JVC KD-AR3000 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 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-AR3000/KD-LH300 KD-AR3000/KD-LH300 KD-AR3000/KD-LH300 KD-AR3000 SOUND SOURCE...
Page 2: How To Reset Your Unit
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 How to reset your unit ... LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ... 4 Control panel ...
Page 4: Location Of The Buttons
5 6 7 q Number buttons w M MODE button e Remote sensor r ∞ (down) button (control panel release) button y For KD-AR3000: CD/CD-CH (CD changer) LINE button For KD-LH300: CD/CD-CH (CD changer) button Time countdown indicator KD-AR3000 KD-LH300...
Page 5: Remote Controller
Remote controller SOUND SOURCE 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held for a few seconds. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
Page 6: Preparing The Remote Controller
Preparing the remote controller 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. Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Page 7: Basic Operations
Then, press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM). • To operate the CD player (CD), CD changer (CD-CH), or external component (LINE-IN or SIRIUS) For KD-AR3000: • Press CD/CD-CH LINE repeatedly. LINE-IN For KD-LH300: • Press CD/CD-CH repeatedly.
Page 8: Canceling The Display Demonstration
To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again. •...
Page 9: Setting The Clock
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 pages 36 and 37.) The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.
Page 10: Radio Operations
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for 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.
Page 11 Tune in to a station you want while “Manual Search” is flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies To tune in to stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode automatically turns off after about 5 seconds.
Page 12: 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 13: Tuning In To A Preset Station
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. The display pattern automatically changes to the small animation display (see page 14). After about 5 seconds Preset number appears. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.
Page 14: Changing The Display Pattern
Selecting a preset station using the preset station list If you forget what stations are stored in which preset numbers, you can check the preset station list, then select your desired station. Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞...
Page 15: Disc Operations
Note on One-Touch Operation: ® Audio) “tracks” When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR3000) or CD/CD-CH (for KD-LH300) turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Page 16 Display indications when inserting an audio CD or a CD Text: Total track number and total playing time of the inserted CD Current track and elapsed playing time Notes: • MP3 or WMA discs require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the folder/track configuration.) •...
Page 17 What is ImageLink? When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an image <jml> file edited by Image Converter (supplied in the CD-ROM), you can show the image on the display while the tracks in the folder are played back. •...
Page 18: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Disc
Locating a track or a particular portion on a disc To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ while playing a disc, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 , while playing a disc, to reverse the track. Note: During this operation on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.
Page 19 To go to a particular folder directly (Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc) IMPORTANT: To directly select the folders using the number button(s), it is required that folders are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names. (This can only be done during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.) Ex.: If folder name is “01 ABC”...
Page 20: Selecting A Folder And A Track Using The Name Lists
Selecting a folder and a track using the name lists The following operations are only possible when playing an MP3 or a WMA disc. You can show the folder name and track name lists on the display while playing a disc. Then, select a folder or a track you want to start playback with.
Page 21: Selecting The Playback Modes
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the disc (or a folder for MP3 and WMA discs) at random. Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.
Page 22: Prohibiting Disc Ejection
To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Press number button 1 repeatedly while “Mode”...
Page 23: Changing The Display Pattern
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—Scroll” on page 38. Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be blanked or substituted) on the display.
Page 24: Sound Adjustments
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can set the speaker output balance, subwoofer output level, and input level of each source. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Select the item you want to adjust.
Page 25: Selecting Preset Sound Modes (Ieq: Intelligent Equalizer)
• To adjust the input level of each source —Vol Adj: Volume adjustment level can be separately stored for each source—CD, AM, Line in, CD changer, and SIRIUS. Before making an adjustment, select an appropriate source for which you want to make an adjustment.
Page 26 Press the number button to select the sound mode you want. • This unit has two sound mode selection screens. To move to the other screen, press 5 (up) or ∞ (down). Sound modes (preset frequency level settings) The list below shows the preset frequency level settings for each sound mode. Sound Mode 60 Hz...
Page 27: Storing Your Own Sound Modes
Storing your own sound modes You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3). • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Page 28: Selecting The Display Theme
Selecting the display theme You can select the theme of the display during playback. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Select “THEME.” Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows:...
Page 29: Graphic Displays
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...
Page 30: Downloading Images And Animations
Downloading images and animations Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-ROM including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). • The supplied Image Converter CD-ROM includes sample images and animations, so you can use this disc as your first trial. IMPORTANT: •...
Page 31 • Opening : Opening screen To download an animation to be shown after the unit is turned on. (You can store only one animation consisting of a maximum of 30 frames.) • Ending : Ending screen To download an animation to be shown before the unit is turned off.
Page 32: Deleting Unwanted Files
Select (highlight) a file you want to download. The file name appears, and the unit will ask you “Download OK?” If it is OK, press number button 1 to start downloading. Downloading starts, and “Downloading...” appears on the display. If it is over, the file name list appears again.
Page 33 To delete the files stored for “Opening,” “Ending,” “Picture (all stored images at a time),” and “Movie” Press M MODE while playing any source. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Press number button 6 to show the download selection screen.
Page 34: Activating The Downloaded Images And Animations
Press number button 3 to start erasure. “Now Deleting...” appears while erasing the selected file. When erasure is over, the name list of the stored file appears again. To delete more files, repeat from steps Press D DISP to resume the source indication screen.
Page 35 Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—Movie category of the PSM settings. The “Graphics” setting screen appears on the display. Select “UserMovie,” “UserSlide,” or “UserPict.” Ex.: When you select “UserPict.” • UserMovie: Your edited animation stored in “Movie” is activated as your graphic screen.
Page 36: Other Main Functions
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the table below and on page 37 by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. • The PSM items are grouped into six categories—MOVIE, CLOCK, DISP (display), TUNER, AUDIO, and COLOR.
Page 37 SlotLight Slot light Displayed only when “Dimmer” is set to “Time Set.” Not displayed when the current source is the external component. Only for KD-LH300 Only for KD-AR3000 Factory-preset Selectable values/items 1 – 12 (0 – 23) 00 – 59...
Page 38 To show the graphics on the display —Graphics You can change the graphics shown on the display. These graphics appear if no operation is done for about 20 seconds (except for “ImageLink”). • All Demo: Display demonstration (animation) appears (see page 8). •...
Page 39 • Only for KD-LH300: For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). • For connecting the JVC SIRIUS Radio, refer to the SIRIUS Radio Setup Manual (separate volume). To select the amplifier gain control —Amp.Gain You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
Page 40: Selecting The Dimmer Mode
Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night automatically or as you set the timer. Note: Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming. In this case, select any other than “Auto.”...
Page 41: Changing The Display Color
Press number button 6 to select “COLOR”—Color category of the PSM settings. Select the source that you want to set the display color for. For KD-AR3000: All SRC* Changer (SIRIUS) For KD-LH300: All SRC* (or Line In, SIRIUS) * When you select “All SRC,”...
Page 42 Creating your own color—User You can create your own colors—“Day” and “Night,” and select them as the display color for any desired source. • Day: Can be used as your user color during the day time*. • Night: Can be used as your user color during the night time*.
Page 43: Assigning Names To The Sources
* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3/ WMA disc. Select a source you want to assign a name to. (For KD-AR3000) (For KD-LH300) When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. While pressing D DISP, press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.
Page 44: Changing The Control Panel Angle
Changing the control panel angle You can change the angle of the control panel to four positions. Press ANGLE repeatedly to adjust the angle of the control panel to the position you want. The control panel angles changes as follows: Note: If you turn the power off, the control panel automatically returns to the closed position.
Page 45: Detaching The Control Panel
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.
Page 46: Cd Changer Operations
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.
Page 47 Selected disc number Current track and elapsed playing time Notes: • When you press CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR3000) or CD/CD-CH (for KD-LH300), the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power.
Page 48 This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track quickly Press M MODE while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. See page 30 for this function.
Page 49: Selecting A Disc/Folder/Track Using The Name Lists
Selecting a disc/folder/track using the name lists If you forget what discs are loaded in the CD changer, you can show the disc name list and select a disc in the list shown on the display. • The display can show only six names at a time. While playing a disc, press and hold 5 (up) or ∞...
Page 50: Selecting The Playback Modes
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Press M MODE during play. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Press number button 3 repeatedly while “Mode” is still on the display. Ex.: When you select “Random Disc” while playing an MP3 disc Each time you press the button, random play mode changes as follows:...
Page 51 Active Mode Plays repeatedly indicator Repeat (track The current (or Track repeat) indicator specified) track. lights up. Repeat (folder All tracks of the Folder* repeat) indicator current (or lights up. specified) folder of the current disc. Repeat (disc All tracks of the Disc repeat) indicator current (or...
Page 52: External Component Operations
• Before operating the external component, select the “Ext Input” setting correctly (see page 39). • To use the JVC SIRIUS Radio, refer to the SIRIUS Radio Setup Manual (separate volume). Select the external component (LINE-IN/SIRIUS).
Page 53: 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. • “Panel Connect Error” appears on the display. •...
Page 54 Symptoms • Disc cannot be played back. • “Not Support” appears and tracks skip. • Noise is generated. • A longer readout time is required (“File Check” keeps flashing on the display). • Tracks cannot be played back as you have intended them to play.
Page 55 Symptoms • Download does not seem to finish. • Animation does not move. • “Movie” category settings in the PSM do not take effect. • “No Disc” flashes on the display. • “No Magazine” flashes on the display. • “Reset 08” flashes on the display.
Page 56: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges.
Page 57: Specifications
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-In Level/Impedance: KD-AR3000: 1.5 V/20 kΩ load Line-Out Level/Impedance: KD-AR3000: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) KD-LH300: 4.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 kΩ Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Page 58 US RESIDENTS ONLY 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.jvc.com We can help you! EN, SP, FR 1103KKSMDTJEIN © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...
Page 59 This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers. Parts list for installation and connection The following parts are provided with this unit.
Page 60: Electrical Connections
• Reemplace el fusible por uno con la corriente especificada. Si el fusible se quemase frecuentemente consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles. • Se recomienda conectar los altavoces con una potencia máxima de más de 50 W (tanto atrás como adelante, con una impedancia de 4 Ω...
Page 61 To automatic antenna if any for KD-AR3000—250 mA max. Al de la antena automática, si hubiere, para KD-AR3000—máx. 250 mA Au à l’antenne automatique s’il y en a une pour le KD-AR3000—250 mA max. To car light control switch Al interruptor de control de las luces del automóvil À...
Page 62 KD-AR3000 KD-LH300 External Component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur Only for KD-AR3000 / Sólo para KD-AR3000 / Seulement pour le KD-AR3000 KD-AR3000 Only for KD-LH300 / Sólo para KD-LH300 / Seulement pour le KD-LH300 Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied with this unit) Adaptador de entrada de línea KS-U57 (no...

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