JVC KD MX2900R User Manual

MD/CD RECEIVER  
MD/CD-RECEIVER  
RECEPTEUR MD/CD  
MD/CD-RECEIVER  
KD-MX2900R  
/I  
ATT  
KD-MX2900R  
SOUND  
MD/CD  
DAB  
FM/AM  
DISP  
MO/RND  
RPT  
COMPACT  
EXT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
TEXT  
INT  
SSM  
CD-CH  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
TP  
RDS  
PTY  
LOUD  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch.  
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.  
Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende  
handleiding.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
LVT0251-001A  
[E]  
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 .................................................................... 2  
BASIC OPERATIONS....................................................5  
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .........................................6  
Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 6  
Storing stations in memory ............................................................ 7  
FM station automatic preset: SSM ...............................................7  
Manual preset.............................................................................. 8  
Tuning into a preset station ........................................................... 9  
Selecting FM reception sound ....................................................... 9  
RDS OPERATIONS.....................................................10  
What you can do with RDS EON ................................................ 10  
Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-Tracking  
Reception) ................................................................................. 10  
Using Standby Reception.......................................................... 12  
SelectingYour Favorite Programme for PTY Standby Reception .... 13  
SearchingYour Favorite Programme ............................................ 13  
Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments.................... 16  
Automatic selection of the station when using the number buttons .. 16  
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station ..... 16  
Setting the TA volume level ........................................................17  
Automatic clock adjustment .......................................................17  
CD OPERATIONS.......................................................19  
Playing a CD ................................................................................. 19  
Playing a CD Text ......................................................................... 20  
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ..................... 21  
Selecting CD playback modes...................................................... 22  
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................................................... 23  
MD OPERATIONS......................................................24  
Playing an MD .............................................................................. 24  
Locating a track or a particular portion on an MD .................. 25  
Selecting MD playback modes..................................................... 26  
Prohibiting MD ejection............................................................... 27  
To be continued on the next page  
BEFORE USE  
* For safety....  
* Temperature inside the car....  
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this If you have parked the car for a long time in hot  
will block outside sounds, making driving or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the  
dangerous.  
car becomes normal before operating the unit.  
• Stop the car before performing any complicated  
operations.  
3
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................28  
Selecting preset sound control modes ......................................... 28  
Tuning on/off the loudness function ............................................ 28  
Adjusting the sound...................................................................... 29  
Storing your own sound adjustments ......................................... 30  
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................31  
Setting the clock ............................................................................ 31  
Changing the general settings (PSM) ......................................... 32  
Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour clock ............................................ 34  
Selecting the clock display .........................................................34  
Selecting the level display ......................................................... 34  
Selecting the dimmer mode .......................................................35  
Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise Mode) ....... 35  
Selecting the telephone muting ..................................................37  
Turning on or off the key-touch tone........................................... 37  
Adjusting the contrast level ........................................................37  
Selecting the scroll mode .......................................................... 38  
Assigning names to the sources ................................................... 39  
Detaching the control panel ......................................................... 42  
REMOTE OPERATIONS  
(With an optionally purchased remote controller) .... 43  
Installing the battery .................................................................... 43  
Using the remote controller ......................................................... 44  
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ......................................45  
Playing CDs ................................................................................... 45  
Selecting CD playback modes...................................................... 47  
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS .........................................48  
Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services ....................... 48  
Storing DAB services in memory ................................................ 50  
Tuning into a preset DAB service ................................................ 52  
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 53  
MAINTENANCE.........................................................54  
Handling Discs .............................................................................. 54  
Taking care of CDs .................................................................... 54  
Taking care of MDs.................................................................... 55  
Moisture condensation .............................................................. 55  
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................56  
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................57  
4
BASIC OPERATIONS  
1
Note:  
2
When you use this unit for the  
first time, set the built-in  
clock correctly, see page 31.  
3
1
2
Turn on the power.  
/I  
ATT  
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.  
Select the source.  
To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 18.  
To operate the CD player, see pages 19 – 23.  
To operate the MD player, see pages 24 – 27.  
To operate the CD changer, see pages 45 – 47.  
To operate the DAB tuner, see page 48 – 52.  
To operate an external component, see page 53.  
MD/CD  
DAB  
FM/AM  
EXT  
CD-CH  
3
4
Adjust the volume.  
Volume level appears.  
Volume level indicator  
(see page 34).  
Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 28 – 30).  
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.  
To turn off the power  
Press  
for more than 1 second. “See You” appears, then the unit turns off.  
5
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS  
Listening to the radio  
1
2
1
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).  
You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an  
FM station.  
FM/AM  
F1  
F2  
F3  
AM  
(FM1) (FM2) (FM3)  
Selected band appears.  
2
Start searching a station.  
When a station is received, searching stops.  
To search stations  
of higher  
frequencies.  
To search stations  
of lower  
frequencies.  
To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed  
for searching.  
To tune in a particular frequency without searching:  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).  
2 Press and hold  
Now you can manually change the frequency while “MANU” is on the display.  
3 Press repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.  
¢ or 4  
until “MANU” (for Manual) appears on the display.  
¢ or 4  
• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and  
9 kHz intervals for AM–MW/LW) until you release the button.  
6
Storing stations in memory  
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  
FM station automatic preset: SSM  
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3).  
1
2
1
Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or  
FM/AM  
FM3) you want to store FM stations into.  
F1  
F2  
F3  
AM  
(FM1)  
(FM2) (FM3)  
2
SSM  
Press and hold both buttons for more than  
2 seconds.  
“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.  
7
Manual preset  
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.  
EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band  
1
3
2
1
Select the FM1 band.  
FM/AM  
2
3
Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.  
See page 6 to tune into a station.  
Press and hold the number button (in this  
example, 1) for more than 2 seconds.  
Preset number flashes for a while.  
4
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other  
preset numbers.  
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.  
8
Tuning into a preset station  
You can easily tune into a preset station.  
Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 7  
and 8.  
DISP  
1
2
1
FM/AM  
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you  
want.  
2
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station  
you want.  
To change the display information while receiving an FM RDS  
station  
Press DISP. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:  
Station Frequency  
PTY (Programme type)  
PS (Station name)  
Selecting FM reception sound  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:  
Press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast.MONO” appears  
on the display and the sound you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.  
MO/RND  
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.  
To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.  
9
RDS OPERATIONS  
What you can do with RDS EON  
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their  
regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as  
information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.  
Another advantage of RDS function is called “EON (Enhanced Other Networks).” The EON  
indicator lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON data. By using the EON data  
sent from a station, you can tune into a different station of a different network broadcasting  
your favorite programme or traffic announcement while listening to another programme or to  
another source such as CD.  
By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the following:  
Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-tracking Reception)  
Standby Reception of TA (Traffic Announcement) or your favorite programme  
PTY (Program Type) search  
TP (Traffic Programme) search  
And some other functions  
Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-  
Tracking Reception)  
When driving in an area where FM reception is not good, the tuner built in this unit automatically  
tunes in another RDS station broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals. So,  
you can continue to listen to the same programme in its finest reception, no matter where you  
drive. (See illustration.)  
Two types of the RDS data are used to make Network-Tracking Reception work correctly —  
PI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency).  
Without receiving these data correctly from the RDS station you are listening to, Network-  
Tracking Reception will not operate.  
TP  
RDS  
To use Network-Tracking Reception, press and hold TP RDS (Traffic  
Programme/Radio Data System) for more than 1 second. Each time you  
press and hold the button, Network-Tracking Reception modes change as  
follows:  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
Mode 3  
REG indicator  
AF indicator  
10  
Mode 1  
The AF indicator lights up but the REG indicator does not.  
Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “off.”  
Switches to another station within the same network when the receiving  
signals from the current station become weak.  
Note:  
In this mode, the programme may differ from the one currently received.  
Mode 2  
Both the AF indicator and the REG indicator light up.  
Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “on.”  
Switches to another station, within the same network, broadcasting the same  
programme when the receiving signals from the current station become weak.  
Mode 3  
Neither the AF indicator nor the REG indicator lights up.  
Network-Tracking is deactivated.  
The same programme can be received on different frequencies.  
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency E  
Programme 1 broadcasting  
on frequency A  
Programme 1 broadcasting on  
frequency B  
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency C  
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency D  
11  
Using Standby Reception  
Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY:  
ProgrammeType) andTraffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station,  
MD, CD, and other connected components).  
Note:  
Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.  
TA Standby Reception  
• When TP RDS is pressed briefly in the FM mode, the TP indicator is lit  
during reception of a TP station and the TA standby mode is engaged.  
TP  
RDS  
Note:  
When the station being received is not a TP station, the TP indicator flashes. Press  
¢ or 4  
to engage the TA standby mode. “SEARCH” appears on the  
display, and TP station search starts. When a TP station is tuned in, the TP indicator  
is lit.  
• If you are listening to a CD or an MD, and wish to hear a TA broadcast,  
press TP RDS to enter the TA standby mode. (The TP indicator lights up.)  
If a TA programme starts broadcasting while the TA standby mode is active,  
“TRAFFIC” appears and the FM mode is engaged.The volume increases to  
the preset “TA VOLUME” level and the TA programme can be heard (see  
page 17).  
Note:  
To deactivate the TA standby mode, press TP RDS again.  
PTY Standby Reception  
• When PTY is briefly pressed in the FM mode, the PTY indicator is lit during  
reception of a PTY station and the PTY standby mode is engaged. The  
selected PTY name stored on page 13 flashes for 5 seconds.  
PTY  
Note:  
When the station being received is not a PTY station, the PTY indicator flashes.  
Press ¢ or 4  
to engage the PTY standby mode. “SEARCH” appears on  
the display, and PTY station search starts. When a PTY station is tuned in, the PTY  
indicator is lit.  
• If you are listening to a CD or an MD, and wish to hear a selected PTY  
broadcast, press PTY to enter the PTY standby mode. (The PTY indicator  
lights up.)  
If the PTY starts broadcasting while the PTY standby mode is active, the  
selected PTY name appears and the FM mode is engaged. The selected  
PTY can then be heard.  
Note:  
To deactivate the PTY standby mode, press PTY again.  
12  
Selecting Your Favorite Programme for PTY Standby  
Reception  
You can select your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory.  
When shipped from the factory, NEWS” is stored as the programme type for PTY Standby  
Reception.  
1, 4  
3 2  
1
Press and hold the button for more than 2  
seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode  
(PSM: see page 32).  
2
Select “PTY STANDBY” if not shown on the  
display.  
3
Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See  
the table on page 18.)  
Selected code name appears on the display and is stored  
into memory.  
4
Finish the setting.  
Searching Your Favorite Programme  
You can search one of your 6 favorite programme types stored in memory.  
When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the  
number buttons (1 to 6).  
To change the factory preset settings, see page 14.  
To search your favorite programme, see page 15.  
5
3
4
6
1
2
EASY M  
POP M  
ROCK M  
CLASSICS  
AFFAIRS  
VARIED  
13  
To store your favorite programme types  
1, 5  
3
2
4
1
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2  
seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode  
(PSM: see page 32).  
2
3
Select “PTY SEARCH” if not shown on the  
display.  
Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See  
the table on page 18.)  
Selected code name appears on the display.  
• If the code already stored in memory is selected, it will  
flash on the display.  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
4
5
Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to  
store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want.  
PTY preset number appears, and selected code name and “MEMORY” alternate on  
the display.  
Finish the setting.  
14  
To search your favorite programme type  
2
1
1
Press and hold PTY (programme type) for  
more than 1 second while listening to an FM  
PTY  
station.  
The last selected PTY code and preset number appear.  
2
Select one of PTY codes stored in preset  
number buttons (1 to 6).  
Ex. When “ROCK M” is stored in preset number button 2.  
PTY search for your favorite programme starts after 5  
seconds.  
• If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code you selected, that  
station is tuned in.  
• If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code you selected, the  
station will not change.  
Note:  
In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly.  
15  
Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments  
Automatic selection of the station when using the number  
buttons  
Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in.  
However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the  
signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF  
data, tunes in another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset  
station is broadcasting. In case no other station is tuned in, you can also search all receivable  
frequencies for the same programme. (Programme search) To activate programme search,  
follow the procedure below.  
• Programme search takes a while.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 32.  
1. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “P(programme)-SEARCH” with  
3. Select “P-SEARCH ON” by turning the control dial clockwise.  
Now programme search is activated.  
¢ or 4  
.
To cancel programme search, repeat the same procedure and select “P-SEARCH OFF” in  
step 3 by turning the control dial counterclockwise.  
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM  
station  
You can change the initial indication on the display to either station name (PS NAME) or to  
station frequency (FREQUENCY), while listening to an FM RDS station.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 32.  
1. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “TUNER DISPLAY” with  
3. Set to the desired indication (“PS NAME” or “FREQUENCY”) with the control dial.  
¢ or 4  
.
Note:  
By pressing DISP, you can also change the display while listening to an FM RDS station.  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:  
Station Frequency  
PTY (Programme type)  
PS (Station name)  
* Then, the display goes back to the original indication in several seconds.  
16  
Setting the TA volume level  
You can preset the volume level for TA Standby Reception. When a traffic programme is  
received, the volume level automatically changes to the preset level.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 32.  
1. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select TA VOLUME” with  
3. Set to the desired volume level with the control dial.  
¢ or 4  
.
Automatic clock adjustment  
When shipped from the factory, the clock built in this unit is set to be readjusted automatically  
using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS signal.  
If you do not want to use automatic clock adjustment, follow the procedure below.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 32.  
1. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “AUTO ADJUST” with  
3. Select “ADJUST OFF” by turning the control dial counterclockwise.  
¢ or 4  
.
Now automatic clock adjustment is canceled.  
To reactivate clock adjustment, repeat the same procedure and select “ADJUST ON” in  
step 3 by turning the control dial clockwise.  
Note:  
It takes about 2 minutes to adjust the time using the CT data. So, you must tune to the station for more  
than 2 minutes continuously; otherwise, the clock time will not be adjusted.  
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PTY codes  
SCIENCE:  
VARIED:  
Programmes on natural  
science and technology  
Other programmes like  
comedies or ceremonies  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Easy-listening music  
Light music  
No.  
Indications on  
the display  
No.  
Indications on  
the display  
1
2
3
4
5
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
WEATHER  
NEWS  
POP M:  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
ROCK M:  
EASY M:  
LIGHT M:  
CLASSICS: Classical music  
OTHER M: Other music  
SPORT  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
POP M  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
WEATHER: Weather information  
FINANCE:  
6
7
Reports on commerce,  
trading, the Stock Market,  
etc.  
22 TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
24 JAZZ  
8
23  
CHILDREN: Entertainment programmes  
for children  
SOCIAL:  
9
Programmes on social  
activities  
10  
25  
COUNTRY  
RELIGION: Programmes dealing with any  
aspect of belief or faith, or the  
nature of existence or ethics  
PHONE IN: Programmes where people  
can express their views either  
ROCK M  
26 NATION M  
27 OLDIES  
11  
12  
13  
14  
EASY M  
LIGHT  
M
28  
FOLK M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
29 DOCUMENT  
by phone or in a public forum  
TRAVEL:  
LEISURE:  
JAZZ:  
Programmes about travel  
destinations, package tours,  
and travel ideas and  
opportunities  
Programmes concerned with  
recreational activities such as  
gardening, cooking, fishing,  
etc.  
15  
Descriptions of the PTY Codes  
NEWS:  
News  
AFFAIRS:  
Topical programmes  
expanding on current news or  
affairs  
Jazz music  
COUNTRY: Country music  
NATION M: Current popular music from  
another nation or region, in  
INFO:  
Programmes which impart  
advice on a wide variety of  
topics.  
that country’s language  
SPORT:  
Sport events  
OLDIES:  
FOLK M:  
Classic pop music  
Folk music  
EDUCATE: Educational programmes  
DRAMA: Radio plays  
CULTURE: Programmes on national or  
regional culture  
DOCUMENT: Programmes dealing with  
factual matters, presented in  
an investigative style  
18  
CD OPERATIONS  
Playing a CD  
1
1
Open the control panel.  
If there is already a CD or an MD inside the unit,  
it ejects automatically.  
2
1. Insert a CD into the loading slot.  
The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback  
automatically.  
2. Close the control panel by hand.  
Total track number Total playing time of  
of the inserted disc the inserted disc  
Elapsed  
Current track playing time  
Lights up  
Note:  
When a CD is inserted up side down, “PLEASE EJECT” appears on the display.  
When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects.  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing MD/CD turns on the unit and starts playback  
automatically.  
To stop play and eject the CD  
Press 0.  
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.  
If you change the source to FM, AM, CD changer or external component, the CD play also  
stops (without ejecting the CD this time).  
Notes:  
• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 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.  
• You cannot insert a CD and an MD inside the unit at the same time.  
To show the assigned name while the elapsed playing time  
appears  
Press DISP. Each time you press the button, elapsed playing time and assigned name (see  
page 39) appear alternately on the display.  
• See also “Selecting the scroll mode” on page 38.  
19  
Playing a CD Text  
In a CDText, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded.  
You can show these disc information on the display.  
DISP  
DISP  
Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.  
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:  
Disc Title / Performer  
Current track no.  
Track Title  
and Elapsed playing time  
Notes:  
• The display shows up to 12 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 12 characters.  
See also “To select the scroll mode” on page 38.  
• When you press DISP while playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/  
performer and the track title.  
20  
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD  
¢
Number buttons  
4
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
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 go to the next tracks 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 beginning  
of the next tracks is located and played back.  
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 go to a particular track directly  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its  
playback.  
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.  
21  
Selecting CD playback modes  
MO/RND  
RPT/INT  
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)  
You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.  
Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD  
MO/RND  
random play mode turns on and off alternately.  
When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the  
display and a track randomly selected starts playing.  
To select the next track at random, press  
¢ briefly.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) for more than 1 second while  
playing a CD, CD repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
RPT  
INT  
Track number of the currently playing track  
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RPT/INT  
To play back only intros (Intro Scan)  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) while playing a CD, CD intro  
scan mode turns on and off alternately.  
RPT  
INT  
When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INTRO” appears on the display for  
5 seconds and a track number flashes. The first 15 seconds of each track  
are played sequentially.  
Track number of the currently playing track  
Prohibiting CD ejection  
MD/CD  
You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a CD in the loading slot.  
While pressing MD/CD, press  
for more than 2 seconds.NO EJECT” flashes on the  
display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is “locked” and cannot be ejected.  
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD, press  
again for more than 2  
seconds, while pressing MD/CD.EJECT OKappears on the display, and the CD isunlocked.”  
Note:  
If the CD ejection is prohibited with no CD loaded, a CD or an MD can be inserted but cannot be  
ejected. To eject it, cancel the prohibition.  
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MD OPERATIONS  
Playing an MD  
1
1
2
Open the control panel.  
If there is already a CD or an MD inside the unit,  
it ejects automatically.  
1.Insert an MD into the loading  
Label side  
slot.  
The unit turns on, draws the MD and starts  
playback automatically.  
2.Close the control panel by hand.  
Insert an MD in the same way as  
indicated on the MD  
Elapsed  
playing time  
Current track  
Disc Title  
Track Title  
Lights up  
Shown if a title is recorded  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When an MD is already in the loading slot, pressing MD/CD turns on the unit and starts  
playback automatically.  
To stop play and eject the MD  
Press 0.  
MD play stops, the control panel opens, then the MD automatically ejects from the loading slot.  
If you change the source to FM, AM, CD changer or external component, the MD play also  
stops (without ejecting the MD this time).  
Notes:  
• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds , the disc is automatically inserted again into  
the loading slot to protect it from dust. (MD play will not start this time.)  
• You can eject the MD even when the unit is turned off.  
• You cannot insert a CD and an MD inside the unit at the same time.  
• When you insert an MD recorded in monaural, it will be played in monaural. While playing such a  
monaural MD, the elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly.  
To change the display while playing an MD  
Press DISP. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:  
Track number and Elapsed playing time  
Disc title  
Track title  
Note:  
If “SCROLL MODE” is set to either “SCROLL AUTO” or “SCROLL ONCE,names including more  
than 12 characters will be scrolled. (See page 38.)  
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Locating a track or a particular portion on an MD  
Number buttons  
¢
4
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
Press and hold  
¢, while playing an MD, to fast-forward the track.  
Press and hold 4  
, while playing an MD, to reverse the track.  
To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks  
Press  
¢ briefly, while playing an MD, 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.  
Press 4  
briefly, while playing an MD, 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 go to a particular track directly  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its  
playback.  
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.  
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Selecting MD playback modes  
MO/RND  
RPT/INT  
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)  
You can play back all tracks on the MD at random.  
Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing an MD, MD  
MO/RND  
random play mode turns on and off alternately.  
When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the  
display and a track randomly selected starts playing.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) for more than 1 second while  
playing an MD, MD repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
RPT  
INT  
Track number of the currently playing track  
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RPT/INT  
To play back only intros (Intro Scan)  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) while playing a MD, MD intro  
scan mode turns on and off alternately.  
RPT  
INT  
When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INTRO” appears on the display for  
5 seconds and a track number flashes. The first 15 seconds of each track  
are played sequentially.  
Track number of the currently playing track  
Prohibiting MD ejection  
MD/CD  
You can prohibit the MD ejection and can “lock” an MD in the loading slot.  
While holding MD/CD, press  
for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the  
display for about 5 seconds, and the MD is “locked” and cannot be ejected.  
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the MD, press  
again for more than 2  
seconds, while holding MD/CD.EJECT OKappears on the display, and the MD is “unlocked.”  
Note:  
If the MD ejection is prohibited with no MD loaded, an MD or a CD can be inserted but cannot be  
ejected. To eject it, cancel the prohibition.  
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS  
Selecting preset sound control modes  
You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.  
SOUND  
Call up the sound control mode you want.  
Each time you press the button, the sound control mode  
(SCM) changes as follows:  
SOUND  
SCM POP  
SCM OFF  
SCM BEAT  
SCM SOFT  
Indication  
For:  
Preset values  
Bass  
00  
Treble  
00  
Loudness  
On  
SCM OFF  
(Flat sound)  
SCM BEAT Rock or disco music  
SCM SOFT Quiet background music  
SCM POP Light music  
+02  
00  
On  
+01  
+04  
–03  
+01  
Off  
Off  
Notes:  
• You can adjust the preset sound control mode to your preference, and store it in memory.  
If you want to adjust and store your original sound control mode, see “Storing your own sound  
adjustments” on page 30.  
• To adjust only the bass and treble reinforcement levels to your preference, see “Adjusting the sound”  
on page 29.  
Turning on/off the loudness function  
The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes.  
The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce well-balanced sound at low  
volume level.  
Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternately.  
LOUD  
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Adjusting the sound  
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.  
1
2
1
Select the item you want to adjust.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
FADER  
BALANCE  
VOLUME  
Indication  
BASS  
To do:  
Adjust the bass.  
Adjust the treble.  
Range  
–06 (min.) — +06 (max.)  
TREBLE  
FADER*  
–06 (min.) — +06 (max.)  
Adjust the front and rear speaker  
balance.  
R06 (rear only) — F06 (front only)  
BALANCE Adjust the left and right speaker  
balance.  
L06 (left only) — R06 (right only)  
00 (min.) — 50 (max.)  
VOLUME Adjust the volume.  
Note:  
* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”  
2
Adjust the level.  
Note:  
Normally the control dial is used to set the volume. So you do not have  
to select “VOLUME” to adjust the volume level.  
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Storing your own sound adjustments  
You can adjust the sound control modes (SCM BEAT, SCM SOFT, SCM POP: see page 28)  
to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory.  
1, 3  
2-  
1
LOUD  
2-  
2
1
2
SOUND  
Call up the sound control mode you want to  
adjust.  
See page 28 for details.  
To adjust the bass or treble  
1 Select “BASS” or “TREBLE.”  
1
2
Within  
5 seconds  
2 Adjust the bass or treble level.  
LOUD  
To turn on or off the loudness function.  
See page 28.  
3
4
Press and hold SOUND until the sound control  
mode you selected flashes on the display.  
Your setting is stored in memory.  
SOUND  
Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.  
To reset to the factory settings  
Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 28.  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS  
Setting the clock  
DISP  
1, 6  
3, 5 2, 4  
1
2
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than  
2 seconds so that one of the PSM items  
appears on the display.  
3
5
Set the hour.  
1
2
1 Select “CLOCK HOUR” if not  
shown on the display.  
2 Adjust the hour.  
4
Set the minute.  
1
2
1 Select “CLOCK MINUTE.”  
2 Adjust the minute.  
6
Finish the setting.  
To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP.  
The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.  
• If the ignition of your car is turned off or set to the accessory-off (ACC OFF) position, you  
cannot use this function.  
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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, 4  
3
2
1
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2  
seconds so that one of the PSM items  
appears on the display.  
2
3
Select the PSM item you want to adjust (see  
page 33).  
Select or adjust the PSM item selected above.  
4
Finish the setting.  
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Factory-preset See  
3
2
1
settings  
page  
Select.  
Set.  
CLOCK HOUR  
CLOCK MINUTE  
CLOCK24H/12H  
Hour adjustment  
Back  
Advance  
31  
0:00  
Minute adjustment  
Back  
Advance  
24/12-hour time  
display  
CLOCK  
12HOUR  
CLOCK  
24HOUR  
CLOCK  
24HOUR  
31  
17  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK MODE  
Automatic setting of  
the clock  
ADJUST OFF ADJUST ON  
ADJUST ON  
Clock display  
CLOCK OFF  
FREQUENCY  
CLOCK ON  
PS NAME  
34  
16  
13  
13  
CLOCK ON  
PS NAME  
NEWS  
TUNER DISPLAY Display mode  
PTY STANDBY  
PTY SEARCH  
TA VOLUME  
PTY standby  
PTY search  
29 programme types  
(See page 18.)  
(See page 13.)  
Traffic announcement  
volume  
TA VOLUME  
(20)  
17  
16  
TA VOLUME (00 – 50)  
P-SEARCH  
P-SEARCH  
Programme search  
P-SEARCH  
OFF  
P-SEARCH ON  
OFF  
LEVEL  
RACE  
LEVEL  
NORMAL  
LEVEL  
PEAK  
LEVEL METER  
Level display  
LEVEL  
NORMAL  
34  
LEVEL  
ALLOFF  
LEVEL  
OFF  
DIMMER  
OFF  
DIMMER  
AUTO  
DIMMER MODE  
CRUISE MODE  
Dimmer  
DIMMER  
AUTO  
35  
35  
DIMMER ON  
CRUISE 1  
Audio cruise  
CRUISE 2  
CRUISE OFF  
CRUISE OFF  
+OR- RPM SET  
BOOST  
Idling speed*  
Boost*  
800 rpm  
05  
36  
36  
01 – 15  
MUTING 1  
MUTING 2  
BEEP OFF  
BEEP ON  
1 –10  
MUTING OFF  
TELEPHONE  
Telephone muting  
MUTING OFF  
37  
BEEP SWITCH  
CONTRAST  
Key-touch tone  
Display contrast  
Name display  
BEEP ON  
5
37  
37  
SCROLL  
ONCE  
SCROLL  
AUTO  
SCROLL MODE  
SCROLL  
ONCE  
38  
SCROLL OFF  
*
When you select “1” or “2” for Audio Cruise Mode, you can adjust these items.  
• Press SEL (Select) when the setting is complete.  
33  
Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour clock  
You can change the clock built in this unit either to 24 hour system or 12 hour system.  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “CLOCK24H/12H” with  
3. Select “CLOCK 24HOUR” or “CLOCK 12HOUR” with the control dial.  
¢ or 4  
.
The clock alternates between 24-hour system and 12-hour system.  
CLOCK 12HOUR  
CLOCK 24HOUR  
Selecting the clock display  
You can select either the clock or the source name to be shown on the lower part of the  
display. When shipped from the factory, the clock is selected.  
• CLOCK ON:  
Clock  
• CLOCK OFF: Source name (or station band)  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “CLOCK MODE” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The clock display mode alternates between on and off.  
¢ or 4  
.
CLOCK OFF  
CLOCK ON  
To check the 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.  
Selecting the level display  
You can select the level display according to your preference.When shipped from the factory,  
the level indicator on the display shows the audio level setting.  
• LEVEL NORMAL: Audio level indicator  
• LEVEL PEAK:  
• LEVEL RACE:  
• LEVEL OFF:  
Peak level indicator  
Audio level indicator illuminates as if cars are racing  
No audio level indicator  
• LEVEL ALLOFF: Volume level indicator  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “LEVEL METER” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The level display setting changes as follows:  
¢ or 4  
.
LEVEL NORMAL  
LEVEL PEAK  
LEVEL RACE  
LEVEL OFF  
LEVEL ALLOFF  
34  
Selecting the dimmer mode  
When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated.  
• DIMMER AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer  
• DIMMER OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer  
• DIMMER ON:  
Always dims the display  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “DIMMER MODE” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
¢ or 4  
.
The dimmer mode changes as follows:  
DIMMER AUTO  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER ON  
Note on Auto Dimmer:  
Auto dimmer provided for this unit may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those  
having a control dial for dimming.  
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “DIMMER ON” or “DIMMER OFF.”  
Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise  
Mode)  
You can select the proper cruise mode for your car.  
This unit changes the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving  
speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise).  
If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below.When shipped from the factory, this  
mode is set to “CRUISE OFF.”  
• CRUISE 1:  
• CRUISE 2:  
Select this if your car is relatively quiet.  
Select this if your car is relatively loud.  
The volume increase rate is twice as much as that of the CRUISE 1  
setting.  
• CRUISE OFF: Cancels Audio Cruise.  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “CRUISE MODE” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The cruise mode changes as follows:  
¢ or 4  
.
CRUISE 1  
CRUISE 2  
CRUISE OFF  
35  
When this function is turned on (the CRUISE indicator lights up on the display), the proper  
volume level is automatically selected among the 3 possible levels according to the driving  
speed, and the selected level is shown on the display.  
When the driving speed increases.  
When the driving speed decreases.  
If Audio Cruise does not function correctly  
You may need to store the idling speed into memory to make Audio Cruise function correctly.  
NOTICE that a number of factors, such as electric power steering, wipers, power windows,  
air conditioner, etc. do generate noises and, as a result, may cause Audio Cruise not to  
function correctly.  
1. Start the engine and let it warm up.  
2. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
3. Select “CRUISE MODE” with  
4. Select either “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” with the control dial.  
5. Select “+OR- RPM SET” with  
¢ or 4  
.
¢ or 4  
.
6. Select the desired idling speed with the control dial.  
When the setting is complete, the unit automatically checks to see if Audio Cruise functions  
correctly with this new idling setting. If it does not function correctly, Audio Cruise is canceled  
automatically and the idling setting becomes invalid.  
• If this happens, see the NOTICE above.  
To adjust the volume increase rate  
If you find Audio Cruise increase (or decrease) the volume either too much or too little as the  
driving speed changes, you can adjust the increase rate by changing the boost level.  
To change it, follow the procedure below.  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “CRUISE MODE” with  
3. Select either “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” with the control dial.  
4. Select “BOOST” with  
¢ or 4  
.
¢ or 4  
.
The current boost level appears on the display.  
5. Select the desired boost level (among 1 to 15) with the control dial while the current boost  
level is shown on the display.  
To increase the volume increase rate, rotate it clockwise.  
To decrease the volume increase rate, rotate it counterclockwise.  
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Selecting the telephone muting  
This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone  
system used, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2”, whichever mutes the sounds from  
this unit.  
When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated.  
• MUTING 1:  
• MUTING 2:  
Select this if this setting can mute the sounds.  
Select this if this setting can mute the sounds.  
• MUTING OFF: Cancels the telephone muting.  
1.Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “TELEPHONE” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The telephone muting mode changes as follows:  
¢ or 4  
.
MUTING 1  
MUTING 2  
MUTING OFF  
Turning on or off the key-touch tone  
You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want to make it beep when you press a  
button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated.  
• BEEP ON: Activates the key-touch tone  
• BEEP OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “BEEP SWITCH” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The key-touch tone alternates between on and off.  
¢ or 4  
.
BEEP ON  
BEEP OFF  
Adjusting the contrast level  
You can adjust the display contrast level (among 1 to 10).When shipped from the factory, the  
display contrast level is at level 5.  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “CONTRAST” with  
3. Select the desired level with the control dial.  
¢ or 4  
.
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Selecting the scroll mode  
You can select the scroll mode for the name display and disc information if they consist of  
more than 12 characters.When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode is set to “SCROLL  
ONCE.”  
• SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls only once.  
• SCROLL AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second intervals in between).  
• SCROLL OFF:  
Cancels Auto Scroll.  
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2. Select “SCROLL MODE” with  
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.  
The scroll mode changes as follows:  
¢ or 4  
.
SCROLL AUTO  
SCROLL ONCE  
SCROLL OFF  
Note:  
Even if the scroll mode is set to “SCROLL OFF,you can scroll the display by pressing DISP for more  
than 1 second.  
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Assigning names to the sources  
You can assign names to CDs and the external component connected to the LINE IN plugs.  
After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source.  
Sources  
Maximum number of the characters  
CD* and CD changer*  
up to 32 characters (up to 40 discs)  
External component  
up to 12 characters  
* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text.  
2, 3  
2, 7  
4
5
1
2
Select a source you want to assign a name to.  
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2  
seconds while pressing DISP.  
DISP  
When you select the CD as  
the source:  
When you select the external component  
connected to LINE IN as the source:  
Note:  
You cannot assign a name to an MD.  
To be continued on the next page  
39  
3
DISP  
Select the character set you want while “ ”  
is flashing.  
Each time you press the button, the character set changes  
as follows:  
Capital letters  
Small letters  
Numbers and symbols  
4
5
Select a character.  
About the available characters, see page 41.  
Move the cursor to the next (or previous)  
character position.  
6
7
Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish inputting the name.  
Press the button while the last selected  
character is flashing.  
The input name is stored in memory.  
To erase the input characters  
Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.  
Notes:  
• When you 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.  
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Available characters  
Capital letters  
A
K
U
B
L
C
D
E
F
G H  
I
J
M N O P Q R  
S
T
Space  
V
W X  
Y
Z
Small letters  
a
k
u
b
l
c
d
e
o
y
f
g
q
h
r
i
j
m n  
p
z
s
t
Space  
v
w
x
Numbers and symbols  
0
!
1
2
#
3
$
.
4
5
6
7
(
8
)
9
% &  
*
+
,
/
:
;
<
=
>
Space  
? @ _  
`
41  
Detaching the control panel  
You can detach the control panel when leaving the car.  
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.  
How to detach the control  
panel  
How to attach the control  
panel  
Before detaching the control panel, be sure  
to turn off the power.  
1
Insert the left side of the  
control panel into the groove  
on the panel holder.  
1
Unlock the control panel.  
2
Pull the control panel out of  
the unit.  
2
Press the right side of the  
control panel to fix it to the  
panel holder.  
3
Put the detached control  
panel into the provided case.  
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.  
Connectors  
42  
REMOTE OPERATIONS  
(With an optionally purchased remote controller)  
We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK31 with your unit.  
The followings are the instructions for using RM-RK31.  
Remote sensor  
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.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct  
sunlight or artificial lighting).  
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 in the direction indicated by the arrow  
using a ball point pen or a similar tool.  
2) Remove the battery holder.  
(back side)  
1)  
2)  
Lithium coin battery  
(product number:  
CR2025)  
2. Place the battery.  
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing  
upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder.  
3. Return the battery holder.  
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until you  
hear a clicking sound.  
(back side)  
WARNING:  
• Store the batteries in a place which children cannot reach.  
If a child accidentally swallows the battery, immediately consult a doctor.  
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the batteries or dispose of in a fire.  
Doing any of these things may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
• Do not leave the batteries with other metallic materials.  
Doing this may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
• When throwing away or saving the batteries, wrap in tape and insulate; otherwise, it may cause  
the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
• Do not poke the batteries with tweezers or similar tools.  
Doing this may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
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Using the remote controller  
1 Functions the same as the  
button on the main unit.  
2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio  
(or the DAB tuner).  
5
6
1
2
3
4
Each time you press the button, the band changes.  
• Functions as the DISC + button 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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• Does not function as the PROG button.  
3 • Functions as the PRESET button while listening to the radio  
(or the DAB tuner).  
Each time you press the button, the preset station number  
increases, and the selected station is tuned in.  
• Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD  
changer.  
Each time you press the button, the disc number  
decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.  
4 Functions the same as the control dial on the main unit.  
Note: This button does not function for the preferred settings mode  
adjustment.  
5 Selects the sound mode.  
Each time you press SCM (Sound Control Memory), the mode  
changes.  
6 Selects the source.  
Each time you press FUNC (function), the source changes.  
7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.  
• Selects services while listening to the DAB tuner if pressed  
briefly.  
• Searches ensembles while listening to the DAB tuner if  
pressed for more than 1 second.  
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held while  
listening to a CD or an MD.  
• Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or goes back to  
the beginning of the current (or previous tracks) if pressed  
briefly while listening to a CD or an MD.  
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS  
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex.: CH-X1200) with your unit.  
If you have another type of CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT  
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.  
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 8appears on the display, something is wrong with the connection  
between this unit and the CD changer. If this happens, check the connection, connect  
the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset button of the CD changer.  
Playing CDs  
CD-CH/EXT  
Number buttons  
¢
4
EXT  
Select the CD automatic changer.  
Each time you press the button, you can select the CD  
CD-CH  
automatic changer and the external component alternately.  
Playback starts from the first track of the first disc.  
All tracks of all discs are played back.  
Elapsed playing time*  
Track number*  
* When you play a CD Text, the disc title and  
performer appear. Then the current track  
number and elapsed playing time appear on the  
display.  
Disc number  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD-CH/EXT, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to  
press to turn on the power.  
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To fast-forward or reverse the track  
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 go to the next tracks 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 beginning  
of the next tracks is located and played back.  
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 go to a particular disc directly  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its  
playback (while the CD changer is playing).  
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.  
Ex. When disc number 3 is selected  
Track number  
Disc number  
To show the CD Text information  
This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD automatic changer equipped with CD Text  
reading capability.  
See ”Playing a CD Text” on page 20.  
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Selecting CD playback modes  
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)  
Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD  
random play mode changes as follows:  
MO/RND  
RANDOM1  
RANDOM2  
Canceled  
Mode  
RND Indicator  
Plays at random  
RANDOM1  
Lights  
All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the  
next disc, and so on.  
RANDOM2  
Flashes  
All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) for more than 1 second while  
playing a CD, CD repeat play mode changes as follows:  
RPT  
INT  
REPEAT1  
REPEAT2  
Canceled  
Mode  
RPT Indicator  
Lights  
Plays repeatedly  
REPEAT1  
REPEAT2  
The current track (or specified track).  
Flashes  
All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).  
To play back only intros (Intro Scan)  
Each time you press RPT/INT (Repeat/Intro) while playing a CD, CD intro  
scan mode changes as follows:  
RPT  
INT  
INTRO2  
INTRO1  
Canceled  
Mode  
Indication  
Plays the beginnings (15 seconds)  
INTRO1  
Track number  
flashes  
Of all tracks on all inserted discs.  
INTRO2  
Disc number  
flashes  
Of the first tracks on each inserted disc.  
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DAB TUNER OPERATIONS  
We recommend that you use DAB tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit.  
If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.  
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.  
What is DAB system?  
DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today. It can deliver CD  
quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can  
carry text, pictures and data.  
In contrast to FM broadcast, where each programme is transmitted on its own frequency,  
DAB combines several programmes (called “services”) to form one “ensemble.”  
With the DAB tuner connected with this unit, you can enjoy these DAB services.  
Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services  
A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes (services) broadcast at the same time. After  
tuning into an ensemble, you can select a service you want to listen to.  
1, 2  
4
3
Before you start....  
Press FM/AM/DAB briefly if you are selecting CD, CD changer or LINE IN as the source.  
1
DAB  
Select the DAB tuner.  
Each time you press and hold the button for more than 1  
second, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately  
selected.  
FM/AM  
DAB  
FM/AM  
2
DAB  
FM/AM  
Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3).  
You can select any one of DAB1, DAB2, and DAB3 to tune  
into an ensemble.  
D1  
(DAB 1)  
D2  
(DAB 2) (DAB 3)  
D3  
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3
4
To search  
ensembles of higher  
frequencies  
Start searching an ensemble.  
When an ensemble is received, searching stops.  
To search  
ensembles of lower  
frequencies  
Select a service you want to listen to.  
MO/RND  
RPT  
INT  
To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed  
for searching.  
To change the display information while tuning into an  
ensemble  
Normally service name is shown on the upper part of the display.  
By pressing DISP, you can also change the display while tuning into an ensemble.  
Each time you press the button, the following information appears for a while on the display.  
Service name  
Frequency  
Ensemble name  
Channel no.  
To restore the FM/AM tuner  
Press and hold FM/AM/DAB for more than 1 second again.  
To tune in a particular ensemble without searching:  
1 Press and hold FM/AM/DAB for more than 1 second.  
2 Press FM/AM/DAB repeatedly to select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3).  
3 Press and hold  
4 Press or  
• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing until you release the button.  
or  
for more than 1 second.  
repeatedly until the ensemble you want is reached.  
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Storing DAB services in memory  
You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually.  
1, 2  
4
3
5
1
2
DAB  
FM/AM  
Select the DAB tuner.  
Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and  
the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.  
DAB  
FM/AM  
DAB  
FM/AM  
Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3)  
you want.  
Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as  
follows:  
D1  
(DAB 1)  
D2  
(DAB 2) (DAB 3)  
D3  
3
Tune into an ensemble you want.  
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4
5
MO/RND  
RPT  
Select a service of the ensemble you want.  
INT  
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more  
than 2 seconds.  
Preset number flashes for a while.  
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Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into  
other preset numbers.  
Notes:  
• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset  
number.  
• Preset DAB services are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for  
example, during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the DAB services again.  
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Tuning into a preset DAB service  
You can easily tune into a preset DAB service.  
Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 50  
and 51.  
1, 2  
3
1
DAB  
Select the DAB tuner.  
Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and  
the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.  
FM/AM  
DAB  
FM/AM  
2
3
DAB  
FM/AM  
Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3)  
you want.  
Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as  
follows:  
D1  
(DAB 1)  
D2  
(DAB 2) (DAB 3)  
D3  
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset DAB  
service you want.  
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS  
3
1
1
EXT  
Select the external component.  
Each time you press the button, you can select the CD  
automatic changer and the external component alternately.  
CD-CH  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD-CH/EXT, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press  
to turn on the power.  
2
3
Turn on the connected device and start playing the source.  
Adjust the volume.  
To turn up the  
volume  
To turn down  
the volume  
Notes:  
For the external component connection, see the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).  
• See also “Assigning names to the sources” on page 39 if you want to match the name shown on the  
display with the name of the connected component.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Handling Discs  
Taking care of CDs  
COMPACT  
This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the  
Other discs cannot be played back.  
or  
mark.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
Center holder  
How to handle CDs  
When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of  
the case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.  
• Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.  
When storing a CD into its case, gently insert the CD onto the  
center holder (with the printed surface facing up).  
• Make sure to store CDs into the cases after use.  
To keep CDs clean  
A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD does become dirty, wipe it with  
a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.  
To play new CDs  
New CDs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges.  
If such a CD is used, this unit may reject the CD.  
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point  
pen, etc.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not insert any CD of unusual shape – like a heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a  
malfunction.  
• Do not expose CDs 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.  
• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.)  
to clean CDs.  
When playing a CD-R (Recordable)  
You can play back your original CD-Rs on this receiver.  
• Before playing back CD-Rs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-Rs recorded on CD recorders may not be played back on this receiver because  
of their disc characteristics, and of the following reasons:  
– Discs are dirty or scratched.  
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit.  
– The pickup lens inside the CD player is dirty.  
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs.  
• CD-RWs (Rewritable) cannot be played back on this receiver.  
• Do not use the CD-Rs with stickers or sticking labels on the surface. They may cause  
malfunctions.  
About mistracking:  
Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads.This does not damage the  
unit and the CD, but will be annoying.  
We recommend that you stop CD play while driving on such rough roads.  
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Taking care of MDs  
Since the disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled easily without caring  
about dust and dirt. However, to maintain the high audio quality for an extended period, use  
care in the following points.  
Disc storage  
Do not place the MD in following places:  
• In a place subject to direct sunlight or where the temperature rises, for example in a closed  
automobile. The disc may be warped or damaged in these places.  
• In a bathroom or where the humidity is high. The MD may be rusted in these places.  
• On a beach where grit may penetrate through an opening on the cartridge.  
Periodical maintenance  
When the cartridge gets dusty or dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
Do not open the shutter  
The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening.  
Do not force it open or the disc may be  
damaged.  
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.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a  
service center.  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• CD cannot be played back.  
CD is inserted upside down.  
Insert the CD correctly.  
• CD or MD sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
You are driving on rough roads.  
Stop playing CD or MD while driving  
on rough roads.  
The disc is scratched.  
Change the disc.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and connections.  
Adjust it to the optimum level.  
• Sound cannot be heard from the  
speakers.  
The volume control is turned to the  
minimum level.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Signals are too weak.  
Check the cords and connections.  
Store stations manually.  
• SSM (Strong-station Sequential  
Memory) automatic preset does  
not work.  
• Static noise while listening to the  
radio.  
The antenna is not connected firmly.  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
Insert a CD.  
• “NO DISC” appears on the display. No CD is in the loading slot (or in the  
magazine).  
The CD is inserted incorrectly.  
Insert it correctly.  
• “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 ERROR” appears on the  
display.  
An error occurs while playing a CD  
or an MD.  
Press 0, then reinsert the disc.  
Insert a recorded MD.  
• “BLANK DISC” appears on the  
display.  
You have inserted a blank disc.  
• “NO DISC” appears on the display. You have pressed MD/CD when  
Insert a CD or an MD.  
there was no CD or MD inside the  
unit.  
• “NO NAME” appears on the  
display.  
You have pressed DISP with a disc  
for which no name was assigned.  
Assign a name to the disc.  
• “HIGH TEMP” appears on the  
display.  
The temperature inside the unit  
becomes very high.  
Switch the source to the tuner and  
wait until the temperature decreases.  
• Nothing appears on the display.  
The connectors are dirty.  
Clean the connectors periodically  
(once a month).  
• “NO PRE ADJ.appears on the  
display.  
Preset adjustments have been lost or Contact the shop where you have  
damaged due to noise interference,  
etc.  
purchased the unit or a service  
center.  
• The unit does not work at all  
The built-in microcomputer may  
function incorrectly due to noise, etc.  
Press the reset button on the front  
panel. (See page 2.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output:  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Type: Compact disc player  
Front: 40 W per channel  
Rear: 40 W per channel  
Continuous Power Output (RMS):  
Signal Detection System: Non-contact  
optical pickup (semiconductor laser)  
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Front: 16 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
to 20,000 Hz at no more than  
0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Dynamic Range: 96 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB  
Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable  
to 20,000 Hz at no more than  
0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
limit  
Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 Ω  
MD PLAYER SECTION  
Audio Playing System: MiniDisc digital  
audio system  
allowance)  
Tone Control Range  
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble:±10 dB at 10 kHz  
Reading System: Non-contact,  
semiconductor laser pickup (λ=780 nm)  
Error Correction System: CIRC (Cross  
Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)  
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz  
Audio Compression System: ATRAC  
(Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)  
Number of Channels: 2  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB  
Line-In Level/Impedance: 1.5 V/20 kΩ  
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ  
load (full scale)  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Dynamic Range: 92 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95 dB  
Wow and Flutter: Immeasurable  
TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range  
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
AM: (MW) 522 kHz to 1,620 kHz  
(LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
[FM Tuner]  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V  
allowance)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Allowable Operating Temperature:  
0°C to + 40°C  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Installation Size:  
182 mm × 52 mm × 165 mm  
Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 11 mm  
Mass: 1.8 kg (excluding accessories)  
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 )  
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):  
65 dB  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15,000 Hz  
Stereo Separation: 30 dB  
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB  
[MW Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 20 µV  
Selectivity: 35 dB  
Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
[LW Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 50 µV  
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Having TROUBLE with operation?  
Please reset your unit  
Refer to page of How to reset your unit  
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