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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.
LVT0096-001A
[J]
RX-EX90
XL-EX90
RM­SEEX90U REMOTE CONTROL
123
456
789
10
+10
FM MODE
/MUTING
PLAY
MODE
REPEAT
SLEEP
POWER
AUX
TUNER
CD
TAPE
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
S.A.BASS
VOLUME
­/L
CANCEL
BASS
+ /R
TREBLE
BALANCE
SET
CLOCK
/TIMER
TAPE
DIRECTION
FADE
MUTING
TAPE
CONTROL
REC
PAUSE
DIRECT
STANDBY
XL-EX90
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
/CANCEL
PLAY & EXCHANGE
POWER
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
BAND
VOLUME
UP
DOWN
INPUT
PHONES
RX-EX90
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER
STANDBY
DIRECT
POWER
S. A. BASS
KEY
MODE
ME-EX90
STANDBY
POWER
ME-EX90
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
VOLUME
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
6 dB
4 dB
2 dB
0 dB
INSTRUCTIONS
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
Consists of RX-EX90, ME-EX90 and XL-EX90.
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER/TUNER
RX-EX90
ME-EX90
XL-EX90
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CA-EX90
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SUBWOOFER
VOLUME
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
6 dB
4 dB
2 dB
0 dB
ME-EX90
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
STANDBY
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
STANDBY
XL-EX90
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
/CANCEL
PLAY & EXCHANGE
STANDBY
XM-EX90
MINIDISC RECORDER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
INPUT
CD REC
REC LEVEL
REC PAUSE
/CANCEL
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
STANDBY
TD-EX90
CASSETTE DECK
CD REC
REVERSE
MODE
DOLBY
NR
REC
DOLBY
BC
REC PAUSE
BAND
VOLUME
UP
KEY
MODE
DOWN
INPUT
PHONES
RX-EX90
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER
STANDBY
DIRECT
S. A. BASS
PHONES
PHONES
PHONES
RX-EX90
ME-EX90
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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
be
of
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
of
important
operating
and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent from
damage or malfunction,locate the apparatus as follows:
1.Do not place any obstacle around the units.
If you place something beside the units, leave a space of
1/2 inches or more in between.
2.When stacking, place the components as illustrated be-
low.
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
to
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.
2.
3.
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.
1.
2.
CAUTION
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
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Welcome !
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to
the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible
performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.
Important cautions
Installation of the Unit
·
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 41°F-95°F or 5°C and
35°C).
·
Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
·
Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.
·
Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
·
Do not place the Unit on a carpet.
·
Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.
Power cord
·
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
·
When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
Malfunctions, etc.
·
There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn off the
power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
·
Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.
For safe use, observe the following
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.
Do not block the vents
Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit in a poorly
ventilated place.
When you're away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power and pull the
plug from the electrical socket.
Do not insert foreign matter into the machine
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the machine
Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where you made
your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! .......................................................... 3
Important cautions .............................................. 3
For safe use, observe the following ................... 3
Parts Index ......................................................... 5
Front Panels ........................................................ 5
Displays ............................................................... 7
Rear Panels ......................................................... 9
Remote control ................................................. 11
Setting up the System .................................... 13
Supplied Accesories ......................................... 13
Placement ......................................................... 13
Connections ...................................................... 14
Connecting the Power ...................................... 17
Remote control batteries .................................. 18
Setting the Clock .............................................. 19
Amplifier Operations ...................................... 20
Turning on the Power ....................................... 20
Adjusting the Volume ....................................... 20
Adjusting the Sound ......................................... 21
Adjusting the Balance ....................................... 22
Direct Playback ................................................. 22
Selecting a Source ............................................ 23
Tuner Operations ............................................. 24
Manual and Automatic Tuning .......................... 24
Presetting Stations ........................................... 26
Listening to Preset Stations ............................. 27
CD Operations .................................................. 28
Loading CDs ..................................................... 28
Basic Operations .............................................. 29
Program Play Mode .......................................... 31
Random Play Mode .......................................... 33
Repeat Play Mode ............................................ 34
Tray Lock ........................................................... 34
Timer Operations ............................................. 35
Introduction ....................................................... 35
Daily Timer ........................................................ 36
Recording Timer ................................................ 38
Sleep Timer ....................................................... 40
Timer Priority ..................................................... 40
COMPU LINK .................................................... 41
Linked Operation of the Other Optional
Components (Compu Link) ............................... 41
Shortcut Playback
(From the RX-EX90 Amplifier/tuner) ................. 42
Shortcut Playback
(From a Source Component) ............................ 43
Remote Control of the Other Components ..... 44
Synchronized Recording ................................... 46
Additional Information ................................... 48
Troubleshooting ................................................ 48
Specifications ................................................. 50
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Front Panels
Amplifier/tuner
Parts Index
BAND
VOLUME
UP
KEY
MODE
DOWN
INPUT
PHONES
RX-EX90
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER
STANDBY
DIRECT
S. A. BASS
POWER
3
4
5
2
1
9
8
7
6
11
10
Subwoofer amplifier
CD player
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
STANDBY
XL-EX90
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CD 3
CD 2
CD 1
/CANCEL
22
19
20
21
18
17
16
PLAY & EXCHANGE
15
POWER
23
SUBWOOFER
VOLUME
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
6 dB
4 dB
2 dB
0 dB
ME-EX90
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
STANDBY
14
13
12
POWER
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