JVC MX-J300 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-J300

Consists of CA-MXJ300 and SP-MXJ300.

VOLUME

–

FM /AM

EJECT

REC/PLAY

RM-SMXJ300V REMOTE CONTROL

CLOCK TIMER POWER

2 3

–+

SELECT

4 5 6

SET

7 8 9

FM MODE

10+10

A – TAPE - B

REC PAUSE

SHIFT

SOUND

VOLUME

MODE

STANDBY

POWER

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

SLEEP

AUX

FM/AM

PLAY MODE

CD3CD2CD1

C D

/CLEAR

TAPE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

PANEL OPEN / CLOSE

TAPE

COMPU

AUX

PLAY

CONTROL

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

MX-J300

POWERED ROLLING PANEL

AUTO REVERSE

CA-MXJ300

MX-J200

Consists of CA-MXJ200 and SP-MXJ200.

VOLUME

–

PROGRAM

RANDOM

REPEAT

FM /AM

EJECT

REC/PLAY

RM-SMXJ300V REMOTE CONTROL

CLOCK TIMER POWER

2 3

–+

SELECT

4 5 6

SET

7 8 9

FM MODE

10+10

A – TAPE - B

REC PAUSE

SHIFT

SOUND

VOLUME

MODE

STANDBY

POWER

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

SLEEP

AUX

FM/AM

PLAY MODE

CD3CD2CD1

C D

/CLEAR

TAPE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

REC

START/STOP

TAPE

DUBBING

CD REC START

COMPU

AUX

PLAY

CONTROL

EJECT

PLAY

FULL – LOGIC CONTROL

CLOCK/TIMER DISPLAYSET CANCEL

PRESET

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B

MX-J200

DEMO

SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX

TUNNER

–

AUTO REVERSE

CA-MXJ200

SP-MXJ300

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-MXJ200

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

LVT0484-001C

[J]

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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

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

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

For U.S.A.

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

ATTENTION

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

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

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

Caution –– POWER switch!

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

Attention –– Commutateur POWER!

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

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover . There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

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

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

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

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

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

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

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APP ARA TUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARA TUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT ST ANDARD ENTITLED “DIGIT AL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEP AR TMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

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

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Introduction

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

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

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

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the

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

• The illustrations used in this manual are of CA-MXJ300.

• 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 11 to 13.

• 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.

DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

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.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer.

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Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3

CA-MXJ300 Front Panel ........................................... 4

CA-MXJ200 Front Panel ........................................... 6

Remote Control .......................................................... 7

Getting Started............................................................ 8

Unpacking .................................................................. 8

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 8

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 8

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 9

Connecting Other Equipment................................... 10

Common Operations ................................................ 11

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 11

Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources....... 12

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 12

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 13

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 13

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts...................... 14

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 14

Presetting Stations .................................................... 14

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 14

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 15

Loading CDs ............................................................ 15

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 15

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 16

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 17

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 18

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 18

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

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

Recording .................................................................. 20

Recording Tapes on Deck B..................................... 20

Dubbing T apes.......................................................... 21

CD Direct Recording................................................. 21

Using the Timers....................................................... 22

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 22

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

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

Timer Priority........................................................... 26

Maintenance .............................................................. 27

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

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

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

CA-MXJ300

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Powered Rolling Panel

PANEL OPEN /CLOSE

Press PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE to open the panel. To close the panel, press the button again.

STANDBY

POWER

i o

;

f g

CD REC START

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REC

START/STOP

DUBBING

DEMO

CLOCK/TIMER DISPLAYSET CANCEL

– PRESET +– TUNING +

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.

PLAY & EXCHANGER

VOLUME

j k l

PROGRAM

RANDOM

REPEAT



x c

PHONES

COMPU

PLAY

CONTROL

EJECT

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PANEL OPEN / CLOSE

TAPE

AUX

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

–

MX-J300

POWERED ROLLING PANEL

FM /AM

EJECT

REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

– 3 –

Display Window

Continued

112

kHz

MHz

BASS

REC SLEEP DAILY

PRGM RANDOM

34 75

See pages in the parentheses for details.

ALL 1 CD

MONO

REPEA T

CA-MXJ300 Front Panel

1 Disc trays 2 POWER button and ST ANDBY lamp (12) 3 Display window 4 Remote sensor 5 PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 PHONES jack (12) 7 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 AUX button and lamp (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 0 EJECT button for deck A (19) p Deck A cassette holder (19) q 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (15)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

w Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (15, 16, 21)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

e VOLUME control (12) r CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

t FM/AM button and lamp (14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

y EJECT 0 button for deck B (19) u Deck B cassette holder (19)

Powered Rolling Panel

i SET button (11, 22) o CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 22) ; PRESET – / + buttons (14)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (11, 16, 22) 4 / ¢ (fast left/fast right) buttons (19)

a REC START/STOP button (20)

231

RECS.MODE

s DUBBING button (21) d CD REC START button (21) f REVERSE MODE button (19, 21) g TAPE A/B button (19) h 7 (stop) button (15, 19) j CANCEL button (11, 17, 23)

DEMO button (10)

k DISPLAY button (11) l TUNING – / + buttons (14)

These buttons do not function as 1 / ¡.

/ PROGRAM button (16, 21) z RANDOM button (17) x REPEAT button (18) c ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (13) v SOUND MODE button (13)

Display window

1 Audio level indicator 2 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

3 BASS (active bass extension) indicator 4 Timer indicators

• , REC, SLEEP, and DAILY indicators

5 S. MODE indicator 6 CD play mode indicators

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

7 Tuner operation indicators

• ST (stereo) and MONO indicators

8 Disc indicators 9 Tape operation indicators

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

(reverse mode) indicators

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CA-MXJ200

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t

y u

PHONES

COMPU

PLAY

CONTROL

EJECT

STANDBY

POWER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

START/STOP

TAPE

AUX

DIGITAL AUDIO

REC

DUBBING

CD REC START

PLAY

COMPACT

CLOCK/TIMER DISPLAYSET CANCEL

– PRESET +

REVERSE MODE TAPE A/B

PLAY & EXCHANGER

MX-J200

DEMO

–

TUNING +

SOUND MODE ACTIVE BASS EX.

REPEAT

REC/PLAY

PROGRAM

RANDOM

VOLUME

;

–

d f g

FM /AM

h j



k l /

EJECT

x c

FULL – LOGIC CONTROL

AUTO REVERSE

– 5 –

Display Window

Continued

112

kHz

MHz

BASS

REC SLEEP DAILY

PRGM RANDOM

34 75

See pages in the parentheses for details.

ALL 1 CD

REPEA T

CA-MXJ200 Front Panel

1 Disc trays 2 POWER button and ST ANDBY lamp (12) 3 Display window 4 Remote sensor 5 SET button (11, 22) 6 CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 22) 7 PRESET – / + buttons (14)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (11, 16, 22) 4 / ¢ (fast left/fast right) buttons (19)

8 REC START/STOP button (20) 9 PHONES jack (12) p TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (19)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q DUBBING button (21) w AUX button and lamp (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e CD REC ST ART button (21) r REVERSE MODE button (19, 21) t TAPE A/B button (19) y 0 EJECT button for deck A (19) u Deck A cassette holder (19) i 7 (stop) button (15, 19) o 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (15)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

; Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (15, 16, 20)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

a VOLUME control (12) s CANCEL button (11, 17, 23)

DEMO button (10)

231

MONO

d DISPLAY button (11) f TUNING – / + buttons (14)

These buttons do not function as 1 / ¡.

g PROGRAM button (16, 21) h CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

j RANDOM button (17) k FM/AM button and lamp (14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

l REPEAT button (18) / ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (13) z SOUND MODE button (13) x EJECT 0 button for deck B (19) c Deck B cassette holder (19)

Display window

1 Audio level indicator 2 Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

3 BASS (active bass extension) indicator 4 Timer indicators

• , REC, SLEEP, and DAILY indicators

5 S. MODE indicator 6 CD play mode indicators

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

7 Tuner operation indicators

• ST (stereo) and MONO indicators

8 Disc indicators 9 Tape operation indicators

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

(reverse mode) indicators

RECS.MODE

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Remote Control

1 2 3 4

7 8 9

p q w

STANDBY

POWER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

PANEL OPEN / CLOSE

TAPE

COMPU

AUX

PLAY

CONTROL

RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL

CLOCK TIMER POWER

2 3

–+

SELECT

4 5 6

SET

7 8 9

10+10

SHIFT

SOUND

MODE

COMPACT

A – TAPE – B

VOLUME

PLAY & EXCHANGER

POWERED ROLLING PANEL

REC PAUSE

DIGITAL AUDIO

FM MODE

CD3CD2CD1

/CLEAR

MX-J300

POWER

PLAY MODE

C D

TAPE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

SLEEP

AUX

FM/AM

Remote Control

1 Number buttons (14, 16) 2 TIMER button (23, 25) 3 CLOCK button (11) 4 SELECT + button (11, 23, 25) 5 SELECT – button (11, 23, 25)

y u

i o

; a s d f g h j

k l

3 2 1

VOLUME

–

FM /AM

6 SET button (11, 23, 25) 7 Disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3) (15, 16, 21)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

8 ¢ (forward search) button (11, 16, 22) 9 4 (reverse search) button (11, 16, 22) p ¡ (fast right) button (19) q 1 (fast left) button (19) w REC P AUSE button (20) e SHIFT button (11, 23, 25) r SOUND MODE button (13) t POWER button (12) y SLEEP button (26) u AUX button (12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i FM MODE button (14) o FM/AM button (14)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

; PLAY MODE button (16, 17) a CD 7 (stop) button (15)

CLEAR button (17)

s CD 6 button (15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

d TAPE 2 button (20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

f TAPE 3 button (20)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

g TAPE 7 (stop) button (19) h TAPE B button (19) j TAPE A button (19) k VOLUME + / – buttons (12) l ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (13)

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE

EJECT

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

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ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM 75

GND

AM EXT

231

Getting Started

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries — 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.

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

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

• 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.

7/16 in. (10 mm)

13/16 in. (20 mm)

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 13/16 inches (20 mm).

2.Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single conductor as shown in the illustration above.

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

4.Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire into the FM terminals, as shown in the illustration above.

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JVC MX-J300 User Manual

Introduction

Contents

Getting Started