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- Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM EX-A3 Consists of CA-EXA3 and SP-EXA3 INSTRUCTIONS 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.
- Page 2 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. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (For U.S.A.) 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...
- Page 3 For Canada/pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMIS- SIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS”, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICA- TIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICA- BLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATE- RIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES...
- Page 4 Warnings, cautions and others (continued) CAUTION — F 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 F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. •...
- Page 5 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: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam. (For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. Introduction Part description ...3 Features of the main feet and studs ... 4 Using the remote control ...5... - Page 7 Using the status bar and the menu bar...39 Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) ... 40 Designating the time (Time search) ... 40 Changing the initial settings with the preference screen ...41 Basic operations ... 41 LANGUAGE ... 41 PICTURE ...
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Page 8: Part Description
Part description The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Front view Rear view Display window Refer to “Display window” shown below. Remote control sensor... -
Page 9: Features Of The Main Feet And Studs
Features of the main feet and studs The use of three main feet on the bottom of the main unit enables higher sound quality while main- taining the stability of the main unit. Main feet (3) Stud (1) Stud Main feet The height of the studs are slightly shorter than the main feet. -
Page 10: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Inserting the batteries into the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) • If the effective range of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. CAUTION •... -
Page 11: Operating A Tv Using The Remote Control
Operating a TV using the remote control You can operate your TV using the remote control of this system. Setting the manufacturer code Slide the remote con- trol mode selector to [TV]. Hold down [F TV]. • Hold down [F TV] until you finish step 4. Press [ENTER] and release. -
Page 12: Preparation
Preparation Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna (supplied) Setting up the AM loop antenna If insulation covers the tips of the antenna cable, twist and pull off the insulation. Connecting the AM loop antenna Main unit (rear view) Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position for radio reception. -
Page 13: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting the speakers The left and right speakers are the same. Before connecting the speaker cables, twist and pull off the insulation at the end of each speaker cable. Speaker terminal Speaker cable Speaker cable (supplied) Black line Right speaker (rear view) ■... -
Page 14: Connecting A Tv
Preparation (continued) Connecting a TV Connecting a TV with the [VIDEO] terminal To a video terminal Composite video cable (supplied) Connecting a TV with the [S-VIDEO] terminal To an S-video terminal S-video cable (not supplied) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection. Connecting a TV with the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminals... -
Page 15: Selecting The Video Signal Type
Press [ENTER]. NOTE • To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC-manufactured progressive TVs and high-definition TVs are fully compatible with this system. • Even if the power cable of the main unit is dis-... -
Page 16: Connecting A Portable Digital Audio Player
Preparation (continued) Connecting a portable digital audio player Listening to analog sound from a portable digital audio player Main unit (front view) Input Stereo mini plug cable (not supplied) To an audio output terminal (such as a headphone terminal) Portable digital audio player or other audio device Output Outputting analog sound to a... -
Page 17: Connecting Other Digital Audio Devices
Connecting other digital audio devices Output MD player or satellite receiver To an optical digital input terminal Optical digital cable (not supplied) Main unit (rear view) Output Optical digital cable (not supplied) To an optical digital output terminal Input AV amplifier with a built-in decoder NOTE •... -
Page 18: Connecting The Power Cable
Preparation (continued) Outputting sound to an analog audio device Input Audio cable (not supplied) Output Main unit (rear view) The audio output signal from the [LINE1 OUT] or [LINE 2 OUT] terminal is processed to resemble surround sound when the K2 function, clear voice function, 3D PHONIC function, or headphone sur- round mode function is activated. -
Page 19: Basic Operations
Basic operations ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. Using the number buttons Examples: 5: [5] 15: [ 10] → [1] → [5] 150: [ 10] → [ 10] → [1] → [5] → [0] Remote control mode selector Turning on the main unit Press [F AUDIO] (or F on the main... -
Page 20: Setting The Clock
Basic operations (continued) Setting the clock You can set the clock when the main unit is on or off. Example: To set the clock to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. Press 2 or 3 to select the hour. • Hold down 2 or 3 to incrementally increase the hour setting. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume Press [AUDIO VOL +/–]. • You can also adjust the volume by turning the [VOLUME] control on the main unit. Turning off the sound temporarily Press [FADE MUTING]. • Press [FADE MUTING] again or [AUDIO VOL +] to restore the sound. -
Page 22: Auto Standby Function
Basic operations (continued) Auto standby function If no sound is produced for 3 minutes, the main unit automatically turns off. This function is available when a loaded disc, a connected USB mass storage class device, or a device connected to the [LINE1 IN] terminal is selected as the source. -
Page 23: Changing The Brightness Of The Display Window
Changing the brightness of the display window ■When the main unit is turned on Press [DIMMER] repeatedly. • Each time you press [DIMMER], the setting in the display window changes as follows. “DIMMER 1” * “DIMMER 2” * “DIMMER OFF” * “DIMMER AUTO”... -
Page 24: Listening To Radio Broadcasts
Listening to radio broadcasts * For the number button usage, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. Selecting a radio station Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”... -
Page 25: Tuning In To A Preset Radio Station
NOTE • If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear because of noise, you may be able to hear the broadcast more easily by pressing [PLAY/ TUNER MODE] to switch the sound to monaural reception. In this case, the “MONO” (monaural) indicator lights up in the display window. -
Page 26: Basic Operations Of Disc/File Playback
Basic operations of disc/file playback * For the number button usage, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. Playing back a disc This part explains how to play back the types of discs shown above. -
Page 27: Playing Back A File
Playing back a file This part explains how to play back 1) files recorded on the loaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB mass storage class device connected to the main unit. The operations are explained with a display of MP3 files as an example. -
Page 28: Display Window On The Main Unit For Disc/File Types
Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Press 5 , /, 2 or 3 to select a group and track. NOTE • You can also use [GROUP/TITLE select a group, and the number buttons, [PREVIOUS 4] or [NEXT ¢] to select a track. - Page 29 VCD/SVCD ■When a disc is played back Track number Playback control • You can use the menu screen to control play- back of a PBC compatible disc. • To cancel the PBC function, follow the instruc- tions below. - Specify the track number using the number buttons when the disc is stopped.
- Page 30 Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) MP3/WMA/WAV/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2 file ■When a file is played back File type Group Track number number *1 “MP3” or “WMA” appears when an MP3 or WMA file is played back. ■When a file is stopped File type Group Track...
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Page 31: Changing The Display In The Display Window
Changing the display in the display window Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during playback. • Each time you press [DISPLAY], the display changes. ■DVD VIDEO Normal display (as shown on page 23) Title number/chapter number/elapsed playback time Clock ■DVD AUDIO Normal display (as shown on page 23) Group number/track number/elapsed playback time Clock... -
Page 32: Stopping Playback
Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Messages on the TV screen When a DVD VIDEO or an USB mass storage class device is selected as the source, the mes- sages shown below are displayed on the TV screen to indicate its status. NOW READING: Appears when the main unit is reading the disc/ file information. -
Page 33: Pausing Playback
Pausing playback ■When a disc/file is played back Press 8. • To return to normal playback, press [DVD/CD 3] or [USB MEMORY 3]. Advancing the picture frame by frame (only for moving images) ■When a disc/file is paused Press 8 repeatedly. •... -
Page 34: Slow Motion Playback
Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Slow motion playback (only for moving images) ■When a disc is paused Press [ SLOW] or [SLOW • Each time you press [ SLOW] or [SLOW the speed increases. • Press 8 to pause playback, and press [DVD/ CD 3 ] to return to normal playback. -
Page 35: Selecting A Track From The Menu Screen
Selecting a track from the menu screen ■When a disc is stopped or played back Press [MENU/PL] or [TOP MENU/ PG]. • The menu screen is displayed. Press 5, /, 2, 3 or the number buttons to select the desired track. -
Page 36: Convenient Functions Of Disc/File Playback
Convenient functions of disc/file playback * For the number button usage, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. Playing back a disc/file in the desired order (Program playback) Remote control mode selector... - Page 37 Press the number buttons to pro- gram chapters/tracks. Display for a DVD VIDEO • Select a title number, and then a chapter num- ber. Title indicator Chapter indicator Title number Chapter Program number number Display for a DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/WAV file •...
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Page 38: Playing Back A Disc/File In A Random Order (Random Playback)
Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Playing back a disc/file in a random order (Random playback) (only on a loaded disc) ■When a disc/file is stopped Press [PLAY/TUNER MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window. This indicator lights up when the random playback function is activated. -
Page 39: Selecting The Audio Language, Subtitle Language And View Angle
Selecting the audio language, subtitle language and view angle ■When a disc/file is played back Press the desired button shown below. Function Button Available disc/file Audio [AUDIO] language Subtitle [SUBTITLE] language (only for moving images) View [ANGLE] angle (only for moving images) Example: TV screen for the subtitle language : Audio language : Subtitle language... -
Page 40: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Vfp)
Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) ■When a disc/file is played back or paused Press [VFP]. • The current settings are displayed. Example: TV screen for the VFP mode Selected VFP mode Press 2 or 3 to select the video fine processor (VFP) mode. -
Page 41: Sharpening The Voice Sound
Sharpening the voice sound This function allows you to easily understand dia- log recorded on the disc/file even with the volume down low. This function is useful when you are watching a movie. Press [CLEAR VOICE]. This indicator lights up when the clear voice function is activated. -
Page 42: Creating Realistic Sound (3D Phonic)
Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Creating realistic sound (3D PHONIC) The two speakers can produce an effect resem- bling surround sound. ■When a disc/file is played back Press [3D PHONIC] repeatedly to select the desired sound effect. This indicator lights up when 3D PHONIC is activated. -
Page 43: Functions Unique To A Dvd Audio
Functions unique to a DVD AUDIO Playing back the bonus group Some DVD AUDIOs may have a special group, called “bonus group”. You can use this function when the “BONUS” indicator lights up in the dis- play window. ■When a disc is played back Press [GROUP/TITLE edly to select a bonus group. -
Page 44: Using The Status Bar And The Menu Bar
Using the status bar and the menu bar ■When a disc/file is played back Press [ON SCREEN] twice. Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO Status bar Menu bar Press 2 or 3 to select an item you want to operate, and then press [ENTER]. -
Page 45: Playing Back A Specified Part Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback)
Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) You can play back a desired part repeatedly by specifying a start point (A) and an end point (B). ■When a disc is played back Press [ON SCREEN] twice. • The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 39.) Press 2 or 3 to select Press [ENTER]. -
Page 46: Changing The Initial Settings With The Preference Screen
Changing the initial settings with the preference screen You can use the preference screen to change the initial settings of the main unit according to the environment where the main unit is used. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. -
Page 47: Picture
PICTURE Items Contents ( : initial setting) MONITOR Select the display method suitable for TYPE your TV. 4 : 3 PS (Pan Scan) : For a TV with conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. When a wide screen picture is input, the left and right edges of the picture are not shown on the screen. -
Page 48: Audio
Changing the initial settings with the preference screen (continued) AUDIO Items Contents ( : initial setting) DIGITAL Select the output signal type suitable to AUDIO the device connected to the [LINE 3 DIG- OUTPUT ITAL OUT] terminal. Refer to “List of rela- tionships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals”... -
Page 49: Language Codes
List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals Playback disc/file 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits linear PCM DVD VIDEO 96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24 bits lin- ear PCM DVD AUDIO 44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz, 16/20/24 bits linear PCM DVD AUDIO DTS DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL DVD VIDEO/... -
Page 50: Playing Back Sources From Other Devices Playing Back Sources From Other Devices
Playing back sources from other devices Playing back sources from other devices Press [LINE]. • Each time you press [LINE], the display changes in the display window as follows. - “LINE1” for selecting the device connected to the [LINE1 IN] terminal - “LINE2”... -
Page 51: Selecting The Output Level
Selecting the output level When outputting the audio signal from the [LINE1 OUT] terminal to another audio device, you can select the audio level. Press [OUTPUT LEVEL]. • Each time you press [OUTPUT LEVEL], the dis- play changes as follows. “OUTPUT LOW”... -
Page 52: Timer
Timer * For the number button usage, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. Using the sleep timer When the time you specify elapses, the main unit is turned off automatically. -
Page 53: Using The Playback Timer
Using the playback timer Set the clock beforehand. (Refer to page 15.) Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. • If you accidentally pressed [CLOCK/TIMER] twice or more, press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly until the display shown above is displayed. Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. Set the starting time and ending time with 2 or 3, and then press [ENTER]. -
Page 54: Main Unit
Timer (continued) Press [F AUDIO] to turn off the main unit. The indicator lights up when the playback timer is activated. • The playback timer is available only when the main unit is off. NOTE • Turn off the main unit by at least 1 minute prior to the starting time you have selected in step 3. -
Page 55: Using The Av Compu Link Function
Using the AV COMPU LINK function When a JVC-manufactured TV with AV COMPU LINK II or III terminals is connected to the main unit using these terminals, operating either the TV or the main unit controls the other device at the same time. -
Page 56: Notes On Operation
Notes on operation Suitable locations for the main unit To minimize the need for servicing and maintain the high quality of this system, do not place the main unit in the following locations: • In a position subject to high humidity or consid- erable dust •... -
Page 57: Notes On Handling
Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the system • Select a place that is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold, and between 5°C and 35°C (between 41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. -
Page 58: Notes On Discs/Files
Notes on discs/files Playable disc/file types Playable discs Playable files recorded on a disc Playable files recorded on a USB mass storage class device • Even though listed above, some types may be unplayable. * 1 Discs should be finalized before being played back. -
Page 59: Unplayable Discs
(other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm (4 ″ or ″) in diameter) cannot be played back. • JVC does not guarantee the operation and sound quality of discs not authorized by CD-DA, which is a CD specification. - Page 60 • Always set the volume to the minimum on this system when connecting or disconnecting a USB mass storage class device. • JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data on the USB mass storage class device while using this system.
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Page 61: Data Hierarchy
Data hierarchy DVD VIDEO/DVD VR A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. A DVD VR consists of “original programs” or “play lists” and each original program/play list may be divided into “chapters”. Title 1/Original program 1/ Title 2/Original pro- Play list 1 gram 2/Play list 2... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ■General Problem Possible cause Power does not come The power cable is not con- nected to an AC outlet. You cannot operate any Some specific operations are button. restricted. The remote control does The batteries are running low. not work. You cannot operate the The remote control mode selec- main unit using the... - Page 63 ■For a loaded disc Problem Possible cause A disc cannot be played If “REGION CODE ERROR!” back. appears on the TV screen, the region code number of a disc is not compatible with this system. (only for a DVD VIDEO) If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”...
- Page 64 Troubleshooting (continued) ■For a connected USB mass storage class device Problem Possible cause Files on a USB mass If “CANNOT PLAY THIS storage class device DEVICE” appears on the TV cannot be played back. screen, the files on a USB mass storage class device cannot be playable.
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Page 65: Specifications
Specifications Main unit (CA-EXA3) Tuner FM frequency: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz AM frequency: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz Terminal (front of the main unit) • USB digital input terminal x 1 • Analog input terminal x 1 Stereo mini jack •... - Page 66 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT. WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP? NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE? NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER?
- Page 67 WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
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