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Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende handleiding. INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING GET0140-001A [E/EX]...
If you press M (MODE), the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons work as different function buttons. • When connecting a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer: The 5/∞ buttons will also work as +10/–10 buttons after pressing M (MODE).
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ... How to use the M (MODE) button ...
AF, REG, TP, PTY / MP3 indicator • Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. • Lights up only when connecting to a CD changer. x Volume (or audio) level indicator c Main display v RND (random) indicator •...
Turning on the power Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 7 –...
Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 24.) Set the hour.
Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Selected band appears.
Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong- station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. “P1” flashes for a few seconds. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 24.) Select “AF-REG” (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode—“AF,” “AF REG,”...
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Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, tape, or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.
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Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6).
To search your favorite programme type Press and hold T (TP/PTY) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code appears. To select one of your favorite programme type To select any one of the twenty-nine PTY codes Ex.: When “ROCK M”...
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to station name (PS NAME), station frequency (FREQ), or clock time (CLOCK) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)”...
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PTY codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology...
TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE (CD-CH) turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.
Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan (MMS) allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or before the current tune. During playback Specify the tune you want to locate (how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune).
Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Play). Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a tune you want to hear over again on a cassette. Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “REPEAT”...
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: BAS* Adjust the bass.
Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items • For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table. Indications CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment 24H/12H 24/12-hour time display AUTO ADJ Automatic clock setting DISPMODE Display mode CH DISP Changer display...
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To set the changer display— This mode is used to check the display information of the CD changer. When shipped from the factory, “DISC” is selected. • DISC: Disc number and track number appear. • TIME: Elapsed playing time and track number appear.
Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
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• When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. Disc number Track number If you have selected “TIME” for “CH DISP” (see page 25), the display changes as follows: Elapsed playing time Track number Notes: •...
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This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) while still in the functions mode.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode during play. Press RND (random), while still in the functions mode, so that “DISC RND” or “MAG RND” appears on the display.
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.
Start searching for an ensemble. To search for ensembles of higher frequency To search for ensembles of lower frequency When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
Tune in to an ensemble you want. Select a service of the ensemble you want to listen to. To select the next service To select the previous service Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) you want to store the selected service into for more than 2 seconds.
What you can do more with Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same program. • While receiving a DAB service: When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tunes in to another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit. (Ex.: When you are using RM-RK50) Before using the remote controller: •...
Location of the buttons RM-RK50 SOUND SOURCE 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
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Symptoms • “NO CD” appears on the display. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. • MP3 disc is skipped or cannot be played back. • Noise is generated while playing an MP3 disc. • A longer readout time is required for an MP3 disc.
MAINTENANCE This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below. To clean the head • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Rear: to 20 000 Hz at no more than...
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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre appareil Référez-vous à...
Neem bij vragen of voor meer bijzonderheden over inbouwpakketten contact op met uw JVC car audio dealer of een dealer of een bedrijf dat inbouwpakketten levert. (déblocage Voordat u aan de montage van het apparaat...
Als het geluid niet verdwijnt, moet u contact opnemen met uw JVC car audio dealer. • Het maximum ingangsvermogen van de speakers moet achterin meer dan 45 W zijn en voorin 45 W, met een impedantie van 4 Ω...
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(+) van de accu verbinden. • In dit geval wordt de gele draad (A4) niet gebruikt. Nous vous recommandons de Sluit bij voorkeur de JVC, MP3 connecter le changeur de CD compatibele CD-wisselaar aan. U kunt compatible MP3 JVC. Vous pouvez tevens bepaalde andere CD-wisselaars uit aussi connecter d’autres...
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If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this receiver using the controller. To do it, a JVC’s OE remote adapter (not supplied) which matches with your car is required. Consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for details.