JVC SP-MXJ333UT, SP-MXJ333B, SP-MXJ333UB, SP-MXJ333US, SP-MXJ383U Instructions Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

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.

MX-J333V/MX-J383V

SOUND
MODE

TAPE

TAPE

REC PAUSE

PREV

FADE
MUTING

VOCAL
MASKING

V.INTRO

A

B

KEY CONTROL

RM–SMXJ333U REMOTE CONTROL

CA-MXJ333V

CD

STANDBY

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

PANEL

NTSC / PAL COMPABILITY

OPEN / CLOSE

MIC LEVEL

TAPE

MIN MAX

1

AUX

MIC

SLEEPECHO

HIGHTLIGHTSUBTITLEON SCREEN

FM MODE

NEXT

+

+

SELECT/STILL

–

–

2

PLAY REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

3

CD

2

CD

3

CD

2

CD

1

CD

1

VOLUME

+

–

SELECT

CD

FM AM

/

SOUND
MODE

TAPE

TAPE

REC PAUSE

PREV

FADE
MUTING

VOCAL
MASKING

V.INTRO

A

B

KEY CONTROL

RM–SMXJ383U REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEPECHO

HIGHTLIGHTSUBTITLEON SCREEN

FM MODE

NEXT

+

+

SELECT/STILL

–

–

CA-MXJ383V

STANDBY

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A CONVERTER

PHONES

PANEL

NTSC / PAL COMPABILITY

OPEN / CLOSE

MIC LEVEL

TAPE

MIN MAX

1

AUX

MIC

2

PLAY REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

CD

3

CD

2

CD

3

CD

2

CD

1

CD

1

VOLUME

+

–

SELECT

CD

FM AM

/

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

COMPACT

SP-MXJ333

SP-MXJ383

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0017-001A

[ UB, U, US, UT ]

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
cortada 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

!

, a alimentação não é

G-1

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.

G-2

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.

1 cm

15 cm

15 cm 15 cm

CA-MXJ333V
CA-MXJ383V

15 cm

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

1 cm1 cm

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXJ333V

15 cm

CA-D3SCA-D3S

CA-MXJ383V

10 cm

10 cm

G-3

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

ENCLOSURE

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

INTERIOR 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.

G-4

IntroductionIntroduction

English

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.

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

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.

• This manual explains by using number of location of buttons and
controls.
Please refer to pages 26 to 28 "Location of the Buttons and
Controls".

• 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 7 to 8.

• 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.

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 to avoid
interference.

• 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.

Power sources

• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not
the AC power cord.

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.

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

Which compact discs can be used?

Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The
player can play the following compact discs:

Super VCD (SVCD) discs

• Better video resolution using MPEG2 and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) technologies.

• Up to four languages can be included as subtitles
or song lyrics.

• Up to four languages can be included as audio.

Video CD discs both with and without PBC
function.

Audio CD discs

SUPER VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO

Discs you cannot play back

Any other discs than listed above (such as CD-ROM, DVD, CD-I
or CD-G Discs) cannot be played. Playing back such discs may
generate noise and damage your speaker.
Even though a logo listed above is printed on the disc, it may not be
played if it is a non-standard disc.

COMPACT

COMPACT

COMPACT

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

English

Getting Started............................................... 3

Unpacking .................................................................. 3

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 3

Connecting Antennas .................................................3

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 4

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment ............................... 5

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................... 6

To know the locations of Buttons and controls.......... 6

Common Operations .....................................7

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 7

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ...................... 7

Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources...... 7

Adjusting the Volume ................................................. 8

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ....................................... 8

Selecting the Sound Modes ........................................ 8

Playing Back Audio CDs............................... 9

Placing CDs................................................................ 9

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play ................................................9

Basic CD Operations.................................................. 9

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................... 10

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 11

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 11

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 11

Playing Back Video CDs/SVCDs................ 12

Selecting Video Out ................................................. 12

Placing CDs.............................................................. 12

Playing a Video CD..................................................12

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC function

— Menu Play........................................................ 13

Basic Concept of the PBC function .........................13

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs without the PBC function

— Continous Play ................................................14

Resuming play.......................................................... 14

Special Plays for a Video CD................................... 14

Playing a multiplex sound CD ................................. 15

Using SUBTITLE .................................................... 15

Playing Back Tapes ...................................... 17

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 17

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 17

Recording .....................................................18

Recording Tapes on Deck B ..................................... 18

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 19

CD Direct Recording............................................... 19

Using the Microphones................................20

Singing Along........................................................... 20

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke

Discs (MPX)......................................................... 20

Recording Y our Singing ........................................... 21

To apply an echo to your voice ................................ 21

Adjust the Music Key Control (for CD play only) ..21

Microphone mixing .................................................. 21

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

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

Using Recording Timer............................................ 23

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 24

Timer Priority........................................................... 24

Maintenance ................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ...........................................25

Location of the Buttons and Controls........ 26

Remote Control ........................................................ 26

Remote Sensor .........................................................26

Display Window....................................................... 27

Front Panel ............................................................... 27

Specifications................................................29

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ......... 16

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 16

Presetting Stations .................................................... 16

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 16

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Getting StartedGetting Started

English

Unpacking

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)

• AC plug adaptor (except for Vietnam, Hong Kong and The
People's Republic of China: 1)

• Video cord (1)

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

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

2

FM antenna

231

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

FM



(75 )

1

20 mm (13/16 in.)

Extend the FM antenna (supplied) horizontally.

FM

2

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

3

10 mm
(7/16 in. )

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.

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Connect the outdoor antenna.
Before attaching a 75-ohm coaxial cable (the kind with a round
wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.

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

1. Strip off the outside covering of the 75-ohm 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.

If reception is poor

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Continued

English

AM antenna

231

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

FM

(75 )

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM



Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP

terminals as illustrated.

2 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 EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop antenna
must remain connected.)

Connecting Speakers

You can connect a pair of front speakers.

To connect front speakers

1

Speaker cord

Right

speaker

Red

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

Black

2, 3

Speaker cord

Left

speaker

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 of the speaker terminals: Red (+)
to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

For better reception of both FM and AM

terminals and connecting cords.

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

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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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Continued

English

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment

You can connect an audio equipment – used only as a playback
device.
When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its manual.

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

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

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

To connect audio equipment

VIDEO 
OUT

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AUX

LEFT

RIGHT

To audio output

Audio/video equipment

Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and the AUX
jacks on the rear, using an audio cord (not supplied).

AM EXT

FM
FM
(75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

VCR or other equipment

You can connect the following equipment to this system.

• TV with a video input jack: used as a monitor of video CD

playback.

• Audio/Video equipment.

To listen to this source, press AUX p, ~ .

Auxiliary Equipment

TV

VIDEO
OUT

To video input

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J333V

UNIT NO. MX-J333V

AC 110/127/220
/ 230 - 240V
50/6

0Hz 85W

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

110V

220V

230V 

127V

-240V

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

LEFT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

When connecting Auxiliary Equipment

• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack at the back panel of the System to
the video input jack on the TV via the supplied video cord.

• Connect the AUX jacks to the output of Audio/Video equipment.

• No audio signal is produced at the AUX IN jacks.

VIDEO 

OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J333V

UNIT NO. MX-J333V

ANTENNA

AC 110/127/220

/ 230 - 240V
50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP
AM EXT

FM
FM
(75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

220V

230V 

-240V

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

110V

127V

LEFT

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Continued

English

CANCEL

DEMO

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.

VOLTAGE 

SELECTOR

VIDEO 
OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J333V

UNIT NO. MX-J333V

ANTENNA

AC 110/127/220
/ 230 - 240V
50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP
AM EXT

VOLTAGE 
SELECTOR

110V

220V

FM
FM
(75 )

230V 

127V

-240V

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

LEFT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

220V

230V 

-240V

Voltage mark

Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so the voltage number
and the voltage mark is pointing at is the same as the voltage where
you are plugging in the unit.

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

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

110V

127V

VIDEO 
OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J333V

UNIT NO. MX-J333V

ANTENNA

AC 110/127/220

/ 230 - 240V
50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP
AM EXT

FM
FM
(75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

220V

230V 

-240V

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16

110V

127V

LEFT

To a wall outlet

If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied
AC plug adaptor.

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

To stop the display demonstration, press any button on the unit or
the remote control.

To start the display demonstration manually

Press and hold DEMO / for more than 2 seconds.

To stop the demonstration, press any button.

To know the locations of Buttons and controls

Please refer to page 26, 27 and 28 for location of the buttons and
controls on your unit. The buttons and controls mentioned in the
steps in this manual have been inserted with numbers i.e 1, 2 (for
unit) or 1, 2 ( for remocon) for your easy reference.

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