JVC KD SX1500R User Manual

CD RECEIVER  
CD-RECEIVER  
RECEPTEUR CD  
CD-RECEIVER  
KD-SX1500R  
/I  
DAB  
/
CD CHANGER CONTROL  
AUDIO CRUISE  
TA  
ATT  
KD-SX1500R  
40Wx4  
ANNOUNCE  
COMPACT  
CD-CH  
D
DIGITAL AUDIO  
TEXT  
C
PTY  
SEL  
FM/AM  
DAB  
SSM  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
MO  
RND  
LO  
RDS  
DISP  
DAB CONTROL  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
Angaben zu Einbau und Verkabelung entnehmen Sie bitte der gesonderten Anleitung.  
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.  
Zie de afzonderlijke handleiding voor details aangaande het installeren en verbinden van het  
toestel.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
LVT0203-001A  
[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  
BASIC OPERATIONS....................................................5  
RADIO 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  
RDS OPERATIONS.....................................................10  
What you can do with RDS EON ................................................ 10  
Tracing the same program automatically  
(Network-Tracking Reception) .............................................10  
Using Standby Reception.......................................................... 12  
Searching your favorite program (PTY Search) ......................... 14  
Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments.................... 16  
Automatic selection of the station when  
using the number buttons ....................................................16  
Setting the TA volume level ........................................................16  
Automatic clock adjustment........................................................16  
CD OPERATIONS.......................................................18  
Playing a CD ................................................................................. 18  
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ..................... 19  
Selecting CD playback modes...................................................... 20  
Playing a CD Text ......................................................................... 21  
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................22  
Adjusting the sound...................................................................... 22  
To be continued on the next page  
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 CD and adjust it as required  
during playback.  
3
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................23  
Setting the clock ............................................................................ 23  
Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) .............. 24  
Changing the general settings (PSM) ......................................... 26  
Changing the initial display ........................................................28  
Turning on/off the level meter .....................................................28  
Selecting the dimmer mode .......................................................29  
Selecting the telephone muting ..................................................29  
Turning on/off the key-touch tone ...............................................30  
Adjusting the display contrast level ............................................ 30  
Selecting the scroll mode for CD Text information ..................... 30  
Detaching the control panel ......................................................... 31  
REMOTE OPERATIONS...............................................32  
Installing the battery .................................................................... 32  
Using the remote controller ......................................................... 33  
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ......................................34  
Playing CDs ................................................................................... 34  
Selecting CD playback modes...................................................... 36  
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS .........................................37  
Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services ....................... 37  
Selecting available tuning range ................................................38  
Storing DAB services in memory ................................................ 39  
Tuning into a preset DAB service ................................................ 40  
What you can do more with DAB ............................................... 41  
Tracing the same program automatically  
(Alternative Reception) ........................................................41  
Using Standby Reception.......................................................... 42  
Adjusting Dynamic Range Control (DRC) effect ........................ 46  
Selecting DAB radio text display mode ...................................... 46  
MAINTENANCE.........................................................47  
Handling CDs ................................................................................ 47  
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................48  
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................49  
4
BASIC OPERATIONS  
1
Note:  
When you use this unit for the  
first time, set the built-in  
clock correctly, see page 23.  
3
2
1
Turn on the power.  
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.  
CD-CH  
2
3
C D  
Select the source.  
To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 17.  
To operate the CD player, see pages 18 – 21.  
To operate the CD changer, see pages 34 – 36.  
To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 37 – 46.  
FM/AM  
DAB  
Adjust the volume.  
Volume level appears.  
SEL  
4
Adjust the sound as you want (see page 22).  
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.  
5
RADIO OPERATIONS  
Listening to the radio  
LO/RPT  
2
1
1
2
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  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM  
Clock time (or other indications: see also page  
28) appears.  
Start searching a station.  
When a station is received, searching stops.  
• If the program received is broadcast in  
stereo, the ST indicator lights up on the  
display.  
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 “Manual” is flashing.  
3 Press repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.  
¢ or 4  
until “Manual” starts flashing 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.  
To tune in FM stations only with strong signals  
Press LO/RPT (Local/Repeat) so that “Local On” appears on the display.  
Each time you press the button, “Local On” and “Local Off” alternates.  
To tune in all receivable FM stations, press LO/RPT (Local/Repeat) again so that “Local  
Off” appears.  
Note:  
This function only works while searching FM stations including SSM preset (see page 7).  
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).  
2
1
1
2
Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or  
FM3) you want to store FM stations into.  
FM/AM  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM  
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  
2
1
3
1
2
Select the FM1 band.  
FM/AM  
Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.  
See page 6 to tune into a station.  
3
Press and hold the number button (in this  
example, 1) for more than 2 seconds.  
“Memory” and station frequency alternately appear for a while.  
4
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other  
preset numbers.  
Note:  
A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.  
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  
MO/RND  
2
1
1
2
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.  
FM/AM  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM  
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station  
you want.  
To change the display information while receiving a station  
Press DISP. Each time you press the button, the following information is shown on the lower  
part of the display.  
When receiving an FM RDS station: Its PS (station name), band, and preset channel number  
(if any) are always shown in the main display.  
Station frequency  
Clock time  
PTY (program type)  
*
Level mater  
When receiving an AM station: Its station frequency, band, and preset channel number (if  
any) are always shown in the main display.  
*
Level mater  
Clock time  
*
Level meter will not appear when “Level Meter” is deactivated (see page 28).  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:  
Press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while listening to an FM stereo  
broadcast. The MO indicator lights up on the display, and the sound you  
MO  
RND  
hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.  
To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.  
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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 program 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 program or traffic announcement while listening to another program or to another  
source such as CD.  
By receiving the RDS signals, this unit can do the following:  
Tracing the same program automatically (Network-tracking Reception)  
Standby Reception of TA (Traffic Announcement) or your favorite program  
PTY (Program Type) search  
TA (Traffic Announcement) search  
And some other functions  
Tracing the same program 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 program with stronger signals. So, you  
can continue to listen to the same program in its finest reception, no matter where you drive.  
(See the illustration on the next page.)  
Two types of the RDS signals are used to make Network-Tracking Reception work correctly  
— PI (Program Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) data.  
Without receiving these data correctly from the RDS station you are listening to, Network-  
Tracking Reception will not operate.  
To use Network-Tracking Reception  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Alternative,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Press 5 to select “FM Ô FM Y.”  
The AF indicator lights up on the display, and Network-Tracking Reception is activated.  
To cancel Network-Tracking Reception  
Press to select “FM Ô FM N” in step 3 above. The AF indicator goes off.  
Note:  
When connecting the DAB tuner to this receiver, see also “Tracing the same program automatically  
(Alternative Reception)” on page 41.  
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When Network-Tracking Reception is in use, you can also adjust “RDS Regional”  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to “RDS Regional,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial to select either “Regional On” or “Regional Off.”  
• When “Regional On” is selected, the REG indicator lights up on the display.  
• When “Regional Off” is selected, the REG indicator goes off.  
When the AF indicator lights, but REG indicator does not  
Network-Tracking is activated without “RDS Regional.”  
Switches to another station within the same network when the received signals from the  
current station become weak.  
Note:  
In this mode, the program may differ from the one currently received.  
When both the AF indicator and the REG indicator light up  
Network-Tracking is activated with “RDS Regional.”  
Switches to another station, within the same network, broadcasting the same program when  
the received signals from the current station become weak.  
The same program can be received on different frequencies.  
Program 1 broadcasting on frequency E  
Program 1 broadcasting on  
frequency A  
Program 1 broadcasting on  
frequency B  
Program 1 broadcasting on frequency C  
Program 1 broadcasting on frequency D  
11  
Using Standby Reception  
Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite program (PTY: Program  
TYpe) and Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM RDS station, CD,  
and other connected components).  
Note:  
Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.  
TA Standby Reception  
TP  
ANNOUNCE  
Press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly to activate TA Standby Reception.  
The TP indicator lights up (as follows).  
If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station supporting  
TA signal, the TP indicator lights up with its frame. This receiver now stands  
by for the TA signal reception.  
If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station NOT  
supporting TA signal, the TP indicator lights up without its frame.  
In this case, TA Standby Reception does not work.  
To use TA Standby Reception, tune into a station supporting TA signal by  
pressing  
¢ or 4  
. “Search” (or “Local Search”: see page 6)  
appears on the display, and the unit searches for a station supporting TA  
signal. When a station supporting the signal is tuned in, the TP indicator is  
lit with its frame. NOW this receiver stands by for the TA signal reception.  
If you press the button while listening to any other source than AM,  
this unit starts searching for an FM station supporting TA signal in the  
background — without affecting your listening to the source currently  
selected. (During this background search, the TP indicator remains lit  
without its frame.)  
– The TP indicator comes to light up with its frame when an FM station  
supporting TAsignal is tuned in the background. This receiver now stands  
by for the TA signal reception.  
– The TP indicator keeps lit without its frame when an FM station supporting  
TA signal is NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this receiver  
cannot stand by for TA signal reception.  
How TA Standby Reception works:  
If a Traffic Announcement (or Road Traffic Flash) starts broadcasting while TA Standby  
Reception is activated, “Traffic” (or “Traffic flash”) appears and the unit tunes into the station  
(or DAB service) broadcasting Traffic Announcement (or Road Traffic Flash). The volume  
increases to the preset TAvolume level (see page 16) and the TrafficAnnouncement (or Road  
Traffic Flash) can be heard.  
To deactivate TA Standby Reception, press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly again.  
Each time you press the button, TA Standby Reception turns on and off.  
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PTY Standby Reception  
PTY  
Press PTY briefly to activate PTY Standby Reception.  
The PTY indicator lights up (as follows).  
If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station supporting  
PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up with its frame. This receiver now  
stands by for the selected PTY signal reception.  
If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station NOT  
supporting PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up without its frame.  
In this case, PTY Standby Reception does not work.  
To use PTY Standby Reception, tune into a station supporting PTY signals  
by pressing  
¢ or 4  
. “Search” (or “Local Search”: see page 6)  
appears on the display, and the unit searches for a station supporting PTY  
signals. When a station supporting the signal is tuned in, the PTY indicator  
is lit with its frame. NOW this receiver stands by for the selected PTY signal  
reception.  
If you press the button while listening to any other source than AM,  
this unit starts searching for an FM station supporting PTY signal in the  
background — without affecting your listening to the source currently  
selected. (During this background search, the PTY indicator remains lit  
without its frame.)  
– The PTY indicator comes to light up with its frame when an FM station  
supporting PTY signal is tuned in the background. This receiver now  
stands by for the PTY signal reception.  
– The PTY indicator keeps lit without its frame when an FM station  
supporting PTY signal is NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this  
receiver cannot stand by for PTY signal reception.  
How PTY Standby Reception works:  
If a program of the selected PTY starts broadcasting while the PTY Standby Reception is  
activated, the selected PTY code name flashes and the unit tunes into the station broadcasting  
the program. The program of the selected PTY can be heard.  
To deactivate PTY Standby Reception, press PTY briefly again.  
Each time you press the button, PTY Standby Reception turns on and off.  
To select your favorite program for PTY Standby Reception  
You can select your favorite program for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory.  
When shipped from the factory, “News” is stored for PTY Standby Reception.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 26.  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “PTY Standby,” if not shown on the display.  
3 Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See page 17.)  
The selected PTY code name appears on the display and is stored into memory.  
4 Press SEL (select) again to finish the setting.  
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Searching your favorite program (PTY Search)  
You can search one of your 6 favorite program types stored in memory.  
When shipped from the factory, the following 6 program types have been stored in the number  
buttons (1 to 6).  
5
3
4
6
1
2
Easy  
Listening  
Serious  
Classics  
Current  
Affairs  
Varied  
Speech  
Pop Music  
Rock Music  
To store your favorite program types  
3
1, 5  
2
4
1
2
3
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2  
seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode  
(PSM: see page 26).  
SEL  
Select “PTY Search,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes.  
SEL  
(See page 17.)  
Selected code name appears on the display.  
• If the code already stored in memory is selected, it will flash  
and the preset number will appear on the display.  
4
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 the selected code name flashes  
on the display.  
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5
SEL  
Finish the setting.  
To search your favorite program type  
1
2
1
PTY  
Press and hold PTY (Program TYpe) for more than 1  
second while listening to an FM station.  
The last selected PTY code and preset number appear.  
2
Select one of PTY codes stored in preset  
number buttons (1 to 6).  
PTY search for your favorite program starts after 5 seconds.  
• If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code you selected, that station  
is tuned in.  
• If there is no station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code you selected, the  
station will not change.  
Note:  
In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly.  
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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 starts searching  
another station broadcasting the same program as the original preset station is broadcasting,  
then if any station broadcasting the same program is found, the station will be tuned in.  
Setting the TA volume level  
You can preset the volume level for TAStandby Reception. When a traffic program is received,  
the volume level automatically changes to the preset level.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 26.  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
repeatedly until “TA Volume” appears on the display, if not shown.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial to set the volume to the level (0 to 50) you want.  
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.  
Automatic clock adjustment  
When shipped from the factory, the clock built in this unit has been set to be readjust  
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 26.  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
repeatedly until “AutoAdjust” appears on the display, if not shown.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial counterclockwise to select “Adjust Off.”  
Automatic clock adjustment is canceled.  
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.  
To reactivate automatic clock adjustment, repeat the same procedure and select “Adjust  
On” in step 3 by rotating 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  
News:  
News  
Current Affairs:  
Information:  
Sport:  
Topical programs expanding on current news or affairs  
Programs which impart advice on a wide variety of topics  
Sport events  
Education:  
Drama:  
Educational programs  
Radio plays  
Cultures:  
Science:  
Varied Speech:  
Pop Music:  
Rock Music:  
Easy Listening:  
Programs on national or regional culture  
Programs on natural science and technology  
Other programs like comedies or ceremonies  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Easy-listening music  
Light classics M (music):  
Light music  
Serious Classics: Classical music  
Other Music: Other music  
Weather & Metr (metropolitan):  
Weather information  
Reports on commerce, trading, the stock market, etc.  
Children’s Progs (programs):  
Entertainment programs for children  
Finance:  
Social Affairs:  
Religion:  
Programs on social activities  
Programs dealing with any aspect of belief or faith, or the nature  
of existence or ethics  
Phone In:  
Programs where people can express their views either by phone  
or in a public forum  
Travel & Touring: Programs about travel destinations, package tours, and travel ideas  
and opportunities  
Leisure & Hobby:  
Programs concerned with recreational activities such as gardening,  
cooking, fishing, etc.  
Jazz Music:  
Jazz music  
Country Music:  
National Music:  
Country music  
Current popular music from another nation or region, in that  
country’s language  
Oldies Music:  
Folk Music:  
Classic pop music  
Folk music  
Documentary:  
Programs dealing with factual matters, presented in an investigative  
style  
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CD OPERATIONS  
Playing a CD  
1
1
Open the control panel.  
2
1. Insert a disc into the loading slot.  
The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playback  
automatically.  
2. Close the control panel by hand.  
Current track  
Total track number of the inserted disc  
Elapsed playing time  
Total playing time of the inserted disc  
Notes:  
• When a CD is inserted upside down, “Please Eject” flashes on the display.  
When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects.  
• When you play a CD Text, the disc title, performer then the first track title appears before the current  
track and elapsed playing time appears on the display. See also “Playing a CD Text” (page 21) and  
“Selecting the scroll mode for CD Text information” (page 30).  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing 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, 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.  
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Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD  
Number buttons  
¢
4
To fast forward or reverse the tracks  
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.  
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Selecting CD playback modes  
MO/RND  
LO/RPT  
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 play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
Each time you press LO/RPT (Local/Repeat) while playing a CD, CD repeat  
play mode turns on and off alternately.  
LO  
RPT  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
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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.  
DISP  
DISP  
Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the  
following:  
Disc title (and its performer) *  
Current track no. and its track title **  
Current track no. and elapsed playing time  
Current track no. and clock time  
Current track no. and level meter ***  
*
When playing a conventional CD, “Disc Title No Name” appears.  
** When playing a conventional CD, this does not appear.  
*** This appears only when “Level Meter” is activated (see page 28).  
Notes:  
• The display shows up to 32 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 32 characters.  
See also “Selecting the scroll mode for CD Text information” on page 30.  
• Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and be blanked) on the display.  
To prohibiting CD ejection  
CD–CH  
C D  
You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a CD in the loading slot.  
While pressing CD, press and hold  
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 CD. “Eject OK” flashes on the display  
for about 5 seconds, and the CD is unlocked.  
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS  
Adjusting the sound  
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.  
2
1
1
Select the item you want to adjust.  
SEL  
Bass  
Treble Fader Balance  
Volume  
Loudness  
Indication  
To do:  
Adjust the bass  
Range  
Bass  
–06 (min.) — +06 (max.)  
–06 (min.) — +06 (max.)  
R06 (Rear only) — F06 (Front only)  
L06 (Left only) — R06 (Right only)  
On / Off  
Treble  
Adjust the treble  
Fader*  
Balance  
Adjust the front and rear speaker  
balance  
Adjust the left and right speaker  
balance  
Loudness** Turning on/off the loudness function  
Volume  
Adjust the volume  
00 (min.) — 50 (max.)  
Notes:  
*
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”  
** 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.  
2
Adjust the level.  
SEL  
Note:  
Normally the control dial works as the volume control. So you do  
not have to select “Volume” to adjust the volume level.  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS  
Setting the clock  
You can also set the clock system either to 24 hours or 12 hours.  
2,3,4  
1,5 2,3,4  
1
SEL  
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds  
so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2
2
1
1
1
Set the hour.  
SEL  
1 Select “Clock Hour” if not shown  
on the display.  
2 Adjust the hour.  
2
2
3
4
5
Set the minute.  
SEL  
1 Select “Clock Minute.”  
2 Adjust the minute.  
Set the clock system.  
SEL  
1 Select “Clock 24H/12H.”  
2 Select “24H” or “12H.”  
SEL  
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.  
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Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise)  
You can select the proper cruise mode for your car.  
This unit change 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.  
3
1, 4  
2
1
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2  
seconds so that “PSM” appears on the  
display.  
SEL  
2
3
Select “Cruise Mode,” if not shown on the  
display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
Select the Audio Cruise setting you want.  
SEL  
Cruise 1  
Cruise 2  
Cruise Off  
4
Finish the setting.  
SEL  
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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.  
To adjust the volume increase rate  
If you find Audio Cruise increases (or decreases) 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 “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
repeatedly until “Cruise Mode” appears, if not shown on the  
display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial to select either “Cruise 1” or “Cruise 2.”  
4 Press  
¢ twice (or 4  
repeatedly) so that “Boost” (with its current setting level)  
appears on the lower part of the display.  
5 Rotate the control dial to select the boost level (among 01 to 15) you want while the current  
boost level is shown on the display.  
6 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
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.  
If this is the main cause of malfunction, connect the memory backup lead (yellow lead) directly to the  
car battery to prevent these noises from affecting Audio Cruise.  
1 Start the engine and let it warm up.  
2 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
3 Press  
¢ or 4  
repeatedly until “Cruise Mode” appears, if not shown on the  
display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
4 Rotate the control dial to select either “Cruise 1” or “Cruise 2.”  
5 Press  
¢ once (or 4  
repeatedly) so that “+ OR – RPM Set” appears on the lower  
part of the display.  
6 Rotate the control dial to select the idling speed you want.  
“Memory” flashes for a while.  
• If “No Input” flashes on the lower part of the display, check to see if the connection is  
correct.  
7 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
When the setting is complete, the unit automatically checks to see ifAudio 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.  
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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  
3
1, 4  
2
1
Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2  
SEL  
seconds so that “PSM” appears on the  
display.  
2
3
Select the PSM item you want to adjust. (See  
page 27.)  
Select or adjust the PSM item selected above.  
SEL  
4
SEL  
Finish the setting.  
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3
1
2
SEL  
Factory-preset See  
SEL  
settings  
page  
Select.  
Set.  
Back  
Back  
Advance  
Advance  
Clock Hour  
Hour adjustment  
0:00  
23  
23  
Clock Minute  
Minute adjustment  
Clock 24H/12H  
Auto Adjust  
Display  
24/12-hour time  
system  
12H  
24H  
24H  
Automatic setting of  
the clock  
Adjust Off  
Normal  
Adjust On  
Clock  
Adjust On  
Normal  
16  
28  
Display mode  
Level Meter  
News  
13  
14  
44  
PTY Standby  
PTY Search  
Announce*  
DRC Effect*  
PTY standby  
29 programme types  
(See page 17.)  
PTY search  
(See page 14.)  
(See page 44.)  
(See page 44.)  
Announcement standby  
DRC effect  
DRC 1  
DRC 2  
DRC 3  
46  
DRC Off  
DRC Off  
(See pages 10  
and 41.)  
Alternative  
Alternative reception  
RDS regional  
(See pages 10 and 41.)  
Regional Off Regional On  
10, 41  
11  
RDS Regional  
TA Volume  
Regional Off  
Traffic announcement  
volume  
Level Indicator (00 – 50)  
Volume 20  
16  
28  
29  
Level Meter  
Level meter  
Dimmer  
Level Meter On  
Dimmer Auto  
Level Meter Off Level Meter On  
Dimmer Auto  
Dimmer Mode  
Dimmer Off  
Dimmer On  
Cruise 1  
Cruise Off  
Cruise 2  
Cruise Mode  
Audio cruise  
Cruise Off  
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+ OR – RPM**  
Boost**  
RPM adjustment  
Boost level  
800 rpm  
Boost 05  
25  
25  
Boost 01 – 15  
Muting 1  
Muting 2  
Beep Off  
Contrast 01 – 10  
Scroll Once  
Scroll Off  
Headline Only  
Off  
Muting Off  
Telephone  
Audio mute for cellular  
phone system  
Muting Off  
29  
Beep Switch  
Contrast  
Key-touch tone  
Beep On  
Beep On  
30  
30  
Contrast 05  
Display contrast  
CD Text scroll Mode  
CD Text  
Scroll Auto  
Scroll Once  
On  
30  
46  
On  
DAB Text*  
Dynamic Label  
Segment display mode  
* When connecting the DAB tuner, you can adjust these items.  
** When you select “Cruise 1” or “Cruise 2” for Audio Cruise, you can adjust these items.  
• Press SEL (Select) when the setting is complete.  
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Changing the initial display mode  
You can change the initial indication on the lower part of the display while playing any source.  
When shipped from the factory, “Normal” is selected.  
• Normal:  
With this setting selected, the indication selected by pressing DISP (display)  
remains on the display until you change it.  
Clock time appears.  
• Clock:  
• Level Meter: Audio level indicator appears.  
1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the  
display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Display,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the indication changes as follows:  
Normal  
Clock  
Level Meter*  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Notes:  
Though “Clock” or “Level Meter” is selected, you can show the other indications for a while by  
pressing DISP.  
* You can select “Level Meter” only when “Level Meter” is set to be activated. See below.  
Turning on/off the level meter  
You can turn on or off the level meter indication.  
When shipped from the factory, “Level Meter On” is selected.  
• Level Meter On: Level meter is turned on.  
• Level Meter Off: Level meter is turned off.  
1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the  
display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Level Meter,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
To select “Level Meter On,” rotate it clockwise.  
To select “Level Meter Off,” rotate it counterclockwise.  
Level Meter On  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Level Meter Off  
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Selecting the dimmer mode  
When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).  
When shipped from the factory, “Dimmer Auto” is selected.  
• 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 “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Dimmer Mode,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the indication changes as follows:  
Dimmer Auto  
Dimmer Off  
Dimmer On  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Note on Auto Dimmer:  
Auto Dimmer equipped with 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”.  
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, “Muting Off” is selected.  
• Muting 1: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds.  
• Muting 2: 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 “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Telephone,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the setting changes as follows:  
Muting 1  
Muting 2  
Muting Off  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
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Turning on/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, “Beep On” is selected.  
• 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 “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Beep Switch,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial to turn on or off the key-touch tone.  
To select “Beep On,” rotate it clockwise.  
To select “Beep Off,” rotate it counterclockwise.  
Beep On  
Beep Off  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Adjusting the display contrast level  
When the display of the unit is hardly to see, you can adjust contrast of the brightness of the  
display.  
1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the  
display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Contrast,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the contrast (level 01 to 10).  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Selecting the scroll mode for CD Text information  
You can select Scroll Mode for the CD Text information display if it consists of more than 32  
characters. When shipped from the factory, “Scroll Once” is selected.  
• 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 “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press to select “Scroll Mode,” if not shown on the display.  
¢ or 4  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the indication changes as follows:  
Scroll Once  
Scroll Auto  
Scroll Off  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Note:  
Even if Scroll Mode is set to “Scroll Off,” you can scroll the CD Text information display by pressing  
DISP for more than 1 second.  
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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 right side of the  
control panel into the groove  
on the panel holder.  
1
Unlock the control panel.  
2
2
Press the left side of the  
control panel to fix it to the  
panel holder.  
Pull the control panel out of  
the unit.  
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  
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REMOTE OPERATIONS  
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 case.  
(Back side)  
1) Push in the direction indicated by the arrow with  
your right hand thumbnail.  
2)  
2) Remove the battery case.  
1)  
2. Replace the battery.  
Lithium coin battery  
(product number:  
CR2025)  
Put the battery in the case with the + side facing  
upwards.  
3. Return the battery case.  
Insert again the battery case pushing 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  
unit.  
button on the main  
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.  
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.  
DAB CONTROL  
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 setting mode  
adjustment.  
5 Select the source.  
Each time you press FUNC (Function), the source changes.  
6 • Searches stations while listening to the radio (FM/AM).  
• By pressing briefly and repeatedly, searches ensembles  
while listening to the DAB tuner.  
• By pressing and holding, selects services while listening  
to the DAB tuner.  
• Fast forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held  
while listening to a CD.  
• 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.  
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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 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 appears 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, connect  
the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset button of the CD changer.  
Playing CDs  
¢
Number buttons  
CD/CD-CH  
4
Select the CD automatic changer.  
Each time you press the button, you can select CD and CD  
automatic changer .  
CD–CH  
C D  
CD*  
CD-CH  
* If a CD is not in the loading slot of this unit, you cannot select  
“CD.”  
Playback starts from the first track of the first disc.  
All tracks of all discs are played back.  
Disc number  
Track number  
Note on One-Touch  
Operation:  
When you press CD/CD-CH, the  
power automatically comes on.You  
do not have to press  
turn on the power.  
to  
Elapsed playing time (or other indications: see page  
28) appears.  
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To fast forward or reverse the tracks  
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.  
Disc number  
Track number  
Ex. When disc number 3 is selected  
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To show the CD Text information  
This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD automatic changer equipped with CD Text  
reading capability.  
For details, see “Playing a CD Text” on page 21.  
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  
Random 1  
Random 2  
Canceled  
Mode  
RND Indicator  
Plays at random  
Random 1  
Lights  
All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the  
next disc, and so on.  
Random 2  
Flashes  
All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
Each time you press LO/RPT (Local/Repeat), while playing a CD, CD repeat  
play mode changes as follow:  
LO  
RPT  
Repeat 1  
Repeat 2  
Canceled  
Mode  
Repeat 1  
Repeat 2  
RPT Indicator  
Plays repeatedly  
Lights  
The current track (or specified track).  
Flashes  
All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).  
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DAB TUNER OPERATIONS  
We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) 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 program is transmitted on its own frequency,  
DAB combines several programs (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 programs (services) broadcast at the same time. After  
tuning into an ensemble, you can select a service you want to listen to.  
2
3
1
1
2
Select the DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2, or DAB 3).  
You can select any one of DAB 1, DAB 2, and DAB 3 to tune  
into an ensemble.  
DAB  
DAB 1  
DAB 2  
DAB 3  
To search  
ensembles of higher  
frequencies  
Start searching an ensemble.  
When an ensemble is received, searching stops.  
To stop searching before an ensemble is  
received, press the same button you have  
pressed for searching.  
To search  
ensembles of lower  
frequencies  
3
Select a service (including primary and secondary  
services) you want to listen to.  
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To change the display information while tuning into an  
ensemble  
Normally service name and ensemble name is shown on the display.  
If you want to check other information, press DISP.  
Each time you press the button, the following information appears for a while on the display.  
*
Each service can have several PTY codes and  
can use two types of PTY code — “Static PTY”  
and “Dynamic PTY.” Static PTY does not  
change for the service and shows what program  
this service is, for example, “Pop Music” or  
“Rock Music.” On the other hand, Dynamic  
PTY changes as the service goes on to show  
its actual and current contents. When Dynamic  
PTY is shown on the display, it flashes.  
Service name / Ensemble name  
Service name / PTY (Prpgram Type) *  
Service name / “Primary” or “Secondary”/  
Band / Preset number  
Dynamic Label Segment **  
** Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): Text  
information sent with the tuned service. Not  
displayed when “DAB Text” is set to “Off.”  
(See page 46.)  
Ensemble name / Frequency / Channel no.  
Service name / Clock time  
*** Not displayed when “Level Meter” is set to  
“Level Meter Off.(See page 28.)  
Service name / Level meter ***  
To tune in a particular ensemble without searching:  
1 Press DAB repeatedly to select the DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2, or DAB 3).  
2 Press and hold  
Now you can manually change the frequency while “Manual” is flashing.  
3 Press repeatedly until the ensemble you want is reached.  
¢ or 4  
until “Manual” starts flashing on the display.  
¢ or 4  
• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing until you release the button.  
4 Press 5 or to select the service you want.  
Selecting available tuning range  
DAB services are broadcast on the following frequency bands — VHF (BAND III): 174 to 240  
MHz, L-BAND: 1452 to 1492 MHz.  
In some areas, only one of them are used for broadcasting. So, if you know which band is  
used in your area, you can select one of or both of these frequency bands as the tuning range  
of DAB band of this unit. If you set the tuning range correctly, tuning or searching speed will  
become faster. When shipped from the factory, the tuning range for each DAB band has been  
set to “VHF & L-BAND.”  
• REMEMBER if you do the following operation, the microcomputer built-in the DAB tuner will  
be reset to the initial settings.  
1 Press and hold DAB for more than 2 seconds.  
2 Rotate the control dial to select a proper frequency band for the DAB band in your area.  
VHF & L Band  
VHF  
L
Band  
3 Press and hold DAB for more than 2 seconds again to finish the setting.  
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Storing DAB services in memory  
You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2 and DAB 3) manually.  
3
2
1
4
1
Select the DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2, or DAB  
DAB  
3) you want.  
Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as  
follows:  
DAB 1  
DAB 2  
DAB 3  
2
3
4
Tune into an ensemble you want.  
Select a service of the ensemble you want.  
Press and hold the number button (1– 6) for  
more than 2 seconds.  
Ex. When you press number button 1.  
Preset number and “Memory” flash for a while.  
Note:  
When you store a DAB service while listening to a secondary service, the unit beeps and primary  
service is also stored in the same preset number. In this case, when you press the preset number button,  
primary service is recalled first. (See page 40.)  
TO BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT PAGE  
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5
Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into  
other preset numbers.  
Note:  
A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset  
number.  
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 39.  
2
1
1
2
Select the DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2, or DAB  
DAB  
3) you want.  
Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as  
follows:  
DAB 1  
DAB 2  
DAB 3  
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset DAB  
service (primary) you want.  
When secondary services are available for the preset  
channel, you can select the secondary services by pressing  
same number button repeatedly.  
Primary Service  
Secondary Service 1  
Secondary Service 2  
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What you can do more with DAB  
With the DAB tuner connected, you can use the following convenient functions.  
• Tracing the same program (service) automatically while driving where the same DAB  
ensemble is not received  
• Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception  
• Standby Reception of 9 types of Announcement signals  
• PTY Standby Reception  
• PTY search  
Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative  
Reception)  
You can keep listening to the same program  
While receiving a DAB service:  
When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tune in  
another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.  
While receiving an FM RDS station:  
When driving in an area where a service is broadcasting the same program, this unit  
automatically tune into the ensemble. (See also page 10.)  
Note:  
When reception switches between DAB and FM, the listening volume level may increase or decrease  
inconveniently. This change in the volume level results from unequal audio injection levels at broadcaster  
site, but not from the malfunction of this unit.  
To use Alternative Reception  
When shipped from the factory, all Alternative Receptions are activated.  
1 Press and hold SEL(select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Alternative,” if not shown on the display.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the Alternative Reception type you want to use appears.  
The current setting (Y: Yes – activated, N: No – deactivated) for the selected type also  
appears.  
• FM Ô FM: For tracing the program among FM RDS stations (see page 10).  
• DAB Ô FM: For tracing the program among DAB services and FM RDS stations.  
• DAB Ô DAB: For tracing the program among DAB services.  
Note:  
When “DAB Ô FM” is activated, “FM Ô FM” is also activated automatically. On the other  
hand, “FM Ô FM” cannot be deactivated without deactivating “DAB Ô FM.”  
4 Press 5 or to activate or deactivate the Alternative Reception.  
• Select “Y” to activate theAlternative Reception of the selected type so that theAF indicator  
lights up on the display.  
• Select “N” to deactivate the Alternative Reception of the selected type.  
When both “DAB Ô FM” and “DAB Ô DAB” are set to “N,” the AF indicator goes off.  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to set the other types of Alternative Reception.  
6 Press SEL (select) again to finish the setting.  
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Using Standby Reception  
Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to a Road Traffic Flash (traffic  
announcement), another important announcement broadcast, and a service of your favorite  
type from the current source.  
Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception  
TP  
Press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly to activate Road Traffic Flash Standby  
ANNOUNCE  
Reception.  
The TP indicator lights up (as follows).  
If you press the button while listening to a service supporting Road  
Traffic Flash signal, the TP indicator lights up with its frame. This receiver  
now stands by for the Road Traffic Flash signal reception.  
If you press the button while listening to a service NOT supporting  
Road Traffic Flash signal, the TP indicator lights up without its frame.  
In this case, Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception does not work.  
– If an FM RDS station supporting TA signal is tuned in the background.  
This receiver stands by for the TA signal reception and the TP indicator  
lights up with its frame.  
If you press the button while listening to any other source than AM  
– The TP indicator comes to light up with its frame when a service supporting  
Road Traffic Flash signal (or an FM RDS station supporting TA signal) is  
tuned in the background. This receiver now stands by for the Road Traffic  
Flash signal (or TA signal) reception.  
– The TP indicator keeps lit without its frame when a service supporting  
Road Traffic Flash signal (or an FM RDS station supporting TA signal) is  
NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this receiver cannot stand by  
for Road Traffic Flash signal (or TA signal) reception.  
How Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception works:  
If a Road Traffic Flash (or Traffic Announcement) starts broadcasting while the Road Traffic  
Flash Standby Reception is activated, “Traffic flash” (or “Traffic”) appears and the unit tunes  
into the service (or FM RDS station) broadcasting Road Traffic Flash (or TrafficAnnouncement).  
The volume increases to the preset TA volume level and the Road Traffic Flash (or Traffic  
Announcement) can be heard.  
To deactivate RoadTraffic Flash Standby Reception, press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly again.  
Each time you press the button, Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception turns on and off.  
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Announcement Standby Reception  
TP  
Press and hold TP/ANNOUNCE for more than 1 second to activate  
ANNOUNCE  
Announcement Standby Reception.  
The ANNOUNCE indicator lights up (as follows).  
While listening to a service supporting Announcement signals, the  
ANNOUNCE indicator lights up with its frame. This receiver now stands by  
for Announcement signal reception.  
While listening to a service NOT supporting Announcement signals,  
the ANNOUNCE indicator lights up without its frame.  
In this case, Announcement Standby Reception does not work.  
If you press the button while listening to any other source  
– TheANNOUNCE indicator comes to light up with its frame when a service  
supportingAnnouncement signal is tuned in the background. This receiver  
now stands by for the Announcement signal reception.  
– The ANNOUNCE indicator keeps lit without its frame when a service  
supporting Announcement signal is NOT tuned in the background. In  
this case, this receiver cannot stand by for Announcement signal  
reception.  
How Announcement Standby Reception works:  
If a service of the selected Announcement type starts broadcasting while the Announcement  
Standby Reception is activated, the selectedAnnouncement type name appears and the unit  
tunes into the service. The service of the selected Announcement type can be heard.  
To deactivate Announcement Standby Reception, press and hold TP/ANNOUNCE again.  
Each time you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, Announcement Standby  
Reception turns on and off.  
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To activate your favorite Announcement types for  
Announcement Standby Reception  
When shipped from the factory, all Announcement Standby Receptions are deactivated.  
1 Press and hold SEL(select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “Announce,” if not shown on the display.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the Announcement type you want to use appears.  
The current setting (Y: Yes – activated, N: No – deactivated) for the selectedAnnouncement  
type also appears.  
• You can use the following Announcement types as the sources for Announcement  
Standby Reception — Transport, Warning/Serv (service), News Flash, Weather Flash,  
Event, Special Event, Radio Info (information), Sports News, and Financial News.  
4 Press 5 or to activate or deactivate theAnnouncement Standby Reception of the selected  
type.  
• Select “Y” to activate the type selected in above step.  
• Select “N” to deactivate the type selected in above step.  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to set the other types of Announcement Standby Reception.  
6 Press SEL (select) again to finish the setting.  
Notes:  
• When a DAB service broadcasts an Alarm signal (one type of Announcement signals to be used for  
emergency cases), the unit automatically tunes into that service. The interruption triggered by Alarm  
signal cannot be deactivated because of its importance. Furthermore, it also forces the unit to break  
any other source.  
• The Road Traffic Flash, another high priority type of Announcement signal is incorporated with the  
TP function as described on page 42.  
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PTY Standby Reception  
PTY  
Press PTY briefly to activate PTY Standby Reception.  
The PTY Standby Reception works only if the service provider signals out a  
Dynamic PTY rather than a Static PTY.  
The PTY indicator lights up (as follows).  
If you press the button while listening to a service supporting Dynamic  
PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up with its frame.  
If you press the button while listening to a service NOT supporting  
Dynamic PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up without its frame.  
In this case, PTY Standby Reception does not work.  
If you press the button while listening to any other source  
– The PTY indicator comes to light up with its frame when a service  
supporting Dynamic PTY signal is tuned in the background. This receiver  
now stands by for the PTY signal reception.  
– The PTY indicator keeps lit without its frame when a service supporting  
Dynamic PTY signal is NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this  
receiver cannot stand by for PTY signal reception.  
How PTY Standby Reception works:  
If a service starts broadcasting the selected PTY while the PTY Standby Reception is activated,  
the selected PTY name flashes and the unit tunes into the service. The service of the selected  
PTY can be heard.  
To deactivate PTY Standby Reception, press PTY briefly again.  
Each time you press the button, PTY Standby Reception turns on and off.  
To select your favorite PTY for PTY Standby Reception  
See page 13.  
• You cannot select your favorite PTY separately for FM RDS “PTY Standby Reception” and  
for DAB “PTY Standby Reception.”  
To search your favorite service (PTY Search)  
To store your favorite PTY, see page 14.  
• You cannot store your favorite PTY separately for FM RDS “PTY Standby Reception” and  
for DAB “PTY Standby Reception.”  
To search your favorite service:  
1 Press and hold PTY for more than 1 second.  
2 Press one of the present number buttons (1 to 6) to search for a service of your favorite  
PTY.  
• If there is a service of the same PTY code (either Static or Dynamic PTY) you selected,  
that service is tuned in.  
• If there is no service of the same PTY code you selected, the last tuned service will be  
tuned in again.  
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Adjusting Dynamic Range Control (DRC) effect  
In a noisy environment such as in a car, listening condition and sound quality can be improved  
by reducing the dynamic range of the DAB audio signal. For this purpose, some service  
provides Dynamic Range Control signals together with their regular program signals.  
This unit can use this Dynamic Range Control signals to reduce the dynamic range and  
obtain the best possible listening condition and sound quality. When shipped from the factory,  
“DRC Off” is selected.  
• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 26.  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
¢ or 4  
to select “DRC Effect,” if not shown on the display.  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the setting turns on and off alternately.  
DRC 2  
DRC 3  
DRC 1  
DRC Off  
Select one of following according to your preference.  
As the number increases, the DRC effect level also increases.  
DRC 1 < DRC 2 < DRC 3  
To cancel the DRC effect, select “DRC Off.”  
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.  
• When the settings other than “DRC Off” is selected, the DRC indicator lights up on the  
display. (The DRC indicator lights up with its frame only when the unit received DRC  
signal from the tuned service.)  
Selecting DAB radio text display mode  
You can select the DAB radio text (DLS: Dynamic Label Segment) display mode. When shipped  
from the factory, “On” is selected.  
• On:  
Text segments are sequentially scrolled if it consists of more than 32  
characters.  
• Headline Only: Shows the Headline Only and any remainder which is sent from a  
service is refused.  
• Off:  
1 Press and hold SEL(Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.  
2 Press to select “DAB Text,” if not shown on the display.  
Cancels DLS display.  
¢ or 4  
The current setting for this function also appears.  
3 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want appears on the display.  
As you rotate the dial, the indication changes as follows:  
On  
Headline Only  
Off  
4 Press SEL to finish the setting.  
Note:  
“Headline Only” allows a service provider to show the significant content of a message which is  
supposed to alter in a very low frequency.  
If the service provider does not implement the corresponding command to determine the headline, the  
entire text presentation is discarded and this unit performs as if “Off” is selected.  
CAUTION  
We highly recommend you to avoid any text reading while driving because of safety reasons! Do not  
risk your or other people’s life and get involved in an accident in whatever form.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Handling CDs  
COMPACT  
This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the  
Other discs cannot be played back.  
and  
marks.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
How to handle CDs  
Center holder  
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 around 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.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases:  
• After starting the heater in the car.  
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.  
Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the CD and leave the  
unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not insert 8cm (3 3/16") CDs (single CDs) into the loading slot. (Such CDs cannot be  
ejected.)  
• 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.  
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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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a  
service centre.  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• CD cannot be played back.  
CD is inserted upside down.  
Insert the CD correctly.  
• CD sound is sometimes You are driving on rough roads.  
interrupted.  
Stop CD play while driving on  
rough roads.  
CD is scratched.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Change the CD.  
Check the cords and connections.  
Adjust it to the optimum level.  
• Sound cannot be heard from The volume level is set to the  
the speakers.  
minimum level.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and connections.  
Store stations manually.  
• SSM (Strong-station Sequential Signals are too weak.  
Memory) automatic preset does  
not work.  
• Static noise while listening to The antenna is not connected  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
Insert CD.  
the radio.  
firmly.  
• “No Disc” appears on the No CD is in the loading slot (or in  
display.  
the magazine).  
CD is inserted incorrectly.  
Insert it correctly.  
• “Reset 8” appears on the This unit is not connected to a CD  
Connect this unit and the CD  
changer correctly and press the  
reset button of the CD changer.  
display.  
changer correctly.  
This unit is not connected to a  
DAB tuner unit correctly.  
Connect this unit and the DAB  
tuner unit correctly.  
• “Reset 1-Reset 7” appears on  
the display.  
Press the reset button of the CD  
changer.  
• CD can be neither played back The CD player may function  
Press CD and SEL at the same  
time for more than 2 seconds.  
(“Please Eject” appears on the  
display.) When you open the  
control panel by pressing 0, be  
careful not to drop CD when it is  
ejected.  
nor ejected.  
incorrectly.  
• This unit does not work at all.  
The built-in microcomputer may  
Press  
and SEL at the  
• The CD changer does not work function incorrectly due to noise,  
at all. etc.  
same time for more than 2 seconds  
to reset the unit. (The clock setting  
and preset stations stored in  
memory are erased.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output:  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Type: Compact disc player  
Front: 40 watts per channel  
Rear: 40 watts per channel  
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical  
pickup (semiconductor laser)  
Continuous Power Output (RMS):  
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 , 40 Frequency Response: 5 to 20,000 Hz  
to 20,000 Hz at no more than Dynamic Range: 96 dB  
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB  
Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 , 40 Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit  
to 20,000 Hz at no more than  
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.  
Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance)  
Tone Control Range:  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 volts (11 to  
16 volts allowance)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Allowable Operating Temperature:  
0°C to +40°C  
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble:±10 dB at 10 kHz  
Frequency Response: 40 to 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB  
Line-Out Level/Impedance:  
2.0 V/20 kload (full scale)  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Installation Size:  
182 x 52 x 150 mm  
Panel Size: 188 x 58 x 11 mm  
Mass: 1.4 kg (excluding accessories)  
TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
FM: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz  
AM: (MW) 522 to 1,620 kHz  
(LW) 144 to 279 kHz  
[FM Tuner]  
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 to 15,000 Hz  
Stereo Separation: 30 dB  
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB  
[MW Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 20 µV  
Selectivity: 35 dB  
[LW Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 50 µV  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
EN, GE, FR, NL  
0499MNMMDWJES  

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