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Page 2 - How to use the MODE button

2 ENGLISH How to reset your unit While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. Note: Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased. How to use the MODE button If you press MODE...

Page 3 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS

3 ENGLISH CONTENTS 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. How to reset your unit ............................... 2 How to use the MODE button ......

Page 4 - LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS; Control panel; Display window

4 ENGLISH LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type)button 3 SEL (select) button 4 Display window 5 Cassette compartment 6 0 (eject) button 7 FM/AM (DAB) button 8 TAPE 23 button 9 ¢ / 4 buttons • Also functions as SSM buttons wh...

Page 5 - BASIC OPERATIONS; Turning on the power; To drop the volume in a moment

5 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power 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 haveto press this button to turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 7 – ...

Page 6 - Setting the clock; Set the clock system.; Clock

6 ENGLISH Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either24 hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(PSM: see page 23.) 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown onthe display. 2 Adjust the ...

Page 7 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Start searching a station.; Press and hold

7 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching ormanual searching to tune in to a particularstation. Searching a station automatically:Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press thebutton, the band changes asfollows: Note: This receiver...

Page 8 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM

8 ENGLISH 3 Tune in to a station you want while“M” (manual) is flashing. • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turnsoff after 5 seconds. • If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FMand 9 kHz intervals for AM—MW/LW)...

Page 9 - Manual preset; Tuning in to a preset station

9 ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) youwant to store stations into (in thisexample, FM1). Each time you press thebutton, the...

Page 10 - RDS OPERATIONS; What you can do with RDS; To use Network-Tracking Reception

10 ENGLISH RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations tosend an additional signal along with their regularprogramme signals. For example, the stationssend their station names, as well as informationabout what type of programme they broadcast,such as sports or ...

Page 11 - Using TA Standby Reception

11 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(PSM: see page 23.) 2 Select “AF-REG” (alternativefrequency/regionalization reception)if not shown on the display. 3 Select the desired mode—“AF,”“AF REG,” or “OFF.” 4 Finish the settin...

Page 12 - Using PTY Standby Reception

12 ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switchtemporarily to your favorite programme (PTY:Programme Type) from the current source(another FM station, tape, or other connectedcomponents). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM stati...

Page 13 - Searching your favorite programme; To store your favorite programme types

13 ENGLISH Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes.In addition, you can store your 6 favoriteprogramme types in the number buttons.When shipped from the factory, the following6 programme types have been stored in thenumber buttons (1 to 6). To store your favorite pr...

Page 14 - To search your favorite programme type; or

14 ENGLISH • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, thatstation is tuned in. • If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as youselected, the station will not change. Note: In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly. ...

Page 15 - Setting the TA volume level

15 ENGLISH Setting the TA volume level You can preset the volume level for TA StandbyReception. When a traffic programme is received,the volume level automatically changes to thepreset level.• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 22. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than2 sec...

Page 17 - TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a cassette; Select the tape direction.; To stop play and eject the cassette

17 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. 1 Insert a cassette into the cassettecompartment. The unit turns on and tapeplay starts automatically.When one side of the tapereaches its end during play,the other side of the tapeautomatically starts playin...

Page 18 - Press

18 ENGLISH Other convenient tapefunctions Skipping the blank portions on thetape You can skip blank portions between the tunes(Blank Skip).When this function is on, the unit skips blankportions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards tothe next tune, then starts playing it.• See also “Changing the gene...

Page 19 - Playing the current tune repeatedly; Prohibiting cassette ejection

19 ENGLISH Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly(Repeat Play). 1 Press MODE to enter thefunctions mode while playing atune you want to repeat. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still inthe functions mode, so that theRPT indicator lights up on thedisplay. When the tun...

Page 20 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.

20 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to yourpreference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press thebutton, the adjustable itemschange as follows: Indication To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) |+06 (max.) TRE Adjust the ...

Page 21 - Selecting preset sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.; Repeat steps; BEAT

21 ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustmentsuitable to the music genre. Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button,the sound mode changes asfollows: Indication For: Preset values BAS TRE LOUD SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF BEAT Rock or +02 00 ...

Page 22 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Basic Procedure; Adjust the PSM item selected.

22 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings(PSM) You can change the items listed on the next pageby using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)control. Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(See page 23.) ...

Page 24 - CH DISP; To select the level meter—; LEVEL; To select the telephone muting—; TEL; EXT IN

24 ENGLISH To set the changer display— CH DISP This mode is used to check the displayinformation of the CD changer.When shipped from the factory, “DISC” isselected. • DISC: Disc number and track number appear.• TIME: Elapsed playing time and track number appear. To select the level meter— LEVEL You ...

Page 25 - Detaching the control panel; Unlock the control panel.; Attaching the control panel

25 ENGLISH Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leavingthe car.When detaching or attaching the control panel,be careful not to damage the connectors on theback of the control panel and on the panelholder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be...

Page 26 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing discs

26 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of thecurrent disc once file check is completed. We recommend that you use the JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD ch...

Page 27 - To go to a particular disc directly

27 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track/file To go to the next or previous tracks/files To skip to the next or previous folder(only for MP3 discs) 1 Press MODE to enter thefunctions mode while playing anMP3 disc. 2 Press ¢ or 4 while still in the functions mode. Note: If the current playing ...

Page 28 - Selecting the playback modes

28 ENGLISH To play back tracks/files repeatedly(Track Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) 1 Press MODE to enterthe functions mode during play. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still inthe functions mode, so that“TRK RPT” or “DISC RPT”appears on the display.Each time you press the button,the repeat play mode changes...

Page 29 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Playing an external component

29 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to theCD changer jack on the rear using the Line InputAdapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Ins...

Page 30 - DAB TUNER OPERATIONS; Select the DAB tuner.

30 ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERATIONS Tuning in to an ensemble andone of the services A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes(services) broadcast at the same time. Aftertuning in to an ensemble, you can select aservice you want to listen to. Before you start.... Press FM/AM (DAB) briefly if tape, CD c...

Page 31 - Start searching for an ensemble.; To restore the FM/AM tuner

31 ENGLISH 3 Start searching for an ensemble. When an ensemble is received, searchingstops. To stop searching before an ensemble isreceived, press the same button you have pressed for searching. 4 Select a service you want to listento. 1 Press MODE to enter thefunctions mode while listeningto the DA...

Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Remedies

34 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a servicecenter. Remedies Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords andconnections. While holding SEL (select),press (standby/on/ attenuator) for more than2 seconds to reset t...

Page 36 - MAINTENANCE; To clean the head

36 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE This unit requires very little attention, but you willbe able to extend the life of the unit if you followthe instructions below. To clean the head • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (availableat an audio store).When the head beco...

Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

37 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000...