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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-HXZ3R INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 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. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.
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.
“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. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮...
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Supplied Accessories ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel Top view of Indication-lamp panel p COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO – 3 –...
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Display Window TITLE GROUP See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays (standby/on) button and lamp (9, 28, 29) 3 ECO (Ecology) button (9) 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window 6 FM/AM button (9, 13) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 7 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 23, 24) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
Remote Control FM/AM TAPE CLOCK / TIMER CD-R /RW PLAYBACK EXTENDED SUPER BASS SET/ CD PLAY CANCEL / DEMO DISPLAY REPEAT MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL REVERSE REC START CD REC MODE /STOP START EDIT When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.
Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM (MW/LW) loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
AM (MW/LW) antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM (MW/LW) 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 (MW/LW) loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
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. To connect an analog component Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals.
Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON on the remote control) so that the lamp on the button goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press (or STANDBY/ON on the remote control) again so that the lamp on the button lights up.
Setting the Clock You can set the clock whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the clock while the unit is off (on standby). If Ecology Mode is not in use while the unit is turned off (on standby), “0:00”...
Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can select one of the 5 subwoofer levels. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 5 steps— LEVEL 0 (MIN LEVEL), LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, and LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL).
Creating Your Own Sound Mode—User Mode You can change SEA pattern to suit your preference. The SEA pattern can be adjusted using 5 frequency ranges—LOW1, LOW2, MID, HIGH1, and HIGH2. These changed settings can be stored in the USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3 modes. •...
Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts Tuning in to a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in to the previously received station (either FM or AM—MW/LW). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).
Receiving FM Stations with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) 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.
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO) from a different station. • The Enhanced Other Networks function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data required for this function.
Disc Play Introduction This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: • CD (Audio CD) • CD-R (CD-Recordable) • CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) • MP3 disc (MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or 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 only if they are already “finalized.”...
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How are MP3 files recorded and played back? MP3 “tracks (files)” can be recorded in “group”—folders or directories, in PC terminology. During recording, the tracks and groups can be arranged similarly to the tracks and folders/directories of computer data. “Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every track and group can be linked to the root.
Playing Back Discs Loading Discs On the unit ONLY: Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1, CD2, or CD3) you want to load a disc onto. The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out. Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray, with its label side up.
Select a track to start playing with. 1) Turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 (1) / ¢ (¡) on the remote control) to select a group you want, then press CD 3¥8. The track number starts flashing. 2) Turn 4 / ¢ (or press 4 (1) / ¢...
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks before you start playing. You can program up to 50 tracks. • To use Repeat Play (see page 22) for Program Play, press REPEAT after starting Program 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 or after playing, you can erase the last programed tracks by pressing CANCEL/DEMO...
Repeating Tracks or Discs—Repeat Play You can have all the discs, the program or the individual track currently playing repeat as many times as you like. To repeat playing, press REPEAT during or before play. • Each time you press the button, Repeat Play mode changes as follows: REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1DISC...
Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press 0 EJECT for the cassette deck. Insert a cassette with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently. Press TAPE 2 3.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record 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.
Synchronized Recording By using Synchronized Recording methods, you can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. Synchronized Recording consists of the following: 7 Direct Recording 7 Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs) Direct Recording Everything on the disc goes onto the tape in the order it is on the disc, or according to the order you have made for Program Play.
Auto Edit Recording (only for audio CDs) Using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the tracks on a CD onto both sides of the tape. However, if the tracks are recorded segmentally starting from track 1, the track recorded on the end portion of the front side of the tape may be cut off;...
Using the Timers There are three timers available—DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer). You can set the timers whether the unit is on or off; however, if Ecology Mode is activated, you cannot set the timers while the unit is off.
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Set the off-time you want the unit to turn off (on standby) at. 1) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the hour, then press SET/DISPLAY. “SET” appears for 1 second. 2) Turn 4 / ¢ to set the minute, then press SET/DISPLAY.
Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. How Recording Timer actually works The unit automatically turns on, tunes in to the specified station, sets the volume level to “VOLUME MIN,” and starts recording when the on-time comes (“REC”...
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display. The REC (Recording Timer) indicator starts flashing on the display and the (Timer) indicator remains lit. To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO.
Additional Information Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Specifications Amplifier section Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) SUBWOOFERS: MAIN SPEAKERS: Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (Measured at 1 kHz, with tape recording signal 300 mV) Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Speakers/Impedance: Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: CD player CD capacity: Dynamic range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Wow and flutter:...
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NOTICE/ BEMERKUNG/ AVIS/ OPMERKING/ NOTIS/ HUOMIO/ BEMÆRKE/ AVISO/ AVVISO CANCEL / DEMO English Demonstration When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the unit automatically starts the demonstration. To cancel the demonstration, press and hold CANCEL/DEMO until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display. •...
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Vahvistimen ulostuloliittimet CONNECTION • DON’T use other amplifier to operate this speaker system except for CA-HXZ3R. • Turn off power to the whole system before connecting the speak- ers to the amplifier. • The maximum power handling capacity of the SP-HXZ3 main speaker is 70 W/Subwoofer is 160 W.
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Gewicht : Je 10 kg Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. RACCORDEMENT • NE PAS utiliser d’autre amplificateur que le CA-HXZ3R pour faire fonctionner les enceintes. • Mettre hors circuit tout le système avant de raccorder les enceintes à l’amplificateur. • La puissance maximale admissible par le haut-parleur principal du SP-HXZ3 est de 70 W, celle admissible par le haut-parleur d’extrêmes graves est de 160 W.
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AANSLUITINGEN • Gebruik GEEN andere versterker dan de CA-HXZ3R om dit luidsprekersysteem aan te sturen. • Schakel de spanning van alle aangesloten komponenten uit alvorens de luidsprekers met de versterker te verbinden. • Het maximale vermogen van de SP-HXZ3 hoofdluidspreker is 70 W en van de subwoofer 160 W.
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Il disegno e le specificazioni sono soggetti a cambiamenti senza preavviso. ANSLUTNING • Använd INTE någon annan förstärkare än CA-HXZ3R till att driva detta högtalarsystem med. • Slå av strömmen i alla apparater i ljudanläggningen innan högtalarna ansluts till förstärkaren.
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TILSLUTNING • Anvend IKKE anden forstærker end CA-HXZ3R til drift af dette højttalersystem. • Sluk for strømmen til hele systemet før højttalerne forbindes til forstærkeren. • Den maksimale belastningskapacitet for SP-HXZ3 hovedhøjttaleren er 70 W/for subwooferen 160 W. For kraftigt indgangssignal vil resultere i unormal stoj og muligvis beskadigelse.