COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-KC68

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

MX-KC38

—Consists of CA-MXKC38 and SP-MXKC38

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0243-001A [J/C] 0108WMKMDWJMM

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

1.PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2.ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur ni le coffret de l’appareil. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.

3.ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou invisible de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas regarder directement avec des instruments optiques.

4.REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 candles, on the apparatus.

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 or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

ATTENTION:

Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur pent ne pas être évacuée correctement de l’appareil.)

Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une bougie, sur l’appareil.

Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre strictement les règles et, les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles.

N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent

Basic and Common Operations
Basic Operations

 

 

Press

To

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 (23 ft).)

 

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

 

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

CAUTION:

damage, locate the apparatus as follows:

1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

Adjust the

You can adjust the volume level from

PHONES jack

©2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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

2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the

areas shown by the dimensions below.

volume

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

Using Headphones

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.

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

ATTENTION:

Une pression acoustique excessive des écouteurs ou du casque d’écoute peut entraîner une perte auditive.

Caution — (STANDBY/ON) button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The (STANDBY/ON)

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 (3-15/16”) or more.

Attention: Aération correcte

Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière suivante:

Drop the

 

 

To restore the volume, press again, or

volume in a

 

 

adjust the volume level.

moment

 

 

 

 

 

Display Settings

Be sure to turn down the volume

 

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.

 

Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

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 products 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.

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.

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.

button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.

ATTENTION—Touche (STANDBY/ON)! Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil complètement hors tension (le témoin STANDBY s’éteint). Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible. La touche (STANDBY/ON), dans n’importe quelle position, ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du secteur.

Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin STANDBY est allumé en rouge.

Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY s’éteint. L’alimentation peut être commandée à distance.

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.

1

1.Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet.

2.Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous.

3.Dessous: Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres de hauteur.

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side

Face

 

 

 

15 cm (5-15/16”)

 

 

 

 

 

Côté

15 cm

1 cm

 

 

1 cm

1 cm

15 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5-15/16”)

(7/16”)

 

 

(7/16”)

(7/16”)

(5-15/16”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5-15/16”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 cm (5-15/16”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3-15/16”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

CA-MXKC68

SP-MXKC38 CA-MXKC38 SP-MXKC38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CA-MXKC38

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

[European Union only][Union européenne seulement]

 

 

 

 

 

Press

To

On the

On the

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 5.

source)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound Adjustment

 

 

 

Press

To

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

 

 

 

3

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 5.)

Subwoofer level indicator (See the left table.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.STBY (Auto Standby)

Sound mode indicator (See the left table.)

 

 

 

 

indicator (See page 4.)

 

 

 

 

 

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 (less than 1 W) 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 (41˚F) and 35˚C

(95˚F).

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

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)

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 (3-3/16 inches) disc,

place it on the inner circle of 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.

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.

Do not put heavy objects on the System.

To prevent malfunction or damage of the System

Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector.

3

Press to close the disc tray.

Pressing 7 once

Changing the source

REP

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

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

Do not block the vents.

Basic Disc Operations

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

To clear the stored position, turn off the System.

REP ALL Repeats all tracks.

(Off) Normal playback

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.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)

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:

MX-KC68:

main speakers: blue cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

subwoofer: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

MX-KC38: 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 System.

NOTE

Main speaker Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords 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.

MX-KC68MX-KC38

To the

To the right

To the left

To the right

To the left

subwoofer

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

To

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening the disc tray also clears the stored position.

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

2

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

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.

2

4