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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-LH1150/KD-LH1100 KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100 KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100 SOUND SOURCE For customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
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.
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 ...
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 EQ (equalizer) button 3 Control dial 4 Display window 5 FM/AM button 6 5 (up) button 7 0 (eject) button /¢ buttons (control panel release) button Illumination Navigation for easy operations: If you press M (MODE), EQ (equalizer), and SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, ¢...
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.
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).
Turning on the power Turn on the power. 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. Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 10 –...
Canceling the display demonstration When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the demonstration before you use the unit for the first time. To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below: Press and hold SEL (select) for more...
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 24 and 25.) The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching 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.
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 will automatically turns off after 5 seconds.
Start automatic preset. 1 Press M (MODE). “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. 2 Press and hold number button 5, while “Mode” is still on the display. “–SSM–” appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
Tuning in to a preset station You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on pages 11 and 12. Selecting a preset station directly Select the band (FM1 –...
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 Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 21) Clock time display Small animation display 1 Clock time...
Playing a CD Open the control panel. 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. Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.
To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously selected source. • If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).
How to go to the desired track quickly • Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6 (Three times) \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 Track 6 • Ex. 2 : To select track number 8 while playing track number 36 (Three times) \ 30 \ 20 \ 10...
To play back only intros (Track Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. Press M (MODE) while playing a CD. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Press number button 1, while “Mode” is still on the display.
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 Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 21) Clock time display Notes: •...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. • “Vol Adj” setting is required for each source except FM. Before starting “Vol Adj,” select an appropriate source for which you want to make an adjustment. Select the item you want to adjust.
• To adjust the input level of each source —Vol Adj: To increase the level To decrease the level Selecting preset sound modes (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) suitable to the music genre. •...
Storing your own sound adjustments 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.
Activating the level meter You can show the level meters on the display while playing any source. This unit is equipped with three level meter patterns. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the table below and on page 25 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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Indications Scroll Scroll mode Dimmer Dimmer mode From– To* Dimmer time setting Contrast Contrast LCD Type Display type Font Type Font type Tag display IF Filter Intermediate frequency filter Beep Key-touch tone Ext Input* External component All SRC Selected source User User color selection Green...
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To set the movie demonstration—Graphics When shipped from the factory, the movie has been activated. • All Demo: If no operation is done for about 20 seconds, the movie demonstration starts automatically. • Int Demo: If no operation is done for about 20 seconds, the movie demonstration and playback source indication appears alternately on the...
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To turn the tag display on or off—Tag This function takes effect only when JVC MP3-compatible CD changer is connected. An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded.
Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night automatically or as you set the timer. When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. Note: Auto Dimmer equipped with this unit may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming.
Changing the display color 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. When shipped from the factory, “All SRC”...
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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 (while the headlights are turned off).
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer), and the external component. After assigning a name, it will appears on the display when you select the source. Maximum number of Sources characters...
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.
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.
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• When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. Selected disc number Current track and elapsed playing time Notes: • When you press CD/CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power.
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This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly Press M (MODE) while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
Selecting a disc/folder/track using the name lists To select a disc using the disc lists If you forget what discs are loaded in the CD changer, you can show the disc title list and select a disc in the list shown on the display. •...
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files 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. Each time you press the button, random play mode changes as follows: For MP3 discs: Random Folder...
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Ex.: When you select “Repeat Track” Note: MP3 indicator also lights up if the current playing disc is an MP3 disc. Active Mode indicator Repeat Track indicator lights up. Repeat Folder* indicator lights up. Repeat Disc indicator lights up. * “Repeat Folder” is only applicable for MP3 disc. To cancel repeat play, select “Repeat Off”...
Changing the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the MP3 disc information shown on the display. Note: When playing a CD or a CD Text, you can also change the disc information, see page 19 for details. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following: Large animation display Current sound...
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparation: For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
Sound modes (preset frequency level settings) The list below shows the preset frequency level settings for each sound mode. • You can adjust the preset sound modes (except User 1/2/3) temporarily. However, your temporary adjustments will be reset when you select another sound mode. Sound Mode 60 Hz...
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.
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Symptoms • “No Disc” flashes on the display. • “No Magazine” flashes on the display. • “No File” flashes on the display. • MP3 disc is skipped or cannot be played back. • Noise is generated while playing an MP3 disc. •...
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is not compatible with MP3 discs, but can operate a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. How to handle discs When removing a disc...
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información acerca de las herramientas para instalación, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles o a una compañía que suministra tales herramientas. Antes de instalar: Pulse (soltar panel de control) para separar el panel de control si ya está...
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 dealer. • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.
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Conecte el cable de antena. Por último, conecte a la unidad el cableado preformado. We recommend you to connect the JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). • You cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this unit.
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Only for KD-LH3150 / Solo para KD-LH3150 / Seulement pour le KD-LH3150 KD-LH3150 Only for KD-LH3100/KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100 / Solo para KD-LH3100/KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100 / Seulement pour le KD-LH3100/KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100 Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied with this unit) Adaptador de entrada de línea KS-U57 (no suministrado con esta unidad) Adaptateur d’entrée de ligne KS-U57 (non fourni avec cet appareil)