JVC XL MC334BK User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER  
XL-MC334BK  
XL-MC334 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
CONTINUE ONE DISC PROGRAM POWER  
OPEN/  
CLEAR  
CALL  
CLOSE  
DISC  
TRACK  
EXCHANGE  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
<
CURSOR  
CANCEL  
>
REPEAT  
PLAY MODE  
CALL  
ENTER  
11  
DISPLAY RANDOM  
TITLE  
INTRO  
REPEAT  
DISC/TRACK  
DISC  
SEARCH  
USER  
FILE  
CHARACTER  
INPUT  
/
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
POWER  
+10DISC  
–10DISC  
200  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
–1DISC  
+1DISC  
DISPLAY  
CHARACTER  
TITLE INPUT DISC SEARCH  
USER FILE  
DISC EJECT  
DISC  
TRACK  
200  
REMOTE CONTROL  
RM–SX334U  
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ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
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Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0022-001B  
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INTRODUCTION  
CONTENTS  
Thank you very much for purchasing this JVC product. We sincerely  
hope it proves its quality and performance to your full satisfaction.  
Please read the instructions contained in this manual in order to get  
the most out of the product’s capability and performance. If there  
are any questions concerning the product, please consult your JVC  
dealer.  
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................... 2  
Installation ................................................................................. 2  
Compact discs ........................................................................... 2  
Operation ................................................................................... 2  
SETTING UP ................................................................ 2  
Connecting the unit ................................................................... 2  
Installing batteries in the remote control .................................. 3  
FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL........... 4  
Front panel ................................................................................. 4  
Display....................................................................................... 5  
Remote control .......................................................................... 6  
XL-MC334BK main features  
The XL-MC334BK Compact disc automatic changer provides many  
sophisticated features.  
• Loads up to 200 compact discs.  
• Supports CD Text specifications.  
BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 7  
Turning the power on ................................................................ 7  
Loading compact discs .............................................................. 7  
Unloading/changing discs ......................................................... 7  
Playing back discs ..................................................................... 8  
Changing discs during playback ............................................... 9  
You can manually store disc information including Disc title,  
Performer and Genre for a normal audio CD (non CD Text disc)  
into the memory built in the unit.  
• Displays disc information of CD Text discs, as well as manually  
stored information of normal audio CDs.  
CONTINUE MODE PLAYBACK ............................ 10  
Basic mode .............................................................................. 10  
Playing back discs in random order ........................................ 10  
Playing back a track repeatedly .............................................. 10  
Playing back the beginning of each disc ................................ 10  
• Supports JVC’s advanced TEXT COMPU LINK, allowing the  
disc information to be displayed on your TV monitor through a  
JVC amplifier/receiver supporting TEXT COMPU LINK.  
• Provides on optical digital audio output port, as well as the  
conventional analog audio output ports.  
ONE DISC MODE PLAYBACK ............................... 11  
Basic mode .............................................................................. 11  
Playing back the tracks in random order ................................ 11  
Playing back the disc repeatedly............................................. 11  
Playing back a track repeatedly .............................................. 11  
Playing back the beginning of each track ............................... 11  
• 1-bit P.E.M. DD converter for optimum audio performance.  
• Disc search function using the disc information.  
You can create up to 8 user files for classifying discs.  
• Reserve mode for continuous playback of tracks in the specified  
order.  
PROGRAM MODE PLAYBACK ............................. 12  
Basic mode .............................................................................. 12  
Playing back the program repeatedly ..................................... 12  
Playing back a program step repeatedly ................................. 13  
SHOWING DISC INFORMATION ......................... 14  
With CD Text discs ................................................................. 14  
With normal audio CDs (non CD Text discs)......................... 14  
ENTERING DISC INFORMATION ........................ 15  
Storing Title information ........................................................ 15  
SEARCHING FOR A DISC ...................................... 17  
How to search for a disc.......................................................... 17  
USER FILE ................................................................. 18  
Enrolling a disc to a user file .................................................. 18  
Assigning a user file name ...................................................... 18  
Checking user file contents ..................................................... 18  
Deleting a disc from the user file............................................ 19  
Playing back all discs in a user file ........................................ 19  
RESERVE FUNCTION ............................................. 20  
Reserving the following tunes to be played back................... 20  
TEXT COMPU LINK SYSTEM .............................. 21  
COMPU LINK-3 REMOTE CONTROL  
SYSTEM...................................................................... 21  
HANDLING AND TAKING CARE OF DISCS ...... 22  
Handling compact discs .......................................................... 22  
Cleaning compact discs........................................................... 22  
Storing compact discs ............................................................. 22  
SPECIFICATIONS & PACKING LIST .................. 22  
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 23  
1
PRECAUTIONS  
SETTING UP  
Installation  
Connecting the unit  
• Select the best location  
This compact disc changer/player needs to be connected to an  
amplifier/receiver for audio reproduction.  
Select a level location to install this unit, where it is free from  
extremes of temperature (5 to 35°C, or 41 to 95°F) and humidity,  
dust, or vibration.  
If noise interference is caused when receiving AM broadcast by  
a tuner/receiver located nearby, relocate it or this unit, or turn off  
either one.  
CAUTION  
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other neces-  
sary connections have been made.  
1. Audio connection  
• Moving the unit  
Connect the analog (OUTPUT) ports on the back of this unit  
with the CD or AUX input ports of the amplifier/receiver using  
the supplied audio cords (red and white).  
Before moving the unit, first remove all discs. Turn the power  
off, making sure the standby indicator is on. Then remove the  
AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Audio cord  
OUTPUT  
COMPULINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
TEXT  
DIGITAL  
COMPULINK  
(OPTICAL)  
Compact discs  
• Use only compact digital audio discs  
(White)  
(Red)  
EFT  
GHT  
Only audio compact discs identified by the  
logo on the right can be played back with the  
unit.  
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To input audio jack of  
the amplifier/receiver  
Also the unit can display the text information  
in CD text discs identified by the logo on the  
right.  
• Be sure to insert the plug firmly into the proper ports.  
• Be sure to match the output and input channels—RIGHT to  
RIGHT and LEFT to LEFT.  
If your audio unit has a digital optical input, you may connect  
the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) port on the back of this unit to it  
using the optional digital cord.  
Operation  
• Place only discs in the disc storage  
Do not put anything other than discs in slots of the disc storage.  
OUTPUT  
COMPULINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
TEXT  
DIGITAL  
Turn the power off if a problem occurs  
If an unusual condition arises, turn the power off immediately. If  
the condition persists whenever the power is turned on, consult  
your JVC dealer.  
COMPULINK  
(OPTICAL)  
LEFT  
To Digital jack  
Digital cord  
RIGHT  
• Do not pull the AC cord  
Do not pull the cable when unplugging the AC cord from the AC  
outlet or this component — hold and pull the plug body.  
2. COMPU LINK-3 connection  
• Set the sound volume carefully  
If you are using a JVC audio amplifier/receiver supporting the  
COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, connect either one of  
the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) ports on the back of the  
unit with the amplifier/receiver’s COMPU LINK-3 port using  
the supplied compulink cord (black).  
Be careful in setting the sound volume on your amplifier/receiver  
when playing a CD, which has almost no background noise unlike  
analog records and tapes. Find the right setting by starting with a  
low level setting. Setting the level too high and then playing a  
CD could damage the speakers.  
• Protect the unit against condensation  
COMPU LINK cord  
OUTPUT  
COMPULINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
TE
(Black)  
Condensation on the unit could disrupt the proper transmission  
of the disc-reading laser beam, causing noise or malfunction. If  
condensation occurs due to excessive humidity or sudden  
temperature change, leave the unit turned on for a couple of hours  
to dry — consult your JVC dealer if this does not correct the  
condition.  
COMP
LEFT  
RIGHT  
To COMPU LINK jack  
By using the COMPU LINK-3 system, you can control the unit  
from the connected JVC amplifier/receiver.  
(See “COMPU LINK-3 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM” on  
page 21.)  
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3. TEXT COMPU LINK connection  
Installing batteries in the remote  
control  
The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote  
control.  
If you are using a JVC audio amplifier/receiver supporting  
TEXT COMPU LINK, connect either one of the TEXT COMPU  
LINK ports on the back of the unit with the amplifier/receiver’s  
TEXT COMPU LINK port using the supplied TEXT COMPU  
LINK cord (green).  
1. Press down on the triangular  
mark of the compartment  
cover, and pull up the cover  
to open the compartment.  
TEXT COMPU LINK  
cord (Green)  
OUTPUT  
COMPULINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
TEXT  
DIGITA
COMPULINK  
(OPTIC
LEFT  
RIGHT  
2. Set the two supplied batteries  
R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) in  
the compartment with the  
correct polarities.  
To TEXT  
COMPU LINK jack  
By using the TEXT COMPU LINK system, you can see the  
disc information or search result on the TV monitor, as well as  
copy disc information to a MD, and more.  
(See “TEXT COMPU LINK SYSTEM” on page 21.)  
3. Place the cover over the  
compartment, and press  
down.  
4. Power connection  
Connect the supplied AC power cord into the socket on the  
back of the unit. Then insert the AC plug into an AC outlet.  
(If you use the COMPU LINK system, do not connect the AC  
plug into a switched AC outlet of a component.)  
AC POWER CORD  
CAUTION  
• Install the batteries with their polarities correctly set.  
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not  
going to be used for an extended period of time.  
• Do not expose the remote control to heat, flame, or  
direct sunlight.  
Replacing the batteries  
The service life of batteries normally lasts for about one year though  
it depends on the use of the remote control (and is shorter at low  
temperatures, too). Replace the batteries any time if the controllable  
range is reduced (max. range: 7 meters or 23 feet and 30 degrees  
away from the unit).  
AC power cord  
AC outlet  
CAUTION  
• Be sure to replace them with the correct batteries  
(R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)).  
• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.  
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FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL  
Numbers in brackets following button names indicate their  
counterparts on the remote control.  
Front panel  
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5
6
XL-MC334 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
15  
16  
EXCHANGE  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
2
7
8
9
<
CURSOR  
CANCEL  
>
REPEAT  
PLAY MODE  
CALL  
ENTER  
1
11  
10  
12  
13  
14  
3
DISC/TRACK  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
17  
POWER  
200  
1
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
DISPLAY  
CHARACTER  
TITLE INPUT DISC SEARCH  
USER FILE  
DISC EJECT  
DISC  
TRACK  
23  
24  
25  
ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM  
1
4
7
POWER button [  
]
EXCHANGE button  
Turns the power on or off. The STANDBYindicator above lights  
when the power is turned off and the unit is in the standby  
state; it goes out when the power is turned on. (To turn off the  
unit completely, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.)  
Opens the disc storage door without retracting the disc currently  
in the playback position, and permits you to change discs in the  
slots positioned in the front.  
8
9
12  
RANDOM button [  
]
2
3
4
Display  
Selects or deselects the RANDOM playback function (see the  
description of playback modes).  
Shows the current operation status and disc information (see  
next page for the details).  
13  
INTRO button [  
]
Disc storage  
Holds up to 200 discs in slots of a carousel, which rotates inside  
the disc storage.  
Selects or deselects the INTRO playback function (see the  
description of playback modes).  
10  
11  
14  
REPEAT button [  
]
7
0 OPEN/CLOSE button [  
]
Selects or deselects the REPEAT or REPEAT 1 playback  
function (see the description of playback modes).  
Opens or closes the door of the disc storage.  
When the door is open, pressing this button closes the door and  
brings the disc at the load/unload position to the playback  
position.  
2
3
1
PLAY MODE button [  
,
,
]
Selects in turn a mode of playing successive discs continuously  
(CONTINUE), one disc only (ONE DISC), or according to a  
program (PROGRAM). (See the description of each playback  
mode for details.)  
When the door is closed, pressing this button brings the disc at  
the playback position to the load/unload position and opens the  
door.  
12  
6
CALL button [  
]
5
6
5
23  
7 STOP/CLEAR button [  
,
]
Displays a program step, a reserved disc/track or a disc in the  
user file during the operation of the Program or User file  
function, respectively.  
Also clears the contents of the Program, Reserve and Disc  
information.  
20  
3/8 PLAY/PAUSE button [  
]
13  
14  
25  
ENTER button [  
Fixes the character, disc/track number, or name selected during  
the operation of program, reserve, title and user file functions.  
]
Starts playback, pauses playback, or resumes playback.  
If the selected disc is not in the playback position, it brings the  
disc at the playback position and starts playback.  
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If you press the button when the door is open, pressing this  
button closes the door and brings the disc at the load/unload  
position to the playback position then starts playback.  
CANCEL button [  
]
Cancels a program step, a reserved disc/track, a title, or a disc  
in the user file during the operation of the Program or User file  
function, respectively.  
4
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
19  
22  
4 (track skip/search backward) button [  
,
]
Display  
Skips tracks or searches for a track backward. Holding down  
this button causes playback to fast backward. Also moves the  
cursor backward during the character input.  
The display indicate playback/pause status, playback mode,  
playback functions, disc (slot) number, track number, disc  
information, jog dial function, step number of Program, track/total  
playing time, user file number, etc.  
21  
¢ (track skip/search forward) button [  
,
24  
]
Skips tracks or searches for a track forward. Holding down  
this button causes playback to fast forward. Also moves the  
cursor forward during character input.  
DISC/TRACK jog dial  
Mainly used to select a disc or track together with the DISC or  
TRACK button, or select a character to be entered during Title  
input, etc.  
11  
DISPLAY button [  
]
Selects displayed disc information from DISC TITLE,  
PERFORMER GENRE, etc. See “SHOWING DISC  
INFORMATION” on page 14.  
15  
CHARACTER button [  
]
Selects the character type to be entered for the disc information,  
user file name or search character. See “ENTERING DISC  
INFORMATION” on page 15, “USER FILE” on page 18, and  
“SEARCHING FOR A DISC” on page 17.  
20  
16  
TITLE INPUT button [  
]
Activates the entry of the disc information or user file name.  
See “ENTERING DISC INFORMATION” on page 15 and  
“USER FILE” on page 18.  
21  
22  
23  
17  
DISC SEARCH button [  
]
Activates the Disc search function. See “SEARCHING FOR A  
DISC” on page 17.  
USER FILE  
Activates the User file function. See “USER FILE” on page  
18.  
DISC EJECT button  
Raises the disc in the load/unload position of the disc storage  
when its door is open.  
24  
25  
8
DISC button [  
]
Selects the DISC/TRACK jog dial function for discs.  
TRACK button [  
Selects the DISC/TRACK jog dial function for tracks.  
9
]
5
Remote control  
Numbers in brackets following button names indicate their  
counterparts on the front control.  
4
5
1
POWER button [  
CLEAR button  
]
2
1
3
Clears the contents of the Program and Disc information.  
CONTINUE ONE DISC PROGRAM POWER  
OPEN/  
4
6
6
12  
CALL button [  
]
CLEAR  
CALL  
CLOSE  
7
8
4
5
9
OPEN/CLOSE button [  
]
7
DISC  
TRACK  
24  
DISC button [  
]
8
Selects the numeric button function for disc number entry.  
10  
13  
9
25  
TRACK button [  
]
Selects the numeric button function for track number entry.  
12  
10  
11  
Numeric buttons (0 through 9)  
Used to specify a disc or track number.  
DISPLAY RANDOM  
TITLE  
INTRO  
REPEAT  
14  
17  
11  
16  
DISC  
SEARCH  
USER  
FILE  
CHARACTER  
INPUT  
18  
DISPLAY button [  
]
15  
20  
18  
21  
24  
/
8
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
RANDOM button [  
]
19  
23  
9
INTRO button [  
REPEAT button [  
]
22  
10  
]
+10DISC  
–10DISC  
ENTER  
25  
19  
20  
27  
CHARACTER button [  
TITLE INPUT button [  
]
CANCEL  
]
26  
–1DISC  
+1DISC  
21  
DISC SEARCH button [  
]
200  
REMOTE CONTROL  
RM–SX334U  
22  
USER FILE button [  
]
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4 (track skip backward) button  
Skips tracks backward. Also moves the cursor.  
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20  
21  
3/8 (play/pause) button [  
]
¢ (track skip forward) button  
Skips tracks forward. Also moves the cursor.  
1 (track search backward) button  
22  
23  
24  
Searches a track backward.  
5
7 (stop) button [  
]
Stops playing the disc.  
¡ (track search forward) button  
Searches a track forward.  
1
CONTINUE button  
13  
ENTER button [  
]
25  
26  
27  
Directly selects the mode of playing successive discs  
14  
CANCEL button [  
]
continuously — instead of selecting the CONTINUE mode  
using the PLAY MODE button  
11  
on the front panel.  
Disc skip buttons  
Select a disc.  
2
3
ONE DISC button  
(
) button increases (decreases) the disc number by ten,  
) button increases (decreases) the disc number one  
Directly selects the mode of playing one disc only — instead  
of selecting the ONE DISC mode using the PLAYMODE button  
while  
by one.  
(
11  
on the front panel.  
These buttons also select a character or genre to be entered  
during the Title input or Search operation. Pressing the  
buttons selects the next character or genre, while pressing the  
buttons jumps to the 5th character or genre forward/  
backward from the one currently displayed.  
PROGRAM button  
Directly selects the mode of playing discs and tracks according  
to a program — instead of selecting the PROGRAM mode using  
the PLAY MODE button  
/
/
11  
on the front panel.  
NOTE: When using the remote control, do not press the but-  
tons too quickly to ensure proper reception by the unit.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
3. Place the disc in a slot, with its label facing to the left.  
Turning the power on  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP/CLEAR  
OPEN/CLOSE  
INTRO  
RANDOM  
EXCHANGE  
Check that the STANDBY indicator on the front panel is lit. Then  
press the POWER button either on the front panel or remote control.  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
CALL  
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
DISC/TRACK  
RACK  
STANDBY  
STANDBY  
POWER  
USER FILE  
DISC SERCH  
TITLE INPUT  
CHARACTER  
DISPLAY  
POWER  
POWER  
ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM  
CD Label  
or  
CAUTION  
• Do not put anything except CDs in the storage area.  
• Be careful not to touch the playback mechanism in the  
unit.  
(Remote control)  
• Up to 25 discs can be accessed at one time. Trying to  
insert or remove a disc which is not in the loading area  
may result in damage to the discs and unit.  
• The disc needs to be placed vertically in the storage slot  
of this component. After taking the disc out of its case,  
grip the rim of the disc between your thumb and middle  
finger — be sure to keep the fingers on the narrow, outer-  
most strip where the surface is solidly bright.  
• Do not try to put more than one disc in a single slot. The  
unit will be damaged.  
To turn the power off, press the button again. The STANDBY  
indicator will light.  
NOTE: Keeping the unit in the standby state consumes a mini-  
mal 6.0 watts. If necessary, unplug the power cord  
from the AC outlet to turn off the power completely.  
Please note, however, that the memorized data for  
the user files and disc information will disappear in a  
few days if the power is completely turned off.  
NOTE: 3-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be played back in this unit.  
Loading compact discs  
4. Repeat step 3, or steps 2 and 3, to load discs in the storage. Up  
to 200 discs can be loaded.  
Also see Page 22 for the manner of handling and taking care of  
discs.  
5. When all necessary discs have been loaded, press the OPEN/  
CLOSE button to close the storage door.  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button either on the front panel or  
remote control, opening the disc storage door and exposing the  
carousel slots.  
The carousel rotates to bring the disc at the loaded/unloaded  
position (in the center of the storage area) to the playback  
position.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
or  
CAUTION  
Make sure to remove your hand from the storage opening  
before pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
(Remote control)  
2. To select a specified slot to load a disc, turn the DISC/TRACK  
jog dial or press the  
/
/
/
buttons to specify the slot  
Unloading/changing discs  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject a disc in the playback  
position for unloading or changing.  
number, which is shown as the “DISC” number on the display.  
The carousel rotates to bring the specified slot to the load/unload  
position, which is in the center of the storage area.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
+10DISC  
DISC/TRACK  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
or  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
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2. To unload or change discs in other slots, turn the DISC/TRACK  
jog dial or press the buttons to specify the slot  
2 Selecting a disc  
/
/
/
• Method 1  
number, which is shown as the “DISC” number on the display.  
Then press the DISC EJECT button to raise the disc up.  
Press the DISC button, then use the DISC/TRACK jog dial on  
the front panel or the numeric buttons to select a disc.  
+10DISC  
DISC/TRACK  
DISC  
DISC  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
or  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
(Remote control)  
DISC  
TRACK  
(Remote control)  
DISC/TRACK  
Repeat this step to unload or change any additional discs.  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
3. When unloading or changing is completed, press the OPEN/  
CLOSE button to close the door.  
The carousel rotates to bring the disc at the loaded/unloaded  
position (in the center of the storage area) to the playback  
position.  
(Remote control)  
The selected disc number is shown on the display.  
NOTE: To specify the disc or track numbers using the nu-  
meric buttons, press the corresponding buttons from  
higher digits. For example, press “5” then “2” for “52”.  
Press “1”, “4” and then “8” for “148”.  
Playing back discs  
1 Selecting a playback mode  
There are three main playback modes, namely CONTINUE, ONE  
DISC, and PROGRAM; each has selective playback functions. (See  
the following pages for the description of the playback modes and  
functions.)  
• In the operation above, the disc selection mode will  
be canceled if you do not use the jog dial or numeric  
buttons within 4 seconds after pressing the DISC  
button.  
Also, the selected disc will be canceled if you do not  
execute step 3 or 4 below within 4 seconds after  
using the jog dial or numeric buttons.  
Select the mode using the PLAY MODE button on the front panel,  
or the CONTINUE, ONE DISC, or PROGRAM button on the remote  
control.  
• Method 2  
Use the  
The  
/
/
/
buttons on the remote control.  
The current mode is shown on the display.  
(
) button increases (decreases) the disc number by  
CONTINUE ONE DISC PROGRAM  
ten, while the  
one by one.  
(
) button increases (decreases) the disc number  
PLAY MODE  
or  
+10DISC  
(Remote control)  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
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3 Selecting a track  
If you want to listen to the selected disc from a desired track instead  
of the first track, select the track by one of the methods below.  
• Skipping discs/tracks during playback  
To skip discs or tracks during playback, the same basic methods as  
described in “2 Selecting a disc” on page 8 or “3 Selecting a track”  
on page 9 can be used.  
• Method 1  
Press the TRACK button, then use the DISC/TRACK jog dial  
on the front panel or the numeric buttons to select a track.  
After the selection is made,  
• press the 3/ 8 button to start playback of the selected disc/track.  
• the playback of the selected track automatically starts if you select  
a track in the current disc using the 4 / ¢ buttons.  
TRACK  
TRACK  
or  
NOTE: When “JOG” is shown in the display (= after pressing  
the DISC or TRACK buttons), pressing the 3/ 8 but-  
ton starts playback of the specified disc/track even  
during playback, instead of interrupting the current  
playback.  
(Remote control)  
DISC  
TRACK  
DISC/TRACK  
DOWN  
UP  
• Searching the track forward or backward  
To search the track (to move fast forward or backward), hold down  
the 4 / ¢ button on the front panel or the 1 / ¡ button  
on the remote control.  
or  
(Remote control)  
• Stopping playback  
Press the 7 button to stop playback.  
The selected track number is shown on the display.  
• Method 2  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Use the 4/¢ buttons to select a track.  
Pressing the 4 button skips a track backward, while the ¢  
button skips forward.  
or  
/
(Remote control)  
<
CURSOR  
>
or  
Changing discs during playback  
(Remote control)  
The carousel slots positioned in the front behind the disc storage door  
are accessible for loading, unloading, or changing discs while a disc is  
being played. Press the EXCHANGE button to open the door.  
NOTE: • The disc/track selection mode will be canceled if you  
do not use the jog dial or numeric buttons within 4  
seconds after pressing the TRACK button.  
• Also, the selected track will be canceled if you do  
not execute step 4 below within 4 seconds after us-  
ing the jog dial or numeric buttons.  
EXCHANGE  
4 Starting the disc  
Press the 3/8 button to play the selected disc or track.  
To close the door, press the EXCHANGE or OPEN/CLOSE button.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
CAUTION  
• Insert or remove discs very carefully at this time — the slots  
other than the center one are radially slanted toward the center  
of the carousel. Never try to rotate the carousel forcibly — it can-  
not be rotated when a disc is being played.  
/
or  
• Do not insert a disc outside of the loading area.  
To rotate the carousel, press OPEN/CLOSE button after clos-  
ing the disc storage door.  
(Remote control)  
• After loading/unloading discs, promptly close the disc storage door.  
Playback will not occur while the door is in the open position.  
• Interrupting playback  
Press the 3/8 button to temporarily interrupt playback, which can  
be resumed by pressing the 3/8 button again.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
/
or  
(Remote control)  
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CONTINUE MODE PLAYBACK  
NOTE: Pressing the ¢ button when the last track is being  
Every loaded disc can be played back entirely in the numerical  
order in the CONTINUE mode. After the playback of the last disc  
ends, the playback begins again from the first disc.  
played back skips to the first track of the next disc.  
However, pressing the 4 button when the first track  
is being played back does not skip back to the previ-  
ous disc.  
Discs and tracks can be played back randomly from all the loaded  
discs (RANDOM function).  
Playing back discs in random  
order  
One track can be played back repeatedly in the basic mode as well  
as when the RANDOM function is selected (REPEAT-1 function).  
The beginning of the first track of every loaded disc can be played  
back for 15 seconds (INTRO function).  
To playback every disc in the storage in random order, press the  
RANDOM button while playback is stopped to show “RANDOM”  
on the display. Then press the 3/8 button to start the Random  
playback.  
The reserve function can be used in the CONTINUE mode, allowing  
you to reserve the following tunes (tracks) to be played back while  
listening to music.  
RANDOM  
RANDOM  
See “RESERVE FUNCTION” on page 20 for the details.  
or  
(Remote control)  
Basic mode  
1. Select the mode.  
There is an approximately fifteen-second pause between tracks.  
To cancel the function, press the RANDOM button again while  
<By the unit>  
playback is stopped.  
Press the PLAY MODE button as many times as required until  
the display shows “CONTINUE”.  
<By the remote control>  
Press the CONTINUE button.  
Playing back a track repeatedly  
You can listen to a selected track of the selected disc repeatedly.  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE  
or  
1. Press the REPEAT button to show “REPEAT 1” on the display.  
(Remote control)  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
2. Select a disc you want to start playback with.  
or  
See “2 Selecting a disc” on page 8 about how to select a disc.  
(Remote control)  
3. Select the track if you want to start playing the disc from a  
specific track.  
2. Select the disc and then the track you want to listen to repeatedly.  
See “3 Selecting a track” on page 9 about how to select a track.  
3. Press the 3/8 button.  
4. Press the 3/8 button to start playback.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
NOTE: You can also press the REPEAT button to show “RE-  
PEAT 1” on the display during playback, to play back  
the current track repeatedly.  
/
or  
To cancel the function, press the REPEAT button again, clearing  
the indication from the display.  
(Remote control)  
5. Tracks can be skipped forward or backward during the playback  
using the 4 or ¢ buttons. The playback can be paused or  
stopped in the normal manner. For further information, see  
“BASIC OPERATION” on page 7.  
Playing back the beginning of  
each disc  
To scan the first tracks of all discs, press the INTRO button while  
playback is stopped to show “INTRO” on the display, then press  
the 3/8 button. The beginning part of the first track of each disc  
will be played back for 15 seconds successively.  
/
<
CURSOR  
>
or  
INTRO  
INTRO  
(Remote control)  
or  
(Remote control)  
To cancel the function, press the INTRO button again, clearing  
the indication from the display.  
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ONE DISC MODE PLAYBACK  
One disc can be selected and played back entirely in the ONE DISC  
mode, like a standard CD player.  
Playing back the disc repeatedly  
To repeatedly playback the entire disc selected in Step 2 above,  
press the REPEAT button to show “REPEAT” on the display. Then  
press the 3/8 button.  
Every track of the disc can be played back once in a random order  
(RANDOM function).  
REPEAT  
The entire disc can be played back repeatedly (REPEAT function)  
or one selected track can be played back repeatedly (REPEAT-1  
function) in the basic mode as well as when the RANDOM function  
is selected.  
REPEAT  
or  
(Remote control)  
The beginning part of every track of the disc can be played back  
for 15 seconds (INTRO function).  
This function can be used in the basic ONE DISC mode as well as  
when the RANDOM function is on.  
If both the RANDOM and REPEAT functions are engaged, playing  
back every track of the disc in random order is repeated.  
Basic mode  
1. Select the mode.  
To cancel the function, press the REPEAT button two more times  
(until “REPEAT” disappears from the display).  
<By the unit>  
Press the PLAY MODE button as many times as required until  
“ONE DISC” is shown on the display.  
<By the remote control>  
Playing back a track repeatedly  
You can listen to a selected track of the disc repeatedly.  
Press the ONE DISC button.  
PLAY MODE  
ONE DISC  
1. Press the REPEAT button twice to show “REPEAT 1” on the  
display.  
or  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
(Remote control)  
or  
2. Select a disc you want to listen to.  
See “2 Selecting a disc” on page 8 about how to select a disc.  
(Remote control)  
2. Select the track you want to listen to repeatedly.  
3. Select the track if you want to start playing back the disc from  
a specific track.  
3. Press the 3/8 button.  
See “3 Selecting a track” on page 9 about how to select a track.  
NOTE: You can also press the REPEAT button to show “RE-  
PEAT 1” on the display during playback, to play back  
the current track repeatedly.  
4. Press the 3/8 button to start playback from the first track or  
from the specified track through the last track.  
5. Tracks can be skipped forward or backward during the playback  
using the 4 or ¢ button. The playback can be paused or  
stopped in the normal manner. For further information, see  
“BASIC OPERATION” on page 7.  
This function is available even if the RANDOM function is on.  
To cancel the function, press the REPEAT button again, clearing  
the indication from the display.  
Playing back the beginning of  
each track  
To scan the tracks of the selected disc, press the INTRO button  
while playback is stopped to show “INTRO” on the display, then  
press the 3/8 button. The beginning part of each track will be  
played back for 15 seconds. The playback will be stopped when  
the scan is completed.  
Playing back the tracks in random  
order  
To playback every track of the disc once in random order, press the  
RANDOM button following Step 2, to show “RANDOM” on the  
display. Then press the 3/8 button. The disc will stop when all  
tracks have been played.  
RANDOM  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
INTRO  
or  
or  
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
To cancel the function, press the RANDOM button again while  
To cancel the function, press the INTRO button again, clearing  
playback is stopped.  
the indication from the display.  
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PROGRAM MODE PLAYBACK  
Discs and tracks can be selectively specified in a program and played  
back according to the program in the PROGRAM mode.  
Reviewing the steps:  
Pressing the CALL button displays the step in the programmed  
order.  
The entire program can be played back repeatedly (REPEAT  
function) or one program step can be selected and played back  
repeatedly (REPEAT 1 function).  
Deleting a step:  
Press the CALL button as many times as required to display a step  
to be deleted. Then press the CANCEL button.  
Adding a step:  
An added step is placed in the last step automatically.  
Basic mode  
1. Select the mode.  
<By the unit>  
Press the PLAY MODE button as many times as required until  
“PROGRAM” is shown on the display.  
<By the remote control>  
Deleting all steps:  
Press the 7 (STOP/CLEAR) button on the front panel or the CLEAR  
button on the remote control. The entire program will be cleared.  
3. Press the 3/8 button to start playback according to the program.  
Press the PROGRAM button.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
PLAY MODE  
PROGRAM  
/
or  
or  
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
2. Specify discs and tracks in the order you want to listen to by  
the following procedures.  
The program reviewing and modification procedures described  
above can be performed when playback is stopped.  
(a) Select a disc and a track using the DISC/TRACK jog dial  
on the front panel or the numeric buttons on the remote  
control.  
The program will be retained and available whenever the  
PROGRAM mode is selected again as long as the unit is kept in  
the standby state.  
See “2 Selecting a disc, Method 1” on page 8 and “3  
Selecting a track, Method 1” on page 9 about how to select  
the disc and track.  
If the AC power cord is disconnected from the outlet, the program  
will be erased.  
If you want to program a whole disc to be played back,  
omit specifying the track.  
Playing back the program  
repeatedly  
(b) Press the ENTER button to register the specification as  
program step 1.  
To play back a program repeatedly, press the REPEAT button to  
ENTER  
ENTER  
show “REPEAT” on the display, and then press the 3/8 button.  
or  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
(Remote control)  
or  
(Remote control)  
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) above.  
Up to 32 steps can be programmed.  
To cancel the function, press the REPEAT button two more times,  
clearing the indication from the display.  
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Playing back a program step  
repeatedly  
You can listen to a selected step of the program repeatedly.  
1. Press the 3/8 button to start playback.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
/
or  
(Remote control)  
2. Select the step you want to listen to repeatedly using the 4  
and ¢ buttons.  
/
<
CURSOR  
>
or  
(Remote control)  
3. Press the REPEAT button twice to show “REPEAT 1” on the  
display.  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
or  
(Remote control)  
To cancel the function, press the REPEAT button again, clearing  
the indication from the display.  
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SHOWING DISC INFORMATION  
You can see the disc information in a CD text disc on the display,  
as well as the information of a normal CD stored manually.  
With normal audio CDs  
(non CD Text discs)  
A normal audio CD does not contain text information. However,  
because the XL-MC334 allows you to enter the disc information  
including Disc title, Performer and Genre, you can see the disc  
information for a normal audio CD later.  
With CD Text discs  
The disc information in a CD Text disc consists of Disc title, Track  
title, Performer, Genre, Song writer, Composer, Arranger and  
Message. However, it depends on which information are recorded  
on discs.  
(See “ENTERING DISC INFORMATION” on page 15.)  
When selecting a CD with manually entered disc information, the  
information appears in the following order.  
• When playback is stopped  
The TEXT indicator lights and the Disc title appears on the display.  
Disc title  
Performer  
Genre  
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the information of the  
selected disc shown on the disc information area of the display in  
the following order.  
When the information is shown, the corresponding indicator (DISC  
TITLE, PERFORMER or GENRE) on the display lights.  
Disc Title  
Performer  
Genre  
Other information (Song writer – Composer – Arranger – Message)  
• During playback  
The track title appears on the display.  
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the information of the  
selected track shown on the disc information area of the display in  
the following order.  
Track title  
Performer  
Genre  
Other information (Song writer – Composer – Arranger – Message)  
NOTE: • If no corresponding data is recorded in the disc when  
selecting the display item by pressing the DISPLAY  
button, “NO DATA” in shown on the disc information  
area of the display.  
• When Disc title, Track title, Performer or Genre is  
shown, the corresponding indicator on the display  
lights. For the other information (Song writer, Com-  
poser, Arranger and Message), each information is  
shown after the information name.  
• The disc information is shown in English prima-  
rily. Some special characters and accents may  
not be displayed correctly.  
• The disc information in a CD text is memorized in  
the unit. If a disc is unloaded, the memorized infor-  
mation of the disc is maintained until new data is  
entered. To clear the memorized information, delete  
the characters manually one by one. See “How to  
enter characters” for details on how to delete a char-  
acter on page 15.  
• If the power is completely turned off by unplugging  
the power cord, the memorized disc information will  
disappear in a few days.  
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ENTERING DISC INFORMATION  
You can manually store the Title information of each normal audio  
The following characters can be used.  
CD. Each Title information includes Disc title, Performer and Genre,  
and is displayed when the disc is selected.  
(See “SHOWING DISC INFORMATION” on page 14.)  
Title information stored may also be used for the search operation.  
(See “SEARCHING FOR A DISC” on page 17.)  
Character type  
Upper case  
Lower case  
Numeral  
Available character  
A ~ Z (space)  
a ~ z (space)  
0 ~ 9 (space)  
Symbol  
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; <  
= > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { | }  
NOTE: You can store a Title not only while playback is stopped  
~
but also during playback.  
c) Press the ENTER button to enter the character.  
The next position prompts for entry of the next  
character.  
Storing Title information  
1. Select a disc for which you wish to enter a Title.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
or  
2. Press the TITLE INPUT button.  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
(Remote control)  
or  
d) Repeat the above steps until you finish the entry.  
You can enter up to 32 characters.  
(Remote control)  
To delete a character:  
The “TITLE INPUT” and “DISC TITLE” indicators light on  
the display.  
1. Using the 4 / ¢ buttons, move the blinking cursor to  
the character to be deleted.  
The leftmost disc information area blinks, prompting for  
character entry of the disc title.  
/
<
CURSOR  
>
3. Enter the disc title by following “How to enter characters”  
shown the below.  
or  
(Remote control)  
2. Press the CANCEL button.  
How to enter characters  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
a) Select the character type from upper case, lower case,  
numeral and symbol by pressing the CHARACTER  
button as many times as required until the desired  
character type appears in the entry area of the display.  
or  
(Remote control)  
CHARACTER  
CHARACTER  
To correct an incorrect character:  
or  
1. Using the 4 / ¢ buttons, move the blinking cursor to  
the incorrect character.  
(Remote control)  
2. Press the CANCELbutton to delete the incorrect character.  
b) Select a character by the jog dial or  
buttons on the remote control.  
/
/
/
3. Enter the correct character by following the procedure  
above.  
Pressing the  
while pressing the  
/
buttons selects the next character,  
buttons jumps to the 5th  
/
To insert a character:  
character forward/backward from the character  
currently displayed.  
1. Using the 4 / ¢ buttons, move the blinking cursor to  
the character before which a new character is to be inserted.  
+10DISC  
DISC/TRACK  
2. Enter the character to be inserted by following the  
procedure above.  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
To delete (cancel) all characters:  
Press the 7 (STOP/CLEAR) button on the front panel or the  
CLEAR button on the remote control.  
(Remote control)  
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4. Press the TITLE INPUT button.  
[Preset genres]  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
ADULT CONTEMPORARY  
or  
ALTERNATIVE ROCK  
CHILDRENS MUSIC  
CLASSICAL  
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN  
COUNTRY  
DANCE  
EASY LISTENING  
EROTIC  
(Remote control)  
The disc title is stored and “PERFORMER” lights instead of  
“DISC TITLE” on the display, The leftmost disc information  
area blinks, prompting for character entry of the performer  
name.  
FOLK  
GOSPEL  
HIP HOP  
JAZZ  
LATIN  
5. Enter the performer name by following the “How to enter  
characters” on the previous page.  
MUSICAL  
NEW AGE  
OPERA  
OPERETTA  
POP MUSIC  
RAP  
6. Press the TITLE INPUT button.  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
or  
REGGAE  
(Remote control)  
ROCK MUSIC  
RHYTHM EFFECTS  
SOUND EFFECTS  
SOUND TRACK  
SPOKEN WORD  
WORLD MUSIC  
The performer name is stored and “GENRE” lights instead of  
“PERFORMER” on the display, and the display shows “NO  
DATA”.  
7. Select a genre from the preset genres shown below using the  
jog dial on the front panel or the  
remote control.  
/
/
/
buttons on the  
NOTE: You cannot create a genre.  
• Pressing the 7 (STOP/CLEAR) button on the front  
panel or the CLEAR button on the remote control in  
step 7 cancels the genre selection and the display  
shows “NO DATA”.  
+10DISC  
DISC/TRACK  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
8. Press the TITLE INPUT button.  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
(Remote control)  
or  
Pressing the  
backward from the genre currently displayed.  
/
buttons jumps to the 5th genre forward/  
(Remote control)  
NOTE: You cannot change the Disc title, Performer and Genre  
recorded in a CD Text disc. However, you can specify  
them manually if they are not recorded in a CD Text  
disc.  
To cancel the TITLE INPUT function, do either of the following:  
• Press the TITLE INPUT button until the TITLE INPUT indicator  
disappears from the display.  
NOTE: If the power is completely turned off by unplugging the  
power cord, memorized disc information will disappear  
in a few days.  
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SEARCHING FOR A DISC  
You can search for a disc you want to listen to using the Title  
information: Disc title, Performer or Genre.  
4. Specify the search criterion.  
• When searching by Disc title or Performer  
For a normal CD, Title information can be stored manually by  
following the procedures in “Storing Title information” on page  
15.  
For a CD Text disc, by reading its pre-recorded disc information,  
the unit memorizes Disc title, Performer and Genre information.  
Enter the first character of the string to be searched for.  
See “How to enter characters” on page 15 for the procedures.  
• When searching by Genre  
Select the genre by using the jog dial or  
on the remote control.  
/
/
/
buttons  
NOTE • You can operate the search function not only while  
playback is stopped but also during playback.  
You can manually specify the Disc title, Performer  
or Genre of a CD Text disc if it is not recorded in the  
disc.  
5. Press the ENTER button.  
The disc search function is executed.  
Then the information of the disc found is shown in the disc  
information area on the display.  
NOTE: • If more than one corresponding discs are found, the  
information of the disc with the smallest disc num-  
ber among the discs found is shown (see the next  
step).  
How to search for a disc  
1. Press the DISC SEARCH button.  
• If no corresponding disc is found, “NO RESULT”  
DISC SEARCH  
DISC  
SEARCH  
appears on the display.  
or  
When searching by Disc title or Performer  
The Disc title or Performer name respectively, as well as the  
disc number, is shown.  
(Remote control)  
“DISC SEARCH” and “DISC TITLE” light on the display,  
indicating that a disc will be searched by the Disc title.  
When searching by Genre  
The Performer name, as well as the disc number, is shown.  
2. If you want to search for a disc by the Performer name or Genre,  
use the jog dial or  
“PERFORMER” or “GENRE” on the display, instead of “DISC  
TITLE”.  
/
buttons on the remote control to show  
6. Use the jog dial or  
/
/
/
buttons to show the  
information of the other discs found.  
(If you search for a disc by the Disc title, skip this process.)  
7. To play back the disc shown on the display, press the 3/8  
+10DISC  
DISC/TRACK  
button.  
DOWN  
UP  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
or  
–1DISC  
–10DISC  
+1DISC  
/
or  
(Remote control)  
3. Press the ENTER button.  
(Remote control)  
To quit the disc search function  
Press the DISC SEARCH button.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
or  
(Remote control)  
• When searching by Disc title or Performer  
The disc information area on the display prompts for entering  
the first character of the string to be searched for.  
• When searching by Genre  
The disc information area shows “ADULT CONTEMPO-  
RARY”.  
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USER FILE  
You can enroll discs in the unit to 8 user files. While a user file is  
recalled, pressing the 3/8 button starts playback of the discs in the  
file in the enrolled order. You can enroll up to 32 discs to each user  
file and assign a name to it.  
Assigning a user file name  
1. Press the USER FILE button as many times as required until  
the user file to which you want to assign a name is shown.  
USER FILE  
USER  
FILE  
NOTE: You can operate with the user file while playback is  
stopped regardless of the three main playback modes  
(CONTINUE, ONE DISC and PROGRAM).  
or  
(Remote control)  
Enrolling a disc to a user file  
1. Press the USER FILE button while playback is stopped.  
2. Press the TITLE INPUT button.  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
or  
USER FILE  
USER  
FILE  
or  
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
3. Enter a name by following the procedures in “How to enter  
characters” on page 15.  
On the display, the “USER FILE” indicator lights and the user  
file number is shown as “U. FILE 1”, while the disc information  
area shows “USER FILE 1” (or the specified name if you have  
already assigned a name to the user file).  
4. After entering a name, press the TITLE INPUT button.  
TITLE  
INPUT  
TITLE INPUT  
or  
2. Select a user file between 1 through 8, into which you enroll  
the disc by pressing the USER FILE button as many times as  
required.  
(Remote control)  
NOTE: A user file name cannot exceed 32 characters.  
Each press changes the shown user file name (number) on the  
display.  
Checking user file contents  
1. Press the USER FILE button as many times as required until  
the user file you want to check is selected.  
3. Select a disc to be enrolled.  
See “2 Selecting a disc” on page 8 about how to select a disc.  
4. Press the ENTER button.  
USER  
FILE  
USER FILE  
ENTER  
ENTER  
or  
or  
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
The disc is enrolled into the selected user file.  
2. Press the CALL button.  
CALL  
CALL  
NOTE: • To cancel the enrollment, press the CANCELbutton.  
or  
• A disc can be enrolled to more than one user file.  
5. Repeat 3. and 4. above if you want to enroll more than one  
disc.  
(Remote control)  
The disc title first enrolled in the file is shown on the display.  
To exit the USER FILE function, de either of the following:  
• Press the USER FILE button until the “USER FILE” display  
disappears on the display.  
• Press the PLAY MODE button on the front panel, or the  
“CONTINUE”, “ONE DISC” or “PROGRAM” button on the  
remote cotrol.  
3. Each press of the CALL button changes the shown disc title in  
the user file in the enrolled order.  
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Deleting a disc from the user file  
1. Call the disc to be deleted by following the procedures described  
in “Checking user file contents”.  
2. Press the CANCEL button.  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
or  
(Remote control)  
NOTE: • If you want to delete the disc just enrolled, you do  
not need to press the CALL button because the disc  
title is shown on the display.  
To clear all the user file contents, delete discs en-  
rolled in the user file one by one.  
• Turning the power completely off by unplugging the  
power cord clears the user file contents in a few  
days.  
Playing back all discs in a user file  
1. Press the USER FILE button as many times as required until  
the desired user file is selected.  
USER FILE  
USER  
FILE  
or  
(Remote control)  
2. Press the 3/8 button.  
Playback of the discs in the user file starts in the enrolled order.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
/
or  
(Remote control)  
NOTE: The REPEAT function can be used when playing back  
the user file.  
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RESERVE FUNCTION  
You can reserve the following tunes to be played back while  
listening to music, without interrupting your enjoyment.  
Pressing the 7 button stops playback, while also clears the reserved  
tunes and exits the reserve function.  
The reserve function is available only in the CONTINUE mode.  
STOP/CLEAR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Reserving the following tunes to  
be played back  
or  
(Remote control)  
1. Select the disc during playback in the CONTINUE mode, by  
pressing the DISC button then using the DISC/TRACK jog dial  
on the front panel or the numeric buttons on the remote control.  
NOTE: • Each reserved track is deleted after it is played back,  
while each reserved step of the reserve function is  
retained.  
DISC  
DISC  
• Because you can reserve tunes anytime you are en-  
joying listening, you do not have to specify all the  
tunes you are going to listen to in advance. You can  
add tunes at any time.  
or  
• Up to 32 tracks can be reserved.  
(Remote control)  
• Just pressing the ENTER button during playback re-  
serves the current track.  
DISC  
TRACK  
• Selective playback functions (Repeat, Random or  
Intro) are canceled when a track is reserved.  
• After finishing the playback of the reserved tunes,  
the unit returns to the normal CONTINUE mode and  
continues playback, while the “RESERVE” indicator  
will disappear.  
DISC/TRACK  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
You can also reserve tunes while the playback is  
stopped.  
(Remote control)  
In that case, you can check or edit the reserved tunes  
by the same way as checking or editing the pro-  
grammed tunes in the PROGRAM mode.  
See “2 Selecting a disc, Method 1” on page 8 about how to  
select the disc.  
2. Select the track by pressing the TRACK button then using the  
DISC/TRACK jog dial on the front panel or the numeric buttons  
on the remote control.  
TRACK  
TRACK  
or  
(Remote control)  
DISC  
TRACK  
DISC/TRACK  
DOWN  
UP  
or  
(Remote control)  
See “3 Selecting a track, Method 1” on page 9 about how to  
select the track.  
3. Press the ENTER button.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
or  
(Remote control)  
The “RESERVE” indicator lights on the display.  
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above if you have more than one tune  
to be reserved.  
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TEXT COMPU LINK  
SYSTEM  
COMPU LINK-3 REMOTE  
CONTROL SYSTEM  
Using the XL-MC334BK with JVC’s amplifier/receiver and/or MD  
recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control  
system offers the following advantages.  
The COMPU LINK system, which is a remote control system  
developed by JVC, links JVC audio components to establish  
systematized operation control of the linked components.  
NOTE: There are three versions of the COMPU LINK sys-  
tem: COMPU LINK-1, -2, and -3. Although they are  
basically compatible, some functions may not be avail-  
able with the older versions (refer to the instructions  
manual of the component for the information).  
With JVC’s amplifier/receiver  
• Information display on the TV monitor  
By connecting the amplifier/receiver to the TV monitor, you can  
see the disc or User file information, or the search result at once  
on the TV monitor.  
The COMPU LINK-3 Remote Control System provides the  
following functions:  
• Entering characters easily  
By connecting the amplifier/receiver to the TV monitor, you can  
enter the Title information easily using the TV monitor.  
Automatic power on/off  
Turning a linked component on or off will automatically turn the  
amplifier/receiver on or off.  
Selecting a source on the amplifier/receiver will turn on the relevant  
component.  
With JVC’s MD Recorder  
• Copying the disc information to MD  
You can copy the track title information of a CD text disc to an  
MD together with the audio by using the Synchro recording  
functions.  
CAUTION  
• Be sure to use the accessory COMPU LINK cable for  
the connection.  
• The operation may be disrupted if the power supply to a  
component is interrupted, in which case turn off all linked  
components and turn them on again.  
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier/receiver  
or MD recorder for the details on how to use the TEXT  
COMPU LINK.  
Automatic source selection  
Selecting a source on the connected amplifier/receiver will  
automatically turn on the relevant component and start its operation.  
Starting a linked component will automatically select the relevant  
source on the amplifier/receiver.  
Synchronized recording  
This function is effective when a JVC cassette deck is linked in the  
COMPU LINK system, allowing simple, synchronized recording.  
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of your cassette deck  
for details of the synchronized recording.  
Some functions are disabled in order to prevent re-  
cording troubles during synchronized recording.  
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HANDLING AND  
SPECIFICATIONS &  
TAKING CARE OF DISCS PACKING LIST  
General  
Readable discs:  
Handling compact discs  
Audio compact discs  
Power requirements:  
Power consumption:  
AC 120V Ó , 60Hz  
12 W (POWER ON),  
6.0 W (STANDBY mode)  
7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)  
Protect the disc from being scratched, warped, or damaged in any  
way — the plastic disc can easily be damaged and the damaged  
disc disrupts sound reproduction and operation of the player.  
Mass:  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
435 x 199.5 x 482.5 mm  
17-3/16 x 7-7/8 x 19 inch  
Keep every disc in its case  
Be sure to keep every disc in its case whenever it is taken out of the  
player. Placing one disc upon another without putting them in their  
cases could cause damage.  
Audio output  
ANALOG OUT (pin jack  
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT:  
x
2): 2.0 Vrms  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
Keep the label side clean  
Do not attempt to put adhesive tape or paper nor write anything  
even on the label side of a disc.  
Supplied accessories  
The numbers in parentheses indicate quantities  
Remote Control (1)  
Cleaning compact discs  
Remote control batteries (2)  
Instruction manual (1)  
CD booklet file (1)  
Audio cord (1)  
(red and white)  
If the underside of a disc is soiled with fingerprints, etc., use a  
piece of soft, dry cloth and wipe clean the surface from the inside  
to the outside in straight strokes. If that does not clean the surface,  
try with a piece of soft cloth moistened with water.  
Never use alcohol, record cleaners, or anti-static agents.  
COMPU LINK cord (1)  
(black)  
TEXT COMPU LINK cord (1)  
(green)  
Storing compact discs  
Do not store compact discs where they may be exposed to direct  
sunlight or extremes of temperature and humidity. Also, avoid  
leaving them in the car.  
AC power cord (1)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious and can easily be corrected. The table below describes some typical problems  
and their remedies. Check them before calling your JVC dealer.  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The CD is not loaded.  
Remedy  
The CD can not be played back.  
Load the disc.  
The CD is not placed in the slot with its  
label on the left side.  
Reload the disc correctly.  
A disc has been placed outside of the  
loading area.  
Specify the slot number and open the disc  
storage door. Then close the door.  
The CD is damaged.  
Replace the disc with a new one.  
Connect the cord securely.  
The AC power cord is disconnected.  
The audio cord is disconnected.  
The CD is soiled.  
Connect the cord securely.  
The sound is intermittent or harsh.  
Clean the surface using a piece of soft cloth.  
Replace the disc with a new one.  
Remove it cleanly.  
The CD is scratched or warped.  
A piece of paper or adhesive tape is stuck  
to the CD surface.  
The audio cord is placed close to the AC  
power cord.  
Separate them.  
The remote control does not work properly. The batteries are run down.  
The remote control is not properly used.  
Replace the batteries.  
Its maximum range is 7 meters (23 feet) and  
30 degrees away from the component.  
The component does not operate.  
The built-in microcomputer is not properly Disconnect the AC power cord and connect  
functioning due to static electricity or other it again.  
disturbance.  
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QUALITY  
SERVICE  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair  
is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental  
United States, Call 1-800-537—5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
—JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(201) 808-9279  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357  
(404) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8149  
(708) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-0024  
(714) 229-8011  
2969 Mapunapuna Place  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040  
(808) 833-5828  
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110  
Houston, TX 77043  
(713) 935-9331  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 0172-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
14505 Commerce Way  
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512  
(305) 362-6252  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(415) 871-2666  
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.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
If you ship the product • • •  
Don’t service it yourself.  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent  
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the  
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the  
CAUTION  
receiptorbillofsaleyoureceivedwhenyoupurchasedyour  
JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside  
and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC  
Factory Service Center as listed above.  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345  
BT51001-1  
(0694)  
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1YR  
1YR  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
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.  
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800)537-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has  
been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO  
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRO DUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
Printed in Japan  
0398MSMUBNOZK  
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