JVC KD-SX909, KD-SX925, KD-SX924, KD-SX979 User Manual

CD RECEIVER

CD-RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR CD
CD-RECEIVER

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DEUTSCH

KD-SX979R/KD-SX925R
KD-SX924R/KD-SX909R

KD-SX979R

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45Wx4

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RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

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DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

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KD-SX924R

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45Wx4

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RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

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SSM

∞

RPT

DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetref fende
handleiding.

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

KD-SX925R

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PTY

78 9101112

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KD-SX909R

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DISP

RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

45Wx4

45Wx4

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RND

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SSM

∞

RPT

DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

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DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

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FRANÇAIS

NEDERLANDS

FSUN3115-311

[E]

Position And Reproduction Of Labels

Bottom panel of the main unit

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DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when op en and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerh edsafbryd ere e r u de
af funktion. Undgåudsæt­telse for stråling. (d)

VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del
är öppnad och spärren
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)

VARO: Avattaessa ja suo­jalukitus ohitettaessa olet

är

alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)

Name/Rating plate

Caution:

This product contains a laser component
of higher laser class than Class 1.

How to reset your unit

Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/
ATT) buttons at the same time for several seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Notes:

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

• If a CD is in the unit, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear on the display alternately. In this
case, press 0 to eject the CD. Pay attention not to drop the CD.

* When you reset the unit with no CD loaded…

After you open and close the control panel, nothing may be displayed although the unit is on.
In this case, press

to return to the normal state.

PRODUCTS

Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. A void 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
and 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.

(Standby/On/A TT)

SEL (Select)

IMPORTANT FOR LASER

Note:

For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is
imprinted on the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to
identify your unit if stolen.

BEFORE USE

* For safety....

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

* 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.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

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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

BASIC OPERATIONS....................................................5

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS.........................................6

Listening to the radio .....................................................................6

Storing stations in memory............................................................7

FM station automatic preset: SSM ...............................................7

Manual preset.............................................................................. 8

Tuning into a preset station ........................................................... 9

RDS OPERATIONS.....................................................10

What you can do with RDS EON ................................................ 10

Tracing the same programme automatically

(Network-Tracking Reception) .............................................10

Using Standby Reception.......................................................... 12

Selecting your favorite programme for PTY

Standby Reception.............................................................. 13

Searching your favorite programme ...........................................13

Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments.................... 16

Automatic selection of the station when

using the number buttons ....................................................16

Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station ..... 17

Setting the T A volume level ........................................................17

Automatic clock adjustment........................................................17

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CD OPERATIONS.......................................................18

Playing a CD ................................................................................. 18

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD .....................19

Selecting CD playback modes......................................................20

Playing a CD Text .........................................................................21

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................................................... 21

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................22

Adjusting the sound......................................................................22

Using the Sound Control Memory ..............................................23

Selecting and storing the sound modes.....................................23

Recalling the sound modes........................................................24

Storing your own sound adjustments .........................................25

To be continued on the next page

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................26

Setting the clock ............................................................................ 26

Changing the general settings (PSM) ......................................... 27

Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 27

Canceling Advanced SCM .........................................................29

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Selecting the clock display .........................................................29

Selecting the level display ......................................................... 29

Selecting the dimmer mode

(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)....................................................30

Controlling the volume automatically

(Audio Cruise: ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)............................. 30

Selecting the telephone muting..................................................32

Turning on/off the key-touch tone

(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)....................................................32

Selecting the scroll mode .......................................................... 33

Selecting the external component to use................................... 33

Detaching the control panel ......................................................... 34

REMOTE OPERATIONS...............................................35

Installing the battery ....................................................................35

Using the remote controller .........................................................36

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ......................................37

Playing CDs ................................................................................... 37

Selecting CD playback modes......................................................39

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 40

DAB TUNER OPERA TIONS .........................................41

Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services .......................41

Storing DAB services in memory ................................................43

Tuning into a preset DAB service................................................45

What you can do more with DAB ...............................................46

Tracing the same program automatically

(Alternative Reception) ........................................................46

MAINTENANCE.........................................................47

Handling CDs................................................................................47

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................48

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................49

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BASIC OPERATIONS

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3

Note:

When you use this unit for the
first time, set the built-in
clock correctly, see page 26.

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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.

FM/AM

CD

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CD

Turn on the power.

Select the source.

To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 17.
To operate the CD player, see pages 18 – 21.
To operate the CD changer, see pages 37 – 39.
To operate the external component, see page 40.
To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 41– 46.

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Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator

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Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 22 – 25).

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any source. “A TT” 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.

To turn off the power

Press for more than 1 second.

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 speak ers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output le vel. Therefor e,
lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

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1

1

2

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

FM/AM

F1

(FM1)F2(FM2)F3(FM3)

To search stations
of higher
frequencies

To search stations
of lower frequencies

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).

Y ou can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an
FM station.

AM

Audio (see page 29) or
volume level indicator

Selected band (or clock time:
see page 29) appears.

Start searching a station.

When a station is received, searching stops.

To tune in a particular frequency without searching

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
2 Press and hold

Now you can manually change the frequency while “MANU” is flashing.

3 Press

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and

¢ or 4 repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.

9 kHz intervals for AM–MW/LW) until you release the button.

¢ or 4 until “MANU (Manual)” starts flashing on the display.

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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

FM station automatic preset: SSM

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

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1

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1

FM/AM

F1
(FM1)

F2
(FM2)

Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or
FM3) you want to store FM stations into.

F3
(FM3)

AM

2

Press and hold both buttons for more than

SSM

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.

2 seconds.

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

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Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.
EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band

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1

2

3

FM/AM

3

1

Select the FM1 band.

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.

See page 6 to tune into a station.

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

Band/preset number and “MEMO”
flash alternately for a while.

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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 e xample,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.

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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 pages 7
and 8.

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1

FM/AM

2

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM)
you want.

1

F1
(FM1)F2(FM2)F3(FM3)

AM

2

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

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

Press MO RND (Monaural/Random) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. The sound
you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.

MO

RND

Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.

To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.

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RDS OPERATIONS

What you can do with RDS EON

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their
regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as

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information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Another advantage of RDS function is called “EON (Enhanced Other Networks).” The EON
indicator lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON data. By using the EON data
sent from a station, you can tune into a different station of a different network broadcasting
your favorite programme or traffic announcement while listening to another programme or to
another source such as CD.

By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the following:

• Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-Tracking Reception)

• Standby Reception of TA (Traffic Announcement) or your favorite programme

• PTY (Programme Type) search

• TP (Traffic Programme) search

• And some other functions

Tracing the same programme automatically (Network­Tracking Reception)

When driving in an area where FM reception is not good, the tuner built in this unit automatically
tune in another RDS station, broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals. So,
you can continue to listen to the same programme in its finest reception, no matter where you
drive. (See the illustration on the next page.)
Two types of the RDS data are used to make Network-Tracking Reception work correctly —
PI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency).
Without receiving these data correctly from the RDS station you are listening to, Network­Tracking Reception will not operate.

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TP

Programme/Radio Data System) for more than 1 second. Each time you
press and hold the button, Network-Tracking Reception modes change as
follows:

To use Network-Tracking Reception, press and hold TP RDS (Traffic

RDS

Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3

REG indicatorAF indicator

Mode 1

The AF indicator lights up but the REG indicator does not.
Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “off.”
Switches to another station within the same network when the receiving
signals from the current station become weak.

Note:

In this mode, the programme may differ from the one currently received.

Mode 2

Both the AF indicator and the REG indicator light up.
Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “on.”
Switches to another station, within the same network, broadcasting the same
programme when the receiving signals from the current station become weak.

Mode 3

Neither the AF indicator nor the REG indicator lights up.
Network-Tracking is deactivated.

Note:

If a DAB tuner is connected and Alternative Reception (for D AB services) is activated, Network-T racking
Reception is also activated automatically. On the other hand, Network-Tracking Reception cannot be
deactivated without deactivating Alternative Reception. (See page 46.)

The same programme can be received on different frequencies.

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Programme 1 broadcasting
on frequency A

Programme 1 broadcasting on
frequency B

Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency C

Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency E

Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency D

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Using Standby Reception

Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY:
Programme Type) and T raffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station,
CD and other connected components).

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Note:

Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.

TA Standby Reception

RDS

TP

• When you press TP RDS while listening to an FM station, the TP indicator
is lit during reception of a TP (T r affic Programme) station and the T A standb y
mode is engaged.

Note:

When the station being received is not a TP station, the TP indicator flashes. Press

¢ or 4 to enga ge the T A standby mode. “SEARCH” appears on the display ,

and TP station search starts. When a TP station is tuned in, the TP indicator is lit.

• If you are listening to a CD and wish to listen to a TP station, press
TP RDS to enter the TA standby mode. (The TP indicator lights up.)

If a traffic programme starts broadcasting while the TA standby mode is activ e,
“TRAFFIC” appears and the playback source changes to the FM band. The
volume increases to the preset TA volume level and the traffic programme
can be heard (see page 17).

To deactivate the TA standby mode, press TP RDS again.

PTY Standby Reception

PTY

• When you press PTY while listening to an FM station, the PTY indicator is
lit during reception of a PTY station and the PTY standby mode is engaged.
The selected PTY name stored on page 14 flashes for 5 seconds.

Note:

When the station being received is not a PTY station, the PTY indicator flashes.
Press ¢ or 4 to engage the PTY standby mode. “SEARCH” appears on
the display, and PTY station search starts. When a PTY station is tuned in, the PTY
indicator is lit.

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• If you are listening to a CD and wish to listen to a selected PTY broadcast,
press PTY to enter the PTY standby mode. (The PTY indicator lights up.)

If the selected PTY programme starts broadcasting while the PTY standby
mode is active, the selected PTY name appears and the playback source
changes to the FM band. The selected PTY programme can then be heard.

To deactivate the PTY standby mode, press PTY again.

Selecting Your Favorite Programme for PTY Standby
Reception

You can select your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory.
When shipped from the factory, “NEWS” is stored as the programme type for PTY Standby
Reception.

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1

2

3

3

1,4

2

CD

FM/AM

CD

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Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2
seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode
(PSM: see page 27).

Select “PTY STBY (standby)” if not sho wn on
the display.

Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See
page 16.)

Selected code name appears on the display and is stored
into memory.

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Finish the setting.

Searching Your Favorite Programme

You can search one of your 6 favorite programme types stored in memory.
When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the
number buttons (1 to 6).

To change the factory preset settings, see page 14.
To search your favorite programme, see page 15.

1

POP M

2

ROCK M

3

EASY M

4

CLASSICS

5

AFFAIRS

6

VARIED

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To store your favorite programme types

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1

2

3

3

2

CD

FM/AM

CD-CH

1,5

4

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2
seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode
(PSM: see page 27).

Select “PTY SRCH (search)” if not shown on the
display.

Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes.
(See page 16.)

Selected code name appears on the display.

• If the code already stored in memory is selected, it will flash
on the display.

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4

Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to
store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want.

PTY preset number appears, and selected code name and “MEMORY” alternates on
the display.

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Finish the setting.

To search your favorite programme type

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2

1

PTY

CD

FM/AM

CD

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2

Press and hold PTY (programme type) for
more than 1 second while listening to an FM
station.

The last selected PTY code and preset number appear.

Select one of PTY codes stored in preset
number buttons (1 to 6).

Ex. When “ROCK M” is stored in preset number button 2.

PTY search for your favorite programme starts after 5
seconds.

• If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code you selected, that
station is tuned in.

• If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code you selected, the
station will not change.

Note:

In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly.

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Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments

Automatic selection of the station when using the number
buttons

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Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in.
However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the
signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF
data, tunes in another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset
station is broadcasting. In case no other station is tuned in, y ou can also search all receivable
frequencies for the same programme. (Programme search) To activate programme search,
follow the procedure below.

• Programme search takes a while.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 27.

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

2. Press

3. Select “ON” by turning the control dial clockwise.
Now programme search is activated.

To cancel programme search, repeat the same procedure and select “OFF” in step 3 by
turning the control dial counterclockwise.

PTY codes

NEWS: News
AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding

INFO: Programmes which impart

SPORT: Sport events
EDUCATE: Educational programmes
DRAMA: Radio plays
CULTURE: Programmes on national or

SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science
VARIED: Other programmes like comedies
POP M: Pop music

ROCK M: Rock music
EASY M: Easy-listening music
LIGHT M: Light music
CLASSICS: Classical music
OTHER M: Other music
WEATHER: Weather information
FINANCE: Reports on commerce, trading,

CHILDREN: Entertainment programmes for

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¢ or 4 to select “P(programme)-SEARCH.”

SOCIAL: Programmes on social activities

on current news or affairs
advice on a wide variety of

topics

regional culture
and technology
or ceremonies

the Stock Market, etc.
children

RELIGION: Programmes dealing with any

PHONE IN: Programmes where people can

TRAVEL: Programmes about travel

LEISURE: Programmes concerned with

JAZZ: Jazz music
COUNTRY: Country music
NATION M: Current popular music from

OLDIES: Classic pop music
FOLK M: Folk music
DOCUMENT: Programmes dealing with

aspect of belief or faith, or the
nature of existence or ethics

express their views either by
phone or in a public forum

destinations, package tours, and
travel ideas and opportunities

recreational activities such as
gardening, cooking, fishing, etc.

another nation or region, in that
country’s language

factual matters, presented in an
investigative style

Changing the display mode while listening to an FM
station

You can change the initial indication on the display to either station name (PS NAME) or to
station frequency (FREQ), while listening to an FM RDS station.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 27.

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

2. Select “TU DISP (tuner display)” with

3. Set to the desired indication (“PS NAME” or “FREQ”) with the control dial.

Note:

By pressing DISP, you can also change the display while listening to an FM RDS station.
Each time you press the button, the following information appears on the upper part of the display:

¢ or 4.

Station FrequencyPS (Station name) PTY (Programme type)

* Then, the display goes back to the original indication in several seconds.

Setting the TA volume level

You can preset the volume level for TA Standby Reception. When a traffic programme is
received, the volume level automatically changes to the preset level.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 27.

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

2. Select “TA VOL (volume)” with

3. Set to the desired volume with the control dial.

¢ or 4.

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Automatic clock adjustment

When shipped from the factory , the cloc k built in this unit is set to be readjusted automatically
using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS signal.
If you do not want to use automatic clock adjustment, follow the procedure below.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 27.

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

2. Select “AUTO ADJ (adjust)” with ¢ or 4.

3. Select “OFF” by turning the control dial counterclockwise.
Now automatic clock adjustment is canceled.

To reactivate clock adjustment, repeat the same procedure and select “ON” in step 3 by
turning the control dial clockwise.

Note:

It takes about 2 minutes to adjust the time using the CT data. So, you must tune to the station for more
than 2 minutes continuously; otherwise, the clock time will not be adjusted.

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CD OPERATIONS

Playing a CD

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1

1

Open the control panel.

2

Lights up

Notes:

• When a CD is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear on the display alternately.

When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects.

• When you play a CD Te xt, the disc title and performer appear on the display. Then the current trac k

and elapsed playing time appears on the display. See also “Playing a CD Text” (page 21) and
“Selecting the scroll mode” (page 33).
If a CD Text includes much text information, some may not appear on the display.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

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

1. Insert a disc into the loading slot.

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

2. Close the control panel by hand.

Total playing time of
the inserted disc

Total track number
of the inserted disc Current track

Elapsed
playing time

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0.
CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.
If you change the source to FM, AM, CD changer or external component, the CD play also
stops (without ejecting the CD this time).

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. (CD play will not start this time.)

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

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Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

CD

FM/AM

CD-CH

Number buttons

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.

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press
the next track. Each time you press the b utton consecutively , the beginning
of the next tracks is located and played back.

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

¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of

To go to a particular track directly

7 8 9 10 11 12

¢

4

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Press the number button corresponding to the track number to star t 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.

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Selecting CD playback modes

MO RND

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RPT

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

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

RND

MO

Each time you press MO RND (Monaural/Random) while playing a CD, CD
random play mode turns on and off alternately.
When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the
display and a track randomly selected starts playing.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

RPT

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Each time you press RPT (Repeat) while playing a CD, CD repeat play
mode turns on and off alternately.

When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the
display.

Track number of the currently playing track

Playing a CD Text

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

DISP

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DISP

Select text display mode while playing a CD
Text.

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

Disc Title / Performer

Track Title

Current track and Elapsed playing time

Notes:

• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.
See also “Selecting the scroll mode” on page 33.
Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and be blanked) on the display.
(Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”)

• W hen you press DISP while playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc tittle/
performer and the track title.

Prohibiting CD ejection

You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a CD in the loading slot.
While pressing CD, press and hold
on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be ejected.

T o cancel the prohibition and unlock the CD, press again for more than 2 seconds,
while pressing CD. “EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is
unlocked.

for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes

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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

Y ou can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

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2

CD

FM/AM

CD-CH

1

Equalization pattern indicator

1

Select the item you want to adjust.

BAS TRE FAD

VOL

Indication To do: Range

BAS Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)
(Bass)

TRE Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)
(Treble)

FA D Adjust the front and rear speaker R06 (rear only) — F06 (front only)
(Fader)* balance

BAL Adjust the left and right speaker L06 (left only) — R06 (right only)
(Balance) balance

LOUD Boost low and high frequencies to LOUD ON — LOUD OFF
(Loudness) produce a well-balanced sound at low

volume level.

VOL Adjust the volume 00 (min.) — 50 (max.)
(Volume)

Note:

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

LOUD

BAL

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2

Adjust the level.

Equalization pattern changes as
you adjust the bass or treble.

Note:

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

Using the Sound Control Memory

You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source.
(Advanced SCM)

Selecting and storing the sound modes

Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and 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.

• If you do not want to store the sound mode separately for each playback source, but want to
use the same sound mode for all the sources, see “Canceling Advanced SCM” on page 29.

“Link” indicator

CD

FM/AM

CD

-CH

SCM

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SCM

Select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows:

SCM OFF BEAT SOFT

POP

• If the “Link” indicator is lit on the display (with “SCM LINK” set to “LINK
ON”—see page 29), the selected sound mode can be stored in memory
for the current source, and the effect applies to the current source.

• If the “Link” indicator is NOT lit on the display (with “SCM LINK” set to
“LINK OFF”), the selected sound mode effect applies to any source.

Indication For: Preset values

Bass Treble Loudness
SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On
BEAT Rock or disco music +02 00 On
SOFT Quiet background music +01 –03 Off
POP Light music +04 +01 Off

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Recalling the sound modes

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Source buttons

FM/AM

CD

-CH

CD

Select the source while the “Link” indicator is
lit on the display.

The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode stored
in memory for the selected source is recalled.

Sound mode
indicator

selected sound mode appears.

LOUD (loudness) indicatorEqualization pattern of the

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 25.

• To adjust the bass and treble r einfor cement levels or to turn on/off the loudness function tempor arily ,
see page 22. (Your adjustments will be canceled if another source is selected.)

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Storing your own sound adjustments

You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 23) to your preference and
store your own adjustments in memory.

3

CD

FM/AM

CD-CH

2 1,4

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1

2

3

4

SCM

Within

5 seconds

SCM

Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.

See page 23 for details.

Select “BAS (Bass),” “TRE (Treble)” or “LOUD
(Loudness).”

Adjust the bass or treble level or turn the
loudness function ON/OFF.

See page 22 for details.

Press and hold SCM (Sound Control Memory)
until the sound mode you have selected in step
1 flashes on the display.

Your setting is stored in memory.

5

Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.

To reset to the factory settings

Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 23.

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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock

You can also set the clock system either to 24 hours or 12 hours.

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2,3,4

1

2

1

1

3

DISP

2,3,4

CD

FM/AM

CD-CH

1,5

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

2

Set the hour.
1 Select “CLOCK H (Hour)” if not

shown on the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

2

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M (Minute).”
2 Adjust the minute.

4

1

2

Set the clock system.

1 Select “24H/12H.”
2 Select “24H” or “12H.”

5

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP.
The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

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Changing the general settings (PSM)

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

Basic Procedure

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1

2

3

3

1,4

2

CD

FM/AM

CD

-CH

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

Select the PSM item you want to adjust. (See
page 28.)

Select or adjust the PSM item selected above.

4

Finish the setting.

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CLOCK H Hour adjustment
CLOCK M Minute adjustment
SCM LINK Sound control memory

24H/12H 24/12-hour time display
AUTO ADJ Automatic setting of the

CLOCK Clock display
TU DISP Display mode
PTY STBY PTY standby
PTY SRCH PTY search
TA VOL Traffic announcement

P-SEARCH Programme search
DAB AF* Alternative Reception

LEVEL Level display

DIMMER Dimmer

CRUISE Audio cruise

RPM SET** Idling speed
BOOST** Boost
TEL Audio muting for

BEEP Key-touch tone

SCROLL Name display

2

Select.

linkage

clock

volume

(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

cellular phone system

(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

Factory-preset
settings

Set.

Back

12H 24H 24H

OFF ON

OFF

FREQ PS NAME

29 programme types
(See page 16.)

VOL (00-50) VOL 20 17

AF OFF

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2

AUTO

CRUISE 1

OFF

MUTING 2

OFF

ONCE

Advance
AdvanceBack

LINK ONLINK OFF LINK ON 29

ON

PS NAME 17

NEWS

(See page 13.) 13

AF ON

OFF

OFF

ON

CRUISE 2

OFF

—

01 –15 05 31

MUTING 1

AUTO

OFF

AF ON 46

AUDIO 2 29

AUTO

800 rpm

ONCE

See
page

0:00 26

ON

ON 29

OFF

OFF

ONON

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17

13

16OFFOFF ON

30

30
31

32

32

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LINE IN*** External component

* Displayed only when the DAB tuner is connected.
** When you select “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” for Audio Cruise Mode, you can adjust these

CHANGER

CHANGER

items.

*** Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected — FM, AM and CD.

• Press SEL (select) when the setting is complete.

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Canceling Advanced SCM

You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes
and the playback sources.
When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each
source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources.

• LINK ON: Advanced SCM (different sound modes for different sources)

• LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one sound mode for all sources)
1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “SCM LINK” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The SCM LINK mode changes as follows:

¢ or 4.

LINK ON LINK OFF

Selecting the clock display

You can select either the clock or the source name to be shown on the lower par t of the
display. When shipped from the factory, the clock is selected.

• ON: Clock

• OFF: Source name (or station band)
1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “CLOCK” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The clock display mode alternates between on and off.

¢ or 4.

ON

OFF

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To check the other information during play

Press DISP (Display). Each time y ou press the b utton, the other inf ormation (either the cloc k
or the source name) will be shown on the lower part of the display for a while.

Selecting the level display

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

• AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator.

• AUDIO 2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting and illumination display.

• OFF: Erases the audio level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator.
1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “LEVEL” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The level display setting changes as follows:

¢ or 4.

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2

OFF

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Selecting the dimmer mode (ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

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

• AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.

• OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.

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• ON: Always dims the display.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “DIMMER” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The dimmer mode changes as follows:

Note on Auto Dimmer:

Auto Dimmer equipped with 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”.

¢ or 4.

AUTO ON

OFF

Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise:
ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

You can select the proper cruise mode for your car.
This unit change the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving
speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise).
If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below. When shipped from the factory,
this mode is set to “OFF.”

• CRUISE 1: Select this if your car is relatively quiet.

• CRUISE 2: Select this if your car is relatively loud.

The volume increase rate is twice as much as that of the CRUISE 1 setting.

• OFF: Cancels Audio Cruise.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “CRUISE” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The cruise mode changes as follows:

When this function is turned on (the CRUISE indicator lights up on the display), the proper
volume level is automatically selected among the 3 possible levels according to the driving
speed, and the selected level is shown on the display.

30

¢ or 4.

CRUISE 1 CRUISE 2

When the driving speed increases.

When the driving speed decreases.

OFF

To adjust the volume increase rate

If you find Audio Cruise increases (or decreases) the volume either too much or too little as
the driving speed changes. You can adjust the increase rate by changing the boost level.
To change it, follow the procedure below.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “CRUISE” with
3 Select either “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” with the control dial.
4 Select “BOOST” with

The current boost level appears on the display.

5 Select the desired boost level (among 01 to 15) as you want while the current boost level

is shown on the display with the control dial.

• To increase the volume increase rate, rotate it clockwise.

• To decrease the volume increase rate, rotate it counterclockwise.

If Audio Cruise does not function correctly

You may need to store the idling speed into memory to make A udio Cruise function correctly.
NOTICE that a number of f actors, such as electric power steering, wipers, power windo ws, air

conditioner, etc. do generate noises and, as a result, may cause Audio Cruise not to function
correctly. If this is the main cause of malfunction, connect the memory backup lead (yellow
lead) directly to the car battery to prevent these noises from affecting Audio Cruise.

1 Start the engine and let it warm up.
2 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

3 Select “CRUISE” with
4 Select either “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2” with the control dial.
5 Select “RPM SET” with
6 Select the desired idling speed as you want with the control dial.

¢ or 4.

¢ or 4.

¢ or 4.

¢ or 4.

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When the setting is complete, the unit automatically checks to see if Audio Cruise functions

correctly with this new idling setting. If it does not function correctly, Audio Cruise is canceled
automatically and the idling setting becomes invalid.

• If this happens, see the NOTICE above.

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Selecting the telephone muting

This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone
system used, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2, ” whiche ver mutes the sounds from this
unit. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated.

• MUTING 1: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds.

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• MUTING 2: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds.

• OFF: Cancels the telephone muting.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “TEL (Telephone)” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The telephone muting mode changes as follows:

¢ or 4.

MUTING 1 MUTING 2

OFF

Turning on/off the key-touch tone
(ONLY FOR KD-SX979R)

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

• ON: Activates the key-touch tone.

• OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “BEEP” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The key-touch tone alternates between on and off.

¢ or 4.

ON

OFF

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Selecting the scroll mode

You can select the scroll mode for the name displa y and disc information if it consists of more
than 8 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 Auto Scroll.
1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Select “SCROLL” with
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The scroll mode changes as follows:

Note:

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

¢ or 4.

ONCE

AUTO

OFF

Selecting the external component to use

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 IN: To use the external component other than CD changer

• CHANGER: To use the CD changer

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1 To change the source to FM, AM or CD, press FM/AM or CD.
2 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

3 Select “LINE IN” with
4 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

The external component selecting mode changes as follows:

¢ or 4.

LINE IN CHANGER

Note:

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

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Detaching the control panel

You can detach the control panel when leaving the car.
When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on

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the back of the control panel and on the panel holder.

How to detach the control
panel

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

1

Unlock the control panel.

2

Pull the control panel out of
the unit.

How to attach the control
panel

1

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

2

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

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3

Put the detached control
panel into the provided case.

Note on cleaning the connectors:

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

Connectors

REMOTE OPERATIONS

This section is ONLY FOR KD-SX979R, KD-SX925R and KD-SX924R.

KD-SX909R can also be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased
remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK31 with your unit.
The followings are the instructions for using RM-RK31.

Before using the remote controller:

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

• 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.

(back side)

1)

2)

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

2) Remove the battery holder.

Remote sensor

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Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)

(back side)

WARNING:

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

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the batteries or dispose of 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 in tape and insulate; otherwise , , it may cause
the batteries 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.

2. Place the battery.

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

3. Return the battery holder.

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

To be continued on the next page

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Using the remote controller

1 Functions the same as the button on the main unit.
2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio

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1

2

3

4

5

6

• Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD

7

• Does not function as the PROG button.

3 • Functions as the PRESET button while listening to the radio

• Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the main unit.

Note: This button does not function for the preferr ed setting mode

5 Selects the sound mode.

Each time you press SCM (Sound Control Memory), the mode
changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press FUNC (function), the source changes.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.

• Selects services while listening to the DAB tuner if pressed

• Searches ensembles while listening to the DAB tuner if

• Fast-f orwards or reverses the tr ack if pressed and held while

• Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or goes back to

(or the DAB tuner).
Each time you press the button, the band changes.

changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc number increases,
and the selected disc starts playing.

(or the DAB tuner).
Each time you press the button, the preset station number
increases, and the selected station is tuned in.

changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc number
decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.

adjustment.

briefly .

pressed for more than 1 second.

listening to a CD.

the beginning of the current (or previous tracks) if pressed
briefly while listening to a CD.

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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex: CH-X1200) with your unit.
If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT
dealer for connections.

• For example, if your CD automatic c hanger is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cor d (KS-U15K:
not supplied) 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, connect
the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset b utton of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

¢

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Number buttons CD-CH

CD

-CH

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press

to turn on the power.

Select the CD automatic changer.

Playback starts from the first track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are played back.

Elapsed playing time

Disc number (or clock time:
see page 29) appears.

Track number

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To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

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

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press
the next track. Each time you press the b utton consecutively , the beginning
of the next tracks is located and played back.

Press
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 ahead to the beginning of

4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of

To go to a particular disc directly

7 8 9 10 11 12

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.

Ex. When disc number 3 is selected

Track number

Disc number

To show the CD Text information

See “Playing a CD Text” on page 21.

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Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

MO

RND

Mode RND Indicator Plays at random

RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the

RND2 Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

RPT

Mode RPT Indicator Plays repeatedly

RPT1 Lights The current track (or specified track).
RPT2 Flashes All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).

Each time you press MO RND (Monaural/Random) while playing a CD, CD
random play mode changes as follows:

RND1

(Random1)

Canceled

RND2

(Random2)

next disc, and so on.

Each time you press RPT (Repeat), while playing a CD, CD repeat play
mode changes as follows:

RPT1

(Repeat1)

Canceled

RPT2

(Repeat2)

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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line
Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).

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Preparations:

3

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

• Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input

correctly. (See “Selecting the external component to use” on page 33.)

1

1

CD

-CH

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press

to turn on the power.

Select the external component.

• If “LINE IN”* does not appear on the display, see page 33
and select the external input (“LINE IN”).

* Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected

— FM, AM and CD.

2

Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

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3

Adjust the volume.

DAB TUNER OPERATIONS

We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your
unit.
If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.

What is DAB system?

DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today. It can deliver CD
quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can
carry text, pictures and data.
In contrast to FM broadcast, where each programme is transmitted on its own frequency,
DAB combines several programmes (called “services”) to form one “ensemble.”
With the DAB tuner connected with this unit, you can enjoy these DAB services.

Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services

A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes (services) broadcast at the same time. After
tuning into an ensemble, you can select a service you want to listen to.

4

3

1,2

Before you start....

Press FM/AM/DAB briefly if you are selecting CD, CD changer or LINE IN as the source.

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1

2

FM/AM

FM/AM

DAB

DAB

Select the DAB tuner.

Each time you press and hold the button for more than 1
second, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately
selected.

DAB

FM/AM

Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3).

You can select any one of DAB1, DAB2, and DAB3 to tune
into an ensemble.

D1 D2

(DAB 1) (DAB 2)

To be continued on the next page

D3

(DAB 3)

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3

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To search
ensembles of higher
frequencies.

To search
ensembles of lower
frequencies.

Start searching an ensemble.

When an ensemble is received, searching stops.

4

T o stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same b utton you have pressed
for searching.

MO

RND

5
∞

RPT

Select an service you want to listen to.

To change the display information while tuning into an
ensemble

Normally service name is shown on the upper part of the display.
If you want to check the ensemble name or its frequency, press DISP.
Each time you press the button, the following information appears for a while on the upper
part of the display.

Ensemble nameService name

Channel number Frequency

To restore the FM/AM tuner

Press and hold FM/AM/DAB for more than 1 second again.

To tune in a particular ensemble without searching:

1 Press and hold FM/AM/DAB for more than 1 second.
2 Press FM/AM/DAB repeatedly to select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3).
3 Press and hold
4 Press

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing until you release the button.

¢ or 4 repeatedly until the ensemble you want is reached.

¢ or 4 for more than 1 second.

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Storing DAB services in memory

You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and D AB3) man ually.

1

2

FM/AM

FM/AM

DAB

DAB

4

3

5

1,2

Select the DAB tuner.

Each time you press and hold the button, the D AB tuner and
the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.

DAB

FM/AM

Select the DAB band (D AB1, D AB2, or DAB3)
you want.

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

D1 D2

(DAB 1) (DAB 2)

D3

(DAB 3)

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3

4

Tune into an ensemble you want.

MO

RND

5
∞

RPT

Select a service of the ensemble you want.

To be continued on the next page

43

5

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

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Band/preset number and “MEMO”
flash alternately for a while.

6

Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into
other preset numbers.

Notes:

• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset
number.

• Preset DAB services are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for
example, during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the DAB services again.

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Tuning into a preset DAB service

You can easily tune into a preset DAB service.
Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 43
and 44.

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1

2

3

FM/AM

FM/AM

DAB

DAB

3

1,2

Select the DAB tuner.

Each time you press and hold the button, the D AB tuner and
the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.

DAB

FM/AM

Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3)
you want.

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

D1 D2

(DAB 1) (DAB 2)

D3

(DAB 3)

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

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What you can do more with DAB

Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative
Reception)

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You can keep listening to the same program

• While receiving a DAB service:
When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tune in
another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.

• While receiving an FM RDS station:
When driving in an area where a DAB service is broadcasting the same program as the FM
RDS station is broadcasting, this unit automatically tunes into the DAB service.

Note:

When reception switches between DAB and FM, the listening volume level may increase or decrease
inconveniently . This change in the volume lev el results fr om unequal audio injection levels at br oadcaster
site, but not from the malfunction of this unit.

To use Alternative Reception

When shipped from the factory, Alternative Reception is activated.
1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Press
3 Select the desired mode with the control dial.

• AF ON: Traces the program among DAB services and FM RDS stations—Alternative

• AF OFF: Deactivates Alternative Reception

¢ or 4 to select “DAB AF,” if not shown on the display.

Reception. The AF indicator lights up on the display (see page 10).

Note:

When Alternative Reception (for DAB services) is activated, Network-T rac king Reception (for RDS
stations: see page 10) is also activated automatically. On the other hand, Network-Tracking
Reception cannot be deactivated without deactivating Alternative Reception.

4 Press SEL (select) again to finish the setting.

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MAINTENANCE

Handling CDs

This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the
Other discs cannot be played back.

How to handle CDs

When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case
and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
When storing a CD into its case, gently insert the CD around the center

holder (with the printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store CDs into the cases after use.

To keep CDs clean

A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD does become dirty, wipe it with a soft
cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

To play new CDs

New CDs may hav e some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such
a CD is used, this unit may reject the CD.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the CD play er ma y malfunction. In this case, eject the CD and lea v e the unit turned on
for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

COMPACT

and marks.

DIGITAL AUDIO

Center holder

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CAUTIONS:

• Do not insert 8 cm CDs (single CDs) into the loading slot. (Such CDs cannot be ejected.)

• Do not insert any CD of unusual shape — like a heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.

• Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight or an y heat source or place them in a place subject to high temperatur e
and humidity. Do not leave them in a car.

• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean
CDs.

When playing a CD-R (Recordable)

You can play back your original CD-Rs on this receiver.

• Before playing back CD-Rs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs recorded on CD recorders may not be pla yed bac k on this receiver because of their disc
characteristics, and of the following reasons:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the CD player is dirty.

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs.

• CD-RWs (Rewritable) cannot be played back on this receiver.

• Do not use CD-Rs with stickers or sticking labels on the surface. They may cause malfunctions.

About mistracking:

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

• CD cannot be played back.

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• CD sound is sometimes

interrupted.

• Sound is sometimes
interrupted.

• Sound cannot be heard from
the speakers.

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

• Static noise while listening
to the radio.

• “NO DISC” appears on the
display.

• “RESET 8” appears on the
display.

• “RESET 1-RESET 7”
appears on the display.

• CD can be neither played
back nor ejected.

• This unit does not work at
all.

• The CD changer does not
work at all.

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CD is inserted upside down.
You are driving on rough roads.

The disc is scratched.
Connections are incorrect.

Connections are incorrect.

The volume is turned to the
minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected
firmly.

No CD is in the magazine.
CDs are inserted incorrectly.

This unit is not connected to a
CD changer correctly.

The unit may function
incorrectly.

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

Insert the CD correctly.
Stop playing CD while driving on

rough roads.
Change the disc.
Check the cords and

connections.

Check the cords and
connections.

Adjust it to the optimum level.

Check the cords and
connections.

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Insert CDs into the magazine.
Insert them correctly.

Connect this unit and the CD
changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD
changer.

Press the reset button of the
CD changer.

Press CD and SEL at the same
time for several seconds.
(“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear
on the display alternately.) When
you open the control panel by
pressing 0, be careful not to
drop CD when it is ejected.

Press and hold both SEL and

at the same time for
several seconds to reset the
unit. (The clock setting and
preset stations stored in
memory are erased.) (See

page 2.)

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:

Front: 45 W per channel
Rear: 45 W per channel

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion.

Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8%

total harmonic distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allow ance)
Tone Control Range

Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Treble:±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load

(full scale)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range

FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

AM: (MW) 522 kHz to 1,620 kHz

(LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical

pickup (semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurab le limit

GENERAL

Power Requirement
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V

allowance)
Allowable Operational Temperature:

0˚C to +40˚C
Grounding System: Negative ground
Dimensions (W × H × D)

Installation Size:

182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm

Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 11 mm

Mass: 1.4 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.

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[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)

Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):

65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15,000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 30 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

[MW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

[LW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 50 µV

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Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

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