JVC KD-LX300 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-LX300

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RECEPTEUR CD KD-LX300

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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.

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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.

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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,

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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

4. CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser radiation, however, is equipped with safety switches to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.

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

How to reset your unit

Press the reset button on the front panel using a ball-point pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Note:

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

CAUTION on Volume Setting

CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner , for example, the speak ers may be damaged by the sudden incr ease in the output level. Therefor e, lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ............. 8

Listening to the radio ................................ 8

Storing stations in memory ....................... 9

Tuning into a preset station....................... 10

CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11

Playing a CD............................................ 11

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD ................................................. 12

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 12

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 13

Playing a CD Text .................................... 13

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14

Adjusting the sound ................................. 14

Turning on/off the BBEII function .............. 15

Using the sound control memory.............. 15

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 16

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17

Setting the clock ...................................... 17

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 17

Controlling the volume automatically

(Audio Cruise) ....................................... 21

Assigning names to the sources .............. 23

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 25

Playing CDs ............................................. 25

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 26

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 28

Playing an external component ................ 28

Using a subwoofer................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 29

MAINTENANCE ............................ 30

Handling CDs .......................................... 30

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 31

About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE)...

When shipped from the factory, “DEMO MODE” is set to “DEMO ON” in this unit. The demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes. (See page 21.)

To activate the display demonstration manually

While holding DISP, press ¢ until “DEMO” appears on the display. Various functions and display illumination modes equipped with this unit will be demonstr ated repeatedly in sequence. During the display demonstration, “DEMO” flashes on the display. To turn off the display demonstration, press ¢ again for a few seconds while holding DISP.

• The display demonstration will turn off automatically after about 1 hour.

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BEFORE USE

For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

Temperature inside the car....

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

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

CD loading slot

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1 Control dial 2

/ 4 b utton

• ¢ / 4 also functions as ON or CLOSE button.

3 Remote sensor 4 SEL (select) button 5 DISP (display) button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed

together with the MODE button.

6 MODE button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed

together with the DISP button.

*When you press OFF/0, the display panel moves down and the CD loading slot appears.

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*The control panel slides out when you press ON/CLOSE.

7 SCM (sound control memory) button 8 MONO button 9 LOCAL button p INT (intro) button q RPT (repeat) button w RND (random) button e SOURCE button r BBE button t BAND button y OFF/0 (eject) button u Number buttons

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How to use the number buttons:

After pressing MODE, the number buttons work as different function buttons (while “MODE” remains on the display). To use these buttons as number buttons after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any number button so that “MODE” disappears from the display.

• Pressing MODE again also erases “MODE” from the display.

Remote controller

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

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display.

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

2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening

to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number increases, and the selected disc starts playing.

• Does not function as the PROG button.

3 • Functions as the PRESET button while

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

• Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

NOTE:

This button does not function for the preferred setting mode adjustment.

5 Selects the sound mode.

Each time you press SCM (Sound Control Memory), the mode changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press FUNC (function), the source changes.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.

• Fast-forwards or rev erses the trac k if pressed and held while listening to a CD.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) track if pressed briefly while listening to a CD.

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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.

Remote sensor

3. Return the battery holder.

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

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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 effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

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

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

2. Place the battery.

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

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

WARNING:

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

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

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

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

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

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turn on the power.

The display illuminates and the control panel and control dial come out.

Select the source.

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

= Tuner (FM or AM) = CD* = CD changer** = External component = (back to the beginning)

* If a CD is not in the loading slot, you cannot

select CD as the source to play.

** Without connecting the CD changer, you cannot

select it as the source to play.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 8 – 10.

To operate the CD player,

see pages 11 – 13.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 25 – 27.

T o operate the e xternal component connected

to the LINE IN plugs, see page 28.

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Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level meter

Adjust the sound as you want (see page 14).

To drop the volume in a moment

Press SOURCE for more than 1 second while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display , and the volume le vel will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button for more than 1 second again.

To turn off the power

Press and hold OFF/0 until “SEE YOU” appears on the display.

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Note on display illustrations:

Illustrations will differ from what appears if “CLOCK DISP” is set to “CLK DISP OFF.” See page 19.

Note:

When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 17.

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

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Listening to the radio

You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station.

Searching a station automatically: Auto search

Select the band.

1 Press SOURCE to select

tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press BAND

repeatedly to select the band.

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears.

Note:

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

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To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

To tune in FM stations only with strong signals

1 Press MODE.

“MODE” appears on the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons.

2 Press LOCAL, while “MODE” is still on the display ,

so that the LOCAL indicator lights up on the display. This function works only while searching FM stations, including SSM preset (see page 9). Each time you press the button, the LOCAL indicator lights up and goes off alternately.

Searching a station manually: Manual search

Select the band.

1 Press SOURCE to select

tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press BAND

repeatedly to select the band.

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Start searching a station.

When a station is received, searching stops.

Press ¢ to search stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to search stations of lower frequencies.

Note:

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

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

T une into a station you want while “M” is flashing.

Press ¢ to tune into stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune into stations of lower frequencies.

• 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 until you release the button.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

1 Press MODE while listening to an FM stereo

broadcast (the ST indicator lights up while receiving an FM stereo broadcast).

2 Press MONO, while “MODE” is still on the displa y ,

so that the MO indicator lights up on the display. The sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved (the ST indicator goes off). Each time you press the button, the MO indicator lights up and goes off alternately .

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).

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

1 Press SOURCE to select

tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND repeatedly to select the band.

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Press and hold both buttons for more than 2 seconds.

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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.

Manual preset

Y ou 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

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preset number 1 of the FM1 band

Select the band (FM1).

1 Press SOURCE to

select the tuner as the source.

2 Press BAND repeatedly

to select the FM1 band.

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.

Press ¢ to tune into stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune into stations of lower frequencies.

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

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

Notes:

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

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

Tuning into a preset station

You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on pages 9 and 10.

Select the band.

1 Press SOURCE to select

tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND repeatedly to select the band.

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

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

Band number and “MEMO” appear alternately for a while.

When using this unit in an area other than North or South America:

You need to change the AM/FM channel intervals. See “To change the AM/FM channel intervals – AREA CHANGE” on page 20.

CD OPERATIONS

Playing a CD

Open the loading slot.

The display panel moves down, and the loading slot appears.

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit draws in a CD, the display panel moves up, and CD play starts automatically.

The CD indicator lights up.

Total track number of the inserted disc

Total playing time of the inserted disc

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Notes:

• When a CD is in the loading slot, selecting “CD” as the source by pressing SOURCE starts CD play.

• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD automatically ejects. (“DISC EJECT” appears on the display.)

• When you play a CD Text, the disc title and performer appear on the display. Then the current track title appears on the display, followed by the track number and elapsed playing time. See also “Playing a CD Text” (page 13) and “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL MODE” (page 20). If a CD Text includes much text information, some may not appear on the display.

• If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).

To stop play and eject the CD

Press OFF/0 briefly. CD play stops, the display panel moves down, then the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.

To move up the display panel, press ¢ or 4 . If no button is pressed, the display

panel will move up in about 5 minutes.

Current track

Elapsed playing time

CAUTION: NEVER insert your finger between

the display panel and the unit, as it may get caught in the unit.

Note:

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.)

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

Press and hold4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track.

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, 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.

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.

1 Press MODE while playing a CD.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons.

2 Press RND (Random), while “MODE” is still

on the display, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, CD random play mode turns on and off alternately.

The RND indicator

Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, 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 track directly

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.

When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

1 Press MODE while playing a CD.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons.

2 Press RPT (Repeat), while “MODE” is still on

the display, so that the RPT indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.

Track number of the currently playing track

When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the display.

The RPT indicator

To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

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

1 Press MODE while playing a CD.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the display, and the number buttons can work as different function buttons.

2 Press INT (Intro), while “MODE” is still on the

display. Each time you press the button, CD intro scan mode turns on and off alternately.

Track number of the currently playing track

Playing a CD Text

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display.

Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.

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

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When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INTRO” appears on the display for 5 seconds and the track number flashes.

Prohibiting CD ejection

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

While pressing SOURCE, press and hold OFF/0 for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be ejected.

Note:

If you press OFF/0 while CD ejection is pr ohibited , the control panel moves down, but the CD cannot be ejected. (“NO EJECT” appears on the display.) To move up the display panel, press ¢ or 4 .

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the CD,

press and hold OFF/0 for more than 2 seconds again, while pressing SOURCE. “EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is unlocked.

Disc Title / Performer

Track Title

Current track no. and Elapsed playing time

Notes:

• The display shows up to 12 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 12 characters. See also “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL MODE” on page 20.

• When you press DISP while playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/ performer and the track title.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

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Select the item you want to adjust.

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

BASS

VOLUME

Indication To do: Range

BASS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.)

TREBLE Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)

FADER* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)

BALANCE Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

WOOFER Adjust the 00 (min.)

VOLUME Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

TREBLE

and rear speaker | balance. F06 (Front only)

and right speaker | balance. R06 (Right only)

subwoofer output | level. 08 (max.)

FADER

BALANCEWOOFER

| +06 (max.)

| 50 (max.)

Adjust the level.

To increase the level.

To decrease the level.

Equalization pattern changes as you adjust the bass or treble.

Note:

Normally the control dial works for volume adjustment. So you do not have to select “VOLUME” to adjust the volume level.

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

level to “00.”

Turning on/off the BBE function

Using the sound control memory

The BBEII* function restores the brilliance and clarity of the original live sound in recording, broadcasts, etc. When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causing highfrequency sounds to take longer to reach the ear than low frequency sounds. The BBEII function adjusts the phase relationship between the low , mid and high frequencies by adding a progressively longer delay time to the low and mid frequencies, so that all frequencies reach the listener’s ears at the proper time. In addition, the BBEII function boosts low and high frequencies, which loudspeakers tend to be less efficient in reproducing, through dynamic, programdriven augmentation. When combined with the phase compensation feature, the resulting sound has a clearer, more finely detailed “live” presence.

Each time you press BBE, the BBEII function changes as follows:

BBE 1 BBE 2

BBE 3

BBE OFF

(Canceled)

(1) (2)

As the number gets higher, the BBEII function becomes stronger. When shipped from the factory, the BBEII function is set to “BBE 2.”

To cancel the BBEII function, select “BBE OFF.”

* Under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

is a trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.

Canceled

(OFF)

(3)

You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable for each playback source.

(Advanced SCM)

Selecting and storing the sound modes

Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory. It will be recalled every time you select the same source and will be shown on the display. A sound mode can be stored for each of the following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, CD and external components.

• If you do not want to store the sound mode

separately for each playback source, but want to use the same sound mode for all the sources, see “To cancel Advanced SCM – SCM LINK” on page 19.

Press MODE.

The number buttons can work as different function buttons.

Select the sound mode you want.

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

SCM BEAT SCM SOFT

SCM OFF

• When “SCM LINK” is set to “SCM LINK ON,” the

selected sound mode can be stored in memory for the current source and the effect applies only to the current source. Each time you change the playback source, the SCM indicator flashes on the display.

• When “SCM LINK” is set to “SCM LINK OFF,”

the selected sound mode effect applies to any source.

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Indication For: Preset values

Bass Treble BBE

SCM BEAT Rock or disco +02 00 2

music

SCM SOFT Quiet +01 –03 OFF

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SCM POP Light music +04 +01 OFF SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 2

background music

Press MODE.

The number buttons can work as different function buttons.

Select the sound mode you want.

For details, see page 15.

Recalling the sound modes

When “SCM LINK” is set to “SCM LINK ON,” select the source.

The sound mode stored in memory for the selected source is recalled.

Notes:

• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” below.

• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or to turn on/off the BBEII function temporarily, see pages 14 and 15. (Your adjustments will be canceled if another source is selected.)

Storing your own sound adjustments

You can adjust the sound modes (SCM BEAT, SCM SOFT, SCM POP) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory.

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

1 Select the item you want to adjust

(BASS or TREBLE).

2 Adjust the selected item.

Repeat step 3 to adjust the other items. To adjust the BBEII level, see page 15.

Press MODE.

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

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

Repeat the same procedure to adjust other sound modes.

To reset to the factory settings

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

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 18.)

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK HOUR” if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK MINUTE.” 2 Adjust the minute.

Changing the general settings (PSM)

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

Basic Procedure

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 18.)

Select a PSM item you want to adjust. (See page 18.)

Adjust the PSM item selected above.

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Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary.

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

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CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment CLOCK MINUTE Minute adjustment SCM LINK Sound control

CLOCK DISP Clock display LEVEL METER Level display DIMMER MODE Dimmer mode

CRUISE MODE Audio cruise

+OR– RPM SET* Idling speed BOOST* Boost BEEP SWITCH Key-touch tone CONTRAST Display contrast SCROLL MODE Scroll mode

WOOFER FREQ Subwoofer cutoff

AREA CHANGE Channel interval LINE ADJ Line input level

FLAT PANEL Flat panel DEMO MODE Demo mode

Select.

memory linkage

frequency

adjustment

Set.

Counterclockwise

Back Advance

SCM LINK OFF

4 types (see page 19) NORMAL 19

DIMMER AUTO

DIMMER ON

CRUISE 1

CRUISE OFF

BOOST 01 – 15 BOOST 05

BEEP OFF BEEP ON

CONTRAST 01 – 10

SCROLL ONCE

SCROLL OFF

FREQ LOW FREQ MID

FREQ HIGH

AREA US AREA EU

LINE ADJ 00 – 05

DEMO OFF DEMO ON DEMO ON 21

Clockwise

AdvanceBack

CLK DISP ONCLK DISP OFF

DIMMER OFF

CRUISE 2

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SCROLL AUTO

Factory-preset settings

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SCM LINK ONSCM LINK ON CLK DISP ON

DIMMER AUTO

CRUISE OFF

800 rpm

BEEP ON

CONTRAST 05

SCROLL ONCE

FREQ MID

AREA US

LINE ADJ 00

FLAT OFF

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19 20

20 20

21FLAT ONFLAT OFF

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

* When you select “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” for Audio Cruise Mode, you can adjust these items.

To cancel Advanced SCM — SCM LINK

You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources.

• SCM LINK ON: Advanced SCM (different sound modes for different sources)

• SCM LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one sound mode for all sources)

To set the clock display — CLOCK DISP

You can set the clock to be shown on the lower part of the display when the unit is turned on. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to be shown on the display.

• CLK DISP ON: Clock display is turned on.

• CLK DISP OFF: Clock display is turned off. When “CLK DISP OFF” is selected, the current sound mode setting (see page 15) is shown on the upper part of the display*.

To select the dimmer mode — DIMMER MODE

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

• DIMMER AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.

• DIMMER OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.

• DIMMER ON: Always dims the display.

Note on Auto Dimmer:

Auto Dimmer equipped with 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 “DIMMER ON” or “DIMMER OFF.”

To turn on/off the key-touch tone — BEEP SWITCH

You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want it to beep each time you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated.

• BEEP ON: Activates the key-touch tone.

• BEEP OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone.

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* If an external source is selected, the current sound

mode setting is shown on the lower part of the display.

To select the level meter — LEVEL METER

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

• NORMAL: Normal audio level meter (illuminates from bottom to top).

• MIRROR: Level meter illuminates as if it were reflected on a mirror.

• LEVEL OFF: Volume level meter stays lit and does not change its illumination.

• ALL OFF: Level meter turns off.

To adjust the display contrast level — CONTRAST

You can adjust the display contrast level among “01” (dark) to “10” (bright). When shipped from the factory, the display contrast level is set at level “05.”

To select the scroll mode — SCROLL MODE

You can select the scroll mode for the disc information if it consists of more than 12 characters. When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode is set to “SCROLL ONCE.”

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• SCROLL ONCE:Scrolls only once.

• SCROLL AUTO: Repeats the scroll

• SCROLL OFF: Cancels Auto Scroll.

Note:

Even if the scroll mode is set to “SCROLL OFF,” you can scroll the display by pressing DISP for more than 1 second.

(in 5-second intervals).

To select the subwoofer cutoff frequency — WOOFER FREQ

When a subwoofer is connected to this unit, select an appropriate cutoff frequency level for your subwoofer. When shipped from the factory, the subwoofer cutoff frequency is set to “FREQ MID.”

• FREQ LOW: Frequencies higher than 50 Hz are cut off to the

• FREQ MID: Frequencies higher than

• FREQ HIGH: Frequencies higher than

subwoofer.

80 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer.

120 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer.

To change the AM/FM channel intervals — AREA CHANGE

When this unit is shipped from the factory, the channel intervals are set to 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (AREA US settings). You will have to change the channel intervals when using this unit in an area other than North America and South America.

• AREA EU: Select this when using this unit in an area other than North and South America. (9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz (for manual tuning) / 100 kHz (for searching) for FM)

• AREA US: Select this when using this unit in North or South America. (10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM)

Note:

If the channel intervals settings are changed, the following will occur.

• The names assigned to the stations will be erased

from memory. To reassign the names, see “Assigning names to the sources” on pages 23 – 24.

To adjust the line input level — LINE ADJ

Adjust the line input level properly when an external component is connected to the LINE IN plugs. When shipped from the factory, the line input level is set at level “00.” If the input level of the connected component is not high enough, increase the input level properly. Without adjusting the line input level, you may be surprised at a loud sound when you change from the external component to another source.

To make the front panel look flat (hiding the control panel) — FLAT PANEL

When operating the receiver using the remote control, you can hide the control panel to make the front panel look flat. When shipped from the factory, “FLAT OFF” is selected.

• FLAT ON: The control panel will not come out when you turn on the unit. To use the control panel, press 4 so that the control panel comes out. If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, it automatically goes back into the receiver.

• FLAT OFF: You can use the control panel normally.

Note:

When “FLAT ON” is selected, you can eject a CD by holding 4 .

To turn the demo mode on or off — DEMO MODE

You can turn the demo mode on or off. When shipped from the factory, “DEMO ON” is selected.

• DEMO ON: Turns the demo mode on. The demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes.

• DEMO OFF: Turns the demo mode off.

Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise)

You can select the proper cruise mode for your car. This unit changes the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise). If you want to use this mode, follow the procedure below. When shipped from the factory, this mode is set to “CRUISE OFF.”

• CRUISE 1: Select this if your car is

• CRUISE 2: Select this if your car is

• CRUISE OFF: Cancels Audio Cruise.

Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 18.)

Select “CRUISE MODE.”

relatively quiet.

relatively loud. The volume increase rate is twice as much as that of the CRUISE 1 setting.

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Note:

If the unit has been reset (and the power is on), demonstration will start if no sound comes in for about 10 seconds.

Select the desired setting.

As you turn the control dial, the Audio Cruise mode changes as follows:

CRUISE 1

CRUISE OFF

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CRUISE 2

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

If Audio Cruise does not function correctly

You may need to store the idling speed into memory to make Audio Cruise function correctly.

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When this function is turned on (the CRUISE

indicator lights up on the display), the proper volume level is automatically selected among the 3 possible levels according to the driving speed, and the selected level is shown on the display.

When the driving speed increases.

When the driving speed decreases.

To adjust the volume increase rate

If you find Audio Cruise increases (or decreases) the volume either too much or too little as the driving speed changes, you can adjust the increase rate by changing the boost lev el. To change it, follow the procedure below.

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

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

2 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until

“CRUISE MODE” appears on the display.

3 Turn the control dial to select either “CRUISE

1” or “CRUISE 2.”

4 Press ¢ (or 4 ) to select “BOOST.”

The current boost level also appears on the display.

5 Turn the control dial to select the desired boost

level (among 01 to 15).

6 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

NOTICE that a number of factors, such as electric power steering, wipers, power windows, air conditioner, etc. do generate noises and, as a result, may cause Audio Cruise not to function correctly. If this is the main cause of malfunction, connect the memory backup lead (yellow lead) directly to the car battery to prevent these noises from affecting Audio Cruise.

1 Start the engine and let it warm up. 2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2

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

3 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until

“CRUISE MODE” appears on the display.

4 Turn the control dial to select either “CRUISE

1” or “CRUISE 2.”

5 Press ¢ (or 4 ) to select “+OR–

RPM SET.”

6 Turn the control dial to select the desired idling

speed.

7 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

When the setting is complete, the unit

automatically checks to see if Audio Cruise functions correctly with this new idling setting. If it does not function correctly, Audio Cruise is canceled automatically and the idling setting becomes invalid.

• If this happens, see the NOTICE above.

Assigning names to the sources

When you select the external component connected to LINE IN as the source:

You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs and the external component connected to the LINE IN plugs. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source.

Sources Maximum number of the

Station frequencies Up to 12 characters (up to

CDs * and Up to 32 characters (up to CD changer * 40 discs)

External component Up to 12 characters

* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text.

Select a source you want to assign a name to.

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

characters

30 station frequencies including both FM and AM)

Select the character set you want while “

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

Select a character.

About the available characters, see page

24.

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

” is flashing.

Capital letter ( )

Numbers and symbols ( )

Small letter ( )

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When you select a station frequency as the source:

When you select the CD as the source:

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JVC KD-LX300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

KD-LX300

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

CD OPERATIONS

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS