Page 2 - How to use the number buttons:
2 ENGLISH How to reset your unit Press and hold both the SEL (select) and (standby/on/attenuator) buttons at the same time for several seconds.This will reset the built-in microcomputer. Note: Your preset adjustments – such as preset channels or sound adjustments – will also be erased. (standby/on/a...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS
3 ENGLISH CONTENTS 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. BEFORE USE * For safety.... • Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will bloc...
Page 4 - LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS; Control panel; Display window
4 ENGLISH CD CHANGER CONTROL SEL TP/PTY DISP SSM ¢ 4 FM/AM TAPE CD-CH DAB SCM MODE 7 8 9 10 11 12 RND RPT MO w i q o 1 2 4 3 5 6 9 y r t u e 8 ; f h k j l / z a s d g p 7 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 TP (traffic programme)/PTY (programme type) button 3 SEL...
Page 5 - BASIC OPERATIONS; Turning on the power; To drop the volume in a moment
5 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, thepower automatically comes on. You do not haveto press this button to turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 6 – 1...
Page 6 - RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Start searching a station.
6 ENGLISH RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manualsearching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically:Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,FM3). You can use any ...
Page 7 - Press and hold
7 ENGLISH Searching a station manually:Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to anFM broadcast. 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M (manual)” starts flashing on thedisplay. 3 Tune in to a station you w...
Page 8 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
8 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods tostore 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 s...
Page 9 - Tuning in to a preset station
9 ENGLISH 3 Press and hold the number button (inthis example, 1) for more than 2seconds. 4 Repeat the above procedure to storeo t h e r s t a t i o n s i n t o o t h e r p r e s e tnumbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. • Prese...
Page 10 - RDS OPERATIONS; What you can do with RDS; To use Network-Tracking Reception
10 ENGLISH RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations tosend an additional signal along with their regularprogramme signals. For example, the stationssend their station names, as well as informationabout what type of programme they broadcast,such as sports or ...
Page 11 - Using TA Standby Reception
11 ENGLISH Using TA Standby Reception TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switchtemporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from thecurrent source (another FM station, tape or otherconnected components). • TA Standby Reception will not work if you are listeningto an AM station. Press TP/PTY to acti...
Page 12 - Using PTY Standby Reception
12 ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switchtemporarily to your favourite programme (PTY:Programme Type) from the current source (anotherFM station, tape or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you arelistening to an AM stati...
Page 13 - Searching your favorite programme; To store your favorite programme types
13 ENGLISH Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. Inaddition, you can store your 6 favorite programmetypes in the number buttons.When shipped from the factory, the following 6programme types have been stored in the numberbuttons (1 to 6). To store your favorite pr...
Page 14 - Select one of the PTY codes.
14 ENGLISH Other convenient RDS functionsand adjustments Automatic selection of the stationwhen using the number buttons Usually when you press the number button, thepreset station is tuned in.However, when the preset station is an RDS station,something different will happen. If the signals fromthat...
Page 15 - Setting the TA volume level
15 ENGLISH Changing the display mode whilelistening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the displayto station name (PS NAME), station frequency(FREQ) or clock time (CLOCK) while listening toan FM RDS station.• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 24. 1 Press a...
Page 17 - TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a cassette; Select the tape direction.; To stop play and eject the cassette
17 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes. 1 Insert a cassette into the cassettecompartment. The unit turns on andtape play startsautomatically. When oneside of the tape reachesits end during play, theother side of the tapeautomatically star tsplaying...
Page 18 - Finding the beginning of a tune; Other convenient tape functions; Skipping the blank portions on the tape; Press
18 ENGLISH S E L Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically startplayback from the beginning of a specified tune.You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or beforethe current tune. During playback Specify how many tunes ahead of orbefore the current tune the one you w...
Page 19 - Playing the current tune repeatedly; Prohibiting cassette ejection
19 ENGLISH Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly (RepeatPlay). 1 Press MODE to enter the functions modewhile playing a tune you want to hear overagain on a cassette. This unit enters thefunctions mode. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functionsmode, so ...
Page 20 - Select the item you want to adjust.; SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the sound
20 ENGLISH 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press thebutton, the adjustable itemschange as follows: Indication To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) |+06 (max.) TRE Adjust the treble. –06 (min.) |+06 (max.) FAD* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only) and rear speaker | balance. F...
Page 21 - Selecting and storing the sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.; Recalling the sound modes; BEAT
21 ENGLISH Using the sound control memory(SCM) You can select and store a preset soundadjustment suitable for each playback source(Advanced SCM). Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored inmemory. It will be recalled every time you selectthe same source and wi...
Page 22 - To reset to the factory settings
22 ENGLISH Storing your own soundadjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT,POP) to your preference and store your ownadjustments in memory.• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before youfinish, start from step 1 again. 1 Call up the sound ...
Page 23 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock; Set the clock system.; Clock
23 ENGLISH Clock Frequency 2 2 1 1 2 1 4 ¢ 4 ¢ OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS 4 ¢ S E L Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24 hoursor 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of the PSMitems appears on the display.(See page 25.) 2 Set the hour. 1 Se...
Page 24 - Basic Procedure; Adjust the PSM item selected.; Select the color you want.
24 ENGLISH Changing the general settings(PSM) You can change the items listed on the next pageby using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of the PSMitems appears on the display.(See page 25.) 2 Select the PSM ite...
Page 26 - TEL; To cancel Advanced SCM –; SCM LINK; To select the changer display –; CH DISP; To select the level meter –; LEVEL
26 ENGLISH To select the telephone muting – TEL This mode is used when a cellular phone system isconnected. Depending on the phone system used,select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2,” whichevermutes the sounds from this unit.When shipped from the factor y, this mode isdeactivated. • MUTING 1: Select ...
Page 27 - Attaching the control panel; Detaching the control panel; Unlock the control panel.
27 ENGLISH Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control panelinto the groove on the panel holder. 2 Press the right side of the controlpanel to fix it to the panel holder. Note on cleaning the connectors: If you frequently detach the control panel, theconnectors will deteriorate...
Page 28 - To fast-forward or reverse the track; CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing CDs
28 ENGLISH Note on One-Touch Operation: When you press CD-CH, the power automatically turnson. You do not have to press to turn on the power. To fast-forward or reverse the track . CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use one of the CH-X serieswith your unit.If you have another CD automatic c...
Page 29 - Selecting CD playback modes; To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
29 ENGLISH To go to the next track or the previous tracks To go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the discnumber to star t its playback (while the CD changeris playing). • To select a disc number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly. • To select a disc number...
Page 30 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Playing an external component
ENGLISH 30 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to theCD changer jack on the rear using the Line InputAdaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Ins...
Page 31 - DAB TUNER OPERATIONS; Select the DAB tuner.
ENGLISH 31 DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital AudioBroadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit.If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVCIN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the dig...
Page 32 - To restore the FM/AM tuner
ENGLISH 32 To change the display information whiletuning in to an ensemble Normally service name is shown on the display.If you want to change the display information, pressDISP (display).Each time you press the button, the followinginformation appears on the display for a while. To tune in to a par...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Remedies
34 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a servicecenter. Remedies Insert the cassette with theexposed tape facing to the right. Press and hold TAPE 23 and 0 for more than two seconds. Clean it with a head cleaningtape. Ch...
Page 36 - MAINTENANCE
36 ENGLISH This unit requires very little attention, but you willbe able to extend the life of the unit if you followthe instructions below. To clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at anaudio store).When the head becomes dir ty,...
Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
37 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 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 harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000...
Page 38 - Having TROUBLE with operation?; Please reset your unit; Refer to page of How to reset your unit; Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb?; Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück; Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts; Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement?; Réinitialisez votre appareil; Hebt u PROBLEMEN met de bediening?; Stel het apparaat terug; Zie de pagina met de paragraaf Het apparaat terugstellen
EN, GE, FR, NL 1201KKSMDTJEIN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionne...
