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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-KB4 Consists of CA-MXKB4 and SP-MXKB4 STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXKB4 CA-MXKB4 SP-MXKB4 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bot- tom or side of the cabinet.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER 1. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CAUTION 1. Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
❏ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.
Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Features..............................1 How This Manual Is Organized....................... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS........................1 Table of Contents ......................2 Getting Started ......................3 Accessories .............................. 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control..................3 Using the Remote Control ........................3 Connecting the FM Antenna........................
Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and –...
Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
COMPU Play JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control.
Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON Numeric SLEEP keys FM /AM FM MODE FM/AM FM/AM FM MODE ¡ ¢ ¡ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Using the Tuner CAUTION: • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.
Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP CD 6 Numeric keys SLEEP CANCEL CD1-CD3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ ¢ ¡ CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE REPEAT PROGRAM Track number, Playing time, SOUND VOLUME /RANDOM...
Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the About Disc Indicator: tray. Disc Rotation ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while Disc Number indicator indicator...
Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again.
Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks • To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked.
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON TAPE A 3 SLEEP TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) (Deck A) ¡ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND VOLUME...
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) REC START/STOP STANDBY/ON CD REC START SLEEP PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM TAPE B 3 FM MODE TAPE A 3 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) (Deck B) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME...
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck Standard Recording B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit. This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also “CD REC”...
Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE AUX jack REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary.
Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER FM /AM FM MODE ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING DAILY Timer indicator REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP indicator Timer indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the Setting the Daily Timer SET button. Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY”...
Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Turning the Daily Timer On and Off Perform the following operation according to the music source Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is mode.
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Using the Timers Using the Unit Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- off the System, if necessary. The Timer indicator ( ) and “REC” indicator are lit on the Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck display, showing that the Rec Timer is set to on.
Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number Since REC Timer and DAILY Timer can be set independently, you of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
Care And Maintenance Cassette Tapes Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up Compact Discs the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
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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 BT-51001-5...
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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.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power 180 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) AUX IN 400 mV/50 kΩ Speaker terminals 6 - 16 Ω Phones 32 Ω - 1 kΩ 15 mW/ch output into 32 Ω...
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-KB4 Consists of CA-MXKB4 and SP-MXKB4 Se compose de CA-MXKB4 et de SP-MXKB4 STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL SP-MXKB4 CA-MXKB4 SP-MXKB4...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses (For U.S.A) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- CAUTION ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN designed to provide reasonable protection against...
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user 2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser visible quand l’appareil est serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qual- ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé.
❏ The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.
Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Features..............................1 How This Manual Is Organized....................... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS........................1 Table of Contents ......................2 Getting Started ......................3 Accessories .............................. 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control..................3 Using the Remote Control ........................3 Connecting the FM Antenna........................
Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) FM Wire Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and –...
Getting Started CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) Extend the supplied FM Wire Antenna horizontally. Strip vinyl shield from cut line, twist wire core.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit AM antenna wire (not supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. AM loop antenna (Supplied) Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
COMPU Play JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) You can mute the output with one touch operation. You will use the number keys on the Remote Control to enter num- To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the bers for presetting stations, recalling the preset stations, or pro- Remote Control.
Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON Numeric SLEEP keys FM /AM FM MODE FM/AM FM/AM FM MODE ¡ ¢ ¡ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
Using the Tuner CAUTION: • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception.
Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP CD 6 Numeric keys SLEEP CANCEL CD1-CD3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ ¢ ¡ CD1-CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE REPEAT PROGRAM Track number, Playing time, SOUND VOLUME /RANDOM...
Using the CD Player ❏ When you use an 8 cm (3'') CD, place it on the inner circle of the About Disc Indicator: tray. Disc Rotation ❏ You can load CDs while listening to the other source or while Disc Number indicator indicator...
Using the CD Player GROUP mode Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play Total track number To Play CDs Total group number To pause, press the CD 6 button. The playing time indication Load CDs. blinks on the display. To cancel pause, press the CD 6 button again.
Using the CD Player Using the Remote Control Programming the Playing Order Press the numeric keys to directly enter the track number. Then, the program order number will be assigned from P-1. of the Tracks • To delete the current program step, press the CANCEL button on the Unit.
Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be you use this mode. electronically locked.
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON TAPE A 3 SLEEP TAPE B 3 FM /AM FM MODE ¢ 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) (Deck A) ¡ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 SOUND VOLUME...
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) REC START/STOP STANDBY/ON CD REC START SLEEP PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM TAPE B 3 FM MODE TAPE A 3 0 PUSH OPEN 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) (Deck B) REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 SOUND VOLUME...
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck Standard Recording B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CD REC START button on the Unit. This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also “CD REC”...
Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE AUX jack REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as portable CD, MD player, STB, or other auxiliary.
Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER FM /AM FM MODE ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE TAPE SOUND VOLUME MODE FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING DAILY Timer indicator REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP indicator Timer indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well. For simplicity, we show here only the items described in this section.
Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the Setting the Daily Timer SET button. Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY”...
Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Turning the Daily Timer On and Off Perform the following operation according to the music source Once you have set the Daily Timer, it is stored in memory. So, the you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting Daily Timer will be activated at the same time every day until it is mode.
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Using the Timers Using the Unit Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- off the System, if necessary. The Timer indicator ( ) and “REC” indicator are lit on the Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck display, showing that the Rec Timer is set to on.
Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number Since REC Timer and DAILY Timer can be set independently, you of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
Care And Maintenance Cassette Tapes Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up Compact Discs the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.
Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.