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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-K7 Consists of CA-MXK7, SP-MXK7 and SP-DSK7 Consists of CA-MXK7, SP-MXK7 and SP-DSK7 Consists of CA-MXK7, SP-MXK7 and SP-DSK7 Consists of CA-MXK7, SP-MXK7 and SP-DSK7 RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM MODE FM /AM PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and inter- lock 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 qualitied service personnel.
The controls and operations have been redesigned to make them very easy to use, freeing you to just enjoy the music. • With JVC’s COMPU PLAY you can turn on the System and automatically start the Radio, Cassette Deck, or CD Player with a single touch.
Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Features... 1 How This Manual Is Organized... 1 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS... 1 Table of Contents ...2 Getting Started ...3 Accessories ... 3 How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control... 3 Using the Remote Control ... 3 Connecting the FM Antenna...
Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. AM Loop Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) FM Wire Antenna (1) Speaker Cords (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 –...
CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Using the Supplied Wire Antenna SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 32 64 OHMS. RIGHT LEFT MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT IMPEDANCE 6 16 OHMS. Using an FM 75-Ohm Antenna Cable (not Supplied) If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
Getting Started Connecting the AM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 32 64 OHMS. RIGHT LEFT MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT IMPEDANCE 6 16 OHMS. • Even when connecting an outside AM antenna, keep the indoor AM loop connected. CAUTION: •...
COMPU Play JVC’s COMPU PLAY feature lets you control the most frequently used System functions with a single touch. With One Touch Operation you can play a CD, a tape, turn on the radio, or listen to an external equipment with a single press of the play button for that function.
Basic Operations RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP Numeric keys FM /AM FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND SOUND MODE MODE ACTIVE VOLUME FADE BASS EX. MUTING ACTIVE BASS EX. * 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.
Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To mute 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.
Using the Tuner RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON Numeric SLEEP keys FM /AM FM/AM FM MODE FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE VOLUME FADE BASS EX. MUTING * 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.
• In AM broadcast, reception sensitivity will be changed by turning the AM loop antenna. Turn the AM loop antenna for best reception. Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment.
Using the CD Player RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON Numeric SLEEP keys FM /AM FM MODE CD1-CD3 PROGRAM PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B /RANDOM COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE VOLUME FADE BASS EX. MUTING * 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.
Example of indication: When CD door has ejected once and then CD-1 is pressed. (DISC1 is selected) Shows that this disc number is selected. Shows that the disc is rotating. One Touch Play The power comes on, and operations are done automatically. By pressing the CD 6 button, the System will come on, and if a CD is loaded for the disc number that was lastly selected, it will start playing from the first track.
Using the CD Player Basics of Using the CD Player- Normal Play To Play CDs Load CDs. Press one of the Disc button (CD1-CD3) you want to play. The selected disc number (e.g. “CD-1” ) appears on the dis- play. The first track of the selected CD begins playing.
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.
Using the CD Player Random Play The tracks of all the CDs will play in no special order when you use this mode. • To use Repeat Play for Random Play, press the REPEAT but- ton to select “ALL” or “1” before starting playback. For details, see “Repeating Tracks”mentioned below.
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B ¢ COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE VOLUME FADE BASS EX. MUTING * 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.
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE TAPE 3 /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B ¢ TAPE A/B COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE FADE VOLUME BASS EX. MUTING * 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.
Standard Recording 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. However, when you need to add a selection to a tape you have made, or are combining selections from several sources on one tape, use the method described below;...
Using an External Equipment RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE FADE VOLUME BASS EX. MUTING Listening to the External Equipment You can listen to the external equipment such as MD recorder, cas- sette deck, or other auxiliary.
Using the Timers RM-SMXK3A REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON SLEEP SLEEP FM /AM FM MODE PROGRAM TAPE /RANDOM REPEAT TAPE A/B COMPU PLAY CONTROL SOUND MODE ACTIVE VOLUME FADE BASS EX. MUTING * 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.
Using the Timers 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 ( ) on the display shows that the Daily Tim- er you have set is in effect. You can set the Daily Timer whether the System is turned on or off.
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.
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Using the Timers Using the Unit You can set the time in the same way as for setting the Daily Tim- Insert a blank or erasable tape into the Deck B and wind past the tape leader. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button until “ON TIME”...
Setting the SLEEP Timer 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 it- self rather than play all night.
Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs and tapes carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs • Only CDs bearing this mark can be used with this System. However, continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the System. Recordable ReWritable •...
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.
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Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
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WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts 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.
Specifications Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) Cassette Deck Section Speaker Specifications (each unit) SP-MXK7 (Main Speaker) Power Handling Capacity 140 W SP-DSK7 (Surround Speaker) Power Handling Capacity 28 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power 140 W per channel, min. RMS, at 6 , with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion AUX IN 300 mV/50 k Speaker terminals 6 - 16...