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JVC KD-SX1500R Instruction Manual

JVC KD-SX1500R Instruction Manual

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CD RECEIVER
CD-RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR CD
CD-RECEIVER
KD-SX1500R
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DAB / CD CHANGER CONTROL
AUDIO CRUISE
KD-SX1500R
ATT
TA
ANNOUNCE
COMPACT
CD-CH
DIGITAL AUDIO
TEXT
C D
PTY
40Wx4
SEL
FM/AM
DAB
SSM
7
8
9
10
11
12
MO
LO
DISP
RND
RDS
DAB CONTROL
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
LVT0203-001A
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  • Page 1 CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-SX1500R DAB / CD CHANGER CONTROL AUDIO CRUISE KD-SX1500R ANNOUNCE COMPACT CD-CH DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT 40Wx4 FM/AM DISP DAB CONTROL For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Angaben zu Einbau und Verkabelung entnehmen Sie bitte der gesonderten Anleitung.

  • Page 2: Important For Laser Products

    3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4. CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 5 RADIO OPERATIONS ... 6 Listening to the radio ... 6 Storing stations in memory ...
  • Page 4 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ... 23 Setting the clock ... 23 Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) ... 24 Changing the general settings (PSM) ... 26 Changing the initial display ... 28 Turning on/off the level meter ... 28 Selecting the dimmer mode ... 29 Selecting the telephone muting ...

  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 17. To operate the CD player, see pages 18 – 21. To operate the CD changer, see pages 34 – 36. To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 37 – 46.

  • Page 6: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio FM/AM To search stations of higher frequencies To search stations of lower frequencies To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency without searching 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).

  • Page 7: Storing Stations In Memory

    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).

  • Page 8: Manual Preset

    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 FM/AM Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.

  • Page 9: Tuning Into A Preset 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. FM/AM To change the display information while receiving a station Press DISP.

  • Page 10: Rds Operations

    RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS EON RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS function is called “EON (Enhanced Other Networks).”...
  • Page 11 When Network-Tracking Reception is in use, you can also adjust “RDS Regional” 1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display. ¢ or 4 2 Press to “RDS Regional,” if not shown on the display. The current setting for this function also appears.

  • Page 12: Using Standby Reception

    Using Standby Reception Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite program (PTY: Program TYpe) and Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM RDS station, CD, and other connected components). Note: Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. TA Standby Reception ANNOUNCE Press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly to activate TA Standby Reception.

  • Page 13: Pty Standby Reception

    PTY Standby Reception Press PTY briefly to activate PTY Standby Reception. The PTY indicator lights up (as follows). • If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station supporting PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up with its frame . This receiver now stands by for the selected PTY signal reception.

  • Page 14: Searching Your Favorite Program (Pty Search)

    Searching your favorite program (PTY Search) You can search one of your 6 favorite program types stored in memory. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 program types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6). Pop Music Rock Music To store your favorite program types Easy...
  • Page 15 To search your favorite program type Press and hold PTY (Program TYpe) for more than 1 second while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code and preset number appear. • If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code you selected, that station is tuned in.

  • Page 16: Other Convenient Rds Functions And Adjustments

    Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments Automatic selection of the station when using the number buttons Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in. However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit starts searching another station broadcasting the same program as the original preset station is broadcasting, then if any station broadcasting the same program is found, the station will be tuned in.
  • Page 17 PTY codes News: News Current Affairs: Topical programs expanding on current news or affairs Information: Programs which impart advice on a wide variety of topics Sport: Sport events Education: Educational programs Drama: Radio plays Cultures: Programs on national or regional culture Science: Programs on natural science and technology Varied Speech:...

  • Page 18: Cd Operations

    CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Notes: • When a CD is inserted upside down, “Please Eject” flashes on the display. When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects. • When you play a CD Text, the disc title, performer then the first track title appears before the current track and elapsed playing time appears on the display.

  • Page 19: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Cd

    Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast forward or reverse the tracks Press and hold Press and hold 4 To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.

  • Page 20: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    Selecting CD playback modes 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.

  • Page 21: Playing A Cd Text

    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. DISP Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:...

  • Page 22: Sound Adjustments

    SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Indication Bass Adjust the bass Treble Adjust the treble Fader* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance Balance Adjust the left and right speaker balance Loudness** Turning on/off the loudness function Volume Adjust the volume Notes:...

  • Page 23: Other Main Functions

    OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock You can also set the clock system either to 24 hours or 12 hours. 2,3,4 ,5 2,3,4 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display. To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP.

  • Page 24: Controlling The Volume Automatically (Audio Cruise)

    Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) You can select the proper cruise mode for your car. This unit change the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise). If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 25 When this function is turned on (the CRUISE indicator lights up on the display), the proper volume level is automatically selected among the 3 possible levels according to the driving speed, and the selected level is shown on the display. When the driving speed increases.

  • Page 26: Changing The General Settings (Psm)

    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 1, 4 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display.
  • Page 27 Select. Clock Hour Hour adjustment Clock Minute Minute adjustment Clock 24H/12H 24/12-hour time system Auto Adjust Automatic setting of the clock Display Display mode PTY Standby PTY standby PTY Search PTY search Announce* Announcement standby DRC Effect* DRC effect Alternative Alternative reception RDS Regional RDS regional...

  • Page 28: Changing The Initial Display

    Changing the initial display mode You can change the initial indication on the lower part of the display while playing any source. When shipped from the factory, “Normal” is selected. • Normal: With this setting selected, the indication selected by pressing DISP (display) remains on the display until you change it.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Dimmer Mode

    Selecting the dimmer mode When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, “Dimmer Auto” is selected. • Dimmer Auto: Activates Auto Dimmer. • Dimmer Off: Cancels Auto Dimmer. • Dimmer On: Always dims the display.

  • Page 30: Turning On/Off The Key-Touch Tone

    Turning on/off the key-touch tone You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want to make it beep when you press a button. When shipped from the factory, “Beep On” is selected. • Beep On: Activates the key-touch tone. •...

  • Page 31: Detaching The Control Panel

    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 panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure...

  • Page 32: Remote Operations

    REMOTE OPERATIONS 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).

  • Page 33: Using The Remote Controller

    Using the remote controller DAB CONTROL 1 Functions the same as the unit. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.

  • Page 34: Cd Changer Operations

    CD CHANGER OPERATIONS 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 IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT 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.

  • Page 35: To Go To A Particular Disc Directly

    To fast forward or reverse the tracks Press and hold Press and hold 4 To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back. Press 4 of the current track.

  • Page 36: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    To show the CD Text information This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD automatic changer equipped with CD Text reading capability. For details, see “Playing a CD Text” on page 21. Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

  • Page 37: 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. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today.

  • Page 38: Selecting Available Tuning Range

    To change the display information while tuning into an ensemble Normally service name and ensemble name is shown on the display. If you want to check other information, press DISP. Each time you press the button, the following information appears for a while on the display. Service name / Ensemble name Service name / PTY (Prpgram Type) * Service name / “Primary”...

  • Page 39: Storing Dab Services In Memory

    Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB 1, DAB 2 and DAB 3) manually. Note: When you store a DAB service while listening to a secondary service, the unit beeps and primary service is also stored in the same preset number.

  • Page 40: Tuning Into A Preset Dab Service

    Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into other preset numbers. Note: A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset number. Tuning into a preset DAB service You can easily tune into a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first.

  • Page 41: What You Can Do More With Dab

    What you can do more with DAB With the DAB tuner connected, you can use the following convenient functions. • Tracing the same program (service) automatically while driving where the same DAB ensemble is not received • Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception •...

  • Page 42: Using Standby Reception

    Using Standby Reception Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to a Road Traffic Flash (traffic announcement), another important announcement broadcast, and a service of your favorite type from the current source. Road Traffic Flash Standby Reception Press TP/ANNOUNCE briefly to activate Road Traffic Flash Standby ANNOUNCE Reception.

  • Page 43: Announcement Standby Reception

    Announcement Standby Reception Press and hold TP/ANNOUNCE for more than 1 second to activate ANNOUNCE Announcement Standby Reception. The ANNOUNCE indicator lights up (as follows). • While listening to a service supporting Announcement signals, the ANNOUNCE indicator lights up with its frame . This receiver now stands by for Announcement signal reception.
  • Page 44 To activate your favorite Announcement types for Announcement Standby Reception When shipped from the factory, all Announcement Standby Receptions are deactivated. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that “PSM” appears on the display. ¢ or 4 2 Press 3 Rotate the control dial until the Announcement type you want to use appears.
  • Page 45 PTY Standby Reception Press PTY briefly to activate PTY Standby Reception. The PTY Standby Reception works only if the service provider signals out a Dynamic PTY rather than a Static PTY. The PTY indicator lights up (as follows). • If you press the button while listening to a service supporting Dynamic PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up with its frame .

  • Page 46: Adjusting Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Effect

    Adjusting Dynamic Range Control (DRC) effect In a noisy environment such as in a car, listening condition and sound quality can be improved by reducing the dynamic range of the DAB audio signal. For this purpose, some service provides Dynamic Range Control signals together with their regular program signals. This unit can use this Dynamic Range Control signals to reduce the dynamic range and obtain the best possible listening condition and sound quality.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    • After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the CD and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    CD is inserted incorrectly. This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly. This unit is not connected to a DAB tuner unit correctly. The CD player may function incorrectly. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    [MW Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 35 dB [LW Tuner] Sensitivity: 50 µV SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) , 40 Frequency Response: 5 to 20,000 Hz...
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