JVC KD-SH77, KD-SH55 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-SH77/KD-SH55

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-SH77/KD-SH55

RECEPTEUR CD KD-SH77/KD-SH55

KD-SH77

Detachable

ATT

ANGLE

DAB

DISC

AUX SEL

RM-RK100

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.

PRESET

R D

DISC

VOLUME

KD-SH55

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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.

LVT0623-001B

[J]

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

Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: 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 the reset button on the front panel using a ball-point pen or similar tool.

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.

CAUTION:

NEVER insert your finger between the control panel and the unit, as it may get caught and hurt. (See page 22.)

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 oper ation,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuning into a preset station ...................... 10

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

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

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

Locating a track or particular portion

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

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 13

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

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

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

Reinforcing the bass sound ...................... 14

Selecting preset sound modes ................. 15

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

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

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

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 17

Assigning names to the sources .............. 21

Changing the control panel angle............. 22

Detaching the control panel...................... 23

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS.. 24

Playing external components ................... 24

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 26

Playing CDs ............................................. 26

Selecting CD playback modes.................. 27

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............. 28

MAINTENANCE ............................ 29

Handling CDs .......................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 30

SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 31

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About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE)...

When shipped from the factory, “DEMO MODE” is set to “DEMO ON” in this unit. The following demonstration, introducing the main features equipped with this unit, will appear on the display automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes. (See page 20.)

• 24bit DAC : (24 bit digital-analog converter: Gives you a high quality sound after D/A conversion.)

• HS TUNER : (High-sensitivity Tuner: Enables a fine reception of stations.)

• EQUALIZER : (Allows you to fine-adjust the sound to match your preference.)

• SUB WOOFER : (ONLY for KD-SH77: Enables you to connect a subwoofer and to adjust its output level.)

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.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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1 (eject) button 2 Control dial 3 SEL (select) button 4 EQ (equalization) button 5 S.BASS (S) (super bass) button 6 DISP (D) (display) button 7 BAND (B) button 8 MODE (M) button 9 ¢ / 4 buttons

•

Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.

p ATT (angle / attenuator) button

4 5

q MP3 INPUT jack w (control panel release) button e Remote sensor r Number buttons

• MO (monaural) button

• LO (local) button

• INT (intro scan) button

• RPT (repeat) button

• RND (random) button

• Video component operation buttons

(ONLY for KD-SH77)

t SOURCE (standby / on) button y Reset button

How to use the number buttons:

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

Normally

Equalizing

During functions mode

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

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

pattern indicator

Time countdown indicator

Remote controller

ATT

ANGLE

DAB

DISC

PRESET

R D

PRESET

5 6

3 Changes the angle of the control panel in three

positions.

4 Selects the sound modes.

Each time you press the button, sound modes change.

5 • 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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AUX SEL

DISC

VOLUME

RM-RK100

The R•D button does not function for this model.

1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

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

• Drops the volume lev el if pressed briefly, and “ATT” flashes on the display. Press again to resume the volume.

2 • CD : Selects CD player.

• FM : Selects FM tuner.

• AM : Selects AM tuner.

• CH : Selects CD changer.*

• AUX : Selects the external components.

Each time you press the button, FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3) changes.

•

Does not function as the DAB button.

Each time you press the button, “AUX INPUT” and “LINE INPUT”** are alternately selected.

6 Changes the preset channel number while

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

7 Changes the disc number while listening to the

CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number changes, and the selected disc start playing.

8*** Selects the sound adjustment items.

Each time you press the button, the items change.

9*** • Changes the volume.

• Adjusts the sound mode (after SEL is pressed).

* Without connecting the CD changer, you cannot

select it as the source to play.

** ONLY for KD-SH55: To select the external

component, you have to change the external component setting (see page 18).

***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.

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.

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)

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.

Turn on the power and select the source.

When you press the button for the first time, the power comes on. Then each time you press the button, the source changes as follows.

For KD-SH77

FM TUNER

AM TUNER

CD PLAY CD CHANGER

LINE INPUTAUX INPUT

BASIC OPERATIONS

Note:

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

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level appears.

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For KD-SH55

FM TUNER

or or

AM TUNER

* If a CD is not in the loading slot, you cannot

select CD as the source to play.

** Without connecting the CD changer, you

cannot select it as the source to play.

***ONLY for KD-SH55: To select the external

component, you have to change the external component setting (see page 20).

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 8 – 10.

To operate the CD player,

see pages 11 – 13.

To operate external components

(AUX INPUT and LINE INPUT), see pages 24 – 25.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 26 – 27.

CD PLAY CD CHANGER

LINE INPUT

AUX INPUT

Volume level indicator

***

Note:

After adjusting the volume, you can push in the control dial to avoid unintended operations. To use it again, push the control dial again to make it come out.

Adjust the sound as you want. (See page 14.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press and hold /ATT 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 and hold the button again.

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

To turn off the power

Press and hold SOURCE until “SEE YOU” appears on the display.

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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

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

Searching a station automatically: Auto search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

1 Press SOURCE

repeatedly to select the tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND (B) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

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 a station.

Press ¢ to search stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to search stations of lower frequencies.

When a station is received, searching stops.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

To turn in FM stations only with strong signals

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode

while listening to an FM broadcast.

2 Press LO (local) while still in the functions

mode, so that the LOCAL indicator lights up on the display. This function works only while searching FM stations, including SSM preset. Each time you press the button, the LOCAL indicator lights up and goes off alternately.

Searching a station manually: Manual search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

1 Press SOURCE

repeatedly to select tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND (B) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

Note:

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

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

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

Press ¢ to tune into stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune into 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 until you release the button.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

1 Press MODE (M) 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 .

Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.

The MO indicator lights up.

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).

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

1 Press SOURCE

repeatedly to select the tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND (B) repeatedly to select the FM band. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

Press and hold both buttons for more than 2 seconds.

“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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When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved (the ST indicator goes off).

Manual preset

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

Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 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).

1 Press SOURCE

repeatedly to select the tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND (B) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.

Press ¢ to tune into stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune into stations of lower frequencies.

Tuning into a preset station

You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on page 9.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

1 Press SOURCE

repeatedly to select the tuner as the source.

2 If necessary, press

BAND (B) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

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

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

“P1” flashes for a while.

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.

If the sound quality decreases and the stereo effect is lost while listening to an FM station

In some areas, adjacent stations may interfere with each other. If this interference occurs, this unit can automatically reduce this interference noise (the initial setting when shipped from the factory). However, in this case, the sound quality will be degraded and the stereo effect will be also lost. If you do not want to degrade the sound quality and to lose the stereo effect, rather than to eliminate the interference noise, see “To change the FM tuner selectivity – IF FILTER” on page 20.

When using this until in an area other than North or South America:

You need to change the AM/FM channel intervals. See “To change the AM/FM channel intervals – AREA” on page 20.

CD OPERATIONS

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Playing a CD

Open the loading slot.

The control panel moves down, and the loading slot appears.

Note:

When an external component is connected to the MP3 INPUT jack, Be careful of handling a CD.

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit draws a CD, the control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 22), and CD play starts automatically.

The display changes to show the following:

Total track number of the inserted disc

Current track Elapsed playing time

Total playing time of the inserted disc

Notes:

• When a CD is in the loading slot, selecting “CD” as the source by pressing SOURCE starts CD play .

• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD automatically ejects.

• When you play a CD T ext, the disc title and performer appear on the display. Then the current track title appears on the display, followed by the trac k n umber and elapsed playing time. See also “Playing a CD Text” (page 12) and “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL” (page 19). If a CD T ext includes much te xt information, some may not appear on the display.

• If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD).

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0. CD play stops, the control panel moves down, then the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.

To return the control panel to the previous position, press 0 again.

• If you keep the loading slot for one minute (or 30 seconds when you have ejected a disc with the ignition key is turned to “OFF”) a beep sounds and the control panel returns to the previous position. Pay attention to prevent CD and your finger from being caught in between the control panel and the unit.

Note:

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. (CD play will not start this time.)

Playing a CD Text

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the

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display.

Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.

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

Disc Title / Performer

Current track no.

and Elapsed playing time

Notes:

• The display shows up to 10 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 10 characters. See also “To select the scroll mode – SCROLL” on page 19.

• When you press DISP (D) while playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/performer and the track title.

Track Title

Locating a track or particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

To go to the next track or the 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 track 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 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 1 second.

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

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Selecting CD playback modes

T o play back tracks at random (Random Play)

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press RND (random) while still

in the functions mode, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display. Then, each time you press the button, CD random play mode turns on and off alternately.

To play back only intros (Intro scan)

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press INT (intro scan) while still

in the functions mode, so that the “INTRO” appears on the

display. Then, each time you press the button, CD intro scan play mode turns on and off alternately.

Track number of the currently playing track

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When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.

T o play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE (M) to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press RPT (repeat) while still

in the functions mode, so that the RPT indicator lights up on the display. Then, each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.

Prohibiting CD ejection

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

While pressing SEL (select), press and hold 0 for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be ejected.

Note:

If you press 0 while CD ejection is prohibited, the control panel moves down, but the CD cannot be ejected. To return the display panel to the previous position, press 0.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the CD,

press and hold 0 for more than 2 seconds again, while pressing SEL. “EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is unlocked.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

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Select the item you want to adjust.

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

FAD

(Fader)

(Volume) (Subwoofer)

Indication To do: Range

FAD* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)

BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

EXT VOL** Adjust the output 00 (min.)

WOOFER***

VOL Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader

level to “00.”

** ONLY for KD-SH55: This takes effect only when

the amplifier(s) or other component(s) are connected to the EXT OUT plugs.

***ONLY for KD-SH77: This takes effect only when a

subwoofer is connected.

BAL

(Balance)

VOL

and rear speaker | balance. F06 (Front only)

and right speaker | balance. R06 (Right only)

level through the | EXT OUT plugs. 12 (max.)

Adjust the 00 (min.) subwoofer output | level. 12 (max.)

EXT VOL**

(External volume)

WOOFER***

| 50 (max.)

Reinforcing the bass sound

The richness and fullness of the bass sound is clearly maintained regardless of how low you set the volume – Super Bass.

• You can also adjust the level of Super Bass.

Press S.BASS.

“S.BASS” appears on the display.

Adjustment Super Bass level from “S. BASS 00” (min.) to “S. BASS 08” (max.).

To increase the level.

To decrease the level.

Bass level indicator changes according to the adjusted level.

Adjust the level.

To increase the level.

To decrease the level.

Note:

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

Selecting preset sound modes

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

Press EQ.

The last selected sound mode is recalled, and it is applied to the current source.

The EQ indicator lights up.

Ex.: When you have selected “FLAT” previously

Select the sound mode you want.

As you turn the control dial, the sound modes change as follows:

FLAT O Hard Rock O R & B*O POP O JAZZ O DanceMusic O Country O Classic O USER 1 O USER 2 O (back to the beginning)

* Rhythm and Blues

EQ level changes as you select the sound mode.

Ex.: When you select “POP”

To cancel the sound mode, select “FLAT” in step 2.

Reggae O

USER 3 O

Notes:

• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” on page 16.

• To adjust the bass reinforcement level temporarily, see page 14.

To store a sound mode separately for each playback source (EQ Link)

Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory. It will be recalled every time you select the same source. A sound mode can be stored for each of the following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, CD and external components.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 17.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2

seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “EQ LINK”

(Equalization Link).

3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select “LINK

ON.”

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To cancel EQ Link repeat the same procedure and select “LINK OFF” in step 3.

• When “EQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON” The selected sound mode can be stored in memory for the current source. Each time you change to the same source, the same sound mode is also recalled, and shown after the source name.

• When “EQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF” The selected sound mode effect applies to all the sources selected.

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Storing your own sound adjustments

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other sound elements.

Y ou can adjust the sound modes to y our preference and store your own adjustments in memory

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(USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3).

• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Press EQ.

The last selected sound mode is recalled, and it is applied to the current source.

Ex.: When you have selected “POP” previously

Press SEL (select) to select sound elements to adjust.

Each time you press the button, the sound elements to adjust change as follows:

LOW FREQ.* = LOW WIDTH = LOW LEVEL = MID FREQ.* = MID WIDTH = MID LEVEL = HIGH FREQ.* = HIGH LEVEL = (back to the beginning)

FREQ. (LOW, MID, HIGH):

Select the center frequency to adjust.

WIDTH (LOW, MID):

Select the band width level (Q).

LEVEL (LOW, MID, HIGH):

Adjust the enhancement level.

* By pressing ¢ or 4, you

can directly move as follows:

LOW FREQ.

HIGH FREQ.

Adjust the selected sound element.

• Refer to the table below for adjusting the selected sound element.

MID FREQ.

Select one of the user sound modes (USER 1, USER 2, USER 3).

Ex.: When you select “USER 2”

Press EQ to store the adjustments.

To reset to the factory settings

Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 28.

Indication

FREQ.

WIDTH

LEVEL

50 Hz 700 Hz 8 kHz 80 Hz 1 kHz 12 kHz 120 Hz 2 kHz

1 (min.) 1 (min.)

4 (max.) 2 (max.) –06 (min.) –06 (min.) –06 (min.)

+06 (max.) +06 (max.) +06 (max.)

Preset values

LOW MID HIGH

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 18.)

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK HOUR” if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK MIN.” 2 Adjust the minute.

Changing the general settings (PSM)

You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.

Basic Procedure

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 18.)

Select a PSM item you want to adjust. (See page 18.)

Adjust the PSM item selected.

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Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP (D) (display).

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary.

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

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Select.Hold.

CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment EQ LINK Sound control memory

CLOCK DISP Clock display LEVEL/EQ Equalizer/Level indicator

DIMMER Dimmer mode

BEEP SW Key-touch tone P.AMP SW* Power amplifier switch CONTRAST Display contrast SCROLL Scroll mode

CUTOFF F* Subwoofer cutoff

AREA Turner interval LINE ADJ* Line input level

EXT INPUT** External input selection AUX ADJ Auxiliary input level

KEY SELECT* External key-operation

IF FILTER Intermediate frequency

DEMO MODE Demonstration mode

linkage

frequency

adjustment

mode selection

filter

Set.

Counterclockwise

Back Advance Back Advance

LINK OFF LINK ON

CLOCK OFF CLOCK ON

EQ ONLY LEVEL+EQ

LEVEL ONLY

AUTO OFF

BEEP OFF BEEP ON

P.AMP OFF P.AMP ON

CONTRAST 1 – CONTRAST 10

ONCE AUTO

FREQ LOW FREQ MID

FREQ HIGH

AREA US AREA EU

L.ADJ 00 – L.ADJ 05

CD CHANGER LINE INPUT

A.ADJ 00 – A.ADJ 05 DVD VCR

WIDE AUTO

DEMO OFF DEMO ON

Clockwise

OFF

Factory-preset

settings

1:00 17

LINK OFF CLOCK ON LEVEL+EQ

AUTO

BEEP ON

P.AMP ON

CONTRAST 5

ONCE

FREQ MID

AREA US

L.ADJ 00

CD CHANGER

A.ADJ 00

DVD

AUTO

DEMO ON

See

page

15 19 19

19 19

20 20

• Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

* ONLY for KD-SH77 **ONLY for KD-SH55 — Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected — FM, AM, CD

and AUX.

To set the clock display – CLOCK DISP

You can set the clock to be shown on the display when the unit is turned on. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to be shown on the display.

• CLOCK ON: Clock display is turned on.

• CLOCK OFF: Clock display is turned off.

To select the level meter – LEVEL/EQ

You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, this mode is set to “LEVEL+EQ.”

• EQ ONLY: Equalizer pattern is displayed.

• LEVEL+EQ: Equalizer pattern is displayed along with audio level meter.

• LEVEL ONLY:Audio Level meter illuminates upward and downward from center.

To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER

When you turn on the car headlights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated.

• AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.

• OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.

• ON: Always dims the display.

Note:

Auto Dimmer equipped for this unit may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming. In this case, set the dimmer mode to “ON” or “OFF.”

To turn on/off the key-touch tone – BEEP SW

You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want it to beep each time you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated.

• BEEP ON: Activates the key-touch tone.

• BEEP OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone.

To turn on/off the power amplifier switch

– P. AMP SW. (For KD-SH77 only)

You can switch off the built-in amplifier and send the audio signals only to the external amplifier(s) to get clear sounds and to prevent internal heat buildup inside this unit. When shipped from the factory, the power amplifier switch is turned on so that the built-in amplifier works.

• P. AMP ON: Select this mode when not using external amplifier(s).

• P. AMP OFF: Select this mode when using external amplifier(s).

To adjust the display contrast level

– CONTRAST

You can adjust the display contrast level among 1 (dark) to 10 (bright). When shipped from the factory, the display contrast level is set at level 5.

To select the scroll mode – SCROLL

You can select the scroll mode for the disc information if it consists of more than 10 characters. When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode is set to “ONCE.”

• ONCE: Scrolls only once.

• AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second

intervals in between).

• OFF: Cancels A uto Scroll.

Note:

Even if the scroll mode is set to “OFF,” you can scroll the display by pressing DISP (D) for more than 1 second.

To select the subwoofer cutoff frequency

– CUTOFF F (For KD-SH77 only)

When a subwoofer is connected to this unit, select an appropriate cutoff frequency level for your subwoofer. When shipped from the factory, the subwoofer cutoff frequency is set to “FREQ MID.”

• FREQ LOW: Frequencies higher than 50 Hz

are cut off to the subwoofer.

• FREQ MID: Frequencies higher than 80 Hz

are cut off to the subwoofer.

• FREQ HIGH: Frequencies higher than 120 Hz

are cut off to the subwoofer.

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To change the AM/FM channel intervals

– AREA

When this unit is shipped from the factory, the channel intervals are set to 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (AREA US settings).

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You will have to change the channel intervals when using this unit in an area other than North America and South America.

• AREA EU: Select this when using this unit in

• AREA US: Select this when using this unit in

Note:

If the channel intervals settings are changed, the names assigned to the stations will be erased from memory. To reassign the names, see “Assigning names to the sources” on pages 21.

an area other than North and South America. (9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz (for manual tuning) / 100 kHz (for searching) for FM)

North or South America. (10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM)

To adjust the line input level – LINE ADJ

(For KD-SH77 only)

Adjust the line input level properly when an external component is connected to the LINE IN plugs. When shipped from the factory, the line input level is set at level 00. If the input level of the connected component is not high enough, increase the input level properly. Without adjusting the line input level, you may be surprised at a loud sound when you change the source from the external component to another source.

To select the external component to use

– EXT INPUT (For KD-SH55 only)

You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this unit, you need to select which component – CD changer or external component – to use. When shipped from the factory, CD changer is selected as the external component.

• LINE INPUT: To use the external component

• CD CHANGER: To use the CD changer.

Note:

For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).

other than CD changer.

To adjust the auxiliary input level

– AUX ADJ

Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an external component is connected to the MP3 INPUT jack. When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary input level is set at le vel 00. If the input level of the connected component is not high enough, increase the input level properly . Without adjusting the line input level, you ma y be surprised at a loud sound when you change the source from the external component to another source.

To select the target component to operate through this receiver

– KEY SELECT (For KD-SH77 only)

You can operate either JVC’s VCR or DVD player through this receiver, by using the number buttons on the control panel. When shipped from the factory, these number buttons are set to be used for the DVD operations. To use these number buttons on the control panel for DVD or VCR operations, see page 25.

To change the FM tuner selectivity

– IF FILTER

In some areas, adjacent stations may interfere with each other. If this interference occurs, noise may be heard. This unit has been preset to automatically reduce this interference noise (“AUTO”) when shipped from the factory.

• AUTO: When this type of interference occurs, this unit automatically increases the tuner selectivity so that interference noise will be reduced. (But the stereo effect will also be lost.)

• WIDE: Subject to the interference from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will not be lost.

To turn the demo mode on or off

– DEMO MODE

You can turn the demo mode on or off. When shipped from the factory, “DEMO ON” is selected.

• DEMO ON: Turns the demo mode on. The

demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes.

• DEMO OFF: Turns the demo mode off.

Note:

If the unit has been reset (and the power is on), demonstration will start if no sound comes in for about 10 seconds.

Assigning names to the sources

You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs and the external components. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source.

Sources Maximum number of

Station frequencies up to 1 0 characters (up to

CDs * up to 32 characters

External components up to 10 characters

* You cannot assign a name to a CD Text.

Select a source you want to assign a name to.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds while pressing DISP (D).

the characters

30 station frequencies including both FM and AM)

(up to 40 discs)

When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described on page 7.

Select the character set you want while

” is flashing.

“

Each time you press the button, the character set changes as follows:

Capital letters ( )

Numbers and symbols ( )

Select a character.

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

Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish inputting the name.

Finish the procedure while the last selected character is flashing.

Small letters ( )

About the available characters, see page 28.

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When you select an FM station as the source:

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

Notes:

• When you try to assign a name to the 41st disc, “NAME FULL” appears on the display. (In this case, delete unwanted names before assignment.)

• When the CD changer is connected, you can assign names to CDs in the CD changer. These names can also be shown on the display if you insert the CDs in this unit.

Changing the control panel angle

You can change the angle of the control panel in

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three positions.

Adjust the angle to the position you want.

Each time you press the button, the panel angle changes as follows:

CAUTION:

NEVER insert your finger between the control panel and the unit, as it may get caught and hurt.

When using the remote control

Press ANGLE ∞ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the control panel changes its angle — Å, ı, Ç, then Î positions in sequence.

T o restore the control panel to the original position,

press ANGLE 5. Each time you press the button, the control panel reverses its angle — Î, Ç, ı, then Å positions in sequence.

Detaching the control panel

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

Unlock the control panel.

The control panel comes out toward you.

Move the control panel to the right, then pull it out of the unit.

Attaching the control panel

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

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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Put the detached control panel into the provided case.

Connectors

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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

MP3 player, MD player, etc.

MP3 INPUT*

* MP3 INPUT is not compatible with digital signals.

Playing external components

For KD-SH77:

You can connect two external components to this unit. Connect one to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control panel, and the other to the LINE IN plugs on the rear.

If you connect a JVC’s VCR or DVD player the LINE IN plugs.

You can operate it through this receiver using the number buttons on the control panel. When you operate the VCR, you have to change the operation mode of the number buttons from the DVD operation mode to the VCR operation mode. (See “To select the target component to operate through this receiver – KEY SELECT” on page 20.)

If the input level of the external components is not high enough, increase

the input level properly. Without adjusting the input level, you may be surprised at a loud sound when you change the source from the external components to another. (See “To adjust the line input level – LINE ADJ” and “To adjust the auxiliary input level – AUX ADJ” on page 20.)

Select the external component (AUX INPUT or LINE INPUT).

When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described on page 7.

AUX INPUT: To select the component

connected to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control panel

LINE INPUT:To select the component

T urn on the connected component

connected to the LINE IN plug

and start playing the source.

• If connecting a JVC’s DVD player or VCR, you can perform the following operations:

When connecting a DVD player:

: Turns on and off the power.

Starts playback.

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• Fast-forw ard the track when pressed and held.

• Skip to the beginning of the next tracks when pressed briefly.

• Reverses the track when pressed and held.

• Go back to the beginning of the current track when pressed briefly. Go back to the beginning of the previous tracks when pressed consecutively.

Stops playback.

Note:

When you press the above buttons, the display shows “DVD” and its operation mode (such as 3, 7 ).

When connecting a VCR:

: Turns on and off the power.

Starts playback.

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Fast-winds a tape when pressed and held.

Rewinds a tape when pressed and held.

Stops playback.

Note:

When you press the above buttons, the display shows “VCR” and its operation mode (such as 3, 7 ).

For KD-SH55:

You can connect two external components to this unit. Connect one to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control panel, and the other to the CD changer jack on the rear.

Select the external component (AUX INPUT or LINE INPUT).

When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. Each time you press the button, the source changes as described on page 7.

AUX INPUT: To select the component

connected to the MP3 INPUT jack on the control panel

LINE INPUT:To select the component

• If “LINE INPUT” cannot be selected, see page 20 and select the external input (“LINE INPUT”). This cannot be used together with the CD changer.

T urn on the connected component

connected to the CD changer jack

and start playing the source.

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Before operating the external component connected to the CD changer jack, select

the external input correctly. (See “To select the external component to use – EXT INPUT” on page 20.)

If the input level of the external component connected to the MP3 INPUT jack is not high enough, increase the input

level properly. Without adjusting the input level, you may be surprised at a loud sound when you change the source from the external component to another. (See “To adjust the auxiliary input level – AUX ADJ” on page 20.)

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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer , consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections.

• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit.

Before operating your CD automatic changer:

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.

• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD changer or the discs are inserted upside down, “NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this happens, remove the magazine and set the discs correctly.

• If “RESET 1” – “RESET 8” appears on the display, something is wrong with the connection between this unit and the CD changer. If this happens, check the connection and make sure the cords are connected firmly . Then, press the reset button of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

Select the CD automatic changer (CD CHANGER).

When you select a source, the power automatically comes on. Each time you press the button, the source changes

Disc number

as described on page 7.

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

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

T o go to the next track or the 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 track 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.

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

To go to a particular disc directly

INTRO1 INTRO2

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Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing).

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

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

second.

Disc number

Track number

Ex.: When disc number 3 is selected

Elapsed playing time

T o play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE (M) while playing

a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press RPT (repeat) while still in

the functions mode, so that the RPT indicator lights up on the display. Then, each time you press RPT, the repeat play mode changes as follows:

REPEAT1 REPEAT2

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Mode

REPEAT1 Lights The current track (or

REPEAT2 Flashes All tracks of the current

RPT Indicator

Plays repeatedly

specified track).

disc (or specified disc).

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Selecting CD playback modes

T o play back tracks at random (Random Play)

1 Press MODE (M) while playing

a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press RND (random) while still

in the functions mode, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display. Then, each time you press RND, the random play mode changes as follows:

RANDOM1

Mode

RANDOM1 Lights All tracks of the current

RANDOM2 Flashes All tracks of all discs

RND Indicator

Plays at random

disc, then the tracks of the next disc and so on.

inserted in the magazine.

RANDOM2

Canceled

To play back only intros (Intro scan)

1 Press MODE (M) while playing

a CD. This unit enters the functions mode.

2 Press INT (intro scan) while still

in the functions mode, so that “INTRO” appears on the displa y .

Mode

INTRO1 Of all tracks on all

INTRO2 Of the first track on each

Track number flashes

Disc number flashes

Then, each time you press INT, the intro scan mode changes as follows:

Indicator

Plays the beginnings (15 seconds)

inserted discs.

inserted disc.

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Sound modes (preset value settings)

The list below shows the preset value settings for each sound mode. Even after you have changed their settings, you can reset to the factory settings by

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reassigning the preset values below. (See page 16 for reassignment procedures.)

Indication Preset equalizing values

FREQ. WIDTH LOW LEVEL FREQ. WIDTH MID LEVEL FREQ. HIGH LEVEL FLAT 50 Hz 1 00 700 Hz 1 00 8 kHz 00 Hard Rock 80 Hz 2 +03 700 Hz 1 00 8 kHz +02 R & B 80 Hz 3 +03 2 kHz 2 +01 12 kHz +03 POP 120 Hz 1 +02 2 kHz 2 +01 12 kHz +02 JAZZ 80 Hz 1 +03 1 kHz 1 +01 8 kHz +03 DanceMusic Country 50 Hz 4 +02 700 Hz 1 00 12 kHz +02 Reggae 80 Hz 1 +03 2 kHz 2 +02 12 kHz +02 Classic 120 Hz 1 +03 1 kHz 1 00 8 kHz +02 User 1 50 Hz 1 00 700 Hz 1 00 8 kHz 00 User 2 50 Hz 1 00 700 Hz 1 00 8 kHz 00 User 3 50 Hz 1 00 700 Hz 1 00 8 kHz 00

50 Hz 2 +04 700 Hz 1 –02 8 kHz +01

Available characters

You can use the following characters to assign names to CDs, radio stations, and external components. (See page 21.)

Capital letters

ABCDE FGHIJ KLMNO PQRST UVWXY

space

Small letters

abcde fghij kl mno pqr st uvwxy

space

Numbers and symbols

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JVC KD-SH77, KD-SH55 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-SH77/KD-SH55

How to reset your unit

CONTENTS

About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE)...

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Remote controller

Preparing the remote controller

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

Storing stations in memory

Tuning into a preset station

CD OPERATIONS

Playing a CD

Playing a CD Text

Locating a track or particular portion on a CD

Selecting CD playback modes

Prohibiting CD ejection

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

Reinforcing the bass sound

Selecting preset sound modes

Storing your own sound adjustments

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock

Changing the general settings (PSM)

Assigning names to the sources

Changing the control panel angle

Detaching the control panel

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Playing external components

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

Playing CDs

Selecting CD playback modes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION