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DIGITAL AUDIO 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. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS KD-SC800 KD-S790 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES KD-SC800/KD-S790...
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) 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 ... How to use the M (MODE) button ...
Remote controller—RM-RK41 This section is for KD-SC800. 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.
Remote controller—RM-RK60 This section is for KD-S790. 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).
BASIC OPERATIONS 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.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” or “DIMMER*” appears on the display. * Only for KD-SC800 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
RADIO OPERATIONS 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 (FM 1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Selected band appears.
Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies To tune in to stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds.
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store FM stations into (in this example, FM1).
Playing a CD Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD 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 tuner (you will hear the last received station). • If you change the source, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).
To go to a track quickly (+10 and –10 buttons) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. Press +10 or –10. To skip 10 tracks* forwards to the last track To skip 10 tracks* backwards to the first track * The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the track skips to the nearest higher or lower...
To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “TRK RPT” appears on the display.
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. When you press the button once, the last selected sound mode is recalled and applied to the current source.
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) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: BAS* Adjust the bass.
Selecting the display color This section is only for KD-SC800. You can select the color of the display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “ALL DEMO” is selected. Press and hold DISP (display) for a while. The last selected setting appears on the display.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” or “DIMMER*” appears on the display. * Only for KD-SC800 Select “LEVEL” if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode. • AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator.
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.
Changing the standard plate This section is only for KD-SC800. You can change the standard plate with another plate supplied with your unit. You can also download them by visiting <http://www.jvc.co.jp/jvccar>. • When changing the plate, be careful not to leave your fingerprints on the plate or cover.
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. • The unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
MAINTENANCE Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), and CD-RWs (Rewritable). • This unit is not 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.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop. • If you want some additional downloaded plates, you can download them by visiting <http://www.jvc.co.jp/jvccar>.
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• The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. Before mounting: Press (control panel release button) to detach the control panel if already attached.
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Perno de montaje—M5 x 20 mm (M5 x 13/16 pulgada) (1) Boulon de montage—M5 x 20 mm (M5 x 13/16 pouces) (1) Only for KD-SC800 / Solo para KD-SC800 / Seulement pour le KD-SC800 See page 22 of the Instructions for the usage of the following parts.
(see connection diagram) to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords, such as copper braiding or gauge wire. If noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • Maximum input of the speakers should be more than 50 W at the rear and 50 W at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω...
Remote lead Cable remoto Fil d’alimentation à distance Blue with white stripe Azul con rayas blancas Bleu avec bande blanche Only for KD-SC800 / Solo para KD-SC800 / Seulement pour le KD-SC800 INPUT JVC Amplifier Amplificador de JVC JVC Amplificateur You can connect another power amplifier for front speakers.