JVC MX-KC4J User Manual
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-KC4
Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4
STANDBY/ON
SLEEP
AUX
FM /AM
FM MODE
CD
CD1CD2CD
3
PROGRAM/RANDOM
REPEAT
TAPE
TAPE
A
B
SOUND
VOLUME
MODE
FADE
MUTING
RHYTHM AX
REMOTE CONTROL
CA-MXKC4SP-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4
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.
LVT1343-001B
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DANGER
1.Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION
1.Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2.Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shocks, fire, etc.:
1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinets.
2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
3.To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
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 expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION –– % STANDBY/ON button !
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The %
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect
the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
red.
• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes
off.
The power can be remote controlled.
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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 10cm (3
or more.
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1cm
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10cm
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Side viewFront view
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(5 in)
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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.
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 RHYTHM AX provides rich sound even at low sound levels.
❏ 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.
❏ The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.
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
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• 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.
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• 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
Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX) ...................................................................................... 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
Changing the MP3 Playback Mode....................................................................................................... 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
Fixing 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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Getting Started
Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.
AM Loop Antenna (1)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
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.
Remote sensor
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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)
Extend the supplied FM Wire
Antenna horizontally.
Strip vinyl shield from cut
line, twist wire core.
Getting Started
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
Rear Panel of the Unit
AM loop antenna (Supplied)
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.
• Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
CAUTION:
• To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord.
Connecting the Speakers
Connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals and the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals. “Right” / “Left” is labeled
on the rear of the speaker.
1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.
2. Connect the speaker cords to the Speaker terminals of the Unit.
Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe (–) cords of the right side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked RIGHT
on the System.
Connect the gray (+) and gray with black stripe (–) cords of the left side speaker to the red (+) and black (–) terminals marked LEFT on
the System.
3. Close each of the terminals.
Right side (rear view) Left side (rear view)
Gray
Gray
with
black
stripe
Gray
Gray
with
black
stripe
CAUTIONS:
• A TV may display irregular colors if located near the speakers. If this happens, set the speakers away
from the TV.
• Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the rear panel.
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Getting Started
Connecting External Equipment
Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack
or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc.
You can then listen to the external source through the System.
Signal cord (not supplied)
White
Lch
Rch
Red
To audio output of
external equipment.
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, press any of the operation buttons. The DEMO display automatically stops.
To turn the DEMO display on, press the DEMO button on the Unit for more than 2 seconds.
CANCEL/DEMO
• While the System is turned on, the DEMO display will automatically starts if no operation is made for 2 minutes. To cancel
this auto DEMO display function, press the CANCEL button on the Unit during DEMO display.
(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 A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
CD Open/Close 0 button
On the Remote Control
CD 6 button
FM/AM button
TAPE A 3, TAPE B 3 buttons
AUX button
CD1, CD2 and CD 3 buttons
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Basic Operations
)
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
RHYTHM AX
indicator
RHYTHM AX
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
STANDBY indicator
Numeric
keys
CD1CD2CD
PROGRAM/RANDOM
REPEAT
FM MODE
TAPE
SLEEP
AUX
FM /AM
CD
3
TAPE
A
B
Display
SOUND MODE
VOLUME
SOUND
MODE
SOUND
MODE
RHYTHM AX
FADE
MUTING
VOLUME
VOLUME +, –
FADE MUTING
RHYTHM
REMOTE CONTROL
AX
* 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 STANDBY/ON button.
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STANDBY/ON
or
The display comes on and “POWER ON” 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
Various information
Sound Mode indicator
Level bar
Status bar (Indicates various statuses.)
• 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 on the Remote Control
to decrease the volume.
You can set the volume level to MIN, 1-31, or MAX.
• When you turn the power off at a volume level of over 19,
the volume level is automatically set to 18 when the power
is turned back on.
Press the STANDBY/ON button again.
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STANDBY/ON
or
“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).
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CAUTION:
• 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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