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MX-C55
­ Consists of CA-MXC55 and SP-MXC55
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1541-004A
[A]
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.
ECO
CD
FM/AM
USB/AUX
DISC SKIP
CD2
CD3
CD1
SP-MXC55
SP-MXC55
CA-MXC55
MX-C55
COMPACT
COMPONENT
SYSTEM


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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 ­­ STANDBY/ON
button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that
the plug is easily accessible.
The STANDBY/ON
button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
· When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
· When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.


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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: 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.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping
the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the
unit.
20 kg / 45 lbs.
[European Union only]
CA-MXC55
CA-MXC55
SP-MXC55
SP-MXC55
Front view
Side view
1 cm
1 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
15 cm
10 cm
Cooling fan*


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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 should
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 (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 a JVC product.
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
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ......... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Canceling the Display Demonstration ....................... 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
Enjoying the Powerful Sound
--SOUND TURBO ............................................ 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 11
Turning On or Off the Key-touch Tone (BEEP) ...... 11
Listening to the Radio .............................................. 12
Tuning in to a Station--Auto Search ....................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................... 12
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 13
Loading CDs ............................................................ 13
Playing Back CDs--All Disc and One Disc ............ 13
Advanced CD Operations ......................................... 15
Changing the MP3/WMA Playback Mode .............. 17
Turning On or Off the Resume Play for MP3/WMA
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
Playing Back from the External Source ................. 20
Connecting to Your PC ............................................. 20
Connecting the Other Audio Equipment .................. 21
Using the Timers ....................................................... 22
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 22
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 23
Maintenance .............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 25
Specifications ............................................................. 26