Page 2 - ENGLISH; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; How to reset your unit
2 ENGLISH 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. INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...
Page 3 - Control panel —; SIRIUS; Contents
3 ENGLISH How to reset your unit ........................... 2How to read this manual ........................ 4How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 4How to change the display pattern ........ 5How to enter the various menus ............ 5 Control panel — KD-AR860/KD-LH810 .................
Page 4 - How to read this manual; How to forcibly eject a disc; Caution on volume setting:
4 ENGLISH How to read this manual The following methods are used to made the explanations simple and easy-to-understand:• Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this receiver” (see pages 44 – 46). • Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations as follows: Press bri...
Page 5 - How to enter the various menus; Move the cursor to select a menu you; Enter the selected menu.; Operate as instructed on the screen.; How to change the display pattern
5 ENGLISH How to enter the various menus The main menu contains six menus (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, EQ, TITLE). 1 2 Move the cursor to select a menu you want (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, EQ, TITLE). • To go back to the previous screen, press BACK. * Works as time countdown indicator. 3 Enter the selected men...
Page 6 - Parts identification
6 ENGLISH Control panel — KD-AR860/KD-LH810 Parts identification 1 + / – button 2 (standby/on attenuator) button 3 5 (up) button 4 4 / ¢ buttons 5 Display window 6 ANGLE button 7 0 (eject) button 8 SOURCE button 9 OK button p Reset button q ∞ (down) button w Remote sensor • DO NOT expose the remote ...
Page 7 - Remote controller —; Installing the lithium coin battery; Main elements and features
7 ENGLISH Remote controller — RM-RK300 Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk ...
Page 8 - • For FM/AM tuner only; To turn off the power; Getting started; Basic operations
8 ENGLISH ~ Ÿ You cannot select some sources if they are not ready. * Only for KD-AR860. ! • For FM/AM tuner only • For SIRIUS ® radio only ⁄ Adjust the volume. To show the level meter (see page 30). @ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 19 – 22.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore...
Page 9 - Setting the clock; Exit from the setting.; Canceling the display; • Make sure “Demo/Link” is shown; To activate the display demonstration
9 ENGLISH Setting the clock 1 Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). 2 Set the hour, minute, and clock system. 1 Select “Clock Hr” (hour), then adjust the hour. 2 Select “Clock Min” (minute), then adjust the minute. 3 Select “24H/12H,” then select “24Hours” or “12Hours.” 3 Exit from the setting. To check ...
Page 10 - To tune in to a station manually; Radio operations; Start searching for a station.; Listening to the radio
10 ENGLISH To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... 1 2 Select the desired station frequencies. Radio operations ~ Ÿ ! Start searching for a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again. Listening to the radio Clock display EN0...
Page 11 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic presetting —
11 ENGLISH When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive 1 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). 2 Select “Mono.” 3 Select “On.” Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. 4 Exit from the setting. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure and select “Off” on step 3 . Storing stat...
Page 12 - Manual presetting; Select a preset number.; Listening to a preset station; Perform steps
12 ENGLISH Manual presetting Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. 1 2 3 • By holding 5 / ∞ , the Preset Station List will also appears (see step 7 below). 4 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). 5 Select “List.” 6 7 Select a preset number. • If the current band is FM...
Page 13 - Disc operations; Playing a disc in the receiver; About MP3 and WMA discs; To stop play and eject the disc
13 ENGLISH Disc operations Playing a disc in the receiver About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”• When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an image <jll> file edited by Image Converter (Wid...
Page 14 - Playing discs in the CD changer; About the CD changer
14 ENGLISH • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: • When the current disc is an audio CD or a CD Text disc: * 1 The album name/performer with indicator and the track title with indicator will appear if “ID3 Tag” is set to “On” (see page 30). * 2 Appear only for CD Texts and CDs if it has been assig...
Page 15 - To fast-forward or reverse the track; Other main functions; list; Select the list type—“Disc,”; When “Disc” is selected:
15 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track Fast-forwards. Reverses. To go to the next or previous tracks To the following tracks. To the beginning of the current track, then the previous tracks. To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 and WMA discs) For MP3 discs: For WMA discs: To ...
Page 16 - When “Folder” is selected:
16 ENGLISH To start playback. • If you select the current MP3 disc (highlighted on the display), its Folder List appears. 2 When “Folder” is selected: Folder List appears. • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4 / ¢ ( 5 / ∞ ). To start playback. • If you select the current folder (highlighte...
Page 17 - Selecting the playback modes; Select one of the playback modes —; Prohibiting disc ejection; To cancel the prohibition
17 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). 2 Select one of the playback modes — “Intro,” “Repeat,” or “Random.” 3 Select your desired playback modes. For details, see table on page 18. 4 Finish the proce...
Page 18 - Intro play; Mode
18 ENGLISH Intro play Ex.: When “Track Intro” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of... Track : All tracks of the current disc. • While playing, lights up. Folder * 1 : First tracks of all folders of the current disc. • While playing, lights up. ...
Page 19 - Sound adjustments; Setting the basic sound selection menu — SEL; Adjust the selected setting item.
19 ENGLISH You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. ~ Enter the SEL menu (see page 5). Ÿ Select a setting item—“Fad/Bal,” “Subwoofer,” “VolAdjust,” or “Loudness.” When selecting “Fad/Bal” and “Subwoofer,” press OK to enter the selected menu. Sound adjustments Setting the basic so...
Page 21 - Available sound modes; Storing your own sound modes; Select a sound mode (see step
21 ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Available sound modes Flat (No sound mode is applied) , Hard Rock, R&B (Rhythm&Blues) , Pop, Jazz, Dance, Country, Reggae, Classic, User 1, User 2, User 3 1 E...
Page 22 - Repeat step
22 ENGLISH 5 Repeat step 4 to adjust the other frequency bands. 6 Store the adjustments. 1 2 Ex.: When “User 1” is selected The list below shows the preset value settings for each sound modes: Indication Preset values Low Mid High Level Center frequency Q (Band width) Level Q (Band width) Level Cent...
Page 23 - Graphic displays; Basic procedure
23 ENGLISH • To download the file(s): \ “Download” (see page 24) • To delete the file(s): \ “Delete” (see page 25) • To delete all files: \ “All Delete” (see page 26) • To activate the file(s): \ Activating the downloaded files (see page 27) IMPORTANT: • Refer also to Image Converter PDF files inclu...
Page 24 - Downloading the fi les; Downloading pictures or an
24 ENGLISH 2 3 Select a folder. 1 2 4 Select a file. 1 • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4 / ¢ . 2 3 • When download is complete, the File List appears again. Downloading the fi les • Picture: Graphic screen To download/delete still images (30 still images at maximum) which will be shown...
Page 25 - Deleting the fi les; Deleting the stored pictures and
25 ENGLISH 2 • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4 / ¢ . 3 • When a file is deleted, the File List appears again. 4 Repeat step 2 to delete more pictures. • To delete the stored animation 1 2 5 Exit from the setting. 5 • To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat step 4 . • To ...
Page 26 - To delete all the stored files; Deleting all the stored pictures and; To delete all the stored pictures
26 ENGLISH 6 • When all pictures are deleted, the PICT menu appears again. 7 Exit from the setting. To delete all the stored files 1 In step ! on page 23, select “All Delete.” 2 3 • When all files are deleted, the PICT menu appears again. 4 Exit from the setting. Deleting all the stored pictures and...
Page 27 - Finish the procedure.; Activating the downloaded files
27 ENGLISH 4 Picture : One of your edited still images stored in “Picture” is activated. \ Go to step 5 . Movie : Your edited animation stored in “Movie” is activated. \ Go to step 6 . Slideshow : Your edited still images stored in “Slide” are activated and shown in sequence. \ Go to step 6 . 5 Sele...
Page 28 - General settings — PSM; Indications
28 ENGLISH Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. 1 Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). 2 Select a PSM item. Ex.: When “Dimmer” is selected General settings — PSM 3 Adjust the setting. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if n...
Page 32 - Selecting the dimmer mode; Enter the Time Set screen.
32 ENGLISH Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night or as you set the timer. 1 Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). 2 Select “Dimmer.” 3 Select a setting. Auto: Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. \ Go to step 6 . Off: Cancels. \ Go to step 6 . On: Always dims the display...
Page 33 - Changing the display color; Setting the display color; Select “Color Sel.”
33 ENGLISH Changing the display color You can select your favorite display color for each source (or for all sources). Setting the display color 1 Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). 2 Select “Color Sel.” 1 2 3 Select the source. Ex.: When “AllSource” is selected AllSource* 1 O CD O Changer (or Ext In*...
Page 34 - Creating your own color—User
34 ENGLISH 5 Adjust the level (00 – 11) of the selected primary color. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other primary colors. 7 Finish the procedure. Creating your own color—User You can create your own colors—“Day Color” and “NightColor.” 1 Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). 2 Select “Color Set.”...
Page 35 - To erase the entire title; Assigning titles to the sources; Sources
35 ENGLISH Ex.: When you assign a title to a CD 2 Select a character. For available characters, see page 43. 3 Move to the next (or previous) character position. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you finish entering the title. 4 Finish the procedure. To erase the entire title In step 3 on the left... Assi...
Page 36 - Detaching the control panel; Changing the control panel angle
36 ENGLISH Detaching the control panel 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. Attaching the control...
Page 37 - External component operations; Playing an external component; Adjust the sound as you want.
37 ENGLISH External component operations Playing an external component For KD-LH810: • If “EXT-IN” does not appear, see page 31. Ÿ Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. ! Adjust the volume. ⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 19 – 22.) For KD-AR860 : You can connect an...
Page 38 - About SIRIUS radio
38 ENGLISH SIRIUS ® radio operations About SIRIUS radio SIRIUS is a satellite radio that can deliver digital-quality sound.SIRIUS has 65 music channels which are all commercial-free and 50 channels of sports, news, and entertainment programs. You can enjoy and control the SIRIUS radio digital entert...
Page 39 - Listening to the SIRIUS; Select a channel for listening.
39 ENGLISH Listening to the SIRIUS ® radio ~ Ÿ * Signal strength bar increases as the receiving signal improves. If no signal is received, it disappear. ! Select a category. You can tune in to all the channels of every category by selecting “ALL.”Selecting a particular category (SPORTS, ENTERTAINMEN...
Page 40 - Storing channels in memory; Listening to a user channel
40 ENGLISH Storing channels in memory You can preset six channels for each band. Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4. 1 2 • Holding this button can directly select the Preset Channel List (see step 6 below). 3 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). 4 Select “Preset.” 5 6 Select a preset number. •...
Page 41 - Selecting a category/channel on; • To select a category.; Selecting your favorite from the list; Enter the list information mode.
41 ENGLISH Selecting a category/channel on the list 1 Enter the MODE Menu (see page 5). 2 • To select a category. 1 2 • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4 / ¢ ( 5 / ∞ ). The first channel of the selected category is tuned in. • If you select the current category (highlighted on the displa...
Page 42 - To change the display information while; Skipping channels; Select a channel you want to skip.
42 ENGLISH 3 Listed item 6 will be skipped when you press 4 / ¢ or 5 / ∞ to search for a channel. • The skipped channel (in this example, item 6) cannot be selected from the channel list. • If all channels in a category are skipped, the category will also be skipped. To add (restore) skipped channel...
Page 43 - Maintenance; How to clean the connectors; To keep discs clean; Available character
43 ENGLISH Maintenance How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Connector Moisture condensation Moistu...
Page 44 - More about this receiver
44 ENGLISH More about this receiver Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you can also turn on the power. Turning off the power • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time...
Page 45 - Playing an MP3/WMA disc; Changing the source
45 ENGLISH To be continued.... • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this receiver because of their disc characteristics, and for the following causes: – Discs are dirty or scratched. – Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the receiver. – The pickup lens inside the receiver is dirty...
Page 46 - Image Link; Sound adjustment; General; Graphic display
46 ENGLISH Image Link • Image Link will not work in the following cases: – If no <jll> fi le is included in an MP3/WMA folder. – If Intro play is activated. – If the source is changed to another from “CD.” – If more than one <jll> fi le are included in a folder, a fi le with the youngest...
Page 47 - Symptoms; Troubleshooting
47 ENGLISH Symptoms Causes Remedies General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • The receiver does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have fu...
Page 51 - Specifications; CD PLAYER SECTION; TUNER SECTION
51 ENGLISH Specifications [AM Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µVSelectivity: 35 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc playerSignal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 HzDynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-No...
Page 52 - Refer to page of How to reset your unit; USA ONLY
Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EN, SP, FR 1204DTSMDTJEIN Rear_KD-AR860[J]f.indd 2 Rear_KD-AR860[J]f.indd 2 12...
Page 53 - Parts list for installation and connection; ESPAÑOL; Lista de piezas para instalación y conexión; FRANÇAIS; Removing the receiver; Extracción de la unidad; Retrait de l’appareil
KD-AR960/KD-LH910KD-AR860/KD-LH810 Installation/Connection ManualManual de instalación/conexiónManuel d’installation/raccordement GET0271-002A [J] 1204DTSMDTJEINEN, SP, FR H Handles Manijas Poignées F Washer (ø5) Arandela (ø5) Rondelle (ø5) K Lock nut (M5) Tuerca de seguridad (M5) Ecrou d’arrêt (M5)...
Page 56 - External Component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur
4 External Component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur CD changer jack Jack para el cambiador de CD Prise du changeur CD * 7 Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied for this receiver) * 7 Adaptador de entrada de línea KS-U57 (no suministrado con esta unidad) * 7 Adaptateur d’entrée de ligne...
