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CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-LH70R For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende handleiding.
Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit Name/Rating plate Caution: This product contains a laser component of higher laser class than Class 1. How to reset your unit While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
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 use the M (MODE) button ...
Remote controller SOUND SOURCE 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.
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged. KD-LH70R is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. If your car is equipped with the steering wheel...
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 9 –...
Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM item appears on the display. (PSM: see page 33.) Set the hour.
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 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM 1 FM 2...
Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM 1 FM 2 (F1) (F2) 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. Selected band/preset number and “MEMO” (memory) appear alternately 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.
What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
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Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 33.) Select “AF-REG” (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode—“AF,” “AF REG,”...
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Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.
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Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6).
To search your favorite programme type Press and hold T (TP/PTY) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code appears. To select one of your favorite programme type To select any one of the twenty-nine PTY-codes Preset number appears only if you select a PTY code using the number buttons.
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to station name (PS NAME) or station frequency (FREQ) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)”...
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PTY codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology...
CD OPERATIONS Refer to “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 26 to 29 for operating MP3 discs. Playing a CD Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously selected source. • If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).
How to use the +10 and –10 buttons • Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6 (Three times) \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 Track 6 • Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing track number 36 (Three times) \ 30 \ 20 \ 10...
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 INTRODUCTION What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
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MP3 folder/file configuration : Root ROOT : Folders : MP3 files Note: There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested folders). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for stable operations. MP3 playback/search order • The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( the MP3 files.
MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 20 to Playing an MP3 disc Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
To stop play and eject the disc Press 0. Playback stops and the control panel flips down. The disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the MP3 disc information shown on the display. Each time you press D (DISP), the display changes to show the following:...
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Press +10 or –10. To skip 10 files* forwards to the last file To skip 10 files* backwards to the first file * The 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.
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 M (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. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
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: (bass) (treble) (fader) WOOFER (volume) (subwoofer) Indication To do: BAS* Adjust the bass.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed in the table 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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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items • For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table. Indications CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment 24H/12H 24/12-hour time display AUTO ADJ Automatic clock setting CLOCK Clock display TU DISP Tuner display...
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To set the clock display—CLOCK You can set the clock to be shown on the display when the unit is turned on. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to be shown on the display. • ON: Clock display is turned on. •...
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To select the scroll mode—SCROLL You can select the scroll mode for the disc information (when the entire text cannot be shown all at once). When shipped from the factory, scroll mode is set to “ONCE.” • ONCE: Scrolls only once. •...
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer). After assigning a name, it will appears on the display when you select the source. Maximum number Sources CDs* Up to 32 characters (up to 40 CDs) * You cannot assign a name to CD Text or an MP3 disc.
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.
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
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• When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. Selected disc number* Elapsed playing time Current track * When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 34), the current indication will soon change to the clock time.
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To show the disc information for CD Text and MP3 discs This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD changer equipped with CD Text and/or MP3 disc information reading capability. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text or an MP3 disc.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode during play. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display.
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To play back tracks/files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode during play. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display. Each time you press the button, the repeat play mode changes as follows:...
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 Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.
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Start searching for an ensemble. Press ¢ for ensembles of higher frequency. Press 4 for ensembles of lower frequency. When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, and DAB3) manually. Before you start... Press FM/AM (DAB) briefly if CD, CD changer, or external component is the current source. Select the DAB tuner.
Tuning in to a preset DAB service You can easily tune in to a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing DAB services in memory” on page 46. Before you start...
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To use Alternative Reception When shipped from the factory, Alternative Reception is activated. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 32. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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 back. • Noise is generated. • A longer readout time is required (“CHECK” keeps flashing on the display). • Files cannot be played back as you have intended them to play. • Elapsed playing time is not correct.
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Symptoms • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display. • The CD changer does not work at all. About mistracking: Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads.
MAINTENANCE Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges.
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 0.8%...
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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre appareil Référez-vous à...
Neem bij vragen of voor meer bijzonderheden over inbouwpakketten contact op met uw JVC car audio dealer of een dealer of een bedrijf dat inbouwpakketten levert. (déblocage Voordat u aan de montage van het apparaat...
Als het geluid niet verdwijnt, moet u contact opnemen met uw JVC car audio dealer. • Het maximum ingangsvermogen van de speakers moet achterin meer dan 50 W zijn en voorin 50 W, met een impedantie van 4 Ω...
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– Als u twijfels hebt over de speakerbedrading in uw auto, moet u contact opnemen met uw autodealer. Sluit bij voorkeur de JVC, MP3 compatibele CD-wisselaar aan. U kunt tevens bepaalde andere CD-wisselaars uit de CH-X serie aansluiten (uitgezonderd de CH-X99 en CH-X100).
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If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this receiver using the controller. To do it, a JVC’s OE remote adapter (not supplied) which matches with your car is required. Consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for details.