JVC MX-J500US User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO

MX-J500

Consists of CA-MXJ500 and SP-MXJ550
Consta del CA-MXJ500 el SP-MXJ550
Consta do CA-MXJ500 e SP-MXJ550

CA-MXJ500

SP-MXJ550

SP-MXJ550

CA-MXJ500

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

SOUND
MODE

MASKING

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ500U REMOTE CONTROL

SP-MXJ550

VOCAL

SLEEPECHO

FM MODE

+
–

CA-MXJ500

SP-MXJ550

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES

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.

GVT0029-003A

[ U, US, UT, 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

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15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXJ500 CA-MXJ500

10 cm

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

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

/

1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO-

SURE

1ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE

POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA

1ETIQUETA 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.

2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

2ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTE-

RIOR DE LA UNIDAD

2ETIQUETA 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
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

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

Turning On or Of f the Power ....................................... 9

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

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing...................... 9

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

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

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

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

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— Manual Mode................................................. 11

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts...................... 12

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12

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

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

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

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

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play............................................. 13

Basic CD Operations................................................ 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................. 14

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 15

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

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

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 16

Recording .................................................................. 17

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 17

Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 18

CD Direct Recording................................................. 18

Auto Edit Recording.................................................. 19

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

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

Using the Timers....................................................... 21

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 21

Using Recording Timer............................................ 22

Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 23

Timer Priority........................................................... 23

Maintenance .............................................................. 24

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

Specifications............................................................. 26

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

English

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

Powered Rolling Panel

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

Front Panel

1

2

3

a
s

d

f

g
h

j
k

l
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z

x

c

v
b

n
m

w

e

4

5
6

7

8

9

p

q

r

t

y

u

i

o

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Display Window

Continued

English

132

8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

9

45

Front Panel

1 Disc trays
2 (Standby/On) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 Display window
4 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10)
5 Remote sensor
6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 MIC LEVEL control (20)
8 MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks (20)
9 AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p Deck A cassette holder (16)
q 0 EJECT button for deck A (16)
w Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

e 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

r VOLUME control (10)
t CD £¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

y PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

u PHONES jack (10)
i FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

o Deck B cassette holder (16, 17)
; EJECT 0 button for deck B (16, 17)

Powered Rolling Panel

a PRESET – / + buttons (12)

4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 11, 14, 19, 21 – 23)

s REVERSE MODE button (16 – 19)
d REC START/STOP button (17, 19)
f DUBBING button (18)

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p

g CD REC START button (18, 19)
h TAPE A/B button (16)
j CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 21 – 23)
k SET button (9, 12, 21 – 23)
l 7 (stop) button (13 – 19)
/ TUNING – / + buttons (12)

1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 14, 16)

z SEA CONTROL button (11)
x PROGRAM/RANDOM button (14, 15, 18)
c EDIT button (19)
v REPEAT button (15)
b DISPLAY button (9)
n SOUND MODE button (10)
m CANCEL button (9, 15, 21)

DEMO button (8)

Display window

1 Karaoke ( ) and echo ( ) indicators
2 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and STEREO indicators

3 Timer indicators

• DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), SLEEP,
and (Timer) indicators

4 CD play mode indicators

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

5 CD track number indicators
6 Disc indicators
7 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern indicator
8 BASS indicator (10)
9 Tape operation indicators

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

p Main display

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

q SOUND MODE indicator

q

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English

Remote Control

1

2
3

4
5

6

7

8

9
p

SOUND

VOCAL

MODE

MASKING

TAPE

A/B

REC

START/STOP

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FADE
MUTING

RM–SMXJ500U REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control

1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

2 SOUND MODE button (10)
3 VOCAL MASKING button (20)
4 TAPE A/B button (16)
5 REC START/STOP button (17, 19)

SLEEPECHO

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e

r

q

FM MODE

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y

+
–

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6 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) + / – buttons (10)
7 1 / 4 (fast left/reverse search) button (14 – 16)
8 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

9 FADE MUTING button (10)
p AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q (Standby/On) button (9)
w SLEEP button (23)
e ECHO button (20)
r Number buttons (12, 14)
t FM MODE button (12)
y ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast right) button (14 – 16)
u CD £¥8 button (9, 13)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

i 7 (stop) button (13 – 19)
o FM/AM button (9, 12)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

; VOLUME + / – buttons (10)

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

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