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CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-LH2000R SOUND SOURCE This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8. Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Demonstrationsfunktion für das Display ausgestattet. Auf Seite 8 wird beschrieben, wie Sie diese Demonstrationsfunktion deaktivieren können.
3.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4.CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.
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 ... How to use the MODE (M) button ...
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. • 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 9 –...
Changing the display pattern You can change the display pattern. The number of the selectable display patterns varies according to the playback sources. However, the unit basically provides three main display patterns for each source, and once one of these three patterns is selected, the same pattern is used for all the sources.
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). Last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
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Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). 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 ¢ “Manual Search”...
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).
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Note: A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. Tuning in to a preset station You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first.
Changing the display pattern By pressing DISP (D), you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows: • When receiving an AM or FM non-RDS station Large animation display Small animation display Clock time display •...
RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
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AF indicator Note: If a DAB tuner is connected and Alternative Reception (for DAB services) is activated, Network-Tracking Reception is also activated (“AF”) automatically. On the other hand, Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated without deactivating Alternative Reception. (See page 52.) Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of...
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Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favourite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.
Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favourite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6).
Start PTY search for your favorite programme. • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, that station is tuned in. • If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, the station will not change.
Automatic clock adjustment When shipped from the factory, the clock built in this unit is set to be readjusted automatically using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS signal. If you do not want to use automatic clock adjustment, follow the procedure below. •...
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Open the control panel. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a disc and starts playback automatically. Close the control panel by hand. The opening display then source name display appears first... Total track number/Total playing time Current track Elapsed playing time...
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD 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. To go to the next or previous tracks Press ¢...
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. Press RPT (repeat), while “Mode” is still on the display, so that the RPT indicator is highlighted on the display.
Changing the display pattern By pressing DISP (D), you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows: Large animation display iEQ mode (see page 32) Clock time display Notes: •...
MP3 INTRODUCTION What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
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MP3 directory/file configuration : Root ROOT : Directories : MP3 files MP3 playback/search order • The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order. • The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories on an MP3 disc.
MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 20 to 23. Playing an MP3 disc Open the control panel. Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. The unit draws the disc. Playback starts automatically from the first file of the first directory once disc check is completed.
To stop play and eject the disc Press 0. Playback stops, the control panel moves down, and the disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. Locating a file or particular portion on an MP3 disc To fast-forward or reverse the file Press and hold ¢...
To skip to the next directory Press 5 (up) briefly while playing an MP3 disc. Each time you press the button consecutively, the next directory is located (and the first file in the directory starts playing, if recorded). “MP3 playback/search order” on page 25.) To skip to the previous directory Press ∞...
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RANDOM indicator (See the following table.) Ex.: When you select “Random 1.” Mode Plays at randam Indicator Random Highlighted All files of the current directory, then the files of the next directory and so Random Flashes All files on the disc. When Random Play is turned on, the RANDOM indicator lights up or flashes on the display.
Changing the display pattern By pressing DISP (D), you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows : Large animation display iEQ mode (see page 32) Clock time display The above diagram shows the examples of the display when “ID3 Tag”...
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: (Fader) (Balance) Vol Adj (Canceled) (Volume Adjustment) Indication To do: Fad* Adjust the front and rear speaker...
Selecting preset sound modes (iEQ: i-equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Press MODE (M).
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Make adjustments as you like, referring to the table “Sound adjustment items.” Buttons used for adjustments 1) Press ¢ or 4 the frequency band—Low, Mid, or High. 2) Turn the control dial to select the center frequency for the selected band.
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.
Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. • The PSM items are grouped into five categories—“Disp (display),” “Clock,” “Tuner,” “Color,” and “Audio.” Basic Procedure Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items The PSM items are grouped into five categories—“Disp (display),” “Clock,” “Tuner,” “Color,” and “Audio.” To select a desired item, first select the category where the desired item is listed. Indications MovieDemo Movie demo Source animation SRC Anime Scroll Scroll mode...
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Indications Mode Color mode Source* Source color selection AllSource* (Selected source) User* User color selection Red* Green* Green Blue* Blue Beep Key-touch tone Ext Input* External component Telephone Telephone muting Displayed only when “Mode” is set to “Source.” What appears actually here—source name—varies according to the “Source”...
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To adjust the display contrast level Contrast You can adjust the display contrast level among 1 (dark) to 10 (bright). To select the display illumination pattern—LCD Type You can select the display illumination patterns according to your preference. • Auto: Positive pattern will be selected during the day time (while the headlights are turned off);...
Changing the display color You can set the display color using the PSM control. By selecting “Source” as the “Mode” (color mode) setting, you can select your favorite color for each source (or for all sources). Note: When selecting “User” as the “Mode” setting, you can adjust and store your own colors as you like.
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Select the source that you want to set the display color for. As you turn the control dial, the source names change as follows: AllSource When you select “AllSource,” you can use the same color for all sources. Selected only when these components are connected.
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Select “Mode.” Select “User” as the “Mode” (color mode) setting. Select “User.” Select either “Day” or “Night” as your user color. As you turn the control dial, the user color alternates between “Day” and “Night.” • If you want to select the user color, but do not need to adjust the color, go to step 9 to finish the setting.
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to discs (both in this unit and in the CD changer) and the external component. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of characters CDs*...
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 one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another JVC CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT 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.
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD 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. To go to the next track or the previous tracks Press ¢...
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 on the list shown on the display. • The display can show only six disc names at a time.
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To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track or the tracks on the current disc repeatedly. Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “Mode” appears on the display. Press RPT (repeat), while “Mode” is still on the display, so that the RPT indicator is highlighted on the display.
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 Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today.
Start searching When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Select a service (either primary or secondary) you want to listen to. Press 5 (up) to select the next service.
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) you want to store the selected service into for more than 2 seconds. The display pattern automatically changes to the non-animation display and the preset number flashes (then the previous display pattern resumes). Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into other preset numbers.
Selecting a preset service using the preset service list If you forget what services are stored in what preset number, you can check the preset service list, then select your desired service on the list. Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.
Changing the display pattern By pressing DISP (D), you can change the information shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows: Display patten 1 (Large animation display) Text indicator* Display pattern 2 Frequency Display pattern 3 Service name...
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • CD cannot be played back. • CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.
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Symptoms • “No Disc” flashes on the display . • “Reset 8” flashes on the display . • “Reset 1” – “Reset 7” flashes on the display. • Disc cannot be played back. • Files skip, or 00’00” appears and playback stops. •...
MAINTENANCE Handling discs This unit has been designed to play back CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, CD Texts, and MP3 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.
[MW Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 35 dB [LW Tuner] Sensitivity: 50 µV CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre appareil Référez-vous à...