JVC MX-J270V User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-J270V

Consists of CA-MXJ270V and SP-MXJ270V

CA-MXJ270V

CA-MXJ270V

SP-MXJ270V

SP-MXJ270V

PlayBack

Control

VIDEO CD

RM-SMXJ111V REMOTE CONTROL

CLOCK

TIMER

1

2 3

–+

SELECT

4 5 6

ECHO SET

7 8 9

10+10

PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT

A – TAPE - B

REC PAUSE

SHIFT FM MODE

SOUND

VOLUME

MODE

SP-MXJ270V

CA-MXJ270V

STANDBY

PLAY & EXCHANGER

VIDEO CD

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

CD

CD

CD

MX-J270V

PHONES

MIC LEVEL

ON SCREEN

SLEEP

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

PLAY MODE

CD3CD2CD1

STILL

C D

TAPE

AUX

FM/AM

i

KEY

CONTROL

I

MIN

REC

START/STOP

TAPE

DUBBING

AUX

CD REC START

MAX

MIC

PLAY

MPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING

– PRESET +

PREV

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B

AUTO REVERSE

NEXT

KEY CONTROL

EJECT EJECT

ECHO

TUNING / VCD NUMBER

–

SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.

AUTO REVERSE

REPEAT

+

NTSC/PAL PAL AUTO

REC/PLAY

SP-MXJ270V

CD

CD

CD

VOLUME

+

–

RANDOM

CD

SELECT

FM /AM

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.

LVT0555-001A

[US, UX ]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

Advertências, precauções e outras notas

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.

Precaución –– Interruptor

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de
ajuste del interruptor
completamente. La alimentación puede ser controlada
remotamente.

Precaução –– Interruptor

Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a
alimentação por completo. Qualquer que seja a posição
de ajuste do interruptor
completamente cortada. A alimentação pode ser
controlada remotamente.

!

, la alimentación no es cortada

!

, a alimentação não é

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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.

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.

PRECAUÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques elétricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não remova parafusos e tampas ou desmonte a
caixa.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à
umidade.

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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.

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.

Precaução: Ventilação adequada

Para evitar riscos de choques elétricos e incêndios, e prevenir avarias, instale o aparelho como segue:
1 Parte frontal: Sem obstruções e espaços abertos.
2 Partes laterais/Tampa/Posterior: Nenhuma obstrução deverá ser colocada entre as áreas cujas dimensões são

indicadas abaixo.

3 Parte inferior: Instale-o sobre uma superfície plana. Deverá ser mantido espaço suficiente para a ventilação

se este for instalado numa posição que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais.

15 cm

1 cm

15 cm

1 cm

SP-MXJ270V SP-MXJ270V

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15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXJ270V CA-MXJ270V

10 cm

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE
PARA PRODUTOS LASER /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS
/

/

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO-

SURE

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE

POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE

POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.

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

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTE-

RIOR DE LA UNIDAD

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA PARTE

INTERNA DA UNIDADE.

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)

1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

2. PELIGRO: 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.

1. PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1

2. PERIGO: O laser emite uma rediação invisível que é perigosa,
caso o aparelho esteja aberto e a trava inoperante ou
danificada. Evite exposição direta ao feixe dos raios.

3. CUIDADO: Não abra a caixa do aparelho. Não existem
peças reparáveis pelo usuário na parte interna da unidade.
Solicite assistência técnica somente a pessoal técnico
qualificado.

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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
and 10.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
from a 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 ................................................................. 4

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

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

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

Turning On the Po wer and Selecting the Sources......... 9

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing...................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing Back the Entire Discs

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

Basic CD Operations................................................ 12

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

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

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

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 15

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 15

Playing Video CDs and CD-Gs ................................ 15

Special Plays for Video CDs .................................... 16

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function ................... 17

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 19

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 19

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 19

Recording .................................................................. 21

Recording Tapes on Deck B..................................... 21

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 22

CD Direct Recording................................................. 22

Using the Microphone .............................................. 23

Singing Along........................................................... 23

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs ......... 23

Adjusting Key Control ............................................. 24

Microphone Mixing ................................................. 24

Using the Timers....................................................... 25

Using the Daily and Recording Timer ..................... 25

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 26

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

Maintenance .............................................................. 28

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 29

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

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

1

2

3

4

5
6
7

8
9
p
q
w
e
r
t

y
u

i

PHONES

MIC LEVEL

MIN

MIC

STANDBY

MAX

VIDEO CD

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

START/STOP

TAPE

AUX

PLAY & EXCHANGER

REC

DUBBING

CD REC START

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

MPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING

–

PRESET

+

PREV

NEXT

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B

KEY CONTROL

MX-J270V

ECHO

TUNING / VCD NUMBER

–

+

SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.

CD

CD

CD

NTSC/PAL PAL AUTO

RANDOM

REPEAT

a

CD

CD

CD

VOLUME

+

s

d
f

–

g
h
j

CD

SELECT

FM /AM

k
l



/
z

x
c

v

o

;

PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

b

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Display Window

Continued

English

1

RANDOM

ALL PRGM

4

See pages in the parentheses for details.

5

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 (standby/on) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 Display window
4 Remote sensor
5 KEY CONTROL I button (24)
6 MPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING button (23, 24)
7 PRESET – / + buttons (11)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (13)
4 / ¢ (fast left/fast right) buttons (19)

PREV/NEXT buttons (17)

8 REC START/STOP button (21)
9 PHONES jack (10)
p TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q DUBBING button (22)
w MIC LEVEL control (23)
e AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

r MIC jack (23)
t CD REC START button (22)
y REVERSE MODE button (19, 22)
u TAPE A/B button (19)
i Deck A cassette holder (19)
o 7 (stop) button (12, 17, 19, 21)

(return) button (17)

; 0 EJECT button for Deck A (19)
a 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (12)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

s Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (12, 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2

3

kHz

MHz

A.BASS EX S.MODE

REC

SLEEP MONO

7

d VOLUME control (10)
f KEY CONTROL i button (24)
g ECHO button (23)
h TUNING – / + buttons (11)

VCD NUMBER – / + buttons (17)

j RANDOM button (14)
k CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (12)

SELECT button (17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

l REPEAT button (15, 18, 22)
/ FM/AM button and lamp (11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

z NTSC/PAL PAL AUTO button (15)
x ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (10)
c SOUND MODE button (10)
v Deck B cassette holder (21)
b EJECT 0 button for Deck B (21)

8

STCLOCK

96

p

Display window

1 Disc indicators
2 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

3 A.BASS EX (active bass extension) indicator
4 Tape operation indicators

• 2 3 (tape direction), A/B (operating deck), and
(reverse mode) indicators

5 CD play mode indicators

• RANDOM, (repeat), ALL and PRGM

(program) indicators

6 CLOCK indicator
7 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
8 Timer indicators

• , REC, and SLEEP indicators

9 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

p S.MODE indicator

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English

Remote Control

1
2
3

4
5

6
7

8
9

p

q

w
e
r

t

y

u

Remote Control

1 Number buttons (11, 13)
2 TIMER button (25)

RM-SMXJ111V REMOTE CONTROL

TIMER

CLOCK

1

–+

SELECT

4 5 6

ECHO SET

7 8 9

10+10

PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT

ON SCREEN

2

3

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

PLAY MODE

CD3CD2CD1

C D

SLEEP

STILL

i

o

;
a
s

d

f
g
h
j

REC PAUSE

SHIFT FM MODE

SOUND

MODE

A – TAPE – B

FM/AM

VOLUME

TAPE

CONTROL

AUX

KEY

i

I

k
l
/
z
x

c

v

STANDBY

PLAY & EXCHANGER

VIDEO CD

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

MIC LEVEL

MIN

START/STOP

TAPE

MAX

AUX

MIC

REC

DUBBING

CD REC START

MPX/V.REPLACE/V.MASKING

–

PRESET

+

PREV

NEXT

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B

NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY

KEY CONTROL

MX-J270V

ECHO

TUNING / VCD NUMBER

–

SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.

CD

CD

CD

+

NTSC/PAL PAL AUTO

CD

CD

CD

VOLUME

+

–

RANDOM

CD

SELECT

REPEAT

FM /AM

3 CLOCK button (9)
4 SELECT + button (9, 25)
5 SELECT – button (9, 25)
6 ECHO button (23)
7 SET button (9, 25)
8 Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (12, 22)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

9 ¢ (forward search) button (13)

NEXT button (17)

p 4 (reverse search) button (13)

PREV button (17)

q ¡ (fast right) button (19)
w 1 (fast left) button (19)
e REC PAUSE button (21)
r TAPE A button (19)
t SHIFT button (9, 16, 23, 25)
y FM MODE button (11)
u SOUND MODE button (10)
i ON SCREEN button (16)
o (standby/on) button (9)
; SLEEP button (26)
a V.INTRO button (16)
s HIGHLIGHT button (16)
d PLAY MODE button (13, 14)
f 8 STILL button (16)
g CD 7 (stop) button (12)

(return) button (17)

h CD 3 button (13)

SELECT button (17)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

j TAPE 2 button (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

k TAPE 3 button (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

l TAPE 7 (stop) button (19)
/ TAPE B button (19)
z AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

x FM/AM button (11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

c KEY CONTROL i / I button (24)
v VOLUME + / – buttons (10)

PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

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

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ANTENNA

FM

AM LOOP

FM
75

GND

GND

AM
EXT

2

1

3

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 (except for Argentina: 1)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — R6P/R6PU(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.

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied)

1

2

R6P/R6PU(SUM-3)/
AA(15F)

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.

10 mm

20 mm

1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the

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

2 Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω

terminal as illustrated.

3 Extend the FM antenna (supplied)

horizontally.

If reception is poor

• Connect the outdoor antenna.

• Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire

going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.

How to strip the 75 Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM
terminals

1 Strip off the outside covering of the 75 Ω coaxial cable to

expose the braided metallic mesh about 20 mm (13/16 inches).

2 Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single connector as

shown in the illustration above.

3 Strip the insulation about 10 mm (7/16 inches) back from the

central wire.

4 Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire to the FM

terminals, as shown in the illustration above.

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