JVC CA-MD9R User Manual

COMPACTDIGITAL AUDIOCA-MD9RFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabin

7Using the AmplifierTurning the Power On and OffTurning the CA-MD9R On ——————————————————————Press the button.“HELLO” appears on the display and the

8orVOLUMECD1234567891032121MD3CD+–VOLUMEAdjusting the VolumeTurn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease i

9Sound ModesThe CA-MD9R has some preset sound effects that give you control of the way your music sounds,so you can tailor it for your room and for th

10Creating Your Own Customized Sound Mode ——————————————You can create you own customized Sound Mode and store it in the CA-MD9R’s memory.To do the fo

11Using the TunerMULTI JOG dial SETTUNERSLEEPFM MODEMUTETUNERAUXMODESELECTTAPEDIRECTIONREC PAUSEACTIVE BASS EX.DISC DISC DISCSOUNDMODEMUTEVOLUME321TA

121 2 34 5 67 8 910+10EON ON/OFFPTY SELECTPTYSEARCHTA/NEWS/INFODISPLAYMODETUNERMULTI JOGSETMULTI JOGSETSelecting a Radio Station —————————————————————

13Changing the FM Reception ModeWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press the FM MODE MUTE button on theRemote Control (after pre

14Description of the PTY codes:NONE: Undefined.NEWS: News.AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis.INFO: Pr

15RDSCONTROL3DISPLAYMODE«««3Changing the RDS Information————————————————————You can see RDS information on the display while listening to an FM statio

16EON Function ——————————————————————————The EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice(NEWS, TA, and/or

Warnings, Cautions and OthersG-1IMPORTANT for the U.K.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If theplug fitted is not suitable for the pow

17Notes:• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this unit.• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the stati

18Using the CD PlayerCD indicators on the unitEach of the CD buttons (1 to 3) has the CD indicator.When a CD is loaded on the tray, the corresponding

19The Player built in the CA-MD9R has 3 CD trays. You can use Continuous, Random, Program orRepeat Play for the CDs on CD1, CD2 and CD3 trays. Repeat

20Playing CDs ———————————————————————————You can play the CDs continuously. (Continuous Play)1. Prepare the CDs.2. Press the CD button (1 to 3) (or th

21Selecting a Track —————————————————————————Using the unitRotate the MULTI JOG dial while playing or pausing.• Rotate the MULTI JOG dial clockwise to

222. Press one of the CD buttons (1 to 3) to select a CD.The CD and track numbers start flashing.❏ If the CD and track numbers stop flashing, press th

233. Press one of the DISC buttons (1 to 3).The CD and track numbers start flashing.❏ If the CD and track numbers stop flashing, press the DISC button

24CD PLAY MODERandom PlayThe tracks of all loaded CDs will play at random.1. While the CD player is stopped, press the CD PLAY MODE button repeatedly

25Using the MD Recorder (Playing)7 (Stop) 0 (Eject)MULTI JOG dialMD (1 to 3)REPEATPLAY MODEIMPORTANT: Before using the Remote Control for theMD operat

26The MD Recorder has 3 MD loading slots. You can use Continuous, Random, Program or RepeatPlay for the MDs in MD1, MD2 and MD3 loading slots. Repeat

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTSREPRODUCTION OF LABELS1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REARENCLOSURECLASS 1LASER PRODUCT2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED

27Playing MDs———————————————————————————You can play the MDs continuously. (Continuous Play)1. Prepare the MDs.2. Press the MD button (1 to 3) (or the

28Selecting a Track —————————————————————————Using the unitRotate the MULTI JOG dial while playing or pausing.• Rotate the MULTI JOG dial clockwise to

292. Press one of the MD buttons (1 to 3) to select an MD.The MD and track numbers start flashing.❏ If the MD and track numbers stop flashing, press t

303. Press one of the DISC buttons (1 to 3).The MD and track numbers start flashing.❏ If the MD and track numbers stop flashing, press the DISC butto

31Random PlayThe tracks of all loaded MDs will play at random.1. While the MD Recorder is stopped, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until the RAN

32Using the MD Recorder (Recording)Your CA-MD9R is supplied with very powerful functions to record on the MDs. (For Editingfunctions, see the next cha

33Things to Know Before You Start Recording ——————————————❏ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or di

34Standard RecordingTo record any source currently playing use the following procedure.❏ You can also record the same source on the tape at the same t

35Long Recording (LONG REC)The LONG REC function allows you to record any source continuously onto 3 MDs, enabling youto make long recording of radio

36One Touch CD Recording (CD REC)The CD REC function allows you to easily record CDs on the MD1.1. Prepare CDs and a recordable MD into the MD1 loadin

1Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component MD System.Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo syste

37Three CD Recording (TRIPLE REC)The TRIPLE REC function allows you to easily record three CDs onto three MDs.1. Prepare CDs and recordable MDs.❏ Alwa

38Listening Edit Recording (LISTENING)The LISTENING function allows you to make a program while listening and checking each track ofthe loaded CDs, th

395. When you finish checking all CDs or if there is no more remaining time for recording on the MD,recording starts automatically.“L. EDIT” appears o

40First Track Recording (1ST TRACK REC)The 1ST TRACK REC function allows you to record the first track of each loaded CD. You can, forexample, make a

41Using the MD Recorder (Editing) SETCANCELTITLEOne of the great features of the MD is its capacity to be edited freely.The CA-MD9R offers you the fol

42MD3MD2MD1DIVIDE FunctionThis function allows you to divide one track into two separate tracks. It is useful, for example, whenyou want to add track

438. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to precisely adjust the dividing point.You can shift the dividing point up to ±128. This range (±128) corresponds to ap

44MD3MD2MD1JOIN FunctionThis function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into one track.1. Be sure that the MD you want to edit is in one of the M

45MD3MD2MD1MOVE FunctionThis function allows you to move a track to the position you prefer on the same MD. It is useful tochange the order of the tra

468. Press the SET button.❏ If you have selected wrong track numbers, press the CANCEL button then select the correcttrack numbers again.❏ If you canc

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47MD3MD2MD1JOINDIVIDE MOVE ERASEALL ERASECanceledCDMD1234567891011121314151632121MD3ERASE FunctionThis function allows you to erase an unwanted track.

48ALL ERASE FunctionThis function allows you to erase all the tracks on an MD.1. Be sure that the MD you want to edit is in one of the MD loading slot

495See page 50 for more informationabout these character sets.BASS SOUNDTITLE EDITSETMD3MD2MD1/\CDMD1234567891011121314151632121MD3TITLE FunctionThis

50Giving a Title to a Track ——————————————————————1. Be sure that the MD you want to edit is in one of the MD loading slots.2. Select the MD you want

51Using the Cassette Deck (Playing)PHONESDOLBY B NRCD RECREC PAUSEAUTO REVERSEDOLBY B NRAUTO TAPE SELECTOR¤ ‹ (Play)1 ¡7 (Stop)0 (Eject)DOLBY B

52One Touch Play —————————————————————————❏ Press the ¤ or ‹ button (or the £ button on the Remote Control).The power comes on and “TAPE” appears on

53Music ScanTo find the beginning of a music track during play, use the Music Scan function. Music Scansearches for blank portions that usually separa

54Using the Cassette Deck (Recording)Things to Know Before You Start Recording ——————————————❏ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record

55If you are recording an AM (MW/LW) broadcast and you hearinterference, move the BEAT CUT switch on the back panel fromposition 1 (the normal mode) t

56CD RECCD Direct RecordingEverything on the CD goes onto the tape in the order it is on the CD, or according to the order youhave set in a program.

3Getting StartedR6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)AccessoriesCheck that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the CA-MD9R.AM (MW/LW) Loop Ant

57Using the TimersThe timers let you control recording and listening functions automatically.Three types of timers are available:❏ Daily Timer — Use t

58DAILY on/offDAILY Timer On TimeREC1 on/offREC1 Timer On TimeREC2 on/offREC2 Timer On TimeREC3 on/offREC3 Timer On TimeClock SettingNormal Display (c

59DAILY on/offDAILY Timer On TimeREC1 on/offREC1 Timer On TimeREC2 on/offREC2 Timer On TimeREC3 on/offREC3 Timer On TimeClock SettingNormal Display (c

60CD TAPE MD AUXFM AM4. Select the source you want to listen to.1. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise until the source you wantap

61Before Turning Off the unit❏ If you have selected “FM” or “AM” as the source, make sure that the station you want isselected.If not, select the stat

62DAILY on/offDAILY Timer On TimeREC1 on/offREC1 Timer On TimeREC2 on/offREC2 Timer On TimeREC3 on/offREC3 Timer On TimeClock SettingNormal Display (c

63TAPEMD 1MD 2MD 3MD ALLMULTI JOGCDREC 1STEREO TUNED1234567891011121314151632121MD34. Select a preset station you want to record.1. Rotate the MULTI

64Setting the Sleep TimerBy setting this timer, you can fall asleep to music.❏ You can only set the Sleep Timer when the unit is on.Procedure for Sett

65Example 1Example 2OperationOperationSettingSettingThe Recording Timer 2 has priority.The sound is cut off a few seconds before theRecording Timer on

66Disc Lock FunctionWhen the Disc Lock function is on, the CD trays and MD loading slot cover cannot be opened evenif you press the 0 button.This func

4CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the unit into an AC power outlet.Connecting the FM AntennaA. Using the Supplied FM AntennaThe FM antenn

67Care and MaintenanceGeneral NotesIn general, you will have the best performance by keepingyour tapes, CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean.• Store tapes

68Troubleshooting• If you are having a problem with your CA-MD9R, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.• If you cannot s

69MD Error MessagesError MessageBLANK DISCCANNOT JOINDISC ERRORDISC FULLEMERGENCY STOPMD NO DISCNON-AUDIOCANNOT COPYPLAYBACK MDDISC PROTECTEDTRACK PRO

70Amplifier SectionOutput Power (IEC 268-3/DIN) 37 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven, into6 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% tota

71Additional InformationsSome Words about MDsThere are two types of MDs: premastered (prerecorded) and recordable (blank).Premastered MDsPremastered M

72Serial Copy Management System (SCMS)The MD Recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allowsonly first-generation

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5Connecting the SpeakersFor each speaker, connect one end of the speaker wire to the speaker terminals on the back of theCA-MD9R and the other end to

6Demo ModeWhen the CA-MD9R is connected to an AC power outlet, a Demo automatically starts showingsome of the main features.To stop the Demo, press an