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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 KW-XC777 KW-XC777 KW-XC777 For customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet.
INFORMATION (For USA) 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 ... About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE) ...
Remote controller 1 Functions the same as the on the main unit. 2 • Changes the band while listening to the radio. • Changes the tape direction while listening to a tape. • Selects disc numbers in the increasing order, and starts playing while listening to the CD changer.
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).
INPUT Turn on the power. “HELLO!” appears on the display. 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.
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, FM2, FM3, or AM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset • Storing your favorite station in to the EX button Automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Storing your favorite station into the EX (extra) button You can preset an FM or AM station (such as your favorite station or traffic announcement station); and recall it by one touch operation even if the unit is turned off. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the EX button Select the FM1 band.
Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations Select “SCAN”. *SSM Canceled (frequency indication) * When receiving an FM stereo broadcast. Start scanning. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted.
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Insert a disc into the loading slot. CD indicator lights up. Total track number of the inserted disc Current track Elapsed playing time Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
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:...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “REPEAT” appears. REPEAT Canceled 2 Press SEL. Each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and off (“REPEAT OFF”) alternately.
Listening to a tape You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing.
To stop play and eject the cassette Press TAPE 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time). • You can also eject the cassette by pressing TAPE 0 with the unit turned off.
Other convenient tape operations Skipping blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes (Blank Skip). 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “B.SKIP” appears. DOLBY B Canceled 2 Press SEL. Each time you press the button, skip function mode turns on (“B.SKIP ON”) and off (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternately.
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: FADER Indication To do: FADER* Adjust the front and rear speaker Adjust the left...
Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Select “EQ.” Canceled Select the sound mode. The sound mode changes as follows: FLAT Hard Rock JAZZ DanceMusic Country Raggae USER** (back to the beginning) * Rhythm and Blues ** If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode (USER), see “Storing your own...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER sound mode). • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Selecting level meter patterns You can select any one from 7 different level meter patterns or a demonstration of all the patterns. Select “L.V. METER.” Canceled Press +/– to select the level meter pattern. Each time you press the button, the level meter changes as follows: ALL DEMO...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock After installation, set the built-in clock correctly. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 23.) If “CLOCK HOUR” does not appear, press ¢...
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Setting the clock display – CLOCK DISP You can set the clock to be shown on the display when the unit is turned off. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set not to be shown on the display. •...
Turning the demo mode on or off – DEMO MODE You can turn the demo mode on or off. When shipped from the factory, “DEMO ON” is selected. • DEMO OFF: Turns the demo mode off. • DEMO ON: Turns the demo mode on. The demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes.
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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: Capital letters ( Small letters ( Numbers and symbols ( Select a character. About the available characters, see the right column.
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS MP3 player, MD player, etc. * This MP3 INPUT jack is not compatible with digital signals. You can connect two external components to this unit. Connect one to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control panel, and the other to the CD changer jack on the rear.
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series 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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To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press ¢...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “REPEAT” appears. REPEAT Canceled (Continuous play) 2 Press SEL. Each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode changes as follows: REPEAT1 ON REPEAT OFF Mode Plays repeatedly...
Handling cassettes The cassette deck built in this unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the cassette deck if you follow the instructions below. To clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
Handling CDs The CD player built in this unit has been designed to play back the CDs bearing the following marks. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO You can also play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) on this receiver. This unit is not compatible with MP3. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the...
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • CD can neither be played back nor ejected.
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Symptoms • SSM automatic preset does not work. • Static noise while listening to the radio. • “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. • “RESET 1−RESET 7” appears on the display. • This unit does not work at all.
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 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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US RESIDENTS ONLY Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, SP, FR 1201MNMMDWJEIN...
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IMPORTANT For KW-XC777 Notice the following information will help you solve your problems. Keep this IMPORTANT sheet together with the INSTRUCTIONS. • After installing the unit. = Follow the procedure Å described below. • If the unit does not operate.
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If other screws are used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, consult a JVC car audio dealer or have it installed by a qualified technician.
Si el ruido persiste, consulte a su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóvil. • La entrada máxima de los altavoces traseros debe ser mayor de 45 vatios y la de los delanteros de 45 vatios, con una impedancia de 4 Ω...
Connect the antenna cord. Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit. JVC CD changer or another external component Cambiador de CD de JVC u otro componente exterior Changeur CD JVC ou autre appareit extérieur F-OUT R-OUT To the car antenna A la antena del automóvil...
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Amplificador de potencia de Amplificateur de puissance Remote In Entrada para control remoto Entrée de la commande à distance Front speakers JVC power amplifier Altavoces delanteros Amplificador de potencia de JVC Haut-parleur avant Amplificateur de puissance JVC Rear speakers Altavoces posteriores Haut-parleur arrière...