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MX-GC5
--Consists of CA-MXGC5 and SP-MXGC5
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-GC5
COMPACT
COMPONENT
SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
WBET
LVT1344-003A
[A]
SP-MXGC5
SP-MXGC5
CA-MXGC5
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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.
CAUTION
· 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.)
· Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
· When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed
strictly.
· 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!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally
dropping the unit, have two persons unpack,
carry, and install the unit.
24.0 kg
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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 below.
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
1 cm
1 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
10 cm
CA-MXGC5
SP-MXGC5
SP-MXGC5
Cooling fan*
* About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the unit, thus assuring normal operation of the
unit. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to intake external cool air when the volume is increased up to more than a certain level.
CA-MXGC5
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts
inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed
or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4.
REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
· The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the remote control. You can also
use the buttons on the unit if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the remote
control.
If operation using the unit is different from that using
the remote control, it is then explained.
· Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section "Common Operations" on pages
10 to 12.
·The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
Precautions
Installation
· Do not grasp the control knobs when moving or carrying
the unit.
· Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold--between 5°C and 35°C.
· Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.
· Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
·Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
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.
Power sources
·When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
· After starting heating in the room
· In a damp room
· If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.
Others
· Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.
· If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3
Getting Started ............................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8
Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 8
Saving the Power Consumption while on Standby--
ECO mode ............................................................ 8
Connecting a Computer .............................................. 9
Common Operations ................................................ 10
Turning On or Off the Power ................................... 10
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 10
Selecting the Sources ............................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 11
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11
Enjoying the Powerful Sound--RHYTHM AX ....... 11
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 12
Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone .................... 12
Listening to the Radio .............................................. 13
Tuning in to a Station--Auto Search ....................... 13
Presetting Stations .................................................... 13
Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 13
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 14
Loading discs ........................................................... 14
Continuous Playback ................................................ 14
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 16
Changing the MP3 Playback Mode .......................... 17
Turning On or Off the Resume Play for MP3 Disc ... 17
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks--
Program Play ...................................................... 18
Playing at Random--Random Play ......................... 19
Repeating Tracks or CDs--Repeat Play .................. 19
Prohibiting Disc Ejection--Carrousel Lock ............ 19
Using the Timers ....................................................... 20
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 20
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 22
Maintenance .............................................................. 23
Specifications ............................................................. 24
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