How to reset your unit After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ball-point pen or similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. Note: Your preset adjustments – such as preset channels or sound adjustments will also be erased.
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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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ... 29 Playing CDs ... 29 Selecting CD playback modes ... 31 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 32 Playing an external component ... 32 MAINTENANCE ... 33 Handling CDs ... 33 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 34 SPECIFICATIONS ... 35...
Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 10. To operate the CD player, see pages 11 – 14. To operate the CD changer, see pages 29 – 31. To operate the external component, see page 32.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To search stations of higher frequencies. To search stations of lower frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency without searching 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
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 Selected band and “MEMO” flash alternately for a while. Notes: •...
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 7 and 8. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Other convenient tuner functions SCAN/RPT MO/RND Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN/RPT (Scan/Repeat) while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (“SCAN” flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcast. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
Playing a CD Total playing time of the inserted disc Notes: • When a CD is inserted up side down, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear on the display alternately. When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD 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. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternately. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.
To play back only intros (Intro Scan) Each time you press INT (Intro) briefly while playing a CD, CD intro scan mode turns on and off alternately. When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT” appears on the display for 5 seconds and the track number flashes.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Indication Adjust the bass (Bass) Adjust the treble (Treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance Adjust the volume (Volume) Note: * If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”...
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 (SCM) You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to 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 19. •...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 17) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 17.
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. To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP. The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
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.
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Select. CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment SCM LINK Sound control memory linkage LEVEL Level display Audio mute for celluar phone system DIMMER Dimmer (ONLY FOR KD-SX975) BEEP Key-touch tone EXT IN External component Displayed only when one of the following source is selected — FM, AM and CD. •...
Canceling 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. •...
Selecting the dimmer mode (ONLY FOR KD-SX975) 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 •...
Selecting the telephone muting This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone system used, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2,” whichever mutes the sounds from this unit. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated. •...
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. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure...
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 Functions the same as the 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.
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.
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. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back. Press 4 the current track.
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: Mode RND Indicator RND1 Lights RND2 Flashes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Each time you press SCAN/RPT (Scan/Repeat) while playing a CD, CD SCAN repeat play mode changes as follows:...
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 Ada ptor KS-U57 and the e xternal component, refer to the Installa tion/ Connection Man ual (separate volume).
• 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 CD and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
No CD is in the loading slot (or in the magazine). CD is inserted incorrectly. This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly. The CD player may function incorrectly. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc.
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• The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. Before mounting: Press (Control Panel Release) to detach the control panel if already attached.
JVC car audio dealers. • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • If noise is a problem... This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur.
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• If your CD changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need an optional cord (KS-U15K). You can also use an external component such as a portable MD player by connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS- U57 (not supplied). (See diagram • JVC CD changer or another external component !"#$% KS-U15K...
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When connecting an external amplifier to this unit, turn down the gain control on the external amplifier to obtain the best performance from this unit. Rear speakers !" INPUT JVC Amplifier Signal cord (not supplied with this unit) !"#$% LINE OUT REAR FRONT Front speakers !"...