JVC MX-JE5, MX-JE31, MX-JE3 User Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-JE5

—Consists of CA-MXJE5,

SP-XJE5 and SP-XSJE5

MX-JE3

—Consists of CA-MXJE3 and SP-MXJE3

MX-JE31

—Consists of CA-MXJE31 and SP-MXJE31

(

For MX-JE5)(For MX-JE3/JE31

ACTIVE

BASS EXTENSION

)

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0145-001B

[US,UN,UG,UX]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

15 cm1 cm 1 cm

15 cm

10 cm

15 cm

Front view Side view

CA-MXJE5 CA-MXJE3 CA-MXJE31

Wall or obstructions Wall or obstructions

Front No obstructions

Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

The minimal clearance is shown as below:

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

3. and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE UNIT.

: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open

22 kg

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

MX-JE5

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

G-1

20 kg

MX-JE31

Introduction

Precautions

Installation

• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System.

DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV.

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in the following cases:

• After starting to heat the room

• In a damp room

• If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm place.

Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case, leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again.

Internal heat

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the unit.

DO NOT block the ventilation openings or holes. If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before operating any further.

DO NOT disassemble the System since there are no user serviceable parts inside.

• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

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

Contents

Connections .............................................................3

Display Indication ...................................................7

Daily Operations—Playback .................................8

Daily Operations—Sound&Other

Adjustments .....................................................13

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................13

Reinforcing the Bass Sound .............................................. 13

Selecting the Sound Modes ............................................... 14

Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode .............. 14

Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field—3D Phonic............ 15

Presetting Automatic DVD Video Sound

Increase Level................................................................ 15

Changing the Scanning Mode (MX-JE5 only).................. 15

Changing the Picture Tone................................................15

Changing the Display Brightness......................................16

Setting the Clock ............................................................... 16

Turning Off the Power Automatically ..............................16

Unique DVD/VCD Operations ............................17

Selecting the Sound Track.................................................17

Selecting the Subtitle Language........................................18

Selecting the View Angle.................................................. 18

Selecting Browsable Still Pictures (MX-JE5 only)........... 18

Playing Back a Bonus Group (MX-JE5 only)................... 19

Special Picture Playback ................................................... 19

Advanced Disc Operations ...................................20

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............20

Playing at Random—Random Play...................................21

Playing Repeatedly............................................................ 22

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ............................ 22

On-Screen Disc Operations .................................. 23

Recording Operations ..........................................28

Enjoying Karaoke .................................................30

Singing Along (Karaoke) ..................................................30

Singing Along Using the Stereo Discs

—Vocal Masking...........................................................31

Microphone Mixing...........................................................31

Reserving Karaoke Songs—Karaoke Program Play.........32

Timer Operations ..................................................34

Setup Menu Operations .......................................36

Operating the TV ..................................................38

Additional Information ........................................39

Troubleshooting ................................................................42

Specifications ....................................................................44

Parts Index ............................................................46

Playable Disc Types

(MX-JE5 only) (MX-JE5 only)

DIGITAL VIDEO

INFO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

• CD-R/RW: Recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats.

• DVD-R/-RW: Recorded in the DVD Video format.

In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used for MP3/WMA/JPEG operations.

About color system

This System accommodates both NTSC and PAL system and can play back discs recorded with either system. To change the color system, see page 4.

Caution for DualDisc playback

The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of the following...

• Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays on the TV screen.

• For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. See “Setup Menu Operations” on page 36.

If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a button,

the disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or data required for that operation is not recorded on the disc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

How to Read This Manual

• Button and control operations are explained as listed in the table below.

•

Some related tips and notes are explained later in the sections “Learning More about This System” and “Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section explaining the operations ( indicates that the content has some information).

INFO

Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This System can play back only DVDs recorded with the NTSC or PAL color system whose Region Code numbers including “3” for Southeast Asia or “2” for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the middle east. For your available Region code, check the rear panel of your main unit. EX.:

If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded, “REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will not start.

The System can play back the following digital audio formats.

•

LPCM

(Linear PCM),

DTS

(Digital Theater Systems),

Multichannel),

MLP

DIGITAL

(Dolby Digital),

MPEG

(MPEG

(Meridian Lossless Packing)

Remote ONLY

Main Unit

ONLY

Indicates that you press the button

and repeatedly

until an option you want is

briefly

selected.

Indicates that you press one of the buttons.

sec.

Indicates that you for a specified period.

press and hold

the button

The number inside the arrow indicates the period of press (in the example, 2 seconds).

Indicates that you turn the control toward the specified direction(s).

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the remote control.

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the buttons and controls on the main unit.

Connections

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

~ From AM/FM antenna

See page 4.

Ÿ From the digital input of digital audio

component such as CD recorder, etc.

See page 4.

! From the video input of TV/monitor

See page 4.

⁄ From front speakers

See page 5.

@ From surround speakers (MX-JE5

only)

See page 5.

¤ Voltage Selector

Before plugging in, confirm the position the voltage selector points at. See page 6.

• Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem when connecting the player to an integrated TV/Video system.

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

MAIN SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–16

Ω

LEFT

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

CAUTION:

Ω

–32

Ω

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V

220V

230V-240V

127V

RIGHT

# From a wall outlet

Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

• Before plugging in, confirm the position the voltage selector points at. See page 6 and the back cover.

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

* The illustration above is for MX-JE5.

Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM antenna (supplied)

Turn it until the best reception is obtained.

Green

Blue

Red

Composite video cord (supplied)

S video cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

AM/FM antenna

Digital audio component

To assemble the AM loop antenna

To connect AM/FM antenna

For better AM/FM reception

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Keep it connected.

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Extend it horizontally.

Protective cap

• Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the “AUDIO” preference display correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment (see page 37). If setting is incorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage to the speakers.

TV/monitor

• To select progressive scanning mode, use COMPONENT jacks (MX-JE5 only).

• Connect the VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT jacks (MX-JE5 only) whichever you want to use.

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

FM outdoor antenna (not supplied)

• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 connector (IEC or DIN45325).

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor reception.

Ω

wire with coaxial type

When connecting the auxiliary equipment (AUX)

Red

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

White

To set the video output selector

You can select the video output to match it to the color system of your TV.

NTSC:

For an NTSC TV.

PAL:

For a PAL TV. For a multi-color TV, you can select either one.

⁄

MAIN SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–16

Ω

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–32

Ω

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

6Ω–16

Ω

SPEAKERS

Holes

Speaker grille

Projection

The illustration above is for MX-JE5.

Front speakers

• When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

MX-JE5

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each terminal.

• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the speakers.

To remove the speaker grilles (for MX-JE5/MXJE31)

From right front main speaker

front main speaker

From left

MX-JE3/MX-JE31

From right front main speaker

•

Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit

• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color

From left front main speaker

distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers. – When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s

main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch again.

Surround speakers (for MX-JE5)

• When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

From right surround speaker

MAIN SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–16

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–32

From left surround speaker

• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

About surround speaker layout (MX-JE5 only)

Voltage mark

When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 220 V

When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 230-240V

Voltage mark

When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 127 V

When your mains lead (AC) line voltage is 110V

• This equipment is not magnet-proof. If it is placed near a TV set, color on a TV screen may become uneven. Therefore, when installing, locate the speaker at sufficient distance away from the TV set.

• DO NOT place surround speakers on the top of the front main speakers.

Voltage Selector

Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage mark is pointing at the same voltage as where you are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.)

Preparing the Remote Control

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

DO NOT recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

When using the remote control

Point the top of the remote control toward the remote sensor as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position, the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.

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

Display Indication

)

This indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the system.

Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.

1234 67589p

TITLE CHAP. FILE MP3 WMA JPEG MONO ST

GROUP TRACK

DVD AUDIO

SURROUND MODE

DIGITAL

SOUND MODE

DTS PCM 3DPHONIC

we yuiro;asdfght

Level indicator

TITLE indicator

RESUME

BONUS B.S.P.

PROGRESSIVE

MIC ECHO V.MASKING DVD LEVEL

1 2 3

REP1ALLA-B

PROGRAM

RANDOM

SLEEP

TAPE

DAILY

REC

• Lights to indicate the title number.

• Lights to indicate the group title or track title.

GROUP indicator

• Lights to indicate the group number.

CHAP. indicator

• Lights to indicate the chapter number.

TRACK indicator

• Lights to indicate the track number.

FILE indicator

• Lights to indicate the file number.

MP3 indicator

• Lights while playing back an MP3 track.

WMA indicator

• Lights while playing back a WMA track.

JPEG indicator

• Lights while playing back a JPEG file.

FM reception indicators

• MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station in monaural.

• ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station with sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

Animation indicator

DVD/DVD AUDIO indicator

• DVD: lights when DVD Video is detected.

• DVD AUDIO (MX-JE5 only):lights when DVD Audio is detected.

Source signal indicators

• DIGITAL: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital.

• DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS.

• PCM: lights when a source signal is linear PCM or a

DVD Audio signal is PPCM (Packed PCM) (MXJE5 only).

Main display

SURROUND MODE indicator

• Lights when Surround mode is activated (see page 14).

3D PHONIC indicator

• Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 15).

SOUND MODE indicator

• Lights when SEA mode or USER mode is activated (see page 14).

RESUME indicator

• Lights when the Resume function is activated (see page 10).

BONUS indicator (MX-JE5 only)

• Lights when DVD Audio with bonus group is detected (see page 19).

;

PROGRESSIVE indicator (MX-JE5 only)

• Lights when the progressive scanning mode is selected.

B.S.P. indicator (MX-JE5 only)

• Lights when browsable still picture on DVD Audio is available (see page 18).

Karaoke operation indicators

• MIC: lights when the mic mixing mode is activated (see

page 30).

• ECHO:lights when the echo effect is activated (see

page 31).

• V.MASKING:lights when the Vocal Masking mode is

activated (see page 31).

DVD LEVEL 1/2/3 indicators

• Lights to indicate the DVD increase level.

Disc operation indicators

• REP: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.

• 1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat is activated.

• ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated.

• A-B: lights when A-B Repeat is activated.

• PROGRAM: lights when Program Play mode is activated.

• RANDOM: lights when Random Play is activated.

Tape operation indicators

• TAPE: lights when a tape is loaded in either A or B.

• (reverse mode): – : tape play continues endlessly. – : tape automatically reverses once. – : tape play stops at the end of one side.

• REC: lights while recording.

• A: lights when a tape is loaded in the deck A.

• B: lights when a tape is loaded in the deck B.

•

2 3

(tape direction): – Lights to indicate the current tape running direction. – Flashes slowly during playback and recording. – Flashes quickly while rewinding a tape.

Timer indicators

• : lights when Sleep Timer is working or Daily Timer or Recording Timer stands by or is working or being set.

• SLEEP: flashes when the Sleep Timer is activated.

• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by; flashes while working or being set.

• REC: lights when the Recording Timer stands by; flashes while working or being set.

Daily Operations

1/¡

FM MODE 7/8

SHIFT

TOP MENU

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

TITLE/GROUP SKIP

4/¢

REV. MODE

RETURN

10 Keys

In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks.

—Playback

Turn on the power.

The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off.

• Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step.

Select the source.

Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start playback.

• If you press AUX, start playback source on the external component.

Adjust the volume.

[

Operate the target source as explained later.

To turn off (stand by) the system

The STANDBY lamp on the main unit lights in red.

• A small amount of power is always consumed even while on standby.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the main unit. The sound will no longer come out of the speakers.

connecting or putting the headphones.

• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the

Canceling the Demonstration

Be sure to turn down the volume before

speakers again.

DO NOT turn off (standby) the System with the volume set to an extremely high level; Otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the System or start playback.

sec.

CANCEL

DEMO

DEMO OFF

DEMO START

Main Unit

ONLY

To start the demonstration

, select DEMO START.

Listening to the Radio

Main Unit

ONLY

SET

DISPLAY

To select the AM tuner interval spacing

INFO

Main Unit

ONLY

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is on standby mode.

(holding then...)

To select the band (FM/AM)

FM AM

To tune in to a station

While FM or AM is selected...

To preset Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

Tune in to a station you want to preset.

SET

DISPLAY

Select a preset number.

PRESET

Store the station.

sec.

Increases the frequencies.

Decreases the frequencies.

Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency search stops.

• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency changes step by step.

To stop searching manually,

If the received FM station is hard to listen

press either button.

Remote

ONLY

The MONO indicator lights on the display. Reception will improve though stereo effect is lost—monaural reception mode.

To restore the stereo effect,

press the button again (the MONO indicator goes off).

To tune in to a Preset Station

Select the band (FM or AM).

FM AM

Select a preset number for the station you store.

Examples:

To select preset number 5, press 5. To select preset number 15, press +10, then 5. To select preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

• You can also use 4/¢

buttons on the remote control or the PRESET +/– buttons on the main unit.

Playing Back a Disc

(holding then...)

INFO

Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded.

• DVD Video comprises of “ “

Chapters

comprise of “ comprises of “

,” DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only)/MP3/WMA

Groups

SVCD/VCD comprise of only “

Titles

” which includes

” which includes “

Tracks

Files

.”

,” JPEG

,” and CD/

• For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” on page 26.

To insert discs

OPEN/CLOSE

• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

To close the disc tray,

If you press DVD/CD 3 playback starts.

To start:

To pause: To stop:

press OPEN/CLOSE 0

, disc tray closes automatically and

again.

On-screen guide icons

• During disc playback, the following icons may appear for a while on the TV screen:

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle views.

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio languages.

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-subtitle languages.

• The following icons will be also shown on the TV screen to indicate your current operation.

, , , , ,

• To deactivate the on-screen guide icons, see “ON SCREEN GUIDE” on page 37.

Remote

To select a title/group

While playing a disc...

ONLY

To release it, press DVD/CD 3

While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD:

This System can store

the stop point, and when you start playback again by pressing DVD/CD 3

(even while on standby), it starts from the position where you have stopped—Resume Play. (RESUME appears on the display when you stop playback.)

To stop completely while Resume is activated,

twice. (To cancel Resume, see “RESUME” on page 37.)

press 7

To select a chapter/track

While playing a disc...

To locate a particular portion

While playing a disc except MP3/WMA...

• No sound comes out while searching on DVD Video/ SVCD/VCD.

To return to normal playback,

press DVD/CD 3

Remote

(holding then...)

o select

an item directly

ONLY

You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select

playback playback

, while you can select .

a title before starting

a chapter after starting

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5. To select number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Remote

To play back by using the disc menu

ONLY

You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the TV screen.

• When an SVCD or VCD with PBC is detected, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.

For DVD Video/DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only):

For SVCD/VCD with PBC:

While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5. To select number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

To move to the next or previous page of the current menu:

To return to the previous menu:

Show the disc menu.

Select an item on the disc menu.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the 10 keys.

To cancel PBC

You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number button to select a track.

press 7

To reactivate PBC,

, then press 4

Playing Back a Tape

Push

Insert

INFO

To change the tape running direction (deck B only)

To insert a tape

You can play back type I tapes.

• The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended.

3 (forward)

2 (reverse)

To reverse the tape automatically (deck B only)

Tape is reversed, and playback repeats until you stop it.

Tape is not reversed. When the current side of the tape reaches its end, playback stops.

Tape is reversed once.

To playback the both decks A and B continuously —Relay Play

When the cassettes are set in the both decks...

To start:

To rewind tape:

To stop:

After the tape in deck A finishes playing, the tape in deck B starts playing. After the reverse (2 playing, the tape in the deck A rewinds and then starts playing.

• In Relay Play, the reverse side of the tape in deck A does not play.

) side of the tape in deck B finishes

Daily Operations

CANCEL /DEMO

VOLUME +/

DVD LEVEL

ACTIVE BASS

EXTENSION +/

3D PHONIC

4/¢

SOUND MODE

CLOCK /TIMER

SET /DISPLAY

RHYTHM AX

(MX-JE5)/

SOUND TURBO

(MX-JE3/JE31)

—Sound&Other Adjustments

Remote Control

VFP

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

3D PHONIC

ACTIVE BASS

LEVEL

SHIFT

DVD LEVEL

SLEEP DIMMER

SOUND MODE

RHYTHM AX (MX-JE5)/ SOUND TURBO (MX-JE3/JE31)

VOLUME

FADE MUTING

Adjusting the Volume

INFO

The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).

Remote control:

To drop the volume in a moment

To restore the volume,

Main unit:

press again, or

Remote ONLY

adjust the volume level.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

To adjust the bass level gradually

You can select the bass level from level 0 (minimum) to level 2 (maximum).

Main unit

To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX (MX-JE5 only)

This function emphasizes bass attack feeling, and also changes the ACTIVE BASS level.

RHYTHM AX ON

[ ]

(Level 2)

[ ]

OFF

(Level 0)

To reinforce the Heavy Sound—SOUND TURBO (MX-JE3/MX-JE31 only)

You can boost the low and high frequency sound.

SOUND TURBO

[ ]

OFF

[ ]

Selecting the Sound Modes

SET

DISPLAY

You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.

Surround Modes

MULTI*

DANCE HALL

STADIUM

ROCK

Enter into the SEA Control Mode.

• You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the Sound Mode name is shown on the display.

SET

DISPLAY

OFF

* MX-JE5 only

Surround Modes*

MULTI (MXJE5 only)

DANCE

HALL

STADIUM

SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes

ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

User Modes

USER 1/2/3

OFF

Outputs the same sound from the surround speakers as the sound output from the main speakers.

Increases resonance and bass.

Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.

Adds clarity and spreads the sound, as in an outdoor stadium.

Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.

Good for vocal music.

Good for classical music.

Your individual mode stored in memory. See the next column “Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode.”

No Sound Mode effect.

SEA Modes

POPCLASSIC

Adjust the SEA pattern.

Select one of the tone—BASS or TRE (treble).

Adjust the level of the selected tone.

• You can adjust the bass and treble level from –3 to +3.

Repeat steps 1

and 2

the level of the other tone.

Finish the SEA pattern setting.

Select one of the User Modes.

PRESET

to adjust

PRESET

TUNING

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create

being-there feeling in your room.

Creating Your Own Sound

Main Unit

ONLY

Modes—User Mode

You can create your own Sound Modes to make sounds suit your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3 Modes.

Select one of the preset Sound Modes.

SOUND

MODE

Surround Modes

MULTI*

DANCE HALL

STADIUM

OFF

SEA Modes

* MX-JE5 only

If you want to add surround elements into your

•

Sound Mode,

select one of the Surround Modes.

INFO

ROCK

POPCLASSIC

Store the setting.

SET

DISPLAY

Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field —3D Phonic

While playing a disc...

3D ACTION 3D DRAMA

3D OFF 3D THEATER

ACTION

3D ACTION

3D DRAMA

3D THEATER

3D PHONIC

On the TV screen

Suitable for action movies and sports programs.

Creates natural and warm sound. Enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.

Enjoy sound effects like in a major theater.

INFO

Changing the Picture Tone

Remote

ONLY

INFO

While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own taste.

To select a preset picture tone

While playing, display VFP setting screen.

NORMAL

GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

(holding then...)

Select a preset picture tone.

On the TV screen

Presetting Automatic DVD Video Sound Increase Level

The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than for other discs and sources. You can set the increase level for the currently loaded DVD Video, so you do not have to adjust the volume when you change the source

As the number increases, sound level also increases.

Changing the Scanning Mode

Remote

ONLY

INFO

(MX-JE5 only)

MX-JE5 supports progressive scanning. If you connect a progressive TV through the COMPONENT jacks, you can enjoy a high quality picture from the built-in DVD player by selecting “PROGRESSIV.”

PROGRESSIV

INTERLACE

NORMAL CINEMA

USER2 USER1

NORMAL

CINEMA

USER1/USER2

Normally select this.

Suitable for a movie source.

You can adjust parameters and can store the settings (see below).

To adjust the picture tone

Select “USER1” or “USER2.”

• Follow steps 1 and 2 explained above.

Select a parameter you want to adjust.

(holding then...)

PROGRESSIV

Progressive scanning. For a progressive TV.

INTERLACE

Interlaced scanning. For a conventional TV.

• PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on when progressive mode is selected.

GAMMA

SLEEP 10 SLEEP 20 SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60

SLEEP 90SLEEP 120

SLEEP 150Canceled

SLEEP

Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark (–3 to +3).

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8).

CONTRAST

Adjust if the far and near positions are unnatural (–7 to +7).

SATURATION

Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7).

TINT

Adjust if the human skin color is unnatural (–7 to +7).

SHARPNESS

Adjust if the picture is indistinct (–8 to +8).

Adjust the parameter.

Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters.

To erase the screen,

while holding down SHIFT, press VFP again. The screen will automatically be erased after 9 seconds even if you do not press VFP.

Changing the Display Brightness

Remote ONLY

You can dim the display window.

Adjust the hour, then minute.

PRESET

SET

DISPLAY

Now the built-in clock starts working.

To check the current time when the System is turned on

sec.

SET

DISPLAY

Clock

Source information

Remote

Turning Off the Power Automatically

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music.

Specify the time (in minutes).

Wait until the set time goes off.

ONLY

DIMMER ON

DIMMER OFF

(Normal)

Setting the Clock

Main Unit

ONLY

Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 34) and Sleep Timer (see next column).

• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as

required.

• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO.

Activate clock setting mode.

CLOCK

TIMER

• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the

button repeatedly until the clock time starts flashing.

INFO

To check the time remaining until the shut-off time

• If you press the button repeatedly, you can change the shut-off time.

Remote Control

SLOW +

7/8

DVD/CD

SUB TITLE

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

SHIFT

ANGLE PAGE

(MX-JE5 only)

ZOOM

AUDIO

ENGLISH

1/3

3/3

FRENCH

2/3

JAPANESE

ENGLISH

1/3

FRENCH

2/3

JAPANESE

3/3

Ex.:

10 Keys

Unique DVD/VCD Operations

Selecting the Sound Track

For DVD Video:

audio languages, you can select the language to listen to.

For DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only):

track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.

For SVCD/VCD:

the audio channel to play.

For Karaoke SVCD/VCD:

can select the audio channel to play.

• You can also select the audio track using the on-screen bar (see page 23).

While playing a DVD Video...

(holding then...)

While playing back a chapter containing

When playing back a track, you can select

When playing back a track, you

Remote ONLY

INFO

While playing back a

While playing an SVCD or VCD...

SVCD

ST1 ST2 L1

R2 L2 R1

VCD

ST L R

(holding then...)

ST1/ST2/ST

To listen to normal stereo (2 channel) playback.

L1/L2/L

R1/R2/R

To listen to the left audio channel.

To listen to the right audio channel.

• SVCD can have 4 audio channels. Karaoke SVCD usually uses these 4 channels to record two 2-channel recordings (ST1/ST2).

Selecting the Subtitle Language

1/3

3/3

2/3

FRENCH JAPANESEENGLISH

1/3 2/3

JAPANESE

3/3

ENGLISH FRENCH JAPANESE

Ex.:

(holding then...)

Remote ONLY

Selecting the View Angle

Remote ONLY

For DVD Video:

While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen.

For SVCD:

While playing, you can select the subtitles even

if no subtitles are recorded on the disc.

• You can also select the subtitle language using the on-

screen bar (see page 23).

While playing a DVD Video...

Display the subtitle selection window.

1/3

ENGLISH

(holding then...)

Select the subtitle language.

1/3

ENGLISH

While playing back a chapter containing multi-view angles, you can view the same scene from different angles.

• You can also select the view angle using the on-screen bar (see page 23).

While playing back...

(holding then...)

Ex.:

1/3

2/3

Selecting Browsable Still Pictures

3/3

Remote ONLY

While playing an SVCD...

(holding then...)

(MX-JE5 only)

For DVD Audio only:

browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), you can select the still picture (turn the page) to be shown on the TV screen.

• If a track is linked to browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), they are usually shown in turn automatically during playback.

• You can also select the page using the on-screen bar (see page 23).

While playing back a track linked to

Each time you press the button, the still picture changes one after another (if available).

Playing Back a Bonus Group (MX-JE5 only)

Remote ONLY

Slow-motion playback

While playing...

For DVD Audio only:

group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public.

• To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc.

Select the bonus group.

• The bonus group is usually recorded as the last group (for example, if a disc contains 4 groups including a bonus group, “group 4” is the bonus group).

• For how to select the group, see “To select a title/group” on page 10.

Enter the key number.

Follow the interactive instruction shown on the TV screen.

To cancel the key number entry,

Some DVD Audios have a special

press 7

Still picture playback starts.

Select slow motion speed.

1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2

*Not available for SVCD/VCD.

To resume normal playback,

Remote

Zoom

ONLY

While playing back...

press DVD/CD 3

Special Picture Playback

Still picture playback

To start still picture playback:

While playing...

Frame-by-frame playback

While playing...

Advance the still picture frame by frame.

To resume normal playback,

To resume normal playback:

Still picture playback starts.

press DVD/CD 3

INFO

(holding then...)

As the number increases, magnification also increases.

Move the zoomed-in position.

To cancel zoom,

repeatedly until “ZOOM OFF” appears on the TV.

while holding down SHIFT, press ZOOM

ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 ZOOM 3 ZOOM 4

ZOOM OFF

ZOOM 5ZOOM 6

DVD/CD

OPEN/CLOSE 0

Remote Control

PROGRAM

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS. USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

PROGRAM

No Group/Title Track/Chapter

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

On the display

On the TV

PROGRAM RANDOM

Canceled

10 keys

CANCEL

5/∞

Advanced Disc Operations

Programming the Playing Order —Program Play

You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback.

Before starting playback, activate Program Play.

Remote

ONLY

INFO

DVD/CD

PLAY MODE

Main unit

4/¢

SHIFT

7/8

REPEAT

Select chapters or tracks you want for Program Play.

•

For DVD/MP3/WMA:

Select a title or group number.

Select a chapter or track number.

• For SVCD/VCD/CD:

Select a track number.

To enter the numbers:

Examples:

To enter number 5, press 5. To enter number 15, press +10, then 5. To enter number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Repeat the above step 2 until you finish what you want

to program.

Start playback.

Playback starts in the order you have programmed.

To skip a track:

(holding then...)

To pause: To stop:

To release, press DVD/ CD 3

To check the programmed contents

Before or after playback...

in the reverse order

in the programmed order

To modify the program

Before or after playback...

To erase the last step:

To erase the entire program:

Remote ONLY

Remote

Playing at Random—Random Play

ONLY

You can play the contents of all tracks at random.

• Random play cannot be used for some DVDs.

Before starting playback, activate Random Play.

PROGRAM RANDOM

Canceled

RANDOM

Start playback.

Playback starts in a random order. Random Play ends when all chapters/tracks are played.

To skip:

To pause: To stop:

To add steps in the program:

Repeat step 2 on page 20.

To exit from Program Play

Before or after playback...

PROGRAM RANDOM

Canceled

sec.

You can also use on the unit.

button

To go to the beginning of the

To release, press DVD/CD 3

current track, press 4

To exit from Random Play

Before or after playback...

PROGRAM RANDOM

Canceled

Remote

REPEAT TRACK

REPEAT GROUP

REPEAT ALL

Canceled

Playing Repeatedly

ONLY

• You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 23).

Prohibiting Disc Ejection —Child Lock

Main Unit

ONLY

Repeat Play

You can repeat playback.

• For DVD Video:

While playing...

CHAP

• For DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only):

While playing or before playback...

TRACK

• For MP3/WMA:

While playing or before playback...

•

For CD/SVCD/VCD:

While playing or before playback (without PBC for SVCD/ VCD)...

TITLE

OFF

GROUP

OFF

You can lock the disc tray so that no one can eject the loaded disc.

• This is possible while the System is on standby.

While the disc tray is closed...

OPEN/CLOSE

(holding then...)

To cancel the prohibition,

repeat the same procedure.

“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.

TRACK

OFF

•

For Program Play/Random Play mode:

While playing or before playback...

(REPEAT) STEP

OFF (Canceled)

CHAP

TITLE

TRACK

GROUP

ALL

STEP

OFF

Repeats the current chapter.

Repeats the current title.

Repeats the current track.

Repeats the current group.

Repeats all tracks or all programmed tracks.

Repeats the current track.

Selects to cancel Repeat Play mode.

ALL

(REPEAT) ALL

On-Screen Disc Operations

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

ON SCREEN

REPEAT

DVD/CD

ZOOM

TOTAL

1:25:58

Remote control

10 keys

On-screen bars

DVD Video

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/31/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP 3

CHAP

1/3

DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only)

DVD-AUDIO

TIME

SVCD

OFF

GROUP 14

TRACK

TRACK 23

PAGE

1/31/3

TRACK 3

CHAP

SVCD

TIME

OFF

TIME OFF ST1

VCD

TITLE

1/3

-/ 4

TRACK 3

CHAP

VCD

TIME

OFF

TIME OFF ST

TITLE

1/3

TRACK 3

CHAP

TIME

OFF

TIME OFF

TITLE

1/3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

TIME 0:15:58

TIME 0:04:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

TIME 0:04:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

TIME 04:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

1/3 1/3

1:25:58

On-screen Bar Information

INFO

You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG disc) and use some functions through the onscreen bar.

Disc type

Playback information

Indication Meanings

Mbps

Current transfer rate

(Megabits per second)

TITLE

CHAP

GROUP 1

TRACK

Current title

Current chapter

Current group

Current track

Time indications

Playback conditions

Indication Meanings

Playback

/ Forward/Reverse search

/ Forward/Reverse slow-motion

Pause

Stop

Operation icons (on the pull-down menu)

Indication Meanings

TIME

Select to change the time indication (see also page 24).

Select to repeat playback (see also pages 22, 24, and 25).

Select for time search (see also page 25).

CHAP.

Select for chapter search (see also page 26).

TRACK

Select for track search (see also page 26).

1/3

Select to change the audio language or channel (see also page 17).

1/3

Select to change subtitle language (see also page 18).

1/3

Select to change the view angle (see also page 18).

PAGE 1/15

Select to change the page (see also page 18).

Operations Using the

OFF

1/3

1/3 1/3

TIME

TITLE

TOTAL

1:25:58

CHAP

DVD-VIDEO

TITLE 2

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

TOTAL 1:01:58

CHAP 3

8.5Mbps

On-screen Bar

Remote ONLY

INFO

Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video:

While a disc is selected as the source...

Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.

8.5Mbps

DVD-VIDEO

8.5Mbps

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

OFF

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

TITLE 2

TITLE

1/3

CHAP 3

CHAP

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

1:25:58

Goes off

Select (highlight) the item you want.

For detailed operations of the following functions, see also “Operations Using the On-screen Bar” on the left.

To change the time information

You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit.

1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-

down menu.

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

2 Make sure is selected (highlighted).

8.5Mbps

OFF

TIME

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP

1/3

3 Change the time indication.

CHAP 3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

1/3 1/3

Display the pop-up window.

TOTAL 1:01:58

CHAP 3

TITLE 2

ITLE

1/3

1/31/ 3 1/1

Select the desired option in the pop-up window.

TITLE 2

ITLE

1/3

1/32/ 3 1/1

Finish the setting.

CHAP

CHAP 3

CHAP

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

ENGLISH

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

FRENCH

Pop-up window goes off.

1:25:58

TOTAL

T.REM

TIME

Elapsed disc time.

Remaining disc time.

Elapsed playing time of the current chapter/track.

REM

Remaining time of the current chapter/ track.

To erase the on-screen bar

Repeat Play

• See also page 22.

1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD),

display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.

• Repeat play can be selected before starting playback, except for DVD Video.

2 Select .

3 Display the pop-up window.

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP

1/3

CHAP 3

1/3 1/3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

To erase the on-screen bar

4 Select the repeat mode you want.

ALL

A-B

TITLE

GROUP

CHAPTER

TRACK*

OFF

Repeats the disc (except for DVD).

Repeats a desired portion (see below).

Repeats the current title.

Repeats the current group.

Repeats the current chapter.

Repeats the current track.

Cancels Repeat Play.

* During Program Play or Random Play, “STEP”

appears.

5 Finish the setting.

Pop-up window goes off.

To erase the on-screen bar

Time Search

You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning.

1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display

the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.

• Time Search can be used before starting playback, except for DVD.

2 Select .

3 Display the pop-up window.

A-B Repeat

1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-

down menu.

2 Select .

3 Display the pop-up window.

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP

1/3

4 Select “A-B”.

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

A–B

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP

1/3

5 Select the start point (A).

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME A- CHAP. 1/3

8.5Mbps

OFF

• Before pressing ENTER, you can search for the end point using ¡

6 Select the end point (B).

A-B Repeat starts. The selected portion plays repeatedly.

CHAP 3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

1/3 1/3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

1/3 1/3

TITLE

TITLE 2

1/3

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

TIME _ : _ _ : _ _

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP

1/3

CHAP 3

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1/3 1/3

4 Enter the time.

You can specify the time in hours/minutes/seconds.

Examples:

To move to a point of 1 (hours): 02 (minutes): 00 (seconds), press 1, 0, 2, 0, then 0.

To move to a point of 54 (minutes): 00 (seconds), press 0, 5, 4, 0, then 0.

•

It is always required to enter the hour digit (even “0” hour), but it is not required to enter trailing zeros (the last two digits in the examples above).

•

To correct a misentry,

press cursor 2

to erase the last

entry.

5 Finish the setting.

The System starts playing from the specified time.

To erase the on-screen bar

1:25:58

To cancel A-B Repeat,

in step 4.

repeat steps 1 to 3, and select “OFF”

Chapter/Track Search

Group : 2 / 3

Time : 00:00:14REPEAT TRACK

Track : 5 / 14 (Total 41)

Blue

Red

Green

Track Information

Cloudy.mp3 Fair.mp3 Fog.mp3 Hail.mp3 Indian summer.mp3

Rain.mp3

Shower.mp3 Snow.mp3 Thunder.mp3 Typhoon.mp3 Wind.mp3 Winter sky.mp3

Title Rain Artist

Album

You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio – MX-JE5 only) number to play.

1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull-

down menu.

2 Select

CHAP.

3 Display the pop-up window.

DVD-VIDEO

TIME

TIME OFF CHAP. 1/31/ 3 1/1

8.5Mbps

OFF

4 Enter the desired chapter/track number.

•

To correct a misentry,

desired number shown in the pop-up window.

5 Finish the setting.

To erase the on-screen bar

TRACK

CHAPTER _

TITLE 2

TITLE

CHAP 3

CHAP

1/3 1/3

1/3

Examples:

To select chapter/track 5, press

5. To select chapter/track 15, press 1, then 5. To select chapter/track 30, press 3, then 0.

press the 10 keys until the

The System starts playing the searched chapter or track.

TOTAL 1:01:58

TOTAL

1:25:58

Remote

Operations on the CONTROL Screen

ONLY

INFO

The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV screen when you load an MP3, WMA, or JPEG disc. You can search for and play the desired tracks through the CONTROL screen.

• If both types of files (MP3/WMA files and JPEG files) are recorded on a disc, select the file type to play (see page 37).

CONTROL screen

Ex.: When the MP3 disc is loaded.

1 Current group number/total group number 2 Current group 3 Group list 4

Current track

Track information (ID3 Tag Version 1.0: only for MP3/WMA)

Repeat Play setting

Elapsed playing time of the current track (only for MP3/WMA)

Operation mode icon

Current track number/total number of tracks in the current group (total number of tracks on the loaded disc)

Highlight bar

Track list

To move the highlight bar between group list and track list

To repeat slide-show for JPEG

Before starting playback...

To select a group/track in the list

Move the highlight bar to a desired item.

• If you move the highlight bar while playing back an MP3/ WMA disc, the selected track starts playback automatically.

To start playback

For MP3/WMA:

Playback starts with the selected track.

• Pressing DVD/CD 3

playback.

For JPEG:

The selected track (still picture) is displayed until you change it.

Moves the bar to the track list.

Moves the bar to the group list.

also starts

REPEAT GROUP REPEAT ALL

Canceled

GROUP

ALL

• For Repeat Play of MP3/WMA, see pages 22 and 24.

To zoom in the still picture

During playback is paused...

(holding then...)

As the number increases, magnification also increases.

Move the zoomed-in position.

Repeats the current group.

Repeats all disc.

ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2

ZOOM OFF

Slide-show playback starts. Each track (still picture) is shown on the screen for a few seconds, then changes one after another.

• Once you start playing back a JPEG track, the CONTROL screen goes off.

• To cancel slide-show, and display the current still picture, press 8

To stop playback

To cancel zoom,

repeatedly until “ZOOM OFF” appears on the TV.

while holding down SHIFT, press ZOOM

Recording Operations

DISC

REC START

REC

START/STOP

REVERSE MODE

DUBBING

TAPE-B23

DVD/CD 3

PUSH

OPEN

PUSH OPEN

TAPE

Tape direction indicator

Reverse mode indicator

Current source

Main unit

IMPORTANT

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.

Recording on a Tape

Main Unit

ONLY

You can use type I tapes for recording.

• To play a tape, see page 12.

Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.

Push Insert

Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode

settings on the display.

INFO

To change the direction

TAPE-B

2 (

forward

reverse

)

3 (

Change the Reverse mode if necessary

REVERSE

MODE

To record on both sides.

•

()()()

When using Reverse Mode, start recording in the forward (

To record on only one side.

) direction.

START/STOP

REC

TAPE-B

DUBBING

START

DISC REC

Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” “TAPE-A” or “AUX.”

• When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the right column).

Start recording.

To stop recording

REC

START/STOP

Synchronized Disc Recording

Main Unit

ONLY

INFO

You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time.

Load a disc and insert a recordable cassette.

• If the current playing source is not the disc player, press

DVD/CD 3

Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode

, then 7

settings on the display.

• See step 2 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 28.

For recording desired tracks on discs:

You can program tracks to record with your preferred order.

• Select Program Play (and make a program: see page 20) without starting playback.

Dubbing Tapes

Change the source to TAPE.

Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable

Main Unit

ONLY

cassette in deck B.

Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display.

See step 2 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 28.

Start dubbing.

• When either tape playback or recording ends, both cassette deck stop at the same time.

To stop dubbing

Start recording.

The System automatically creates 4-second blanks between the tunes recorded on the tapes.

• When either disc play or recording ends, both disc player and the cassette deck stop at the same time.

To record without creating a 4-second blank

1 Press DVD/CD 3 2 Press 4

3 Press DISC REC START to start recording.

To protect your recording

Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to protect from unexpected erasure or re-recording.

To protect your recording,

To re-record on a protected tape,

adhesive tape.

, then press 8

to go back to the beginning of the track.

remove these tabs.

cover the holes with

Enjoying Karaoke

MIC LEVEL

MIC 2

MIC 1

VOLUME +/

Remote control

AUDIO

10 keys

ECHO

MIC MIX

CANCEL

Source

buttons

SHIFT

Main unit

V.MASKING RESERVE

5/∞

KEY /

VOLUME

+/-

IMPORTANT

• Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.

• MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

DO NOT keep the microphones connected while they are not in use.

Singing Along (Karaoke)

You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing by using two microphones.

INFO

To sing along using the Karaoke discs

You can enjoy Karaoke using the Karaoke disc (except Karaoke CD).

• By pressing REC, you can record your singing-along.

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the

MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.

Activate the Mic Mixing Mode.

Source

buttons

MIC MIX

MIC OFF

(holding then...)

Insert and start playing a Karaoke disc.

Select the desired audio channel when using a Karaoke SVCD/VCD.

See page 17.

Sing into the microphone.

ECHO 1 ECHO 2

ECHO 3ECHO OFF

(holding then...)

Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.

Activate Vocal Masking Mode.

V.MASKING

OFF

To cancel from the Karaoke Mode,

select “MIC OFF” in

step 3.

To adjust the Key (disc playback only)

To raise the key.

To lower the key.

(holding then...)

To cancel from the adjustment,

set the number shown on

the display to “0.”

To apply an echo to your voice

During Karaoke Play...

• As the number increases, echo level also increases.

Singing Along Using the Stereo Discs

INFO

—Vocal Masking

You can enjoy singing along while playing a stereo disc. Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of any disc except DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only). When playing a Karaoke disc in Vocal Masking Mode, the vocal may not be reduced or the volume may be lower.

(holding then...)

Sing into the microphone(s).

5 6

Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.

To cancel from the Vocal Masking Mode,

select “OFF” in

step 4 or change the source to play.

Microphone Mixing

You can enjoy microphone mixing by using two microphones.

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the

MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.

Start playing the source—FM, AM, disc player, tape,

or auxiliary equipment connected to the AUX jacks.

Activate the Mic Mixing Mode.

MIC MIX

MIC OFF

INFO

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the

MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jacks.

Insert and start playing a stereo disc.

(holding then...)

Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.

To cancel from the Mic Mixing Mode,

in step 4.

select “MIC OFF”

To use microphone only

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.

Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the

MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.

Select disc player, then stop playback.

Activate Karaoke Program Play.

(holding then...)

Gr/Tt Tr/Chap 1 2 3 4 5

On the TV screen

Activate the Mic mixing mode.

MIC MIX

MIC OFF

(holding then...)

Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.

To cancel from the Mic mixing mode,

select “MIC OFF” in

step 4.

Reserving Karaoke Songs

Remote ONLY

—Karaoke Program Play

You can determine the playback order of the titles or tracks on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps.

Change the source to the “DVD/CD.”

• PROGRAM indicator flashes during this mode.

Select songs you want for Karaoke Program Play.

For DVD Video/MP3/WMA:

Press the number buttons to select a title (DVD Video) or group (MP3/WMA).

Repeat step 1

to select a chapter (DVD Video) or

track (MP3/WMA).

For SVCD/VCD/CD:

Press the number buttons to select a track.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5. To select number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Activate the Mic Mixing Mode.

MIC MIX

MIC OFF

(holding then...)

Start playback.

To check the programmed contents

sec.

(holding then...)

The Karaoke reserve screen appears.

To modify the program

While the Karaoke reserve screen is shown on the TV...

To erase the unwanted step:

(holding then...)

To erase the entire program:

English

To add steps in the program:

Repeat step 3.

Timer Operations

CANCEL /DEMO

SET /DISPLAY

CLOCK /TIMER

4/¢

PRESET

SET

DISPLAY

Main unit

Setting the Timer

Main Unit

ONLY

INFO

Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically.

• To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/ DEMO. You can return to the previous step.

Select one of the timer setting modes—TIMER(ON) for Daily Timer or Recording Timer.

CLOCK

TIMER

Make the timer setting as you want.

Recording Timer Daily Timer

REC TIMER

Canceled

TIMER(ON)

Clock setting

DAILYTIMER

TIMER(ON)

DAILY

Repeat the procedure until you finish setting in the following order:

Set the hour then minute for on-time.

Set the hour then minute for off-time.

For Daily Timers: Select the playback source—

“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “DISC,” “TAPE-A,” “TAPE-B” or “AUX.”

For Recording Timer: Select the playback

source—“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM.”

DAILY

EX.: When “TUNER FM” is selected for Daily Timer.

Select a preset station for “TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM,” or select a group and track number for “DISC.”

For Daily Timers: Select the volume level.

• You can select the volume level (“VOLUME 5,” “VOLUME 10,” “VOLUME 15” and “VOLUME --”). If you select “VOLUME --,” the volume is set to the last level when the system has been turned off.

Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the

SET

DISPLAY

timer with the System turned on.

How Daily Timer actually works

Once the Daily Timer has been set, the timer ( ) indicator and DAILY indicator are lit on the display. Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday until the timer is turned off manually (see the next column).

When the on-time comes

The System turns on, tunes in to the specified station or starts playing the specified source, and sets the volume level to the preset level.

When the off-time comes

The System stops playback, and turns off (standby).

• The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

How Recording Timer actually works

When Recording Timer has been set, Timer ( ) indicator and the REC indicator are lit on the display. Recording Timer works only once.

When the on-time comes

The System turns on, tunes in to the specified station, sets the volume level to “VOLUME MIN,” and starts recording.

When the off-time comes

The System stops recording, and turns off (standby).

• The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.

Recording Timer will start working even if the System has been turned on.

To turn off the Timer after the setting is done

You can turn off the timer after it has been set.

• Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days.

Select the timer you want to cancel (DAILYTIMER or

REC TIMER) you want to cancel.

CLOCK

TIMER

Turn off the selected timer.

CANCEL

DEMO

• The timer ( ) indicator goes off.

To turn on the timer again,

SET/DISPLAY in step 2.

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps.

• Recording Timer has priority over the Daily Timer and Sleep Timer (see page 16).

Recording Timer

Daily Timer

Recording Timer Daily Timer

REC TIMER

Canceled

TIMER(ON)

Clock setting

repeat the step 1 and press

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

DAILYTIMER

TIMER(ON)

INFO

English

Canceled

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

Recording Timer

Sleep Timer

Canceled

Setup Menu Operations

Initial Settings

Some items in the menus cannot be changed during playback.

3/2/5/∞

SET UP

LANGUAGE menu

Item

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

You can select the initial menu language of DVD Video. See page 43.

You can select the initial audio language of DVD Video. See page 43.

You can select the initial subtitle language of DVD Video. See page 43.

You can select “ENGLISH,” “CHINESE,” or “SPANISH” as the on-screen language.

ENTER

INFO

How to set the Initial settings

Press SET UP.

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

Press 3

Press ∞

Press ENTER.

4 5

Press ∞

(or 2

(or 5

(or 5)to select the options, then press

ENTER.

• For settings of the LANGUAGE menu or the PARENTAL LOCK menu, see also “Language Code List” on page 43.

To erase a preference display

Press SET UP.

Contents

ENGLISH

) to select the menu.

) to move to select the item.

PICTURE menu

Item

MONITOR TYPE

16:9 4:3 LB

4:3 PS

PICTURE SOURCE

SCREEN SAVER

Contents

You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play back DVD Video discs recorded for wide-screen televisions. When you use a multi-color system TV, you can change the color system of the System automatically by selecting “MULTI” options as the monitor type.

16:9/16:9MULTI (Wide television screen): 4:3 LB/4:3MULTI LB (Letter Box conversion):

For a wide-screen (16:9) TV.

For a conventional (4:3) TV. Displays a

wide-screen picture to fit the width of the TV screen keeping the aspect ratio.

4:3 PS/4:3MULTI PS (Pan Scan conversion):

For a conventional (4:3) TV. The picture is zoomed up for filling the screen vertically and the left and right sides of the picture are cut off.

You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting the source type of the disc contents.

AUTO:

Normally, select this option. The System recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of the current disc according to the disc information.

FILM:

For a film source disc.

VIDEO:

You can set the screen saver function to ON or

ON:

For a video source disc.

OFF

. The on-screen display on the TV becomes dark when no operation is done for about 5 minutes.

OFF:

To cancel the screen saver.

FILE TYPE

SET LEVEL

NONE

PASSWORD

_ _ _ _

PARENTAL LOCK

EXIT

COUNTRY CODE

AUDIO menu

Item Contents

You can select the file type to play.

AUDIO: STILL PICTURE:

To play MP3/WMA files.

To play JPEG files.

Item

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DOWN MIX

D. RANGE COMPRESSION

OTHERS menu

Item

RESUME

ON SCREEN GUIDE

PARENTAL LOCK

Contents

Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear.

PCM ONLY:

When connecting to audio equipment which can decode only linear PCM

signals.

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM:

When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

STREAM/PCM:

When connecting to a DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in DTS,

MPEG Multichannel or Dolby Digital decoder.

This setting is effective for digital audio output if “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” is set to “PCM ONLY.”

DOLBY SURROUND: STEREO:

Select this when connecting to a stereo receiver, MD player, TV, etc.

Select this when connecting to a surround decoder.

Set this item to listen to DVD Video recorded in Dolby Digital format at low middle volume.

AUTO: ON:

You can enjoy powerful playback sound.

Select this if the sound level of DVD Video is lower than the one of TV program to

make the sound at a lower volume clear.

Contents

You can select the Resume.

ON:

The System resumes playback from the position where playback has been stopped if

the disc is still in the disc tray.

OFF:

Resume is deactivated.

Activate or deactivate the on-screen guide.

ON:

To activate the on-screen guide.

OFF:

To deactivate the on-screen guide.

Select this item, then press ENTER to show the PARENTAL LOCK menu for limiting playback by children. Scenes which are limited by this function are not played or replaced with other scenes.

COUNTRY CODE: SET LEVEL: PASSWORD: EXIT:

Select this and press ENTER to go back to the OTHERS menu.

Select the code of your country/area. (see page 43).

Select the level of restriction. (“1” is the strictest.)

Enter your password by pressing the 10 keys (0 to 9).

• Some DVD Videos cannot be played by this function. If you try to play such a disc, the PARENTAL LOCK menu appears on the TV and asks whether you want to release the lock or not. To release the lock and play, select “TEMPORARY RELEASE,” press ENTER, then enter your password. Otherwise, eject the disc.

• To change the setting of the limitation, enter your password.

Operating the TV

TV/VIDEO

TV POWER

SHIFT

TV VOLUME +/-

TV CHANNEL +/-

Remote control

(holding then...)

Operating TV

You can operate the JVC’s TV using this remote control.

To operate the TV

To turn on or off the TV:

To adjust TV volume:

(holding then...)

To select the TV channel:

To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO):

(holding then...)

Additional Information

Learning More about This System

Introduction

Playable Disc Types:

• If you play back an NTSC disc with the video output selector set to “PAL,” you can watch the playback pictures (the disc will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen may roll over upward and downward rapidly.

• If you play back a PAL disc with the video output selector set to “NTSC,” you can watch the playback pictures, but the following symptoms may occur: – The items on the disc menu will be blurred, and be shown

slightly shifted when highlighted.

– The aspect ratio of the picture may differ from the

original aspect ratio.

– The picture movement is not smooth.

• About audio format

Linear PCM:

–

format used for CDs and most studio masters.

–

MLP:

compression of DVD Audio.

–

Dolby Digital:

Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel encode to create the realistic surround sound.

–

DTS (Digital Theater Systems):

audio, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., which enables multi-channel like Dolby Digital. As the compression ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it provides wider dynamic range and better separation.

Daily Operations—Playback

Listening to the Radio:

• If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased.

• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the stations again.

Playing Back a Disc:

• On some DVD, SVCD, or VCD discs, the actual operations may be different from what is explained in this manual, due to the programming and disc structure; such differences are not a malfunction of this System.

• MX-JE5 only: Some DVD Audios prohibit downmix. When you play back such a disc, “LR ONLY” appears on the display and the System plays back the left front and right front signals.

• MX-JE5 only: When playing back a DVD Audio disc recorded in MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing; a lossless audio compression system that can completely recreate the PCM signals), the signals are recognized as the linear PCM signals, however, no indicator lights up in the display window.

(see pages 1 and 2)

Uncompressed digital audio, the same

Compressed digital audio which enables lossless

Compressed digital audio, developed by

Compressed digital

(see pages 8 to 12)

• For MP3/WMA playback... – MP3 discs are required a longer readout time than regular

CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/file configuration.)

– Some MP3/WMA files cannot be played back and will

be skipped. This results from their recording processes and conditions.

– When making MP3/WMA discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1

or Level 2 for the disc format.

– This system can play back MP3/WMA files with the

extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

– It is recommended that you make each MP3/WMA file

at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. This System cannot play back files made at bit rate of less than 64 kbps.

Playing Back a Tape:

• In Relay Play, if the playing time of the tape in deck A is less than 12 seconds, the System rewinds the tape and plays back again.

Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments

(see pages 13 to 16)

Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode:

• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the User Mode settings will be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the User Mode again.

Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field—3D Phonic:

• While you use the headphones, 3D Phonic mode is canceled temporary.

• When you activate the mic mixing, 3D Phonic mode is canceled temporary.

• 3D Phonic setting is also applied to the optical digital output signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.

Changing the Scanning Mode (MX-JE5 only):

• Do not change the progressive scanning mode in the following cases: – When your TV does not support the progressive video

input.

– When you have not connected your TV to the unit using

a component video cord.

• When you play back an NTSC disc in progressive scanning mode, the System output the NTSC signal regardless of color system settings.

Setting the Clock:

• “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock.

• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock.

Unique DVD/VCD Operations

Selecting the Sound Track:

• On some DVD Videos, you cannot change audio languages while playing back.

Playing Back a Bonus Group (MX-JE5 only):

• You cannot select a track in the bonus group for Program Play.

Special Picture Playback:

• During slow-motion playback, no sound will be reproduced.

• While zoomed in, the picture may look coarse.

Advanced Disc Operations

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play:

• While programming steps... Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program an item number that does not exist on the disc (for example, selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks).

• You cannot use Program Play and Random Play for JPEG discs.

On-Screen Disc Operations

Operations Using the On-screen Bar:

• A-B Repeat:

– A-B Repeat cannot be used on some DVDs. – A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or

within the same track.

Operations on the CONTROL Screen:

• For JPEG files playback... – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480

resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.)

– This System can play only baseline JPEG files*.

Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras,

Progressive JPEG format: Used for web. Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used

• This system can play back JPEG files with the extension code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case-upper/ lower).

• This system may not play back JPEG files properly if they are recorded on the devices other than digital still camera.

• During slide-show playback, zoom cannot be operated.

(see pages 17 to 19)

(see pages 20 to 22)

(see pages 23 to 27)

web, etc.

now.

Recording Operations

Recording on a Tape:

• The recording level is automatically set correctly. Thus, you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.

• There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto at the start and the end of cassette tapes. Thus, when recording discs or radio broadcasts, wind the leader tape first to ensure that the recording will be made without any music part lost.

• If no cassette is inserted, “NO TAPE” appears on the display. If a protected tape has been inserted, “NO REC” appears on the display.

• When using Reverse Mode for recording, start recording in the forward (3 stop when only one side (reverse) of the tape is recorded.

• You cannot change the source during recording.

Synchronized Disc Recording:

• While recording, you cannot use ¢/4, ¡/1, DVD LEVEL, 3D PHONIC and source buttons.

• You can adjust volume control and sound setting (Active Bass Extension, Rhythm AX – for MX-JE5, Sound Turbo –for MX-JE3/JE31), sound mode but the settings do not affect the recording sound.

• Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order on the disc, or according to the order you have made for Program Play.

• You cannot use Repeat Play while synchronized recording (Repeat Play will be canceled).

• When recording starts, “DISC REC” appears on the display and the REC (recording) lamp flashes.

• When the tape reaches its end in the forward direction (3 during recording, the last song will be re-recorded at the beginning of the reverse side (2

• When the tape reaches its end in the reverse side (2 during recording, recording stops even though the disc is not entirely recorded.

) direction first; otherwise, recording will

Enjoying Karaoke

Singing along (Karaoke):

• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want.

• MX-JE5 only: Key control cannot be activated while DVD Audio is played.

Singing Along Using the Stereo Discs—Vocal Masking:

• Vocal Masking Mode setting is also applied to the optical digital output signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.

• On some music, Vocal Masking does not provide the correct effect.

(see pages 28 to 29)

)

(see pages 30 to 33)

)

Timer Operations

Setting the Timer:

• If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated.

• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again.

• Without stopping the recording, you cannot change the source after Recording Timer starts recording.

• If you set DVD Video as the source, Daily Timer will not work correctly.

Timer Priority:

• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.

• If you set the Sleep Timer after Recording Timer starts recording, Recording Timer is canceled, but recording continues until Sleep Timer shuts off the power.

Setup Menu Operations

General:

• If the upper and lower parts of the menu are cut off, adjust the picture size control of the TV.

LANGUAGE menu:

• When the language you have selected for MENU LANGUAGE, AUDIO LANGUAGE, or SUBTITLE is not recorded on a disc, the original language is used as the initial language.

PICTURE menu—MONITOR TYPE:

• Even if “4:3 PS (MULTI)” is selected, the screen size may become 4:3 letter box with some DVD Videos. This depends on how the discs are recorded.

• When you select “16:9 (MULTI)” for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly changes due to the process for converting the picture width.

AUDIO menu—DOWN MIX:

• This setting is not effective when DTS multi-channel software is played back.

OTHERS menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE:

• The setup menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and recorded) even though this function is set to “OFF.” Subtitles and the information for zoom-in always appear on the display regardless of this setting.

(see pages 34 to 35)

(see pages 36 to 37)

Maintenance

To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Handling discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

To clean the disc:

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotate it. – If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in

the cassette.

• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

• Avoid the following places to store the tape—in dusty places, in direct sunlight or heat, in moist areas, on a TV or speaker, or near a magnet.

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality:

• Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers.

• Use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and audio shops) to demagnetize the heads (when the System turned off).

Cleaning the System

• Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in waterdiluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following: – DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. – DO NOT wipe it strong. – DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine. – DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as

insecticides to it.

– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact

for a long time.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

General:

Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish.

]

There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again.

Operations are disabled.

]

The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power

cord and then plug it back in.

Unable to operate the System from the remote control.

]

The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the System is blocked.

]

The batteries are exhausted.

No sound is heard.

]

Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.

]

Headphones are connected.

No picture appears on the screen.

]

The video cord connections are incorrect or loose.

No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.

]

MX-JE5 only: The System is connected to a TV which does not support progressive video input.

]

Incorrect color system is selected (see “To set the video output selector” on page 4).

The left and right edges of the picture are missing on the screen.

]

Select “4:3 LB (4:3 MULTI LB)” for “MONITOR TYPE” (see page 36).

Radio Operations:

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

]

Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.

]

The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.

]

The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Disc Operations:

The disc does not play.

]

The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

]

Parental Lock is in use (see page 37).

ID3 Tag on an MP3 disc cannot be shown.

]

There are two types of ID3 Tag—Version 1 and Version 2. This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.

MP3 groups and tracks are not played back as you expect.

]

The playing order is determined when the disc was recorded. It depends on the writing application.

MP3/WMA or JPEG files are not played back.

]

The inserted disc may include both type of tracks (MP3/ WMA ﬁles and JPEG ﬁles). In this case, you can only play back the ﬁles selected by the “FILE TYPE setting (see page 37).

]

You have changed the “FILE TYPE” (see page 37) setting after you inserted a disc. In this case, reload the disc.

The disc sound is discontinuous.

]

The disc is scratched or dirty.

The disc playback sounds strange.

]

Cancel Key Control (see page 31).

No subtitle appears on the display though you have selected the initial subtitle language.

]

Some DVDs are programmed to always display no subtitle initially. If this happens, press SUB TITLE after starting play (see page 18).

Audio language is different from the one you have selected as the initial audio language.

]

Some DVDs are programmed to always use the original language initially. If this happens, press AUDIO after starting play (see page 17).

The disc tray does not open or close.

]

The AC power cord is not plugged in.

]

Child Lock is in use. “LOCKED” appears in the display window (see page 22).

Tape Operations:

The cassette holder cannot be opened.

]

Power supply from the AC power cord has been cut off while the tape was running. Turn on the System.

Recording Operations:

Impossible to record.

]

Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Timer Operations:

Daily Timer does not work.

]

The System has been turned on when the on-time comes. Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.

Setup Menu Operations:

When you forget your password for Parental Lock.

]

Enter “8888.”

Language Code List

Afar

Abkhazian

Afrikaans

Ameharic

Arabic

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Byelorussian

Bulgarian

Bihari

Bislama

Bengali, Bangla

Tibetan

Breton

Catalan

Corsican

Czech

Welsh

DA Danish IW Hebrew MY Burmese SN Shona VO Volapuk DZ Bhutani JI Yiddish NA Nauru SO Somali WO Wolof EL Greek JW Javanese NE Nepali SQ Albanian XH Xhosa EO Esperanto KA Georgian NL Dutch SR Serbian YO Yoruba ET Estonian KK Kazakh NO Norwegian SS Siswati ZU Zulu EU Basque KL Greenlandic OC Occitan ST Sesotho

Persian

Finnish

Fiji

Faroese

Frisian

Irish

Scots Gaelic

Galician

Guarani

Gujarati

Hausa

Hindi

Croatian

Hungarian

Armenian

Interlingua

Interlingue

Inupiak

Indonesian

Icelandic MT Maltese SM Samoan VI Vietnamese

KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG MI MK ML MN MO MR MS

Cambodian Kannada Korean (KOR) Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian, Lettish Malagasy Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay (MAY)

OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM RN RO RU RW SA SD SG SH SI SK SL

(Afan) Oromo Oriya Panjabi Polish Pashto, Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian

SU SV SW TA TE TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ

Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek

Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock

AD Andorra CZ Czech Republic IL Israel MU Mauritius SN Senegal AE United Arab Emirates DE Germany IN India MV Maldives SO Somalia AF Afghanistan DJ Djibouti IO British Indian Ocean AG Antigua and Barbuda DK Denmark MX Mexico ST Sao Tome and Principe AI Anguilla DM Dominica IQ Iraq MY Malaysia SV El Salvador AL Albania DO Dominican Republic IR AM Armenia DZ Algeria IS Iceland NA Namibia SZ Swaziland AN Netherlands Antilles EC Ecuador IT Italy NC New Caledonia TC Turks and Caicos Islands AO Angola EE Estonia JM Jamaica NE Niger TD Chad AQ Antarctica EG Egypt JO Jordan NF Norfolk Island TF French Southern AR Argentina EH Western Sahara JP Japan NG Nigeria AS American Samoa ER Eritrea KE Kenya NI Nicaragua TG Togo AT Austria ES Spain KG Kyrgyzstan NL Netherlands TH Thailand AU Australia ET Ethiopia KH Cambodia NO Norway TJ Tajikistan AW Aruba FI Finland KI Kiribati NP Nepal TK Tokelau AZ Azerbaijan FJ Fiji KM Comoros NR Nauru TM Turkmenistan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina FK Falkland Islands BB Barbados KP Korea, Democratic BD Bangladesh FM Micronesia (Federated BE Belgium KR Korea, Republic of PA Panama TR Turkey BF Burkina Faso FO Faroe Islands KW Kuwait PE Peru TT Trinidad and Tobago BG Bulgaria FR France KY Cayman Islands PF French Polynesia TV Tuvalu BH Bahrain FX France, Metropolitan KZ Kazakhstan PG Papua New Guinea TW Taiwan BI Burundi GA Gabon LA Lao People’s Democratic BJ Benin GB United Kingdom PK Pakistan BM Bermuda GD Grenada LB Lebanon PL Poland UA Ukraine BN Brunei Darussalam GE Georgia LC Saint Lucia PM Saint Pierre and BO Bolivia GF French Guiana LI Liechtenstein UM United States Minor

BS Bahamas GI Gibraltar LR Liberia PR Puerto Rico US United States BT Bhutan GL Greenland LS Lesotho PT Portugal UY Uruguay BV Bouvet Island GM Gambia LT Lithuania PW Palau UZ Uzbekistan BW Botswana GN Guinea LU Luxembourg PY Paraguay VA BY Belarus GP Guadeloupe LV Latvia QA Qatar VC Saint Vincent and the BZ Belize GQ Equatorial Guinea LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya RE Réunion CA Canada GR Greece MA Morocco RO Romania VE Venezuela CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands GS South Georgia and the CF Central African Republic MD Moldova, Republic of RW Rwanda VI Virgin Islands (U.S.) CG Congo GT Guatemala MG Madagascar SA Saudi Arabia VN Vietnam CH Switzerland GU Guam MH Marshall Islands SB Solomon Islands VU Vanuatu CI Côte d’Ivoire GW Guinea-Bissau ML Mali SC Seychelles WF Wallis and Futuna Islands CK Cook Islands GY Guyana MM Myanmar SD Sudan WS Samoa CL Chile HK Hong Kong MN Mongolia SE Sweden YE Yemen CM Cameroon HM Heard Island and CN China MP Northern Mariana CO Colombia HN Honduras SI Slovenia ZA South Africa CR Costa Rica HR Croatia MQ Martinique SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen ZM Zambia CU Cuba HT Haiti MR Mauritania SK Slovakia ZR Zaire CV Cape Verde HU Hungary MS Montserrat SL Sierra Leone ZW Zimbabwe CX Christmas Island ID Indonesia MT Malta SM San Marino CY Cyprus IE Ireland

(Malvinas)

States of)

South Sandwich

McDonald Islands

√

Territory

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

KN Saint Kitts and Nevis NU Niue TN Tunisia

People’s Republic of

Republic

MC Monaco RU Russian Federation VG Virgin Islands (British)

MO Macau SG Singapore YT Mayotte

Islands

MW Malawi SR Suriname

MZ Mozambique SY Syrian Arab Republic

Territories

NZ New Zealand TO Tonga OM Oman TP East Timor

PH Philippines TZ Tanzania, United

Miquelon

SH Saint Helena YU Yugoslavia

Republic of

UG Uganda

Outlying IslandsBR Brazil GH Ghana LK Sri Lanka PN Pitcairn

Vatican City State (Holy See)

Grenadines

Specifications

Amplifier section

Output Power: MX-JE5: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven

Digital output: OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT:

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (Measured at 1 kHz, with tape recording signal 300 mV) AUX: 300 mV/47 k MIC 1/2: 3.0 mV/50 k

VIDEO OUT:

Color system:NTSC/PAL selectable VIDEO (composite): 1 V(p-p)/75 S-VIDEO: Y (luminance) 1 V(p-p)/75

COMPONENT (Interlace/Progressive: MX-JE5 only):

Speaker Terminals:6 Ω − 16 Ω

into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MX-JE3/JE31: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)

Ω

C (chrominance, burst) 0.286 V(p-p)/75

(Y) 1 V(p-p)/75 (PB/PR) 0.7 V(p-p)/75

Ω − 32 Ω

(Main speakers)

(Surround speakers: MX-JE5

16 only)

Tuner section

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz AM (MW) tuning range: 531 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 9 kHz)

For Saudi Arabia only: 531 kHz – 1 602 kHz (at 9 kHz)

530 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz)

530 kHz – 1 600 kHz (at 10 kHz)

Disc player section

Playable disc: DVD Audio (MX-JE5 only)

Dynamic range: 90 dB Horizontal resolution: 500 lines Wow and flutter: Immeasurable

DVD Video/CD/VCD/SVCD CD-R/CD-RW (recorded in Audio CD/ Video CD/ Super Video CD/ MP3/ WMA/ JPEG format) DVD-R/DVD-RW (recorded in video format)

Cassette deck section

Frequency response

Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (WRMS)

General

Power requirement: AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V /

Power consumption: 135 W (at operation) (MX-JE5)

Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 335 mm x 352 mm

Mass (approx.): 8.3 kg (MX-JE5)

AC 230 V – AC 240 V , (adjustable with the voltage selector), 50 Hz / 60 Hz

125 W (at operation) (MX-JE3/JE31) 17 W (on standby)

(W/H/D)

8.0 kg (MX-JE3/JE31)

Supplied Accessories

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AC plug adaptor (1) (except for middle east) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Speakers

Type: 3-Way 3-Speaker Bass Reflex Type

Speakers: Woofer: 15 cm cone x 1

Ω

Power handling capacity: MX-JE5: 100 W

Ω Ω

Impedance: 6 Frequency range: 42 Hz – 29 000 Hz

Ω

Sound pressure level: 83 dB/W•m

Ω

Dimensions (approx.): MX-JE5/JE31: 205 mm x 335 mm x

Mass (approx.): MX-JE5/JE31: 3.6 kg each

(Magnetically Shielded type)

Midrange: 5 cm cone x 1 Tweeter: 2 cm dome x 1

MX-JE3/JE31: 80 W

Ω

250 mm (W/H/D) MX-JE3: 205 mm x 335 mm x 232 mm (W/H/D)

MX-JE3: 3.5 kg each

Surround speakers (MX-JE5 only)

Type: 1-Way Bass Reflex Type Speaker: 8 cm cone x 1 Power handling capacity: 40 W Impedance: 16 Dimensions (approx.): 105 mm x 230 mm x 125 mm (W/H/D) Mass (approx.): 0.7 kg each

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

Ω

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals

Playback disc

48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits

Linear PCM DVD VIDEO

96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO

48/96/192 kHz,

16/20/24 bits linear PCM

DVD AUDIO*

44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz,

16/20/24 bits linear PCM

DVD AUDIO*

DTS DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO* DTS bit stream 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL DVD VIDEO/

DVD AUDIO*

CD/VCD/SVCD

DTS CD DTS bit stream 48 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM

STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY

DOLBY DIGITAL bit stream

44.1 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM/48 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM

MP3/WMA disc

* There is no output for DVD AUDIO with content protection set.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

48 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM

44.1 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM

48 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear

PCM

32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM

• For a DVD VIDEO without content protection set, there is a 20 bit or 24 bit output at the digital audio output terminal.

Parts Index

Remote control Main unit

5/2/3/∞ 4/¢ 1/¡

7 s 8 d

3D PHONIC

10 keys

ACTIVE BASS LEVEL +/–

ANGLE

AUDIO

AUX

CANCEL

DIMMER

DVD LEVEL

DVD/CD

ECHO

FADE MUTING

FM MODE

FM/AM

KEY /

MIC MIX

ON SCREEN

PAGE*

PLAY MODE

PREV./NEXT

PROGRESSIVE*

REPEAT

RESERVE

RETURN

REV. MODE

RHYTHM AX*

SET UP

SHIFT

SLEEP

SLOW +/–

SOUND MODE

SOUND TURBO**

STANDBY/ON

SUB TITLE

TAPE A

TAPE B

TITLE/GROUP SKIP

TOP MENU

TV CHANNEL +/–

TV POWER

TV VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

V.MASKING

VFP

VOLUME

ZOOM

Button Page

/ENTER

11, 15, 19, 21, 24, 25, 27, 33, 36

9, 11, 14, 16, 21

9, 10, 12

10, 11, 12, 21, 32, 33

10, 19, 21, 27

9, 11, 19, 20, 25, 26, 32

21, 33

10, 19, 20, 21, 27, 30, 31, 32

30, 31, 32

24, 25, 26

;

20, 21

10, 11, 21

22, 27

10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 27, 30, 31, 32,

33, 38 16

13, 31, 32

19, 27

1/¡ 4/¢

7 9 8

0 OPEN/CLOSE 0 PUSH OPEN

PHONES jack

3D PHONIC

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

AUX

CANCEL/DEMO

CLOCK/TIMER

DISC REC START

Display

DVD LEVEL

DUBBING

DVD/CD

FM/AM

MIC1/MIC2 jacks

MIC LEVEL

PRESET +/–

REC START/STOP

Remote sensor

REVERSE MODE

RHYTHM AX*

SET/DISPLAY

SOUND MODE

SOUND TURBO**

TAPE A

TAPE B

TUNING +/–

VOLUME

* MX-JE5 only ** MX-JE3/MX-JE31 only

Button Page

8, 9, 35

9, 10, 12, 14

9, 11, 14, 16, 21

9, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 28, 29, 32, 33

10, 19, 21, 27

10, 22

12, 28

8, 33, 35

)

16, 34, 35

10, 19, 20, 21, 27, 30, 31, 32

30, 31

30, 31, 32

(

12, 28

9, 14, 16, 34, 35

12, 28, 29

13, 31, 32

Remote control

Main unit

t y

o 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

p q

w e

;

2 3

6 7

9 0

= ~ !

The illustrations above are for MX-JE5.

STANDBY

RHYTHM AX

3D PHONIC

SOUND

MODE

ACTIVE BASS

EXTENSION

PHONES

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-JE5

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

AUX FM/AM DVD/CD TAPE-A TAPE-B

CLOCK /

TIMER

DISC SYNCHRO RECORDINGFULL-LOGIC CONTROL

SET

DISPLAY

PRESET

CANCEL

DEMO

PLAY

TUNING

REC

DISC REC

START/STOP

DIGITAL

DUBBING

START

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

PLAY REC

MIC

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD LEVEL

REVERSE

MODE

MIC LEVEL

MIN

PUSH OPEN

MAX

00 PUSH OPEN

# $ %

^ & * ( )

+ ¡

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.)

CAUTION for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

When your mains (AC) line voltage is 230-240 V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

When your mains (AC) line voltage is 220 V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

AUX

RIGHT LEFT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

ANTENNA

FM (75 )

COAXIAL

MX-JE5/MX-JE3/MX-JE31 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

NTSC

PAL

S-VIDEO

RIGHT

LEFT

MAIN SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–16

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE

Ω

–32

YPB PR

COMPONENT

EXT

AM LOOP

When your mains (AC) line voltage is 127 V

When your mains (AC) line voltage is 110 V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

The illustration above is for MX-JE5.

1204AIMMDWJEM

JVC MX-JE5, MX-JE31, MX-JE3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Introduction

Connections

Display Indication

Unique DVD/VCD Operations

Advanced Disc Operations

On-Screen Disc Operations

Recording Operations

Enjoying Karaoke

Timer Operations

Setup Menu Operations

Operating the TV

Additional Information

Parts Index