JVC MX-J9, MX-J10 User Manual

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

English

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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English

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.

4

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.