IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
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. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ... How to use the MODE button ...
Tuner reception indicators ST (stereo), MO (monaural) g MP3 indicator • Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. h CH (CD changer) indicator j CD indicator k LOUD (loudness) indicator l Playback item/mode indicators...
Remote controller SOUND SOURCE 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
Preparing the remote controller Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Turning on the power Turn on the power. 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. Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 10 –...
Canceling the display demonstration When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.
Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 20.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Selected band appears.
Searching for a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
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 stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Preset number flashes for a while. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.
To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously selected source. • If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).
To go to a track quickly (+10 and –10 buttons) Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. Press +10 or –10. To skip 10 tracks* forwards to the last track To skip 10 tracks* backwards to the first track * First time you press +10 or –10 button, the track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple ten (ex.
To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “TRK RPT” appears on the display.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: USER ROCK CLASSIC...
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: Adjust the bass. Adjust the treble.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed in the table below by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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To select the level meter—LEVEL You can activate or deactivate the level meter according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, level meter is activated. • ON: Shows the audio level indicator. • OFF: Cancels the audio level indicator; sound mode indicator is shown.
Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. 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.
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). CD-CH* * If you have changed “EXT IN” setting to “LINE IN” (see page 21), you cannot select the CD changer. • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed.
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Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks/files is located and played back. This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly (+10 and –10 buttons) Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display. Each time you press the button, the random play mode changes as follows: DISC RND...
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). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
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Symptoms • “NO DISC” appears on No disc is in the magazine. the display. Discs are inserted upside down. • “NO MAG” appears on No magazine is loaded in the the display. CD changer. • “RESET 8” appears on This unit is not connected to the the display.
Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), and CD-RWs (Rewritable). • This unit is not compatible with MP3 discs, but can operate a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. How to handle discs When removing a disc...
Selectivity: 35 dB Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company • supplying kits. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
Notes: • Replace the fuse with one of the specified • rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • • It is recommended to connect to the speakers 50 W with maximum power of more than 50 W (both...
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ENGLISH !"#$ / Typical Connections / Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.
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