JVC KD-S20 User Manual [en, es, fr]

CD RECEIVER KD-S20

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-S20

RECEPTEUR CD KD-S20

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COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

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INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the
cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

GET0217-001A

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INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

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

connected.

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

(standby/on attenuator)

SEL (select)

Notes:

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

• If a CD is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the CD.

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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.

CONTENTS

How to reset your unit ............................... 2

How to use the M (MODE) button ............. 3

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

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

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

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

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

Turning on the power ................................ 7

Setting the clock........................................ 8

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 9

Listening to the radio................................. 9

Storing stations in memory ....................... 10

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 11

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 15

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 15

Adjusting the sound .................................. 16

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

Selecting the level display ......................... 17

Detaching the control panel ...................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 19

MAINTENANCE ............................. 20

Handling discs........................................... 20

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 21

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 12

Playing a CD ............................................. 12

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 13

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 14

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 14

How to use the M (MODE) button

If you press M (MODE), the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons and 5/∞
buttons work as different function buttons.

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Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing M (MODE), wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing M (MODE) again also clears the functions mode.

BEFORE USE

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For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

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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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Control panel

Display window

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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1 (standby/on attenuator) button
2 SEL (select) button
3 Control dial
4 Loading slot
5 Display window
6 FM/AM button
7 5 (up) button

+10 button

8 4 /¢ buttons
9 0 (eject) button
p DISP (display) button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with M (MODE) button.

q M (MODE) button

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (display) button.

w Remote sensor
e MO (monaural) button
r Number buttons
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u E (EQ: equalizer) button

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i CD button
o ∞ (down) button

–10 button

; (control panel release) button

;o

Display window

a EQ (equalizer) indicator
s LOUD (loudness) indicator
d CD–in indicator
f CD indicator
g FM band indicators (FM1, FM2, FM3)
h AM band indicator
j Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),

ST (stereo)

k RND (disc random) indicator
l Volume (or audio) level indicator
/ Main display
z RPT (repeat) indicator

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Remote controller

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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit

is turned off.

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

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

3 Selects the preset stations while listening to

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

4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.

5 Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band
changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source
changes.

7 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons are not used for adjusting
“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” and “LEVEL”
(see pages 8 and 17).

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2 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held while listening to a CD.

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

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Preparing the remote
controller

3. Return the battery holder.

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

Before using the remote controller:

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• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no
obstacle in between.

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness
of the remote controller decreases, replace
the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

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

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

(back side)

WARNING:

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

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

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

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

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

2. Place the battery.

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

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CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight
for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

Lithium coin
battery (product
number: CR2025)

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turning on the power

1

Turn on the power.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you select a source in step 2 below, the
power automatically comes on. You do not have
to press this button to turn on the power.

2

Select the source.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 9 – 11.

To play a CD,

see pages 12 – 14.

3

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Volume (or audio) level indicator

(see page 17)

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4

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 15 and 16.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any
source. “AT T” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.

• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one
second.

“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a

CD, CD play will start from where playback has
been stopped previously, next time you turn on
the power.

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 required during playback.

Volume level appears.

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Frequency

Clock

Setting the clock

1

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

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” or “LEVEL”
appears on the display.

2

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on

the display.

LEVEL

2 Adjust the hour.

2 Adjust the minute.

4

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time or change the

CLOCK MCLOCK H

display mode

Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button,
the display changes as follows:

• During tuner operation:

• During CD operation:

ClockElapsed playing time

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Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute).

LEVEL

• During power off:

The power turns on and the clock time is
shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

CLOCK MCLOCK H

RADIO OPERATIONS

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Listening to the radio

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

Searching a station automatically:
Auto search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Note:

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

2

Start searching a station.

To search stations of
higher frequencies

To stop searching before a station is
received, press the same button you have

pressed for searching.

Searching a station manually:
Manual search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Note:

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

2

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

To search stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

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3

Tune in to a station you want while
“M” (manual) is flashing.

To tune in to stations

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To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turns
off after 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for
FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release
the button.

of higher frequencies

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive

1 Press M (MODE) to enter the

functions mode while listening
to an FM stereo broadcast.

2 Press MO (monaural), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the
button, monaural mode turns
on and off alternately.

MO (monaural) indicator

Storing stations in memory

You can use one of the following two methods to
store broadcasting stations in memory.

• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong­station Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations

FM station automatic preset: SSM

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

1

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

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

Press and hold both buttons for
more than 2 seconds.

“- -SSM- -” appears, then disappears
when automatic preset is over.

When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.

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Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the band
number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
These stations are preset in the number
buttons—No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6
(highest frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored
in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band.

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

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

Tuning in to a preset station

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2

Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 92.5 MHz).

To tune in to stations
of higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

3

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

Preset number flashes for a while.

You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If
you have not stored them yet, see “Storing
stations in memory” on pages 10 and 11.

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2

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

Note:

You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button on
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.
Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button,
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.

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CD OPERATIONS

Playing a CD

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

The unit turns on, draws
the CD and starts
playback automatically.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing
CD turns on the unit and starts playback
automatically.

The CD–in indicator flashes.

The CD–in indicator light up.

Total playing time of
the inserted disc

Total track number
of the inserted disc

Note:

When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJECT” and
the CD–in indicator flash on the display and the CD
automatically ejects.

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0.
CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects
from the loading slot. The source changes to the
tuner (you will hear the last received station.)

• If you change the source, CD play also stops
(without ejecting the CD).
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD
play starts from where playback has been
stopped previously.

Notes:

• If the ejected CD is not removed for about
15 seconds, the CD is automatically inserted again
into the loading slot to protect it from dust.
(CD play will not start this time.)

• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned
off.

About mistracking:

Mistracking may result from driving on extremely
rough roads. This does not damage the unit and
the CD, but will be annoying.
We recommend that you stop CD play while
driving on such rough roads.

Elapsed playing time Current track

number

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop
playback.

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Locating a track or a
particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¢ ,
while playing a CD, to fast­forward the track.

To go to a track quickly (+10 and –10
buttons)

1 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode

while playing a CD.

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2 Press +10 or –10.

Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to
reverse the track.

To go to the next or previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly, while
playing a CD, to go ahead
to the beginning of the next
track.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
beginning of the next tracks
is located and played back.

Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go
back to the beginning of the current track.
Each time you press the button consecutively,
the beginning of the previous tracks is located
and played back.

To go to a particular track directly

Press the number button corresponding to the
track number to start its playback.

To skip 10 tracks* forwards up
to the last track

To skip 10 tracks* backwards
up to the first track

* The first time you press +10 or –10 button,

the track skips to the nearest higher or lower
track with a track number of multiple ten (ex.

10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you can
skip 10 tracks (see “How to use the +10 and

–10 buttons” below).

• After the last track, the first track will be

selected, and vice versa.

How to use the +10 and –10 buttons

• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while

playing track number 6.

(Three times) (Twice)

Track 6 \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32

• Ex. 2 :To select track number 8 while

playing track number 36.

• To select a track number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one
second.

(Three times)

Track 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8

(Twice)

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Selecting CD playback modes

Prohibiting CD ejection

To play back tracks at random
(Disc Random Play)

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

1 Press M (MODE) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
CD.

2 Press RND (random), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “DISC RND”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the
button, disc random play mode
turns on and off alternately.

RND (disc random) indicator

When disc random play is turned on, the

RND indicator lights up on the display. A

track randomly selected starts playing.

To play back tracks repeatedly
(Track Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

1 Press M (MODE) to enter the

functions mode while playing a
CD.

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

While pressing CD, press and hold 0 for
more than 2 seconds.

“EJECT” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be
ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the
CD

While pressing CD, press and hold 0 again for
more than 2 seconds.
“EJECT” and the CD–in indicator flash on the
display, and the CD ejects from the loading slot.

The CD–in indicator flashes.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “TRK RPT”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the
button, track repeat play mode
turns on and off alternately.

When track repeat play is turned on, the RPT
indicator lights up on the display. The current
track starts playing repeatedly.

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RPT indicator

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer)

You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ:
custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre.

Select the sound mode you want.

When you press the button
once, the last selected sound
mode is recalled and applied
to the current source.

Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously

Then, each time you press the
button, the sound modes
change as follows:

USER

The EQ indicator lights up when any sound
mode other than “USER” is selected.

ROCK

CLASSIC

POPSHIP HOPJAZZ

Indication For: Preset values

BAS TRE LOUD
USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF
ROCK Rock or +03 +01 ON

disco music

CLASSIC Classical +01 –02 OFF

music
POPS Light music +04 +01 OFF
HIP HOP Funk or rap +02 00 ON

music
JAZZ Jazz music +02 +03 OFF

Note:

You can adjust each sound mode to your preference.
Once you make an adjustment, it is automatically
stored for the currently selected sound mode. See
“Adjusting the sound” on page 16.

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Ex.: When you select “ROCK”

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Adjusting the sound

2

Adjust the setting.

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

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1

Select the item you want to adjust.

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

BAS

(bass)

VOL

(volume)

Indication To do: Range

1

BAS*

TRE*

FAD *

BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

LOUD*1Boost low and high

VOL*

1

*

When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the
adjustment you have made is stored for the
currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including
“USER.”

2

*

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00.”

3

*

Normally the control dial works as the volume
control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to
adjust the volume level.

Adjust the bass. –06 (min.)

1

Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)

2

Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)
and rear speaker |
balance. F06 (Front only)

and right speaker |
balance. R06 (Right only)

frequencies to
produce a well­balanced sound
at low volume
level.

3

Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

TRE

(treble)

LOUD

(loudness)

(balance)

|
+06 (max.)

|
+06 (max.)

LOUD ON
|
LOUD OFF

|
50 (max.)

FAD

(fader)

BAL

To increase the level or
turn on the loudness

To decrease the level or
turn off the loudness

Tone level indicator changes as
you adjust the bass or treble.

Ex. 1: When you adjust “TRE” (treble)

Ex. 2: When you turn on the loudness

3

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the
other items.

To reset each sound mode to the factory
settings, repeat the same procedure and

reassign the preset values listed in the table on
page 15.

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

AUDIO 2AUDIO 1

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Selecting the level display

You can select the level display according to your
preference.
When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is
selected.

1

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

“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” or “LEVEL”
appears on the display.

2

Select “LEVEL” if not shown on the
display.

CLOCK MCLOCK H

LEVEL

3

Select the desired mode.

Ex.: When you select “AUDIO 2”

• AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator.

• AUDIO 2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting

• OFF: Erases the audio level indicator.

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Finish the setting.

and illumination display.

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Detaching the control panel

You can detach the control panel when leaving
the car.
When detaching or attaching the control panel,

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be careful not to damage the connectors on the
back of the control panel and on the panel
holder.

Detaching the control panel

Before detaching the control panel, be sure to
turn off the power.

1

Unlock the control panel.

2

Lift and pull the control panel out of
the unit.

Attaching the control panel

1

Insert the left side of the control
panel into the groove on the panel
holder.

2

Press the right side of the control
panel to fix it to the panel holder.

Note on cleaning the connectors:

If you frequently detach the control panel, the
connectors will deteriorate.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened
with alcohol, being careful not to damage the
connectors.

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3

Put the detached control panel into
the provided case.

Connectors

TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service
center.

Symptoms

• Sound cannot be heard
from the speakers.

• This unit does not work at
all.

General

• SSM (Strong-station
Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does not
work.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening
to the radio.

• CD automatically ejects.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW
cannot be skipped.

• CD can be neither played
back nor ejected.

Causes

The volume level is set to the
minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

The built-in microcomputer
may have functioned
incorrectly due to noise, etc.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected
firmly.

CD is inserted upside down.

CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.

CD is locked.

Remedies

Adjust it to the optimum level.

Check the cords and
connections.

While holding SEL (select),
press (standby/on
attenuator) for more than
2 seconds to reset the unit. (The
clock setting and preset stations
stored in memory are erased.)
(See page 2.)

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Insert the CD correctly.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/
CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the component which
you used for recording.

Unlock the CD.
(See page 14.)

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CD Playback

• CD sound is sometimes
interrupted.

•“NO DISC” appears on the
display.

The CD player may function
incorrectly.

You are driving on rough
roads.

CD is scratched.

Connections are incorrect.

No CD in the loading slot.

CD is inserted incorrectly.

While holding

(standby/on attenuator), press
0 (eject) for more than
2 seconds. Be careful not to
drop the CD when it is ejected.

Stop playback while driving on
rough roads.

Change the CD.

Check the cords and
connections.

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

Insert the CD correctly.

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