the previous menu, press the PREV.

• After playback, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen. Each time you press the button, you can go back to the previous screen up to the beginning of the program one by one.

• If you want to stop Menu Play, press 7 for more than 2 seconds. Some discs may return you to the menu screen shown before playback.

PREV.

PRESET

SELECT

PRESET

VCD NUMBER

RETURN

Playing Video CDs without Using Menu Screen

You can cancel the PBC function and play the disc without using menu screen.

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the Unit.

Refer also to the manual supplied for your TV.

Prepare a Video CD.

Refer to “Loading Discs” on page 13.

Press PBC on the unit.

Start playback of the Video CD.

Press the CD 6 SELECT to start playback of the currently selected disc or press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 to select the disc and start playback.

To stop during playback, press 7. To restore the PBC function, press

PBC.

When the PBC function is canceled,

some pictures, such as still pictures, may not be played back.

PBC

SELECT

VCD NUMBER +/–

1. Sub-sub menu

1. ......

2. ......

3. ......

1. Sub menu

1. ......4. ......

2. ......

3. ......

2. Still Picture Playback

If “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV screen (for some Video CDs it may be hidden or illustrated),

you can move to the next or previous screen by pressing ¢ NEXT or PREV. 4. By pressing

RETURN, you can also go back to the previous screen, the opening menu screen, or some other screen (this depends on how the Video CD has been programmed.)

TV Screen

Main menu

1. ......

2. ......

3. ......

2. Still Picture Playback

3. Moving Pictures

3. Sub menu

1. ......

2. ......

3. ......

4. Moving Pictures

PREV.

3. Sub menu

4. ......

5. ......

6. ......

RETURN

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Playing Back Tapes

Playing Back a Tape

Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use.

EJECT

English

To stop during play, press 7. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or

TAPE A/B on the remote control), then TAPE 3. To fast-forward the tape, press ¡ (or ¢ on the remote

control). The tape running indicator (3) starts flashing quickly.

To rewind the tape, press 1 (or 4 on the remote control). The tape running indicator (2) starts flashing quickly.

To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A or EJECT 0 for deck B.

For Deck B

For Deck A

Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down.

• You can play back only type I.

Close the cassette holder gently.

If you put cassettes in both decks A and B, the last deck which you have put a cassette into is selected. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or TAPE A/B on the remote control).

Press TAPE 3.

The tape play starts and the tape running indicator (3) starts flashing slowly.

When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops.

TAPE

EJECT

The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinchrollers and the capstans.

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Recording

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IMPORTANT:

• It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.

• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control, the SOUND MODE control and the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.

• While recording, you can hear sound modes through the speakers or headphones. However, the sound is recorded without these effects (see page 11).

• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static, the unit may be too close to a TV. Place the unit away from the TV.

• You can use type I tape for recording.

To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to protect unexpected erasure or rerecording. To protect your recording, remove these tabs. To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Recording a Tape on Deck B

On the unit ONLY:

Press EJECT 0 for the deck B.

EJECT

Put a recordable cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down.

Close the cassette holder gently.

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality

If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks become dirty, the following will occur:

• Impaired sound quality

• Discontinuous sound

• Fading

• Incomplete erasure

• Difficulty in recording

To clean the head, capstan, and pinch roller

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Capstan

Erase head

Pinch roller

Head

To demagnetize the head

Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and audio shops).

Start playing the source — FM, AM, CD player or auxiliary equipment connected to AUX IN jacks.

• When you want to use the dubbing method, see “Dubbing Tapes” on page 22.

• When the source is CD, you can also use CD Synchro Recording (see “CD Synchronized Recording” on page 22.)

REC START

Press REC START/STOP.

The REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display and recording starts.

To stop during recording, press REC START/STOP again or 7.

To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.

/STOPCDRE

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Dubbing Tapes

On the unit ONLY:

Press TAPE 3, then 7.

Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B.

Press DUBBING.

Dubbing starts. “DUBBING” appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.

English

CD Synchronized Recording

You can easily record a CD onto a tape.

• You can also record the tracks in order you have made the program.

On the unit ONLY:

Put a recordable cassette into deck B.

Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.

Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) to select the disc, then 7.

DUBBING

DUBBI

Press CD REC START.

“CD REC” appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.

REC START

To stop during dubbing, press 7. To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A and

EJECT 0 for deck B.

Deck B starts recording and the CD player starts playing. When the recording is done, the CD player and deck B stop.

To stop during CD Synchronized Recording, press 7. To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.

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Using the Microphones

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You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing.

IMPORTANT:

• Always set the MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.

• When you do not use the microphone, keep the microphones unconnected.

If you use the following sources as the playing source for Vocal Masking, you cannot get the satisfactory results

• Radio programs — a radio signal is not as reliable as the signals coming from a tape or CD.

• Monaural sources.

• Poorly dubbed tapes.

• Sources recorded with duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few instruments.

If howling or squealing (feedback) occurs while using the microphone, take the following actions to prevent these

noises.

• Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME controls.

• Avoid pointing the microphone towards the speakers.

Singing Along (Karaoke)

You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) using Vocal Masking. Vocal Masking reduce the lead vocal of the playing source while playing back a stereo source.

• This function cannot be used for multiplex discs or tapes.

Rotate MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone (not supplied) by plugging it into the MIC jack.

The karaoke indicator ( ) lights up on the display.

Start playing the source — CD, tape or other connected component.

Press KARAOKE on the remote control.

“V.MASK” appears on the display for a few seconds.

Rotate MIC LEVEL and VOLUME controls as you sing into the microphone.

When you finish singing, cancel the Karaoke function by pressing KARAOKE.

• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want. (For more details, see page 21.)

• To stop during recording, press 7.

KARAOKE

To apply an echo to your voice

Press ECHO on the remote control so that the echo ( ) indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the echo level changes as follows:

ECHO 1 ( )

ECHO OFF ( )

As the number increases, a stronger echo effect applies to your voice.

ECHO 2 ( )

ECHO

Microphone Mixing

When you use microphone with any playback source, follow the procedure below.

Rotate MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone (not supplied) by plugging it into the MIC jack.

Start playing the source — CD, tape or other connected component.

Rotate MIC LEVEL and VOLUME controls as you sing into the microphone.

• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want. (For more details, see page

21.)

• To stop during recording, press 7.

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Using Multiplex Discs — Multiplex Sound (MPX)

In a multiplex karaoke disc, the instrumental part is recorded on the left channel and the vocal part is recorded on the right channel. By using Multiplex Sound (MPX) function, you can select the channel to play back.

• This function cannot be used for multiplex karaoke tapes.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press MPX during play.

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

Lch MONO: Only the left channel (instrumental parts) is

played back through both the right and left speakers.

Rch MONO: Only the right channel (vocal parts) is

played back through both the right and left speakers.

STEREO: Cancels the Multiplex Sound (MPX)

(normal stereo playback resumes).

MPX

English

When you finish enjoying Karaoke

Cancel the Multiplex Sound (MPX) function; otherwise, normal playback will not be possible.

Adjusting Key Control

You can adjust the key of the source if it’s not suite on you.

• This function is available only when you use CDs for karaoke source.

On the remote control ONLY:

Start the source CD.

KEY CONTROL

Press KEY CONTROL.

To lower the key, press KEY CONTROL I from “KEY 0” to “KEY –7.” To raise the key, press KEY CONTROL i from “KEY 0” to “KEY +7.”

To cancel the key control, press KEY CONTROL I or i until “KEY 0” appears on the display.

If you use the key control function

• When you change the key, the key position remains unless you change it again. To restore the original key of the source, refer to “To cancel the key control” above.

• You cannot adjust the key while recording.

• When you change the source, key control function is canceled and the key returns to “KEY 0.”

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Using the Timers

English

There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer.

Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 9.)

Using Daily Timer

With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.

How Daily Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, set the volume level to the preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the on-time comes (the indicator flashes while the timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes, the unit automatically turns off (stands by). The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• If you have made a mistake while setting timer, press CANCEL. (However, this does not always work. If CANCEL does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly and start from step 1 again.)

Before you start...

• When using a CD as the source to play — – Make sure there is a CD on the currently selected disc

number tray.

• When using a tape as the source to play — – Make sure that a tape is in the deck whose deck

indicator (A or B) is lit on the display.

• When using the external component as the source to

play —

– Set the timer equipped with the external component at

the same time.

On the unit ONLY:

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY” appears on the display.

indicator lights up and the DAILY (daily

timer) indicator also starts flashing on the display.

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

DAILY

ON TIME

REC

CLOCK

TIMER

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

“ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

Set the on-time you want the unit

PRESET

to turn on.

1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET.

2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

Set the off-time you want the unit

PRESET

to turn off (on standby).

1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET.

2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET. The unit enters source selecting mode.

Press 4 or ¢ to select the

PRESET

source to play, then press SET.

• Each time you press 4 or ¢, the source changes as follows:

TAPE

TUNER AM

SET

TUNER FM AUX

TUNER FM: tunes into a specified preset FM station.

= go to step 6.

TUNER AM: tunes into a specified preset AM station.

= go to step 6.

CD: plays a disc from the first track.

= go to step 7.

TAPE: plays a tape in deck A or B. = go to step 7. AUX: plays an external source. = go to step 7.

CLOCK

TIMER

SET

Canceled

CLOCK

(See page 9.)

ON TIME

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When you have selected “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” in step 5. Select a preset station number.

Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode.

Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume level.

• You can select the volume level from VOL MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX.

PRESET

Continued

English

Using Recording Timer

With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.

SET

How Recording Timer actually works

The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified station, sets the volume level to “VOL MIN,” and starts recording when the on-time comes (the indicator flashes while the timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes, the unit automatically turns off (stands by). The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press CANCEL. (However, this does not always work. If CANCEL does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly and start from step 1 again.)

On the unit ONLY:

Press SET to complete the Daily

SET

Timer setting.

The DAILY (daily timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

Press STANDBY/ON to

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

turn off the unit (on standby) if you have set the Daily Timer with the unit turned on.

If the unit is turned on when the timer-on time comes

Daily Timer does not work.

To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

“DAILY” appears on the display.

2 To turn off the Daily Timer, press

CANCEL.

The DAILY (daily timer) indicator goes off from the display (“OFF” appears for a while). The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Daily Timer remains in memory.

To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET.

The DAILY (daily timer) indicator lights up on the display. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

CLOCK

TIMER

CANCEL

/DEMO

SET

Put a recordable cassette into deck B.

CLOCK

Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly

until “REC” appears on the display.

indicator lights up and the REC (recording timer) indicator also starts flashing on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes

change as follows:

DAILY

Canceled

Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

ON TIME

CLOCK

(See page 9.)

“ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

REC

ON TIME

CLOCK

TIMER

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English

Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on.

1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET.

2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby).

1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then

press SET.

2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,

then press SET. The unit enters preset station selecting mode.

Select the preset station.

1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the band

(“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”), then press SET.

2) Press 4 or ¢ to select a preset

channel number, then press SET. The REC (recording timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

Press STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit (on standby) if necessary.

STANDBY

PRESET

SET

PRESET

STANDBY/ON

Using Sleep Timer

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.

How Sleep Timer actually works

SET

The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP.

The time length until the shut-off time appears and the SLEEP indicator starts flashing on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the time length changes

as follows:

SLEEP10

OFF

(Canceled)

Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the

SLEEP20 SLEEP30 SLEEP60

SLEEP90SLEEP120

SLEEP

time length.

The SLEEP indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press SLEEP once so that the remaining time until the shut-off time appears for about 5 seconds.

To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time length appears on the display.

To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the display so that the SLEEP indicator goes off from the display.

• Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

If you want to listen to another source while recording

Press REC START/STOP or 7 to stop recording. Without stopping it, you cannot change the source.

To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until

“REC” appears on the display.

2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press

CANCEL.

The REC (recording timer) indicator goes off from the display (“OFF” appears for a while). The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Recording Timer remains in memory.

To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET.

The REC (recording timer) indicator lights up on the display. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

CLOCK

TIMER

CANCEL

/DEMO

SET

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps. Here are examples.

• Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer.

If Daily Timer is set to come on while Recording Timer is operating, Daily Timer will not come on at all.

• If Sleep Timer overlaps with another timer (either Daily

Timer or Recording Timer), a timer with the earlier shut-off time has priority.

7:30

7:00

canceled.

Sleep Timer Recording Timer

AM 6:00

6:30

When using the Recording Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time, pay special attention to the shut-off time.

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Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

English

Handling discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean the disc.

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.

• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

• Avoid the following places to store the tape: — In dusty places — In direct sunlight or heat — In moist areas — Near a magnet

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Troubleshooting

English

If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

Symptom

Unable to cancel the display demonstration.

No sound is heard.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

The disc sound is discontinuous. The carrousel does not open or close.

The disc does not play. The cassette holders cannot be opened.

Impossible to record.

Stereo effect is lost. Operations are disabled.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote control.

Cause

Other buttons are pressed to cancel the display demonstration.

Connections are incorrect or loose.

• Antennas are disconnected.

• The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit.

• The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

• The AC power cord is not plugged in.

• The carrousel is locked.

The disc is placed upside down. Power supply from the AC power cord has

been cut off while the tape was running. Small tabs on the back of the cassette are

removed. Vocal Masking is activated. The built-in microprocessor may

malfunction due to external electrical interference.

• The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.

• The batteries are exhausted.

Action

Press DEMO on the unit. (See page 8.)

Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)

• Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

• Change the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

• Extend the FM antenna at the best position.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 28.)

• Plug the AC power cord.

• Unlock the carrousel. (See page 15.)

Place the disc with the label side up. Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Cancel the Vocal Masking. (See page 23.) Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it

back in.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

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Specifications

English

Amplifier section — CA-MXG65V/CA-MXG68V

Output Power

SUBWOOFERS: 70 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

MAIN SPEAKERS:30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance

(at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS)

AUX: 400 mV/50 kΩ MIC: 2.5 mV/5 kΩ

Digital output: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Signal wave length: 660 nm Output level: –21 dBm to –15 dBm

Speakers/Impedance: Subwoofer: 6 Ω — 16 Ω

Main speaker: 4 Ω — 8 Ω

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz — 108.00 MHz AM tuning range:

At 9 kHz intervals : 531 kHz — 1 602 kHz At 10 kHz intervals : 530 kHz — 1 710 kHz

CD player

CD Capacity: 3 CDs Dynamic range: 85 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB

Cassette deck

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz — 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter

0.15% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement: AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V /

AC 230 V — AC 240 V the voltage selector), 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Power consumption: 180 W (at operation)

17 W (on standby)

Dimensions (approx.): 270 mm x 317 mm x 447 mm (W/H/D)

Mass (approx.): 8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)

/16 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 17 5/8 in.)

(10

(adjustable with

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.)

ANTENNA

[ ]

FM 75

DIGITAL OUT

[ ]

OPTICAL

AUX IN

MAIN SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

[ ]

6-16

4-8

110

127

240

VOLTAGE SETTING

230-

220

VIDEO

OUT

IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

110

127

220

VOLT AGE SETTING

240

230-

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