JVC KD-LX3R User Manual 2

CD RECEIVER

CD-RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR CD
CD-RECEIVER

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

KD-LX3R

SSM RDS

RPT

RND

INT/LO

MONO

SEL

1 72

8

3

BANDSOUND

9

4

10

5

11

6

12

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Angaben zu Einbau und Verkabelung entnehmen Sie bitte der gesonderten Anleitung.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
Zie de afzonderlijke handleiding voor details aangaande het installeren en verbinden van het
toestel.

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

KD-LX3R

DISPMODE PTYTP

OFF/0FUNC

For Customer Use:

Enter below the password
you have entered for your
security lock.
Retain this password for
futuer reference.

PASSWORD:

FRANÇAIS

NEDERLANDS

LVT0239-001A

[E]

Position and reproduction of labels

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Bottom panel of the main unit

DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TOBEAM. (e)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funkti on. Undgåudsæ t­telse for stråling. (d)

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är öppnad och spärren är
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strålen. (s)

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alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)

Name/Rating plate

IMPORTANT FOR LASER
PRODUCTS

CLASS
LASER

Caution:
This product contains a laser component
of higher laser class than Class 1.

1

PRODUCT

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 speakers may
be damaged by the sudden increase in the
output level. Therefore, lower the volume
before playing a CD and adjust it as r equired
during playback.

Note:

For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is
imprinted on the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to
identify your unit if stolen.

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 and 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.

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.

2

* 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.

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

BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 5

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................................................6

Listening to the radio ............................................................................6

Searching a station automatically: Auto search ...........................6

Searching a station manually: Manual search ............................. 7

Storing stations in memory ..................................................................8

FM station automatic preset: SSM............................................... 8

Manual preset.............................................................................. 9

T uning into a preset station ................................................................10

RDS OPERATIONS .....................................................11

What you can do with RDS EON...................................................... 11

Tracing the same program automatically

(Network-Tracking Reception) ............................................. 11

Using Standby Reception.......................................................... 13

Searching your favorite program (PTY Search) .........................15

Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments ......................... 17

Automatic selection of the station when

using the number buttons ....................................................17

Changing the display mode while listening to

an FM RDS station ............................................................. 17

Setting the TA volume level ........................................................17

Automatic clock adjustment........................................................18

CD OPERATIONS....................................................... 19

Playing a CD........................................................................................ 19

Playing a CD Text ...............................................................................20

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ........................... 21

Selecting CD playback modes ........................................................... 22

Prohibiting CD ejection ......................................................................23

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To reset the unit

To be continued on the next page

After installing the unit or when you have troubles with
operations, reset the microcomputer built in this unit.

Press the reset button on the front panel using a ball-point pen
or a similar tool.

• REMEMBER your preset adjustments such as preset channels
or sound adjustments will also be erased from memory.

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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................24

Adjusting the sound ............................................................................ 24

Selecting preset sound modes............................................................ 26

Storing your own sound adjustments ............................................... 27

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................28

Setting the clock ..................................................................................28

Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise) .................... 29

Changing the general settings (PSM) ............................................... 31

Assigning names to the sources ......................................................... 35

Using the security lock........................................................................38

Registering the password.......................................................... 38

REMOTE OPERATIONS............................................... 41

Installing the battery .......................................................................... 41

Using the remote controller................................................................42

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ...................................... 43

Playing CDs ......................................................................................... 43

Selecting CD playback modes ........................................................... 45

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 47

Playing an external component......................................................... 47

Using a subwoofer............................................................................... 47

DAB TUNER OPERATIONS .........................................48

Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services ............................. 48

Storing DAB services in memory...................................................... 50

Tuning into a preset DAB service...................................................... 52

MAINTENANCE.........................................................53

Handling CDs ...................................................................................... 53

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................54

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................55

How to use the number buttons:

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

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

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Note:

When you use this unit for the
first time, set the built-in clock
correctly, see page 28.

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1 2

3

1

Turn on the power.

The display illuminates and the control panel comes out.

2

Select the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes as described to

FM

or

AM

the left:

To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 18.
To operate the CD player, see pages 19 – 23.
To operate the CD changer, see pages 43 – 46.
To operate the exter nal component connected to the LINE IN plugs,

see page 47.

To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 48 – 52.

*

CD

LINE

**

CD

changer

**

DAB

Notes:

* If a CD is not in the loading slot, you cannot select CD as the source to play.
** Without connecting the CD changer or the DAB tuner, you cannot select it as the source to

play.

3

Adjust the volume.

Volume level meter

4

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 24 – 27).

To drop the volume in a moment

Press FUNC (function) for more than 1 second 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 for more than 1 second again.

To turn off the power

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

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

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

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Searching a station automatically: Auto search

1-

1

1 2

1

FM1 FM2 AMFM3

Note:

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

2

To search stations of
higher frequencies

To search stations of
lower frequencies

INT/LO

3

1-

3

Select the band.

1 Press FUNC (Function) to select “FM” or
2 Press MODE.

3 Press BAND to select the band.

Selected band (then clock
time: see page 33) appears.

Start searching a station.

When a station is received, searching stops.

MODE

1-

2

“AM.”
“MODE” appears on the lower part of the

display.

Each time you press the b utton, the band
changes as shown to the left:

2

Level meter (see page 33)

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

This function works only while searching FM stations, including SSM preset (see page 8).
1 Press MODE.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the display.

2 Press INT/LO (Intro/Local), while “MODE” is still on the display , so that the LOCAL indicator

lights up on the display.
Each time you press the button, the LOCAL indicator lights up and goes off alternately.

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Searching a station manually: Manual search

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MONO

3

1

1

2

1-

1

FM1 FM2 AMFM3

Note:

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

1-

3

1-

2

MODE

Select the band.

1 Press FUNC (Function) to select “FM” or

“AM.”

2 Press MODE.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the
display.

3 Press BAND to select the band.

Each time you press the button, the band
changes as shown to the left:

2, 3

2

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

3

Notes:

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9
kHz intervals for AM–MW/LW) until you release the button.

• After 5 seconds you release the button, “M” stops flashing on the display and you cannot select
a station manually any more.

To tune into stations
of higher frequencies

To tune into stations
of lower frequencies

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

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).
“MODE” appears on the lower part of the display.

2 Press MONO (monaural), while “MODE” is still on the display, so that the MO indicator

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

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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 (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

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• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations

FM station automatic preset: SSM

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3).

2

1-

3

1-

2

“AM.”
“MODE” appears on the lower part of the

display.

(FM1, FM2, or FM3).

1

1-

1

FM1 FM2 AMFM3

2

1

3

Select the FM band.

1 Press FUNC (Function) to select “FM” or
2 Press MODE.

3 Press BAND to select the FM band number

2

Press and hold both buttons for more than
2 seconds.

“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 hav e 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.

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Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.
EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band

1-

3

1-

2

2

Select the FM1 band.

1 Press FUNC (Function) to select “FM” or

“AM.”

2 Press MODE.
3 Press BAND to select “FM1.”

1

1 2

1-

3

1

3

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2

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.

See page 6 to tune into a station.

3

Press and hold the number b utton (in this example, 1)

for more than 2 seconds.

FM band number and “MEMO”
appears alternately for a while.

4

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 suppl y to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.

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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 pages 8

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and 9.

1-

1

2

1-

3

1-

2

1

1 2

FM1 FM2 AMFM3

3

Select the band.

1 Press FUNC (Function) to select “FM” or

“AM.”

2 Press MODE.

“MODE” appears on the lower part of the
display.

3 Press BAND to select the band.

Each time you press the button, the band
changes as shown to the left:

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2

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

RDS OPERATIONS

What you can do with RDS EON

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their
regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as
information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Another advantage of RDS function is called “EON (Enhanced Other Networks).” The EON
indicator lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON data. By using the EON data
sent from a station, you can tune into a different station of a different networ k broadcasting
your fav orite program or traffic announcement while listening to another program or to another
source such as CD.

By receiving the RDS signals, this unit can do the following:

• Tracing the same program automatically (Network-tracking Reception)

• Standby Reception of TA (Traffic Announcement) or your favorite program

• PTY (Program Type) search

• TA (Traffic Announcement) search

• And some other functions

Tracing the same program automatically (Network­Tracking Reception)

When driving in an area where FM reception is not good, the tuner built in this unit automatically
tunes in another RDS station broadcasting the same program with stronger signals. So, you
can continue to listen to the same program in its finest reception, no matter where you drive.
(See the illustration on the next page.)
Two types of the RDS signals are used to make Network-Tracking Reception work correctly
— PI (Program Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) data.
Without receiving these data correctly from the RDS station you are listening to, Network­Tracking Reception will not operate.

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To use Network-Tracking Reception, press and hold TP/RDS (Traffic

Program/Radio Data System) for more than 1 second. Each time you press
and hold the button, Network-Tracking Reception modes change as f ollows:

Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3

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Mode 1 (AF:on / REG:off)

Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “off.”
Switches to another station within the same network when the received signals
from the current station become weak.

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Note:

In this mode, the program may differ from the one currently received.

Mode 2 (AF:on / REG:on)

Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “on.”
Switches to another station, within the same network, broadcasting the same
program when the received signals from the current station become weak.

Mode 3 (AF:off / REG:off)

Network-Tracking is deactivated.

The same program can be received on different frequencies.

Program 1 broadcasting on
frequency A

Program 1 broadcasting on
frequency B

Program 1 broadcasting on frequency C

Program 1 broadcasting on frequency E

Program 1 broadcasting on frequency D

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Using Standby Reception

Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your f avorite program (PTY : Program
TYpe) and Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM RDS station, CD ,
and other connected components).

Note:

Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.

TA Standby Reception

Press TP/RDS briefly to activate TA Standby Reception.
The TP indicator either lights up or flashes on the display. (See below)

• If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station supporting
TA signal, the TP indicator lights up. This receiver now stands by for the
TA signal reception.

• If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station NOT
supporting TA signal, the TP indicator flashes.
In this case, this receiver cannot stand by for TA signal reception.

To use TA Standby Reception, tune into a station supporting TA signal by
pressing

6) appears on the display, and the unit searches for a station supporting
T A signal. When a station supporting the signal is tuned in, the TP indicator
is lit. NOW this receiver stands by for the TA signal reception.

• If you press the button while listening to any other source than AM;
This unit starts searching for an FM station supporting TA signal in the

background — without affecting your listening to the source currently
selected. (During this background search, the TP indicator flashes.)

– The TP indicator stops flashing and remains lit when an FM station

supporting TA signal is tuned in the background. This receiver now stands
by for the TA signal reception.

– The TP indicator keeps flashing when an FM station supporting TA signal

is NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this receiver cannot stand
by for TA signal reception.

¢ or 4 . “SEARCH” (or “LOCAL SEARCH”: see page

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How TA Standby Reception works:

If a Traffic Announcement starts broadcasting while TA Standby Reception is activated (the
TP indicator should be lit on the display), “TRAFFIC” appears and the unit tunes into the
station broadcasting Traffic Announcement. The volume increases to the preset TA volume
level (see page 17) and the Traffic Announcement can be heard.

To deactivate TA Standby Reception, press TP/RDS briefly again.
Each time you press the button, TA Standby Reception turns on and off.

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PTY Standby Reception

Press PTY to activate PTY Standby Reception.
The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes on the display. (See below)

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• If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station supporting
PTY signals, the PTY indicator lights up, and the PTY code name (see

“T o select your fa vorite program f or PTY Standby Reception” below) flashes
for 5 seconds. This receiver now stands by for the selected PTY signal
reception.

• If you press the button while listening to an FM RDS station NOT
supporting PTY signals, the PTY indicator flashes, and the PTY code
name also flashes for 5 seconds.
In this case, this receiver cannot stand by for PTY signal reception.

T o use PTY Standby Reception, tune into a station supporting PTY signals
by pressing
page 6) appears on the display, and the unit searches for a station
supporting PTY signals. When a station supporting the signal is tuned in,
the PTY indicator is lit. NOW this receiver stands by for the selected PTY
signal reception.

• If you press the button while listening to any other source than AM;
This unit starts searching for an FM station supporting PTY signal in the

background — without affecting your listening to the source currently
selected. (During this background search, the PTY indicator flashes.)

– The PTY indicator stops flashing and remains lit when an FM station

supporting PTY signal is tuned in the background. This receiver now
stands by for the PTY signal reception.

– The PTY indicator keeps flashing when an FM station supporting PTY

signal is NOT tuned in the background. In this case, this receiver cannot
stand by for PTY signal reception.

¢ or 4 . “SEARCH” (or “LOCAL SEARCH”: see

How PTY Standby Reception works:

If a program of the selected PTY starts broadcasting while the PTY Standby Reception is
activated, the selected PTY name appears and the unit tunes into the station broadcasting
the program. The program of the selected PTY can be heard.

To deactivate PTY Standby Reception, press PTY again.
Each time you press the button, PTY Standby Reception turns on and off.

To select your favorite program for PTY Standby Reception

You can select your favorite program for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory.
When shipped from the factory, “News” is stored for PTY Standby Reception.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 31.
1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so one of the PSM items appears on

the display.

2 Press
3 Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See page 18.)

The selected PTY code name appears on the display and is stored into memory.

4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

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¢ or 4 to select “PTY STANDBY,” if not shown on the display.

Searching your favorite programme (PTY Search)

You can search one of your 6 favorite program types stored in memory.
When shipped from the factory , the following 6 prog ram types have been stored in the number
buttons (1 to 6).

1

POP M

2

ROCK M

3

EASY M

4

CLASSICS

To store your favorite program types

5

AFFAIRS

6

VARIED

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1

1, 5

Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2
seconds so one of the PSM items appears on
the display. (PSM: see page 31.)

2

Select “PTY SEARCH” if not shown on the
display.

3

Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes.
(See page 18.)

Selected code name appears on the display.

• If the code already stored in memory is selected, it will flash
on the display.

4

Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to
store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want.

PTY preset number appears, and selected code name and “MEMORY” alternate on
the display.

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5

Finish the setting.

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To search your favorite program type

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1

PTY

Press and hold PTY (Program TYpe) for more than 1
second while listening to an FM station.

The last selected PTY code and preset number appear.

DISC

CRUISE

2

Select one of PTY codes stored in preset number
buttons (1 to 6).

PTY search for your favorite program starts after 5 seconds.

• If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code you selected, that station
is tuned in.

• If there is no station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code you selected, the
station will not change.

Note:

In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly.

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Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments

Automatic selection of the station when using the number
buttons

Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in.
However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the
signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit starts searching
another station broadcasting the same program as the original preset station is broadcasting,
then if any station broadcasting the same program is found, the station will be tuned in.

Changing the display mode while listening to an FM RDS
station

You can change the initial indication on the display to either station name (PS) or to station
frequency, while listening to an FM RDS station.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 31.

1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so one of the PSM items appears on

the display.

2 Press
3 Press + / – to select the desired indication (either station name or station frequency).

4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.
Note:

By pressing DISP, you can also change the display while listening to an FM RDS station.
Each time you press the button, the following information appears on upper part of the display:

¢ or 4 until “TUNER DISP (Display)” appears on the display.

FREQUENCYPS NAME

Station FrequencyPS (Station name) PTY (Program type)

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Then, the display goes back to the original indication in several seconds.

Setting the TA volume level

Y ou can preset the v olume level f or TA Standb y Reception. When a traffic prog ram is received,
the volume level automatically changes to the preset level.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 31.

1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Press
3 Press + / – to set to the desired volume.
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

¢ or 4 until “TA VOLUME” (with its current setting) appears on the display.

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