JVC MX-J700J - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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.

GVT0029-001A

[J]

INSTRUCTIONS

MX-J700

-- Consists of CA-MXJ700 and SP-MXJ700.

MX-J500

-- Consists of CA-MXJ500 and SP-MXJ550.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SP-MXJ700

CA-MXJ700

TAPE

A/B

FADE

MUTING

FM MODE

RMSMXJ700J REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

SOUND

MODE

REC

START/STOP

TAPE

A/B

FADE

MUTING

FM MODE

RMSMXJ500J REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

ACTIVE

BASS EX.

SOUND

MODE

REC

START/STOP

SP-MXJ550

CA-MXJ500

SP-MXJ550

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

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

Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to

beam.

CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

Caution POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.

The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the

mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

sufficient

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

important

operating

and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

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 installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications. 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 interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or 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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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G-2

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

GROUND CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 81021)

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 81020)

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Read Instructions -- Read carefully this instructions

for your safe use before this appliance is installed,

wire-connected, and operated.

Retain Instructions -- For your future reference, retain

this instruction.

Follow Instructions -- Follow and obey all warnings,

cautions and instructions marked on this appliance

and this instruction.

Water and Moisture -- Do not expose this appliance to

rain, water and moisture, or operate it near water --

for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool, and the like.

Ventilation and Heat -- This appliance should be

situated so that its location does not interfere with its

proper ventilation. For example, this appliance should

not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a

built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that

may impede the flow of air through the ventilation

openings. This appliance should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

Power sources -- This appliance should be connected

to a power supply only of the type as marked on this

appliance.

Polarization -- The precautions that should be taken

so that the polarization means of this appliance is not

defeated.

Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

appliance.

Cleaning -- The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

10) Power Lines -- An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

11) Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If this appliance is

provided with means to connect the outdoor antenna

and outside antenna is connected to this appliance, be

sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and built-up

static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with

regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode. Example of antenna grounding is illustrated

in here.

12) Nonuse Periods -- The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused

for a long period of time.

13) Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so

that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into

the enclosure through openings.

14) Damage Requiring Service -- The appliance should

be serviced by qualified service personnel when : (a)

The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

or (b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled

into the appliance; or (c) The appliance has been

exposed to rain; or (d) The appliance does not appear

to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or (e) The appliance has been dropped,

or the enclosure damaged.

15) Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the

appliance beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred to

qualified service personnel.

Instructions for safe use

(Statement in accordance with the UL standards)

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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 unit. You can also use the

buttons on the remote control if they have the same or

similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.

If operation using the remote control is different from

that using the unit, 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 9

to 11.

· 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

· Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor

too cold -- between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

· 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

Front Panel ................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................... 5

Getting Started ............................................................ 6

Unpacking .................................................................. 6

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6

Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6

Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7

Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8

Common Operations .................................................. 9

Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9

Selecting the Sources ................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10

Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Creating Your Own Sound Mode

-- Manual Mode ................................................. 11

Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12

Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12

Presetting Stations .................................................... 12

Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 13

Loading CDs ............................................................ 13

Playing Back the Entire Discs

-- Continuous Play ............................................. 13

Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

-- Program Play ................................................. 14

Playing at Random -- Random Play ....................... 15

Repeating Tracks or CDs -- Repeat Play ................ 15

Prohibiting Disc Ejection -- Tray Lock ................... 15

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16

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

Locating the Beginning of a Song -- Music Scan ... 16

Recording .................................................................. 17

Recording a Tape on Deck B .................................... 17

Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 18

CD Direct Recording ................................................. 18

Auto Edit Recording .................................................. 19

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

Using Daily Timer .................................................... 20

Using Recording Timer ............................................ 21

Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 22

Timer Priority ........................................................... 22

Maintenance .............................................................. 23

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 23

Specifications ............................................................. 24

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