JVC manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-KC68

—Consists of CA-MXKC68, SP-MXKC68F and SP-MXKC68W

MX-KC38

—Consists of CA-MXKC38, SP-MXKC38

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0243-016B [A/UJ/UW/US]

CAUTION

The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off ).

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red (except when the power is supplied using batteries.)

•When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.

The power can be remote controlled. However, when the power is supplied using batteries, the system cannot be turned on by remote control.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If

the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a

newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get

out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:

1.Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

2.Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.

3.Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Front

Side

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

1 cm

1 cm

1 cm

15 cm

15 cm

10 cm

SP-MXKC68F CA-MXKC68 SP-MXKC68F SP-MXKC68W

CA-MXKC68

SP-MXKC38 CA-MXKC38 SP-MXKC38

CA-MXKC38

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Australia)

Basic and Common Operations

Basic Operations

To		Press
	On the	On the
	System	remote
Turn on or off		The STANDBY lamp on the System
(standby) the
		turns off/on.
power
		See “Playing Back a Disc” on page 4.
Select a		See “Listening to iPod” on page 6.
source
		Press repeatedly to select “FM,”“AM,” or
		“AUDIO IN”.
		• For “FM” and “AM,” see “Listening to
		FM and AM Broadcasts” on page 5.
		• For “AUDIO IN,” see “Listening to
		Digital Audio Player” on page 6.

	iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
NOTE
DO NOT turn off (standby) the System with the volume set to an extremely high
level; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers	Point at the remote sensor on the front panel.
and/or headphones when you turn on the System or start playback.
	(The operating range is approx. 7 m.)
How to cancel the
demonstration
Press and hold CANCEL/
DEMO button while
on standby. (Refer to
the attached sheet
“Information about the
demonstration function”.)
STANDBY lamp
	Subwoofer is only available
	for MX-KC68.

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candles, on the apparatus.

Main unit (rear)

Adjust the

You can adjust the volume level from

PHONES jack

©2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems

must be considered and local rules or laws governing the

disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping

volume

level 0 (“VOLUME MIN”) to level 31 (“VOLUME MAX”).

Using Headphones

Be sure to turn down the volume

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1.	CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.	CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There
	are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
	servicing to qualified service personnel.

or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION for mains (AC) line

Drop the		To restore the volume, press again, or
volume in a	—
		adjust the volume level.
moment

Display Settings

To			Press
	On the	On the

before connecting or putting on the	Stereo mini plug
headphones.
• Connecting the headphones will
deactivate the speakers.
• Sound adjustments also affect the sound
through the headphones.

3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser

radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical

instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED

INSIDE THE UNIT.

[European Union only]

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

NOTE

The remote control illustrations of MX-KC68 are used in this instruction manual.

	System	remote
				Press when the System is on standby.
Set the Save				• Setting the Save mode allows you
			—	to reduce power consumption by
mode				turning the display off while on
				standby.
				To cancel this function, press again.
				Press repeatedly to select a brightness
Changing the				level.
display	—			DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2
brightness					DIMMER OFF
Changing the				Press briefly.
display
information	—			For setting the clock, see “Setting the
(Clock and				Clock and Using Timers” on page 7.
source)

Sound Adjustment

To			Press
	On the	On the
	System	remote
Reinforce the			• Sound Turbo indicator lights up.
heavy sound			To cancel this function, press again.
			Press repeatedly to select a sound
Select a			mode you want.
sound mode			(Off)
Change the			Press repeatedly to select a subwoofer
			level.
subwoofer
	—		: SUBWOOFER1
level (only for
			: SUBWOOFER2
MX-KC68)
			: SUBWOOFER3

Display Information

Main display
	File type indicators	Play mode indicators	FM reception indicators
	(See page 4.)	(See page 4.)	(See page 5.)

	Timer mode indicators	Sound Turbo indicator (See the left table.)
	(See page 7.)	Subwoofer level indicator (See the left table.)
A.STBY (Auto Standby)		Sound mode indicator (See the left table.)
indicator (See page 4.)

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Precautions

Notes on the power cord

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug

from the wall outlet. A small amount of power (1.00 W or less) is always consumed while the

power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

Connections

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Playing Back a Disc

This System can play back...

–CD.

–CD-R/CD-RW recorded in audio CD format (CD-DA) or recorded MP3/WMA files in ISO 9660 format.

To Select a Group (for MP3/WMA only)

1 Press briefly.

	Playing at Random—Random Play
1	Press before you start playback.
	• The RND (random) indicator lights on the display.

• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the System or moving the System.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire,

electric shock, or other accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures

•Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.

•If water gets inside the System, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the System in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

•Do not expose the System to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

Notes on installation

•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C.

•Do not install the System in a place subject to vibrations.

•Do not put heavy objects on the System.

To connect the FM antenna (supplied)

Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.

FM antenna

(supplied)

For better FM reception

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an

To assemble the AM loop antenna (supplied)To connect the AM loop antenna

AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained.

•When playing back an MP3 or WMA track, MP3 or WMA indicator lights on the display.

Loading a Disc

1	On the System only
	Press to open the disc tray.
2	• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the
	inner circle of the disc tray.
3	Press to close the disc tray.

2

Select a group number.

3

Select a track number.

• You can use also 4 or ¢ buttons.

RESUME Play (for MP3/WMA only)

When you stop the playback by one of the following operations, this System stores the beginning of the stopped track on the disc.

– Pressing 7 once

2	Playback starts in random order.
	Random Play ends when all tracks are played back.
To Operate on the Random Play Mode
To	Press
Skip a track	• 4 goes back to the beginning of the
	current track.

Exit from

Press once while playback is stopped.

random play

Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play

1Press repeatedly to specify the repeat mode as follows:

REP 1 Repeats the current (or specified) track.

To prevent malfunction or damage of the System

• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the System.

• Do not block the vents.

outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector.

– Changing the source

When you start playback again, playback starts from the stored position.

REP

Repeats all tracks in the current group (MP3/ WMA only).

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Basic Disc Operations

To clear the stored position, turn off the System.

REP ALL Repeats all tracks.

(Off) Normal playback

If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied.

• Remote control (x 1)	• Batteries (x 2)
• AM loop antenna (x 1)	• FM antenna (x 1)

•AC plug adapter (x 1) (not supplied for Australia)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Prepare the Remote Control

Insert the battery into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly.

•If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Subwoofer Main speaker

(Only for MX-KC68)To connect the speaker cords

Make sure all speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals:

•Main speakers: blue cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

•Subwoofer: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

NOTES

•DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each terminal.

•DO NOT allow the conductor of the speaker cords to be in touch with

the metallic parts of the

	NOTE
	• Make sure the antenna conductors do not
	touch any other terminals, connecting cords
Main speaker	and power cord. Also, keep the antennas
	away from metallic parts of the System,
	connecting cords, and the AC power cord.
	This could cause poor reception.

To a wall outlet

Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC plug adapter (not applicable for Australia).

MX-KC68 MX-KC38

To the To the right To the left To the right To the left

To			Press
	On the	On the
	System	remote
			• Current track number and elapsed
			playing time appear on the main
			display.
Play back			For MP3/WMA files: Before current
			track number and elapsed playing
the disc
			time appear, the tag information is
			scrolled if it is recorded.
			• During playback, press again to
			pause.
			• While playback is stopped, total track
Stop			number and total playing time (for
			MP3/WMA files, group number and
playback
			track number) appear on the main
			display.
Select a			Press to select the next tracks.
track			Press to go back to the beginning of
			the current or previous tracks.
Select a			• To select number 5, press 5.
track	—		• To select number 25, press 10, 2,
number			then 5.
Forward			Press and hold to fast-forward the track
search/			during playback.
Reverse			Press and hold to fast-reverse the track
search			during playback.

NOTE

This function does not work in program play and random play.

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play

1	Press before you start playback.
	• The PROG (program) indicator lights on the display.
2	• For MP3/WMA files: select a group number, then a
	track number.

•For CD: select a track number.

3Repeat step 2 to program other tracks you want.

• If you try to program a 51st track, “FULL” will appear on the main display.

4	The tracks are played back in the programmed order.
To Operate on the Program Play Mode
To	Press
Check the	or
programmed	Press while playback is stopped.
contents

Add tracks Repeat step 2 above while playback is stopped.

Press while playback is stopped.

Erase the last	• The track number and the program
track	number of the new last track appear on
	the main display.

Erase the entire

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Turning off the System Automatically —AUTO STANDBY function

Press until the A.STBY indicator lights on the display.

• The A.STBY indicator starts flashing on the display after playback stops. If no operation is done for about 3 minutes, the System turns off.

• The AUTO STANDBY function also works in the following cases:

– “IPOD” is selected as the source and no iPod is connected to the System.

– “AUDIO IN” is selected as the source and no equipment is connected to the AUDIO IN terminal.

• The AUTO STANDBY function does not work when “FM” or “AM” is selected as the source.

To cancel this function, press again.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection

You can lock the disc tray so that no one can eject the loaded disc.

• This is possible while the System is on standby and the disc tray is closed.

On the System only

Press and hold

System.

subwoofer speaker speaker speaker speaker

NOTE

program

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

• If no disc is inserted, “NO DISC” appears on the main display.

Exit from

Press while playback is stopped.

program play

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

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