JVC MX-G50 Instructions Manual

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. LVT0692-001A [J] INSTRUCTIONS MX-G50 — Consists of CA-MXG50 and SP-MXG50. COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SP-MXG50 SP-MXG50 CA-MXG50 CANCEL /DEMO PRESET COMPU PLAY CONTROL PLAY & EXCHANGE STANDBY/ON STANDBY DISC CHANGE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER LEVEL CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-G50 CLOCK /TIMER DISPLAY PHONES REPEAT PROGRAM REC START /STOP CD REC START DUBBING TAPE A TUNING SET TAPE B RANDOM EJECT PLAY FULL - LOGIC CONTROL A EJECT REC/PLAY CD SYNCHRO RECORDING B DISC SKIP VOLUME VOLUME + – RM–SMXG50A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +10 SLEEP SUBWOOFER LEVEL SOUND MODE FM MODE TAPE A/B FADE MUTING FM/AM AUX / CD TAPE MX-G50[J].COVER_f 00.12.22, 5:15 PM 1

Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon. 3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil. Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote control- led. Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON! Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 product's 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. CAUTION For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. MX-G50[J].Safety_f 00.12.22, 5:15 PM 1

For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. 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. MX-G50[J].Safety_f 00.12.22, 5:15 PM 2

Introduction About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: • The manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the buttons on the remote control if they have the same or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit. If operation using the remote control is different from that using the unit, it is then explained. • Basic and common information that is the same for many functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the information about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9 and 10. • The following marks are used in this manual: Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Also gives you information which is not good for obtaining the best possible performance from the unit. Gives you information and hints you had better know. Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). • Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat built-up in the unit. • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV. DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. 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 for future reference. Power sources • When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the AC power cord. DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases: • After starting heating in the room • In a damp room • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in again. Others • Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating any further. • If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer. EN01-11.MX-G50[J]_f 00.12.22, 5:17 PM 1

Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3 Front Panel ................................................................. 3 Remote Control .......................................................... 5 Getting Started............................................................ 6 Unpacking .................................................................. 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6 Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6 Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7 Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 8 Cancelling the Display Demonstration ...................... 8 Common Operations .................................................. 9 Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9 Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9 Selecting the Sources................................................... 9 Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10 Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10 Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10 Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 11 Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11 Presetting Stations .................................................... 11 Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 11 Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 12 Loading CDs ............................................................ 12 Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous Play............................................. 12 Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks — Program Play ................................................. 13 Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 14 Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 14 Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 14 Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 15 Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 15 Recording .................................................................. 16 Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 16 Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 17 CD Synchro Recording ............................................. 17 Using the Timers ....................................................... 18 Using Daily Timer .................................................... 18 Using Recording Timer ............................................ 19 Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 20 Timer Priority ........................................................... 20 Maintenance .............................................................. 21 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 21 Specifications............................................................. 22 EN01-11.MX-G50[J]_f 00.12.22, 5:17 PM 2