JVC MX-KB4C - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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.

Serial No.

LVT1215-001B

[J]

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-KB4

Consists of CA-MXKB4 and SP-MXKB4

FM MODE

FM /AM

AUX

SLEEP

STANDBY/ON

SOUND

MODE

RHYTHM AX

FADE

MUTING

VOLUME

PROGRAM /RANDOM

REPEAT

TAPE

REMOTE CONTROL

CA-MXKB4

SP-MXKB4

INSTRUCTIONS

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

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 instal-

lation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accord-

ance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communica-

tions. 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 interfer-

ence by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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 suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

attention to section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-

lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of

the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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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

To reduce the risk of electric shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinets.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

3. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

CAUTION

1. Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a

newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get

out.)

2. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus.

3. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must

be considered and local rules or laws governing the dis-

posal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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.

Caution -- POWER switch!

Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off com-

pletely. The POWER switch in any position does not

disconnect the main line. The power can be remote

controlled.

15cm

in)

1cm

(

in)

1cm

(

in)

15cm

in)

10cm

in)

15cm

in)

15cm

in)

15cm

in)

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 below.

3. Bottom:

Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for

ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10cm (315/16 in.)

or more.

Side view

Front view

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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 things that make your System both powerful and simple to use.

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.

The great SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) effects Rock, Pop and Classics are provided.

The RHYTHM AX provides rich sound even at low sound levels.

A 45-station preset capability (30 FM and 15 AM) in addition to auto-seek and manual tuning.

CD changer function can operate 3 discs.

· Discs can be changed during play using the Carrousel tray (rotational tray).

· Continuous, random or program play of 3 discs.

Two Decks enabling tape dubbing.

Timer functions; Daily Timer, REC (Recording) Timer, and Sleep Timer.

You can connect various external units, such as an MD recorder.

The CD Player can play back a CD-R and CD-RW.

How This Manual Is Organized

· Basic information that is the same for many different functions - e.g. setting the volume - is given in the section "Basic Operations",

and not repeated under each function.

· The names of buttons/controls and display messages are written in all capital letters: e.g. FM/AM, "NO DISC".

· If the button names on the Unit and the Remote Control are the same, the description on where the button is used will be omitted.

· System functions are written with an initial capital letter only: e.g. Normal Play.

Use the table of contents to look up specific information you require.

We have enjoyed making this manual for you, and hope it serves you in enjoying the many features built into your System.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

1 Installation of the System

· Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. (Between 5°C and 35°C or 41°F and 95°F.)

· Leave sufficient distance between the System and a TV.

· Do not use the System in a place subject to vibrations.

2 Power cord

· Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

· Some power is always consumed as long as the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

· When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

3 Malfunctions, etc.

· There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

· Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

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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

How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control.......................................................................................... 3

Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 3

Connecting the FM Antenna.................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the AM Antenna ................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting External Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting to the Wall Outlet ................................................................................................................. 6

DEMO Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 6

COMPU Play........................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Operations ...........................................................................................................7

Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................................................ 7

Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 7

Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) ....................................................................................................... 8

Enjoying the Powerful Sound (RHYTHM AX) ...................................................................................... 8

Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)......................................................................................... 8

Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) ............................................................ 8

Using the Tuner .............................................................................................................9

Tuning In a Station .................................................................................................................................. 9

Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................. 10

To Change the FM Reception Mode ..................................................................................................... 10

Using the CD Player ....................................................................................................11

To Load CDs ......................................................................................................................................... 12

To Unload CDs...................................................................................................................................... 12

Changing the MP3 Playback Mode ....................................................................................................... 12

Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play......................................................................................... 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks...................................................................................... 14

Random Play.......................................................................................................................................... 15

Repeating Tracks ................................................................................................................................... 15

Tray Lock Function ............................................................................................................................... 15

Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................16

Playing a Tape ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ......................................................................17

Standard Recording ............................................................................................................................... 18

CD Synchro Recording.......................................................................................................................... 18

Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING)................................................................................................... 18

Using an External Equipment ....................................................................................19

Listening to the External Equipment ..................................................................................................... 19

Using the Timers .........................................................................................................20

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 20

Fixing the Clock .................................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Daily Timer ......................................................................................................................... 21

Setting the REC (Recording) Timer ...................................................................................................... 22

Setting the SLEEP Timer ...................................................................................................................... 24

Timer Priority ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Care And Maintenance................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................26

Specifications ...............................................................................................Back cover

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