How to reset your unit While holding SEL (select), press (standby/ (standby/on/attenuator) on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. NOTE: Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels or sound adjustments — will also be erased. SEL (select) How to use the MODE button If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode then the number buttons and...
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 MODE button ...
SCM (sound control memory) indicator l Volume (or audio) level indicator / MP3 indicator • Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer z Main display x LOUD (loudness) indicator 7 8 9 p...
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 6 –...
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 (FM1 – 3, AM). Lights up when receiving an Selected FM stereo broadcast with band appears.
Tune in to a station you want while “M” is flashing. Press in to stations of higher frequencies. Press 4 in to 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).
Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing.
Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or before the current tune. During playback Specify how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune the one you want is located.
Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Play). Press MODE to enter the MODE functions mode while playing a tune you want to hear over again on a cassette. This unit enters the functions mode. 11 RPT Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that the...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS 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) (volume) Adjust the level. To increase the level. To decrease the level.
Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume levels. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternately.
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. • 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. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “LEVEL”, “B. SKIP”, or “EXT IN*” appears on the display. * Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected — FM, AM and Tape.
Selecting the level display —LEVEL You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO2” is selected. • AUDIO1: Level meter illuminates. • AUDIO2: Alternates level meter and illumination display. • OFF: Erases the audio level indicator. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.
Selecting the external component to use—EXT IN You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this unit, you need to select which component –...
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.
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-R (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. Disc number Notes: • When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press turn on the power. •...
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) MODE Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. Press RND (random), while still in 12 RND 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 Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
USING 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).
Location of the buttons RM-RK31 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held for more than 1 second. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. • A cassette tape cannot be ejected. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded.
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When connecting to the CD changer: Symptoms • “NO CD” 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. Causes No CD is in the magazine.
This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below. To clean the head • Clean the head after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Rear: to 20 000 Hz at no more than...
However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information J V C 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.
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers. • • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.
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Solder the core wires to connect them securely. Connections Adding Other Equipment / You can connect an amplifier and other equipment to upgrade your car stereo system. • Connect the remote lead (blue with white • stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.