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How to cancel the 
demonstration

Press and hold CANCEL/
DEMO button while 
on standby. (Refer to 
the attached sheet 
“Information about the 
demonstration function”.) 

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

MX-KC68

— Consists of CA-MXKC68, SP-MXKC68F 

and SP-MXKC68W

MX-KC38

— Consists of CA-MXKC38, SP-MXKC38

 Connections

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Basic and Common Operations

 Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in 
parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied.

• 

Remote control (x 1)

• 

Batteries (x 2)

• 

AM loop antenna (x 1)

• 

FM antenna (x 1)

• 

AC plug adapter (x 1) (not supplied for Australia)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Precautions

Playing Back a Disc

Notes on the power cord

• 

When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug 
from the wall outlet. A small amount of power (1.00 W or less) is always consumed while the 
power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• 

When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

• 

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• 

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the System or moving the System.

• 

Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, 
electric shock, or other accidents.

• 

If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures

• 

Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0243-016B [A/UJ/UW/US]

0510WMKMDWJMM

©2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

This System can play back...
– CD.
– CD-R/CD-RW recorded in audio CD format (CD-DA) or recorded MP3/WMA files 

in ISO 9660 format.

  When playing back an MP3 or WMA track, MP3 or WMA indicator lights on the 

display.

 Loading a Disc

1

On the System only

Press to open the disc tray.

2

  When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the 

inner circle of the disc tray.

3

Press to close the disc tray.

 Basic Disc Operations

To

Press

On the 

System

On the 

remote

Play back 
the disc

  Current track number and elapsed 

playing time appear on the main 
display.

  For MP3/WMA files: Before current 

track number and elapsed playing 
time appear, the tag information is 
scrolled if it is recorded.

  During playback, press again to 

pause.

Stop 
playback

  While playback is stopped, total track 

number and total playing time (for 
MP3/WMA files, group number and 
track number) appear on the main 
display.

Select a 
track

Press to select the next tracks.

Press to go back to the beginning of 
the current or previous tracks.

Select a 
track 
number

  To select number 5, press 

5

.

  To select number 25, press 

10

2

then 

5

Forward 
search/
Reverse 
search

Press and hold to fast-forward the track 
during playback.
Press and hold to fast-reverse the track 
during playback.

NOTE

  If no disc is inserted, “NO DISC” appears on the main display.

Play mode indicators 
(See page 4.)

Main display

 Display Settings

To

Press

On the 

System

On the 

remote

Set the Save 
mode

Press when the System is on standby.

  Setting the Save mode allows you 

to reduce power consumption by 
turning the display off while on 
standby.

To cancel this function,

 press again.

Changing the 
display 
brightness

Press repeatedly to select a brightness 
level.

DIMMER 1

DIMMER 2

DIMMER OFF

Changing the 
display 
information 
(Clock and 
source)

Press briefly.

For setting the clock, see “Setting the 
Clock and Using Timers” on page 7. 

 Display Information

Sound Turbo indicator (See the left table.)

Timer mode indicators 
(See page 7.)

File type indicators 
(See page 4.)

 Basic Operations

To

Press

On the 

System

On the 

remote

Turn on or off 
(standby) the 
power

The STANDBY lamp on the System 
turns off/on.

Select a 
source

See “Playing Back a Disc” on page 4.

See “Listening to iPod” on page 6.

Press repeatedly to select “FM,” “AM,” or 
“AUDIO IN”.

  For “FM” and “AM,” see “Listening to 

FM and AM Broadcasts” on page 5.

  For “AUDIO IN,” see “Listening to 

Digital Audio Player” on page 6.

Adjust the 
volume

You can adjust the volume level from 
level 0 (“VOLUME MIN”) to level 31 
(“VOLUME MAX”).

Drop the 
volume in a 
moment

To restore the volume,

 press again, or 

adjust the volume level. 

FM reception indicators 
(See page 5.)

 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play

1

Press repeatedly to specify the repeat mode as follows:

REP 1

Repeats the current (or specified) track.

REP

Repeats all tracks in the current group (MP3/
WMA only).

REP ALL

Repeats all tracks.

(Off )

Normal playback

2

 

RESUME Play (for MP3/WMA only)

When you stop the playback by one of the following operations, this System 
stores the beginning of the stopped track on the disc.
– Pressing 

7

 once

– Changing the source

When you start playback again, playback starts from the stored position.

To clear the stored position,

 turn off the System.

  Opening the disc tray also clears the stored position.

NOTE

This function does not work in program play and random play.

• 

If water gets inside the System, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, 
then consult your dealer. Using the System in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• 

Do not expose the System to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

Notes on installation

• 

Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• 

Do not install the System in a place subject to vibrations.

• 

Do not put heavy objects on the System.

To prevent malfunction or damage of the System

• 

Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the System.

• 

Do not block the vents.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

Subwoofer level indicator (See the left table.)

Sound mode indicator (See the left table.)

A.STBY (Auto Standby) 
indicator (See page 4.)

Using Headphones

Be sure to turn down the volume 
before connecting or putting on the 
headphones.

  Connecting the headphones will 

deactivate the speakers.

  Sound adjustments also affect the sound 

through the headphones.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 Sound Adjustment

To

Press

On the 

System

On the 

remote

Reinforce the 
heavy sound

  Sound Turbo indicator lights up.

To cancel this function,

 press again.

Select a 
sound mode

Press repeatedly to select a sound 
mode you want.

Change the 
subwoofer 
level (only for 
MX-KC68)

Press repeatedly to select a subwoofer 
level.

 : SUBWOOFER1
 : SUBWOOFER2
 : SUBWOOFER3

NOTE

DO NOT turn off (standby) the System with the volume set to an extremely high 
level; otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers 
and/or headphones when you turn on the System or start playback.

(Off )

 Programming the Playing Order—Program Play

1

Press before you start playback.

  The PROG (program) indicator lights on the display.

2

 

  For MP3/WMA files: select a group number, then a 

track number.

  For CD: select a track number. 

3

Repeat step 

2

 to program other tracks you want.

  If you try to program a 51st track, “FULL” will appear on the main display.

4

The tracks are played back in the programmed order.

To Operate on the Program Play Mode

To

Press

Check the 
programmed 
contents

 

or

Press while playback is stopped.

Add tracks

Repeat step 

2

 above while playback is stopped.

Erase the last 
track

Press while playback is stopped.

  The track number and the program 

number of the new last track appear on 
the main display.

Erase the entire 
program

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

Exit from 
program play

Press while playback is stopped.

 Playing at Random—Random Play

1

Press before you start playback. 

  The RND (random) indicator lights on the display.

2

Playback starts in random order.

Random Play ends when all tracks are played back.

To Operate on the Random Play Mode

To

Press

Skip a track

 

4

 goes back to the beginning of the 

current track.

Exit from 
random play

Press once while playback is stopped.

Press until the A.STBY indicator lights 
on the display.

  The A.STBY indicator starts flashing 

on the display after playback stops.

  If no operation is done for about 3 

minutes, the System turns off.

  The AUTO STANDBY function also works in the 

following cases:

  – “IPOD” is selected as the source and no iPod is 

connected to the System.

  – “AUDIO IN” is selected as the source and no 

equipment is connected to the AUDIO IN 
terminal.

  The AUTO STANDBY function does not work 

when “FM” or “AM” is selected as the source.

To cancel this function,

 press again.

 Prohibiting Disc Ejection

You can lock the disc tray so that no one can eject 
the loaded disc.

  This is possible while the System is on standby 

and the disc tray is closed.

On the System only

Press and hold

To Select a Group (for MP3/WMA only)

1

Press briefly.

2

Select a group number.

3

Select a track number.

  You can use also 

4

 or 

¢

 buttons.

To a wall outlet

Plug the AC power cord only after 
all connections are complete.

  If the wall outlet does not match  

the AC plug, use the supplied AC 
plug adapter (not applicable for 
Australia). 

AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best 
reception is obtained.

To assemble the AM loop antenna (supplied)

To connect the speaker cords

Make sure all speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity 
of the speaker terminals:

  Main speakers: blue cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

  Subwoofer: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–)

NOTES

  DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each 

terminal.

  DO NOT allow the conductor of the speaker cords to be 

in touch with 
the metallic 
parts of the 
System.

NOTE

  Make sure the antenna conductors do not 

touch any other terminals, connecting cords 
and power cord. Also, keep the antennas 
away from metallic parts of the System, 
connecting cords, and the AC power cord. 
This could cause poor reception.

Outdoor FM antenna 

(not supplied)

For better FM reception

Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an 
outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type 
connector.

To connect the FM antenna (supplied)

Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.

To connect the AM loop antenna

Main speaker

Main speaker

Subwoofer

(Only for MX-KC68)

To the 

subwoofer

To the left 

speaker

To the right 

speaker

FM antenna 
(supplied)

Stereo mini plug

PHONES jack

Point at the remote sensor on the front panel. 
(The operating range is approx. 7 m.)

CAUTION:

  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type.

  Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

 Prepare the Remote Control

Insert the battery into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly.

  If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.

Getting Started

To cancel the prohibition,

 repeat the same procedure.

 Turning off the System Automatically

—AUTO STANDBY function

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Australia)

   Main 

unit 

(rear)

CAUTION for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch 
provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk 
of fire/electric shock. 

To the left 

speaker

To the right 

speaker

MX-KC68

MX-KC38

Subwoofer is only available 
for MX-KC68.

STANDBY lamp

NOTE

The remote control illustrations of MX-KC68 are used in this instruction manual.

CAUTION

The 

 button in any position does not disconnect the 

mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off 
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off ).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the 
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain 
readily operable.

  When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights 

red (except when the power is supplied using batteries.)

  When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes 

off.

The power can be remote controlled. However, when the 
power is supplied using batteries, the system cannot be 
turned on by remote control.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.  Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.  Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

[European Union only]

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1.  CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. 

CAUTION:

 Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There 

are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all 
servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. 

CAUTION: 

Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser 

radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical 
instruments.

4.  REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED 

INSIDE THE UNIT.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones 
can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

  Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If 

the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get 
out.)

  Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted 

candles, on the apparatus.

  When discarding batteries, environmental problems 

must be considered and local rules or laws governing the 
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

  Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping 

or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1.  Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2.  Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3.  Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 

10 cm or more.

15 cm

1 cm

1 cm

1 cm

15 cm

15 cm

10 cm

15 cm

15 cm

SP-MXKC68F CA-MXKC68 SP-MXKC68F SP-MXKC68W

CA-MXKC68

Front

Side

Warnings, Cautions and Others

SP-MXKC38

CA-MXKC38 SP-MXKC38

CA-MXKC38

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