Page 2 - ENGLISH; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; How to reset your unit
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
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 - To activate the display demonstration; How to use the number buttons:
4 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 36 Playing an external component ................................................... 36 MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 37 Handling CDs ...................................................................
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 21. 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 follows: = Tuner (FM or AM...
Page 6 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Searching a station automatically: Auto search; AM
6 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a par ticular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 Select the band. 1 Press SOURCE (ATT) to select the tuner as the source. 2 Press BAND to select the band (...
Page 7 - Searching a station manually: Manual search
7 ENGLISH Searching a station manually: Manual search 1 Select the band. 1 Press SOURCE (ATT) to select the tuner as the source. 2 Press BAND to select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listento an FM broadcast. 2 P...
Page 8 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
8 ENGLISH 1 Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 orFM3) you want to store FM stations into. 1 Press SOURCE (ATT) to select the tuner as thesource. 2 Press BAND to select the band (FM1, FM2, or FM3). 2 Press and hold both buttons for more than2 seconds. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are...
Page 9 - Manual preset; for more than 2 seconds.
9 ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Stor ing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 1 Select the band. 1 Press SOURCE (ATT) to select the tuner as the source. 2 Press BAND to select the FM1 band. 2...
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. 1 Press SOURCE (ATT) to select the tuner as the source. 2 Press BAND to select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 ...
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 Current track Elapsedplaying time Total playing time ofthe inserted disc Total track numberof the inserted disc 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 d...
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 27.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 part of the display, and the number buttonscan wor k 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. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: Indication To do: Range BASS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) TREBLE Adj...
Page 17 - Turning on/off the BBE; function; BBE OFF
ENGLISH 17 Turning on/off the BBE II function The BBE II * 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...
Page 18 - Using the Sound Control Memory; Selecting and storing the sound modes; SCM BEAT
18 ENGLISH Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable for each playback source.(Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time youselect the same source. A sound...
Page 19 - Recalling the sound modes
ENGLISH 19 Recalling the sound modes Select the source while the “Link” indicator islit on the display. The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode storedin memory for the selected source is recalled (and appearson the display for a while). Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to you...
Page 20 - Storing your own sound adjustments; To reset to the factory settings
20 ENGLISH Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (SCM BEAT, SCM SOFT, SCM POP: see page 18) to yourpreference and store your own adjustments in memor y. 1 Light “MODE” on the lower par t of the display. The number buttons can wor k as different function buttons. REMEMBER ...
Page 21 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock
21 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 1 2 1 2 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 ...
Page 22 - Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise); Select the desired setting.; CRUISE 1
22 ENGLISH You can select the proper cruise mode for your car.This unit changes 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 procedure below. When...
Page 24 - Basic Procedure; Adjust the PSM item selected above.
24 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 26 - To cancel Advanced SCM
26 ENGLISH To cancel Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modesand the playback sourcesWhen shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for eachsource so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sourc...
Page 27 - To select the scroll mode
27 ENGLISH To select the scroll mode You can select the scroll mode for the disc infor mation if it consists of more than 10 characters.When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode is set to “ONCE.”• ONCE: Scrolls only once.• AUTO: Repeats the scroll (in 5-second inter vals).• OFF: Cancels Auto S...
Page 28 - Assigning names to the sources; Select a source you want to assign a name to.
28 ENGLISH Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies and CDs. After assigning a name, it will appearon the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of the characters Station frequencies up to 10 characters (up to 30 stationfrequencies including both...
Page 29 - Move the cursor to the next (or previous) character; To erase the input characters; Available characters
29 ENGLISH 4 Move the cursor to the next (or previous) character position. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish inputting the name. 6 Press the button while the last selected character is flashing. The input name is stored in memory. To erase the input characters Inser t spaces using the same pro...
Page 30 - REMOTE OPERATIONS; • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct; Installing the battery
30 ENGLISH REMOTE OPERATIONS Before using the remote controller:• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle inbetween. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). 1. Remove the battery hold...
Page 31 - Using the remote controller
31 ENGLISH Using the remote controller 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed br iefly.• Tur ns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level for a moment if pressed briefly. Press again to resume the volume. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listen...
Page 32 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing CDs; Select the CD automatic changer.
32 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 34 - Canceled
34 ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes 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, so that the ...
Page 36 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Playing an external component; Select the external component.
36 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the exter nal component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the LineInput Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the I...
Page 37 - MAINTENANCE; Handling CDs
37 ENGLISH COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Center holder MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the and mar ks.Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case andlift the CD out, hol...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING
38 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 39 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION; TUNER SECTION; CD PLAYER SECTION
39 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channelRear: 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 har monic distor tion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20,0...
Page 40 - Refer to page of How to Reset; USA ONLY
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! 0100MNMMDWJEIN J V C VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN00.KD-LX10[J]/f 99.12.25, 4:06 PM 2
