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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-GT700 MX-G500
STANDBY/ON

-- Consists of CA-MXGT700 and SP-MXGT700.

-- Consists of CA-MXG500 and SP-MXG500.

DISC CHANGE
STANDBY

1

2

STANDBY/ON

3 CD

CD

CD

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

1
SLEEP

2

3

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

MX-GT700

SOUND MODE

4
AUX

5 8

6 9
FM MODE

SOUND MODE
CLOCK /TIMER

7

10

+10
DISPLAY

EXTENDED SUPER BASS
FM/AM TAPE TAPE A/B FADE MUTING

CD

DISC SKIP

AUX

FM /AM

CD

TAPE

+
VOLUME
PHONES REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B TUNING

REC START /STOP

CD REC START

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
DUBBING

COMPU

PLAY

CONTROL

VOLUME

­

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

RM­SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

SP-MXGT700

CA-MXGT700

CD

3

SP-MXGT700

DISC CHANGE
STANDBY

2

1

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

3 CD
2 3

CD

CD

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

1
SLEEP

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

4
AUX

5 8

6 9
FM MODE

SOUND MODE

MX-G500

SOUND MODE

7

10

+10

CLOCK /TIMER

FM/AM

TAPE

TAPE A/B

FADE MUTING

DISPLAY

EXTENDED SUPER BASS
CD DISC SKIP

+
VOLUME

AUX

FM /AM

CD

TAPE

PHONES

REPEAT

PROGRAM

RANDOM

TAPE A

TAPE B

REC START /STOP

CD REC START

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
DUBBING

C O M P U

P L AY

C O N T R O L

VOLUME

­

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

RM­SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

SP-MXG500

CA-MXG500

CD

3

SP-MXG500

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.

LVT0901-001A
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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. ATTENTION Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

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 ­­ STANDBY/ON switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not The disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Attention ­­ Commutateur STANDBY/ON! Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé. 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 qualified service personnel. 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon. 3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: "APPAREILS NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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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 for future reference.
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 and 10. · 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 had better know.

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.

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 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.

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 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6 Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6 Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7 Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8 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 Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10

Listening to the Radio .............................................. 11
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11 Presetting Stations .................................................... 11 Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11

Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12
Loading CDs ............................................................ Playing Back CDs--All Disc and One Disc ............ Basic CD Operations ................................................ Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks --Program Play .................................................. Playing at Random--Random Play ......................... Repeating Tracks or CDs--Repeat Play .................. Prohibiting Disc Ejection--Tray Lock .................... 12 12 13 14 15 15 15

Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16

Recording .................................................................. 17
Recording a Tape on Deck B .................................... 17 Dubbing Tapes .......................................................... 18 CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 18

Using the Timers ....................................................... 19
Using Daily Timer .................................................... Using Recording Timer ............................................ Using Sleep Timer .................................................... Timer Priority ........................................................... 19 20 21 21

Maintenance .............................................................. 22 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 23 Specifications ............................................................. 24

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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.

Front Panel

i
DISC CHANGE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

3 CD

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

o ; a s d f

1

2

CD

CLOCK /TIMER

DISPLAY

CD

SOUND MODE

CD

3

g

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

AUX

FM /AM

CD

TAPE

PHONES

REPEAT

PROGRAM

RANDOM

TAPE A

TAPE B

e r t y u

REC START /STOP

CD REC START

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
DUBBING

h

COMPU

PLAY

CONTROL

j
FULL - LOGIC CONTROL CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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Continued

Display Window

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

p

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 2 CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 19 ­ 21) 3 DISPLAY button (9) 4 PRESET +/­ buttons (11) 4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons (9, 13 ­ 15, 19 ­ 21) 5 7 (stop) button (12 ­ 18) 6 TUNING +/­ buttons (11) 1 / ¡ (fast forward/fast rewind) buttons (13, 16) 7 Display window 8 Remote sensor 9 TAPE 3 button and lamp (9, 16, 18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. p CD 6 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 12 ­ 15) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. q FM/AM button and lamp (9, 11) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. w AUX button and lamp (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. e PHONES jack (10) r REPEAT button (12, 13, 15) PROGRAM button (14) RANDOM button (15) t REC START/STOP button (17) CD REC START button (18) DUBBING button (18) y TAPE A button (16) TAPE B button (16) u Deck A cassette holder (16, 18) Pressing the 0 EJECT portion opens the holder. i Carrousel o 0 (Carrousel open/close) button (12, 13 ­ 15) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. ; DISC CHANGE button (12, 13)

a Disc number buttons and lamps (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (13 ­ 15, 18) Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit. s SET button (9, 11, 14, 19 ­ 21) d CANCEL/DEMO button (8, 9, 14, 20, 21) f SOUND MODE control (10) g VOLUME control (10) h SUBWOOFER LEVEL control (10) j Deck B cassette holder (16 ­ 18) Pressing the EJECT 0 portion opens the holder.

Display window
1 Timer indicators · DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP (sleep timer), and (timer) indicators 2 Tape operation indicators · A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), and 2 3 (tape running) indicators 3 CD play mode indicators · REPEAT (1, 1 DISC, ALL DISC), PRGM (program), and RANDOM indicators 4 Tuner operation indicators · MONO and ST (stereo) indicators 5 SOUND MODE indicator 6 Disc indicators 7 Volume level, Subwoofer level and Sound Mode pattern indicators 8 SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator 9 CD track number indicators p Main display · Shows the source name, frequency, etc.

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Remote Control
Remote Control
1 STANDBY/ON button (9) 2 SLEEP button (21) 3 AUX button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 Number buttons (11, 13) 5 TAPE 3 button (9, 16) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 6 FM/AM button (9, 11) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 7 CD 6 button (9, 12 ­ 15) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 8 4/1 (fast rewind/reverse search) button (11, 13, 16) 9 VOLUME ­ button (10) p SUBWOOFER LEVEL button (10) q SOUND MODE button (10) w FM MODE button (11) e TAPE A/B button (16) r FADE MUTING button (10) t DISC SKIP button (12) y VOLUME + button (10) u ¢/¡ (fast forward/forward search) button (11, 13, 16) i 7 (stop) button (12 ­ 18)

STANDBY/ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SLEEP

1 4 7 10

2 5 8
+10

3 6 9

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

p q w e r t y u i

AUX

SOUND MODE

FM MODE

FM/AM

TAPE

TAPE A/B

FADE MUTING

CD

DISC SKIP

+
VOLUME

VOLUME

­

RM­SMXG500A REMOTE CONTROL

DISC CHANGE
STANDBY

1

2

CD

CD

STANDBY/ON

3 CD

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

SOUND MODE

CLOCK /TIMER

DISPLAY

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

AUX

FM /AM

CD

TAPE

PHONES

REPEAT

PROGRAM

RANDOM

TAPE A

TAPE B

REC START /STOP

CD REC START

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
DUBBING

COMPU

PLAY

CONTROL

FULL - LOGIC CONTROL

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

PLAY

When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

CD

3

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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) Batteries (2)

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Connecting Antennas
FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)
A ENN ANT
F ] M [75

AM

If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert the batteries--UM-4/AAA/IEC R03--into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and ­) on the batteries with the + and ­ markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time.

1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 ]
coaxial terminal.

2 Extend the FM antenna. 3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.
About the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna.

1

To connect an outdoor FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2 3

UM-4/AAA/IEC R03

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

+

+ -

ANT
5 FM [7 ]

ENN

A

AM

· · · ·

DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one. DO NOT use different types of batteries together. DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame. DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.

A 75 antenna with coaxial type connector should be used.

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AM antenna

Connecting Speakers
For MX-GT700: DO NOT carry the speaker by holding the duct tube (on the top of the speaker).

1

2, 3

1
ANTENNA
FM [ 75 ] AM

2, 3

Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Speaker cord (blue/black)

Black
MAIN SPEAKER [ 4-8 ]
L

SUBWOOFER [ 6 -16 ]
L

Speaker cord (red/black)

R

R

Blue AM loop antenna (supplied) Speaker cord (blue/black)

Black

Red

Speaker cord (red/black) From right subwoofer's terminals

1 Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminal
on the rear of the unit.

From right main speaker's terminals

2 Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord
into the terminal.
· If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
From left main speaker's terminals From left subwoofer's terminals

3 Release the finger from the clamp. 4 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.
To connect an outdoor AM antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop antenna must remain connected.)

1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker
terminal on the rear of the unit.

2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the polarity (colors): Blue (+) to blue (+) and black (­) to black (­); red (+) to red (+) and black (­) to black (­). · If the wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

For better reception of both FM and AM · Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords. · Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord.

3 Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

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Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect both analog and digital equipment.
· DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. · DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete.

NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected equipment FINALLY!

Cancelling the Display Demonstration
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts display demonstration.

To connect an analog component
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
AUX IN

On the unit ONLY:
To cancel the display demonstration, press CANCEL/DEMO.
CANCEL / DEMO

When you press other buttons The display demonstration stops temporarily. It will start automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you cancel it by pressing CANCEL/DEMO. Audio/video equipment To audio output

To start the display demonstration manually
Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again for more than 2 seconds.
CANCEL / DEMO

For playing the other equipment through this unit, connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords (not supplied).

To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal
You can record CD sound onto the connected digital equipment.

DIGITAL OUT ( OPTICAL )

Protective plug

Before connecting the other equipment, remove the protective plug from the terminal. Audio equipment with an optical digital input

To optical digital input

Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the DIGITAL OUT [OPTICAL] terminal.

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Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Power
To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off.
STANDBY STANDBY/ON

3 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the
minute, then press SET.

SET

To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up.

STANDBY STANDBY/ON

To check the clock time
Press DISPLAY while playing any source. · Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display.
DISPLAY

A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby. To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

To adjust the clock again
If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "CLOCK" is selected. · Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting modes change as follows:
DAILY Canceled ON TIME
(Daily Timer)

When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The clock is reset to "­ ­ : ­ ­" soon, while the tuner preset stations (see page 11) will be erased in a few days.

REC ON TIME
(Recording Timer)

CLOCK

Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off.

If there is a power failure The clock loses the setting and is reset to "­ ­ : ­ ­." You need to set the clock again.

On the unit ONLY:

Selecting the Sources
CLOCK / TIMER

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.

To listen to the radio, press FM/AM. (See page 11.) To play back CDs, press CD 6. (See pages 12 ­ 15.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 3. (See page 16.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.

The hour digits start flashing on the display.

2 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the hour,
then press SET.

AUX

FM /AM

CD

TAPE

SET

When you press the play button for a particular source (AUX, FM/AM, CD 6, and TAPE 3), the unit turns on (and the unit starts playing the source if it is ready--COMPU PLAY CONTROL).

The minute digits start flashing on the display. · If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET, press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start flashing again.

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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. · The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 -- VOL 30, and VOL MAX).

Selecting the Sound Modes
This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA--Sound Effect Amplifier--modes). To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.

SOUND MODE

When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME ­ to decrease it.
For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones. DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby.

SOUND MODE indicator also lights up on the display

· As you turn the control, the sound modes change as follows:
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)

HALL

STADIUM

ROCK

OFF
(Canceled)

CLASSIC

POP

To turn down the volume level temporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. The volume level gradually decreases to "VOL MIN." To restore the sound, press the button again.
FADE MUTING

Surround modes*: D.CLUB : Increases resonance and bass. HALL : Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes: ROCK : Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music. POP : Good for vocal music. CLASSIC : Good for classical music. OFF : Cancels the sound mode.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound
This function only affects the playback sound, not your recording. Turn the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control clockwise to increase the subwoofer sound or counterclockwise to decrease it. · The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 4 steps (LEVEL 1 -- LEVEL 4.) If you turn the control clockwise up to the LEVEL 4, "MAX" flashes on the display for a few seconds.
SUBWOOFER LEVEL

* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create being-there feeling in your room. When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as -- While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround elements) is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as --

SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator always lights up while the unit is on.

When using the remote control, press SOUND MODE to select the sound mode. · Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows:
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)

HALL

STADIUM

ROCK POP

When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust the subwoofer level. Each time you press the button, the subwoofer level changes as LEVEL 1 = LEVEL 2 = LEVEL 3 = LEVEL 4 = (back to the beginning).

OFF
(Canceled)

CLASSIC

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Listening to the Radio
Tuning in a Station
On the unit ONLY:

1 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.
FM /AM

1 Tune in the station you want to preset (in this
example, of FM 87.50).
· See "Tuning in a Station."

2 Press SET. 3 Press PRESET + or PRESET ­ to
select a preset number.

SET

2 Start searching for stations.
On the unit: Press and hold TUNING + or TUNING ­ for more than 1 second. On the remote control: Press and hold 4/1 or ¢/¡ for more than 1 second.
The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in. If a program is broadcast in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator lights up. To stop during searching, press TUNING + or TUNING ­ (or 4/1 or ¢/¡ on the remote control).
When you press TUNING + or TUNING ­ (or 4/1 or ¢/¡ on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly The frequency changes step by step.

4 Press SET again.

SET

The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3. · Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the stations again.

To change the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or FM MODE noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so that "MONO" appears and MONO indicator also lights up on the display. Reception improves. To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that "STEREO" appears. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcast in stereo.

Tuning in a Preset Station

1 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.
FM /AM

Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

2 Select a preset number.
On the unit: Press PRESET + or PRESET ­. On the remote control: Press the number buttons.
Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5. 1 2 3 For preset number 15, press +10 4 6 5 then 5. 7 8 9 For preset number 20, press +10, +10 10 then 10. For preset number 25, press +10, +10, then 5. For preset number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

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.

Playing Back CDs
This unit has been designed to playback the following CDs: Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. When playing a CD-R or CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be played back when they are already "finalized." · You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format ONLY. (If CD-RWs have been recorded in different format, erase all the data on CDRWs completely before re-recording on the discs.) DO NOT play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded the sound files such as MP3. · Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully. · Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the player's lens is dirty. Important notices: · In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your CDs and the mechanism clean. - Store CDs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. - Keep the unit's carrousel closed when not in use. · Continuous use of irregular shaped discs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the disc rotating mechanism.

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3 If you wish to load a third disc, press
DISC CHANGE on the unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control.
The disc tray rotates by 120°.

DISC CHANGE

DISC SKIP

4 Press 0 again.
The carrousel closes.
About the disc indicators Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.

Disc number Disc indicator Disc marker · The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected. · The disc indicator rotates while the corresponding CD is being played. · The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is no CD on the corresponding disc tray.

Playing Back CDs--All Disc and One Disc
You can play all loaded CDs continuously--All Disc play, or one selected disc--One Disc play.

All Disc play
· CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.

1 Load CDs.
· If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.

Loading CDs

1 Press 0.
The unit automatically turns on and the carrousel comes out.

2 Press REPEAT repeatedly so that the
ALL DISC indicator lights up on the display.

REPEAT

PRO

2 Place one or two discs correctly on the front
recesses of the disc tray, with its label side up.

Track number of the currently playing disc (Track numbers exceeding 16 are not displayed.)

CORRECT

INCORRECT Track number Elapsed playing time

· When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

· Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows:
ALL DISC
(initial setting)

1 DISC

REPEAT 1*

REPEAT ALL DISC*

REPEAT 1 DISC*

* See page 15.

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CD

buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) for the disc you want to start to play from.

CD

CD

3 Press one of the disc number

2

1

3

Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.

CD play starts from the first track of the selected disc. · Pressing CD 6 instead of the disc number buttons starts playing back if a CD is on the trays. To stop during play, press 7. To remove the disc, press 0.
CD playback sequence When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences. · When CD1 is pressed : CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops) · When CD2 is pressed : CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops) · When CD3 is pressed : CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops) * When only 2 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order, but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.

To exchange CDs during playback of another
Press DISC CHANGE to change the CD and the carrousel comes out. If you change CDs during play, the current play will not stop until all CDs you have changed are played.
DISC CHANGE

To close the carrousel, press DISC CHANGE or 0.

To skip to the another CD in the carrousel
Press DISC SKIP on the remote control.
DISC SKIP

To stop play for a moment
Press CD 6. While pausing, "PAUSE" appears on the display. To resume play, press CD 6 again.
CD

One Disc play
When more than 2 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, you can select one particular disc to be played back.

1 Load CDs.
· If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.

REPEAT

PROG

To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press and hold 1 or ¡. · 1: Fast reverses the disc. · ¡: Fast forwards the disc. When using the remote control, press and hold 4/1 or ¢/¡.

2 Press REPEAT repeatedly so that the 1 DISC
indicator lights up on the display.

To go to another track
Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during playback. · 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks. · ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding tracks.
If you press and hold 4 or ¢ on the unit before playing The track number keeps changing until you release it.
2 CD CD 3

· Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows:
ALL DISC
(initial setting)

1 DISC

REPEAT 1*

* See page 15.

REPEAT ALL DISC*

REPEAT 1 DISC*

buttons (CD1, CD2 or CD3) you want to listen.
Playback stops when all tracks of the selected disc are played once and resumes to All Disc play. To stop during play, press 7. To remove the disc, press 0.

CD

1

3 Press one of the disc number

To go to another track directly using the number buttons
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want. Ex.: For track number 5, press 5. 1 2 3 For track number 15, press +10, 4 6 5 then 5. 7 8 9 For track number 20, press +10, +10 10 then 10. For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.

To exit from One Disc Play, press REPEAT repeatedly so that ALL DISC indicator lights up on the display.
The following operations will also cancel the One Disc play and restore All Disc play when--

· Turning off the power, · Ejecting the carrousel, or · Changing the source to play.

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Continued

Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks --­Program Play
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks. · To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press REPEAT after starting Program play.

5 Program other tracks you want.
· To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4. · To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6 Press CD 6.
The tracks are played in the order you have programed. To stop during play, press 7. To exit from Program play mode, press PROGRAM again before or after play so that the unit enters All Disc play mode. (The program you have made is stored in memory until you turn off the unit, eject the carrousel, or erase the program.) · Program play mode is also canceled when you press 0.
CD

On the unit ONLY:

1 Load CDs.
· If the current playing source is not the CD player, press CD 6, then 7 before going to the next step.

2 Press PROGRAM so that
"PROGRAM" appears on the display.

PROGRAM

RA

The PRGM (program) indicator also lights up on the display. · All Disc play mode is selected automatically. You cannot select One Disc play mode for Program play.

To modify the program

· If a program has been stored in memory, the program is called up.
2 1 3

/ DEMO Before playing, you can erase the last programed track shown on the display by pressing CANCEL/ DEMO. · Each time you press the button, the last programed track is erased from the program. To check the program during play, press ¢ (or 4) so that the playing track will change according to the program (or reverse) order.

CANCEL

3 Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) to select the disc number you want to play.
Track number

To add tracks in the program before play, simply select the disc numbers and/or track numbers you want to add by following steps 3 and 4 of the programing procedure. To erase the entire program before or during play, press 7 twice. · Turning the power off or ejecting the carrousel will also erase the stored memory.
If you try to program a 33rd track "FULL" will appear on the display.

CD

CD

CD

Disc number

Program step number

4 Press 4 or ¢ to select the track number,
then press SET.
Each time you select a track and press SET, the selected track number is added to the track number indicator.
SET

If your entry is ignored You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track number that does not exist on the CD. Such entries are ignored.

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Playing at Random--­Random Play
The tracks of the selected CD will play at random. · To use Random play mode, you have to cancel the Program play mode.

Repeating Tracks or CDs--­Repeat Play
You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing. · Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes as follows, and the following indicator lights up on the display:
ALL DISC* 1 DISC* REPEAT 1 REPEAT ALL DISC
M RANDOM
REPEAT PRO

buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for the disc you want to play, then press 7. appears on the display.

CD

CD

CD

1 Load a CD. 2 Press one of the disc number

1

2

3

REPEAT 1 DISC

3 Press RANDOM so that "RANDOM"

The RANDOM indicator also lights up on the display. · Activating Random play cancels Repeat play or All Disc play. (One Disc is automatically selected.)

REPEAT 1 : Repeats one track on one CD. REPEAT 1 DISC** : Repeats all the tracks on one CD. REPEAT ALL DISC: Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs. * See page 12. ** REPEAT 1 DISC is not used for Program play. To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the REPEAT indicator (REPEAT 1, REPEAT 1 DISC or REPEAT ALL DISC) goes off from the display. · Repeat play and Random play cannot be used at the same time. · Repeat play is also canceled when you press 0.

· The tracks are played automatically at random. Random play ends when all tracks are played once. To stop during play, press 7. To exit from Random play mode, press RANDOM again during play so that the unit enters All Disc play mode. · Random play is also canceled when you press 0.
If you press 4 or ¢ Skips to the next track selected randomly.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection--­Tray Lock
You can prohibit CD ejection from the unit and can lock the carrousel. · This operation is possible only while the unit is on with CD selected as the source.

On the unit ONLY:
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for the carrousel while holding 7. "LOCKED" appears for a while, and the carrousel is locked. To cancel the prohibition and unlock the carrousel, press 0 for the carrousel while holding 7. "UNLOCKED" appears for a while, and the carrousel is unlocked.

If you try to eject CDs "LOCKED" appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.

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Playing Back Tapes
Playing Back a Tape
To stop during play, press 7. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or TAPE A/B on the remote control), then TAPE 3. To fast-forward the tape, press ¡ (or ¢/¡ on the remote control). The tape running indicator (3) starts flashing quickly. To rewind the tape, press 1 (or 4/1 on the remote control). The tape running indicator (2) starts flashing quickly. To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A or EJECT 0 for deck B.

1 Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to
use.

For Deck B For Deck A

2 Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the
tape down and the side you want to play facing front.
· You can play back only type I tapes.

3 Close the cassette holder gently.
If you put cassettes in both decks A and B, the last deck which you have put a cassette into is selected. To operate the other deck, press TAPE A or TAPE B (or TAPE A/B on the remote control).
The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinchrollers and the capstans.

4 Press TAPE 3.
The tape play starts and the tape running indicator (3) starts flashing slowly. When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops.
TAPE

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Recording
IMPORTANT:
· It should be noted that it may be unlawful to rerecord pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein. · The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control and the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level. · While recording, you can hear sound modes through the speakers or headphones. However, the sound is recorded without these effects (see page 10). · If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static, the unit may be too close to a TV. Place the unit away from the TV. · You can use type I tape for recording.

Recording a Tape on Deck B
On the unit ONLY:

1 Press EJECT 0 for deck B.

To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to protect unexpected erasure or rerecording. To protect your recording, remove these tabs. To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with adhesive tape.

2 Put in a recordable cassette, with the exposed
part of the tape down and the side you want to record facing front.

3 Close the cassette holder gently. 4 Start playing the source--FM, AM, CD
player or auxiliary equipment connected to AUX IN jacks.
· For duplicating tapes, see "Dubbing Tapes" on page 18. · For recording from CD, see "CD Synchronized Recording" on page 18.

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality
If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks become dirty, the following will occur: · Impaired sound quality · Discontinuous sound · Fading · Incomplete erasure · Difficulty in recording To clean the head, capstan, and pinch roller Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
Capstan Erase head

5 Press REC START/STOP.
The REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display and recording starts.

REC START /STOP

CD ST

To stop during recording, press REC START/STOP again or 7. To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.

Pinch roller Head

To demagnetize the head Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and audio shops).

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Dubbing Tapes
On the unit ONLY:

CD Synchronized Recording
You can easily record a CD onto a tape. · You can also record the tracks in order you have made the program.

1 Press TAPE 3, then 7.
TAPE

On the unit ONLY:

1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.

2 Put the source cassette in deck A, and a
recordable cassette into deck B.

3 Press one of the disc number buttons (CD1,
CD2, and CD3) to select the disc, then 7.
2 1 CD CD CD 3
DUBBING

3 Press DUBBING.

REC ART

Dubbing starts. "DUBBING" appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.

4 Press CD REC START.
"CD REC" appears, and the REC (recording) indicator lights up on the display.

ART P

CD REC START

DUB

To stop during dubbing, press REC START/STOP or 7 . To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A and EJECT 0 for deck B.

Deck B starts recording and the CD player starts playing. When the recording is done, the CD player and deck B stop. To stop during CD Synchronized Recording, press REC START/STOP or 7 . To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.

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Using the Timers
There are three timers available--Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See "Setting the Clock" on page 9.)

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
"ON TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

CLOCK / TIMER

Using Daily Timer
With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.

3 Set the on-time you want the unit to
turn on.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. "OFF TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

How Daily Timer actually works
The unit automatically turns on, set the volume level to the preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the on-time comes (the indicator flashes while the timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes, the unit automatically turns off (stands by). Daily Timer works every day unless you cancel it. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. · If you have made a mistake while setting timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. (However, this does not always work. If CANCEL/DEMO does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly and start from step 1 again.) Before you start... · When using a CD as the source to play: --Make sure there is a CD on the currently selected disc number tray. · When using a tape as the source to play: --Make sure that a tape is in the deck whose deck indicator (A or B) is lit on the display. · When using the external component as the source to play: --Set the timer equipped with the external component at the same time.

SET

4 Set the off-time you want the unit
to turn off (on standby).
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. The unit enters source selecting mode.

SET

5 Press 4 or ¢ to select the
source to play, then press SET.
· Each time you press 4 or ¢, the source changes as follows:
TUNER FM AUX TUNER AM TAPE CD

On the unit ONLY:

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly
until "DAILY" appears on the display.
indicator lights up and the DAILY (daily timer) indicator starts flashing on the display.

CLOCK / TIMER

SET

· Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes change as follows:
DAILY Canceled ON TIME
(Daily Timer)

REC ON TIME
(Recording Timer)

CLOCK
(See page 9.)

TUNER FM : tunes in to a specified preset FM station. = go to step 6. TUNER AM : tunes in to a specified preset AM station. = go to step 6. CD : plays a disc from the first track. = go to step 7. TAPE : plays a tape in deck A or B. = go to step 7. AUX : plays an external source. = go to step 7.

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Continued

6 Select the preset station
number.
Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode.
SET

Using Recording Timer
With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the unit is on or off.

How Recording Timer actually works
The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified station, sets the volume level to "VOL MIN," and starts recording when the on-time comes (the indicator flashes while the timer is operating). Then, when the off-time comes, the unit automatically turns off (stands by). Recording Timer works only once, but the timer setting remains in memory until you change it. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. · If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. (However, this does not always work. If CANCEL/DEMO does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly and start from step 2 again.)

7 Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume
level.
· You can select the volume level from VOL MIN, VOL 1 -- VOL 30, and VOL MAX.

8 Press SET to complete the Daily
Timer setting.

SET

On the unit ONLY:

The DAILY (daily timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly
until "REC" appears on the display.
indicator lights up and the REC (recording timer) indicator also starts flashing on the display.

CLOCK / TIMER

9 Press

STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit (on standby) if you have set the Daily Timer with the unit turned on.

STANDBY STANDBY/ON

If the unit is turned on when the timer-on time comes Daily Timer does not work.

To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "DAILY" appears on the display. 2 To turn off the Daily Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. The DAILY (daily timer) indicator goes off from the display ("OFF" appears for a while). The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Daily Timer remains in memory until you change it.
To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET. The DAILY (daily timer) indicator lights up on the display. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.
CLOCK / TIMER

· Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes change as follows:
DAILY Canceled ON TIME
(Daily Timer)

REC ON TIME
(Recording Timer)
CLOCK / TIMER

CLOCK
(See page 9.)

CANCEL / DEMO

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
"ON TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters on-time setting mode.

SET

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4 Set the on-time you want the unit to
turn on.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. "OFF TIME" appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.

Using Sleep Timer
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.

How Sleep Timer actually works
SET

The unit automatically turns off after the specified time length passes.

5 Set the off-time you want the unit to
turn off (on standby).
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. The unit enters preset station selecting mode.

On the remote control ONLY:

1 Press SLEEP.

SLEEP

SET

The time length until the shut-off time appears and the SLEEP indicator starts flashing on the display. · Each time you press the button, the time length changes as follows:
SLEEP10 OFF
(Canceled)

SLEEP20

SLEEP30

SLEEP60

SLEEP120

SLEEP90

6 Select the preset station.

1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the band ("TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM"), then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to select a preset channel number, then press SET. The REC (recording timer) indicator stops flashing and remains lit. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.

2 Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the
time length.
The SLEEP indicator stops flashing and remains lit. To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press SLEEP once so that the remaining time until the shut-off time appears for about 5 seconds. To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time length appears on the display. To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears on the display so that the SLEEP indicator goes off from the display. · Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.

SET

7 Press

STANDBY/ON to turn off the unit (on standby) if necessary.

STANDBY STANDBY/ON

Timer Priority
About the recording source If you change the source while recording, the recording source also changes.

To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until "REC" appears on the display. 2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. The REC (recording timer) indicator goes off from the display ("OFF" appears for a while). The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the Recording Timer remains in memory until you change it. To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET. The REC (recording timer) indicator lights up on the display. The settings you have done are shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.
CLOCK / TIMER

Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps. Here are some examples. · Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer. If Recording Timer is set to come on while Daily Timer is operating, Daily Timer is canceled and Recording Timer start working. 7:30 6:30 7:00 AM 6:00
Recording Timer Daily Timer canceled.

CANCEL / DEMO

· If Sleep Timer overlaps with another timer (either Daily Timer or Recording Timer), a timer with the earlier shut-off time has priority. 7:30
AM 6:00 6:30 7:00
SET

Sleep Timer Recording Timer canceled.

When using the Recording Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time, pay special attention to the shut-off time.

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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Cleaning the unit
· Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth. · Avoid the following since they may cause damage to the unit. - DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. - DO NOT wipe it strong. - DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine. - DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it. - DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Handling cassette tapes
· If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. · If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. · Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

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. · Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. · Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case. · Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

· Avoid the following places to store the tape: -- In dusty places -- In direct sunlight or heat -- In moist areas -- Near a magnet

To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent--such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine--to clean the disc.

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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.
Symptom Unable to cancel the display demonstration. No sound is heard. Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise. Cause Other buttons are pressed to cancel the display demonstration. Connections are incorrect or loose. · Antennas are disconnected. · The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit. · The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned. The disc sound is discontinuous. The disc tray does not open or close. The disc does not play. The cassette holders cannot be opened. Impossible to record. Operations are disabled. The disc is scratched or dirty. · The AC power cord is not plugged in. · Trays are locked. The disc is placed upside down. Power supply from the AC power cord has been cut off while the tape was running. Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. · The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit is blocked. · The batteries are exhausted. Action Press DEMO on the unit. (See page 8.) Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.) · Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. · Change the position and direction of the AM loop antenna. · Extend the FM antenna at the best position. Clean or replace the disc. (See page 22.) · Plug the AC power cord. · Unlock the trays. (See page 15.) Place the disc with the label side up. Turn on the unit. Cover the holes with adhesive tape. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in. · Remove the obstruction. · Replace the batteries.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote control.

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Specifications
Amplifier section--CA-MXGT700
Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS) AUX : 400 mV/50 k Digital output: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Signal wave length : 660 nm Output level : ­21 dBm to ­15 dBm Speakers/Impedance : Subwoofers : 6 ­ 16 Main speakers : 4 ­ 8 87.50 MHz ­ 108.00 MHz 530 kHz ­ 1 710 kHz 3 CDs 85 dB 85 dB

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Amplifier section--CA-MXG500
Output Power SUBWOOFERS : 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS) AUX : 400 mV/50 k Digital output: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Signal wave length : 660 nm Output level : ­21 dBm to ­15 dBm Speakers/Impedance : Subwoofers : 6 ­ 16 Main speakers : 4 ­ 8 87.50 MHz ­ 108.00 MHz 530 kHz ­ 1 710 kHz 3 CDs 85 dB 85 dB

Tuner
FM tuning range : AM tuning range:

Tuner
FM tuning range : AM tuning range:

CD player
CD Capacity : Dynamic range : Signal-to-noise ratio :

CD player
CD Capacity : Dynamic range : Signal-to-noise ratio :

Cassette deck
Frequency response Normal (type I): Wow and flutter : 50 Hz -- 14 000 Hz 0.15% (WRMS) AC 120 V , 60 Hz 145 W / 200 VA (at operation) 19 W (on standby) 270 mm x 317 mm x 449 mm (W/H/D) (10 11/16 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 17 11/16 in.) 9.1 kg (20.1 lbs)

Cassette deck
Frequency response Normal (type I): Wow and flutter : 50 Hz -- 14 000 Hz 0.15% (WRMS) AC 120 V , 60 Hz 130 W / 200 VA (at operation) 17 W (on standby) 270 mm x 317 mm x 449 mm (W/H/D) (10 11/16 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 17 11/16 in.) 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)

General
Power requirement : Power consumption : Dimensions (approx.): Mass (approx.) See page 6. :

General
Power requirement : Power consumption : Dimensions (approx.): Mass (approx.) See page 6. :

Supplied accessories Speaker section--SP-MXGT700
Type
Speaker units : : 3-way bass-reflex type Subwoofer : 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) cone x1 Main Woofer : 9 cm (3 8/16 in.) cone x1 Tweeter : 5 cm (2 in.) cone x1 Subwoofer : 110 W Main speaker : 55 W Subwoofer : 6 Main speaker : 4 Subwoofer : 26 Hz -- 92 Hz Main speaker : 92 Hz -- 20 000 Hz Subwoofer : 75 dB/W·m Main speaker : 88 dB/W·m 240 mm x 425 mm x 333 mm (W/H/D) (91/2 in. x 16 3/4 in. x 13 1/8 in.) 5.4 kg (12.0 lbs) each

Supplied accessories Speaker section--SP-MXG500
Type
Speaker units : : 3-way bass-reflex type Subwoofer : 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.) cone x1 Main Woofer : 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.) cone x1 Tweeter : 5 cm (2 in.) cone x1 Subwoofer : 80 W Main speaker : 40 W Subwoofer : 6 Main speaker: 4 Subwoofer : 26 Hz -- 92 Hz Main speaker : 92 Hz -- 20 000 Hz Subwoofer : 75 dB/W·m Main speaker : 88 dB/W·m 282 mm x 318 mm x 322 mm (W/H/D) (11 1/8 in. x 12 9/16 in. x 12 11/16 in.) 5.0 kg (11.1 lbs) each

Power handling capacity : Impedance Frequency range Sound pressure level Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) : : : : :

Power handling capacity : Impedance Frequency range Sound pressure level Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) : : : : :

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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
http://www.jvc.com
Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

Do not service the television yourself Caution
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com

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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis. WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722. If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number. If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover: 1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; 2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair; 3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning; 4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage; 5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge; 6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase; 7. Accessories 8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT. For customer use: Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. : Purchase data : Serial No. : Name of dealer :

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