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CD RECEIVER KD-SX870/KD-SX770 RECEPTOR CON CD KD-SX870/KD-SX770 RECEPTEUR CD KD-SX870/KD-SX770 KD-SX870 DISP 4V OUT SCAN KD-SX770 DISP SCAN For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
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 ..............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...
BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 20. 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.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. Audio (see page 23) or Selected band appears. volume level indicator. To search stations Start searching a station.
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 Select the FM1 band. Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 6 to tune into a station.
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.
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Open the control panel. 1. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playback automatically. 2. Close the control panel by hand. Total playing time of Total track number Elapsed the inserted disc of the inserted disc...
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ¢ Number buttons 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 SCAN/RPT MO/RND 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. Equalization pattern indicator Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) (Bass) Adjust the treble –06 (min.) —...
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 Select the source while the “SCM” indicator is lit on the display. The “SCM” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode stored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Sound mode indicator 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”...
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. Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 18 for details. Within 5 seconds To adjust the bass or treble level...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock DISP Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (Hour)” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
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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Factory-preset settings page Select. Set. Back Advance 1:00 CLOCK H Hour adjustment Advance Back 1:00 CLOCK M Minute adjustment SCM LINK Sound control LINK ON LINK OFF LINK ON memory linkage AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 LEVEL Level display AUDIO 2 DIMMER Dimmer AUTO...
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-SX870) 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 external component to use You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this unit, you need to select which component —...
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 How to attach the control panel...
REMOTE OPERATIONS Remote sensor 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 button on the main unit. 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 ¢ , 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 at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) Canceled Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the...
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 Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
MAINTENANCE Handling CDs COMPACT This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the marks. DIGITAL AUDIO Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and Center holder lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service centre. Symptoms Causes Remedies • CD cannot be played back. CD is inserted upside down. Insert the CD correctly. • CD sound is sometimes You are driving on rough roads.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front: 45 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical Rear: 45 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) Front: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz...