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. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
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 ... How to forcibly eject a disc ...
Remote controller 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
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. Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Turning on the power Turn on the power. 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. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 10 –...
Canceling the display demonstration When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.
Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 24.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Lights up when receiving an FM stereo...
Searching for a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
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).
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Preset number flashes for a while. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
CD OPERATIONS Refer “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 18 to 21 for operating MP3 discs. Playing a CD Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically. 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 ¢ playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. 4, while playing a CD, to Press and hold reverse the track. To go to the next or previous tracks Press ¢...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Disc Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “DISC RND”...
Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. This CD Text information will be shown automatically when you play a CD Text. To change the CD Text information manually, select text display mode while playing a CD Text.
MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 14 to 17. Playing an MP3 disc Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. Note on One-Touch operation: When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the MP3 disc information shown on the display. Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following: • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (initial setting: see page 25) * If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags, folder name and file name appear.
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* First time you press +10 or –10 button, the file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with a file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 files (see “How to use the +10 and –10 buttons”...
Selecting MP3 playback modes To play back files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random Play) You can play back all files of the current folder or all files on the MP3 disc at random. Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing an MP3 disc.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: Indication pattern changes for each sound mode except for “USER.”...
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: Indication To do: Adjust the bass. Adjust the treble. Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed in the table below 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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To select the dimmer mode—DIMMER You can dim the display at night (according to your preference). When shipped from the factory, dimmer is deactivated. • OFF: Cancels the dimmer. • ON: Activates the dimmer. To select the scroll mode—SCROLL You can select the scroll mode for the disc information (when the entire text cannot be shown at once).
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. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. • This unit can play back only the files of the same type which is first detected if a disc includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3 files.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
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Symptoms • Disc cannot be played No MP3 files are recorded on back. the disc. MP3 files do not have the extension code <.mp3> in their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.
MAINTENANCE How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Connector Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases: •...
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to Rear: 20 000 Hz at no more than...
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.
Connections Adding Other Equipment / Amplifier / You can connect an amplifier and other equipment to upgrade your car stereo system. • Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.