JVC MX-KC68 Leaflet

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

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)

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

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 (less than 1 W) 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.

GVT0243-001A [J/C]

0108WMKMDWJMM

©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.

On the System only

Press to open the disc tray.

•  When using an 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) disc, 

place it on the inner circle of the disc 
tray.

Press to close the disc tray.

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

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.

Changing the 
display 
information 
(Clock and 
source)

—

Press briefly.

For setting the clock, see “Setting the 
Clock and Using Timers” on page 5. 

Sound Turbo indicator (See the left table.)

Timer mode indicators 
(See page 5.)

File type indicators 
(See page 4.)

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.)

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

 

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 (41˚F) and 35˚C 

(95˚F).

•  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.

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.

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 )

Press before you start playback.
•  The PROG (program) indicator lights on the display.

 

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

track number.

•  For CD: select a track number. 

Repeat step 2 to program other tracks you want.

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

The tracks are played back in the programmed order.

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.

Press before you start playback. 
•  The RND (random) indicator lights on the display.

Playback starts in random order.

Random Play ends when all tracks are played back.

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.

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

Press briefly.

Select a group number.

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.

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

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:
• MX-KC68:
  –  main speakers: blue cord to (+) and black cord to (–)
  –  subwoofer: red cord to (+) and black cord to (–)
•  MX-KC38: 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)

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 the 

subwoofer

To the left 

speaker

To the right 

speaker

To the left 

speaker

To the right 

speaker

FM antenna 
(supplied)

STANDBY lamp

Stereo mini plug

PHONES jack

Point at the remote sensor on the front panel. 
(The operating range is approx. 7 m (23 ft).)

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.

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.

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely 
(the STANDBY lamp goes off ). When installing the apparatus, 
ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The 

 (STANDBY/ON) 

button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
•  When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
•  When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. 

The power can be remote controlled.

Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil 
complètement hors tension (le témoin STANDBY s’éteint). Lors de 
l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement 
accessible. La touche 

 (STANDBY/ON), dans n’importe quelle 

position, ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du secteur.
•  Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin STANDBY 

est allumé en rouge.

•  Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY s’éteint. 

L’alimentation peut être commandée à distance.

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.

ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1.  Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le 

coffret de l’appareil.

2.  Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

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.

         

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the products 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system 
installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the 
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of 
cable entry as practical.

For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of 
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle 
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur 
la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non 
isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension 
est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution 
de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle 
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la 
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes 
au sujet desquelles des renseignements se 
trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1.  PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.  ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur ni 

le coffret de l’appareil. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable 
par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute 
réparation à un personnel qualifié.

3.  ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou invisible 

de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas regarder directement 
avec des instruments optiques.

4.  REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE 

PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.

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

ATTENTION:
Une pression acoustique excessive des écouteurs ou du 
casque d’écoute peut entraîner une perte auditive.

For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS 
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL 
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING 
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” 
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES 
DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX 
APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS 
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS 
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES 
COMMUNICATIONS.

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.

ATTENTION:
•  Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si 

les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un 
journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur pent ne pas être évacuée 
correctement de l’appareil.)

•  Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une 

bougie, sur l’appareil.

•  Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en considération 

les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre strictement les règles 
et, les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles.

•  N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un 

égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des 
objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

10 cm

1 cm

1 cm

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

(5-15/16”)

(5-15/16”)

(7/16”)

(7/16”)

(5-15/16”)

(3-15/16”)

1 cm

(7/16”)

15 cm

15 cm

CA-MXKC68

(5-15/16”)

(5-15/16”)

SP-MXKC38 CA-MXKC38 SP-MXKC38

CA-MXKC38

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 (3-15/16”) or more.

Attention: Aération correcte
Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou 
d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de 
la manière suivante:
1.  Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet.
2.  Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque 

les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous.

3.  Dessous: Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et 

horizontale. Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse 
se faire en le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix 
centimètres de hauteur.