JVC MX-K1, MX-K3 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-K1/MX-K3

Consists of CA-MXK1

Consists of CA-MXK1

Consists of CA-MXK1Consists of CA-MXK1
and SP-MXK1

and SP-MXK1

and SP-MXK1and SP-MXK1

Consists of CA-MXK3

Consists of CA-MXK3

Consists of CA-MXK3Consists of CA-MXK3
and SP-MXK3

and SP-MXK3

and SP-MXK3and SP-MXK3

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

1 2 3

SLEEP

4 5 6

AUX

7 8 9

FM /AM

10 +10

FM MODE

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

TAPE

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

1

1

1

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

111

1

SOUND

1

MODE

ACTIVE

FADE

VOLUME

BASS EX.

MUTING

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

AUX

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

A

MX-K1

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

TAPE

FM/AM

REC START

/STOP REC START DUBBING

VOL

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

E

M

U

L

O

V

TUNNIG

CD

CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A/B

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

P

K

O

C

P

O

R

SOUND
MODE

C

C

L

I

A

S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

3

CD

CD 2CD

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

11

VOLUME

FM MODE

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

SP-MXK1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

SP-MXK3

CA-MXK1

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

CA-MXK3

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

DUAL D/A

MX-K3

CONVERTER

PRESET

E

CANCEL SET

M

U

L

O

V

/ DEMO

TUNNIG

CD

TAPE

REC START

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A/B

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

SP-MXK1

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

P

K

O

C

P

O

R

SOUND
MODE

C

C

L

I

A

S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

3

CD

CD 2CD

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

SP-MXK3

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the
rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future refer­ence.

Model No.
Serial No.

LVT0686-001B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accord­ance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct th e in te r fer ­ence by one or more of the following
measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.

DANGER:

lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3.

CAUTION:

serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualitied service personnel.

Invisible laser radiation when open and inter-

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

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 — POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The POWER switch in any position
does not disconnect the mains line. The power can
be remote controlled.

CAUTION

1.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.)

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

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

4.Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with
water. Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.

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Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system.
If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.

Features

Here are some of the things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.
❏The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the

music.

• With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or
CD Player with a single touch.

❏The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided.
❏The Active Bass EX. (Exten sion) circuitry faithfully reproduces low frequency sounds.
❏A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.
❏CD changer function can operate 3 discs.

• Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).

• Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.

❏Two Decks enabling tape dubbing.
❏Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer.
❏You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.

How This Manual Is Organized

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section “Basic Operations”,
and not repeated under each function.

• The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, “NO DISC”.

• If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where the button is used will be omitted.

• System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.
We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

Installation of the System

1

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

• Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

2

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

Malfunctions, etc.

3

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1

Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1

How This Manual Is Organized...............................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS.....................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents..........................................................................................................2

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................3

Accessories..............................................................................................................................................3

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control..........................................................................................3

Using the Remote Control............................................................ .................................. .........................3

Connecting the FM Antenna....................................................................................................................4

Connecting the AM Antenna...................................................................................................................5

Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting External Equipment..............................................................................................................6

Connecting to the Wall Outlet.................................................................................................................6

DEMO Mode...........................................................................................................................................6

COMPU Play...........................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations...........................................................................................................7

Turning the Power On and Off................................................................................................................7

Adjusting the Volume..............................................................................................................................7

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING).......................................................................................................8

Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.)................................................................................8

Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)......................................................................................... 8

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys)............................................................8

Using the Tuner.............................................................................................................9

Tuning In a Station.................................................................................................................................. 9

Presetting Stations .................................................................................................................................10

To Change the FM Reception Mode.....................................................................................................10

Using the CD Player....................................................................................................11

To Load CDs ................................ .................................. .................................. .....................................12

To Unload CDs................................ .................................. .................................. ..................................12

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play.........................................................................................13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks...................................................................................... 14

Random Play..........................................................................................................................................15

Repeating Tracks...................................................................................................................................15

Tray Lock Function...............................................................................................................................15

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................16

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

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......................................................................17

Standard Recording ................................................................................................................. ..............18

CD Synchro Recording.......................................................................................................................... 18

Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)................................................................................................... 18

Using an External Equipment ....................................................................................19

Listening to the External Equipment..................................................................................................... 19

Using the Timers .........................................................................................................20

Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................20

Setting the Daily Timer .........................................................................................................................21

Setting the REC (Recording) Timer...................................................................................................... 22

Setting the SLEEP Timer ......................................................................................................................24

Timer Priority........................................... ... ................................. ... ...................................................... 24

Care And Maintenance................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................26

Specifications...............................................................................................Back cover

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2

Getting Started

Accessories

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Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.

AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)

If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control

Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery compartment.

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

CAUTION:

• Handle batteries properly.

❏To avoid battery leakage or explosion:

• Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.

• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with new ones.

• Do not use an old battery with a new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m (23 feet) away.
You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel.

3-CD

Remote sensor

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

REC START

PLAY & EXCHANGE

TUNNIG

TAPE

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK
/TIMER

1 BIT

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

E

M

U

L

O

V

TAPE
A/B

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

K

C

O

R

SOUND
MODE

C

L

A

S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

CD 2CD

P

O

P

C

I

3

EJECT

PLAY

A

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

REC/PLAY

EJECT

B

3

CAUTION:

• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

AM

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 16 OHMS.

SPEAKERS

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX IN ANTENNA

AM
EXTFM75

LEFT

AM

LOOP

RIGHT

GND GND

FM

EXTFM75

AM

LOOP

GND GND

FM

Strip vinyl shield from cut line,twist wire
core.

Getting Started

Extend the supplied FM
Wire Antenna horizontally.

Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied)

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied)

• Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied
FM Wire Antenna.

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Getting Started

Connecting the AM Antenna

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Rear Panel of the Unit

AM loop antenna (Supplied)

ANTENNA

AM

AUX IN ANTENNA

AM

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 16 OHMS.

SPEAKERS

LEFT

RIGHT

EXTFM75

LEFT

AM

FM

LOOP

RIGHT

GND GND

• Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.

EXTFM75

AM

LOOP

GND GND

FM

AM antenna wire (not supplied)
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.

Attach the AM loop to its
base by snapping the
tabs on the loop into the
slot in the base.

CAUTIONS:

• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.

• Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.

Connecting the Speakers

1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.

2. Connect the speaker cords between the Speaker terminals of the Unit and the terminals of the Speakers.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) terminals of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked RIGHT on the System.
Connect the red (+) and black (–) terminals of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked LEFT on the System.

3. Close each of the terminals to securely connect the cords.

Right side (rear view) Left side (rear view)

Red

Black

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 16 OHMS.

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

LEFT

Red

Black

CAUTION:

• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away
from the TV.

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Getting Started

Connecting External Equipment

Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s AUX-IN terminals and the output terminals of the external MD recorder, tape
deck, etc.
You can then listen to the external source through the System.

AUX IN

LEFT

Signal cord (not supplied)

MD recorder, tape deck, etc. (not supplied)

RIGHT

Pin-plug x 2Pin-plug x 2

Connecting to the Wall Outlet

Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
Now, your System is at your command!

DEMO Mode

When the System is connected to the wall outlet, a DEMO mode displaying some of the system’s features automatically starts.

To turn the DEMO display off,
To turn the DEMO display on,

• The DEMO display will automatically turn on again if no button operation is made for 2minutes. To cancel this auto DEMO
display function, press the CANCEL button on the Unit during DEMO display.

press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops.

press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.

CANCEL

/ DEMO

(For 2 seconds)

COMPU Play

JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch.
With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play
button for that function. One Touch Operation turns the power on for you, then starts the function you have specified. If the System is not
ready (no CD or tape in place), the System still powers on so you can insert a CD or tape.
How One Touch Operation works in each case is explained in the section dealing with that function.
The COMPU PLAY buttons are:

On the Unit

CD 6 button
FM/AM button
TAPE 3 button
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
CD Open/Close 0 button

On the Remote Control

CD 6 button
FM/AM button
TAPE 3 button
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons

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Basic Operations

CAUTION:

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Numeric
keys

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE
BASS EX.

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

FM MODE

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

VOLUME

BASS EX.

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

%

Display

STANDBY indicator

%

PHONES

VOLUME +,–

FADE MUTING

Level bar

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

TUNNIG

TAPE

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

O

V

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

REC START

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

Various information

BASS

S.MODE

Status bar (Indicates various statuses.)

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

K

C

O

R

SOUND

REC/PLAY

1

CD

EJECT

MODE

C

L

A

S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

CD 2CD

B

E

M

U

L

BASS indicator
Sound Mode indicator

ACTIVE

P

O

P

C

I

BASS EX

SOUND MODE

VOLUME

3

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

Press the

1

The display comes on and “WELCOME” is displayed once.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
The System comes on ready to continue in the mode it was in
when the power was last turned off.

• For example, if the last thing you were doing was listening
to a CD, you are now ready to listen to a CD again. If you
wish, you can change to another source.

• If you were listening to the Tuner last, the Tuner comes on
playing the station it was last set to.

Turning the System Off

Press the % button again.

1

“GOOD BYE” is displayed and the display goes out, except
for the clock display. The STANDBY indicator lights up. (The
display is dimmed.)

• Some power is always consumed even though power is
turned off (called Standby mode).

%

STANDBY

STANDBY

_

button.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

or

STANDBY/ON

or

• To switch off the System completely, unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. When you unplug the AC power
cord, the clock will be reset to AM 12:00 immediately.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the VOLUME control on the Unit clockwise to increase the
volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Control to increase
the volume or press the VOLUME – button to decrease the vol­ume.

You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.

• DO NOT turn on the System and/or start playing
any source without first setting the VOLUME
control to minimum, as a sudden blast of sound
could damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers.
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on
headphones.

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Basic Operations

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING)

You can mute the output with one touch operation.

To mute the output

Remote Control. The output is faded out.

To release muting

again. The output is faded in to the previous level.

• After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the
unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control
will increase the volume from MIN. setting.

, press the FADE MUTING button on the

, press the FADE MUTING button once

Reinforcing the Bass Sound
(ACTIVE BASS EX.)

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained regard­less of how low you set the volume.
You can use this effect only for playback.

To get the effect

button.
The “BASS” indicator lights up and “ACTIVE BASS EXTEN­SION” appears on the display.

To cancel the effect

The “BASS” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the display.

, press the ACTIVE BASS EX. (Extension)

, press the button again.

Selecting the Sound Mode
(SOUND MODE)

Entering the Number with the
Remote Control (Numeric Keys)

You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num­bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro­gramming the playing tracks on CDs.
How to enter the number with the number keys is explained here.

Examples:

• To enter number 5, press 5.

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

• To enter number 20, press +10, then 10.

• To enter number 25, press +10, +10, then 5.

You can select one of 3 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes.
You can use this effect only for playback.

On the Unit

To get the effect

POP, or CLASSIC.
The selected Sound Mode name “ROCK”, “POP”, or “CLASSIC”
appears on the display. The “S.MODE” indicator also lights up on
the display.

To cancel the effect

again.
When the effect is canceled, the “S.MODE” indicator goes out.
For example, if the current Sound Mode is ROCK, press the
ROCK button again. “FLAT” appears on the display, showing that
no sound effect is applied.

ROCK
POP

CLASSIC
FLAT

, press one of the Sound Mode buttons, ROCK,

, press the currently selected mode button

Boosts low and high frequencies. Good for
acoustic music.
Good for vocal music.
Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo
systems.
No sound effect applies.

On the Remote Control

Press the SOUND MODE button until Sound Mode you want ap­pears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the Sound Mode changes as fol­lows:

ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = FLAT = (back to the beginning)

To cancel the effect,

“FLAT” appears on the display.
The “S.MODE” indicator goes out.

press the SOUND MODE button until

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Using the Tuner

or

(After 2 seconds)

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RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

FM MODE

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

VOLUME

BASS EX.

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

FADE

MUTING

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

TUNNIG

TAPE

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK
/TIMER

TAPE
A/B

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

E

M

U

L

O

V

Numeric

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

keys

STANDBY/ON

FM/AM
FM MODE

1

1

1

SET

FM/AM

22
¡

STANDBY

PHONES

MIC MIC

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

MAXMIN

EJECT

A

REC START

VOL

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

PLAY

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

EJECT

REC/PLAY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

K

C

O

R

SOUND
MODE

C

L

A

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

B

C

I

S

CD 2CD

P

O

P

¢

4

3

Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel

1

kHz MHz

MONO

ST

FM mode indicators

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

You can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in
manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.

❏Before listening to the radio:

• Make sure that both the FM and AM antennas are correctly
connected. (See pages 4 and 5).

One Touch Radio

Just press the FM/AM button to turn on the System and start play­ing the station you were last tuned to.

❏You can switch from any other sound source to the radio by

pressing the FM/AM button.

Tuning In a Station

Press the FM/AM button.

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The Band and Frequency you were last tuned to appear on the
display.
(If the last station was selected using the preset number, the
preset number appears first.)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
FM and AM.

FM /AM

FM/AM

(on the Unit)

Select a station using one of the following

2

methods.

or

(on the Remote Control)

• Manual Tuning

Briefly press the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit to move
from frequency to frequency until you find the station you
want.

OR

• Auto Tuning

If you hold down the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit for 0.5
second or more and then release it, the frequency changes
down, or up, automatically until a station is found.

OR

• Preset Tuning (Possible only after presetting sta­tions)
Preset tuning using the Unit:

Select the preset number you want, using the 4 or ¢
button.

Example:

Press the ¢ button until the preset number “P-12” appears
on the display. After 2 seconds, the display will show the
preset number’s band and frequency.

PRESET

kHz MHz

Preset tuning using the Remote Control:

Enter the preset number you want to recall using the numer­ic keys. See “Entering the Number with the Remote Con­trol” on page 8.

Example:

Press +10, then 2 to recall the preset number 12. After 2 sec­onds, the display will show the preset number’s band and
frequency.

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Using the Tuner

CAUTION:

• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by
turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna
for best reception.

Presetting Stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.

• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre­quencies prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction. You
can preset the stations you want into memory by following
one of the presetting methods below.

• During presetting stations, if no button operation is made
for 5 seconds, the display returns to the band/frequency
display. In this case, repeat steps from the beginning.

TUNNIG

FM/AM

When changing the Band

Using the Unit

SET SET

or

FM=30, AM=15

• In step 4, you can select the preset number using the nu­meric keys on the Remote Control. See “Entering the
Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

• Even if the System is unplugged or if the power
failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored
for a few days. However, in case the preset sta­tions are erased, you will need to preset the sta­tions again.

To Change the FM Reception
Mode

When you are tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST (Ster­eo)” indicator lights up and you can hear stereo effects.
If an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can select
Monaural mode. Reception improves, but you lose stereo effect.

Press the FM MODE button on the Remote Control so
that the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

FM MODE

ST MONO

To restore the stereo effect

the Remote Control so that the “MONO” indicator goes off.

, press the FM MODE button on

Select a band by pressing the FM/AM button.

1

Press the

2

22

or

button to tune in a

¡

station.
Press the SET button.

3

“SET” will blink for 5 seconds.

Press the

4

4

or

¢

button to select the

preset number.

: Increases the preset number by 1.

¢

: Decreases the preset number by 1.

4

Press the SET button.

5

“STORED” appears and, after 2 seconds, the display returns to
the band/frequency display.

Repeat above steps 1 to 5 for each station

6

you want to store in memory with a preset
number.

To change the preset stations

above.

, repeat the same steps as

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Using the CD Player

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Numeric
keys

CD1-CD3
PROGRAM
/RANDOM

4

7

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

FM MODE

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

VOLUME

BASS EX.

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

6

CD

REPEAT

¢

SET

CANCEL

6

CD

22
¡

STANDBY

PHONES

Track number, Playing time,
Program number, etc.

RANDOM ALL 1CD

Play mode
indicator

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

/ DEMO

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

PRGMREPEAT

Repeat
indicator

PLAY & EXCHANGE

CANCEL SET

TUNNIG

CD

TAPE

REC START

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK
/TIMER

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

Disc indicators

1 2 3

3-CD

1 BIT

CONVERTER

TAPE
A/B

DUAL D/A

PRESET

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

P

K

O

C

P

O

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SOUND

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M

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MODE

C

L

A

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

I

S

S

CD 2CD

C

3

7
4

¢

DISC SKIP
CD Open/

0

Close

CD1-CD3

EJECT

REC/PLAY

B

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The CD Player has the rotational disc tray that can accommodate
3 CDs.
You can use Normal, Program, Random, or Repeat Play.

Normal Play:

Can continuously play all the tracks on all
the CDs.

Program Play:

Can play all the programmed tracks on all
the CDs in the programmed order.

Random Play:

Can play all the tracks on all the CDs in ran­dom order.

Repeat Play:

Can repeat all the tracks on all the CDs, the
tracks on one of the CDs, or just one of
tracks on one CD.

Here are the basic things you need to know to play CDs and locate
the different tracks on them.

About the Disc Indicator

Disc Number indicator

Selected Disc indicator

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Disc Rotation indicator

The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indica­tors:

Disc Number indicator:
Selected Disc indicator:

Lights all the time.
Lights for the currently selected

disc number. Even if no disc is
loaded for the selected disc
number, the indicator lights up.

Disc Rotation indicator:

Runs when the selected CD is
playing or paused. This indicator
goes out if a CD is not loaded for
the selected disc number. Once
the tray is ejected, the Disc Rota­tion indicators for all disc num­bers are lit. Then, when the empty
disc number is selected with the
CD1-CD3 button or DISC SKIP
button, the Disc Rotation indica­tor for the disc number goes out.

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Example of indication:

When CD door has ejected once and then
CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected)

Shows that this disc number is selected.

Using the CD Player

When DISC2 is selected

Shows that this disc number is selected.

CD-2 is pressed.

1 2 3

Disc loaded

One Touch Play

The power comes on, and operations are done automatically.
❏By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if

a CD is loaded for the disc number that was lastly selected, it
will start playing from the first track.

❏By pressing the CD1-CD3 button, the System will come on, and

if a CD is already loaded for the selected disc number, it will
start play from the first track.

• If no CD is loaded for the selected disc number, the next disc
number will be automatically selected.

Disc loaded Disc loaded

Disc 2 is just unloaded

To Load CDs

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

1

Unit to open the tray.
Place a CD, with its label side up, onto the

2

tray.

Be sure that the CD is securely seated on the disc tray.

With the label side up

1 2 3

Disc loaded

No disc

❏When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the

tray.

❏You can load CDs while listening to the other source.
❏When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is auto-

matically closed.

❏If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratched, for

example), “ 0 0:00” appears on the display.

To Unload CDs

Take out the CD as shown below.

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

1

Unit to open the tray.
Remove the CD, then press the DISC SKIP

2

button on the Unit.

The tray turns for the next CD.

Repeat step 2 to remove all the CDs.

3

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

4

Unit to close the tray.

❏You can remove CDs while listening to the other source.

Press the DISC SKIP button on the Unit and

3

place the next CD.

When you press the button, the tray turns for the next CD.

Repeat step 3 for the last CD.

4

Press the CD Open/Close 0 button on the

5

Unit.

The tray is closed.

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Using the CD Player

Basics of Using the CD Player-

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Normal Play

To Play CDs

Load CDs.

1

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you

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want to play.

The selected disc number (e.g. “CD-1” ) appears on the dis­play.
The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the
first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are con­tinuously played back.
When the last CD has finished playing, t he CD Player auto­matically stops.

Examples:

CD1 = CD2 = CD3 = (stop)
CD2 = CD3 = CD1 = (stop)

❏You can start to play the currently selected disc by simply press-

ing the CD 6 button.

While playing the CD, the following will appear on the display.

1 2 3

To Select a Track

During playback (using the 4 or ¢ button):

Briefly press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track you want to
play.
By pressing the button, you can skip to the next track or skip back
to the previous track.

• The selected track starts playing.

• Press the ¢ button once to skip to the beginning of the next
track.

• Press the 4 button to skip to the beginning of the current
track. Press twice quickly to skip to the beginning of the previ­ous track.

In Stop mode (using the 4 or ¢ button):

By briefly pressing the 4 or ¢ button, the CD Player operates
in the same way as during playback, except the following points.

• The buttons are effective only for the currently selected CD.

Using the numeric keys on the Remote Control:

Using the numeric keys, you can directly select the track on the
currently selected CD.

• The selected track starts playing.

For example, press +10, then 5 to play back the track number 15.
See “Entering the Number with the Remote Control” on page 8.

Search Play

Holding down the following buttons, during playback, will fast
forward/backwards the CD so you can quickly find a particular
passage in the track you are listening to.

• 22 or ¡ button on the Unit

• 4 or ¢ button on the Remote Control

Track number

• When the Disc button (CD1-CD3) is pressed with the tray
opened, the tray is closed and the selected CD automatically
begins playing.

To stop playing the CD

formation for the CD is displayed.

Total track number Total playing time

After 5 seconds

Track number Playing time

To stop playing and remove the CD

Close 0 button on the Unit.

To pause

blinks on the display.

To cancel pause

from the point where it was paused.

Tips: Playing back the CD using the DISC SKIP button

You can also play the CDs using the DISC SKIP button. Each time
you press the button, the next CD is automatically played back. If
the next disc tray is empty, the disc tray is automatically skipped.
Once the presence of CDs is detected, the empty disc tray is auto­matically skipped from the next time.

, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication

, press the 7 button. The following in-

, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues

Elapsed
playing time

, press the CD Open/

CD is playing.

1 2 3

1 2 3

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Programming the Playing Order
of the Tracks

You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs.
Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is
stopped.

❏You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including

the same tracks.

To Make a Program

Load CDs

1

In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Program

2

Play mode.

On the Unit

Press the PROGRAM button to light the “PRGM” indicator on the
display.
At the same time, “PROGRAM” appears on the display.

On the Remote Control

Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until “PROGRAM” ap­pears on the display.
The “PRGM” indicator also lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
PROGRAM = RANDOM = Blank display (Normal Play) =
(back to the beginning)

• If a program is already made, the last step of the program will
be displayed.

Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to

3

select the CD you want to program.

The display will change to the Program Entry display.

CD

1

CD

Select the track you want to program.

4

Using the Unit

Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track, then press the SET
button within 5 seconds.
The program order number will be assigned from P-1.

PRESET

or

1

or

Disc number Track number

Using the CD Player

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks

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on the same CD or the other CD.
To play the program, Press the CD

6

6

but-

ton.

For details, see “To Play the Program You Have Made” men­tioned below.

To delete all the tracks in the program

is stopped, press the 7 button. Turing off the System will also de­lete them.

To Modify the Program

the CANCEL button, the last track in the program is deleted. To
add new tracks to the end of the program, repeat above steps 3 and

4.

• If you try to program a track number that does not exists
on the CD, your entry will be ignored.

• If you try to program the 33rd track, “FULL” appears on
the display.

, while the CD Player is stopped, press

, while the CD Player

To Play the Program You Have Made

Press the CD 6 button.
The System plays the tracks in the order you have programmed
them.

• To use Repeat Play for Program Play, press the REPEAT but­ton to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details,
see “Repeating Tracks” on page 15.

❏You can skip to a particular program track by pressing the 4

or ¢ button during Program Play.

❏To stop playing, press the 7 button once. If you press the 7 but-

ton, while the CD Player is stopped, the program is deleted.

To Exit and Re-enter Program Play

The program you have made is stored in memory. So, you can exit
Program Play temporarily or re-enter Program Play unless you de­lete the program.

To exit the program mode once

stopped, press the PROGRAM button on the Unit or the PRO­GRAM/RANDOM button on the Remote Control to light off the
“PRGM” indicator.

To re-enter Program Play mode

the “PRGM” indicator lights up again.

, while the CD Player is

, press the same button until

Disc number Track number

SET

Program order number

Using the Remote Control

Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then,
the program order number will be assigned from P-1.

• To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button
on the Unit.

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Using the CD Player

Random Play

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The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you
use this mode.

• To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT but­ton to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details,
see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below.

In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random

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Play mode.

On the Unit

Press the RANDOM button to light the “RANDOM” indicator.
At the same time, “RANDOM” appears on the display.

On the Remote Control

Press the PROGRAM/RANDOM button until the “RANDOM”
appears on the display.
The “RANDOM” indicator also lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
PROGRAM = RANDOM = Blank display (Normal Play) =
(back to the beginning)

Press the CD

2

The tracks on all the CDs are played in random order.

• In “99RANDOM” display, 99 changes between 01 and 99,
which shows the serial number of the tracks for Random Play.

To stop playing
To skip a track during playback

jump to the next track in the random sequence.

To exit Random Play mode

press the RANDOM button on the Unit or the PROGRAM/RAN­DOM button on the Remote Control again to light off the “RAN­DOM” indicator. Normal Play resumes.

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button.

, press the 7 button.

, while the CD Player is stopped,

, press the ¢ button to

Tray Lock Function

In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be
electronically locked.
When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if
the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed.

Locking the Tray

Turn on the System and enter CD mode.

1

While pressing down the 7 button, press the

2

0

CD Open/Close

“LOCKED” appears on the display.

• If you try to open the tray by pressing the 0 button,
“LOCKED” appears on the display to let you know that the tray
has been locked.

Unlocking the Tray

Repeat above steps 1 and 2.
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.

Now, you can use the tray normally.

button on the Unit.

Repeating Tracks

You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you
like.

Press the REPEAT button.

The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as fol­lows:
ALL= 1CD = 1 = Blank display = (back to the beginning)

REPEAT ALL:

REPEAT 1CD:
REPEAT 1:

To stop playing

ing the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit or changing the
source to the other (e.g. Tuner) will also stop playing.

To exit Repeat mode

peat indicator on the display goes out.
❏Repeat mode remains in effect during the following Play Mode

changing:
a. PROGRAM PLAY MODEÔNORMAL PLAY MODE

b. RANDOM PLAY MODE ÔNORMAL PLAY MODE
c. PROGRAM PLAY MODEÔRANDOM PLAY MODE

In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks on
all the CDs.
In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks in
the program.
In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks on
all the CDs in random order.
Repeats all tracks on one CD. (Selectable in
Normal Play only)
Repeats one track.

, press the 7 button. Opening the tray by press-

, press the REPEAT button until the Re-

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Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape)

¢

4

3-CD

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

7

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

REPEAT TAPE A/B

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

VOLUME

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

3

TAPE

TAPE A/B

TAPE

0

EJECT

(Deck A)

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

3

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

3

: Tape indicator

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

DUAL D/A

CONVERTER

PRESET

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

TUNNIG

CD

TAPE

REC START

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

E

M

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CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A/B

A

B

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

EJECT

REC/PLAY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

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SOUND
MODE

C

L

A

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

B

C

I

S

CD 2CD

P

O

P

3

7

22

¡

0

EJECT

(Deck B)

TAPE A/B

Deck indicators

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The Cassette Deck allows you to play, record, and dub audio tapes.
❏Listening to type I tape is suitable for this Cassette Deck.

The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not rec­ommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch-rollers
and the capstans.

One Touch Play

By pressing the TAPE 3 button, the System will come on, and if
a tape is in the deck, it will start to play. If no tape is loaded, “NO
TAPE” appears on the display, the System will come on and wait
for you to insert a tape, or select another function.

Playing a Tape

You can use either Deck A or Deck B at a time for playback.

Press the 0 EJECT part for the deck you

1

want to use.
When the cassette holder opens, put a cas-

2

sette in, with the exposed part of the tape
down, toward the base of the Unit.

The tape will travel from the left to right.

• If the cassette holder does not open, turn the System off,
then back on and press the 0 EJECT part again.

Close the cassette holder gently.

3

When both Deck A and Deck B contain a tape, the last deck to
have a tape inserted is selected.
The selected Deck is shown by the Deck indicator “A” or “B”.
For example, when the Deck A is selected, the Deck indicator
“A” lights up.

• To change the deck, press the TAPE A/B button. Each time
you press the button, Deck A or Deck B is alternately
selected.

Press the TAPE 3 button.

4

The Tape indicator (3) blinks on the display and the tape is
played back.
The Cassette Deck automatically stops when one side of the
tape has finished playing.

To stop playing
To remove the tape

, press the 7 button.

, stop the tape, and press the 0 EJECT part

to open the Cassette Holder.

To Fast-Wind A Tape

During playback or in Stop mode, press the ¡ (FF) button to
fast-wind the tape onto the right side of the cassette without play­ing.
During playback or in Stop mode, press the 22 (REW) button to
fast-wind the tape onto the left side of the cassette without playing.
During fast-winding the tape, the Tape indicator (3) goes out.

• The Cassette Deck automatically stops when one side of the
tape has finished playing.

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Tape travelling direction

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Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)

CAUTION:

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4

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

7

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

REPEAT TAPE A/B

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

VOLUME

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

3

TAPE

TAPE A/B

REC START/STOP

CD REC START

TAPE

PROGRAM

DUBBING

0

EJECT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

3

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

REC START

PLAY & EXCHANGE

TUNNIG

TAPE

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK
/TIMER

3-CD

1 BIT

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

TAPE

A/B

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

P

K

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P

O

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SOUND

1

CD

EJECT

MODE

C

C

L

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S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

CD 2CD

3

E

M

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V

(Deck A)

PLAY

A

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

REC/PLAY

B

7

0

EJECT

(Deck B)

TAPE A/B

REC indicator

3

: Tape indicator

REC

A

B

Deck indicators

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple.
Just place a tape in Deck B, have the source ready, make one or
two settings, and you’re ready to record. For each source, the pro­cedure is a little bit different so we explain each separately. But
first, here are a few things to make your recordings better.

Things To Know Before You Start Recording

❏❏❏❏

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

❏The recording level, which is the volume at which the new tape

is being made, is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected
by the VOLUME Control on the System. Also, it is not affected
by adjusting the sound effects. Thus, during recording, you can
adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting
the recording level.

❏Two small tabs on the back of the cassette tape, one for side A

and one for side B, can be removed to prevent accidental erasure
or recording.

Adhesive tape

• At the start and end of cassette tapes, there is leader tape
which cannot be recorded onto. Thus, when recording
CDs, radio broadcasts, etc., wind on the leader tape first
to ensure getting the beginning of the recording.

• If a recording you make has excessive noise or
static, the Unit may have been too close to a TV
which was on during the recording. Either turn
off the TV or increase the distance between the
TV and the Unit.

❏To record on a cassette with the tabs removed, you must cover

the holes with adhesive tape first.

❏Type I tape can be used for recording.

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Standard Recording

(When finished)

This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also
has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which
save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have
made, or are combining selections from several sources on one
tape, use the method described below; just substitute the source
you want into this procedure, such as a tape in Deck A, a CD, or
the Tuner. You can also record from an external equipment with
this procedure.

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck

2

B and wind past the tape leader.
Press the CD REC START button on the Unit.

3

“CD REC” appears on the display and the “REC” indicator
lights up. Then, the System begins CD Synchro Recording and
the tracks on the CD are recorded on the tape.
When recording is finished, “CD REC FINISHED” scrolls on
the display and the CD Player and Cassette Deck stop.

CD

REC START

To Record Any Sound Source to Tape

Follow these steps to record from any sound source onto a tape in
Deck B.

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck

1

B and wind past the tape leader.

Tape travelling direction

Prepare the source, by, for example, tuning

2

in a radio station, loading CDs, or turning on
connected equipment.

• For CD recording, see “CD Synchro Recording” mentioned
below.

• For dubbing, see “Tape to Tape Recording (Dubbing)”
described below.

Press the REC START/STOP button on the

3

Unit.

The “REC” indicator lights up and the System begins record­ing.
The Tape indicator (3) blinks on the display.

• If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to
prevent erasure or recording, "NO REC" will appear on the
display.

To stop during recording

ton on the Unit, or press the 7 button.

, press the REC START/STOP but-

Recording an AM Station to Tape (Beat Cut)

When recording an AM broadcast, beats may be produced which
are not heard when listening to the broadcast. If this happens, press
the PROGRAM button on the Unit to eliminate the beats.

Set to AM station and start recording.

1

Press the PROGRAM button on the Unit to

2

eliminate the beats.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown
below:
CUT 1= CUT 2 = (back to the beginning)

CD Synchro Recording

• If the tab of the cassette tape on the Deck B is removed to
prevent erasure or recording, "NO REC" will appear on the
display.

• After the CD Player has played the entire CD or all the pro­grammed tracks, the tape automatically stops.

To stop at any time during the recording process

the REC START/STOP button on the Unit or the 7 button. “CD
REC FINISHED” scrolls on the display and the CD Player and
Cassette Deck stop.

• When making SLEEP timer settings while doing CD Syn­chro recording, set enough time to allow for the CD to fin­ish playing, otherwise the power will go off before
recording is completed.

• For CD Synchro Recording using more than one CD, use
a blank tape. If you use a prerecorded tape, prerecorded
material may not be erased between the tracks where
disc change is made.

, press

Tape to Tape Recording (DUB­BING)

Recording from one tape to another is called dubbing.
You can dub tapes simply, with just a single button.

Press the TAPE

1

„„„„

button.

Insert the source cassette you want to copy

2

from into Deck A for playback.
Insert a blank or erasable cassette you want

3

to copy onto into Deck B for recording.
Press the TAPE DUBBING button on the Unit.

4

Deck A and Deck B will start simultaneously and the "REC"
indicator lights up.
During dubbing, the Deck indicators "A" and "B" light up al­ternately.

• If no tape is inserted into Deck A, "NO TAPE" will appear
on the display.

• If no tape is inserted into Deck B, "NO TAPE" will appear
on the display.

To stop dubbing

Unit or the 7 button.

3333

button, and then press the

, press the REC START/STOP button on the

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Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the
CD, or according to the order you have set in a program.

Prepare CDs. (See page 12.)

1

Press the CD1-3 button (that you want to make recording), and
then press the 7 button.

• If you want to record specific tracks only, you need to pro­gram the tracks beforehand. (See page 14.)

• During dubbing, you can hear sound effects through the
speakers or headphones. However, the sound is dubbed
without sound effects.

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Using an External Equipment

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RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

FM MODE

REPEAT TAPE A/B

1

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

FADE

MUTING

1

1

1

Listening to the External
Equipment

AUX

AUX

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

MIC MIC

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

DUAL D/A
CONVERTER

PRESET

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

TUNNIG

CD

TAPE

REC START

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

E

M

U

L

O

V

CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A/B

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

R

EJECT

REC/PLAY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

K

C

O

SOUND
MODE

C

L

A

S

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

CD 2CD

B

P

O

P

C

I

3

You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cas­sette deck, or other auxiliary.

❏First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connect-

ed to the System. (See page 6.)

Set the volume level to the minimum posi-

1

tion.
Press the AUX button.

2

“AUX” appears on the display.

Start playing the external equipment.

3

Adjust the volume level to the level you want

4

listen to.
Apply sound effects, if you wish.

5

• Press the ACTIVE BASS EX. to reinforce the bass sound.

• Select the Sound Mode. (See page 8.)

To exit AUX mode

• For operation of the external equipment, refer to its In­structions.

, select other source (e.g. Tuner).

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Using the Timers

CAUTION:

RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 +10

FM MODE

CD1CD2CD3CD

PROGRAM

REPEAT TAPE A/B

/RANDOM

11

COMPU PLAY

CONTROL

111

SOUND
MODE

ACTIVE

VOLUME

BASS EX.

1

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

AUX

FM /AM

TAPE

1

1

1

1

FADE

MUTING

SLEEP

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

STANDBY

SET

PHONES

MIC MIC

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

CLOCK/TIMER

DAILY Timer indicator

REC (Recording) Timer indicator

Timer indicator

STANDBY/ON

CANCEL SET

/ DEMO

CD

AUX

FM/AM

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

VOL

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

MAXMIN

EJECT

PLAY

A

REC START

VCD NUMBERRETURNPBC

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

3-CD

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1 BIT

DUAL D/A

CONVERTER

PRESET

E

M

U

L

O

V

TUNNIG

TAPE

CD

/STOP REC START DUBBING

CLOCK

TAPE

/TIMER

A/B

SLEEP indicator

SLEEP
DAILY
REC

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

REC/PLAY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

K

C

O

R

SOUND
MODE

C

L

A

S

DISC SKIP

CD CONTROL

1

CD

EJECT

B

C

I

S

CD 2CD

4
¢

P

O

P

3

* When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.

For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.

The timers lets you control recording and listening functions auto­matically.
Three types of timers are available:

DAILY Timer

Use this timer to set wake up everyday to

music from any source, instead of an alarm clock.

REC (Recording) Timer

Unattended recording of radio broadcasts. You can set the
starting time and length of the recording.

SLEEP Timer

Fall asleep and have your System turn off

automatically after a certain length of time.

Setting the Clock

When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the time in­dication “AM 12:00” blinks on the display.
You can set the clock whether the System is on or off.

• The clock must be correctly set for the timers to work.

• The clock may gain or lose one to two minutes per month.

Using the Unit

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

1

The hour digit of the time indication blinks on the display.

• If the clock is already set and “AM 12:00” is not blinking,
press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeatedly until clock set­ting display appears on the display. In the clock setting dis­play,

the hour digits of the current clock blink on th e display.

Each time you press the CLOCK/TIMER button, the display
changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME = REC = ON TIME = Clock set-
ting display = Canceled = (back to the beginning)

Press the

2

4

Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and pressing
the 4 button moves it backwards. Holding down the button
moves the hour rapidly.

Press the SET button.

3

The minute digits of the time indication blink on the display.

• To return to the hour setting, press the CANCEL button.

Press the

4

4

minute.
Press the SET button.

5

“CLOCK OK” appears on the display. Then, the selected time
is set and the seconds start counting from 0.

or

or

¢

button to set the hour.

¢

button to set the

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• If there is a power failure, the clock loses its set­ting immediately. “AM 12:00” blinks on the dis­play and the clock must be reset.

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Using the Timers

DAILY

After 2 seconds

Setting the Daily Timer

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Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at
the same time every day.
The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Tim­er you have set is in effect.
You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or
off.

• Perform each setting within 30 seconds. Otherwise, set­ting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated
from the beginning.

• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press
the CANCEL button on the Unit. However, this does not al­ways cancel the current setting. If the CANCEL button
does not work, press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the
Unit repeatedly until the display returns to the original dis­play, and start from the first step.

Using the Unit

Press the % button to turn on the System.

1

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON

2

TIME” immediately after “DAILY” appears on
the display.

At this time, “DAILY” indicator blinks and the Timer indica­tor ( ) lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME* = REC = ON TIME = Clock setting
display = Canceled = (back to the beginning)

* : This item should be selected for the Daily Timer setting.

After 2 seconds, the System enters ON-time setting mode. The cur­rent ON time appears on the display and the hour digits blink.

2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, and the System enters
OFF-time setting mode. The current OFF time appears on
the display, and the hour digits blink.

DAILY

DAILY

Setting the OFF time (Example: PM 1:30).

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1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the hour you want the
System to come on, then press the SET button.
The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.

DAILY

2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

DAILY

The System enter Music Source Selecting mode and “TUN­ER FM” appears on the display.

After 2 seconds

Setting the ON time (Example: AM 10:15).

3

1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the hour you want the
System to come on, then press the SET button.
The minute digits of the ON time blink on the display.
Pressing the ¢ button moves the time forwards and press-
ing the 4 button moves it backwards.
Holding down the button moves the time rapidly.

DAILY

DAILY

DAILY

DAILY

Selecting the music source.

5

Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the music source you
want to listen to, then press the SET button.
Each time you press the ¢ or 4 button, the display chang­es as shown below:
TUNER FM = TUNER AM = – CD – – – = TAPE = AUX
= (back to the beginning)
According to the music source you have selected, the next op­eration differs.

TUNER FM
TUNER AM
– CD – – –
TAPE
AUX

: Tunes in to the specified preset FM station.

: Tunes in to the specified preset AM station.

: Plays the specified track on the specified CD.

: Plays a tape in the selected Deck (A or B).

: Plays an external source.

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Preparation for each music source:

CAUTION:

Perform the following operation according to the music source
you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting
mode.

• When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM:
Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station

number, then press the SET button.

• When selecting – CD – – –:

1. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then
press the SET button.
Each time you press the button the disc number changes as
follows:
– CD – – – = 1CD – – –= 2CD – – – = 3CD – – – = (back
to the beginning)

2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the track number, then
press the SET button.
For example: 2CD – 12 (Disc number 2, Track number 12)

• When selecting TAPE:
Be sure that the Deck indicator (“A” or “B”) is lit for the
tape you want to play.

• When selecting AUX:
Prepare the external equipment so that it will turn on at the

ON time set by the System.
To allow this, the equipment should have the timer function.

Setting the volume level.

6

Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the volume level.

– – – : The current volume level will be used.

VOL
VOL-5, -10, or -15

will be automatically set to the selected level.

Press the SET button.

7

The timer setting is completed, and the “DAILY” indicator
stops blinking and remains lit. Each setting you have made ap­pears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, music
source and volume. Then, the display returns to the display be­fore you set the Timer.

Press the

8

The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator are lit on the
display, showing that the Daily Timer is set to on.

To change the timer setting

the beginning.

: When the timer is turned on, the Volume

DAILY

button to turn off the System.

%%%%

, repeat the setting procedure from

Using the Timers

• If the System is already on when the timer ON-time
comes, the Daily Timer does not work.

Turning the Daily Timer On and Off

Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the
Daily Timer will be activated at the same tim e every da y until it is
canceled.

To cancel the Daily Timer temporarily:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit

1

repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the
display.

Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.

2

The “DAILY” indicator goes out and “OFF” appears on the
display.
The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator go out and
the Daily Timer is canceled temporarily.

To activate the cancelled Daily Timer:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit

1

repeatedly until the “DAILY” appears on the
display.

The “DAILY” indicator also blinks on the dispaly.

Press the SET button on the Unit.

2

The “DAILY” indicator remains lit and the Timer indicator
( ) light up on the display. Each setting already made ap­pears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, music
source and volume, and then the display returns to the original
display.

• If the System is unplugged, or a power failure oc­curs, the timer setting will be lost in a few days.
You will need to reset the clock first, then the
timer.

Setting the REC (Recording)
Timer

When the timer ON-time comes:

The following operation will be automatically repeated every day.

• When the timer ON-time comes, and the System automatically
turns on. The music source you have set is played. The Timer

indicator ( ) blinks during timer operation.

• When the timer OFF-time comes, “OFF” blinks on the display
just before the OFF-time and the System automatically turns

off. Then, the Timer indicator ( ) remains lit on the display.

With the Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broad­cast automatically whether or not you are home.

• You can set the REC Timer whether the System is on or
off.

• The volume level is automatically set to MIN when REC
Timer is used.

• Perform each setting within 35 seconds. Otherwise, set­ting will be cleared and the procedure must be repeated
from the beginning.

• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press
the CANCEL button on the Unit. However, this does not al­ways cancel the current setting. If the CANCEL button
does not work, press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the
Unit repeatedly until the display returns to the original dis­play, and start from the first step.

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Using the Timers

CAUTION:

Using the Unit

You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim-

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er.

Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck

1

B and wind past the tape leader.
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON

2

TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on
the display.

Then, the "REC" indicator blinks on the display.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
DAILY = ON TIME = REC = ON TIME* = Clock setting
display = Canceled = (back to the beginning)

* : This item should be selected for the REC Timer setting.

After 2 seconds, the System enters ON-time setting mode. The cur­rent ON time appears on the display and the hour digits blink.

After 2 seconds

Setting the ON time you want the System to

3

REC

REC

turn on.

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the
SET button.

2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, and the System enters
OFF-time setting mode. The current OFF time appears on the
display, and the hour digits blink.

Setting the OFF time you want the System to

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turn off.

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the hour, then press the
SET button.

2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the minute, then press the
SET button.

The System enter Preset Station Entering mode.

When the timer ON-time comes:

• When the timer ON-time comes, the System automatically
turns on. The station you have set is played. The Timer indica-

tor ( ) blinks during timer operation.
To stop timer recording, press the 7 button.

• When the timer OFF-time comes, “OFF” blinks on the display
just before the OFF-time and the System automatically turns
off.

• The REC Timer works even if the System is turned on.

Turning the REC (Recording) Timer On and Off

Once you have set the REC Timer to record a source, the timer set­ting is stored in memory. So, though the REC Timer turns off once
it is used, you can recall it at any time.

To cancel the REC Timer temporarily:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit

1

repeatedly until “REC” appears on the dis­play.

Press the CANCEL button on the Unit.

2

“OFF” appears and the “REC” indicator goes out.

To activate the cancelled REC Timer:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button on the Unit

1

repeatedly until “REC” appears on the dis­play.

The “REC” indicator also blinks on the display.

Press the SET button on the Unit.

2

The “REC” indicator remains lit. Each setting already made
appears on the display in the order of ON time, OFF time, and
the preset number, and then the display returns to the original
display.

• If the System is unplugged, or a power failure oc­curs, the timer setting will be lost in a few days.
You will need to reset the clock first, then the
timer.

Select the preset station for recording.

5

1. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the band (TUNER FM or

2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to set the preset number, then

The REC indicator stops blinking and remains lit.

• Each setting you have made appears on the display in the order

Press the

6

necessary.

To change the timer setting

the beginning.

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TUNER AM), then press the SET button.

press the SET button.

of ON time, OFF time, radio band and the preset number.

button to turn off the System, if

%%%%

, repeat the setting procedure from

Using the Timers

22:00 22:30 23:00

REC Timer

SLEEP Timer

Setting

ON OFF

OFF

ON OFF

22:00 22:30

Operation

REC Timer

SLEEP Timer

The REC Timer has priorty.

22:00 22:30 23:0021:30

REC Timer

DAILY Timer

Setting

ON OFF

OFF

ON OFF

22:3021:30

Operation

REC Timer

DAILY Timer

The REC Timer has priorty.

ON

Setting the SLEEP Timer

Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number
of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can
fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by it­self rather than play all night.

• You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on.

Using the Remote Control

During playback a source, press the SLEEP

1

button.

The “SLEEP” indicator starts blinking on the display.

Set the length of time you want the source to

2

play before shutting off.

Each time you press the SLEEP button, the time length chang­es as follows:
10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 = Cancelled = (back to
the beginning)

SLEEP

Wait for 5 seconds.

3

The “SLEEP” indicator stops blinking and remains lit, and the
display returns to the original one before setting the Sleep
Timer.
The System is now set to turn off after the number of minutes
you have set.

Timer Priority

Since each timer can be set independently, you may wonder what
happens if the settings overlap. Here are the priorities for each tim­er:

❏The REC Timer always has priority. This means that:

• If other timer is set to come on during a time when the REC
Timer is operating, the other timer just won’t come on at all,
so you will always get the entire program on a tape.

• If the REC Timer is set to come on while other timer is oper­ating, the other timer will turn off just before the REC Timer
is set to turn on, and the REC Timer will then take over.

❏The SLEEP Timer has the least priority. This means that if the

SLEEP Timer is set while DAILY Timer is operating, the
SLEEP Timer settings are cancelled. However, if DAILY Timer
is set to come on while the SLEEP Timer is operating, the
SLEEP Timer setting will be cancelled and the System will use
the settings from the DAILY Timer.

Example 1

To Confirm the Sleep Time:

When the SLEEP button on the Remote Control is pressed, the re­maining sleep time is displayed. Wait until the display returns to
the original display.

To Cancel the SLEEP Timer Setting:

Press the SLEEP button on the Remote Control until the “SLEEP”
indicator goes out on the display.

• Turning off the System also cancels the SLEEP Timer.

Example 2

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Care And Maintenance

Heads

Pinch-roller

Capstan

Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long
time.

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Compact Discs

• Only CDs bearing this mark can be used
with this System. However, continued
use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.) can damage the System.

• Remove the CD from its case by holding
it at the edges while pressing the case’s
center hole lightly.

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

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

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

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

• A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a
CD does become dirty, wipe it with a
soft cloth in a straight line from center to
edge.

Cassette Tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up
the slack by inserting a pencil in one of
the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched,
cut, or caught in the cassette.

• Do not touch the tape surface.

• Do not store the tape:

- In dusty places

- In direct sunlight or heat

- In moist areas

- On a TV or speaker

- Near a magnet

Cassette Deck

• If the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers of the Cassette Deck
become dirty, the following will occur:

- Loss of sound quality

- Discontinuous sound

-Fading

- Incomplete erasure

- Difficulty recording

• Clean the heads, capstans, and pinch-rollers using a cotton
swab moistened with alcohol.

CAUTION:

• Do not use any solvent (for example, conven­tional record cleaner, spray thinner, benzine,
etc.) to clean a CD.

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your
CDs and the mechanism clean.

• Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on
shelves.

• Keep the System’s Top Cover closed when not in use.

Moisture Condensation

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

• After turning on heating in 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, and
then plug it in again.

• If the heads become magnetized, the Unit will produce noise or
lose high frequencies.

• To demagnetize the heads, turn off the Unit, and use a head
demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).

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Troubleshooting

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

• If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as
your dealer, for service.

Symptom Possible Cause Action

No sound is heard. • Connections are incorrect, or loose.

• Headphones are connected.

Poor radio reception • The antenna is disconnected.

• The AM Loop Antenna is too close
to the System.

• The FM Wire Antenna is not prop­erly extended and positioned.

The disc tray does not open.

The CD skips. The CD is dirty or scratched. Clean or replace the CD. (See page 25)
The CD does not play. The CD is upside down. Put the CD in with the label side up.
The cassette holder cannot be opened. During tape playing, the power cord

Unable to record. Cassette record protect tabs are re-

Unable to operate the Remote Control. • The path between the Remote Con-

Operations are disabled. The built-in microprocessor has mal-

• The AC power cord is not plugged in.

• Tray is locked.

was unplugged.

moved.

trol and the sensor on the Unit is
blocked.

• The batteries have lost their charge.

functioned due to external electrical in­terference.

• Check all connections and make cor­rections. (See pages 4 to 6.)

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Reconnect the antenna securely.

• Change the position and direction of
the AM Loop Antenna.

• Extend FM Wire Antenna to the best
reception position.

• Plug the AC power cord.

• Unlock the tray. (See page 15)

Plug in the power cord, and turn on the
System.

Cover holes on back edge of cassette
with tape.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries.

Unplug the System then plug it back in.

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QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722

http://www.jvcservice.com

Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair
is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United
States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

–JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
[phone]

5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
[phone]

13 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
[phone]

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of
the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

If you ship the product

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit.
Print your home return address on the outside and the inside
of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service
Center as listed above.

1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857
[phone]

2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
[phone]

8192 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324
[phone]

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

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To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
[phone]

10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043
[phone]

890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
[phone]

Don’t service it yourself.

CAUTION

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ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345

BT-51001-4

(1099)

LIMITED W ARRANTY AUDIO-1

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all par ts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE

ORIGINAL

PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail

purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)

PARTS LABOR

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such
repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: [phone].
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the or iginal carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factor y Ser vice Center, the name and
location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC
to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number or serial
number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Wayne, NJ 07470

1YR 1YR

does not cover:

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REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY
REFURBISHED PRO DUCT WARRANTY , PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No.:
Purchase date:

Name of dealer:

DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF

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Specifications

Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)

Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω

Cassette Deck Section

Frequency Response

Type I (NORMAL) 63 - 12,500 Hz

Wow And Flutter 0.15% (WRMS)

Dynamic Range 85 dB

Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB

Wow And Flutter Unmeasurable

Amplifier

Output Power

CA-MXK3 70 W per channel, min. RMS, at 6 Ω, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion

CA-MXK1 40 W per channel, min. RMS, at 6 Ω, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion

AUX IN 300 mV/50 kΩ

Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ

0 - 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω

CD Player

CD Capacity 3 CDs

Tuner

FM Tuner

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

AM Tuner

Tuning Range 530 - 1,710 kHz

Unit

Dimensions

CA-MXK3 270 mm
CA-MXK1 270 mm

Mass
CA-MXK3 Approx. 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs)
CA-MXK1 Approx. 6.8 kg (15.1 lbs)

Speaker Specifications (each unit)

Type 3-way bass-reflex type

Speaker Unit Woofer: 13.5 cm (5-1/4") cone

Power Handling Capacity

SP-MXK3 70 W
SP-MXK1 40 W

Impedance 6 Ω

Frequency Range 45 - 22,000 Hz

Sound pressure level 88 dB/wm

Dimensions 215 mm

Mass Approx. 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs)

Accessories

✕ 305 mm ✕ 438.5 mm (W/H/D)

(10-2/5"
(10-2/5"

Mid: 5cm (2") cone
Tweeter: 2 cm (3/4") dome ✕ 1

(8-1/2"

AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)

✕ 12" ✕ 17-5/16")
✕ 305 mm ✕ 386 mm (W/H/D)
✕ 12" ✕ 15-1/4")

✕ 1

✕ 1

✕ 309 mm ✕ 246 mm (W/H/D)

✕ 12-3/16" ✕ 9-11/16")

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Power Specifications

Power Requirements AC 120 V Ó , 60 Hz

Power Consumption

CA-MXK3 105 W (power on mode)
CA-MXK1 70 W (power on mode)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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