JVC GET0241-001B User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX555

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RADIO KASET KS-FX555

SUZUKI PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM

INDONESIA

INSTRUCTIONS

BUKU PETUNJUK

GET0241-001B

[UN]

How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

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Note:

Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.

(standby/on/attenuator)

SEL (select)

How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and ¢/
4 buttons work as different function buttons.

Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

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CONTENTS

How to reset your unit ............................... 2

How to use the MODE button ................... 2

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4

Control panel ............................................. 4

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 5

Turning on the power ................................ 5

Setting the clock ........................................ 6

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 7

Listening to the radio ................................. 7

Storing stations in memory ....................... 8

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 9

TAPE OPERATIONS ........................ 10

Listening to a cassette .............................. 10

Finding the beginning of a tune ................. 11

Other convenient tape functions ............... 11

Prohibiting cassette ejection ..................... 12

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 13

Adjusting the sound .................................. 13

Turning on/off the loudness function ......... 13

Selecting preset sound modes .................. 14

Storing your own sound adjustments ........ 14

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 15

Selecting the level meter—LEVEL ............ 15

Selecting the external component to use

—EXT IN ................................................ 15

Detaching the control panel ...................... 16

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 17

About MP3 discs ....................................... 17

Connecting the CD changer ...................... 18

Playing discs ............................................. 18

Selecting the playback modes .................. 20

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 21

Playing an external component ................. 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 22

MAINTENANCE ............................. 24

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 25

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BEFORE USE

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For safety....

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

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Temperature inside the car....

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or
cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car
becomes normal before operating the unit.

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Display window

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j

k

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1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
2 LOUD (loudness) button
3 SEL (select) button
4 Display window
5 Cassette compartment
6 0 (eject) button
7 FM/AM button
8 TAPE 23 button
9 ¢/4 buttons

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together.

p +/– buttons
q DISP (display) button
w MO (monaural) button
e Number buttons
r RPT (repeat) button
t RND (random) button

• Functions only when connecting to a CD changer.

y MODE button
u SCM (sound control memory) button
i CD-CH (CD changer) button
o (control panel release) button

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z

Display window

; FM band indicators

FM1, FM2, FM3

a AM band indicator
s TAPE indicator
d MP3 indicator

• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a
JVC MP3-compatible CD changer.

f Main display
g Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

h RND (random) indicator

• Used only when connecting to a CD changer.

j RPT (repeat) indicator
k CD-CH (CD changer) indicator
l SCM (sound control memory) indicator
/ Volume (or audio) level indicator
z LOUD (loudness) indicator

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BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turning on the power

1

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.

2

Select the source.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 7 – 9.

To play a tape,

see pages 10 – 12.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 17 – 20.

To operate the external component

(LINE IN), see page 21.

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3

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Volume (or audio) level indicator
(see page 15)

Volume level appears.

4

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 13 and 14.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one
second.
“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

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Setting the clock

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds.

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” “B. SKIP,”
or “EXT IN” appears on the display.

2

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

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3

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute).
2 Adjust the minute.

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4

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time or change the
display mode

• During tuner operation:

• During tape operation:

• During CD changer operation:

• During external component operation:

Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
display mode changes as follows:

Frequency

Play mode (TAPE)

Elapsed playing time

Clock

Clock

Disc number

ClockLINE IN

Clock

• During power off:
The power turns on and the clock time is
shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

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RADIO OPERATIONS

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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

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.

2

Start searching a station.

To stop searching before a station is
received, press the same button you have

pressed for searching.

Searching for a station manually:
Manual search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.

2

Press and hold ¢ or 4
until “M” (manual) starts flashing on
the display.

To search for stations of
higher frequencies

To search for stations of lower
frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

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3

Tune in to a station you want while
“M” (manual) is still flashing.

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• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turns
off after 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM
and 9 kHz intervals for AM) until you
release the button.

To tune in to stations of higher
frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower
frequencies

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while listening to
an FM stereo broadcast.

2 Press MO (monaural), while still

in the functions mode, so that the
MO indicator lights up on the
display.
Each time you press the button,
the monaural mode turns on and
off alternately.

MO (monaural) indicator

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 (Strong­station 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).

1

Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you
want to store FM stations into.

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

Press and hold both buttons for
more than 2 seconds.

“SSM” appears, then disappears when
automatic preset is over.

When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.

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Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the band
number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
These stations are preset in the number
buttons—No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6
(highest frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored
in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

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.

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).

Notes:

• A previously preset station is erased when a new
station is stored in the same preset number.

• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to
the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset
the stations again.

Tuning in to a preset station

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FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 92.5 MHz).

To tune in to stations of higher
frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower
frequencies

3

Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than
2 seconds.

Preset number flashes for a while.

You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If
you have not stored them yet, see “Storing
stations in memory” on pages 8 and 9.

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.

4

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

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TAPE OPERATIONS

Listening to a cassette

You can play back type I (normal) tapes.

1

Insert a cassette into the cassette
compartment.

The unit turns on and tape
play starts automatically.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a cassette is already in the cassette
compartment, pressing TAPE 23 turns on the
unit and starts tape play automatically. However,
it is not recommanded to leave the cassette in the
compartment when turning off the power. It may
damage the tape head and the cassette.

2

Select the tape direction.

Each time you press
TAPE 23, the tape direction
alternates between forward
( ) and reverse
( ).

To stop play and eject the cassette

Press 0.
Tape play stops and the cassette automatically
ejects from the cassette compartment. The
source changes to the previously selected one.
If you change the source, tape play also stops
(without ejecting the cassette this time).

• You can also eject the cassette by pressing 0

while the unit is turned off.

To fast-forward and rewind a tape

Press and hold ¢ for more
than one second to fast-forward
the tape.
When the tape reaches its end,
the tape is reversed and playback
starts from the beginning of the
other side.

Press and hold 4 for more than one
second to rewind the tape.
When the tape reaches its end, playback of the
same side starts.

To stop fast forward and rewind at any
position on the tape, press TAPE 23.

Tape play starts from that position on the tape.

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Tape direction

Notes:

• When one side of the tape reaches its end during
play, the other side of the tape automatically starts
playing. (Auto Reverse)

• When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will be changed automatically.

Finding the beginning of a tune

Other convenient tape functions

Multi Music Scan (MMS) 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 the tune you want to locate (how
many tunes ahead of or before the
current tune).

Press ¢ to locate a tune
ahead of the current tune on the
cassette.

Press 4 to locate a tune
before the current tune on the
cassette.

Ex.: When you locate three tunes ahead

of the current tune

Each time you press the buttons, the number
changes up to ±9.
When the beginning of the specified tune is
located, playback starts automatically.

Skipping the blank portions on the tape

You can skip blank portions between the tunes
(Blank Skip).
When this function is turned on, the unit fast­forwards (skipping blank portions of 15 seconds
or more), to the next tune and starts playback.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds.

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” “B. SKIP,”
or “EXT IN” appears on the display.

2

Press ¢ or 4 to select
“B. SKIP” (blank skip).

3

Press + to select “ON.”

Now Blank Skip is activated.

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Notes:

• While locating a specified tune:
– If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback

starts from the beginning of that side.

– If the tape is fast-forwarded to the end, it is

reversed and played from the beginning of the
other side.

• In the following cases, the Multi Music Scan

function may not operate correctly:

– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo

passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded

portions between tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level of noise or humming

between tunes.
– Tapes with tunes recorded at low recording

levels.

4

Finish the setting.

To cancel Blank Skip, repeat the same

procedure and select “OFF” in step 3 by
pressing –.

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Playing the current tune repeatedly

You can play the current tune repeatedly
(Repeat Play).

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1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing a
tune you want to hear over again
on a cassette.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in

the functions mode, so that
“REPEAT” appears on the
display.

RPT indicator

Prohibiting cassette ejection

You can prohibit cassette ejection and lock a
cassette in the cassette compartment.

While pressing TAPE 23, press and
hold 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds.

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the cassette is locked and cannot
be ejected.

When the tune has been played, the tape is
automatically rewound to the beginning of that
tune and the same tune will be played again.

To cancel Repeat Play, repeat steps 1 and 2
again so that the RPT indicator goes off.

Note:

In the following cases, Blank Skip and Repeat Play
may not operate correctly:
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages

(very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during

tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming between

tunes.
– Tapes with tunes recorded at low recording levels.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the
cassette

While pressing TAPE 23, press and hold
0 (eject) again for more than 2 seconds.

“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the cassette is unlocked.

Note:

If you press 0 (eject) while cassette ejection is
prohibited, the cassette will not be ejected.

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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

1

Select the item you want to adjust.

Each time you press the
button, the adjustable items
change as follows:

FAD

(fader)

BAL

+06 (max.)

+06 (max.)

50 (max.)

VOL

TRE

(treble)

(balance)

BAS

(bass)

(volume)

Indication To do: Range

BAS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.)
(Bass) |

TRE Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)
(Treble) |

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FAD*
(Fader) and rear speaker |

BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)
(Balance) and right speaker |

VOL*
(Volume) |

Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)

balance. F06 (Front only)

balance. R06 (Right only)

2

Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

2

Adjust the level.

To increase the level

To decrease the level

Tone level indicator changes as you
adjust the bass or treble.

Ex.: When you adjust “TRE” (treble)

3

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the
other items.

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.

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*1If you are using a two-speaker system, set the

fader level to “00.”

*2Normally, the + and – buttons work as the volume

control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to
adjust the volume level.

LOUD indicator

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Selecting preset sound modes

You can select a preset sound adjustment
suitable to the music genre.

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Select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button,
the sound mode changes as
follows:

1

Call up the sound mode you want to
adjust.

• See left column for details.

2

To adjust the bass or treble level

1 Select “BAS” (bass) or “TRE” (treble).

SCM OFF

Ex.: When you select “BEAT”

Indication For: Preset values

SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF

BEAT Rock or +02 00 ON

disco music

SOFT Quiet +01 –03 OFF

background
music

POP Light music +04 +01 OFF

Notes:

• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference,

and store it in memory.

If you want to adjust and store your original sound

mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”

below.

• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or

to turn on/off the loudness function, see page 13.

BEAT

SOFT

BAS TRE LOUD

POP

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.

2 Adjust the level.

To turn on or off the loudness
function

• See page 13 for details.

3

Repeat step 2 to adjust the other
items.

4

Press and hold SCM until the sound
mode you have selected in step
flashes on the display.

Your adjustment made for
the selected sound mode is
stored in memory.

5

Repeat the same procedure to store
other sound modes.

To reset to the factory settings, repeat the

same procedure and reassign the preset values
listed in the table on the left column.

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Selecting the level meter
—LEVEL

You can select the level meter display according
to your preference.
When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is
selected.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds.

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” “B. SKIP,”
or “EXT IN” appears on the display.

2

Select “LEVEL” if not shown on the
display.

3

Select the desired mode—
“AUDIO 1,” “AUDIO 2,” or “OFF.”

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
Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).
To use the external component as the playback
source through this unit, you need to select
which component—CD changer or external
component—to use.
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is
selected as the external component.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds.

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” “B. SKIP,”
or “EXT IN” appears on the display.

2

Select “EXT IN”* if not shown on the
display.

* Displayed only when one of the following

sources is selected—FM, AM, and TAPE.

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AUDIO 1

OFF

• AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator.

• AUDIO 2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting

• OFF: Erases the audio level indicator.

4

Finish the setting.

and illumination display.

AUDIO 2

3

Select the desired mode—
“CHANGER” or “LINE IN.”

LINE INCHANGER

• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.

• LINE IN: To use the external component

4

Finish the setting.

Note:

For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and
the external component, see page 21.

other than CD changer.

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Detaching the control panel

You can detach the control panel when leaving
the car.
When detaching or attaching the control panel,

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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.

1

Unlock the control panel.

2

Lift and pull the control panel out of
the unit.

Attaching the control panel

1

Insert the left side of the control
panel into the groove on the panel
holder.

2

Press the right side of the control
panel to fix it to the panel holder.

Note on cleaning the connectors:

If you frequently detach the control panel, the
connectors will deteriorate.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened
with alcohol, being careful not to damage the
connectors.

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3

Put the detached control panel into
the provided case.

Connectors

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

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We recommend that you use the JVC MP3­compatible 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.

• If you have another CD changer, consult your
car dealer or JVC car audio dealer for
connections.

About MP3 discs

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a
file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10
(128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format,
one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.

* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one

second of audio data will consume. The unit used is
Kbps. To get a better audio quality, choose a higher
bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is
128 Kbps.

Incompatible with ID3-tag

ID3-tag is extra information data stored within an
MP3 file such as album title, performer name,
song title, recording year, music genre and a
brief comment.

• This unit cannot show ID3-tag on the display.

How are MP3 files recorded?

MP3 files can be recorded in “folders.”
During recording, the files and folders can be
arranged in a way similar to arranging files and
folders of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file
and folder can be linked to and be accessed from
the root.

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Hierarchy

1

2

02 03

3

10

11

04

12

6

4

5

7

8

9

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ROOT

01

: Folders and their playback order

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: MP3 files and their playback order

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Connecting the CD changer

Before connecting the CD changer

• To prevent short circuits, it is recommended to
disconnect the car battery’s negative terminal

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and make all electrical connections before
connecting the CD changer.

• When mounting the unit removed from your
car, be sure to use the screws provided, as
instructed. If other screws are used, there is a
possibility that parts could become loose or
damaged.

• When tightening screws or bolts, be careful not
to pinch any connection cord.

• If you are not sure how to connect the CD
changer correctly, consult your car dealer or
JVC car audio dealer, or have it installed by a
qualified technician. Refer also to the
instructions supplied for the CD changer.

The following illustration shows the connection
to JVC CD changer. If you have another CD
changer, consult your car dealer or JVC car
audio dealer for connections.

1

Remove this receiver from your car.

• Be sure to keep all the screws and parts
removed from your car.

3

Re-install this receiver to your car
using the screws removed in step 1.

• For JVC CD changer installation, refer to
the instructions supplied for JVC CD
changer.

Playing discs

Select the CD changer (CD-CH)*.

* If you have not connected a CD changer, or 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.

MP3 indicator

2

Connect this receiver to JVC CD
changer with the connection cord
supplied for the CD changer.

Connection cord supplied for the CD changer

JVC CD changer

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Selected disc
number

Clock time Current file

Current folder
number

number

• When the current disc is a CD:
Playback starts from the first track of the
current disc.

To fast-forward or reverse the track/file

Press and hold ¢, during
play, to fast-forward the track/file.

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Press and hold 4 , during
play, to reverse the track/file.

Selected
disc number

Clock time

Notes:

• When you press CD-CH, the power automatically
comes on. You do not have to press to turn
on the power.

• If you change the source, CD changer play also
stops. Next time you select the CD changer as the
source, CD changer play starts from where
playback has been stopped previously.

Current track
number

Current track
number

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.

• To select a disc number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one
second.

To skip to the next or previous tracks/files

Press ¢ briefly during play, to
skip ahead to the beginning of the
next track/file.
Each time you press the button
consecutively, the beginning of the
next tracks/files is located and
played back.

Press 4 briefly during play, to skip back to
the beginning of the current track/file.
Each time you press the button consecutively,
the beginning of the previous tracks/files is
located and played back.

To skip to the next or previous folder
(only for MP3 discs)

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing an
MP3 disc.

2 Press ¢ or 4 while

still in the functions mode.

Each time you press the button
consecutively, the next folder is
located, and the first file in the
folder starts playback.

Each time you press the button
consecutively, the previous folder is
located, and the first file in the
folder starts playback.

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Selecting the playback modes

To play back tracks/files at random
(Disc Random/Magazine Random Play)

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1 Press MODE to enter

the functions mode during play.

2 Press RND (random), while still

in the functions mode, so that
“DISC RND” or “MAG RND”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
the random play mode changes
as follows:

DISC RND

MAG RND

Canceled

RND indicator

To play back tracks/files repeatedly
(Track Repeat/Disc Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE to enter

the functions mode during play.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in

the functions mode, so that
“TRK RPT” or “DISC RPT”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
the repeat play mode changes
as follows:

TRK RPT

Ex.: When you select “TRK RPT”

DISC RPT

Canceled

RPT indicator

Ex.: When you select “DISC RND”

Note:

MP3 indicator also lights up if the current playing
disc is an MP3 disc.

Mode

DISC RND Lights All tracks/files of the

MAG RND Flashes All tracks/files of the

RND

indicator

Plays at random

current (or specified)
disc.

inserted discs.

Note:

MP3 indicator also lights up if the current playing
disc is an MP3 disc.

Mode

TRK RPT Lights The current (or

DISC RPT Flashes All tracks/files of the

RPT

indicator

Plays repeatedly

specified) track/file.

current (or specified)
disc.

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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

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Playing an external component

You can connect the external component to the
CD changer jack on the rear using the JVC Line
Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).

Preparations:

• For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and
the external component, see below.

• Before operating the external component using the
following procedure, select the external input
correctly. See “Selecting the external component to
use—EXT IN” on page 15.

1

Select the external component
(LINE IN).

• If “LINE IN” does not appear on the display,
see page 15 and select the external input
(“LINE IN”).

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD-CH, the power automatically
comes on. You do not have to press to turn
on the power.

2

Turn on the connected component
and start playing the source.

3

Adjust the volume.

4

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 13 and 14.)

CD changer jack

L

LL

R

R

Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

R

L

R

* JVC Line Input Adapter KS-U57

(not supplied for this unit)

component

External

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service
center.

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• Sound cannot be heard

• This unit does not work

General

• SSM (Strong-station

FM/AM

• Static noise while

• A cassette tape cannot

• A cassette tape cannot

Symptoms

from the speakers.

at all.

Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does
not work.

listening to the radio.

be ejected.

be inserted.

Causes

The volume level is set to the
minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

The built-in microcomputer may
have functioned incorrectly due
to noise, etc.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected
firmly.

Cassette ejection is prohibited.

You have tried to insert a
cassette in the wrong way.

Remedies

Adjust it to the optimum level.

Check the cords and
connections.

While holding SEL (select),
press (standby/on/
attenuator) for more than
2 seconds to reset the unit.
(Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.) (See page 2.)

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

While holding TAPE 23, press
0 (eject) for more than
2 seconds.

Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing right.

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• Cassette tapes become
hot.

Tape Playback

• Tape sound is at very
low level and sound
quality is degraded.

This is not a malfunction.

The tape head is dirty.

Clean it with a head cleaning
tape.

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

• “NO CD” appears on the
display.

• “NO MAG” 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.

• Disc cannot be played
back.

No disc is in the magazine.

Discs are inserted upside down.

Discs are unplayable.

The current disc does not
contain any MP3 files.

No magazine is loaded in the
CD changer.

This unit is not connected to the
CD changer correctly.

The built-in microcomputer may
function incorrectly due to noise,
etc.

No MP3 files are recorded on
the disc.

MP3 files do not have the
extension code <.mp3> in their
file names.

Insert discs into the magazine.

Insert discs correctly.

Insert playable discs.

Insert a disc that contains MP3
files.

Insert the magazine.

Connect this unit and the
CD changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD
changer.

Press the reset button of the
CD changer.

While holding SEL (select),
press (standby/on/
attenuator) for more than
2 seconds to reset the unit.
(Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.) (See page 2.)

Change the disc.

Add the extension code
<.mp3> to their file names.

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CD Changer (General)

• Noise is generated.

• A longer readout time is
required.

• Files cannot be played
back as you have
intended them to play.

MP3 files are not recorded in
the format compliant with ISO
9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

The file played back is not an
MP3 file (although it has the
extension code <.mp3>).

Readout time varies due to the
complexity of the folder/file
configuration.

Playback order is determined
when the files are recorded.

Change the disc.
(Record MP3 files using a
compliant application.)

Skip to another file or change
the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> to
non-MP3 files.)

It is not recommended to use
too many hierarchies and
folders, and to record any other
types of audio files together
with MP3 files.

Insert a disc that contains files
encoded in an appropriate
format.

CD Changer (MP3 discs)

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MAINTENANCE

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

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• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use
using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available
at an audio store).
When the head becomes dirty, you may realize
the following symptoms:

– Sound quality is reduced.
– Sound level decreases.
– Sound drops out.

• Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.

• Do not touch the highly-polished head with any
metallic or magnetic tools.

CAUTION:

• Do not play the cassettes with peeling labels;
otherwise, they can damage the unit.

• Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape
may become entangled with the mechanism.

• Do not leave a cassette in the cassette
compartment after use, as the tape may become
slack.

The function below is also provided to ensure the
longer life of this unit.

Ignition key-off release/Ignition key-on
play

• Turning off the ignition key with a cassette in
the compartment automatically releases the
tape from the unit’s tapehead.

• Turning on the ignition key with a cassette in
the compartment starts playback automatically
if you turned off the ignition during tape play.

To keep the tape clean

• Always store the cassettes in their storage
cases after use.

• Do not store cassettes in the following places:

– Subject to direct sunlight
– With high humidity
– At extremely hot temperatures

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:

Front: 45 W per channel
Rear: 45 W per channel

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

to 20 000 Hz at no more than

0.8% total harmonic distortion.

Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

to 20 000 Hz at no more than

0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:

Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out Level/Impedance:

2.0 V/20 kΩ load (250 nWb/m)

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:

FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity:

11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)

Stereo Separation: 30 dB

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Wow & Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz

(Normal tape)

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GENERAL

Power Requirement:

Operating Voltage:

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D):

Installation Size (approx.):

178 mm × 50 mm × 150 mm

Panel Size (approx.):

170 mm × 46 mm × 19 mm

Mass (approx.):

1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

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