JVC KW-XC777 Instruction Manual

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC777

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RECEPTOR DE CD-CASSETTE KW-XC777

RADIOCASSETTE/CD KW-XC777

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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

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INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0833-001A

[J]

INFORMATION (For USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

Precautions:

1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure

to beam.

3.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

4.CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser radiation, however, is equipped with safety switches

to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.

5.CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION on Volume Setting

CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a CD and adjust it as required during playback.

How to reset your unit

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

Note:

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

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

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

About the demonstration mode

(DEMO MODE) ..................................... 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic preset: SSM .......................... 9

Manual preset ........................................ 9

Storing your favorite station into the

EX (extra) button ................................. 10

Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 10

Other convenient tuner functions ............. 11

Scanning broadcast stations ................. 11

Showing a station name ........................ 11

Selecting FM reception mode ................ 11

CD OPERATIONS .......................... 12

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

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

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD ................................................ 13

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 14

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................ 14

TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 15

Listening to a tape .................................... 15

Finding the beginning of a tune ................ 16

Other convenient tape operations ............ 17

Skipping blank portions on the tape ...... 17

Playing the current tune repeatedly....... 17

Prohibiting tape ejection ........................... 17

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 18

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

Reinforcing the bass sound ..................... 18

Selecting preset sound modes ................. 19

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 20

LEVEL METER SETTING .................. 21

Selecting level meter patterns .................. 21

Level meter patterns .............................. 21

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 22

Setting the clock ....................................... 22

Changing general settings (PSM) ............ 22

Assigning names to the sources .............. 25

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ...

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 28

Playing CDs ............................................. 28

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 30

MAINTENANCE ............................ 31

Handling cassettes ................................... 31

Handling CDs ........................................... 32

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 33

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SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 35

About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE)...

When shipped from the factory, “DEMO” is set to “DEMO ON” in this unit. The demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes. (See page 25.)

To deactivate the demonstration mode

1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “DEMO.” 3 Press – to select “DEMO OFF.”

4 Press SEL (Select) to finish the setting.

BEFORE USE

*For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

*Temperature inside the car....

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

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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8 9 p

Display window

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Control panel

1 Display window 2 CD loading slot 3 4 DISP (display) button 5 MP3 INPUT jack 6 SEL (select) button 7 EQ LV (Equalizer/Level) button 8 + / – buttons 9 Reset button p MODE button q Cassette compartment w CD 0 (eject) button e Source buttons

• CD/CH button

• FM/AM button

• TAPE/AUX button

r • 2 PROG 3 button

• +10 / –10 button

t TAPE 0 (eject) button y 4 / ¢ buttons u EX (extra) button i Number buttons

(standby/on / attenuator) button

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r t

y u

Display window

o Dolby NR indicator ; EQ level indicator/S. BASS (Super Bass) level/

level meter

a Main display s Level meter d Play mode indicators

RND (random), RPT (repeat), B.SKIP (blank skip)

f CD indicator g TAPE indicator h Text name indicators

DISC, TRACK, STATION

j Source indicators

CD, CD-CH (CD-changer), TAPE, AUX, F1, F2, F3, A

k Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

l Clock display

Remote controller

5 Selects the sound mode.

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

1 Functions the same as the

on the main unit.

2 • Changes the band while listening to the

radio.

• Changes the tape direction while listening to a tape.

• Selects disc numbers in the increasing order, and starts playing while listening to the CD changer.

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button

6 Selects the source.

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

7 • Searches stations while listening to the

radio.

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

• Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) tracks if pressed briefly while listening to a CD.

• Fast-forwards or rewinds a tape and find a beginning of a tune (MMS) while listening to a tape.

• Does not function as 5/∞ buttons.

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3 • Selects preset numbers in the increasing

order while listening to the radio.

• Selects disc numbers in the decreasing order, and starts playing while listening to the CD changer.

4 Functions the same as the +/– buttons on the

main unit.

Note:

This button does not function for the preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.

Preparing the remote controller

(back side)

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote

sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

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obstacle in between.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light

(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Remote sensor

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

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

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

2. Place the battery.

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

3. Return the battery holder.

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

WARNING:

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

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose it in a fire. Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• When throwing a way or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

Turn on the power.

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“HELLO!” appears on the display.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Note:

When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 22.

Adjust the volume.

To turn up the volume.

To turn down the volume.

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Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power.

Select the source.

• Each time you press CD/CH, the source changes to CD* and CD-changer (or external component)** alternately.

• Each time you press FM/AM, the band changes to FM (FM1, FM2, FM3) and AM.

• Each time you press TAPE/AUX, the source changes to TAPE*** and external component (AUX INPUT) alternately.

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

select CD as the source to play. (“NO DISC” will appear on the display.)

** Without connecting the CD changer or the

external component, you cannot select it as the source to play.

*** If a cassette is not in the cassette compartment,

you cannot select TAPE as the source to play. (“NO TAPE” will appear on the display.)

To operate the tuner, see pages 8 – 11. To operate the CD player, see pages 12 – 14. To operate the tape deck, see pages 15 – 17. To operate the external components, see page 27. To operate the CD changer, see pages 28 – 30.

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 18 – 20).

• If you need to change the level meter pattern, see page 21.

Level meter

Clock time

To drop the volume in a moment

Press source. “AT T” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.

briefly while listening to any

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To turn off the power

Press YO U” appears, then the unit turns off.

• 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 CD or a tape is in the unit), playback starts automatically.

for more than 1 second. “SEE

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RADIO OPERATIONS

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Listening to the radio

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

Searching a station automatically: Auto search

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

FM2

FM1

Note:

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

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Searching a station manually: Manual search

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

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

Selected band appears.

Start searching a station.

To search stations of higher frequencies

To search stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

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

Press ¢ to tune in to stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune in to stations of lower frequencies.

• If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the button.

Storing stations in memory

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

• Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset

• Storing your favor ite station in to the EX button

Automatic preset: SSM

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

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

FM2

FM1

Press MODE repeatedly until “SSM” appears.

FM3

Manual preset

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

EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz

into the preset channel number 1 of the FM1 band

Select the FM1 band.

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 88.3 MHz).

Press ¢ to tune in to stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune in to stations of lower frequencies.

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Press SEL.

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

Local stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band you have selected (FM1, FM2, and FM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons — No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

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

“P1” flashes for a few seconds.

Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.

Storing your favorite station into the EX (extra) button

You can preset an FM or AM station (such as your favorite station or traffic announcement

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station); and recall it by one touch operation even if the unit is turned off.

EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz

into the EX button

Tuning in to a preset station

You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see page 9.

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

Select the FM1 band.

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 88.3 MHz.)

Press ¢ to tune in to stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to tune in to stations of lower frequencies.

Press and hold the EX button until “EX” flashes.

FM2

FM1

Select the number (1 – 6) for the

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preset station you want.

To tune in the favorite station (EX)

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

Press EX so that the unit automatically turns on (if it has been off). Your favorite station is tuned in.

“EX” flashes on the display.

Notes:

• A previousl y preset station is erased when a new station is stored.

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

Other convenient tuner functions

SSM

SCAN

MONO

Canceled

(frequency indication)

Scanning broadcast stations

Select “SCAN”.

*SSM

Canceled

(frequency indication)

* When receiving an FM stereo broadcast.

Start scanning.

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

If you want to listen to that program, press MODE button again to stop scanning.

SCAN

*MONO

Selecting FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive, follow the procedure below:

Select “MONO”.

Select FM reception mode.

FM reception mode turns on (“MONO ON”) and off (“MONO OFF”) alternately.

When the monaural mode is turned on, the sound you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.

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Showing a station name

If you have assigned a name to a station frequency, the display shows its assigned name after the station frequency is displayed. When the station name is displayed, the STATION indicator lights up on the display (see page 25).

Lights up.

To confirm the station frequency while the assigned name is shown, press DISP (display).

Each time you press the button, the assigned name and the station frequency alternate on the display.

Note:

If no name is assigned, “NO NAME” will appear when you press DISP.

Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.

CD OPERATIONS

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Playing a CD

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

CD indicator lights up.

Total track number of the inserted disc

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

Total playing time of the inserted disc

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Notes:

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

• When you play a CD Text, the disc title and performer appear on the display. Then the current track title appears on the display, followed by the track number and elapsed playing time. See also “Playing a CD Text” (page 13) and “Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL” (page 24). If a CD Text includes much text information, some may not appear on the display.

To stop play and eject the CD

Press CD 0. CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot (“EJECT” appears on the display). The source changes to the last selected source. If you change the source, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD this time).

Notes:

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

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

Current track

Note on One-Touch Operation:

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

Elapsed playing time

Playing a CD Text

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

Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.

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

Disc Title / Performer

Current track no.

and Elapsed playing time

When disc information appears on the display, the corresponding name indicator lights up.

Current track no.

and Track Title

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

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

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

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When a disc title/performer is displayed.

When a track title is displayed.

Notes:

• You can use the scroll mode to show the disc information on the display. See also “Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL” on page 24.

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

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

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

To skip 10 tracks

Press +10 while playing a CD, to skip 10 tracks at a time.

Press –10 while playing a CD, to skip back 10 tracks at a time.

To go to a particular track directly

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

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

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

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JVC KW-XC777 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO OPERATIONS

CD OPERATIONS