JVC XL-MC334 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER

XL-MC334BK

XL-MC334

CONTINUE ONE DISCPROGRAM POWER

CLEAR

CALL

TRACKDISC

DISPLAY RANDOM INTRO REPEAT

TITLE

DISC

CHARACTER

INPUT

10DISC

ENTER

CANCEL

–10DISC–1DISC

200

REMOTE CONTROL

RM–SX334U

OPEN/ CLOSE

USER

FILE

STANDBY

POWER

1DISC

DISPLAY CHARACTER TITLE INPUT DISC SEARCH USER FILE

COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER PLAY/PAUSESTOP/CLEAR

200

OPEN/CLOSE

EXCHANGE RANDOM INTRO

REPEAT PLAY MODE CALL

DOWN

DISC EJECT

ENTER CANCEL

DISC/TRACK

DISC

CURSOR

TRACK

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.

No. which are located either on the rear,

which are located on the rear, bottom or

bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

side of the cabinet. Retain this information

information for future reference.

for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0022-001B

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WARNING AND CAUTIONS

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,

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle is intended to

within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

voltage" within the product's enclosure that

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

could cavse electric shock.

shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral

The exclamation mark within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

triangle alerts the user to important operating

presence of important operating and

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

manual for the appliance.

literature accompanying the appliance.

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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

which the receiver is connected.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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.

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS

Thank you very much for purchasing this JVC product. W e sincerely hope it proves its quality and performance to your full satisfaction. Please read the instructions contained in this manual in order to get the most out of the product’s capability and performance. If there are any questions concerning the product, please consult your JVC dealer.

XL-MC334BK main features

The XL-MC334BK Compact disc automatic changer provides many sophisticated features.

• Loads up to 200 compact discs.

• Supports CD Text specifications.

• You can manually store disc information including Disc title, Performer and Genre for a normal audio CD (non CD T ext disc) into the memory built in the unit.

• Displays disc information of CD T ext discs, as well as manually stored information of normal audio CDs.

• Supports JVC’s advanced TEXT COMPU LINK, allowing the disc information to be displayed on your TV monitor through a JVC amplifier/receiver supporting TEXT COMPU LINK.

• Provides on optical digital audio output port, as well as the conventional analog audio output ports.

• 1-bit P.E.M. DD converter for optimum audio performance.

• Disc search function using the disc information.

• You can create up to 8 user files for classifying discs.

• Reserve mode for continuous playback of tracks in the specified order.

PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................2

Installation ................................................................................. 2

Compact discs ........................................................................... 2

Operation ................................................................................... 2

SETTING UP ................................................................ 2

Connecting the unit ................................................................... 2

Installing batteries in the remote control .................................. 3

FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL...........4

Front panel................................................................................. 4

Display....................................................................................... 5

Remote control .......................................................................... 6

BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 7

Turning the power on ................................................................ 7

Loading compact discs.............................................................. 7

Unloading/changing discs ......................................................... 7

Playing back discs ..................................................................... 8

Changing discs during playback ............................................... 9

CONTINUE MODE PLAYBACK ............................ 10

Basic mode .............................................................................. 10

Playing back discs in random order........................................ 10

Playing back a track repeatedly .............................................. 10

Playing back the beginning of each disc ................................ 10

ONE DISC MODE PLAYBACK............................... 11

Basic mode .............................................................................. 11

Playing back the tracks in random order ................................ 11

Playing back the disc repeatedly............................................. 11

Playing back a track repeatedly .............................................. 11

Playing back the beginning of each track............................... 11

PROGRAM MODE PLAYBACK............................. 12

Basic mode .............................................................................. 12

Playing back the program repeatedly ..................................... 12

Playing back a program step repeatedly ................................. 13

SHOWING DISC INFORMATION ......................... 14

With CD Text discs ................................................................. 14

With normal audio CDs (non CD Text discs)......................... 14

ENTERING DISC INFORMATION........................ 15

Storing Title information ........................................................ 15

SEARCHING FOR A DISC ...................................... 17

How to search for a disc.......................................................... 17

USER FILE ................................................................. 18

Enrolling a disc to a user file .................................................. 18

Assigning a user file name ...................................................... 18

Checking user file contents..................................................... 18

Deleting a disc from the user file............................................ 19

Playing back all discs in a user file ........................................ 19

RESERVE FUNCTION ............................................. 20

Reserving the following tunes to be played back................... 20

TEXT COMPU LINK SYSTEM ..............................21

COMPU LINK-3 REMOTE CONTROL

SYSTEM...................................................................... 21

HANDLING AND TAKING CARE OF DISCS...... 22

Handling compact discs .......................................................... 22

Cleaning compact discs........................................................... 22

Storing compact discs ............................................................. 22

SPECIFICATIONS & PACKING LIST ..................22

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 23

PRECAUTIONS SETTING UP

Installation

• Select the best location

Select a level location to install this unit, where it is free from extremes of temperature (5 to 35°C, or 41 to 95°F) and humidity , dust, or vibration. If noise interference is caused when receiving AM broadcast by a tuner/receiver located nearby , relocate it or this unit, or turn off either one.

• Moving the unit

Before moving the unit, first remove all discs. Turn the power off, making sure the standby indicator is on. Then remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Compact discs

• Use only compact digital audio discs

Only audio compact discs identified by the logo on the right can be played back with the unit.

Also the unit can display the text information in CD text discs identified by the logo on the right.

Connecting the unit

This compact disc changer/player needs to be connected to an amplifier/receiver for audio reproduction.

CAUTION

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

1. Audio connection

Connect the analog (OUTPUT) ports on the back of this unit with the CD or AUX input ports of the amplifier/receiver using the supplied audio cords (red and white).

Audio cord

(White)

(Red)

To input audio jack of the amplifier/receiver

• Be sure to insert the plug firmly into the proper ports.

• Be sure to match the output and input channels—RIGHT to RIGHT and LEFT to LEFT.

OUTPUT COMPULINK-3

LEFT

RIGHT

(SYNCHRO)

TEXT

COMPULINK

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

Operation

• Place only discs in the disc storage

Do not put anything other than discs in slots of the disc storage.

• Turn the power off if a problem occurs

If an unusual condition arises, turn the power off immediately . If the condition persists whenever the power is turned on, consult your JVC dealer.

• Do not pull the AC cord

Do not pull the cable when unplugging the AC cord from the AC outlet or this component — hold and pull the plug body.

• Set the sound volume carefully

Be careful in setting the sound volume on your amplifier/receiver when playing a CD, which has almost no background noise unlike analog records and tapes. Find the right setting by starting with a low level setting. Setting the level too high and then playing a CD could damage the speakers.

• Protect the unit against condensation

Condensation on the unit could disrupt the proper transmission of the disc-reading laser beam, causing noise or malfunction. If condensation occurs due to excessive humidity or sudden temperature change, leave the unit turned on for a couple of hours to dry — consult your JVC dealer if this does not correct the condition.

If your audio unit has a digital optical input, you may connect the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) port on the back of this unit to it using the optional digital cord.

OUTPUT COMPULINK-3

LEFT

RIGHT

(SYNCHRO)

TEXT

COMPULINK

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

To Digital jack

Digital cord

2. COMPU LINK-3 connection

If you are using a JVC audio amplifier/receiver supporting the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, connect either one of the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) ports on the back of the unit with the amplifier/receiver’s COMPU LINK-3 port using the supplied compulink cord (black).

OUTPUT COMPULINK-3

LEFT

RIGHT

(SYNCHRO)

TEXT

COMPULINK

By using the COMPU LINK-3 system, you can control the unit from the connected JVC amplifier/receiver. (See “COMPU LINK-3 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM” on page 21.)

COMPU LINK cord

DIGITAL

(Black)

(OPTICAL)

To COMPU LINK jack

3. TEXT COMPU LINK connection

If you are using a JVC audio amplifier/receiver supporting TEXT COMPU LINK, connect either one of the TEXT COMPU LINK ports on the back of the unit with the amplifier/receiver’s TEXT COMPU LINK port using the supplied TEXT COMPU LINK cord (green).

Installing batteries in the remote control

The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control.

TEXT COMPU LINK

OUTPUT COMPULINK-3

LEFT

RIGHT

(SYNCHRO)

TEXT

COMPULINK

(OPTICAL)

DIGITAL

cord (Green)

To TEXT

COMPU LINK jack

By using the TEXT COMPU LINK system, you can see the disc information or search result on the TV monitor , as well as copy disc information to a MD, and more. (See “TEXT COMPU LINK SYSTEM” on page 21.)

4. Power connection

Connect the supplied AC power cord into the socket on the back of the unit. Then insert the AC plug into an AC outlet. (If you use the COMPU LINK system, do not connect the AC plug into a switched AC outlet of a component.)

AC POWER CORD

1. Press down on the triangular mark of the compartment cover, and pull up the cover to open the compartment.

2. Set the two supplied batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) in the compartment with the correct polarities.

3. Place the cover over the compartment, and press down.

CAUTION

• Install the batteries with their polarities correctly set.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not

going to be used for an extended period of time.

• Do not expose the remote control to heat, flame, or

direct sunlight.

AC power cord

AC outlet

Replacing the batteries

The service life of batteries normally lasts for about one year though it depends on the use of the remote control (and is shorter at low temperatures, too). Replace the batteries any time if the controllable range is reduced (max. range: 7 meters or 23 feet and 30 degrees away from the unit).

CAUTION

• Be sure to replace them with the correct batteries

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

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

Front panel

XL-MC334

STANDBY

POWER

18 19 20 21 22

DISPLAY CHARACTER TITLE INPUT DISC SEARCH USER FILE

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

Numbers in brackets following button names indicate their counterparts on the remote control.

COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER PLAY/PAUSESTOP/CLEAR

200

4 5 6

OPEN/CLOSE

EXCHANGE RANDOM INTRO

7 8 9

REPEAT PLAY MODE CALL

10 11 12

DISC EJECT

23 24 25

DISC/TRACK

DOWN

15 16

CURSOR

ENTER CANCEL

13 14

DISC

TRACK

POWER button [4]

Turns the power on or off. The ST ANDBY indicator above lights when the power is turned off and the unit is in the standby state; it goes out when the power is turned on. (To turn off the unit completely, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.)

Display

Shows the current operation status and disc information (see next page for the details).

Disc storage

Holds up to 200 discs in slots of a carousel, which rotates inside the disc storage.

0 OPEN/CLOSE button [7]

Opens or closes the door of the disc storage. When the door is open, pressing this button closes the door and brings the disc at the load/unload position to the playback position. When the door is closed, pressing this button brings the disc at the playback position to the load/unload position and opens the door.

7 STOP/CLEAR button [5, 23]

Also clears the contents of the Program, Reserve and Disc information.

3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button [20]

Starts playback, pauses playback, or resumes playback. If the selected disc is not in the playback position, it brings the disc at the playback position and starts playback. If you press the button when the door is open, pressing this button closes the door and brings the disc at the load/unload position to the playback position then starts playback.

EXCHANGE button

Opens the disc storage door without retracting the disc currently in the playback position, and permits you to change discs in the slots positioned in the front.

RANDOM button [12]

Selects or deselects the RANDOM playback function (see the description of playback modes).

INTRO button [13]

Selects or deselects the INTRO playback function (see the description of playback modes).

REPEAT button [14]

Selects or deselects the REPEAT or REPEAT 1 playback function (see the description of playback modes).

PLAY MODE button [1, 2, 3]

Selects in turn a mode of playing successive discs continuously (CONTINUE), one disc only (ONE DISC), or according to a program (PROGRAM). (See the description of each playback mode for details.)

CALL button [6]

Displays a program step, a reserved disc/track or a disc in the user file during the operation of the Program or User file function, respectively.

ENTER button [25]

Fixes the character, disc/track number , or name selected during the operation of program, reserve, title and user file functions.

CANCEL button [26]

Cancels a program step, a reserved disc/track, a title, or a disc in the user file during the operation of the Program or User file function, respectively.

4 (track skip/search backward) button [19, 22]

Skips tracks or searches for a track backward. Holding down this button causes playback to fast backward. Also moves the cursor backward during the character input.

¢ (track skip/search forward) button [21, 24]

Skips tracks or searches for a track forward. Holding down this button causes playback to fast forward. Also moves the cursor forward during character input.

DISC/TRACK jog dial

Mainly used to select a disc or track together with the DISC or TRACK button, or select a character to be entered during Title input, etc.

DISPLAY button [11]

Selects displayed disc information from DISC TITLE, PERFORMER GENRE, etc. See “SHOWING DISC INFORMATION” on page 14.

CHARACTER button [15]

Selects the character type to be entered for the disc information, user file name or search character. See “ENTERING DISC INFORMATION” on page 15, “USER FILE” on page 18, and “SEARCHING FOR A DISC” on page 17.

TITLE INPUT button [16]

Activates the entry of the disc information or user file name. See “ENTERING DISC INFORMATION” on page 15 and “USER FILE” on page 18.

DISC SEARCH button [17]

Activates the Disc search function. See “SEARCHING FOR A DISC” on page 17.

USER FILE

Activates the User file function. See “USER FILE” on page

18.

DISC EJECT button

Raises the disc in the load/unload position of the disc storage when its door is open.

DISC button [8]

Selects the DISC/TRACK jog dial function for discs.

TRACK button [9]

Selects the DISC/TRACK jog dial function for tracks.

Display

The display indicate playback/pause status, playback mode, playback functions, disc (slot) number, track number, disc information, jog dial function, step number of Program, track/total playing time, user file number, etc.

Remote control

Numbers in brackets following button names indicate their counterparts on the front control.

5 9

12 11

16 15

20 19

23 22

CONTINUE ONE DISC PROGRAM POWER

CALL

DISC

10DISC

–10DISC–1DISC

OPEN/

USER

FILE

1DISC

CLEAR

TRACKDISC

DISPLAY RANDOM INTRO REPEAT

ENTER

CANCEL

TITLE

INPUT

CHARACTER

200

REMOTE CONTROL RM–SX334U

CONTINUE button

Directly selects the mode of playing successive discs continuously — instead of selecting the CONTINUE mode using the PLAY MODE button

ONE DISC button

Directly selects the mode of playing one disc only — instead of selecting the ONE DISC mode using the PLA Y MODE button

on the front panel.

PROGRAM button

Directly selects the mode of playing discs and tracks according to a program — instead of selecting the PROGRAM mode using the PLAY MODE button

on the front panel.

4 6

13 14

POWER button [1]

CLEAR button

Clears the contents of the Program and Disc information.

CALL button [12]

OPEN/CLOSE button [4]

DISC button [24]

Selects the numeric button function for disc number entry.

TRACK button [25]

Selects the numeric button function for track number entry.

Numeric buttons (0 through 9)

Used to specify a disc or track number.

DISPLAY button [18]

RANDOM button [8]

INTRO button [9]

REPEAT button [10]

CHARACTER button [19]

TITLE INPUT button [20]

DISC SEARCH button [21]

USER FILE button [22]

4 (track skip backward) button

Skips tracks backward. Also moves the cursor.

3/8 (play/pause) button [6]

¢ (track skip forward) button

Skips tracks forward. Also moves the cursor.

1 (track search backward) button

Searches a track backward.

7 (stop) button [5]

Stops playing the disc.

¡ (track search forward) button

Searches a track forward.

ENTER button [13]

CANCEL button [14]

Disc skip buttons

Select a disc.

( ) button increases (decreases) the disc number by ten, while ( ) button increases (decreases) the disc number one by one. These buttons also select a character or genre to be entered during the Title input or Search operation. Pressing the buttons selects the next character or genre, while pressing the

/ buttons jumps to the 5th character or genre forward/ backward from the one currently displayed.

NOTE: When using the remote control, do not press the but-

tons too quickly to ensure proper reception by the unit.

BASIC OPERATION

Turning the power on

Check that the STANDBY indicator on the front panel is lit. Then press the POWER button either on the front panel or remote control.

STANDBY

POWER

(Remote control)

To turn the power off, press the button again. The STANDBY indicator will light.

NOTE: Keeping the unit in the standby state consumes a mini-

mal 6.0 watts. If necessary, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn off the power completely. Please note, however, that the memorized data for the user files and disc information will disappear in a few days if the power is completely turned off.

Loading compact discs

Also see Page 22 for the manner of handling and taking care of discs.

3. Place the disc in a slot, with its label facing to the left.

PLAY/PAUSESTOP/CLEAR

OPEN/CLOSE

EXCHANGE RANDOM INTRO

ENTER CANCEL

REPEAT PLAY MODE CALL

DISC/TRACK

DOWN

TRACK

STANDBY

POWER

CHARACTER

DISPLAY

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

USER FILE

DISC SERCH

TITLE INPUT

DISC EJECT

CD Label

DISC

CAUTION

• Do not put anything except CDs in the storage area.

• Be careful not to touch the playback mechanism in the unit.

• Up to 25 discs can be accessed at one time. Trying to insert or remove a disc which is not in the loading area may result in damage to the discs and unit.

• The disc needs to be placed vertically in the storage slot of this component. After taking the disc out of its case, grip the rim of the disc between your thumb and middle finger — be sure to keep the fingers on the narrow, outer most strip where the surface is solidly bright.

• Do not try to put more than one disc in a single slot. The unit will be damaged.

NOTE: 3-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be played back in this unit.

4. Repeat step 3, or steps 2 and 3, to load discs in the storage. Up to 200 discs can be loaded.

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button either on the front panel or remote control, opening the disc storage door and exposing the carousel slots.

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/

(Remote control)

2. T o select a specified slot to load a disc, turn the DISC/TRACK jog dial or press the

/ / / buttons to specify the slot number, which is shown as the “DISC” number on the display. The carousel rotates to bring the specified slot to the load/unload position, which is in the center of the storage area.

DISC/TRACK

DOWN

+10DISC

+1DISC

–10DISC–1DISC

(Remote control)

5. When all necessary discs have been loaded, press the OPEN/ CLOSE button to close the storage door. The carousel rotates to bring the disc at the loaded/unloaded position (in the center of the storage area) to the playback position.

CAUTION

Make sure to remove your hand from the storage opening before pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Unloading/changing discs

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject a disc in the playback position for unloading or changing.

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/ CLOSE

(Remote control)

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