JVC KD SX8250 User Manual

CD RECEIVER

KD-SX8250/KD-SX780

RECEPTOR CON CD

RECEPTEUR CD

KD-SX8250

SOUND

SOURCE

VOL

KD-SX780

SOUND

SOURCE

VOL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.

Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which are located on

the top or bottom of the cabinet.

Retain this information for future

reference.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.

Serial No.

GET0071-001A

[J]

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,

to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

CONTENTS

How to reset your unit ...............................

How to use the number buttons................

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14

Adjusting the sound ................................. 14

Selecting preset sound modes

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

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

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

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

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ...................... 15

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 16

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17

Setting the clock ...................................... 17

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 17

Detaching the control panel...................... 20

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

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

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

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

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

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 21

Playing CDs ............................................. 21

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 23

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

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS.. 24

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

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

Locating a track or particular portion

Playing external components ................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 25

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

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

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

MAINTENANCE ............................ 26

Handling discs ......................................... 26

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 27

How to use the number buttons:

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different

function buttons.

Time countdown indicator

Ex.: When you press button 5 to enter the RPT

function mode.

To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without

pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

CAUTION on Volume Setting

CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for

example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the

volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Display window

f g h

3 4

200W

MP3

INPUT

9 p

y u i

;

; EQ (equalizer) button

a MP3 INPUT jack

1 4

/¢

buttons

2 5 (up) button

3 ∞ (down) button

4 Remote sensor

5 Display window

6 0 (eject) button

7 FM AM button

Display window

s Main display

d Volume (or audio) level indicator

Equalization pattern indicator

f Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

g C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator

h RND (random) indicator

j RPT (repeat) indicator

k LOUD (loudness) indicator

l Sound mode indicators

ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

USER.

/ Source/clock display

z CD–in indicator

8 CD CD-CH/MP3 INPUT button

(standby/on/attenuator) button

(control panel release) button

q SEL (select) button

w Control dial

e MO (monaural) button

r INT (intro scan) button

t RPT (repeat) button

y RND (random) button

u Number buttons

i MODE button

•

Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed

together with DISP (display) button.

o DISP (display) button

•

Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed

together with MODE button.

2. Place the battery.

Preparing the remote controller

Slide the battery into the holder with the + side

facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote

sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

obstacle in between.

the holder.

Lithium coin battery

(product number:

CR2025)

Remote sensor

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder pushing it until

you hear a clicking sound.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong

light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

(back side)

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the

remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction

indicated by the arrow using a ball-point

pen or a similar tool.

WARNING:

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot

reach.

If a child accidentally swallows the battery,

consult a doctor immediately.

2) Remove the battery holder.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the

battery or dispose it in a fire.

Doing any of these things may cause the battery to

give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic

materials.

(back side)

Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,

crack or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it

in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may

start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar

tools.

Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,

crack or start a fire.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such

as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long

time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

• Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio.

Each time you press the button, the preset

station number increases, and the selected

station is tuned in.

Remote controller

RM–RK50

• Skips to the previous disc while listening to

the CD changer.

Each time you press the button, the disc

number decreases, and the selected disc

starts playing.

ATT

SOUND

Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

NOTE: This button does not function for the

preferred setting mode adjustment.

SOURCE

Selects the sound mode (C-EQ).

Each time you press the button, the sound

mode (C-EQ) changes.

VOL

Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source

changes.

• Searches stations while listening to the radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed

and held while listening to a disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track or

goes back to the beginning of the current (or

previous) tracks if pressed briefly while

listening to a disc.

• Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE

YOU” appears on the display.

• Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed

briefly.

Press again to resume the volume.

• Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band

changes.

• Skips to the next disc while listening to the

CD changer.

Each time you press the button, the disc

number increases, and the selected disc

starts playing.

BASIC OPERATIONS

200

Turning on the power

3 Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

1 Turn on the power.

To decrease the volume.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

Volume or audio

level (see page 19)

indicator

When you select a source in step 2 below, the

power automatically comes on. You do not have

to press this button to turn on the power.

Volume level appears.

2 Select the source.

To select the tuner, press FM AM

repeatedly.

FM1

FM2

FM3

4 Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 14 – 16.)

To select CD, CD changer (or “LINE IN”*),

press CD CD-CH repeatedly.

To drop the volume in a moment

Press

briefly while listening to any

source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and

the volume level will drop in a moment.

To resume the previous volume level, press the

button briefly again.

CD-CH

(or LINE IN)*

• If you turn the control dial clockwise, you can

also restore the sound.

* If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display,

see page 19 and select the external input

(“LINE IN”).

To turn off the power

To select “AUX IN” (component connected

to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control

panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.

Press

for more than one second.

“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

Note:

When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in

clock correctly, see page 17.

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

200

While searching stations, “SEEK” appears

on the display.

When a station is received, searching stops.

Listening to the radio

You can use either automatic searching or manual

searching to tune in to a particular station.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for

searching.

Searching a station automatically:

Auto search

Searching a station manually:

Manual search

1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM.)

FM1

(F1)

FM2

(F2)

FM3

(F3)

(AM)

FM1

(F1)

FM2

(F2)

FM3

(F3)

(AM)

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,

FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an

FM broadcast.

Selected band appears.*

* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),

the band indication will soon change to the

clock time.

2 Press and hold ¢

or 4

until

“MANU (manual)” starts flashing on

the display.

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,

FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an

FM broadcast.

2 Start searching a station.

Press ¢

to search

stations of higher

frequencies.

Selected band appears.

Press 4

to search

stations of lower

frequencies.

3 Tune in to a station you want while

Storing stations in memory

“MANU” is flashing.

Press ¢

to tune

in to stations of higher

frequencies.

You can use one of the following two methods to

store broadcasting stations in memory.

• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-

station Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations

Press 4

to tune

in to stations of lower

frequencies.

FM station automatic preset: SSM

• If you release your finger from the button,

the manual mode will automatically turn off

after 5 seconds.

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band

(FM1, FM2 and FM3).

• If you hold down the button, the frequency

keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM

and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the

button.

1 Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want

to store FM stations into.

Each time you press the

button, the band changes as

follows:

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to

receive:

FM1

(F1)

FM2

(F2)

FM3

(F3)

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while listening to an FM

stereo broadcast.

2 Press and hold both buttons for more

“MODE” appears on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

than 2 seconds.

2 Press MO (monaural), while

“MODE” is still on the display, so

that the MO indicator lights up on

the display.

Then, each time you press MO

(monaural), the MO indicator lights

up and goes off alternately.

Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.

“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic

preset is over.

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are

searched and stored automatically in the band

number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3).

These stations are preset in the number buttons —

No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency).

When automatic preset is over, the station stored

in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the

sound you hear becomes monaural but the

reception will be improved (the ST indicator

goes off).

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1,

FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.

4 Repeat the above procedure to store

other stations into other preset

numbers.

Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band

Notes:

• A previously preset station is erased when a new station

is stored in the same preset number.

• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to

the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during

battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations

again.

1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you

want to store stations into (in this

example, FM1).

Each time you press the

button, the band changes

as follows:

Tuning in to a preset station

FM1

(F1)

FM2

FM3

You can easily tune in to a preset station.

Remember that you must store stations first. If you

have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in

memory” on pages 9 and 10.

2 Tune in to a station of 88.3 MHz.

Press ¢

to tune

in to stations of higher

frequencies.

1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Press 4

to tune

in to stations of lower

frequencies.

FM1

(F1)

FM2

(F2)

FM3

(F3)

(AM)

2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset

station you want.

3 Press and hold the number button (in

this example, 1) for more than 2

seconds.

Note:

You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons on

the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.

Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons,

the next or previous preset station is tuned in.

Selected band/preset number and

“MEMO” (memory) appear

alternately for a while.

CD OPERATIONS

200

Playing a CD

Current track

Elapsed playing time

1 Open the control panel.

Changes to the clock time

when “CLOCK” is set to

“ON” (see page 19).

Note:

When an external component is connected to the MP3

INPUT jack on the control panel, be careful of

handling a CD.

Notes:

• When a disc is in the loading slot, selecting “CD”

as the source starts CD play.

• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc

automatically ejects (if the control panel is open).

If the control panel is closed, “PLEASE” and

“EJECT” appear alternately.

2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit turns on,

draws the disc and

starts playback

automatically.

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

CD automatically ejects.

To stop play and eject the disc

Press 0.

3 Close the control panel by hand.

CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the

CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.

If you change the source, the CD play also stops

(without ejecting the CD this time).

Notes:

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,

the disc is automatically inserted again into the

loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will

not start this time.)

The CD–in indicator lights up.

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

Total playing time of

the inserted disc

Total track number

of the inserted disc

Locating a track or particular

portion on a disc

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the disc at random.

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¢

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of

the display, and the number buttons

work as different function buttons.

while playing a disc, to

fast-forward the track.

Press and hold 4

while playing a disc, to

reverse the track.

2 Press RND (random), while

“MODE” is still on the display, so

that the RND indicator lights up on

the display.

Then, each time you press RND

(random), the random play mode

turns on and off alternately.

To go to the next track or the previous tracks

Press ¢

briefly while

playing a disc, to go ahead

to the beginning of the next

track. Each time you press

the button consecutively,

the beginning of the next

tracks is located and

played back.

RND indicator

When the random mode is turned on, the RND

indicator lights up on the display and a track

randomly selected starts playing.

Press 4

briefly while

playing a disc, to go back

to the beginning of the

current track. Each time

you press the button

consecutively, the

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

beginning of the previous

tracks is located and

played back.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of

the display, and the number buttons

work as different function buttons.

To go to a particular track directly

Press the number button corresponding to the track

number to start its playback.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”

is still on the display, so that the

RPT indicator lights up on the

display.

Then, each time you press RPT

(repeat), the repeat play mode

turns on and off alternately.

• To select a track number from 1 – 6:

Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 7 – 12:

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

second.

Track number of the

currently playing track

RPT indicator

When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT

indicator lights up on the display.

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each

track sequentially.

Prohibiting CD ejection

You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc

in the loading slot.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of

the display, and the number buttons

work as different function buttons.

While pressing CD, press and hold

for more than 2 seconds.

2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is

still on the display.

Each time you press INT (intro)

while playing a disc, the intro scan

mode turns on and off alternately.

Track number of the

currently playing track

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5

seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be

ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc,

press

again for more than 2 seconds,

while pressing CD.

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

appears on the display for 5 seconds and the

track number flashes.

“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5

seconds, and the disc is unlocked.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

2 Adjust the level.

To increase the level.

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your

preference.

To decrease the level.

1 Select the item you want to adjust.

Each time you press the button,

the adjustable items change as

follows:

Equalization pattern changes as

you adjust the bass or treble.

BAS

TRE

FAD

BAL

(bass)

(treble)

(fader)

(balance)

VOL

WOOFER

LOUD

(volume)

(only for KD-SX8250)

(loudness)

Note:

Indication To do:

Range

Normally the control dial works for volume

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

adjust the volume level.

BAS

TRE

FAD*

BAL

Adjust the bass.

–06 (min.)

+06 (max.)

Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)

+06 (max.)

Adjust the front

and rear speaker

balance.

R06 (Rear only)

F06 (Front only)

Adjust the left

and right speaker

balance.

L06 (Left only)

R06 (Right only)

LOUD

Boost low and high

frequencies to

produce a well-

balanced sound

at low volume

level.

LOUD ON

LOUD OFF

WOOFER** Adjust the

subwoofer output

level.

00 (min.)

08 (max.)

VOL

Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

50 (max.)

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

fader level to “00.”

** Only for KD-SX8250.

Indication

For:

Preset values

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer)

BAS

TRE

LOUD

USER

ROCK

(Flat sound)

OFF

Rock or

+03

+01

disco music

You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ:

Custom Equalizer) suitable to the music genre.

CLASSIC Classical

music

+01

+04

–02

OFF

1 Press EQ.

POPS

Light music

+01

OFF

The last selected sound mode is

recalled and applied to the

current sound.

HIP HOP Funk or Rap +02

music

JAZZ

Jazz music

+02

+03

OFF

Notes:

• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference,

and store it in memory.

If you want to adjust and store your original sound

mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”

on page 16.

Sound mode indicator flashes

Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously

• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or

to turn on/off the loudness function temporarily, see

page 14. (Your adjustments will be canceled if

another source is selected.)

2 Select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button,

the sound modes change as

follows:

To store a sound mode separately for

each playback source (C-EQ Link)

You can select a sound mode and store it in

memory. It will be recalled every time you select

the same source and will be shown on the display.

A sound mode can be stored for each of the

following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, CD and

external components.

USER

JAZZ

ROCK

CLASSIC

POPS

HIP HOP

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2

seconds so that one of the PSM items

appears on the display.

Sound mode indicator flashes.

Ex.: When you select “ROCK”

2 Press ¢

or 4

to select “CEQ LINK

(custom equalizer link).”

3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select “LINK

ON.”

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To cancel C-EQ Link, repeat the same

procedure and select “LINK OFF” in step 3.

Note:

When you change the “CEQ LINK” setting, sound

mode (C-EQ) is automatically reset to “USER.”

• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON,”

The selected sound mode can be stored in

memory for the current source.

Each time you change to the same source, the

same sound mode is also recalled and shown

on the display. The C-EQ indicator also flashes.

• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF”

The selected sound mode effect applies to any

source.

3 Adjust the level.

To increase the level.

To decrease the level.

Equalization pattern

changes as you adjust

the bass or treble.

Storing your own sound

adjustments

You can adjust the sound modes to your preference

and store your own adjustments in memory.

Ex.: When you adjust “TRE”

• There is a time limit in doing the following 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

procedure. If the setting is canceled before you

finish, start from step 1 again.

other items.

1 Call up the sound mode you want to

5 Repeat the same procedure to store

adjust.

other sound modes.

The last selected sound mode is

recalled and applied to the

current sound.

To reset to the factory settings, repeat the

same procedure and reassign the preset values

listed in the table on page 15.

Sound mode indicator flashes

Ex.: If you have selected “ROCK” previously

2 Select the item you want to adjust.

• See page 14 for details.

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

To check the current clock time while the unit

is turned off, press DISP (display).

The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5

seconds, then the power turns off.

Setting the clock

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more

than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM

items appears on the display.

(See page 18.)

To check other information during play, press

DISP (display).

Each time you press the button, the other

information (either the clock or the source name)

will be shown on the lower part of the display for

a while.

2 Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

Changing the general settings

(PSM)

You can change the items listed on the next page

by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.

Basic Procedure

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more

than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM

items appears on the display.

(See page 18.)

3 Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M (minute).”

2 Adjust the minute.

2 Select the PSM item you want to

adjust. (See page 18.)

4 Finish the setting.

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

other PSM items if necessary.

5 Finish the setting.

Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

Factory-preset See

Set.

settings

page

Counter-

clockwise

Clockwise

Hold.

Select.

CLOCK H

CLOCK M

CEQ LINK

CLOCK

Hour adjustment

Minute adjustment

Custom equalizer link

Clock display

Back

Advance

1:00

LINK OFF

OFF

LINK ON

LINK OFF

15, 19

LEVEL

Level display

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUTO

OFF

DIMMER*

Dimmer mode

AUTO

OFF

BEEP

Key-touch tone

CHANGER

LINE IN

CHANGER

A ADJ 00

EXT IN**

AUX ADJ***

External component

Auxiliary input level

A ADJ 00 – A ADJ 05

•

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Only for KD-SX8250.

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

*** Displayed only when “AUX IN” is selected as the source.

Note:

To set Custom Equalizer Link – CEQ LINK

Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not work

correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those

having a control dial for dimming.

A different sound mode (C-EQ) can be stored in

memory for each source so that you can change

the sound modes simply by changing the sources.

When shipped from the factory, this mode is

deactivated.

In this case, set the dimmer mode to “ON” or “OFF.”

To turn on/off the key-touch tone – BEEP

• LINK ON: Different sound modes for different

sources.

• LINK OFF: One sound mode for all sources.

You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not

want it to beep each time you press a button.

When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone

is activated.

To set the clock display – CLOCK

You can set the clock to be shown on the display

when the unit is turned on.

• ON:

• OFF:

Activates the key-touch tone.

Deactivates the key-touch tone.

When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to

be shown on the display.

To select the external component to use

– EXT IN

You can connect the external component to the CD

changer jack on the rear using the Line InputAdaptor

KS-U57 (not supplied).

To use the external component as the playback

source through this unit, you need to select which

component – CD changer or external component

– to use.

• ON:

Clock display is turned on.

• OFF:

Clock display is turned off. When

“OFF” is selected, the current source

name or station band appears

instead of the clock display (except

when “LINE IN” is selected as the

source)

When shipped from the factory, CD changer is

selected as the external component.

To select the level meter – LEVEL

You can select the level display according to your

preference.

• LINE IN:

To use the external component other

than CD changer.

When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is

selected.

• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.

• AUDIO 1: Level meter illuminates from bottom

Note:

to top.

For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the

external component, refer to the Installation/Connection

Manual (separate volume).

• AUDIO 2: Alternates level meter (moves from

bottom to top) and illumination

display.

• OFF:

Erases the audio level indicator.

To adjust the auxiliary input level – AUX ADJ

Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an

external component is connected to the MP3 INPUT

jack.

When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary input

level is set at level “00.”

If the input level of the connected component is not

high enough, increase the input level properly.

Without adjusting the line input level, you may be

surprised at a loud sound when you change the

source from the external component to another

source.

To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER

(only for KD-SX8250)

When you turn on the car head lights, the display

automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).

When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer

mode is activated.

• AUTO:

• OFF:

• ON:

Activates Auto Dimmer.

Cancels Auto Dimmer.

Always dims the display.

Attaching the control panel

Detaching the control panel

1 Insert the right side of the control panel

You can detach the control panel when leaving

the car.

into the groove on the panel holder.

When detaching or attaching the control panel,

be careful not to damage the connectors on the

back of the control panel and on the panel holder.

Detaching the control panel

Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn

off the power.

2 Press the left side of the control panel

to fix it to the panel holder.

1 Unlock the control panel.

2 Pull the control panel out of the unit.

Note on cleaning the connectors:

If you frequently detach the control panel, the

connectors will deteriorate.

To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the

connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened

with alcohol, being careful not to damage the

connectors.

3 Put the detached control panel into the

provided case.

Connectors

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

200

We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series

with your unit.

Playing CDs

If you have another CD automatic changer, consult

your JVC car audio dealer for connections.

• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of

the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for

connecting it to this unit.

Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).

CD-CH

Before operating your CD automatic changer:

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your

CD changer.

• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD

changer or the discs are inserted upside down,

“NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this

happens, remove the magazine and set the

discs correctly.

• If “RESET 1” – “RESET 8” appears on the

display, something is wrong with the

connection between this unit and the CD

changer. If this happens, check the connection

and make sure the cords are connected firmly.

Then, press the reset button of the CD

changer.

* If you have changed the “EXT IN” setting to

“LINE IN” (see page 19), you cannot select the

CD changer.

Playback starts from the first track of the first

disc.

All tracks of all discs are played back.

Elapsed playing time

Track number

Disc number*

* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),

disc number will soon change to clock time.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically

turns on. You do not have to press

the power.

to turn on

To fast-forward or reverse the track

To go to the next discs or the previous discs

Press and hold ¢

while playing a CD,

to fast-forward the track.

Press 5, while playing a

disc, to go to the next disc.

Each time you press the

button consecutively, the

first track of the next disc is

located and played back.

Press and hold 4

while playing a CD,

to reverse the track.

Press ∞, while playing a

disc, to go to the previous

disc. Each time you press

the button consecutively,

the first track of the

To go to the next track or the previous tracks

Press ¢

briefly,

while playing a CD, to go

ahead to the beginning of

the next track. Each time

you press the button

consecutively, the

previous disc is located and

played back.

beginning of the next

tracks is located and

played back.

To go to a particular disc directly

Press the number button corresponding to the disc

number to start its playback (while the CD changer

is playing).

Press 4

briefly,

while playing a CD, to go

back to the beginning of

the current track. Each

time you press the button

consecutively, the

beginning of the previous

tracks is located and

played back.

• To select a disc number from 1 – 6:

Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a disc number from 7 – 12:

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

second.

Elapsed playing time

Track number

Disc number*

* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 19),

disc number will soon change to clock time.

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each

track sequentially.

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

“MODE” appears on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of

the display, and the number buttons

work as different function buttons.

2 Press RND (random), while “MODE”

is still on the display, so that the

RND indicator lights up on the

display.

2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is

still on the display.

Then, each time you press INT

(intro) while playing a disc, the intro

scan mode changes as follows:

Then, each time you press RND

(random), the random play mode

changes as follows:

INT1

INT2

RND1

RND2

Canceled

Plays the first 15

seconds

Indication

Mode

RND

Indicator

Plays at random

Mode

INT1

Track

Of all tracks on

RND1

(random1)

Lights

All tracks of the current

disc, then the tracks of

the next disc and so on.

number

flashes

all inserted discs.

INT2

Disc

number

flashes

Of the first track

on each inserted

disc.

RND2

(random2)

Flashes

All tracks of all discs

inserted in the magazine.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a disc.

“MODE” appears on the lower part

of the display, and the number

buttons work as different function

buttons.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is

still on the display, so that the RPT

indicator lights up on the display.

Then, each time you press RPT

(repeat), the repeat play mode

changes as follows:

RPT1

RPT2

Canceled

RPT

Indicator

Mode

Plays repeatedly

RPT1

Lights

The current track

(or specified track).

RPT2

(repeat2)

Flashes

All tracks of the current

disc (or specified disc).

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Portable MP3 player, etc.

200

MP3 INPUT*

* Not compatible with digital signals.

To select “AUX IN” (component connected

to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control

Playing external components

panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.

You can connect two external components to this

unit.

Connect one to the CD changer jack on the rear

using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied),

and the other to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control

panel.

Preparations:

• For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and

the external component, refer to the Installation/

Connection Manual (separate volume).

• Before operating the external component using the

following procedure, select the external input

correctly. (See “To select the external component to

use – EXT IN” on page 19.)

2 Turn on the connected component

and start playing the source.

3 Adjust the volume.

1 Select the external component

(LINE IN or AUX IN).

To select “LINE IN” (component

connected to the CD changer jack on the

rear), press CD CD-CH repeatedly.

LINE IN

4 Adjust the sound characteristics

you want. (See pages 14 – 16.)

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically

comes on. You do not have to press

on the power.

to turn

• If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display, see

page 19 and select the external input (“LINE IN”).

• Displayed only when one of the following

sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service

center.

Remedies

Symptoms

Causes

Insert the disc correctly.

• CD cannot be played back.

Disc is inserted upside down.

Stop playback while driving on

rough roads.

• Sound is sometimes

interrupted.

You are driving on rough

roads.

Change the disc.

Disc is scratched.

Check the cords and

connections.

Connections are incorrect.

• Insert a finalized

CD-R/CD-RW.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

played back.

CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW

with the component which

you used for recording.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW

cannot be skipped.

Adjust it to the optimum level.

• Sound cannot be heard

from the speakers.

The volume level is set to the

minimum level.

Check the cords and

connections.

Connections are incorrect.

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

Insert the disc correctly.

• “NO DISC” appears on the

display .

No disc in the loading slot.

Disc is inserted incorrectly.

Disc is locked.

Unlock the disc (See page 13.)

• Disc cannot be ejected.

Press the reset button on the

panel holder using a ball-point

pen after detaching the control

panel. (The clock setting and

preset stations stored in memory

are erased.) (See page 2.)

• This unit does not work at

all.

The built-in microcomputer

may function incorrectly due to

noise, etc.

Store stations manually.

• SSM (Strong-station

Sequential Memory)

automatic preset does not

work.

Signals are too weak.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Insert a disc.

• Static noise while listening

to the radio.

The antenna is not connected

firmly.

• “NO DISC” appears on the

display .

No disc in the magazine.

Connect this unit and the CD

changer correctly and press the

reset button of the CD changer.

• “RESET 8” appears on the

display .

This unit is not connected to a

CD changer correctly.

Press the reset button of the CD

changer.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7”

appears on the display.

MAINTENANCE

Handling discs

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the

unit in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.

Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In

this case, eject the disc and leave the unit

turned on for a few hours until the moisture

evaporates.

This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs

and CD-Rs.

• You can play back your original CD-Rs

(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) on this

receiver.

• This unit is not compatible with MP3.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

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

(Rewritable), can be played back only if they are

already “finalized.”

• You can play back your original CD-Rs or

CD-RWs recorded in music CD format.

(However, they may not be played back

depending on their characteristics or recording

conditions.)

Center holder

from its case, press

down the center holder of

the case and lift the disc

out, holding it by the

edges.

• Always hold the disc by

the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read

their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played

back on this unit because of their disc

characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if

the player’s lens is dirty.

When storing a disc into its case, gently insert

the disc around the center holder (with the

printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store discs into the cases after

use.

• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high

temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave

them inside your car.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time.

(This is caused by the fact that the reflectance

of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play

correctly. If a disc does become

dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in

a straight line from center to

edge.

To play new discs

CAUTIONS:

New discs may have some

rough spots around the inner

and outer edges. If such a disc

is used, this unit may reject the

disc.

•

Do not insert 8 cm (3 3/16") discs (single CDs)

into the loading slot. (Such discs cannot be

ejected.)

Do not insert any disc of unusual shape — like a

heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a

malfunction.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat

source or place them in a place subject to high

temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in a

car.

To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with

a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

About mistracking:

•

Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional

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

clean discs.

Mistracking may result from driving on

extremely rough roads. This does not damage

the unit and the disc, but will be annoying.

We recommend that you stop disc playback

while driving on such rough roads.

SPECIFICATIONS

CD PLAYER SECTION

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:

Type: Compact disc player

Front: 50 W per channel

Rear: 50 W per channel

Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical

pickup (semiconductor laser)

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to

20 000 Hz at no more than

Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)

Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Dynamic Range:

96 dB

0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to

20 000 Hz at no more than

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than measurable limit

0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

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

Tone Control Range:

GENERAL

Power Requirement:

Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V

(11 V to 16 V allowance)

Grounding System: Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature:

0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB

Line-In Level/Impedance:

MP3 INPUT: 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack

(analog)

Line-Out Level/Impedance:

Installation Size:

For KD-SX8250: 4.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

For KD-SX780: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

182 mm x 52 mm x 150 mm

(7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 5-15/16")

Panel Size: 188 mm x 58 mm x 14 mm

(7-7/16" x 2-5/16" x 5/8")

Mass: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) (excluding accessories)

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:

Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz

AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)

Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):

65 dB

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your

telephone directory for the nearest car audio

speciality shop.

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz

Stereo Separation: 35 dB

Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV

Selectivity: 35 dB

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