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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS MONO LOCAL MODE DISP SOURCE BAND KD-LX30 KD-LX30 KD-LX30 KD-LX30 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.
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 ... 2 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 5 RADIO OPERATIONS ...
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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 38 Playing an external component ... 38 Using a subwoofer ... 38 MAINTENANCE ... 39 Handling CDs ... 39 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 40 SPECIFICATIONS ... 41 To activate the display demonstration How to use the number buttons: After pressing MODE, the number buttons work as different function buttons (while “MODE”...
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 follows: = Tuner (FM or AM) = CD* = CD changer** = External component = (back to the beginning) To operate the tuner, see pages 6 –...
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.
Searching a station manually: Manual search MONO 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. To tune into stations of higher frequencies To tune into stations of lower frequencies...
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).
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 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 6 to tune into a 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 number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. When using this unit in an area other than North or South America: You need to change the AM/FM channel intervals.
Playing a CD 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: •...
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: •...
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD Number buttons 1(7) to 3 (9) 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.
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.
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”...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: Indication Adjust the bass. Adjust the treble. FADER* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
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.
Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable for each playback source. (Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select the same source.
Recalling the sound modes Notes: • You can adjust each 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” on page 20. •...
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. 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”...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 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.
Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) You can select the proper cruise mode for your car. This unit changes 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 procedure below.
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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.
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 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.
To cancel Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. •...
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To adjust the display contrast level You can adjust the display contrast level among 01 (dark) to 10 (bright). When shipped from the factory, the display contrast level is set at level 05. To select the scroll mode You can select the scroll mode for the disc information if it consists of more than 12 characters. When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode is set to “SCROLL ONCE.”...
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To adjust the line input level Adjust the line input level properly when an external component is connected to the LINE IN plugs. When shipped from the factory, the line input level is set at level 00. If the input level of the connected component is not high enough, increase the input level properly.
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.
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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 31. Move the cursor to the next (or previous) character position.
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Available characters Capital letters Small letters Numbers and symbols ” – Notes: • When you try to 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 is connected, you can assign names to CDs in the the CD changer. These names can also be shown on the display if you insert the CDs in this unit.
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).
Using the remote controller 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed briefly. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. 3 • Functions as the PRESET button while listening to the 4 Functions the same as the control dial on the main unit. 5 Select the sound mode.
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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. •...
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion.
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