JVC CA-MXS5RMD Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

No sound is heard.

Unable to record on an MD.

Poor radio reception.

Unable to operate the remote control.

Loaded CDs and MD cannot be

ejected.

The CD does not play.

The CD skips.

If “AUX DIGITAL UNLOCK” appears

in the main display.

If “CAUTION!” appears in the main

display.

Operations are disabled.

Possible Cause

Connections are incorrect, or loose.

• You are using a prerecorded MD.

• The MD is write-protected.

• The antenna is not connected

correctly.

• The AM loop antenna is too close

to the unit.

• The FM antenna is not properly

extended and positioned.

• The path between the remote

control and the remote sensor on

the unit is blocked.

• The batteries have lost their charge.

• The main AC power cord is not

plugged in.

• The Disc Lock function is in use.

The CD is upside down.

The CD is dirty or scratched.

There is no digital device connected to

the AUX terminal.

Something is wrong with your unit.

The built-in microprocessor has

malfunctioned due to external electrical

interference.

Action

Check all connections and make

corrections. (See pages 6 – 9.)

• Change it with a recordable MD.

• Unprotect the MD. (See page 33.)

• Reconnect the antenna securely.

• Change the position and direction of

the AM loop antenna.

• Extend FM antenna to the best

reception position.

• Remove the obstruction.

• Replace the batteries. (See page 9.)

• Plug in the AC power plug.

• Turn off the Disc Lock function.

(See page 31.)

Put the CD in with the label side up.

Clean or replace the CD. (See page 55.)

Connect a digital device using digital

optical cord. (See page 8.)

Unplug the unit immediately, then

consult your dealer.

Unplug the unit then plug it back in.

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.

When you turn on the unit in the POWER

SAVING mode

A mechanical noise will be heard from the MD recorder section.

This is a startup noise of power supply to the MD mechanism,

not a malfunction of the unit.

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Contents

Main COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO INSTRUCTIONS CA-MXS5RMD LVT0354-001A [B] COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM Warnings, Cautions and Others G-1 Caution: Proper Ventilation G-2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1 Introduction About This Manual Precautions Installation Power sources Contents 3 Location of the Buttons and Controls 4 Front Panel Display window 5 Remote Control 6 Getting Started FM antenna Unpacking Connecting Antennas 1 Page 8 Connecting Other Equipment To connect a cassette deck To connect audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal 9 To start the display demonstration manually Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control 1 3 Page 11 Turning On the Power Setting the Clock To adjust the clock again 12 How these settings work Normal screens Changing the Main Display Screen 13 Changing the Display Brightness and Contrast To change the brightness To change the contrast To store the selected main display screen in backup memory Page 15 Adjusting the Volume To turn down the volume level temporarily Reinforcing the Bass Sound Selecting the Sources and Starting Play 16 Creating Your Own Sound Mode MANUAL Mode To use your own sound mode Selecting the Sound Modes Page 18 Tuning in a Station To change the FM reception mode Presetting Stations 19 Tuning in a Preset Station Receiving FM Stations with RDS 20 Changing the RDS Information Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) 21 Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice Temporarily 22 Alarm function Test function 23 Description of the PTY codes: Page 25 Loading CDs Playing Back the Entire Discs Continuous Play Basic CD Operations To exchange CDs during playback of another 26 To stop playback for a moment To locate a particular point in a track during play To go to another track To go to another track directly using the number buttons 27 To check the program contents To modify the program Playing at Random Random Play Repeating Tracks or CDs Repeat Play Page 29 Playing Back the Entire MD Normal Play Basic MD Operations To stop playback for a moment To locate a particular point in a track during play 30 Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play To check the program contents To modify the program 31 Playing at Random Random Play Repeating Tracks Repeat Play Prohibiting Disc Ejection Disc Lock Page 33 Before You Start Recording About the track marks To avoid erasing important recordings 34 Recording Any Sound Source Standard Recording To select the sound input level 35 First Track Recording Recording CDs Synchronized Recording 36 Recording FM/AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts Monaural Recording and Stereo Recording Recording the External Equipment Sound Synchronized Recording and Stereo Recording 37 Page 39 Introducing MD Editing Functions EN38-43.CA-MXS5RMD[B]/f 99.9.14, 1:54 AM39 a c a c 40 DIVIDE Function 41 MOVE Function JOIN Function Page Page Page 45 Assigning Titles to an MD 46 47 Changing the Title 48 Page Page 51 Using Recording Timer How Recording Timer actually works 52 To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done Using Daily Timer How Daily Timer actually works 53 54 To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done Using Sleep Timer How Sleep Timer actually works To sleep with the Sleep Timer and wake up with the Daily Timer Maintenance General Notes Handling CDs Handling MDs 56 Additional Information 57 Sound Skip Guard Memory 58 MD Messages 59 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications Amplifier Tuner CD player MD recorder