JVC MX-KA3 User Manual

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1
How This Manual Is Organized ............................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 3
How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control .......................................................................................... 3
Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the FM Antenna .................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the AM Antenna ................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting External Equipment .............................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to the Wall Outlet ................................................................................................................. 6
DEMO Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 6
COMPU Play ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Operations ........................................................................................................... 7
Turning the Power On and Of["................................................................................................................ 7
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................................................. 7
Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) ....................................................................................................... 8
Reinforcing the Bass Sound (ACTIVE BASS EX.) ................................................................................ 8
Emphasizing the sound (SOUND TURBO) ............................................................................................ 8
Selecting the Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................................................................................... 8
Entering the Number with the Remote Control (Numeric Keys) ............................................................ 8
Using the Tuner ............................................................................................................. 9
Tuning In a Station .................................................................................................................................. 9
Presetting Stations ................................................................................................................................. 10
To Change the FM Reception Mode ..................................................................................................... 10
Using the CD Player .................................................................................................... 11
To Load CDs ......................................................................................................................................... 12
To Unload CDs ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play ......................................................................................... 13
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks ...................................................................................... 14
Random Play .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Repeating Tracks ................................................................................................................................... 15
Tray Lock Function ............................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Cassette Deck (Listening to a Tape) ........................................................ 16
Playing a Tape ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the Cassette Deck (Recording) ...................................................................... 17
Standard Recording ............................................................................................................................... 18
CD Synchro Recording .......................................................................................................................... 18
Tape to Tape Recording (DUBBING) ................................................................................................... 18
Using an External Equipment .................................................................................... 19
Listening to the External Equipment ..................................................................................................... 19
Using the Timers ......................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Daily Timer ......................................................................................................................... 21
Setting the REC (Recording) Timer ...................................................................................................... 22
Setting the SLEEP Timer ...................................................................................................................... 24
Timer Priority ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Care And Maintenance ................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 26
Specifications ............................................................................................... Back cover
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JVC MX-KA3 Specifications

General

Output Power	80 W per channel
Input Sensitivity/Impedance	300 mV/50 kΩ
Frequency Response	63 Hz - 12, 500 Hz
Wow And Flutter	0.15% (WRMS)
CD Capacity	3 CDs
Dynamic Range	85 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	85 dB
FM Tuner Tuning Range	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Tuner Tuning Range	530 kHz - 1, 710 kHz
Dimensions	267 mm x 305 mm x 433 mm
Mass	7.5 kg
Type	3-way bass-reflex type
Woofer	13.5 cm cone
Mid	5 cm cone
Tweeter	2 cm dome
Power Handling Capacity	80 W
Impedance	6 Ω
Frequency Range	45 Hz - 22, 000 Hz
Sound pressure level	89 dB/W.m
Dimensions	228 mm x 316 mm x 258 mm
Mass	3.1 kg
Power Requirements	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	125 W (power on mode)
Power Consumption in Standby Mode	17 W