JVC KD-LHX550, KD-AR5500 User Manual 2
CD/SD RECEIVER KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550
RECEPTOR CON CD/SD KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550
ENGLISHESPAÑOL
RECEPTEUR CD/SD KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 8.
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 8.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model
No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or
bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
FRANÇAIS
GET0282-001A
[J]
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.
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INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Warning:
If you need to operate the receiver while
driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or
you may be involved in a traffic accident.
Cautions:
• Do not operate the touch panel using a
ball-point pen or a similar tool with the
sharp tip (it may damage the touch panel).
• If the temperature inside the car is below
0°C (32°F), the movement of animation
and text scroll will be halted on the display
to prevent the display from being blurred.
appears on the display.
When the temperature increases, and the
operating temperature is resumed, these
functions will start working again.
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How to forcibly eject a disc
If a disc cannot be recognized by the
receiver or cannot be ejected, ejects the disc
as follows.
• If an SD card is inserted, ejects the SD
card first (see page 14).
• If this does not work, reset your receiver.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.
Contents
How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2
How to reset your unit ........................... 3
How to read this manual ........................ 4
How to change the display pattern
during playback .................................. 4
Control panel — KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 ..... 5
Parts identification ................................. 5
Remote controller — RM-RK300 ............. 6
Main elements and features ................... 6
Getting started ................................... 7
Basic operations ................................... 7
Canceling the display demonstrations ... 8
Setting the clock .................................... 8
Radio operations ................................. 9
Listening to the radio .......................... 9
Storing stations in memory .................... 10
Listening to a preset station ................... 11
Disc/SD card operations ...................... 12
Playing a disc in the receiver .............. 12
Playing discs in the CD changer ......... 13
Playing an SD card .............................. 14
Other main functions ............................. 16
Selecting the playback modes ................ 19
Sound adjustments .............................. 20
Setting the basic sound selection
menu—SEL ...................................... 20
Selecting preset sound modes
(i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) ............... 21
Storing your own sound modes ............. 21
Graphic displays .................................. 22
Basic procedure .................................... 22
Downloading the files ............................ 22
Deleting the files .................................... 23
Activating the downloaded files ............ 25
General settings — PSM ..................... 26
Basic procedure ..................................... 26
Selecting the dimmer mode ................... 30
Changing the display color .................... 30
Other main functions ........................... 32
Assigning titles to the sources ............... 32
Changing the control panel angle .......... 33
Detaching the control panel ................... 33
External component operations ............ 34
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SIRIUS
radio operations ..................... 35
Listening to the SIRIUS® radio .......... 36
Storing channels in memory .................. 37
Listening to a user channel .................... 37
Selecting a category/channel on
the list ................................................. 38
Maintenance ....................................... 40
More about this receiver ...................... 41
Troubleshooting .................................. 45
Specifications ...................................... 49
How to reset your unit
This will reset the microcomputer. Your
preset adjustments will also be erased.
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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.
*Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in
hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature
in the car becomes normal before operating the
unit.
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How to read this manual
The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:
• Some related tips and notes are explained in
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“More about this receiver” (see pages
41 – 44).
• Button and touch panel operations are mainly
explained with the illustrations as follows:
How to change the display pattern
during playback
Source operation screen
Press briefly.
Press repeatedly.
Press either one.
Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.
Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.
The following marks are used to indicate...
: Built-in CD player operations.
: External CD changer operations.
Clock time is enlarged.
Audio Level Meters
(see “Theme” on page 28)
Graphic screen
have downloaded a file, see pages
22 – 25.
* appears only after you
*
: SD card operations.
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Goes back to the source operation
screen.
• If the current source is “SIRIUS,” see page 39
for details.
* These screens will be temporarily canceled
when you operate the receiver.
Control panel — KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550
Parts identification
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1 (standby/on attenuator) button
2 Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).
3 VOLUME + / – button
4 Touch panel
5 0 (eject) button
6
(angle) button
7 MENU button
8 Reset button
9
(control panel release) button
p DISP (display) button
Main touch panels
• Make sure to touch the area inside the key icon boundary when operating the touch panel.
Main MenuSource Selection Screen
Not displayed when
the source is “LINE-IN”
Either “CD-CH” or “EXTIN” appears depending
on the “Ext Input” setting
(see page 29).
If the source is not ready, you cannot
select the source. Key icon appears as
negative pattern.
or “EXT-IN” (external
component).
Displayed only when playing
an audio CD or when the
source is “TUNER,” “LINEIN” or “EXT-IN.”
• To return to the previous screen, press
“BACK” (if shown). See also page 41.
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Remote controller — RM-RK300
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
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• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the
receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in
between.
Warning:
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or
heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other
metallic materials.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate
when throwing away or saving it.
Caution:
The receiver is equipped with the steering
wheel remote control function.
• See the Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume) for connection.
Main elements and features
1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
• Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.
2 SOURCE button
• Selects the source.
3 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
• Changes the preset stations.
• Changes the categories for SIRIUS
• Changes the MP3/WMA folders.
4 VOL (volume) + / – buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
5 Number buttons
• Selects the preset station if pressed, or
store a station if pressed and held.
• Selects the preset channels while listening
to SIRIUS radio, or store a channel if
pressed and held.
• Selects the tracks while playing an audio
CDs or CD Texts.
• Selects the folders while playing
MP3/WMA discs or an SD card.
• Selects the discs while operating the CD
changer.
6 ANGLE button
• Adjusts the control panel angle.
7 BAND button
• Selects the band for FM/AM and SIRIUS.
8 4 / ¢ buttons
• Searches for stations if pressed, or skips
frequencies after pressed and held.
• Changes the tracks of the disc or of the
SD card if pressed.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• While listening to the SIRIUS radio:
– Changes the channels if pressed briefly.
– Changes the channels rapidly if pressed
and held.
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Getting started
Basic operations
~
Ÿ Select the source.
You can also select the source by....
To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press it
again.
To turn off the power
Caution on volume setting:
Discs produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the
output level.
Voice support system (VSS)
You can select either “Beep” or “Voice” for
the VSS.
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⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 20 and 21.)
If “Voice” is selected, the language used
for VSS changes to the selected language—
English, Spanish, or French.
To change the VSS setting, see page 29.
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Canceling the display
demonstrations
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If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.
[Initial: All Time]—see page 26.
3 Adjust the hour.
1
Select “Off.”
2
3 Exit from the setting.
To activate the display demonstration
In step 2 above, select “All Time” or “Interval.”
For more details, see page 26.
Setting the clock
1
4 Select “Clock Min” (minute), then
adjust the minute.
5 Select “24H/12H,” then select
“24Hours” or “12Hours.”
6 Exit from the setting.
To check the current clock time when the
power is turned off
2
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Radio operations
Listening to the radio
~ Select “TUNER.”
Ÿ Select the band (FM/AM).
! Start searching for a station.
To tune in to a station manually
In step ! on the left...
1
2 Select the desired station frequencies.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
1
2 Select “MONO On.”
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When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same icon
again.
Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
3 Exit from the setting.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure and select “MONO Off” in step 2.
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Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
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FM station automatic presetting —
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)
1
you want to store into.
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset
number 4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
2
3
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.
• Holding or can display the Preset
Station List (see step 5 below).
3
4
Appears only for FM.
5
10
Listening to a preset station
1
2 Select a preset station (1 – 6) you
want.
• Holding or can display the Preset
Station List (see below).
To select a preset station using the Preset
Station List
1
2
Preset Station List
The lists show either the station frequency or
assigned name (the first 8 characters).
Appears only for FM.
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3
Appears only for FM.
4 Select a preset number.
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Disc/SD card operations
Playing a disc in the receiver
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All tracks will be played
repeatedly until you
change the source or
eject the disc.
About MP3 and WMA tracks
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
“tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used
interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
• When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes
an image <jll> file edited by Image
Converter (Wide Ver 1.2)—supplied in the
CD-ROM, you can show the image on the
display while the tracks in the folder are
played back—ImageLink. (See pages 14,
26, and 43 for details.)
• When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:
Total folder number
Total track number
Current folder*
1
Elapsed playing time
File type
• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:
Total playing time
Total track number
Disc name*
2
Track name*
2
If no name is assigned to an audio CD:
Elapsed playing time
Current track number
To stop play and eject the disc
To return the control panel to
its previous position, press it
again.
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Current track*
1
Playing discs in the CD changer
About the CD changer
It is recommended to use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your receiver.
• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.
• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this receiver.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.
• You cannot control and play any WMA
disc in the CD changer.
All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine
will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the magazine from the CD
changer.
~ Select “CD-CH.”
• When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
Current folder*
Current track*
• When the current disc is an audio CD or a
CD Text disc:
Disc name*
Track name*
If no name is assigned to an audio CD:
1
1
2
2
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Ÿ Select a disc.
Elapsed playing time
Current track number
1
*
The album name/performer with
indicator and the track title with
will appear if “Tag” is set to “On” (see
page 28).
2
*
Appear only for CD Texts and CDs if it has
been assigned or recorded. (“No Name”
appears for a while if no name is recorded
or assigned to an audio CD.)
indicator
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Playing an SD card
About the SD card
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You can play back MP3/WMA tracks
recorded on the SD card and show the stored
image on the display during playback—
ImageLink. (See pages 12, 26, and 43 for
details.)
The required SD recording format is FAT
12/16 and the recommended storage type is
8 MB to 512 MB.
• You cannot use MMC or mini SD with this
receiver.
Before detaching the control panel, turn off the
power.
~ Detach the control panel.
Ÿ
SD loading slot
To eject the SD card, press the SD
card again.
! Attach the control panel.
⁄ • The control panel goes
back to the previous
position (see page 33).
Total folder number
File type
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SD card
Press in the SD card until you hear a
clicking sound.
Total track number
Elapsed playing
Current folder*
Current track*
Playback starts automatically if tracks
are recorded.
time
If an SD card has been loaded....
Operation screens used for the following
operations is of MP3 playback in the
receiver.
To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to the next or previous tracks
To go to the next or previous folders (only
for MP3 and WMA tracks)
For MP3 tracks:
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* The album name/performer with
indicator and the track title with
indicator will appear if “Tag” is set
to “On” (see page 28).
For WMA tracks:
• If you hold the icon, the Folder List will
appear on the display (see page 16).
To be continued....
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To select a disc during playback
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• If you hold the icon, the Disc List will
appear on the display (see the right
column).
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.
1
2
Other main functions
Selecting a disc/folder/track on the
list
1
2 • Select a disc (only for the CD
changer).
1
*
2
*
“No Eject” flashes, and the disc cannot be
ejected.
To cancel the prohibition
In step 2 above, press “Eject OK.”
“Eject OK” flashes for a while.
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If the selected disc is an MP3/WMA disc,
its Folder List appears.
• Select a folder (only for MP3/WMA
disc or SD card).
3
*
2
*
If you select the current folder
(highlighted on the screen), its File List
appears.
When using the remote controller....
• Select a track (only for MP3/WMA
disc or SD card).
3
*
File List of the current folder appears.
1
*
Appears only if the current disc is an
MP3 discs.
2
*
Press to go to the next list; hold to go to
the previous list.
3
*
Displayed only when the source is
“CD-CH.”
2
*
• To directly select a disc in the CD
changer
• To directly select a track of an audio CD
or a CD Text
• To directly select a folder of an
MP3/WMA disc or an SD card
To select a number from 1 – 6:
To select a number from 7 (1) – 12 (6):
It is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit numbers at their beginning of their
names—01, 02, 03, and so on.
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