Page 2 - ENGLISH; How to forcibly eject a disc; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; How to reset your unit
2 ENGLISH How to forcibly eject a disc If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or cannot be ejected, ejects the disc as follows. “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display. • If this does not work, try to reset your receiver. • Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects. Thank...
Page 3 - Control panel —; Contents
3 ENGLISH How to reset your unit ........................... 2How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2How to read this manual ........................ 4How to use the M MODE button ........... 4 Control panel — KD-S51 ........... 5 Parts identification ................................. 5 R...
Page 4 - How to read this manual; How to use the M MODE button; 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 30 and 31). • Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations as follows: Press b...
Page 5 - Parts identification; Display window
5 ENGLISH Control panel — KD-S51 Parts identification Display window 1 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons 2 E EQ (equalizer) button 3 D DISP (display) button 4 S SEL (select) button 5 • Control dial • (standby/on attenuator) button 6 Display window 7 Remote sensor • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong ...
Page 6 - Remote controller —; Main elements and features; Installing the lithium coin battery; • When operating, aim the remote controller
6 ENGLISH Remote controller — RM-RK60 Main elements and features 1 (standby/on attenuator) button • Turns on and off the power and also attenuates the sound. 2 SRC (source) button • Selects the source. 3 R (reverse) / F (forward) buttons • Searches for stations if pressed briefly. • Fast-forwards or...
Page 7 - Adjust the sound as you want.; To turn off the power; Getting started; Basic operations; • For FM/AM tuner only
7 ENGLISH ⁄ Volume level appears. Volume level indicator @ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 18 and 19.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press it again. To turn off the power Getting started Basic operations ~ Ÿ You cannot select some sources if they are not ready. ...
Page 8 - Canceling the display; Finish the procedure.; To activate the display demonstration; Setting the clock; Set the hour and minute.
8 ENGLISH Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 20. 1 2 3 4 Finish the procedure. To activate the display demonstration In step 3 above... Setting the clock 1 2 Set the hour and minute. 1 Select ...
Page 9 - Radio operations; Listening to the radio; To tune in to a station manually; Select the desired station frequencies.; Start searching for a station.
9 ENGLISH Radio operations Listening to the radio To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... 1 2 Select the desired station frequencies. ~ Ÿ Selected band appears. Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. ! Start searching for a station. When a ...
Page 10 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic presetting —; you want to store into.; To restore the stereo effect,
10 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) 1 2 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into. 3 4 “SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations...
Page 11 - Listening to a preset station; or; Manual presetting
11 ENGLISH Listening to a preset station 1 2 3 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. or To check the current clock time while listening to an FM or AM station * If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 23. Manual presetting Ex.: Storing ...
Page 12 - Disc operations; Playing a disc in the receiver; About MP3 and WMA discs; When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:; To stop play and eject the disc
12 ENGLISH Disc operations Playing a disc in the receiver All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” • When ins...
Page 13 - Playing discs in the CD changer; About the CD changer
13 ENGLISH Playing discs in the CD changer ~ * If you have changed “EXT IN” setting to “EXT IN” (see page 25), you cannot select the CD changer. Ÿ Select a disc. For disc number from 01 – 06: For disc number from 07 – 12: About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3-compatible CD change...
Page 14 - To fast-forward or reverse the track; When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
14 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 or WMA discs) For MP3 discs: For WMA discs: To n...
Page 15 - Other main functions; Skipping a track quickly during play
15 ENGLISH To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly To select a number from 01 – 06: To select a number from 07 – 12: • To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it is required that folders are assigned with 2-digits number at the beginning of their folder names—0...
Page 16 - Changing the display information; While playing an audio CD or a CD Text (; • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 22); • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
16 ENGLISH Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or a CD Text ( / ) * 1 If no title is assigned to an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to an audio CD, see page 23. While playing an MP3 ( / ) or WMA ( ) disc • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 22) * 2 If ...
Page 17 - Selecting the playback modes; Select your desired playback mode.; Mode Plays; Mode
17 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 2 Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Ex.: When “TRK RPT” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Mode Plays repeatedly TRK RPT : The current track. • RPT lights up. FLD...
Page 18 - Sound adjustments; Selecting preset sound modes; Indication
18 ENGLISH Sound adjustments Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. ~ Ex.: When “ROCK” is selected Indication pattern for each sound mode: Indication For: Preset values BAS * 1 TRE * 2 LOUD * 3 USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound
19 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 * 1 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFER” (see page 21). Ex.: When “TRE” is selected 2 Indication pattern changes as you adjust the level. Indication To do: Range BAS* 2 (bass) Adjust the bass. ...
Page 20 - Indications; General settings — PSM; Basic procedure
20 ENGLISH Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration DEMO ON: [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [8]. DEMO OFF: Cancels. CLOCK H Hour adjustment 1 – 12, [8] [Initial: 1 (1:00)] CLOCK M Minu...
Page 22 - TAG DISP
22 ENGLISH Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] TAG DISP Tag display TAG ON: [Initial]; Shows the ID3 tag while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [16]. TAG OFF: Cancels. AMP GAIN Amplifier gain control You can change the maximum volume level of this receiver. LOW PWR: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this...
Page 23 - Assigning titles to the sources; Sources; To erase the entire title
23 ENGLISH Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to station frequencies and CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD changer). Sources Maximum number of characters FM/AM tuner Up to 8 characters (up to 30 station frequencies including both FM and AM) CDs/CD-CH Up to 32 characters (up...
Page 24 - Detaching the control panel
24 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 25 - External component operations; Playing an external component
25 ENGLISH External component operations Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). • Before operating the external ...
Page 26 - SIRIUS; About SIRIUS radio
26 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 27 - Listening to the SIRIUS; Select a channel for listening.
27 ENGLISH Listening to the SIRIUS ® radio ~ Ÿ ! Select a category. You can tune in to all the channels of every category by selecting “ALL.”Selecting a particular category (SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.) allows you to enjoy only the channels from the selected category. ⁄ Select a channel for listenin...
Page 28 - Storing channels in memory; Perform steps; Listening to a preset channel
28 ENGLISH Storing channels in memory You can preset six channels for each band. Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4. 1 Perform steps ~ to ⁄ on page 27, to tune in to a channel you want. 2 Preset number flashes for a while. Listening to a preset channel 1 2 3 Select the preset channel (1 – 6...
Page 29 - Maintenance; How to clean the connectors; When storing a disc into its case,; To keep discs clean; Do not use the following discs:
29 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 30 - More about this receiver
30 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 31 - Playing an MP3/WMA disc; Changing the source; General settings—PSM
31 ENGLISH Playing an MP3/WMA disc • This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower). • This receiver can show the names of albums, artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3...
Page 32 - Symptoms; General; Troubleshooting
32 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. • This receiver does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have f...
Page 34 - CD changer
34 ENGLISH Symptoms Causes Remedies CD changer • “NO DISC” appears on the display. No disc is in the magazine. Insert disc into the magazine. Disc is inserted upside down. Insert disc correctly. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. No magazine is loaded in the CD changer. Insert the magazine. • “RESET...
Page 35 - Specifications; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
35 ENGLISH Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output: 20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω ) Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz Frequency Response: 40 H...
Page 36 - 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 1104DTSMDTJEIN Rear_KD-S51[J]f.indd 2 Rear_KD-S51[J]f.indd 2 10/27/...
Page 37 - ground electrical systems; Parts list for installation and connection; ESPAÑOL; con sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA; Lista de piezas para instalación y conexión; Removing the receiver; Extracción de la unidad; FRANÇAIS; 2 V à masse NEGATIVE; Retrait de l’appareil
KD-S51 Installation/Connection ManualManual de instalación/conexiónManuel d’installation/raccordement GET0264-002A [J] 1104DTSMDTJEINEN, SP, FR J Handles Manijas Poignées F Washer (ø5) Arandela (ø5) Rondelle (ø5) G Lock nut (M5) Tuerca de seguridad (M5) Ecrou d’arrêt (M5) H Mounting bolt—M5 x 20 mm ...
Page 39 - Antes de la conexión:; Avant de commencer la connexion:
A Typical Connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this receiver.The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 Conne...
Page 40 - External component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur
4 B Connecting the external amplifiers / Conexión a los amplifi cadores externos / Connexion d’amplifi cateurs extérieurs You can connect amplifiers to upgrade your car stereo system.• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be contro...
