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CD/SD RECEIVER KD-LHX552/KD-LHX551 MENU DISP For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0284-003A [EX/EU]...
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. 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.
How to read this manual How to change the display pattern during playback The following methods are used to made the explanations simple and easy-to-understand: • Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this receiver” (see pages 46 –...
Remote controller — RM-RK300 Installing the lithium coin battery Main elements and features (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the (standby/on/attenuator) button receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in • Turns on and off the power and also between.
Getting started Basic operations To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press it again. Ÿ Select the source. To turn off the power Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
Adjust the hour. Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: Interval]—see page 30. Select “Clock Min” (minute), then adjust the minute. Select “Off.” Exit from the setting. Select “24H/12H,” then select “24Hours”...
Radio operations Listening to the radio To tune in to a station manually Select “TUNER.” In step on the left... 2 Select the desired station frequencies. Ÿ Select the band (FM/AM). When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Start searching for a station.
Manual presetting Storing stations in memory Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into.
Preset Station List Listening to a preset station The lists show either the station frequency or PS name (the first 8 characters). Appears only for FM. Select a preset station (1 – 6) you want. • Holding can display the Preset Station List (see below).
FM RDS operations Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme You can tune in to a station broadcasting your What you can do with RDS favorite programme by searching for a PTY code. RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM • To store your favorite programme, see page stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals.
Repeat steps to store other Storing your favorite programmes PTY codes into other preset numbers. You can store six favorite programme types. Exit from the setting. Preset programme types: Using the standby receptions TA Standby Reception TA Standby Reception allows the receiver to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any source other than AM.
To deactivate the TA Standby Reception • If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated. The TP indicator goes off. • If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated. To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another station (or service) providing these signals.
To show the RDS Radiotext (RT) Using the message service— information RDS Radiotext (RT) While listening to a station that supports RT..What is RDS Radiotext RDS Radiotext is part of the RDS data signal to transmit various text information (e.g. programme information, phone numbers, e-mail and web addresses, artist/title information and news headlines).
Disc/SD card operations Playing a disc in the receiver All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text About MP3 and WMA tracks disc: Total playing time MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ®...
Playing discs in the CD changer • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your receiver. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100).
Playing an SD card To eject the SD card, press the SD card About the SD card again. You can play back MP3/WMA tracks recorded on the SD card and show the stored image on the display during playback— Attach the control panel. ImageLink.
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If an SD card has been loaded..Operation screens used for the following operations is of MP3 playback in the receiver. To fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 and WMA tracks) For MP3 tracks: For WMA tracks:...
To select a disc during playback Other main functions Selecting a disc/folder/track on the list • If you hold the icon, the Disc List will • Select a disc (only for the CD appear on the display (see the right changer).
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If you select the current folder When using the remote controller..(highlighted on the screen), its File List appears. • To directly select a disc in the CD • Select a track (only for MP3/WMA changer disc or SD card). •...
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• After the last track, the first track will be selected and vice versa. Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6 in the CD changer (Twice) * If the source is “CD-CH”: Works only when JVC MP3 compatible CD changer (CH-X1500) is connected.
Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. Select your desired playback mode. Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of ... Intro play Track: All tracks of the current disc or the SD card. •...
Sound adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu—SEL B To select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. Ÿ Select a setting item. 55Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off. 85Hz: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz are cut off. 115Hz: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are cut off.
Selecting preset sound modes Storing your own sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) Ex.: To adjust “FLAT” Select “FLAT” (see left column). You can select a sound mode suitable to the music genre. Select the frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, Available sound modes 12kHz.
Graphic displays Basic procedure Before starting the following procedure, IMPORTANT: prepare a CD-R or an SD card including still • Refer also to Image Converter PDF files images (pictures) and animations (movies). included in the “Manual” folder of the • With Image Converter (Wide Ver 1.2) supplied CD-ROM.
Downloading an animation or Select a file. pictures • It takes a long time to download an animation. For details, see page 49. • To activate the downloaded files, see page 29. In step on page 26..File name appears. •...
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Deleting all the stored animation and pictures Appears only if “PICTURE” is selected. • To delete all the stored files • To delete the stored animation File name appears. • To delete the stored pictures • To delete all the stored pictures File name appears.
2 Select a setting you want. Activating the downloaded fi les • To activate the animations stored for opening and ending screens UserMovie: Your edited animation 1 Select “Opening” or “Ending.” stored in “MOVIE” is activated. UserSlide: Your edited still images stored in “PICTURE”...
General settings — PSM Select a PSM item. Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Adjust the PSM item selected. Select a PSM category. Repeat steps to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. You can move to a different category by simply changing the PSM items.
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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] KeyIn CFM On: [Initial]; An animation screen appears when you turn on or Key-in confirmation off the power, change the source, and when you select an i-EQ. Off: Cancels. Opening When you turn on (“Opening”) and off (“Ending”) the power, Opening screen [29]..
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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] Dimmer Auto: [Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. Dimmer Off: Cancels. Activates dimmer. Time Set: Set the timer for dimmer, [35]. From– To Any hour – Any hour, [35] Dimmer time [Initial: 18:00–...
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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] PTY Stnby You can select one of the PTY codes for the PTY Standby PTY Standby Reception, [14]. AF-Regn’l When the received signals from the current station become weak..Alternate frequency/ [Initial]; Switches to another station (the programme regionalization may differ from the one currently received), [14].
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O (back to the beginning) • The indication on the display will also be shown in the selected language. Ext Input Changer: [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [17]. External input Ext In: To use any external component, [39].
Set the dimmer start time. Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night or as you set the timer. Set the dimmer end time. Exit from the setting. Changing the display color Dims the display when you Auto: You can select your favorite display color for turn on the headlights.
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Creating your own color—User Select the source. You can create your own colors—“USER DAY” and “USER NIGHT.” In step on the left, select the user color. \ CD \ SD \ Changer AllSource* ) \ Line In \ FM \ AM (or Ext In* \ DAB* \ (back to the beginning)
Other main functions 3 Move to the next character position. Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD changer) and the external components (LINE-IN and EXT-IN). 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you finish Maximum number of Sources entering the title.
Changing the control panel angle Detaching the control panel 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.
External component operations You can connect an external component to Adjust the volume. the LINE IN plugs on the rear—LINE-IN and another to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied)—EXT-IN. • For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).
DAB tuner operations Listening to the DAB tuner To tune in to an ensemble manually Select “DAB.” In step on the left... 2 Select the desired ensemble frequencies. Ÿ Select the band (DAB1/DAB2/ DAB3). Start searching for an ensemble. When an ensemble is received, searching stops.
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33). It is recommended to use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1000 with your receiver. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied for DRC indicator appears. your DAB tuner.
Storing DAB services in memory You can preset 6 DAB services (primary) for each band. Ex.: Storing an ensemble (primary service) into the preset number 1 of the DAB1 band. * Moves to the other DAB bands. Do not change the DAB band using this icon while presetting a service;...
To activate the Announcement Standby Change a service if necessary. Reception Select “ANN On.” Using the standby reception You can use three types of Standby Reception. • Road Traffic News Standby Reception—TA Standby Reception (see the following). • Announcement Standby Reception (see the right column) •...
To deactivate the Announcement Standby To show the Dynamic Label Segment Reception (DLS) information Select “ANN Off” in step 2 on page 43. The ANN indicator goes off. While listening to an ensemble that supports DLS..Lights up when receiving a PTY Standby Reception service providing Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)—DAB radio text.
Maintenance How to clean the touch panel How to handle discs/SD cards When removing stains or dust on the surface, When removing a disc from Center holder turn off the power, then wipe with dry soft its case, press down the center cloth.
More about this receiver Basic operations FM RDS operations • Network-Tracking Reception requires two General types of RDS signals—PI (Programme • The clock in the “BACK” icon on the screen Identification) and AF (Alternative works as the time countdown indicator. If no Frequency) to work correctly.
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• When a disc or SD card has been loaded, • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play selecting “CD” or “SD” for the playback back on this receiver because of their disc source starts playback. characteristics, and for the following causes: •...
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Changing the source • For MP3/WMA discs: The maximum number of characters for file/ • If you change the source, playback also stops folder names vary among the disc format used (without ejecting the disc). (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or Next time you select “CD,”...
Storing your own sound modes General settings—PSM • If you do not want to store your current • “Auto Dimmer” may not work correctly on adjustment, but only to apply the adjustment some vehicles, particularly on those having a to the current playback source, press “BACK” control dial for dimming.
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • Screens suddenly goes off. There is a time limit for some Finish the operation within operations. the time limit. •...
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • Disc sound is sometimes You are driving on rough Stop playback while driving interrupted. roads. on rough roads. Disc is scratched. Change the disc. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • “No Files” appears on the No MP3/WMA tracks are Change the disc or the SD display for a while.
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • Download does not seem It takes quite a long time to to finish. download an animation of many frames (see page 49). • Opening and ending “KeyIn CFM” is set to Select “On” (see page 31). animation does not appear.
Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD/SD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front: 52 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical Rear: 52 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%...