JVC MX-GA8 User Manual

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.

CD

1

DISC CHANGE

DISPLAY

CD

2

CD

3

TUNING

STANDBY

RANDOM

PROGRAM

DUBBING

REC START

/ STOP

CD REC
START

SET

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CANCEL
/ DEMO

SOUND
TURBO

TAPE A / B

REPEAT

PHONES

TUNING

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GA8

ROCK

PO

P

CLASSIC

DA

NCE

HALL

STADIUM

S

O

U

N

D

M

O

D

E

V

O

L

U

M

E

EJECTEJECT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

PRESET

STANDBY/ON

BEEP

MP3

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS

— Consists of CA-MXGA8 and SP-MXGA8

MX-GA8

— Consta de CA-MXGA8 y SP-MXGA8

English

Español

SP-MXGA8 SP-MXGA8CA-MXGA8

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

LVT1010-007A

[JW]

Warning, Cautions and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!

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

Precaución –– Interruptor

STANDBY/ON!

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de
ajuste del interruptor

STANDBY/ON, la alimentación no

es cortada completamente. La alimentación puede ser

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la
humedad.

controlada remotamente.

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.

Precaución: el aparato debe estar bien ventilado

Para evitar posibles riesgos de descargas eléctricas e incendios y prevenir cualquier posible daño, coloque el aparato del
modo siguiente:
1 Parte delantera: No ponga nada delante, deje el espacio libre.
2 Laterales/ parte superior/ parte trasera: No se debería colocar nada en las áreas y las distancias que se detallan a

continuación.

3 Parte inferior: Coloque el aparato sobre una superficie recta. Debe haber buena circulación de aire; para ello, coloque

el aparato sobre una base a una altura mínima de 10 cm.

Front view
Vista delantera

15 cm

Side view

15 cm

1 cm

CA-MXGA8 CA-MXGA8

1 cm

15 cm

Vista lateral

15 cm

10 cm

15 cm

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CAUTION

CAUTION: 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)

• 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 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.

PRECAUCIÓN

• No obstruya las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación.
(Si las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación quedan tapados con un periódico, un trozo de
tela, etc., no se podrá disipar el calor).

• No ponga sobre el aparato ninguna llama al descubierto, como velas encendidas.

• Cuando tenga que descartar las pilas, tenga en cuenta los problemas ambientales y
observe estrictamente los reglamentos o las leyes locales sobre disposición de las pilas.

• No exponga este aparato a la lluvia, humedad, goteos o salpicaduras. Tampoco ponga
recipientes conteniendo líquidos, como floreros, encima del aparato.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE POSTE-

RIOR DE LA CAJA

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: 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. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

2. PRECAUCIÓN: En el interior hay radiación láser invisible. Evite el contacto directo con el haz.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de la unidad no existen piezas reparables
por el usuario; deje todo servicio técnico en manos de personal calificado.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA

UNIDAD

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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

• Do not grasp the control knobs when moving or carrying
the unit.

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• 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

Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8

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

Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9

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

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

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

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

Enjoying the Heavy Sound ....................................... 10

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

Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 11

Listening to the Radio .............................................. 12

Tuning in to a Station—Auto Search ....................... 12

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

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

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 13

Loading CDs ............................................................ 13

Playing Back CDs—All Disc and One Disc ............ 13

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 15

Changing the MP3 Playback Mode.......................... 17

Turning On or Off the Resume Play for MP3 Disc .. 17
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 18

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 19

Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play .................. 19

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Carrousel Lock ............ 19

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 Timers ....................................................... 23

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 23

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 24

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 25

Timer Priority ........................................................... 25

Maintenance .............................................................. 26

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 27

Specifications............................................................. 28

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

CD

1

DISC CHANGE

DISPLAY

CD

2

CD

3

TUNING

STANDBY

RANDOM

PROGRAM

DUBBING

REC START

/ STOP

CD REC

START

SET

CLOCK
/ TIMER

CANCEL

/ DEMO

STANDBY/ON

SOUND
TURBO

TAPE A / B

REPEAT

PHONES

TUNING

ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

DANCE

HALL

STADIUM

S

O

U

N

D

M

O

D

E

V

O

L

U

M

E

EJECTEJECT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

PRESET

BEEP

2

8

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3

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English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

3

Display Window

MONO

ALL 1 DISC

REPEAT

RANDOM

PRGM

ST

GROUP TRACK

MP3

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TURBO

1

2 3 4

5 6

7

-

8
9

0

=
~

!

@

Continued

English

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9, 24,

25)

2 Carrousel
3 Sound mode lamps (11)
4 REC START/STOP button (21)

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

5 Display window
6 DISPLAY button (9)
7 Remote sensor
8 PHONES jack (10)
9 SOUND MODE control (11)
p SOUND TURBO button (10)
q SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/– buttons (10)
w AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r TUNING +/– buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast rewind/fast forward) buttons (15, 20)

t Deck A cassette holder (20, 22)

Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder.

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

(14, 15, 18, 19, 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

u 0 (Carrousel open/close) button (13 – 15, 17 – 19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i DISC CHANGE button (13, 15)
o REPEAT button (13, 15, 19)

PROGRAM (MP3 Resume on/off) button (17, 18)
RANDOM button (19)

; CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 23 – 25)
a SET button (9, 12, 18, 23 – 25)
s CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 18, 24, 25)

d PRESET +/– control (12)

4/¢ (reverse search/forward search) control
(9, 15 – 19, 23 – 25)

f TAPE A/B button (20)
g VOLUME control (10)
h 7 (stop) button (13 – 15, 18 – 22)

BEEP button (11)

j TAPE 3 (play) button (9, 20, 22)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

k CD 6 (play/pause) button (9, 13 – 15, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

l Deck B cassette holder (20 – 22, 24)

Pressing the EJECT 0 portion opens the holder.

Display window

1 Timer indicators

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

2 GROUP indicator
3 TRACK indicator
4 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

5 MP3 indicator
6 Tape operation indicators

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

7 PRGM (program) indicator
8 SOUND MODE indicator
9 WOOFER indicator
0 TURBO indicator

- CD track number indicators
= RANDOM indicator
~ REPEAT mode indicators

• REPEAT, 1, 1 DISC, ALL DISC indicators

! Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

@ Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound Mode pattern

indicators

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English

MP3

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CD

1

DISC CHANGE

DISPLAY

CD

2

CD

3

TUNING

STANDBY

RANDOM

PROGRAM

DUBBING

REC START

/ STOP

CD REC
START

SET

CLOCK

/ TIMER

CANCEL
/ DEMO

STANDBY/ON

SOUND
TURBO

TAPE A / B

REPEAT

PHONES

TUNING

ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

DANCE

HALL

STADIUM

S

O

U

N

D

M

O

D

E

V

O

L

U

M

E

EJECTEJECT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

PRESET

BEEP

Remote Control

Remote Control

1 BEEP ON/OFF button (11)
2 SLEEP button (25)
3 Number buttons (12, 16)
4 SOUND TURBO button (10)
5 VOLUME + button (10)
6 4/1 (reverse search/fast rewind) button

(12, 15 – 17, 19, 20)

7 SUBWOOFER LEVEL – button (10)
8 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p FADE MUTING button (10)
q CD 6 (play/pause) button (9, 13 – 15, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w STANDBY/ON button (9)
e FM MODE button (12)

MP3 button (17)

r SOUND MODE button (11)
t 7 (stop) button (13 – 15, 18 – 22)
y ¢/¡ (forward search/fast forward) button

(12, 15 – 17, 19, 20)

u VOLUME – button (10)
i SUBWOOFER LEVEL + button (10)
o A/B button (20)
; TAPE 3 (play) button (9, 20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

a DISC SKIP button (13, 15)

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

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FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

AM

Getting Started

FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

AM

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)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries
with the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.

1

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

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.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2

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

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

3

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

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

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

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

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English

MAIN SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

4-8

[ ]

6

[ ]

RR

LL

-16

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM

[ ]

AM antenna

Connecting Speakers

1

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

2, 3

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

Speaker cord
(blue/black)

Blue

Speaker cord

(blue/black)

Black

Black

From right

main
speaker’s
terminals

1

2, 3

Speaker
cord
(red/black)

Red

Speaker cord

(red/black)

From right

subwoofer’s

terminals

1

Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal
on the rear of the unit.

2

Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord
into the terminal.

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

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

1

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

From left

subwoofer’s

terminals

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2

Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.

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

• If the wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the
diagram.

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.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.

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