Page 2 - ENGLISH; Identification and
2 ENGLISH INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; How to Reset your unit
3 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, toensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. CONTENTS BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 5 RADIO OPERATIONS...
Page 4 - How to use the number buttons:
4 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ...................................... 29 Playing CDs ................................................................................... 29Selecting CD playback modes ...................................................... 31 MAINTENANCE .................................
Page 5 - BASIC OPERATIONS; To drop the volume in a moment
5 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for thefirst time, set the built-in clockcorrectly, see page 20. 1 Turn on the power. The display illuminates and the control panel comes out. 2 Select the source. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described tothe left: To o...
Page 6 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Searching a station automatically: Auto search; Start searching a station.
6 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. If a CD is in the loading slot or the CD changer is connect...
Page 7 - Searching a station manually: Manual search; Press and hold
7 ENGLISH Searching a station manually: Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen toan FM broadcast. 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” (Manual) starts flashing on the display. 3 Tune i...
Page 8 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM; AM
8 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory 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 FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM st...
Page 9 - Manual preset
9 ENGLISH CD-CH BBE CRUISE CD-CH BBE CRUISE Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 6 to tune int...
Page 10 - Tuning into a preset station
10 ENGLISH Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station.Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 8and 9. 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. When using ...
Page 11 - CD OPERATIONS; Playing a CD; Open the loading slot.; Insert a disc into the loading slot.; To stop play and eject the CD
11 ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD FUNC 1 1 Open the loading slot. The display panel moves down, and the loading slot appears. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit draws a CD, the display panel moves up, and CD play star tsautomatically. Notes: • When a CD is in the loading slot, selec...
Page 12 - Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.; Disc Title / Performer; Playing a CD Text
12 ENGLISH Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Notes: • The display shows up to 10 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 10 characters. See also “To select the scroll mode” on page 26.Some characters or...
Page 13 - To fast-forward or reverse the track; Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD
13 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next...
Page 14 - Selecting CD playback modes; To play back tracks at random (Random Play); To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
14 ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower par t of the display, and the number buttonscan work as different function buttons. 2 Press RND (Random), ...
Page 15 - Prohibiting CD ejection
15 ENGLISH To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower par t of the display, and the number buttonscan work as different function buttons. 2 Press INT (Intro), while “MODE” is st...
Page 16 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.; TREBLE
16 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BASS Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) TREBLE Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) FADER* Adjust the front and rear s...
Page 17 - Turning on/off the BBE function
ENGLISH 17 Turning on/off the BBE function The BBE* function restores the brilliance and clarity of the original live sound in recording,broadcasts, etc.When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causinghigh-frequency sounds to take longer to reach the ear tha...
Page 18 - Selecting preset sound modes; Light “MODE” on the lower part of the display.; SCM BEAT
18 ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. 1 Light “MODE” on the lower part of the display. The number buttons can work as different function buttons. 2 Select the sound control mode (SCM) you want. Each time you press SOUND, the sou...
Page 19 - Storing your own sound adjustments; To adjust the bass or treble level; Press and hold SOUND.; To reset to the factory settings
ENGLISH 19 Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound control modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 18) to your preferenceand store your own adjustments in memory. BBE 1 Light “MODE” on the lower part of the display. The number buttons can work as different function buttons. REMEMBER you...
Page 20 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock
20 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 secondsso that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Set the hour. 1 S e l e c t “ C L O C K H O U R ” i f n o tshown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 3 Set the minute. 1 Select “CLOCK MIN.” 2 ...
Page 21 - Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise); Select desired setting.; CRUISE 1
21 ENGLISH You can select the proper cruise mode for your car.This unit change the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the drivingspeed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise).If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below. When...
Page 23 - Basic Procedure; Adjust the PSM item selected above.
23 ENGLISH You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)control. Basic Procedure Changing the general settings (PSM) 1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 secondsso that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Select the PSM item you want t...
Page 25 - To select the clock display
25 ENGLISH To select the clock display You can select either the clock or the source name to be shown on the lower part of thedisplay. When shipped from the factory, the clock is selected.• CLOCK ON: Clock • CLOCK OFF: Source name (or station band) To check the other information during playPress DIS...
Page 26 - To turn on/off the power amplifier switch
26 ENGLISH To turn on/off the power amplifier switch You can switch off the built-in amplifier and send the audio signals only to the externalamplifier(s) to get clear sounds and to prevent internal heat buildup inside this unit. Whenshipped from the factory, the power amplifier switch is turned on ...
Page 27 - Assigning names to the sources; Select a source you want to assign a name to.
27 ENGLISH Sources Maximum number of the characters Station frequencies Up to 10 characters (up to 30 station frequencies including both FM and AM) CDs * Up to 32 characters (up to 40 discs) Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies and CDs. After assigning a name, i...
Page 28 - Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish inputting the name.; To erase the input characters; Available characters
28 ENGLISH 4 Move the cursor to the next (or previous) characterposition. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish inputting the name. 6 Press the button while the last selected character isflashing. The input name is stored in memory. To erase the input characters Insert spaces using the same proced...
Page 29 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing CDs; Select the CD automatic changer.
29 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex: CH-X1200) with your unit.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-U15...
Page 31 - Canceled
31 ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes RPT RND MODE To play back tracks at random (Random Play) 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower par t of the display, and the number buttonscan work as different function buttons. 2 Press RND (Random), while “MODE” is still on the display,...
Page 33 - MAINTENANCE; Handling CDs; How to handle CDs
33 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the and marks.Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder ofthe case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.• Always hold th...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING
34 ENGLISH What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling aservice centre. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)automat...
Page 35 - SPECIFICATIONS; CD PLAYER SECTION; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION; TUNER SECTION
35 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc playerSignal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)Frequency Response: 5 to 20,000 HzDynamic Range: 96 dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dBWow and Flutter: Less than measurabl...
Page 36 - Refer to page of How to Reset; USA ONLY
0299MNMMDWJES EN, SP, FR 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.jvcservice.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN00.KD-LX1[J](JES)/F 99.2.10, 4:48 PM 2
