SERVICE MANUAL CD RECEIVER MA063 2004 KD-LH401 Area suffix E ----------- Continental Europe EX --------------- Central Europe TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTION............... . . 1-3 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS .
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SPECIFICATION AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output Front 50 W per channel Rear 50 W per channel 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more Continuous Power Output (RMS) Front than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more Rear than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
SECTION 1 PRECAUTION Safety Precautions Burrs formed during molding may be left over on some parts of the chassis. Therefore, pay attention to such burrs in the case of preforming repair of this system. Please use enough caution not to see the beam directly or touch it in case of an adjustment or operation check.
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Preventing static electricity Electrostatic discharge (ESD), which occurs when static electricity stored in the body, fabric, etc. is discharged, can destroy the laser diode in the traverse unit (optical pickup). Take care to prevent this when performing repairs. 1.2.1 Grounding to prevent damage by static electricity Static electricity in the work area can destroy the optical pickup (laser diode) in devices such as laser products.
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Important for laser products 5.CAUTION : If safety switches malfunction, the laser is able 1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT to function. 2.DANGER : Invisible laser radiation when open and inter 6.CAUTION : Use of controls, adjustments or performance of lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. procedures other than those specified here in may result in 3.CAUTION : There are no serviceable parts inside the hazardous radiation exposure.
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY Main body section 3.1.1 Removing the front panel assembly (See Fig.1) (1) Push the detach button in the lower right part of the front Front panel assembly panel assembly. (2) Remove the front panel assembly. Detach button Fig.1 3.1.2 Removing the heat sink (See Fig.2)
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3.1.3 Removing the top chassis assembly (See Figs.3 to 6) • Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the heat Bottom chassis assembly sink. Reference: Remove the front panel assembly as required. (1) From the bottom side of the main body, remove the two screws C attaching the top chassis assembly to the bottom chassis assembly.
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3.1.4 Removing the front chassis (See Figs.7 and 8) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the front Top chassis assembly panel assembly, heat sink and top chassis assembly. (1) From the both sides of the top chassis assembly, remove the two screws E attaching the front chassis.
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3.1.6 Removing the CD mechanism assembly (See Fig.10) • Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the front Top chassis panel assembly, heat sink and top chassis assembly. Reference: Remove the mechanism control board as required. (1) From the inside of the top chassis assembly, remove the three screws G attaching the CD mechanism assembly.
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3.1.8 Removing the rear bracket (See Fig.13) • Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the front Wire Main board panel assembly, heat sink, top chassis assembly and main board. Wire Wire holder (1) From the rear side of the main board, remove the wires from the rear bracket in the direction of the arrow.
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3.1.10 Removing the front board (See Figs.15 to 18) • Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the front panel assembly. Rear cover assembly (1) From the rear side of the front panel assembly, remove the four screws P attaching the rear cover assembly to the front panel assembly.
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CD Mechanism section 3.2.1 Removing the top cover (See Figs.1 and 2) (1) Remove the four screws A on the both side of the body. (2) Lift the front side of the top cover and move the top cover backward to release the two joints a. Top cover Joints a Fig.1...
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3.2.2 Removing the connector board Wires (See Figs.3 to 5) CAUTION: Before disconnecting the flexible wire from the pickup, solder the short-circuit point on the pickup. No observance of this in- struction may cause damage of the pickup. (1) Remove the screw B fixing the connector board. (2) Solder the short-circuit point on the pickup.
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3.2.3 Removing the DET switch (See Figs.6 and 7) (1) Extend the two tabs c of the feed sw. holder and pull out the switch. (2) Unsolder the DET switch wire if necessary. switch Connector board Pickup Fig.6 Tab c DET switch DET switch wire Tab c...
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3.2.4 Removing the chassis unit (See Figs.8 and 9) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top Chassis unit cover and connector board. Suspension spring (L) (1) Remove the two suspension springs (L) and (R) attaching Suspension spring (R) the chassis unit to the frame.
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3.2.5 Removing the clamper assembly (See Figs.10 and 11) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover. (1) Remove the clamper arm spring. Clamper arm (2) Move the clamper assembly in the direction of the arrow to spring release the two joints d.
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3.2.6 Removing the loading / feed motor assembly (See Figs.12 and 13) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and chassis unit. (1) Remove the screw C and move the loading / feed motor as- sembly in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the chassis rivet assembly.
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3.2.7 Removing the pickup unit Pickup unit (See Figs.14 to 18) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and chassis unit. (1) Remove the screw D and pull out the pu. shaft holder from the pu.
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3.2.9 Removing the trigger arm Joint k (See Figs.19 and 20) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and clamper unit. (1) Turn the trigger arm in the direction of the arrow to release Trigger arm the joint k and pull out upward.
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3.2.11 Removing the mode sw. / select lock arm Link plate Joint t (See Figs.22 and 23) Mode sw. • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top plate assembly. Select lock arm (1) Bring up the mode sw. to release from the link plate (joint t) and turn in the direction of the arrow to release the joint u.
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3.2.12 Reassembling the mode sw. / select lock arm Select lock arm spring (See Figs.24 to 26) REFERENCE: Hook w Reverse the above removing procedure. (1) Reattach the select lock arm spring to the top plate and set Joint v Joint v the shorter end of the select lock arm spring to the hook w on the top plate.
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3.2.13 Removing the select arm R / link plate Joint c' Link plate Joint r (See Figs.27 and 28) Joint b' • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top Select arm R plate assembly. (1) Bring up the select arm R to release from the link plate (joint a') and turn as shown in the figure to release the two Joint b' joints b' and joint c'.
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3.2.15 Removing the loading roller assembly (See Figs.31 to 33) Loading roller assembly • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the Roller guide clamper assembly and top plate assembly. spring (1) Push inward the loading roller assembly on the gear side and detach it upward from the slot of the joint g' of the lock arm rivet assembly.
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3.2.16 Removing the loading gear 5, 6 and 7 (See Figs.35 and 36) Loading gear bracket • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, chassis unit, pickup unit and top plate assembly. Loading gear 6 (1) Remove the screw K attaching the loading gear bracket. The loading gear 6 and 7 come off the loading gear brack- (2) Pull out the loading gear 5.
3.2.17 Removing the gears Joint p' (See Figs.37 to 40) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top Change plate cover, chassis unit, top plate assembly and pickup unit. rivet assembly • Pull out the loading gear 3. (See Fig.35.) (1) Pull out the feed gear.
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3.2.18 Removing the turn table / spindle motor Turn table (See Figs.41 and 42) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board, chassis unit and clamper assembly. (1) Remove the two screws L attaching the spindle motor as- sembly through the slot of the turn table on top of the body.
(3) Digital tester Output Level Line out 2.0V (Vol. MAX) (4) Tracking offset meter (5) Test Disc JVC :CTS-1000 Dummy load (6) Extension cable for check Exclusive dummy load should be used for AM,and FM. For FM EXTSH002-22P × 1...
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Feed section Is 5v or 0V at IC621 Is the wiring for IC621 Is 5V present at IC681 Check CD8V. pin 40? pin 40 correct? pin 6? Check the vicinity of IC621. Is 4V present at both Is 6V or 2V present at Check the feed motor sides of the feed motor?
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Signal processing section Compare the L-ch and Is the sound output from No sound from either R-ch to locate the both channels (L, R)? channel. defective point. Normal Is 9V present at IC161 Is 9V present at IC901 Check IC901 and its pin 26? pin 13? peripheral circuits.
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Maintenance of laser pickup Replacement of laser pickup (1) Cleaning the pick up lens Before you replace the pick up, please try to clean the lens Turn of the power switch and, disconnect the with a alcohol soaked cotton swab. power cord.
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16 PIN CORD DIAGRAM Black Green VI/BK Violet GY/BK Blue Gray BL/WH WH/BK OR/WH White Yellow GN/BK Brown Orange VI/BK GY/BK WH/BK GN/BK MEMORY MEMORY BACKUP DIRECT TO BATTERY +12Volt REMOTE BL/WH OR/WH ACC + 12Volt GROUND Rear Right Auto Antenna Front Right...
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAR ELECTRONICS CATEGORY 10-1,1chome,Ohwatari-machi,Maebashi-city,371-8543,Japan (No.MA063) Printed in Japan...
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CD RECEIVER KD-LH401 CD-ROM No.SML200404 Area suffix E ----------- Continental Europe EX --------------- Central Europe Contents Block diagram Standard schematic diagrams Printed circuit boards 2-5, 6 No.MA063SCH COPYRIGHT 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 2004/4...
Safety precaution Burrs formed during molding may be left over on some parts of the chassis. Therefore, pay attention to such burrs in the case of preforming repair of this system. Please use enough caution not to see the beam directly or touch it in case of an adjustment or operation check.
Block diagram J321 IC573 FRONT TU.L X571 IC361 TU.R LINE OUT CLOCK GEN. FM/AM IC381 VA,VB REAR VOUTL CD.L-CH TUNER VE,VF LINE AMP VOUTR IC572 CD.R-CH LINE OUT MD,LD IC571 DET OUT IC601 VREF RWSEL,IOP CD LPF FL+, FL- 24bit DAC OUT FL CD.L CD RF...
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAR ELECTRONICS CATEGORY 10-1,1chome,Ohwatari-machi,Maebashi-city,371-8543,Japan Printed in Japan (No.MA063SCH)
PARTS LIST [ KD-LH401 ] * All printed circuit boards and its assemblies are not available as service parts. Area suffix E ----------- Continental Europe EX --------------- Central Europe - Contents - 3- 2 Exploded view of general assembly and parts list (Block No.M1) 3- 5 CD mechanism assembly and parts list (Block No.MB)
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Exploded view of general assembly and parts list Block No. Mecha control board Front board...
CD mechanism Block No. [M][B][M][M] Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local 30320101T FRAME 30320102T TOP COVER 30320115T DANPER F (x2) 30320116T DANPER R 303205505T CHASSIS RIVET 303205503T CHANGE P. RVT A 303205301T CLAMPER ASSY 303205302T SPINDLE MOTOR A 30320502T CLAMPER ARM 30320503T...
Electrical parts list Main board Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Block No. [0][1][0][0] D705 MA8062/M/-X Z DIODE Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D706 MA8062/M/-X Z DIODE D707 MA8062/M/-X Z DIODE D708 MA8062/M/-X Z DIODE IC71 SAA6579T-X...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C224 NCB31EK-273X C CAPACITOR 0.027uF 25V K C706 QERF0JM-107Z E CAPACITOR 100uF 6.3V M C225 NCB31CK-393X C CAPACITOR 0.039uF 16V K C707 QERF1AM-227Z E CAPACITOR 220uF 10V M...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local NRSA63J-101X MG RESISTOR 100Ω 1/16W J R382 NRSA63J-223X MG RESISTOR 22kΩ 1/16W J NRSA63J-103X MG RESISTOR 10kΩ 1/16W J R383 NRSA63J-333X MG RESISTOR 33kΩ...
Front board Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Block No. [0][2][0][0] R788 NRSA63J-473X MG RESISTOR 47kΩ 1/16W J R789 NRSA63J-473X MG RESISTOR 47kΩ 1/16W J Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R790 NRSA63J-473X MG RESISTOR 47kΩ...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D812 MA8062/M/-X Z DIODE R437 NRSA63J-391X MG RESISTOR 390Ω 1/16W J R438 NRSA63J-391X MG RESISTOR 390Ω 1/16W J C451 NCB31EK-473X C CAPACITOR 0.047uF 25V K R439 NRSA63J-391X...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local RA801 NRZ0065-331X NET RESISTOR 330Ω C505 NDC31HJ-220X C CAPACITOR 22pF 50V J RA802 NRZ0065-331X NET RESISTOR 330Ω C506 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR 0.01uF 50V K RA803 NRZ0065-331X NET RESISTOR...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C651 NEAD0JM-476X E CAPACITOR 47uF 6.3V M R559 NRSA63J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/16W J C652 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR 0.01uF 50V K R560 NRSA63J-101X MG RESISTOR 100Ω...
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Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R685 NRSA63J-682X MG RESISTOR 6.8kΩ 1/16W J R686 NRSA63J-123X MG RESISTOR 12kΩ 1/16W J R687 NRSA63J-682X MG RESISTOR 6.8kΩ 1/16W J R688 NRSA63J-182X MG RESISTOR 1.8kΩ 1/16W J R689 NRSA63J-123X MG RESISTOR 12kΩ...
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Packing materials and accessories parts list Block No. A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11 KIT: A12, A13, A14, A15, A16 3-16...
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Packing and Accessories Block No. [M][3][M][M] Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local ENG GER FRE GET0203-001A INST BOOK LH401 GET0203-002A INST BOOK SPA ITA POL RUS SWE DAN FIN LH401 GET0203-003A INST BOOK GET0203-005A INSTALL MANUAL LH401 GET0203-006A INSTALL MANUAL LH401...
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CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-LH401 • This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8. • Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Demonstrationsfunktion für das Display ausgestattet. Auf Seite 8 wird beschrieben, wie Sie diese Demonstrationsfunktion deaktivieren können.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
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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 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS ....... 37 How to reset your unit .......
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 Control dial /¢ buttons 9 SEL (select) button (standby/on attenuator) button 3 TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type) p D DISP (display) button q Number buttons button 4 Display window w M MODE button 5 5 (up) button e Remote sensor r ∞...
Remote controller 3 • Selects the preset stations (or service) while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the preset station (or service) number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned in. •...
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged. Place the battery. KD-LH401 is equipped with the steering Slide the battery into the holder with the + wheel remote control function. side facing upwards so that the battery is If your car is equipped with the steering wheel fixed in the holder.
BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power Adjust the volume. To increase the volume Turn on the power. To decrease the volume Volume level appears. 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.
To drop the volume in a moment Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—Movie category of the Press briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and PSM settings. the volume level will drop in a moment. The “Graphics”...
Setting the clock Set the clock system. 1 Select “24H/12H.” You can also set the clock system to either 2 Select “24Hours” or “12Hours.” 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.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio Start searching for a station. To search for stations of You can use either automatic searching or manual higher frequencies searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search To search for stations of lower frequencies Select the band (FM1 –...
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Searching for a station manually: If the sound quality decreases and the Manual search stereo effect is lost while listening to an FM station Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). In some areas, adjacent stations may Each time you press the interfere with each other.
Storing stations in memory When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: You can use one of the following two methods to Set the FM reception mode to “Mono On.” store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong- Press M MODE while listening to an FM station Sequential Memory) stereo broadcast.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are Press and hold the number button searched and stored automatically in the band (in this example, 1) for more than number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3). 2 seconds. These stations are preset in the number buttons —No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency).
Tuning in to a preset station Selecting a preset station using the preset station list You can easily tune in to a preset station. If you forget what stations are stored in which Remember that you must store stations first. If preset numbers, you can check the preset station you have not stored them yet, see “Storing list, then select your desired station.
Changing the display pattern By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows: • When receiving an AM or non FM RDS- • When receiving an FM RDS-station station (see the following pages) Large animation display...
RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS To use Network-Tracking Reception You can select the different modes of network- RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to tracking reception to continue listening to the send an additional signal along with their regular same programme in its finest reception.
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Using TA Standby Reception Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch PSM items appears on the display. temporarily to the Traffic Announcement (TA) (PSM: see pages 46 and 47.) from the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components).
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7 When the current source is other than FM, Select one of the twenty-nine PTY the TP indicator lights up. codes. (See page 22.) If a station starts broadcasting a traffic Selected code name announcement, “Traffic News” appears on the appears on the display and display, and this unit automatically changes the is stored into memory.
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Searching for your favorite programme The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes. • If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby You can search for any one of the PTY codes. Reception is activated. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite If a station starts broadcasting the selected programme types in the number buttons.
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Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want. Ex.: When “Rock M” is selected How to use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button By pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down) repeatedly, you can show the list of your preset PTY Selected preset number flashes for a while.
Other convenient RDS Press number button 4 to select “TUNER”— Tuner category of the PSM settings. functions and adjustments Press ¢ or 4 to select “TA Volume.” Turn the control dial to set to the desired Automatic selection of the station volume.
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PTY codes News: News Social: Programmes on social activities Affairs: Topical programmes expanding on Religion: Programmes dealing with any current news or affairs aspect of belief or faith, or the Info: Programmes which impart advice nature of existence or ethics on a wide variety of topics Phone In: Programmes where people can Sport:...
DISC OPERATIONS Playing a disc This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. Open the control panel. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. For details about these discs, refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA”...
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Display indications when inserting an audio Display indications when inserting an MP3 CD or a CD Text: or a WMA discs: Total track number and total Total folder and track numbers playing time of the inserted CD MP3 indicator* Current track and elapsed playing time Notes: •...
What is ImageLink? To activate ImageLink, follow the procedure below: When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an • See also “Changing the general settings image <jml> file edited by Image Converter (PSM)” on page 45. (supplied in the CD-ROM), you can show the image on the display while the tracks in the Press and hold SEL (select) for more than folder are played back.
Locating a track or a To go to a track quickly particular portion on a disc Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons To fast-forward or reverse the track start flashing. Press and hold ¢ while playing a disc, to fast-forward the track.
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To go to a particular folder directly To skip to the next or previous folder (Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc) (Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc) IMPORTANT: Press 5 (up) while playing a disc To directly select the folders using the number to skip to the next folder.
Selecting a folder and a track Selecting a track and start playback using the name lists Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) so that the folder name list of the inserted disc appears on the The following operations are only possible when playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) To play back tracks at random You can play back the current track (or a folder (Random Play) for MP3 and WMA discs) repeatedly. You can play back all tracks on the disc (or a Press M MODE while playing a CD.
Prohibiting disc ejection To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc You can play back the first 15 seconds of each in the loading slot. track sequentially. While pressing SEL (select), press and Press M MODE while playing a CD.
Changing the display pattern By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display. If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display. See also “To select the scroll mode for disc information and the DAB text—Scroll” on page 48. Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be blanked or substituted) on the display.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound Make adjustments. • To adjust fader and balance—Fad, Bal: You can set the speaker output balance, You can make these two adjustments at subwoofer output level, and input level of each the same time. source. •...
Selecting preset sound modes • To adjust the input level of each source —Vol Adj: (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) You can separately store this setting for each source except FM. Before making an You can select a preset sound mode (iEQ: adjustment, select an appropriate source for which you want to make an intelligent equalizer) suitable to the music genre.
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To cancel the sound mode, select “FLAT” in Press the number button to select step 2 . the sound mode you want. • This unit has two sound mode selection Notes: screens. To move to the other screen, • You can adjust the preset sound modes temporarily. press 5 (up) or ∞...
Storing your own sound modes Make adjustments as you like. You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3). Press ¢ or 4 to select the •...
Selecting the display theme View 1: A scenery display appears. You can select the theme of the display during • Positive pattern display: playback. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
What is Image Converter? Image Converter is a JVC’s original software to produce customize images to be shown on your JVC Car Audio. Here is a basic procedure to make a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations...
Downloading images and Open the control panel. animations Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). • The supplied Image Converter CD-ROM Insert a CD-R with the files (images includes sample images and animations, so and animations you made with you can use this disc for your first trial.
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Select (highlight) one of the listed Show the name list of the folder items for which you want to included in the inserted CD-R. download a file. “File Check..” appears for a while, then the folder list* appears. • Opening : Opening screen The currently selected folder will be To download an animation to be shown highlighted on the display.
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Show the name list of the files If it is OK, press number button 1 to included in the selected folder. start downloading. Each time you press Downloading starts, and the button, the lists on “Downloading...” appears on the display changes as the display.
Deleting unwanted files To delete the files stored for “Opening,” “Ending,” “Picture (all stored images at a time),” and “Movie” • When “BACK” is shown on the display above number button 5, you can go back to the Press M MODE while playing any source. previous screen by pressing number button 5.
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To delete the file stored in “Opening,” Press number button 3. “Ending,” and “Movie,” press number button The unit shows the name list of the 3 again. stored files. Note: The display can show only six names at a time. You To delete all the files stored in “Picture”...
Activating the downloaded Select “Opening” (opening screen images and animations setting) or “Ending” (ending screen setting). Activating the animations stored for opening and ending screens After the unit turns on or before the unit turns off, you can see preset animations on the display. These are called opening screen and ending screen.
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Selecting a still image for graphic Press number button 1 to select display—User Picture “MOVIE”—Movie category of the PSM settings. You cannot select “UserPict.” as a PSM item in the following cases: The “Graphics” setting screen appears on • If no image is stored in “Picture,” or the display.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings Select the PSM item you want to adjust. (PSM) You can change the items listed on the table on pages 46 and 47 by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. • The PSM items are grouped into six categories—MOVIE, CLOCK, DISP (display), TUNER, AUDIO, and COLOR.
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items The PSM items are grouped into six categories—MOVIE, CLOCK, DISP (display), TUNER, AUDIO, and COLOR. Factory-preset Indications Selectable values/items settings page Graphics Movie demonstration See page 48 for details Int Demo 8, 25, 48 KeyIn CFM Key-in confirmation Default User...
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To show the graphics on the display • Off: While showing the disc information: cancels scroll mode. —Graphics While showing the DAB text: shows You can change the graphics shown on the display. only headline if any. These graphics appear if no operation is done for about 20 seconds (except for “ImageLink”).
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Note: To select the telephone muting—Telephone If you change the setting from “Off” to This mode is used when a cellular phone system “On” while playing an MP3/WMA is connected. Depending on the phone system track, the tag display will be activated used, select either “Muting1”...
Selecting the dimmer mode Set the dimmer mode as you like. You can dim the display at night automatically or as you set the timer. Note: Auto Dimmer equipped for this unit may not work • Auto: Activates Auto Dimmer. correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming.
Changing the display color Select the source that you want to set the display color for. You can set the display color using the PSM control. You can select your favorite color for each source (or for all sources). You can also create your own colors, and set them as the display color.
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Creating your own color—User Select the user color adjustment screen. You can create your own colors—“Day” and “Night,” and select them as the display color for One of the user color any desired source. adjustment screens • Day: Can be used as your user color during appears.
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer) and the external component (LINE IN). After assigning a name, it will appears on the display when you select the source. Select a character.
Changing the control panel Press (angle) repeatedly to adjust the angle to the position you want. angle You can change the angle of the control panel to four positions. Notes: Press and hold (angle) until the • If you turn the power off, the control panel automatically returns to the closed position.
Detaching the control panel Attaching the control panel Insert the left side of the control You can detach the control panel when leaving panel into the groove on the panel the car. holder. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder.
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Playing discs We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. Select the CD changer (CD-CH). By using this CD changer, you can play back Each time you press the button, your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs...
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To go to a particular disc directly • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the Press the number button corresponding to the current disc. disc number to start its playback (while the CD Selected disc number changer is playing).
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This operation is only possible when How to go to the desired track quickly using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). • Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6 To go to a track quickly Press M MODE while playing a disc.
Selecting a disc/folder/track While playing an MP3 disc, you can also show the folder name list(s) and track name list(s) on using the name lists the display, then select a folder or track. While playing an MP3 disc, press and hold If you forget what discs are loaded in the CD 5 (up) or ∞...
Selecting the playback modes Note: MP3 indicator also lights up if the current playing disc is an MP3 disc. To play back tracks at random (Random Play) To cancel random play, select “Random Off” by pressing number button 3 repeatedly or press Press M MODE during play.
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Each time you press the button, intro scan Active Mode Plays repeatedly mode changes as follows: indicator Repeat (track The current (or For MP3 discs: Track repeat) specified) track. indicator lights up. Repeat (folder All tracks of the For CDs: Folder* repeat) indicator current (or...
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component Adjust the volume. You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: Adjust the sound as you want. • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ (See pages 32 –...
We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 one of the services with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes (services) broadcast at the same time. After •...
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When surrounding noises interfere your Start searching for an ensemble. listening while driving To search for ensembles If this happens, especially when you are listening of higher frequency at a low volume level, you can reinforce the sounds to improve for your listening. For this purpose, some service provides To search for ensembles of lower frequency Dynamic Range Control signals together with...
• The DRC indicator will be highlighted Select a service of the ensemble you ) only when the unit received DRC want to listen to. signals from the tuned service. To select the next service To cancel the DRC effect, select “DRC Off.” To restore the FM/AM tuner To select the previous service Press and hold FM/AM DAB again.
Tuning in to a preset DAB Select the DAB tuner. service Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner You can easily tune in to a preset DAB service. are alternately selected. Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing DAB services in memory”...
What you can do more with Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 46 and 47.) With the DAB tuner connected, you can use the following convenient functions.
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To activate Announcement Standby • If the ANN indicator flashes, Announcement Standby Reception is not yet activated since Reception the service being received does not provide Press M MODE while listening to a DAB the signals used for Announcement Standby service.
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Using PTY Standby Reception Tracing the same programme automatically (Alternative Reception) PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: You can keep listening to the same programme. Programme Type) from any source except AM •...
Changing the display pattern By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows: Large animation display Ensemble label (name) display Text indicator* Ensemble label Clock time Channel and Frequency...
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • Sound cannot be heard The volume level is set to the Adjust it to the optimum level. from the speakers.
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • Disc cannot be played No MP3/WMA tracks are Change the disc. back. recorded on the disc. MP3/WMA tracks do not have Add the extension code the extension code <.mp3> or <.mp3> or <.wma> to their file <.wma>...
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • Download does not You are trying to download an This is normal (see page 38). seem to finish. animation of many frames. • Animation does not move. Temperature in the car Wait until the operating compartment is very low— temperature resumes—until •...
MAINTENANCE Handling discs When playing a CD-R or CD-RW Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, their instructions or cautions carefully. CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. CD Texts.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front: 50 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical Rear: 50 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
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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...
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JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer or brauchen, wenden Sie sich an ihren JVC inbouwpakketten contact op met uw JVC car audio a company supplying kits. Autoradiohändler oder ein Unternehmen das d’autoradios JVC ou une compagnie dealer of een dealer of een bedrijf dat •...
JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. Nennleistung ersetzen. Brennt die Sicherung • Remplacer le fusible par un de la valeur doorslaat, moet u uw JVC car audio dealer • It is recommended to connect to the speakers häufig durch, wenden Sie sich an ihren JVC précisée.
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS NEDERLANDS Typical Connections / Typische Anschlüsse / Raccordements typiques / Normale verbindingen Before connecting: Check the wiring in the Vor dem Anschließen: Die Verdrahtung im Avant de commencer la connexion: Vérifiez Alvorens de verbindingen tot stand te vehicle carefully.
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If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this receiver using the Steering wheel remote input Radio-Lenkrad-Fernbedienungsadaption controller. To do it, a JVC’s OE remote adapter (not supplied) which matches with your car is required. Eingang für Lenkradfernbedienung (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten) Consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for details.