JVC MX-V688T, MX-V608T Instructions Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

LABYRINTH

LABYRINTH

LABYRINTH

LABYRINTH

VOLUME

+

–

FADE MUTING

REC PAUSE

REPEAT

SOUND

MODE

SLEEP

ONSCREEN

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

FM MODE

/ECHO

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

S.A.BASS

FM/AM

AUXTAPE

TAPE A TAPE B

STILL

NEXT

PREV

KEY CONTROL

RETURN

SELECT

CD

SHIFT A

CA-V908T/MX-V608T/MX-V688T

Consists of CA-V608T and SP-V608 Consists of CA-V688T and SP-V688

CA-V608T SP-V608 CA-V688T SP-V688

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

–+

–+

L BALANCE R

SHIFT A

SHIFT B

FADE MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

MX-V608T

PROGRAM

DISC

DISC

DISC

TEST TONE

3CH LOGICPRO LOGIC

SLEEP

SOUND

ONSCREEN

CENTER

MODE

LEVEL

CENTER MODE

FM MODE

REAR

V.INTRO

/ECHO

LEVEL

DELAY TIME

HIGHLIGHT

FM/AM

S.A.BASS

REC PAUSE

AUXTAPE

TAPE A TAPE B

STILL

SELECT

CD

RETURN

REPEAT

NEXT

PREV

KEY CONTROL

CA-V908T CA-V688T

/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

DISC

DISC

DISC

DISPLAY

CA-V608T

LABYRINTH

LABYRINTH

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

SLEEP

SOUND

ONSCREEN

MODE

FM MODE

V.INTRO

/ECHO

HIGHLIGHT

FM/AM

S.A.BASS

REC PAUSE

AUXTAPE

SHIFT A

TAPE A TAPE B

STILL

SELECT

CD

RETURN

REPEAT

FADE MUTING

NEXT

+

VOLUME

PREV

–

KEY CONTROL

MX-V688T

DISC

DISC

DISC

DISPLAY

LABYRINTH

LABYRINTH

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

SP-V608 SP-V688

INSTRUCTIONS

PlayBack

Control

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

GVT0007-001A

[ U, UT, US, UB ]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

Advertências, precauções e outras notas

IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult
your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.

If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Caution –– switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The

power can be remote controlled.

Precaución –– Interruptor !

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajuste
del interruptor , la alimentación no es cortada completamente.
La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Precaução –– Interruptor !

Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a alimentação
por completo. Qualquer que seja a posição de ajuste do interruptor

, a alimentação não é completamente cortada. A alimentação

pode ser controlada remotamente.

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

PRECAUÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques elétricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não remova parafusos e tampas ou desmonte a
caixa.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à umidade.

G-1

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE
PARA PRODUTOS LASER /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS
/

/

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO-

SURE

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE

POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE

POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to quali­fied service personnel.

1. PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

2. PELIGRO: En el interior hay radiación láser invisible. Evite el
contacto directo con el haz.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de la
unidad no existen piezas reparables por el usuario; deje todo
servicio técnico en manos de personal calificado.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTE-

RIOR DE LA UNIDAD

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA PARTE

INTERNA DA UNIDADE.

DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)

VARNING: Osynlig laser­strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt­telse for stråling (d)

VARO: Avattaessa ja suo­jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)

1. PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1

2. PERIGO : O laser emite uma rediação invisível que é perigosa,
caso o aparelho esteja aberto e a trava inoperante ou
danificada. Evite exposição direta ao feixe dos raios.

3. CUIDADO: Não abra a caixa do aparelho. Não existem
peças reparáveis pelo usuário na parte interna da unidade.
Solicite assistência técnica somente a pessoal técnico
qualificado.

G-2

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.

Precaución: el aparato debe estar bien ventilado

Para evitar posibles riesgos de descargas eléctricas e incendios y prevenir cualquier posible daño, coloque el aparato del modo
siguiente:
1 Parte delantera: No ponga nada delante, deje el espacio libre.
2 Laterales/ parte superior/ parte trasera: No se debería colocar nada en las áreas y las distancias que se detallan a

continuación.

3 Parte inferior: Coloque el aparato sobre una superficie recta. Debe haber buena circulación de aire; para ello, coloque el

aparato sobre una base a una altura mínima de 10 cm.

Precaução: Ventilação adequada

Para evitar riscos de choques elétricos e incêndios, e prevenir avarias, instale o aparelho como segue:
1 Parte frontal: Sem obstruções e espaços abertos.
2 Partes laterais/Tampa/Posterior: Nenhuma obstrução deverá ser colocada entre as áreas cujas dimensões são

indicadas abaixo.

3 Parte inferior: Instale-o sobre uma superfície plana. Deverá ser mantido espaço suficiente para a ventilação

se este for instalado numa posição que tenha uma altura de 10 cm ou mais.

15 cm

1 cm

15 cm 15 cm

CA-V908T/
CA-V608T/

CA-V688T

G-3

15 cm

15 cm 15 cm

1 cm

1 cm1 cm

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

CA-V908T/

CA-D3SCA-D3S

CA-V608T/

CA-V688T

10 cm

10 cm

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.
We are proud to serv e you and we hope this v alued addition to your home will giv e you years of enjoyment.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.
For questions that are not answered in the manual, kindly refer to your dealer.

How This Manual Is Organized

In this manual we have incorporated some special features :

• Basic information that is the same for many different functions is grouped in one place, and not r epeated
in each procedure. For instance, in the section on playing a CD, we do not repeat the information about
setting the volume and the sound conditions, which are discussed in the Common Operations section.

• Name of the buttons and controls are written in all capital letters like this: SOUND MODE.

• Illustrations used in this manual are of CA-V908T unless mentioned otherwise.

The manual has a table of contents to help you quickly look up what you want to know. We’ve enjoyed
making this manual for you, and hope you will use it to enjoy the sound and many features built into your
System.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. Installation of the Unit

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.

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

English

2. Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• Some power (12 watts — CA-V908T, 10 watts — MX-V608T/MX-V688T) is always consumed
as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

3. Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and
consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.

Difference between each model

··· equipped × ··· not equipped

Function CA-V908T MX-V608T/MX-V688T

Dolby Surround ×

Display button ×

1

Table of Contents

English

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 1

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

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

Setting the Voltage Selector .......................................................... 3

How to Put Batteries in the Remote Control ................................ 3

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

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

Connecting the AM Antenna ........................................................ 4

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

Connecting the Optional Speakers (CA-V908T) ......................... 5

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment ................................................. 6

COMPU PLAY............................................................................. 7

Common Operations........................................................ 8

Demo Mode .................................................................................. 8

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

Turning the Power On and Off ..................................................... 9

Turning the System On .......................................................... 9

Turning the System Off.......................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................... 9

Balance Adjustment ............................................................. 10

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

Muting Sounds ........................................................................... 10

Sound Modes .............................................................................. 11

Customizing a Sound Mode ................................................. 11

When a Rear Speaker is Connected (CA-V908T)...................... 12

Adjusting the Rear Speaker Level........................................ 12

Changing the Display (MX-V608T/MX-V688T) ...................... 13

Listening to Auxiliary Equipment .............................................. 13

Dolby Surround (CA-V908T).......................................... 14

Preparing the Dolby Surround.................................................... 15

Getting Ready to Use Dolby Pro Logic...................................... 16

Speaker Arrangements for Dolby Pro Logic........................ 16

Setting-up Dolby Pro Logic ................................................. 16

Getting Ready to Use Dolby 3 Channel Logic ........................... 17

Speaker Arrangements for Dolby 3 Channel Logic ............. 17

Setting-up Dolby 3ch Logic ................................................. 17

Using Dolby Surround................................................................ 17

Using the Tuner.............................................................. 18

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing................................ 18

Tuning in a Station ..................................................................... 18

Switching between Frequency Bands .................................. 19

Three Ways to Select a Station............................................. 19

Presetting Stations ...................................................................... 19

Changing the FM Reception Mode ............................................ 20

Using the CD Player....................................................... 21

Selecting Video Out.................................................................... 22

Loading CDs............................................................................... 22

Playing a Video CD or CD-G..................................................... 23

Playing Video CDs with PBC Function — Menu Play........ 23

Basic Concept of the PBC function ..................................... 24

Playing Video CDs with the PBC function

without using menu screen — Continuous Play ............. 25

Playing an Audio CD.................................................................. 25

Basic Operations for Continuous Play ....................................... 26

Stopping play for a moment ................................................ 26

Selecting a Track .................................................................. 26

Locating a Track with the Remote Control Directly............ 26

Fast Forward and Reverse .................................................... 26

Changing Discs While Playing ............................................ 26

Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks.............................. 27

Checking the Program.......................................................... 28

Changing the Program.......................................................... 28

Random Play .............................................................................. 28

Repeating a Track or the Discs................................................... 29

Tray Lock Function .................................................................... 29

Locking the Trays................................................................. 29

Unlocking the Trays ............................................................. 29

Special Plays for a Video CD ..................................................... 30

Frame-by-Frame Playback ................................................... 30

Viewing Operating Status .................................................... 30

Viewing the Video Intro of a Video CD ............................... 30

Viewing the Highlights of a Video CD ................................ 31

Using the Cassette Deck (Playing) ............................... 32

Regular Play ............................................................................... 33

Fast Left and Fast Right ....................................................... 33

Music Scan ................................................................................. 33

Finding the Beginning of the Current Selection .................. 33

Finding the Beginning of the Next Selection ....................... 33

Reverse Mode ............................................................................. 34

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) .......................... 35

Things to Know before You Start Recording ....................... 35

Standard Recording .................................................................... 36

Recording AM Station to Tape ............................................ 37

CD Direct Recording .................................................................. 37

Auto Edit Recording................................................................... 37

Tape to Tape Recording (Dubbing) ............................................ 38

How to Use DUBBING ....................................................... 38

Using the Timer .............................................................. 39

Setting the Daily Timer .............................................................. 40

Turning the Daily Timer On and Off.................................... 41

Setting the Recording Timer....................................................... 42

Turning the Recording Timer On and Off............................ 43

Setting the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 43

Timer Priority ............................................................................. 44

Using the Microphone ................................................... 45

Singing Along with Conventional Audio CDs or Tapes

—Vocal Masking .................................................................. 45

Applying Echo to Your Voice............................................... 46

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs or Tapes ............. 47

Recording Y our Singing ....................................................... 47

Adjusting the Music Key Control .............................................. 48

Microphone Mixing.................................................................... 48

Recording Microphone Mixing............................................ 48

Playing the Microphone Sound through the Speakers ............... 49

Recording from the Microphone .......................................... 49

Care and Maintenance ................................................... 50

Troubleshooting............................................................. 51

Specifications................................................................. 52

2

Getting Started

Accessories

Check that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the Unit.

AM Loop Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
FM Wire Antenna (1)
Video cord (1)
AC Plug Adaptor (except for Hong Kong and the people's republic of China) (1)

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

Setting the Voltage Selector

To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the Unit.

Set the correct voltage for your area with the Voltage Selector on the back panel of the Unit. Use a
screwdriver to rotate the selector so the number the arrow is pointed at is the same as the voltage.

How to Put Batteries in the Remote
Control

English

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 7 m (23 feet) away.
You need to point the remote control
at the remote sensor on the System’s
front panel.

Remote sensor

DISC

DISC

DISC

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

3

English

CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Using the Supplied Wire Antenna

Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna
horizontally.

FM Wire Antenna

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

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Outside FM Antenna Wire

2

13

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

CAUTION: To avoid noise, keep antennas away from metallic parts of the System,
connecting cord and the AC power cord.

Connecting the AM Antenna

AM Antenna Wire (not supplied)

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

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

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4

AM Loop Antenna

Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.

Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base to
attach the AM Loop.

CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the Unit into an AC power outlet.

Connecting the Front Speakers

Refer to instructions for speakers as well when you connect speakers.

For each speaker, connect the red (+) and black (–) cords to the red (+) and black (–) terminals on the back
of the Unit.

CA-V908T

Right Speaker Left Speaker

MX-V608T/MX-V688T

Right Speaker Left Speaker

RIGHT LEFT

+
–

RIGHT LEFT

+
–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS

+
–

+
–

English

IMPORTANT: Use speakers with the correct impedance only.
The correct impedance is indicated on the back panel.

CAUTION: If a TV is installed near the speakers, the TV may
display irregular colors. In this case, set the speakers away from
the TV.

Connecting the Optional Speakers

Refer to instructions for speakers as well when you connect speakers.

Connect the optional center speaker and rear speakers.

RIGHT

RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER

REAR

LEFT

CENTER

CENTER

SPEAKER

LEFT REAR

SPEAKER

(CA-V908T)

IMPORTANT: Use speakers with the correct impedance only.
The correct impedance is indicated on the back panel.

CAUTION: If a TV is installed near the speakers, the TV may
display irregular colors. In this case, set the speakers away from
the TV.

5

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment

English

VCR or other equipment

You can connect the following equipment to this System.

• TV with a video input jack: used as a monitor of video CD playback.

• Audio/Video equipment.

Note :

• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack at the back panel of the System to the video input jack on the TV via
the supplied video cord.

• Connect the AUX jacks to the audio input and output of Audio/Video equipment.

• The AUX OUT jacks will transmit audio signals from the selected TAPE, CD or TUNER, to the
connected equipment. No audio signal is produced at the AUX IN jacks.

To listen to this source , press AUX.

WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

Auxiliary Equipment

STEREO RECEIVER

MODEL NO. CA - V505T

UNIT NO. CA-V505T

LINE VOLTS

AC 110/127/220/230 - 240V

50/60Hz 85W

AUX

RIGHT

LEFT

To audio input

IN

OUT

To audio output

TV

AUX

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16 OHMS.

VIDEO
OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO
OUT

To video input

220V

110V

230V

127V

- 240V

Now you can plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, and your System is

at your command!

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COMPU PLAY

VOLUME

+

–

FADE MUTING

REC PAUSE

REPEAT

SOUND
MODE

SLEEP

ONSCREEN

TEST TONE

CENTER MODE

DELAY TIME

L BALANCE R

CENTER

LEVEL

3CH LOGICPRO LOGIC

V.INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

FM MODE

/ECHO

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

S.A.BASS

–+

REAR

LEVEL

–+

FM/AM

AUXTAPE

TAPE A TAPE B

STILL

NEXT

PREV

KEY CONTROL

RETURN

SELECT

CD

SHIFT A

SHIFT B

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

On the Unit

CD Player DISC 1 to DISC 3 buttons
CD Player 0 (Open/Close) buttons

DISC

DISC

DISC

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

CD £/8 button
TAPE ™ £ button
FM/AM button

COMPU PLAY
buttons

AUX button

On the remote control

FM/AM button
DISC 1 to DISC 3 buttons
AUX button

2 or 3 button on the Cassette Deck control section
3 button on the CD Player control section

COMPU PLAY
buttons

English

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English

CA-V908T

S.A.BASS

MX-V608T/688T

DISPLAY

S.A.BASS

Common Operations

DISC

DISC

DISC

STANDBY indicator

PRO LOGIC
/ 3CH LOGIC

S.A.
BASS

DISPLAY

S.A.
BASS

PHONES

AUX

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

SET
MULTI CONTROL

SOUND MODE
TIMER/CLOCK
SEA CONTROL

CANCEL/DEMO

VOLUME

REAR LEVEL

–, +

BALANCE

L, R

SHIFT B

FADE MUTING

VOLUME

+, –

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

3CH LOGICPRO LOGIC

CENTER

–+

LEVEL

REAR

–+

LEVEL

L BALANCE R

SHIFT A

TAPE A TAPE B

SHIFT B

FADE MUTING

+

VOLUME

PREV

–

Display

TEST TONE

SLEEP

SOUND

ONSCREEN

MODE

CENTER MODE

V.INTRO

DELAY TIME

HIGHLIGHT

S.A.BASS

SELECT

RETURN

KEY CONTROL

FM MODE

/ECHO

FM/AM

REC PAUSE

AUXTAPE

STILL

CD

REPEAT

NEXT

SOUND MODE

S.A. BASS

AUX

Source, Sound Mode Volume level etc.

SOUND MODE indicator

When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.

Demo Mode

When the System is connected to an AC power outlet, a Demo automatically starts showing some of the
System’s features.
The Demo display cycles through the following items repeatedly.

• Scrolling display of “DEMO MODE START”.

• Demo of PRO LOGIC and 3CH LOGIC (CA-V908T).

• Demo of Sound Modes.

• Demo of S.A. BASS.

• Demo of continuous play from DISC 1 to DISC 3.

To turn the Demo off, press any of the operation buttons. “DEMO OFF” appears on the display and
the Demo automatically stops.

To turn the Demo on, press CANCEL/DEMO for more than 2 seconds.

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Setting the Clock

1

2 , 4

3 , 5

Before operating the unit, set the correct time.
You can set the clock whether the Unit is on or off.

1. Press TIMER/CLOCK.

The hour digit begins flashing.

Flashing

2. Press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL
to set the hours.

Press ¢ to increase the hour. Press 4 to decrease the hour.
Holding down continuously changes the hour setting more rapidly.

3. Press SET.

The minute digits begin flashing.

4. Press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL

Flashing

to set the minutes.

Press ¢ to increase the minutes. Press 4 to decrease
the minutes. Holding down continuously changes
the minute setting more rapidly.

5. Press SET.

“CLOCK OK” appears on the display.
The clock stops flashing, and the clock timer starts from 0 second.

If the clock is not set, “0:00” will flash instead of the clock indication.
When the time has been set, TIMER/CLOCK can be used to operate the Daily Timer and Recording
Timer.
To adjust the time once the clock has been set, press TIMER/CLOCK 5 times and follow the
procedure above.

English

or

CAUTION: If there is a power failure, the clock loses its setting.
The display shows “0:00”, and the clock must be reset.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On ——————————————————

Press .

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

If the last thing you were doing was listening to a tape in Deck B, you are now ready to listen to a
tape again in Deck B, or you can change to another source.
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 again.

“GOOD BYE” appears on the display for a while and the STANDBY
indicator lights up. The clock time appears on the display.

Some power (12 watts — CA-V908T, 10 watts —MX-V608T/MX-V688T) is always consumed even
though the power is on standby.
To switch off the Unit completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. When you unplug
the AC power cord, the clock will be reset to 0:00 immediately, and preset Tuner stations will be
erased in a few days.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.

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Turning VOLUME quickly also adjusts the volume level quickly.

VOLUME

or

When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME – to
decrease it.
You can adjust the volume level between 0 and 50.

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CAUTION: The Volume cannot be adjusted while the Unit is on STANDBY.
DO NOT turn on the Unit and/or start playing any source without setting
the VOLUME control to 0; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
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 front speakers.
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

Balance Adjustment ————————————————————

You can use the remote control to adjust the left and right balance of the speakers.

SHIFT B

1. Press and hold SHIFT B.

L BALANCE R

or

S.A.BASS

2. Press BALANCE L (10) or R (+10).

The display changes to show the balance adjustment.

Pressing L (10) moves the pointer to the left, pressing R (+10) moves the pointer to the right.

Display when set for no

sound from the right speaker.

The balance is normally set to the center position.

Note: If no adjustments are made for 2 seconds, the display reverts to the previous display.

Display at the

center position.

Display when set for no

sound from the left speaker.

3. Release SHIFT B.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

S.A. (Signal Adaptive) BASS adjusts low tones at low volume to enhance their effect. When the volume
level is low, this enhances low tones that are normally difficult to hear and adjusts low tones to a fixed
level to reduce low tone distortion.

Press S.A. BASS.

Each time you press the button, the bass setting changes as follows:
= SA-BASS1 = SA-BASS2 = OFF = (back to the beginning)

The S.A. BASS indicator lights up, and “SA-BASS1” or “SA-BASS2” appears on the display for 3 seconds.

SA-BASS2 enhances low tones more than SA-BASS1.

To cancel the effect, press S.A. BASS until “OFF” appears on the display. The button light goes out.

To recall the previous S.A. BASS mode, press S.A. BASS once.

When listening to recording with low volume low tones, the difference between SA-BASS1 and SA­BASS2 is clear. When listening to recording with louder low tones, however, the difference between
SA-BASS1 and SA-BASS2 may not be so clear.

Muting Sounds

FADE MUTING

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Press FADE MUTING on the remote control to turn down the volume.

To restore the previous volume level, press the button again.
You can also increase the volume by using VOLUME on the Unit or VOLUME + on the remote control.

Sound Modes

or

The System has some preset sound effects that give you control of the way your music sounds, so you can
tailor it for your room and for the quality of the source. We can give you some idea of how each one
affects the music, but the only way to really tell is to try them yourself.
You can also create up to three of your own customized S.E.A. (Sound Effect Amplifier) settings and
store them in the Unit’s memory (MANUAL 1, MANUAL 2 and MANUAL 3).

The preset sound modes include modes using surround effects and modes using S.E.A. effects.
Sound Mode effects cannot be recorded.

SOUND

To get an eff ect, press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the Sound Mode you want appear s on the display .

MODE

The Sound Mode selected will appear on the display for three seconds. When a surround effect mode is
selected, the frame around the SOUND MODE indicator will light up. When an S.E.A. effect mode is
selected, the SOUND MODE indicator will light up.
Each time you press SOUND MODE, the Sound Mode changes as follows:

= D. CLUB = HALL = STADIUM = ROCK = POP = CLASSIC = MANUAL 1 =
MANUAL 2 = MANUAL 3 = OFF = (back to the beginning)

Surround effect modes

D. CLUB (Dance Club) Increases resonance and bass.
HALL Adds depth and brilliance to the sound, like in a concert hall.
STADIUM Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium.

S.E.A. effect modes

ROCK Boosts low and high frequencies.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Set for wide and dynamic sound stereo systems.

To cancel an effect, press SOUND MODE until “OFF” appears on the display. The SOUND MODE

indicator goes out.

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To recall the previous Sound Mode, press SOUND MODE once.

Customizing a Sound Mode ————————————————

You can change an existing sound mode to suit your own preferences. These changed settings can be
stored in the Unit’s sound mode memory.

1. Select the Sound Mode you want to change.

If you select D. CLUB, HALL, or STADIUM, the surround effect remains unchanged, but you can
adjust the S.E.A. effect.

2. Press SEA CONTROL.

The low tone section of the tone equalizer flashes. Once “SEA CONT” appears, the low tone levels
will appear.

Flashing

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Note: If no adjustments are made for 10 seconds after SEA CONTROL is pressed, Sound Mode will
appear on the display then revert to the previous display.

3. Use MULTI CONTROL to adjust to any Sound Mode desired.

Press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL to select the tone range you want to adjust. You can
adjust “LOW,” “MID” or “HIGH” tone.

Flashing Flashing Flashing

Press 1 or ¡ on the MULTI CONTROL to adjust
the level.
The level can be adjusted between –3 and +3 in 7 steps.

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4. Press SET.

“MANUAL 1” appears on the display.

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5. Press 4 or ¢ on the MULTI CONTROL to select the MANUAL
number for the memory.

6. Press SET again.

“MEMORY” appears for 2 seconds.
The setting that has been created is stored in the memory.

The adjustment you have made will apply to the sound you hear.
If you store new settings to a memory number that has already been used, the new settings replace the
existing setting.

When Rear Speakers are Connected
(CA-V908T)

If the optional rear speakers are connected, you can use the rear speakers to enjoy Surround effects when
a Surround effect (D. CLUB, HALL, STADIUM, or a MANUAL setting based on one of these) Sound
Mode is selected.

The rear speakers cannot be used when an S.E.A. effect (ROCK, POP or CLASSIC) is selected.

Front

Speaker

TV

Front

Speaker

SHIFT B

REAR

–+

LEVEL

Rear

Speaker

Rear

Speaker

Adjusting the Rear Speaker Level—————————————

You can use the ste ps below to adjust the rear speaker level.

1. Select a Surround effect Sound Mode.

2. Start playback from the desired source.

3. Press and hold SHIFT B on the remote control.

4. Press REAR LEVEL + (8) or – (7) on the remote control to adjust the
rear speaker level.

Each time you press the button, the level changes by one step.

• You can set the level between –10 and +10 in 21 steps.

• The rear speaker level changes equally for both left and right. You cannot adjust the left and right

balance for the rear speakers independently.

• You can adjust the rear speaker level for each of the Surround effect modes.

5. Release SHIFT B.

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Changing the Display (MX-V608T/MX-V688T)

or

AUX

The display normally indicates each source, but it can be switched to the clock time.

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, the source and the clock time are shown alternately on the display.

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Source (example) Clock time

The clock indication can be interchanged with the source indication using the Unit or remote control.
The clock indication may change to source indication depending on the operation of the Unit.

Listening to Auxiliary Equipment

By playing the sound from auxiliary equipment through the System, you can gain control over how the
music or program sounds. Once the connected equipment is playing through the System, you can apply
the sound effects.

First make sure that the auxiliary equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6).

1. Turn down the volume level to 0.

2. Press AUX.

“AUX” appears on the display. The AUX button on the Unit lights up.

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COMPU PLAY

When AUX is pressed while the power is on standby, the power is automatically turned on.

3. Start playing the equipment.

4. Adjust the volume level to the desired listening level.

5. Select a Sound Mode, if you wish.

To cancel the setting

Change the source by starting any one of the System’s built-in sound sources, such as the Tuner or CD
Player.

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SHIFT B

Dolby Surround (CA-V908T)

PROGRAM
/RANDOM

REPEAT

EDIT

PRO LOGIC
/ 3CH LOGIC

Operation buttons

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

TEST TONE

3CH LOGICPRO LOGIC

SLEEP

SOUND

ONSCREEN

CENTER

–+

–+

L BALANCE R

SHIFT A

SHIFT B

FADE MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

LEVEL

REAR
LEVEL

TAPE A TAPE B

SELECT

RETURN

PREV

KEY CONTROL

CENTER MODE

V.INTRO

DELAY TIME

HIGHLIGHT

S.A.BASS

MODE

FM MODE

/ECHO

FM/AM

REC PAUSE

AUXTAPE

STILL

CD

REPEAT

NEXT

DISC

DISC

DISC

Display

When the System is being used, the display shows other items as well.
However, we have only shown the items described in this section.

Dolby Surround indicator

Accessing the Dolby Surround Functions

Press the operation keys with green labels on the
remote control to use the Dolby Surround functions.
To use the function marked in green, press the desired
operation buttons while pressing down SHIFT B.

The Dolby Surround has been also developed to reproduce the important elements of the acoustic
surround at home. To watch the sound tracks of video software bearing the mark
includes the same encoded surround information as found in Dolby Stereo film, the Unit can provide you
with two Dolby Surround programs (Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3ch Logic).

Dolby Pro Logic: Select this mode when the optional rear speakers are connected.
Dolby 3ch Logic: Select this mode when no rear speakers are connected.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

You need to connect the optional center speaker and rear speakers to use the Dolby Surround
functions.

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