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.
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT
MX-J10 MX-J9
Consists of CA-MXJ10 and SP-MXJ10 Consists of CA-MXJ9 and SP-MXJ9
Modéles CA-MXJ10 et SP-MXJ10 Modéles CA-MXJ9 et SP-MXJ9
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
SET
7 8 9
10 +10
A – TAPE – B
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
VOLUME
MODE
MX-J10
REPEAT
RANDOM
COMPACT
PLAY & EXCHANGER
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
STANDBY
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
SLEEP
CONTROL
AUX
FM MODE
FM/AM
PLAY MODE
CD3CD2CD1
C D
/CLEAR
TAPE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CD
FM/AM
AUX
TAPE
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
DUBBING
REC
DECK A/B
START/STOP
REV. MODE
CD REC START
P.UPP.DOWN
RM-SMXJ9J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
SET
7 8 9
10 +10
A – TAPE – B
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
MODE
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
SLEEP
CONTROL
AUX
FM MODE
FM/AM
PLAY MODE
CD3CD2CD1
C D
/CLEAR
TAPE
ACTIVE
VOLUME
BASS EX.
CA-MXJ10
SP-MXJ10
MX-J9
COMPACT
PLAY & EXCHANGER
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
FM/AM
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
CA-MXJ9
SP-MXJ9
REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CD
TAPE
DUBBING
AUX
REC
DECK A/B
START/STOP
REV. MODE
CD REC START
P.UPP.DOWN
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0301-004A
[ C ]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION
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. ATTENTION: 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.
G-1
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULL Y INSER T.
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
APP ARA TUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT ST ANDARD ENTITLED “DIGIT AL APPARA TUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEP ARTMENT 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
COMMUNICATIONS.
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 (3 15/16 in.) or more.
Attention: Aération correcte
Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie
et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière
suivante:
1 Avant:
Bien dégagé de tout objet.
2 Côtés/dessus/dessous:
Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués
sur le schéma ci-dessous.
3 Dessous:
Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale.
Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en
le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres
(3 15/16 po.) de hauteur.
Front view Side view
Face Côté
15 cm
15
(5
/16 in.)
15 cm 15 cm
1 cm
(7/16 in.)
15 cm
(5 15/16 in.)
15 cm 15 cm
1 cm
7
(
/16 in.)
1 cm1 cm
15 cm
(5
15
/16 in.)
15 cm
(5
15 cm
CA-MXJ10/
CA-MXJ9
10 cm
10 cm
15
(3
/16 in.)
15
/16 in.)
15 cm
(5
CA-D3SCA-D3S
CA-MXJ10/
CA-MXJ9
15
/16 in.)
G-2
English
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.
Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
Here you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.
For questions that are not be answered in the manual, please contact your dealer.
Features
Easy operation
Great sound
Triple Tray
Here are some of the things that make your System powerful and easy to use.
o The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, so you can spend
your time listening to music.
• With the One Touch Operation feature of JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and
start the radio, the Cassette Deck, or the CD Player with a single touch.
o To get such great sound from such a compact package the System has:
• Programmed sound mode includes live surround effects D. CLUB, HALL, and STADIUM. It
also includes S.E.A (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects ROCK, CLASSIC, and POP.
o CD changer function can operate 3 discs.
• Discs can be changed during play using the TRIPLE TRAY.
• Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.
Includes a timer for recording broadcasts while you are out, and an easy-to-use Sleep timer.
How This Manual Is Organized
In this manual we have incorporated some special features:
• Basic information that is the same for many different functions is grouped in one place, and not
repeated in each procedure. For instance, in the section on playing a CD, we do not repeat the
information about setting the volume and the sound conditions, which are discussed in the Common
Operations section.
• Names of buttons and controls are written in all capital letters like this: SOUND MODE.
• When we are talking about the Function, rather than the BUTTON or DISPLAY, only the first letter is
capitalized.
The manual has a table of contents to help you quickly look up what you want to know.
We’ve enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope you will use it to enjoy the sound and many
features built into your System.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
1. Installation of the Unit
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or
41°F and 95°F.)
• Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
• Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
2. Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• Some power (9 watts) is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall
outlet.
• When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
3. Malfunctions, etc.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and
consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................ 3
Accessories ................................................................ 3
How to Put Batteries in the Remote Control ............. 3
Using the Remote Control ......................................... 3
Connecting the FM Antenna......................................4
Connecting the AM Antenna ..................................... 4
Connecting the Speakers ...........................................5
Connecting Auxiliary Equipment ..............................5
COMPU PLAY .......................................................... 6
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Using the Cassette Deck
(Listening to a Tape)................................. 18
One T ouch Play ..................................................18
Regular Play ............................................................18
Fast Left and Fast Right .....................................19
Music Scan .............................................................. 19
Finding the Beginning of the Current Selection.... 19
Finding the Beginning of the Next Selection ........19
Reverse Mode .......................................................... 19
Common Operations....................................... 7
Turning the Power On and Off ..................................7
Turning the System On.........................................7
Turning the System Off ........................................7
Adjusting the Volume ................................................8
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ......................................8
Sound Modes ............................................................. 8
Listening to Auxiliary Equipment ............................. 9
Using the Tuner ............................................. 10
One T ouch Radio................................................10
Tuning in a Station...................................................10
Switching between Frequency Bands................. 10
Three ways to select a station............................. 11
Presetting Stations ...................................................11
Changing the FM Reception Mode ......................... 11
Using the CD Player...................................... 12
The Quickest Way to Start a CD Is with the
One T ouch Operation .....................................13
Inserting Discs ......................................................... 13
Basics of Using the CD Player — Normal Play......14
Playing a Disc..................................................... 14
Selecting a Disc, Track or Passage
Within a Track ................................................14
Locating a Track with the Remote Control
Directly...........................................................14
Changing Discs While Playing...........................14
Continuous Play.......................................................15
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks ........15
Random Play ...........................................................16
Repeating a Selection or the Discs ..........................17
Tray Lock Function .................................................17
Locking the Electronic Lock ..............................17
Unlocking the Electronic Lock........................... 17
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......... 20
Things to Know Before You Start Recording.....20
Standard Recording .................................................21
Recording Any Sound Source to Tape................21
CD Direct Recording ............................................... 22
Tape to Tape Recording (Dubbing) ......................... 22
How to Use the DUBBING Button....................22
Using the Timer ............................................. 23
Setting the Clock ..................................................... 23
Setting the Timer .....................................................24
Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................25
Care And Maintenance ................................. 26
Troubleshooting............................................ 27
Specifications................................................ 28
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English
Getting Started
Accessories
Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.
AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
If any of these items is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
How to Put Batteries in the Remote
Control
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.
R6S/R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
CAUTION: Handle batteries properly.
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.
• Don’t use an old battery with a new one.
• Don’t use different types of batteries together.
Using the Remote Control
The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m
(23 feet) away.
You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.
REPEAT
RANDOM
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
VOLUME
DUBBING
REC
START/STOP
CD REC START
CONTINUE
BASS EX.
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
Remote sensor
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
PLAY & EXCHANGER
CD
FM/AM
AUX
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
TAPE
P.UPP.DOWN
3
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet.
Connecting the FM Antenna
Using the Supplied Wire Antenna
FM Wire Antenna
ANTENNA
FM
FM
75
AM
EXT
AM LOOP
GND
GND
Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Wire (not supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
ANTENNA
FM
FM
75
AM
EXT
AM LOOP
GND
GND
20 mm
1
2
Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna
horizontally.
Outside FM Antenna Wire
10 mm
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Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outside antenna),
disconnect the supplied FM Wire Antenna.
CAUTION: To avoid noise, keep antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting
cord and the AC power cord.
Connecting the AM Antenna
AM Antenna Wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
ANTENNA
FM
FM
75
AM
EXT
GND
GND
AM LOOP
Note: Even when connecting
an outside AM antenna, keep
the indoor AM loop connected.
AM Loop Antenna
Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.
Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base
to attach the AM Loop.
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CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet.
English
Connecting the Speakers
For each speaker, connect one end of the speaker wire to the speaker terminals on the back of the System.
1. Open each of the terminals and insert the speaker wires firmly, then close the terminals.
2. Connect the red (+) and black (–) terminals of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–)
Laying out the Unit
REPEAT
RANDOM
COMPACT
PLAY & EXCHANGER
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
STANDBY
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
POWER
PHONES
FM/AM
TUNING
COMPU
UP
PLAY
CONTROL
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
Leave a space of at least 1 cm on
both sides of the Unit and at least
15 cm at the back, for ventilation.
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
CD
TAPE
BASS EX.
DUBBING
AUX
REC
DECK A/B
START/STOP
REV. MODE
CD REC START
P.UPP.DOWN
1 cm (7/16")1 cm (7/16")
terminals marked RIGHT on the System.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) terminals of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–)
terminals marked LEFT on the System.
SP-MXJ10 RIGHT
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
+
–
+
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 – 16 OHMS.
–
SP-MXJ10 LEFT
IMPORTANT: Use speakers with the correct impedance only.
The correct impedance is indicated on the back panel.
CAUTION: If a TV is installed near speakers, the TV may display irregular colours. In this case, set the speakers away
from the TV.
Connecting Auxiliary Equipment
VCR or other equipment
To listen to this source, press the AUX button.
AUX
LEFTRIGHT
Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is
at your command!
5
COMPU PLAY
COMPU PLAY is JVC’s feature that lets you control the most frequently used functions of the System
with a single touch.
One Touch Operation starts playing a CD, turns on the radio, plays a tape, etc. with a single press of the
play button for that function. What One Touch Operation does for you is to turn the power on, then start
the function you have specified. If the Unit is not ready, such as no CD or tape in place, the Unit still
powers on so you can insert a CD or tape.
How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.
The COMPU PLAY buttons are:
On the Unit
CD £/8 button
CD Player CD1 to CD3 buttons
CD Player Open/Close (0) buttons
FM/AM button
TAPE ™ £ button
AUX button
On the Remote Control
FM/AM button
AUX button
CD control 3/8 button
CD control CD1 to CD3 buttons
Deck control 2, 3 buttons
English
6
English
kHz
MHz
CONT.
ALL PRGM
REC
A.BASS EX S.MODE
SLEEP MONO
STCLOCK
RANDOM
Common Operations
STANDBY indicator
POWER
PHONES
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
SLEEP
SET
AUX
FM MODE
FM/AM
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
C D
/CLEAR
POWER
AUX
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
PLAY & EXCHANGER
CD
FM/AM
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
TAPE
EJECT EJECT
AUX
P.UPP.DOWN
Display
REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
VOLUME
DUBBING
REC
START/STOP
CD REC START
SOUND
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
MODE
SOUND MODE
ACTIVE BASS EX.
VOLUME
AUX
Source, Sound Mode Volume level, etc.
7
SOUND
MODE
POWER
or
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
MODE
TAPE
A – TAPE - B
ACTIVE
VOLUME
BASS EX.
POWER
VOLUME +, –
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
ACTIVE BASS EX. indicator
SOUND MODE indicator
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
Turning the Power On and Off
Turning the System On
Press the POWER button.
The display comes on and the STANDBY indicator goes out.
The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in when the power was last turned off.
o If the last thing you were doing was listening to a tape in Deck B, you are now ready to listen to a
tape again in Deck B, or you can change to another source.
o If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on playing the station it was last set to.
Turning the System Off
Press the POWER button again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up and the display is blank, except for the clock display.
o Some power (9 watts) is always consumed even though power is turned off (called Standby Mode).
o To switch off the Unit completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. When you unplug
the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to AM 12:00 immediately, and preset Tuner stations will be
erased after a few days.
Adjusting the Volume
PHONES
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
or
VOLUME
or
VOLUME
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.
Turning the VOLUME control quickly also adjusts the volume level quickly.
When using the Remote Control, press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume or press the
VOLUME – button to decrease it.
You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.
CAUTION: The Volume cannot be adjusted while the Unit is in STANDBY
mode. DO NOT turn on the Unit and/or start playing any source without
setting the VOLUME control to 0; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound
can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers.
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regardless of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.
To get the effect, press the ACTIVE BASS EX. (Active Bass Extension) button.
The frame around the “A.BASS EX” indicator lights up.
A.BASS EX
English
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
or
SOUND
MODE
To cancel the effect, press the button again.
The frame around the “A.BASS EX” indicator goes out.
A.BASS EX
Sound Modes
The System has some preset sound effects that give you control of the way your music sounds, so you can
tailor it for your room and for the quality of the source. We can give you some idea of how each one
affects the music, but the only way to really tell is to try them yourself.
o The preset sound modes include modes using surround effects and modes using S.E.A. effects.
o Sound Mode effects cannot be recorded.
Surround effect modes
D. CLUB (Dance Club) Increases resonance and bass.
HALL Adds depth and brilliance to the sound, like in a concert hall.
STADIUM Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium.
S.E.A. effect modes
ROCK Boosts low and high frequencies.
CLASSIC Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo systems.
POP Good for vocal music.
To get an effect, press the SOUND MODE button repeatedly until the Sound Mode you want appears
on the display. The frame around the “S.MODE” indicator lights up.
Each time you press the SOUND MODE button, the display changes
as shown below:
= D. CLUB = HALL = STADIUM = ROCK = CLASSIC = POP = FLAT = (back to the
beginning)
S.MODE
To cancel an effect, press the SOUND MODE button until “FLAT” appears
on the display. The frame around the “S.MODE” indicator goes out.
To recall the previous Sound Mode, press the SOUND MODE button again.
S.MODE
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Listening to Auxiliary Equipment
English
FM/AM
CD
TAPE
or
AUX
By playing the sound from auxiliary equipment through the System, you can gain control over how the
music or program sounds. Once the connected equipment is playing through the System, you can apply
the sound effects.
o First make sure that the optional equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 5).
1. Set the VOLUME control to 0.
AUX
2. Press the AUX button.
When System is in Standby mode, the Unit is automatically turned on and “AUX” appears on the
display.
3. Start playing the equipment.
4. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
5. Select a sound effect mode, if you wish.
To Cancel the Setting
Change the source by starting any one of the System’s built-in sound sources, such as the Tuner or CD
Player.
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Using the Tuner
FM/AM
TUNING UP
TUNING DOWN
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
PLAY & EXCHANGER
FM/AM
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
English
REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CD
AUX
TAPE
P.UPP.DOWN
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
DUBBING
START/STOP
CD REC START
REC
¢ P. UP
P. DOWN 4
Number keys
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
SET
7 8 9
FM MODE
10 +10
A – TAPE - B
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
VOLUME
MODE
/CLEAR
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
SLEEP
AUX
Display
Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel
CONT.
ALL PRGM
RANDOM
A.BASS EX S.MODE
REC
SLEEP MONO
TAPE
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
C D
FM/AM
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
FM/AM
FM MODE
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
You can listen to both FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from
preset memory storage.
o Before listening to the radio:
• Check that both the FM and AM antennas are firmly connected. (See page 4.)
kHz
MHz
STCLOCK
FM/AM
TAPE
One Touch Radio
Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the Unit and start playing the most recent station tuned in.
o You can switch from any other sound source to the radio by pressing the FM/AM button.
Tuning in a Station
Press the FM/AM button to turn on the radio.
The frequency of the previously selected channel appears on the display.
CD
AUX
or
FM/AM
Switching between Frequency Bands
Press the FM/AM button.
Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
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1
FM/AM
TAPE
CD
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
Three ways to select a station
o Press the TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN button repeatedly to move from frequency to frequency
until you find the one you want. (Manual Tuning).
OR
o Press and hold the TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN button for a few seconds, and the frequency
starts changing on the display. When a station is tuned in, the frequency stops changing. (Auto
Tuning).
OR
o Possible only after presetting stations.
P. UPP. DOWN
Press once and release the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button to go to the next preset station.
You can also use the Remote Control to tune in preset channels:
1. Press the FM/AM button so that you can receive the most recent station tuned in.
2. Select the station by entering the preset number on the number keys of the Remote Control.
• Example: For channel 5, press 5. For channel 15, press +10 then 5.
For channel 20, press +10, then 10. For channel 30, press +10 twice then 10.
• After you have selected the preset number and the number is displayed, the broadcast frequency
of the selected channel is displayed.
Presetting Stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations for the preset numbers.
Note: In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory
examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations
you want into memory by following the presetting method.
FM/AM
or
AUX
1. Select a band by pressing the FM/AM button.
2. Press the TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN button to tune into a
station.
2
CLOCK TIMER
3
1
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
2 3
FM MODE
SET
3. Setting the preset number by pressing the number keys on the
Remote Control:
For preset numbers 1 to 10:
Press and hold the number key for the preset number you want to set.
For preset numbers 11 to 20:
Press and hold the 1 to 10 buttons after pressing the +10 button.
For preset numbers 21 t o 30:
Press and hold the 1 to 10 buttons after pressing the +10 button twice.
Release the button after the number starts to blink. This completes the preset setting.
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 for each station you want to store in memory
with a preset number.
CAUTION: If the Unit is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset
stations will be erased after a few days. If this happens, preset the
stations again.
Changing the FM Reception Mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press the FM MODE button on the Remote
Control so that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves, but there is no stereo
effect.
To restore the stereo effect, press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so that the “MONO”
indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, the “ST” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects, when
a program is broadcast in stereo.
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Using the CD Player
Disc Trays
Number keys
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
SET
7 8 9
FM MODE
10 +10
C D
/CLEAR
TAPE
A – TAPE - B
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SLEEP
AUX
FM/AM
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
CD Player
control buttons
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
TUNING
TUNING
UP
DOWN
PLAY & EXCHANGER
FM/AM
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CD buttons
0
REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CD
AUX
TAPE
P.UPP.DOWN
REV. MODE
DECK A/B
DUBBING
REC
START/STOP
CD REC START
REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
CD £/8
¢ P. UP
Display
Disc display
Repeat indicator
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
VOLUME
BASS EX.
Track number, Playing time, Step number
CONT.
ALL PRGM
RANDOM
A.BASS EX S.MODE
REC
Play mode indicator
SLEEP MONO
kHz
MHz
STCLOCK
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
Disc display
A red marker lights on the disc
display for the disc number you have
selected. This disc display blinks
while a CD is being played.
The center of the disc display is not lit
Disc marker
while CD Player is checking that
there is no disc in the disc tray for the
corresponding disc number.
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P. DOWN 4
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
The System’s CD Player has an Automatic Changer with 3 disc trays. You can use Continuous, Random,
Program or Repeat Play for the discs in CD1, CD2 and CD3. Repeat Play can repeat all the tracks on all
the CD’s, the tracks on one of the CD’s or one track on one CD. There is also the Tray Lock function,
which safely keeps discs in the trays.
Here are the basic things you need to know to play a CD and locate the different selections on it. Each
selection is called a track, so when we are talking about locating a track, we are also talking about how
you find a certain song or performance.
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The Quickest Way to Start a CD Is with the One Touch
Operation
Press the CD £/8 button (or the 3/8 button on the Remote Control).
For Normal Play (Play mode indicator is not lit):
• If there is a CD in the disc tray for the selected disc number, the power is automatically turned on
and the CD is played from the first track.
• If there is no CD in the disc tray for the selected disc number, the power is automatically turned
on and “NO DISC” appears on the display. The CD Player is in stop mode.
For Continuous Play or Random Play in Display mode
(CONT. or RANDOM indicators are lit):
• If there is a CD in the disc tray for the selected disc number, the power is automatically turned on
and the CD is played continuously from the first track or the tracks are played in random order.
• If there is no CD in the disc tray for the selected disc number, the power is automatically turned
on and other tray containing a CD is selected and is played continuously from the first track or the
tracks are played in random order.
• If there are no CDs in CD player, the power is automatically turned on and “NO DISC” appears
on the display in Normal Play mode. The CD Player is in stop mode.
Press a CD1, CD2 or CD3 button.
For Normal Play (Play mode indicator is not lit):
• If there is a CD in the disc tray for the selected disc number, the power is automatically turned on
and playback starts from the selected CD.
• If there are no CDs in CD Player, the power is automatically turned on and “NO DISC” appears
on the display in Normal Play mode. The CD Player is set to stop mode.
o Press the 0 button.
• The power turns on, and the tray opens automatically.
Inserting Discs
1. Press the 0 button on the left of the Disc button you want to insert
the disc into.
The disc tray slides out automatically.
2. Place a CD, with its label side up, onto the tray.
ATTENTION:
place at the center of the tray.
3. Press the 0 button to close the tray.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to insert other discs into other trays.
• To continue putting discs into other trays, even if a tray is open, by pressing the 0 button of
another disc tray, the open tray will close automatically, and the new disc tray will slide out.
o To put an 8 cm CD into a tray, insert it so that it is aligned with the groove in the tray’s center.
If a tray is open when the System switches to Standby mode, the tray is closed automatically.
If the CD cannot be read correctly (due to scratches etc.), “00 00000” appears on the display.
To avoid malfunctions when you play a CD, please set the CD in the right
CD
Tray
CORRECT INCORRECT
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Basics of Using the CD Player —
Normal Play
Playing a Disc
1. Prepare the discs.
English
FM/AM
TAPE
or
or
CD
AUX
2. Press the CD £/8 or CD1, CD2 or CD3 button of the disc you want
to play.
When using the Remote Control, press the £/8 button or the CD1, CD2 or CD3 buttons.
The first track of the selected disc will begin playing.
The CD Player automatically stops when the playback finishes the last track of the CD.
• If these buttons are pressed while the tray is open, the tray is automatically closed and playback
starts.
To stop playing the disc, press the 7 button (or the 7/CLEAR button on the Remote Control).
To stop play and remove the disc, press the 0 button for the disc being played.
To pause, press the CD £/8 button (or the 3/8 button on the Remote Control). The display will blink.
To cancel pause, press the CD £/8 button again (or press the 3/8 button on the Remote Control).
Play continues from the point where it was paused.
Selecting a Disc, Track or Passage Within a Track
1. Press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button for the disc tray containing the
track you want to listen to.
• Example: for the third disc, press CD3.
P. UPP. DOWN
2. Press the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button to select the track.
The selected track starts playing.
Each time you briefly press and release the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button, the track changes by
one.
• Press and release the ¢ P. UP button to go ahead one track at a time.
• Press and release the P. DOWN 4 button to go back one track at a time.
Holding down the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button, during playback, will fast forward/backwards
the CD so you can quickly find a particular passage in the selection you are listening to.
CLOCK TIMER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
SET
When using the Remote Control, press the 4 or ¢ button.
Locating a Track with the Remote Control Directly
Using the number keys on the Remote Control allows you to go directly to the beginning of any track.
CD3CD2CD1
1. Press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button for the disc tray containing the
track you want to listen to.
• Example: for the third disc, press CD3.
2. Enter the number of the track you want to listen to with the
number keys.
The selected track starts playing.
• Example: For track 5, press 5. For track 15, press +10 then 5. For track 20, press +10, then 10.
For track 32, press +10 three times, then 2.
Changing Discs While Playing
You can replace a CD in a tray not being used, while another CD is playing.
1. Press the 0 button of the tray not being used.
The tray opens.
2. Replace the disc in the tray.
3. Press the 0 button to close the tray.
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PRGM
A.BASS EX S.MODE
CONT.
A.BASS EX S.MODE
PRGM
A.BASS EX S.MODE
Continuous Play
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CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
or
This function plays the disc in the Unit continuously.
1. Prepare the discs.
2. Select Continuous mode.
On the Unit
Press the CONTINUE button.
The playback automatically starts from the selected CD.
• “CONT.” on the Play mode indicator lights up.
You can press the CONTINUE button while a CD is playing to switch to Continuous mode.
On the Remote Control
1. Press the PLAY MODE button
while the CD Player is stopped, to
select “CONTINUE”.
• “CONT.” lights in the Play mode indicator.
The display changes with each press of the
PLAY MODE button as shown below.
= PROGRAM = RANDOM = CONTINUE = (back to the beginning)
CD3CD2CD1
2. Press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button or 3/8 button.
Playback starts from the selected CD.
Playing order of the CDs
The selected CDs are played continuously in the following order.
= CD1 = CD2 = CD3 = (back to the beginning)
PLAY MODE
To cancel Continuous play, press the CONTINUE button again. The “CONT.” indicator on the
display goes out and Normal Play is resumed. When using the Remote Control, press the PLAY MODE
button while the CD Player is stopped to select a different Play mode. The “CONT.” indicator goes out
and the next Play mode is selected.
Programming the Playing Order of the
Tracks
You can change the order in which the discs and tracks play, and select only the discs and tracks you want
from among those loaded in the CD Player.
o You can program up to 20 steps in any desired order from among the discs in the player.
o You can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped.
Use the Remote Control.
1. Press the PLAY MODE button to
select “PROGRAM”.
The display changes with each press of the
PLAY MODE button as shown below.
= PROGRAM = RANDOM = CONTINUE = (back to the beginning)
• The “PRGM” play mode indicator lights up.
• If a program is already in progress, the last step of the program is displayed.
CD3CD2CD1
2. Select a disc with the
CD1, CD2 or CD3 button.
The display changes to the Program Entry display.
Track number
Disc number
Step number
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PRGM
A.BASS EX S.MODE
CLOCK TIMER
A.BASS EX S.MODE
RANDOM
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
SET
3. Press the number keys (1 to 10 and
+10) to select the track to program.
• Example: For track 5, press 5.
For track 15, press +10 then 5.
For track 20, press +10 then 10.
English
10 +10
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select the other tracks for the program.
5. Press the 3/8 button.
The Unit plays the tracks in the order you have programmed them.
o If you try to program a disc tray that is empty, or a track number that does not exist on a disc (for
example, selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks), the selected disc or track are skipped
when the program is played.
o You can skip to a particular program step by pressing the 4 or ¢ button during Program Play.
o To play the programmed tracks over and over, press the REPEAT button to select “ ALL”. The
Repeat mode indicators light up in sequence with each press of the REPEAT button.
To stop playing, press the 7 button (or the 7/CLEAR button on the Remote Control) once.
To delete all the tracks in a program, press the 7 button on the Unit (or the 7/CLEAR button on the
Remote Control) while the CD Player is stopped. The program is deleted and the “PRGM” play mode
indicator goes out and Normal Play is resumed.
To cancel program play, press the PLAY MODE button on the Remote Control while the CD Player
is stopped to select a different Play mode. The “PRGM” indicator goes out and the next Play mode is
selected.
Note: If you press the CONTINUE or RANDOM button on the Unit while a program is playing, the
play mode changes to that mode.
Random Play
The tracks will play in no special order when you use this mode.
RANDOM
PLAY MODE
On the Unit
Press the RANDOM button.
The playback automatically starts from the selected CD.
• “RANDOM” on the Play mode indicator lights up.
You can press the RANDOM button while a CD is playing to switch to Random play mode.
On the Remote Control
1. Press the PLAY MODE button
while the CD Player is stopped, to
select “RANDOM”.
• “RANDOM” lights in the Play mode
indicator.
The display changes with each press of the PLAY MODE button as shown below.
= PROGRAM = RANDOM = CONTINUE = (back to the beginning)
2. Press the 3/8 button.
Playback starts from the selected CD.
Note: Random Play cannot be activated with the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button.
To skip to the next track, press the ¢ button during playback. The next track is jumped to with each
press of the button. Press the 4 button to jump to the start of the track being played.
Press the REPEAT button before or during random play to instruct the System to continue with a
different random track selection after the last selection is played.
To cancel random play, press the RANDOM button again. The “RANDOM” play mode indicator
goes out and Normal Play is resumed. When using the Remote Control, press the PLAY MODE button
while the CD Player is stopped to select a different Play mode. The “RANDOM” indicator goes out and
the next Play mode is selected.
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Repeating a Selection or the Discs
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REPEAT
You can have all the discs, the program or the individual selection currently playing repeat as many times
as you like.
Press the REPEAT button on the unit.
The display changes with each press of the button, as shown below.
=
= ALL = (back to the beginning)
: Repeats one track on a CD.
ALL: For Normal Play, repeats all the tracks on the current CD.
For Continuous Play or Random Play, repeats all the tracks on all the CDs in the CD
Player.
For Program Play, repeats all the tracks in the program.
To exit Repeat Mode, press the REPEAT button until the Repeat mode indicator on the display goes
out.
Tray Lock Function
In order to safely keep the discs in the CD Player, the three trays can be electronically locked in a single
operation.
When the electronic lock is on, the trays cannot be opened even if the 0 button is pressed.
This function can only be accessed by using the buttons on the Unit itself.
Locking the Electronic Lock
1. Put the System’s power into STANDBY mode.
P.UPP.DOWN
2. While pressing the 7 button, press the 0 button for CD1’s tray on
the Unit.
“LOCK ON” appears on the display to let you know that the trays have been locked.
When the CD Player trays are locked, pressing the 0 buttons displays the message “LOCK ON” on
the display and the trays do not open. Also, the 0 button cannot be used to automatically turn on the
power.
Unlocking the Electronic Lock
1. Put the System’s power into STANDBY mode.
2. While pressing the 7 button, press the 0 button for CD1’s tray on
the Unit.
When the unlock operation is done, “LOCK OFF” appears on the display to show that the lock has
been taken off.
The trays can now be opened by pressing the 0 buttons.
The 0 button can also be used to automatically turn on the power.
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Using the Cassette Deck
(Listening to a Tape)
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
MODE
SET
FM MODE
A – TAPE - B
VOLUME
/CLEAR
TAPE
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
C D
SLEEP
AUX
FM/AM
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
Cassette Deck
control buttons
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
PLAY & EXCHANGER
CD
FM/AM
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
TAPE
EJECT EJECT
AUX
P.UPP.DOWN
0 EJECT (Deck B)0 EJECT (Deck A)
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
VOLUME
DUBBING
REC
START/STOP
CD REC START
CONTINUE
RANDOM
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REPEAT
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
TAPE ™ £
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
¢ P. UP
7
P. DOWN 4
Display
CONT.
ALL PRGM
RANDOM
: Tape Direction indicator
: DECK A, B indicator
: Reverse Mode indicator
The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record and dub audio tapes.
o With Automatic Tape Detection, you can listen to Type I or II tapes without changing any settings.
The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers and the capstans.
One Touch Play
By pressing the TAPE ™ £ button (or the 2 or 3 button on the Remote Control), the Unit will come
on, “TAPE” appears in the display, and if a tape is in the deck, it will start to play. If no tape is loaded, the
Unit will come on and wait for you to insert a tape, or select another function.
A.BASS EX S.MODE
REC
SLEEP MONO
kHz
MHz
STCLOCK
Tape Direction Indicator on the Display
The Tape Direction indicator tells you which direction the selected
tape deck will use for playback.
During playback, the direction indicator blinks slowly.
During fast left or fast right, the indicator blinks quickly.
During Music Scan mode, the direction indicator alternates between
blinking slowly and quickly repeatedly.
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
EJECT EJECT
Regular Play
When the power is already on, you can use this basic procedure:
1. Press the 0 EJECT button for the deck you want to use.
2. When the cassette holder opens, put the cassette in, with the
exposed part of the tape down, toward the base of the System.
• If the cassette holder does not open, turn the Unit off, then back on and press the 0 EJECT button
again.
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DECK A/B
REV. MODE
FM/AM
CD
TAPE
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
3. Close the holder gently.
When both Deck A and Deck B contain a tape, the last deck to have a tape inserted is selected.
To change the selected deck, press the DECK A/B button. When using the Remote Control, press the
A or B button.
AUX
4. Press the TAPE ™ £ button (or 2 or 3 button on the Remote Control).
The tape is played in the direction of the button pressed for the selected deck.
• The Cassette Deck automatically stops when one side of a tape has finished playing.
To stop playing, press the 7 button.
To remove the tape, stop the tape, and press the 0 EJECT button.
To change decks while playing a tape, press the TAPE ™ £ button after pressing the DECK A/B
button on the Unit or press the 2 or 3 button after pressing the A or B button on the Remote Control.
Fast Left and Fast Right
o While the tape is stopped, press the P. DOWN 4 button (or 1 button on the Remote Control) and
P. UPP. DOWN
the tape will wind rapidly onto the left side of the cassette without playing.
o While the tape is stopped, press the ¢ P. UP button (or ¡ button on the Remote Control) and the
tape will wind rapidly onto the right side of the cassette without playing.
Note: Deck A and Deck B cannot be used for playback at the same time.
Music Scan
To find the beginning of a music track during play, use the Music Scan function. Music Scan searches for
blank portions that usually separate selections, then plays the next selection.
Finding the Beginning of the Current Selection
P. UPP. DOWN
Press the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button (or the 1 or ¡ button on
the Remote Control) during play.
o Make sure that you press the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button (or the 1 or ¡ button on the
Remote Control) in the opposite direction to that in which the tape is playing. Searching stops at the
beginning of the current selection, and the current selection starts automatically.
Finding the Beginning of the Next Selection
Press the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button (or the 1 or ¡ button on
the Remote Control) during play.
o Make sure that you press the P. DOWN 4 or ¢ P. UP button (or the 1 or ¡ button on the
Remote Control) in the same direction as that in which the tape is playing. Searching stops at the
beginning of the next selection, and the next selection starts automatically.
Music Scan works by detecting a 4-second long blank at the beginning of each selection,
so it won’t work well if your tape has:
• No blank at the beginning of a selection .
• Noise (often caused by much use or poor quality dubbing) which fills the blank.
• Long, very soft passages or pauses in a selection. The scan will detect these as 4-second long
blanks. If this happens, just scan again until you reach the selection you want.
Reverse Mode
You can play both sides of a cassette, or play both the tapes in the two Cassette Decks continuously.
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Press the REV. MODE button to switch to Reverse Mode.
The indicator changes with each press of the button as shown.
=
= = = (back to the beginning)
: The Cassette Deck automatically stops after playing one side of the tape.
: The Cassette Deck automatically stops after playing both sides of the tape being played (or set
to play).
: After playing both sides of the tape being played (or set to play), the Unit always checks to
see if a tape is in the other deck. If there is, it automatically starts playing that tape. This
Continuous Play function works regardless of which deck starts first. The tapes are played
continuously until the 7 button is pressed.
Using the Cassette Deck
kHz
MHz
CONT.
ALL PRGM
REC
A.BASS EX S.MODE
SLEEP MONO
STCLOCK
RANDOM
REC PAUSE
(Recording)
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 +10
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
MODE
SET
A – TAPE - B
VOLUME
FM MODE
/CLEAR
TAPE
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
C D
SLEEP
AUX
FM/AM
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
Display
STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
COMPU
PLAY
CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
1 BIT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
PLAY & EXCHANGER
FM/AM
TUNING
UP
TUNING
DOWN
PLAY REC/PLAY
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
EJECT EJECT
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REPEAT
RANDOM
CONTINUE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
CD
AUX
TAPE
P.UPP.DOWN
DECK A/B
REV. MODE
DUBBING
REC
START/STOP
CD REC START
DUBBING
REC START/STOP
CD REC START
REC indicator
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, have the
source ready, make one or two settings, and you’re ready to record. For each source the procedure is a
little bit different and now we’ll explain just what to do for each one. If you forget, just come back to the
section which has the specific procedures you need. But first, here are a few things to make your recordings better.
Things to Know Before You Start Recording
o It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or
discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic
embodied therein.
o When you want to record onto both sides of a tape, you can set Reverse mode on to do so. However,
recording automatically stops after recording in the 2 direction in Reverse mode. Therefore, make
sure that the tape direction is 3 when recording with Reverse mode on.
o The recording level, which is the volume at which the new tape is being made, is automatically set
correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control on the System. Thus, during recording you can
adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
o Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A and one for side B, can be removed to
prevent accidental erasure or re-recording. To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must
cover the holes with adhesive tape first.
However, when a Type II tape is used, only cover part of the hole as shown, since the other part of the
hole is used to detect the tape type.
o When recording, you can hear Sound Mode effects through the speakers or headphones. However, the
sound is recorded without Sound Mode effects.
o Type I and Type II tapes can be used for recording.
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REC
START/STOP
Note: At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto. Depending on the recording source, the first part of the recording may be missing because of the leader. When
recording CDs or radio broadcasts, to get the beginning of the recording on the tape, first wind on the
leader before beginning recording.
CAUTION: If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
the Unit may be too close to a TV which was on during the recording.
Either turn off the TV or increase the distance between the TV and the
System.
Standard Recording
This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to
tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However,
when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are combining selections from several
sources on one tape, use the method described below; just substitute the source you want into this
procedure, such as a tape in Deck A, a CD, or the Tuner. You can also record from auxiliary source with
this procedure.
Recording Any Sound Source to Tape
Follow these steps to record from any sound source onto a tape in Deck B.
Using the Unit
1. Insert a blank or erasable tape into Deck B.
2. Press the REV. MODE button if you want to record on both sides of
the tape.
Press the button until the “ ” or “ ” indicator is lit.
• When using Reverse Mode, insert the tape so that it will be recorded in the forwards 3 direction.
3. Check the recording direction for the tape.
Check that the Tape Direction indicator is the same as that for the tape in the tape deck. If the
directions are different, press the 7 button after pressing the TAPE ™ £ button to set the tape
direction.
• When using Reverse Mode to record both sides of a tape, check that the Tape Direction indicator
is in the forwards 3 direction. If the direction indicator is not in the forwards 3 direction, press
the TAPE ™ £ button then press the 7 button.
4. Prepare the source by, for example, tuning in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on connected equipment.
5. Press the REC START/STOP button.
The “REC” indicator light comes on and the System begins recording.
Using the Remote Control
1. Insert a blank or erasable tape into Deck B.
2. Press the REV. MODE button on the Unit if you want to record on
both sides of the tape.
Press the button until the “ ” or “ ” indicator is lit.
• When using Reverse Mode, insert the tape so that it will be recorded in the forwards 3 direction.
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REC PAUSE
3. Prepare the source by, for example, tuning in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on connected equipment.
4. Press the REC PAUSE button.
The “REC” indicator blinks.
5. Press the 2 or 3 button.
Recording starts in the direction of the button pressed.
• When using Reverse Mode to record both sides of a tape, press the 3 button.
Notes for using Reverse Mode for recording
When recording in Reverse Mode, the System automatically stops when it reaches the end of the reverse
2 direction. To record on both sides of a tape, make sure that the recording direction for the tape inserted
into Deck B is forwards 3, and that the Tape Direction indicator is also forwards 3, before you start
recording.
To Pause at Any Time During the Recording Process
DUBBING
Press the REC PAUSE button on the Remote Control. Then press either the 2 or 3 button on the Remote
Control or REC START/STOP button on the Unit to restart recording.
To Stop at Any Time During the Recording Process
Press the REC START/STOP button on the Unit again, or press the 7 button on the Remote Control.
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CONTINUE
CD REC START
Recording AM station to tape
When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which are not heard when listening to the
broadcast. In this case, press the CONTINUE button on the CD Player to eliminate the beats.
1. Set to AM station and start recording.
2. Press the CONTINUE button to eliminate the beats.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown below:
= CUT-1 = CUT-2 = CUT-3 = (back to the beginning)
CD Direct Recording
Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order you have
set in a program.
1. Prepare CDs. (See page 13.)
If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD £/8, then 7 of the CD control before
going to the next step.
2. Insert a cassette in Deck B to record on.
• When you want to record on both sides of a tape, press the REV. MODE to turn Reverse Mode
on. Check that the recording direction for the tape and the Tape Direction indicator are correct.
(See page 21 “Notes for using Reverse Mode for recording”.)
3. Press the CD REC START button.
The “REC” indicator light comes on and the System begins recording.
If you make a recording with Reverse Mode on:
If the tape reaches its end while recording a song, the last song will be re-recorded at the beginning of
the other side.
FM/AM
TAPE
To stop at any time during the recording process, press the 7 button.
Note: When making Sleep timer settings while doing CD Direct recording, set the time so that there is
enough leeway to finish the recording before the power goes off. If the time is set to about the length of
the CD, the power may go off before recording finishes.
For CD Direct Recording using more than one disc, use a blank tape. If you use a prerecorded tape,
prerecorded material may not be erased between newly-recorded tracks.
Tape to Tape Recording (Dubbing)
Recording from one tape to another is called dubbing.
You can dub tapes simply, with just a single button.
o When dubbing tapes, make sure that the playback direction of Deck A and Deck B are the same.
o When you want to record both sides of a tape, press the REV. MODE button to turn Reverse mode on.
o It is preferable that the type of tape (Type I or Type II) you record from be the same as the type you
record onto.
How to Use the DUBBING Button
CD
AUX
1. Press the TAPE ™ £, then the 7 button.
2. Insert the source cassette you want to copy from into Deck A for
playback.
Insert the cassette so that it will be played in the forwards 3 direction.
3. Insert the blank or erasable cassette you want to copy onto into
Deck B for recording.
Insert the cassette so that it will be recorded in the forwards 3 direction.
4. Press the DUBBING button.
Deck A and Deck B will start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing, press the 7 button or REC START/STOP button.
o When doing dubbing with the DUBBING button, you can hear Sound Mode effects through the
speakers or headphones. However, the sound is dubbed without Sound Mode effects.
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Using the Timer
CLOCK
– SELECT +
SET
SHIFT
RM-SMXJ10J REMOTE CONTROL
CLOCK TIMER POWER
1
2 3
–+
SELECT
4 5 6
SET
7 8 9
FM MODE
10 +10
REC PAUSE
SHIFT
SOUND
MODE
A – TAPE - B
VOLUME
/CLEAR
PLAY MODECD3CD2CD1
C D
TAPE
SLEEP
AUX
FM/AM
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
TIMER
Display
Clocktime, timer-on time, etc.
RANDOM
CONT.
ALL PRGM
CLOCK indicator Timer indicator
When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.
The timers let you control listening and recording functions automatically.
Use the Remote Control to set the clock and timers.
A.BASS EX S.MODE
REC
SLEEP MONO
kHz
MHz
STCLOCK
SHIFT
CLOCK
1
–+
SELECT
4 5
SET
8
Setting the Clock
The timers depend on the clock: the clock must be right for the timers to work as you expect.
You can set the clock whether the Unit is on or off.
Note that the clock must be set, otherwise the timers cannot be set.
1. Press the SHIFT button.
2. Press the CLOCK button.
The “CLOCK” indicator on the display lights up and the clock time blinks.
3. Press the SELECT + or – button to set the time.
Pressing the SELECT + button increases the time and pressing SELECT – decreases the time.
Pressing the button continuously advances or POSTPONES the time in 10 minute intervals.
4. Press the SET button.
The blinking time display changes from a blinking display to a steady display and the clock timer
starts from 0 seconds.
CAUTION: If there is a power failure, the clock loses its setting. The
display shows “AM 12:00”, and the clock must be reset.
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Setting the Timer
SHIFT
TIMER
2
–+
SELECT
4 5
SET
8
o You can set the Timer whether the Unit is on or off.
Procedure For Setting the Timer
1. Press the SHIFT button.
2. Press the TIMER button.
The Timer indicator on the display lights up and the blinking “TIMER ON” changes to the On Time
setting display.
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3. Set the time you want the Unit to
come on.
Press the SELECT + or – button to set
the On Time.
4. Press the SET button.
“TIMER OFF” blinks on the display, and the display changes to the Off Time setting display.
English
–+
SELECT
4 5
SET
8
–+
SELECT
4 5
\
5. Set the time you want the Unit to
be turned off.
Press the SELECT + or – button to set
the Off Time.
6. Press the SET button.
The name of the source blinks in the display.
7. Press the SELECT + or – button
to select the source.
The display changes with each press of the button
as shown.
Ô TUNER Ô TUNER
TUNER: Selects the last station you were listening to.
TUNER
CD: Plays the last CD you were listening to.
TAPE: Plays the last tape you were listening to.
REC: Records the last station you were listening to.
REC Ô CD Ô TAPE Ô
• In the source “TUNER”, “CD”, or “TAPE”, the timer acts as a Daily timer. Once the Daily timer
has been set, it will be activated at the same time every day until the setting is turned off.
In the source “TUNER
performed, the details of the setting remain stored but the Timer status is set to off.
REC”, the timer acts as a Once timer. After the Once timer has been
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A.BASS EX S.MODE
SLEEP
SET
8
–+
SELECT
4 5
8. Press the SET button.
The volume level blinks on the display.
9. Press the SELECT + or – button
to set the volume level.
SET
8
SLEEP
10.
Press the SET button.
The display returns to the display before you set the timer.
Before Turning the Unit Off
• Check that the selected source is ready.
• If you will be recording a source while you are out, set the volume to 0.
To turn the Timer off, press the SHIFT button and then the TIMER button. The Timer indicator on the
display goes out.
Setting the Sleep Timer
Use the Sleep Timer to turn the Unit off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting
this timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know your Unit will turn off by itself rather
than play all night.
o You can only set the Sleep Timer when the Unit is on and a source is playing.
To set the Sleep Timer, follow this procedure:
1. With the System on and a source
playing, press the SLEEP button
on the Remote Control.
2. Set the length of time you want the source to play before shutting
off.
• Each time you press this button, it changes the number of minutes shown on the display in this
sequence:
= 10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled
When the number of minutes you want shows on the display, just wait 5 seconds until the number of
minutes stops blinking, and is lighted steadily.
The Unit is now set to turn off after the number of minutes you set.
To Change the Sleep Timer Setting
Press the SLEEP button until the number of minutes you want appears on the display.
To Cancel the Sleep Timer Setting
Press the SLEEP button until the “SLEEP” indicator goes off on the display.
Turning off the Unit also cancels the Sleep Timer.
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Care And Maintenance
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Compact Discs
Handle your compact discs, cassette tapes, and
Cassette Deck carefully, and they will last a
long time.
• Remove the CD from the case by holding
it at the edges while pressing the center
hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD,
or bend the CD.
• Put the CD back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the
CD when placing it back in the case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.
• A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD
does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
in a straight line from center to edge.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvent (for
example, conventional record cleaner, spray
thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean a CD.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside
the Unit in the following cases:
• After starting the 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.
Cassette Tapes
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in
one of the reels and rotating.
• If the tape is loose, it may get
stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.
• Do not touch the tape surface.
• Do not store the tape:
- In dusty places
- In direct sunlight or heat
- In moist areas
- On a TV or speaker
- Near a magnet
Cassette Deck
• If the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers of the Cassette Deck
become dirty, the following will occur:
- Loss of sound quality
- Discontinuous sound
- Fading
- Incomplete erasure
- Difficulty recording
• Clean the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers using a cotton
swab moistened with alcohol.
Pinch-rollers
Capstans
General Notes
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your
tapes, CDs, and the mechanism clean.
• Store tapes and CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets
or on shelves.
• Keep the Cassette Deck’s tape doors and the CD trays closed
when not in use.
Heads
• If the heads become magnetized, the Unit will produce noise
or lose high frequencies.
• To demagnetize the heads, turn off the Unit, and use a head
demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).
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Troubleshooting
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• If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
• If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the Unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your
dealer, for service.
Symptom
No sound is heard.
Unable to record.
Poor radio reception
The CD skips.
Unable to operate the Remote Control.
The CD tray cannot be opened.
The CD does not play.
Operations are disabled.
Possible Cause
Connections are incorrect, or loose.
Cassette record protect tabs are removed.
• The antenna is disconnected.
• The AM Loop Antenna is too close to
the Unit.
• The FM Wire Antenna is not properly
extended and positioned.
The CD is dirty or scratched.
• The path between the Remote Control
and the sensor on the Unit is blocked.
• The batteries have lost their charge.
The main AC power cord is not plugged in.
The CD is upside down.
The built-in microprocessor has malfunctioned due to external electrical interference.
Action
Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 – 5.)
Cover holes on back edge of cassette with
tape.
• Reconnect the antenna securely.
• Change the position and direction of the
AM Loop Antenna.
• Extend FM Wire Antenna to the best
reception position.
Clean or replace the CD.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Replace the batteries.
Plug in the AC power plug.
Put the CD in with the label side up.
Unplug the Unit then plug it back in.
The cassette door cannot be opened.
During tape playing, the power cord was
unplugged.
Plug in the power cord, press the POWER
button, and then press the 0 EJECT button.
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Specifications
Amplifier
Output Power 60 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 ohms at 1 kHz
with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Speaker terminals 6 – 16 ohms
CD Automatic Changer
Dynamic Range 85 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB
Wow And Flutter Unmeasurable
Cassette Deck
Frequency Response
Type I (NORMAL) : 50 – 14,000 Hz
Wow And Flutter 0.15% (WRMS)
(1 kHz)
AUX 300 mV/50 kohms
Tuner
FM Tuner
Tuning Range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
AM Tuner
Tuning Range 530 – 1,710 kHz
CD Capacity 3 discs
Type II (CrO
2) : 50 – 14,000 Hz
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General
Dimensions 265 × 295 × 361 mm (W/H/D)
Mass 8 kg (17.7 lbs)
Power Specifications
Power Requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power Consumption 95 watts / 110 VA (during operation)
Accessories
Speaker Specifications
Type 2-way, 2-speaker bass-reflex type
Speakers
Woofer 12 cm (4
Tweeter 5 cm (2 inches) cone × 1
Power Handling Capacity 60 watts
Impedance 6 ohms
Frequency Range 45 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level 90 dB/w • m
Dimensions 205 × 295 × 225 mm (W/H/D)
Mass 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
7
/16 × 115/8 × 141/4 inches)
(10
9 watts (in standby mode)
AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries R6S/R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
3
/4 inches) cone × 1
1
(8
/8 × 115/8 × 87/8 inches)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note:
MX-J10 and MX-J9 are the exactly same in shape and specifications, but in color.
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EN, FR
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