CD RECEIVER
KD-SX8250/KD-SX780
KD-SX8250/KD-SX780
KD-SX8250/KD-SX780
RECEPTOR CON CD
RECEPTEUR CD
KD-SX8250
SOUND
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SOURCE
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KD-SX780
SOUND
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COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.
Serial No.
GET0071-001A
[J]
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,
to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
CONTENTS
How to reset your unit ...............................
How to use the number buttons................
2
3
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14
Adjusting the sound ................................. 14
Selecting preset sound modes
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS............
Control panel ...........................................
Preparing the remote controller ................
Remote controller ....................................
4
4
5
6
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ...................... 15
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 16
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17
Setting the clock ...................................... 17
Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 17
Detaching the control panel...................... 20
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................
7
7
Turning on the power ................................
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .............
Listening to the radio ................................
Storing stations in memory .......................
8
8
9
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 21
Playing CDs ............................................. 21
Selecting CD playback modes.................. 23
Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS.. 24
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11
Playing a CD ............................................ 11
Locating a track or particular portion
Playing external components ................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 25
on a disc ................................................ 12
Selecting CD playback modes.................. 12
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 13
MAINTENANCE ............................ 26
Handling discs ......................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 27
How to use the number buttons:
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different
function buttons.
Time countdown indicator
«
Ex.: When you press button 5 to enter the RPT
function mode.
To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
CAUTION on Volume Setting
CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for
example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the
volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
Display window
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1
2
3 4
5
6
7
8
200W
MP3
INPUT
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a
; EQ (equalizer) button
a MP3 INPUT jack
1 4
/¢
buttons
2 5 (up) button
3 ∞ (down) button
4 Remote sensor
5 Display window
6 0 (eject) button
7 FM AM button
Display window
s Main display
d Volume (or audio) level indicator
Equalization pattern indicator
f Tuner reception indicators
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)
g C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator
h RND (random) indicator
j RPT (repeat) indicator
k LOUD (loudness) indicator
l Sound mode indicators
ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,
USER.
/ Source/clock display
z CD–in indicator
8 CD CD-CH/MP3 INPUT button
9
p
(standby/on/attenuator) button
(control panel release) button
q SEL (select) button
w Control dial
e MO (monaural) button
r INT (intro scan) button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u Number buttons
i MODE button
•
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (display) button.
o DISP (display) button
•
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with MODE button.
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2. Place the battery.
Preparing the remote controller
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side
facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in
Before using the remote controller:
• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no
obstacle in between.
the holder.
Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)
Remote sensor
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until
you hear a clicking sound.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
(back side)
Installing the battery
When the controllable range or effectiveness of the
remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
1. Remove the battery holder.
1) Push out the battery holder in the direction
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
WARNING:
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot
reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
2) Remove the battery holder.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the
battery or dispose it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery to
give off heat, crack or start a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
(back side)
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it
in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may
start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such
as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
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• Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
Remote controller
RM–RK50
• Skips to the previous disc while listening to
the CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number decreases, and the selected disc
starts playing.
ATT
SOUND
Functions the same as the control dial on the
main unit.
NOTE: This button does not function for the
preferred setting mode adjustment.
U
SOURCE
R
F
D
Selects the sound mode (C-EQ).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.
VOL
VOL
Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
• Searches stations while listening to the radio.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed
and held while listening to a disc.
• Skips to the beginning of the next track or
goes back to the beginning of the current (or
previous) tracks if pressed briefly while
listening to a disc.
• Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is
turned off.
• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE
YOU” appears on the display.
• Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed
briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
• Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
• Skips to the next disc while listening to the
CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number increases, and the selected disc
starts playing.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
200
3
1
2
Turning on the power
3 Adjust the volume.
To increase the volume.
1 Turn on the power.
To decrease the volume.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
Volume or audio
level (see page 19)
indicator
When you select a source in step 2 below, the
power automatically comes on. You do not have
to press this button to turn on the power.
Volume level appears.
2 Select the source.
To select the tuner, press FM AM
repeatedly.
FM1
AM
FM2
FM3
4 Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 14 – 16.)
To select CD, CD changer (or “LINE IN”*),
press CD CD-CH repeatedly.
To drop the volume in a moment
Press
briefly while listening to any
CD
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.
CD-CH
(or LINE IN)*
• If you turn the control dial clockwise, you can
also restore the sound.
* If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display,
see page 19 and select the external input
(“LINE IN”).
To turn off the power
To select “AUX IN” (component connected
to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control
panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.
Press
for more than one second.
“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.
Note:
When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in
clock correctly, see page 17.
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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS
200
While searching stations, “SEEK” appears
on the display.
When a station is received, searching stops.
Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
Searching a station automatically:
Auto search
Searching a station manually:
Manual search
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM.)
FM1
(F1)
FM2
(F2)
FM3
(F3)
AM
(AM)
FM1
(F1)
FM2
(F2)
FM3
(F3)
AM
(AM)
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
Selected band appears.*
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),
the band indication will soon change to the
clock time.
2 Press and hold ¢
or 4
until
“MANU (manual)” starts flashing on
the display.
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
2 Start searching a station.
Press ¢
to search
stations of higher
frequencies.
Selected band appears.
Press 4
to search
stations of lower
frequencies.
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3 Tune in to a station you want while
Storing stations in memory
“MANU” is flashing.
Press ¢
to tune
in to stations of higher
frequencies.
You can use one of the following two methods to
store broadcasting stations in memory.
• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-
station Sequential Memory)
• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
Press 4
to tune
in to stations of lower
frequencies.
FM station automatic preset: SSM
• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turn off
after 5 seconds.
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band
(FM1, FM2 and FM3).
• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM
and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the
button.
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want
to store FM stations into.
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:
FM1
(F1)
FM2
(F2)
FM3
(F3)
AM
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while listening to an FM
stereo broadcast.
2 Press and hold both buttons for more
“MODE” appears on the lower part
of the display, and the number
buttons work as different function
buttons.
than 2 seconds.
2 Press MO (monaural), while
“MODE” is still on the display, so
that the MO indicator lights up on
the display.
Then, each time you press MO
(monaural), the MO indicator lights
up and goes off alternately.
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.
“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic
preset is over.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the band
number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3).
These stations are preset in the number buttons —
No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored
in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.
When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved (the ST indicator
goes off).
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Manual preset
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.
4 Repeat the above procedure to store
other stations into other preset
numbers.
Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the
preset number 1 of the FM1 band
Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new station
is stored in the same preset number.
• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to
the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during
battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations
again.
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes
as follows:
Tuning in to a preset station
FM1
(F1)
FM2
FM3
AM
You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If you
have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in
memory” on pages 9 and 10.
2 Tune in to a station of 88.3 MHz.
Press ¢
to tune
in to stations of higher
frequencies.
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Press 4
to tune
in to stations of lower
frequencies.
FM1
(F1)
FM2
(F2)
FM3
(F3)
AM
(AM)
2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset
station you want.
3 Press and hold the number button (in
this example, 1) for more than 2
seconds.
Note:
You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons on
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.
Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons,
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.
Selected band/preset number and
“MEMO” (memory) appear
alternately for a while.
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CD OPERATIONS
200
Playing a CD
Current track
Elapsed playing time
1 Open the control panel.
Changes to the clock time
when “CLOCK” is set to
“ON” (see page 19).
Note:
When an external component is connected to the MP3
INPUT jack on the control panel, be careful of
handling a CD.
Notes:
• When a disc is in the loading slot, selecting “CD”
as the source starts CD play.
• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc
automatically ejects (if the control panel is open).
If the control panel is closed, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately.
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.
The unit turns on,
draws the disc and
starts playback
automatically.
• When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the
CD automatically ejects.
To stop play and eject the disc
Press 0.
3 Close the control panel by hand.
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the
CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.
If you change the source, the CD play also stops
(without ejecting the CD this time).
Notes:
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
the disc is automatically inserted again into the
loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will
not start this time.)
The CD–in indicator lights up.
• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.
Total playing time of
the inserted disc
Total track number
of the inserted disc
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Locating a track or particular
portion on a disc
Selecting CD playback modes
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
You can play back all tracks on the disc at random.
To fast-forward or reverse the track
Press and hold ¢
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
“MODE” appears on the lower part of
the display, and the number buttons
work as different function buttons.
while playing a disc, to
fast-forward the track.
Press and hold 4
while playing a disc, to
reverse the track.
2 Press RND (random), while
“MODE” is still on the display, so
that the RND indicator lights up on
the display.
Then, each time you press RND
(random), the random play mode
turns on and off alternately.
To go to the next track or the previous tracks
Press ¢
briefly while
playing a disc, to go ahead
to the beginning of the next
track. Each time you press
the button consecutively,
the beginning of the next
tracks is located and
played back.
RND indicator
When the random mode is turned on, the RND
indicator lights up on the display and a track
randomly selected starts playing.
Press 4
briefly while
playing a disc, to go back
to the beginning of the
current track. Each time
you press the button
consecutively, the
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play back the current track repeatedly.
beginning of the previous
tracks is located and
played back.
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
“MODE” appears on the lower part of
the display, and the number buttons
work as different function buttons.
To go to a particular track directly
Press the number button corresponding to the track
number to start its playback.
2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”
is still on the display, so that the
RPT indicator lights up on the
display.
Then, each time you press RPT
(repeat), the repeat play mode
turns on and off alternately.
• To select a track number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a track number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1
second.
Track number of the
currently playing track
RPT indicator
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT
indicator lights up on the display.
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To play back only intros (Intro Scan)
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.
Prohibiting CD ejection
You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc
in the loading slot.
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
“MODE” appears on the lower part of
the display, and the number buttons
work as different function buttons.
While pressing CD, press and hold
for more than 2 seconds.
2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is
still on the display.
Each time you press INT (intro)
while playing a disc, the intro scan
mode turns on and off alternately.
Track number of the
currently playing track
“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5
seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be
ejected.
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc,
press
again for more than 2 seconds,
while pressing CD.
When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT”
appears on the display for 5 seconds and the
track number flashes.
“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5
seconds, and the disc is unlocked.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the sound
2 Adjust the level.
To increase the level.
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
To decrease the level.
1 Select the item you want to adjust.
Each time you press the button,
the adjustable items change as
follows:
Equalization pattern changes as
you adjust the bass or treble.
BAS
TRE
FAD
BAL
(bass)
(treble)
(fader)
(balance)
VOL
WOOFER
LOUD
(volume)
(only for KD-SX8250)
(loudness)
Note:
Indication To do:
Range
Normally the control dial works for volume
adjustment. So you do not have to select “VOL” to
adjust the volume level.
BAS
TRE
FAD*
BAL
Adjust the bass.
–06 (min.)
|
+06 (max.)
Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)
|
+06 (max.)
Adjust the front
and rear speaker
balance.
R06 (Rear only)
|
F06 (Front only)
Adjust the left
and right speaker
balance.
L06 (Left only)
|
R06 (Right only)
LOUD
Boost low and high
frequencies to
produce a well-
balanced sound
at low volume
level.
LOUD ON
|
LOUD OFF
WOOFER** Adjust the
subwoofer output
level.
00 (min.)
|
08 (max.)
VOL
Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)
|
50 (max.)
*
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the
fader level to “00.”
** Only for KD-SX8250.
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Indication
For:
Preset values
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer)
BAS
00
TRE
LOUD
USER
ROCK
(Flat sound)
00
OFF
ON
Rock or
+03
+01
disco music
You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ:
Custom Equalizer) suitable to the music genre.
CLASSIC Classical
music
+01
+04
–02
OFF
1 Press EQ.
POPS
Light music
+01
00
OFF
ON
The last selected sound mode is
recalled and applied to the
current sound.
HIP HOP Funk or Rap +02
music
JAZZ
Jazz music
+02
+03
OFF
Notes:
• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference,
and store it in memory.
If you want to adjust and store your original sound
mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”
on page 16.
Sound mode indicator flashes
Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously
• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or
to turn on/off the loudness function temporarily, see
page 14. (Your adjustments will be canceled if
another source is selected.)
2 Select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button,
the sound modes change as
follows:
To store a sound mode separately for
each playback source (C-EQ Link)
You can select a sound mode and store it in
memory. It will be recalled every time you select
the same source and will be shown on the display.
A sound mode can be stored for each of the
following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, CD and
external components.
USER
JAZZ
ROCK
CLASSIC
POPS
HIP HOP
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2
seconds so that one of the PSM items
appears on the display.
Sound mode indicator flashes.
Ex.: When you select “ROCK”
2 Press ¢
or 4
to select “CEQ LINK
(custom equalizer link).”
3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select “LINK
ON.”
4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.
To cancel C-EQ Link, repeat the same
procedure and select “LINK OFF” in step 3.
Note:
When you change the “CEQ LINK” setting, sound
mode (C-EQ) is automatically reset to “USER.”
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• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON,”
The selected sound mode can be stored in
memory for the current source.
Each time you change to the same source, the
same sound mode is also recalled and shown
on the display. The C-EQ indicator also flashes.
• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF”
The selected sound mode effect applies to any
source.
3 Adjust the level.
To increase the level.
To decrease the level.
Equalization pattern
changes as you adjust
the bass or treble.
Storing your own sound
adjustments
You can adjust the sound modes to your preference
and store your own adjustments in memory.
Ex.: When you adjust “TRE”
• There is a time limit in doing the following 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
other items.
1 Call up the sound mode you want to
5 Repeat the same procedure to store
adjust.
other sound modes.
The last selected sound mode is
recalled and applied to the
current sound.
To reset to the factory settings, repeat the
same procedure and reassign the preset values
listed in the table on page 15.
Sound mode indicator flashes
Ex.: If you have selected “ROCK” previously
2 Select the item you want to adjust.
• See page 14 for details.
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
To check the current clock time while the unit
is turned off, press DISP (display).
The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5
seconds, then the power turns off.
Setting the clock
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display.
(See page 18.)
To check other information during play, press
DISP (display).
Each time you press the button, the other
information (either the clock or the source name)
will be shown on the lower part of the display for
a while.
2 Set the hour.
1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on
the display.
2 Adjust the hour.
Changing the general settings
(PSM)
1
2
You can change the items listed on the next page
by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.
Basic Procedure
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display.
(See page 18.)
3 Set the minute.
1 Select “CLOCK M (minute).”
2 Adjust the minute.
1
2
2 Select the PSM item you want to
adjust. (See page 18.)
4 Finish the setting.
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other PSM items if necessary.
5 Finish the setting.
Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items
1
2
3
Factory-preset See
Set.
settings
page
Counter-
clockwise
Clockwise
Hold.
Select.
CLOCK H
CLOCK M
CEQ LINK
CLOCK
Hour adjustment
Minute adjustment
Custom equalizer link
Clock display
Back
Back
Advance
Advance
1:00
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LINK OFF
OFF
LINK ON
ON
LINK OFF
ON
15, 19
19
LEVEL
Level display
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
AUTO
19
19
OFF
ON
DIMMER*
Dimmer mode
AUTO
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
19
19
19
BEEP
Key-touch tone
CHANGER
LINE IN
CHANGER
A ADJ 00
EXT IN**
AUX ADJ***
External component
Auxiliary input level
A ADJ 00 – A ADJ 05
•
Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.
*
Only for KD-SX8250.
** Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.
*** Displayed only when “AUX IN” is selected as the source.
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Note:
To set Custom Equalizer Link – CEQ LINK
Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not work
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those
having a control dial for dimming.
A different sound mode (C-EQ) can be stored in
memory for each source so that you can change
the sound modes simply by changing the sources.
When shipped from the factory, this mode is
deactivated.
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “ON” or “OFF.”
To turn on/off the key-touch tone – BEEP
• LINK ON: Different sound modes for different
sources.
• LINK OFF: One sound mode for all sources.
You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not
want it to beep each time you press a button.
When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone
is activated.
To set the clock display – CLOCK
You can set the clock to be shown on the display
when the unit is turned on.
• ON:
• OFF:
Activates the key-touch tone.
Deactivates the key-touch tone.
When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to
be shown on the display.
To select the external component to use
– EXT IN
You can connect the external component to the CD
changer jack on the rear using the Line InputAdaptor
KS-U57 (not supplied).
To use the external component as the playback
source through this unit, you need to select which
component – CD changer or external component
– to use.
• ON:
Clock display is turned on.
• OFF:
Clock display is turned off. When
“OFF” is selected, the current source
name or station band appears
instead of the clock display (except
when “LINE IN” is selected as the
source)
.
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is
selected as the external component.
To select the level meter – LEVEL
You can select the level display according to your
preference.
• LINE IN:
To use the external component other
than CD changer.
When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is
selected.
• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.
• AUDIO 1: Level meter illuminates from bottom
Note:
to top.
For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the
external component, refer to the Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
• AUDIO 2: Alternates level meter (moves from
bottom to top) and illumination
display.
• OFF:
Erases the audio level indicator.
To adjust the auxiliary input level – AUX ADJ
Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an
external component is connected to the MP3 INPUT
jack.
When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary input
level is set at level “00.”
If the input level of the connected component is not
high enough, increase the input level properly.
Without adjusting the line input level, you may be
surprised at a loud sound when you change the
source from the external component to another
source.
To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER
(only for KD-SX8250)
When you turn on the car head lights, the display
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer
mode is activated.
• AUTO:
• OFF:
• ON:
Activates Auto Dimmer.
Cancels Auto Dimmer.
Always dims the display.
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Attaching the control panel
Detaching the control panel
1 Insert the right side of the control panel
You can detach the control panel when leaving
the car.
into the groove on the panel holder.
When detaching or attaching the control panel,
be careful not to damage the connectors on the
back of the control panel and on the panel holder.
Detaching the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn
off the power.
2 Press the left side of the control panel
to fix it to the panel holder.
1 Unlock the control panel.
2 Pull the control panel out of the unit.
Note on cleaning the connectors:
If you frequently detach the control panel, the
connectors will deteriorate.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened
with alcohol, being careful not to damage the
connectors.
3 Put the detached control panel into the
provided case.
Connectors
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
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We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series
with your unit.
Playing CDs
If you have another CD automatic changer, consult
your JVC car audio dealer for connections.
• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of
the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for
connecting it to this unit.
Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).
*
CD
CD-CH
Before operating your CD automatic changer:
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your
CD changer.
• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD
changer or the discs are inserted upside down,
“NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this
happens, remove the magazine and set the
discs correctly.
• If “RESET 1” – “RESET 8” appears on the
display, something is wrong with the
connection between this unit and the CD
changer. If this happens, check the connection
and make sure the cords are connected firmly.
Then, press the reset button of the CD
changer.
* If you have changed the “EXT IN” setting to
“LINE IN” (see page 19), you cannot select the
CD changer.
Playback starts from the first track of the first
disc.
All tracks of all discs are played back.
Elapsed playing time
Track number
Disc number*
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),
disc number will soon change to clock time.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically
turns on. You do not have to press
the power.
to turn on
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To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to the next discs or the previous discs
Press and hold ¢
while playing a CD,
to fast-forward the track.
,
,
Press 5, while playing a
disc, to go to the next disc.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
first track of the next disc is
located and played back.
Press and hold 4
while playing a CD,
to reverse the track.
Press ∞, while playing a
disc, to go to the previous
disc. Each time you press
the button consecutively,
the first track of the
To go to the next track or the previous tracks
Press ¢
briefly,
while playing a CD, to go
ahead to the beginning of
the next track. Each time
you press the button
consecutively, the
previous disc is located and
played back.
beginning of the next
tracks is located and
played back.
To go to a particular disc directly
Press the number button corresponding to the disc
number to start its playback (while the CD changer
is playing).
Press 4
briefly,
while playing a CD, to go
back to the beginning of
the current track. Each
time you press the button
consecutively, the
beginning of the previous
tracks is located and
played back.
• To select a disc number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a disc number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1
second.
Elapsed playing time
Track number
Disc number*
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),
disc number will soon change to clock time.
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To play back only intros (Intro Scan)
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.
Selecting CD playback modes
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
“MODE” appears on the lower part
of the display, and the number
buttons work as different function
buttons.
“MODE” appears on the lower part of
the display, and the number buttons
work as different function buttons.
2 Press RND (random), while “MODE”
is still on the display, so that the
RND indicator lights up on the
display.
2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is
still on the display.
Then, each time you press INT
(intro) while playing a disc, the intro
scan mode changes as follows:
Then, each time you press RND
(random), the random play mode
changes as follows:
INT1
INT2
RND1
RND2
Canceled
Canceled
Plays the first 15
seconds
Indication
Mode
RND
Indicator
Plays at random
Mode
INT1
Track
Of all tracks on
RND1
(random1)
Lights
All tracks of the current
disc, then the tracks of
the next disc and so on.
number
flashes
all inserted discs.
INT2
Disc
number
flashes
Of the first track
on each inserted
disc.
RND2
(random2)
Flashes
All tracks of all discs
inserted in the magazine.
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while playing a disc.
“MODE” appears on the lower part
of the display, and the number
buttons work as different function
buttons.
2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is
still on the display, so that the RPT
indicator lights up on the display.
Then, each time you press RPT
(repeat), the repeat play mode
changes as follows:
RPT1
RPT2
Canceled
RPT
Indicator
Mode
Plays repeatedly
RPT1
Lights
The current track
(or specified track).
RPT2
(repeat2)
Flashes
All tracks of the current
disc (or specified disc).
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS
Portable MP3 player, etc.
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MP3 INPUT*
* Not compatible with digital signals.
To select “AUX IN” (component connected
to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control
Playing external components
panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.
You can connect two external components to this
unit.
Connect one to the CD changer jack on the rear
using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied),
and the other to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control
panel.
Preparations:
• For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and
the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).
• Before operating the external component using the
following procedure, select the external input
correctly. (See “To select the external component to
use – EXT IN” on page 19.)
2 Turn on the connected component
and start playing the source.
3 Adjust the volume.
1 Select the external component
(LINE IN or AUX IN).
To select “LINE IN” (component
connected to the CD changer jack on the
rear), press CD CD-CH repeatedly.
CD
LINE IN
4 Adjust the sound characteristics
you want. (See pages 14 – 16.)
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically
comes on. You do not have to press
on the power.
to turn
• If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display, see
page 19 and select the external input (“LINE IN”).
• Displayed only when one of the following
sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service
center.
Remedies
Symptoms
Causes
Insert the disc correctly.
• CD cannot be played back.
Disc is inserted upside down.
Stop playback while driving on
rough roads.
• Sound is sometimes
interrupted.
You are driving on rough
roads.
Change the disc.
Disc is scratched.
Check the cords and
connections.
Connections are incorrect.
• Insert a finalized
CD-R/CD-RW.
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
played back.
CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the component which
you used for recording.
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW
cannot be skipped.
Adjust it to the optimum level.
• Sound cannot be heard
from the speakers.
The volume level is set to the
minimum level.
Check the cords and
connections.
Connections are incorrect.
Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Insert the disc correctly.
• “NO DISC” appears on the
display .
No disc in the loading slot.
Disc is inserted incorrectly.
Disc is locked.
Unlock the disc (See page 13.)
• Disc cannot be ejected.
Press the reset button on the
panel holder using a ball-point
pen after detaching the control
panel. (The clock setting and
preset stations stored in memory
are erased.) (See page 2.)
• This unit does not work at
all.
The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly due to
noise, etc.
Store stations manually.
• SSM (Strong-station
Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does not
work.
Signals are too weak.
Connect the antenna firmly.
Insert a disc.
• Static noise while listening
to the radio.
The antenna is not connected
firmly.
• “NO DISC” appears on the
display .
No disc in the magazine.
Connect this unit and the CD
changer correctly and press the
reset button of the CD changer.
• “RESET 8” appears on the
display .
This unit is not connected to a
CD changer correctly.
Press the reset button of the CD
changer.
• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7”
appears on the display.
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MAINTENANCE
Handling discs
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
unit in the following cases:
• After starting the heater in the car.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In
this case, eject the disc and leave the unit
turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates.
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs
and CD-Rs.
• You can play back your original CD-Rs
(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) on this
receiver.
• This unit is not compatible with MP3.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs
(Rewritable), can be played back only if they are
already “finalized.”
• You can play back your original CD-Rs or
CD-RWs recorded in music CD format.
(However, they may not be played back
depending on their characteristics or recording
conditions.)
Center holder
from its case, press
down the center holder of
the case and lift the disc
out, holding it by the
edges.
• Always hold the disc by
the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read
their instructions or cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if
the player’s lens is dirty.
When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).
• Make sure to store discs into the cases after
use.
• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high
temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave
them inside your car.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time.
(This is caused by the fact that the reflectance
of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play
correctly. If a disc does become
dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in
a straight line from center to
edge.
To play new discs
CAUTIONS:
New discs may have some
rough spots around the inner
and outer edges. If such a disc
is used, this unit may reject the
disc.
•
•
•
Do not insert 8 cm (3 3/16") discs (single CDs)
into the loading slot. (Such discs cannot be
ejected.)
Do not insert any disc of unusual shape — like a
heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a
malfunction.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat
source or place them in a place subject to high
temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in a
car.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
About mistracking:
•
Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to
clean discs.
Mistracking may result from driving on
extremely rough roads. This does not damage
the unit and the disc, but will be annoying.
We recommend that you stop disc playback
while driving on such rough roads.
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SPECIFICATIONS
CD PLAYER SECTION
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output:
Type: Compact disc player
Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical
pickup (semiconductor laser)
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to
20 000 Hz at no more than
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range:
96 dB
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.
Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to
20 000 Hz at no more than
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than measurable limit
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
GENERAL
Power Requirement:
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V
(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-In Level/Impedance:
MP3 INPUT: 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack
(analog)
Line-Out Level/Impedance:
Installation Size:
For KD-SX8250: 4.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
For KD-SX780: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
182 mm x 52 mm x 150 mm
(7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 5-15/16")
Panel Size: 188 mm x 58 mm x 14 mm
(7-7/16" x 2-5/16" x 5/8")
Mass: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) (excluding accessories)
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range:
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):
65 dB
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your
telephone directory for the nearest car audio
speciality shop.
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB
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