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CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-SH77R/KD-SH55R For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Angaben zu Einbau und Verkabelung entnehmen Sie bitte der gesonderten Anleitung. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. Zie de afzonderlijke handleiding voor details aangaande het installeren en verbinden van het toestel.
Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit Name/Rating plate CLASS PRODUCT LASER Caution: This product contains a laser component of higher laser class than Class 1. How to reset your unit Press the reset button on the front panel using a ball-point pen or similar tool.
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 ... LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ...
* Without connecting the DAB tuner or CD changer, you cannot select it as the source to play. ** ONLY for KD-SH55R: To select the external component, you have to change the external component setting (see page 26). ***These buttons do not function for the preferred...
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).
** Without connecting the DAB Tuner or the CD changer, you cannot select it as the source to play. ***ONLY for KD-SH55R: To select the external component, you have to change the external component setting (see page 26). To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 8 –...
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Select the FM or AM. 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM or AM as the source.
Press and hold ¢ “M” (manual) starts flashing on the display. Tune into a station you want while “M” is flashing. Press ¢ into stations of higher frequencies. Press into stations of lower frequencies. • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an 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 stations into (in this example, FM1).
What you can do with RDS EON 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.
The same programme can be received on different frequencies. Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency A Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency B Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency C Using Standby Reception Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) and Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station, CD or other connected components).
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Selecting your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception You can select your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory. When shipped from the factory, “NEWS” is stored as the programme type for PTY Standby Reception. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want. "MEMORY" and the selected code name will flash alternatery and then only the selected code name will continue flashing on the display.
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 (FREQUENCY) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 23.
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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...
Playing a CD Open the loading slot. The control panel moves down, and the loading slot appears. Note: When an external component is connected to the Auxiliary input jack, Be careful of handling a CD. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit draws a CD, the control panel goes back to the previous position...
Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc Title / Performer...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) 1 Press M/B (mode/band) to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. This unit enters the functions mode. 2 Press RND (random), while still in the functions mode, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display.
– Super Bass. You can also adjust the level of Super Bass. *** ONLY for KD-SH55R: This takes effect only when the amplifier(s) or other component(s) are connected to the EXT OUT plugs.
Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Press EQ. The last selected sound mode is recalled, and it is applied to the current source. The EQ indicator lights up. Ex.: When you have selected “FLAT” previously Select the sound mode you want.
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. (USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3) • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 24.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK HOUR” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
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• Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. * Displayed only when the DAB tuner is connected. ** ONLY for KD-SH77R ***ONLY for KD-SH55R — Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected — FM, AM, CD and AUX INPUT. Set.
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To set the clock display – CLOCK DISP 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. •...
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To select the target component to operate through this receiver – KEY SELECT (For KD-SH77R only) You can operate either JVC’s VCR or DVD player through this receiver, by using the number buttons on the control panel. When shipped from the factory, these number buttons are set to be used for the DVD operations.
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to CDs and the external components. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of the characters CDs * up to 32 characters (up to 40 discs) External components up to 10 characters * You cannot assign a name to a CD Text.
Changing the control panel angle You can change the angle of the control panel in three positions. Adjust the angle to the position you want. Each time you press the button, the panel angle changes as follows: When using the remote controller Press ANGLE ∞...
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.
Connect one to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel, and the other to the LINE IN plugs on the rear. If you connect a JVC’s VCR or DVD player to the LINE IN plugs You can operate it through this receiver using the number buttons on the control panel.
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Note: When you press the above buttons, the display shows “VCR” and its operation mode (such as 3, 7 ). For KD-SH55R: You can connect two external components to this unit. Connect one to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel, and the other to the CD changer jack on the rear.
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT 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 go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing). • To select a disc number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly. •...
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 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 an ensemble. Press ¢ search ensembles of higher frequencies. Press ensembles of lower frequencies. When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Select a service you want to listen to.
Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually. Select the DAB tuner. When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described on page 7.
Tuning into a preset DAB service You can easily tune into a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see page 36. Select the DAB tuner. When you select a source, the power automatically comes on.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sound modes (preset value settings) The list below is the preset value settings for each sound mode. Once you have changed their settings, you can reset to the factory settings by reassigning the preset values below. (See page 22 to reassignment procedure.) Indication FREQ.
Handling CDs This unit has been designed to reproduce the CDs bearing the following marks. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO You can also play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) on this receiver. This unit is not compatible with MP3. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center...
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •...
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-In Level/Impedance: KD-SH77R : 1.5 V/20 k load Line-Out Level/Impedance: KD-SH55R : 2.0 V/20 k load (full scale) KD-SH77R : 4.0 V/20 k load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 k auxiliary input jack : (3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack)
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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...
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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.
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• When using the optional stay • Beim Verwenden der Anker-Option • Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option • Wanneer u de steun gebruikt (facultatief) Washer Unterlegscheibe Fire wall Rondelle Feuerwand Sluitring Cloison Brandscherm Dashboard Armaturenbrett Tableau de bord Dashboard Sleeve Halterung...
• Die Sicherung mit einer der entsprechenden your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. Nennleistung ersetzen. Brennt die Sicherung • If noise is a problem... häufig durch, wenden Sie sich an ihren JVC This unit incorporates a noise filter in the Autoradiohändler. power circuit. However, with some vehicles, •...
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• Si votre changeur appartient à la série KD-MK, vous avez besoin d’un cordon optionnel (KS-U15K). Seulement pour le KD-SH55R : Vous pouvez aussi utiliser un appareil extérieur tel qu’un lecteur de MD en connectant l’adaptateur d’entrée de ligne KS-U57 (non fourni). (Voir le diagramme Voor het aansluiten van een CD-wisselaar raden we een wisselaar uit de CH-X-serie aan.
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Gebruik de speakerdraden van dit apparaat niet. • Voor de subwoofer: Als u een versterker van een ander merk dan JVC gebruikt, hebt u een low-pass filter nodig. Het uitvoervolume kan worden aangepast via de EXT OUT-stekkers (zie pagina 20 van de instructies - aparte uitgave).
Cordon de commande Snoer voor de afstandsbediening External component / Externe Komponente / Appareil extérieur / Extern apparaat For KD-SH55R only / Nur für KD-SH55R / Seulement pour le KD-SH55R / Alleen voor KD-SH55R KD-SH55R Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 Line-Eingangsadapter KS-U57 CD changer jack Buchse für CD-Wechsler...
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