Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
2 ENGLISH How to reset your unit Press the reset button on thecontrol panel using a ball-pointpen or a similar tool.This will reset the built-inmicrocomputer. Note: Your preset adjustments—such aspreset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased. INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has be...
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 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS .........
Page 4 - LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS; Control panel; Illumination Navigation for easy operations; w e
ENGLISH 4 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 Control dial 2 (standby/on attenuator) button 3 ANGLE button 4 Display window 5 4 / ¢ buttons 6 5 (up) button 7 FM/AM button 8 0 (eject) button 9 SEL (select) button p D DISP (display) button q Number buttons w M MODE button e Remote sensor r ∞ (down...
Page 5 - Remote controller
ENGLISH 5 Remote controller 3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to the radio.Each time you press the button, the presetstation number increases, and the selectedstation is tuned in. • Skips to the first track of the previous folder while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc.Each time you pr...
Page 6 - Preparing the remote controller; Installing the battery
ENGLISH 6 Preparing the remote controller Before using the remote controller:• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is noobstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Installing th...
Page 7 - Turning on the power; BASIC OPERATIONS
7 ENGLISH * 2 Without connecting the CD changer, youcannot select “CD-CH” as the source. * 3 To select the external component as the source,set “Ext Input” correctly (see page 39). 3 Adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the sound as you want.(See pages 24 – 27.) Note: While playing a source, you can select t...
Page 9 - Setting the clock; Set the clock system.
9 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 pages 36 and 37.) The next-step-operation buttonsstart flashing. 2 Press number button 2 to s...
Page 10 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Start searching for a station.; Press and hold; AM
10 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manualsearching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically:Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button,the band changes as follows: Note: This r...
Page 12 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM; Start automatic preset.; Manual preset
12 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods tostore 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 ...
Page 13 - Tuning in to a preset station; Selecting a preset station directly
13 ENGLISH Tuning in to a preset station You can easily tune in to a preset station.Remember that you must store stations first. Ifyou have not stored them yet, see “Storingstations in memory” on pages 12 and 13. Selecting a preset station directly 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you pres...
Page 14 - Changing the display pattern
14 ENGLISH Selecting a preset station using thepreset station list If you forget what stations are stored in whichpreset numbers, you can check the preset stationlist, then select your desired station. 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button,the band changes as follows: 2 Pre...
Page 15 - About MP3 and WMA discs; DISC OPERATIONS; Playing a disc; Open the control panel.
15 ENGLISH This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs,CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), andCD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. For details about these discs,refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA” (separatevolume). About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ® Audi...
Page 16 - To stop play and eject the disc
16 ENGLISH Current track and elapsed playing time Total track number and totalplaying time of the inserted CD Display indications when inserting an audioCD or a CD Text: Display indications when inserting an MP3or a WMA discs: Total folder and track numbers Current folder/track and elapsed playing t...
Page 18 - To fast-forward or reverse the track
18 ENGLISH To go to a track quickly 1 Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display.The next-step-operation buttonsstart flashing. 2 Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) while “Mode” is still on the display. * First time you press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button, the track skips to the nearest high...
Page 20 - Selecting a track and start playback; Selecting a folder and start playback
20 ENGLISH Selecting a track and start playback 1 Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) so that the folder name list of theinserted disc appears on thedisplay. The current playing folder will behighlighted on the display. 2 Press ¢ or 4 to show the track name list of the current folder. The current play...
Page 21 - Selecting the playback modes
21 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks at random(Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the disc (or afolder for MP3 and WMA discs) at random. 1 Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display.The next-step-operation buttonsstart flashing. 2 Press number b...
Page 22 - Prohibiting disc ejection; Intro Off
22 ENGLISH To play back only intros(Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of eachtrack sequentially. 1 Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display.The next-step-operation buttonsstart flashing. 2 Press number button 1 repeatedly while“Mode” is still on the display. ...
Page 23 - Original display; Original display
23 ENGLISH Changing the display pattern By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display. If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display. See also “Toselect the scroll mode—Scroll” on page 38.Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be bl...
Page 24 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.; Canceled
24 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can set the speaker output balance, subwooferoutput level, and input level of each source. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before youfinish, start from step 1 again. 1 Select the item you want t...
Page 26 - Sound modes (preset frequency level settings)
26 ENGLISH Sound Preset equalizing values Mode 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2.4 kHz 6 kHz 12 kHz Flat 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Hard Rock +03 +03 +01 00 00 +02 +01 R & B +03 +02 +02 00 +01 +01 +03 Pop 00 +02 00 00 +01 +01 +02 Jazz +03 +02 +01 +01 +01 +03 +02 Dance Music +04 +02 00 –02 –01 +01 +01 Countr...
Page 27 - Make adjustments as you like.; Store the adjustment you made.; Storing your own sound modes; Enter the sound adjustment mode.
27 ENGLISH 4 Make adjustments as you like. 1) Press ¢ or 4 to select the frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz,1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz. 2) Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) to adjust the level of the selected band within therange of –05 to +05. 3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust theother frequency bands. 5 St...
Page 28 - Selecting the display theme; Select the display theme you want.
28 ENGLISH Selecting the display theme You can select the theme of the display duringplayback. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before youfinish, start from step 1 again. 1 Select “THEME.” Each time you press thebutton, the adjustable itemschange a...
Page 29 - GRAPHIC DISPLAYS; Install / Start the program; Import the images
29 ENGLISH GRAPHIC DISPLAYS What is Image Converter? Image Converter is a JVC’s original software to produce customize images to be shown on yourJVC Car Audio. Here is a basic procedure to make a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations(movies) using Image Converter In this manual, we o...
Page 31 - Folder name
31 ENGLISH • Opening : Opening screen To download an animation to be shownafter the unit is turned on. (You can storeonly one animation consisting of amaximum of 30 frames.) • Ending : Ending screen To download an animation to be shownbefore the unit is turned off. (You can storeonly one animation c...
Page 32 - Repeat steps; Deleting unwanted files; To delete all the stored files at a time
32 ENGLISH 9 Select (highlight) a file you want todownload. 10 If it is OK, press number button 1 tostart downloading. Downloading starts, and“Downloading...” appears on thedisplay.If it is over, the file name listappears again. If it is not OK, press number button 5, the file selection screen appea...
Page 35 - Select a file you want.
35 ENGLISH Selecting a still image for graphicdisplay—User Picture You cannot select “UserPict.” as a PSM item inthe following cases:• If no image is stored in “Picture,” or• “UserPict.” is not selected for the “Graphics” setting (see the left column). 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 se...
Page 36 - Basic Procedure; Adjust the PSM item selected.; OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
36 ENGLISH Changing the general settings(PSM) You can change the items listed on the tablebelow and on page 37 by using the PSM(Preferred Setting Mode) control.• The PSM items are grouped into six categories—MOVIE, CLOCK, DISP (display),TUNER, AUDIO, and COLOR. Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (...
Page 39 - To turn the slot light on or off—SlotLight
39 ENGLISH To change the FM tuner selectivity—IF Filter In some areas, adjacent stations may interferewith each other. If this interference occurs, noisemay be heard. • Auto: When this type of interferenceoccurs, this unit automaticallyincreases the tuner selectivity sothat interference noise will b...
Page 40 - Selecting the dimmer mode
40 ENGLISH Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night automatically oras you set the timer. Note: Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not workcorrectly on some vehicles, particularly on thosehaving a control dial for dimming.In this case, select any other than “Auto.” 1 Press and...
Page 41 - Changing the display color; Setting the desired color for each source; Select the display color.
41 ENGLISH Changing the display color You can set the display color using the PSMcontrol. You can select your favorite color foreach source (or for all sources).You can also create your own colors, and setthem as the display color. Setting the desired color for each source Once you have set the colo...
Page 42 - Creating your own color—User
42 ENGLISH 4 Select the user color adjustmentscreen. One of the user coloradjustment screensappears.“User Day” or “UserNight” is shown on theleft side of the display. 5 Select “Day” or “Night” which youwant to make an adjustment for. 6 Adjust the selected user color. 1) Press ¢ or 4 to select one of...
Page 43 - To erase the input characters; Assigning names to the sources
43 ENGLISH 3 Select the character set you wantwhile the first character position isflashing. Each time you press thebutton, the character setchanges as follows: 4 Select a character. • About the available characters, see page 55. 5 Move the cursor to the next(or previous) character position. 6 Repea...
Page 45 - Detaching the control panel; Unlock the control panel.; Attaching the control panel
45 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 46 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing discs
46 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). Each time you press the button, the sourcechanges as described on page 7. • 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...
Page 47 - To change the display pattern
47 ENGLISH • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of thecurrent disc. Notes: • When you press CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR3000) or CD/CD-CH (for KD-LH300), the powerautomatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power. • If you change the source, CD change...
Page 49 - While playing a disc, press and hold; Disc name list
49 ENGLISH Selecting a disc/folder/trackusing the name lists If you forget what discs are loaded in the CDchanger, you can show the disc name list andselect a disc in the list shown on the display.• The display can show only six names at a time. 1 While playing a disc, press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (do...
Page 50 - Repeat Off
50 ENGLISH Ex.: When you select “Repeat Track” while playing an MP3 disc Repeat Off Repeat Disc Repeat Track Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks at random(Random Play) 1 Press M MODE during play. “Mode” appears on the display.The next-step-operation buttonsstart flashing. 2 Press number...
Page 51 - Intro Disc
51 ENGLISH Mode Active Plays repeatedly indicator Repeat (track The current (or Track repeat) indicator specified) track. lights up. Repeat (folder All tracks of the Folder* repeat) indicator current (or lights up. specified) folder ofthe current disc. Repeat (disc All tracks of the Disc repeat) ind...
Page 52 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Playing an external component
52 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component For KD-AR3000: You can connect an external components to theLINE IN plugs on the rear.• You can also connect the SIRIUS tuner to the CD changer jack on the rear and select it asthe external component. For KD-LH300: You can connec...
Page 53 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Remedies
53 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 and connections. Press the reset button on thecontrol panel. (The clock settingand preset stations stored i...
Page 54 - Symptoms
54 ENGLISH Symptoms • Disc cannot be played back. • “Not Support” appears and tracks skip. • Noise is generated. • A longer readout time is required (“File Check”keeps flashing on thedisplay). • Tracks cannot be played back as you have intendedthem to play. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. • “...
Page 55 - Available characters; Capital letters
55 ENGLISH Remedies This is normal (see page 30). Wait until the operatingtemperature resumes—until (LOW TEMP.) indicator goes off. Insert discs into themagazine. Insert discs correctly. Insert the magazine. Connect this unit and theCD changer correctly andpress the reset button of theCD changer. Pr...
Page 56 - MAINTENANCE; Handling discs; How to handle discs; To keep discs clean
56 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Center holder Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs,CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), andCD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. How to handle discs When removing a discfrom its case, press down the center holder of the cas...
Page 57 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
57 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000...
Page 58 - © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED; Having TROUBLE with operation?; Refer to page of How to Reset; USA ONLY; Visit us on-line for; Technical Support & Customer Satisfaction Survey.; US RESIDENTS ONLY
EN, SP, FR 1103KKSMDTJEIN © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to Reset Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! http://www. jvc m o bi le .c o m Visit us on-line for Technica...
Page 59 - Parts list for installation and connection; installed by a qualified technician.; This unit is designed to operate on; 2 V DC, NEGATIVE ground; . If your vehicle does not have this system, a; Removing the unit; Before removing the unit, release the rear section.; ESPAÑOL; Esta unidad está diseñada para funcionar con; sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA; FRANÇAIS; 2 V à masse NEGATIVE; Lista de piezas para instalación y conexión; Antes de extraer la unidad, libere la sección trasera.; Retrait de l’appareil; Avant de retirer l’appareil, libérer la section arrière.
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Page 60 - Les fils rouge et noir sont-ils racordés correctement?
When installing the unit without using the sleeve / Instalación de la unidad sin utilizarla cubierta / Lors de l’installation de l’appareil scans utiliser de manchon In a Toyota for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place. En un Toyota por ejemplo, primero retire la rad...
Page 61 - Antes de la conexión:; Verifique atentamente el conexionado; Avant de commencer la connexion:; Vérifiez attentivement le
3 * 2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior toinstallation, this lead must be connected, otherwisepower cannot be turned on. * 2 Antes de comprobar el funcionamiento de esta unidadprevia a de la instalación, es necesario conectar estecable, de lo contrario no se podrá conectar laalimentac...
Page 62 - – Only for KD-AR3000: You can switch off the built-in amplifier; External Component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur; Pour l’amplificateur seulement:; CD Changer / Cambiador de CD / Changeur CD; • Before connecting the CD
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R * 3 R L LINE REAR FRONT OUT R L R L INPUT * 3 INPUT R L L R L R L R L R 4 You can connect an amplifier and other equipment to upgradeyour car stereo system.• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be contr...
