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JVC KW-XC550J Instructions Manual

JVC KW-XC550J Instructions Manual

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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR
DE CD-CASSETTE
RADIOCASSETTE/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.
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
SOUND
CONTROL
MEMORY
40w
4
MULTI MODE SPECTRUM ANALYZER
S
CD CHANGER CONTROL
SEL
S
M
7
8
9
AUX
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
KW-XC550
CD / CASSETTE RECEIVER
DOLBY B NR
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
MO
B.SKIP
SCAN
11
12
10
RPT
RND
KW-XC550
KW-XC550
KW-XC550
AUX
DIRECT
SOURCE
SELECT
PROG
TAPE
DISP
DIGITAL AUDIO
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.
VNN3828-631
COMPACT
[J]

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  • Page 1 CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CD-CASSETTE RADIOCASSETTE/CD SPECTRUM ANALYZER SOUND CONTROL MEMORY 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...
  • 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 Storing stations in memory ...
  • Page 4 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ... 23 Changing general settings (PSM) ... 23 Setting the clock ... 23 Selecting the name of the auxiliary source ... 24 Turning on or off the key-touch tone function ... 24 Selecting the dimmer mode ... 25 Changing the AM/FM channel intervals ...

  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    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. PROG TAPE To turn up the volume To turn down the volume Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 18 –...

  • Page 6: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To search stations of higher frequencies To search stations of lower frequencies To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency manually: 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.

  • Page 9: 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 7 and 8. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.

  • Page 10: Other Convenient Tuner Functions

    Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN Ÿ while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. (“SCAN” appears on the display.) Each time a broadcast is tuned in, SCAN scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted.

  • Page 11: Cd Operations

    Playing a CD Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot (“CD EJECT” appears on the display).

  • Page 12: 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 track or the previous track Press ¢ the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next track is located and played back.

  • Page 13: 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. B.SKIP Each time you press B.SKIP RND (Blank Skip/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternatively. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.

  • Page 14: Tape Operations

    TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE/PROG turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically. SCAN PROG TAPE * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 15 To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0. 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 with the unit turned off. To fast-forward and rewind a tape •...

  • Page 16: Finding The Beginning Of A Tune

    Finding the beginning of a tune 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 locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the tape To locate a tune before...

  • Page 17: Other Convenient Tape Functions

    Other convenient tape functions Skipping the blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip) B.SKIP Each time you press B.SKIP RND (Blank Skip/Random) while playing a tape, the blank skip function turns on and off alternatively. 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.

  • Page 18: Sound Adjustments

    SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Sound mode indicators Indication SCM OFF (Flat sound) BEAT Rock or disco music SOFT Quiet background music Light music Notes: • You can adjust the preset sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Indication Adjust the bass (Bass) Adjust the treble (Treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance LOUD Turn on or off the loudness function** (Loudness) Adjust the volume (Volume)

  • Page 20: Storing Your Own Sound Adjustments

    Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 18) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 18.

  • Page 21: Spectrum Analyser

    SPECTRUM ANALYZER Selecting spectrum analyzer patterns You can select any one from 8 different spectrum analyzer patterns or a demonstration of all the mode. 1. ALL DEMO (default setting) 2. PEAK HOLD 1 3. STANDARD 1 4. PEAK HOLD 2 5.
  • Page 22 Spectrum Analyser Examples: 2. PEAK HOLD 1 3. STANDARD 1 6. PEAK 7. TALKING MOUTH 8. MIRROR 9. SIDE WINDER The lower freguencies are shown on the top and the higher ones at the bottom. (From 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz...12 kHz.)

  • Page 23: Other Main Functions

    OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing general settings (PSM) You can change the following settings for this unit by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. • CLOCK (H/M): Adjusts the built-in clock (see below). • AUX: Selects the name which will be displayed when you press AUX (see page 24). •...

  • Page 24: Selecting The Name Of The Auxiliary Source

    Selecting the name of the auxiliary source When shipped from the factory, the auxiliarty source name appears as “AUX” on the display. You can change it to “MD” or “TV.” 1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds. One of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 If “PSM AUX”...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Dimmer Mode

    Selecting the dimmer mode When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer function has been activated. If you want to cancel this function, follow the procedure below and select “OFF.” •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Cd Changer Operations

    We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KW-XC550. 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 28: To Go To A Particular Disc Directly

    To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ Press and hold 4 To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next track is located and played back. Press 4 current track.

  • Page 29: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press B.SKIP RND (Blank Skip/Random) while playing a B.SKIP CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: Mode RND indicator RND1 Lights RND2 Flashes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Each time you press MO RPT (Monaural/Repeat) while playing a CD, CD repeat play mode changes as follows: Mode...

  • Page 30: Listening To An External Device

    LISTENING TO AN EXTERNAL DEVICE You can listen to an external unit connected to the AUX jack on the front panel. Listening to the auxiliary source Note on One-Touch Operation: When you press AUX, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Handling cassettes The cassette deck built in this unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the cassette deck if you follow the instructions below. To clean the heads To keep the tape clean CAUTIONS: •...

  • Page 32: Handling Cds

    Handling CDs The CD player buit in this unit has been designed only to play back 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 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • A cassette tape cannot be inserted.
  • Page 34 Symptoms • “RESET 8” appears on the display. • “RESET 1-RESET 7” appears on the display. • CD can neither be played back nor ejected. • This unit does not work at all. • The CD changer does not work at all. Causes This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 EN, SP, FR 1298MNMMDWJES...

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