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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SISTEMAS DE COMPONENTES COMPACTOS SISTEMA DE COMPONENTE COMPACTO MX-J170V Consists of CA-MXJ170V and SP-MXJ170V Consta del CA-MXJ170V el SP-MXJ170V Consta do CA-MXJ170V e SP-MXJ170V CA-MXJ170V SP-MXJ170V SP-MXJ170V TIMER SLEEP ON/OFF (MENU) NTSC/PAL SLOW SINGLE STEP KEY CONTROL NUMBER –...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas Caution –– switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off com- pletely. The switch in any position does not discon- nect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Precaución ––...
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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. PRECAUCIÓN Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja. 2.
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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.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLO- SURE 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.
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Introduction 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 About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Getting Started... 6 Common Operations ... 9 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ... 11 Playing Back CDs ... 12 Playing Back Tapes ... 17 Recording ... 18 Using the Microphones ... 19 Using the Timers ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. STANDBY PLAY & EXCHANGE NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY COUNTER CLOCK ACTIVE SOUND RESET /TIMER BASS EX. MODE DEMO /V.REPLACE CONTROL ECHO /V.MASKING PROGRAM/SET PHONES MIC LEVEL NTSC/PAL EJECT FM/AM...
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
AM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM ANT terminal as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception. For better reception of both FM and AM • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords.
Connecting Other Equipment You can connect ordinary audio equipment as well as audio- visual equipment. When connecting VCR, you can record Video CDs program easily. When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its manual. Be sure that the plugs of the audio- and video cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, red ones for right audio signals, and yellow one for video signal.
Common Operations Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some countries use 10 kHz spacing. On the unit ONLY: When shipped, the unit is set to 9 kHz spacing. while holding down ¡ To select 10 kHz interval, press when the unit is in standby mode.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Select a station.
Playing Back CDs Loading CDs Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the unit or CD 0 on the remote control. The unit automatically turns on and the carousel comes out. Place one or two discs correctly on the front slots of the carousel, with its label side up. CORRECT •...
Basic CD Operations While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. To exchange CDs during playback of another Press DISC CHANGE to eject and exchange the CD. To locate a particular point in a track During play, press and hold 4 or ¢.
Playing Video CDs You can play Video CDs either with or without the PBC (PlayBack Control) function. Before playing, set video output correctly according to your TV system. Refer to “Connecting Other Equipment” on page 8. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from the unit.
Playing Video CDs with PBC Function The PBC (Playback Control) function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high resolution still pictures. This unit is designed for playback of video CDs, version 1.1 and 2.0. Only with version 2.0, you can call up “on screen menu”...
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Basic Flow of Menu Play Operation Some discs may show moving pictures or divided screens. • When a list of items appears, you can select the item you want to play back by pressing VCD NUMBER – or + repeatedly. For example, “SELECT 01”...
Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the tape down. • You can play back only the type I tapes. Close the cassette holder gently.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyrighted owner. • The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.
Using the Microphones You can enjoy singing along and microphone mixing. • The MIC LEVEL control adjustment is valid for microphone connected to the MIC jack. IMPORTANT: • Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. •...
To apply an echo to your voice Press ECHO on the front panel and on the remote control so that the echo indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the echo level changes as follows: ECHO 2 ECHO 1 ECHO OFF...
Using the Timers There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 9.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
When selecting “FM” or “AM.” Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press PROGRAM/SET. The unit enters recording timer setting mode. If you want to continue the Recording Timer setting, go to step 3 of the Recording Timer setting procedure.
Select the preset station. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the band (“FM” or “AM”), then press PROGRAM/SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to select a preset channel number. Press PROGRAM/SET. indicator stops flashing and remains lit. If you have set the Recording Timer with the unit turned on, turn off the unit.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Specifications Amplifier — CA-MXJ170V Output Power: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 1 kHz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion Audio input sensitivity Impedance (at 1 kHz) AUX: 400 mV/50 k Speakers Impedance: Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range:...
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT...