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-AR960/KD-LH910 .................
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 46 – 48). • Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations as follows: Press bri...
Page 5 - How to change the display pattern; How to enter the various menus; Move the cursor to select a menu you; Enter the selected menu.; Operate as instructed on the screen.
5 ENGLISH How to change the display pattern Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source Source display pattern / Audio level meters Clock display pattern Graphic screen appears only after you have downloaded a file, (see pages 25 – 29). • If the current source is “SIRIUS,” see page 44 for details. How...
Page 6 - Parts identification
6 ENGLISH Control panel — KD-AR960/KD-LH910 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-AR960. ! • For FM/AM tuner only • For SIRIUS ® radio only ⁄ Adjust the volume. To show the level meter (see page 32). @ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 21 – 24.) 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 - Listening to a preset station; Perform steps; Manual presetting; Select a preset number.
12 ENGLISH 8 Store the station. Listening to a preset station 1 2 3 Perform steps 4 to 7 (on left column) to enter the Preset Station List. 4 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 appea...
Page 13 - Disc/SD card operations; Playing a disc in the receiver; To stop play and eject the disc
13 ENGLISH Disc/SD card operations Playing a disc in the receiver All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Total playing time • When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text disc: * 1 Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up depending on the detected file. * 2 T...
Page 14 - Playing discs in the CD changer; About the CD changer
14 ENGLISH Playing discs in the CD changer About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your receiver. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP...
Page 15 - Playing an SD card; About the SD card; Detach the control panel.
15 ENGLISH Playing an SD card To be continued.... About the SD card You can play back MP3/WMA tracks recorded on the SD card and show the stored image on the display during playback—Image Link. (See pages 13, 30, and 48 for details.)The required SD recording format is FAT 12/16 and the recommended s...
Page 16 - Attach the control panel.
16 ENGLISH ! Attach the control panel. ⁄ • The control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 38). Playback starts automatically if tracks are recorded. If an SD Card has been loaded.... 1 2 * The album name/performer with indicator and the track title with indicator will appear if “ID3 ...
Page 17 - To fast-forward or reverse the track; Other main functions; list; Select the list type—“Disc,”; When “Disc” is selected:
17 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 tracks) For MP3 tracks: For WMA tracks: ...
Page 18 - When “Folder” is selected:
18 ENGLISH When using the remote controller.... • To directly select a disc in the CD changer • To directly select a track of an audio CD or a CD Text • To directly select a folder of an MP3/WMA disc or an SD card To select a number from 1 – 6: To select a number from 7 (1) – 12 (6): It is required ...
Page 19 - Selecting the playback modes; Select one of the playback modes —; Prohibiting disc ejection; To cancel the prohibition
19 ENGLISH To be continued.... 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 20...
Page 20 - Intro play; Mode
20 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 or the SD card.• While playing, lights up. Folder * 1 : First tracks of all folders of the current disc or the SD card....
Page 21 - Sound adjustments; Setting the basic sound selection menu — SEL; Adjust the selected setting item.
21 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 23 - Select the sound elements to adjust.; Available sound modes; Storing your own sound modes; Select a sound mode (see step
23 ENGLISH 3 4 Select the sound elements to adjust. A Adjust the enchancement level 1 Select “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.” 2 Adjust the level (–06 to +06). 3 B Select a center frequency Selecting preset sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music gen...
Page 24 - Repeat step
24 ENGLISH 5 Repeat step 4 to adjust the other frequency bands. 6 Store the adjustments. 1 2 Ex.: When “User 1” is selected C Select a band width Indication Preset values Low Mid High Level –06 (min.) to +06 (max.) –06 (min.) to +06 (max.) –06 (min.) to +06 (max.) Centerfrequency 60Hz80Hz100Hz120Hz ...
Page 25 - Graphic displays; Basic procedure; • SD card
25 ENGLISH ! Select the item. Ex.: When “Delete” is selected • To download the file(s): \ “Download” (see page 26) • To delete the file(s): \ “Delete” (see page 27) • To delete all files: \ “All Delete” (see page 28) • To activate the file(s): \ Activating the downloaded files (see page 29) Graphic ...
Page 26 - Downloading pictures or an; Downloading the fi les
26 ENGLISH Downloading pictures or an animation • It takes a long time to download an animation. For details, see page 48. • To activate the downloaded files, see page 29. 1 In step ! on page 25, select “Download.” 2 Select the screen type —“Picture,” “Movie,” “Opening,” or “Ending.” 1 Ex.: When “Pi...
Page 27 - Deleting the fi les; Deleting the stored pictures and
27 ENGLISH To be continued... 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. 5 • To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat step 4 . • To download more pictures from another folder, press BACK. Then, ...
Page 28 - Deleting all the stored pictures and; To delete all the stored pictures
28 ENGLISH 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. Deleting all the stored pictures and animation To delete all the stored pictures 1 In step ! on page 25, select “Delete.” 2 Selec...
Page 29 - Finish the procedure.; To delete all the stored files; Activating the downloaded files
29 ENGLISH 3 * If there is no still images or animation downloaded, “No Picture,” “No Movie,” or “No Slide” will appear. 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 . Slide...
Page 30 - General settings — PSM; Indications
30 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 34 - Selecting the dimmer mode; Enter the Time Set screen.
34 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 35 - Changing the display color; Setting the display color; Select “Color Sel.”
35 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 SD O Changer (or Ex...
Page 36 - Creating your own color—User
36 ENGLISH 5 Adjust the level (00 – 11) of the selected primary color. 6 Repeat step 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 37 - To erase the entire title; Assigning titles to the sources; Sources
37 ENGLISH Ex.: When you assign a title to a CD 2 Select a character. For available characters, see page 45. 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 38 - Detaching the control panel; Changing the control panel angle
38 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 39 - External component operations; Playing an external component; Adjust the sound as you want.
39 ENGLISH External component operations Playing an external component For KD-LH910: • If “EXT-IN” does not appear, see page 32. Ÿ Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. ! Adjust the volume. ⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 21 – 24.) For KD-AR960 : You can connect an...
Page 40 - About SIRIUS radio
40 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 41 - Listening to the SIRIUS; Select a channel for listening.
41 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 42 - Storing channels in memory; Listening to a user channel
42 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 you 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 numbe...
Page 43 - Selecting a category/channel on; • To select a category.; Selecting your favorite from the list; Enter the list information mode.
43 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 44 - To change the display information while; Skipping channels; Select a channel you want to skip.
44 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 45 - Maintenance; How to clean the connectors; To keep discs clean; Available character
45 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 46 - More about this receiver
46 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 47 - Playing an MP3/WMA track
47 ENGLISH To be continued.... • This receiver can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • 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. –...
Page 48 - Changing the source; Sound adjustment; General; Graphic display
48 ENGLISH Changing the source • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD,” “SD,” or “CD-CH” for the playback source, playback starts from where it has been stopped previously. Image Link • Image Link will not work in the following cases: – ...
Page 49 - Symptoms; Troubleshooting
49 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 53 - Specifications; CD/SD PLAYER SECTION
53 ENGLISH Specifications [AM Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µVSelectivity: 35 dB CD/SD 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...
Page 54 - 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-AR960[J]4.indd 2 Rear_KD-AR960[J]4.indd 2 12...
Page 55 - 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 58 - 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...
