JVC KW-XC88 User Manual

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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

KW-XC88

DISP

AUX

SEL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MODE EX

1728394105116

DOLBY & NR

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

45Wx4

TAPE

KW-XC88

CD / CH

FM / AM

TAPE / AUX

+10

PROG

INDONESIA

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUKSI

LVT1250-001A

(UN)

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CD CHANGER CONTROL

DOLBY & NR

MODE

TAPE

DISP

AUX

SEL

EQ LV

PROG

+10

CD / CH

FM / AM

TAPE / AUX

KW-XC88

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

45Wx4

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

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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.

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

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

Press

Press - to select

Press SEL (Select) to finish the setting.

to select

“ DEMO OFF ”.

“ DEMO

”

CAUTION onVolume 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.

About the demonstration mode

(DEMO MODE) ..................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

RADIO 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

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 OPERA TIONS ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

* Temperatur

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.

e inside the car...

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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Display window

Control panel

Display window

CD loading slot 3 4

DISP (display) button 5

Auxiliary input jack 6

SEL (select) button 7

EQ LV (Equalizer/Level) button 89+ / - buttons

Reset button

MODE button

Cassette compartment

Source buttons

•

CD/CH b

•

FM/AM b

•

+10 /

•

APE

EX (e

Number b

(standby/on / attenuator) button

ATT

(eject) button

utton utton

APE/A

UX b

10 b

utton

(eject) b

utton

a) b

xtr

uttons

utton

uttons

CD / CH

FM / AM

45Wx4

TAPE / AUX

PROG

DOLBY & NR

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

TAPE

KW-XC88

DISP

AUX

SEL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MODE

+10

Display window

Dolb

y NR indicator

EQ le

vel indicator/S

el meter

Main displa

vel meter

Pla

y mode indicators

RND (random), RPT (repeat),

B.SKIP (blank skip)

CD indicator

APE indicator

xt name indicators

DISC

, TRA

CK,

Source indicators

, CD-CH (CD-changer),

F3, AM

uner reception indicators

MO (monaur

Cloc

k displa

.BASS (Super Bass) le

TION

al), ST (stereo)

APE, A

vel/

UX, F1, F2,

Remote controller

Functions the same as the on the main unit.

ATT

button

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

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

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 / buttons.

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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.

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.

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)

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TAPE

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CD / CH

FM / AM

TAPE / AUX

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

45Wx4

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.

. 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.

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

•

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

(back side)

. Place the battery.

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

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

CAUTION:

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

DISP

Turn on the power.

SEL

KW-XC88

AUX

EQ LV

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MODE EX

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“HELLO!” appears on the displa y.

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.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

CD / CH

FM / AM

45Wx4

TAPE

TAPE / AUX

PROG

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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.

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

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

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To turn up the volume.

To turn down the volume.

Level meter

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

• Each time you pressTAPE/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. T o operate the e xternal components, see page 27. To operate the CD changer, see pages 28 - 30.

Clock time

To drop the volume in a moment

Press source.“ATT ” star ts 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

ATT

To turn off the power

Press YOU ” 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

ATT

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RADIO OPERA

DISP

AUX

SEL

TIONS

KW-XC88

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MODE

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER

DOLBY & NR

CD / CH

FM / AM

45Wx4

TAPE / AUX

+10

PROG

TAPE

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.

Selected band appears

Start searching a station.

search stations of

higher frequencies

search stations of

er frequencies

FM3

Searching a station manually: Manual search

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

Press and hold

until

“

M (man

the display

une in to a station you want while

“

”

is flashing.

ual)

”

starts flashing on

Press

to stations of higher frequencies

Press

to stations of lo frequencies

to tune in

When a station is receiv stops

ed, searching

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

•

If y

ou release y

man

ual mode will automatically tur

our finger from the button, the

n off after 5

seconds.

•

If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz inter 9 kHz f

or AM) until y

ou release the b

vals f

or FM and

utton.

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 favorite station into 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 stations of higher frequencies

Press

to stations of lo

frequencies

to tune in

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Press SEL.

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 stations of higher frequencies

Press to stations of lo frequencies

Press and hold the EX button until

“EX” flashes.

to tune in

FM2

FM1

Select the number (1 - 6) for the

FM3

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). Y our f avorite station is tuned in.

“EX” flashes on the display.

Notes:

• A previously 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

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),

SEL

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”.

SSM

Canceled

(frequency indication)

Select FM reception mode.

SEL

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

FM reception mode turns on

(“MONO ON”) and off (“MONO

OFF”) alternately.

SCAN

MONO

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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.

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JVC KW-XC88 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS