JVC KD-LX3J Instructions Manual

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CD RECEIVER
RECEPTOR CON CD
RECEPTEUR CD
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
SOUND
FUNC
SEL
1
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
SSM
RPT
RND
INT
MONO
LO
2
3
4
5
6
MODE
DISP
7
8
9
10
11
12
KD-LX3
KD-LX3
KD-LX3
KD-LX3R
OFF/0
BBE
BAND
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0289-001A
[J]

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  • Page 1 CD RECEIVER RECEPTOR CON CD RECEPTEUR CD For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS KD-LX3R SOUND...
  • Page 2 – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Identification and Certification labels Bottom of the main unit NAME/RATING PLATE US JVC CORP.41 SLATER DRIVE ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. 07407 MANUFACTURED AT MADE IN Product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J in effect at date of manufacture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 5 RADIO OPERATIONS ... 6 Listening to the radio ... 6 Searching a station automatically: Auto search ...
  • Page 4 REMOTE OPERATIONS... 30 Installing the battery ... 30 Using the remote controller ... 31 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ... 32 Playing CDs ... 32 Selecting CD playback modes... 34 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 36 Playing an external component ... 36 Using a subwoofer ... 36 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turn on the power. The display illuminates and the control panel comes out. Select the source. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described to the left: To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 10. To operate the CD player, see pages 11 –...
  • Page 6: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
  • Page 7: Searching A Station Manually: Manual Search

    Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. Press and hold starts flashing on the display.
  • Page 8: Storing Stations In Memory

    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).
  • Page 9: Manual Preset

    Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band Select the FM1 band. Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 6 to tune into a station.
  • Page 10: Tuning Into A Preset Station

    Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 8 and 9. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. Select the number (1 –...
  • Page 11: Cd Operations

    Playing a CD FUNC Open the loading slot. The display panel moves down, and the loading slot appears. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit draws a CD, the display panel moves up, and CD play starts automatically. Total track number of the inserted disc Notes:...
  • Page 12: Playing A Cd Text

    Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Notes: •...
  • Page 13: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Cd

    Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold Press and hold 4 To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.
  • Page 14: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons.
  • Page 15: Prohibiting Cd Ejection

    To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons. 2 Press INT (Intro), while “MODE”...
  • Page 16: Sound Adjustments

    SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Indication BASS Adjust the bass TREBLE Adjust the treble FADER* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance BALANCE Adjust the left and right speaker balance WOOFER Adjust the subwoofer output level...
  • Page 17: Turning On/Off The Bbe Function

    Turning on/off the BBE function The BBE* function restores the brilliance and clarity of the original live sound in recording, broadcasts, etc. When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causing high-frequency sounds to take longer to reach the ear than low frequency sounds. The BBE function adjusts the phase relationship between the low, mid and high frequencies by adding a progressively longer delay time to the low and mid frequencies, so that all frequencies reach the listener’s ears at the proper time.
  • Page 18: Selecting Preset Sound Modes

    Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Light “MODE” on the lower part of the display. The number buttons can work as different function buttons. Within 5 seconds Select the sound control mode (SCM) you want. Each time you press SOUND, the sound control mode (SCM) changes as follows.
  • Page 19: Storing Your Own Sound Adjustments

    Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound control modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 18) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. Light “MODE” on the lower part of the display. The number buttons can work as different function buttons. REMEMBER you must finish the following steps while “MODE”...
  • Page 20: Other Main Functions

    OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 1, 4 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. Finish the setting. To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press + or –. The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
  • Page 21: Controlling The Volume Automatically (Audio Cruise)

    Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) You can select the proper cruise mode for your car. This unit change the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise). If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 22 When this function is turned on (the CRUISE indicator lights up on the display), the proper volume level is automatically selected among the 3 possible levels according to the driving speed, and the selected level is shown on the display. To adjust the volume increase rate If you find Audio Cruise increases (or decreases) the volume either too much or too little as the driving speed changes, you can adjust the increase rate by changing the boost level.
  • Page 23: Changing The General Settings (Psm)

    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 1, 4 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. Select the PSM item you want to adjust.
  • Page 24 Select. CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment CLOCK MINUTE Minute adjustment CLOCK DISP Clock display LEVEL METER Level display DIMMER MODE Dimmer mode CRUISE MODE Audio cruise +OR– RPM SET* Idling speed BOOST* Boost BEEP SWITCH Key-touch tone P. AMP SWITCH Power amplifier switch CONTRAST Display contrast...
  • Page 25 To select the clock display You can select either the clock or the source name to be shown on the lower part of the display. When shipped from the factory, the clock is selected. • CLK DISP ON: Clock • CLK DISP OFF:Source name (or station band) To check the other information during play Press DISP (Display).
  • Page 26 To turn on/off the power amplifier switch You can switch off the built-in amplifier and send the audio signals only to the external amplifier(s) to get clear sounds and to prevent internal heat buildup inside this unit. When shipped from the factory, the power amplifier switch is turned on so that the built-in amplifier works.
  • Page 27: Assigning Names To The Sources

    Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs and the external component connected to the LINE IN plugs. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Station frequencies CDs * External component Select a source you want to assign a name to.
  • Page 28 Select the character set you want while “ ” is flashing. Each time you press the button, the character set changes as follows: Select a character. About the available characters, see page 29. Move the cursor to the next (or previous) character position.
  • Page 29 Available characters Capital letters Small letters Numbers and symbols ” – Notes: • When you assign a name to the 41st disc, “NAME FULL” appears on the display. (In this case, delete unwanted names before assignment.) • When the CD changer CH-X1200 connected, you can assign names to CDs in CH-X1200. These names can also be shown on the display if you insert the CDs in this unit.
  • Page 30: Remote Operations

    REMOTE OPERATIONS 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).
  • Page 31: Using The Remote Controller

    Using the remote controller 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed briefly. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held untill “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level for a moment if pressed briefly. Press again to resume the volume.
  • Page 32: Cd Changer Operations

    We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex: CH-X1200) with your unit. 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.
  • Page 33 Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1 second. Ex. When disc number 3 is selected To show the CD Text information This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD automatic changer equipped with CD Text reading capability. See “Playing a CD Text” on page 12.
  • Page 34: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons. 2 Press RND (Random), while “MODE” is still on the display, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display.
  • Page 35 To play back only intros (Intro Scan) 1 Press MODE while playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons. 2 Press INT (Intro), while “MODE” is still on the display. Each time you press the button, CD intro scan mode changes as follows: Mode Indication...
  • Page 36: External Component Operations

    EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component When connecting an external component to the LINE IN plugs on the rear, you can select the component as the sound source. Select the external component. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described on page 5.
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges. •...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service centre. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •...
  • Page 39: Specifications

    AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 watts per channel Rear: 40 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 40 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to Reset Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan EN, SP, FR 0399MNMMDWOZK...

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