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DVD/CD RECEIVER RECEPTOR CON DVD/CD RÉCEPTEUR DVD/CD KD-AVX77 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 11. Para cancelar la demonstración en pantalla, consulte la página 11. Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 11. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Cautions on the monitor: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could • The monitor built in this unit has been produced with void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CONTENTS How to read this manual: • < > indicates the variable screens/menus/ How to read this manual ....... 3 operations/settings that appear on the touch How to reset your unit ........3 panel. INTRODUCTIONS • [ ] indicates the buttons on the touch panel. Playable disc type .........
Playable disc type Disc type Recording format, file type, etc Playable DVD-Video * • DTS sound cannot be Region Code: 1 reproduced or emitted from Ex.: this unit. DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable DVD-Video (DVD-R/-RW * , +R/+RW * DVD-VR* • DVD Video: UDF bridge MPEG1/MPEG2 •...
Basic operations Using the monitor panel/touch panel Touch panel (see the following pages). Most of the operations are explained using the touch panel unless mentioned otherwise. Monitor panel USB cable from the rear of the unit, ( 45, 49) Available sources depend on the external components Displays AV Menu.
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While a picture is played back on the screen, the Buttons on the touch panel buttons and information on the touch panel are turned Each time you touch [KEY], the buttons shown on the off about 10 seconds after the last operation. touch panel are changed.
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Source Menu Displays <Sirius ID> screen. ( You can select a source on Source Menu. Changes the HD Radio reception mode. Enables to search for only HD Radio stations. ( Current source Changes <IF Band Width> setting. Displays <Dial Menu>. ( Changes the control of iPod/iPhone Returns to the previous screen.
Using the remote controller (RM-RK252) Installing the batteries R03/LR03/AAA Insert the batteries into the remote controller by matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly. Caution: • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. •...
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button* VOL (volume) + / – buttons* • Turns on the power. • Adjusts the volume level. • Attenuates the sound when the power is on. • Adjusts the volume of the incoming calls. • Turns off the power. (Hold) 2nd VOL (volume) + / –...
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SHIFT button MENU button* • Functions with other buttons. • DVD-Video: Shows the disc menu. • DVD-VR: Shows the Playlist screen. DISP (display) button* • VCD: Resumes PBC playback. • Closes the menu screen if currently opened. fi • DISC/USB/iPod USB: Displays the buttons buttons* and information on the touch panel when a •...
Preparation Canceling the display demonstration and setting the clock Turn on the power. Ÿ Display AV Menu. Select <AV Setup>. ⁄ Cancel the demonstration. Touch <Interval> to show the setting items. Select <Off>, then touch < >. Set the clock. Select <...
AV Menu understanding You can use the AV Menu for most of the operations and settings. The available menu items shown on the touch panel depends on the selected source. The following steps are one of the fundamental procedures. • You can perform the operations/make the settings by following these steps unless mentioned otherwise. Turn on the power.
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Initial: Underlined Menu item Selectable setting/item ♦ Demonstration : Cancels. ♦ : Activates the demonstration on the screen. To stop it temporarily, touch the screen. ♦ Interval : Activates the demonstration at 20 second intervals. Wall Paper You can select the background picture of the screen. ♦...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Wallpaper Color You can select the color of the background picture. ♦ Blue, Black, Orange, Red, Green, Yellow Text Color You can select the text color. ♦ White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Purple ♦ Scroll : Cancels.
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Aspect * You can change the aspect ratio of the picture. Aspect ratio of the incoming signal 16:9 ♦ 16:9 Full Suitable for 16:9 picture. ♦ Ultra Full Stretches the picture displayed in <16:9 Full> to the width of the screen. ♦...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Time Zone * Select your residential area from one of the following time zones for clock adjustment. ♦ Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, Newfoundland DST (Daylight Saving Activates this if your residential area is subject to DST. ♦...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item D. (Dynamic) You can enjoy a powerful sound at a low volume level while playing Dolby Digital Range Compres. software on a disc. ♦ (Compression) * Auto : Select to apply the effect to multi-channel encoded software. ♦...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Speaker Distance * You can adjust the output timing of the activated speakers (above). Adjust the speaker distance from the listening position in the range of 15 cm/ 6 inch to 600 cm/240 inch in 15 cm/6 inch step; Initial 120 cm/48 inch (for center speaker), 150 cm/60 inch (for front and rear speakers).
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Menu item Selectable setting/item AV Input * You can determine the use of LINE IN and VIDEO IN plugs. ( ♦ : Select when no component is connected (“AV-IN” is not displayed on Source Menu). ♦ iPod(Off) : Select when connecting the iPod/iPhone using the USB Audio and Video cable for iPod/iPhone.
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Menu item Selectable setting/item ♦ Beep : Cancels. ♦ : Activates the key-touch tone. ♦ Telephone Muting * : Cancels. ♦ Muting1, : Select either one which mutes the sounds while using Muting2 the cellular phone. Monitor/Sensor You can turn off the buttons and information shown on the touch panel or turn off the touch panel when no operation is done for about 10 seconds.
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You can enjoy multi-channel surround playback through the front, center, surround speakers. MULTI: For multi-channel encoded sources such as Dolby Digital. (When activated, “MULTI” is shown on the screen.) Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie/Music): For 2 channel sources except for MPEG1/MPEG2 discs. •...
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On the remote: Changing the <Dolby PLII Music> setting In step 3 on page 21... Select <Dolby PLII Music>. Select desired settings. <Panorama>: Select <On> to add wraparound sound effect. <Center Width>*: Adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker, only from the left/right front speaker as a “phantom”...
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Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. ♦ Flat (Initial), Hard Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Dance, Country, Reggae, Classic, User1, User2, User3 • (For “DISC/USB”) While surround is activated, you can use Equalizer in the following case: the source is CD-DA, VCD, or MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC files and <Auto>...
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Initial: Underlined Menu item Selectable setting/item Fader/Balance Fader: Dragging also makes Adjust the front and rear adjustments. speaker output balance. Balance: ♦ F06 to R06; Initial 00 (fader) Adjust the left and right ♦ L06 to R06; Initial 00 (balance) speaker output balance.
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Initial: Underlined Selectable items when the source is: • TUNER : Mono, SSM, Title Entry • HD Radio : Mono, DX/Local, SSM, Blend Hold • DISC, USB, CD-CH, iPod, Bluetooth Repeat, Random • iPod USB : Repeat, Random, AudioBooks • AV-IN, EXT-IN : Title Entry Menu item...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Repeat Available items depend on the types of loaded disc and playback file. ♦ Chapter : Repeats current chapter. ♦ Title : Repeats current title. ♦ Program : Repeats current program (For DVD-VR, not available during Playlist playback).
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Source Operation/setting TUNER/HD Radio • Storing a preset station manually Touch [BAND], then [ ] to tune in to the station you want to preset. Touch [ ], then [List]. Select a preset number. Ex.: When storing an FM station (Hold) Touch to select the band.
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Source Operation/setting DISC/USB Selecting a track on the list If a disc/device includes folders, you can display the Folder/Track (File) Lists, then start playback. Current folder list number/total folder list number Current track list number/total track list number of the current Touch/drag to browse the Lists.
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Source Operation/setting CD-CH Selecting a disc on the list • If currently played MP3 disc is selected, Folder List appears. Track List also appears by selecting the current folder. ( 28) Select a track to start playback. For Dual Zone operations, •...
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To delete the phone numbers/names Touch [Delete] when <Redial>, <Received Calls>, or <Phonebook> in <Dial Menu> is displayed. Select the phone number/name you want to delete. • Touch [All] to delete all the numbers/names in the selected item. Touch [Yes] to confirm deleting. •...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Auto Connect When the unit is turned on, the connection is established automatically with... ♦ : No Bluetooth device. ♦ Last : The last connected Bluetooth device. ♦ Auto Answer : The unit does not answer the calls automatically. Answer the calls manually.
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: The Bluetooth software/hardware versions* ♦ Phone Device/Audio Device : The connected device names Depends on the amplifier gain control. ( If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only)
Listening to the radio A Band Touch [SRC], then select “TUNER.” B Preset number Ÿ C Sound mode Touch [BAND]. D Assigned station name ( Touch [ ] or [ ] to search for a • If no name is assigned, “No Name” appears. station—Auto Search.
Disc operations The disc type is automatically detected, then playback starts (for some discs, the top menu of the disc appears). If a disc does not have any disc menu, all tracks on it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.
Operation buttons and information on the touch panel Operation buttons and information are shown on the touch panel. • While watching playback pictures, you can display the buttons and information by touching the touch panel or moving your hand nearby. ( Ex.: While playing a DVD Video •...
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Changing the operation buttons You can change the operation buttons while watching the playback pictures on the screen. • If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation buttons disappear (except when a disc menu is displayed). Displays AV Menu. ∞...
Operations using the remote controller (RM-RK252) Button Stop play Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) • MPEG1/MPEG2: Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) • JPEG: Start play (Slide show: Each file is shown for a few seconds.) Show the current file until you change it if pressed during slide show.
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Button Stop play Stop play Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed Start play/Pause (if pressed Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) during play) during play) Reverse/forward track search * Reverse/forward track search * • Reverse/forward track search (No sound can be heard.)* •...
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• For MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC, track Operations using the is searched within the same folder. on-screen bar • For DVD-VR, program/playlist search is possible (DVD-Video/DVD-VR/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/ during Original program playback (PG)/Playlist VCD) playback (PL). • To erase a misentry, press CLR (clear) while holding These operations are possible on the monitor using the SHIFT.
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On-screen bar Ex.: DVD-Video Information Operation Disc type Elapsed playing time of the current • DVD-Video: Audio signal format type and chapter/track * channel Remaining time of the current • VCD: PBC chapter/track * Playback mode * Playback status DVD-Video: T.
Activates Dual Zone with Headphone Surround* . The DUAL ZONE SR ON indicator lights up. JVC original headphone virtual surround system. This surround will also work for the main source “DISC” if <On/Surround On> is selected. This surround does not work for MPEG1/MPEG2 discs.
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On the remote: Ex.: MP3/WMA Adjust the volume through the 2nd AUDIO OUT plug. • The volume level is shown on the connected external monitor. Operate the DVD/CD player. Current folder (highlighted bar) Current folder no./total folder no. Folder list To select a different source (main source) to * If tag data includes “Jacket Picture”...
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Selecting playback modes You can also change the playback modes using the playback mode selection window. Ex.: CD Text • For JPEG, Random cannot be selected. Except for JPEG: Select a playback mode. Select your desired option. The playback mode selection window: appears when OSD is pressed (see the right).
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Operations using the list Using Dual Display screen While Dual Zone is on, the main source (other than “USB”) and “DISC” can be displayed at the same For discs other than DVD, VCD, and CD time. While Dual Zone is on, these operations are possible on •...
• Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices. Except for MPEG2 files recorded by JVC Everio • You cannot connect a computer to the USB ( camcorder (extension code <.mod>).
Use <New Pairing> in <Bluetooth> menu to register and establish the connection with a new device. To connect/disconnect/delete a device, Bluetooth Information: If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only)
Using the Bluetooth cellular phone Switching conversation media (the unit/ To make a call, use <Dial Menu>. ( cellular phone) During a phone call conversation... When a call comes in... The source is changed to “ Bluetooth” automatically. Each time you press the button, the conversation Name and phone number (if media alternates between the...
Presetting the phone numbers You can preset up to 6 phone numbers. Display <Redial>, <Received Calls>, <Phonebook>, or <Phone Number>. Select a telephone number to store. (Hold) Select a preset number. Now “Tom” is stored into preset no. 1. To call a preset number, Using the Bluetooth audio player A Sound mode Touch [SRC], then select “Bluetooth.”...
Listening to the iPod/iPhone devices You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the following cable or adapter: Cable/adapter To operate Listen to the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to the See “When connected with the USB cable” music USB cable from the rear of the unit. below.
When connected with the interface adapter Preparation: Enters player’s menu. Make sure <iPod> is selected for <External Input>. Starts playback/pauses. ¢ ]: • Reverse/forward skip • Reverse /forward search (Hold) Touch [SRC], then select “iPod.” Playback starts automatically. Ÿ ¢ Touch [ ] or [ ] to select a track.
Listening to the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can play only CDs (CD-DA) and MP3 discs. Preparation: Make sure <Changer> is selected for <External Input>. ( Ex.: While playing an MP3 disc A Disc no.
Before operating, connect either one of the following (not supplied) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit. • JVC SIRIUS satellite radio System, SC-C1 and KS-SRA100, PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio.
Tuning in to a channel you want Touch to display the program information—song name/ artist name (/composer name: only for SIRIUS). A Sound mode ∞ [FUNC]: Changes items to select with [ B Band – : Categories C Preset number D Channel number –...
Listening to the HD Radio Broadcast Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, KT-HD300 (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. What is HD Radio Technology? HD Radio Technology can deliver high-quality digital sound—AM digital will have FM-like quality (in stereo) and FM digital will have CD-like quality—with static-free and clear reception.
Using other external components AV-INPUT You can connect an external component to the LINE IN/VIDEO IN plugs. A Sound mode Touch [SRC], then select “AV-IN.” B Assigned title ( Ÿ Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. While watching the playback picture: If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation buttons disappear.
EXT-INPUT You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (not supplied) or AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (not supplied). A Sound mode Touch [SRC], then select “EXT-IN.” B Assigned title ( Ÿ...
Maintenance Caution on cleaning the unit To keep discs clean Do not use any A dirty disc may not play correctly. solvent (for example, If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with thinner, benzine, a soft cloth in a straight line from center etc.), detergent, or to edge.
More about this unit Tuner (FM only) Playing DVD-VR • When selecting an item from the Playlist, the item is Storing stations in memory automatically played back repeatedly. To change to • When SSM is over, received stations are preset in another item, select it from the Playlist.
* <.mod> is an extension code used for the MPEG2 files • Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed recorded by JVC Everio camcorders. The MPEG2 files time indication. with the <.mod> extension code cannot be played •...
Bluetooth operations • If “No USB Device“ appears after removing a device, General reattach a device or select another playback source. • While driving, do not perform complicated operation • When the USB device has no playable files, or has not such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc.
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To listen to the sound in “iPod MODE,” connect the while playing back a track iPod/iPhone using USB Audio and Video cable (KS- JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of U30, not supplied). data in an iPod/iPhone and USB mass storage It is not possible to charge the battery through this class device while using this unit.
Satellite radio operations Characters you can enter for titles • To know more about SIRIUS Satellite radio or to sign In addition to the roman alphabet (A – Z, a – z), you up, visit <http://www.sirius.com>. can use the following characters to assign titles. ( •...
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Language codes (for DVD language selection) Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar Persian Kazakh Norwegian Sesotho Abkhazian Finnish Greenlandic Occitan Sundanese Afrikaans Fiji Cambodian (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili Ameharic Faroese Kannada Oriya Tamil Arabic Frisian Korean (KOR) PA Panjabi Telugu...
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• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. • For operations with the external components, refer also to the instructions supplied with the adapters used for the connections (as well as the instructions supplied with the external components). •...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • SSM automatic presetting does not Store stations manually. ( work. • Static noise while listening to the Connect the antenna firmly. radio. • Disc can be neither recognized nor Eject the disc forcibly. ( played back. • Disc cannot be ejected. Unlock the disc.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • Disc cannot be played back. • Change the disc. • Record the tracks using a compliant application on the appropriate discs. ( • Add appropriate extension codes to the file names. • Noise is generated. The track played back is not a playable file format. Skip to another file.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • Phone sound quality is poor. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth cellular phone. • Move the car to place where you can get a better signal reception. • The sound is interrupted or skipped •...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • “Disconnect” appears on the screen. Check the connection. • “Reset01” – “Reset07” appears on Disconnect the adapter from both this unit and iPod. the screen. Then, connect them again. • “Reset08” appears on the screen. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • “OFF AIR” appears on the screen while Selected channel is not broadcasting at this time. Select listening to the XM Satellite radio. another channel or continue listening to the previous channel. • “LOADING” appears on the screen while The unit is loading the channel information and audio.
Specifications Power Output 20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Load Impedance Equalizer Control Range Frequencies 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 15 kHz Level...
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USB Standards USB 2.0 Full Speed Data Transfer Rate Full Speed Maximum 12 Mbps Low Speed Maximum 1.5 Mbps Compatible Device Mass storage class Compatible File System FAT 32/16/12 Max. Current DC 5 V 500 mA Version Bluetooth 1.2 certified Output Power +4 dBm Max.
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If your vehicle does not have this system, a sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA. Si su vehículo no posee voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio este sistema, será necesario un inversor de tensión, que puede ser type d’alimentation, il vous faut un convertisseur de tension, que vous...
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JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. instalación, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio d’installation, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC ou une •...
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONEXIONES ELECTRICAS RACCORDEMENTS ELECTRIQUES To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the Para evitar cortocircuitos, recomendamos que desconecte el terminal Pour éviter tout court-circuit, nous vous recommandons de débrancher battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before negativo de la batería y que efectúe todas las conexiones eléctricas la borne négative de la batterie et d’effectuer tous les raccordements installing the unit.
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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Connecting the parking brake lead / Conexión del cable del freno de estacionamiento / Connexion du cordon de frein de stationnement Connect the parking brake lead to the parking brake system built in the car. Conecte el cable del freno de estacionamiento al sistema de freno de estacionamiento del automóvil. Connectez le fil de frein de stationnement au système de frein de stationnement.
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Front speakers Au fil de télécommande de l’autre appareil Altavoces delanteros Enceintes avant Rear speakers Altavoces posteriores JVC Amplifier Enceintes arrière Amplificador de JVC JVC Amplificateur JVC Amplifier Amplificador de JVC JVC Amplificateur Subwoofer Subwoofer Caisson de grave Front speakers...
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You can connect the following JVC components to the CD changer Puede conectar los siguientes componentes JVC al jack del cambiador Vous pouvez connecter les appareils JVC suivants à la prise de jack.
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