JVC KD-R600, KD-A605 User Manual

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EN, SP, FR	R600-A605/KD-KD
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CD RECEIVER			KD-A605/KD-R600			ENGLISH
RECEPTOR CON CD			KD-A605/KD-R600			ESPAÑOL
RÉCEPTEUR CD			KD-A605/KD-R600			FRANÇAIS

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.

Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 7.

Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 7.

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.

GET0580-001A

[J]

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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

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.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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: (For U.S.A.)	Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.
	(For Canada)	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.

[European Union only]

This mark is used to indicate...

Turn the control dial to make a selection, then press to confirm the selection.

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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Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

How to reset your unit

•Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the registered Bluetooth device, see pages 12 and 13).

How to forcibly eject a disc

•You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 9.

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

•If this does not work, reset your unit.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.

CONTENTS
Detaching the control panel.........................	3
Attaching the control panel .........................	3
How to reset your unit .................................	3
How to forcibly eject a disc...........................	3
OPERATIONS
Basic operations...........................................	4
• Using the control panel...............................	4
• Using the remote controller (RM-RK50)......	5
Preparation..................................................	7
Listening to the radio...................................	8
Disc/USB operations.....................................	9
• Playing a disc..............................................	9
• Playing a file on a USB device .....................	10
• Disc/file operations.....................................	11
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Using the Bluetooth® devices.......................	12
• Using the Bluetooth cellular phone ............	14
• Using the Bluetooth audio player ...............	15
Listening to the HD Radio™ Broadcast .........	16
Listening to the CD changer .........................	17
Listening to the satellite radio .....................	18
Listening to the iPod/iPhone .......................	20
• When connected with the USB cable ..........	20
• When connected with the interface
adapter.......................................................	21
Listening to the other external
components..............................................	22
SETTINGS
Selecting a preset sound mode ....................	23
Title assignment ..........................................	24
Bluetooth settings .......................................	25
Menu operations..........................................	26
Color settings...............................................	30
REFERENCES
More about this unit ....................................	31
Troubleshooting...........................................	35
Maintenance................................................	41
Specifications...............................................	42

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Basic operations

Using the control panel

1• FM/AM: Select preset station.

•HD RADIO: Select channel.

•SIRIUS/XM: Select category.

•CD/USB/CD-CH: Select folder.

•IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback/ Confirm selection.

•BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Enter/go back to previous Bluetooth menu.

2• Turn on the power.

•Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).

•Turn off the power [Hold].

3 Select the source.

FM/HD RADIO FM*2 = AM/HD RADIO AM*2, *3 = SIRIUS*4/XM*4 = CD*4 = USB/ USB-IPOD*4,*5 = CD-CH*4/IPOD*4 (or EXT INPUT) = BT-PHONE*4 = BT-AUDIO*4 =

AUX IN*3 = (back to the beginning)

4• Enter list operations.

•Enter Menu setting [Hold].

•USB-IPOD: Enter the main menu.

5 Select the display and button illumination color.

6 Loading slot

7 Display window

8 Eject disc.

9 Select the sound mode.

p USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack q Detach the panel.

w• FM/AM/HD RADIO/SIRIUS/XM: Search for station/channel.

•CD/USB/USB-IPOD/CD-CH: Select track.

•IPOD: Select category/track.

•BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/ registered device.

e Change the display information.

r• Return to the previous menu.

• USB-IPOD: Switch the setting between “HEAD

MODE” and “IPOD MODE”*6 [Hold].

t• Control the volume*7 or select items [Turn].

•Confirm the selection [Press].

•FM/HD Radio: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold].

•CD/USB/USB-IPOD: Pause/resume playback*7 [Press].

•CD/USB/USB-IPOD/CD-CH/IPOD: Enter

playback mode [Hold]. y Remote sensor

u AUX (auxiliary) input jack

*1 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual. *2 When the HD Radio tuner box is connected, the

built-in tuner of this unit will be disabled. To listen to the HD Radio broadcast, refer to “Listening to the radio” on page 8. For more features, see page 16.

*3 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (see “SRC SELECT” in “Menu operations” on page 29).

*4 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready or not connected.

*5 When connecting the iPod/iPhone to the USB input jack for the first time, “USB” appears on the display first, then “USB-IPOD.”

*6 You can use this function only when “IPOD MODE” is available for the connected iPod (see pages 33 and 34).

*7 You can still adjust the volume during pause when the selected source is CD/USB/USB-IPOD.

Before resume playback, check to be sure that you have not raise the volume level too much.

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Display window

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1	Bluetooth indicator		p Menu hierarchy position indicator—			(bottom),
2	Tr (track) indicator			(top),	(middle)
3	Source display / Disc number / Track number /		q Status of Bluetooth device
	Folder number / Time countdown indicator /		(Device number, [ : 1 – 5]; signal strength,
	Setting and list operation information		[	: 0 – 3]*; battery reminder, [ : 0 – 3]*)
4	USB indicator		w Main display
5 iPod indicator			e HD (HD Radio) indicator
6	Playback mode / item indicators— RND (random),		r TAG (Tag information) indicator
	(disc),	(folder), RPT (repeat)	t Disc/device information indicators—			(track/
7	HOLD indicator		file),		(folder)
8	ST (stereo) indicator
9	LOUD (loudness) indicator		* As the number increases, the signal/battery power
			becomes stronger.

Using the remote controller (RM-RK50)

Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)

For USA-California Only:

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Caution:

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

KD-A605 is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function.

•See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) for connection.

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Before using the remote controller:

•Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit.

•DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Remote sensor

1• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or attenuates the sound when the power is on.

•Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2• Changes the tuner/HD Radio preset stations.

•Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.

•While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-compatible CD changer:

–Changes the disc if pressed briefly.

–Changes the folder if pressed and held.

•While listening to the satellite (SIRIUS or XM) radio:

–Changes the categories.

•While listening to an Apple iPod:

Connected with the interface adapter:

–Pauses or resumes playback with D ∞.

–Enters the main menu with 5 U.

(Now 5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu

selecting buttons.)*

*5 U : Returns to the previous menu. D ∞ : Confirms the selection.

3 Adjusts the volume level.

4 Selects the sound mode.

5 Selects the source.

6For Bluetooth cellular phone:

–Answers calls if pressed briefly.

–Rejects calls if pressed and held.

7• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

•Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held.

•Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

•While listening to the satellite radio:

–Changes the channels if pressed briefly.

–Changes the channels rapidly if pressed and held.

•While listening to an iPod (in menu selecting mode):

Connected with the interface adapter:

–Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press D ∞ to confirm the selection.)

–Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.

•Reverse skip/forward skip for Bluetooth audio player.

Warning (to prevent accidents and damage):

•Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent.

•Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.

•Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach.

•Do not recharge, short, disassemble, 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.

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Preparation

Canceling the display demonstration and setting the clock

• See also page 26.

	1	Turn on the power.
	2	Cancel the display demonstrations
	Press and hold until the	Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
		Set the clock
	main menu is called up.
		Select “CLOCK” =“CLOCK SET.”
		Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to proceed to
	[Turn] =[Press]	adjust the minute.
	• Repeat this procedure.	• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Changing the display information

When the power is turned off: The current clock time is displayed if “CLOCK DISP” is set to “CLOCK OFF,” (see page 26).

When the power is turned on: The display information of the current source changes as follows:

FM/AM		Frequency =Clock =Station name*1 =(back to the beginning)
CD/CD-CH		Audio CD/CD Text: Disc title/performer*2 =Track title*2 =Current track number with
			the elapsed playing time =Current track number with the clock
			time =(back to the beginning)
CD/USB/USB-		MP3/WMA*5:	Album name/performer (folder name)*3, *4 =Track title (file
IPOD/CD-CH			name)*4 =Current track number with the elapsed playing time =
			Current track number with the clock time =(back to the beginning)
IPOD		Album name/Artist name =Track name =Current track number with the elapsed
		playing time =Current track number with the clock time =(back to the beginning)
HD RADIO		Call Sign*6 =Frequency =Title/artist/album name of the current segment*7 =
		Clock =(back to the beginning)
SIRIUS/XM		Category name =Channel name =Artist name =Composer name*8 =Song/
		program name/title =Clock =(back to the beginning)
*1	If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 24.
*2	If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*3	If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information or “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF” (see page 27),
*4	folder name and file name appear.
	Not applicable for “USB-IPOD.”
*5	WMA is not applicable for “CD-CH.”
*6	“****-FM” or “****” appears when no Call Sign is received.
*7	“NO TEXT” appears when no text is received.
*8	Only for SIRIUS Satellite radio.

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Listening to the radio

1		Select “FM” or “AM.”
2		Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.
		When a station is tuned in, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same
		button again.
		• You can also search for a station manually—Manual Search. Hold either one
		of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
		• When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, the ST
		indicator lights up on the display.

Improving the FM reception

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive, activate monaural mode for better reception.

• See also page 27.

[Turn] = [Press]

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select “MONO OFF.”

Storing stations in memory

Automatic presetting (FM)—SSM (Strong-

station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 While listening to a station...

2Select the preset number range you want to store.

3

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically.

•To stop searching, press 4 /¢ .

•If an HD Radio tuner box is connected, you can also search and store the AM stations.

To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.

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Manual presetting (FM/AM)	3
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations
for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”
1	Selecting preset station
	or
2 Select preset number “04.”

[Turn] = [Press]

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Disc/USB operations

Playing a disc

1	Turn on the power.
2	Insert a disc.
	All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source
	or eject the disc.

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 sudden increase of the output level.

Stop playing and ejecting the disc

•“NO DISC” appears. Press SRC to listen to another playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

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Playing a file on a USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player, portable HDD, etc. to the unit.

• You can also connect an Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB input jack. For details of the operations, see pages 20 – 22.

1	Turn on the power.
2	Connect a USB.
	All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source
	or disconnect a device.

USB memory

If a USB device has been attached...

Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously.

•If a different USB device is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.

Stop playing and detaching the USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.

•“NO USB” appears. Press SRC to listen to another playback source.

Cautions:

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

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

•Do not start the car engine if a USB device is connected.

•This unit may not be able to play the files depending on the type of USB device.

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

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

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

•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.

•Some USB devices may not work immediately after you turn on the power.

•For more details about USB operations, see pages 32 and 33.

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Disc/file operations

Selecting a track/folder

[Turn] = [Press]

•For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then the desired track by repeating the control dial procedures.

•To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you

to...

[Press] Pause/resume playback.

MP3/WMA: Select folder

[Press]	Select track
[Hold]	Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

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

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

	REPEAT	TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
		FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current
			folder
	RANDOM	FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: 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.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

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Using the Bluetooth® devices

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter (KS-BTA200) (not supplied) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit.

•Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device.

•Refer to the list (included in the box) to check the countries where you may use the Bluetooth® function.

To use a Bluetooth device through the unit (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time, you need to establish Bluetooth wireless connection between the unit and the device.

•Once the connection is established, it is registered in the unit even if you reset your unit. Up to five devices can be registered in total.

•Only one device can be connected at a time for each source (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”).

See page 33 about warning messages for Bluetooth operations.

Registering a Bluetooth device

Registration (Pairing) methods

Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu to register and establish the connection with a device.

•Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” as the source to operate the Bluetooth menu.

OPEN Make the unit ready to establish a new Bluetooth connection.

Connection is established by operating the Bluetooth device.

SEARCH Make the unit ready to establish a new Bluetooth connection.

Connection is established by operating the unit.

Registering using “OPEN”

Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its Bluetooth function.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select “NEW DEVICE.”

3 Select “OPEN.”

4Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) code to the unit.

•You can enter any number you like (1-digit to 16-digit number). [Initial: 0000]

–Some devices have their own PIN code. Enter the specified PIN code to the unit.

1 Move to the next (or previous) number position.

2 Select a number.

3 Repeat steps 1and 2until you finish entering a PIN code.

4 Confirm the entry.

“OPEN..” flashes on the display.

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5Use the Bluetooth device to search and connect.

On the device to be connected, enter the same PIN code you have just entered for this unit. “CONNECTED” appears on the display.

Now connection is established and you can use the device through the unit.

The device remains registered even after you disconnect the device. Use “CONNECT“ (or activate “AUTO CNNCT”) to connect the same device from next time on. (See the following and page 25.)

Connecting a device

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select “NEW DEVICE.”

3To search for available devices: Select ”SEARCH.”

The unit searches and displays the list of the available devices. If no available device is detected, “UNFOUND” appears.

To connect a special device: Select ”SPECIAL.”

The unit displays the list of the preset devices.

4 Select a device you want to connect.

5 For available devices...
1	Enter the specific PIN code of the device to the	ENGLISH
	unit.
	Refer to the instructions supplied with the
	device to check the PIN code.
2	Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
	Now connection is established and you can use
	the device through the unit.

For special device...

Use “OPEN” or “SEARCH” to connect.

Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a registered device

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2Select a registered device you want to connect/disconnect/delete.

3To connect/disconnect the selected device: Select “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT.”

To delete the selected device: Select “DELETE,” then “YES.”

You can set the unit to connect the Bluetooth device automatically when the unit is turned on. (See “AUTO CNNCT” on page 25.)

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Using the Bluetooth cellular phone

1		Select “BT-PHONE.”
2		Enter the Bluetooth menu.
3	—	Make a call or setting using the Bluetooth setting menu.
		(See the following and page 25.)

When a call comes in....

The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHONE.”

•The display will flash in blue (see “RING COLOR” on page 28 for setting).

When “AUTO ANSWER” is activated....

The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see page 25.

•When “AUTO ANSWER” is deactivated, press any button (except /0) to answer the incoming call.

•You can adjust the microphone volume level (see “MIC SETTING” on page 25).

To end the call

Hold any button (except /0).

When a text message comes in....

If the cellular phone is compatible with text message (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and

“MSG INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTOMATIC” (see page 25), the unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.

•“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message) appears on the display and the display illuminate in blue (see “RING COLOR” on page 28 for setting).

Making a call

You can make a call using the following methods.

Select “BT-PHONE,” then follow the following steps to make a call:

• To return to the previous menu, press 5.

1 Enter the “DIAL” menu.

2 Select a calling method.

Call history:

1Select a call history (REDIAL*, RECEIVED*, MISSED*).

2Then select a name (if it is acquired) or phone number.

Phone book:

1Select “PHONE BOOK*”.

The list of phone number appears.

2Select a name from the list.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

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Direct dialing:

1 Select “NUMBER.”

2 Select a number.

3Move to the next (or previous) number position.

4Repeat steps 2and 3until you finish entering the phone number.

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Voice dialing:

1 Select “VOICE DIAL.”

“SAY NAME” appears on the display.

2Speak the name you want to call.

•If your cellular phone does not support the voice recognition system, “ERROR” appears on the display.

•Using “VOICE DIAL” may be difficult in a noisy environment or during an emergency.

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	Select “BT-AUDIO.”
	If playback does not start, operate
	the Bluetooth audio player to start
	playback.

•Operate the Bluetooth audio player to pause (if playback does not pause when you change the source).

Reverse skip/forward skip

Pause/start playback*

Enter the Bluetooth menu (see page 25)

*Operation may be different according to the connected Bluetooth audio player.

•Refer also to page 13 for connecting/disconnecting/ deleting a registered device.

•If the sound is stopped or interrupted while using a Bluetooth device, turn off, and turn on the unit again to restore the sound.

If this does not work, reconnect the device (see page 13).

Bluetooth Information:

If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only)

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Listening to the HD Radio™ Broadcast

Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, KT-HD300 (not supplied) to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit.

What is HD Radio Technology?

HD Radio Technology can deliver high-quality digital sound—AM digital will have FM-like quality (in stereo) and FM digital will have CD-like quality—with staticfree and clear reception. Furthermore, stations can offer text and data, such as artist names and song titles.

•When the HD Radio tuner box is connected, it can also receive conventional analog broadcasts.

•Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one channel of programming. This service is called multicasting.

•To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com/>.

Refer also to pages 8 and 9 for basic radio operations.

When receiving an HD Radio

station...

Lights up when digital audio is broadcast.

Flashes when analog audio is broadcast.

Searching for HD Radio stations only

Changing HD Radio reception mode

While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, the unit receives digital or analog audio automatically due to the receiving condition.

While listening to an HD Radio station...

• See also page 27.

[Turn] = [Press]

Station Call Sign appears.

When receiving HD Radio multicast

channels...

First four letters of Call Sign

Channel number

Select your desired channel.

“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.

Lights up when holding the digital reception.

Flashes when holding the analog reception.

•If no sound can be heard with AUTO, change the setting to ANALOG or DIGITAL.

•The setting automatically changes to AUTO if you tuned in to or change to another station, or if you turned off the power.

•This setting cannot take effect for the conventional FM/AM stations.

•If the radio station forces the reception mode to digital, the HOLD indicator flashes.

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Listening to the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (not supplied) with your unit. You can connect a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit.

• You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.

Preparation: Make sure “CH/IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 29.

1	Select “CD-CH.”
2	Enter the list mode.
3	Select a disc, folder, then the track.
[Turn] = [Press]	Playback starts automatically.

•If there is no disc on the selected tray, the unit beeps.

•To select another folder/track while playing (for MP3 discs), repeat step 2 and 3 above until the desired folder/ track is selected. The selection always start from disc number first.

•If another disc/folder is selected, playback starts from the 1st track of the selected disc/folder.

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you

to...

MP3: Select folders

[Press]	Select track
[Hold]	Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

	TRACK RPT	: Repeats current track
REPEAT	FOLDER RPT : MP3: Repeats all tracks of
		current folder
	DISC RPT	: Repeats all tracks of the
		current disc
	FOLDER RND : MP3: Randomly plays all
		tracks of the current folder,
RANDOM		then tracks of the next folder
	DISC RND	current disc
		: Randomly plays all tracks of
	ALL RND	: Randomly plays all tracks of
		the discs in the magazine

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

2	• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
	[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

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Listening to the satellite radio

Before operating, connect either one of the following (not supplied) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit.

•JVC SIRIUS satellite radio System, SC-C1 and KS-SRA100, PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio.

•XM satellite radio System, JVC Smart Digital Adapter–XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC and CNPJVC1 for listening to the XM Satellite radio.

GCI (Global Control Information) update

•If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically. “UPDATING” flashes and no sound can be heard.

•Update takes a few minutes to complete.

•During update, you cannot operate your satellite radio.

Activate your SIRIUS subscription after connection

1

2

SIRIUS Satellite radio starts updating all the SIRIUS channels.

Once completed, SIRIUS Satellite radio tunes in to the preset channel, CH184.

3 Check your SIRIUS ID, see page 27.

4Contact SIRIUS on the internet at <http://activate.siriusradio.com/> to activate your subscription, or you can call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474).

“SUB UPDT PRESS ANY KEY” scrolls on the display once subscription has been completed.

Activate your XM subscription after connection

•Only Channel 0, 1, and 247 are available before activation.

1

2

XMDirect™ Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner System starts updating all the XM channels. “Channel 1” is tuned in automatically.

3Check your XM Satellite radio ID labelled on the casing of the XMDirect™ Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner System, or tune in to “Channel 0” (see page 19).

4Contact XM Satellite radio on the internet at <http://xmradio.com/activation/> to activate your subscription, or you can call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).

Once completed, the unit tunes in to one of the available channels (Channel 4 or higher).

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1		Select “SIRIUS” or “XM.”
2		Select a category.
		SIRIUS: If you select “ALL,” you can tune in to all the channels of all categories.
3		Select a channel to listen.
		• Holding the button changes the channels rapidly.
		• While searching, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped.
		XM: If you do not select a channel within 15 seconds, category selected in step 2
		is canceled. You can select all channels of all categories now (including non-
		categorised channels).

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Storing channels in memory

You can preset up to 18 channels for both SIRIUS and XM.

Ex.: Storing channel into preset number “04.”

1Tune in to a channel you want to store (see steps 1 – 3 above).

2 Select preset number “04.”

3

Checking the XM Satellite radio ID

While selecting “XM,” select “Channel 0.”

The display alternately shows “RADIO ID” and the 8-digit (alphanumeric) ID number.

To cancel the ID number display, select any channel other than “Channel 0.”

Selecting SIRIUS/XM preset station

[Turn] = [Press]

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Listening to the iPod/iPhone

You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the following cable or adapter:

Cable/adapter	To operate
USB 2.0 cable (supplied with the iPod/iPhone) to the	See “When connected with the USB cable” below.
USB input jack on the control panel
Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (not supplied) to	See “When connected with the interface adapter” on
the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit	page 21.

•Disconnecting the iPod/iPhone will stop playback. Press SRC to listen to another playback source.

•For details, refer also to the manual supplied with your iPod/iPhone.

Caution:

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

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

When connected with the USB cable

There are 2 control terminals in “USB-IPOD” source.

•“HEAD MODE”: control by this unit.

•“IPOD MODE”: control by the connected iPod/iPhone.

Preparation: Select the controlling terminal, “HEAD MODE” or “IPOD MODE” for iPod playback:

•Press and hold BACK button.

•Make the selection from “IPOD SWITCH” setting, see page 29.

The operations explained below are under “HEAD MODE.”

1	Select “USB-IPOD.”
	Playback starts automatically.
2	Select a song.

Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

2 Select the desired menu.

[Turn] = [Press]

PLAYLISTS Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô SONGS Ô PODCASTS ÔGENRES Ô COMPOSERS Ô AUDIOBOOKS

3 Select the desired track.

[Turn] = [Press]

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

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Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you

to...

[Press] Pause/resume playback.

[Press]	Select track
[Hold]	Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

3

			[Turn] = [Press]
	REPEAT	ONE RPT	: Functions the same as “Repeat
		ALL RPT	: Functions the same as “Repeat
			One” of the iPod.
			All” of the iPod.
	RANDOM	ALBUM	: Functions the same as “Shuffle
		RND	Albums” of the iPod.
		SONG RND : Functions the same as “Shuffle
			Songs” of the iPod.

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

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

2	• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
	[Turn] = [Press]
	REPEAT Ô RANDOM

When connected with the interface adapter

Preparation: Make sure “CH/IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 29.

1	Select “IPOD.”
	Playback starts automatically.
2	Select a song.

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Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

This mode will be canceled if no operations are done for about 5 seconds.

2 Select the desired menu.

PLAYLISTS Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSERS Ô

(back to the beginning)

•Pressing and holding 4/¢ skips 10 items at a time.

3Confirm the selection.

•If a track is selected, playback starts automatically.

•Press 5 to return to the previous menu.

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Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you

to...

Pause/resume playback

[Press]	Select track
[Hold]	Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

See page 21 for operations.

•“ALBUM RND” functions only if you select “ALL” for “ALBUMS” in the main menu.

Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to:

•EXT INPUT: CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied):

–KS-U57: For connecting the component with pin jacks

–KS-U58: For connecting the component with stereo mini jack

Preparation: Make sure “EXT INPUT” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 29.

•AUX IN: AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

Preparation: Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “AUX IN” setting, see page 29.

1		Select “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN.”
2	—	Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
3		Adjust the volume.

4

—

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 23 and 24).

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

Portable audio player, etc.

3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo mini plug (not supplied)

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Selecting from Menu.

Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

• See also page 26.

or

[Turn] = [Press]

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• See the following for “USER” settings.

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1 Select “USER.”

[Turn] = [Press]

2 While “USER” is shown on the display...

3 Select a tone.

[Turn] = [Press]

4Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone.

[Turn] = [Press]

1 Adjust the frequency.

2 Adjust the level.

3 Adjust the Q-slope.

Sound	Range/selectable items
elements	BASS	MIDDLE	TREBLE
Frequency	60 Hz	0.5 kHz	10.0 kHz
	80 Hz	1.0 kHz	12.5 kHz
	100 Hz	1.5 kHz	15.0 kHz
	200 Hz	2.5 kHz	17.5 kHz
Level	–06 to	–06 to	–06 to
	+06	+06	+06
Q	Q1.0	Q0.75	Fix
	Q1.25	Q1.0
	Q1.5	Q1.25
	Q2.0

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5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound characteristics.

The adjustment made will be stored automatically.

Preset value setting for each sound mode

Sound

Preset value

BASS

MIDDLE

TREBLE

LOUD

mode

(loudness)

Freq.

Level

Q

Freq.

Level

Q

Freq.

Level

Q

USER

60 Hz

00

Q1.25

1.0 kHz

00

Q1.0

10.0 kHz

00

—

ROCK

100 Hz

+03

Q1.0

1.0 kHz

00

Q1.25

10.0 kHz

+02

—

CLASSIC

80 Hz

+01

Q1.25

1.0 kHz

00

Q1.25

10.0 kHz

+03

—

OFF

POPS

100 Hz

+02

Q1.25

1.0 kHz

+01

Q1.25

10.0 kHz

+02

—

HIP HOP

60 Hz

+04

Q1.0

1.0 kHz

–02

Q1.0

10.0 kHz

+01

—

JAZZ

80 Hz

+03

Q1.25

1.0 kHz

00

Q1.25

10.0 kHz

+03

—

Freq.: Frequency

Q: Q-slope

Title assignment

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

1 Select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Show the title entry screen.

3Assign a title.

1 Select a character.

2Move to the next (or previous) character position.

3Repeat steps 1and 2until you finish entering the title.

4 Finish the procedure.

To erase the entire title

In step 2 on the left column...

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Bluetooth settings

You can change the settings listed on the right column according to your preference.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Enter the Bluetooth menu.

Setting menu ( : Initial)

AUTO CNNCT (connect)

When the unit is turned on, the connection is established automatically with...

OFF: No Bluetooth device.

LAST: The last connected Bluetooth device. ORDER: The available registered Bluetooth device

found at first.

3 Select “SETTINGS.”

AUTO ANSWER

Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”

OFF:

The unit does not answer the calls

ON:

automatically. Answer the calls manually.

4 Select a setting item.

The unit answers the incoming calls

automatically.

REJECT: The unit rejects all incoming calls.

MSG INFO (message info)

Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”

AUTOMATIC: The unit informs you of the arrival of

*1

a message by ringing and displaying

Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).

connected.

• The display illuminate in blue (see

*3

Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

“RING COLOR” on page 28).

connected and it is compatible with text message

MANUAL:

The unit does not inform you of the

(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter).

arrival of a message.

*2

Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.”

5 Change the setting accordingly.

MIC SETTING (microphone setting)

Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”

Adjust the volume of the microphone connected to the

Bluetooth adapter.

LEVEL 01/02/03

VERSION

The Bluetooth software and hardware versions are

shown.

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Menu operations

1 Call up the menu.

2 Select the desired item.

3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu,

[Turn] =[Press]

press BACK.

• To exit from the menu, press

DISP or MENU.

Initial: Underlined

Category

Menu items

Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO

DEMO

•

DEMO ON

:

Display demonstration will be activated automatically if

Display

no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [7].

demonstration

•

DEMO OFF

:

Cancels.

CLOCK DISP*1

•

CLOCK ON

: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the

Clock display

power is turned off.

•

CLOCK OFF

: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about

5 seconds when the power is turned off, [7].

CLOCK SET

:

Adjust the hour, then the minute, [7].

Clock setting

(Initial: 1:00)

CLOCK

CLOCK ADJ*2

•

AUTO

:

The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the

Clock adjustment

clock data provided via the satellite radio channel.

•

OFF

:

Cancels.

TIME ZONE*2, *3

:

Select your residential area from one of the time zones for clock adjustment.

Time zone

EASTERN, ATLANTIC, NEWFOUND, ALASKA, PACIFIC, MOUNTAIN,

CENTRAL

DST*2, *3

•

DST ON

: Activates daylight savings time if your residential area is

Daylight savings

subject to DST.

time

•

DST OFF

:

Cancels.

EQ

EQ

:

Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

Equalizer

USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ

*1

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select

“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.

*2

Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio is connected.

*3

Displayed only when “CLOCK ADJ” is set to “AUTO.”

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Category		Menu items	Selectable settings, [reference page]
		DIMMER	•	DIMMER AUTO	: Dims the display when you turn on the headlights.*4
		Dimmer	•	DIMMER ON	: Dims the display and button illumination.
			•	DIMMER OFF	:	Cancels.
		SCROLL*5	•	SCROLL ONCE	: Scrolls the displayed information once.
	DISPLAY	Scroll	•	SCROLL AUTO	:	Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
			•	SCROLL OFF	:	Cancels.
			Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
			setting.
		TAG DISPLAY	•	TAG ON	: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA
		Tag display				tracks.
			•	TAG OFF	:	Cancels.
		AREA	•	AREA US	: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM
		Tuner channel				intervals are set to 10 kHz/200 kHz.
		interval	•	AREA EU	:	When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to
						9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz during auto search).
			•	AREA SA	: When using in South American countries where FM
						interval is 100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.
		MONO*6	•	MONO ON	: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but
		Monaural mode				stereo effect will be lost, [8].
			•	MONO OFF	: Restore the stereo effect.
	TUNER	SID*7	:	Your SIRIUS identification number scrolls on the display 5 seconds after “SID”
		SIRIUS ID		is selected, [18].
		BLEND HOLD*8	•	AUTO	:	Switch between digital and analog audio automatically,
		HD Radio reception				[16].
		mode	•	DIGITAL	: Tuning to digital audio only.
			•	ANALOG	: Tuning to analog audio only.
		IF BAND	•	AUTO	:	Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference
		Intermediate				noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be
		frequency band				lost.)
			•	WIDE	:	Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but
						sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect
						will remain.
*4	The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.”)
*5	Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*6	Displayed only when the source is “FM.”
*7	Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio is connected.
*8	Displayed only when HD Radio tuner box is connected.

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	Category
ENGLISH	COLOR
	MENU COLOR
	RING COLOR

AUDIO

	Menu items	Selectable settings, [reference page]
	COLOR 01	: Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ/
	— COLOR 29,		/0) illumination.
	USER		(For customized color settings, “USER,” see page 30.)
	MENU COLOR	•	ON	:	Changes the display and button (except EQ/	/0)
	Menu color				illumination during menu, list search and playback mode
					operations.
		•	OFF	:	Cancels.
	RING COLOR*9	•	ON	: When a call comes in, the display will flash in blue.
	Ring color				• The display will change to the original color when you
					answer the call or the incoming call stops.
					When the unit receive a text message, the display only
					illuminate in blue.
		•	OFF	:	Cancels.
	FADER*10,*11	R06 – F06		: Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.
	Fader				(Initial: 00)
	BALANCE*11	L06 – R06		: Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.
	Balance				(Initial: 00)
	LOUD	•	LOUD ON	: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a
	Loudness				well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
		•	LOUD OFF	:	Cancels.
	VOL ADJUST	VOL ADJ –05 —		: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source
	Volume adjust	VOL ADJ +05			(except FM), compared to the FM volume level. The
		(Initial: VOL ADJ			volume level will automatically increase or decrease
		00)			when you change the source.
					• Before making an adjustment, select the source you
					want to adjust.
					• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected
					as the source.
	L/O MODE	•	SUB.W	: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for
	Line output mode				connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).
		•	REAR	: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for
					connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).

*9 Displayed only when Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA200 is connected. *10 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.” *11 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

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	Category	Menu items	Selectable settings, [reference page]
		SUB.W FREQ*12	•	LOW	:	Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
		Subwoofer cutoff	•	MID	:	Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
		frequency	•	HIGH	:	Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
		SUB.W LEVEL*12	SUB.W 00		:	Adjust the subwoofer output level.
	AUDIO	Subwoofer level	— SUB.W 08			(Initial: SUB.W 04)
		BEEP	•	BEEP ON	:	Activates the key touch tone.
		Key touch tone	•	BEEP OFF	:	Deactivates the key touch tone.
		AMP GAIN*13	•	LOW POWER	: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power
		Amplifier gain				of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging
		control				the speaker.)
			•	HIGH POWER	: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
		AM*14	•	AM ON	:	Enable “AM” in source selection, [4].
		AM station	•	AM OFF	:	Disable “AM” in source selection.
	SELECT
		EXT IN*15, *16	•	CH/IPOD	:	To use a JVC CD changer, [17], or an Apple iPod/iPhone,
		External input				[20].
	SRC		•	EXT INPUT	:	To listen to a portable audio player (connected to the CD
						changer jack), [22].
		AUX IN*17	•	AUX ON	:	Enable “AUX IN” in source selection, [4].
		Auxiliary input	•	AUX OFF	:	Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
	AUDIOBOOKS	AUDIOBOOKS*18	•	NORMAL	:	You can select the playback speed of the “Audiobook”
		Speed control of	•	FASTER		sound file in your iPod.
		“Audiobooks”	•	SLOWER	•	Initial selected item depends on your iPod setting.
	IPOD SWITCH	IPOD SWITCH*19	•	HEAD MODE	:	Controls iPod playback through the unit.
		iPod/iPhone control	•	IPOD MODE	:	Controls iPod playback through the iPod/iPhone.

*12 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”

*13 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to “LOW POWER” with the volume level set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

*14 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.

*15 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, USB, USB-IPOD, BT-PHONE, BT-AUDIO, HD Radio, or AUX IN.

*16 Not required for HD Radio broadcast/SIRIUS/XM tuners and Bluetooth. *17 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

*18 Displayed only when an iPod is connected to the USB cable and playback is controlled from the unit.

*19 Displayed only when “USB-IPOD” is selected as the source and “IPOD MODE” is available for the connected iPod/ iPhone (see pages 33 and 34).

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Color settings

Selecting a preset color

You can select a preset color for the buttons and display.

• See also page 28.

Creating your own color —USER Color

You can create your own colors—“DAY COLOR” or “NIGHT COLOR.”

DAY COLOR: Color for the display and buttons. NIGHT COLOR: Color for the display and buttons

when the display is dimmed. To dim the display, see “DIMMER” on page 27.

1 Select “USER.”

[Turn] = [Press]

2 While “USER” is shown on the display...

3

[Turn] = [Press]

4 Select a primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

5Adjust the level (00 to 31) of the selected primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

If “00” is selected for all the primary colors, nothing appear on the display.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other primary colors.

7Exit from the setting.

or

Select “USER” to show your own colors for the buttons and display.

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