Page 2 - ENGLISH; How to reset your unit; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
2 ENGLISH INFORMATION (For USA)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 ge...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
ENGLISH 3 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 .................................................... 4 RADIO OPERATIONS...
Page 4 - BASIC OPERATIONS; To drop the volume in a moment; To turn off the power
4 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for thefirst time, set the built-in clockcorrectly, see page 19. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on.You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. 1 Turn on the po...
Page 5 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; AM; Start searching a station.; To tune in a particular frequency without searching:
5 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to anFM station. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching before a station is received, p...
Page 6 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
6 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 7 - Manual preset
7 ENGLISH 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 5 to tune into a station. 3 Press and hold the ...
Page 8 - Tuning into a preset station
8 ENGLISH 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) youwant. 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset stationyou want. 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 6 and7. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM...
Page 9 - Scanning broadcast stations; Changing the AM/FM channel intervals; Other convenient tuner functions
9 ENGLISH Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time abroadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flasheson the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted. If you want t...
Page 10 - CD OPERATIONS; Playing a CD; Insert a disc into the loading slot.; To stop play and eject the CD
10 ENGLISH 1 CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD 1 Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playbackautomatically.• When a CD is inserted upside down, "NO DISC" appears on the display and the CD automatically ejects. To stop play and eject the CD Press 0 . CD play...
Page 11 - Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD; To fast forward or reverse the track
11 ENGLISH Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD 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 track or the previous track Press ¢ briefly, while playing...
Page 12 - Selecting CD playback modes; To play back tracks at random (Random Play); To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
12 ENGLISH RPT MO/RND Selecting CD playback modes Prohibiting CD ejection You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a CD in the loading slot.Press and hold CD and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is “locked.”To cancel the prohibition and...
Page 13 - Adjusting the sound; SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Select the item you want to adjust.
13 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Equalization pattern changes asyou adjust the bass or treble. Equalization pattern indicator SOUND ADJUSTMENTS 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass – 06 (min.) — +...
Page 14 - Turning on/off the BBE; function
14 ENGLISH BBE 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...
Page 15 - Using the Sound Control Memory; Selecting and storing the sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.
15 ENGLISH SCM Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to 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 so...
Page 16 - Recalling the sound modes
16 ENGLISH Recalling the sound modes 1 Select the source while the “Link” indicatoris lit on the display. The “Link” indicator star ts flashing, and the sound modestored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory....
Page 17 - Canceling Advanced SCM; Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds.
17 ENGLISH Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modesand the playback sources.When 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 sour...
Page 18 - To reset to the factory settings; Storing your own sound adjustments
18 ENGLISH 1 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 15 for details. 2 To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” To turn on or off the BBE II function See page 14 3 Adjust the bass or treble level. See page 13 for details. 4 Press and hold SCM until the sound modeyo...
Page 19 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock
19 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 2. 1. 2. 1. SSM SSM 2,3 2,3 1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”, “BEEP ** ”, “AREA” or “LINE IN*” appears on the display. * Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected —FM, AM and C...
Page 20 - To check the current clock time (changing the display mode)
20 ENGLISH To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows. • If the unit is not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off. Dur...
Page 21 - Selecting the level display
21 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”, “BEEP ** ”, “AREA” or “LINE IN*” appears on the display. * Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected —FM, AM and CD. (ONLY FOR KD-SX750) ** (ONLY FOR KD-SX850) 2 Select “LEVEL” if n...
Page 23 - Select “LINE ADJ” if not shown on the display.; To adjust the line input level
23 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “SCM LINK,” “LEVEL,” “BEEP”,"AREA" or “LINE ADJ*” appears on the display. * Displayed only when the EXT source is selected. 2 Select “LINE ADJ” if not shown on the display. 3 Select the desired mode —“00” to “05”....
Page 24 - Detaching the control panel
24 ENGLISH How to detach the controlpanel Before detaching the control panel, be sureto turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel. 2 Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit. 3 P u t t h e d e t a c h e d c o n t r o l panel into the case provided. How to attach the controlpanel 1 Inser ...
Page 25 - REMOTE OPERATIONS; Installing the battery; • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct
25 ENGLISH 1. Remove the battery holder. 1) Push out in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball point pen or a similar tool. 2) Remove the battery holder. 2. Place the battery. Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facingupwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder. 3. Re...
Page 26 - Using the remote controller
26 ENGLISH Using the remote controller 1 Functions the same as the button on the main unit. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.Each time you press the butt...
Page 27 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Select the CD automatic changer.; Playing CDs
27 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series 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- U15K) for connect...
Page 29 - Canceled
29 ENGLISH RND1 RND2 Canceled (Random1) (Random2) To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CDrandom play mode changes as follows: Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of thenext ...
Page 30 - Select the external component.; Turn on the connected device and star t playing the source.; EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; External component operations
30 ENGLISH This section is ONLY FOR KD-SX750.You can connect the external 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 Installation/ Connection Man...
Page 31 - Selecting the external component to use
31 ENGLISH Selecting the external component to use You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the LineInput Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).To use the external component as the playback source through this receiver, you need toselect which device — CD changer or ex...
Page 32 - Playing VCRs
32 ENGLISH Playing VCRs This section is ONLY FOR KD-SX850.After connecting a VCR (KZ-V10) to the LINE IN plugs, you can perform the followingoperations. You can also connect the TV to this unit. 1 Select the external component. • Each time you press the button, you can select the CD automatic change...
Page 33 - MAINTENANCE; Handling CDs
33 ENGLISH Center holder COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the mark.Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the caseand lift the CD out, holding i...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING
34 ENGLISH What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling aservice center. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)automatic preset does n...
Page 35 - AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION; TUNER SECTION; SPECIFICATIONS
35 ENGLISH 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 , 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8%total harmonic distor tion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than...
Page 36 - Having TROUBLE with operation?; Refer to page of How to reset; USA ONLY
1299HISFLEJES EN, SP, FR J V C VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 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! cover & b.cover.KD-SX850[J] 00.1.19, 9:46 AM 2
