Compact component system consists of ca-mxga8 and sp-mxga8 (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC CA-MXGA3V
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-GA3V Consists of CA-MXGA3V and SP-MXGA3V CA-MXGA3V SP-MXGA3V STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT STILL RETURN PROGRAM REPEAT SELECT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE KEY CONTROL SOUND MODE KARAOKE ACTIVE FADE BASS EX. ECHO...
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. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER 1.
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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. 15cm 15cm CA-MXGA3V Side view 15cm 15cm CA-MXGA3V 10cm...
❏ 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.
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 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch ... 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control... 3 Using the Remote Control ...
Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Video Cord (1) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
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 away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s fron panel. Remote sensor CAUTION: •...
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit • 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 1.
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.
Basic Operations STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT STILL RETURN PROGRAM SELECT REPEAT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE KEY CONTROL SOUND SOUND MODE KARAOKE MODE ACTIVE FADE BASS EX. ECHO MUTING ACTIVE VOLUME BASS EX. * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again.
Using the Tuner Numeric keys FM/AM FM MODE * 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 and AM stations. Stations can be tuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memory storage.
Select a station using one of the following methods. • Manual Tuning Briefly press the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want. • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or ¡ button on the Unit for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Numeric keys ¢ CD 6 CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM * 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. The CD Player has the rotational disc tray that can accommodate 3 CDs.
Example of indication: When CD door has ejected once and then CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) Shows that this disc number is selected. Shows that the disc is rotating. One Touch Play The power comes on, and operations are done automatically. ❏...
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD-1”) appears on the dis- play.
Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) to select the CD you want to program. The display will change to the Program Entry display. Disc number Track number Select the track you want to program. Using the Unit While the display is blinking, press the 4 or ¢ button to select the track, then press the SET button within 10 seconds.
Using the CD Player (Digital Audio CDs, MP3 Discs) Repeating Tracks You can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many times as you like. Press the REPEAT button. The Repeat indicator changes with each press of the button, as fol- lows: ALL= 1CD = 1 = Blank display = (back to the beginning) REPEAT ALL: In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks on...
Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric Keys FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT STILL STILL RETURN PROGRAM SELECT REPEAT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE CONTROL I KEY CONTROL SOUND MODE KARAOKE CONTROL i ACTIVE FADE BASS EX.
Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) Playing Video CDs with PBC Function (VCD 2.0) The System provides a Playback Control (PBC) function which utilizes a procedure (menu selection) programmed in a video CD. What is the Playback Control (PBC) function? The PBC function allows you to enjoy the following features.
Moving Moving Moving picture picture picture A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a video CD with the PBC function. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some video CDs may show moving pictures or a di- vided screen.
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Using the Video CD Player (Video CDs) Display the Time You can view the playing or remain time on the TV screen. Press the ON SCREEN button on the Remote Control. Each time you press the button. The on-screen display mode is changed as follows: The display automatically changes SINGLE ELAPSED 00:05...
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT ¢ STILL RETURN PROGRAM SELECT REPEAT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE 3 KEY CONTROL TAPE A/B SOUND MODE KARAOKE ACTIVE FADE BASS EX. ECHO MUTING VOLUME...
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ¢ TAPE A/B TAPE 3 * 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. Recording onto a cassette from any of the sound sources is simple. Just place a tape in Deck B, have the source ready, make one or two settings, and you’re ready to record.
Standard Recording This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are combining selections from several sources on one tape, use the method described below;...
Using an External Equipment Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cas- sette deck, or other auxiliary. ❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connect- ed to the System. (See page 6.) Set the volume level to the minimum posi- tion.
Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT STILL RETURN PROGRAM SELECT REPEAT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE KEY CONTROL SOUND MODE KARAOKE ACTIVE FADE BASS EX. ECHO MUTING VOLUME * 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.
Using the Timers Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Tim- er you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off.
Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button.
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Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME”...
Setting the SLEEP Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by it- self rather than play all night.
Using the Microphone STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE VIDEO INTRO HIGHLIGHT PREV. NEXT STILL RETURN PROGRAM SELECT REPEAT /RANDOM TAPE TAPE KEY CONTROL SOUND MODE KARAOKE KARAOKE ACTIVE FADE BASS EX. ECHO MUTING ECHO VOLUME * 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.
To Apply Digital Echo Press the ECHO button on the Remote Control. The Echo indicator ( ) comes on. To cancel the ECHO, press the ECHO button again. The Echo indicator goes off. No echo is applied. An echo is applied. •...
Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing these marks can be used with this System. However, contin- ued use of irregular shape CDs (heart- shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the Recordable System.
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.