JVC KD-SC500, KD-AR600 User Manual

CD RECEIVER

RECEPTOR CON CD RECEPTEUR CD

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KD-AR600/KD-SC500

KD-AR600

KD-SC500

• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.

• Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.

• Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référez-vous à la page 8.

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.

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

Serial No.

GET0175-001A

[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

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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.

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

After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ball-point pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Note:

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

BEFORE USE

For safety....

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will

block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated

operations.

Temperature inside the car....

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,

to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

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

Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8

Setting the clock ........................................ 9

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio ................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 11

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 12

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 13

Playing a CD ............................................. 13

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 14

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15

Playing a CD Text ..................................... 16

Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 16

MP3/WMA INTRODUCTION .............. 17

What are MP3/WMA? ............................... 17

How are MP3/WMA files recorded and

played back? .......................................... 17

MP3/WMA OPERATIONS.................. 18

Playing a disc ............................................ 18

Locating a file or particular portion

on a disc ................................................. 19

Selecting playback modes ........................ 21

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 23

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 23

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

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 25

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 25

Assigning names to the sources ............... 29

Changing the standard plate ..................... 30

Detaching the control panel ...................... 32

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 33

(Only for KD-AR600)

Playing discs ............................................. 33

Selecting the playback modes .................. 36

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 37

(Only for KD-AR600)

Playing an external component ................. 37

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 38

MAINTENANCE ............................. 41

Handling discs ........................................... 41

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 42

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How to use the M MODE button

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

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.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Display window

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1 Remote sensor 2 Control dial 3 SEL (select) button 4 5 Screw - M2 x 5 mm (M2 x 1/4") 6 Plate cover and standard plate 7 FM/AM button 8 5 (up) button

+10 button

9 0 (eject) button p 4

q w DISP (display) button e M MODE button r Display window t MO (monaural) button y SSM (strong-station sequential memory) button u RPT (repeat) button i RND (random) button o Number buttons ; E EQ (equalizer) button a CD CD-CH (CD changer) button (KD-AR600)

a CD button (KD-SC500)

s ∞ (down) button

–10 button

(standby/on/attenuator) button

/¢ buttons

(control panel release) button

Display window

d Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),

ST (stereo)

f Disc type indicators—WMA, MP3 g CH (CD changer) indicator

(only for KD-AR600)

h CD indicator j Playback mode/item indicators—RND (random),

(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

k LOUD (loudness) indicator l EQ (equalizer) indicator / Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

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

•

also works as level meter during play if the

level meter is activated (see page 27).

z Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3 Tag),

(folder), (track/file)

x Main display c Source display

Volume level indicator

v Tr (track) indicator

Remote controller

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.

• Skips to the first file of the previous folder while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the previous folder and start playing the first file.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer (only for KD-AR600); – Skips to the previous disc if pressed

briefly.

– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the previous disc.

4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

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

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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 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• Skips to the first file of the next folder while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the next folder and start playing the first file.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer (only for KD-AR600); – Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly. – Skips to the next folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the next disc.

5 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes.

6 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

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

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

7 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons do not function for the preferred setting mode adjustment.

Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

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

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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)

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 by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.

(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.

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

Turning on the power

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.

Select the source.

(For KD-AR600) (For KD-SC500)

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 10 – 12.

To play a CD,

see pages 13 – 16.

To play an MP3/WMA disc,

see pages 18 – 22.

To operate the CD changer (only for KD-AR600),

see pages 33 – 36. To operate the external component (only for KD-AR600) (LINE IN or SIRIUS),

see page 37.

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

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Volume level indicator

Volume level appears.

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

To drop the volume in a moment

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

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

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

Discs 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.

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Canceling the display demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds.

• It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.

To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below:

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 25 and 26.)

Select “DEMO OFF.”

Finish the setting.

Select “DEMO” if not shown on the display.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat the same procedure and select “DEMO ON” in step 3.

Setting the clock

LINE IN Clock

SIRIUS Clock

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 25 and 26.)

Set the hour.

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

the display.

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time or change the display mode

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

• During tuner operation:

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2 Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute).

2 Adjust the minute.

• During disc operation:

Notes:

• If a name has been assigned to a station, it will be shown instead of “NO NAME”

• While playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/performer and the track title.

• For indication change while playing a CD Text or an MP3/WMA disc, see also pages 16 and 19.

• During external component operation:

• (only for KD-AR600)

• During SIRIUS operation:

• (only for KD-AR600)

• During power off:

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

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

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 A M

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

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 A M

Note:

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

Selected band appears.

Note:

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

Start searching for a station.

To search stations of higher frequencies

To search stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

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

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

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

Storing stations in memory

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

• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-

station Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset of both FM and AM 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.

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 the "MONO" appears on the display. Each time you press the button, monaural mode turns on and off alternately.

FM station automatic preset: SSM

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

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

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

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 A M

Press M MODE to enter the functions mode.

Press and hold SSM for about 2 seconds.

MO (monaural) indicator

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

SSM flashes, 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.

Manual preset

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

Ex.: Storing an FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

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preset number 1 of the FM1 band.

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:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 A M

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

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

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

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 11 and 12.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

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

Preset number flashes for a few seconds

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 A M

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.

CD OPERATIONS

Refer “MP3/WMA OPERATIONS” on pages 18 to 22 for operating MP3/WMA discs.

Playing a CD

Open the control panel.

Note:

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

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

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

The display changes to show the following:

CD indicator

Total playing time of the inserted disc

Elapsed playing time

Current source

indication

Total track number of the inserted disc

Current track

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Close the control panel by hand.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

Notes:

• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD automatically ejects (if the control panel is open). If the control panel is closed, the source changes to the tuner, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display.

• If there is no CD in the loading slot, you cannot select CD as the source. “NO DISC” appears on the display.

• If the disc is a CD Text, disc title/performer and then track title will automatically appear.

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously

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selected source.

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

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

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

To go to a particular track directly

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

• 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.

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

1 Press M MODE to enter the functions mode

while playing a CD.

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¢ while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track.

Press and hold 4 reverse the track.

, while playing a CD, to

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 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.

briefly, while playing a CD, to go

2 Press +10 or –10.

* 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” on page 15).

• After the last track, the first track will be

selected, and vice versa.

To skip 10 tracks* forwards to the last track

To skip 10 tracks* backwards to the first track

How to use the +10 and –10 buttons

• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6

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.

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(Three times) (Twice)

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

• Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing track number 36

(Three times) (Twice)

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

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Disc Random Play)

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.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”

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

RPT indicator

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

RND and (disc) indicators

When disc random play is turned on, the RND and

indicators light up on the display. A track

randomly selected starts playing.

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JVC KD-SC500, KD-AR600 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO OPERATIONS

CD OPERATIONS