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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-SX60WT/KD-SX50M KD-SX60WT/KD-SX50M KD-SX60WT/KD-SX50M INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
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, however, is equipped with safety switches to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.
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 ...
MO (monaural), ST (stereo) j Volume (or audio) level indicator k MP3 indicator • Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. (disc) indicator / Main display z RND (random) indicator x RPT (repeat) indicator...
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 7 –...
Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” or “EXT IN”* appears on the display. * Displayed only when FM, AM, or CD is selected as the source. Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H”...
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 (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 92.5 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).
CD OPERATIONS 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 (CD-CH) 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 ¢ while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 while playing a CD, to 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 M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a Press RND (random), while still in the functions mode, so that “DISC RND”...
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 level meter You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” or “EXT IN”* appears on the display.
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.
Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). * If you have changed the “EXT IN” setting to “LINE IN” (see page 15), you cannot select the CD changer. • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed.
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Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks/files is located and played back. The following operations are only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly (+10 and –10 buttons) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode during play. Press RND (random), while still in the functions mode, so that “DISC RND” or “MAG RND” appears on the display.
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).
The antenna is not connected firmly. CD is inserted upside down. CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. CD is locked. The CD player may function incorrectly. You are driving on rough roads. CD is scratched. Connections are incorrect. No CD is in the loading slot.
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Symptoms • “NO CD” appears on the display. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. • MP3 disc is skipped or cannot be played back. • Noise is generated while playing an MP3 disc. • A longer readout time is required for an MP3 disc.
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, but can operate a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. How to handle discs When removing a disc...
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB [AM Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 35 dB SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
• 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.
• When using the optional stay • Cuando emplea un soporte opcional • Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option Washer Fire wall Arandela Tabique a prueba Rondelle de incendios Cloison Dashboard Tablero de instrumentos Tableau de bord Sleeve Cubierta Manchon Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚...
(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 45 W at the rear and 45 W at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω...
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De lo contrario, se podrían producir daños en la unidad. Podrá conectar un cambiador de CD de JVC. • Para sus conexiones, refiérase a las Manual de instrucciones suministradas con su cambiador de CD.
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