JVC KD SX980 User Manual

CD RECEIVER  
KD-SX980  
KD-SX980  
KD-SX980  
RECEPTOR CON CD  
RECEPTEUR CD  
SOUND  
U
R
SOURCE  
D
F
VOL  
VOL  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.  
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.  
For customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on  
the top or bottom of the cabinet.  
Retain this information for future  
reference.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
GET0091-001A  
[J]  
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 number buttons................  
2
3
MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 16  
Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 16  
Locating a file or particular portion  
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS............  
Control panel ...........................................  
Preparing the remote controller ................  
Remote controller ....................................  
4
4
5
6
on an MP3 disc ..................................... 17  
Selecting MP3 playback modes ............... 19  
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 21  
Adjusting the sound ................................. 21  
Selecting preset sound modes  
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................  
7
7
Turning on the power ................................  
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ...................... 22  
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 23  
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .............  
Listening to the radio ................................  
Storing stations in memory .......................  
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8
9
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 24  
Setting the clock ...................................... 24  
Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 24  
Assigning names to the sources .............. 27  
Detaching the control panel...................... 29  
Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10  
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11  
Playing a CD ............................................ 11  
Locating a track or particular portion  
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 30  
Playing CDs ............................................. 30  
Selecting CD playback modes.................. 32  
on a disc ................................................ 12  
Selecting CD playback modes.................. 12  
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 13  
Playing a CD Text .................................... 13  
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS.. 33  
Playing an external component ................ 33  
MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 14  
What is MP3? .......................................... 14  
How are MP3 files recorded and  
TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 34  
MAINTENANCE ............................ 36  
played back? ......................................... 14  
Handling discs ......................................... 36  
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 37  
How to use the number buttons:  
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different  
function buttons.  
Time countdown indicator  
«
Ex.: When you press button 5 to enter the RPT  
function mode.  
To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without  
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.  
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.  
CAUTION on Volume Setting  
CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for  
example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the  
volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.  
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS  
Control panel  
Display window  
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1
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5
6
7
200W  
MP3  
INPUT  
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; EQ (equalizer) button  
a MP3 INPUT jack  
1 4  
/¢  
buttons  
2 5 (up) button  
3 (down) button  
4 Remote sensor  
5 Display window  
6 0 (eject) button  
7 FM AM button  
Display window  
s DISC indicator  
d TRACK indicator  
f MP3 indicators  
DIRECTORY, FILE  
g Main display  
h Volume (or audio) level indicator  
Equalization pattern indicator  
j Tuner reception indicators  
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)  
k C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator  
l RND (random) indicator  
/ RPT (repeat) indicator  
z LOUD (loudness) indicator  
x Sound mode indicators  
ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,  
USER.  
8 CD CD-CH/MP3 INPUT button  
9
p
(standby/on/attenuator) button  
(control panel release) button  
q SEL (select) button  
w Control dial  
e MO (monaural) button  
r INT (intro scan) button  
t RPT (repeat) button  
y RND (random) button  
u Number buttons  
i MODE button  
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed  
together with DISP (display) button.  
o DISP (display) button  
c Source/clock display  
v CD–in indicator  
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed  
together with MODE button.  
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2. Place the battery.  
Preparing the remote controller  
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side  
facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in  
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.  
the holder.  
Lithium coin battery  
(product number:  
CR2025)  
Remote sensor  
3. Return the battery holder.  
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until  
you hear a clicking sound.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong  
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).  
(back side)  
Installing the battery  
When the controllable range or effectiveness of the  
remote controller decreases, replace the battery.  
1. Remove the battery holder.  
1) Push out the battery holder in the direction  
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point  
pen or a similar tool.  
WARNING:  
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot  
reach.  
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,  
consult a doctor immediately.  
2) Remove the battery holder.  
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the  
battery or dispose it in a fire.  
Doing any of these things may cause the battery to  
give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic  
materials.  
(back side)  
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,  
crack or start a fire.  
• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it  
in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may  
start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.  
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar  
tools.  
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,  
crack or start a fire.  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such  
as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long  
time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.  
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3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to  
the radio.  
Remote controller  
Each time you press the button, the preset  
station number increases, and the selected  
station is tuned into.  
RM–RK50  
• Skips to the previous disc while listening to  
the CD changer.  
Each time you press the button, the disc  
number decreases, and the selected disc  
starts playing.  
• Skips to the first file of the previous directory  
while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time  
you press the button, you can move to the  
previous directory and start playing the first  
file.  
ATT  
SOUND  
1
2
5
U
6
7
SOURCE  
R
F
D
3
4
4 Functions the same as the control dial on the  
main unit.  
NOTE: This button does not function for the  
preferred setting mode adjustment.  
VOL  
VOL  
5 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ).  
Each time you press the button, the sound  
mode (C-EQ) changes.  
6 Selects the source.  
Each time you press the button, the source  
changes.  
1 Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is  
turned off.  
7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.  
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if  
pressed and held while listening to a disc.  
• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file or  
goes back to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly while  
listening to a disc.  
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.  
Press again to resume the volume.  
2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.  
Each time you press the button, the band  
changes.  
• Skips to the next disc while listening to the  
CD changer.  
Each time you press the button, the disc  
number increases, and the selected disc  
starts playing.  
• Skips to the first file of the next directory  
while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time  
you press the button, you can move to the  
next directory and start playing the first file.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
200  
3
1
2
Turning on the power  
3 Adjust the volume.  
To increase the volume.  
1 Turn on the power.  
To decrease the volume.  
Volume or audio  
level (see page 26)  
indicator  
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.  
Volume level appears.  
2 Select the source.  
To select the tuner, press FM AM  
repeatedly.  
FM1  
AM  
FM2  
FM3  
4 Adjust the sound as you want.  
(See pages 21 – 23.)  
To select CD, CD changer (or “LINE IN”*),  
press CD CD-CH repeatedly.  
To drop the volume in a moment  
Press  
briefly while listening to any  
CD  
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and  
the volume level will drop in a moment.  
To resume the previous volume level, press the  
button briefly again.  
CD-CH  
(or LINE IN)*  
• If you turn the control dial clockwise, you can  
also restore the sound.  
* If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display,  
see page 27 and select the external input  
(“LINE IN”).  
To turn off the power  
Press  
for more than one second.  
To select “AUX IN” (component connected  
to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control  
panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.  
“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.  
Note:  
When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in  
clock correctly, see page 24.  
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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS  
200  
While searching stations, “SEEK” appears  
on the display.  
When a station is received, searching stops.  
Listening to the radio  
You can use either automatic searching or manual  
searching to tune in to a particular station.  
To stop searching before a station is received,  
press the same button you have pressed for  
searching.  
Searching a station automatically:  
Auto search  
Searching a station manually:  
Manual search  
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).  
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM.)  
FM1  
(F1)  
FM2  
(F2)  
FM3  
(F3)  
AM  
(AM)  
FM1  
(F1)  
FM2  
(F2)  
FM3  
(F3)  
AM  
(AM)  
Note:  
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,  
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an  
FM broadcast.  
Selected band appears.*  
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 26),  
the band indication will soon change to the  
clock time.  
2 Press and hold ¢  
or 4  
until  
“MANU (manual)” starts flashing on  
the display.  
Note:  
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,  
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an  
FM broadcast.  
2 Start searching a station.  
Press ¢  
to search  
stations of higher  
frequencies.  
Selected band appears.  
Press 4  
to search  
stations of lower  
frequencies.  
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3 Tune in to a station you want while  
Storing stations in memory  
“MANU” is flashing.  
Press ¢  
to tune  
in to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
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  
Press 4  
to tune  
in to stations of lower  
frequencies.  
FM station automatic preset: SSM  
• If you release your finger from the button,  
the manual mode will automatically turn off  
after 5 seconds.  
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band  
(FM1, FM2 and FM3).  
• If you hold down the button, the frequency  
keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM  
and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the  
button.  
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want  
to store FM stations into.  
Each time you press the  
button, the band changes as  
follows:  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  
receive:  
FM1  
(F1)  
FM2  
(F2)  
FM3  
(F3)  
AM  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while listening to an FM  
stereo broadcast.  
2 Press and hold both buttons for more  
“MODE” appears on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
than 2 seconds.  
2 Press MO (monaural), while  
“MODE” is still on the display, so  
that the MO indicator lights up on  
the display.  
Then, each time you press MO  
(monaural), the MO indicator lights  
up and goes off alternately.  
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.  
“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic  
preset is over.  
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are  
searched and stored automatically in the band  
number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3).  
These stations are preset in the number buttons —  
No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency).  
When automatic preset is over, the station stored  
in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.  
When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the  
sound you hear becomes monaural but the  
reception will be improved (the ST indicator  
goes off).  
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Manual preset  
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1,  
FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.  
4 Repeat the above procedure to store  
other stations into other preset  
numbers.  
Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the  
preset number 1 of the FM1 band  
Notes:  
• A previously preset station is erased when a new station  
is stored in the same preset number.  
• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to  
the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during  
battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations  
again.  
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you  
want to store stations into (in this  
example, FM1).  
Each time you press the  
button, the band changes  
as follows:  
Tuning in to a preset station  
FM1  
(F1)  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
You can easily tune in to a preset station.  
Remember that you must store stations first. If you  
have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in  
memory” on pages 9 and 10.  
2 Tune in to a station of 88.3 MHz.  
Press ¢  
to tune  
in to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).  
Press 4  
to tune  
in to stations of lower  
frequencies.  
FM1  
(F1)  
FM2  
(F2)  
FM3  
(F3)  
AM  
(AM)  
2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset  
station you want.  
3 Press and hold the number button (in  
this example, 1) for more than 2  
seconds.  
Note:  
You can also use the 5 (up) or (down) buttons on  
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.  
Each time you press the 5 (up) or (down) buttons,  
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.  
Selected band/preset number and  
“MEMO” (memory) appear  
alternately for a while.  
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CD OPERATIONS  
200  
Playing a CD  
Total playing time of  
the inserted disc  
Total track number  
of the inserted disc  
1 Open the control panel.  
Current track  
Elapsed playing time  
Note:  
When an external component is connected to the MP3  
INPUT jack on the control panel, be careful of  
handling a CD.  
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.  
The unit turns on,  
Changes to the clock time  
when “CLOCK” is set to  
“ON” (see page 26).  
draws the disc and  
starts playback  
automatically.  
Notes:  
• When a disc is in the loading slot, selecting “CD”  
as the source starts CD play.  
• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc  
automatically ejects (if the control panel is open).  
If the control panel is closed, “PLEASE” and  
“EJECT” appear alternately.  
3 Close the control panel by hand.  
• When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the  
CD automatically ejects.  
To stop play and eject the disc  
The CD–in indicator lights up.  
Press 0.  
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the  
CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.  
If you change the source, the CD play also stops  
(without ejecting the CD this time).  
Notes:  
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,  
the disc is automatically inserted again into the  
loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will  
not start this time.)  
You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.  
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Locating a track or particular  
portion on a disc  
Selecting CD playback modes  
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)  
You can play back all tracks on the disc at random.  
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
Press and hold ¢  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part of  
the display, and the number buttons  
work as different function buttons.  
while playing a disc, to  
fast-forward the track.  
Press and hold 4  
while playing a disc, to  
reverse the track.  
2 Press RND (random), while  
“MODE” is still on the display, so  
that the RND indicator lights up on  
the display.  
Then, each time you press RND  
(random), the random play mode  
turns on and off alternately.  
To go to the next track or the previous tracks  
Press ¢  
briefly while  
playing a disc, to go ahead  
to the beginning of the next  
track. Each time you press  
the button consecutively,  
the beginning of the next  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
RND indicator  
When the random mode is turned on, the RND  
indicator lights up on the display and a track  
randomly selected starts playing.  
Press 4  
briefly while  
playing a disc, to go back  
to the beginning of the  
current track. Each time  
you press the button  
consecutively, the  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
beginning of the previous  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part of  
the display, and the number buttons  
work as different function buttons.  
To go to a particular track directly  
Press the number button corresponding to the track  
number to start its playback.  
2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”  
is still on the display, so that the  
RPT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Then, each time you press RPT  
(repeat), the repeat play mode  
turns on and off alternately.  
To select a track number from 1 – 6:  
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.  
Track number of the  
currently playing track  
To select a track number from 7 – 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
RPT indicator  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT  
indicator lights up on the display.  
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To play back only intros (Intro Scan)  
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each  
track sequentially.  
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc,  
press again for more than 2 seconds,  
while pressing CD CD-CH.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part of  
the display, and the number buttons  
work as different function buttons.  
2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is  
still on the display.  
Each time you press INT (intro)  
while playing a disc, the intro scan  
mode turns on and off alternately.  
“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5  
seconds, and the disc is unlocked.  
Track number of the  
currently playing track  
Playing a CD Text  
In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its  
disc title, performer and track title) is recorded.  
You can show these disc information on the  
display.  
Select text display mode while playing a  
CD Text.  
When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT”  
appears on the display for 5 seconds and the  
track number flashes.  
Each time you press the button,  
the display changes as follows:  
Prohibiting CD ejection  
Disc Title / Performer  
Current track no.  
and Elapsed playing time  
Track Title  
You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc  
in the loading slot.  
While pressing CD CD-CH, press and  
Notes:  
hold  
for more than 2 seconds.  
• When the disc title/performer is shown, the DISC  
indicator lights up.  
When the track title is shown, the TRACK indicator  
lights up.  
• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time  
and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.  
Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and  
be blanked) on the display.  
(Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”)  
• When you press DISP (display) while playing a  
conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc  
title/performer and the track title.  
“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5  
seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be  
ejected.  
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MP3 INTRODUCTION  
Precautions when recording MP3 files  
on a CD-R or CD-RW  
What is MP3?  
This unit can only read MP3 files that are recorded  
in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660  
Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet.  
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts  
Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a  
file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10  
(128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format,  
one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as  
much data volume as a regular CD can.  
How are MP3 files recorded  
and played back?  
*Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of  
audio data will consume.The unit used is Kbps (1000 bits/  
second).To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit  
rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.  
MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in  
directories (folders)”—in PC terminology.  
During recording, the files and directories can be  
arranged in a way similar to arranging files and  
directories/folders of computer data.  
This unit is incorporated with an MP3 decoder.  
You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on  
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.  
Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file  
and directory can be linked to and be accessed  
from the root.  
Compatible with ID3v1  
Extra information data such as album title, performer  
name, song title, recording year, music genre and a  
brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.  
Playback order, file search order, and directory  
search order of the MP3 files recorded on a disc  
are determined by the writing (or encoding)  
application; therefore, playback order may be  
different from the one you have intended while  
recording the directories and the files.  
This unit can show ID3v1 tags (album name,  
performer name and song title) on the display.  
(See page 27.)  
• Some characters cannot be shown correctly.  
• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2.  
The illustration on the next page shows an  
example of how MP3 files are recorded on a  
CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and  
how they are searched on this unit.  
Other Main Features in this unit:  
• Maximum number of directories/files: 289  
(Total)  
• Available characters for directory/file names:  
A–Z, 0–9, _ (underscore)  
• Maximum number of characters for file name  
(ISO 9660 Level 1): 12 (inclusive of  
separation mark—“.” and  
extension code—“mp3”)  
(ISO 9660 Level 2): 31 (inclusive of  
separation mark—“.” and  
Notes:  
• The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3  
files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded  
together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer  
time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to  
malfunction.  
• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without  
the extension code—mp3.  
• The unit is not compatible with Playlist**.  
extension code—“mp3”)  
(Joliet): 64 (inclusive of  
separation mark—“.” and  
extension code—“mp3”)  
• Maximum number of characters for directory  
name: 31  
**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which enables  
users to make their own playback order without physically  
rearranging the files.  
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MP3 directory/file configuration  
ROOT  
01  
02  
04  
08  
1
2
3
4
03  
05  
09  
10  
11  
20  
21  
5
6
06  
07  
22  
23  
24  
12  
13  
8
7
9
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
ROOT  
: Root  
: Directories  
: MP3 files  
01  
Note:  
There is no limit to the number of hierarchy levels (nested directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels  
is recommended for stable operations.  
MP3 playback/search order (page 17)  
• The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( ) indicate the playback order and search order of the  
MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order.  
• The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories  
on an MP3 disc. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the directories in the recorded order.  
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MP3 OPERATIONS  
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Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 11 to  
13.  
The display changes to show the following:  
CD–in indicator lights up  
Playing an MP3 disc  
1 Open the control panel.  
2 Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot.  
The unit draws the  
disc.  
Playback starts  
automatically from the  
first file of the first  
directory once disc  
check is completed.  
Ex.: When the disc contains 19 directories and 38  
MP3 files.  
3 Close the panel by hand.  
Notes:  
• All the files on the disc will be played repeatedly  
until you stop playback—All File Repeat Play.  
• MP3 discs require a longer readout time.  
(It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file  
configuration.)  
• If you change the source or turn the power off,  
MP3 playback stops (without ejecting the disc).  
Next time you select disc play as the source or turn  
the power on, MP3 playback starts from where  
playback has been stopped previously.  
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To change the display information  
To stop play and eject the disc  
While playing back an MP3 file, you  
can change the file information  
shown on the display.  
Each time you press DISP (display),  
the display changes to show the  
following:  
Press 0.  
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the  
CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.  
If you change the source, the CD play also stops  
(without ejecting the disc this time).  
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”  
(initial setting: see page 27)  
Locating a file or particular  
portion on an MP3 disc  
Album name/performer (directory name*)  
Track title (file name*)  
To fast-forward or reverse the file  
Press and hold ¢  
while playing an MP3 disc,  
to fast-forward the file.  
Press and hold 4  
while playing an MP3 disc,  
to reverse the file.  
Elapsed playing time (with track No.)  
* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags,  
directory name and file name appear.  
Note:  
During this operation, you can only hear intermittent  
sounds. (The elapsed playing time also changes  
intermittently on the display.)  
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”  
Directory name  
To skip to the next or previous files  
Press ¢  
briefly while  
playing, to skip ahead to the  
beginning of the next file.  
Each time you press the  
button consecutively, the  
beginning of the next file is  
located and played back.  
(See “MP3 playback/search  
order” on page 15.)  
File name  
Elapsed playing time  
(with track No.)  
Press 4  
briefly, while  
Note:  
playing, to skip back to the  
beginning of the current file.  
Each time you press the  
button consecutively, the  
beginning of the previous  
files is located and played  
back. (See “MP3 playback/  
search order” on page 15.)  
The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and  
scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.  
See also “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL” on  
page 26.  
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To go to a particular directory directly  
To skip to the next directory  
IMPORTANT:  
To directly select the directories using the  
number button(s), it is required that directories  
are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of  
their directory names. (This can only be done  
during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.)  
Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC”  
Press 5 (up) briefly while playing an MP3 disc.  
Each time you press the button consecutively, the  
next directory is located (and the first file in the  
directory starts playing, if recorded).  
=
press 1 to go to Directory 01 ABC.  
If directory name is “1 ABC,”  
pressing 1 does not work.  
If directory name is “12 ABC”  
=
press and hold 6 (12) to go to  
Directory 12 ABC.  
Ex.1: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 01  
(see the illustration on page 15)  
Press the number button corresponding to the  
directory number to start playing the first file in  
the selected directory.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
Ex.2: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 04  
(see the illustration on page 15)  
04  
05  
06  
07  
To select a directory number from 01 – 06:  
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.  
To select a directory number from 07 – 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
Note:  
If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is  
skipped.  
Notes:  
• If “MP3” flashes on the display after you have  
selected a directory, it means that the directory does  
not contain any MP3 files.  
You cannot directly select a directory with a number  
greater than 12.  
To select a particular file in a directory, press  
¢
or 4  
after selecting the directory.  
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To skip to the previous directory  
Selecting MP3 playback modes  
To play back files at random (Random Play)  
You can play back all files on the MP3 disc at  
random.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing an MP3 disc.  
“MODE” flashes on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
Press (down) briefly while playing an MP3 disc.  
Each time you press the button consecutively, the  
previous directory is located (and the first file in  
the directory starts playing, if recorded).  
Ex.1: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 03  
(see the illustration on page 15)  
2 Press RND (random), while  
“MODE” flashes on the display, so  
that “RND1” or “RND2” appears  
on the display.  
03  
02  
01  
ROOT  
Each time you press RND (random),  
the random play mode changes as  
follows  
:
Ex.2: While playing an MP3 file in Directory 05  
(see the illustration on page 15)  
RND1  
RND2  
Canceled  
05  
04  
03  
02  
• If you reach the root, playback will not begin.  
Plays at random  
Mode  
RND  
Indicator  
RND1  
RND2  
Lights  
All files of the current  
directory.  
Note:  
If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is  
skipped.  
Flashes  
All files on the disc.  
RND indicator  
Ex.: When “RND1” is selected.  
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To play back files repeatedly (Repeat Play) To play back only intros (Intro scan)  
You can play back the current file or all the files in  
the current directory repeatedly.  
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each file  
sequentially.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing an MP3 disc.  
“MODE” flashes on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing an MP3 disc.  
“MODE” flashes on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
2 Press RPT (repeat) while “MODE”  
flashes on the display, so that  
“RPT1” or “RPT2” appears on the  
display.  
2 Press INT (intro scan) while “MODE”  
flashes on the display, so that “INT1”  
or “INT2” appears on the display.  
Each time you press INT (intro),  
the intro scan play mode changes  
as follows:  
Each time you press RPT (repeat),  
the repeat play mode changes as  
follows:  
INT1  
INT2  
RPT1  
RPT2  
Canceled  
Canceled  
Plays the beginnings  
(15 seconds)  
Mode  
Indicator  
Plays repeatedly  
Mode  
RPT  
Indicator  
INT1  
The FILE  
indicator  
flashes.  
Of all files on the  
disc.  
RPT1  
RPT2  
Lights  
The current file (or  
specified file).  
INT2  
The  
DIRECTORY  
indicator  
Of the first file of all  
directories.  
Flashes  
All files of the current  
directory (or specified  
directory).  
flashes.  
Track number of the  
currently playing track  
Track number of the  
currently playing track  
RPT indicator  
Ex.: When “RPT1” is selected.  
Ex.: When “INT1” is selected.  
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS  
Adjusting the sound  
2 Adjust the level.  
To increase the level.  
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your  
preference.  
To decrease the level.  
1 Select the item you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the  
button, the adjustable items  
change as follows:  
Equalization pattern changes as  
you adjust the bass or treble.  
BAS  
TRE  
FAD  
(bass)  
(treble)  
(fader)  
VOL  
LOUD  
BAL  
(volume)  
(balance)  
(loudness)  
Ex.: When you adjust “TRE”  
Indication To do:  
Range  
Note:  
BAS  
TRE  
FAD*  
BAL  
Adjust the bass.  
–06 (min.)  
|
+06 (max.)  
Normally the control dial works for volume  
adjustment. So you do not have to select “VOL” to  
adjust the volume level.  
Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)  
|
+06 (max.)  
Adjust the front  
and rear speaker  
balance.  
R06 (Rear only)  
|
F06 (Front only)  
Adjust the left  
and right speaker  
balance.  
L06 (Left only)  
|
R06 (Right only)  
LOUD  
Boost low and high  
frequencies to  
produce a well-  
balanced sound  
at low volume  
level.  
LOUD ON  
|
LOUD OFF  
VOL  
Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)  
|
50 (max.)  
*
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the  
fader level to “00.”  
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Indication  
For:  
Preset values  
Selecting preset sound modes  
(C-EQ: custom equalizer)  
BAS  
00  
TRE  
LOUD  
USER  
ROCK  
(Flat sound)  
00  
OFF  
ON  
Rock or  
+03  
+01  
disco music  
You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ:  
Custom Equalizer) suitable to the music genre.  
CLASSIC Classical  
music  
+01  
+04  
–02  
OFF  
1 Press EQ.  
POPS  
Light music  
+01  
00  
OFF  
ON  
The last selected sound mode is  
recalled and applied to the  
current sound.  
HIP HOP Funk or Rap +02  
music  
JAZZ  
Jazz music  
+02  
+03  
OFF  
Note:  
You can adjust each sound mode to your preference,  
and store it in memory.  
If you want to adjust and store your original sound  
mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” on  
page 23.  
Sound mode indicator flashes  
Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously  
To store a sound mode separately for  
each playback source (C-EQ Link)  
You can select a sound mode and store it in  
memory. It will be recalled every time you select  
the same source and will be shown on the display.  
A sound mode can be stored for each of the  
following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, CD and  
external components.  
2 Select the sound mode you want.  
Each time you press the button,  
the sound modes change as  
follows:  
USER  
JAZZ  
ROCK  
CLASSIC  
POPS  
HIP HOP  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2  
seconds so that one of the PSM items  
appears on the display.  
2 Press ¢  
or 4  
to select “CEQ LINK  
(custom equalizer link).”  
3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select “LINK  
ON.”  
4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.  
Sound mode indicator flashes.  
Ex.: When you have selected “ROCK”  
To cancel C-EQ Link, repeat the same  
procedure and select “LINK OFF” in step 3.  
Note:  
When you change the “CEQ LINK” setting, sound  
mode (C-EQ) is automatically reset to USER.  
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• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON,”  
The selected sound mode can be stored in  
memory for the current source.  
Each time you change to the same source, the  
same sound mode is also recalled and shown  
on the display. The C-EQ indicator also flashes.  
• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF”  
The selected sound mode effect applies to any  
source.  
3 Adjust the level.  
To increase the level.  
To decrease the level.  
Equalization pattern changes as  
you adjust the bass or treble.  
Storing your own sound  
adjustments  
You can adjust the sound modes to your preference  
and store your own adjustments in memory.  
Ex.: When you adjust “TRE”  
• There is a time limit in doing the following 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you  
finish, start from step 1 again.  
other items.  
1 Call up the sound mode you want to  
5 Repeat the same procedure to store  
adjust.  
other sound modes.  
The last selected sound mode is  
recalled and applied to the  
current sound.  
To reset to the factory settings, repeat the  
same procedure and reassign the preset values  
listed in the table on page 22.  
Sound mode indicator flashes  
Ex.: If you have selected “ROCK” previously  
2 Select the item you want to adjust.  
• See page 21 for details.  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS  
To check the current clock time while the unit  
is turned off, press DISP (display).  
The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5  
seconds, then the power turns off.  
Setting the clock  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM  
items appears on the display.  
(See page 25.)  
To check other information during play, press  
DISP (display).  
Each time you press the button, the other  
information (either the clock or the source name)  
will be shown on the lower part of the display for  
a while.  
2 Set the hour.  
1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on  
the display.  
2 Adjust the hour.  
Changing the general settings  
(PSM)  
1
2
You can change the items listed on the next page  
by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.  
Basic Procedure  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM  
items appears on the display.  
(See page 25.)  
3 Set the minute.  
1 Select “CLOCK M (minute).”  
2 Adjust the minute.  
1
2
2 Select the PSM item you want to  
adjust. (See page 25.)  
4 Finish the setting.  
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.  
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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
other PSM items if necessary.  
5 Finish the setting.  
Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items  
1
2
3
Factory-preset See  
Set.  
settings  
page  
Counter-  
clockwise  
Clockwise  
Hold.  
Select.  
CLOCK H  
CLOCK M  
CEQ LINK  
Hour adjustment  
Back  
Back  
Advance  
Advance  
1:00  
24  
Minute adjustment  
Custom equalizer  
memory linkage  
LINK OFF  
LINK ON  
LINK OFF  
ON  
22, 26  
26  
CLOCK  
LEVEL  
Clock display  
Level display  
OFF  
ON  
AUDIO 2  
AUDIO 1  
AUDIO 2  
26  
OFF  
ON  
DIMMER  
Dimmer mode  
AUTO  
OFF  
AUTO  
ON  
26  
26  
OFF  
ON  
BEEP  
Key-touch tone  
Scroll mode  
SCROLL  
ONCE  
AUTO  
ONCE  
26  
OFF  
EXT IN*  
External component  
Auxiliary input level  
Tag display  
CHANGER  
LINE IN  
CHANGER  
A.ADJ 00  
TAG ON  
26  
27  
27  
AUX ADJ  
TAG DISP  
A.ADJ 00 – A.ADJ 05  
TAG OFF TAG ON  
Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.  
Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.  
*
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Note:  
To set Custom Equalizer Link – CEQ LINK  
Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not work  
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those  
having a control dial for dimming.  
A different sound mode (C-EQ) can be stored in  
memory for each source so that you can change  
the sound modes simply by changing the sources.  
When shipped from the factory, this mode is  
deactivated.  
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “ON” or “OFF.”  
To turn on/off the key-touch tone – BEEP  
• LINK ON: Different sound modes for different  
sources.  
• LINK OFF: One sound mode for all sources.  
You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not  
want it to beep each time you press a button.  
When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone  
is activated.  
To set the clock display – CLOCK  
You can set the clock to be shown on the display  
when the unit is turned on.  
• ON:  
• OFF:  
Activates the key-touch tone.  
Deactivates the key-touch tone.  
When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to  
be shown on the display.  
To select the scroll mode – SCROLL  
You can select the scroll mode for the disc  
information (when the entire text cannot be  
shown all at once).  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode  
is set to “ONCE.”  
• ON:  
• OFF:  
Clock display is turned on.  
Clock display is turned off. When  
“OFF” is selected, the current source  
name or station band appears  
instead of the clock display (except  
when “LINE IN” is selected as the  
• ONCE: Scrolls only once.  
• AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second  
intervals in between).  
source)  
.
• OFF:  
Cancels Auto Scroll.  
To select the level meter – LEVEL  
You can select the level display according to your  
Note:  
Even if the scroll mode is set to “OFF,you can scroll  
the display by pressing DISP (display) for more than 1  
second.  
preference.  
When shipped from the factory, AUDIO 2” is  
selected.  
• AUDIO 1: Level meter illuminates from bottom  
To select the external component to use  
EXT IN  
You can connect the external component to the CD  
changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor  
KS-U57 (not supplied).  
to top.  
• AUDIO 2: Alternates level meter (moves from  
bottom to top) and illumination  
display.  
• OFF:  
Erases the audio level indicator.  
To use the external component as the playback  
source through this unit, you need to select which  
component – CD changer or external component  
– to use.  
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is  
selected as the external component.  
To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER  
When you turn on the car head lights, the display  
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer  
mode is activated.  
• LINE IN:  
To use the external component other  
than CD changer.  
• AUTO:  
• OFF:  
• ON:  
Activates Auto Dimmer.  
Cancels Auto Dimmer.  
Always dims the display.  
• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.  
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Note:  
Assigning names to the sources  
For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the  
external component, refer to the Installation/Connection  
Manual (separate volume).  
You can assign names to station frequencies and  
discs (both in this unit and in the CD changer).  
After assigning a name, it will appear on the display  
when you select the source.  
To adjust the auxiliary input level – AUX ADJ  
Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an  
external component is connected to the MP3 INPUT  
jack.  
Sources  
Maximum number of  
characters  
When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary input  
level is set at level “00.”  
Station frequencies up to 8 characters (up to  
30 station frequencies  
If the input level of the connected component is not  
high enough, increase the input level properly.  
Without adjusting the line input level, you may be  
surprised at a loud sound when you change the  
source from the external component to another  
source.  
including both FM and AM)  
CDs*  
up to 32 characters  
(up to 40 discs)  
* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3  
disc.  
To turn the tag display on or off – TAG DISP  
An MP3 file can contain file information called  
“ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track  
title, etc. are recorded.  
There are two versions–ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1)  
and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2). This unit is  
compatible only with ID3v1.  
1 Select a source you want to assign a  
name to.  
When you select a source,  
the power automatically  
comes on.  
When shipped from the factory, TAG ON” is  
selected.  
2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds while pressing DISP  
(display).  
TAG ON: Turns on the ID3 tag display while  
playing MP3 files.  
• If an MP3 file does not have ID3  
tags, directory name and file  
name appear.  
Note:  
If you change the setting from “TAG  
OFF” to “TAG ON” while playing an  
MP3 file, the tag display will be  
activated when the next file starts  
playing.  
TAG OFF: Turns off the ID3 tag display while  
playing MP3 files. (Only the  
directory name and file name can  
be shown.)  
Ex.: When you select CD as the source  
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE  
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Available characters  
3 Select a character.  
• See next column for  
A
K
B
L
V
5
C
M
W
6
D
N
X
7
E
O
Y
8
F
P
Z
9
G
Q
0
H
R
1
/
I
J
available characters.  
S
2
<
T
3
>
U
4
space  
4 Move the cursor to the next  
(or previous) character position.  
Notes:  
When you try to assign a name to the 41st disc,  
“NAME FULL” appears on the display. (In this  
case, delete unwanted names before assignment.)  
When the CD changer is connected, you can assign  
names to CDs in the CD changer. These names can  
also be shown on the display if you insert the CDs  
in this unit.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish  
inputting the name.  
6 Finish the procedure while the last  
selected character is flashing.  
To erase the input characters  
Insert spaces using the same procedure  
described above.  
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Attaching the control panel  
Detaching the control panel  
1 Insert the right side of the control panel  
You can detach the control panel when leaving  
the car.  
into the groove on the panel holder.  
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.  
2 Press the left side of the control panel  
to fix it to the panel holder.  
1 Unlock the control panel.  
2 Pull the control panel out of the unit.  
Note on cleaning the connectors:  
If you frequently detach the control panel, the  
connectors will deteriorate.  
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the  
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened  
with alcohol, being careful not to damage the  
connectors.  
3 Put the detached control panel into the  
provided case.  
Connectors  
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS  
200  
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series  
with your unit.  
Playing CDs  
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  
connecting it to this unit.  
Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).  
*
CD  
CD-CH  
Before operating your CD automatic changer:  
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your  
CD changer.  
• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD  
changer or the discs are inserted upside down,  
“NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this  
happens, remove the magazine and set the  
discs correctly.  
• If “RESET 1” – “RESET 8” appears on the  
display, something is wrong with the  
connection between this unit and the CD  
changer.If this happens, check the connection  
and make sure the cords are connected firmly.  
Then, press the reset button of the CD  
changer.  
* If you have changed “EXT IN” setting to “LINE  
IN” (see page 26), you cannot select the CD  
changer.  
Playback starts from the first track of the first  
disc.  
All tracks of all discs are played back.  
Elapsed playing time  
Track number  
Disc number*  
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 26),  
disc number will soon change to clock time.  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically  
turns on. You do not have to press  
the power.  
to turn on  
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To fast-forward or reverse the track  
To go to a particular disc directly  
Press the number button corresponding to the disc  
number to start its playback (while the CD changer  
is playing).  
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 select a disc number from 1 – 6:  
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.  
To select a disc number from 7 – 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
To go to the next track or the previous tracks  
Press ¢  
briefly,  
while playing a CD, to go  
ahead to the beginning of  
the next track. Each time  
you press the button  
consecutively, the  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
beginning of the next  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
Disc number*  
Press 4  
briefly,  
* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 26),  
disc number will soon change to clock time.  
while playing a CD, to go  
back to the beginning of  
the current track. Each  
time you press the button  
consecutively, the  
To show the CD Text information  
This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD  
automatic changer equipped with CD Text reading  
capability.  
beginning of the previous  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
Select text display mode while playing a  
CD Text.  
To go to the next discs or the previous discs  
Each time you press the button,  
the display changes as follows:  
Press 5, while playing a  
disc, to go to the next disc.  
Each time you press the  
button consecutively, the  
first track of the next disc is  
located and played back.  
Disc Title / Performer  
Current track no.  
and Elapsed playing time  
Track Title  
Notes:  
• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time  
and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.  
• If a CD Text includes too much text information,  
some may not appear on the display.  
• When you press DISP (display) while playing a  
conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc  
title/performer and the track title.  
Press , while playing a  
disc, to go to the previous  
disc. Each time you press  
the button consecutively,  
the first track of the  
previous disc is located and  
played back.  
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To play back only intros (Intro Scan)  
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each  
track sequentially.  
Selecting CD playback modes  
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part of  
the display, and the number buttons  
work as different function buttons.  
2 Press RND (random), while “MODE”  
is still on the display, so that the  
RND indicator lights up on the  
display.  
2 Press INT (intro), while “MODE” is  
still on the display.  
Then, each time you press INT  
(intro) while playing a disc, the intro  
scan mode changes as follows:  
Then, each time you press RND  
(random), the random play mode  
changes as follows:  
INT1  
INT2  
RND1  
RND2  
Canceled  
Canceled  
Plays the first 15  
seconds  
Indication  
Mode  
RND  
Indicator  
Plays at random  
Mode  
INT1  
Track  
Of all tracks on  
RND1  
(random1)  
Lights  
All tracks of the current  
disc, then the tracks of  
the next disc and so on.  
number  
flashes  
all inserted discs.  
INT2  
Disc  
number  
flashes  
Of the first track  
on each inserted  
disc.  
RND2  
(random2)  
Flashes  
All tracks of all discs  
inserted in the magazine.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
1 Press MODE to enter the functions  
mode while playing a disc.  
“MODE” appears on the lower part  
of the display, and the number  
buttons work as different function  
buttons.  
2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is  
still on the display, so that the RPT  
indicator lights up on the display.  
Then, each time you press RPT  
(repeat), the repeat play mode  
changes as follows:  
RPT1  
RPT2  
Canceled  
RPT  
Indicator  
Mode  
Plays repeatedly  
RPT1  
Lights  
The current track  
(or specified track).  
RPT2  
(repeat2)  
Flashes  
All tracks of the current  
disc (or specified disc).  
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS  
Portable MP3 player, etc.  
200  
MP3 INPUT*  
* Not compatible with digital signals.  
To select “AUX IN” (component connected  
to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control  
Playing an external component  
panel), press and hold CD CD-CH.  
You can connect two external components to this  
unit.  
Connect one to the CD changer jack on the rear  
using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied),  
and the other to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control  
panel.  
Preparations:  
For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and  
the external component, refer to the Installation/  
Connection Manual (separate volume).  
• Before operating the external component using the  
following procedure, select the external input  
correctly. (See “To select the external component to  
use – EXT IN” on page 26.)  
2 Turn on the connected component  
and start playing the source.  
3 Adjust the volume.  
1 Select the external component  
(LINE IN or AUX IN).  
To select “LINE IN” (component  
connected to the CD changer jack on the  
rear), press CD CD-CH repeatedly.  
CD  
LINE IN  
4 Adjust the sound characteristics  
you want. (See pages 21 – 23.)  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD CD-CH, the power automatically  
comes on. You do not have to press  
on the power.  
to turn  
• If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display, see  
page 26 and select the external input (“LINE IN”).  
• Displayed only when one of the following  
sources is selected – FM, AM and CD.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service  
center.  
Remedies  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Insert the disc correctly.  
• CD cannot be played back. Disc is inserted upside down.  
Stop playback while driving on  
rough roads.  
• Sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
You are driving on rough  
roads.  
Change the disc.  
Disc is scratched.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
Connections are incorrect.  
• Insert a finalized  
CD-R/CD-RW.  
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be  
played back.  
CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.  
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW  
with the component which  
you used for recording.  
Tracks on the CD-R/CD-  
RW cannot be skipped.  
Adjust it to the optimum level.  
• Sound cannot be heard  
from the speakers.  
The volume level is set to the  
minimum level.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Insert a disc into the loading slot.  
Insert the disc correctly.  
• “NO DISC” appears on the  
display .  
No disc in the loading slot.  
Disc is inserted incorrectly.  
Disc is locked.  
Unlock the disc (See page 13.)  
• Disc cannot be ejected.  
Press the reset button on the  
panel holder using a ball-point  
pen after detaching the control  
panel. (The clock setting and  
preset stations stored in memory  
are erased.) (See page 2.)  
• This unit does not work at  
all.  
The built-in microcomputer  
may function incorrectly due  
to noise, etc.  
Store stations manually.  
• SSM (Strong-station  
Sequential Memory)  
automatic preset does not  
work.  
Signals are too weak.  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
• Static noise while listening  
to the radio.  
The antenna is not connected  
firmly.  
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Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
Insert a disc.  
• “NO DISC” appears on the  
display .  
No disc in the magazine.  
• “RESET 8” appears on the  
display .  
This unit is not connected to  
a CD changer correctly.  
Connect this unit and the CD  
changer correctly and press the  
reset button of the CD changer.  
• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7”  
appears on the display.  
Press the reset button of the CD  
changer.  
• Disc cannot be played back. No MP3 files are recorded on Change the disc.  
the disc.  
MP3 files do not have the  
Add the extension code—mp3  
extension code—mp3 in their to their file names.  
file names.  
MP3 files are not recorded in Change the disc.  
the format compliant with ISO (Record MP3 files using a  
9660 Level 1 or 2.  
compliant application.)  
• Noise is generated.  
The file played back is not an Skip to another file or change  
MP3 file (although it has the  
extension code—mp3).  
the disc.  
(Do not add the extension  
code—mp3 to non-MP3 files.)  
• A longer readout time is  
required (“MP3 SCAN”  
keeps flashing on the  
display).  
Readout time varies due to  
the complexity of the  
directory/file configuration.  
Do not use too many  
hierarchies and directories.  
Also, do not record any other  
types of audio tracks together  
with MP3 files.  
• Files cannot be played back Playback order is determined  
as you have intended them  
to play.  
when the files are recorded.  
• Elapsed playing time is not  
correct.  
This sometimes occurs  
during play. This is caused by  
how the files are recorded on  
the disc.  
• “MP3” flashes on the  
display.  
There are no MP3 files in the Select another directory.  
current directory.  
• “NO FILES” appears on the There are no MP3 files in this Insert a disc that contains MP3  
display for a while, then  
“PLEASE” and “EJECT”  
appear alternately.  
disc.  
files.  
• Correct characters are not  
displayed. (e.g. album  
name)  
This unit can only display  
alphabets (capital: A–Z,  
small: a–z), numbers, and a  
limited number of symbols.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Handling discs  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the  
unit in the following cases:  
• After starting the heater in the car.  
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.  
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In  
this case, eject the disc and leave the unit  
turned on for a few hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs  
and CD-Rs.  
You can also play back CD Text.  
You can also play back your original CD-Rs  
(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) either  
in audio CD format or in MP3 format.  
How to handle discs  
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
When removing a disc  
from its case, press  
Center holder  
You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs  
recorded in audio CD format or in MP3 format.  
(However, they may not be played back depending  
on their characteristics or recording conditions.)  
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs  
(Rewritable), where audio CD tracks are  
recorded, can be played back only if they are  
already “finalized.”  
down the center holder of  
the case and lift the disc  
out, holding it by the  
edges.  
• Always hold the disc by  
the edges. Do not touch  
its recording surface.  
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read  
their instructions or cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played  
back on this unit because of their disc  
characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if  
the player’s lens is dirty.  
When storing a disc into its case, gently insert  
the disc around the center holder (with the  
printed surface facing up).  
• Make sure to store discs into the cases after  
use.  
• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high  
temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave  
them inside your car.  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time.  
(This is caused by the fact that the reflectance  
of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)  
To keep discs clean  
A dirty disc may not play  
correctly. If a disc does become  
dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in  
a straight line from center to  
edge.  
To play new discs  
CAUTIONS:  
New discs may have some  
rough spots around the inner  
and outer edges. If such a disc  
is used, this unit may reject the  
disc.  
Do not insert 8 cm (3 3/16") discs (single CDs)  
into the loading slot. (Such discs cannot be  
ejected.)  
Do not insert any disc of unusual shape — like a  
heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a  
malfunction.  
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat  
source or place them in a place subject to high  
temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in a  
car.  
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with  
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.  
Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional  
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to  
clean discs.  
About mistracking:  
Mistracking may result from driving on  
extremely rough roads. This does not damage  
the unit and the disc, but will be annoying.  
We recommend that you stop disc playback  
while driving on such rough roads.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output:  
Type: Compact disc player  
Front: 50 W per channel  
Rear: 50 W per channel  
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical  
pickup (semiconductor laser)  
Continuous Power Output (RMS):  
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to  
20 000 Hz at no more than  
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Dynamic Range:  
96 dB  
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.  
Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to  
20 000 Hz at no more than  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB  
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit  
MP3 decoding format: MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3  
Max. Bit Rate: 320 Kbps  
0.8 % total harmonic distortion.  
Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance)  
Tone Control Range:  
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB  
Line-In Level/Impedance:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V  
(11 V to 16 V allowance)  
LINE IN: 1.5 V/20 kload  
MP3 INPUT: 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack  
(analog)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Allowable Operating Temperature:  
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Installation Size:  
Line-Out Level/Impedance:  
2.0 V/20 kload (full scale)  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
182 mm x 52 mm x 150 mm  
(7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 5-15/16")  
Panel Size:  
TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
188 mm x 58 mm x 14 mm  
(7-7/16" x 2-5/16" x 5/8")  
Mass: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) (excluding accessories)  
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz  
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
[FM Tuner]  
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 )  
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):  
65 dB  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz  
Stereo Separation: 35 dB  
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB  
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your  
telephone directory for the nearest car audio  
speciality shop.  
[AM Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 20 µV  
Selectivity: 35 dB  
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