JVC KD-LH1150, KD-LH1100 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100

RECEPTEUR CD KD-LH1150/KD-LH1100

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• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.

• Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.

• Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, 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.

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

Serial No.

GET0148-001A

[J/C]

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

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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

Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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.

5. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Caution:

If the temperature inside the car is below 0°C (32°F), the movement of source animation and text scroll will be halted on the display to prevent the display from being blurred. When the temperature increases, and the operating temperature is resumed, these functions will start working again.

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

How to reset your unit

After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ball-point pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Note:

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

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.

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

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

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

Illumination Navigation for easy

operations ............................................... 4

Remote controller ...................................... 5

Preparing the remote controller ................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7

Turning on the power ................................ 7

Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8

Setting the clock ........................................ 9

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio ................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 11

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 13

Changing the display pattern .................... 14

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 15

Playing a CD ............................................. 15

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 16

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 17

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 18

Changing the display pattern .................... 19

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 20

Adjusting the sound .................................. 20

Selecting preset sound modes

(iEQ: intelligent equalizer) ...................... 21

Storing your own sound adjustments ........ 22

Activating the level meter .......................... 23

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 24

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 24

Selecting the dimmer mode ...................... 28

Changing the display color ........................ 29

Assigning names to the sources ................ 31

Detaching the control panel ...................... 32

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 33

Playing discs ............................................. 33

Selecting a disc/folder/track using

the name lists ......................................... 36

Selecting the playback modes .................. 37

Changing the display information .............. 39

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 40

Playing an external component ................. 40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............. 41

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 42

MAINTENANCE ............................. 44

Handling discs ........................................... 44

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 45

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BEFORE USE

*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.

Control panel

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 EQ (equalizer) button 3 Control dial 4 Display window 5 FM/AM button 6 5 (up) button 7 0 (eject) button 8 4 /¢ buttons 9 (control panel release) button

p SEL (select) button q D (DISP: display) button w Number buttons e M (MODE) button r Remote sensor t CD/CD-CH (CD changer) button y ∞ (down) button u Trim illumination

Illumination Navigation for easy operations:

If you press M (MODE), EQ (equalizer), and SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, ¢ /4 , 5/∞, and control dial) enter the corresponding control mode, then the controls start flashing to lead you to the next operational steps. (Illumination Navigation)

• The display show how these buttons function during this period.

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

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions again, wait until the controls stop flashing without using these controls.

• Pressing M (MODE) or EQ (equalizer) again also restores original functions. However, pressing SEL (select) makes the unit into a different mode.

Remote controller

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3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio. Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station is tuned in.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer; – Skips to the previous disc if pressed

briefly.

– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the previous disc.

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons do not function for the preferred setting mode adjustment.

5 Selects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent

equalizer). Each time you press the button, the sound mode (iEQ) changes.

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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held for a few seconds.

• Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly. Press again to resume the volume.

2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer; – Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly. – Skips to the next folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the next disc.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes.

7 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if pressed and held while listening to a disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly while listening to a disc.

Preparing 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

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obstacle in between.

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.

(back side)

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball-point pen or a similar tool.

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

2. Place the battery.

Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder.

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

WARNING:

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire. Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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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 10 – 14.

To play a CD,

see pages 15 – 19.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 33 – 39.

To operate the external component

(LINE IN), see page 40.

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 20 – 22.)

Note:

While playing a source, you can also show the level meter on the display. For details, see “Activating the level meter” on page 23.

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.

• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore the sound.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one second.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback

has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.

NOTICE:

The illustrations of the display used in this manual are mainly of the initial setting when shipped from the factory. If you have changed the display patterns or some PSM items, the actual displays you see will be different.

Volume level appears.

Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 21)

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Canceling the display demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds.

• It is recommended to cancel the demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.

To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below:

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 24 and 25.)

The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—Movie category of the PSM settings.

The “Graphics” setting screen appears on the display.

Select “Off.”

Int DemoAll Demo

Off

Finish the setting.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat

the same procedure and select “All Demo” or “Int Demo” in step 3.

• For more details, see “To set the movie demonstration—Graphics” on page 26.

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Setting the clock

You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 24 and 25.)

The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

Press number button 2 to select “CLOCK”—Clock category of the PSM settings.

The “Clock Hr” (hour) setting screen appears on the display.

Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “Clock Min” (minute). 2 Adjust the minute.

Set the clock system.

1 Select “24H/12H.” 2 Select “24Hours” or “12Hours.”

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time when the unit is turned off, press D (DISP).

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

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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).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

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.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

Searching a station manually: Manual search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2

Note:

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

Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “Manual Search” starts flashing on the display.

FM3 AM

Start searching a station.

To search stations of higher frequencies

To search stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

Tune in to a station you want while “Manual Search” 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.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the button.

If the sound quality decreases and the stereo effect is lost while listening to an FM station

In some areas, adjacent stations may interfere with each other. If this interference occurs, this unit can automatically reduce this interference noise (the initial setting when shipped from the factory). However, in this case, the sound quality will be degraded and the stereo effect will also be lost. If you do not want to degrade the sound quality and to lose the stereo effect, rather than to eliminate the interference noise, see “To change the FM tuner selectivity—IF Filter” on page 27.

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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

1 Press M (MODE) while listening to an FM

stereo broadcast.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press number button 1 to select “Mono On”

while “Mode” is still on the display. Each time you press the button, “Mono On” and “Mono Off” appears alternately.

When “Mono On” is selected, the MONO indicator lights up on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved.

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).

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

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

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Start automatic preset.

1 Press M (MODE).

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2 Press and hold number button 5, while

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

“Mode” is still on the display.

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

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 88.3 MHz).

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

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

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 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).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

The display pattern automatically changes to the small animation display (see page

14). The preset number flashes for about 5 seconds, then the previous display pattern resumes.

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

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

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 11 and 12.

Selecting a preset station directly

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

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

Note:

You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button on the unit to select the next or previous preset stations. Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button, the next or previous preset station is tuned in.

Selecting a preset station using the preset station list

If you forget what stations are stored in what preset numbers, you can check the preset station list, then select your desired station.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) until the preset station list for the current band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM) appears on the display.

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Notes:

• You can show the other FM band preset station lists (FM1, FM2, or FM3) by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

• If a name has been assigned to a station (see page

31), it will be shown instead of the station frequency.

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

Changing the display pattern

By pressing D (DISP), you can change the information shown on the display.

Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows:

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Small animation

Large animation display

display 1

Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 21)

Clock time display

Clock time

Small animation display 2

If a name has been assigned to a station it will be shown instead of “NO NAME.”

CD OPERATIONS

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Playing a CD

Open the control panel.

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.

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.

Close the control panel by hand.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

The display changes to show the following:

Total track number and total playing time of the inserted disc

Current track and elapsed playing time

Notes:

• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD automatically ejects (if the control panel is open). If the control panel is closed, the source changes to the previously selected source, “Please Eject” flashes on the display.

• If there is no CD in the loading slot, you cannot select CD as the source. “No Disc” flashes on the display.

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CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO OPERATIONS

CD OPERATIONS