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DISC LOADING MECHANISM
STANDBY
/ON
LONG
MODE
REC
MODE
SP/LP2/LP4
REC PAUSE
HIGH SPEED
CD MD
TITLE/EDIT
ENTER
/DEMO
PHONES
LINE 2
MENU
COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM MX-S6MD
DISC
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 ]
INSTRUCTIONS
CA-MXS6MD
COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
DIMMER
ANIMATION
LINE
RM-SMXS6MDU REMOTE CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Display Demonstration
Each time you plug the power cord to the
AC outlet.
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.
· For more detailed information about
demonstration, see page 9.
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1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO-
SURE
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution ­­
switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
STANDBY/ON lamp goes off).
The
switch in any position does not disconnect the mains
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.
The power can be remote controlled.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
CLASS
1
LASER
PRODUCT
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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 be-
low.
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
CA-MXS6MD
CA-MXS6MD
1 cm
1 cm
15 cm
15 cm
27 cm
27 cm
16.5 cm
15 cm
10 cm
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
· This manual mainly explains playback operations
using the remote control, and the other operation
such as recording and editing operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit.
You can use the buttons and controls both on the
remote control and on the unit for the same
operations if they have the same or similar names (or
marks), unless mentioned otherwise.
· 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 "Basic and
Common Operations" on pages 10 ­ 16.
· The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warning and caution to prevent
from damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Furthermore, 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.
Indicates that you have to refer to the
menu operation.
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.
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 buildup 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.
Power sources
· When unplugging the unit 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, then plug it in
again.
Others
· Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the AC power cord 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
Recording Any Sound Source
-- Standard Recording .................................. 34
Recording CDs -- CD Synchronized Recording ... 35
· All CDs Synchronized Recording .............. 35
· One CD Synchronized Recording .............. 36
· First Track Recording ................................ 37
Recording the External Equipment
-- Sound Synchronized Recording ............... 38
Editing MDs .................................................. 39
Introducing MD Editing Functions ...................... 40
DIVIDE Function ................................................ 41
JOIN Function ...................................................... 42
MOVE Function ................................................... 42
ERASE Function .................................................. 43
ALL ERASE Function ......................................... 44
Making Your Own Titles and Screens ......... 45
Assigning Titles to an MD ................................... 46
CreatingYour Own Opening and Ending Screens ..... 50
Using the Timers ........................................... 51
Setting the Clock .................................................. 52
Using Recording Timer ........................................ 52
Using Daily Timer ............................................... 54
Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 57
Timer Priority ....................................................... 57
Using the Other Convenient Functions ....... 58
Sound Setting ....................................................... 60
FM Reception Mode Setting ................................ 61
CD and MD Playback Mode Setting ................... 61
Display Setting ..................................................... 62
External Source Setting ....................................... 63
Auto Power Off Setting ........................................ 64
Maintenance .................................................. 65
Additional Information ................................ 66
MD Disc Types .................................................... 66
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)/
ATRAC3 (
) ........................................ 66
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 66
Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 66
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) .......... 67
HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) .. 67
· MD limitations ........................................... 67
MD Messages ................................................ 68
Troubleshooting ............................................ 69
Specifications ................................................. 70
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 ....... 9
Basic and Common Operations ................... 10
Turning On the Power .......................................... 11
Selecting the Sources and Starting Play .............. 11
Adjusting the Volume ........................................... 12
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ................................. 12
Selecting the Display Brightness ......................... 12
Changing the Main Display Screen ..................... 13
Selecting the Animation Characters ..................... 14
· To store the display setting in memory ...... 15
Selecting the Sound Modes .................................. 15
Creating Your Own Sound Mode
-- MANUAL Mode ...................................... 16
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts .......... 17
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ................ 18
Tuning in a Station ............................................... 18
Presetting Stations ................................................ 18
Tuning in a Preset Station .................................... 19
Playing Back CDs ......................................... 20
Loading CDs ........................................................ 21
Playing Back the Entire Discs
-- Continuous Play ........................................ 21
Basic CD Operations ........................................... 22
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks
-- Program Play ............................................ 22
Playing at Random -- Random Play ................... 24
Repeating Tracks or CDs -- Repeat Play ............ 25
Prohibiting Disc Ejection -- Disc Lock .............. 25
Playing Back an MD ..................................... 26
Playing Back the Entire MD -- Normal Play ...... 27
Basic MD Operations ........................................... 27
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks
-- Program Play ............................................ 28
Playing at Random -- Random Play ................... 29
Repeating Tracks -- Repeat Play ........................ 30
Recording on MDs ........................................ 31
Before You Start Recording ................................. 32
· About the track marks ................................ 32
· To avoid erasing important recordings ....... 32
· Stereo Long-Hour Recording (
) .... 33
· About High-Speed Recording .................... 34
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