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COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
CA-MXS6MD
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
ENTER
/DEMO
STANDBY
/ON
ANIMATION Display Demonstration
DIMMER
COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD
Each time you plug the power cord to the
AC outlet.
MENU DISC
Display demonstration starts automatically
in the main display.
To stop and cancel the display
SP/LP2/LP4
LONG REC
demonstration, press ENTER/DEMO on
MODE MODE
REC PAUSE
LINE
the unit so that “DEMO OFF!” appears in
HIGH SPEED
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTR
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red. • When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights green. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appli
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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 be- low. 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 Side View 16.5 cm 27 cm 27 cm 15 cm 1 cm 1 cm 15 cm 15 cm CA-MXS6MD CA-MXS6MD 10 cm
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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 Precautions This manual is organized as follows: Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot • This manual mainly explains playback operations nor too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). using t
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Contents Recording Any Sound Source Location of the Buttons and Controls ........... 3 — Standard Recording .................................. 34 Main Unit ............................................................... 4 Recording CDs — CD Synchronized Recording ... 35 Remote Control ...................................................... 5 • All CDs Synchronized Recording.............. 35 Getting Started................................................ 6 • One CD Synchronized Recording..........
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Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main unit 1 STANDBY /ON 2 e COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU DISC r 3 t 4 y 5 SP/LP2/LP4 LONG REC u MODE MODE 6 REC PAUSE i 7 HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM CD MD o 8 TITLE/EDIT ENTER ; /DEMO a PHONES LINE 2 9 s p d q f w Display Window l g / z h x j c k v b – 3 – EN01-09.CA-MXS6MD[UJ]/f 3 00.11.6, 0:42 PM
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Continued See pages in the parentheses for details. Display window g Timer mode indicators (52 – 57) • , DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC (Recording Main Unit Timer) h CD indicators (21) 1 Disc trays (21) • CD source and CD numbers 1 to 3 2 (Standby/On) button and STANDBY/ON lamp j Main display (11, 18) • Shows the source name, track number, and other 3 MENU button (16, 52 – 64) information. 4 Remote sensor k MD indicators (27) 5 REC MODE button (36 – 38) • MD source and MD insertion 6 LONG MODE (SP
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Remote Control Remote Control 1 Disc number buttons (21) • CD1, CD2, and CD3 Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit. 2 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (12) 3 ANIMATION button (14) 4 DIMMER button (12) 5 PLAY MODE button (22, 24, 28, 29) 6 MD TITLE button (48 – 50) 1 t 7 CHARACTER button (49) ANIMATION 2 8 CANCEL button (23, 29, 49) y 3 9 SET button (49) u
DIMMER
p ENTER button (49) i 4 q MD 3 / 8 (play/pause) button (11, 27) 5 • Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 6
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Getting Started Continued Unpacking Connecting Antennas After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the FM antenna following items. The number in the parenthesis indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. FM antenna (supplied) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • AC plug adaptor (1) If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Adjusting the Voltage Selector 1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM (75 W ) COAXIAL Before plugging in the unit, s
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Connecting Speakers AM antenna You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords. 1 1 2 2 34 Vinyl-covered wire Red (not supplied) Red Black Speaker cord 3 AM loop antenna (supplied) Right Left 1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of speaker speaker the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. 1 If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core 2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the terminals as i
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Continued To connect a portable MD player with a mini output Connecting Other Equipment jack You can connect the following equipment to this unit: • Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording MENU DISC device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any source played back on this unit. SP/LP2/LP4 • Portable MD player — used as a playback device. LONG REC MODE MODE REC PAUSE • Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM CD MD TITLE/EDIT ENTE
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NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected Putting the Batteries into the Remote equipment FINALLY! Control Insert the batteries — R6(UM-3)/AA(15F) — into the VOLTAGE SELECTOR remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the 127V 230 - 110V 240V batteries with the + and – markings on the battery 220V compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time. RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 1 CAUTION: SPEAKER
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Basic and Common Operations The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 10 to 16). Remote control ANIMATION
DIMMER ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL LINE Main unit STANDBY /ON STANDBY /ON COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU DISC MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG REC MODE MODE REC PAUSE HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM CD MD TITLE/EDIT ENTER /DEMO PHONES LINE 2 ENTER /DEMO – 10 – EN10-16.CA-MXS6MD[UJ]/f 10 00.11.6, 0:42
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Turning On the Power Selecting the Sources and Starting Play When you press the play button (3 / 8) for a particular To select the tuner as the source, press FM/AM. source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and The unit automatically turns on and the last received station LINE, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback is tuned in. if the source is ready). • For more detailed operations, see pages 18 to 19. • Pressing SET on the unit also turns on the unit. To select the CD
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Continued Adjusting the Volume Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained turned on. regardless of how low you set the volume — Active Bass Extension. When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to • You can use this effect only for playback. increase the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it. To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) on When using the unit, turn VOLUME clockwise to in
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How these settings work Changing the Main Display Screen • When selecting “DEMO”: You can change the screen pattern which appears in the Display demonstration starts. main display while the unit is not playing or no operation is done for a certain period of time. On the unit ONLY: You can do the following procedure while the unit is turned on. • If the unit is turned off, you can only select “DEMO” in step 2. If you do not cancel the display demonstration by pressing ENTER/DEMO, display demonstr
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Continued Selecting the Animation Characters Color relationship between the animation characters (including the level meters) and the main display You can select the animation characters or level meters • The color of the main display is preset for each animation shown in the main display while the unit is playing a source character. When an animation character is selected, the color of or operated. the main display and illumination color of the ring around the VOLUME control are changed to the
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Selecting the Sound Modes To store the display setting in memory You can store the following display settings in You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround memory. So, even though the AC power is unplugged modes and 3 SEA – Sound Effect Amplifier – modes) and 1 or a power failure occurs, the settings are kept in manual mode. The sound modes can be applied only to memory. playback sounds, and cannot be used for recording. • Display demonstration off setting (see page 9) To select
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To check the sound mode currently selected, press 3 Push the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ) SOUND once while the SOUND indicator is lit. The to select “SET UP.” currently selected sound mode screen will appear in the main display. • Each time you push the joy control, the sound modes change as follows: Ex. When “HALL” is currently selected (with “Elephant” D.CLUB HALL STADIUM ROCK selected as the animation character) FLAT (Canceled) POP When using the unit, you can select the sound SE
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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 17 to 19). Remote control ANIMATION DIMMER
LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL Main unit STANDBY /ON STANDBY /ON COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU DISC SP/LP2/LP4 LONG REC MODE MODE REC PAUSE HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM CD MD TITLE/EDIT ENTER /DEMO PHONES LINE 2 – 17 – EN17-19.CA-MXS6MD[UJ]/f 17 00.11.6, 0:43 PM
