JVC CA-MXS6MD Instructions Manual
JVC CA-MXS6MD Instructions Manual

JVC CA-MXS6MD Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
CA-MXS6MD
STANDBY
/ON
ANIMATION
DIMMER
MENU
LINE
RM-SMXS6MDU
REMOTE CONTROL
COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD
SP/LP2/LP4
LONG
REC
MODE
MODE
REC PAUSE
HIGH SPEED
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
CD MD
INSTRUCTIONS
Display Demonstration
Each time you plug the power cord to the
AC outlet.
DISC
Display demonstration starts automatically
in the main display.
To stop and cancel the display
demonstration, press ENTER/DEMO on
the unit so that "DEMO OFF!" appears in
the main display.
TITLE/EDIT
ENTER
/DEMO
• For more detailed information about
PHONES
LINE 2
demonstration, see page 9.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
ENTER
/DEMO
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.
LVT0529-004A
[ UJ ]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM CA-MXS6MD STANDBY ANIMATION DIMMER MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG MODE MODE REC PAUSE LINE HIGH SPEED RM-SMXS6MDU CD MD REMOTE CONTROL COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD DISC DISC LOADING MECHANISM TITLE/EDIT ENTER /DEMO PHONES LINE 2 INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT...
  • Page 2 Caution –– Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off). 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.
  • Page 3 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 15 cm 1 cm CA-MXS6MD 16.5 cm 27 cm 1 cm 15 cm 10 cm –...
  • Page 4 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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Main Unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Adjusting the Voltage Selector ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ... 8 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ...
  • Page 6: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Main unit STANDBY MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG MODE MODE REC PAUSE HIGH SPEED CD MD Display Window COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD DISC LOADING MECHANISM –...
  • Page 7: Main Unit

    See pages in the parentheses for details. Main Unit 1 Disc trays (21) (Standby/On) button and STANDBY/ON lamp (11, 18) 3 MENU button (16, 52 – 64) 4 Remote sensor 5 REC MODE button (36 – 38) 6 LONG MODE (SP/LP2/LP4) button (33 – 38) 7 REC PAUSE button and lamp (34) 8 HIGH-SPEED CD 3 MD button (35) 9 LINE button (11, 38)
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU 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 –...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parenthesis indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    AM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
  • Page 11: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment You can connect the following equipment to this unit: • Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any source played back on this unit. • Portable MD player — used as a playback device. •...
  • Page 12: Putting The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY! VOLTAGE SELECTOR 127V 230 - 110V 240V 220V RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDENCE 6 16 If the AC power plug does not match the wall outlet, use the supplied AC plug adaptor. When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts display demonstration.
  • Page 13: Basic And Common Operations

    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 LINE Main unit STANDBY MENU ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4...
  • Page 14: Turning On The Power

    Turning On the Power When you press the play button (3 / 8) for a particular source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and LINE, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback if the source is ready). •...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it. When using the unit, turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.
  • Page 16: Changing The Main Display Screen

    Changing the Main Display Screen You can change the screen pattern which appears in the 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 •...
  • Page 17: Selecting The Animation Characters

    Selecting the Animation Characters You can select the animation characters or level meters shown in the main display while the unit is playing a source or operated. To select the animation character or level meter, press ANIMATION on the remote control. Ex.
  • Page 18: To Store The Display Setting In Memory

    To store the display setting in memory You can store the following display settings in memory. So, even though the AC power is unplugged or a power failure occurs, the settings are kept in memory. • Display demonstration off setting (see page 9) •...
  • Page 19: Creating Your Own Sound Mode - Manual Mode

    To check the sound mode currently selected, press SOUND once while the SOUND indicator is lit. The currently selected sound mode screen will appear in the main display. Ex. When “HALL” is currently selected (with “Elephant” selected as the animation character) When using the unit, you can select the sound modes by using the menu (see page 60).
  • Page 20: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    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 Main unit STANDBY ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG...
  • Page 21: Setting The Am Tuner Interval Spacing

    Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing. When shipped, the built-in AM tuner is set to 9 kHz spacing. On the unit ONLY: To set the AM tuner to the 10 kHz spacing, be sure that the unit is turned off, but is plugged into a wall outlet.
  • Page 22: Tuning In A Preset Station

    Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations of the other band. When you cannot store stations you want automatically Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic presetting method. To store such a station, use the manual presetting method that follows.
  • Page 23: Playing Back Cds

    Playing Back CDs The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 20 to 25). Remote control Main unit DISC MENU ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG...
  • Page 24: Loading Cds

    Loading CDs On the unit ONLY: Press one of the open/close buttons (0 CD1, 0 CD2, or 0 CD3) for the disc tray you want to load a CD onto. The unit automatically turns on and the selected disc tray comes out. Place a CD correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.
  • Page 25: Basic Cd Operations

    Basic CD Operations While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. To exchange CDs during playback of another Press the open/close button (0 CD1, 0 CD2, or 0 CD3) corresponding to a disc number not currently being played to eject that disc tray and exchange the CD.
  • Page 26 Program other tracks you want. • To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4 . • To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 and 4 . Press CD 3 / 8. The tracks are played in the order you have programed. On the unit: You have to use the menu for the following operations.
  • Page 27: Playing At Random - Random Play

    If you try to program a 33rd step “CD PROGRAM FULL” will appear in the main display. If your entry is ignored You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks).
  • Page 28: Repeating Tracks Or Cds - Repeat Play

    Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. To repeat play, press REPEAT on the remote control during or before playing. Ex.
  • Page 29: Playing Back An Md

    Playing Back an MD The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 26 to 30). Remote control Main unit MENU ANIMATION DIMMER LINE RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG...
  • Page 30: Playing Back The Entire Md - Normal Play

    Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play You can play an MD. Before inserting an MD, turn on the unit; otherwise, you cannot insert it. Insert an MD into the MD loading slot. The MD is pulled in automatically. The MD insertion indicator ( Insert an MD in the same way as indicated on the MD.
  • Page 31: Programing The Playing Order Of The Tracks - Program Play

    To go to another track On the remote control: Press ¢ (¡) or 4 (1) repeatedly. • ¢ (¡) : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks. • 4 (1) : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks.
  • Page 32: Playing At Random - Random Play

    4) Press SET. “MD PROGRAM” appears in the main display. The PRGM indicator also lights. Select the tracks. 1) Push the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ) to select the track number. 2) Press SET. Ex. When selecting track 5 3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to program other tracks.
  • Page 33: Repeating Tracks - Repeat Play

    Press MD 3 / 8. The tracks are played at random. Random play ends when all the tracks are played once. On the unit: You have to use the menu for the following operations. For general information on the menu, see pages 59 and 60. Load an MD.
  • Page 34: Recording On Mds

    Recording on MDs The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 31 to 38). For recording operations, you mainly use the buttons and controls on the unit. Main unit STANDBY MENU MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG...
  • Page 35: Before You Start Recording

    Before You Start Recording • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The sampling frequency rate converter built in the MD recorder allows you to record a digital source if its sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
  • Page 36: Stereo Long-Hour Recording ( )

    Stereo Long-Hour Recording ( On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long- hour recording without losing stereo sound. This feature can be used for any recording method provided with this unit.
  • Page 37: About High-Speed Recording

    About High-Speed Recording There are some restrictions to observe for high-speed recording (exceeding normal speed) to protect copyrights. (HCMS: see page 67.) This unit is so designed that a song (track) recorded from a CD using high-speed recording cannot be re- recorded until 74 minutes elapse after the previous recording started.
  • Page 38: Recording Cds - Cd Synchronized Recording

    When recording a CD: Press CD # / 8. When recording from external equipment: Start playback. • For details, see the manual supplied with your equipment. To stop recording for a moment, press REC PAUSE (or MD REC PAUSE) again. To resume recording, press MD # / 8 again.
  • Page 39: One Cd Synchronized Recording

    To record a single track during play or pause Press HIGH-SPEED CD 3 MD while playing back or pausing a CD track you want to record. The playback of that CD track is stopped, and the same track starts playing from the beginning again. This time, the MD recorder starts recording the CD track.
  • Page 40: First Track Recording

    Prepare a CD. • Place a CD on one of the disc tray (CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3), press CD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step. Press DISC to select the disc you want to record. •...
  • Page 41: Recording The External Equipment - Sound Synchronized Recording

    Press the open/close button (0 CD1, 0 CD2, or 0 CD3) for the CDs already played to replace the CDs. • You can change CDs to continue the First Track Recording using more than 3 CDs. When the first track of the last loaded CD is recorded, First Track Recording stops.
  • Page 42: Editing Mds

    Editing MDs The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 39 to 44). Main unit TITLE/EDIT ENTER /DEMO STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG MODE MODE REC PAUSE HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM CD MD...
  • Page 43: Introducing Md Editing Functions

    Introducing MD Editing Functions A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing tracks, erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required. Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 41 This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to search later.
  • Page 44: Divide Function

    DIVIDE Function This function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you want to separate a recording. •...
  • Page 45: Join Function

    JOIN Function This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into one track. • To stop any time during editing process, press TITLE/ EDIT. Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot. • It takes about 5 seconds for the unit to read the TOC (Table Of Contents) of the inserted MD.
  • Page 46: Erase Function

    Push the joy control downward ( ) to select “MOVE” (highlighted), then press SET. Push the joy control downward ( ) or upward ( ) to select the track you want to move. Press SET. Ex. When you want to move track 3 •...
  • Page 47: All Erase Function

    Press SET. “ ” appears between track number and track title. “ ” means the track in the same line will be erased when you finish the editing procedure. Ex. When you want to erase track 3 • If you have selected a wrong track number, press CANCEL, then select the correct track number.
  • Page 48: Making Your Own Titles And Screens

    Making Your Own Titles and Screens The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 45 to 50). Main unit STANDBY MENU TITLE/EDIT ENTER /DEMO Remote control STANDBY COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD MENU SP/LP2/LP4 LONG...
  • Page 49: Assigning Titles To An Md

    Assigning Titles to an MD You can assign a name to each MD and to each track using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your confirmation. • You cannot edit titles composed of more than 61 characters.
  • Page 50 Input a character. • Ex. When entering “H” 1) Push the joy control horizontally ( / ) and vertically ( / ) until “H” is selected. Character entry position 2) Press SET. The selected character is entered, and the character entry position moves to the next.
  • Page 51 Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. Follow steps 1 to 5 of page 46. Select the character you want to correct, referring to step 7 on page 47. • Make sure that the character you want to change is flashing.
  • Page 52 Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode. Character entry position Press CHARACTER to select the character set you want. • Each time you press the button, the character sets change as follows: Capital letters Numerals Input a character. 1) Press the character entry button for a character you want to input.
  • Page 53: Creating Your Own Opening And Ending Screens

    Changing the Title You can make a correction or change the title. Follow steps 1 to 4 of pages 48 and 49. Press ø (10) or Ø (+10) to select the character you want to correct. • Make sure that the character you want to change is flashing.
  • Page 54: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 51 to 57). Main unit STANDBY STANDBY MENU MENU Remote control COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD SP/LP2/LP4 LONG MODE MODE REC PAUSE HIGH SPEED DISC LOADING MECHANISM...
  • Page 55: Setting The Clock

    There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using these timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. To set the clock, Recording Timer and Daily Timer, you have to use the menu. (See pages 59 and 60.) Setting the Clock You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode.
  • Page 56 On the unit ONLY: Press MENU. Ex. When the unit is turned on, and the source is CD (but not playing) Push the joy control downward ( ) to select “REC ON/OFF” (highlighted). • If you cannot select “REC ON/OFF,” you have not finished setting the built-in clock.
  • Page 57: Using Daily Timer

    Push the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ) to select the recording length mode. • The recording length mode changes as follows: (Standard Play) (2 Times Long Play) (4 Times Long Play) Press SET. The timer ( ) and REC indicators stop flashing, and remain lit.
  • Page 58 Call up the Daily Timer Setup screen. 1) Push the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ) to select “DAILY SET UP.” • The items on the menu change as follows: REC ON/OFF CLOCK SET DAILY SET UP 2) Press SET.
  • Page 59 If you have selected “MD – – –” as the source in the above step, select a track number. Push the joy control downward ( ) or upward ( ) to select a track number, then press SET. • If you press SET without selecting a track number, the first track starts playing when the unit is turned on with the Daily Timer.
  • Page 60: Using Sleep Timer

    Using Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on. How Sleep Timer actually works The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes. On the remote control ONLY: Press SLEEP.
  • Page 61: Using The Other Convenient Functions

    Using the Other Convenient Functions The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 58 to 64). Main unit STANDBY MENU MENU You cannot use the remote control for the menu operations explained in this section. Use only buttons on the unit.
  • Page 62 About the menu screen Arrows indicate the direction (up/down) you can move on the menu screen. (In this example, you can only move down.) • These triangles indicate that you can select a mode or move to another setting by pushing the joy control rightward ( ) or leftward ( ).
  • Page 63: Sound Setting

    • CD and MD Playback Mode Setting CD playback mode setting — CD Appears only when the unit is turned on, and the source is CD, but not playing. CD repeat mode setting — CD REPEAT Appears only when the unit is turned on, and the source is CD.
  • Page 64: Fm Reception Mode Setting

    FM Reception Mode Setting When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to “MONO” so that reception improves. Press MENU. The menu screen appears in the main display. • If the current source is not “FM,” you cannot go to the next step.
  • Page 65: Display Setting

    Display Setting Selecting the animation character Press MENU. The menu screen appears in the main display. Make sure that “ANIMATION” is selected (highlighted), then press SET. Push the joy control downward ( ) — or upward ( ) — to select the animation character or the level meter you want.
  • Page 66: External Source Setting

    Press SET. Push the joy control downward ( ) — or upward ( ) — to select either “Manual 1” or “Manual 2” in which you want to store the setting. Press SET to finish the setting. Selecting the display pattern You can change the display pattern either to positive pattern or to negative pattern.
  • Page 67: Auto Power Off Setting

    Push the joy control downward ( ) — or upward ( ) — to select the input level • When the source is the equipment connected to the LINE 1 jacks: Level 1 : Select when the recorded sound is not loud enough.
  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean. • Store CDs and MDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Additional Information MD Disc Types There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank). Premastered MDs Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type, data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits.
  • Page 70: Scms (Serial Copy Management System)

    SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) The MD recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs). 1st Generation ABCD EFG HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) Now onto recordable MDs (minidiscs), you can record (copy) sound at a recording speed exceeding the normal speed.
  • Page 71: Md Messages

    MD Messages Message BLANK DISC CANNOT JOIN CANNOT LISTEN! DISC ERROR DISC FULL EMERGENCY STOP HCMS CANNOT COPY MD LOAD ERROR MD NO DISC NON-AUDIO CANNOT COPY PLAYBACK DISC DISC PROTECTED SCMS CANNOT COPY Signification The disc is blank. You are trying to join tracks which cannot be joined.
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN): 19 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: LINE 1: 190 mV/47 k (at “INPUT Level 1”) 500 mV/47 k (at “INPUT Level 2”) LINE 2: 45 mV/47 k (at “INPUT Level 1”)
  • Page 74 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 127V 230 - 110V 240V 220V RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDENCE 6 16 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 127V 230 - 240V 110V 220V CAUTION 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...

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