JVC NX-MD1 Instructions Manual

JVC NX-MD1 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
CA-NXMD1R
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LVT0776-003A
[B]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM CA-NXMD1R INSTRUCTIONS 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. LVT0776-003A...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE CLASS LASER 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3.
  • Page 4 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 • 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.) •...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 6 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: •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ... 8 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 9 Basic Settings ...
  • Page 8: Location Of The Buttons

    Location of the Buttons Become familiar with the buttons on your unit. Front Panel Inside of Front Door Display Window DISC LOADING MECHANISM USB AUDIO PHONES s d f – 3 –...
  • Page 9 See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 MD loading slot (28) 2 STANDBY/ON button and lamp (11, 65, 66) 3 VOLUME +, – button and lamp (14, 40, 41) 4 REC LEVEL button (40, 41) 5 REC START button (42 – 44) 6 Multi operation buttons •...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control TA/News/Info * When using the remote control: For RDS operations, press RDS CONTROL on the remote control first when using the buttons (r – u, o, a). • After using RDS operations, make sure to change the operation mode of the remote control to the one you want to use by pressing CD 3/8, FM/AM, MD 3/8, or USB/LINE (4).
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    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. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
  • Page 12: Connecting Speakers

    AM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) If cords are covered with insulation, twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord, then remove the insulation. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
  • Page 13: Connecting Other Equipment

    To remove the speaker grille The speaker grilles are removable as shown below: Projections To remove the speaker grille, insert your fingers at the top of the speaker grille, then pull towards you. Do the same at the bottom. To attach the speaker grille, put the projections of the speaker into the holes of the speaker grille.
  • Page 14: Putting The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY! IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet. AC power cord (supplied) To the AC IN terminal Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries—R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)—into the...
  • Page 15: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Continued The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 and 12). Remote control TA/News/Info Front panel DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 10 –...
  • Page 16: Turning On The Power

    Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit, then some other basic settings. Turning On the Power When you press the play button (3/8) for a particular source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and USB/LINE, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playback if the source is ready).
  • Page 17: Changing The Display Brightness

    Changing the Display Brightness You can change the display brightness while the unit is turned on. On the remote control ONLY: Press DIMMER (CONTRAST). The display illumination dims and the volume lamp goes off. • Each time you press the button, the display brightness alternates between normal mode and dimmer mode.
  • Page 18: Basic And Common Operations

    Basic and Common Operations The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 14 and 15). Remote control Front panel TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 13 –...
  • Page 19: Selecting The Sources And Starting Play

    Selecting the Sources and Starting Play To select the tuner as the source, press FM/AM. When the unit is in standby mode: The unit automatically turns on, and the unit starts to tune into the last received station. When the unit is turned on: “FM”...
  • Page 20: Reinforcing The Bass Sound

    For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack inside the front door. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on the headphones. If “CANNOT LISTEN!” appears in the main display During high-speed recording (see page 40), you cannot listen to any source, and therefore, cannot adjust the volume level.
  • Page 21: Listening To Fm And Am (Mw/Lw) Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 17 to 22). Remote control You cannot use the buttons on the front panel to operate the RDS functions. Use only buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 22: Tuning Into A Station

    Tuning into a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes into the previously tuned station (either FM or AM–MW/LW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW). Tune into a station. On the remote control: Press and hold ¡/¢...
  • Page 23: Tuning Into A Preset Station

    To preset stations manually—Manual Presetting • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. On the remote control ONLY: Tune into the station you want to preset. •...
  • Page 24: Receiving Fm Stations With Rds

    Receiving FM Stations with RDS RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
  • Page 25: Switching To A Program Type Of Your Choice Temporarily

    Press PTY. “PTY SELECT” starts flashing in the main display. Press PTY SELECT + or – to select a PTY code while “PTY SELECT” is flashing. • Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change as follows (refer also to the list on page 22): None “News “...
  • Page 26: How The Eon Function Actually Works

    How the EON function actually works: CASE 1 If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected The unit continues tuning in the current station. « When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the unit automatically switches to the station.
  • Page 27: Description Of The Pty Codes

    Description of the PTY codes: None: Undefined. News: News. Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate or analysis. Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.
  • Page 28: Playing Back Cds (Cd/Cd-R/Cd-Rw)

    Playing Back CDs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 24 to 26). Remote control Front panel TA/News/Info TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 23 –...
  • Page 29: Precautions On Cd Playback

    Precautions on CD Playback This unit has been designed to play back discs bearing the following logos: Audio CD CD Recordable (CD-R) CD ReWritable (CD-RW) In addition to the above discs, this unit can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.
  • Page 30: Basic Cd Operations

    Basic CD Operations While playing a CD, you can do the following operations. To stop playback for a moment Press CD 3/8. To resume play, press CD 3/8 again. To go to another track Press ¡/¢ or 4/1 (¢ or 4 on the unit) repeatedly.
  • Page 31: Playing At Random-Random Play

    To check the program contents On the remote control ONLY: Before playing, you can check the program contents by pressing 4/1 or ¡/¢. • 4/1 : Shows the programed tracks in the reverse order. • ¡/¢ : Shows them in the programed order. To modify the program Before playing, you can erase the last programed track by pressing CANCEL.
  • Page 32: Playing Back An Md

    Playing Back an MD The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 28 to 32). Remote control Front panel TA/News/Info TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 27 –...
  • Page 33: Playing Back The Entire Md-Normal Play

    Before inserting an MD, turn on the unit; otherwise, you cannot insert it. Playing Back the Entire MD—Normal Play You can play an MD. Insert an MD into the MD loading slot. The MD is pulled in automatically. Insert an MD to the same direction as indicated on the MD.
  • Page 34: Playing Tracks In A Group-Group Play

    To go to another track directly using the number buttons On the remote control ONLY: Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing the track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, then 10.
  • Page 35: Programing The Playing Order Of The Tracks -Program Play

    To stop during play, press 7. To exit from Group play mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly so that the unit enters another playback mode (Normal play, Program play or Random play mode) before or after play. • Pressing one of number buttons also starts Normal play from the selected track.
  • Page 36: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—Random Play The tracks of a loaded MD will play at random. On the remote control ONLY: Load an MD. Press MD 3/8, then 7. The source is changed to “MD.” Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “MD RANDOM” appears in the main display. The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display.
  • Page 37: Prohibiting Disc Ejection-Disc Lock

    Input character(s) to search for the track title. You can input up to 5 characters. The unit will search for the tracks which have the input characters at the head of their titles. • You can also search for the tracks without a title. In this case, go to step 5 .
  • Page 38: Playing Back Pc And Changing The Source Name

    Playing Back PC and Changing the Source Name The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 34 to 36). Remote control Front panel USB AUDIO TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM USB AUDIO PHONES – 33 –...
  • Page 39: Playing Back Pc Sound Files

    Playing Back PC Sound Files When you connect the PC for the first time, see “Installing USB Drivers” on page 35. This unit is equipped with a USB AUDIO terminal inside the front panel. You can connect the PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through the PC.
  • Page 40: Installing Usb Drivers

    Installing USB Drivers When you connect the PC for the first time, follow the procedure below. Before installing • Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on Windows 98*, Windows Windows 2000*, and prepare its CD-ROM. •...
  • Page 41: Changing The Source Name

    Change the PC audio setting. 1. If you have closed Control Panel, open it again: Select [Start] = [Settings] = [Control Panel]. 2. Click [Multimedia Properties], then select “USB Audio Device [1]” for “Playback” of “Audio,” and close the window. 3.
  • Page 42: Recording On Mds

    Recording on MDs The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 38 to 44). Front panel Remote control DISC LOADING MECHANISM TA/News/Info – 37 –...
  • Page 43: Before You Start Recording

    Before You Start Recording • It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. • The sampling frequency rate converter built in the MD recorder allows you to record a digital source if its sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
  • Page 44 Stereo Long-Hour Recording (MDLP) On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long- hour recording without losing stereo sound. This feature can be used for any recording method provided with this unit.
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Recording Level

    About High-Speed Recording There are some restrictions to observe for high-speed recording (x2 speed recording: two times as quick as normal speed recording, x4 speed recording: four times as quick as normal speed recording) to protect copyrights. (HCMS: see page 70.) This unit is so designed that a song (track) recorded from the built in CD player using high-speed recording cannot be re-recorded until 74 minutes elapse after the previous...
  • Page 46: Setting Group Recording Function

    Adjusting the recording level for LINE Press USB/LINE repeatedly to select “LINE.” • If you have changed the source names, the changed names will appear in the main display. Start playback on the external equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks. Press REC LEVEL on the unit.
  • Page 47: Recording Cds-Cd Synchronized Recording

    To deactivate this function, press GROUP. “GROUP OFF” appears in the main display and the GROUP indicator goes off from the display. Recording CDs—CD Synchronized Recording Using the synchronized recording methods, you can start and stop CD play and MD recording at the same time. •...
  • Page 48: Recording Fm/Am (Mw/Lw) Broadcasts

    About “x4 SPEED” speed recording If you try to record with “x4 SPEED” using Program or Random play mode, “CD PROGRAM CANNOT x4 RECORDING!” or “CD RANDOM CANNOT x4 RECORDING!” appears in the main display. Recording FM/AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts When you do not want to use Group recording function, press GROUP on the remote control to turn off the GROUP indicator on the display.
  • Page 49 Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot while the unit is turned on. Press USB/LINE repeatedly to select “LINE” or “DIGITAL IN.” • Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows: DIGITAL IN • If you have changed the source names, the changed names will appear.
  • Page 50: Editing Mds

    Editing MDs The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 46 to 59). Remote control TA/News/Info You cannot use the front panel to edit MDs. Use only buttons on the remote control. – 45 –...
  • Page 51: Guidance-Md Group Functions

    Guidance—MD Group Functions To add to the conventional MD Editing functions (called the track editing functions in this unit), MD Group functions help you to classify the tracks by making groups on your MD. Classifying the tracks on an MD MDLP enables you to record more tracks on a single MD than usual.
  • Page 52: Introducing Group Editing Functions

    Introducing Group Editing Functions The groups and tracks can be edited in many ways (Group editing functions and Track editing functions). From this page to page 54, the group editing functions are explained. For details on the track editing functions, see pages 55 to 59. Forming a group (FORM GR) : Page 48 This function forms a series of tracks or a single track in a new group.
  • Page 53: Forming A Group-Form Gr

    Forming a Group—FORM GR This function allows you to form a group from a series of tracks which do not belong to the other groups. You can form a group from a single track. Once a new group is formed, the other groups are renumbered.
  • Page 54: Adding A Track To A Group-Entry Gr

    Adding a Track to a Group—ENTRY GR This function allows you to enter a track into a group. The track will be added as the last track in the selected group. The track numbers will be renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process after step 3 , press MD TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 55: Dividing A Group-Divide Gr

    Dividing a Group—DIVIDE GR This function allows you to divide one group into two separate groups. You cannot divide the group containing a single track. When the original group has a title, two separate groups are reassigned the same title as the original group. Once a new group is divided, the other groups are renumbered.
  • Page 56: Joining Two Groups-Join Gr

    Joining Two Groups—JOIN GR This function allows you to join two adjacent groups into a single group. When the groups have each title, the title of the preceding group is reassigned to the joined group. Once two groups are joined, the other groups are renumbered.
  • Page 57: Moving A Group-Move Gr

    Moving a Group—MOVE GR This function allows you to move a group. Once a group is moved, the tracks and the other groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process after step 3 , press MD TITLE/EDIT. On the remote control ONLY: In the following example, the process is explained from the very first—that is, inserting a disc.
  • Page 58: Ungrouping Tracks-Ungroup

    Ungrouping Tracks—UNGROUP This function allows you to dissolve a single group. You cannot erase the tracks using this function. Once tracks are ungrouped, the other groups are renumbered. • To stop any time during the editing process after step 3 , press MD TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 59: Erasing Tracks In A Group-Erase Gr

    Press MD TITLE/EDIT repeatedly until “UNGR ALL?” appears in the main display. • If the loaded MD has no group, “UNGR ALL?” will not appear. • If you want to stop this editing process, press ENTER. Press SET. Press ENTER. “EDITING”...
  • Page 60: Introducing Track Editing Functions

    Introducing Track Editing Functions The groups and tracks can be edited in many ways (Group editing functions and Track editing functions). From this page to page 59, the track editing functions are explained. For details on the group editing functions, see pages 47 to 54. Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 56 This function divides a track by adding a track mark(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to...
  • Page 61: Dividing A Track-Divide

    Dividing a Track—DIVIDE This function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you want to separate a recording. When the original track has a title, two separate tracks are reassigned the same title as the original track.
  • Page 62: Joining Two Tracks-Join

    Joining Two tracks—JOIN This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into one track. When the tracks have each title, the title of the preceding track is reassigned to the joined track. Once two tracks are joined, the other tracks and/or the groups are renumbered.
  • Page 63: Moving A Track-Move

    Moving a Track—MOVE This function allows you to move a track to the position you prefer. It is useful to change the order of the tracks as you like. Once a track is moved, the tracks and/or the groups are renumbered.
  • Page 64: Erasing Tracks-Erase

    Erasing Tracks—ERASE This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks. Once tracks are erased, the other tracks and/or groups are renumbered. You can erase up to 15 tracks at a time. • To stop any time during the editing process after step 3 , press MD TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 65: Making Your Own Titles

    Making Your Own Titles The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 61 to 63). Remote control Front panel TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 60 –...
  • Page 66: Assigning Titles To An Md

    Assigning Titles to an MD You can assign a name to each MD, to each group and to each track using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your confirmation. •...
  • Page 67 2) Press the character entry button for a character you want to input. Examples: • To input an “A” or “a,” press ABC once. To input a “B” or “b,” press ABC twice. To input a “C” or “c,” press ABC three times. •...
  • Page 68: Changing Titles

    Changing Titles You can make a correction or change the title. Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading slot while the unit is on. Enter into the title entry mode. • For the disc title or the track title: Press MD TITLE/EDIT.
  • Page 69: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers The buttons enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 65 to 67). Remote control Front panel TA/News/Info DISC LOADING MECHANISM – 64 –...
  • Page 70: Using Recording Timer

    There are three timers available—Recording Timer, Daily Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using these timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit (see page 11). Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make an unattended recording. You can set Recording Timer whether the unit is turned on or in the standby mode.
  • Page 71: Using Daily Timer

    Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake up to your favorite music or radio program. You can set Daily Timer whether the unit is turned on or in standby mode. • You need to load an MD or a CD before starting this procedure if you want to select it as the source.
  • Page 72: Using Sleep Timer

    When you select USB as the source Set the timer-on time to turn on the unit earlier than the PC. When you select CD or MD as the souce You cannot play back in Program play mode, Random play mode or Repeat play mode.
  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean. • Store CDs and MDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
  • Page 74: Additional Information

    Additional Information MD Disc Types There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank). Premastered MDs Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type, data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits.
  • Page 75: Scms (Serial Copy Management System)

    SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) The MD recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs). 1st Generation ABCD EFG HCMS (High-speed Copy Management System) Now onto recordable MDs (minidiscs), you can record (copy) sound at a recording speed exceeding the normal speed.
  • Page 76: Messages

    Messages For MD: Message BLANK DISC CANNOT ENTRY CANNOT FORM CANNOT GROUP CANNOT JOIN CANNOT LISTEN! CANNOT TITLE CD PROGRAM CANNOT x4 RECORDING! CD RANDOM CANNOT x4 RECORDING! DISC ERROR DISC FULL DISC PROTECTED EMERGENCY STOP GROUP FULL GROUP TRACK HCMS CANNOT COPY Signification...
  • Page 77 Message MD LOAD ERROR MD NO DISC NON-AUDIO CAN NOT COPY PLAYBACK DISC SCMS CANNOT COPY x4 SPEED CANNOT COPY LOW TEMP For CD: Message ALL SKIP TRK. CANNOT PLAY CD LOAD ERROR CD NO DISC SKIP TRK. UNFINALIZE For the others: Message UNLOCK Signification...
  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 79: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN): 15 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: LINE IN : 260 mV/56 k (at “LEVEL 1”) 640 mV/56 k (at “LEVEL 2”) Digital input: OPTICAL DIGITAL IN : Optical...
  • Page 80 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0801MWMMDWJEM...

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