JVC W-XC406, KW-XC405U, KW-XC405UT, KW-XC406U Instructions Manual

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC406/KW-XC405

KW-XC406/KW-XC405

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For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0327-001A

[U]

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.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave

all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.

Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving,
be sure to look ahead carefully or you may
be involved in a traffic accident.

How to reset your unit

This will reset the microcomputer. Your

preset adjustments will also be erased.

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the
output level.

How to forcibly eject a disc

If a disc cannot be recognized or cannot be
ejected, eject the disc as follows.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.

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Contents

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

How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2

How to read this manual ........................ 4

How to use the MODE button ............... 4

Control panel —

KW-XC406/KW-XC405 ............... 5

Parts identification ................................. 5

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Main elements and features ................... 6

... 6

Getting started ....................... 7

Basic operations .................................. 7

Canceling the display demonstrations ... 8

Setting the clock .................................... 8

Radio operations ................... 9

Listening to the radio ........................... 9

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

Listening to a preset station ................... 10

Scanning broadcast stations ................... 10

Assigning titles to the stations ............... 11

Tape operations ..................... 17

Playing a tape ..................................... 17

Finding the beginning of a tune ............. 17

Other convenient tape functions ............ 17

Sound adjustments ................ 18

Selecting preset sound modes

(EQ: equalizer) ................................. 18

Adjusting the sound ............................... 18

Storing your own sound adjustments ..... 19

General settings — PSM ......... 20

Basic procedure ..................................... 20

External component operations

... 22

Playing an external component ............ 22

Maintenance .......................... 23

Handling discs ....................................... 23

Handling cassettes ................................. 23

More about this unit ............... 24

Troubleshooting ..................... 27

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Disc operations ...................... 12

Playing a disc in the unit ..................... 12

Playing discs in the CD changer ........... 13

Other main functions ............................. 15

Changing the display information ......... 15

Selecting the playback modes ................ 16

For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any
complicated operations.

Specifications ......................... 29

Temperature inside the car....

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

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How to read this manual

How to use the MODE button

The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:

• Some related tips and notes are explained in

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“More about this unit” (see pages 24 – 26).

• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

Press MODE repeatedly to select the different
functions available during play.

Time countdown indicator

Ex.: When “SSM” is selected

While listening to the radio:

• You cannot select “SSM” or “SCAN”
if you are listening to the station stored
in the EX (extra) button, see page 10 for
details.

SSM SCAN MONO

Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.

Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.

The following marks are used to indicate...

: Built-in CD player operations.

: External CD changer operations.

Canceled

(Station frequency)*

While listening to a disc:

–10 +10

Canceled

(Track no. and

Elapsed playing time)*

While listening to a tape:

DOLBY B B.SKIP REPEAT

While adjusting the sound mode:

• Pressing MODE allows you to store the
adjusted sound mode into memory. (See
page 19 for details.)

* Depending on the level meter setting. (See

page 20 for details.)

REPEAT RANDOM

INTRO

Canceled

(Playback direction)*

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Control panel — KW-XC406/KW-XC405

Parts identification

Display window

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1 Loading slot
2
3 DISP (display) button
4 MODE button
5 Cassette compartment
6 Remote sensor

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to

7 AUX (auxiliary) input jack
8 Number buttons
9 CD 0 (CD eject) button
p Display window
q 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons

PROG (program) 5 / ∞ buttons

w 4
e SEL (select) button
r T 0 (tape eject) button
t Control dial
y Reset button
u Source buttons—CD/CD-CH, TAPE/AUX,

FM/AM, EX (extra)

(standby/on attenuator) button

strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).

/ ¢ buttons

Display window

i Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

MO (monaural)

o Disc information indicators—

(track/file), TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder)

; Text name indicators—DISC, STATION
a Main display, level meter
s Clock indicator
d EQ (equalizer) indicator
f LOUD (loudness) indicator
g
h Playback disc indicators—MP3, WMA
j B.SKIP (blank skip) indicator
k Source display
l Level meter, volume meter, time countdown

/ Playback mode indicators—DISC,

z Loaded source indicators—

(Dolby B NR) indicator

indicator

(folder), RND (random),
RPT (repeat), INT (intro),
MAG (magazine)

(tape)

(track/file),

(disc),

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Remote controller — RM-RK50

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

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• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Make sure there is no obstacle in between.

Warning:

• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:

– Do not recharge, short, disassemble,

heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.

– Do not leave the battery with other

metallic materials.

– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or

similar tools.

– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate

when throwing away or saving it.

Caution:

Main elements and features

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button

•

Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when the power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons

•

Changes the FM/AM bands with 5 U only.

•

Changes the preset stations with D ∞ only.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.

•

Changes the tape directions with 5 U only.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons

• Adjusts the volume level.

4 SOUND button

• Selects the sound mode (EQ: equalizer).

5 SOURCE button

• Selects the source.

6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons

• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.

• Changes the tracks of the disc if pressed
briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the tape if
pressed and held.*

• Finds the beginning of a tune (MMS)
while listening to a tape if pressed
briefly.*

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* To release these operations, press 5 U.

Playback resumes.

Getting started

Basic operations

~ Turn on the power.

For TAPE/AUX

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* You cannot select these sources if they

are not ready.

! Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

Ÿ For FM/AM tuner

For your favorite station

• Stored your favorite
station, see page 10
for details.

For CD/CD-CH

Select “CD-CH” when using an Apple

®

iPod

or a JVC D. player (see page

22).

iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

Volume level indicator

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 18 and 19.)

To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press

it again.

To turn off the power

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Canceling the display

Setting the clock

demonstrations

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If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.

[Initial: DEMO ON] —see page 20.

1

2

3

1

2

Set the hour and minute.

1 Select “CLOCK HOUR,” then

adjust the hour.

2 Select “CLOCK MIN,” (minute)

then adjust the minute.

3 Finish the procedure.

4

Finish the procedure.

To activate the display demonstration

In step 3 above...

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Radio operations

Listening to the radio

2 Select the desired station frequencies.

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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive

1

2

~

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo

broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Selected band appears.

Ÿ Start searching for a station.

When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same
button again.

Lights up when monaural mode is activated.

Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure. Then, in step 2, select “MONO
OFF.”

Storing stations in memory

You can preset six stations for each band.

FM station automatic presetting —

SSM (Strong-station Sequential

To tune in to a station manually

In step Ÿ above...
1

Memory)

1

Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)

you want to store into.

To be continued....

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2

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3

“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic presetting is over.

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.

Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

1

2

Listening to a preset station

1

2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you

want.

or

To tune in to your favorite station (EX)

If you press the button
again, the previous source
will be played back again.

3

Preset number flashes for a while.

Storing your favorite station into the
EX (extra) button

Ex.: Storing your favorite FM station of

92.5 MHz into the EX button

While listening to an FM station, tune in

to your favorite station, then....

Scanning broadcast stations

1

2 Start scanning.

Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning
stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency
appears on the display), and you can check
what program is now being broadcast.

3 Start listening to the program.

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Assigning titles to the stations

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies
(including both FM and AM). Each station
name can be assigned up to 10 characters.
However, you cannot assign title to the station
frequency stored in the EX button.

1 Tune in to the station you would like

to assign a title to.

2 Enter the assigning mode.

4 Finish the procedure.

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To erase the entire title

In step 3 on the left...

To change the information shown on the
display

3 Assign a title.

1 Select a character set.

2 Select a character.

Station frequency
(and Preset no.)

* If no title is assigned, “NO NAME” appears

for a while.

Assigned title*

Available characters

Upper case

Lower case

Numbers and symbols

3 Move to the next (or previous)

character position.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you

finish entering the title.

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Disc operations

Playing a disc in the unit

• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:

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All tracks will be played repeatedly until
you change the source or eject the disc.

• When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:

Total folder
number

Total file
number

Total track number
of the inserted disc

Total playing time
of the inserted disc

CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).

Current track
number*

Elapsed playing

2

time*

2

To stop play and eject the disc

The source changes to the last
selected source.

Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).

Current track
number*

2

Elapsed playing
time

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1

Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up

*

depending on the detected file.

2

*

2

*

Depending on the level meter setting. (See
page 20 for details.)

Playing discs in the CD changer

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About the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3­compatible CD changer with your unit.

• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.

• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD
changer.

• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this unit.

• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.

If you have changed “EXT INPUT”

*

setting to “EXT INPUT” (see page

21), you cannot select the CD
changer.

See also page 22 for using iPod or

JVC D. player.

Ÿ Select a disc.

For disc number from 01 – 06:

For disc number from 07 – 12:

Selected disc number

Track number

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All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine
will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the magazine from the CD
changer.

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• When the current disc is an MP3 disc:

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To fast-forward or reverse the track

Folder name*

1

Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).

Current track
number*

Elapsed playing

2

time*

2

• When the current disc is an audio CD or a

CD Text disc:

To go to the next or previous tracks

To go to the next or previous folders (for
MP3 and WMA discs)

(For MP3/WMA
discs)

(For MP3 discs)

To locate a particular track (for CD) or
folder (for MP3 or WMA) discs directly

To select a number from 01 – 06:

CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).

Current track
number*

1

*

“ROOT” appears if no folder is included in

Elapsed playing

2

time*

the disc.

2

*

Depending on the level meter setting. (See

page 20 for details.)

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To select a number from 07 – 12:

2

• To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it
is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit numbers at the beginning of their
folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.

To select a particular track in a folder (for
MP3 or WMA disc):

Other main functions

Skipping a track quickly during play

Changing the display information

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Only possible on JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer

• For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track
within the same folder.

Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6

1

2

First time you press 5 / ∞ button, the track
skips to the nearest higher or lower track
with a track number of multiple ten (ex.
10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you
can skip 10 tracks.

• After the last track, the first track will be
selected and vice versa.

–10 +10

While playing an audio CD or a CD

Text

While playing an MP3 or WMA disc

• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG ON” (see page 21)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG OFF”

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Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

: Current track/file number and

Elapsed playing time

3

*

If the current disc is an audio CD,

“NO NAME” appears.

4

*

If an MP3/WMA file does not have ID3 tags,

folder name and file name appear. In this
case, the TAG indicator will not light up.

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Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

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Select your desired playback mode.

1 2

Repeat play

Ex.: When “TRACK RPT” is selected

Random play

Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected

Intro scan

Mode Plays repeatedly

TRACK RPT : The current track.

• RPT and
FOLDER RPT*

•
DISC RPT*

1

: All tracks of the current folder.

and RPT light up.

2

: All tracks of the current disc.

light up.

• DISC and RPT light up.
REPEAT OFF : Cancels.

Mode Plays at random

FOLDER RND*1: All tracks of the current folder,

then tracks of the next folder and so
on.

•
DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.

• DISC and RND light up.
MAG RND*

2

• RND and MAG light up.
RANDOM OFF : Cancels.

Mode

and RND light up.

: All tracks of the inserted discs.

Plays the beginning 15 seconds of...

Ex.: When “TRACK INT” is selected

1

*

Only while playing an MP3 disc or WMA disc.

2

*

Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

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TRACK INT : All tracks of the current disc.

• INT and
FOLDER INT*

1

: The first track of every folder of

light up.

the current disc.

•
DISC INT*

2

and INT light up.

: The first tracks of the inserted

discs.

• DISC and INT light up.
INTRO OFF : Cancels.

Tape operations

Playing a tape

Playback starts automatically. When one
side of the tape reaches its end during play,
the other side of the tape automatically
starts playing. (Auto Reverse)

To change the playback direction

FWD PLAY

(Forward play)

REV PLAY

(Reverse play)

Finding the beginning of a tune

Multi Music Scan (MMS) allows you to
automatically start playback from the beginning
of a specified tune.

Specify the tune you want to locate
(how many tunes ahead of or before the
current tune)

When the beginning
of the specified tune is
located, playback starts
automatically.

3

*

Goes back to the beginning of the current

tune.

Other convenient tape functions

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To stop play and eject the cassette

The source changes to the last
selected source.

To fast-forward or rewind a tape

When the tape reaches its
end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will change
automatically.

To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press
the PROG button.

Prohibiting tape ejection

You can lock a tape in the loading slot.

1

2

• To turn on or off Dolby B NR*

( lights up on the display)

• To skip blank portions on the tape

( lights up on the display)

• To play the current tune repeatedly

( lights up on the display)

4

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

*4 Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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Sound adjustments

Selecting preset sound modes

(EQ: equalizer)

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

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Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

1

2

Indication Range

FADER*

Adjust the front and rear
speaker balance.

BAL (balance)
Adjust the left and right
speaker balance.

1

R06 (Rear only)
to
F06 (Front only)

L06 (Left only)
to
R06 (Right only)

Ÿ

FLAT O Hard Rock O R & B O
POP O JAZZ O DanceMusic O
Country O Reggae O Classic O
USER 1 O USER 2 O USER 3 O

(back to the beginning)

To select the sound mode directly

You can select the sound mode directly using
the remote controller.

LOUD

(loudness)
Boost low and high
frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at low
volume level.

VOLUME*
Adjust the volume.

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

2

*

Normally the control dial works as the

3

*

Depending on the amplifier gain control

2

the fader level to “00.”

volume control. So you do not have to select
“VOLUME” to adjust the volume level.

setting. (See page 21 for details.)

LOUD ON

LOUD OFF

00 (min.) to
30 or 50 (max.)*

3

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Storing your own sound

adjustments

4 Adjust the selected sound elements

while the indication on step 3 is
shown.

You can adjust the sound modes and store your
own adjustments in memory.

1

2 Select one of the sound mode to

adjust.

Ex.: When “JAZZ” is selected

3 Select the sound elements to adjust

while the selected sound mode is
shown.

Indication

Preset values

LOW MID HIGH

LEVEL –06

(min.) to
+06
(max.)

FREQ 60Hz

80Hz
100Hz
120Hz

WIDTH 1 (min.)

to
4 (max.)

–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)

1 (min.)
to
2 (max.)

–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)

8kHz
10kHz
12kHz
15kHz

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set (or

adjust) the other sound elements.

6 Select one of the user sound modes

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LOW LEVEL O LOW FREQ. O
LOW WIDTH O MID LEVEL O
MID WIDTH O HIGH LEVEL O
HIGH FREQ. O (back to the

beginning)

• (LOW, MID, HIGH) LEVEL:

Adjust the enhancement level.

• (LOW, HIGH) FREQ:

Select the center frequency to adjust.

• (LOW, MID) WIDTH :

Select the band width level.

(USER 1, USER 2, USER 3).

7 Store the adjustments.

“MEMORY” appears for a
while.

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General settings — PSM

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

Basic procedure

You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items listed in the table that follows.

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1

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

2 Select a PSM item.

5 Finish the procedure.

Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]

other PSM items if necessary.

DEMO MODE

Display

demonstration

CLOCK HOUR

Hour adjustment

CLOCK MIN

Minute adjustment

CLOCK DISP

Clock display

LEVELMETER
Audio level meter

DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated

automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [8].

DEMO OFF : Cancels.

1 – 12, [8]

[Initial: 1 (1:00)]

00 – 59, [8]

[Initial: 00 (1:00)]

CLOCK ON : Clock time is shown on the display at all times even

when the unit is turned off.

CLOCK OFF : [Initial];

on

. If the unit is turned off,

the clock time for about 5 seconds.

You can select one of the four different level meter patterns or a
demonstration of all the patterns.

LEVEL ALL [Initial] O LEVEL 1 O LEVEL 2 O LEVEL 3 O
LEVEL 4 O LEVEL OFF (canceled) O (back to the beginning)
LEVEL ALL : Demonstrates all the level meter patterns, each for

about 20 seconds.

Clock time is shown

pressing DISP will show

when the unit is turned

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]

DIMMER
Dimmer

CONTRAST
Display contrast

SCROLL*

1

Scroll

EXT INPUT*

2

External input

AUX ADJUST

Auxiliary input

level adjustment

AUTO : [Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on the

headlights.

ON : Activates dimmer.
OFF : Cancels.

1 – 10 : Adjust the display contrast to make the display indications

clear and legible.

[Initial: 5]

ONCE : [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once.
AUTO :

Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between).

OFF : Cancels.

• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless
of the setting.

CHANGER : [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, an Apple iPod, or a

JVC D. player, [13, 22].

EXT INPUT : To use another external component, [22].

AUX ADJ 0 0 – AUX ADJ 05: Adjust the auxiliary input level

accordingly, to avoid the sudden increase of the output
level when changing the source from external component
connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.

[Initial: AUX ADJ 00]

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TAG D IS P

Tag display

TAG O N : [Initial]; Shows the ID3 tag while playing MP3/WMA

tracks, [15].

TAG O FF : Cancels.

AMP GAIN

Amplifier gain

control

You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
LOW PWR : VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select this if the

maximum power of the speaker is less than 50 W to avoid
damaging the speaker.)

HIGH PWR : [Initial]; VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

IF FILTER

IF filter

AUTO : [Initial]; Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce noise

interference between the stations. (Stereo effect will also
be lost.)

WIDE : Subject to noise interference from adjacent stations, but

sound quality will not be degraded and will retain the
stereo effect.

1

*

Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and will be blanked) or substituted on the
display.

2

*

Cannot be selected if the source is “CD-CH” or “EXT.”

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External component operations

This unit is ready for any Apple iPod® or
JVC D. player control interface.

• For details, refer also to the manual
supplied with the interface adapter

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for iPod
KS-PD500.

®

—KS-PD100 or D. player—

Playing an external component

~ For selecting the external

component connected to....

• AUX input jack

• CD changer jack on the rear
using KS-U57 or KS-U58

If “EXT” does not appear, see page

21 and select the external input
(EXT INPUT).

• CD changer jack on the rear
using interface adapter for iPod
—KS-PD100 or for D. player—
KS-PD500

You can connect an external component to....

• CD changer jack on the rear using:
– Line Input Adapter—KS-U57 or KS-U58

(not supplied) for any other components
(except iPod or D. player).

– Interface adapter for iPod

(not supplied) for controlling iPod.

– D. player interface adapter—KS-PD500

(not supplied) for controlling D. player.

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control
panel.

For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).

®

—KS-PD100

Ÿ Turn on the connected component

and start playing the source.

! Adjust the volume.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 18 and 19.)

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Maintenance

Handling discs

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 player may
malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the
moisture evaporates.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from
its case, press down the center

holder of the case and lift the
disc out, holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by the
edges. Do not touch its recording surface.

When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).

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

Center holder

Do not use the following discs:

Warped

disc

Sticker

Stick-on

Disc

label

Handling cassettes

To clean the head

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Sticker
residue

To keep discs clean

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

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

To play new discs

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

• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use
using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available
at an audio store).

When the head becomes dirty, you may

realize the following symptoms:
– Sound quality is reduced.
– Sound level decreases.
– Sound drops out.

• Do not touch the highly-polished head with
any metallic or magnetic tools.

To keep the tape clean

• Always store the cassettes in their storage
cases after use.

• Do not store cassettes in the following places:
– Subject to direct sunlight
– With high humidity
– At extremely hot temperatures

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More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

• By pressing the source buttons on the unit,
you can also turn on the power. If the source

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is ready, playback also starts.

Turning off the power

• If you turn off the ignition key without
turning off this unit, the unit will
automatically turn on when you turn on the
ignition key next time. If the last selected
source is ready for playback (ex. a disc
or a tape is in the unit), playback starts
automatically.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, disc play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you
turn on the power.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does
not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital
Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non­DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.

General

• MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
“tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used
interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/
CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA),
MP3 and WMA format.

• When a disc has been loaded, selecting “CD”
for the playback source starts disc play.

Selecting the sources

• When no disc or cassette is loaded in the unit,
“CD” or “TAPE” cannot be selected.

• Without connecting to the CD changer,
“CD-CH” cannot be selected.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and

stations are stored newly.

– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest

frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).

– When SSM is over, the station stored in

No. 1 will be automatically tuned in.

• When storing a station manually, a previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.

Inserting a disc

• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc
automatically ejects and the unit starts playing
the last selected source.

• Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CD) and
unusual shape discs (heart, flower, etc.) into
the loading slot.

Playing a disc

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3
or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent
sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can play back only the files of the
same type which is first detected if a disc
includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and
MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs;
however, unclosed sessions will be skipped
while playing.

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• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, and for the following causes:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens

inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are

written with “Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions

(missing data, etc.) or media conditions

(stain, scratch, warp, etc.).

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time

since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower
than that of regular CDs.

• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal

stuck to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly

printed by an ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperatures

or high humidity may cause malfunctions or
damages to the unit.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files

with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums,

artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version 1.0,

1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for
WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte

characters. No other characters can be
correctly displayed (see page 11).

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files

meeting the conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for WMA)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2,

Romeo, Joliet, Windows long file name

• The maximum number of characters for file/
folder names vary among the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters
– Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters
– Windows long file name*: up to 128 (72)

characters

* The parenthetic figure is the maximum

number of characters for file/folder names
in case the total number of files and folders
is 313 or more.

• This unit can recognize the total of 512 files,
of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit can play back the files recorded in
VBR (variable bit rate).

The files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy

in elapsed time display, and do not show the
actual elapsed time. This difference becomes
noticeable especially after performing the
search function.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and

MP3 PRO format.

– MP3 files encoded in an unappropriated

format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless,

professional, and voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon

Windows Media

®

Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE,

ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is

not constant.

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Changing the source

Changing the source

• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).

Next time you select “CD” or “CD-CH” for

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the playback source, disc play starts from
where it has been stopped previously.

Ejecting a disc

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

Tape operations

Playing a tape

• While locating a specified tune:
– If the tape is rewound to its beginning,

playback starts from the beginning of that
side.

– If the tape is fast-forwarded to the end, it is

reversed and played from the beginning of
the other side.

• In the following cases, Multi Music Scan
(MMS), Blank Skip, and Repeat Play may not
operate correctly:
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo

passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded

portions.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming

between tunes.
– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For

example, if the tape is recorded with the

Dolby C NR.

• Do not use the following tape:
– Dirty or dusty tapes.
– Cassette with peeling labels.
– Loose tape which may become entangled

with the mechanism.

• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the cassette).

Ignition key-off release

• When you turn off the ignition key with
a cassette in the compartment, the unit
automatically releases the tape from its head.

General settings—PSM

• If you change the “TAG DISP” setting from
“TAG OFF” to “TAG ON” while playing
MP3/WMA file, the tag display will be
activated when the next file starts playing.

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting
from “HIGH PWR” to “LOW PWR”
while the volume level is set higher than
“VOLUME 30,” the unit automatically
changes the volume level to “VOLUME 30.”

Other main functions

• If you try to assign a title to the 31st station
frequency, “NAME FULL” flashes. Delete
unwanted titles before assignment.

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Troubleshooting

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

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

General

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

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• SSM automatic presetting does not
work.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.

• Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

Disc playback

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a correct disc into the loading slot.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in

Store stations manually.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

•

Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component
which you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc (see page 15).

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

• Use an unscratched disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
the file names.

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not

MP3/WMA playback

• A longer readout time is required
(“CHECK” keeps flashing on the
display).

add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Tracks do not play back in the order
you have intended them to play.

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• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused

• “NO FILES” appears on the display. Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

MP3/WMA playback

• Correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

• A cassette cannot be inserted. Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing

• Cassette can be neither played back nor
ejected.

• “NO TAPE” appears on the display. Insert a cassette correctly.

Tape playback

• Cassette tapes become hot. This is not a malfunction.

• Tape sound is at very low level and
sound quality is degraded.

Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display alphabets (upper/lower
case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.

right.

Unlock the cassette (see page 17).

Clean the tape head using a head cleaning tape.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display.

• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly

CD changer

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on

the display.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Insert a disc into the magazine.

and press the reset button of the CD changer.

Press the reset button of the CD changer.

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Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:
Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

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

Rear: 19 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 allowance)
Equalizer Control Range:
Low: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)
Mid: ±12 dB
High: ±12 dB (8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 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
Other terminals: CD changer, AUX (auxiliary)

input jack

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

[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

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

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 measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format:
MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media

Format:

Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

®

Audio) Decoding

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Wow and Flutter: 0.1 % (WRMS)
Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz

(Normal tape)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Normal tape)
Dolby B NR ON: 65 dB
Dolby B NR OFF: 56 dB
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

GENERAL

Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage:

Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
178 mm × 100 mm × 158 mm
Set Size (approx.):
178 mm × 100 mm × 175 mm
Mass (approx.):

2.3 kg (excluding accessories)

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)

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Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

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Installation/Connection Manual

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• This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your
vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at
JVC car audio dealers.

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this unit.
After checking them, please set them correctly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The fuse blows .

* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

• Power cannot b e turned on.

* Is the yellow lead connected?

• No sound from the speakers .

* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?

• Sound is disto rted.

* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• Noise interfere with sounds.

* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?

• Unit becomes hot.

* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This unit does not work at all.

* Have you reset your unit?

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PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:

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the receiver will be seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the
speaker wiring in your car.

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INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)

The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments
corresponding to your specific car. In this case consult the manual included with the installation
kit (option).
In some case, depending of the type and the model of your car, it is not possible to install the
unit into the center console.
If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your
JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.

Before installing the unit

• When mounting the unit, be sure to use the screws provided, as instructed. If other screws are
used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged.

• When tightening screws or bolts be careful not to pinch any connection cord.

1 Remove the audio system originally installed together with the mounting brackets.

Note: Be sure to keep all the screws and parts removed from your car for future use.

2 Attach the mounting brackets (removed from the car), to this unit (see below).

3 Connect the wires (see diagram ).

4 Fix this unit to the car using the screws removed in step 1.

• See “Caution” below.

The following example shown is for installation in a Toyota. For more details, consult
your JVC car audio dealer.

Securely connect the ground wire to the metal body
of the car using the screw originally fixed to the
metal body of the car.

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¿“æµ—«Õ¬Ë“ßµËÕ‰ªπ’È·¥ß°“√µ‘¥µ—Èß·∫∫∑—Ë«‰ª լ˓߉√°Áµ“¡§ÿ≥“¡“√∂∑”°“√ª√—∫‰¥Èµ“¡≈—°…≥–¢Õß√∂§ÿ≥ „π°√≥’¥—ß°≈Ë“«
‚ª√¥µ‘¥µËÕ¢Õ§”·π–π”®“°µ—«·∑π®”ÀπË“¬‡§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ß JVC À√◊Õ∫√‘…—∑∑’Ë®—¥®”ÀπË“¬™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫ (Õÿª°√≥χ√‘¡)
„π∫“ß°√≥’ ¢÷ÈπÕ¬ŸË°—∫™π‘¥·≈–√ÿËπ¢Õß√∂¬πµÏ ‡æ√“–Õ“®µ‘¥µ—È߇§√◊ËÕ߉«È∑’˵”·ÀπËߧÕπ‚´≈°≈“߉¡Ë‰¥È
À“°§ÿ≥¡’¢ÈÕß—¬À√◊ÕµÈÕß°“√¢ÈÕ¡Ÿ≈‡æ‘Ë¡‡µ‘¡‡°’ˬ«°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫ ‚ª√¥µ‘¥µËÕµ—«·∑π®”ÀπË“¬‡§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ß√∂¬πµÏ JVC
À√◊Õ∫√‘…—∑∑’Ë®—¥®”ÀπË“¬™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫

• À“°§ÿ≥‰¡Ë¡—Ëπ„®„π«‘∏’°“√µ‘¥µ—È߇§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ßլ˓ß∂Ÿ°«‘∏’ ‚ª√¥„Àș˓ߺŸÈ™”π“≠∑”°“√µ‘¥µ—È߇∑Ë“π—Èπ

°ËÕπ°“√µ‘¥µ—Èßµ—«‡§√◊ËÕß

• ‡¡◊ËÕ®–∑”°“√µ‘¥µ—Èßµ—«‡§√◊ËÕß ‚ª√¥„™È°√Ÿ∑’Ë·π∫¡“µ“¡∑’Ë·π–π” À“°§ÿ≥¬÷¥‡§√◊ËÕߥȫ¬°√Ÿ·∫∫Õ◊Ëπ Õ“®∑”„ÀÈ™‘ÈπË«πÀ≈«¡À√◊Õ

‡°‘¥§«“¡‡’¬À“¬‰¥È

• ‡¡◊ËÕ®–¢—π·πËπ°√ŸÀ√◊Õ≈—°‡°≈’¬« µÈÕß√–«—߉¡Ë„ÀÈÀπ’∫“¬‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ

1 ∂Õ¥≈”‚æß∑’˪√–°Õ∫‡¢È“‰ª°—∫·∑Ëπ√Õß√—∫

À¡“¬‡Àµÿ: ‚ª√¥‡°Á∫°√Ÿ·≈–™‘ÈπË«π∑—ÈßÀ¡¥∑’Ë∂Õ¥ÕÕ°‰«È„™Èß“π„π§√“«µËÕ‰ª

2 ª√–°Õ∫·∑Ëπ√Õß√—∫ (∑’Ë∂Õ¥ÕÕ°®“°√∂) ‡¢È“°—∫µ—«‡§√◊ËÕß (‚ª√¥¥Ÿ¥È“π≈Ë“ß)

3 µËÕ“¬‰ø (‚ª√¥¥Ÿ·ºπº—ß )

4 ¬÷¥µ—«‡§√◊ËÕ߇¢È“°—∫√∂¥È«¬°√Ÿ∑’Ë∂Õ¥ÕÕ°„π¢—ÈπµÕπ∑’Ë 1

• ‚ª√¥ÕË“π “¢ÈÕ§«√√–«—ß” ¥È“π≈Ë“ß

µ—«Õ¬Ë“ßµËÕ‰ªπ’ȇªÁπ°“√µ‘¥µ—È߇§√◊ËÕß√—∫—≠≠“≥„π√∂¬πµÏ‚µ‚¬µÈ“ ”À√—∫√“¬≈–‡Õ’¬¥‡æ‘Ë¡‡µ‘¡ ‚ª√¥µ‘¥µËÕ¢Õ§”·π–
π”‰¥È®“°µ—«·∑π®”ÀπË“¬‡§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ß√∂¬πµÏ JVC

Caution:

To install the mounting brackets to the unit, use only the supplied screws (M5 x 8 mm).
If you use any screw longer than 8 mm, the unit can be damaged.

¢ÈÕ§«√√–«—ß:

„π°“√ª√–°Õ∫·∑Ëπ√Õß√—∫°—∫µ—«‡§√◊ËÕß ‚ª√¥„™È°√Ÿ (M5 x 8 ¡¡.) ∑’Ë„ÀÈ¡“‡∑Ë“π—Èπ
À“°§ÿ≥„™È°√Ÿ∑’ˬ“«°«Ë“ 8 ¡¡. Õ“®∑”„Àȵ—«‡§√◊ËÕ߉¥È√—∫§«“¡‡’¬À“¬

Screws supplied for this unit:

°√Ÿ∑’Ë„æ’æ√ÑÕ∫°í∫‡§√’ËÕß:

Select the proper screw type, fitting to your car.

‡≈◊Õ°„™Ñ™π‘¥°√Ÿ„ÀчÀ¡“–¡°—∫√∂¢Õߧÿê

Binding screws (M5 x 8 mm)

°√Ÿ¬÷¥ (M5 x 8 ¡¡.)

Flat countersunk screws (M5 x 8 mm)

°√ŸÀ—«‡√’¬∫ (M5 x 8 ¡¡.)

3

ENGLISH

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A

Typical Connections / °“√‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ·∫∫ª°µ‘

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause
serious damage to this unit.

1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.

2 Connect the antenna cord.

3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.

°ËÕ•∑”°“•‡™•ËÕ¡µËÕ: µ•«®†Õ•°“•‡¥‘•†“¬‰ø„•••¬•µÏլ˓ߕ–¡—¥•–«—լ˓„ÀȺ‘¥æ•“¥„•°“•‡™•ËÕ¡µËÕ™ÿ¥ª•–°Õ•™ÿ¥•’
°“•‡™•ËÕ¡µËÕº‘¥æ•“¥Õ“®∑”„Àȇ°‘¥§«“¡‡’¬À“¬•È“¬·•ß°—•™ÿ¥ª•–

1 µËÕ“¬‰ø’µ“¡≈”¥—∫∑’Ë√–∫ÿ„π√Ÿª¥È“π≈Ë“ß
2 ‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ°—∫“¬Õ“°“»
3 ÿ¥∑È“¬ µËËÕò«π§«∫§ÿ¡°“√‡¥‘π“¬‰ø‡¢È“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫™ÿ¥π’È

2

1

3

To CD changer or another external
component (see diagram )

™ËÕ߇’¬∫µËÕ¢Õ߇§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ´’¥ CD
≈À–Õÿª°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ° (¥Ÿ·ºπ¿Ÿ¡ )

15 A fuse

ø‘«Ï¢π“¥ 15 A

Line out (see diagram )

“¬ÕÕ° (¥Ÿ·ºπ¿Ÿ¡ )

Black

’¥”

Yellow*

2

’‡À≈◊Õß*

2

Red

’‡‡¥ß

Orange with white stripe

’È¡·∂∫¢“«

Blue with white stripe

’πÈ”‡ß‘π≈“¬¢“«

Blue

»’øÈ“

*

1

Not included for this unit.

*

1

‰¡Ë‰¥È„ÀÈ¡“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π

To metallic body or chassis of the car

µËÕ°—∫‚§√ß‚≈À–À√◊Õ‡™´‘¢Õß√∂¬πµú

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

µËÕ°—∫¢—È«∑’Ë¡’°√–·‰øøÈ“„π·ºßø‘«Ï ´÷ËßµËÕ°—∫·∫µ‡µÕ√’Ë√∂¬πµ
(‚¥¬‰¡ËµÈÕß„™È«‘∑™Ï®ÿ¥√–‡∫‘¥) (12 ‚«≈∑ϧß∑’Ë)

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

µËÕ°—∫¢—È«ò«πª√–°Õ∫„π·ºßø‘«

To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)

‡“Õ“°“»‰øøÈ“Õ—µ‚π¡—µ‘ À“°¡’ (¢π“¥Ÿß¸¥ 250 mA)

*

2

Before checking the operation of this unit prior

to installation, this lead must be connected,
otherwise power cannot be turned on.

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2

°ËÕπ°“√µ√«®Õ∫°“√∑”ß“π¢Õß™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’È°ËÕπ∑’Ë®–µ‘¥µ—Èß

µÈÕßµËÕ“¬µ–°—Ë«π’È°ËÕπ ¡‘©–π—Èπ®–‰¡“¡“√∂‡ª‘¥‡§√◊ËÕ߉¥

Right speaker (rear)

≈”‚æߢ«“ (À≈—ß)

Left speaker (rear)

≈”‚æß´È“¬ (À≈—ß)

Right speaker (front)

≈”‚æߢ«“ (ÀπÈ“)

Left speaker (front)

≈”‚æß´È“¬ (ÀπÈ“)

White with black stripe

’¢“«·∂∫¥”

White

’¢“«

Gray with black stripe

’‡∑“·∂∫¥”

Gray

’‡∑“

Green with black stripe

’‡¢’¬«·∂∫¥”

Green

’‡¢’¬«

Purple with black stripe

’¡Ë«ß·∂∫¥”

Purple

’¡Ë«ß

To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)

µËÕ‡¢È“°—∫Õª°√≥ÏÕË◊π (¢π“¥Ÿß¸¥ 200 mA)

To car light control switch

«‘µ´Ï§«∫§ÿ¡‰ø¢Õß√∂¬πµ√Ï

Ignition switch

«‘∑™Ï®ÿ¥√–‡∫‘¥

Fuse block

·ºßø‘«

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and
make all electrical connections before installing the unit.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Notes:

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your
JVC car audio dealer.

• If noise is a problem...

This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking

or other unwanted noise may occur. If this happens, connect the unit’s rear ground terminal
to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords, such as copper braiding or gauge wire. If
noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

• It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both
at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less
than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see
page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

°“√‡™◊ËÕ¡‚¥¬„™È‰øøÈ“

‡æ◊ËÕªÈÕß°—π°“√‡°‘¥‰øøÈ“≈—¥«ß®√ ¢Õ·π–π”„ÀȪ≈¥¢—È«·∫µ‡µÕ√’Ë≈∫ÕÕ° ·≈È«®÷ßµËÕ“¬‰ø°ËÕ𵑥µ—È߇§√◊ËÕß

• µ√«®Õ∫„ÀÈ·πË „®«Ë“‰¥È‡¥‘π“¬¥‘πµËÕ√–À«Ë“߇§√◊ËÕß°—∫µ—«∂—ß √∂¬πµÏ

„À¡Ë·≈È«À≈—ß®“°µ‘¥µ—Èß

À¡“¬‡Àµÿ:

• „™Èæ‘°—¥®”‡æ“–·∑πø‘« À“°ø‘«Ï¢“¥∫ËÕ¬ „ÀȪ√÷°…“√È“ π¢“¬‡§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ß√∂¬πµÏ JVC

• À“°¡’‡’¬ß√∫°«π...

‡§√◊ËÕß√—∫—≠≠“≥√ÿËππ’ȉ¥Èª√–°Õ∫Õÿª°√≥Ï°”®—¥‡’¬ß√∫°«π‰«È∑’Ë·ºß«ß®√ լ˓߉√°Áµ“¡ „π√∂¬πµÏ∫“ß√ÿËπÕ“®¡’‡’¬ß

√∫°«π‡°‘¥¢÷Èπ À“°‡°‘¥‡’¬ß¥—ß°≈Ë“«¢÷Èπ „ÀȵËÕ¢—È«µËÕ“¬¥‘π¥È“πÀ≈—ߢÕßµ—«‡§√◊ËÕß ‰ª∑’Ë·™´’¢Õß
√∂‚¥¬„™È“¬‰ø∑’ËÀπ“¡“°¢÷Èπ·≈–—Èπ≈߇™Ëπ “¬‡°®À√◊Õ≈«¥∂∂—°™ÿ∫∑Õß·¥ß À“°¬—ß¡’‡’¬∫√∫°«π¥—ß°≈Ë“«‡°‘¥¢÷Èπ

‚ª√¥µ‘¥µËÕµ—«·∑π®”ÀπË“¬‡§√◊ËÕ߇’¬ß√∂¬πµÏ JVC

• ¢Õ·π–π”„ÀȵËÕ≈”‚æß ∑’Ë¡’°”≈—ߢ—∫ßÿ¥‡°‘π°«Ë“ 50 W (∑—ÈߥȓπÀπÈ“·≈–¥È“πÀ≈—ß ¡’§Ë“§«“¡µÈ“π∑“π 4 Ω ∂÷ß 8 Ω)

∂È“°”≈—ߢ—∫µË”°«Ë“ 50 W „Àȇª≈’ˬπ§Ë“ “AMP GAIN” ‡æ◊ËÕªÈÕß°—π‰¡Ë„ÀÈ≈”‚æß™”√ÿ¥ (¥ŸÀπÈ“ 21 §”·π–π”)

• ·ºËπ√–∫“¬§«“¡√ÈÕπ®–√ÈÕπ¡“°À≈—ß®“°„™È √–¡—¥√–«—ßլ˓‰ª —¡º—‡¡◊ËÕ∂Õ¥™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’ô

Heat sink

·ºËπ√–∫“¬§«“¡√ÈÕπ

Rear view

¡ÿ¡¡ÕߥȓπÀ≈—ß

4

Connecting the external amplifiers / °“√µËÕ‡æ‘Ë¡‡µ‘¡‡¢È“°—∫Õÿª°√≥ÏÕ◊Ëπ

B

You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.

• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment

so that it can be controlled through this unit.

• Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave the

speaker leads of this unit unused.

§ÿ≥“¡“√∂µËÕ°—∫·Õ¡æ≈‘ø“¬‡ÕÕ√Ï ·–Õÿª°√≥ÏÕ◊òπʉ¥ô ‡æ◊ËÕ‡æ‘Ë¡§ÿ≥ ¿“æ‡’¬ß„ÀÈ°—∫√–∫∫‡µÕ√‘‚Õ¢Õß√∂¬πµÏ

• µËÕ“¬µ–°—Ë«√–¬–‰°≈ (’πÈ”‡ß‘π≈“¬¢“«) ‡¢È“°—∫“¬µ–°—Ë«√–¬–‰°≈¢ÕßÕÿª°√≥ÏÕ◊Ëπ Ê ‡æ◊ËÕ®–“¡“√∂§«∫§ÿ¡‚¥¬™ÿ¥ª√–

°Õ∫π’ȉ¥È

• ∂Õ¥≈”‚æßÕÕ°®“°™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’È ·≈È«µËÕ‡¢È“°—∫‡§√◊ËÕߢ¬“¬ ∑‘Èß“¬µ–°—Ë«≈”‚æߢÕß™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’ȉ«

Connecting the external components / °“√µËÕ‡æ‘Ë¡‡µ‘¡‡¢È“°—∫Õÿª°√≥ÏÕ◊ËπÊ

C

CD Changer / ‡™π‡®Õ√Ï CD

Remote lead

“¬µ–°—Ë«•–¬–‰°•

Y-connector (not supplied with this unit)

¢ÈÕµËÕ√Ÿªµ—« Y ( ‰¡Ë‰¥È„ÀÈ¡“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’È)

To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any

µËÕ“¬°—∫Õÿª°√≥ÏÕ◊ËπÀ√◊Õ‡“Õ“°“»Õ—µ‚π¡—µ‘∂È“¡’

JVC Amplifier

‡§√◊ËÕߢ¬“¬‡’¬ß JVC

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe)

“¬µ–°—Ë«•–¬–‰°• (’πÈ”‡ß‘π≈“¬¢“«)

Front speakers

≈”‚æßÀπÈ“

3.5 mm stereo mini plug

¢—È«‡’¬∫¡‘π‘‡µÕ√‘‚Õ¢π“¥ 3.5 ¡¡.

Externa l component

Õÿª°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ°

CD changer jack

™ËÕ߇’¬∫µËÕ¢Õß
‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ CD

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4

Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to

the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint
(if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching
the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.

*

4

µËÕ≈«¥“¬¥‘π„ÀÈ·πËπ‡¢È“°—∫µ—«∂—߇À≈Á° À√◊Õµ—«∂—ß√∂—µ√ßË«π ∑’ˉ¡Ë¡’’‡§≈◊Õ∫
(À“°¡’’‡§≈◊Õ∫Õ¬ŸË „ÀÈ¢Ÿ¥’ÕÕ°°ËÕπ °ËÕπµËÕ≈«¥“¬¥‘π) À“°‰¡ËªØ‘∫—µ‘
µ“¡§”·π–π”π’È ‡§√◊ËÕßÕ“®™”√ÿ¥À√◊Õ‡’¬À“¬‰¥

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3

Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

*

3

“¬‡§‡∫‘≈—≠≠“≥ (

‰¡Ë‰¥È„ÀÈ¡“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’È)

JVC Amplifier

‡§√◊ËÕߢ¬“¬‡’¬ß JVC

Rear speakers

≈”‚æßÀ≈—ß

Front speakers

≈”‚æßÀπÈ“

Apple iPod® or JVC D. player / Apple iPod

®

À√◊Õ‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ JVC D

• Set “EXT INPUT” to “CHANGER” (see page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS) /

µ—Èߧ˓

“EXT INPUT”

‡ªÁπ

“CHANGER”

(¥ŸÀπÈ“

21

§”·π–π”)

Apple iPod
(separately purchased)

Apple iPod

(·¬°®”ÀπË“¬)

• Set “EXT INPUT” to “EXT INPUT” (see page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS) /

µ—Èߧ˓

“EXT INPUT”

‡ªÁπ

“EXT INPUT”

(¥ŸÀπÈ“

21

§”·π–π”)

External Component / Õÿª°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ°

You can connect an iPod or a D. player using an interface adapter (not supplied)—KS-PD100 (for
iPod) or KS-PD500 (for D. player).

§ÿ≥“¡“√∂‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ°—∫ iPod À√◊Õ‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ D. ¥È«¬Õ‘π‡∑Õ√χøÕ–·¥ª‡µÕ√Ï (‰¡Ë¡’¡“„ÀÈ)—KS-PD100 (”À√—∫ iPod) À√◊Õ

KS-PD500 (”À√—∫‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ D.)

Externa l component

Õÿª°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ°

You can connect an external component using a line input adapter, KS-U57 or KS-U58 (not supplied).

§ÿ≥“¡“√∂µËÕÕÿª°√≥χ√‘¡‡æ‘Ë¡‡µ‘¡‚¥¬„™ÈÕ–·¥ª‡µÕ√Ï√—∫—≠≠“≥‡¢È“ (Line input adapter) KS-U57 À√◊Õ KS-U58 (‰¡Ë¡’¡“„ÀÈ)

JVC CD changer
JVC CD ‡™π‡®Õ√Ï

CD changer jack

™ËÕ߇’¬∫µËÕ¢Õß
‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ CD

CD changer jack

™ËÕ߇’¬∫µËÕ¢Õß
‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ CD

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6

Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

*

6

“¬‡§‡∫‘≈—≠≠“≥ (

‰¡Ë‰¥È„ÀÈ¡“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π’È)

JVC D. player
(separately purchased)

‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ JVC D.
(·¬°®”ÀπË“¬)

*

5

Connecting cord supplied for your CD changer

*

5

µËÕ“¬∑’Ë„ÀÈ¡“”À√—∫ CD ‡™π‡®Õ√Ï

CAUTION /

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• Before connecting the CD changer, make sure the unit is turned off.

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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC404

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0328-001A

[UI]

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave

all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.

Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving,
be sure to look ahead carefully or you may
be involved in a traffic accident.

How to reset your unit

This will reset the microcomputer. Your

preset adjustments will also be erased.

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the
output level.

How to forcibly eject a disc

If a disc cannot be recognized or cannot be
ejected, eject the disc as follows.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.

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Contents

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

How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2

How to read this manual ........................ 4

How to use the MODE button ............... 4

Control panel — KW-XC404 ....... 5

Parts identification ................................. 5

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Main elements and features ................... 6

... 6

Getting started ....................... 7

Basic operations .................................. 7

Canceling the display demonstrations ... 8

Setting the clock .................................... 8

Radio operations ................... 9

Listening to the radio ........................... 9

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

Listening to a preset station ................... 10

Scanning broadcast stations ................... 10

Assigning titles to the stations ............... 11

Tape operations ..................... 17

Playing a tape ..................................... 17

Finding the beginning of a tune ............. 17

Other convenient tape functions ............ 17

Sound adjustments ................ 18

Selecting preset sound modes

(EQ: equalizer) ................................. 18

Adjusting the sound ............................... 18

Storing your own sound adjustments ..... 19

General settings — PSM ......... 20

Basic procedure ..................................... 20

External component operations

... 22

Playing an external component ............ 22

Maintenance .......................... 23

Handling discs ....................................... 23

Handling cassettes ................................. 23

More about this unit ............... 24

Disc operations ...................... 12

Playing a disc in the unit ..................... 12

Playing discs in the CD changer ........... 13

Other main functions ............................. 15

Changing the display information ......... 15

Selecting the playback modes ................ 16

For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any
complicated operations.

Troubleshooting ..................... 27

Specifications ......................... 29

Temperature inside the car....

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

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How to read this manual

How to use the MODE button

The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:

• Some related tips and notes are explained in
“More about this unit” (see pages 24 – 26).

• Button operations are mainly explained with

the illustrations as follows:

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

Press MODE repeatedly to select the different
functions available during play.

Time countdown indicator

Ex.: When “SSM” is selected

While listening to the radio:

• You cannot select “SSM” or “SCAN”
if you are listening to the station stored
in the EX (extra) button, see page 10 for
details.

SSM SCAN MONO

Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.

Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.

The following marks are used to indicate...

: Built-in CD player operations.

: External CD changer operations.

Canceled

(Station frequency)*

While listening to a disc:

–10 +10

Canceled

(Track no. and

Elapsed playing time)*

While listening to a tape:

DOLBY B B.SKIP REPEAT

While adjusting the sound mode:

• Pressing MODE allows you to store the
adjusted sound mode into memory. (See
page 19 for details.)

* Depending on the level meter setting. (See

page 20 for details.)

REPEAT RANDOM

INTRO

Canceled

(Playback direction)*

4

Control panel — KW-XC404

Parts identification

Display window

1 Loading slot
2
3 DISP (display) button
4 MODE button
5 Cassette compartment
6 Remote sensor

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to

7 AUX (auxiliary) input jack
8 Number buttons
9 CD 0 (CD eject) button
p Display window
q 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons

PROG (program) 5 / ∞ buttons

w 4
e SEL (select) button
r T 0 (tape eject) button
t Control dial
y Reset button
u Source buttons—CD/CD-CH, TAPE/AUX,

FM/AM, EX (extra)

(standby/on attenuator) button

strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).

/ ¢ buttons

Display window

i Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

MO (monaural)

o Disc information indicators—

(track/file), TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder)

; Text name indicators—DISC, STATION
a Main display, level meter
s Clock indicator
d EQ (equalizer) indicator
f LOUD (loudness) indicator
g
h Playback disc indicators—MP3, WMA
j B.SKIP (blank skip) indicator
k Source display
l Level meter, volume meter, time countdown

/ Playback mode indicators—DISC,

z Loaded source indicators—

(Dolby B NR) indicator

indicator

(folder), RND (random),
RPT (repeat), INT (intro),
MAG (magazine)

(tape)

(track/file),

(disc),

5

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button

•

• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Make sure there is no obstacle in between.

Warning:

• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:

– Do not recharge, short, disassemble,

heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.

– Do not leave the battery with other

metallic materials.

– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or

similar tools.

– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate

when throwing away or saving it.

Caution:

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons

•

•

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA

•

• While playing an MP3 disc on an

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons

• Adjusts the volume level.
4 SOUND button

• Selects the sound mode (EQ: equalizer).
5 SOURCE button

• Selects the source.
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons

• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if

• Changes the tracks of the disc if pressed

• Fast-forwards or reverses the tape if

• Finds the beginning of a tune (MMS)

Main elements and features

Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when the power is on.

Changes the FM/AM bands with 5 U only.
Changes the preset stations with D ∞ only.

discs.
Changes the tape directions with 5 U only.

MP3-compatible CD changer:

pressed and held.

briefly.

pressed and held.*

while listening to a tape if pressed
briefly.*

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* To release these operations, press 5 U.

Playback resumes.

Getting started

Basic operations

~ Turn on the power.

For TAPE/AUX

* You cannot select these sources if they

are not ready.

! Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

Ÿ For FM/AM tuner

For your favorite station

• Stored your favorite
station, see page 10
for details.

For CD/CD-CH

Select “CD-CH” when using an Apple

®

iPod

or a JVC D. player (see page

22).

iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

Volume level indicator

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 18 and 19.)

To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press

it again.

To turn off the power

7

Canceling the display

Setting the clock

demonstrations

If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.

[Initial: DEMO ON] —see page 20.

1

2

3

1

2

Set the hour and minute.

1 Select “CLOCK HOUR,” then

adjust the hour.

2 Select “CLOCK MIN,” (minute)

then adjust the minute.

3 Finish the procedure.

4

Finish the procedure.

To activate the display demonstration

In step 3 above...

8

Radio operations

Listening to the radio

2 Select the desired station frequencies.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive

1

2

~

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo

broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Selected band appears.

Ÿ Start searching for a station.

When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same
button again.

Lights up when monaural mode is activated.

Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure. Then, in step 2, select “MONO
OFF.”

Storing stations in memory

You can preset six stations for each band.

FM station automatic presetting —

SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)

To tune in to a station manually

In step Ÿ above...
1

1

Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)

you want to store into.

To be continued....

9

2

3

“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic presetting is over.

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.

Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

1

2

Listening to a preset station

1

2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you

want.

or

To tune in to your favorite station (EX)

If you press the button
again, the previous source
will be played back again.

3

Preset number flashes for a while.

Storing your favorite station into the
EX (extra) button

Ex.: Storing your favorite FM station of

92.5 MHz into the EX button

While listening to an FM station, tune in

to your favorite station, then....

Scanning broadcast stations

1

2 Start scanning.

Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning
stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency
appears on the display), and you can check
what program is now being broadcast.

3 Start listening to the program.

10

Assigning titles to the stations

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies
(including both FM and AM). Each station
name can be assigned up to 10 characters.
However, you cannot assign title to the station
frequency stored in the EX button.

1 Tune in to the station you would like

to assign a title to.

2 Enter the assigning mode.

4 Finish the procedure.

To erase the entire title

In step 3 on the left...

To change the information shown on the
display

3 Assign a title.

1 Select a character set.

2 Select a character.

Station frequency
(and Preset no.)

* If no title is assigned, “NO NAME” appears

for a while.

Assigned title*

Available characters

Upper case

Lower case

Numbers and symbols

3 Move to the next (or previous)

character position.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you

finish entering the title.

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Disc operations

Playing a disc in the unit

• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:

All tracks will be played repeatedly until
you change the source or eject the disc.

• When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:

Total folder
number

Total file
number

Total track number
of the inserted disc

Total playing time
of the inserted disc

CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).

Current track
number*

Elapsed playing

2

time*

2

To stop play and eject the disc

The source changes to the last
selected source.

Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).

Current track
number*

2

Elapsed playing
time

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1

Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up

*

depending on the detected file.

2

*

2

*

Depending on the level meter setting. (See
page 20 for details.)

Playing discs in the CD changer

About the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3­compatible CD changer with your unit.

• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.

• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD
changer.

• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this unit.

• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.

~

If you have changed “EXT INPUT”

*

setting to “EXT INPUT” (see page

21), you cannot select the CD
changer.

See also page 22 for using iPod or

JVC D. player.

Ÿ Select a disc.

For disc number from 01 – 06:

For disc number from 07 – 12:

Selected disc number

Track number

All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine
will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the magazine from the CD
changer.

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• When the current disc is an MP3 disc:

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Folder name*

1

Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).

Current track
number*

Elapsed playing

2

time*

2

• When the current disc is an audio CD or a
CD Text disc:

To go to the next or previous tracks

To go to the next or previous folders (for
MP3 and WMA discs)

(For MP3/WMA
discs)

(For MP3 discs)

To locate a particular track (for CD) or
folder (for MP3 or WMA) discs directly

To select a number from 01 – 06:

CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).

Current track
number*

1

*

“ROOT” appears if no folder is included in

Elapsed playing

2

time*

the disc.

2

*

Depending on the level meter setting. (See

page 20 for details.)

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To select a number from 07 – 12:

2

• To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it
is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit numbers at the beginning of their
folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.

To select a particular track in a folder (for
MP3 or WMA disc):

Other main functions

Skipping a track quickly during play

Changing the display information

Only possible on JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer

• For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track
within the same folder.

Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6

1

–10 +10

2

First time you press 5 / ∞ button, the track
skips to the nearest higher or lower track
with a track number of multiple ten (ex.
10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you
can skip 10 tracks.

• After the last track, the first track will be
selected and vice versa.

While playing an audio CD or a CD

Text

While playing an MP3 or WMA disc

• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG ON” (see page 21)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG OFF”

3

Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

: Current track/file number and

Elapsed playing time

3

*

If the current disc is an audio CD,

“NO NAME” appears.

4

*

If an MP3/WMA file does not have ID3 tags,

folder name and file name appear. In this
case, the TAG indicator will not light up.

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Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

Select your desired playback mode.

1 2

Repeat play

Ex.: When “TRACK RPT” is selected

Random play

Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected

Intro scan

Mode Plays repeatedly

TRACK RPT : The current track.

• RPT and
FOLDER RPT*

•
DISC RPT*

1

: All tracks of the current folder.

and RPT light up.

2

: All tracks of the current disc.

light up.

• DISC and RPT light up.
REPEAT OFF : Cancels.

Mode Plays at random

FOLDER RND*1: All tracks of the current folder,

then tracks of the next folder and so
on.

•
DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.

• DISC and RND light up.
MAG RND*

2

• RND and MAG light up.
RANDOM OFF : Cancels.

Mode

and RND light up.

: All tracks of the inserted discs.

Plays the beginning 15 seconds of...

Ex.: When “TRACK INT” is selected

1

*

Only while playing an MP3 disc or WMA disc.

2

*

Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

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TRACK INT : All tracks of the current disc.

• INT and
FOLDER INT*

1

: The first track of every folder of

light up.

the current disc.

•
DISC INT*

2

and INT light up.

: The first tracks of the inserted

discs.

• DISC and INT light up.
INTRO OFF : Cancels.

Tape operations

Playing a tape

Playback starts automatically. When one
side of the tape reaches its end during play,
the other side of the tape automatically
starts playing. (Auto Reverse)

To change the playback direction

FWD PLAY

(Forward play)

REV PLAY

(Reverse play)

Finding the beginning of a tune

Multi Music Scan (MMS) allows you to
automatically start playback from the beginning
of a specified tune.

Specify the tune you want to locate
(how many tunes ahead of or before the
current tune)

When the beginning
of the specified tune is
located, playback starts
automatically.

3

*

Goes back to the beginning of the current

tune.

Other convenient tape functions

To stop play and eject the cassette

The source changes to the last
selected source.

To fast-forward or rewind a tape

When the tape reaches its
end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will change
automatically.

To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press
the PROG button.

Prohibiting tape ejection

You can lock a tape in the loading slot.

1

2

• To turn on or off Dolby B NR*

( lights up on the display)

• To skip blank portions on the tape

( lights up on the display)

• To play the current tune repeatedly

( lights up on the display)

4

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

*4 Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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Sound adjustments

Selecting preset sound modes

(EQ: equalizer)

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

~

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

1

2

Indication Range

FADER*

Adjust the front and rear
speaker balance.

BAL (balance)
Adjust the left and right
speaker balance.

1

R06 (Rear only)
to
F06 (Front only)

L06 (Left only)
to
R06 (Right only)

Ÿ

FLAT O Hard Rock O R & B O
POP O JAZZ O DanceMusic O
Country O Reggae O Classic O
USER 1 O USER 2 O USER 3 O

(back to the beginning)

To select the sound mode directly

You can select the sound mode directly using
the remote controller.

LOUD

(loudness)
Boost low and high
frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at low
volume level.

VOLUME*
Adjust the volume.

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

2

*

Normally the control dial works as the

3

*

Depending on the amplifier gain control

2

the fader level to “00.”

volume control. So you do not have to select
“VOLUME” to adjust the volume level.

setting. (See page 21 for details.)

LOUD ON

LOUD OFF

00 (min.) to
30 or 50 (max.)*

3

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Storing your own sound

adjustments

You can adjust the sound modes and store your
own adjustments in memory.

1

4 Adjust the selected sound elements

while the indication on step 3 is
shown.

Preset values

Indication

LOW MID HIGH

2 Select one of the sound mode to

adjust.

Ex.: When “JAZZ” is selected

3 Select the sound elements to adjust

while the selected sound mode is
shown.

LEVEL –06

(min.) to
+06
(max.)

FREQ 60Hz

80Hz
100Hz
120Hz

WIDTH 1 (min.)

to
4 (max.)

–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)

1 (min.)
to
2 (max.)

–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)

8kHz
10kHz
12kHz
15kHz

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set (or

adjust) the other sound elements.

6 Select one of the user sound modes

(USER 1, USER 2, USER 3).

LOW LEVEL O LOW FREQ. O
LOW WIDTH O MID LEVEL O
MID WIDTH O HIGH LEVEL O
HIGH FREQ. O (back to the

beginning)

• (LOW, MID, HIGH) LEVEL:

Adjust the enhancement level.

• (LOW, HIGH) FREQ:

Select the center frequency to adjust.

• (LOW, MID) WIDTH :

Select the band width level.

7 Store the adjustments.

“MEMORY” appears for a
while.

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General settings — PSM

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

Basic procedure

You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items listed in the table that follows.

1

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

other PSM items if necessary.

2 Select a PSM item.

5 Finish the procedure.

Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO MODE

Display

demonstration

CLOCK HOUR

Hour adjustment

CLOCK MIN

Minute adjustment

CLOCK DISP

Clock display

LEVELMETER
Audio level meter

DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated

automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [8].

DEMO OFF : Cancels.

1 – 12, [8]

[Initial: 1 (1:00)]

00 – 59, [8]

[Initial: 00 (1:00)]

CLOCK ON : Clock time is shown on the display at all times even

when the unit is turned off.

CLOCK OFF : [Initial];

on

. If the unit is turned off,

the clock time for about 5 seconds.

You can select one of the four different level meter patterns or a
demonstration of all the patterns.

LEVEL ALL [Initial] O LEVEL 1 O LEVEL 2 O LEVEL 3 O
LEVEL 4 O LEVEL OFF (canceled) O (back to the beginning)
LEVEL ALL : Demonstrates all the level meter patterns, each for

about 20 seconds.

Clock time is shown

pressing DISP will show

when the unit is turned

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]

DIMMER
Dimmer

CONTRAST
Display contrast

SCROLL*

1

Scroll

EXT INPUT*

2

External input

AUX ADJUST

Auxiliary input

level adjustment

AUTO : [Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on the

headlights.

ON : Activates dimmer.
OFF : Cancels.

1 – 10 : Adjust the display contrast to make the display indications

clear and legible.

[Initial: 5]

ONCE : [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once.
AUTO :

Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between).

OFF : Cancels.

• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless
of the setting.

CHANGER : [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, an Apple iPod, or a

JVC D. player, [13, 22].

EXT INPUT : To use another external component, [22].

AUX ADJ 00 – AUX ADJ 05: Adjust the auxiliary input level

accordingly, to avoid the sudden increase of the output
level when changing the source from external component
connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.

[Initial: AUX ADJ 00]

TAG D ISP

Tag display

TAG ON : [Initial]; Shows the ID3 tag while playing MP3/WMA

tracks, [15].

TAG OFF : Cancels.

AMP GAIN

Amplifier gain

control

You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
LOW PWR : VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select this if the

maximum power of the speaker is less than 50 W to avoid
damaging the speaker.)

HIGH PWR : [Initial]; VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

IF FILTER

IF filter

AUTO : [Initial]; Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce noise

interference between the stations. (Stereo effect will also
be lost.)

WIDE : Subject to noise interference from adjacent stations, but

sound quality will not be degraded and will retain the
stereo effect.

1

*

Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and will be blanked) or substituted on the
display.

2

*

Cannot be selected if the source is “CD-CH” or “EXT.”

21

External component operations

This unit is ready for any Apple iPod® or
JVC D. player control interface.

• For details, refer also to the manual
supplied with the interface adapter
for iPod
KS-PD500.

®

—KS-PD100 or D. player—

Playing an external component

~ For selecting the external

component connected to....

• AUX input jack

• CD changer jack on the rear
using KS-U57 or KS-U58

If “EXT” does not appear, see page

21 and select the external input
(EXT INPUT).

• CD changer jack on the rear
using interface adapter for iPod
—KS-PD100 or for D. player—
KS-PD500

You can connect an external component to....

• CD changer jack on the rear using:
– Line Input Adapter—KS-U57 or KS-U58

(not supplied) for any other components
(except iPod or D. player).

– Interface adapter for iPod

(not supplied) for controlling iPod.

– D. player interface adapter—KS-PD500

(not supplied) for controlling D. player.

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control
panel.

For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).

®

—KS-PD100

Ÿ Turn on the connected component

and start playing the source.

! Adjust the volume.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 18 and 19.)

22

Maintenance

Handling discs

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 player may
malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the
moisture evaporates.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from
its case, press down the center

holder of the case and lift the
disc out, holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by the
edges. Do not touch its recording surface.

When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).

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

Center holder

Do not use the following discs:

Warped

disc

Sticker

Stick-on

Disc

label

Handling cassettes

To clean the head

Sticker
residue

To keep discs clean

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

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

To play new discs

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

• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use
using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available
at an audio store).

When the head becomes dirty, you may

realize the following symptoms:

– Sound quality is reduced.
– Sound level decreases.
– Sound drops out.

• Do not touch the highly-polished head with

any metallic or magnetic tools.

To keep the tape clean

• Always store the cassettes in their storage
cases after use.

• Do not store cassettes in the following places:
– Subject to direct sunlight
– With high humidity
– At extremely hot temperatures

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More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

• By pressing the source buttons on the unit,
you can also turn on the power. If the source
is ready, playback also starts.

Turning off the power

• If you turn off the ignition key without
turning off this unit, the unit will
automatically turn on when you turn on the

ignition key next time. If the last selected
source is ready for playback (ex. a disc
or a tape is in the unit), playback starts
automatically.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, disc play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you
turn on the power.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does
not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital
Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non­DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.

General

• MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
“tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used
interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

• This unit has been designed to reproduce

CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/
CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA),
MP3 and WMA format.

• When a disc has been loaded, selecting “CD”
for the playback source starts disc play.

Selecting the sources

• When no disc or cassette is loaded in the unit,
“CD” or “TAPE” cannot be selected.

• Without connecting to the CD changer,
“CD-CH” cannot be selected.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and

stations are stored newly.

– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest

frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).

– When SSM is over, the station stored in

No. 1 will be automatically tuned in.

• When storing a station manually, a previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.

Inserting a disc

• When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc
automatically ejects and the unit starts playing
the last selected source.

• Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CD) and
unusual shape discs (heart, flower, etc.) into
the loading slot.

Playing a disc

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3
or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent
sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can play back only the files of the

same type which is first detected if a disc
includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and
MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs;
however, unclosed sessions will be skipped
while playing.

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• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, and for the following causes:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens

inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are

written with “Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions

(missing data, etc.) or media conditions

(stain, scratch, warp, etc.).

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time

since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower
than that of regular CDs.

• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal

stuck to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly

printed by an ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperatures

or high humidity may cause malfunctions or
damages to the unit.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files

with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums,

artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version 1.0,

1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for
WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte

characters. No other characters can be
correctly displayed (see page 11).

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files

meeting the conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for WMA)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2,

Romeo, Joliet, Windows long file name

• The maximum number of characters for file/
folder names vary among the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters
– Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters
– Windows long file name*: up to 128 (72)

characters

* The parenthetic figure is the maximum

number of characters for file/folder names
in case the total number of files and folders
is 313 or more.

• This unit can recognize the total of 512 files,
of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit can play back the files recorded in
VBR (variable bit rate).

The files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy

in elapsed time display, and do not show the
actual elapsed time. This difference becomes
noticeable especially after performing the
search function.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and

MP3 PRO format.

– MP3 files encoded in an unappropriated

format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless,

professional, and voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon

Windows Media

®

Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE,

ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is

not constant.

To be continued....

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Changing the source

Changing the source

• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).

Next time you select “CD” or “CD-CH” for

the playback source, disc play starts from
where it has been stopped previously.

Ejecting a disc

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

Tape operations

Playing a tape

• While locating a specified tune:
– If the tape is rewound to its beginning,

playback starts from the beginning of that
side.

– If the tape is fast-forwarded to the end, it is

reversed and played from the beginning of
the other side.

• In the following cases, Multi Music Scan
(MMS), Blank Skip, and Repeat Play may not
operate correctly:
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo

passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded
portions.

– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming

between tunes.

– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For

example, if the tape is recorded with the
Dolby C NR.

• Do not use the following tape:
– Dirty or dusty tapes.
– Cassette with peeling labels.
– Loose tape which may become entangled

with the mechanism.

• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the cassette).

Ignition key-off release

• When you turn off the ignition key with
a cassette in the compartment, the unit
automatically releases the tape from its head.

General settings—PSM

• If you change the “TAG DISP” setting from
“TAG OFF” to “TAG ON” while playing

MP3/WMA file, the tag display will be
activated when the next file starts playing.

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting
from “HIGH PWR” to “LOW PWR”
while the volume level is set higher than
“VOLUME 30,” the unit automatically
changes the volume level to “VOLUME 30.”

Other main functions

• If you try to assign a title to the 31st station
frequency, “NAME FULL” flashes. Delete
unwanted titles before assignment.

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Troubleshooting

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

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

General

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• SSM automatic presetting does not

work.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

skipped.

• Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

Disc playback

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

Store stations manually.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

•

Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component
which you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc (see page 15).

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

• Use an unscratched disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a correct disc into the loading slot.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in

the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
the file names.

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not
add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

MP3/WMA playback

• A longer readout time is required

(“CHECK” keeps flashing on the
display).

Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.

To be continued....

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Tracks do not play back in the order
you have intended them to play.

Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused

by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

• “NO FILES” appears on the display. Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

MP3/WMA playback

• Correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

This unit can only display alphabets (upper/lower
case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.

• A cassette cannot be inserted. Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing

right.

• Cassette can be neither played back nor

Unlock the cassette (see page 17).

ejected.

• “NO TAPE” appears on the display. Insert a cassette correctly.

Tape playback

• Cassette tapes become hot. This is not a malfunction.

• Tape sound is at very low level and

Clean the tape head using a head cleaning tape.

sound quality is degraded.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display.

Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly

and press the reset button of the CD changer.

CD changer

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on

Press the reset button of the CD changer.

the display.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:
Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

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

Rear: 19 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 allowance)
Equalizer Control Range:
Low: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)
Mid: ±12 dB
High: ±12 dB (8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 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
Other terminals: CD changer, AUX (auxiliary)

input jack

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

[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

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

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 measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format:
MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media

Format:

Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

®

Audio) Decoding

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Wow and Flutter: 0.1 % (WRMS)
Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz

(Normal tape)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Normal tape)
Dolby B NR ON: 65 dB
Dolby B NR OFF: 56 dB
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

GENERAL

Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage:

Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
178 mm × 100 mm × 158 mm
Set Size (approx.):
178 mm × 100 mm × 175 mm
Mass (approx.):

2.3 kg (excluding accessories)

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

EN

© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

0805DTSMDTJEIN

KW-XC404

Installation/Connection Manual

GET0328-002A

[UI]

0805DTSMDTJEIN

EN

• This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your

vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at
JVC car audio dealers.

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this unit.
After checking them, please set them correctly.

INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)

The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments
corresponding to your specific car. In this case consult the manual included with the installation
kit (option).
In some case, depending of the type and the model of your car, it is not possible to install the
unit into the center console.
If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your
JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.

Before installing the unit

• When mounting the unit, be sure to use the screws provided, as instructed. If other screws are
used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged.

• When tightening screws or bolts be careful not to pinch any connection cord.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The fuse blows.
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

• Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the yellow lead connected?

• No sound from the speakers.
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?

• Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• Noise interfere with sounds.
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?

• Unit becomes hot.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?

1

Battery

Remote controller

Binding screws
(M5 x 8 mm)

Power cord

1 Remove the audio system originally installed together with the mounting brackets.

Note: Be sure to keep all the screws and parts removed from your car for future use.

2 Attach the mounting brackets (removed from the car), to this unit (see below).

3 Connect the wires (see diagram ).

4 Fix this unit to the car using the screws removed in step 1.

• See “Caution” below.

The following example shown is for installation in a Toyota. For more details, consult
your JVC car audio dealer.

Securely connect the ground wire to
the metal body of the car using the
screw originally fixed to the metal
body of the car.

Mounting bracket
removed from the car

Screws supplied
for this unit

Screw removed from the car in step 1

Install the unit at an angle of less than 30°.

Less than 30˚

If there is an interfering tab on the
mounting bracket, bent it flat.

© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Caution:

To install the mounting brackets to the unit, use only the supplied screws (M5 x 8 mm).
If you use any screw longer than 8 mm, the unit can be damaged.

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise,

the receiver will be seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the
speaker wiring in your car.

When installating the unit in a Nissan car

Fix the supplied plate as illustrated.

Plate for use with a
Nissan car

Plate for use with a Nissan car

Flat countersunk screws
(M5 x 8 mm)

Screws supplied for this unit:

Binding screws
(M5 x 8 mm)

Flat countersunk
screws (M5 x 8 mm)

Mounting bracket
removed from the car

Screws supplied for this unit

Select the proper screw
type, fitting to your car.

2

Connecting the external amplifiers

B

A

Typical Connections

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit.

1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.
2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.

You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.

• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other
equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.

• Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave

the speaker leads of this unit unused.

2

1

3

To CD changer or another external
component (see diagram

)

15 A fuse

Line out (see diagram

)

Black

Yellow

*

2

Red

Orange with white stripe

Blue with white stripe

Blue

*

1

Not included for this unit.

To metallic body or chassis of the car

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)

*

2

Before checking the operation of this unit prior

to installation, this lead must be connected,
otherwise power cannot be turned on.

Right speaker (rear)Left speaker (rear)Right speaker (front)Left speaker (front)

White with black stripe

White Gray with black stripe Gray

Green with black stripe

Green

Purple with black stripe

Purple

To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)

To car light control switch

Ignition switch

Fuse block

*

5

Connecting cord supplied for your CD

changer

CAUTION:

• Before connecting the CD changer, make
sure the unit is turned off.

3.5 mm stereo
mini plug

CD changer
jack

*

4

Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the

car—to the place uncoated with paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint
before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.

*

3

Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

Remote lead Y-connector (not supplied with this unit)

To the remote lead of other equipment
or automatic antenna if any

JVC Amplifier

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe)

Front
speakers

JVC Amplifier

Rear
speakers

Front speakers

Apple iPod
(separately purchased)

You can connect an iPod or a D. player using an interface
adapter (not supplied)—KS-PD100 (for iPod) or KS-PD500
(for D. player).

External

component

JVC CD changer

CD changer
jack

CD changer jack

*

6

Signal cord (not supplied

for this unit)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Notes:

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

• If noise is a problem...

This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur. If this happens, connect the unit’s rear ground terminal to the

car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords, such as copper braiding or gauge wire. If noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

• It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than
50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

Heat sink

Rear view

JVC D. player
(separately purchased)

iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

Connecting the external components

C

CD Changer

• Set “EXT INPUT” to “CHANGER” (see page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

Apple iPod® or JVC D. player

External

component

• Set “EXT INPUT” to “EXT INPUT” (see page 21 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

External Component

You can connect an external component using a line input adapter, KS-U57 or KS-U58 (not supplied).