JVC KD-G820, KD-AR870 User Manual

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KD-AR870/KD-G820

KD-AR870/KD-G820

KD-AR870/KD-G820

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.

Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 8.

Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 8.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

GET0359-001A

[J]

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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.

INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3.CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

		How to reset your unit			How to forcibly eject a disc

“Please Eject” appears on the display.

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.

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How to use the MODE/SEL button

If you use MODE or SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, 4/¢ buttons, 5/∞buttons, and the control dial) enter the corresponding control mode.

Ex.: When you press number button 1 after pressing MODE, to operate the FM tuner.

Works as time countdown indicator.

To use these controls for original functions again, wait for 15 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the control is cleared.

•Pressing MODE again also restores original functions. However, pressing SEL makes the unit enters a different mode.

CONTENTS

Control panel — KD-AR870 and KD-G820	5	ENGLISH
Remote controller — RM-RK50 .................	6
Getting started.................................	7
Basic operations ...................................................	7
Radio operations ..............................	9
Disc/USB memory operations.............	11
Playing a disc in the unit ......................................	11
Playing discs in the CD changer ............................	11
Playing a USB memory .........................................	12
Sound adjustments...........................	16
General settings — PSM ...................	18
Title assignment...............................	27
Satellite radio operations..................	28
iPod®/D. player operations ................	32
Other external component
operations ....................................	34
More about this unit .........................	35
Maintenance ....................................	39
Troubleshooting...............................	40
Specifications...................................	45

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.

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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How to read this manual

•Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations in the table below.

•Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this unit” (see pages 35 – 38).

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

Press and hold until your desired response begins.

Press and hold both buttons at the same time.

The following marks are used to indicate...

: Built-in CD player operations.

: External CD changer operations. : External USB memory operations.

Caution:

If the temperature inside the car is below 0°C, the movement of animation and text scroll will be halted on the display to prevent the display from being blurred. appears on the display.

When the temperature increases, and the operating temperature is resumed, these functions will start working again.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

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Control panel — KD-AR870 and KD-G820

Parts identification

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1 BAND button

2• Control dial

• (standby/on attenuator) button 3 DISP (display) button

4 Remote sensor

•DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial

lighting).

5 Display window

6 5(up) / ∞(down) buttons

7 EQ (equalizer) button

8 0(eject) button

9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal p SRC (source) button

q (control panel release) button w SEL (select) button

e MODE button r Number buttons

t 4/¢buttons

How to detach/attach the control panel

Detaching...

Attaching...

Lever

CAUTION:

The lever comes out if you pressed the 0button while the panel is detached. If this happens, push the lever back into lock position before attaching the panel.

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Remote controller — RM-RK50

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		(CR2025)

Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between.

Warning:

•Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.

•Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

•To prevent the battery from over-heating, cracking, or starting a fire:

–Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.

–Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials.

–Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.

–Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it.

Caution:

Main elements and features

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button

•Turns the power on if pressed briefly or attenuates the sound when the power is on.

•Turns the power off if pressed and held. 2 5U (up) / D (down) ∞buttons

•Changes the FM/AM bands with 5U.

•Changes the preset stations with D ∞.

•Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA/ USB.

•While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-compatible CD changer:

–Changes the disc if pressed briefly.

–Changes the folder if pressed and held.

•While listening to the satellite (SIRIUS or XM) radio:

–Changes the categories.

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•While listening to an Apple iPod® or a JVC D. player:

–Pauses/stops or resumes playback with D ∞.

–Enters the main menu with 5U. (Now

5U/D ∞/2R/F 3work as the menu selecting buttons.)*

3VOL – / VOL + buttons

•Adjusts the volume level. 4 SOUND button

•Selects the sound mode (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer).

5SOURCE button

• Selects the source.

62R (reverse) / F (forward) 3buttons

•Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

•Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held.

•Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

•While listening to the satellite radio:

–Changes the channels if pressed briefly.

–Changes the channels rapidly if pressed and held.

•While listening to an iPod or a D. player (in menu selecting mode):

–Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press D ∞to confirm the selection.)

–Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.

*5U: Returns to the previous menu. D ∞: Confirms the selection.

Getting started

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~ Turn on the power.

Ÿ

*1 Only for KD-AR870.

*2 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready or not connected.

!

•For FM/AM tuner

•For SIRIUS tuner

•For XM tuner

⁄Adjust the volume.

@Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 16 – 18.)

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To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press it again.

To turn off the power

Basic settings

•See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 18 – 21.

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2-1 Canceling the display demonstrations

Turn the control dial to set “Demo/Link” to “Off.”

2-2 Setting the clock

1Press number button 4 (). “Clock Hr” (hour) appears. Then, turn the control dial to adjust the hour.

2Press ¢to select “Clock Min” (minute). Then, turn the control dial to adjust the minute.

3 Press ¢ to select “24H/12H.” Then, turn the control dial to select “12Hours” or “24Hours,” time display mode.

3 Exit from the setting.

To check the current clock time when the power is turned off

Changing the display pattern

Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source

Source operation display

“SMALL” (CD jacket image) graphic*1 is displayed.

*2

“LARGE” (full display size) graphic*1 is displayed.

Audio level meter is displayed (see “LevelMeter” on page 19).

Goes back to the initial display pattern.

*1 You can use your edited file for graphic screen (see pages 22 – 25).

Depending on a downloaded file, it may take a longer time to show it on the display.

*2 The information bar will disappear if no operation is performed for five seconds.

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Radio operations

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!Start searching for a station.

When a station is received, searching stops.

•When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, lights up on the display.

To stop searching, press the same button again.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

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2

3 Exit from the setting.

lights up on the display. Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, select “Mono Off” in step 2. goes off.

To tune in to a station manually

In step ! above...

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2 Select a desired station frequency.

Storing stations in memory

You can preset six stations for each band.

FM station automatic presetting— SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

1Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into.

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3 Select “SSM.”

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Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band.

Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

Using the number buttons

1

2

3

Using the Preset Station List

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

1Follow steps 1 and 2 on left column.

•By holding 5/ ∞, the Preset Station List will appear (go to step 4 below).

2

3 Display the Preset Station List.

4Select the preset number you want to store into.

•You can move to the lists of the other FM bands by pressing number button 5

() or 6 () repeatedly.

5 Store the station.

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Listening to a preset station

Using the number buttons

1

2Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want to listen to.

or

Using the Preset Station List

1Display the Preset Station List, then select the preset station you want to listen to.

2 Change to the selected station.

Disc/USB memory

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Playing a disc in the unit

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.

To stop playback and eject the disc

Playing discs in the CD changer

All discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until you change the source.

• Ejecting the magazine will also stop playback.

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*If you have changed the external input setting to “Ext In” (see page 21), you cannot select the CD changer.

ŸSelect a disc.

For disc number from 01 – 06:

For disc number from 07 – 12:

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	Playing a USB memory
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	• Removing the USB memory will also stop
	USB memory.
	All tracks in the USB memory will be played
	repeatedly until you change the source.
	playback.
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Ÿ	USB input terminal

USB memory

If a USB memory has been attached...

Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously.

•If a different USB memory is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.

To detach the USB memory, straightly pull it out from the unit.

Cautions:

•Avoid using the USB memory if it might hinder your safety driving.

•Make sure all the important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.

Track and folder information (CD/CD Text/ MP3/WMA/USB)

Once you insert a disc or attach a USB memory, the total track number/total playing time (for CD/CD Text) and total folder number/total track number (for MP3/ WMA/USB) appears, then the following information appears...

Ex.: When “CD-CH” is selected as the source

Current folder number*1

Current disc number*2						Elapsed playing time
	File type*1*3					Current	track number

•For the audio CD or CD Text:

Disc name*4 and Track name*5

•For the MP3/WMA/USB:

Folder name and File name, or

Album/performer*6 and Track name*6

•When playing CD changer, the total numbers will not appear.

*1 Displayed only when an MP3/WMA track is played back.

*2 Displayed only when “CD-CH” is selected as the source.

*3 Either MP3 or WMA indicator lights up depending on the detected file.

*4 Appears only for CD Texts and CDs if it has been recorded or assigned. (“No

Name” appears if no name is recorded or assigned.)

*5 Appears only for CD Texts. (“No Name” appears if no name is recorded.)

*6 Appears only when “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 20).

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About MP3 and WMA tracks

MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

When an MP3/WMA folder in an MP3/ WMA disc includes an image <jtw> file edited by Image Converter (Ver 3.0)— supplied in the CD-ROM, you can show the image on the display while the tracks in the folder are played back—Image Link. (See pages 19 and 37 for details.)

About the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your unit.

•You can also connect MP3-incompatible CD changers. These units, however, are not compatible with MP3 discs.

•You cannot use the CH-X99, CH-X100, and KD-MK series CD changers with this unit.

•You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD changer.

•Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer is connected.

•For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).

To fast-forward or reverse the track

To go to the next or previous tracks

To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3/WMA/USB)

For MP3 tracks: For WMA tracks:

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For the main unit:

•Holding either of the buttons can display the Folder List (see page 14).

For CD changer:

•Holding either of the buttons can display the Disc List (see page 14).

To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3/WMA/USB) directly

To select a number from 01 – 06:

To select a number from 07 – 12:

•To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA/ USB, it is required that folders are assigned with 2-digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.

To select a particular track in a folder (for MP3/WMA/USB):

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				Other main functions
ENGLISH			Selecting a disc/folder/track on the list
	• When				appears on the display, you can
	move back to the previous display by pressing
	number button 3.

1

2 Select “LIST.”

3 Select the list type.

*1 Selectable only when the source is “CD-CH.”

*2 Selectable only when the media is MP3, WMA, or USB.

4 Select an item.

EX.: When “File” is selected in step 3

• You can move to the other lists by pressing number button 5 () or 6 () repeatedly.

5 Change to the selected item.

• The list disappears and playback starts.

Skipping tracks quickly during play

Only possible on JVC

MP3-compatible CD changer

•For MP3/WMA/USB, you can skip tracks within the same folder.

Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track whose number is a single digit (1 to 9).

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2

Each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks.

•After the last track, the first track will be selected and vice versa.

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Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

• “No Eject” appears on the display.

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

• “Eject OK” appears on the display.

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

7 Repeat play

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Mode	Plays repeatedly

Track: The current track []. Folder*1: All tracks of the current folder

[].

Disc*2: All tracks of the current disc [].

Off: Cancels.

7 Random play

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2Select your desired playback mode.

7 Intro play

Mode	Plays beginning 15 seconds of...

Track: All tracks of the current disc or USB memory [].

Folder*1: First tracks of all folders [].

Disc*2: First tracks of all the inserted discs [].

Off: Cancels.

Mode	Plays at random

Folder*1: All tracks of the current folder, then tracks of the next folder and so on [].

Disc*3: All tracks of the current disc [].

All*4: All tracks of the inserted discs or USB memory [].

Off: Cancels.

*1 Only while playing a media (MP3/WMA/ USB).

*2 Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

*3 Only while playing a disc.

*4 Only while playing discs in the CD changer or playing a USB memory.

•You can also cancel the playback mode by pressing number button 4 () in step 2.

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Sound adjustments

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		You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
				Adjusting the sound
	preference.
	• When			appears on the display, you can
		move back to the previous display by pressing
		number button 3.
	1
	2

• For “EQ” setting, see the following.

3 Adjust the selected setting item.

A Fad/Bal (Fader/Balance)

1 Press number button 1 () to move to the “Fad/Bal” adjustment display.

2 Adjust the speaker output balance by pressing:

5/ ∞: between the front and rear speakers. [F06 to R06]

4/¢ :

between the left and right speakers. [L06 to R06]

B Subwoofer
1 Press number button 1 (	) to

move to the “Subwoofer” adjustment display.

2Use 4/¢ to select a cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.

•80Hz: Frequencies higher than 80 Hz are cut off.

•120Hz: Frequencies higher than 120 Hz are cut off.

•160Hz: Frequencies higher than 160 Hz are cut off.

3Turn the control dial to adjust the subwoofer output level. [0 to 8]

CVolAdjust

Turn the control dial to adjust the input level of each source (except FM).

[–5 to +5]

Adjust to match the input level of the FM sound level.

•Before making an adjustment, select a source you want to adjust.

DLoudness

Turn the control dial to activate or deactivate the loudness to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume levels. [Off or On]

4 Exit from the setting.

Selecting preset sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer)

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

Available sound modes

FLAT (No sound mode is applied), H.ROCK (Hard rock), R & B (Rhythm & blues),

POP, JAZZ, DANCE, COUNTRY, REGGAE, CLASSIC, USER 1, USER 2, USER 3

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Storing your own sound modes

You can adjust the sound modes and store your own adjustments in memory.

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

1

or

Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 16.

• In step 2, select “EQ.”

2 Select a sound mode.

To display the rest

3 Select a frequency range.

4Adjust the sound elements of the selected frequency range.

1 Use 5 / ∞ to adjust the level.

2 Press number button 2 (), then turn the control dial to select the frequency.

3 Press number button 2 (), then turn the control dial to select the band width.

Sound	Range/selectable items
elements	Low	Mid	High
Level	–06 to	–06 to	–06 to
	+06	+06	+06
FREQ	60 Hz	500 Hz	10 kHz
(Frequency)	80 Hz	1 kHz	12.5kHz
	100 Hz	1.5kHz	15 kHz
	200 Hz	2.5kHz	17.5kHz
Q (Band	Q1.0	Q0.5	Fix
width)	Q1.25	Q0.75
	Q1.5	Q1.0
	Q2.0	Q1.25

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other frequency ranges.

6 Store the adjustments.

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The list below shows the preset value setting for each sound mode:

					Preset values
Sound		Low			Mid				High
modes
	Level	FREQ	Q (Band	Level	FREQ		Q (Band	Level	FREQ	Q (Band
		(Frequency)	width)		(Frequency)		width)		(Frequency)	width)
FLAT	00	60 Hz	Q1.25	00	1 kHz		Q1.25	00	10 kHz
H.ROCK	+03	100 Hz	Q1.0	00	1 kHz		Q1.25	+02	10 kHz
R & B	+03	80 Hz	Q1.25	+01	1 kHz		Q1.25	+03	15 kHz
POP	+02	100 Hz	Q1.25	+01	1 kHz		Q1.25	+02	10 kHz
JAZZ	+03	80 Hz	Q1.25	00	1 kHz		Q1.25	+03	10 kHz	Fix
DANCE	+04	60 Hz	Q1.0	-02	1 kHz		Q1.0	+01	10 kHz
COUNTRY	+02	60 Hz	Q1.0	00	1 kHz		Q1.0	+02	12.5kHz
REGGAE	+03	60 Hz	Q1.25	+02	1 kHz		Q1.25	+02	12.5kHz
CLASSIC	+01	80 Hz	Q1.25	00	1 kHz		Q1.25	+03	10 kHz

General settings — PSM

Basic procedure

You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed (except “Sirius ID”) in the table that follows.

1

An item previously selected appears on the display.

2 Select a PSM category.

To display the rest

3 Select a PSM item.

•By pressing either of the buttons repeatedly, you can also move to the item of the other categories.

4 Adjust the selected PSM item.

5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to adjust other PSM items if necessary.

6 Exit from the setting.

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Category		Indications	Selectable settings, [reference page]
		Demo/Link	Demo:	[Initial]; Display demonstration will be
		Display		activated automatically, [8].
		demonstration	Image Link:	To show a still image while playing MP3/
				WMA tracks, [13, 37].
			Off:	Cancels.
	MOVIE		• Still image appears if no operation is done for about
			20 seconds.
		LevelMeter	You can select the different level meter patterns.
		Audio level meter	Meter 1 [Initial] OMeter 2
			• Press DISP repeatedly to show the selected level meter.
		Pict	Download:	[Initial]; Download files, [22].
		Pictures	Set:	Activate the stored files, [25]
			Delete:	Delete the stored files, [23].
		Clock Hr	1 – 12AM/1 – 12PM (0 – 23), [8]
		Hour adjustment	[Initial: 1 (1:00AM)]
		Clock Min	00 – 59, [8]
		Minute adjustment	[Initial: 00 (1:00AM)]
		24H/12H	12Hours – 24Hours, [8]
		Time display mode	[Initial: 12Hours]
		Clock Adj*1	Auto:	[Initial]; The built-in clock is automatically
	CLOCK	Automatic clock	Off:	adjusted using the clock data provided via
		adjustment		Cancels.
				the satellite radio channel.
		Time Zone*1*2	Select your residential area from one of the following time
		Time zone	zones for clock adjustment.
			Eastern [Initial] OAtlantic ONewfndlnd (Newfoundland)
			OAlaska OPacific OMountain OCentral O(back to
			the beginning)
		DST*1*2	Activate this if your residential area is subject to DST.
		Daylight saving time	On:	[Initial]; Activates daylight savings time.
			Off:	Cancels.
	DISPLAY	Scroll	Once:	[Initial]; Scrolls the track information once.
		Scroll	• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the
			Auto:	Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals).
			Off:	Cancels.
			display regardless of the setting.
*1	Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio is connected.
*2	Adjustable only when “Clock Adj” is set to “Auto.” Press number button 1 (				) to show the
	setting display.

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Category	Indications	Selectable settings, [reference page]
	Dimmer	Auto:	[Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on
	Dimmer		the headlights.
		Off:	Cancels.
		On:	Activates dimmer.
		Time Set:	Set the timer for dimmer, [25].
		Any hour – Any hour
	From – To*3:	[Initial: 6PM – 7AM]
	Contrast	1 – 10:	[Initial: 5]; Adjust the display contrast to
	Contrast		make the display indications clear and
DISPLAY			legible.
	Display type	Negative:	(except still images and animation).
	LCD Type		[Initial]; Negative pattern of the display
		Auto:	Positive pattern will be selected during the
			day time*4; while negative pattern will be
			used during the night time*4.
		Positive:	Positive pattern of the display.
	Font Type	You can select the font type used on the display.
	Font type	1 [Initial] O2
	Tag	On:	[Initial]; Shows the Tag information display
	Tag display		while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [12].
		Off:	Cancels.
	IF Band	Auto:	[Initial]; Increases the tuner selectivity to
	Intermediate		reduce interference noises between close
	frequency filter		stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
		Wide:	Subject to the interference noises from
			adjacent stations, but sound quality will
			not be degraded and the stereo effect will
			remain.
TUNER	AreaChange	US	[Initial]; When using in North/Central/
	interval		10 kHz/200 kHz.
	Tuner channel		South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
		SA	When using in South American countries
			where FM interval is 100 kHz. AM interval is
			set to 10 kHz.
		EU	When using in any other areas. AM/FM
			intervals are set to 9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz
			during auto search).
	Sirius ID*5	The 12-digits SIRIUS identification number appears on the
	SIRIUS ID	display, [28].

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Category Indications		Selectable settings, [reference page]
	Ext Input*6	Changer:	[Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [11], a
	External input		JVC compatible satellite (SIRIUS/XM) tuner,
			[28], an Apple iPod, or a JVC D. player, [32].
		Ext In:	To use any other external component than
			the above, [34].
	Beep	On:	[Initial]; Activates the key-touch tone.
	Key-touch tone	Off:	Deactivates the key-touch tone.
AUDIO	Telephone*7	Muting1/Muting2: Select either one which mutes the
	Telephone muting		sounds while using a cellular phone.
		Off:	[Initial]; Cancels.

•If CD, CD changer, or USB memory has been selected as the source, playback pauses during telephone muting.

		Amp Gain	You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
		Amplifier gain	High PWR:	[Initial]; Volume 00 – Volume 50
		control	Low PWR:	Volume 00 – Volume 30 (Select this if the
				maximum power of the speaker is less than
				50 W to prevent them from being damaged.)
			Off*7:	Deactivates the built-in amplifier.
		Color Sel	[Initial: All Source]; You can select your favorite display color
		Color selection	for each source (or for all sources), [25].
		Color Set	You can create your own colors, and select them for the
	COLOR		display color, [26].
			Day Color:	User color during the day time*4.
			NightColor:	User color during the night time*4.
		Red	+00 – +11 [Initial: Day Color: +07, NightColor: +05]
		Green	+00 – +11 [Initial: Day Color: +07, NightColor: +05]
		Blue	+00 – +11 [Initial: Day Color: +07, NightColor: +05]
*3	Adjustable only when “Dimmer” is set to “Time Set.”
*4	Depends on the “Dimmer” setting.
*5	Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio is connected.
*6	Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—TUNER, CD, USB, or LINE IN (only
	for KD-AR870).
*7	Only for KD-AR870.

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			Graphic displays
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	Before starting the following procedure,
	prepare a CD-R including still images (pictures)
	and animations (movies).
	the supplied CD-ROM, you can create and
	download your own images and animations.
	(Samples are included in the CD-ROM.)
	These images/animation will be shown during
	playing a source.
	• You can store “LARGE” or “SMALL” pictures
	and movies.
	Picture: 30 still images each
	Movie:		60 frames each
		Basic procedure
	• When		appears on the display, you can
	move back to the previous display by pressing
	number button 3.
	• When		/	appears on the display,
	you can move to the other lists by pressing
	number button 5 or 6 repeatedly.

1Insert a CD-R or the supplied CD-ROM.

2Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 18.

•In step 2, select “MOVIE.”

•In step 3, select “Pict.”

3 Select an item.

4 Select a picture size.

or

The display goes to the PICT menu.

•To download the file(s), see the following.

•To delete the file(s), see pages 23 and 24.

•To activate the file(s), see page 25.

IMPORTANT:

•Refer also to Image Converter PDF files included in the “Manual” folder on the supplied CD-ROM.

•Still images (pictures) and animations (movie) should have the following extension code in their file names:

–jtl: for large size still images

–jtm: for small size still images

–jta: for large size animations

–jtb: for small size animations

–jtw: for Image Link (see pages 13 and 19)

•Before you download or delete the files, observe the following:

–Do not download a file while driving.

–Do not turn off the ignition key of the car while downloading or deleting a file.*

–Do not detach the control panel while downloading or deleting a file.*

–Do not attach or detach a USB memory

while downloading a file.*

*If you do so, the file download or deletion will not be done correctly.

Downloading pictures or an animation

•It takes a long time to download an animation. For details, see page 37.

•To activate the downloaded files, see page 25.

1Follow steps 2 to 4 on left column.

• In step 3, select “Download.”

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2

“File Check” appears and then the Folder List appears on the display.

3 Select a folder.

4 Display the File List.

5 Select a file.

6 Confirm the selection.

EX.: When “File1 Na” is selected

7 Download the file.

8• To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat steps 5 to 7.

•To download more pictures from another folder, press number button 3 (). Then, repeat steps 3 to 7.

9 Exit from the setting.

Deleting the files

Deleting the stored animation

1Follow steps 2 to 4 on page 22.

• In step 3, select “Delete.”

2

EX.: When “LARGE” is selected in step 4 on page 22

3 Delete the animation.

4 Exit from the setting.

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Deleting the stored pictures	4 Exit from the setting.
1 Follow steps 2 to 4 on page 22.
• In step 3, select “Delete.”

2

The File List appears on the display.

3• To delete one of the stored pictures

1 Use 5/ ∞to select a file. Then, press number button 1 () to confirm the selection.

EX.: When “File1 Na” is selected

2Press number button 1 () to delete the selected file.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to delete more pictures.

•To delete all the stored pictures

1 Press number button 2 ().

Deleting all the stored files

1Follow steps 2 to 4 on page 22.

• In step 3, select “Delete.”

2

EX.: When “LARGE” is selected in step 4 on page 22

3 Delete all the stored files.

4 Exit from the setting.

EX.: When “LARGE” is selected in step 4 on page 22

2Press number button 1 () to delete all the stored pictures.

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Activating the downloaded files

1Follow steps 2 to 4 on page 22.

• In step 3, select “Set.”

2 Select the display type.

Setting the time for dimmer

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 18.

•In step 2, select “DISPLAY.”

•In step 3, select “Dimmer.”

2 Select “Time Set.”

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EX.: When “LARGE” is selected in step 4 on page 22 and “Movie” is selected

Movie Your edited animation stored in “Movie” is activated. \Go to step 3.

Picture One of your edited still images stored in “Picture” is activated. \Go to step 3.

Slideshow All stored still images are activated and shown in sequence (UserSlide).

•If no still image is stored, beeps sound.

3Adjust the dimmer time.

1 Turn the control dial to set the dimmer time.

2Press ¢to select “To.” Then, turn the control dial to set the dimmer end time.

4 Exit from the setting.

3Select a file.*

The unit returns to the playback display.

•To display the activated files, see page 8.

*If no still image or no animation is stored, you can only select “Default.”

Changing the display color

You can select your favorite display color for each source (or all sources).

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

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	Setting the display color
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• In step 2, select “COLOR.”

• In step 3, select “Color Sel.”

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3 Select a source.

All Source*1 OCD OChanger (or Ext In*2) OLINE IN*3OUSB*4 OFM OAM OSirius*4/XM*4 OIpod*4/

D.PLAYER*4 O(back to the beginning)

*1 When you select “All Source,” you can use the same color for all the sources.

*2 Depends on the “Ext Input” setting, see page 21.

*3 Only for KD-AR870.

*4 Displayed only when the target component is connected.

4 Select a color.

Every*4 OAqua OSky OSea OLeaves OGrass OApple ORose OAmber OHoney OViolet OGrape OPale O User*5 O(back to the beginning)

*4 The color changes every 2 seconds.

*5 The user-edited colors—“Day Color” and “NightColor” will be applied (see right column for details).

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the color for each source (except when selecting “All Source” in step 3).

6 Exit from the setting.

Creating your own color—User Color

You can create your own colors—“Day Color” or “NightColor.”

1Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 18.

•In step 2, select “COLOR.”

•In step 3, select “Color Set.”

2 Select “Day Color” or “NightColor.”

3 Select a primary color.

4Adjust the level (+00 to +11) of the selected primary color.

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5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other primary colors.

6 Exit from the setting.

Title assignment

You can assign titles to station frequencies, CDs (both in the unit and the CD changer), and external components (Ext In).

	Sources	Maximum number of
		characters
	FM/AM tuner	Up to 10 characters (up to 30
		station frequencies including
		both FM and AM)
	CDs/CD-CH*1	Up to 32 characters (up to
		30 discs)
	External	Up to 8 characters
	components
	(“EXT IN” or
	“LINE IN”*2)

*1 You cannot assign a title to a CD Text or MP3/WMA/USB.

*2 Only for KD-AR870.

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

1Select the sources.

•For FM/AM tuner: Tune into a station.

•For CDs in this unit: Insert a CD.

•For CDs in the CD changer: Select “CD-CH,” then select a disc number.

•For external components: Select “EXT IN” (see page 21) or “LINE IN.”

2 Display the TITLE input screen.

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3 Assign a title.

1 Press number button 4 () repeatedly to select a character set.

2Turn the control dial to select a character.

• For available characters, see page 38.

3 Use 4/¢ to move to the next (or previous) character position.

4Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you finish entering the title.

4 Store the title.

To erase the entire title

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Satellite radio operations

This unit is satellite (SAT) Radio Ready —compatible with both SIRIUS Satellite radio and XM Satellite radio.

Before operating your satellite radio:

•For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).

•Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio.

•“SIRIUS ” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

•XM and its corresponding logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

•“SAT Radio,” the SAT Radio logo and all related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc., and XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

Listening to the satellite radio

Connect either one of the following (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit.

•JVC SIRIUS radio DLP—Down Link Processor, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio.

•XMDirect™ Universal Tuner Box—Using a JVC Smart Digital Adapter (XMDJVC100: not supplied), for listening to the XM Satellite radio.

GCI (Global Control Information) update:

•If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically.

The following appears and no sound can be heard.

–For SIRIUS Satellite radio: “Channels Updating XX%* Completed”

–For XM Satellite radio: “UPDATING”

•Update takes a few minutes to complete.

•During update, you cannot operate your satellite radio.

*Changes every 20% of update is completion, (ex. 20%, 40%, 60%).

Activate your SIRIUS subscription after connection:

1

2

JVC DLP starts updating all the SIRIUS channels.

Once completed, JVC DLP tunes in to the preset channel, CH184.

3 Check your SIRIUS ID, see page 20.

4Contact SIRIUS on the internet at <http://activate.siriusradio.com/> to activate your subscription, or you can call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-

SIRIUS (7474).

“Subscription Updated Press Any Key to Continue” appears on the display once subscription has been completed.

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Activate your XM subscription after connection:

•Only channel 0, 1, and 247 are available before activation.

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2

Signal strength bar increases as the receiving signal improves. If no signal is received, no bars are displayed.

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XMDirect™ Universal Tuner Box starts updating all the XM channels. “Channel 1” is tuned in automatically.

3Check your XM Satellite radio ID labelled on the casing of the

XMDirect™ Universal Tuner Box, or tune in to “Channel 0” (see page 30).

4Contact XM Satellite radio on the internet at <http://xmradio. comactivation/> to activate your

subscription, or you can call 1-800- XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).

Once completed, the unit tunes in to one of the available channels (Channel 4 or higher).

Listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio

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3Select a category.

You can tune in to all the channels of every category by selecting “ALL.”

Selecting a particular category (SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.) allows you to enjoy only the channels from the selected category.

•Holding either of the buttons can display the category list (see page 31).

4 Select a channel for listening.

•Holding either of the buttons changes the channel rapidly.

•When changing the category or channel, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped.

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	• Holding either of the buttons changes the
	channel rapidly.

If no operation is done for about 15 seconds, Category Search is canceled ( goes off).

•While searching, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped.

Checking the XM Satellite radio ID

While selecting “XM1,” “XM2,” or “XM3,” select “Channel 0.”

Searching for category/channel

You can search for programs by category (Category Search) or channel number (Channel Search).

•In Category Search, you can tune in to the channels of the selected category. Category Search begins from the currently selected channel. The selected channel number flashes on the display.

•In Channel Search, you can tune in to all channels (including non-categorised channels).

1 Select a category (Category Search).

• For Channel Search, skip this step.

appears on the display.

2 Select a channel for listening.

EX.: When “Country” is selected for the Category Search

The display shows “RADIO ID ” and the 8-digit (alphanumeric) ID number.

To cancel the ID number display, select any channel other than “Channel 0.”

Storing stations in memory

You can preset six stations for each band.

•When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

•When / appears on the display, you can move to the other lists by pressing number button 5 or 6 repeatedly.

Ex.: Storing a SIRIUS channel into preset

number 4 of the SR1 band.

1Tune in to a channel you want to listen to.

•By holding BAND button, the Preset Channel List will appear (go to step 5 on page 31).

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