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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-DVA5 SP-MXDVA5 — Consists of CA-MXDVA5 and SP-MXDVA5 CA-MXDVA5 DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES TUNING SELECT CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY REPEAT REC START /STOP REC START DUBBING TAPE A TAPE B INSTRUCTIONS...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
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For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, IN- TRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY DISC CHANGE TUNING SELECT REPEAT REC START TAPE A TAPE B /STOP REC START DUBBING –...
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Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Carrousel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10, 35, 36) 3 7 (stop) button (15, 21, 23, 26, 32, 33) 4 SET button (10, 13, 34 – 36) 5 CANCEL/DEMO button (9, 10, 34 – 36) 6 Display window 7 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (10, 31 –...
Remote Control DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES TUNING SELECT CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY REPEAT REC START TAPE A TAPE B /STOP REC START DUBBING PLAY When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control STANDBY/ON button (10) 2 Number buttons (13, 16, 19)
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
AM antenna ANTENNA FM 75 AM loop antenna (supplied) Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminals on the rear of the unit. Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord into the terminal. Release the finger from the clamp. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
Connecting Other Equipment • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect the TV Connect your TV and this unit using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied).
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal — such as digital decoder You can connect a digital decoder or MD recorder by using an optical digital cord (not supplied). • See “About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals” on the right column.
Common Operations Turning On and Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. • When the unit is turned on, the DVD VIDEO lamp on the unit lights up. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX).
Selecting the Sound Modes This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes). To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Discs you can play: Disc Mark Video Type (Logo) Format Video NTSC Video Audio COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R CD-RW •...
Basic Disc Operations Loading Discs Press 0. The unit automatically turns on and the carrousel comes out. Place one or two discs correctly on the front slots of the carrousel, with its label side up. CORRECT • When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.
When playing back CDs and VCD without PBC function, all loaded discs can be played continuously When 3 discs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences. • When DVD1 is pressed : DVD1 ] DVD2 ] DVD3 (then stops) •...
DVD Playback Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-angle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles.
Selecting the Subtitles While playing a disc containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV screen. • You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language shown on the TV screen. (See page 28.) On the remote control ONLY: To select the subtitle language, press SUBTITLE repeatedly.
Disc Menu-Driven Playback Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD with menus. • When operating a disc using the disc menu, refer also to the instructions supplied with the disc. DVD discs generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu usually contains various information about the disc and playback selections.
Searching for a Particular Point You can search for a particular portion while playing a disc— Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search. • No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/ Reverse Search. 7 7 7 7 7 Variable Speed Forward Search To fast-forward the chapter, press ¡...
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters—Program Play You can arrange the chapter playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. On the remote control ONLY: Load a disc.
To modify the program You can modify the program while the PROGRAM MENU screen is shown on the TV screen. To erase a step: press Cursor ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) an unwanted program step, then press CLEAR. To modify a step: press Cursor ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) a program step you want to modify, then perform steps 4 to 5 on page 21.
VCD/CD Playback For basic disc operations such as inserting discs, starting playback, and moving to another tracks, see “Basic Disc Operations” on pages 15 and 16. Showing the On-Screen Bar You can show the following information on the TV screen while a disc is loaded.
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to a particular portion in the track directly. On the remote control ONLY: Press GO TO during play or pause. • Each time you press the button, the following indication appears on the TV screen. TRACK TIME –...
Repeating Playback 7 7 7 7 7 Repeat Play • Repeat play cannot be used on a VCD with the PBC function. To repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly during play. • Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes as follows: REP.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. On the remote control ONLY: Load a disc.
To check the programed contents You can check the programed contents by pressing PLAY MODE. The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen. • If you press the button during play, the program play will stop. To modify the program You can modify the program while the PROGRAM MENU screen is shown on the TV screen.
Setting up the DVD Operations On the Setup menu, you can perform two important settings—language selection (LANGUAGE) and system setting (SYSTEM). • Setup menu can only be displayed while a disc is not playing. (The DVD player must be selected as the playback source.) •...
Setting the DVD Preference (System) You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: VIDEO OUTPUT : You can select the video output jack on the rear to use.
Setting the Parental Lock Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“PARENTAL LEVEL” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) •...
Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape You can play back only type I tape. Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
Dubbing Tapes When dubbing on tapes, it is recommended to dub on the tapes of the same length and of the same quality as used for source tapes. On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 2 3, then 7. Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B.
Using the Timers There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 10.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
When you have selected “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” in step 5, select a preset station number. Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume level.
Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Glossary Dolby Digital This is a digital audio compression format that was developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital encoding method (so- called discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format) records and compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left rear channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel (total 6 channels, but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel, therefore called 5.1 channels) signals digitally.
Specifications Amplifier section — CA-MXDVA5 Output Power SUBWOOFERS: MAIN SPEAKERS: Audio input sensitivity/Impedance Audio output level/Impedance Digital output: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Speakers/Impedance: Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: DVD player Disc Capacity: Frequency response Dynamic range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Cassette deck Frequency response Normal (type I): Wow and flutter:...
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To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com...
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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 a 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.
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-DVA5 SP-MXDVA5 MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS — Consists of CA-MXDVA5 and SP-MXDVA5 — Composé du CA-MXDVA5 et SP-MXDVA5 CA-MXDVA5 DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES TUNING SELECT CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY REPEAT REC START...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
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For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
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Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
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Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Unpacking ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY DISC CHANGE TUNING SELECT REPEAT REC START TAPE A TAPE B /STOP REC START DUBBING –...
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Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Carrousel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10, 35, 36) 3 7 (stop) button (15, 21, 23, 26, 32, 33) 4 SET button (10, 13, 34 – 36) 5 CANCEL/DEMO button (9, 10, 34 – 36) 6 Display window 7 TAPE 2 3 button and lamp (10, 31 –...
Remote Control DISC CHANGE STANDBY STANDBY/ON COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO PHONES TUNING SELECT CLOCK / TIMER DISPLAY REPEAT REC START TAPE A TAPE B /STOP REC START DUBBING PLAY When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control STANDBY/ON button (10) 2 Number buttons (13, 16, 19)
Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) •...
AM antenna ANTENNA FM 75 AM loop antenna (supplied) Press and hold the clamp of the AM terminals on the rear of the unit. Insert the end of the AM loop antenna cord into the terminal. Release the finger from the clamp. Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception.
Connecting Other Equipment • DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. • DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect the TV Connect your TV and this unit using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied).
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital input terminal — such as digital decoder You can connect a digital decoder or MD recorder by using an optical digital cord (not supplied). • See “About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals” on the right column.
Common Operations Turning On and Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. • When the unit is turned on, the DVD VIDEO lamp on the unit lights up. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up.
Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. • The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 — VOL 30, and VOL MAX).
Selecting the Sound Modes This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes). To select the sound modes, turn the SOUND MODE control until the sound mode you want appears on the display.
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Discs you can play: Disc Mark Video Type (Logo) Format Video NTSC Video Audio COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R CD-RW •...
Basic Disc Operations Loading Discs Press 0. The unit automatically turns on and the carrousel comes out. Place one or two discs correctly on the front slots of the carrousel, with its label side up. CORRECT • When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.
When playing back CDs and VCD without PBC function, all loaded discs can be played continuously When 3 discs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of the following sequences. • When DVD1 is pressed : DVD1 ] DVD2 ] DVD3 (then stops) •...
DVD Playback Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-angle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles.
Selecting the Subtitles While playing a disc containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV screen. • You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language shown on the TV screen. (See page 28.) On the remote control ONLY: To select the subtitle language, press SUBTITLE repeatedly.
Disc Menu-Driven Playback Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD with menus. • When operating a disc using the disc menu, refer also to the instructions supplied with the disc. DVD discs generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu usually contains various information about the disc and playback selections.
Searching for a Particular Point You can search for a particular portion while playing a disc— Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search. • No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/ Reverse Search. 7 7 7 7 7 Variable Speed Forward Search To fast-forward the chapter, press ¡...
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters—Program Play You can arrange the chapter playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. On the remote control ONLY: Load a disc.
To modify the program You can modify the program while the PROGRAM MENU screen is shown on the TV screen. To erase a step: press Cursor ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) an unwanted program step, then press CLEAR. To modify a step: press Cursor ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) a program step you want to modify, then perform steps 4 to 5 on page 21.
VCD/CD Playback For basic disc operations such as inserting discs, starting playback, and moving to another tracks, see “Basic Disc Operations” on pages 15 and 16. Showing the On-Screen Bar You can show the following information on the TV screen while a disc is loaded.
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to a particular portion in the track directly. On the remote control ONLY: Press GO TO during play or pause. • Each time you press the button, the following indication appears on the TV screen. TRACK TIME –...
Repeating Playback 7 7 7 7 7 Repeat Play • Repeat play cannot be used on a VCD with the PBC function. To repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly during play. • Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes as follows: REP.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. On the remote control ONLY: Load a disc.
To check the programed contents You can check the programed contents by pressing PLAY MODE. The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen. • If you press the button during play, the program play will stop. To modify the program You can modify the program while the PROGRAM MENU screen is shown on the TV screen.
Setting up the DVD Operations On the Setup menu, you can perform two important settings—language selection (LANGUAGE) and system setting (SYSTEM). • Setup menu can only be displayed while a disc is not playing. (The DVD player must be selected as the playback source.) •...
Setting the DVD Preference (System) You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: VIDEO OUTPUT : You can select the video output jack on the rear to use.
Setting the Parental Lock Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“PARENTAL LEVEL” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) •...
Playing Back Tapes Playing Back a Tape You can play back only type I tape. Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down. Close the cassette holder gently.
Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
Dubbing Tapes When dubbing on tapes, it is recommended to dub on the tapes of the same length and of the same quality as used for source tapes. On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 2 3, then 7. Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette into deck B.
Using the Timers There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 10.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
When you have selected “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” in step 5, select a preset station number. Press 4 or ¢ to select the preset station number, then press SET. The unit enters volume setting mode. Press 4 or ¢ to set the volume level.
Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on. 1) Press 4 or ¢ to set the hour, then press SET. 2) Press 4 or ¢ to set the minute, then press SET. “OFF TIME” appears for 2 seconds, then the unit enters off-time setting mode.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Glossary Dolby Digital This is a digital audio compression format that was developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital encoding method (so- called discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format) records and compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left rear channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel (total 6 channels, but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel, therefore called 5.1 channels) signals digitally.
Specifications Amplifier section — CA-MXDVA5 Output Power SUBWOOFERS: MAIN SPEAKERS: Audio input sensitivity/Impedance Audio output level/Impedance Digital output: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Speakers/Impedance: Tuner FM tuning range: AM tuning range: DVD player Disc Capacity: Frequency response Dynamic range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Cassette deck Frequency response Normal (type I): Wow and flutter:...
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