JVC KW XC899 User Manual

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER  
KW-XC899  
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SOUND  
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SOURCE  
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VOL  
VOL  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LVT1463-001A  
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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 ..............................  
2
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 25  
Adjusting the sound ................................. 25  
Reinforcing the bass sound ..................... 25  
Selecting preset sound modes................. 26  
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 27  
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ...........  
Control panel............................................  
Remote controller.....................................  
Preparing the remote controller ...............  
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LEVEL METER SETTING.................. 28  
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................  
7
Selecting level meter patterns.................. 28  
RADIO OPERATIONS .....................  
Listening to the radio................................  
Storing stations in memory ......................  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 29  
About the demonstration mode  
(DEMO MODE) ..................................... 29  
Setting the clock....................................... 29  
Changing general settings (PSM) ............ 30  
Assigning names to the sources .............. 33  
Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10  
Other convenient tuner functions ............. 11  
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 12  
Playing a CD ............................................ 12  
Locating a track or a particular portion  
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS... 34  
on a CD ................................................ 13  
Selecting CD playback modes ................. 14  
Playing a CD Text ..................................... 15  
Other convenient CD functions ................ 15  
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 35  
Playing CDs ............................................. 35  
Selecting CD playback modes ................. 37  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............ 38  
Handling cassettes................................... 38  
Handling discs.......................................... 39  
MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 16  
What is MP3?........................................... 16  
How are MP3 files recorded and  
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 40  
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 43  
played back? ........................................ 16  
MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 18  
Playing an MP3 disc ................................ 18  
Locating a file or particular portion  
on an MP3 disc...................................... 19  
Selecting MP3 playback modes ............... 21  
TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 22  
Listening to a tape.................................... 22  
Finding the beginning of a tune................ 23  
Other convenient tape functions .............. 24  
*Temperature inside the car....  
BEFORE USE  
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.  
*For safety....  
• 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  
Display window  
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Control panel  
Display window  
1 Display window  
o Dolby NR indicator  
2 CD loading slot  
; S.BASS EQ (Super Bass/Equalizer) level  
/level meter  
a Main display  
3
(standby/on/attenuator) button  
ATT  
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4 DISP (display) button  
5 Auxiliary input jack  
6 SEL (select) button  
7 EQ LV (Equalizer/Level) button  
8 + / – buttons  
9 Reset button  
p MODE button  
q Cassette compartment  
w CD 0 (eject) button  
e Source buttons  
• CD/CH button  
• FM/AM button  
TAPE/AUX button  
r 2 PROG 3 button  
• +10 / –10 button  
s Level meter  
d Play mode indicators  
RND (random), RPT (repeat),  
B.SKIP (blank skip)  
f CD indicator  
g TAPE indicator  
h Text name indicators  
DISC, TRACK, STATION  
j Source indicators  
MP3, CD, CD-CH (CD-changer), TAPE, AUX,  
F1, F2, F3, A  
k Tuner reception indicators  
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)  
l Clock display  
t TAPE 0 (eject) button  
y 4 / ¢  
buttons  
u EX (extra) button  
i Number buttons  
4
Remote controller  
4 Functions the same as the +/– buttons on the  
main unit.  
Note:  
This button does not function for the preferred  
setting mode (PSM) adjustment.  
ATT  
SOUND  
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2
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5 Selects the sound mode.  
Each time you press the button, the EQ  
(equalizer) mode changes.  
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SOURCE  
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6 Selects the source.  
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4
Each time you press SOURCE, the source  
changes.  
7 • Searches stations while listening to the  
radio.  
VOL  
VOL  
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if  
pressed and held while listening to any disc.  
• Skips to the beginning of the next track or  
goes back to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track/file if pressed briefly while  
listening to any disc.  
• Fast-forwards or rewinds a tape and finds  
the beginning of a tune (MMS) while  
listening to a tape. To release this operation,  
press button 2 which then starts playback.  
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ATT button  
1 Functions the same as the  
on the main unit.  
2 • Changes the band while listening to the  
radio.  
• Skips to the first file of the next directory if  
pressed while listening to an MP3 disc.  
• Changes the tape direction while listening to  
a tape.  
• Selects disc numbers in increasing order,  
and starts playing while listening to the CD  
changer.  
3 • Selects preset numbers in increasing order  
while listening to the radio.  
• Skips to the first file of the previous directory  
if pressed while listening to an MP3 disc.  
• Selects disc numbers in decreasing order,  
and starts playing while listening to the CD  
changer.  
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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 the holder.  
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.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light  
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).  
Lithium coin battery  
(product number:  
CR2025)  
3. Return the battery holder.  
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until  
you hear a clicking sound.  
(back side)  
Installing the battery  
When the controllable range or effectiveness of  
the remote controller decreases, replace the  
battery.  
WARNING:  
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot  
reach.  
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.  
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.  
2) Remove the battery holder.  
(back side)  
• 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.  
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2)  
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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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Note:  
When you use this unit for the first  
time, set the built-in clock correctly, see  
page 29.  
3 Adjust the volume.  
1 Turn on the power.  
“HELLO!appears on the display.  
To turn up the volume.  
To turn down the volume.  
Volume level  
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.  
2 Select the source.  
• Each time you press CD/CH,  
the source alternates between  
CD* and CD-changer (or  
external component)**.  
Clock time  
4 Adjust the sound as you want  
(see pages 25 – 27).  
• Each time you press FM/AM, the  
band changes to FM (FM1, FM2,  
FM3) and AM.  
• If you need to change the level meter  
pattern, see page 28.  
To drop the volume immediately  
• Each time you press TAPE/AUX,  
the source alternates between  
TAPE*** and external component  
(AUX INPUT).  
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ATT  
briefly while listening to any  
Press  
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and  
the volume level will drop immediately.  
To resume the previous volume level, press the  
button briefly again.  
*
If a disc 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  
** 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.)  
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ATT for more than 1 second. “SEE  
Press  
YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.  
If you turn off the power while listening to a  
disc, the disc play will start from where  
playback has been stopped previously, next  
time you turn on the power.  
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 disc or a tape is in the unit),  
playback starts automatically.  
To operate the tuner, see pages 8 – 11.  
To play the CD, see pages 12 – 15.  
To play the MP3 disc, see pages 18 – 21.  
To operate the tape deck, see pages 22 – 24.  
To operate the external components, see page 34.  
To operate the CD changer, see pages 35 – 37.  
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RADIO OPERATIONS  
Searching for a station manually:  
Listening to the radio  
Manual search  
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 for a station automatically:  
Auto search  
FM2  
FM1  
FM3  
AM  
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or  
AM).  
2 Press and hold ¢  
or 4  
until  
“M (manual)” starts flashing on the  
display.  
FM2  
FM1  
FM3  
AM  
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 for a station.  
3 Tune in to a station you want while  
To search stations of  
higher frequencies  
“M” is flashing.  
Press ¢  
to tune in  
to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
To search stations of  
lower frequencies  
Press 4  
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  
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band  
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.  
Storing stations in memory  
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  
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 up to 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).  
Press ¢  
to tune in  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
FM1  
to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
2 Press MODE repeatedly until “SSM”  
Press 4  
to tune in  
to stations of lower  
frequencies.  
appears.  
3 Press and hold the number button  
(in this example, 1) for more than 2  
seconds.  
3 Press 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 for 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 the number 1 button will be automatically tuned  
in.  
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Storing your favorite station into the  
EX (extra) button  
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.  
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.  
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).  
Press ¢  
to tune in  
to stations of higher  
frequencies.  
Press 4  
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:  
• The 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  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  
receive, follow the procedure below:  
Other convenient tuner functions  
Scanning broadcast stations  
1 Select “SCAN.”  
1 Select “MONO.”  
*SSM  
SCAN  
SSM  
SCAN  
*MONO  
Canceled  
(frequency indication)  
MONO  
Canceled  
(frequency indication)  
* When receiving an FM stereo broadcast.  
2 Select FM reception mode.  
FM reception mode turns on  
2 Start scanning.  
Each time a broadcast is tuned  
in, scanning stops for about 5  
seconds (tuned frequency  
number flashes on the display),  
and you can check what  
program is now being  
(“MONO ON”) and off (“MONO  
OFF”) alternately.  
When the monaural mode is turned on, the sound  
you hear becomes monaural but reception will be  
improved.  
broadcasted.  
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 an assigned 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 33).  
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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  
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 15) and “Selecting the  
scroll mode – SCROLL” (page 32).  
The unit turns on,  
draws in the CD  
and starts playback  
automatically.  
If a CD Text includes much text information, some  
may not appear on the display.  
• If you play a CD with assigned name (see page 33),  
the assigned name appears on the display, followed  
by the track number and elapsed playing time. See  
also “Showing an assigned name” on page 15.  
CD indicator lights up.  
To stop play and eject the CD  
Press CD 0.  
Total playing time of  
the inserted disc  
Total track number of  
the inserted disc  
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.  
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.  
• If you change the source, CD play also stops  
(without ejecting the disc).  
Current track  
Elapsed playing time  
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play  
starts from where playback had been stopped  
previously.  
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 skip 10 tracks  
Locating a track or a particular  
portion on a CD  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
2–10 +103” appears.  
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
Press and hold ¢  
while  
playing a CD, to fast-forward  
the track.  
Press and hold 4  
while  
playing a CD, to reverse the  
track.  
2 Press +10 or –10 button.  
To skip 10 tracks* fowards  
to the last track.  
To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks  
Press ¢  
briefly while  
To skip 10 tracks*  
backwards to the first  
track.  
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 track is  
located and played back.  
* The fist time you press +10 or –10 button, the  
track skips to the nearest higher or lower track  
with a track number of multiple ten (ex. 10th,  
20th, 30th).  
Then each time you press the button, you can  
skip 10 tracks (see “How to use the +10 and –10  
buttons” below).  
• After the last track, the first track will be  
selected, and vice versa.  
Press 4  
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  
track is located and played  
back.  
How to use the +10 and -10 buttons  
• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing  
track number 6.  
To go to a particular track directly  
(Three times)  
(Twice)  
Track 6  
\10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32  
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.  
• Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing  
track number 32.  
To select a track number from 7 – 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
(Three times)  
(Twice)  
Track 32  
\30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8  
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2 Press SEL.  
Selecting CD playback modes  
Each time you press the  
button, CD random play mode  
turns on (“RANDOM ON”) and  
off (“RANDOM OFF”)  
alternately.  
To play back tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
You can play back the current track repeatedly.  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
When the random mode is turned on, the RND  
indicator lights up on the display and a  
randomly selected track starts playing.  
To play back only intro (Intro scan)  
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each  
track sequentially.  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, CD repeat play mode  
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and  
off (“REPEAT OFF”)  
alternately.  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“INTRO” appears.  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT  
indicator lights up on the display.  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, CD Intro scan mode  
turns on (“INTRO ON”) and off  
(“INTRO OFF”) alternately.  
To play back tracks at random  
(Random Play)  
You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“RANDOM” appears.  
When the Intro scan mode is turned on, the  
current track number flashes.  
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Playing a CD Text  
Other convenient CD functions  
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.  
Showing an assigned name  
You can assign names to conventional CDs.  
If you have assigned a name to a CD, the assigned  
name appears on the display, followed by the current  
track number and elapsed playing time.  
When the CD name is displayed, the DISC indicator  
lights up on the display (see page 33).  
1 Select text display mode while  
playing a CD Text.  
Each time you press the  
button, the display changes  
as follows:  
Lights up  
Current track no.  
Disc Title / Performer  
and Track Title  
To confirm the current track number and  
elapsed playing time while the assigned name  
is shown, press DISP (display).  
Current track no.  
and Elapsed playing time  
Each time you press the button, the assigned  
name and current track number/elapsed playing  
time alternate on the display.  
When disc information appears on the display,  
the corresponding name indicator lights up.  
Note:  
You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3  
disc.  
When a disc title/performer is displayed.  
When a track title is displayed.  
Prohibiting CD ejection  
You can prohibit CD ejection and can “lock” a CD  
in the loading slot.  
Notes:  
While pressing CD/CH, press  
You can use the scroll mode to show the disc  
information on the display.  
See also “Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL” on  
page 32.  
• When you press DISP (display) while playing a  
conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc  
title/performer (unless you have assigned a name to  
the CD) and the track title.  
and hold CD 0 for more than 2  
seconds. “CD  
” flashes on the  
display for a while, and the CD is  
locked and cannot be ejected.  
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD,  
press and hold CD 0 for more than 2 seconds  
again, while pressing CD/CH. “EJECT OK”  
flashes on the display for a while, and the CD is  
“unlocked.”  
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MP3 INTRODUCTION  
Precautions when recording MP3 files  
on a CD-R or CD-RW  
What is MP3?  
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.  
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.  
How are MP3 files recorded  
and played back?  
* This player is not compatible with the data encoded  
with Layer 1 and 2 formats.  
**Bit rate is the average number of bits that one  
second of audio data will consume. The unit used is  
Kbps (1024 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.  
Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file  
and directory can be linked to and be accessed  
from the root.  
An MP3 decoder is incorporated into this unit.  
You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on  
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.  
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.  
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.  
This unit can show ID3v1 tags (album name,  
performer name and song title) on the display.  
• 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 for on this unit.  
Other Main Features in this unit:  
• Maximum number of directories/files: 289  
(Total)  
Notes:  
• Available characters:A–Z, 0–9, _(underscore)  
• Maximum number of characters for file name  
(ISO 9660 Level 1):12 (inclusive of  
separation mark—“.and  
• 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.  
extension code—“mp3”)  
(ISO 9660 Level 2): 31 (inclusive of  
separation mark—“.and  
• 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: 64  
* 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  
18  
10  
11  
19  
5
6
06  
07  
20  
21  
22  
8
7
9
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
Note:  
: Root  
There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested  
directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for  
stable operations.  
: Directories  
: MP3 files  
MP3 playback/search order  
• 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  
Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 12 to  
15.  
Playback starts automatically from the first file of  
the first directory once file check is completed.  
Then, the display changes to show the following:  
Playing an MP3 disc  
When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting:  
see page 32)  
1 Insert an MP3 disc into the loading  
slot.  
Album name/performer name (directory  
name)* = Track title (file name)* =  
Elapsed playing time  
The unit turns on, draws  
in an MP3 disc and starts  
playback automatically.  
* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags, directory  
name and file name appear.  
When “TAG OFF” is selected  
Directory name and file name appear.  
Ex.: When the disc contains 13 directories  
and 125 MP3 files.  
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**.  
(The readout time differs due to the complexity of  
the directory/file configuration.)  
Lights up  
**Readout time is the time taken by the unit to  
scan or check the disc for files and file  
information.  
MP3 indicator Lights up  
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To change the display information  
Locating a file or a particular  
portion on an MP3 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:  
To fast-forward or reverse the file  
Press and hold ¢  
playing an MP3 disc, to fast-  
forward the file.  
while  
When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting:  
see page 32)  
Press and hold 4  
playing an MP3 disc, to  
reverse the file.  
while  
Album name/  
Performer name  
Track title  
(Directory name)*  
(File name)*  
Elasped playing time  
* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags, directory  
name and file name appear.  
To go to the next files or the previous files  
Press ¢  
briefly while  
When “TAG OFF” is selected  
playing an MP3 disc, to go  
forward 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 17.)  
Directory name  
Elasped playing time  
File name  
Notes:  
You can use the scroll mode to show the disc  
information on the display.  
See also “Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL” on  
page 32.  
Press 4  
briefly while  
playing an MP3 disc, to go back  
to the beginning of the current  
file. Each time you press the  
button consecutively, the  
beginning of the previous file is  
located and played back. (See  
“MP3 playback/search order”  
on page 17.)  
• 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.  
To stop play and eject the disc  
Press CD 0.  
Disc play stops and the disc automatically ejects  
from the loading slot (“EJECT” appears on the  
display). The source changes to the last selected  
source.  
If you change the source, the disc play also stops  
(without ejecting the disc this time).  
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. (Disc play will not start  
this time.)  
You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned off.  
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To skip 10 files  
Press the number button corresponding to the  
directory number to start playing the first file in the  
selected directory.  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
2–10 +103” appears.  
2 –10 +10 3  
REPEAT  
Canceled  
RANDOM  
To select a directory number from 1 – 6:  
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.  
To select a directory number from 7 – 12:  
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1  
second.  
2 Press +10 or –10 button.  
Notes:  
To skip 10 files* fowards  
to the last file.  
• If “MP3” flashes on the display after you have  
selected a directory, it means that the directory does  
not contain any MP3 files.  
To skip 10 files* backwards  
to the first file.  
You cannot directly select a directory with a number  
greater than 12.  
To select a particular file in a directory, press  
* The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the  
file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with  
a file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th,  
30th).  
Then each time you press the button, you can  
skip 10 files.  
¢
or 4  
after selecting the directory.  
To skip to the next directory or the previous  
directory—either on the same hierarchy  
level or on a different hierarchy level  
• After the last file, the first file will be selected,  
and vice versa.  
Press 3(+10) 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).  
To go to a particular directory directly  
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 1 to go to directory 01 ABC  
If directory name is “1 ABC”  
= cannot directly select this  
directory.  
(See “MP3 playback/search  
order” on page 17.)  
Press 2(–10) 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).  
If directory name is “12 ABC”  
= press and hold 6 (12) to go to  
directory 12 ABC  
(See “MP3 playback/search  
order” on page 17.)  
Note:  
If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is  
skipped.  
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To play back tracks at random  
(Random Play)  
Selecting MP3 playback modes  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“RANDOM” appears.  
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
2 –10 +10 3  
REPEAT  
2 –10 +10 3  
REPEAT  
Canceled  
RANDOM  
Canceled  
RANDOM  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, random play mode  
changes as follows:  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, repeat play mode  
changes as follows:  
RANDOM1 ON  
RANDOM2 ON  
REPEAT1 ON  
REPEAT2 ON  
RANDOM OFF  
REPEAT OFF  
Mode  
RND  
Plays at random  
Indicator  
Mode  
RPT  
Plays repeatedly  
RANDOM1 ON Lights  
All files of the current  
directory, then the files of  
the next directory, and so  
on.  
Indicator  
REPEAT1 ON  
REPEAT2 ON  
Lights  
The current file (or  
specified file).  
Flashes All files of the current  
directory (or specified  
directory).  
RANDOM2 ON Flashes All files of all directories.  
RANDOM OFF Goes off  
Canceled.  
REPEAT OFF  
Goes off Canceled.  
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TAPE OPERATIONS  
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”).  
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  
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  
Press TAPE 0.  
Finding the beginning of a tune  
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 0  
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 4  
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 2 PROG 3.  
Tape play starts from that position on the tape.  
When the beginning of the specified tune is  
located, playback starts 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.  
Note:  
When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding,  
the tape direction will be changed automatically.  
• 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.  
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  
functions  
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.  
Tapes with short non-recorded sections.  
Tapes with high level noise or humming between  
tunes.  
Skipping blank portions on the tape  
You can skip blank portions between the tunes  
(Blank Skip).  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“B.SKIP” appears.  
– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example,  
if the tape is recorded with the Dolby C NR.  
Prohibiting tape ejection  
You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock”  
a tape in the cassette compartment.  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, skip function mode  
turns on (“B.SKIP ON”) and  
off (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternately.  
While pressing TAPE/AUX, press  
and hold TAPE 0 for more than  
2 seconds. “TAPE  
” flashes on  
the display for a while, and the  
tape is locked and cannot be  
ejected.  
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the  
tape, press and hold TAPE 0 for more than 2  
seconds again, while pressing TAPE/AUX.  
“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for a while,  
and the tape is “unlocked.”  
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.  
Playing the current tune repeatedly  
You can play the current tune repeatedly  
(Repeat Play).  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“REPEAT” appears.  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, repeat play mode  
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and  
off (“REPEAT OFF”)  
alternately.  
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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.  
1 Select the item you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button,  
the adjustable items change as  
follows:  
1 Select “S.BASS.”  
BAL  
VOLUME  
FADER  
While adjusting Super Bass, S. BASS level  
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)  
Selecting preset sound modes  
You can select a preset sound adjustment  
suitable to the music genre.  
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).  
1 Select “EQ.”  
EQ  
S.BASS  
• See also “Changing general settings (PSM)” on  
page 30.  
Canceled  
L.V.METER  
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 “EQ LINK  
(Equalization Link).”  
2 Select the sound mode.  
3 Press + to select “LINK ON.”  
4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.  
The sound mode  
changes as follows:  
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”  
The selected sound mode effect applies to all  
the sources selected.  
** If you want to adjust and store your original  
sound mode (USER), see “Storing your own  
sound adjustments” on page 27.  
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).  
• There is a time limit in doing the following  
procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you  
finish, start from step 1 again.  
Indication  
Range  
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  
1 Select “EQ.”  
EQ  
S.BASS  
Canceled  
L.V.METER  
HIGH LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)  
EQ level adjusted flashes.  
2 Select sound elements to adjust.  
Each time you press the button,  
the sound elements to adjust  
change as follows:  
EX.: When you adjust “LOW FREQ.”  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
other sound elements.  
LOW FREQ.*  
MID FREQ.*  
HIGH FREQ.*  
LOW LEVEL  
MID LEVEL  
HIGH LEVEL  
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 4 , you can  
directly move as follows:  
LOW FREQ.  
MID FREQ.  
HIGH FREQ.  
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LEVEL METER SETTING  
3. SideWinder  
Selecting level meter patterns  
Level meter is displayed horizontally.  
You can select one from 7 different level meter  
patterns or a demonstration of all the patterns.  
1 Select “L.V. METER.”  
4. Full Size  
EQ  
S.BASS  
Level meter is displayed on the main display.  
Canceled  
L.V.METER  
5. Spin  
Spin in the right meter.  
2 Press +/– to select the level meter  
pattern.  
Each time you press  
the button, the level  
meter changes as  
follows:  
6. Double  
Waves are 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 (initial setting)  
Demonstrates all the level meter patterns,  
each for 20 seconds.  
8. Dolphin  
A dolphin is swimming in the main display.  
2. Standard  
Standard level meter.  
9. OFF  
No level meter is displayed.  
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS  
About the demonstration mode Setting the clock  
(DEMO MODE)  
After installation, set the built-in clock correctly.  
When shipped from the factory, DEMO” is set to  
“DEMO ON” in this unit. The demonstration will  
start automatically if no sound comes in for 3  
items appears on the display. (See  
minutes. (See page 31.)  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM  
page 31.)  
To deactivate the demonstration mode  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the  
PSM items appears on the display.  
2 If “CLOCK HOUR” does not appear,  
press ¢  
or 4  
repeatedly  
until it appears.  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select  
“DEMO.”  
3 Adjust the hour.  
3 Press – to select “DEMO OFF.”  
4 Press ¢  
or 4  
until “CLOCK  
MIN (minute)” appears on the display.  
4 Press SEL (Select) to finish the  
setting.  
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT PAGE  
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Changing general settings (PSM)  
5 Adjust the minute.  
You can change the settings for this unit by using  
the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.  
Basic Procedure  
• There is a time limit in doing the following  
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you  
finish, start from step 1 again.  
6 Finish the setting.  
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds so that one of the  
PSM items appears on the display.  
(See page 31.)  
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.  
2 Select a PSM item you want to  
adjust. (See page 31.)  
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
other PSM items if necessary.  
5
Finish the setting.  
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items  
1
2
3
Factory-preset See  
settings  
page  
Hold.  
Select.  
Set.  
DEMO OFF  
Back  
+
DEMO  
Demonstration mode  
DEMO ON  
Advance  
Advance  
DEMO ON  
1:00  
31  
29  
CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment  
CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment  
CLOCK DISP Clock display  
Back  
CLOCK OFF CLOCK ON CLOCK OFF 31  
EQ LINK  
Sound control  
memory linkage  
LINK ON  
LINK OFF  
LINK OFF  
DIM AUTO  
26  
32  
DIMMER  
Dimmer mode  
DIM OFF  
DIM ON  
DIM AUTO  
CONTRAST  
SCROLL  
Display contrast  
Scroll mode  
CONTRAST1 – CONTRAST 10 CONTRAST 5 32  
SCRL ONCE SCRL AUTO  
SCRL ONCE  
32  
SCRL OFF  
EXT INPUT  
AUX ADJ  
TAG DISP  
External input  
selection  
CD CHANGER LINE INPUT CD CHANGER 32  
Auxiliary input level  
adjustment  
A.ADJ 00  
TAG OFF  
A.ADJ 05  
TAG ON  
A.ADJ 00  
TAG ON  
32  
32  
Tag display  
Setting the clock display – CLOCK DISP  
You can set the clock to show on the display  
when the unit is turned off.  
When shipped from the factory, the clock is set  
not to show on the display.  
• CLOCK OFF: Clock display is turned off.  
• CLOCK ON: Clock display is turned on.  
Turning the demo mode on or off  
– DEMO MODE  
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.  
• DEMO ON: Turns the demo mode on. The  
demonstration will start  
automatically if no sound comes  
in for 3 minutes.  
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.  
Note:  
If the unit has been reset (and the power is on), the  
demonstration will start if no sound comes in for  
about 15 seconds.  
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Notes:  
Selecting the dimmer mode – DIMMER  
• If the current source is CD changer or external  
component, this setting does not appear.  
For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and  
the external component, refer to the Installation/  
Connection Manual (separate volume).  
When you turn on the car headlights, the display  
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).  
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer  
mode is activated.  
• DIM OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.  
• DIM ON:  
Always dims the display.  
• DIM AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.  
Adjusting the auxiliary input level  
– AUX ADJ  
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.”  
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.  
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 the loud sound when you change  
source from the external component to another  
source.  
Adjusting the display contrast level  
– CONTRAST  
You can adjust the display contrast level from 1  
(dark) to 10 (bright). When shipped from the  
factory, the display contrast level is set at level 5.  
Turning 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.  
When shipped from the factory, TAG ON” is  
selected.  
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.  
TAG ON: Turns on the ID3 tag display while  
playing MP3 files.  
*If an MP3 file does not have ID3  
tags, directory and file name appear.  
Selecting an external component to use  
– EXT INPUT  
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.  
You can connect an external component to the  
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input  
Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).  
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.  
TAG OFF: Turns off the ID3 tag display while  
playing MP3 files. (Only the directory  
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is  
selected as the external component.  
name and file name can be shown.)  
• CD CHANGER: To use the CD changer.  
• LINE INPUT:  
To use the external  
component other than CD  
changer.  
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Assigning names to the sources  
3 Select the character set you want  
while “ ” is flashing.  
You can assign names to station frequencies,  
CDs, and the external component connected to  
the auxiliary (AUX) input jack.  
After assigning a name, it will appear on the  
display when you select the source.  
Each time you press the  
button, the character set  
changes as follows:  
Capital letters (  
Small letters (  
)
Sources  
Maximum number  
of the characters  
)
Station frequencies*  
Up to 10 characters  
(up to 32 station  
Numbers and symbols (  
)
frequencies including  
both FM and AM)  
4 Select a character.  
CDs** and  
CD changer**  
Up to 32 characters  
(up to 40 discs)  
About the available  
characters, see page 38.  
External component  
(“AUX INPUT” only)  
Up to 10 characters  
*
You cannot assign a name to a station frequency  
stored in the EX (extra) button.  
5 Move the cursor to the next (or  
** You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3  
previous) character position.  
disc.  
1 Select a source you want to assign a  
name to.  
When you select a  
source, the power  
automatically  
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish  
inputting the name.  
comes on.  
Each time you press the  
button, the source  
changes as described on  
page 7.  
7 Finish the procedure while the last  
selected character is flashing.  
2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more  
than 2 seconds while pressing DISP  
(display).  
To erase the input characters  
To erase all the characters at a time, press and  
hold DISP (display) for more than 1 second as  
described in the procedure above.  
Notes:  
• When you try to assign a name to the 33rd station  
frequency or 41st CD, “NAME FULL” appears on  
the display. (In this case, delete unwanted names  
before assignment.)  
(at the same time)  
• When the CD changer is connected, you can assign  
names to discs in the CD changer. These names can  
also be shown on the display if you insert the discs  
in this unit.  
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS  
MD player, etc.  
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 Adapter 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 32.)  
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 the loud sound when you change  
the source from one external component to  
another. (See “Adjusting the auxiliary input  
level – AUX ADJ” on page 32.)  
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 32 and select the external  
input (“Selecting the external component to  
use – EXT INPUT”).  
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS  
Note on One-Touch Operation:  
When you press CD/CH, the power automatically  
comes on. You do not have to press  
on the power.  
We recommended that you use one of the CH-X  
series with your unit (except for JVC MP3  
compatible CD changer.)  
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.  
to turn  
ATT  
/
Note:  
If you play a CD with assigned name (see page 33),  
the assigned name appears on the display, followed by  
the track number and 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.  
To change the display information  
While playing back a CD, you can  
change the information shown on  
the display.  
Each time you press DISP  
(display), the display changes to  
show the following:  
• 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)  
firmly if necessary, then press the reset button  
of the CD changer.  
Current track no.  
and Elapsed playing time  
Disc no. and  
Assigned name*  
Current track no.  
* If no name is assigned, “NO NAME” will appear.  
Playing CDs  
Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).  
Playback starts from the first  
track of the first disc.  
All tracks of all discs are played  
back.  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
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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 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 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  
Ex.: When disc number 3 is selected.  
Disc number  
Track number  
beginning of the next  
tracks is located and  
played back.  
Press 4  
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  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
“REPEAT” appears.  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
2 Press SEL.  
Each time you press the  
button, CD intro scan mode  
changes as follows:  
2 Press 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  
Plays repeatedly  
Indicator  
Lights  
REPEAT1 ON  
REPEAT2 ON  
REPEAT OFF  
The current track (or  
specified track).  
flashes  
inserted disc.  
Canceled.  
INTRO OFF None  
Flashes All tracks of the current  
disc (or specified disc).  
Goes off Canceled.  
Track number  
To play back tracks at random  
(Random Play)  
1 Press MODE repeatedly until  
“RANDOM” appears.  
EX.:When “INTRO1 ON” is selected.  
Disc number  
2 Press 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
To clean the heads  
Available characters  
You can the following characters to assign  
names to station frequencies, CDs, and  
external component. (See page 33.)  
You can display the information (album title,  
performer name, song title, etc.) as ID3v1  
tags when you playback an MP3 file with this  
unit. (See pages 16 and 41.)  
Capital letters  
• 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.  
Small letters  
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  
Numbers and symbols  
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 function below is also provided to ensure  
the longer life of the cassette deck.  
Handling cassettes  
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.  
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 in the column to the right.  
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When playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
Handling discs  
Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their  
instructions or cautions carefully.  
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on  
this unit because of their disc characteristics,  
and for the following reasons:  
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs,  
CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and  
CD Texts.  
• This unit is also compatible with MP3 discs.  
— Discs are dirty or scratched.  
— Moisture condensation on the lens inside the  
unit.  
— THe pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.  
• CD-RWs may reqire a longer readout time  
since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than  
that of regular CDs.  
• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high  
temperatures or high humidity, so do not leave  
them inside your car.  
How to handle discs  
Center holder  
When removing a disc  
from its case, press 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.  
When storing a disc into its case, gently insert  
the disc around the center holder (with the  
printed surface facing up).  
• Do not use following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:  
— Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal  
stuck to the surface.  
• Make sure to store discs in their cases after use.  
— Discs on which labels can be directly printed  
by an ink jet ptinter.  
Using these discs under high temperatures or  
high humidity may cause malfunctions or  
damage to discs. For example,  
To keep discs clean  
A dirty disc may not play  
correctly. If a disc does  
becomes dirty, wipe it with a  
soft cloth in a straight line from  
center to edge.  
— Stickers or labels may shrink and warp a  
disc.  
— Stickers or labels may peel off so discs  
cannot be ejected.  
— Print on discs may get sticky.  
Read instructions or cautions about labels and  
printable discs carefully.  
To play new discs  
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.  
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with  
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not insert 8 cm 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, the unit will  
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.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the  
CD player in the following cases:  
• 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 disc and leave  
the unit turned on for a few hours until the  
moisture evaporates.  
• Do not use any solvent (for example,  
conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner,  
benzine, etc.) to clean discs.  
Stick-on  
label  
Sticker  
Warped  
Disc  
Sticker  
disc  
residue  
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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  
• Sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
Connections are not good.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
• Sound cannot be heard  
from the speakers.  
The volume control is turned Adjust it to the optimum  
to the minimum level.  
level.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
• This unit does not work at  
all.  
The built-in microcomputer  
may function incorrectly due front panel (see page 2.)  
to noise, etc.  
Press the reset button on the  
• SSM automatic preset  
does not work.  
Signals are too weak.  
Store stations manually.  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
Insert the disc correctly.  
• Static noise while listening The antenna is not  
to the radio.  
connected firmly.  
• Disc cannot be played  
back.  
Disc is inserted upside  
down.  
• Disc sound is sometimes  
interrupted.  
You are driving on rough  
roads.  
Stop disc play while driving  
on rough roads.  
Disc is scratched.  
Change the disc.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the cords and  
connections.  
• “NO DISC” appears on the No disc is in the loading slot Insert disc.  
display.  
(or in the magazine.)  
Disc is inserted incorrectly.  
Insert it correctly.  
• Disc can neither be played The CD player may be  
back nor ejected. functioning incorrectly.  
Press and hold both the  
and CD 0 buttons  
/
ATT  
at the same time for several  
seconds.  
• “EJECT ERR” appears on The disc was interrupted  
Press CD 0, or press both  
the display.  
ejection or insertion.  
the  
and CD 0  
ATT  
/
buttons together to clear  
the message.  
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be  
played back.  
CD-R/CD-RW is not  
finalized.  
• Change to 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.  
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Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• Disc cannot be played  
back.  
No MP3 files are recorded  
on the disc.  
Change the disc.  
MP3 files do not have the  
extension code—mp3 in  
their file names.  
Add the extension code—  
mp3 to their file names.  
MP3 files are not recorded  
Change the disc.  
in the format compliant with (Record MP3 files using a  
ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. compliant application.)  
• Files skip, or 00’00”  
appears and playback  
stops.  
Files are encoded in Layer 1 Insert a disc that contains  
or Layer 2 format.  
files encoded in Layer 3  
format.  
• Noise is generated.  
The file played back is not  
Skip to another file or  
an MP3 file (although it has change the disc.  
the extension code—mp3). (Do not add the extension  
code—mp3 to non-MP3  
files.)  
• A longer readout time is  
required (“FILE CHECK”  
keeps flashing on the  
display).  
Readout time varies due to Do not use too many  
the complexity of the  
hierarchies and directories.  
Also, do not record any  
other types of audio tracks  
together with MP3 files.  
directory/file configuration.  
• Files cannot be played  
Playback order is  
back as you have intended determined  
———————  
them to play.  
when the files are recorded.  
• Elapsed playing time is not This sometimes occurs  
correct.  
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 current directory.  
Select another directory.  
• “NO FILES” appears on the There are no MP3 files in  
display for a while, then the this disc.  
disc ejects automatically.  
Insert a disc that contains  
MP3 files.  
• Correct characters are not This unit can only display  
displayed. (Tag Display,  
e.g. album name)  
alphabet (capital: A–Z,  
small: a–z) and numbers.  
———————  
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Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• A cassette tape cannot be You have tried to insert a  
inserted. 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.  
• “NO MAGAZINE” appears  
on the display.  
No magazine is in the CD  
changer.  
Insert the magazine.  
• “RESET 8” appears on the This unit is not connected  
Connect this unit and the  
CD changer correctly and  
press the reset button of the  
CD changer.  
display.  
to a CD changer correctly.  
• “RESET 1 RESET 7”  
appears on the display.  
Press the reset button of  
the CD changer.  
———————  
• 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.)  
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.  
Having TROUBLE with operation?  
Please reset your unit  
Refer to page of How to reset your unit  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output:  
Front: 45 W per channel  
Rear: 45 W per channel  
Continuous Power Output (RMS):  
Front: 17 W per channel into 4 ,  
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more  
than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
Type: Compact disc player  
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical  
pickup (semiconductor laser)  
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Dynamic Range: 96 dB  
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  
Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 ,  
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more  
than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
CASSETTE DECK SECTION  
Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance)  
Equalizer Control Range:  
Wow and Flutter: 0.1 % (WRMS)  
Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)  
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz  
(Normal tape)  
LOW:  
MID:  
12 dB (50 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)  
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  
Auxiliary input jack:  
3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack  
Line-Out Level/Impedance:  
2.0 V/20 kload (full scale)  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Normal tape)  
Dolby B NR ON:  
Dolby B NR OFF:  
Stereo Separation:  
65 dB  
56 dB  
40 dB  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V  
allowance)  
TUNER SECTION  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Allowable Working Temperature:  
0°C to +40°C  
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 are 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  
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EN  
0805MNMMDWJEIN  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  

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