JVC KD-LH2000R, KD-LH2000RE, KD-LH2000U Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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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, 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 be start working again.

How to reset your unit

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

Note:

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

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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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,

to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

CONTENTS

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

How to use the MODE (M) button ............ 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changing the display pattern.................... 8

Cancelling the display demonstration....... 8

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 9

Listening to the radio ................................ 9

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

Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 12

Changing the display pattern.................... 13

CD OPERATIONS .......................... 14

Playing a CD............................................ 14

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD ................................................. 15

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 15

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 16

Changing the display pattern.................... 17

MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 18

What is MP3? .......................................... 18

How are MP3 files recorded and

played back? ......................................... 18

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 25

Adjusting the sound ................................. 25

Selecting preset sound modes

(iEQ: i-equalizer) ................................... 26

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 26

Activating the leve meter .......................... 28

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 29

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 29

Changing the display color ....................... 34

Assigning names to the sources .............. 37

Detaching the control panel...................... 38

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 39

Playing CDs ............................................. 39

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD ................................................. 40

Selecting a disc ....................................... 40

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 41

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 43

Playing an external component ................ 43

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 44

MAINTENANCE ............................ 46

Handling discs ......................................... 46

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 47

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MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 20

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 20

Locating a file or particular portion

on an MP3 disc ..................................... 21

Selecting a directory ................................. 21

Selecting MP3 playback modes ............... 22

Changing the display pattern.................... 24

How to use the MODE (M) button:

If you press MODE (M), the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as diff erent
function buttons.

To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE (M), wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE (M) again also clears the functions mode.

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Control panel

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
2 SEL (select) button
3 Control dial
4 Display window
5 Number buttons
6 4 /¢ buttons
7 5 (up) button
8 0 (eject) button
9 ∞ (down) button
p (control panel release) button
q EQ(E) (equalizer) button

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w DISP (D) (display) button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with MODE (M) button.

e MODE (M) button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (D) (display) button.

r FM/AM button
t CD/CD-CH button
y MO (monaural) button

u INT (intro) button
i RPT (repeat) button
o RND (random) button

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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.

• Skips to the previous disc while listening to
the CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number decreases, and the selected disc
starts playing.

• Skips to the first file of the previous directory

while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time
you press the button, you can move to the
previous directory and start playing the first
file.

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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.

• Skips to the next disc while listening to the
CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number increases, and the selected disc
starts playing.

• Skips to the first file of the next directory

while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time
you press the button, you can move to the
next directory and start playing the first file.

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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 (iEQ) mode.

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

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.

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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 pushing it until
you hear a clicking sound.

Remote sensor

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

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiv eness 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)

(back side)

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.

2. Place the battery.

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

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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.

Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)

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 9 – 13.

To play a CD,

see pages 14 – 17 .

To play an MP3 disc,

see pages 20 – 24.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 39 – 42.

To operate the external component

(Line In), see page 43.

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.

3

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level appears

4

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 25 – 28.)

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 for more than one second.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, CD play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you
turn on the power.

Note:

When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in
clock correctl y, see page 29.

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Changing the display pattern

Cancelling the display

You can change the display pattern.
The number of the selectable display patterns
varies according to the playback sources.

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However, the unit basically provides three main
display patterns for each source, and once one
of these three patterns is selected, the same
pattern is used for all the sources.

Press DISP (D).

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

EX.: When playing a CD

Large animation
display

Small animation
displays*

demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display
demonstration (MovieDemo) 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:

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so
that “MovieDemo”
appears on the
display .
(PSM: see pages 30
and 31.)

2

Select “Off.”

Clock time
display

* Small animation displays are used for showing

not only the source’s main information
(illustrated on this page as examples), but also
showing some other information. For details, see
each related section.

In this manual, the illustrations of the display are
mainly of the large animation display (initial
setting). If you have changed the display patterns
or some PSM items, the actual displays you see
will be different.

Note:

While playing a source, you can also show the level
meter on the display. For details, see “Activating the
level meter” on page 28.

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Press SEL (select)
to finish the setting.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat

the same procedure and select “Interval” or “All
Time” in step 2.

• For more details, see “To set the movie demo—
MovieDemo” on page 31.

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Listening to the radio

RADIO OPERATIONS

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Start searching for a station.

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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

Last received station of the selected band is
tuned in.

Note:

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

Press ¢ to
search stations of
higher frequencies.

Press 4 to
search stations of
lower frequencies.

Ex.: When the band is FM

When a station is received, searching stops.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for
searching.

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Searching for a station manually:
Manual search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while listening to
an FM stereo broadcast.
“Mode” appears on the display.

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
“Manual Search” starts flashing on the
display .

3

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

Press ¢ to
tune in to stations
of higher
frequencies.

2 Press MO (monaural), while

“Mode” is still on the display, so
that the MO indicator is
highlighted on the display.
Each time you press MO, “Mono
On” and “Mono Off ” alternately
appears.

MONO indicator

“STEREO” is lit when receiving an FM broadcast in
stereo.

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

MO indicator

• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turn 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.

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Press 4 to
tune in to stations
of lower
frequencies.

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 be also 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 33.

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

Y ou 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.

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

Press and hold both buttons for more
than 2 seconds.

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.

Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band.

1

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

2

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

Press ¢ to
tune in to stations
of higher
frequencies.

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

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.

Press 4 to
tune in to stations
of lower
frequencies.

3

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

The display pattern automatically changes to the
small animation display and the preset number
flashes (then the previous display pattern resumes).

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

Note:

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A previously pr eset station is er ased when a new station
is stored in the same preset number.

Tuning in to a preset station

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 on the list.

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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 page 11.

Selecting a preset station directly

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

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

Note:

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

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.

Notes:

• If one of FM band preset station lists (FM1, FM2,
or FM3) is shown on the display, you can show the
other lists by pressing 5 or ∞.

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

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

3

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

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Changing the display pattern

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

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

• When receiving an AM or FM station

Large animation display

Small animation display

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Small animation display

Clock time display

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

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CD OPERATIONS

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Playing a CD

1

Open the control panel.

2

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit turns on,
draws a disc and starts
playback automatically.

3

Close the control panel by hand.

The opening display
then source name

display appears first....

Total track number/Total playing time

Notes:

• When a disc is already in the loading slot, selecting
“CD” as the source starts CD play.

• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc
automatically ejects (if the control panel is open). If
the control panel is closed, “Please Eject” appears.

• If you change the source, CD play also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play
starts from where playback has been stopped
previously.

To stop play and eject the disc

Press 0.
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the
disc automatically ejects from the loading slot.
If you change the source, the CD play also stops
(without ejecting the disc this time).

Notes:

• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15
seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again
into the loading slot to protect it from dust.
(CD play will not start this time.)

• You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned
off.

Current track

Elapsed playing time

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop
playback.

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Locating a track or a particular
portion on a CD

To go to a particular track directly

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¢ ,
while playing a disc, to
fast-f orward the track.

Press and hold 4 ,
while playing a disc, to
reverse the track.

To go to the next or previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly,
while playing a disc, to go
ahead to the beginning of
the next trac k.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
beginning of the next
tracks is located and
played back.

Press 4 briefly,
while playing a disc, to
go back to the beginning
of the current track.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
beginning of the previous
tracks is located and
played back.

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Press the number button corresponding to the
track number to start its playback.

• To select a track number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

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

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

You can play back all trac ks on the disc at random.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press RND (random), while

“Mode” is still on the display, so
that the RND indicator is
highlighted on the display.
Each time you press RND,
“Random On” or “Random Off ”
alternately appears.

RANDOM indicator

When Random Play is turned on, the RANDOM
indicator lights up on the display and a track
randomly selected starts playing.

RND indicator is highlighted
when “Random On” is
selected.

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To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

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functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while

“Mode” is still on the display, so
that the RPT indicator is
highlighted on the display.
Each time you press RPT,
“Repeat On” or “Repeat Off ”
alternately appears.

REPEAT indicator

When Repeat Play is turned on, the REPEAT
indicator lights up on the display.

RPT indicator is highlighted
when “Repeat On” is
selected.

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press INT (intro), while “Mode”

is still on the display, so that the
INT indicator is highlighted on
the display.

Each time you press INT, “Intro
On” or “Intro Off ” alternately
appears.

INTRO indicator

When Intro Scan is turned on, the INTRO
indicator lights up on the display.

INT indicator is highlighted
when “Intro On” is
selected.

Prohibiting CD ejection

You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc
in the loading slot.

While pressing CD/CD-CH, press and
hold

“No Eject” flashes on the display for about 5
seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be
ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc,

press again for more than 2 seconds,
while pressing CD/CD-CH.
“Eject OK” flashes on the display for about 5
seconds, and the disc is unlocked.

for more than 2 seconds.

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Changing the display pattern

By pressing DISP (D), 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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Large animation display

iEQ mode
(see page 26)

Clock time display

Small animation display 1

Clock time

Small animation display 2

Small animation display 3

Small animation display 4

Notes:

• When the disc title/performer is shown, the DISC indicator lights up. When the track title is shown, the TR
indicator lights up.

• If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display.
Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be blanked or substituted) on the display.

• If no name is assigned to the audio CD, “NO NAME” will appear.
To assign a name to a conventional CD, see page 37.

• If no disc title/performer or no track title is recorded for the CD Text, “NO NAME” will appear.

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MP3 INTRODUCTION

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

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(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 (1000 bits/
second). To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit
rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

This unit is incorporated with an MP3 decoder.
You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

Compatible with ID3v1

Extra information data such as album title, perf ormer
name, song title, recording year , m usic genre and a
brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.

This unit can show ID3v1 tags (album name,
performer name and song title) on the display.
(See page 47.)

• Some characters cannot be shown correctly.

• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2.

Other Main Features in this unit:

• Maximum number of directories/files: 289
(Total)

• Available characters for directory/file names:

A–Z, 0–9, _ (underscore)

• Maximum number of characters for file name

(ISO 9660 Level 1): 12 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

(ISO 9660 Level 2): 31 ( inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

(Joliet): 64 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

• Maximum number of characters for directory

name: 64

Precautions when recording MP3 files
on a CD-R or CD-RW

This unit can only read MP3 files that are recorded
in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level
1, Level 2 or Joliet.

How are MP3 files recorded
and played back?

MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in
“directories (folders)”—in PC terminology.
During recording, the files and directories can be
arranged in a way similar to arranging files and
directories/folders of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file
and directory can be linked to and be accessed
from the root.

Playback order, file search order, and directory
search order of the MP3 files recorded on a disc
are determined by the writing (or encoding)
application; therefore, playback order may be
different from the one you have intended while
recording the directories and the files.

The illustration on the next page shows an
example of how MP3 files are recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and
how they are searched for on this unit.

Notes:

• The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3
files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded
together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer
time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to
malfunction.

• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without
the extension code—mp3.

• This player is not compatible with the data
encoded with Layer1and Layer 2 formats.

• The unit is not compatible with Playlist**.

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**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which enables

users to make their own playback order without ph ysically
rearranging the files.

MP3 directory/file configuration

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

1 2

Hierarchy

Level 4

Level 5

3 4

5 6

02

ROOT

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01

03

04

05 09

1110 2120

08

06 07

8

7

9

1312

2322 24

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18

19

ROOT

01

Level 6

: Root

: Directories

: MP3 files

15 1614

Note:

There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested
directories).
However, it is recommend to limit the numbers of hierarchy levels up
to 8 for stable operations.

MP3 playback/search order

• The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( ) indicate the pla yback order and search order of the
MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order.

• The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories
on an MP3 disc. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the directories in the recorded order.

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MP3 OPERATIONS

2000

D

Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 14
to 17.

Playing an MP3 disc

1

Open the control panel.

2

Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot.

The unit draws the
disc. Playback starts
automatically from the
first file of the first
directory once disc
check is completed.

3

Close the control panel by hand.

The display changes to show the following:

Ex.: When the disc contains 13 directories and
125 MP3 files.

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Current file (track)

Elapsed playing time

All the files (tracks) on the disc will be played
repeatedly until you stop playback.

Notes:

• MP3 discs require a longer readout time.
(It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file
configuration.)

• If you change the source or turn the power off,
MP3 playback stops (without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select disc play as the source or turn
the power on, MP3 playback starts from where
playback has been stopped previously.

To stop play and eject the disc

Press 0.
Playback stops, the control panel moves down,
and the disc automatically ejects from the loading
slot.

Selecting a directory

You can select a directory or skip to another
directory easily.

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Locating a file or particular
portion on an MP3 disc

To fast-forward or reverse the file

Press and hold ¢
while playing an MP3
disc, to fast-forward the
file.

Press and hold 4
while playing an MP3
disc, to reverse the file.

Note:

During this operation, you can only hear intermittent
sounds. (The elapsed playing time also changes
intermittently on the display.)

To skip to the next or previous files

To go to a particular directory directly

IMPORTANT:

To directly select the directories using the
number button(s), it is required that directories
are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of
their directory names. (This can only be done
during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.)
Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC”

= press 1 to go to Directory 01 ABC.

If directory name is “1 A B C,”

pressing 1 does not work.
If directory name is “12 ABC”
= press and hold 6 (12) to go to

Directory 12 ABC.

Press the number button corresponding to the
directory number to start playing the first file in
the selected directory.

Press ¢ briefly
while playing, to skip
ahead to the beginning
of the next file. Each
time you press the
button consecutively,
the beginning of the
next files is located and
played back. (See
“MP3 playback/search
order” on page 19.)

Press 4 briefly,
while playing, to skip
back to the beginning of
the current file. Each
time you press the
button consecutively,
the beginning of the
previous files is located
and played back. (See
“MP3 playback/search
order” on page 19.)

• To select a directory number from 01 – 06:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a directory number from 07 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1
second.

Notes:

• If “MP3” flashes on the display after you have
selected a directory, it means that the directory does
not contain any MP3 files.

• You cannot directly select a directory with a number
greater than 12.

To select a particular file in a directory, press

¢ or 4 after selecting the directory.

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To skip to the next directory

Press 5 (up) briefly while playing
an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button

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consecutively, the next directory
is located (and the first file in
the directory starts playing, if
recorded). (See “MP3
playback/search order” on
page 19.)

To skip to the previous directory

Press ∞ (down) briefly while
playing an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button
consecutively, the previous
directory is located (and the
first file in the directory starts
playing, if recorded). (See
“MP3 playback/search order”
on page 19.)

2

Find a directory you want to play.

Each time you press 5 or ∞,
the directory name lists
change.

3

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

The first file in the selected directory starts
playing.

Note:

If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is
skipped.

To select a directory on the list shown on
the display

You can show the lists of directory names on the
display (six names at a time), and can select a
directory on the lists.

1

Press and hold 5 or ∞ so that the first
list of the directory names (directory
no.1 to no.6) appears on the display.

Selecting MP3 playback modes

To play back files at random (Random Play)

You can play back all files on the MP3 disc at
random.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing an
MP3 disc.

“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press RND (random) while

“Mode” is still on the display, so
that the RND indicator is
highlighted on the display.

Each time you press RND, the
random play mode changes as
follows.

Random 1 Random 2

Note:

When a directory does not contain any MP3 files, it

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may take time to show the lists.

Random Off

RANDOM indicator RND indicator

(See the following table.)

Ex.: When you select “Random 1.”

Mode

Repeat Highlighted The current file (or

1 specified file).

Repeat Flashes All files of the current

2 directory (or specified

RPT
Indicator

Plays repeatedly

directory).

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Mode

Random Highlighted All files of the current

1 directory, then the files of

Random Flashes All files on the disc.

2

When Random Play is turned on, the RANDOM
indicator lights up or flashes on the display.

RND
Indicator

Plays at random

the next directory and so
on.

To play back files repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current file or all the files in
the current directory repeatedly.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing an
MP3 disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

When Repeat Play is turned on, the REPEAT
indicator lights up or flashes on the display.

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
file sequentially.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing an
MP3 disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press INT (intro) while “Mode” is

still on the display, so that the
INT indicator is highlighted on
the display.
Each time you press INT,
the intro scan mode changes as
follows:

Intro 1 Intro 2

Intro Off

2 Press RPT (repeat) while “Mode”

Repeat 1 Repeat 2

REPEAT indicator

Ex.: When you select “Repeat 1.”

is still on the display, so that the
RPT indicator is highlighted on
the display.
Each time you press RPT, the
repeat play mode changes as
follows.

Repeat Off

RPT indicator
(See the following table.)

INTRO indicator

Ex.: When you select “Intro 1.”

Mode

Intro Highlighted Of all files on the disc.

1

Intro Flashes Of the first file of all

2 directories.

When Intro Scan is turned on, the INTRO indicator
lights up or flashes on the display.

INT
Indicator

INT indicator
(See the following table.)

Plays the beginnings

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Changing the display pattern

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

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

Large animation display

iEQ mode
(see page 26)

Clock time display

Small animation display 1

Small animation display 2

Small animation display 3

Small animation display 4

Clock time

The above diagram shows the examples of the display when “ID3 Tag” is set to “Off.”

Notes:

• When the directory name is shown, the “Dir” indicator ( ) lights up. When the file name is shown, the
“File” indicator ( ) lights up.

• If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display.
Some characters or symbols cannot be shown (blanked or substituted) on the display.

•If “ID3 Tag” is set to “On” (see page 33) if a disc has an ID3 tag, ID3 tag information will appear on the
display. The alb um name/performer appears on the display instead of the director y name, while track title appear s
instead of the file name.

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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)

(Canceled)

Indication T o do: Range

1

Fad*

Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)
and rear speaker |
balance. F06 (Front only)

Bal

(Balance)

Vol Adj

(Volume Adjustment)

S.Bass

(Super Bass)

Sub Out

(Subwoofer Output)

2

Adjust the level.

To increase the level.

To decrease the level.

While adjusting fader and balance
—Fad, Bal:

You can make these two adjustments at the
same time, by referring to the indication on
the display.

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Bal Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

and right speaker |
balance. R06 (Right only)

S. Bass*2Adjust the bass. 00 (min.)

|

08 (max.)

Sub Out*3Adjust the 00 (min.)

subwoofer output |
level and cutoff 12 (max.)
frequency level. Low/Mid/High

V ol Adj*

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

*2The richness and fullness of the bass sound is

*3This takes effect only when a subwoofer is

*4By adjusting the input level to match it to the FM

4

Adjust and store –12 (min.)
the input level |
of each source. +12(max.)

level to “00.”

clearly maintained regardless of how low you set
the volume.

connected.

sound level, you will not need to adjust the volume
level each time you change the source. This
adjustment is memorized for each source except
FM.

• Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the fader.

• Press ¢ or 4 to adjust the
balance.

While adjusting subwoofer output
—Sub Out:

You can also set an appropriate cutoff
frequency level according to the subwoofer
connected:

• Press ¢ or 4 to select “Low,”
“Mid,” or “High.”

Low: Frequencies higher than 50 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

Mid: Frequencies higher than 80 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

High: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

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Selecting preset sound modes

Storing your own sound

(iEQ: i-equalizer)

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to

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the music genre.

• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press EQ (equalizer).

EQ

E

Ex.: If you have selected “Flat” previously

2

Select the sound mode you want.

The last selected sound mode is
called up.

adjustments

Y ou can adjust the sound modes to y our preference
and store your own adjustments in memory
(User 1, User 2 and User 3).

• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press EQ (equalizer).

EQ

E

2

Select the sound mode you want to
adjust.

As you turn the control
dial, the sound modes
change as follows:

Flat O Hard Rock O R&B*O Pop O

Jazz O Dance Music O Country O

Reggae O Classic O User 1 O User 2 O
User 3 O (back to the beginning)

* Rhythm and Blues

To cancel the sound mode, select “Flat” in step

2.

Note:

For details about the preset settings of each sound
mode, see page 28.

Ex.: If you have selected “R & B”

3

Enter the sound adjustment mode.

The following sound mode
adjustment screen appears
on the display.

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4

Make adjustments as you like,
referring to the table “Sound
adjustment items.”

Buttons used for adjustments

1) Press ¢ or 4 to select
the frequency band—Low, Mid,
or High.

2) Turn the control dial to select the
center frequency for the selected
band.

3) Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the level
of the selected band.

6

Select one of the user sound modes
(User 1, User 2, User 3).

7

Store the adjustment in the selected
user sound mode.

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4) Press SEL (select) to enter the Q
level (band width) adjustment
mode for the selected band.

5) Turn the control dial to adjust the
Q level for the selected band.

6) Repeat steps 1) to 5) to adjust
the other frequency bands.

5

Exit from the sound adjustment mode.

EQ

E

If you want to cancel the adjustments,

press any button other than SEL (select).

The confirmation message
appears—whether you want to
store the adjustment.

Ex.:When you have selected “User 1”

Sound adjustment items

Selectable values

Band

Center

frequency

Q

(band width)

Level

Low Mid High

50 Hz 700 Hz 8 kHz
80 Hz 1 kHz 12 kHz
120 Hz 2 kHz

Q1 (min.) Q1 (min.)

| | (Fixed)

Q4 (max.) Q2 (max.)
–06 (min.) –06 (min.) –06 (min.)

|||

+06 (max.) +06 (max.) +06 (max.)

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Activating the level meter

You can show the level meters on the display
while playing any source.
This unit is equipped with three level meter

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patterns.

• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press EQ (equalizer)

EQ

E

2

Select the level meter pattern you

The last selected level meter
appears on the display.

want.

As you turn the control
dial, the level meters
change as follows:

twice

Off

Level 3

.

Level 1
Level 2

Level Meter 1:

The audio level meter fluctuates vertically.

Level Meter 2:

The speaker on the display vibrates as input
audio level changes.

Level Meter 3:

The left and right audio level meters appear.

• If the small animation display is selected, only
one audio level meter can be shown.

The list below shows the preset value settings for each sound mode (see also page 26).

Sound
modes

Flat 50 Hz Q1 +00 700 Hz Q1 +00 8 kHz +00
Hard Rock 80 Hz Q2 +03 700 Hz Q1 +00 8 kHz +02
R & B 80 Hz Q3 +03 2 kHz Q2 +01 12 kHz +03
Pop 120 Hz Q1 +02 2 kHz Q2 +01 12 kHz +02
Jazz 80 Hz Q1 +03 1 kHz Q1 +01 8 kHz +03
Dance Music
Country 50 Hz Q4 +02 700 Hz Q1 +00 12 kHz +02
Reggae 80 Hz Q1 +03 2 kHz Q2 +02 12 kHz +02
Classic 120 Hz Q1 +03 1 kHz Q1 +00 8 kHz +02
User 1 50 Hz Q1 +00 700 Hz Q1 +00 8 kHz +00

User 2 50 Hz Q1 +00 700 Hz Q1 +00 8 kHz +00
User 3 50 Hz Q1 +00 700 Hz Q1 +00 8 kHz +00

C.Freq. Q (Width) Level C.Freq. Q (Width) Level C.Freq. Level

50 Hz Q2 +04 700 Hz Q1 –02 8 kHz +01

Low Mid High

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Preset values

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Changing the general settings
(PSM)

You can change the items listed on the next page
by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.

• The PSM items are grouped into five
categories—“Disp (display),” “Clock,” “Tuner,”
“Color,” and “Audio.”

Basic Procedure

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display.
(See pages 30 and 31.)

4

Adjust the PSM item selected.

5

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

6

Finish the setting.

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2

Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) repeatedly
until your desired PSM category
appears on the left side of the
display.

3

Select the PSM item you want to
adjust.

To set clock—Clock Hr, Clock Min

You can set the clock using the PSM control.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2

seconds so that one of the PSM items appears
on the display.

2 Press 5 or ∞ repeatedly until “Clock” is selected

as the PSM category (it is shown on the left side
of the display).

3 Press ¢ or 4 to select “Clock Hr

(hour).”

4 Turn the control dial to adjust the hour.
5 Press ¢ or 4 to select “Clock Min

(minute).”

6 Turn the control dial to adjust the minute.
7 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

The PSM items are grouped into five categories—“Disp (display),” “Clock,” “Tuner,” “Color,” and
“Audio.” To select a desired item, first select the category where the desired item is listed.

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Indications

MovieDemo Movie demo Interval 8, 31

SRC Anime On Off On 31

Scroll Scroll mode

Dimmer Dimmer mode Auto 32

Disp (display)

Contrast Contrast 1 — 10 5 32
LCD Type Display type Positive 32

Font Type Font type 1 2 1 32
ID3 Tag ID3 Tag display On Off On 33
Clock Hr Hour adjustment 1 —12 1 (1:00) 29

Clock

Clock Min Minute adjustment 00 —59 00 (1:00) 29

Source animation

Selectable values

Interval Off

All Time

Off

Auto

On

Positive

Negative

Auto

AutoOnce

Off

Factory-preset

settings

Once 32

See

page

IF Filter Auto Wide Auto 33

T uner

Intermediate frequency
filter

30

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Indications

Selectable values

Factory-preset

settings

See

page

Mode Color mode Source 34

Source*

User*

Color

1

AllSource*

3

3

Red*

Source color selection See page 34 and 35 for details All Source 34,35

2

(Selected source) See page 34 and 35 for details Every 34,35
User color selection Day Night Day 35,36
Red 0 — +11

Source

Green*3Green 0 — +11

3

Blue*

Blue 0 — +11

User

Day:+7 / Night:+5
Day:+7 / Night:+5
Day:+7 / Night:+5

Beep Key-touch tone On Off On 33
Ext Input*

Audio

Telephone Telephone muting Off 33

4

External component Changer Line In Changer 33

Off

Muting 1

Muting 2

*1Displayed only when “Mode” is set to “Source.”
*2What appears actually here—source name—varies

according to the “Source” setting.

*3Displayed only when “Mode” is set to “User.”
*4Displayed only when one of the following sources

is selected – FM, AM and CD.

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35,36
35,36

To set the movie demo—MovieDemo

When shipped from the factory, the movie demo
has been activated (“Interval” is selected).

• Interval: If no operation is done for about 20
seconds, the movie demo and
playback source indication
alternately appears on the display.

• All Time: If no operation is done for about 20
seconds, the movie demo
automatically starts.

• Off: Cancels the movie demo.

To set the source animation on the display—
SRC Anime

When changing the source, the display shows the
source animation. If y ou do not want this animation,
you can turn it off.

• On: The source animation appears just
after you change the source.

• Off: Cancels the source animation.

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To select the scroll mode—Scroll

You can scroll the disc information if it cannot be
displayed at a time.

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• Once: Scrolls only once.

• Auto: Repeats the scroll
(in 5-second intervals).

• Off: Cancels Auto Scroll.

To select the dimmer mode—Dimmer

When you turn on the car headlights, the display
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer
mode is activated.

To select the display illumination
pattern—LCD Type

You can select the display illumination patterns
according to your preference.

• Auto: Positive pattern will be selected
during the day time (while the
headlights are turned off); on the
other hand, negative pattern will be
used during the night time (while
the headlights are turned on.)

• Positive: Positive (normal) pattern of the display .

• Negative: Negative pattern of the display.

To select the font on the display—Font Type

• Auto: Activates Auto Dimmer.

• Off: Cancels Auto Dimmer .

• On: Always dims the display.

Note:

Auto Dimmer equipped for this unit may not work
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those
having a control dial for dimming.
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “On” or “Off.”

To adjust the display contrast level—

Contrast

You can adjust the display contrast level among 1
(dark) to 10 (bright).

You can change the font types used on the display.
Select either “1” or “2” according to your preference.

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To turn the tag display on or off – ID3 Tag

An MP3 file can contain file information called
“ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track
title, etc. are recorded.
There are two versions–ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1)
and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2). This unit is
compatible only with ID3v1.

• On: Turns on the ID3 tag display while
playing MP3 files.
* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags,

directory name and file name appear.

Note:

If you change the setting fr om“Of f” to “On”
while playing an MP3 file, the tag display will be
activated when the next file starts playing .

• Off: Turns off the ID3 tag display while playing
MP3 files. (Only the directory name and
file name can be shown.)

To turn on/off the key-touch tone—Beep

You can deactivate the key-touch tone if y ou do not
want it to beep each time you press a button.

• On: Activates the key-touch tone.

• Off: Deactivates the key-touch tone.

To select the external component to use—

Ext Input

You can connect the external component to the CD
changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor
KS-U57 (not supplied).
To use the external component as the playback
source through this unit, you need to select which
component—CD changer or external component
—to use.

• Changer: To use the CD changer.

• Line In: T o use the e xternal component other
than CD changer.

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To change the FM tuner selectivity—

IF Filter

In some areas, adjacent stations may interfere
with each other. If this interference occurs, noise
may be heard.

• Auto: When this type of interference occurs,
this unit automatically increases the
tuner selectivity so that interference
noise will be reduced. (But the stereo
effect will also be lost.)

• Wide: Subject to the interference from
adjacent stations, but sound quality will
not be degraded and the stereo effect
will not be lost.

Note:

For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the
external component, refer to the Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).

To select the telephone muting—Telephone

This mode is used when a cellular phone system is
connected. Depending on the phone system used,
select either “Muting 1” or “Muting 2,” whichever
mutes the sounds from this unit.
When shipped from the factory, this mode is
deactivated.

• Muting 1: Selects this if this setting can mute
the sounds.

• Muting 2: Selects this if this setting can mute
the sounds.

• Off: Cancels the telephone muting.

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Changing the display color

You can set the display color using the PSM
control. By selecting “Source” as the “Mode”

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(color mode) setting, you can select your favorite
color for each source (or for all sources).

Note:

When selecting “User” as the “Mode” setting, you
can adjust and store your own colors as you like. See
page 35.

Setting the desired color for each
source—Source

3

Select “Mode.”

Currently selected setting for “Mode”

Once you have set the color for each source (or
for all sources), the display illuminates in the
selected color when the source is selected.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display.
(See pages 30 and 31.)

2

Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) repeatedly
until “Color” appears as the PSM
category on the left side of the
display.

4

Select “Source” as the “Mode” (color
mode) setting.

As you turn the control dial, the “Mode”
settings alternate between “Source” and
“User.”

Source User

5

Enter the source selecting mode.

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Currently selected setting for “Source”

6

Select the source that you want to set
the display color for .

As you turn the control dial, the source
names change as follows:

9

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to select the color
for each source (except when
selecting “AllSource” in step 6).

10

Finish the setting.

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1

AllSource CD

*

Changer
(Line In)

AM

*1When you select “AllSource,” you can use the

same color for all sources.

*2Selected only when these components are

connected.

7

Enter the color selecting mode.

8

Select the display color.

As you turn the control dial, the colors
change as follows:

FM

2

*

Selecting or adjusting your own color—
User

You can adjust and store your own colors—“Day”
and “Night,” and select one of them as the display
color for any desired source.

• Day: Can be used as your user color during

the day time (while the headlights are
turned off).

• Night: Can be used as your user color during

the night time (while the headlights are
turned on.)

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display.
(See pages 30 and 31.)

1

Every*

O Aqua O Sky O Sea O

Leaves O Grass O Rose O Cherry O

Orange O Honey O Violet O Grape O

2

*

Snow O User

*1 When you select “Every,” the color c hanges

every two seconds (changing to every color
listed above except “User.”)

*2 When you select “User,” one of the original

colors—“Day” or “Night” can be selected
depending on the “User” setting.

O (back to the beginning)

2

Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) repeatedly
until “Color” appears as the PSM
category on the left side of the
display.

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3

Select “Mode.”

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4

Select “User” as the “Mode” (color
mode) setting.

5

Select “User .”

• If you want to select the user color, but do
not need to adjust the color, go to step 9 to
finish the setting.

• If you want to adjust the user color, go to
the next step.

7

Adjust the user color.

1) Press ¢
one of three primary colors—
“Red” “Green,” and “Blue.”

Red Green Blue

User

(Back to step 5 above)

2) Turn the control dial to adjust the
selected primary color.

You can adjust within the range of 0 to +11.

or 4 to select

Mode

(Back to step 3 above)

6

Select either “Day” or “Night” as your
user color.

As you turn the control
dial, the user color
alternates between “Day”
and “Night.”

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3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust
the other primary colors.

8

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the
other user color—“Day” or “Night.”

9

Finish the setting.

Note:

To use the color adjusted in this procedure, select
“User” in the step 8 (“Select the display color”) of
“Setting the desired color for each source—Source.”
(See page 35.)

Assigning names to the sources

You can assign names to discs (both in this unit
and in the CD changer), station frequencies and the
external component.
After assigning a name, it will appear on the display
when you select the source.

Sources Maximum number of

characters

CDs* up to 32 characters

(up to 40 discs)

Station frequencies up to 10 characters (up to

30 station frequencies
including both FM and AM.)

External component up to 8 characters
* You cannot assign a name to a CD T e xt or an MP3 disc.

1

Select a source you want to assign a
name to.

When you select a
source, the power
automatically comes on.

4

Select a character.

• About the available
characters, see page 47.

5

Move the cursor to the next
(or previous) character position.

6

Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish
entering the name.

7

Finish the procedure while the last
selected character is flashing.

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2

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds while pressing
DISP (D).

Ex.: When you select CD as the source

3

Select the character set you want
while the first character position is
flashing.

Each time you press the
button, the character set
changes as follows:

A – Z

(capital)

a – z

(small)

To erase the entered characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure
described above. (About the available characters,
see page 47.)

Notes:

• When you try to assign a name to the 41st disc, you
cannot enter the text entry mode (and will hear a
beep sound if “Beep” has been set to “On”:see
page 33.) In this case, delete unwanted names
before assignment.

• When the CD changer is connected, you can assign
names to discs in the CD changer. These names can
also be shown on the display if you insert the discs
in this unit.

1 – 0 & Symbols

(numbers)

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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.

Attaching the control panel

1

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

2

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

2

Pull the control panel out of the unit.

3

Put the detached control panel into the
provided case.

5

Note on cleaning the connectors:

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

Connectors

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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

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We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series
with your unit.
If you have another JVC CD automatic changer,
consult your car audio dealer for connections.

• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of
the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for
connecting it to this unit.

Before operating your CD automatic changer:

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your
CD changer.

• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD
changer or the discs are inserted upside down,
“No Disc” will flash on the display. If this
happens, remove the magazine and set the
discs correctly.

• If “Reset 1” – “Reset 8” flashes on the display,
something is wrong with the connection
between this unit and the CD changer. If this
happens, check the connection and make sure
the cords are connected firmly. Then, press
the reset button of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).

CD

CD-CH*

* If you have changed the “Ext Input” setting to

“Line In” (see page 33), you cannot select the
CD changer.

Playback starts from the first track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are played back.

Current disc and track no.

Elapsed playing time

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD/CD-CH, the power automatically
turns on. You do not have to press to tur n on
the power.

To change the information shown on the
display

Press DISP (D) repeatedly.
For details, see “Changing the display pattern” on
page 17.

Note:

If you change the source or turn off the unit, CD play
also stops.
Next time you select “CD-CH” as the source, CD play
starts from where playback has been stopped pr eviously.

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Locating a track or a particular

Selecting a disc

portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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Press and hold ¢ ,
while playing a disc, to
fast-forward the track.

Press and hold 4 ,
while playing a disc,
to reverse the track.

To go to the next track or the previous
tracks

Press ¢ briefly,
while playing a disc, to
go ahead to the
beginning of the next
track. Each time you
press the button
consecutively, the
beginning of the next
tracks is located and
played back.

Press 4 briefly,
while playing a disc, to
go back to the
beginning of the current
track. Each time you
press the button
consecutively, the
beginning of the
previous tracks is
located and played
back.

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 1
second.

To go to the next discs or the previous
discs

Press 5 (up), while playing
a disc, to go to the next
disc. Each time you press
the button consecutively,
the first track of the next
disc is located and played
back.

Press ∞ (down) while
playing a disc, to go back to
the previous disc. Each
time you press the button
consecutively, the first track
of the previous disc is
located and played back.

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To select a disc using the disc lists

If you forget what discs are loaded in the CD
changer, you can show the disc title list and
select a disc on the list shown on the display.

• The display can show only six disc names at a
time.

1

While playing a CD, press and hold
5 (up) or ∞ (down) until a disc name
list appears on the display.

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

You can play back the tracks at random.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press RND (random), while

“Mode” is still on the display, so
that the RND indicator is
highlighted on the display.
Each time you press RND, the
random play mode changes as
follows:

Random 1 Random 2

Random Off

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Note:

If a disc has an assigned disc name, it will be
shown on the display. However, if the disc has not
been played before, its disc number will appear.

2

Press 5 or ∞ to show the other disc
name list, if necessary.

3

Select the number (1 – 6) for the disc
you want to play.

RANDOM indicator

Ex.: When you select “Random 1.”

Mode

Random Highlighted All tracks of the current

1 disc, then the tracks of

Random Flashes All tracks of all discs

2 inserted in the magazine.

When Random Play is turned on, the RANDOM
indicator lights up or flashes on the display.

RND
Indicator

(See the following table.)

Plays at random

the next disc and so on.

RND indicator

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To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the current track or the tracks
on the current disc repeatedly.

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1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while “Mode”

is still on the display, so that the
RPT indicator is highlighted on the
display.
Each time you press RPT, the
repeat play mode changes as
follows:

Repeat 1 Repeat 2

Repeat Off

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.

2 Press INT (intro), while “Mode” is

still on the display, so that the INT
indicator is highlighted on the
display.
Each time you press INT, the intro
scan mode changes as follows:

Intro 1 Intro 2

Intro Off

REPEAT indicator

Ex.: When you select “Repeat 1.”

Mode

Repeat Highlighted The current track

1 (or specified track).

Repeat Flashes All tracks of the current

2 disc (or specified disc).

When Repeat Play is turned on, the REPEAT
indicator lights up or flashes on the display.

RPT
Indicator

RPT indicator
(See the following table.)

Plays repeatedly

INTRO indicator

Ex.: When you select “Intro 1.”

Mode

Intro Highlighted Of all tracks on

1 all inserted discs.

Intro Flashes Of the first track on each

2 inserted disc.

When Intro Scan is turned on, the INTRO indicator
lights up or flashes on the display.

INT
Indicator

INT indicator
(See the following table.)

Plays the beginnings

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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

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Aux input

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Playing an external component

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

Preparations:

• For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and
the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).

• Before operating the external component using the
following procedure, select the external input
correctly. (See “To select the external component to
use—Ext Input” on page 33.)

1

Select the external component
(Line In).

CD

Line In

*

2

Turn on the connected component
and start playing the source.

3

Adjust the volume.

4

Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 25 – 28.)

* If “Line In” does not appear on the display,

see page 33 and select the external input
(“Line In”).

* Displayed only when one of the following

sources is selected—FM, AM and CD.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

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

to turn on the power.

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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 is sometimes

• Sound cannot be heard

• CD cannot be played back.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-

General Playback

• “No Disc” flashes on the

Symptoms

interrupted.

from the speakers.

played back.

RW cannot be skipped.

display .

Causes

You are driving on rough
roads.

Disc is scratched.

Connections are incorrect.

The volume level is set to the
minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

Disc is inserted upside down.

CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.

No disc in the loading slot.

Disc is inserted incorrectly.

Remedies

Stop playback while driving on
rough roads.

Change the disc.

Check the cords and
connections.

Adjust it to the optimum level.

Check the cords and
connections.

Insert the disc correctly.

• Insert a finalized
CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the component which
you used for recording. (See
page 46.)

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

Insert the disc correctly.

• Disc cannot be ejected.

• This unit does not work at
all.

• “Panel Connect Error”
appears on the display.

• SSM (Strong-station
Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does not
work.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening

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to the radio.

Disc is locked.

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

The control panel is not
attached correctly and firmly.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected
firmly.

Unlock the disc (See page 16.)

Press the reset button on the
panel holder using a ball-point
pen after detaching the control
panel. (The clock setting and
preset stations stored in memory
are erased.) (See page 2.)

Remove the control panel, wipe
the connectors, then attach it
again. (See page 38.)

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

• “No Disc” flashes on the
display .

• “Reset 8” flashes on the
display .

• “Reset 1” – “Reset 7”
flashes on the display.

• Disc cannot be played back.

• Files skip, or 00'00" appears
and playback stops.

• Noise is generated.

No disc in the magazine.

This unit is not connected to
a CD changer correctly.

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

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

Files are encoded in Layer 1
or Layer 2 format.

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

Insert a disc.

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.

Add the extension code—mp3
to their file names.

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

Insert a disc that contains files
encoded in Layer 3 format.

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

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CD Changer

• A longer readout time is
required (“File Check” keeps
flashing on the display).

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

• Elapsed playing time is not
correct.

• “MP3” flashes on the
display.

• “No Files” appears on the
display for a while, then
“Please Eject” appears.

• Correct characters are not
displayed. (e.g. album
name)

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

Playback order is determined
when the files are recorded.

This sometimes occurs
during play. This is caused by
how the files are recorded on
the disc.

The current directory does
not contain any MP3 files.

The current MP3 disc does
not contain any MP3 files.

This unit can only display
alphabets (capital: A–Z,
small: a–z), numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.

Do not use too many
hierarchies and directories.
Also, do not record any other
types of audio tracks together
with MP3 files.

MP3 Playback

Select another directory.

Insert a disc that contains MP3
files.

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MAINTENANCE

Handling discs

This unit has been designed to play back CDs
and CD-Rs.

• You can also play back CD Text.

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• You can also play back your original CD-Rs
(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) either
in audio CD format or MP3 format.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from
its case, press down the
center holder of the case
and lift the disc out,
holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by
the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.

When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store discs into the cases after
use.

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play
correctly. If a disc does
become dirty , wipe it with a
soft cloth in a straight line
from center to edge.

Center holder

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
unit in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In
this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned
on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs
recorded in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
However, they may not be played back depending
on their characteristics or recording conditions.

• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs
(Rewritable) can be played back only if they are
already “finalized.”

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read
their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if
the player’s lens is dirty.

• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high
temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave
them inside your car.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time.
(This is caused by the fact that the reflectance
of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)

To play new discs

New discs may have
some rough spots around
the inner and outer
edges. If such a disc is
used, this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough
spots, rub the edges with
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

About mistracking:

Mistracking may result from driving on extremely
rough roads. This does not damage the unit and
the disc, but will be annoying.
We recommend that you stop disc playback while
driving on such rough roads.

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CAUTIONS:

• Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CDs) into the
loading slot. (Such discs cannot be ejected.)

• Do not insert any disc of unusual shape—like a
heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a
malfunction.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any
heat source or place them in a place subject to
high temperature and humidity. Do not leave
them in a car.

• Do not use any solvent (for example,
conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner,
benzine, etc.) to clean discs.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:

Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

to 20 000 Hz at no more than

0.8% total harmonic distortion.

Rear: 19 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)
Equalizer Control Range:

Low: ±06 (50 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
Mid: ±06 (700 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)

High: ±06 (8 kHz, 12 kHz)
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

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)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical

pickup (semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 recording format: MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 Kbps

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: 182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm
Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 14 mm
Mass: 1.4 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Available characters

You can use the following characters to assign
names to CDs, radio stations and external
components (see page 37).

Capital

ABCDE
FGHIJ
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWXY

space

Z

Numbers and symbols

01234
56789

”#$%

!

’()

&
+,

:

;

?@_ `

.

–

=

<

space

Small

abcde
fghij
kl mno
pqr st
uvwxy

space

z

*

/
>

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page 2

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