COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-EX90 RX-EX90 Consists of RX-EX90, ME-EX90 and XL-EX90. INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER/TUNER SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER ME-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER XL-EX90 RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER VOLUME BAND S. A. BASS PHONES DIRECT INPUT DOWN UP STANDBY KEY MODE POWER RX-EX90 6 dB ME-EX90 RM­SEEX90U REMOTE CONTROL SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB SUBWOOFER VOLUME 10 dB POWER 1 2 3 SLEEP 0 dB 12 dB 4 5 6 AUX 7 8 9 FM MODE /MUTING TUNER STANDBY 10 PLAY MODE +10 SUBWOOFER LEVEL POWER REPEAT CD CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 TAPE DIRECT S.A.BASS ME-EX90 TREBLE BALANCE BA SS ­/L CL O /TIM CK ER +/ R CA NC EL XL-EX90 SE T COMPACT DISC PLAYER /CANCEL L PERO TANT O C IR TA EC P E TIO N CD 3 PLAY & EXCHANGE D CD 2 CD 1 VOLUME STANDBY REPEAT PLAY MODE M FA UD TIN E G EC E R US PA POWER XL-EX90 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. LVT0096-001A [J] Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent from damage or malfunction,locate the apparatus as follows: 1.Do not place any obstacle around the units. If you place something beside the units, leave a space of 1/2 inches or more in between. 2.When stacking, place the components as illustrated below. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER /CANCEL RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER VOLUME BAND S. A. BASS PHONES DIRECT INPUT DOWN UP RX-EX90 STANDBY KEY MODE PHONES 6 dB ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB SUBWOOFER VOLUME 10 dB The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DISC LOADING MECHANISM INPUT 0 dB 12 dB REC PAUSE CD REC SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER ME-EX90 STANDBY STANDBY REC LEVEL SUBWOOFER LEVEL PHONES TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER /CANCEL CD 3 PLAY & EXCHANGE CD 2 CD 1 REC PAUSE CD REC XL-EX90 STANDBY For U.S.A. B DOLBY C REC DOLBY REVERSE NR MODE STANDBY REPEAT PLAY MODE PHONES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Caution ­­ POWER switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. G-1 Welcome ! We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer. Important cautions Installation of the Unit · · · · · · · · · Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 41°F-95°F or 5°C and 35°C). Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV. Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation. Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations. Do not place the Unit on a carpet. Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands! When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn off the power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer. Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit. Power cord Malfunctions, etc. · For safe use, observe the following Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places. Avoid high temperatures Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device. Do not block the vents Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit in a poorly ventilated place. When you're away When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket. Do not insert foreign matter into the machine Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine. Care of the cabinet When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring. If water gets inside the machine Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock. 3 CA-EX90 Table of Contents Welcome ! .......................................................... 3 Important cautions .............................................. 3 For safe use, observe the following ................... 3 COMPU LINK .................................................... 41 Linked Operation of the Other Optional Components (Compu Link) ............................... 41 Shortcut Playback (From the RX-EX90 Amplifier/tuner) ................. 42 Shortcut Playback (From a Source Component) ............................ 43 Remote Control of the Other Components ..... 44 Synchronized Recording ................................... 46 Parts Index ......................................................... 5 Front Panels ........................................................ 5 Displays ............................................................... 7 Rear Panels ......................................................... 9 Remote control ................................................. 11 Setting up the System .................................... 13 Supplied Accesories ......................................... 13 Placement ......................................................... 13 Connections ...................................................... 14 Connecting the Power ...................................... 17 Remote control batteries .................................. 18 Setting the Clock .............................................. 19 Additional Information ................................... 48 Troubleshooting ................................................ 48 Specifications ................................................. 50 Amplifier Operations ...................................... 20 Turning on the Power ....................................... 20 Adjusting the Volume ....................................... 20 Adjusting the Sound ......................................... 21 Adjusting the Balance ....................................... 22 Direct Playback ................................................. 22 Selecting a Source ............................................ 23 Tuner Operations ............................................. 24 Manual and Automatic Tuning .......................... 24 Presetting Stations ........................................... 26 Listening to Preset Stations ............................. 27 CD Operations .................................................. 28 Loading CDs ..................................................... 28 Basic Operations .............................................. 29 Program Play Mode .......................................... 31 Random Play Mode .......................................... 33 Repeat Play Mode ............................................ 34 Tray Lock ........................................................... 34 Timer Operations ............................................. 35 Introduction ....................................................... 35 Daily Timer ........................................................ 36 Recording Timer ................................................ 38 Sleep Timer ....................................................... 40 Timer Priority ..................................................... 40 4 CA-EX90 Parts Index Front Panels Amplifier/tuner 11 10 RX-EX90 9 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER 8 VOLUME BAND 7 6 S. A. BASS PHONES DIRECT INPUT DOWN UP STANDBY KEY MODE POWER 1 Subwoofer amplifier 2 3 4 5 6 dB ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB SUBWOOFER VOLUME 10 dB 0 dB 12 dB 14 STANDBY SUBWOOFER LEVEL POWER 12 CD player 13 23 XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER 22 21 CD 3 CD 2 CD 1 /CANCEL PLAY & EXCHANGE 20 STANDBY REPEAT PLAY MODE POWER 15 16 17 18 19 5 CA-EX90 Amplifier/tuner front panel 1 POWER button Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY. STANDBY indicator Lights up when the power is in STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON. Subwoofer amplifier front panel w POWER button Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY. STANDBY indicator Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON. 2 Display 3 Remote sensor 4 KEY MODE button Press to switch the operation mode of the < and > (cursor) buttons. The PRESET indicator in the display lights in the preset tuning mode. The PRESET indicator in the display turns off in the auto/manual tuning mode. e SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator r SUBWOOFER VOLUME control Rotate to adjust the Subwoofer level. Rotate rightward to increase the level or leftward to decrease the level. CD player front panel t POWER button Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY. STANDBY indicator Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON. 5 <, > (Cursor buttons) Press to switch preset channels or for auto/ manual tuning. 6 INPUT button 7 Press repeatedly to select the desired input source. BAND button Press to switch between the FM and AM radio bands. Rotate to adjust the volume. Rotating toward UP increases the volume and toward DOWN decreases it. y Display u REPEAT button Press to switch repeat play modes (All disc repeat, 1 disc repeat, 1 track repeat or off). 8 VOLUME control i PLAY MODE button Press to switch play modes (continuous play, Program play, or Random play). o 4, ¢ buttons Press to skip to the beginning of a desired track or press and hold to search in fast forward or fast reverse. 9 DIRECT button and indicator Press to turn the direct signal function on or off. This function allows the source signal to bypass the tone control circuitry (BASS, TREBLE, S.A. BASS, and BALANCE) during playback. The indicator lights up when this function is on. ; Disc control buttons 0: Press to open or close the respective disc tray. CD 1 to CD 3: Press to start playing the respective CD. p S.A. BASS button and indicator Press to turn the bass enhancement function on or off. The indicator lights up when this function is on. a