JVC KW XC88 User Manual

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
KW-XC88  
CD  
CD / CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM / AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE / AUX  
AUX  
+10  
10  
EQ  
SEL  
PROG  
LV  
C
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DOLBY  
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TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTRUKSI  
LVT1250-001A  
(UN)  
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  
About the demonstration mode  
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 18  
(DEMO MODE) .....................................  
How to reset your unit ..............................  
2
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Adjusting the sound ................................. 18  
Reinforcing the bass sound ..................... 18  
Selecting preset sound modes ................. 19  
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 20  
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ...........  
Control panel............................................  
Remote controller .....................................  
Preparing the remote controller ...............  
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5
6
LEVEL METER SETTING.................. 21  
Selecting level meter patterns.................. 21  
Level meter patterns .............................. 21  
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 22  
Setting the clock ....................................... 22  
Changing general settings (PSM) ............ 22  
Assigning names to the sources .............. 25  
RADIO OPERATIONS .....................  
Listening to the radio ................................  
Storing stations in memory ......................  
Automatic preset: SSM ..........................  
Manual preset ........................................  
Storing your favorite station into the  
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS... 27  
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 28  
Playing CDs ............................................. 28  
Selecting CD playback modes ................. 30  
EX (extra) button ................................. 10  
Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10  
Other convenient tuner functions ............. 11  
Scanning broadcast stations ................. 11  
Showing a station name ........................ 11  
Selecting FM reception mode ................ 11  
MAINTENANCE ............................ 31  
Handling cassettes ................................... 31  
Handling CDs ........................................... 32  
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 12  
Playing a CD ............................................ 12  
Playing a CD Text ..................................... 13  
Locating a track or a particular portion  
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 33  
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 35  
on a CD ................................................ 13  
Selecting CD playback modes ................. 14  
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................ 14  
TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 15  
Listening to a tape.................................... 15  
Finding the beginning of a tune................ 16  
Other convenient tape operations ............ 17  
Skipping blank portions on the tape ...... 17  
Playing the current tune repeatedly ....... 17  
Prohibiting tape ejection........................... 17  
* Temperature inside the car...  
BEFORE USE  
*For safety...  
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or  
cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car  
becomes normal before operating the unit.  
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• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will  
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.  
• Stop the car before performing any complicated  
operations.  
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS  
Control panel  
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2
11  
12  
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CD  
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CH  
3
4
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
13  
FM  
/
AM  
D
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
5
10  
+10  
EQ  
LV  
PG  
L  
6
7
14  
15  
CD CH AN GER CON TR OL  
DOLBY  
&
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TA
EX  
MODE  
16  
17  
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10  
11  
12  
1
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3
4
5
6
18  
10  
Display window  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24 25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Display window  
Control panel  
19 Dolby NR indicator  
20 EQ level indicator/S.BASS (Super Bass) level/  
level meter  
21 Main display  
22 Level meter  
23 Play mode indicators  
RND (random), RPT (repeat),  
B.SKIP (blank skip)  
1 Display window  
2 CD loading slot  
3
(standby/on / attenuator) button  
/ATT  
4 DISP (display) button  
5 Auxiliary input jack  
6 SEL (select) button  
7 EQ LV (Equalizer/Level) button  
8 + / - buttons  
24 CD indicator  
25 TAPE indicator  
26 Text name indicators  
DISC, TRACK, STATION  
27 Source indicators  
CD, CD-CH (CD-changer), TAPE, AUX, F1, F2,  
F3, AM  
28 Tuner reception indicators  
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)  
29 Clock display  
9
Reset button  
10 MODE button  
11  
Cassette compartment  
12 CD (eject) button  
13  
Source buttons  
CD/CH button  
FM/AM button  
TAPE/AUX button  
button  
PROG  
14 •  
+10 / - 10 button  
15 TAPE (eject) button  
16 buttons  
/
17 EX (extra) button  
18 Number buttons  
4
5
6
7
Selects the sound mode.  
Each time you press button, the EQ  
(equalizer) mode changes.  
Remote controller  
Selects the source.  
Each time you press FUNC (function), the  
source changes.  
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6
1
2
3
Searches stations while listening to the  
radio.  
Fast-forwards or reverses the track if  
pressed and held while listening to a CD.  
Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or  
goes back to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) tracks if pressed briefly while  
listening to a CD.  
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4
Fast-forwards or rewinds a tape and find a  
beginning of a tune (MMS) while listening to  
a tape.  
Does not function as  
/
buttons.  
1
2
Functions the same as the  
on the main unit.  
ATT button  
/
Changes the band while listening to the  
radio.  
Changes the tape direction while listening to  
a tape.  
Selects disc numbers in the increasing  
order, and starts playing while listening to  
the CD changer.  
3
4
Selects preset numbers in the increasing  
order while listening to the radio.  
Selects disc numbers in the decreasing  
order, and starts playing while listening to  
the CD changer.  
Functions the same as the +/- buttons on the  
main unit.  
Note:  
This button does not function for the preferred  
setting mode (PSM) adjustment.  
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3. Return the battery holder.  
Preparing the remote controller  
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until  
you hear a clicking sound.  
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.  
(back side)  
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Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light  
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
45Wx4  
WARNING:  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
Store the battery in a place where children cannot  
reach.  
10  
+10  
PROG  
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,  
consult a doctor immediately.  
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.  
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.  
DOLBY  
&
NR  
TAPE  
EX  
10  
11  
12  
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Remote sensor  
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.  
2) Remove the battery holder.  
(back side)  
1)  
CAUTION:  
2)  
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place  
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for  
a long time.  
2. Place the battery.  
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side  
facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in  
the holder.  
Lithium coin battery  
(product number:  
CR2025)  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
1
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
2
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
Note:  
10  
+10  
When you use this unit for the first  
time, set the built-in clock correctly, see  
page 22.  
EQ  
LV  
PROG  
SEL  
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TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
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3 Adjust the volume.  
1 Turn on the power.  
To turn up the volume.  
“HELLO!appears on the display.  
To turn down the volume.  
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.  
4 Adjust the sound as you want  
(see pages 18 - 20).  
• If you need to change the level meter  
2 Select the source.  
• Each time you press CD/CH,  
the source changes to CD* and  
CD-changer (or external  
pattern, see page 21.  
Level meter  
component)** alternately.  
• Each time you press FM/AM, the  
band changes to FM (FM1, FM2,  
FM3) and AM.  
Clock time  
To drop the volume in a moment  
• Each time you press TAPE/AUX,  
the source changes to TAPE***  
and external component (AUX  
INPUT) alternately.  
Press  
briefly while listening to any  
/ATT  
source. “AT T ” 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.  
*
If a CD is not in the loading slot, you cannot  
select CD as the source to play. ( NO DISC” will  
appear on the display.)  
To turn off the power  
Press  
for more than 1 second. “ SEE  
ATT  
/
** Without connecting the CD changer or the  
external component, you cannot select it as the  
source to play.  
*** If a cassette is not in the cassette compartment,  
you cannot select TAPE as the source to play.  
(“NO TAPE” will appear on the display.)  
YOU appears, then the unit turns off.  
• If you turn off the ignition key without turning off  
this unit, the unit will automatically turn on  
when you turn on the ignition key next time. If  
the last selected source is ready for playback  
(ex. a CD or a tape is in the unit), playback  
starts automatically.  
To operate the tuner, see pages 8 - 11.  
To operate the CD player, see pages 12 - 14.  
To operate the tape deck, see pages 15 - 17.  
To operate the external components, see page 27.  
To operate the CD changer, see pages 28 - 30.  
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RADIO OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
10  
+10  
E
EQ  
SEL  
PROG  
LV  
C
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A
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OLB  
Y
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TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
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10  
11  
12  
1
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Searching a station manually:  
Manual search  
Listening to the radio  
You can use either automatic searching or manual  
searching to tune in to a particular station.  
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or  
AM).  
Searching a station automatically:  
Auto search  
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or  
AM).  
2 Press and hold  
or  
FM2  
FM1  
FM3  
AM  
until M (manual)starts flashing on  
the display.  
Note:  
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, and  
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM  
broadcast.  
Selected band appears.  
2 Start searching a station.  
3 Tune in to a station you want while  
To search stations of  
Mis flashing.  
higher frequencies  
Press  
to tune in  
to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
To search stations of  
lower frequencies  
Press  
to tune in  
to stations of lower  
frequencies.  
If you release your finger from the button, the  
manual mode will automatically turn off after 5  
seconds.  
If you hold down the button, the frequency  
keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and  
9 kHz for AM) until you release the button.  
When a station is received, searching  
stops.  
To stop searching before a station is received,  
press the same button you have pressed for  
searching.  
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Manual preset  
Storing stations in memory  
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band  
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.  
You can use one of the following methods to  
store broadcasting stations in memory.  
• Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station  
Sequential Memory)  
• Manual preset  
• Storing your favorite station into the EX button  
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EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz  
into the preset channel number 1 of  
the FM1 band  
1 Select the FM1 band.  
Automatic preset: SSM  
You can preset 6 local stations in each FM band  
(FM1, FM2, and FM3).  
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, or FM3).  
2 Tune in to a station (in this example,  
of 88.3 MHz).  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
FM1  
Press  
to tune in  
to stations of higher  
.
frequencies  
Press  
2 Press MODE repeatedly untilSSM”  
to tune in  
appears.  
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to stations of lo  
.
frequencies  
3 Press and hold the number button  
(in this example, 1) for more than 2  
seconds.  
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2
1
3 Press SEL.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
“P1” flashes for a few seconds.  
“--SSM--” appears, then disappears when  
automatic preset is over.  
4 Repeat the above procedure to store  
other stations into other preset  
numbers.  
Local stations with the strongest signals are  
searched and stored automatically in the band  
you have selected (FM1, FM2, and 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.  
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Storing your favorite station into the  
EX (extra) button  
Tuning in to a preset station  
You can easily tune in to a preset station.  
Remember that you must store stations first. If  
you have not stored them yet, see page 9.  
You can preset an FM or AM station (such as  
your favorite station or traffic announcement  
station); and recall it by one touch operation even  
if the unit is turned off.  
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1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or  
AM) you want.  
EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz  
into the EX button  
FM2  
FM1  
FM3  
AM  
1 Select the FM1 band.  
2 Select the number (1 - 6) for the  
preset station you want.  
2 Tune in to a station (in this example,  
of 88.3 MHz.)  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Press  
to tune in  
to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
Press  
to tune in  
to stations of lower  
frequencies.  
To tune in the favorite station (EX)  
Press EX so that the unit  
automatically turns on (if it has  
been off).  
EX  
3 Press and hold the EX button until  
Your favorite station is tuned in.  
“EX” flashes.  
• If you press the button again, the previous  
source will be played back again.  
EX  
“EX” flashes on the display.  
Notes:  
• A previously preset station is erased when a new  
station is stored.  
• 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.  
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Selecting FM reception mode  
Other convenient tuner functions  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  
receive, follow the procedure below:  
Scanning broadcast stations  
1 Select “SCAN”.  
1 SelectMONO”.  
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*
SSM  
SCAN  
*
MONO  
Canceled  
(frequency indication)  
SSM  
SCAN  
MONO  
Canceled  
(frequency indication)  
* When receiving an FM stereo broadcast.  
2 Select FM reception mode.  
FM reception mode turns on  
(“MONO ON”) and off (“MONO  
OFF”) alternately.  
2 Start scanning.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time a broadcast is tuned  
in, scanning stops for about 5  
seconds (tuned frequency  
number flashes on the display),  
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
and you can check what  
program is now being  
broadcasted.  
When the monaural mode is turned on, the sound  
you hear becomes monaural but reception will be  
improved.  
If you want to listen to that program, press MODE  
button again to stop scanning.  
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast  
in stereo.  
Showing a station name  
If you have assigned a name to a station  
frequency, the display shows its assigned name  
after the station frequency is displayed.  
When the station name is displayed, the STATION  
indicator lights up on the display (see page 25).  
Lights up.  
To confirm the station frequency while the  
assigned name is shown, press DISP (display).  
Each time you press the button, the assigned  
name and the station frequency alternate on the  
display.  
Note:  
If no name is assigned, “NO NAME” will appear  
when you press DISP.  
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CD OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
10  
+10  
E
EQ  
SEL  
PROG  
LV  
C
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OLB  
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TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
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11  
12  
1
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Notes:  
Playing a CD  
• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD  
automatically ejects.  
1 Insert a disc into the loading slot.  
• When you play a CD Text, the disc title and  
performer appear on the display. Then the current  
track title appears on the display, followed by the  
track number and elapsed playing time. See also  
“Playing a CD Text” (page 13) and “Selecting the  
scroll mode - SCROLL” (page 24).  
The unit turns on,  
draws a CD and  
starts playback  
automatically.  
If a CD Text includes much text information, some  
may not appear on the display.  
To stop play and eject the CD  
Press CD  
.
CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects  
from the loading slot (“EJECT” appears on the  
display). The source changes to the last selected  
source.  
CD indicator lights up.  
If you change the source, the CD play also stops  
(without ejecting the CD this time).  
Total playing time of  
the inserted disc  
Total track number of  
the inserted disc  
Notes:  
• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 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.  
Current track  
Elapsed playing time  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing  
CD/CH turns on the unit and starts playback  
automatically.  
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To go to the next tracks or the previous  
tracks  
Playing a CD Text  
Press  
briefly  
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.  
while playing a CD, 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.  
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1 Select text display mode while  
playing a CDText.  
Each time you press the  
button, the display changes  
as follows:  
Press  
briefly  
Current track no.  
while playing a CD, to go  
back to the beginning of  
Disc Title / Performer  
and Track Title  
Current track no.  
and Elapsed playing time  
the current track. Each  
time you press the button  
consecutively, the  
When disc information appears on the display,  
the corresponding name indicator lights up.  
beginning of the previous  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
To skip 10 tracks  
When a disc title/performer is displayed.  
When a track title is displayed.  
Press +10 while playing a  
CD, to skip 10 tracks at a  
time.  
PROG  
Press - 10 while playing a  
CD, to skip back 10 tracks  
at a time.  
Notes:  
You can use the scroll mode to show the disc  
information on the display.  
See also “Selecting the scroll mode - SCROLL” on  
page 24.  
To go to a particular track directly  
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12  
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• When you press DISP (display) while playing a  
conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc  
title/performer and the track title.  
Press the number button corresponding to the  
track number to start its playback.  
To select a track number from 1 - 6:  
Press 1 (7) - 6 (12) briefly.  
To select a track number from 7 - 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) - 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
Locating a track or a  
particular portion on a CD  
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
Press and hold  
, to  
while playing a CD  
k.  
orward the trac  
fast-f  
Press and hold  
, to  
while playing a CD  
erse the track.  
rev  
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To play back only intro (Intro scan)  
Selecting CD playback modes  
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each  
track sequentially.  
To play back tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“INTRO” appears.  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
2
REPEAT  
Press SEL.  
RANDOM  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time you press button,  
CD Intro scan mode turns on  
(“INTRO ON”) and off  
INTRO  
Canceled  
Press SEL.  
2
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time you press the  
button, CD repeat play mode  
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and  
off (“REPEAT OFF”)  
(“INTRO OFF”) alternately.  
alternately.  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT  
indicator lights up on the display.  
To play back tracks at random  
(Random Play)  
When the Intro scan mode is turned on, the  
current track number flashes.  
You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.  
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Prohibiting CD ejection  
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“RANDOM” appears.  
You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a  
CD in the loading slot.  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
While pressing CD/CH, press  
2
Press SEL.  
and hold CD  
seconds. “CD  
for more than 2  
” flashes on the  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time you press button,  
CD random play mode turns  
on (“RANDOM ON”) and off  
(“RANDOM OFF”) alternately.  
display for a while, and the CD is  
locked and cannot be ejected.  
To cancel the prohibition andunlockthe CD,  
press and hold CD for more than 2 seconds  
again, while pressing CD/CH. “EJECT OK”  
flashes on the display for a while, and the CD is  
“unlocked.”  
When the random mode is turned on, the RND  
indicator lights up on the display and a track  
randomly selected starts playing.  
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TAPE OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
10  
+10  
E
EQ  
LV  
PROG  
SEL  
C
D
C
H
A
N
G
E
R
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
D
OLB  
Y
&
N
R
TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
Press SEL.  
Listening to a tape  
Each time you press the  
button, the Dolby B NR turns  
on (“DOLBY ON”) and off  
(“DOLBY OFF”).  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes.  
1 Insert a cassette into the cassette  
compartment.  
This indicator lights up when the Dolby B  
NR is turned on.  
3 Select the tape direction.  
Each time you press the  
PROG  
button, the tape direction  
changes alternately.  
The unit turns on and tape play starts  
automatically.  
When one side of the tape reaches its end  
during play, the other side of the tape  
automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse)  
Tape indicator flashes.  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When a cassette is already in the cassette  
compartment, pressing TAPE/AUX turns on the  
unit and starts tape play automatically.  
2 Turn on or off the Dolby B NR* as  
needed.  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“DOLBY B” appears.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DOLBY B  
Canceled  
B.SKIP  
REPEAT  
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To stop play and eject the cassette  
Finding the beginning of a tune  
Press TAPE  
.
Tape play stops and the cassette automatically  
ejects from the cassette compartment.  
If you change the source, the tape play also stops  
(without ejecting the cassette this time).  
You can also eject the cassette by pressing TAPE  
with the unit turned off.  
Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start  
playback from the beginning of a specified tune.  
You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead or before the  
current tune.  
During playback  
To fast-forward and rewind a tape  
1 Specify where (how many tunes  
ahead of or before the current tune)  
the tune you want is located.  
Press  
for more  
than 1 second to fast-  
forward the tape. When  
the tape reaches its end,  
the tape is reversed and  
playback starts from the  
beginning of the other  
side.  
To locate a tune ahead of  
the current tune on the  
tape.  
To locate a tune before  
the current tune on the  
tape.  
Press  
for more  
than 1 second to rewind  
the tape. When the tape  
reaches its end, playback  
of the same side starts.  
Each time you press the button, the  
number changes up to ±9.  
To stop fast-forward and rewind at any  
position on the tape, press PROG  
.
When the beginning of the specified tune is  
located, playback starts automatically.  
Tape play starts from that position on the tape.  
Note:  
When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding,  
the tape direction will be changed automatically.  
Notes:  
• While locating a specified tune:  
- If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback  
starts from the beginning of that side.  
- If the tape is fast-forwarded to the end, it is  
reversed and played from the beginning of the  
other side.  
• In the following cases, Multi Music Scan may not  
operate correctly.  
- Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages  
(very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during  
tunes.  
- Tapes with short non-recorded sections.  
- Tapes with high level noise or humming between  
tunes.  
- The Dolby NR setting does not match. For  
example, if the tape is recorded with the Dolby C  
NR.  
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Notes:  
Other convenient tape  
operations  
In the following cases, Blank Skip and Repeat Play  
may not operate correctly.  
- Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages  
(very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during  
tunes.  
Skipping blank portions on the tape  
You can skip blank portions between the tunes  
(Blank Skip).  
- Tapes with short non-recorded sections.  
- Tapes with high level noise or humming between  
tunes.  
- The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example,  
if the tape is recorded with the Dolby C NR.  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“B.SKIP” appears.  
DOLBY B  
Canceled  
B.SKIP  
REPEAT  
Prohibiting tape ejection  
2
Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, skip function mode  
turns on (“B.SKIP ON”) and  
off (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternately.  
You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock”  
a tape in the cassette compartment.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
While pressing TAPE/AUX, press  
and hold TAPE  
2 seconds. “TAPE  
for more than  
” flashes on  
the display for a while, and the  
tape is locked and cannot be  
ejected.  
When this function is on, the B.SKIP indicator  
lights up on the display and the unit skips blank  
portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to  
the next tune, then starts playing it.  
To cancel the prohibition andunlockthe  
tape, press and hold TAPE for more than 2  
seconds again, while pressing TAPE/AUX.  
“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for a while,  
and the tape is “unlocked.”  
Playing the current tune repeatedly  
You can play the current tune repeatedly  
(Repeat Play).  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
DOLBY B  
Canceled  
B.SKIP  
REPEAT  
2
Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, repeat play mode  
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and  
off (“REPEAT OFF”)  
alternately.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS  
Adjusting the sound  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your  
preference.  
You can also adjust the level of Super Bass.  
E
1 Select the item you want to adjust.  
1 Select “S.BASS.”  
Each time you press the button,  
EQ  
SEL  
the adjustable items change as  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
EQ  
S.BASS  
LV  
follows:  
Canceled  
L.V.METER  
BAL  
VOLUME  
FADER  
While adjusting Super Bass, the BASS  
indicator flashes.  
As the number increases, Super Bass  
level also increases.  
Indication  
To do:  
Range  
2 Adjust the level within the range of  
“00” to “08.”  
FADER*  
Adjust the  
front and rear  
speaker  
R06 (rear only)  
F06 (front only)  
BAL  
(Balance)  
Adjust the left L06 (left only)  
and right  
speakers  
R06 (right only)  
VOLUME  
Adjust the  
volume  
00 (min.)  
50 (max.)  
*
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader  
level to “00.”  
2 Adjust the level.  
Note:  
Normally + / - buttons work for volume adjustment.  
So you do not have to select “VOLUME” to adjust the  
volume level.  
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To store a sound mode separately for each  
playback source (EQ Link)  
Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in  
memory. It will be recalled every time you select  
the same source. A sound mode can be stored for  
each of the following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3,  
AM, CD, tape, external components and the EX  
(extra) button (see page 10).  
Selecting preset sound modes  
You can select a preset sound adjustment  
suitable to the music genre.  
1
Select EQ.  
EQ  
SEL  
EQ  
Canceled  
S.BASS  
LV  
See also Changing general settings (PSM) on  
L.V.METER  
page 22.  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2  
seconds so that one of the PSM items appears  
on the display.  
2 Press  
(Equalization Link).  
3 Press + to select LINK ON.  
or  
to select  
EQ LINK  
2 Select the sound mode.  
The sound mode  
changes as follows:  
4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.  
To cancel EQ Link, repeat the same procedure  
and select LINK OFF by pressing - in step 3.  
When EQ LINK is set to LINK ON  
The selected sound mode and Super Bass  
level can be stored in memory for the current  
source.  
Each time you select the same source, the  
same sound mode is also recalled, and shown  
after the source name.  
FLAT  
Hard Rock  
R & B*  
POP  
JAZZ  
DanceMusic  
Country  
USER**  
Raggae  
Classic  
(back to the beginning)  
*
Rhythm and Blues  
When EQ LINK is set to LINK OFF  
** If you want to adjust and store your original  
The selected sound mode effect applies to all  
the sources selected.  
sound mode (USER), see Storing your own  
sound adjustments on page 20.  
EQ level changes as you select the sound  
mode.  
Ex.: When you select R & B  
To cancel the sound mode, select FLAT in  
step 2.  
Note:  
You can adjust the sound mode to your preference, and  
store it in memory.  
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Storing your own sound  
adjustments  
3 Adjust the selected sound element.  
• Refer to the table  
below for adjusting the  
selected sound  
element.  
You can adjust the sound modes to your  
preference and store your own adjustments in  
memory (USER sound mode).  
E
• There is a time limit in doing the following  
procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you  
finish, start from step 1 again.  
Indication  
LOW FREQ. 50 Hz , 80 Hz , 120 Hz  
LOW LEVEL - 06 (min.) +06 (max.)  
MID FREQ. 700 Hz , 1 kHz , 2 kHz  
MID LEVEL - 06 (min.) +06 (max.)  
HIGH FREQ. 8 kHz , 12 kHz  
HIGH LEVEL - 06 (min.) +06 (max.)  
Range  
1 SelectEQ.”  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
EQ  
S.BASS  
.METER  
Canceled  
L.V  
.
el adjusted flashes  
EQ lev  
2 Select sound elements to adjust.  
Each time you press the button,  
the sound elements to adjust  
EQ  
LV  
LOW FREQ.  
SEL  
EX.: When you adjust  
change as follows:  
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust the  
other sound elements.  
LOW LEVEL  
MID LEVEL  
HIGH LEVEL  
LOW FREQ.*  
MID FREQ.*  
HIGH FREQ.*  
5 Store the adjustments.  
Your setting is stored in USER  
sound mode.  
(back to the beginning)  
FREQ. (LOW, MID, HIGH):  
Select the center frequency to  
adjust.  
LEVEL (LOW, MID, HIGH):  
Adjust the enhancement level.  
* By pressing  
or  
, you can  
directly move as follows:  
MID FREQ.  
LOW FREQ.  
HIGH FREQ.  
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LEVEL METER SETTING  
3. SideWinder  
Selecting level meter patterns  
Level meter is displayed horizontally.  
You can select any one from 7 different level  
meter patterns or a demonstration of all the  
patterns.  
1 Select “L.V. METER.”  
4. Full Size  
Level meter is displayed on the main display.  
EQ  
S.BASS  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Canceled  
L.V.METER  
2 Press +/- to select the level meter  
5. Spin  
pattern.  
Spin in the right meter.  
Each time you press  
the button, the level  
meter changes as  
follows:  
6. Double  
Waves is displayed on both level meters.  
ALL DEMO  
Full Size  
Dolphin  
Standard  
Spin Double  
OFF (back to the beginning)  
SideWinder  
HIGH WAY  
7. HIGH WAY  
As if you were driving along a highway.  
Level meter patterns  
1. ALL DEMO (default setting)  
Demonstrates all the level meter patterns,  
each for 20 seconds.  
2. Standard  
8. Dolphin  
Standard level meter.  
A dolphin is swimming in the main display.  
9. OFF  
No level meter is displayed.  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS  
Setting the clock  
Changing general settings (PSM)  
After installation, set the built-in clock correctly.  
You can change the following settings for this unit  
by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM  
items appears on the display. (See  
page 23.)  
Basic Procedure  
There is a time limit in doing the follo  
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you  
finish, start from step 1 again.  
wing  
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the  
PSM items appears on the display.  
(See page 23.)  
2 IfCLOCK HOURdoes not appear,  
press  
or  
repeatedly  
until it appears.  
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
2 Select a PSM item you want to  
adjust. (See page 23.)  
3 Adjust the hour.  
4 Press  
or  
untilCLOCK  
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.  
MIN (minute)appears on the display.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
5 Adjust the minute.  
other PSM items if necessary.  
5 Finish the setting.  
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
6 Finish the setting.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
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.  
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items  
1
2
3
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Factory-preset See  
Settings page  
Hold.  
Set.  
Select.  
+
Back  
Advance  
Advance  
CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment  
CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment  
CLOCK DISP Clock display  
1:00  
22  
24  
19  
Back  
CLOCK OFF  
CLOCK ON CLOCK OFF  
EQ LINK  
Sound control  
memory linkage  
LINK ON  
DIM OFF  
LINK OFF  
DIM ON  
LINK OFF  
DIM AUTO  
DIMMER  
Dimmer mode  
24  
DIM AUTO  
CONTRAST1 - CONTRAST 10 CONTRAST 5 24  
CONTRAST  
SCROLL  
Display contrast  
Scroll mode  
SCRL ONCE SCRL AUTO  
SCRL ONCE  
24  
SCRL OFF  
EXT INPUT  
AUX ADJ  
DEMO  
External input  
selection  
CD CHANGER LINE INPUT CD CHANGER 24  
Auxiliary input level  
adjustment  
A.ADJ 00 - A.ADJ 05  
DEMO OFF DEMO ON  
A.ADJ 00  
24  
25  
DEMO ON  
Demonstration mode  
23  
Setting the clock display - CLOCK DISP  
Selecting the external component to use  
- EXT INPUT  
You can set the clock to be shown on the display  
when the unit is turned off.  
When shipped from the factory, the clock is set  
not to be shown on the display.  
You can connect the external component to the  
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input  
Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).  
• CLOCK OFF: Clock display is turned off.  
• CLOCK ON : Clock display is turned on.  
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.  
Note:  
If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off  
the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to  
select “CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.  
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is  
selected as the external component.  
• CD CHANGER: To use the CD changer.  
• LINE INPUT:  
To use the external  
component other than CD  
changer.  
Selecting the dimmer mode - DIMMER  
When you turn on the car headlights, the display  
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer  
mode is activated.  
Notes:  
• If the current source is CD changer or external  
component, this item does not appear.  
• DIM OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.  
For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and  
the external component, refer to the Installation/  
Connection Manual (separate volume).  
• DIM ON:  
• DIM AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.  
Always dims the display.  
Note:  
Auto Dimmer equipped for this unit may not work  
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those  
having a control dial for dimming.  
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “DIM ON” or  
“DIM OFF.”  
Adjusting the auxiliary input level  
- AUX ADJ  
Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an  
external component is connected to the auxiliary  
input jack.  
When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary (AUX)  
input level is set at level 00.  
Adjusting the display contrast level  
- CONTRAST  
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.  
You can adjust the display contrast level among 1  
(dark) to 10 (bright).When shipped from the  
factory, the display contrast level is set at level 5.  
Selecting the scroll mode - SCROLL  
You can select the scroll mode for the disc  
information.  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode  
is set to “SCRL ONCE.”  
• SCRL ONCE:Scrolls only once.  
• SCRL AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second  
intervals in between).  
• SCRL OFF: Cancels Auto Scroll.  
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Turning the demo mode on or off  
- DEMO MODE  
Assigning names to the sources  
You can assign names to station frequencies and  
the external component connected to the AUX  
input jack.  
You can turn the demo mode on or off. When  
shipped from the factory, DEMO ON” is selected.  
• DEMO OFF: Turns the demo mode off.  
After assigning a name, it will appear on the  
display when you select the source.  
• DEMO ON:  
Turns the demo mode on. The  
demonstration will start  
automatically if no sound comes  
in for 3 minutes.  
Sources  
Maximum number  
of the characters  
Station frequencies*  
Up to 10 characters  
(up to 32 station  
frequencies including  
both FM and AM)  
Note:  
If the unit has been reset (and the power is on),  
demonstration will start if no sound comes in for  
about 15 seconds.  
External components  
(“AUX INPUT” only)  
Up to 10 characters  
*
You cannot assign name to a station frequency  
stored in the EX (extra) button.  
1 Select a source you want to assign a  
name to.  
When you select a  
source, the power  
automatically  
comes on.  
Each time you press the  
button, the source  
changes as described on  
page 7.  
2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds while pressing DISP  
(display).  
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
(at the same time)  
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT PAGE  
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To erase the input characters  
3 Select the character set you want  
while“ ” is flashing.  
Each time you press the  
Press and hold DISP (display) for more than 1  
seconds to erase all the characters at a time.  
button, the character set  
Note:  
changes as follows:  
When you try to assign a name to the 33rd station  
frequency, “NAME FULL” appears on the display. (In  
this case, delete unwanted names before assignment.)  
Capital letters (  
Small letters (  
)
Available characters  
)
Ca p it a l le t t e r s  
A
F
K
P
U
B
G
C
H
M
R
W
D
I
E
J
Numbers and symbols (  
)
L
N
S
X
O
T
Y
4 Select a character.  
About the available  
characters, see the right  
column.  
Q
V
space  
Z
Sm a ll le t t e r s  
a
f
b
g
c
d
i
e
j
5 Move the cursor to the next (or  
h
m
r
previous) character position.  
k
p
u
l
n
s
x
o
t
q
v
w
y
space  
z
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish  
Num b e r a nd s y m b o ls  
inputting the name.  
0
5
!
1
6
2
7
#
(
3
8
$
)
4
9
7 Finish the procedure while the last  
selected character is flashing.  
,
%
&
+
*
/
EQ  
SEL  
LV  
,
;
.
-
:
=
<
>
space  
?
@
_
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
10  
+10  
EQ  
LV  
PROG  
SEL  
C
D
C
H
A
N
G
E
R
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
D
OLB  
Y
&
N
R
MD player, etc.  
TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
You can connect two external components to this  
unit.  
Connect one to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack on  
the control panel, and the other to the CD  
changer jack on the rear.  
2 Turn on the connected component  
and start playing the source.  
3 Adjust the volume.  
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 connected  
to the CD changer jack, select the external input  
correctly. (See “Selecting the external component to  
use - EXT INPUT” on page 24.)  
If the input level of the external component  
connected to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack  
is not high enough, increase the input level  
properly.  
Without adjusting the input level, you may be  
surprised at a loud sound when you change  
the source from the external components to  
another. (See “Adjusting the auxiliary input  
level - AUX ADJ” on page 24.)  
1 Select the external component.  
AUX INPUT: Press TAPE/AUX repeatedly to  
select the component  
connected to the AUX jack on  
the control panel.  
LINE INPUT: Press CD/CH repeatedly to  
select the component  
connected to the CD changer  
jack.  
• If “LINE INPUT” does not appear on the  
display, see page 24 and select the external  
input (“Selecting the external component to  
use - EXT INPUT”).  
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS  
CD  
CD  
/
CH  
KW-XC88  
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
FM  
/
AM  
DISP  
45Wx4  
TAPE  
/
AUX  
AUX  
10  
+10  
EQ  
LV  
PROG  
SEL  
C
D
C
H
A
N
G
E
R
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
D
OLB  
Y
&
N
R
TAPE  
EX  
MODE  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Playing CDs  
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.  
Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).  
Playback starts from the first  
track of the first disc.  
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.  
All tracks of all discs are played  
back.  
Track number Elapsed playing time  
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, connect the connecting cord(s)  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD/CH, the power automatically  
comes on. You do not have to press  
on the power.  
to turn  
/ATT  
firmly if necessary, then press the reset button  
of the CD changer.  
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To go to a particular disc directly  
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
Press the number button corresponding to the  
disc number to start its playback (while CD  
changer is playing).  
Press and hold  
while playing a CD, to  
fast-forward the track.  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press and hold  
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 tracks 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  
beginning of the next  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
Ex.: When disc number 3 is selected.  
Disc number  
Track number  
Press  
briefly  
while playing a CD, to go  
back to the beginning of  
the current track. Each  
time you press the button  
consecutively, the  
beginning of the previous  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
Track number Elapsed playing time  
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To play back only intro (Intro scan)  
Selecting CD playback modes  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“INTRO” appears.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
1
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
2
Press SEL.  
EQ  
LV  
(Continuous play)  
SEL  
Each time you press the  
button, CD intro scan mode  
changes as follows:  
2
Press SEL.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time you press the  
button, CD repeat play mode  
changes as follows:  
INTRO1 ON  
INTRO2 ON  
INTRO OFF  
REPEAT1 ON  
REPEAT2 ON  
Mode  
Indicator  
Plays the beginnings  
(15 seconds)  
REPEAT OFF  
INTRO1 ON Track number Of all tracks on all  
flashes inserted discs.  
INTRO2 ON Disc number Of the first track on each  
Mode  
RPT  
Indicator  
Plays repeatedly  
REPEAT1 ON Lights  
The current track (or  
specified track).  
flashes  
inserted disc.  
Canceled.  
INTRO OFF None  
REPEAT2 ON Flashes All tracks of the current  
disc (or specified disc).  
REPEAT OFF Goes off Canceled.  
Track number  
To play back tracks at random  
(Random Play)  
1
2
Press MODE repeatedly until  
“RANDOM” appears.  
EX.:When “INTRO1 ON” is selected.  
Disc number  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
Press SEL.  
EQ  
LV  
SEL  
Each time you press the  
button, CD random play mode  
changes as follows:  
EX.:When “INTRO2 ON” is selected.  
RANDOM1 ON  
RANDOM2 ON  
RANDOM OFF  
Mode  
RND  
Plays at random  
Indicator  
RANDOM1 ON Lights  
All tracks of the current  
disc, then the tracks of the  
next disc, and so on.  
RANDOM2 ON Flashes All tracks of all discs  
inserted in the magazine.  
RANDOM OFF Goes off Canceled.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Handling cassettes  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not play the tapes with peeling labels;  
otherwise, they can damage the unit.  
• Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape  
may become entangled with the mechanism.  
• Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment  
after use, as the tape may become slack.  
The cassette deck built in this unit requires very  
little attention, but you will be able to extend the  
life of the cassette deck if you follow the  
instructions below.  
To clean the heads  
The function below is also provided to ensure the  
longer life of the cassette deck.  
Ignition key-off release  
When you turn off the ignition key with a cassette  
in the compartment, the unit automatically  
releases the tape from its head.  
• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use  
using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available  
at an audio store).  
When the head becomes dirty, you may realize  
the following symptoms:  
-
-
-
Sound quality is reduced.  
Sound level decreases.  
Sound drops out.  
• Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.  
• Do not touch the highly-polished head with any  
metallic or magnetic tools.  
To keep the tape clean  
• Always store the tapes in their storage cases  
after use.  
• Do not store tapes in the following places:  
-
-
-
Subject to direct sunlight  
With high humidity  
At extremely hot temperatures  
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Moisture condensation  
Handling CDs  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the  
CD player in the following cases:  
The CD player built in this unit has been  
designed to play back the CDs bearing the  
• After starting the heater in the car.  
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.  
Should this occur, the CD player may  
malfunction. In this case, eject the CD and leave  
the unit turned on for a few hours until the  
moisture evaporates.  
following marks.  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
You can also play back your original CD-Rs  
(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) on this  
receiver.  
This unit is not compatible with MP3.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not insert 8 cm CDs (single CDs) into the  
loading slot. (Such CDs cannot be ejected.)  
• Do not insert any CD of unusual shape - like a  
heart or flower; otherwise, it will malfunction.  
• Do not expose CDs 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.  
How to handle CDs  
Center holder  
When removing a CD from  
its case, press down the  
center holder of the case  
and lift the CD out, holding it  
by the edges.  
• Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not  
touch its recording surface.  
• Do not use any solvent (for example,  
conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner,  
benzine, etc.) to clean CDs.  
When storing a CD into its case, gently insert  
the CD around the center holder (with the  
printed surface facing up).  
• Make sure to store CDs into the cases after  
use.  
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-  
RWs recorded in audio CD format.  
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs  
(Rewritable) can be played back only if they are  
already “finalized.  
• 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.  
• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high  
temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave  
them inside your car.  
To keep CDs clean  
A dirty CD may not play  
correctly. If a CD does  
becomes dirty, wipe it with a  
soft cloth in a straight line from  
center to edge.  
To play new CDs  
New CDs may have some  
rough spots around the inner  
and outer edges.  
If such a CD is used, this unit  
may reject the CD.  
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges  
with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.  
• 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.)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service  
center.  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• CD cannot be played back.  
CD is inserted upside down.  
Insert the CD correctly.  
• CD sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
You are driving on rough  
roads.  
Stop CD play while driving on  
rough roads.  
CD is scratched.  
Change the CD.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
NO DISC” appears on the  
display.  
No CD is in the loading slot  
(or in the magazine.)  
Insert CD.  
CD is inserted incorrectly.  
Insert it correctly.  
• CD can neither be played  
back nor ejected.  
The CD player may function  
incorrectly.  
Press and hold both the  
and CD buttons  
/ATT  
at the same time for several  
seconds.  
• “EJECT ERR” appears on  
the display.  
The CD was interrupted  
ejection or insertion.  
Press CD , or press both  
the  
and CD  
/ATT  
buttons together to clear the  
message.  
• A cassette tape cannot be  
inserted.  
You have tried to insert a  
cassette in the wrong way.  
Insert the cassette with the  
exposed tape facing right.  
• Cassette tapes become hot. This is not a malfunction.  
Tape sound is at very low  
level and sound quality is  
degraded.  
The tape head is dirty.  
Clean it with a head cleaning  
tape.  
• Sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
Connections are not good.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
• Sound cannot be heard from The volume control is turned  
Adjust it to the optimum level.  
the speakers.  
to the minimum level.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT PAGE  
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Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• SSM automatic preset does  
not work.  
Signals are too weak.  
Store stations manually.  
• Static noise while listening to The antenna is not connected Connect the antenna firmly.  
the radio. firmly.  
• “NO MAGAZINE” appears on No magazine is in the CD  
Insert the magazine.  
the display.  
changer.  
• “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 1RESET 7”  
appears on the display.  
Press the reset button of the  
CD changer.  
• This unit does not work at  
all.  
• The CD changer does not  
work at all.  
The built-in microcomputer  
may function incorrectly due  
to noise, etc.  
Press the reset button on the  
front panel (see page 2.)  
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be  
played back.  
CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. • Change a finalized CD-R/  
CD-RW.  
Tracks cannot be skipped on  
CD-R/CD-RW.  
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW  
with the component which  
you used for recording.  
About mistracking:  
Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage  
the unit and the CD, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop CD play 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: 45 W per channel  
Rear: 45 W per channel  
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical  
pickup (semiconductor laser)  
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  
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Dynamic Range: 96 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB  
distortion.  
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit  
Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 ,  
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more  
than 0.8% total harmonic  
CASSETTE DECK SECTION  
Wow and Flutter: 0.1 % (WRMS)  
Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)  
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz  
(Normal tape)  
distortion.  
Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance)  
Equalizer Control Range:  
LOW: ±12 dB (50 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)  
MID: ±12 dB (700 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)  
HIGH: ±12 dB (8 kHz, 12 kHz)  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB  
Line-In level/Impedance:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Normal tape)  
Dolby B NR ON:  
Dolby B NR OFF:  
Stereo Separation:  
65 dB  
56 dB  
40 dB  
Auxiliary input jack:  
GENERAL  
(3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack)  
Line-Out Level/Impedance:  
2.0 V/20 kload (full scale)  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
Power Requirement:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V  
allowance)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Allowable Working Temperature:  
0°C to +40°C  
TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Installation Size:  
178 mm x 100 mm x 150 mm  
Front Panel Size:  
170 mm x 96 mm x 20 mm  
Mass: 2.2 kg (excluding accessories)  
[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  
Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz  
Stereo Separation: 35 dB  
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB  
[AM Tuner]  
Sensitivity: 20 µV  
Selectivity: 35 dB  
35  
Having TROUBLE with operation?  
Please reset your unit  
Refer to page of How to reset your unit  
Punya MASALAH pengoprasian?  
Tolong reset unit anda  
Lihat pada halaman tentang mereset unit  
EN, IN  
© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
0704MNMMDWJEIN  

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