JVC KD-LX555R Instructions Manual

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Page 1 CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-LX555R 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.
Page 2: How To Reset Your Unit
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.
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 ...
Page 4: Location Of The Buttons
RPT (repeat) button y RND (random) button u OFF 0 (eject) button MO indicator lights up. Ex.: When you press number button 2 while listening to an FM station KD-LX555R ¢ / 4 buttons work as Time countdown indicator...
Page 5: Remote Controller
Remote controller RM-RK60 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level if pressed briefly, and “ATT”...
Page 6: Preparing The Remote Controller
• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. KD-LX555R • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Installing the battery...
Page 7: Basic Operations
8. Note on display illustrations: Illustrations will differ from what appears if “CLOCK DISP” is set to “CLOCK OFF.” See page 32. KD-LX555R MONO To increase the volume To decrease the volume Volume level appears.
Page 8: Canceling The Demonstration
Canceling the demonstration When shipped from the factory, 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 demonstration, follow the procedure below.
Page 9: Radio Basic Operations
FM band changes as follows: Selected band appears. Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS KD-LX555R MONO BAND MONO MODE SOURCE Start searching a station.
Page 10: Storing Stations In Memory
Press and hold until “M (manual)” starts flashing on the display. Tune in to a station you want while “M” is flashing. Press stations of higher frequencies. Press 4 stations of lower frequencies. • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.
Page 11: Tuning In To A Preset Station
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band Select the band (in this example, FM1).
Page 12: Rds Operations
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.
Page 13: Using Ta Standby Reception
Press and hold SEL (S) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See pages 31 and 32.) Select “AF–REG (Alternative frequency/Regionalization reception)” if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode – “AF,” “AF REG”...
Page 14 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 or CD). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. You can select your favourite programme type for PTY Standby Reception.
Page 15: Searching Your Favorite Programme
Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite 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).
Page 16: Other Convenient Rds Functions And Adjustments
To search your favorite programme type Press and hold TP/PTY (T) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. TP/PTY The last selected PTY code appears. Select one of the PTY codes. MONO Preset number appears only if you select a PTY code using the number buttons.
Page 17: Automatic Clock Adjustment
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to either station name (PS NAME) or to station frequency (FREQUENCY), while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)”...
Page 18 PTY codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology...
Page 19: Cd Operations
• If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD). Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play will start from where you have stopped. CD OPERATIONS KD-LX555R MONO BAND MONO MODE SOURCE...
Page 20: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Cd
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks ¢...
Page 21: Prohibiting Disc Ejection
To play back only intros (Track Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. BAND 1 Press BAND MODE (M) while MODE playing a CD. “MODE” appears on the display. 2 Press INT (intro scan), while “MODE”...
Page 22: Mp3 Introduction
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.
Page 23 MP3 folder/file configuration : Root ROOT : Folders : MP3 files Note: There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested folders). However, it is recommended to limit the numbers of hierarchy levels up to 8 for stable operations. MP3 playback/search order •...
Page 24: Mp3 Operations
• If you change the source or turn the power off, disc playback stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select disc play as the source or turn the power on, disc playback starts from where playback has been stopped previously. KD-LX555R MONO BAND MONO MODE...
Page 25: Changing The Display Information
To stop play and eject the disc Press OFF 0 briefly. Disc play stops, the display panel moves down, then the disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. To move up the display panel, press or 4 . If no button is pressed, the display panel will move up in about 5 minutes.
Page 26: Locating A File Or A Particular Portion On An Mp3 Disc
Locating a file or a particular portion on an MP3 disc For “MP3 playback/search order” see page 23. To fast-forward or reverse the file Press and hold playing an MP3 disc, to fast-forward the file. Press and hold 4 playing an MP3 disc, to reverse the file.
Page 27: Selecting Mp3 Playback Modes
To skip to the next or previous folder Press BAND MODE (M) to enter BAND MODE the functions mode while playing an MP3 disc. “MODE” appears on the display. ¢ or 4 Press “MODE” is still on the display. Each time you press the button consecutively, the next folder is located (and the first file in the folder starts playing).
Page 28 To play back files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat Play) You can play back the current file or all the files in the current folder repeatedly. Press BAND MODE (M) to enter BAND MODE the functions mode while playing an MP3 disc. “MODE”...
Page 29: 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: (balance) (fader) VOLUME S.BASS (volume) (super bass) Indication To do: FAD* Adjust the front and rear speaker...
Page 30: Storing Your Own Sound Adjustments
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.
Page 31: Other Main Functions
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 (S) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
Page 32 Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items Indications TA VOL Traffic announcement volume P-SEARCH Programme search DAB AF* Alternative frequency search DAB VOL* DAB volume adjustment LEVEL Level display DIMMER Dimmer mode TELEPHONE Telephone muting BEEP SW Key-touch tone CONTRAST Display contrast SCROLL Scroll mode EXT INPUT...
Page 33 To select the dimmer mode— When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. • AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer. • OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer. • ON: Always dims the display.
Page 34 To make the front panel look flat (hiding the control panel)— FLAT PANEL When operating the receiver using the remote control, you can hide the control panel to make the front panel look flat. When shipped from the factory, “FLAT OFF” is selected. •...
Page 35: Assigning Names To The Sources
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to CDs and the external component. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of the characters CDs* and Up to 32 characters (up CD changer* to 40 discs) External component Up to 10 characters...
Page 36: Using The Security Lock
Using the security lock You can prohibit the unauthorized use of this unit by the others. To use the security lock, you need to set the password first. Once you set the password, the unit will ask you to enter the password when you turn on the unit for the first time after re-installation (or after recovering the car battery exhaustion).
Page 37 When Security Lock works? Once you register the password, “ appears on the display, and the unit will ask you to enter the password in the following cases: • When you turn on the unit for the first time after re-installing the unit.
Page 38: Cd Changer Operations
MODE SOURCE TP/PTY DISP 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 39 • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed. Current disc number Elapsed playing time Current file number MP3 indicator • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc.
Page 40: Selecting The Playback Modes
If the folder does not contain any MP3 files, it is skipped. To show the disc information for CD Text and MP3 discs This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD changer equipped with CD Text and/or MP3 disc information reading capability. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text or an MP3 disc.
Page 41 To play back tracks/files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) BAND Press BAND MODE (M) to enter MODE the functions mode during play. “MODE” appears on the display. Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is still on the display. Each time you press the button, the repeat play mode changes as follows: For MP3 discs:...
Page 42: External Component Operations
SOURCE the source changes as described on page 7. • If “LINE INPUT” does not appear on the display, see page 33 and select the external input (“LINE INPUT”). KD-LX555R MONO BAND MONO MODE SOURCE Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
Page 43: Dab Tuner Operations
DISP We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1000 or 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.
Page 44: Storing Dab Services In Memory
Select a service you want to listen 1 Press BAND MODE (M). BAND MODE “MODE” appears on the display. 2 Press select a service you want, while “MODE” is still on the display. To change the display information while tuning in to an ensemble Normally service name is shown on the display.
Page 45: Tuning In To A Preset Dab Service
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) you want to store the selected service into for more than 2 seconds. “PI” flashes for a few seconds. Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into other preset numbers.
Page 46: What You Can Do More With Dab
What you can do more with Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same program. • While receiving a DAB service: When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tunes in another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Signals are too weak. The antenna is not connected firmly. Disc is inserted upside down. CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. Disc is locked. The CD player may function incorrectly. Remedies Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections.
Page 48 Symptoms • Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • Disc cannot be played back. • Noise is generated. • A longer readout time is required (“FILE CHECK” keeps flashing on the display). • Files cannot be played back as you have intended them to play.
Page 49 Symptoms • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display. • The CD changer does not work at all. Sound modes (preset value settings) The list below shows the preset value settings for each sound mode (see page 29).
Page 50: Maintenance
• After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
Page 51: Specifications
Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 35 dB [LW Tuner] Sensitivity: 50 µV SPECIFICATIONS 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...
Page 52 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...
Page 53: Problemen Oplossen
Neem bij vragen of voor meer bijzonderheden over inbouwpakketten contact op met uw JVC car audio dealer of een dealer of een bedrijf dat inbouwpakketten levert.
Page 54: Electrical Connections
Hinweis: vehicle does not have this system, a voltage Dieses Gerät ist für einen Betrieb in elektrischen inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC Anlagen mit 12 V Gleichstrom und (–) Erdung IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealers. ausgelegt. Verfügt Ihr Fahrzeug nicht über diese Anlage, ist ein Spannungsinverter erforderlich, der •...
Page 55 Die Kabelbäume am Gerät anschließen. Finalement, connectez le faisceau de fils à l’appareil. We recommend you to connect the JVC MP3 compatible CD changer. You can also connect other CH-X series CD CD changer or another changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100).
Page 56: If Your Car Is Equipped With The Steering
If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this receiver using the controller. To do it, a JVC’s OE remote adapter (not supplied) which matches with your car is required. Consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for details.
Page 57 Canceling the demonstration / Deaktivieren der Demonstration / Annulation de la démonstration / De demonstratie annuleren / Cancelación de la demostración / Per annullare la dimostrazione ENGLISH When shipped from the factory, demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds.
Page 58 CAUTION / ACHTUNG / ATTENTION / LET OP / ATENCION / ATTENZIONE ENGLISH To install this unit, attach the trim plate to the unit first, then fit the unit into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the trim plate.

JVC KD-LX555R Instructions Manual

Location of the Buttons

Basic Operations

Radio Basic Operations

Rds Operations

CD Operations

Mp3 Introduction

Mp3 Operations

Sound Adjustments

Other Main Functions

CD Changer Operations

External Component Operations

Dab Tuner Operations

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Specifications

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