JVC Stereo System CA EX90 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM  
Consists of RX-EX90, ME-EX90 and XL-EX90.  
CA-EX90  
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER/TUNER  
RX-EX90  
SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER  
ME-EX90  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
XL-EX90  
RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER TUNER  
/
VOLUME  
BAND  
INPUT  
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
POWER  
KEY  
MODE  
RX-EX90  
6 dB  
4 dB  
8 dB  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER  
RM–SEEX90U REMOTE CONTROL  
2 dB  
10 dB  
POWER  
0 dB  
12 dB  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
SLEEP  
AUX  
7
FM MODE  
/MUTING  
TUNER  
CD  
STANDBY  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
10  
+10  
POWER  
PLAY  
MODE  
REPEAT  
TAPE  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
DIRECT S.A.BASS  
ME-EX90  
CLOCK  
/TIMER  
XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
/CANCEL  
TAPE  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
DIRECTION  
PLAY & EXCHANGE  
VOLUME  
STANDBY  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
POWER  
FADE  
MUTING  
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  
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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.  
Power cord  
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.  
Malfunctions, etc.  
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.  
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.  
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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  
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Parts Index  
Front Panels  
Amplifier/tuner  
11  
10  
9
8
RX-EX90 INTEGRATAMPLIFIER / TUNER  
VOLUME  
BAND  
INPUT  
7
6
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
KEY  
MODE  
POWER  
3
4
5
2
1
Subwoofer amplifier  
6 dB  
4 dB  
8 dB  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER  
2 dB  
10 dB  
14  
0 dB  
12 dB  
STANDBY  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
POWER  
12  
13  
CD player  
23  
22  
XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
/CANCEL  
21  
20  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
PLAY & EXCHANGE  
STANDBY  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
POWER  
15  
16  
17 18  
19  
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Amplifier/tuner front panel  
Subwoofer amplifier front panel  
1 POWER button  
w POWER button  
Press to switch the power between ON and  
STANDBY.  
Press to switch the power between ON and  
STANDBY.  
STANDBY indicator  
STANDBY indicator  
Lights up when the power is in STANDBY  
mode. Turns off when power is ON.  
Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY  
mode. Turns off when power is ON.  
2 Display  
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.  
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.  
CD player front panel  
The PRESET indicator in the display turns off  
in the auto/manual tuning mode.  
t POWER button  
Press to switch the power between ON and  
STANDBY.  
5 <, > (Cursor buttons)  
Press to switch preset channels or for auto/  
manual tuning.  
STANDBY indicator  
Lights up when the power is in the STANDBY  
mode. Turns off when power is ON.  
6 INPUT button  
Press repeatedly to select the desired input  
source.  
7 BAND button  
y Display  
u REPEAT button  
Press to switch repeat play modes (All disc  
repeat, 1 disc repeat, 1 track repeat or off).  
Press to switch between the FM and AM  
radio bands.  
i PLAY MODE button  
8 VOLUME control  
Press to switch play modes (continuous play,  
Program play, or Random play).  
Rotate to adjust the volume.  
Rotating toward UP increases the volume  
and toward DOWN decreases it.  
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 /8 button  
Press to start or pause CD playback.  
s &/CANCEL button  
Press to stop CD playback.  
q PHONES jack  
Press to clear a track during program mode.  
Connect headphones with a stereo mini-plug  
to this jack. When headphones are  
connected, no sound comes from the  
speakers and the SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
indicator on the ME-EX90 does not light.  
d Main tray  
This accommodates three disc trays inside.  
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Displays  
Amplifier/tuner  
VOLUME  
DAILY  
SLEEP  
REC  
PRESET  
MD  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
AUX  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
CD player  
DISC  
1 2 3 4 5  
PROGRAM 6 7 8 9 10  
REPEAT  
ALL 1 CD  
RANDOM  
11 12 13 14 15  
8
9
11  
12  
13  
10  
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Amplifier/tuner display  
CD player display  
1 Receiving condition indicators  
TUNED: Lights up when radio broadcast is  
received.  
8 Play indicators  
: Lights up during CD playback.  
*: Lights up during pause.  
9 Disc indicator  
STEREO: Lights up when FM stereo  
broadcast is received.  
Shows the CD disc number being played or  
selected.  
2 Receiving band indicators  
FM: Lights up when the FM band is selected.  
AM: Lights up when the AM band is selected.  
p Character display  
Shows the track number, play time, program  
sequence, etc.  
3 Character display  
Shows the selected source, radio frequency,  
preset channel number, timer setting item and  
contents.  
Shows the clock in the power STANDBY  
mode.  
q Repeat mode indicators  
Show the repeat mode.  
REPEAT ALL: Lights up when all tracks in all  
the CDs loaded in the main tray  
or all tracks in the program are  
played repeatedly.  
4 PRESET indicator  
Lights up when < and > (cursor buttons) are  
set to the preset channel selection mode.  
REPEAT 1 CD: Lights up when a CD is played  
repeatedly.  
REPEAT 1: Lights up when a single track is  
played repeatedly.  
5 Volume indicator  
Shows the volume level.  
w Play mode indicators  
6 Timer indicators  
PROGRAM: Lights up in the program play  
mode.  
RANDOM: Lights up in the random play mode.  
• DAILY: Lights up when the daily timer  
operation is selected.  
• SLEEP: Lights up when the sleep timer  
operation is selected.  
• REC: Lights up when the recording timer  
operation is selected.  
e Track indicators  
Shows the number of tracks in the selected  
or played CD.  
7 Source indicators  
The “ ” marking on the left of the selected  
source lights up.  
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Rear Panels  
Amplifier/tuner  
9
8
7
SYNCHRO  
MAIN  
SPEAKERS  
(
)
FM  
(75  
FOR ME-EX90  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
LOOP  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FM  
GNDGND  
ANTENNA  
6
)
LEFT  
RIGHT  
OUT(REC)  
IN (PLAY) OUT(REC)  
TAPE  
IN (PLAY)  
SUB-  
CD  
MD  
AUX  
WOOFER  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
Subwoofer amplifier  
14  
SPEAKERS  
SUB-  
WOOFERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
13  
COMPU LINK-3  
( SYNCHRO )  
SYNCHRO  
)
(
FOR RX-EX90  
SUB-  
WOOFER  
IN  
10 11 12  
CD player  
18 17  
OPTICAL  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
ANALOG OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPU LINK-3  
( SYNCHRO )  
AC POWER CORD  
15  
16  
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Amplifier/tuner rear panel  
Subwoofer amplifier rear panel  
1 CD input jacks  
p COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks  
Connect each jack with the COMPU LINK-3  
(SYNCHRO) jack of another component.  
Either jack can be used for the connection.  
Connect to the ANALOG OUT jacks of the  
CD player.  
2 MD input/output jacks  
Connect to the output/input jacks of the MD  
recorder.  
q SYNCHRO socket  
Connect to the SYNCHRO socket of the  
amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90).  
OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of  
the MD recorder.  
IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks  
of the MD recorder.  
w SUB-WOOFER IN jack  
Connect to the SUB-WOOFER OUT jack of  
the amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90).  
3 TAPE input/output jacks  
Connect to the output/input jacks of the  
cassette deck.  
e Power cord  
Connect to a wall power outlet.  
r SPEAKERS SUBWOOFERS terminals  
Connect speakers with rated impedance of 3  
to 16 ohms.  
OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of  
the cassette deck.  
IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks  
of the cassette deck.  
CD player rear panel  
4 AUX input jacks  
Connect to the audio output jacks of a VCR or  
TV.  
t COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks  
Connect each jack with the COMPU LINK-3  
(SYNCHRO) jack of another component.  
Either jack can be used for the connection.  
5 SUB-WOOFER OUT jack  
Connect to the input jack of a subwoofer  
amplifier (ME-EX90).  
y AC POWER CORD receptacle  
6 Power cord  
Connect the provided AC power cord.  
Connect to a wall power outlet.  
u DIGITAL OUT jack  
7 SYNCHRO socket  
Connect to the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD  
recorder using an optical digital cable.  
When connecting to the XM-EX90 MD  
recorder, connect to its DIGITAL IN 1 jack.  
Connect to the SYNCHRO socket of the  
subwoofer amplifier(ME-EX90).  
8 SPEAKERS terminals  
Connect speakers with rated impedance of 6  
to 16 ohms.  
i ANALOG OUT jacks  
Connect to the CD input jacks on the  
amplifier/tuner using the provided audio pin  
cord.  
9 ANTENNA terminals  
Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
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Remote control  
RM–SEEX90U REMOTE CONTROL  
1
2
POWER  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
SLEEP  
AUX  
22  
21  
7
FM MODE  
/MUTING  
TUNER  
+
10  
10  
PLAY  
3
4
CD  
MODE  
REPEAT  
TAPE  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
DIRECT S.A.BASS  
20  
19  
18  
5
6
7
17  
16  
8
9
VOLUME  
10  
11  
15  
14  
12  
13  
Remote control  
5 DIRECT  
1 POWER  
Press to listen to the original sound of the  
source.  
Press to switch the power between ON and  
STANDBY.  
6 S.A.BASS  
2 Number buttons  
Press to activate Signal Adaptive BASS  
function for enhancing the low frequencies.  
• Use to select preset channels when  
listening to the tuner.  
• Use to select tracks after pressing CD,  
CD1, CD2, CD3 or PLAY MODE.  
7 Tone control buttons  
BASS: Press to adjust low frequencies.  
After pressing BASS, press +/R or –/L  
to adjust the bass.  
TREBLE: Press to adjust high frequencies.  
After pressing TREBLE, press +/R  
or –/L to adjust the treble.  
BALANCE: Press to adjust the balance.  
After pressing BALANCE, press  
+/R or –/L to adjust the balance  
3 FM MODE/MUTING  
Press to switch the FM mode between  
AUTO and MONO.  
4 CD controls  
PLAY MODE: Press repeatdly to select the  
play mode you desire (PROG  
RAM, RANDOM, or off  
(continuous play)).  
8 CANCEL  
REPEAT: Press repetedly to select the repeat  
mode (REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1 CD,  
REPEAT 1, or off).  
• Press to cancel a timer operation.  
• Press to erase a CD program step.  
CD1, CD2, CD3: Press to select a  
CD tray.  
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9 TAPE DIRECTION  
i SET  
Press to set the preset channel, timer, clock,  
Press to change the tape direction when  
using the cassette deck.  
etc.  
p 4 1(skip back) / <  
o CLOCK/TIMER  
• Press to skip or search backward on the  
CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3,  
or PLAY MODE.  
Press to set the timer or clock.  
; +/R, –/L  
Press to set the BASS level, TREBLE level,  
BALANCE, timer, clock, etc.  
• Press to rewind on the cassette deck after  
pressing TAPE or TAPE CONTROL.  
• Press to select the preset channel after  
pressing TUNER.  
a Source buttons  
AUX: press to select the component  
connected to the amplifier/tuner’s AUX  
jacks as the sound source.  
TUNER: press to select the tuner as the  
sound source and set some buttons  
on the remote to operate the tuner.  
Press repeatedly to switch the band  
(FM or AM).  
CD: press to select the CD player as the  
sound source and make it start playback  
of a loaded CD. Press to set some  
buttons on the remote to operate the CD  
player.  
q REC PAUSE  
Press to set the cassette deck to record  
pause mode.  
w 7 (stop) / ∨  
• Press to stop playback on the CD player  
after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY  
MODE.  
• Press to stop playback or recording on the  
cassette deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE  
CONTROL.  
• Press to tune manually to a lower  
frequency after pressing TUNER.  
TAPE: press to select the cassette deck as  
the sound source and make it start  
playback of a loaded tape. Press to set  
some buttons on the remote to  
operate the cassette deck (when using  
the cassette deck).  
e VOLUME  
Press ∧ (up) to increase the volume.  
Press (down) to decreases the volume.  
r FADE MUTING  
Press to turn the volume all the way down.  
To restore the volume, press it again.  
s SLEEP  
Press to set or release the sleep timer.  
t ¢ ¡ (skip forward) / >  
• Press to skip or search forward on the CD  
player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or  
PLAY MODE.  
• Press to fastforward on the tape deck after  
pressing TAPE or TAPE CONTROL.  
• Press to select the preset channel after  
pressing TUNER.  
y £ (play) / ∧  
• Press to start playback on the CD player  
after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY  
MODE .  
• Press to start playback on the cassette  
deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE  
CONTROL.  
• Press to tune manually to a higher  
frequency after pressing TUNER.  
u TAPE CONTROL  
Press to set the buttons on the remote to  
operate the cassette deck.  
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Setting up the System  
Supplied Accesories  
Before setting up your system make sure you received all of the following supplied accesories.  
AC power cord x 1  
Stereo Audio pin cord x 1  
Monaural Audio pin cord x1  
Compu Link cable x 1  
AM loop antenna x1  
FM wire antenna x1  
Batteries (R6P(SUM-3)/AA (15F)) x2  
Remote Control x1  
Flat cable x1  
Cautions for Placement  
Place the system in the following manner to for proper ventilation and many years of trouble free use.  
Do not place in any of the following ares.  
Near a heater or other heat emmitting appliance.  
In direct sunlight.  
Do not place the CD player on top of the amplifer/tuner.  
In a place warmer than 35°C (or 95°F).  
In a bathroom, kitchen or other area with steam, humidity, or hot water.  
In a place with lots of static electricity or dust.  
In an unstable area.  
Near appliances that receive electronic wave broadcasts, such as a television or tuner.  
When stacking, place the components as illustrated below.  
RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER  
/
TUNER  
VOLUME  
BAND  
INPUT  
RX-EX90  
(Amplifier/tuner)  
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
POWER  
KEY  
MODE  
6
dB  
4
dB  
8
dB  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER  
2
dB  
10 dB  
0
dB  
12 dB  
ME-EX90  
(Subwoofer amplifier)  
STANDBY  
POWER  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
/CANCEL  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
XL-EX90  
PLAY  
&
EXCHANGE  
(CD player)  
STANDBY  
POWER  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
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Place the EX series as shown below.  
Connections  
Before Making Any Connections  
Be sure to confirm the locations of the left and right, + and –, and IN and OUT terminals on each  
component and make connections correctly and firmly. Incorrect or incomplete connections may  
result in degradation of the stereo effect, or no sound at all. As a general rule, use the red plugs  
on the connecting cords to connect the right channels and the white plugs to connect the left  
channels.  
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are complete.  
Connecting the supplied antennas  
Connect the supplied FM (wire) antenna and AM loop antenna as shown below.  
FM wire antenna  
FM  
(75  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
GNDGND  
ANTENNA  
)
AM loop antenna  
FM antenna  
Affix the antenna to a wall (etc.) in a position which provides the best reception.  
AM loop antenna  
Fold the loop over the base and push in the direction of the arrow.  
Place in a position which provides the best reception.  
CAUTION  
To avoid noise, keep antennas away from this unit’s metallic parts, the audio pin cords, and the AC  
power cord.  
Connecting external antennas  
Connect external antennas if reception is not satisfactory with the supplied antennas.  
2
AM loop antenna  
1
3
Outdoor FM  
antenna  
Outdoor single  
vinyl-covered wire  
FM  
(75  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
GNDGND  
ANTENNA  
)
Twist one end AM  
loop antenna’s wire  
together with the vinyl  
wire and insert.  
AM loop antenna  
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire  
To improve reception of FM stations, disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna and connect an  
75-Ohm FM antenna wire (not supplied).  
To improve reception of AM stations, connect an vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT  
terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.  
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Connecting the CD player and subwoofer amplifier  
RX-EX90 (Amplifier/tuner)  
ME-EX90 (Subwoofer amplifier)  
SYNCHRO  
SPEAKERS  
SUB-  
WOOFERS  
MAIN  
SPEAKERS  
(
)
FM  
(75  
FOR M-EX90  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
LOOP  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FM  
GNDGND  
ANTENNA  
)
COMPU LINK-3  
( SYNCHRO )  
SYNCHRO  
)
(
FOR RX-EX90  
SUB-  
WOOFER  
IN  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
OUT(REC)  
IN (PLAY) OUT(REC)  
TAPE  
IN (PLAY)  
SUB-  
CD  
MD  
AUX  
WOOFER  
OUT  
To MD recorder  
(Refer to the manual supplied with it.)  
XL-EX90 (CD player)  
OPTICAL  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
ANALOG OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
Be sure to remove the  
COMPU LINK-3  
( SYNCHRO )  
protective cap before using  
the DIGITAL OUT jack. Keep  
the cap in a safe place so  
you can replace it when not  
using the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
Audio pin cord  
Stereo audio pin cords:  
Use to connect the CD player’s ANALOG OUT jacks to the CD input jacks on the RX-EX90 amplifier/tuner.  
Also use to connect the subwoofer amplifier’s SUB-WOOFER IN jack to the SUB-WOOFER OUT jack on  
the RX-EX90 amplifier/tuner.  
Be sure to connect jacks with plugs of the same colors for correct L (Left) and R (Right) connections.  
Monaural audio pin cord:  
Conect the amplifier/funer's SUB-WOOFER out jack to the subwoofer amplifier's SUB-WOOFER IN jack  
COMPU LINK cable  
Use the supplied COMPU LINK cable to connect one of the CD player’s COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks  
to either of the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks on the ME-EX90 subwoofer amplifier.  
Flat cable  
Use to connect the ME-EX90 subwoofer amplifier’s SYNCHRO socket to the SYNCHRO socket on the  
RX-EX90 amplifier/tuner.  
Optical digital cable (not supplied)  
Use to connect the CD player’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the optical DIGITAL IN jack of an MD recorder.  
When making connections to the MD recorder connect the CD player’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the to the  
MD recorder’s DIGITAL IN jack.  
Refer to the instructions provided with the MD recorder for details.  
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Connecting other components  
SYNCHRO  
SPEAKERS  
SUB-  
WOOFERS  
MAIN  
SPEAKERS  
(
)
FM  
(75  
FOR ME-EX90  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
LOOP  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FM  
GNDGND  
ANTENNA  
)
COMPU LINK-3  
( SYNCHRO )  
SYNCHRO  
)
(
FOR RX-EX90  
SUB-  
WOOFER  
IN  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
IN (PLAY)  
OUT(REC)  
IN (PLAY) OUT(REC)  
SUB-  
CD  
MD  
TAPE  
AUX  
WOOFER  
OUT  
XL-EX90  
VCR, TV, etc.  
Cassette deck  
(CD player)  
MD recorder  
XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER  
TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK  
/CANCEL  
/CANCEL  
CD  
3
2
1
INPUT  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM  
PLAY  
&
EXCHANGE  
CD  
CD  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
STANDBY  
POWER  
STANDBY  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
POWER  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
B
DOLBY  
C
REC  
POWER  
Audio pin cord  
Be sure to connect jacks with plugs of the same colors for correct L (Left) and R (Right) connections.  
Connect this unit’s OUT (REC) jacks to the IN (REC) jacks on a MD recorder or cassette deck.  
Connect this unit’s IN (PLAY) jacks to the OUT (PLAY) jacks on a MD recorder or cassette deck.  
Connect this unit’s AUX IN jacks to the sound output jacks on your VCR, TV, etc.  
Compu Link cable  
Use Compu Link cables to connect the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks of the Optional components.  
Flat cable  
Use to connect the subwoofer amplifier’s SYNCHRO socket to the SYNCHRO socket on the  
RX-EX90 amplifier/tuner.  
Optical digital cable  
Use to connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the CD player (XL-EX90) and DIGITAL IN 1 jack of the MD  
recorder.  
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Connecting the Speakers  
Connect the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals and connect the right speaker to the RIGHT  
speaker terminals. Be sure that the speaker cords do not touch the rear panel of this unit. This may  
damage the unit.  
Be sure to connect this unit’s + terminals to the + terminals on the speakers, and connect this unit’s  
– terminals to the – terminals on the speakers.  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your speakers.  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
MAIN  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RX-EX90  
Right subwoofer  
Left subwoofer  
SPEAKERS  
SUB-  
WOOFERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
ME-EX90  
IMPORTANT  
Use speakers with the correct impedance only. The correct impedance is indicated on the back  
panel.  
If a TV is installed near the speakers, the TV may display irregular colors. In this case, move the  
speakers farther away from the TV.  
Connecting the Power  
Amplifier/Tuner  
After completing all other connections, connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
CD player  
After completing all other connections, use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC POWER  
CORD terminal on the back of the CD player to a wall outlet.  
Subwoofer amplifier  
After completing all other connections, connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
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Remote control batteries  
Load the supplied batteries (2) into the remote control.  
1 Open the battery case.  
Push down and pull the lid in the direction of the arrow.  
2 Load the batteries.  
Insert two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries.  
Match the polarity (+ and –) of the batteries with the +  
and – marks inside the battery compartment.  
3 Close the battery case.  
Operating the Remote Control  
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel. The signal may not reach the  
remote sensor if the remote control is used at an angle, or if there are objects between the remote  
control and the remote sensor.  
RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER  
/
TUNER  
VOLUME  
BAND  
INPUT  
Cautions  
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
Observe the following to avoid battery leakage or explosion:  
STANDBY  
POWER  
KEY  
MODE  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control  
decreases, replace the batteries using R6P(SUM-3)/  
AA(15F) type dry cells.  
Do not use an old battery together with a new one.  
Do not use different types of batteries together.  
Do not disassemble the batteries or subject them to  
high temperatures, like an open fire.  
Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be  
used for a long time.  
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Setting the Clock  
This unit incorporates a clock with a 12-hour display. Be sure to set the clock before operating the  
unit. The clock can be set either in ON or STANDBY mode of power.  
Use the remote control unit to set the clock.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.  
Blinks.  
2 Set the time of the day.  
1 Set the hour.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially.  
After setting the hour  
(before pressing SET)  
Blinks.  
2 Set the minutes.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate minute, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the minutes in 10  
minutes steps.  
If you set the clock while the power is on, the display  
returns to the previous information after completing the  
clock setting.  
To set the clock precisely  
After setting the minutes, press SET in sequence with the time announcement on the TV, radio or  
telephone service. This starts the clock counting from 0 seconds of the set minute.  
Why set the time?  
Setting the time allows you to use the daily and recording timer operations.  
The daily and recording timer operations cannot be set unless the clock has been set. To correct the  
previously set time, press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly (5 times) so that the hour blinks to enter the  
clock set mode.  
Notes  
Pressing buttons other than those described above while setting the clock will cancel the clock  
setup. If this occurs, resume setting the clock from step 1.  
In case of a power failure (or when the power cord has been unplugged) the clock may show the  
time of the power failure, or a blinking “AM 0:00”. If this occurs, reset the clock to the correct  
time.  
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Amplifier Operations  
Turning on the Power  
Front panel  
Remote control  
Press POWER.  
The STANDBY indicator goes out and “HELLO” appears in  
the display.  
STANDBY  
POWER  
POWER  
ME-EX90 subuwoofer amplifier also turns on.  
Pressing POWER of RX-EX90 turns on the source  
component previously selected.  
Pressing POWER of the other EX90 components (CD  
player, etc.) also turns on the amplifier/tuner.  
Goes out.  
To turn off the power  
Press POWER again.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up and the display shows  
“GOOD-BYE”, then turns to the clock.  
If you have made the Compu Link connection (page 41):  
•Other optional components also turns off.  
Adjusting the Volume  
From the front panel  
VOLUME  
Rotate VOLUME.  
The volume level appears in the display.  
Rotate to the right (UP) to increase the volume, rotate to  
the left (DOWN) to decrease the volume.  
UP  
DOWN  
Rotate VOLUME quickly to make large changes, rotate  
slowly to make small changes.  
From the remote control  
Press VOLUME or  
.
Press  
to increase the volume, press  
to decrease the  
VOLUME  
volume. Hold down to make a continous change.  
The volume can be set between 0 and 50.  
Notes  
The volume cannot be changes while the unit is in the  
STANDBY mode.  
Be sure to turn the volume down before setting the unit  
to the STANDBY mode.  
To mute the sound  
Press FADE MUTING.  
When you press FADE MUTING, the volume level  
decreases to 0 (MUTING). Pressing it again restores the  
volume. To raise the volume, press VOLUME  
.
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Adjusting the Sound  
Emphasizing the bass  
Press S.A.BASS.  
“S.A.BASS” and “ON” appear in the display and the  
S.A.BASS indicator lights up.  
Front panel  
Remote control  
S. A. BASS  
S.A.BASS  
To cancel the bass emphasis  
Press S.A.BASS again.  
“S.A.BASS” and “OFF” appear in the display and the  
S.A.BASS indicator goes out.  
The S.A.BASS cannot be adjusted during DIRECT  
playback.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
Use the remote control for these operations.  
Adjusting the bass  
1 Press BASS.  
2 Press +/R or –/L to adjust the bass level.  
Press +/R to increase the bass.  
Press –/L to decrease the bass.  
• The bass can be adjusted in 7 steps from –3 to +3.  
Adjusting the treble  
1 Press TREBLE.  
2 Press +/R or –/L to adjust the treble level.  
Press +/R to increase the treble.  
Press –/L to decrease the treble.  
• The treble can be adjusted in 7 steps from –3 to +3.  
The BASS, and TREBLE cannot be adjusted during  
DIRECT playback.  
Adjusting of the subwoofer level  
Rotate SUBWOOFER VOLUME.  
Rotate rightward to increase the level or leftward to  
decrease the level.  
6 dB  
4 dB  
8 dB  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
2 dB  
10 dB  
0 dB  
12 dB  
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Adjusting the Balance  
Use the remote control for these operations.  
1 Press BALANCE.  
2 Press –/L or +/R to adjust the balance level.  
Press –/L to shift the sound to the left speaker.  
Press +/R to shift the sound toward the right speaker.  
Moves to the left when you  
press –/L  
Moves to the right when  
you press +/R  
Even if you shift the balance all the way to the right or  
left, the sound does not completely disappear from the  
opposing speaker.  
The BALANCE cannot be adjusted during DIRECT  
playback.  
Direct Playback  
Use this function to listen to the original sound of the sound source without any sound adjustments.  
Press DIRECT.  
Front panel  
Remote control  
“DIRECT” and “ON” appear in the display and the DIRECT  
indicator lights up.  
DIRECT  
DIRECT  
To cancel the DIRECT playback  
Press DIRECT again.  
“DIRECT” and “OFF” appear in the display and the DIRECT  
indicator goes out.  
The S.A.BASS, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE cannot be  
adjusted during DIRECT playback.  
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Selecting a Source  
Select the input source to be played.  
From the front panel  
Press INPUT repeatedly.  
INPUT  
The name of the selected source appears in the display.  
Each press of INPUT switches the input source as shown  
below.  
TUNER (FM/AM)  
MD  
AUX  
CD  
TAPE  
Example) This indicator lights when MD is selected  
MD  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
AUX  
Source indicators  
When the TUNER source is selected, the display shows  
the frequency of the last received radio station.  
One touch operation  
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press INPUT to  
automatically turn the power on and switch to the last  
source you listened to.  
From the remote control  
Press AUX, TUNER, CD, or TAPE.  
The respective input source is selected.  
AUX  
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).  
One touch operation  
TUNER  
When the power is in the STANDBY mode, press AUX,  
TUNER, CD, or TAPE to automatically turn the power on  
and switch to the selected source.  
CD  
When using the optional components together with  
this unit via the Compu Link connection (page 41)  
When a source is selected, the selected source component  
switches ON automatically. If the component is ready for  
playback, it also starts to play (see page 42).  
TAPE  
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Tuner Operations  
Manual and Automatic Tuning  
This section shows you how to tune in an FM or AM broadcast.  
From the front panel  
1 Press BAND to select the band you desire  
(FM or AM).  
BAND  
Each press of BAND switches the band between FM  
and AM.  
One touch operation  
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press BAND to  
automatically turn the power on and tune in the last  
station you listened to.  
KEY  
2 Press KEY MODE so that “PRESET” does not  
appear in the display.  
MODE  
After storing stations in the receiver’s preset memory  
(page 26), you can use the preset tuning feature (page  
27).  
3 Tune in the station you desire.  
For manual tuning  
Press > (for higher frequencies) or < (for lower  
frequencies) repeatedly to locate the frequency of the  
station you desire. When a station is received, the  
TUNED indicator lights up.  
For automatic tuning  
Hold down > or < until the frequencies start to change,  
then release.  
When a station is tuned in, “TUNED” appears in the  
display and the frequency stops changing. If you know  
the frequency of the station you want to receive, keep  
holding > or < until the amplifier/tuner nears the  
frequency you desire (this prevents the amplifier/tuner  
from stopping at other intermediate stations).  
When a stereo broadcast is received, the STEREO  
indicator lights up.  
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From the remote control  
1 Press TUNER to select the band you desire  
(FM or AM).  
TUNER  
In addition to selecting the FM band, this operation also  
sets the remote control to tuner operation mode. The  
remote control must be set to the tuner operation mode  
before proceeding to the following steps, even if the  
band was previously set to FM using the controls on the  
front panel.  
2 Tune in the station you desire.  
For manual tuning  
Press /\ (£) (for higher frequencies) or \/ (7) (for lower  
frequencies) repeatedly to locate the frequency of the  
station you desire. When a station is received, the  
TUNED indicator lights up.  
For automatic tuning  
Hold down /\ (£) or \/ (7) until the frequencies start to  
change, then release. When a station is tuned in, the  
TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency stops  
changing. If you know the frequency of the station you  
want to receive, keep holding /\ (£) or \/ (7) until the  
amplifier/tuner nears the frequency you desire (this  
prevents the amplifier/tuner from stopping at other  
intermediate stations).  
Stereo and monaural reception  
Switching to monaural reception is an effective way to reduce noise when receiving weak FM stereo  
broadcast.  
To switch to monaural reception  
Press FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control so that  
“MONO” appears in the display. This switches the  
FM MODE  
/ MUTING  
reception mode to mono. In this mode, stereo broadcasts  
are also received in mono.  
To switch to stereo reception  
Press FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control again so  
that “AUTO” appears in the display. This switches the  
reception mode to auto tuning. When a program is  
broadcast in stereo the STEREO indicator lights up and you  
hear the stereo sound. When in monaural, the STEREO  
indicator goes off and you hear monaural sound.  
Normally, it is recommended to use Automatic tuning. If clear reception is not possible  
with the supplied antenna, connect an external antenna (see page 14).  
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Presetting Stations  
Once stations are preset, they can be called up quickly with preset tuning. You can preset a total of  
40 stations, either FM or AM.  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.  
Use the buttons on the remote control to tune in the  
station; otherwise, following operation will not be  
possible.  
2 Press SET.  
The unit switches to preset memory mode (“— —” and  
PRESET blink in the display).  
Proceed to step 3 during the 4 seconds that “— —”  
and PRESET are blinking. After 4 seconds, preset  
memory mode is released. If this happens, press SET  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
again to reactivate it.  
3 Use the number buttons on the remote  
control to specify the preset number you  
desire.  
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The preset number and PRESET blink in the display.  
Proceed to step 4 during the 4 seconds that the preset  
number and PRESET are blinking. After 4 seconds,  
preset memory mode is released. If this happens, start  
again from step 2.  
+
10  
10  
4 Press SET again.  
“MEMORY” is displayed and the station is stored at the  
selected preset number.  
If another station was previously stored at that preset  
number, that station is erased and the new station is  
memorized in its place.  
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Listening to Preset Stations  
This section explains how to tune in preset stations.  
From the front panel  
KEY  
1 Press KEY MODE so that “PRESET” appears  
MODE  
in the display.  
2 Press > (for higher numbers) or < (for lower  
numbers) repeatedly to select the preset you  
desire.  
From the remote control  
You can tune in the preset stations from the remote control either, by switching through the presets  
one by one, or by specifying the preset you desire.  
TUNER  
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner operations.  
In addition to selecting the FM band, this operation also  
sets the remote control to tuner operation mode. The  
remote control must be set to the tuner operation mode  
before proceeding to the following steps, even if the  
band was previously set to FM using the controls on the  
front panel.  
2 Select the preset station you desire.  
To switch through the preset stations one by one  
Press > (¢ ¡) (for higher numbers) or < (4 1)  
(for lower numbers) repeatedly to select the preset  
number you desire.  
To specify the preset stations  
Use the number buttons to select a preset number.  
• 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 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
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CD Operations  
Loading CDs  
The CD player’s unique 3 disc changer mechanism houses 3 individual disc trays inside the main tray.  
CD 3  
1 Press 0 (open) for the disc tray (CD 1to 3) you  
CD 2  
want to load.  
CD 1  
The main tray opens to the selected disc tray.  
The disc tray number and “OPEN” appear in the display.  
Example) When CD1 0 is pressed  
• The disc trays housed in the main tray are numbered  
CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3 starting from the bottom tray.  
One touch operation  
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press one 0 to  
automatically turn the power on and open to the  
selected tray.  
2 Place a CD with the label side facing up.  
Place CD singles (8 cm) in the depressed inner circle.  
3 Press the same 0 you pressed in step 1.  
The main tray closes.  
The disc tray number and “CLOSE” appear in the  
display.  
Example) When CD 1 0 is pressed  
• Repeat steps 1 to 3 to load up to 3 CDs.  
Displayed information  
When a CD is loaded, the disc number for that CD is displayed and the player reads the disc’s data.  
After the data is read, the display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc,  
then switches to show the playing time for the first track.  
DISC  
Reading data  
DISC  
Total number of tracks and total  
playing time (shown for 4 seconds)  
DISC  
Playing time for track 1  
Likewise, when playback is stopped, the display shows the total number of tracks and total playing  
time of the current disc for 4 seconds, then it shows the playing time for track 1.  
Tip  
When loading more than one CD, instead of closing the main tray, press 0 for the next tray you want  
to load, the main tray automatically closes and then reopens to selected disc tray.  
CAUTION  
The disc tray will close if pushed inward. Be careful not to push the tray inward when placing a CD.  
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Basic Operations  
The following operations play all 3 CDs once, one after another.  
1 Load CDs.  
See “Loading CDs” on page 28.  
CD 3  
CD 2  
CD 1  
2 Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 for the disc you  
want to play.  
The amplifier/tuner automatically switches to the CD  
input and the CD starts to play.  
The indicator lights up.  
Lights  
DISC  
Press /8 instead of CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to start  
playing the CD whose disc number appears in the  
display.  
/CANCEL  
One touch operation  
When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press CD 1,  
CD 2 or CD 3 or /8 to automatically turn on the  
power to the CD player and amplifier/tuner, set the  
amplifier/tuner to the CD input and start playing the CD.  
CD playback sequence  
When 3 CDs are loaded, they are played in one of the  
following sequences.  
When CD 1 is pressed  
CD 1 ] CD 2 ] CD 3 (then stops)  
When CD 2 is pressed  
CD 2 ] CD 3 ] CD 1 (then stops)  
When CD 3 is pressed  
CD 3 ] CD 1 ] CD 2 (then stops)  
* When only 2 CDs are loaded, they play in the same  
order, but the disc tray without a CD is skipped.  
To stop playback  
Press &/CANCEL.  
/CANCEL  
When playback is stopped, the display shows the total  
number of tracks and total playing time of the current disc  
for 4 seconds, then it shows the playing time for track 1.  
To pause playback  
Press /8. The * indicator lights up.  
Press again to resume playback from the position where it  
was paused.  
/CANCEL  
CD 3  
CD 2  
CD 1  
To remove a CD:  
Press the respective 0.  
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To exchange CDs during playback of another  
Press 0 corresponding to a disc number not shown in the  
display to open that disc tray and exchange the CD.  
When CDs are exchanged during playback, playback stops  
after playing the last exchanged CD.  
To skip to the beginning of a track  
Press ¢ once to skip to the beginning of the next track.  
Press 4 once to skip to the beginning of the current  
track.  
Each additional press skips to another track.  
To check the playing time of a track  
Press 4 or ¢ during stop mode to display the desired  
track number. The playing time for that track is also  
displayed.  
Fast forward / reverse  
Press 4 or ¢ on the front panel.  
For fast forward, press and hold down ¢.  
For reverse, press and hold down 4. Release the button  
when the part you wish to listen to is reached.  
These operations cannot be controlled from the remote  
control unit.  
Notes  
When CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 is pressed, if there is no CD in the corresponding disc tray , “NO DISC”  
appears in the display and the unit enters stop mode.  
Example) When disc tray of disc number 2 does not contain CD  
When /8 is pressed, if the disc tray corresponding to the disc number shown in the display  
does not contain a CD, unit checks the other disc trays and automatically plays the first CD it  
finds. If there are no CDs, the unit enters stop mode when it reaches the last disc tray.  
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Program Play Mode  
This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs in the order you desire.  
1 Load CDs.  
See “Loading CDs” on page 28.  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select  
PROGRAM.  
PLAY MODE  
“PROGRAM” appears in the display and the PROGRAM  
indicator lights up.  
• If some tracks were previously programmed, the disc,  
track, and program numbers of each track are  
displayed.  
Lights  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play modes  
switch as follows:  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
Off (Continuous play)  
• The CD player must be in stop mode when switching  
the play modes. If necessary, press &/CANCEL to  
stop playback before pressing PLAY MODE.  
3 Program the tracks.  
CD 3  
1 Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select the disc  
containing the track you want to program.  
CD 2  
CD 1  
Blinks  
Example) Selecting disc 2.  
2 Select a track number by pressing 4 or ¢.  
Blinks  
Example) Selecting track 4.  
3 Press PLAY MODE to register the track.  
The display stops blinking and lights steadily, and the  
program number is incremented by 1.  
PLAY MODE  
Program No.  
Notes  
• Repeat steps 1 to 3 to program up to 32 tracks. If  
you attempt to program more than 32 tracks “FULL”  
appears in the display.  
• Perform step 2 within 4 seconds of step 1. If 4  
seconds elapse between any operations, the unit  
automatically returns to the previous state.  
• When using the remote control, see page 45.  
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4 Press /8 to start program playback.  
Program playback stops automatically after playing all  
the programmed tracks.  
To check the programmed tracks  
Press 4 or ¢ on the remote control during stop mode.  
Pressing ¢ shows programmed track numbers in the  
programmed order.  
Pressing 4 shows them in the reverse order.  
Programmed tracks cannot be checked by pressing 4  
or ¢ on the front panel.  
To remove programmed tracks  
Press &/CANCEL (or CANCEL on the remote control) during  
stop mode.  
/CANCEL  
Each time you press the button, a track is removed from  
the end of the program.  
If you make a mistake during programming  
Press &/CANCEL (or CANCEL on the remote control) during  
stop mode repeatedly to remove tracks from the end of the  
program until you reach the mistake, then reprogram from  
that point.  
To cancel program playback  
PLAY MODE  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during stop mode to select a  
different play mode.  
The program remains in memory even after exiting the  
program play mode.  
The program is cleared from memory if the power cord  
is unplugged or there is a power failure.  
When you remove a disc containing programmed  
tracks  
The tracks from that disc are cleared from the program.  
To play the program repeatedly  
Use the repeat play mode in combination with the program  
play mode.  
For details on the repeat mode, see page 34.  
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Random Play Mode  
This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs at random. You can enjoy listening to the tracks  
in a different order each time.  
1 Load CDs.  
See “Loading CDs” on page 28.  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select  
RANDOM.  
PLAY MODE  
“RANDOM” appears in the display and the RANDOM  
indicator lights up.  
DISC  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
5
9 10  
RANDOM 11 12 13 14 15  
Lights  
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play modes  
switch as follows:  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
Off (Continuous play)  
• The CD player must be in stop mode when switching  
the play modes. If necessary, press &/CANCEL to  
stop playback before pressing PLAY MODE.  
3 Press /8 to start random playback.  
Random playback stops automatically after playing each  
track once.  
/CANCEL  
• The CD player creates an order so that no tracks will  
be repeated.  
• Random playback stops if the main tray is opened.  
To cancel random playback  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during stop mode to select a  
different play mode.  
To play the track at random repeatedly  
Use the repeat play mode in combination with the random  
play mode. The tracks are played again in a different order  
after playing each track once.  
For details on the repeat mode, see page 34.  
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Repeat Play Mode  
This play mode lets you repeat the current track, the current CD, or all the tracks on all the CDs.  
1 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the repeat  
mode.  
REPEAT  
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat modes switch  
as follows:  
REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 CD  
REPEAT 1  
Off (mode cancelled)  
REPEAT ALL  
Repeats all the tracks on all CDs.  
This mode can be selected in any play mode.  
REPEAT 1 CD  
Repeats all the tracks on the current CD.  
This mode can only be selected during the normal  
(continuous) play mode.  
REPEAT 1  
Repeats the current track.  
This mode can be selected in any play mode.  
2 Press /8 to start repeat playback.  
Note: The repeat mode can also be selected while  
playing  
/CANCEL  
To cancel repeat playback  
Press REPEAT repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT indicator.  
Tray Lock  
This function electronically locks the main tray so that it can not be opened simply by pressing one of  
the 0 buttons.  
1 Set the power to the STANDBY mode.  
If the power is presently ON, press POWER.  
CD 1  
2 Press 0 for CD 1 while holding down &/  
/CANCEL  
+
CANCEL.  
“LOCKED” appears in the display and the main tray is  
locked.  
• When the main tray is locked, the display shows  
“LOCKED” and the main tray cannot be opened.  
• When a 0 is pressed during the STANDBY mode,  
“LOCKED” appears in the display and the unit  
remains in the STANDBY mode.  
To unlock the tray  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.  
“UNLOCKED” appears in the display and the main tray is  
unlocked.  
Pressing a 0 opens the selected tray.  
When a 0 is pressed during the STANDBY mode, the  
power is turned on and the selected tray opens  
automatically.  
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Timer Operations  
Introduction  
This unit incorporates three different timers.  
Use the remote control for timer settings.  
The timer can also be used to operate the optional components are connected to this unit.  
To operate the optional components using the timer, be sure Compu Link cables are connected  
between the COMPU LINK-3 jacks on each component.  
DAILY timer (Wake-up timer, page 36)  
The daily timer operates every day at the same time and can be used as an alarm clock.  
Specify the start time (power ON), the end time (power STANDBY), the source you want to hear,  
and the volume.  
REC timer (Recording timer, page 38)  
This timer operates only once and allows you make an unattended recording at a preset time.  
Set the time you want the recording to start (power ON), the time you want the recording to end  
(power STANDBY), and the source to be recorded (radio station).  
SLEEP timer (Sleep timer, page 40)  
Use this timer when you want to fall asleep listening to music.  
Specify how long you want to listen. When the specified period has elapsed, the power  
automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.  
Notes:  
Be sure to set the clock before setting the timer.  
Timer sets are stored in memory until they are changed.  
Timer settings may be erased if the power cord is unplugged or if there is a power failure. The  
timer memory provides for about 2~3 days of backup, but if the settings are lost, please reset  
them.  
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Daily Timer  
Use the remote control to set this timer. It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY.  
Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to display “DAILY”.  
Blinks  
Blinks  
DAILY  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
Blinks  
3 Set the start time (ON).  
1 Set the hour.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially.  
2 Set the minutes.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate minute, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the minutes in 10  
minutes steps.  
Blinks  
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)  
4 Set the end time (OFF).  
Set the end time (OFF ) in the same way you set the  
start time (ON).  
Blinks  
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)  
5 Select the source to be played when the timer  
activates.  
Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select the source, then  
press SET.  
Each time +/R or –/L is pressed, the source switches as  
follows.  
TUNER  
MD  
CD  
TAPE  
When selecting TUNER  
Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired preset  
channel, then press SET.  
When selecting MD  
Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired track  
number, then press SET.  
You can select any track number from 1 to 20.  
• Pressing SET without selecting a track starts playback  
from the first track of the MD.  
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When CD is selected:  
1 Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired disc  
number, then press SET.  
2 Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired track  
number, then press SET.  
You can select any track number from 1 to 20.  
• Pressing SET without selecting the disc and track  
numbers starts playback from the first track of the last  
disc selected before timer operation.  
6 Set the volume.  
Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to set the volume, then  
press SET.  
• The volume can be set between 0 and 50.  
Blinks  
After setting the volume (before pressing SET)  
After SET is pressed, the display shows the start time,  
the end time, the source, and the volume settings.  
• If the power is ON, press POWER to enter the  
STANDBY mode once your settings are complete.  
Timer operation  
Once set, the DAILY timer operates every day, at the same  
time, unless the DAILY timer is canceled.  
When the end time (OFF) arrives, the unit automatically  
switches to the STANDBY mode.  
Switching the DAILY timer OFF and ON  
The DAILY timer settings are stored in memory.  
To turn off the timer without changing the settings, switch  
the timer operation OFF. The next time you want to use the  
timer, switch it back ON (the previous settings are still  
available).  
Switching OFF  
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that “DAILY” blinks in the display  
(as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press  
CANCEL. The DAILY indicator turns off and “OFF” appears  
in the display.  
Switching ON  
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that “DAILY” blinks in the display  
(as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press  
SET. The DAILY indicator lights up and the start time, the  
end time, the source, and the volume settings appear in the  
display.  
CANCEL  
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Recording Timer  
Use the remote control to set this timer.  
It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY.  
Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER 3 times to display  
“REC”.  
Blinks  
Blinks  
REC  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
Blinks  
3 Set the start time (ON).  
1 Set the hour.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially.  
2 Set the minutes.  
Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate minute, then  
press SET.  
Hold down +/R or –/L to change the minutes in 10  
minutes steps.  
Blinks  
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)  
4 Set the end time (OFF).  
Set the end time (OFF) in the same way you set the  
start time (ON).  
Blinks  
After setting the minutes (before pressing SET)  
5 Select the preset station to be recorded when  
the timer activates.  
Select the radio station.  
Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select the desired preset  
station, then press SET.  
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6 Select the recording component (MD or  
TAPE).  
Press +/R or –/L so that the desired component is  
blinking, then press SET.  
• The blinking component is selected.  
After SET is pressed, the display shows the start time,  
the end time, the source, and the volume settings.  
• If you plan to record while you are away, set the  
volume to 0 before switching the power to the  
STANDBY mode.  
Timer operation  
When the start time comes, the power turns on and  
recording begins.  
When the end time comes, the power automatically  
switches to the STANDBY mode.  
Switching the REC timer ON and OFF  
The REC timer operates only once, but the settings are  
stored in memory.  
To use the same REC timer again, switch the REC timer ON  
(the previous settings are still available).  
To cancel the REC timer before the start time arrives,  
switch the REC timer OFF.  
Switching ON  
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that “REC” blinks in the display  
(as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press  
SET. The REC indicator lights up and the start time, the end  
time, the source, and the volume settings appear in the  
display.  
Switching OFF  
Press CLOCK/TIMER, so that “REC” blinks in the display  
(as described in step 1 of the main operations), then press  
CANCEL. The REC indicator turns off and “OFF” appears in  
the display.  
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Sleep Timer  
Use the remote control to set this timer.  
1 Start playing a source.  
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the timer.  
Each time you press SLEEP the timer changes as  
follows.  
SLEEP  
10  
20  
30  
60  
90  
120  
Off (Cancelled)  
Blinks  
VOLUME  
MD  
CD  
TAPE  
AUX 2  
SLEEP  
TUNER  
AUX 1  
Setting is complete when the SLEEP indicator stops  
blinking and lights steadily.  
When the specified period of time has elapsed, the power  
automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.  
To change the timer length  
After setting the timer, press SLEEP once to displays the  
time remaining.  
To change the timer, press SLEEP again to select the length  
you desire.  
To cancel the SLEEP timer:  
After setting the timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the  
timer length disappears. The SLEEP indicator turns off and  
the timer is cancelled.  
Timer Priority  
When more than one timer is set for a certain time, this  
unit operates as shown below.  
When more than one timer is set to operate at a given time.  
Actual operation  
Setting  
REC timer is given priority.  
• There is no sound for a few seconds  
immediately before the REC timer turns on.  
Case 1  
Case 2  
A
A
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
REC timer  
B
B
OFF  
SLEEP timer  
AM 1:00 AM 1:30 AM 2:00  
AM 1:00  
ON  
AM 1:30  
OFF  
A
A
ON  
OFF  
REC timer  
B
B
ON  
OFF  
ON  
DAILY timer  
AM 6:00 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:30  
AM 6:00 AM 6:30  
AM 7:30  
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COMPU LINK  
Linked Operation of the Other Optional Components (Compu Link)  
The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVC’s Compu  
Link remote control system.  
What is Compu Link  
The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and  
other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit of  
high-quality reproduction. However, in terms of operability, the need of controlling components  
independently makes their control complicated and their linked operation impossible. Then, isn’t it  
possible to combine single components and control them as simply as an integrated audio system?  
The Compu Link remote control system is the response to such a requirement.  
The components in the JVC EX series are equipped with jacks named COMPU LINK-3 (COMPU LINK  
jacks). By connecting the COMPU LINK jacks of these components, they can be controlled simply  
with a systematized, linked operation.  
Compu Link connections  
Using Compu Link cables, connect the COMPU LINK jacks of EX series components. Connect so that  
the Compu Link cables can bridge all of the EX series components you have as shown below. The  
components can be connected in any order.  
Compu Link-3 features  
The Compu Link-3 system of the EX series components makes the following operations possible.  
Compu Link cables  
Flat cable  
6
dB  
4
dB  
8
dB  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER  
/
TUNER  
VOLUME  
BAND  
ME-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER  
XL-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
XM-EX90 MINIDISC RECORDER  
TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK  
2
dB  
10 dB  
/CANCEL  
/CANCEL  
0
dB  
12 dB  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
INPUT  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM  
PLAY  
&
EXCHANGE  
INPUT  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
STANDBY  
POWER  
KEY  
MODE  
STANDBY  
POWER  
STANDBY  
POWER  
STANDBY  
POWER  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
POWER  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
B
DOLBY  
C
REC  
Amplifier/tuner  
RX-EX90  
Subwoofer amplifier  
ME-EX90  
CD player  
XL-EX90  
MD recorder  
Cassette deck  
Shortcut playback  
Simply selecting an input source of the amplifier/tuner starts playback of the selected source  
component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck).  
Also, even if you do not touch the amplifier/tuner, starting playback of a source component sets the  
amplifier’s input source automatically to the played component.  
(See “Shortcut Playback” on page 42.)  
A single remote control unit  
The remote control unit provided with the units can also be used to control other EX series  
components.  
(See “Remote Control of the other Optional Components” on page 44.)  
Synchronized recording  
Recording can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of a source  
component.  
(See “Synchronized Recording” on page 46.)  
Timer operation  
The timer function built into the amplifier/tuner can be used to start recording or playback of other  
components at the reserved time of the day or switch the power to the STANDBY mode in the  
reserved time period.  
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Shortcut Playback (From the RX-EX90 Amplifier/tuner)  
By simply pressing INPUT of the amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90) to select an input source, the selected  
source component can automatically be turned on and its playback started.  
Playing CDs  
Press INPUT to select “CD”.  
INPUT  
The CD player is turned on and playback of the CD with the  
disc number displayed on the CD player starts.  
If no CD has been loaded in the CD player, its display  
shows “NO DISC”.  
When another input source is selected by pressing  
INPUT, the CD player stops automatically in a few  
seconds.  
Playing an MD  
Press INPUT to select “MD”.  
INPUT  
The MD recorder is turned on, and if an MD has been  
loaded in it, playback of the MD starts.  
If no MD has been loaded in the MD recorder, its display  
shows “NO DISC”.  
When another input source is selected by pressing  
INPUT, the MD recorder stops automatically in a few  
seconds.  
Playing a cassette tape  
INPUT  
Press INPUT to select “TAPE”.  
The cassette deck is turned on, and if a tape has been  
loaded in it, playback of the tape starts.  
When another input source is selected by pressing  
INPUT, the cassette deck stops automatically in a few  
seconds.  
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Shortcut Playback (From a Source Component)  
By starting playback of a source component , the amplifier/tuner’s input source is automatically  
switched to that source and playback can be monitored through it.  
If playback is started while the amplifier/tuner’s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is also switched  
ON automatically.  
CD player operation  
Press /8 or CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3.  
The amplifier/tuner’s input source is set to “CD” and CD  
/CANCEL  
playback starts.  
If the amplifier/tuner’s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is  
automatically switched ON.  
MD recorder operation  
Press /8 of the MD recorder or £ of the  
remote control unit provided with the MD  
/CANCEL  
recorder.  
The amplifier/tuner’s input source is set to “MD” and MD  
playback starts.  
If the amplifier/tuner’s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is  
automatically switched ON.  
Tape deck operation  
Press ¤ or .  
The amplifier/tuner’s input source is set to “TAPE” and tape  
playback starts.  
If the amplifier/tuner’s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is  
automatically switched ON.  
It takes about 5 seconds after the amplifier/tuner is turned ON until it can start audio reproduction.  
In this period, the audio cannot be reproduced even when the source component has started  
playback. As a result, the beginning of playback may not be heard in this case.  
When another source component is played, the source component which has been played stops  
automatically in a few seconds.  
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Remote Control of the Other Optional Components  
The remote control provided with the units can be used to control the optional components such as  
the CD player and cassette deck .  
Operate the remote control by pointing it to the remote sensor of the amplifier/tuner.  
CD  
Controlling the CD player  
Use the following buttons to remote control the CD player.  
CD: Selects the CD player as the sound source and make it  
start playback of a loaded CD.  
3: Starts playback.  
4
1, ¢ ¡: Skips to the beginning of a track.  
7: Stops playback.  
CD 1: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 1.  
CD 2: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 2.  
CD 3: Starts playback of the CD with disc No. 3.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
Shortcut playback  
Pressing CD or one of CD1 to 3 starts playback  
immediately.  
Number buttons  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
1 to 10, +10: Used to specify a track number directly after  
pressing CD, CD1, CD2, CD3 or PLAY MODE.  
To select track No. 5: Press 5.  
To select track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.  
To select track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.  
To select track No. 32: Press +10 three times then press 2.  
7
+
10  
10  
Controlling the cassette deck  
Use the following button to remote control the cassette  
deck.  
TAPE  
TAPE: Selects the cassette deck as the sound  
source and make it start playback of the inserted tape.  
TAPE CONTROL: Switches the remote control mode to the  
tape mode without selecting the cassette deck as the  
sound source.  
TAPE DIRECTION: Swiches the tape running direction.  
3: Starts playback or recording.  
4
1, ¢ ¡: Press during playback to skip to the  
beginning of a piece of music.  
Press during stop to fast forward or rewind tape.  
7: Stops playback or recording.  
REC PAUSE: Initiates record-pause mode.  
Shortcut playback  
Pressing TAPE ( or TAPE CONTROL then 3 )starts playback  
immediately.  
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Program playback of CD  
PLAY MODE  
1 While the CD player is in stop mode, press  
PLAY MODE of the CD player to  
“PROGRAM”.  
2 Specify the disc number.  
Press one of CD1, CD 2 and CD 3.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
3 Specify a track number using the number  
buttons.  
Specify while the display is blinking (for 4 sec.).  
4 Program required tracks by repeating steps 2  
and 3 for each.  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
5 Press 3.  
Program playback starts.  
7
+
10  
10  
Recording of cassette deck  
1.Load the tape for use in recording in the tape  
tray.  
2 Press TAPE DIRECTION to select the tape  
running direction.  
3 Press REC PAUSE.  
The cassette deck enters the record-pause mode.  
4 Play the source to be recorded.  
5 Press 3.  
Recording starts.  
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Synchronized Recording  
When recording CD audio onto an MD, CD audio onto a cassette tape or MD audio on a cassette  
tape, the recording operation can be synchronized with the playback operation.  
Recording CD audio onto an MD (1: Recording the digital input from the  
CD player)  
1 Prepare the MD recorder.  
Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc) in the MD recorder.  
2 Prepare the CD player.  
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program  
tracks if required.  
REC PAUSE CD REC  
3 Press CD REC of the MD recorder.  
Synchronized recording starts.  
• To stop the recordind, press &/CANCEL either or the  
MD recoder or on the CD player.  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the MD  
recorder.  
Recording CD audio onto an MD (2: Recording the analog input from the  
CD player)  
1 Prepare the MD recorder.  
Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc) in the MD recorder.  
REC PAUSE CD REC  
2 Prepare the CD player.  
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program  
tracks if required.  
3 Press REC PAUSE of the MD recorder.  
INPUT  
The MD recorder enters record-pause mode.  
4 Press INPUT of the MD recorder to select the  
analog input.  
/CANCEL  
5 Press /8 of the CD player.  
Synchronized recording starts.  
• To stop the recordind, press &/CANCEL either or the  
MD recoder or on the CD player.  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the MD  
recorder.  
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Recording CD audio onto a cassette tape (1)  
1 Prepare the cassette deck.  
Load a tape for use in recording in the cassette deck.  
2 Prepare the CD player.  
Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program  
tracks as required.  
REC PAUSE CD REC  
3 Press CD REC of the cassette deck.  
Synchronized recording starts.  
To stop recording, press &/CANCEL on the CD player  
or 7 on the casse the deck.  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the cassette  
deck.  
Recording CD or MD audio onto a cassette tape (2)  
1 Prepare the cassette deck.  
Load a tape for use in recording in the cassette deck.  
2 Prepare the CD player or MD recorder.  
To record CD: Load the CD to be recorded in the CD  
player and program tracks as required.  
REC PAUSE CD REC  
To record MD: Load the MD to be recorded in the MD  
recorder and program tracks as required.  
3 Press REC PAUSE of the cassette deck.  
The cassette deck enters the recording standby mode.  
/CANCEL  
4 Press /8 of the CD player or MD recorder.  
Synchronized recording starts.  
• Refer also to read the instruction manuals of the other  
components.  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any difficulty with your units, check the following list for a possible solution before  
calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the units have been  
physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
ACTION  
Amplifier/tuner  
Amplifier/tuner does not  
respond.  
The AC power cord is  
disconnected.  
Connect the power.  
Connections are incorrect or  
incomplete.  
Refer to “Connections” and  
make sure all equipment is  
connected correctly.  
No sound.  
The speaker cords are not  
connected.  
Headphones are connected.  
Connect the speaker cords.  
Disconnect the  
headphones.  
Turn VOLUME to the right.  
The volume control is  
turned all the way down.  
The polarity (+, –) of one  
speaker is reversed.  
Make sure both speakers  
are connected with the  
correct polarity.  
Sound placement and/or  
motion is undefined.  
The balance is turned all the  
way to the right or left.  
A speaker cords is  
Adjust the balance toward  
the center.  
Make sure the speaker  
cords are connected  
securely.  
Sound comes from only one  
speaker.  
disconnected.  
Antenna is not connected.  
Make sure the antennas are  
connected securely.  
Change the location and  
direction of the AM loop  
antenna.  
Noise in broadcast signal  
makes it difficult to hear.  
The AM loop antenna is too  
close to the unit.  
The FM wire antenna is  
laying in a pile on the floor.  
Strech the wire antenna out  
and pin it in a position that  
provides good reception.  
Batteries are exhausted.  
Battery polarity (+, –) is  
reversed.  
Replace the batteries.  
Reinsert batteries correctly.  
Remote control does not work  
Incorrect operation.  
Point remote control at the  
remote sensor on the  
amplifier/tuner.  
The remote sensor is in  
direct sunlight.  
Keep the remote sensor  
away from direct sunlight.  
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SYMPTOM  
ACTION  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CD player  
Playback is not possible.  
Load a disc (see page 28).  
No disc has been loaded.  
The disc was inserted  
upside-down.  
Load the disc so that the  
label side faces up in the  
disc tray.  
Load the disc so that it lies  
flat in the disc tray (see  
page 28).  
The disc is not flat in the  
groove on the disc tray  
Press /8.  
The playback is paused.  
The disc is damaged.  
Moisture has condensed  
inside the unit.  
Load a different disc.  
Leave the unit turned on  
until the moisture  
evaporates.  
Wipe the surface disc with  
a soft cloth.  
Replace the disc with a  
new one.  
The disc is dirty.  
Sound is intermittent.  
The disc is warped or  
scratched.  
Check to make sure the all  
equipment is connected  
correctly.  
Adjust the volume on the  
amplifier/tuner.  
Connections are incorrect  
or incomplete.  
No sound.  
Volume control on amplifier  
/tuner is turned all the way  
down.  
Connect the power cord.  
Turn the power on.  
Power cord is not  
connected.  
Power is not turned on.  
Disc tray does not open.  
Connect the power cord.  
The power cord is  
disconnected.  
The Compu Link cable is  
not connected.  
Power is not turned on.  
CD player does not respond.  
Connect the Compu Link  
cable.  
Turn the power on.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90)  
Output Power 20 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels  
driven, into 6 ohms from 70 Hz to 20 kHz, with  
no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.  
Total Harmonic Distortion (6 ohms, 1kHz) 0.08% at 14 watts output (* Measured by JVC  
Audio Analysis System)  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)  
CD, MD 260 mV/49 kohms  
TAPE 290 mV/54 kohms  
AUX 370 mV/49 kohms  
Audio output level/ Impedance (1 kHz)  
TAPE, MD 210 mV/400 ohms  
SUB-WOOFER OUT 1.8 V/1 kohm  
Speaker terminals  
Impedance 6 – 16 ohms  
Tuner Section  
FM Tuner Tuning Range  
AM Tuner Tuning Range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
General  
Dimensions 200 × 80 × 323.4 mm (W/H/D)  
(7-7/8 × 3-3/16 × 12-3/4 inches)  
Mass 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)  
Power Specifications  
Power Requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
Power Consumption 48 watts (at operation)  
13 watts (in standby mode)  
Subwoofer amplifier (ME-EX90)  
Output Power 30 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels  
driven, into 3 ohms at 70 Hz with no more than  
0.9% total harmonic distortion.  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance (70 Hz)  
SUB-WOOFER IN 670 mV/47 kohms  
Speaker terminals  
Impedance 3 – 16 ohms  
General  
Dimensions 200 x 80 x 323.4 mm (W/H/D)  
(7-7/8 × 3-3/16 × 12-3/4 inches)  
Mass 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)  
Power Specifications  
Power Requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
Power Consumption 54 watts (at operation)  
8.6 watts (in standby mode)  
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CD Player (XL-EX90)  
CD Capacity 3 CDs  
Dynamic Range 95 dB  
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB  
Wow And Flutter Unmeasurable  
General  
Dimensions 200 × 80 × 310 mm (W/H/D)  
(7-3/16 × 3-3/16 × 12-1/4 inches)  
Mass 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)  
Power Specifications  
Power Requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
Power Consumption 8 watts (at operation)  
3 watts (in standby mode)  
Accessories  
AC power cord (1)  
Stereo Audio pin cord (1)  
Monaural Audio pin cord (1)  
Compu Link cable (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Batteries (R6P(SUM-3)/AA (15F)) (2)  
Remote Control (1)  
Flat cable (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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QUALITY  
SERVICE  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that  
repairisnecessary,orfortheaddressnearestyourlocation,pleaserefertothefactoryservicecenterlistbeloworwithintheContinental  
United States, Call 1-800-537—5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
—JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(201) 808-9279  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8149  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-0024  
(714) 229-8011  
2969 Mapunapuna Place  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040  
(808) 833-5828  
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110  
Houston, TX77043  
(713) 935-9331  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 0172-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
14505 Commerce Way  
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512  
(305) 362-6252  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(415) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of  
the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The  
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
If you ship the product • • •  
Don’t service it yourself.  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent  
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the  
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt  
CAUTION  
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit.  
Print your home return address on the outside and the inside  
of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service  
Center as listed above.  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345  
(0694)  
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LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1YR  
1YR  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such  
repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.  
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800)537-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has  
been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO  
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
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