JVC KS-SX979R 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

A

T

45Wx4

T

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DISP

RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

MO

RND

5

SSM

∞

RPT

DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

-CH

KD-SX924R

A

T

45Wx4

T

/

/I

DISP

RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

MO

RND

5

SSM

∞

RPT

DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

-CH

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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T

T

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DISP

RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

KD-SX909R

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T

T

/

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DISP

RDS

TP

PTY

78 9101112

SCM

45Wx4

45Wx4

MO

RND

5

SSM

∞

RPT

DAB

CD

FM/AM

CD

-CH

MO

RND

5

SSM

∞

RPT

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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2

3

Note:

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

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A

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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

-CH

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).

2

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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2

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.

MO RND

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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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1

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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1 3

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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

33

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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33LINE IN

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