COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
SOUND
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
SLEEP
SLEEP
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
DISPLA
Y
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
MODE
PTY/EON
–
SELECT
+
MODE
MODE PTY/EON
–
SELECT
+
PTY/EON
–
SELECT
+
DIGITAL AUDIO
TAPE A/B
TAPE A/B
TAPE A/B
TAPE A/B
REC
START/STOP
REC
START/STOP
REC
START/STOP
REC
START/STOP
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
ACTIVE
BASS EX.
FM MODE
FM MODE
FM MODE
FM MODE
+
+
+
+
–
FADE
MUTING
FADE
MUTING
FADE
MUTING
FADE
MUTING
–
–
–
RM–SMXJ550R REMOTE CONTROL
RM–SMXJ750R REMOTE CONTROL
RM–SMXJ550R REMOTE CONTROL
RM–SMXJ500E REMOTE CONTROL
CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
GVT0029-008A
[ B ]
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation
or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is
illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s
approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result
in a fatal electrical shock.;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual
for future reference.
Power sources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.
• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9
to 11.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp room
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
Precautions
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
Installation
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3 Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 18
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18
Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music Scan ... 18
Getting Started............................................................ 6 Recording .................................................................. 19
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 8
Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 19
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 20
CD Direct Recording ................................................. 20
Auto Edit Recording.................................................. 21
Using the Timers ....................................................... 22
Common Operations .................................................. 9
Using Daily Timer .................................................... 22
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 23
Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 24
Timer Priority ........................................................... 24
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9
Selecting the Sources................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10
Creating Your Own Sound Mode
Maintenance .............................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26
Additional Information ............................................ 27
Specifications............................................................. 28
— Manual Mode................................................. 11
Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts ... 12
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12
Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13
Changing the RDS Information ............................... 13
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes
(PTY Search) ...................................................... 13
Switching to a Program Type of Your
Choice Temporarily ............................................ 14
Playing Back CDs ..................................................... 15
Loading CDs ............................................................ 15
Playing Back the Entire Discs
— Continuous Play............................................. 15
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 15
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play ................................................. 16
Playing at Random — Random Play ....................... 17
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ................ 17
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock................... 17
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Front Panel
j
k
l
Powered Rolling Panel
o
;
a
s
/
z
d
f
x
c
Press PANEL OPEN/
CLOSE to open the panel.
To close the panel, press
the button again.
g
h
v
b
n
Front Panel
1
p
2
3
q
4
CA-MXJ750R
w
e
r
5
6
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
7
t
y
8
9
u
i
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Continued
Display Window
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
p
q
7 8 9
See pages in the parentheses for details.
h SET button (9, 12, 22 – 24)
j 7 (stop) button (15 – 21)
k TUNING – / + buttons (12)
1 / ¡ (fast left/fast right) buttons (11, 16, 18)
l SEA CONTROL button (11)
/ PROGRAM/RANDOM button (16, 17, 20)
z EDIT button (21)
Front Panel
1 Disc trays
2
(On/Standby) button and STANDBY lamp (9)
3 Display window
4 For CA-MXJ750R:
x REPEAT button (17)
c DISPLAY button (9)
SUBWOOFER VOLUME control (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control (10)
5 Remote sensor
6 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (9, 18)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
7 AUX button and lamp (9)
v SOUND MODE button (10)
b CANCEL button (9, 17, 22)
DEMO button (8)
n For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation buttons (13)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
8 Deck A cassette holder (18)
9 0 EJECT button for deck A (18)
p Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
q 0 (CD tray open/close) buttons (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
w VOLUME control (10)
Display window
1 For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation indicators
• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO indicators
2 Timer indicators
e CD £¥8 (play/pause) button and lamp (9, 15)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
r PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (9)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
t PHONES jack (10)
• DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), SLEEP,
and
(Timer) indicators
3 CD play mode indicators
• REPEAT (ALL/1CD/1), PROGRAM, and RANDOM
indicators
y FM/AM button and lamp (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
u Deck B cassette holder (18, 19)
i EJECT 0 button for deck B (18, 19)
4 CD track number indicators
5 Disc indicators
6 SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) pattern indicator
7 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER indicator (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
BASS indicator (10)
8 Tuner operation indicators
• MONO and STEREO indicators
9 Tape operation indicators
Powered Rolling Panel
o PRESET – / + buttons (12)
4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) buttons
(9, 11, 16, 21 – 24)
•
(reverse mode), A/B (operating deck), 2 3 (tape
; REVERSE MODE button (18 – 21)
a REC START/STOP button (19, 21)
s DUBBING button (20)
d CD REC START button (20, 21)
f TAPE A/B button (18)
direction), and REC (recording) indicators
p SOUND MODE indicator
q Main display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
g CLOCK/TIMER button (9, 22 – 24)
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Remote Control
Remote Control
1 Disc number buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) (15)
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
2 SOUND MODE button (10)
3 TAPE A/B button (18)
4 REC START/STOP button (19, 21)
5 For CA-MXJ750R: SUBWOOFER + / – buttons (10)
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500:
ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) + / – buttons (10)
6 1 / 4 (fast left/reverse search) button (16 – 18)
7 TAPE 2 3 button (9, 18)
1
2
p
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
q
w
DISPLAY
MODE
PTY/EON
–
SELECT
+
5
CA-MXJ750R
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
8 FADE MUTING button (10)
TAPE A/B
3
REC
START/STOP
9 AUX button (9)
4
e
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
p
(On/Standby) button (9)
q SLEEP button (24)
w For CA-MXJ750R/CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R ONLY:
RDS operation buttons (13)
• DISPLAY MODE, PTY/EON, and SELECT – / +
buttons
e Number buttons (12, 16)
FM MODE
CA-MXJ552R
CA-MXJ550R
CA-MXJ500
r
t
ACTIVE
6
7
BASS EX.
+
y
FADE
MUTING
u
i
r FM MODE button (12)
8
9
–
t ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast right) button (16 – 18)
y CD £¥8 button (9, 15)
o
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
u 7 (stop) button (15 – 21)
i FM/AM button (9, 12)
Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
o VOLUME + / – buttons (10)
When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
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Getting Started
Continued
Unpacking
Connecting Antennas
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
FM antenna
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.
A
N
N
TE
N
A
FM antenna (supplied)
• AM (LW/MW) loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
EXT
LOOP
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
5
L
IA
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω
Insert the batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery
compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.
COAXIAL terminal.
2 Extend the FM antenna.
3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.
1
About the supplied FM antenna
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
2
To connect an outdoor FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
3
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.
• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
ANTENNA
T
X
E
L
P
O
O
compartment when you are not going to use the
remote control for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
5
L
IA
A 75 Ω antenna with coaxial type connector (DIN 45325)
should be used.
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AM (LW/MW) antenna
Connecting Speakers
FOR CA-MXJ750R
3
1
2
2, 3
1
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
Blue
AM EXT
AM LOOP
Speaker
cord
Speaker
cord
(blue/black)
(blue/black)
FM 75
COAXIAL
Red
Black
AM (LW/MW) loop
antenna (supplied)
Black
Speaker cord
(red/black)
1 Connect the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna to
the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated.
2 Turn the AM (LW/MW) loop antenna until
you have the best reception.
To right
speaker
To left
speaker
To connect an outdoor AM (LW/MW) antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM
(LW/MW) loop antenna must remain connected.)
FOR CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
Red
Speaker
cord
Speaker
cord
(red/black)
(red/black)
For better reception of both FM and AM (LW/MW)
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals and connecting cords.
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,
connecting cords, and the AC power cord.
Black
To left
speaker
To right
speaker
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1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal
terminal on the rear of the unit.
You can record CD sound onto the connected digital
equipment.
2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the polarity (color) of the speaker terminals: ª to
ª and · to ·.
Protective
plug
3 Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker
impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the
rear of the unit.
Before connecting
the other equipment,
remove the
protective plug from
the terminal.
Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect both analog and digital equipment.
Audio equipment
with an optical digital
input
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
To optical
digital input
To connect an analog component
Connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the
optical digital input terminal on the other equipment and the
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded:
White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones
for right audio signals.
NOW, you can plug in the unit and other
connected equipment FINALLY!
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts display demonstration.
Audio/video
equipment
To stop the display demonstration, press any button on the
unit or on the remote control.
To audio output
For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not
supplied).
To start the display demonstration manually
Press and hold DEMO for more than 2
seconds.
To stop the demonstration, press any button.
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Common Operations
Turning On or Off the Power
4 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the
minute, then press SET.
To turn on the unit, press
so that the
STANDBY lamp goes off.
The Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically.
To check the clock time
To turn off the unit (on standby), press
again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up.
Press DISPLAY while playing any source.
• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the
display.
The Powered Rolling Panel also closes.
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.
To adjust the clock again
If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press
CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the clock setting mode is
selected.
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting
modes change as follows:
ON TIME
REC
DAILY
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset
stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days.
Clock
Canceled
ON TIME
setting
(The hour digits start flashing.)
If there is a power failure
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set the
clock again.
Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit.
Selecting the Sources
On the unit ONLY:
To listen to the FM/AM (LW/MW) broadcasts, press FM/
AM. (See page 12.)
To play back CDs, press CD £¥8. (See pages 15 – 17.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 18.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
1 Press PANEL OPEN/CLOSE.
The unit is turned on and the Powered Rolling
Panel opens automatically.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
The hour digits start flashing on the display.
When you press the play button for a particular source (FM/
AM, CD £¥8, AUX, and TAPE 2 3), the unit turns on, and
the Powered Rolling Panel opens automatically (and the unit
starts playing the source if it is ready — COMPU PLAY
CONTROL).
3 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the
hour, then press SET.
• If you want to correct the hour after
pressing SET, press CANCEL. The hour
digits start flashing again.
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When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER + to
increase the subwoofer volume or press SUBWOOFER – to
decrease it.
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.
For CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
The ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control
provided for this unit can maintain the richness and fullness
of the bass sound while listening to any source at low
volume.
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to
increase the volume or counterclockwise
to decrease it.
• The volume level can be adjusted in 32
steps (MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and
MAX).
Turn the ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL
control clockwise to increase the bass
sound or counterclockwise to decrease
it.
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase • The bass sound level can be adjusted in
the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it.
4 steps (BASS 1 — BASS 3, and
MAX).
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.
BASS indicator always lights up when the
unit is on.
When using the remote control, press ACTIVE BASS EX. +
to increase the bass sound level or press ACTIVE BASS EX. –
to decrease it.
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the
unit or start playing any source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is on standby.
To cancel the Active Bass Extension, turn the control
counterclockwise until “BASS OFF” appears.
Selecting the Sound Modes
To turn down the volume level temporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to “MIN.”
To restore the sound, press the button again.
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes). This
function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect
your recording.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
To select the sound modes, press SOUND
MODE until the sound mode you want appears on
the display. The SOUND MODE indicator also
lights up on the display.
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
For CA-MXJ750R
The SUBWOOFER VOLUME control provided for this unit
can enhance the subwoofer sound if subwoofers are
connected to the rear of this unit (see page 7).
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as
follows:
Turn the SUBWOOFER VOLUME
control clockwise to increase the
subwoofer sound or counterclockwise
to decrease it.
• The subwoofer level can be adjusted in
6 steps (WOOFER 1 — WOOFER 5,
and MAX).
D.CLUB HALL STADIUM ROCK
(Dance CLUB)
POP
OFF
(Canceled)
CLASSIC
MANUAL 3 MANUAL 2 MANUAL 1
SUBWOOFER indicator always lights up
when the unit is on.
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Surround modes *:
D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass.
2 Adjust the SEA pattern.
HALL:
Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the
frequency range to adjust
(LOW, MID, HIGH).
STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an
outdoor stadium.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:
2) Press 1 or ¡ to adjust the
level (–3 to +3) of the selected
frequency range.
ROCK:
Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP:
Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of
the other frequency ranges.
Manual modes:
MANUAL 1/2/3:
3 Press SEA CONTROL again.
Your individual mode stored in memory. See
“Creating Your Own Sound Mode — Manual
Mode.”
OFF:
Cancels the sound mode.
* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a
being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE
indicator lights up as —
4 Press 4 or ¢ to select one of the
MANUAL 1, 2, and 3 modes into which you
want to store the SEA pattern.
While one of the SEA modes including manual modes (SEA
elements without surround elements) is selected,
it lights up as —
5 Press SEA CONTROL again.
Creating Your Own Sound Mode — Manual
Mode
You can change SEA pattern to suit your preference. These
changed settings can be stored in the MANUAL 1, 2, and 3
modes.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
• If you want to add the surround elements in your SEA
pattern, select one of the surround modes (D.CLUB,
HALL, or STADIUM) before starting the procedure below.
The SOUND MODE indicator also lights up.
The SEA pattern you have created are stored into the
MANUAL mode selected in the above step.
To use your own sound mode
Select MANUAL 1, 2, or 3 mode when using the sound
modes. See “Selecting the Sound Modes.”
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press and hold SEA CONTROL
until “SEA CONT” appears on the
display.
Current level appears.
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Listening to FM and AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts
Tuning in a Station
2 Press SET.
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in
the previously tuned station (either FM or
AM — LW/MW). The Powered Rolling
Panel automatically opens.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
3 Press PRESET – / + to select a
preset number.
between FM and AM (LW/MW).
2 Start searching for stations.
On the unit:
4 Press SET again.
Press and hold TUNING – / + for
more than 1 second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold 1 / 4 or
¢ / ¡ for more than 1 second.
The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.
The unit starts searching for stations and
stops when a station of sufficient signal
strength is tuned in. If a program is broadcast in stereo,
the STEREO indicator lights up.
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.
To stop during searching, press TUNING – / + (or
1 / 4, ¢ / ¡).
When you press TUNING – / + (or 1 / 4,
¢ / ¡) briefly and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1 Press FM/AM.
To change the FM reception mode
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in
the previously tuned station (either FM or
AM — LW/MW). The Powered Rolling
Panel automatically opens.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,
press FM MODE on the remote control so that the MONO
indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE
again so that the MONO indicator goes off.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds
when a program is broadcast in stereo.
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM (LW/MW).
2 Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Press PRESET – / +.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 15, press +10 then 5.
For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.
For preset number 25, press +10, +10,
then 5.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (LW/MW) stations.
In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset
function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can
preset the stations you want into memory by following the
presetting method.
For preset number 30, press +10, +10,
then 10.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning in a Station.”
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Receiving FM Stations with RDS
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY
Search)
This section is for the model having RDS functions —
that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and CA-
MXJ550R.
One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a
particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.
• For details on the PTY codes, see “Additional Information”
on page 27.
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along
with their regular program signals. For example, the stations
send their station names, as well as information about what
type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
To search for a program using the PTY codes
REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
EON function. If not yet done, see page 12.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS
service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals.
1 Press PTY/EON until “PTY” and
“SELECT” alternately appears on the
display.
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Program Type):
• Each time you press the button, RDS operation mode
changes as follows:
Shows types of broadcast programs.
RT (Radio Text):
PTY SELECT
EON SELECT
Shows text messages the station sends.
Canceled
EON (Enhanced Other Networks):
Provides the information about the types of the
programs sent by other RDS stations.
2 Press SELECT – / + until the PTY
code you want appears on the
display.
More about RDS
• Some FM stations and AM (LW/MW) stations do not provide
RDS signals.
• RDS services vary among FM RDS stations. For details on RDS
services in your area, check with local radio stations.
• RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not
transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak.
• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change
as follows:
NEWS “ AFFAIRS “ INFO “ SPORT “
EDUCATE “ DRAMA “ CULTURE “
SCIENCE “ VARIED “ POP M “ ROCK M “
M.O.R. M “ LIGHT M “ CLASSICS “
OTHER M “ WEATHER “ FINANCE “
CHILDREN “ SOCIAL A “ RELIGION “
PHONE IN “ TRAVEL “ LEISURE “ JAZZ “
COUNTRY “ NATIONAL “ OLDIES “
FOLK M “ DOCUMENT “ TRAFFIC “
(back to the beginning)
Changing the RDS Information
You can see RDS information on the display while listening
to an FM station.
Press DISPLAY MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the display
changes to show the following information:
PS
PTY
RT
(Program Service) (Program Type)
(Radio Text)
Station frequency
(or preset channel no.)
3 Press PTY/EON once again.
While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected
PTY code alternate on the display.
If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station
The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops
when it finds the one you have selected (“FOUND”
appears), and tunes in that station.
• If no program is found, “NOT” and “FOUND”
alternately appears on the display and the unit returns to
the last received station.
“NO PS,” “NO PTY,” or “NO RT” appears in the main display.
If the unit takes time to show the RDS information
received from a station
“WAIT PS”, “WAIT PTY”, or “WAIT RT” may appear on the
display.
To stop searching any time during the process
Press PTY/EON while searching.
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Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice
Temporarily
How the EON function actually works:
CASE 1
By receiving EON data sent by FM RDS stations, the EON
function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a
different station.
• The EON function only works when you are listening to a
preset FM RDS stations providing EON data.
• The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with
EON data.
If there is no station broadcasting the program you
have selected
The unit continues tuning in the current station.
«
When a station starts broadcasting the program you have
selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The
indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.
«
When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the
main display, and the unit goes back to the previously
tuned station, but the EON function still remains activated.
To activate the EON function
REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the
EON function. If not yet done, see page 12.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
CASE 2
If there is a station broadcasting the program you have
selected
The unit tunes in the program. The indicator of received
PTY code starts flashing.
1 Press PTY/EON until “EON” and
“SELECT” alternately appear on the
display.
«
• Each time you press the button, RDS operation
mode changes as follows:
When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the
main display, and the unit goes back to the previously
tuned station, but the EON function still remains activated.
PTY SELECT
EON SELECT
Canceled
CASE 3
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting
the program you have selected
2 Press SELECT – / + until the
EON data type you want appears
on the display.
The unit continues to receive the station but the indicator
of received PTY code starts flashing.
«
When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY
code stops flashing and remains lit, but the EON function
still remains activated.
The selected EON data type indicator also
flashes.
More about the EON function
• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with
this unit. In this case, the EON function may not work correctly.
• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the
station does not change even if another network station starts
broadcasting a program of the same EON data.
• The EON function is canceled when you change the source to CD,
TAPE, or AUX, while it is temporarily canceled when you change
the source to AM.
• Each time you press the button, the EON data types
change as follows:
TA
NEWS
INFO
OFF
(Canceled)
TA:
Traffic announcement
NEWS: News
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice
in the widest sense.
OFF: The EON function is canceled. The EON data
type indicator (TA, NEWS, INFO) goes off.
3 Press PTY/EON once again.
The EON data type indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.
Now, the EON function is activated. See “How
the EON function actually works.”
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Playing Back CDs
Loading CDs
Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous
Play
On the unit ONLY:
You can play CDs continuously.
1 Press 0 for the disc tray (CD1 to 3)
you want to load a CD onto.
1 Load CDs.
The unit automatically turns on and the disc
tray comes out. The Powered Rolling Panel
also opens automatically.
3
2 Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) for
2
the disc you want to play.
2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
1
CD play starts from the first track of the
tray, with its label side up.
selected disc.
Tracks of the currently
playing disc
1
2
3
INCORRECT
CORRECT
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
circle of the disc tray.
Track number
Elapsed playing time
3 Press the same 0 you have pressed
in step 1.
• Pressing CD £¥8 instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a CD is on the trays.
The disc tray closes, and the corresponding
disc indicator (CD1 to CD3) lights up on the
display.
To stop during play, press 7.
To remove the disc, press 0 for the corresponding disc tray.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.
CD playback sequence
When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of
the following sequences.
When loading more than one CD continuously
When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place another CD
onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then the next tray
comes out.
• When CD1 is pressed : CD1 ] CD2 ] CD3 (then stops)
• When CD2 is pressed : CD2 ] CD3 ] CD1 (then stops)
• When CD3 is pressed : CD3 ] CD1 ] CD2 (then stops)
* When only 2 CDs are loaded, they are played in the same order,
but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.
About the disc indicators
Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.
Basic CD Operations
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.
Disc number
1
2
3
To exchange CDs during playback of another
Press 0 corresponding to a CD, not playing or selected
currently, to eject and exchange the CD.
Disc indicator
Disc marker
If you exchange CDs during play, the current play will not
stop until all CDs you have exchanged are played.
• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.
• The disc indicator flashes while the corresponding CD is being
played.
• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is
no CD on the corresponding disc tray.
To stop play for a moment
Press CD £¥8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes
on the display.
To resume play, press CD £¥8 again.
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• Each time you press the button, CD play mode changes
as follows:
To locate a particular point in a track
During play, press and hold 1 or ¡.
• 1: Fast reverses the disc.
Random Play
Program Play
• ¡: Fast forwards the disc.
Continuous Play
When using the remote control, press and hold
1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡.
3
3 Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD1, CD2, and CD3) to
select the disc number you want to
play.
2
To go to another track
1
Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or during
playback.
Track number
• 4:Goes back to the beginning of the
current or previous tracks.
1
2
3
• ¢:Skips to the beginning of the next or
succeeding tracks.
When using the remote control, press 1 / 4
or ¢ / ¡.
Program step number
Disc number
If you press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 1 / 4 or ¢ /
¡ before playing)
You can change the tracks continuously.
4 Select a track from the CD selected in the
above step.
On the unit:
Press 4 or ¢ to select the track number,
To go to another track directly using the number
buttons
then press SET.
Pressing the number button(s) before or
during play allows you to start playing the
track number you want.
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.
For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
• For how to use the number buttons, see
“To go to another track directly using
the number buttons” described to the
left.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
— Program Play
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you
start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.
• To use Repeat play (see page 17) for Program play, press
REPEAT after starting Program play.
1
2
3
1 Load CDs.
5 Program other tracks you want.
• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.
• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps 3
and 4.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD £¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.
2 Press PROGRAM/RANDOM
repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
appears on the display.
6 Press CD £¥8.
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.
1
2
3
To stop during play, press 7.
To exit from Program play mode, press PROGRAM/
RANDOM repeatedly again before or after play so that the
unit enters another play mode. (The program you have made
is stored in memory until you turn off the unit or erase the
program.)
• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is
called up.
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To stop during play, press 7.
• Random play also stops when one of the disc trays is
opened.
To check the program contents
Before playing, you can check the program
contents by pressing 1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on
the remote control.
To exit from Random play mode, press PROGRAM/
RANDOM repeatedly again before or after play so that the
unit enters another play mode.
• ¢ / ¡: Shows the programed tracks in the
programed order.
• 1 / 4: Shows them in the reverse order.
Even if you press 4 (or 1 / 4 on the remote
control)
To modify the program
Before playing, you can erase the programed tracks
shown on the display by pressing CANCEL.
• Each time you press the button, the programed
track shown on the display is erased from the
program.
You cannot go back to the previous tracks during Random play.
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play
You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual track
currently playing repeat as many times as you like.
To add tracks in the program before play, simply select the
track numbers you want to add by following step 4 of the
programming procedure on page 16.
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before
playing. To use Repeat play for Program play and
Random play, press the button after starting
playback.
To erase the entire program before or after play, press 7.
“PROGRAM” appears on the display.
• Ejecting a CD will also erase the track numbers programed
from the ejected CD.
• Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes
as follows, and the following indicator lights up on the
display:
If you try to program a 33rd track
REPEAT ALL
REPEAT 1CD
“FULL” will appear on the display.
Canceled
(Continuous play)
REPEAT 1
If your entry is ignored
REPEAT ALL: Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs
(continuously or at random), or all the
tracks in the program.
You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a
track number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting
track 14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.
REPEAT 1CD*: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.
REPEAT 1:
Repeats one track on one CD.
*
REPEAT 1CD is not used for Program play and Random
play.
Playing at Random — Random Play
The tracks of all loaded CDs will play at random.
• To use Repeat play for Random play, press REPEAT after
starting Random play.
To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
REPEAT indicator (REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1CD, or
REPEAT 1) goes off from the display.
• Repeat play is also canceled when you select Program play
or Random play.
1 Load CDs.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD £¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Tray Lock
2 Press PROGRAM/RANDOM
repeatedly until “RANDOM” appears
on the display.
You can prohibit CD ejection from the unit and can lock CDs.
• This operation is possible only using the buttons on the
unit.
1
2
3
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for any disc tray while
holding 7. (If there is any disc tray opened, close it first.)
“LOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded CDs are
locked.
• Each time you press the button, CD play mode changes
as follows:
Random Play
Program Play
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the CDs, press 0 for
any disc tray while holding 7.
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded CDs are
unlocked.
Continuous Play
3 Press CD £¥8.
The tracks are played at random.
Random play ends when all the tracks are
played once.
If you try to eject CDs
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.
To skip the currently playing track, press ¢
(or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control).
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Playing Back Tapes
You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without
changing any settings.
To play both sides repeatedly — Reverse Mode
Reverse Mode works for both decks at the same time.
When it is in use, the tape automatically reverses at the end of
a side and the unit starts playing the other side of the tape,
and repeats the same process.
Playing Back a Tape
To use Reverse Mode, press REVERSE MODE so
that the Reverse Mode indicator on the display lights
up like —
1 Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to
use.
To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so
that the Reverse Mode indicator on the display lights up like
—
For Deck B
When Reverse Mode is on with cassettes in both decks
A and B
For Deck A
After the reverse (2) side of the tape finishes playing, the tape in the
other deck starts playing.
2 Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the
tape down.
Locating the Beginning of a Song — Music
Scan
You can use Music Scan to locate the beginning of a song.
Music Scan searches for blank portions that usually separate
recorded songs, then plays the next song.
3 Close the cassette holder gently.
If you put cassettes in both decks A and B, the last deck
you have put a cassette into is selected.
To find the beginning of the current song
During play, press 1 / ¡ (1 / 4 or
¢ / ¡ on the remote control) in the
opposite direction to the tape play.
The tape direction indicator of the opposite
direction to the tape play starts flashing
slowly.
To operate the other deck, press TAPE A/B.
4 Press TAPE 2 3.
The tape play starts and the tape direction
indicator (2 3) starts flashing slowly to
indicate the tape running direction.
• Each time you press the button, the tape
direction changes.
Searching stops automatically at the beginning
of the current song, and the current song starts
automatically.
3 : plays the front side.
2 : plays the reverse side.
To find the beginning of the next song
During play, press 1 / ¡ (1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the
remote control) in the same direction as the tape play.
The tape direction indicator of the same direction as the tape
play starts flashing slowly and quickly alternately.
When the tape plays to the end, the deck automatically stops
if the Reverse Mode is not on. (See “To play both sides
repeatedly — Reverse Mode.”)
To stop during play, press 7.
Searching stops automatically at the beginning of the next
song, and the next song starts automatically.
To operate the other deck, press TAPE A/B, then
TAPE 2 3.
Music Scan works by detecting a 4-second long blank
between each song, so it will not work well in the
following cases
To fast wind to the left or to the right, press 1 / ¡
(1 / 4 or ¢ / ¡ on the remote control) while the
tape is not running.
The tape direction indicator (2 3) starts flashing quickly on
the display.
• No blank at the beginning of a song.
• Noise (often caused by much use or poor quality dubbing) which
fills the blank.
• Long, very soft passages or pauses in a song.
To remove the cassette, press 0 EJECT for deck A or
EJECT 0 for deck B.
The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration
may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinch-
rollers and the capstans.
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Recording
IMPORTANT:
Recording a Tape on Deck B
• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video
recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied
therein.
1 Press EJECT 0 for the deck B.
• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is
not affected by the VOLUME control (and the
SUBWOOFER VOLUME control for CA-MXJ750R;
ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL control for CA-MXJ552R,
CA-MXJ550R, and CA-MXJ500). Thus, during recording
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to
without affecting the recording level.
• While recording, you can hear sound modes through the
speakers or headphones. However, the sound is recorded
without these effects (see page 10).
2 Put in a recordable cassette, with the exposed
part of the tape down.
3 Close the cassette holder gently.
• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,
the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance
between the TV and the unit.
4 Check the tape direction of deck B.
• If the tape direction is not correct, press TAPE 2 3
twice then 7 to change the tape direction.
• You can use type I and II tapes for recording.
5 Start playing the source — FM, AM (LW/
MW)*, CD player, deck A, or auxiliary
equipment connected to AUX jacks.
• When the source is CD, you can also use CD Direct
Recording (see page 20) and Auto Edit Recording (see
page 21).
To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs
on the back to protect
unexpected erasure or re-
recording.
To protect your recording, remove these tabs.
To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with
adhesive tape.
• When the source is deck A, you can also use the
dubbing method. (See “Dubbing Tapes” on page 20.)
* See “To record an AM (LW/MW) station — Beat Cut” on
page 20.
When using type II tape, be careful not to cover the holes
used to detect the tape type.
6 Start recording.
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality
If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks
become dirty, the following will occur:
• Impaired sound quality
• Discontinuous sound
• Fading
On the unit:
Press REC START/STOP.
On the remote control:
Press and hold REC START/STOP
for more than 1 second.
The REC (recording) indicator lights up on the
display and recording starts.
• Incomplete erasure
• Difficulty in recording
To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers
Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
To stop during recording, press REC START/STOP again
or 7.
Pinch rollers
Capstans
To remove the cassette, press EJECT 0 for deck B.
To record on both sides — Reverse Mode
Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator lights up as —
• When using the Reverse Mode for recording, start
recording in the forward (3) direction first.
Otherwise, recording will stop when recording is done only
on one side (reverse) of the tape.
Heads
To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up as —
To demagnetize the heads
Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at
electronics and record shops).
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To record an AM (LW/MW) station — Beat Cut
While recording an AM (LW/MW) broadcast, beats may be
heard (which are never heard when listening to the broadcast
without recording it).
If this occurs, press PROGRAM/RANDOM
repeatedly, while recording, until the beats are
reduced.
CD Direct Recording
Everything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on
the CD, or according to the order you have made for Program
play.
1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B.
• Each time you press the button, the display
changes to show the following:
2 Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc
tray, with its label side up.
CUT2
CUT3
CUT4
CUT1
3 Press one of the disc number
buttons (CD1 to CD3) to select the
disc, then 7.
Dubbing Tapes
It is preferable that the tape type (type I or II) you record
from be the same as the tape type you record onto when
dubbing tapes.
4 Press CD REC START.
“CD REC” appears, and the REC (recording)
indicator lights up on the display.
Deck B starts recording and the CD player
starts playing.
1 Press TAPE 2 3, then 7.
When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED”
appears on the display, and the CD player and deck B
stop.
To stop during CD Direct Recording, press 7 or REC
START/STOP.
2 Put the source cassette in deck A, and a
recordable cassette into deck B.
To record on both sides — Reverse Mode
Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator lights up as —
• Put the cassettes in both decks so that the tapes will run
in the forward (3) direction.
• When using the Reverse Mode for CD Direct
Recording, start recording in the forward (3)
direction first. When the tape reaches its end while
recording a song in the forward direction (3), the last song
will be recorded at the beginning of the reverse side (2).
3 Press DUBBING.
Dubbing starts.
To stop during dubbing, press 7.
If you start recording on the reverse side (2), recording
will stop when recording is done only on one side (reverse)
of the tape.
To record on both sides — Reverse Mode
Press REVERSE MODE so that the Reverse Mode
indicator lights up as —
To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up as —
To cancel Reverse Mode, press the button again so
that the Reverse Mode indicator lights up as —
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Auto Edit Recording
4 Press SET.
By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record the CD tracks
to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by
selecting the CD tracks in numerical order. However, to
prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being
cut off, the last track is selected so as to fit on the remaining
tape length.
Tracks to be recorded on the
reverse side (SIDE-B) appear.
1
2
3
On the unit ONLY:
• Each time you press the button, the tracks to be recorded
on the front side (SIDE-A) and on the reverse side
(SIDE-B) alternate.
1 Load CDs.
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press
CD £¥8, then 7 before going to the next step.
5 Put a recordable cassette of appropriate
2 Press EDIT.
length into deck B.
1
2
3
6 Press REVERSE MODE so that the
Reverse Mode indicator lights up as
.
• Without turning on the Reverse Mode (
),
3
3 Press the disc number button
(CD1 to CD3) for the disc you
want to record from.
recording will stop when the front side of the tape is
recorded.
2
1
7 Press CD REC START.
The REC (recording) indicator lights up on the
display.
1
2
3
Deck B starts recording then, about 10 seconds
later, the CD player starts playing.
When the recording is done, “CD REC FINISHED”
appears on the display, and the CD player and deck B
stop.
• If a tape has not been rewound, deck B will rewind the
tape before it starts recording.
• A 10-second blank portion is automatically created at
the beginning of each side of the tape.
1
2
3
To stop during Auto Edit Recording
Press 7 or REC START/STOP so that a 4-second blank
portion is created on the recorded tape. (Remember a 4-
second blank is important when using Music Scan — see
page 18.)
The optimum tape length for the disc appears.
To change the tape length manually
If the tape length selected is not satisfactory, you can
change the tape length by pressing 4 or ¢.
You can select the tape length among the following — 40,
46, 50, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80, 84, and 90.
To cancel Auto Edit Recording
Press CANCEL before or after play.
• Pressing one of the following buttons will also cancel Auto
Edit Recording — 7, REC START/STOP, and
PROGRAM/RANDOM.
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Using the Timers
Continued
There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily
Timer, and Sleep Timer.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
“ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the
unit enters on-time setting mode.
Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the
unit. (See page 9.)
Using Daily Timer
With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or
radio program.
3 Set the on-time you want the
unit to turn on.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then
How Daily Timer actually works
The unit automatically turns on, set the volume level to the
preset level, and starts playing the specified source when the
press SET.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,
then press SET.
on-time comes (the
indicator flashes just before the on-
“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds,
then the unit enters off-time setting
mode.
time, and continues flashing while the timer is operating).
Then, when the off-time comes (“OFF” flashes just before the
off-time), the unit automatically turns off (stands by).
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
• If you have made a mistake while setting timer, press
CANCEL. (However, this does not always work. If
CANCEL does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly
and start from step 1 again.)
4 Set the off-time you want the
unit to turn off (on standby).
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then
press SET.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute,
then press SET.
The unit enters source selecting mode.
Before you start...
• When using a CD as the source to play, make sure there
is a CD on the selected disc number tray.
• When using a tape as the source to play —
– Make sure that a tape is in the deck whose deck
indicator (A or B) is lit on the display.
– Make sure that the tape direction is correct.
• When using the external component as the source to
play, set the timer equipped with the external component
at the same time.
5 Press 4 or ¢ to select the
source to play, then press SET.
• Each time you press 4 or ¢, the
source changes as follows:
TUNER AM
– CD – –
TUNER FM
AUX TAPE
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER until
“DAILY” appears on the display.
The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator also starts
flashing on the display.
TUNER FM: tunes into a specified preset FM station.
= go to step 6.
TUNER AM: tunes into a specified preset AM (LW/MW)
station. = go to step 6.
– CD – –: plays a disc from a specified track of a
specified disc. = go to step 6.
TAPE: plays a tape in deck A or B. = go to step 7.
AUX: plays an external source. = go to step 7.
• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes
change as follows:
ON TIME
REC
DAILY
Clock
setting
Canceled
ON TIME
(See page 9.)
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Using Recording Timer
6 When selecting “– CD – –”
1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the disc
number, then press SET.
With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio
broadcast automatically.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the track
number, then press SET.
How Recording Timer actually works
The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified
station, sets the volume level to “MIN,” and starts recording
The unit enters volume setting mode.
When selecting “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM”
Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then
press SET.
when the on-time comes (the
indicator flashes just before
the on-time, and continues flashing while the timer is
operating). Then, when the off-time comes (“OFF” appears
just before the off-time), the unit automatically turns off
(stands by).
The unit enters volume setting mode.
7 Press 4 or ¢ to set the
volume level.
The timer setting remains in memory until you change it.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1
again.
• If you have made a mistake while setting the timer, press
CANCEL. (However, this does not always work. If
CANCEL does not work, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly
and start from step 1 again.)
• You can select the volume level from among
the following — “VOL – –,” “VOL 5,” “VOL 10,”
and “VOL 15.”
If you select “ VOL – –,” the volume is set to the last
level when the unit has been turned off.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Put a recordable cassette into deck B.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER until “REC”
8 Press SET to complete the Daily
Timer setting.
appears on the display.
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator also
starts flashing on the display.
The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator stops
flashing and remains lit. The settings you have
done are shown on the display in sequence.
9 Press
to turn off the unit (on
standby) if you have set the Daily
Timer with the unit turned on.
• Each time you press the button, the timer setting modes
change as follows:
To turn on or off Daily Timer after its
setting is done
ON TIME
REC
DAILY
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until
“DAILY” appears on the display.
Clock
setting
Canceled
ON TIME
(See page 9.)
2
To turn off the Daily Timer, press CANCEL.
The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator goes off
from the display (“OFF” appears for a while).
The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for
the Daily Timer remains in memory.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.
“ON TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the
unit enters on-time setting mode.
To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET.
The DAILY (Daily Timer) indicator lights up
on the display. The settings you have done are
shown on the display in sequence for your confirmation.
If the unit is turned on when the timer-on time comes
Daily Timer does not work.
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Using Sleep Timer
4 Set the on-time you want the unit
to turn on.
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music.
You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then
press SET.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then
press SET.
How Sleep Timer actually works
The unit automatically turns off after the specified time
length passes.
“OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds,
then the unit enters off-time setting
mode.
On the remote control ONLY:
5 Set the off-time you want the unit
to turn off (on standby).
1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then
press SET.
1 Press SLEEP.
The time length until the shut-off time appears
and the SLEEP indicator starts flashing on the
display.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then
• Each time you press the button, the time length changes
as follows:
press SET.
The unit enters preset station selecting
mode.
10
20
30
60
90
120
Canceled
2 Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the
time length.
6 Select the preset station.
1) Press 4 or ¢ to select the band
(“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”),
then press SET.
The SLEEP indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
To check the remaining time until the shut-off time, press
SLEEP once so that the remaining time until the shut-off time
appears for about 5 seconds.
2) Press 4 or ¢ to select a preset
channel number, then press SET.
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator
stops flashing and remains lit. The
settings you have done are shown on the display in
sequence.
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until
the desired time length appears on the display.
To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly so that the
SLEEP indicator goes off.
• Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the unit.
7 Press
to turn off the unit (on
standby) if necessary.
Timer Priority
If you want to listen to another source while recording
Press REC START/STOP to stop recording. Without stopping it, you
cannot change the source.
Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder what
happens if the setting for these timers overlaps.
Here are examples.
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is
done
• Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer and
Sleep Timer.
If Daily Timer is set to come on while Recording Timer is
operating, Daily Timer will not come on at all.
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until
“REC” appears on the display.
2
To turn off the Recording Timer, press
CANCEL.
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator goes off
from the display.
Recording Timer
Daily Timer
The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting
for the Recording Timer remains in memory.
does not work.
If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer is
operating, Sleep Timer will not work (the SLEEP indicator
does not go off).
To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET.
The REC (Recording Timer) indicator lights up
on the display. The settings you have done are
shown on the display in sequence for your
confirmation.
7:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
Recording Timer
Sleep Timer
does not work.
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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling cassette tapes
Handling discs
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in
one of the reels and rotating.
• If the tape is loose, it may get
stretched, cut, or caught in the
cassette.
• Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while pressing the
center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the
disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
• Be careful not to touch the tape
surface.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the disc when placing it back in its
case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.
• Avoid the following places to store the
tape:
— In dusty places
To clean the disc
— In direct sunlight or heat
— In moist areas
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.
— Near a magnet
DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to
clean the disc.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,
such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom
No sound is heard.
Cause
Action
Connections are incorrect or loose.
Check all connections and make
corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of
noise.
• Antennas are disconnected.
• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.
• Change the position and direction of the
AM (LW/MW) loop antenna.
• Extend the FM antenna at the best
position.
• The AM (LW/MW) loop antenna is too
close to the unit.
• The FM antenna is not properly extended
and positioned.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
The disc is scratched or dirty.
Clean or replace the disc. (See page 25.)
The disc tray does not open or close.
• The AC power cord is not plugged in.
• Trays are locked.
• Plug the AC power cord.
• Unlock the trays. (See page 17.)
The disc does not play.
The disc is placed upside down.
Place the disc with the label side up.
Turn on the unit.
The cassette holders cannot be opened.
Power supply from the AC power cord has
been cut off while the tape was running.
Impossible to record.
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are
removed.
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
Operations are disabled.
The built-in microprocessor may
malfunction due to external electrical
interference.
Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it
back in.
Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.
• The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.
• The batteries are exhausted.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Replace the batteries.
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Additional Information
This section is for the model having RDS functions —
that is CA-MXJ750R, CA-MXJ552R, and
CA-MXJ550R.
Description of the PTY codes:
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.
NEWS:
News.
SOCIAL A: Programs about sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
AFFAIRS:
Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the
news — debate, or analysis.
RELIGION: Religious programs.
INFO:
Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in
the widest sense.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing their
views either by phone or at a public forum.
SPORT:
Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
TRAVEL:
LEISURE:
JAZZ:
Travel information.
EDUCATE: Educational programs.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
Programs about recreational activities.
Jazz music.
CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the musical
regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
tradition of the American Southern States.
SCIENCE:
VARIED:
Programs about natural sciences and technology.
NATIONAL: Current popular music of the nation or region in that
country’s language.
Used for mainly speech-based programs like
quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.
OLDIES:
FOLK M:
Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular
music.
POP M:
Commercial music of current popular appeal.
Rock music.
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a
particular nation.
ROCK M:
M.O.R. M:
Current contemporary music considered to be “easy-
listening.”
DOCUMENT:Program concerning factual matters, presented in an
investigative style.
LIGHT M:
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
TRAFFIC:
Traffic announcement.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc.
OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other categories.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the above list.
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Specifications
CA-MXJ750R
CA-MXJ552R/CA-MXJ550R/CA-MXJ500
Amplifier section
Amplifier section
Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN)
Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN)
SUBWOOFERS:
65 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels
driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion.
75 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 1
kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
MAIN SPEAKERS: 20 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels
driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion.
AUX:
420 mV/50 kΩ
Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
Signal wave length: 660 nm
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance
Output level: –15 dBm to –12 dBm
(at 1 kHz, measured at MAIN SPEAKERS)
Speakers/Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω
AUX:
460 mV/50 kΩ
Digital output: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
Signal wave length: 660 nm
Tuner
FM tuning range:
87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
Output level: –15 dBm to –12 dBm
AM tuning range: MW: 522 kHz – 1,629 kHz
LW: 144 kHz – 288 kHz
Speakers/Impedance: 6 Ω – 16 Ω
CD player
Tuner
CD Capacity:
3 CDs
85 dB
FM tuning range:
87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
Dynamic range:
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
AM tuning range: MW: 522 kHz – 1,629 kHz
LW: 144 kHz – 288 kHz
Wow and flutter:
Immeasurable
CD player
Cassette deck
Frequency response
CD Capacity:
3 CDs
85 dB
Dynamic range:
Normal (type I): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
CrO2 (type II): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz
Wow and flutter:
Immeasurable
Metal (type IV): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz (only for playback)
Wow and flutter
0.15% (WRMS)
Cassette deck
Frequency response
Normal (type I): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz
CrO2 (type II): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz
Metal (type IV): 50 Hz — 14,000 Hz (only for playback)
General
Power requirement:
AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power consumption: 95 W (at operation)
14 W (on standby)
Wow and flutter
0.15% (WRMS)
Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 335 mm x 368 mm (W/H/D)
(107/16 in. x 131/4 in. x 141/2 in.)
General
Power requirement:
AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Mass (approx.):
9.7 kg (21.4 lbs)
Power consumption: 120 W (at operation)
15 W (on standby)
Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 335 mm x 368 mm (W/H/D)
(107/16 in. x 131/4 in. x 141/2 in.)
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
Mass (approx.):
9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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