JVC MX-K50UB, MX-K50UM, MX-K50UU, CA-MXK50, SP-MXK50 Instruction Manual

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

DISC CHANGE

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

TUNING

CLOCK
/TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC
START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

TAPE

CD

FM
/AM

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

SOUND

MODE

MX-K50

CD 2

CD 3

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

CD

3

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

AUX

CD 1

DISC
SKIP

VOLUME

VOLUME

+

–

STANDBY/ON

12

3

456

78

9

10

+10

SLEEP

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

SOUND
MODE

FM MODE

TAPE A/B

FADE
MUTING

FM/AM

AUX

CD

TAPE

RM–SMXK50A REMOTE CONTROL

MX-K50 — Consists of CA-MXK50 and SP-MXK50.

SP-MXK50

CA-MXK50

INSTRUCTIONS

SP-MXK50

LVT0903 -001A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

CAUTION

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

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.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

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

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement
le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.

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

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

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil

est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou
désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y

a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un
personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent
damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:

No obstructions and open spacing.

2 Sides/ Top/ Back:

No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by
the dimensions below.

3 Bottom:

Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path
for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm
or more.

Front view

Face

15 cm

15

(5

/16 in.)

1 cm

(7/16 in.)

SP-MXK50 SP-MXK50

15 cm

15

(5

CA-MXK50

/16 in.)

1 cm

7

(

/16 in.)

Attention: Aération correcte

Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et
éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière suivante:

1 Avant:

Bien dégagé de tout objet.

2 Côtés/dessus/dessous:

Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le
schéma ci-dessous.

3 Dessous:

Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez à
ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en le plaçant sur
un support d’au moins dix centimètres de hauteur.

15 cm

(5

15

/16 in.)

10 cm

(3

Sideview

(5

15

/16 in.)

Côté

15 cm

15

/16 in.)

15 cm

(5

CA-MXK50

15

/16 in.)

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Introduction

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to

obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual

for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as follows:

• The manual mainly explains operations using the

buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.

• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
and 10.

• The following marks are used in this manual:

Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.

Gives you information and hints you had better
know.

Power sources

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

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.

Moisture condensation

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

• After starting heating in the room

• In a damp room

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

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

Others

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

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

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold—between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

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

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

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

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

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Contents

Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3

Front Panel ................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................... 5

Getting Started ............................................................ 6

Unpacking .................................................................. 6

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8

Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8

Common Operations .................................................. 9

Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Selecting the Sources................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Listening to the Radio .............................................. 11

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11

Presetting Stations .................................................... 11

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12

Loading CDs ............................................................ 12

Playing Back CDs—All Disc and One Disc ............ 12

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13

Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................. 14

Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 15

Repeating Tracks or CDs—Repeat Play .................. 15

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 15

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16

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

Recording .................................................................. 17

Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 17

Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 18

CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 18

Using the Timers ....................................................... 19

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 19

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 20

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 21

Timer Priority ........................................................... 21

Maintenance .............................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 23

Specifications............................................................. 24

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Location of the Buttons and Controls

DISC CHANGE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK
/TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC
START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

CD

FM
/AM

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

SOUND

MODE

MX-K50

CD 2

CD 3

ACTIVE BASS EXTENTION

3

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

CD

CD 1

1

3

2

4

6

8
9

p
q

w

e
r

t
y

5

u

j

h

g

f

d

s

a

;

o

i

7

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

– 3 –

Display Window

1

2

6

3

5

9

p

4

78

Continued

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9)
2 CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19 – 21)
3 DISPLAY button (9)
4 PRESET +/– buttons (11)

4/¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 13 – 15, 19 – 21)

5 7 (stop) button (12 – 18)
6 TUNING +/– buttons (11)

1/¡ (fast rewind/fast forward) buttons (13, 16)

7 Display window
8 Remote sensor
9 TAPE 3 button and lamp (9, 16, 18)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

p CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 12 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

q FM/AM button and lamp (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

w AUX button and lamp (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

e PHONES jack (10)
r REPEAT button (12, 13, 15)

PROGRAM button (14)
RANDOM button (15)

t REC START/STOP button (17)

CD REC START button (18)
DUBBING button (18)

y TAPE A button (16)

TAPE B button (16)

u Deck A cassette holder (16, 18)

Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder.

i Carrousel
o 0 (Carrousel open/close) button (12 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

; DISC CHANGE button (12, 13)

a Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3)

(13 – 15, 18)

Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.

s SET button (9, 11, 14, 19 – 21)
d CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 14, 20, 21)
f SOUND MODE control (10)
g VOLUME control (10)
h ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL control (10)
j Deck B cassette holder (16 – 18)

Pressing the EJECT 0 portion opens the holder.

Display window

1 Timer indicators

• DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP

(sleep timer), and (timer) indicators

2 Tape operation indicators

• A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), and 2 3 (tape

running) indicators

3 CD play mode indicators

• REPEAT (1, 1 DISC, ALL DISC), PRGM (program),
and RANDOM indicators

4 Tuner operation indicators

• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators

5 SOUND MODE indicator
6 Disc indicators
7 Volume level, Active Bass Ex. level, and Sound Mode

8 BASS and its level indicators
9 CD track number indicators
p Main display

pattern indicators

• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

– 4 –

Remote Control

DISC
SKIP

VOLUME

VOLUME

+

–

RM–SMXK50A REMOTE CONTROL

12

3

4

5

6

78

9

10

+10

SLEEP

SOUND

MODE

TAPE A/B

FADE

MUTING

FM/AM

AUX

CD

TAPE

2

1

3

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

FM MODE

4

6

5

7

8

9

t

p
q

w

e
r

y
u

i

STANDBY/ON

DISC CHANGE

COMPU PLAY CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

CLOCK

/TIMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

REPEAT

REC START

/STOP

CD REC
START

DUBBING

PROGRAM RANDOM

TAPE BTAPE A

AUX

TAPE

CD

FM
/AM

ACTIVE BASS

EX. LEVEL

SOUND

MODE

MX-K50

CD 2

CD 3

ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION

CD

3

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD 1

PLAY

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON button (9)
2 SLEEP button (21)
3 AUX button (9)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

4 Number buttons (11, 13)
5 TAPE 3 button (9, 16)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

6 FM/AM button (9, 11)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

7 CD 6 button (9, 12 – 15)

Pressing this button also turns on the unit.

8 4/1 (fast rewind/reverse search) button

(11, 13, 15, 16)

9 VOLUME – button (10)
p ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL button (10)
q SOUND MODE button (10)
w FM MODE button (11)
e TAPE A/B button (16)
r FADE MUTING button (10)
t DISC SKIP button (12, 13)
y VOLUME + button (10)
u ¢/¡ (fast forward/forward search) button

(11, 13, 15, 16)

i 7 (stop) button (12 – 18)

When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.

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Getting Started

-

+

-

+

FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

AM

FM [75 ]

ANTENNA

AM

Continued

Unpacking

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert the batteries—UM-4/AAA/IEC R03—into the remote
control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries
with the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.

1

Connecting Antennas

FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

1

Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 Ω]
coaxial terminal.

2

Extend the FM antenna.

3

Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.

About the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.

To connect an outdoor FM antenna

Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

3

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
compartment when you are not going to use the
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.

A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector should be
used.

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6-16

[ ]

SPEAKER

AM antenna

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM

[ ]

Connecting Speakers

1

2, 3

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)

1

Speaker
cord
(red/black)

2, 3

Red

Speaker
cord
(red/black)

Black

1

Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal
on the rear of the unit.

2

Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord
into the terminal.

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered
with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it
as shown in the diagram.

3

Release the finger from the clamp.

4

Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.

To connect an outdoor AM antenna

When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop
antenna must remain connected.)

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,

For better reception of both FM and AM

terminals and connecting cords.

connecting cords, and the AC power cord.

From right

speaker’s
terminals

1

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker

From left
speaker’s
terminals

terminal on the rear of the unit.

2

Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.

Match the polarity (colors): Red (+) to red (+) and black
(–) to black (–).

• If the wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the
diagram.

3

Release the finger from the clamp.

IMPORTANT:

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

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

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