JVC MX-J585V, MX-J555V User 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-J555V/MX-J585V

SOUND MODE

TAPE

REC PAUSE

FADE MUTING

VOCAL MASKING

V.INTRO

KEY CONTROL

RM–SMXJ555U REMOTE CONTROL

CA-MXJ555V

STANDBY

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

NTSC / PAL COMPABILITY

PHONES

PANEL

OPEN / CLOSE

MIC LEVEL

TAPE

MIN MAX

AUX

MIC

SLEEPECHO

HIGHTLIGHTSUBTITLEON SCREEN

FM MODE

SELECT/STILL

–

PLAY REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

VOLUME

–

SELECT

FM AM

SOUND MODE

TAPE

REC PAUSE

FADE MUTING

VOCAL MASKING

V.INTRO

KEY CONTROL

RM–SMXJ585U REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEPECHO

HIGHTLIGHTSUBTITLEON SCREEN

FM MODE

SELECT/STILL

–

CA-MXJ585V

STANDBY

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

PLAY & EXCHANGER

NTSC / PAL COMPABILITY

PHONES

PANEL

OPEN / CLOSE

MIC LEVEL

TAPE

MIN MAX

AUX

MIC

PLAY REC/PLAY

AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE

EJECT EJECT

VOLUME

–

SELECT

FM AM

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

COMPACT

SP-MXJ77

SP-MXJ78

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0018-001B

[ 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

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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 15 cm

15 cm

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

1 cm1 cm

15 cm

CA-MXJ555V CA-MXJ585V

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10 cm

15 cm

CA-D3SCA-D3S

CA-MXJ555V CA-MXJ585V

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.

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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.

• 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 9.

• 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.

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.

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.

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

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

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Discs you cannot play back

Any other discs than listed above (such as CD-ROM, DVD, CD-G or CD-I 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.

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

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

— Manual Mode .................................................... 9

Playing Back Audio CDs............................. 10

Loading CDs ............................................................ 10

Playing Back the Entire Discs

— Continuous Play .............................................. 10

Basic CD Operations................................................ 10

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

— Program Play ................................................... 11

Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 12

Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 12

Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 12

Playing Back Video CDs/SVCDs................ 13

Selecting Video Out ................................................. 13

Placing CDs.............................................................. 13

Playing a Video CD ................................................. 13

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC function

— Menu Play ..................................................... 14

Basic Concept of the PBC function ......................... 14

Playing Video CDs/SVCDs without the PBC

function — Continous Play............................... 15

Resuming Play ......................................................... 15

Special Plays for a Video CD................................... 15

Playing a multiplex sound CD ................................. 16

Using SUBTITLE .................................................... 16

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ......... 17

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 17

Presetting Stations .................................................... 17

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 17

Playing Back Tapes...................................... 18

Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18

Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18

Recording ..................................................... 19

Recording Tapes on Deck B ..................................... 19

Dubbing T apes.......................................................... 20

CD Direct Recording............................................... 20

Auto Edit Recording ............................................... 21

Using the Microphones................................22

Singing Along........................................................... 22

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke

Discs (MPX)......................................................... 22

Recording Y our Singing ........................................... 23

To apply an echo to your voice ................................ 23

Adjust the Music Key Control (for CD play only) .. 23

Microphone mixing .................................................. 23

Using the Timers.......................................... 24

Using Daily Timer.................................................... 24

Using Recording Timer............................................ 25

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

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

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

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

Location of the Buttons and Controls........ 28

Remote Control ........................................................ 28

Remote Sensor ......................................................... 28

Display Window....................................................... 29

Front Panel ............................................................... 29

Specifications................................................31

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.

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

FM antenna

231

ANTENNA

AM LOOP AM EXT

FM



(75 )

20 mm (13/16 in.)

Extend the FM antenna (supplied) horizontally.

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

10 mm (7/16 in. )

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

If reception is poor

• 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.

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.

Continued

English

AM antenna

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna (supplied)

231

AM LOOP

AM EXT

FM

(75 )

Connecting Speakers

You can connect a pair of front speakers and one subwoofer.

To connect front speakers

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)



Speaker cord

Red

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

Black

2, 3

Speaker cord

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.)

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.

Right

speaker

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 (–).

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.

Continued

English

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110V

127V

220V

230V 

-240V

ANTENNA

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

AUX

AM EXT

RIGHT

LEFT

OUT

SUB WOOFER

OUT

AM LOOP

(75 )

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

LEFT

VIDEO  OUT

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 ~ 16

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J555V

UNIT NO. MX-J555V

AC 110/127/220 / 230 - 240V 50/6

0Hz 85W

VIDEO OUT

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

OUT

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment

You can connect both analog and digital equipment.

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

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

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

To connect a subwoofer

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass.

CD OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

VIDEO  OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J555V

UNIT NO. MX-J555V

ANTENNA

SUB WOOFER

OUT

To input

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack, using a monaural audio cord (not supplied).

AC 110/127/220 / 230 - 240V

50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP AM EXT

FM (75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110V

220V

230V 

127V

-240V

OUT

SUB WOOFER

OUT

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

LEFT

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 ~ 16

To video input

To audio output

To audio input

Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet,

and your System is at your command!

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 audio input and output of Audio/ Video equipment.

• The AUX OUT jacks will transmit audio signals from the selected TAPE, CD or TUNER, to the connected equipment. No audio signal is produced at the AUX IN jacks.

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

CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

VIDEO  OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J555V

UNIT NO. MX-J555V

ANTENNA

AC 110/127/220 / 230 - 240V

50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP AM EXT

FM (75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V

220V

230V 

127V

-240V

OUT

SUB WOOFER

OUT

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 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.

110V

127V

VIDEO  OUT

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. MX - J555V

UNIT NO. MX-J555V

ANTENNA

AC 110/127/220 / 230 - 240V

50/6

0Hz 85W

AM LOOP AM EXT

(75 )

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

OUT

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

220V

230V 

-240V

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 ~ 16

110V

127V

SUB WOOFER

OUT

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.

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

To know the locations of Buttons and controls

Please refer to page 28, 29 and 30 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.

Common OperationsCommon Operations

English

Setting the Clock

Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit.

Press PANEL OPEN/CLOSE 5.

The unit is turned on and the Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically.

Press TIMER/CLOCK h.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

Press 4 ; or ¢ ; to adjust the hour, then press SET k .

• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET k, press CANCEL /. The hour digits start flashing again.

Press 4 ; or ¢ ; to adjust the minute, then press SET k.

To check the clock time

Press DISPLAY c while playing any source.

• Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display

PANEL

OPEN / CLOSE

PRESET

SEA CONTROL

PRESET

SEA CONTROL

SET

DISPLAY

TIMER /CLOCK

SET

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing.

On the unitOn the unit

ONLY

You can only change the AM tuner interval spacing while tuning into an AM station.

Press FM/AM u while holding down 7 z.

• Each time you press the button, the AM tuner interval spacing alternates between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

FM AM

NOTE: Preset memory lost when the interval spacing is changed.

Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources

When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/AM, CD 6, AUX, and T APE 23), the unit turns on, and the Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically (and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready — COMPU PLAY CONTROL).

To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM u, +. (See page 17.)

To play back CDs, press CD 6 y, ). (See pages 10 – 12.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 23 7,-. (See page 18.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX

p, ~.

FM AM

TAPE

AUX

To adjust the clock again

If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press TIMER/ CLOCK h repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.

• Each time you press the button, the timer/clock setting modes change as follows:

DAILY

Cancelled

(The hour digits start flashing.)

ON TIME Clock

setting

REC

ON TIME

If there is a power failure

The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set the clock again.

To turn on the unit without playing, press 2 , ! so that the STANDBY lamp goes off.

The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically.

To turn off the unit (on standby), press 2 , ! again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. The Powered Rolling Panel also closes. A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.

To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs

The clock is reset to “0:00” right away , while the tuner preset stations (see page 17) will be erased in a few days.

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STANDBY

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