MX-KB4[A].
MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution — STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. • When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized...............................................................................................................
MX-KB4[A].book Page 3 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM 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 – markings in the battery compartment.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM 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. Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM 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. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Getting Started Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. Signal cord (not supplied) White Lch Rch Red To audio output of external equipment.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 7 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE Display RHYTHM AX indicator FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME RHYTHM AX STANDBY/ON CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE SOUND MODE PHONES STANDBY indicator TAPE B VOLUME VOLUME +, – FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Various information Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE FM /AM FM/AM SET FM MODE 1 FM/AM Á CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 7 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B 1 ¢ Á 4 VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * 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.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 10 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Tuner CAUTION: • In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. • Even if the System is unplugged or if the power failure occurs, the preset stations will be stored for a few days. However, in case the preset stations are erased, you will need to preset the stations again. Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 11 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 DISC SKIP STANDBY/ON Numeric keys SLEEP AUX FM MODE ¢ 4 SET CANCEL 7 CD1-CD3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM CD 6 FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME CD 6 CD1-CD3 1 ¢ Á 4 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Program indicator Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 12 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: Disc Rotation indicator Disc Number indicator Selected Disc indicator The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators: Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected disc number. Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 13 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs 1 2 GROUP mode Total group number Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 14 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display and it can not be programmed.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode. In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 16 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 AUX 7 FM MODE FM /AM 4 ¢ CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 22 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 Á 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Deck indicators 3: Tape indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 17 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX FM MODE REC START/STOP CD REC START PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM 7 TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 TAPE B 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) 7 SOUND MODE VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 18 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording 2 This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 19 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX AUX FM MODE FM /AM AUX CD1 CD2 CD CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 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. ❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 20 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP AUX FM MODE FM /AM CLOCK/TIMER SET CD1 CD2 CD3 CD ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE 4 TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL DAILY Timer indicator SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator 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.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 21 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button. Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off. • You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is on or off.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 22 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 23 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. 1 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicator blinks.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 24 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 25 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Cassette Tapes • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. • If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. Compact Discs • Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the case’s center hole lightly.
MX-KB4[A].book Page 26 Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:09 PM 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. Symptom No sound is heard. Possible Cause • Headphones are connected. • Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 6.
MX-KB4[A].
Español English MX-KC4(UW).
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, precauciones y otras notas Advertências, precauções e outras notas 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. PRECAUCIÓN Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja. 2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM 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.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized.............................................................................................................
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 3 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English 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) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Getting Started Using the Remote Control The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel. Remote sensor CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English 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. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. Signal cord (not supplied) White Lch Rch Red To audio output of external equipment.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 7 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE Display RHYTHM AX indicator FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME RHYTHM AX STANDBY/ON CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE SOUND MODE PHONES STANDBY indicator TAPE B VOLUME VOLUME +, – FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Various information Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level. • After Fade-out Muting, turning the VOLUME control on the unit or pressing the VOLUME button on the Remote Control will increase the volume from the previous level.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE FM /AM FM/AM SET FM MODE 1 FM/AM Á CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 7 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B 1 ¢ Á 4 VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * 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.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 10 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM 2 Select a station using one of the following methods. • Manual Tuning Briefly press the 22 or Á button to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want. OR • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or Á button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 11 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 DISC SKIP STANDBY/ON Numeric keys SLEEP AUX FM MODE ¢ 4 SET CANCEL 7 CD1-CD3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM CD 6 FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME CD 6 CD1-CD3 1 ¢ Á 4 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Program indicator Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 12 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM About Disc Indicator: Disc Rotation indicator Disc Number indicator Selected Disc indicator The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators: Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected disc number. Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 13 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs 1 2 GROUP mode Total group number Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 14 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display and it can not be programmed.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode. In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 16 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 AUX 7 FM MODE FM /AM 4 ¢ CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 22 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 Á 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Deck indicators 3: Tape indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 17 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX FM MODE REC START/STOP CD REC START PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM 7 TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 TAPE B 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) 7 SOUND MODE VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 18 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Standard Recording 2 This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 19 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX AUX FM MODE FM /AM AUX CD1 CD2 CD CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 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. ❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 20 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP AUX FM MODE FM /AM CLOCK/TIMER SET CD1 CD2 CD3 CD ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE 4 TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL DAILY Timer indicator SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator 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.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 21 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button. Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 22 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 23 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. 1 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicator blinks.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 24 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on. Since REC Timer and DAILY Timer can be set independently, you may wonder what happens if the settings overlap.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 25 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM English Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Cassette Tapes • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. • If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. Compact Discs • Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the case’s center hole lightly.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 26 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM • 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. Symptom No sound is heard. Possible Cause • Headphones are connected. • Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 6.) • Disconnect the headphones.
MX-KC4(UW).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:51 PM MX-KC4 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Grã-Bretanha) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A.
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MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION 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. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System. We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system. In it you will find all the information you need to set up and use the system. If you have a query that is not answered by the manual, please contact your dealer.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1 How This Manual Is Organized...............................................................................................................
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 3 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM 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) AC Plug Adaptor (1) If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch To avoid damaging the System, set the voltage before plugging in the System.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Getting Started Using the Remote Control The Remote Control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the System from a distance of up to 7m away. You need to point the Remote Control at the remote sensor on the System’s front panel. Remote sensor CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM 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. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Getting Started Connecting External Equipment Connect a signal cord with stereo mini plugs (not supplied) between the System’s AUX jack on the front panel and the audio output jack or output terminals of the external portable CD, MD player, STB, etc. You can then listen to the external source through the System. Signal cord (not supplied) White Lch Rch Red To audio output of external equipment.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 7 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Basic Operations ) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE Display RHYTHM AX indicator FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME RHYTHM AX STANDBY/ON CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE SOUND MODE PHONES STANDBY indicator TAPE B VOLUME VOLUME +, – FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING FADE MUTING RHYTHM AX REMOTE CONTROL Various information Sound Mode indicator Level bar Status bar (Indicates various statuses.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Basic Operations Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To muting the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. The output is faded out. To release muting, press the FADE MUTING button once again. The output is faded in to the previous level.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Tuner STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys AUX FM MODE FM /AM FM/AM SET FM MODE 1 FM/AM Á CD1 CD2 CD3 CD 7 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B 1 ¢ Á 4 VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Band display, Frequency display, Preset channel FM mode indicators * 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.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 10 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Tuner 2 Select a station using one of the following methods. • Manual Tuning Briefly press the 22 or Á button to move from frequency to frequency until you find the station you want. OR • Auto Tuning If you hold down the 22 or Á button for 1 second or more and then release it, the frequency changes down, or up, automatically until a station is found.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 11 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the CD Player REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM CD Open/ Close 0 DISC SKIP STANDBY/ON Numeric keys SLEEP AUX FM MODE ¢ 4 SET CANCEL 7 CD1-CD3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE B REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM CD 6 FM /AM SOUND MODE VOLUME CD 6 CD1-CD3 1 ¢ Á 4 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Program indicator Track number, Playing time, Program number, etc.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 12 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the CD Player About Disc Indicator: Disc Rotation indicator Disc Number indicator Selected Disc indicator The Disc indicator consists of the following three kinds of indicators: Disc Number indicator: Lights all the time. Selected Disc indicator:Lights for the currently selected disc number. Disc Rotation indicator:Runs when the selected CD is playing or paused. This indicator goes out if a CD is not loaded for the selected disc number.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 13 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD PlayerNormal Play To Play CDs 1 2 GROUP mode Total group number Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD DISC 1”) appears on the display. The first track of the selected CD begins playing. When the first CD finishes playing, the next and the third CDs are continuously played back.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 14 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the CD Player Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks You can program the playing order of the tracks on all the CDs. Note that you can only make a program when the CD Player is stopped. ❏ You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks. For MP3 discs • If you try to select a MP3 disc that has once been read or played, “MP3 DISC” appears on the display and it can not be programmed.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the CD Player Random Play Tray Lock Function The tracks of the selected CD will play in no special order when you use this mode. In order to safely keep the CD in the CD Player, the tray can be electronically locked. When the electronic lock is on, the tray cannot be opened even if the CD Open/Close 0 button on the Unit is pressed. 1 In Stop mode, set the CD Player in Random Play mode.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 16 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) STANDBY/ON SLEEP TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 AUX 7 FM MODE FM /AM 4 ¢ CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 22 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 Á 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 7 FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL Deck indicators 3: Tape indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 17 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX FM MODE REC START/STOP CD REC START PROGRAM DUBBING FM /AM 7 TAPE B 3 TAPE A 3 CD1 CD2 CD3 CD REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A TAPE A 3 TAPE B 3 TAPE B 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck B) 0 PUSH OPEN (Deck A) 7 SOUND MODE VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL 3: Tape indicator Deck indicators REC indicator * When the System is in use, the display shows other items as well.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 18 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) Standard Recording 2 This is the basic method for recording any source. The System also has special ways for recording CD to tape, and tape to tape, which save you time and effort, as well as give you some special effects.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 19 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using an External Equipment STANDBY/ON SLEEP AUX AUX FM MODE FM /AM AUX CD1 CD2 CD CD3 REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE TAPE B VOLUME 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. ❏ First, make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 6.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 20 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Timers STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP AUX FM MODE FM /AM CLOCK/TIMER SET CD1 CD2 CD3 CD ¢ REPEAT PROGRAM /RANDOM TAPE A SOUND MODE 4 TAPE B VOLUME FADE RHYTHM AX MUTING REMOTE CONTROL DAILY Timer indicator SLEEP indicator REC (Recording) Timer indicator 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.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 21 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Timers 2. Press the ¢ or 4 button to set the minute, then press the SET button. Setting the Daily Timer Once you have set the Daily Timer, the timer will be activated at the same time every day. The Timer indicator ( ) and “DAILY” indicator on the display shows that the Daily Timer you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off. • You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is on or off.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 22 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Timers Preparation for each music source: Perform the following operation according to the music source you have selected. Then, the System enters Volume Setting mode. When selecting TUNER FM or TUNER AM: Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the preset station number, then press the SET button. When selecting CD : Press the ¢ or 4 button to select the disc number, then press the SET button.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 23 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Timer. 1 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME” immediately after “REC” appears on the display. The Timer indicator ( ) lights and the “REC” indicator blinks.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 24 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Using the Timers Setting the SLEEP Timer Timer Priority Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certain number of minutes when it is playing. By setting the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know that your System will turn off by itself rather than play all night. • You can only set the Sleep Timer when the System is on.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 25 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Cassette Tapes • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. • If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. Compact Discs • Remove the CD from its case by holding it at the edges while pressing the case’s center hole lightly.
Body.fm Page 26 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 5:32 PM 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. Symptom No sound is heard. Possible Cause • Headphones are connected. • Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 4 to 6.) • Disconnect the headphones.
MX-KC4(UJ).book Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:42 PM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) MX-KC4 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT for mains (AC) line 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.