JVC FS-X1/FS-X3 User Manual

SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX1SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 SP-FSX3COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEMFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.which are located eithe

6Getting StartedConnecting the AM AntennaRear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3)• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove th

7Getting StartedConnecting the Speakers (SP-FSX1/SP-FSX3)These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage the spea

8Getting StartedRemoving the Speaker Grills (SP-FSX1)The speaker grills can be removed.When removing:1. Pull the bottom towards you with your fingers.

9Getting StartedConnecting an MD Recorder, etc (Optical Digital Output)Unplug the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) between the S

10Basic OperationsTurning the Power On and OffTurning the System On Press the STANDBY/ON button.The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayed once.

11Basic OperationsAdjusting the Brightness (DIMMER - at Power On)You can adjust the brightness of the display.When the System is Turned OnAt power on,

12Basic OperationsTone Control (BASS/TREBLE)You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen-cy) and treble (high frequency).On the Remote C

13Using the TunerYou can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can betuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memorystorage.❑ Before listenin

14Using the TunerPresetting StationsYou can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta-tions.• Preset numbers may have been set to factory test f

15Using the CD PlayerYou can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Re-peat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the trackson the CD.Her

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses(For U.S.A)WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK,

16Using the CD Player❑ You can insert a CD while listening to the other source.• However, while the CD door is operating (opening or closing), the oth

17Using the CD Player5Press the Numeric Keys to enter the track number you want to program (See page 12).The program order number will be assigned fro

18Using the CD PlayerRepeating TracksYou can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many timesas you like.During playback or in Stop mode, press th

19Using External EquipmentsListening to External EquipmentYou can listen to the external equipment such as MD re-corder, tape deck or other auxiliary.

20Using External EquipmentsRecording the System’s Source to External EquipmentYou can record the System’s source to external equipmentwhich is connect

21Using the TimersThe timers let you control listening functions automatically. Two types of timers are available: DAILY Timer Use this timer to set w

22Using the Timers3Press the SET button.The minute digits of the time indication blink on the dis-play.• To return to the hour setting, press the CANC

23Using the TimersOn the Remote Control1Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeat-edly until “ON (time)” appears on the display.At this time, “DAILY” indica

24Using the Timers5Setting the volume level.Press the 3 or 2 button to select the volume level(VOLUME 1-50), then press the SET button.6Select the FAD

25Using the TimersSetting the SLEEP TimerUse the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certainnumber of minutes when it is playing. By setting th

G-2CAUTION1. Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked bya newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat m

26Troubleshooting• If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.• If you cannot so

27Care And MaintenanceHandle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.Compact DiscsCAUTION:• Do not use any solvent (for example, con-ventio

28SpecificationsCA-FSX1/CA-FSX3AmplifierOutput Power :30 W per channel, min. RMS, driv-en into 4 Ω at 1 kHz, with no morethan 10 % total harmonic dist

SP-FSX1 CA-FSX1 SP-FSX1SP-FSX3 CA-FSX3 SP-FSX3COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEMSYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACTFS-X1/FS-X3Consists of CA-FSX1 and SP-FSX1 Consists

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses(For U.S.A)WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK,

G-2CAUTION1. Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked bya newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat m

G-3CAUTION About the Internal Cooling FanThis unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow forhigh-power operation within a small space. Thi

1Table of ContentsEnglishIntroduction ... 3Featur

Table of Contents2EnglishSetting the Daily Timer...

3EnglishIntroductionThank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of e

G-3CAUTION About the Internal Cooling FanThis unit includes an internal cooling fan, so as to allow forhigh-power operation within a small space. Thi

4EnglishGetting StartedAccessoriesMake sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.FM Wire Antenna (1)AM Loop An

5Getting StartedEnglishCAUTION:• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.Connecting the FM AntennaRear Panel of the Ce

6Getting StartedEnglishConnecting the AM AntennaRear Panel of the Center Unit (CA-FSX1/CA-FSX3)• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, re

7Getting StartedEnglishConnecting the Speakers (SP-FSX1/SP-FSX3)These speakers are exclusively for this system. Using with other devices will damage t

8Getting StartedEnglishRemoving the Speaker Grills (SP-FSX1)The speaker grills can be removed.When removing:1. Pull the bottom towards you with your f

9Getting StartedEnglishConnecting an MD Recorder, etc (Optical Digital Output)Unplug the cap and connect an optical digital cord (not supplied) betwee

10EnglishBasic OperationsTurning the Power On and OffTurning the System On Press the STANDBY/ON button.The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayed

11Basic OperationsEnglishAdjusting the Brightness (DIMMER - at Power On)You can adjust the brightness of the display.When the System is Turned OnAt po

12Basic OperationsEnglishTone Control (BASS/TREBLE)You can control the tone by changing the bass (low frequen-cy) and treble (high frequency).On the R

13EnglishUsing the TunerYou can listen to FM and AM stations. Stations can betuned in manually, automatically, or from preset memorystorage.❑ Before l

1Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 3Features ...

14Using the TunerEnglishPresetting StationsYou can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM sta-tions.• Preset numbers may have been set to factory

15EnglishUsing the CD PlayerYou can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Re-peat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the trackson the

16Using the CD PlayerEnglish❑ You can insert a CD while listening to the other source.• However, while the CD door is operating (opening or closing),

17Using the CD PlayerEnglish5Press the Numeric Keys to enter the track number you want to program (See page 12).The program order number will be assig

18Using the CD PlayerEnglishRepeating TracksYou can repeat all tracks or individual track, as many timesas you like.During playback or in Stop mode, p

19EnglishUsing External EquipmentsListening to External EquipmentYou can listen to the external equipment such as MD re-corder, tape deck or other aux

20Using External EquipmentsEnglishRecording the System’s Source to External EquipmentYou can record the System’s source to external equipmentwhich is

21EnglishUsing the TimersThe timers let you control listening functions automatically. Two types of timers are available: DAILY Timer Use this timer t

22Using the TimersEnglish3Press the SET button.The minute digits of the time indication blink on the dis-play.• To return to the hour setting, press t

23Using the TimersEnglishOn the Remote Control1Press the CLOCK/TIMER button repeat-edly until “ON (time)” appears on the display.At this time, “DAILY”

Table of Contents2Setting the Daily Timer...2

24Using the TimersEnglish5Setting the volume level.Press the 3 or 2 button to select the volume level(VOLUME 1-50), then press the SET button.6Select

25Using the TimersEnglishSetting the SLEEP TimerUse the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certainnumber of minutes when it is playing. By set

26EnglishTroubleshooting• If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.• If you ca

27EnglishCare And MaintenanceHandle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time.Compact DiscsCAUTION:• Do not use any solvent (for example, con

28EnglishSpecificationsCA-FSX1/CA-FSX3AmplifierOutput Power:60 W (30 W + 30 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD)Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)LINE IN :210 mV/51 k

28FrançaisCaractéristiquesCA-FSX1/CA-FSX3AmplificateurPuissance :60 W (30 W + 30 W) à 4 Ω (DHT10%)Sensibilité/Impédance d’entrée (1 kHz)LINE IN :210 m

3IntroductionThank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoymen

4Getting StartedAccessoriesMake sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System.FM Wire Antenna (1)AM Loop Antenna (

5Getting StartedCAUTION:• Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet.Connecting the FM AntennaRear Panel of the Center Un