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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-KC4
Consists of CA-MXKC4 and SP-MXKC4
STANDBY/ON
SLEEP
AUX
FM MODE FM /AM
CD
CD1 CD2 CD3
REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM
TAPE A TAPE B
SOUND VOLUME
MODE
FADE
MUTING
RHYTHM AX
REMOTE CONTROL
SP-MXKC4 CA-MXKC4 SP-MXKC4
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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 su
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 2 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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 proce- dures other than those specified herein may result in haz- ardous radiation exposure. CAUTION CAUTION –– %
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 2 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized.......................................................................................................
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 3 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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 b
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 4 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started 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. Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Outdoor FM antenna cable (not supplied) • Before a
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 5 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) 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 antenn
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 6 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM 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 To audio output of external equipment. Red Connecting to the Wall Outlet Plug the
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 7 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON SLEEP Display RHYTHM AX Numeric AUX indicator keys SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX FM /AM FM MODE VOLUME STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY indicator CD CD1 CD2 CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B SOUND SOUND VOLUME MODE MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING VOLUME +, – FADE MUTING Various information REMOTE CONTROL RHYTHM AX Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.) * When the System
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 8 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control. The output is faded out. gramming the playing tracks on CDs. To release mu
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 9 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric AUX keys SET FM MODE FM /AM FM/AM FM/AM FM MODE 1 Á 1 ¢ CD CD1 CD2 CD3 4 Á REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * 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. You can listen to FM an
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 10 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Tuner CAUTION: Even if the System is unplugged or if the power In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for best reception. for a few days. However, in case the preset sta- tions are erased, you will need to preset the sta- tions again. Presetting Stations To Change the FM Reception You can preset up
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 11 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP CD 6 Numeric SLEEP keys SET AUX CANCEL CD1-CD3 FM /AM FM MODE 1 ¢ ¢ 4 Á 4 7 7 CD1-CD3 CD CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM 6 TAPE A TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM Track number, Playing time, SOUND VOLUME MODE /RANDOM Program number, etc. Program indicator FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX MP3 indicator Disc indicators REMOTE CONTROL Random Repeat indicator indicator
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 12 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the About Disc Indicator: tray. Disc Rotation Disc Number ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while indicator indicator listening to the CD being played back. Selected Disc ❏ When power is turned off with the tray opened, the tray is auto- indicator matically closed. ❏ If the CD cannot be read correctly (because it is scratch
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 13 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. 1 blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again. Play continues Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you 2 from the point where it was paused. want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the Ti
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 14 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit. You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 15 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random 1 the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed. Play mode. On the Unit Locking the Tray Press the RA
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 16 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 AUX FM /AM 7 FM MODE 4 22 ¢ 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN CD CD1 CD2 CD3 (Deck B) (Deck A) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM Á TAPE TAPE A B 7 TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items describe
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MX-KC4(J).book Page 17 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:28 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON REC START/STOP CD REC START SLEEP PROGRAM DUBBING AUX FM /AM FM MODE TAPE B 3 7 TAPE A 3 CD CD1 CD2 CD3 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) (Deck B) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM 7 TAPE TAPE A B TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplici
