JVC KD-R53 User Manual

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement?

Réinitialisez votre appareil

Référez-vous à la page intitulée Comment réinitialiser votre appareil

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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KD-R53

CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.

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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GET0817-003A

[E/EN]

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.

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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

WARNING:

Stop the car before operating the unit.

Caution:

Battery

Products

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

[European Union only]

These symbols indicate that the product and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. If you wish to dispose of this product and the battery, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country and municipality. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data in USB mass storage class device while using this system.

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Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.

Caution on volume setting:

Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

Caution for DualDisc playback:

The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

Condensation : When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate. 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.

How to attach/detach the control panel

How to reset your unit

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

[Hold]

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit

Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the unit.

Cleaning the connector

Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.

CONTENTS

3 How to attach/detach the control

panel

3 How to reset your unit 3 How to forcibly eject a disc 3 Maintenance

3 About discs

4 Canceling the display

demonstration

4 Setting the clock

5 Basic operations

6 Listening to the radio

8 Listening to a disc

9 Connecting the other external

components

9 Listening to the other external

components

10 Listening to a USB device

11 Listening to an iPod/iPhone

13 Selecting a preset sound mode

14 Menu operations

16 Troubleshooting

18 Using Bluetooth ® devices

19 Specifications

About discs

This unit can only play the CDs with:

Discs that cannot be used:

• Discs that are not round.

• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your disc writing software, and your disc recorder instruction manual.)

• 8 cm CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

Handling discs:

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

• Do not use any accessories for the disc.

• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

• Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

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Canceling the display demonstration

1 Turn on the power.

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the power.

[Hold]

3 Select <CLOCK>.

4 Select <CLOCK SET>.

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

4 Select <DEMO OFF>.

6 Finish the procedure.

6 Adjust the minute.

7 Select <24H/12H>.

5 Adjust the hour.

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(Initial setting)

8 Select <24 HOUR> or

<12 HOUR>.

9 Finish the procedure.

Basic operations

Loading slot Display window

Detaches the panel

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Button General operation

• Turns on/off [Hold].

/ SOURCE

Control dial

(turn)

Control dial

(press)

BRIGHTNESS Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (page 14)

T/P BACK

DISP

• Selects the sources (FM, CD, USB or USB-IPOD, F-AUX, BT AUDIO or R-AUX or BT PHONE, AM). “CD” or “USB” is selectable only when a disc is loaded or a USB device is connected.

• Adjusts the volume level.

• Selects items.

• Mutes the sound during playback. If the source is “CD” or “USB/USB-IPOD” playback pauses. Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.

• Confirms selection.

• Selects the sound mode.

• Enters tone level adjustment directly [Hold]. (page 13)

• Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception.

• Enters PTY Searching mode [Hold].

• Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone [Hold]. (page 11)

• Returns to the previous menu.

• Exit from the menu [Hold].

• Changes the display information.

• Scrolls the display information [Hold].

Control dial

Ejects the disc

Front auxiliary input jack

USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal

This unit is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function.

• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the remote adapter.

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Listening to the radio

]

“FM” or “AM”

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

• [Press] Searches for stations automatically.

• [Hold] Searches for stations manually. “M” flashes, then press the button

repeatedly.

Improving the FM reception

[Hold]

]

<TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON> Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select <MONO OFF>.

Automatic presetting (FM)—

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

While listening to a station...

[Hold]

]

<TUNER> ] <SSM> ] <SSM 01 – 06 / 07 – 12 / 13 – 18> “SSM” flashes and local stations with the strongest signal are searched and stored automatically.

To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above procedure by selecting one of the other SSM setting ranges.

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.

]

Tune in to a station you want to

preset.

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

[Hold]

]

Selects preset number. Preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Selecting a preset station

Changing the display information (for nonRadio Data System station)

Frequency j Clock

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The following features are available only for FM Radio Data System stations.

Searching for your favourite FM Radio Data System programme—

You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favourite programme by searching for a PTY code.

PTY Search

[Hold]

The last selected PTY code appears.

]

Select one of your favourite programme types or a PTY code, and start searching.

If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.

PTY codes:

DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT

Standby receptions

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any source other than AM.

• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic announcement, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time Traffic Announcement function is turned on.

To activate TA Standby Reception

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE,

If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated. If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is not yet activated.

• To activate the reception, tune in to another station providing Radio Data System signals required for TA Standby Reception.

• To deactivate the reception, press T/P BACK again.

NEWS Standby Reception

NEWS Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your NEWS programme from any source other than AM.

To activate NEWS Standby Reception, see <NEWS-STBY>. (page 15)

Tracing the same programme—

Network-Tracking Reception

When driving in an area where FM reception is not sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to another FM Radio Data System station of the same network, possibly broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals.

To change the Network-Tracking Reception setting, see <AF-REG>. (page 15)

Automatic station selection—

Programme Search

Usually when you select a preset number, the station preset in that number is tuned in. If the signals from the FM Radio Data System preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency possibly broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadcasting.

To activate Programme Search, see <P-SEARCH>. (page 15)

Changing the display information

Station name (PS) = Station Frequency = Programme type (PTY) = Clock = (back to the beginning)

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Listening to a disc

Playback starts automatically. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.

Stopping playback and ejecting the disc

If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, it will automatically reload into the loading slot.

Basic operations

Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.

[Press] Selects track. [Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the track.

Changing the display information

Disc title/Album name/performer (folder name)* = Track title (file name)* = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if

not recorded.

Selecting a track/folder from the list

• If the MP3/WMA disc contains many tracks, you can fast search (±10, ±100) through the disc by turning the control dial quickly.

• To return to the previous menu, press T/P BACK.

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

[Hold]

]

“REPEAT” j “RANDOM”

REPEAT TRACK RPT : Repeats current track FOLDER RPT : Repeats current folder

RANDOM FOLDER RND : Randomly plays all tracks

of current folder, then tracks of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

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Connecting the other external components

You can connect an external component to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel (F-AUX) and/or on the rear side of the unit (R-AUX).

Summary of using the external components through the auxiliary input jacks:

item

Preparation

Subitem

Setting

Source

name

BT PHONE *

External component

Portable audio player

Bluetooth device Rear SRC SELECT R-AUX BT ADAPTER BT AUDIO/

* ”BT PHONE” appears when a Bluetooth phone is in use.

Auxiliary

input jack

Front SRC SELECT F-AUX ON F-AUX Rear SRC SELECT R-AUX ON R-AUX

Menu setting

On the control panel (F-AUX): On the rear panel (R-AUX):

3.5 mm stereo mini plug (with “L” shaped connector) (not supplied)

3.5 mm stereo mini plug (not supplied)

Connecting

cable/device

(not supplied)

See below.

KS-BTA100 (page 18)

Portable audio player,

etc.

Recommended to use a 3-terminal plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.

Portable audio player,

etc.

Listening to the other external components

For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.

]

“F-AUX” or “R-AUX”

Turn on the connected component and

start playing the source.

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Listening to a USB device

You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (page 8)

• This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.).

]

Turn on the power.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or disconnect the USB device.

Cautions:

• Make sure all important data has been backed up.

• You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit.

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving.

• Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may cause abnormal playback of the device. In this case, disconnect the USB device then reset this unit and the USB device.

• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation or cause damages to the device.

• This unit may not play back files in a USB device properly when using a USB extension cord.

• USB devices equipped with special functions such as data security functions cannot be used with the unit.

• When connecting a USB cable, use the USB

2.0 cable.

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

[Hold]

USB input terminal

USB cable (not supplied)

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and connection ports, some USB devices may not be attached properly or the connection might be loose.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

• Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the display.

• This unit may not recognize a memory card inserted into the USB card reader.

• Connect only one USB device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

• Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices.

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names : 63 characters – File names : 63 characters – MP3 Tag : 60 characters – WMA Tag : 60 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 65 025 files, 255 folders (255 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

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Listening to an iPod/iPhone

]

Turn on the power.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or disconnect the iPod/ iPhone.

Cautions:

• Avoid using the iPod/iPhone if it might hinder your safety driving.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.

Selecting the control terminal

]

• For details, see <IPOD SWITCH> setting on page 15.

[Hold]

USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)

USB input terminal

Selecting a track from the menu

Not applicable under <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE>.

[Hold]

Apple iPod/iPhone

]

Select the desired menu.

PLAYLISTS j ARTISTS j ALBUMS

SONGS j PODCASTS j GENRES

COMPOSERS j (back to the

beginning)

Basic operations

Not applicable under <EXT MODE>.

[Press] Selects track/ chapter. [Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the track.

]

Select the desired track. Repeat this step until the desired track is selected.

• If the selected menu contains many tracks, you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000) through the menu by turning the control dial quickly.

• To return to the previous menu, press T/P BACK.

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Selecting the playback modes

• You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

•

Not applicable under <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE>.

[Hold]

]

“REPEAT” j “RANDOM”

REPEAT ONE RPT : Functions the same as

“Repeat One” of the iPod

ALL RPT : Functions the same as

“Repeat All” of the iPod

RANDOM ALBUM RND : Functions the same as

“Shuffle Albums” of the iPod

SONG RND : Functions the same as

“Shuffle Songs” of the iPod

• To cancel random play, select “RND OFF.”

• “ALBUM RND” is not available for some iPod/ iPhone.

• To return to the previous menu, press

T/P BACK.

Changing the display information

Album name/performer = Track title = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

Additional information

• Made for iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation) iPod classic iPod with video * iPod nano (1st *, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation) iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone * <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE> are not available.

• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in <HEAD MODE>.

• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod.

• When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index. html> (English website only).

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