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DVD/CD RECEIVER KD-AVX20 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS LVT1940-006A...
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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. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
How to reset your unit Contents How to reset your unit ......3 How to forcibly eject a disc ....3 INTRODUCTION • Your preset adjustments will also be erased. Playable disc type ......... 4 Before operations ......... 5 How to forcibly eject a disc OPERATIONS Basic operations—AV menu ....
Playable disc type Disc type Recording format, file type, etc. Playable DVD Video (Region Code: 4)* • DTS sound cannot be reproduced. DVD Audio/DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable DVD Video (DVD-R/-RW* , +R/+RW* DVD-VR • DVD Video: UDF bridge DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 • DVD-VR JPEG •...
Before operations Touch pad controls Monitor The lights of the touch pad controls and monitor are How to operate the unit by the touch pad turned off when no operation is done for about 10 controls seconds. You can operate the unit by touching the appropriate The lights are turned on in the following cases: part of the touch pad controls.
Basic operations— AV menu You can use the menus to set up various settings from <AV Menu>. For details of each menu and setting, see “Menu items.” (☞ pages 39 to 45) AV Setup ⁄ Turn on the power. Select an item. The lights of the touch pad controls and monitor are turned on.
To tilt the control panel To attach the control panel Touch TILT repeatedly. Changing the display information Available display information varies among the playback sources. Each time you touch DISP, the display changes to show the various information. Ex.: When the playback source is a DVD video disc. Playback picture screen (only for video sources) Source information screen Playback picture and the source information screen...
Basic operations — Remote controller (RM-RK252) Main elements and features Installing the battery 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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5 • Enters numbers (while holding SHIFT). (☞ pages “iPod”: • ∞: Pauses or resumes playback. 14, 20 to 23) • 5: Enters the main menu (then 5 / ∞ / 4 / • “Tuner”: Selects the preset stations (while ¢...
Listening to the radio A Band Select “Tuner.” ☞ B Sound mode ( page 37) Ÿ C Preset no. Select the band. D Frequency ☞ E Assigned station name ( page 38) F FM reception indicator Search for a station—Auto Search. •...
When an FM stereo broadcast is FM station automatic presetting hard to receive —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) This function works only for FM bands. You can preset six stations for each band. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band.
Manual presetting Selecting preset stations Ex.: Storing the FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset On the remote: number 4 of the FM1 band. Tune in to a station you want to preset. On the unit: To select directly [Hold] The Preset List appears.
Disc operations The disc type is automatically detected, and playback starts automatically (for some discs: automatic start depends on its internal program). If a disc does not have any disc menu, all tracks in it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.
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A Disc type 4 ¢: Touch: Selects chapter. B Audio format Hold: Reverse/forward search* ☞ C Sound mode ( page 37) 5 ∞: Selects title. D Title no./Chapter no./Playing time DISP: Touch if necessary (☞ page 9). ☞ E Playback mode ( page 18) A Audio format 4 ¢:...
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A PBC indicator lights up when PBC is in use. 4 ¢: Touch: Selects track. ☞ B Sound mode ( page 37) Hold: Reverse/forward search* C Track no./Playing time DISP: Touch if necessary (☞ page 9). ☞ A Sound mode ( page 37) 4 ¢: Touch: Selects track.
Selecting playback modes You can use Repeat or Random playback mode. Ex.: To select Track Repeat When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. To cancel, select <Off> in step 4. Disc type Repeat Random...
Selecting tracks on the list Prohibiting disc ejection If a disc includes folders, you can display the Folder/ You can lock a disc in the loading slot. Track (File) Lists, then start playback. Enter <Folder List>. Hold the buttons at the same time. [Hold] •...
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Operations using the remote controller—RM-RK252 Stops playback. Starts or pauses playback. • Reverse/forward search* (No sound can be heard.) • Slow motion* during pause. (No sound can be heard.) • Selects chapter (during playback or pause). • Reverse/forward search* [Hold] Selects title (during playback or pause).
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Stops playback. Stops playback. Starts or pauses playback. Starts or pauses playback. • Reverse/forward search (No sound Reverse/forward search* (No sound can can be heard.) be heard.) • Forward slow motion during pause. • Selects track. (No sound can be heard.) •...
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Stops playback. Starts or pauses playback. (Slide show: each track is shown for a few seconds.) Shows the current file until you change it if pressed during Slide show. Selects track. Selects folder. Selects file (within the same folder). [Twice] Selects folder.
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Stops playback. Stops playback. Starts or pauses playback. Starts or pauses playback. • Reverse/forward search* Reverse/forward search* • Forward slow motion* during pause. (No sound can be heard.) • Selects track. • Reverse slow motion does not work. • Reverse/forward search* [Hold] •...
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List screen for DVD-VR You can use the Original Program and Play List screen anytime while playing DVD-VR with its data recorded. • These screens can be displayed on the built-in monitor and the external monitor. Display the Original Program/Play List screen. 1 Program/Play List number 2 Recording date 3 Recording source (TV station, the input terminal...
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Disc information shown on the external monitor The following screens appear only on the external monitor when you insert a disc. (For DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/ JPEG; while not playing.) Ex.: MP3/WMA Ex.: CD Text 1 Current folder (highlighted bar) 1 Selected playback mode (☞ page 18) 2 Current folder no./total folder no.
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Operations using the on-screen bar (DVD/VCD/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/ JPEG) These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller. ☞ Display the on-screen bar. ( page 27) Ÿ Select an item. Make a selection. • When a pop-up menu appears... • For entering time/numbers... To move the entry position: To select a number: To remove the pop-up menu:...
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On-screen bar Information Operation Above example is of DVD Video. Items shown on the bar vary depending on the disc type. 1 Disc type 5 Time indication 2 • DVD: Audio signal format Elapsed playing time of the disc • VCD: PBC •...
3 / 8: Starts/pauses playback. until you change the source. DISP: Touch if necessary. (☞ page 9) * Except for MPEG2 files recorded by JVC Everio camcorder BAND: Stops playback. (extension code <.mod>). Connect a USB device. “USB” is selected as the source and playback...
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Caution: • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving. • Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while “Now Reading...” is flashing on the monitor. • Do not start the car engine if a USB device is connected. •...
Listening to the iPod/iPhone You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the following cable or adapter: Cable/adapter To operate ☞ “When connected with the USB cable” below. To listen to the music USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) ☞ “When connected with the interface adapter” Interface Adapter for iPod—...
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Select <Music> or <Videos>. Repeat: One: Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod/iPhone. Select an item. All: Functions the same as “Repeat EX.: When <Music> is selected in step 2. All” of the iPod/iPhone. Random: Song: Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs”...
When connected with the interface adapter Selecting a track from the player’s menu ∞: Pauses playback – To resume, touch again Enter the player’s menu. • This mode will be canceled if no operations are A Source name done for about 5 seconds. ☞...
“No Name” appears for conventional CDs. <Folder List> <File List> then start playing a track you want. It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can play only CDs (CD-DA) and MP3 discs. [Hold] Preparation: Make sure <Changer>...
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Selecting playback modes You can use Repeat or Random playback mode. Ex.: To select Track Repeat When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. To cancel, select <Off> in step 4. Disc type Repeat Random...
Listening to other external components AV-INPUT You can connect an external component to the LINE IN/VIDEO IN plugs. DISP: Touch if necessary. (☞ page 9) Navigation screen When you connect a Navigation System to the unit, ☞ A Sound mode ( page 37) you can view the navigation screen regardless of ☞...
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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 ( page 37) ☞ B Assigned title ( page 38) Preparation: Make sure <External Input>...
Sound equalization Selecting a sound mode Storing your own adjustments You can store your adjustments into <User1>, <User2>, and <User3>. Follow steps ~ and Ÿ on the left. Ÿ Select the item you want to adjust. Adjust each setting. Select a sound mode. You can select one of the following sound modes: Select <User1>, <User2>, or <User3>...
Assigning titles to the sources ⁄ You can assign titles as follows. Assign a title. FM/AM stations Up to 16 characters—up to 30 stations “AV Input” Up to 16 characters “External Input” 1 Select a character, then move the entering •...
Menu items Menu operations For details of the menu operations, ☞ page 6. AV Setup Display Clock Equalizer Disc Setup 1 Sound Disc Setup 2 Mode AV Setup Tuner • The display indications may List change according to change Input of the specifications.
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Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Dimmer Off: Cancels. On: Activates dimmer. Auto: Dims the monitor when you turn on the headlights.* Time Set: Touch ¢ to display the time setting screen, then set the Dimmer On/Off times. Bright You can adjust brightness of the monitor. –15 (darkest) to +15 (brightest);...
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Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Menu Language Select the initial disc menu language; Initial English (☞ also page 53). Audio Language Select the initial audio language; Initial English (☞ also page 53). Subtitle Select the initial subtitle language or erase the subtitle (<Off>); Initial English (☞...
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Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] D. Audio Output Select the signal format emitted through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal. (☞ also page 52) PCM Only: Select this when connecting an amplifier or a decoder incompatible with Dolby Digital or MPEG Audio, or when connecting to a recording device.
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Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Beep Off: Cancels. On: Activates the key-touch tone. Telephone Muting* Off: Cancels. Muting1, Muting2: Select either one which mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone. Illumination You can turn off the touch pad controls and monitor lights while turning on the unit.
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Equalizer Flat/Hard Rock/R&B/Pop/Jazz/Dance/Country/Reggae/Classic/User1/User2/User3, ☞ [37] Sound Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Fader/Balance Adjust fader—speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers. Adjusts fader • Upmost—front only • Downmost—rear only When using a two-speaker system, set the fader to the center (00). Adjust balance—speaker output balance between the left and right speakers.
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Mode Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Only for FM. (Off, On), ☞ [13] Mono Only for FM. ☞ [13] Only for FM/AM stations, “AV Input” and “External Input.” ☞ [38] Title Entry Repeat/Random Only for “Disc,” “USB,” “USB iPod,” “Changer,” and “iPod.” ☞...
Maintenance How to clean the connector To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. A dirty disc may not play correctly. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with a soft cloth in a straight line from center alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
More about this unit Changing the source General • If you change the source, playback also stops without Turning on the power ejecting the disc. • By pressing SRC (source) on the unit, you can also Next time you select “Disc” for the playback source, turn on the power.
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<.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> (regardless of the * <.mod> is an extension code used for the MPEG2 letter case—upper/lower). files recorded by JVC Everio camcorders. The MPEG2 • This unit can play back the files meeting the files with the <.mod> extension code cannot be...
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iPod/iPhone operations • You can control the following types of iPods/iPhones: • If “No USB device“ appears after removing a device, (A) Connected with the USB cable: reattach a device or select another playback source. – iPod with video (5th Generation)* •...
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USB mass storage may not be performed correctly or as intended. In class device while using this unit. this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http:// www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only) For the USB connection: When <iPod Artwork>...
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• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Characters you can enter for titles Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and In addition to the roman alphabet (A – Z, a – z), you other countries. can use the following characters to assign titles. (☞ •...
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Sound signals emitted through the rear terminals Through the analog terminals (Speaker out/LINE OUT) 2-channel signal is emitted. When playing multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. • DTS sound cannot be reproduced. Through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG Audio) are emitted. •...
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Preset equalizing values Frequency 60.0 Hz 150.0 Hz 400.0 Hz 1.0kHz 2.5kHz 6.3kHz 15.0kHz Sound mode Flat Hard Rock R&B Jazz Dance –02 –01 Country Reggae Classic User1/2/3 Language codes (for DVD/DivX language selection) Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar...
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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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Playback does not start. • Insert the disc correctly again. • Region code of the DVD is not correct. (☞ page 4) • The format of files is not supported by the unit. • The playback picture is not clear and legible. Adjust items in <Picture Adjust>.
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • “Now Reading...” keeps flashing on the • Readout time varies depending on the USB device. monitor. • Do not use too many hierarchy, folders and empty folders.* * Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA/WAV track.
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • “No Disc” appears on the monitor. Insert a disc into the magazine. • “No Magazine” appears on the monitor. Insert the magazine. • “Cannot play this disc Check the disc” appears Disc does not include playable files. Replace the disc with on the monitor.
Specifications Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output Front/Rear: 20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to (RMS): 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Load Impedance: Equalizer Control Range: Frequencies: 60.0 Hz, 150.0 Hz, 400.0 Hz, 1.0kHz,...
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Screen Size: 3.5 inch wide liquid crystal display 211 200 pixels: 960 (horizontal) × 220 (vertical) Number of Pixel: Drive Method: TFT (Thin Film Transistor) active matrix format Color System: PAL/NTSC Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (wide) Allowable Storage Temperature: –10°C to +60°C Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C USB Standards:...
INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING) The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
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When using the optional stay When installing the unit without using the sleeve In a car having the “Required space for installation” (see page 1), first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place. Stay (option) Fire wall Not included for this unit.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: electrical connections before installing the unit. • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the •...
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USB device Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off. You can connect a JVC CD changer (CD-CH)—CH-X1500, etc. to the CD changer jack. You can also connect the following components through the various JVC adapters.