JVC KD SX980 User Manual

CD RECEIVER

KD-SX980

RECEPTOR CON CD

RECEPTEUR CD

SOUND

SOURCE

VOL

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Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which are located on

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Retain this information for future

reference.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.

Serial No.

GET0091-001A

[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................

MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 16

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 16

Locating a file or particular portion

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS............

Control panel ...........................................

Preparing the remote controller ................

Remote controller ....................................

on an MP3 disc ..................................... 17

Selecting MP3 playback modes ............... 19

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 21

Adjusting the sound ................................. 21

Selecting preset sound modes

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................

Turning on the power ................................

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ...................... 22

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 23

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .............

Listening to the radio ................................

Storing stations in memory .......................

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 24

Setting the clock ...................................... 24

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 24

Assigning names to the sources .............. 27

Detaching the control panel...................... 29

Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10

CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11

Playing a CD ............................................ 11

Locating a track or particular portion

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 30

Playing CDs ............................................. 30

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 32

on a disc ................................................ 12

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 12

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 13

Playing a CD Text .................................... 13

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS.. 33

Playing an external component ................ 33

MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 14

What is MP3? .......................................... 14

How are MP3 files recorded and

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 34

MAINTENANCE ............................ 36

played back? ......................................... 14

Handling discs ......................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 37

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.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Display window

j k l

3 4

200W

MP3

INPUT

9 p

y u i

;

; 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 DISC indicator

d TRACK indicator

f MP3 indicators

DIRECTORY, FILE

g Main display

h Volume (or audio) level indicator

Equalization pattern indicator

j Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

k C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator

l RND (random) indicator

/ RPT (repeat) indicator

z LOUD (loudness) indicator

x Sound mode indicators

ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

USER.

8 CD CD-CH/MP3 INPUT button

(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

c Source/clock display

v CD–in indicator

•

Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed

together with MODE button.

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.

3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio.

Remote controller

Each time you press the button, the preset

station number increases, and the selected

station is tuned into.

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.

• Skips to the first file of the previous directory

while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time

you press the button, you can move to the

previous directory and start playing the first

file.

ATT

SOUND

SOURCE

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

NOTE: This button does not function for the

preferred setting mode adjustment.

VOL

5 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ).

Each time you press the button, the sound

mode (C-EQ) changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source

changes.

1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if

pressed and held while listening to a disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file or

goes back to the beginning of the current (or

previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly while

listening to a disc.

• 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.

2 • 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.

• Skips to the first file of the next directory

while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time

you press the button, you can move to the

next directory and start playing the first file.

BASIC OPERATIONS

200

Turning on the power

3 Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

1 Turn on the power.

To decrease the volume.

Volume or audio

level (see page 26)

indicator

Note on One-Touch Operation:

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

FM2

FM3

4 Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 21 – 23.)

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

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 27 and select the external input

(“LINE IN”).

To turn off the power

Press

for more than one second.

To select “AUX IN” (component connected

to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control

panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.

“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 24.

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)

FM1

(F1)

FM2

(F2)

FM3

(F3)

(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 26),

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.

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)

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).

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

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)

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.

CD OPERATIONS

200

Playing a CD

Total playing time of

the inserted disc

Total track number

of the inserted disc

1 Open the control panel.

Current track

Elapsed playing time

Note:

When an external component is connected to the MP3

INPUT jack on the control panel, be careful of

handling a CD.

2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit turns on,

Changes to the clock time

when “CLOCK” is set to

“ON” (see page 26).

draws the disc and

starts playback

automatically.

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.

3 Close the control panel by hand.

• When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the

CD automatically ejects.

To stop play and eject the disc

The CD–in indicator lights up.

Press 0.

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.)

• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.

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.

Track number of the

currently playing track

• To select a track number from 7 – 12:

Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1

second.

RPT indicator

When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT

indicator lights up on the display.

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each

track sequentially.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc,

press again for more than 2 seconds,

while pressing CD CD-CH.

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 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.

“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5

seconds, and the disc is unlocked.

Track number of the

currently playing track

Playing a CD Text

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its

disc title, performer and track title) is recorded.

You can show these disc information on the

display.

Select text display mode while playing a

CD Text.

When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT”

appears on the display for 5 seconds and the

track number flashes.

Each time you press the button,

the display changes as follows:

Prohibiting CD ejection

Disc Title / Performer

Current track no.

and Elapsed playing time

Track Title

You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc

in the loading slot.

While pressing CD CD-CH, press and

Notes:

hold

for more than 2 seconds.

• When the disc title/performer is shown, the DISC

indicator lights up.

When the track title is shown, the TRACK indicator

lights up.

• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time

and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.

Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and

be blanked) on the display.

(Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”)

• When you press DISP (display) while playing a

conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc

title/performer and the track title.

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5

seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be

ejected.

MP3 INTRODUCTION

Precautions when recording MP3 files

on a CD-R or CD-RW

What is MP3?

This unit can only read MP3 files that are recorded

in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660

Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet.

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts

Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a

file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10

(128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format,

one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as

much data volume as a regular CD can.

How are MP3 files recorded

and played back?

*Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of

audio data will consume.The unit used is Kbps (1000 bits/

second).To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit

rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in

“directories (folders)”—in PC terminology.

During recording, the files and directories can be

arranged in a way similar to arranging files and

directories/folders of computer data.

This unit is incorporated with an MP3 decoder.

You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on

CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file

and directory can be linked to and be accessed

from the root.

Compatible with ID3v1

Extra information data such as album title, performer

name, song title, recording year, music genre and a

brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.

Playback order, file search order, and directory

search order of the MP3 files recorded on a disc

are determined by the writing (or encoding)

application; therefore, playback order may be

different from the one you have intended while

recording the directories and the files.

This unit can show ID3v1 tags (album name,

performer name and song title) on the display.

(See page 27.)

• Some characters cannot be shown correctly.

• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2.

The illustration on the next page shows an

example of how MP3 files are recorded on a

CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and

how they are searched on this unit.

Other Main Features in this unit:

• Maximum number of directories/files: 289

(Total)

• Available characters for directory/file names:

A–Z, 0–9, _ (underscore)

• Maximum number of characters for file name

(ISO 9660 Level 1): 12 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and

extension code—“mp3”)

(ISO 9660 Level 2): 31 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and

Notes:

• The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3

files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded

together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer

time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to

malfunction.

• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without

the extension code—mp3.

• The unit is not compatible with Playlist**.

extension code—“mp3”)

(Joliet): 64 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and

extension code—“mp3”)

• Maximum number of characters for directory

name: 31

**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which enables

users to make their own playback order without physically

rearranging the files.

MP3 directory/file configuration

ROOT

: Root

: Directories

: MP3 files

Note:

There is no limit to the number of hierarchy levels (nested directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels

is recommended for stable operations.

MP3 playback/search order (page 17)

• The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( ) indicate the playback order and search order of the

MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order.

• The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories

on an MP3 disc. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the directories in the recorded order.

MP3 OPERATIONS

200

Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 11 to

13.

The display changes to show the following:

CD–in indicator lights up

Playing an MP3 disc

1 Open the control panel.

2 Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot.

The unit draws the

disc.

Playback starts

automatically from the

first file of the first

directory once disc

check is completed.

Ex.: When the disc contains 19 directories and 38

MP3 files.

3 Close the panel by hand.

Notes:

• All the files on the disc will be played repeatedly

until you stop playback—All File Repeat Play.

• MP3 discs require a longer readout time.

(It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file

configuration.)

• If you change the source or turn the power off,

MP3 playback stops (without ejecting the disc).

Next time you select disc play as the source or turn

the power on, MP3 playback starts from where

playback has been stopped previously.

To change the display information

To stop play and eject the disc

While playing back an MP3 file, you

can change the file information

shown on the display.

Each time you press DISP (display),

the display changes to show the

following:

Press 0.

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 disc this time).

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”

(initial setting: see page 27)

Locating a file or particular

portion on an MP3 disc

Album name/performer (directory name*)

Track title (file name*)

To fast-forward or reverse the file

Press and hold ¢

while playing an MP3 disc,

to fast-forward the file.

Press and hold 4

while playing an MP3 disc,

to reverse the file.

Elapsed playing time (with track No.)

* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags,

directory name and file name appear.

Note:

During this operation, you can only hear intermittent

sounds. (The elapsed playing time also changes

intermittently on the display.)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”

Directory name

To skip to the next or previous files

Press ¢

briefly while

playing, to skip ahead to the

beginning of the next file.

Each time you press the

button consecutively, the

beginning of the next file is

located and played back.

(See “MP3 playback/search

order” on page 15.)

File name

Elapsed playing time

(with track No.)

Press 4

briefly, while

Note:

playing, to skip back to the

beginning of the current file.

Each time you press the

button consecutively, the

beginning of the previous

files is located and played

back. (See “MP3 playback/

search order” on page 15.)

The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and

scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.

See also “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL” on

page 26.

To go to a particular directory directly

To skip to the next directory

IMPORTANT:

To directly select the directories using the

number button(s), it is required that directories

are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of

their directory names. (This can only be done

during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.)

Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC”

Press 5 (up) briefly while playing an MP3 disc.

Each time you press the button consecutively, the

next directory is located (and the first file in the

directory starts playing, if recorded).

press 1 to go to Directory 01 ABC.

If directory name is “1 ABC,”

pressing 1 does not work.

If directory name is “12 ABC”

press and hold 6 (12) to go to

Directory 12 ABC.

Ex.1: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 01

(see the illustration on page 15)

Press the number button corresponding to the

directory number to start playing the first file in

the selected directory.

Ex.2: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 04

(see the illustration on page 15)

• To select a directory number from 01 – 06:

Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a directory number from 07 – 12:

Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1

second.

Note:

If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is

skipped.

Notes:

• If “MP3” flashes on the display after you have

selected a directory, it means that the directory does

not contain any MP3 files.

• You cannot directly select a directory with a number

greater than 12.

To select a particular file in a directory, press

or 4

after selecting the directory.

To skip to the previous directory

Selecting MP3 playback modes

To play back files at random (Random Play)

You can play back all files on the MP3 disc at

random.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing an MP3 disc.

“MODE” flashes on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

Press ∞ (down) briefly while playing an MP3 disc.

Each time you press the button consecutively, the

previous directory is located (and the first file in

the directory starts playing, if recorded).

Ex.1: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 03

(see the illustration on page 15)

2 Press RND (random), while

“MODE” flashes on the display, so

that “RND1” or “RND2” appears

on the display.

ROOT

Each time you press RND (random),

the random play mode changes as

follows

Ex.2: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 05

(see the illustration on page 15)

RND1

RND2

Canceled

• If you reach the root, playback will not begin.

Plays at random

Mode

RND

Indicator

RND1

RND2

Lights

All files of the current

directory.

Note:

If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is

skipped.

Flashes

All files on the disc.

RND indicator

Ex.: When “RND1” is selected.

To play back files repeatedly (Repeat Play) To play back only intros (Intro scan)

You can play back the current file or all the files in

the current directory repeatedly.

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each file

sequentially.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing an MP3 disc.

“MODE” flashes on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing an MP3 disc.

“MODE” flashes on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

2 Press RPT (repeat) while “MODE”

flashes on the display, so that

“RPT1” or “RPT2” appears on the

display.

2 Press INT (intro scan) while “MODE”

flashes on the display, so that “INT1”

or “INT2” appears on the display.

Each time you press INT (intro),

the intro scan play mode changes

as follows:

Each time you press RPT (repeat),

the repeat play mode changes as

follows:

INT1

INT2

RPT1

RPT2

Canceled

Plays the beginnings

(15 seconds)

Mode

Indicator

Plays repeatedly

Mode

RPT

Indicator

INT1

The FILE

indicator

flashes.

Of all files on the

disc.

RPT1

RPT2

Lights

The current file (or

specified file).

INT2

The

DIRECTORY

indicator

Of the first file of all

directories.

Flashes

All files of the current

directory (or specified

directory).

flashes.

Track number of the

currently playing track

Track number of the

currently playing track

RPT indicator

Ex.: When “RPT1” is selected.

Ex.: When “INT1” is selected.

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

(bass)

(treble)

(fader)

VOL

LOUD

BAL

(volume)

(balance)

(loudness)

Ex.: When you adjust “TRE”

Indication To do:

Range

Note:

BAS

TRE

FAD*

BAL

Adjust the bass.

–06 (min.)

+06 (max.)

Normally the control dial works for volume

adjustment. So you do not have to select “VOL” to

adjust the volume level.

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

VOL

Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

50 (max.)

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the

fader level to “00.”

Indication

For:

Preset values

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer)

BAS

TRE

LOUD

USER

ROCK

(Flat sound)

OFF

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

OFF

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

Note:

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 23.

Sound mode indicator flashes

Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously

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.

2 Select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button,

the sound modes change as

follows:

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.

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.

Sound mode indicator flashes.

Ex.: When you have selected “ROCK”

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.

• 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 22.

Sound mode indicator flashes

Ex.: If you have selected “ROCK” previously

2 Select the item you want to adjust.

• See page 21 for details.

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 25.)

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)

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 25.)

3 Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M (minute).”

2 Adjust the minute.

2 Select the PSM item you want to

adjust. (See page 25.)

4 Finish the setting.

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

other PSM items if necessary.

5 Finish the setting.

Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

Factory-preset See

Set.

settings

page

Counter-

clockwise

Clockwise

Hold.

Select.

CLOCK H

CLOCK M

CEQ LINK

Hour adjustment

Back

Advance

1:00

Minute adjustment

Custom equalizer

memory linkage

LINK OFF

LINK ON

LINK OFF

22, 26

CLOCK

LEVEL

Clock display

Level display

OFF

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OFF

DIMMER

Dimmer mode

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

OFF

BEEP

Key-touch tone

Scroll mode

SCROLL

ONCE

AUTO

ONCE

OFF

EXT IN*

External component

Auxiliary input level

Tag display

CHANGER

LINE IN

CHANGER

A.ADJ 00

TAG ON

AUX ADJ

TAG DISP

A.ADJ 00 – A.ADJ 05

TAG OFF TAG ON

•

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.

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 scroll mode – SCROLL

You can select the scroll mode for the disc

information (when the entire text cannot be

shown all at once).

When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode

is set to “ONCE.”

• ON:

• OFF:

Clock display is turned on.

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

• ONCE: Scrolls only once.

• AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second

intervals in between).

source)

• OFF:

Cancels Auto Scroll.

To select the level meter – LEVEL

You can select the level display according to your

Note:

Even if the scroll mode is set to “OFF,” you can scroll

the display by pressing DISP (display) for more than 1

second.

preference.

When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is

selected.

• AUDIO 1: Level meter illuminates from bottom

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 Input Adaptor

KS-U57 (not supplied).

to top.

• AUDIO 2: Alternates level meter (moves from

bottom to top) and illumination

display.

• OFF:

Erases the audio level indicator.

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.

When shipped from the factory, CD changer is

selected as the external component.

To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER

When you turn on the car head lights, the display

automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).

When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer

mode is activated.

• LINE IN:

To use the external component other

than CD changer.

• AUTO:

• OFF:

• ON:

Activates Auto Dimmer.

Cancels Auto Dimmer.

Always dims the display.

• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.

Note:

Assigning names to the sources

For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the

external component, refer to the Installation/Connection

Manual (separate volume).

You can assign names to station frequencies and

discs (both in this unit and in the CD changer).

After assigning a name, it will appear on the display

when you select the source.

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.

Sources

Maximum number of

characters

When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary input

level is set at level “00.”

Station frequencies up to 8 characters (up to

30 station frequencies

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.

including both FM and AM)

CDs*

up to 32 characters

(up to 40 discs)

* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3

disc.

To turn the tag display on or off – TAG DISP

An MP3 file can contain file information called

“ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track

title, etc. are recorded.

There are two versions–ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1)

and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2). This unit is

compatible only with ID3v1.

1 Select a source you want to assign a

name to.

When you select a source,

the power automatically

comes on.

When shipped from the factory, “TAG ON” is

selected.

2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more

than 2 seconds while pressing DISP

(display).

• TAG ON: Turns on the ID3 tag display while

playing MP3 files.

• If an MP3 file does not have ID3

tags, directory name and file

name appear.

Note:

If you change the setting from “TAG

OFF” to “TAG ON” while playing an

MP3 file, the tag display will be

activated when the next file starts

playing.

• TAG OFF: Turns off the ID3 tag display while

playing MP3 files. (Only the

directory name and file name can

be shown.)

Ex.: When you select CD as the source

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Available characters

3 Select a character.

• See next column for

available characters.

–

space

4 Move the cursor to the next

(or previous) character position.

Notes:

• When you try to assign a name to the 41st disc,

“NAME FULL” appears on the display. (In this

case, delete unwanted names before assignment.)

• When the CD changer is connected, you can assign

names to CDs in the CD changer. These names can

also be shown on the display if you insert the CDs

in this unit.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish

inputting the name.

6 Finish the procedure while the last

selected character is flashing.

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure

described above.

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

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

200

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-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 “EXT IN” setting to “LINE

IN” (see page 26), 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 26),

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

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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 and hold ¢

while playing a CD,

to fast-forward the track.

Press and hold 4

while playing a CD,

to reverse the track.

• 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.

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

Track number

Elapsed playing time

beginning of the next

tracks is located and

played back.

Disc number*

Press 4

briefly,

* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 26),

disc number will soon change to clock time.

while playing a CD, to go

back to the beginning of

the current track. Each

time you press the button

consecutively, the

To show the CD Text information

This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD

automatic changer equipped with CD Text reading

capability.

beginning of the previous

tracks is located and

played back.

Select text display mode while playing a

CD Text.

To go to the next discs or the previous discs

Each time you press the button,

the display changes as follows:

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.

Disc Title / Performer

Current track no.

and Elapsed playing time

Track Title

Notes:

• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time

and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.

• If a CD Text includes too much text information,

some may not appear on the display.

• When you press DISP (display) while playing a

conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc

title/performer and the track title.

Press ∞, while playing a

disc, to go to the previous

disc. Each time you press

the button consecutively,

the first track of the

previous disc is located and

played back.

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

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).

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Portable MP3 player, etc.

200

MP3 INPUT*

* Not compatible with digital signals.

To select “AUX IN” (component connected

to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control

Playing an external component

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 26.)

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.

LINE IN

4 Adjust the sound characteristics

you want. (See pages 21 – 23.)

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 26 and select the external input (“LINE IN”).

• Displayed only when one of the following

sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.

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.

• Static noise while listening

to the radio.

The antenna is not connected

firmly.

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

Insert a disc.

• “NO DISC” appears on the

display .

No disc in the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the

display .

This unit is not connected to

a CD changer correctly.

Connect this unit and the CD

changer correctly and press the

reset button of the CD changer.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7”

appears on the display.

Press the reset button of the CD

changer.

• Disc cannot be played back. No MP3 files are recorded on Change the disc.

the disc.

MP3 files do not have the

Add the extension code—mp3

extension code—mp3 in their to their file names.

file names.

MP3 files are not recorded in Change the disc.

the format compliant with ISO (Record MP3 files using a

9660 Level 1 or 2.

compliant application.)

• Noise is generated.

The file played back is not an Skip to another file or change

MP3 file (although it has the

extension code—mp3).

the disc.

(Do not add the extension

code—mp3 to non-MP3 files.)

• A longer readout time is

required (“MP3 SCAN”

keeps flashing on the

display).

Readout time varies due to

the complexity of the

directory/file configuration.

Do not use too many

hierarchies and directories.

Also, do not record any other

types of audio tracks together

with MP3 files.

• Files cannot be played back Playback order is determined

as you have intended them

to play.

when the files are recorded.

• Elapsed playing time is not

correct.

This sometimes occurs

during play. This is caused by

how the files are recorded on

the disc.

• “MP3” flashes on the

display.

There are no MP3 files in the Select another directory.

current directory.

• “NO FILES” appears on the There are no MP3 files in this Insert a disc that contains MP3

display for a while, then

“PLEASE” and “EJECT”

appear alternately.

disc.

files.

• Correct characters are not

displayed. (e.g. album

name)

This unit can only display

alphabets (capital: A–Z,

small: a–z), numbers, and a

limited number of symbols.

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 also play back CD Text.

• You can also play back your original CD-Rs

(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) either

in audio CD format or in MP3 format.

How to handle discs

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

When removing a disc

from its case, press

Center holder

You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs

recorded in audio CD format or in MP3 format.

(However, they may not be played back depending

on their characteristics or recording conditions.)

• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs

(Rewritable), where audio CD tracks are

recorded, can be played back only if they are

already “finalized.”

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.

•

Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional

record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to

clean discs.

About mistracking:

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.

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

MP3 decoding format: MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3

Max. Bit Rate: 320 Kbps

0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)

Tone Control Range:

Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz

GENERAL

Power Requirement:

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB

Line-In Level/Impedance:

Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V

(11 V to 16 V allowance)

LINE IN: 1.5 V/20 kΩ load

MP3 INPUT: 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack

(analog)

Grounding System: Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature:

0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

Installation Size:

Line-Out Level/Impedance:

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:

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:

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)

FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz

AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

[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

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz

Stereo Separation: 35 dB

Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your

telephone directory for the nearest car audio

speciality shop.

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV

Selectivity: 35 dB

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Technical Support & Customer Satisfaction Survey.

US RESIDENTS ONLY

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to Reset

Still having trouble??

USA ONLY

Call 1-800-252-5722

http://www.jvc.com

We can help you!

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

EN, SP, FR

0102KKSMDTJEIN

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