JVC KD-S5M, KD-S5MJ, KD-S6250, KD-S6250J, KD-S6350 Instruction Manual

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KD-S6350

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DIRECT TRACK ACCESS

CD RECEIVER

RECEPTOR CON CD
RECEPTEUR CD

KD-S6350/KD-S590

KD-S6350

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KD-S590

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ESPAÑOL

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KD-S590

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.

GET0116-001A

[J]

INFORMATION (For USA)

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

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

connected.

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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

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

How to reset your unit

Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and

(Standby/On/Attenuator) buttons at the same time for
several seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

NOTE:

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.
Pay attention not to drop the CD.

(Standby/On/Attenuator)

SEL (Select)

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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 MODE button ...................... 3

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

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

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

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

Remote controller (only for KD-S6350) ....... 5

Preparing the remote controller

(only for KD-S6350) ................................. 6

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

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

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

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

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

Tuning in to a preset station ....................... 10

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

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

Turning on/off the loudness function ............. 14

Using the Sound Control Memory (SCM) .. 15

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

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

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

To cancel advanced SCM .......................... 17

Selecting the level display .......................... 18

Detaching the control panel ....................... 19

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

Handling CDs ............................................ 20

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

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

Locating a track or a particular portion

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 21

SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 22

How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different
function buttons.

MODE

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To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

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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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Time countdown indicator

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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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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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Display window

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1 (Standby/On/Attenuator) button
2 +/– button
3 LOUD (Loudness) button
4 SEL (Select) button
5 Loading slot
6 AM button
7 0 (Eject) button
8 CD button
9 FM button
p Remote sensor (only for KD-S6350)
q DISP (Display) button
w MO (Monaural) button
e RPT (Repeat) button
r RND (Random) button
t Number buttons
y MODE button
u SCM (Sound Control Memory) button
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o 4

4

(Control panel release) button

/ ¢ buttons

• Also functions as SSM buttons when
pressed together.

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Display window

; SCM (Sound Control Memory) indicator
a CD indicator
s Band indicators

FM1, FM2, FM3
AM

d Tuner reception indicators

MO (Monaural), ST (Stereo)

f RND (Random) indicator
g RPT (Repeat) indicator
h LOUD indicator
j CD-in indicator
k Main display
l Volume level indicator

Remote controller

(only for KD-S6350)

This section is only for KD-S6350.

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4 Selects the sound mode.

Each time you press the button, the mode
changes.

5 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source
changes.

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

7 Functions the same as the + and – buttons on

the main unit.

Note:

These buttons cannot be used for the clock
(CLOCK H, CLOCK M), SCM LINK and

LEVEL (see pages 17 and 18).

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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.

2 • Functions as the band button while listening

to the FM broadcast.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.

3 • Functions as the preset button while

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

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Preparing the remote controller

This section is ONLY FOR KD-S6350.

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

2

Place the battery.

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

Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)

3

Return the battery holder.

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

• 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)

1)

2)

(back side)

WARNING:

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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CD

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Adjust the sound as you want (see

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pages 14 – 16).

To drop the volume in a moment

Press

source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.

briefly while listening to any

2

Select the source.

FM

CD

AM

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 8 – 10.

To operate the CD,

see pages 11 – 13.

3

Select the source.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level appears

To turn off the power

Press and hold

appears on the display.

Note:

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

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 disc and adjust it as
required during playback.

until "SEE YOU"

Volume level indicator
(see page 18)

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RADIO OPERATIONS

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MODE

SCM

FM

CD

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AM

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 (FM 1 – 3, AM).

FM

AM

Selected band appears

FM1 FM2

FM3

AM

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

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 (FM 1 – 3, AM).

FM

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
“M” starts flashing on the display.

FM1 FM2

FM3

AM

until

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.

Press
stations of higher
frequencies.

Press 4 to search
stations of lower
frequencies.

When a station is received, searching stops.

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¢ to search

Selected band appears

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

Press
stations of higher
frequencies.

¢ to search

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

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Press 4
stations of lower
frequencies.

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

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

to search

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive:

1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while

listening to an FM stereo broadcast.

2 Press MO (monaural), while still in the functions

mode, so that the MO indicator lights up on
the display.
Each time you press the button, the MO indicator
lights up and goes off alternately.

FM station automatic preset: SSM

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

1

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

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

FM

2

Press and hold both buttons for
more than 2 seconds.

FM1 FM2

FM3

MODE

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

MO

SSM

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

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

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