JVC KW-XC88AU, KW-XC88 Instructions Manual
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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
KW-XC88
DISP
AUX
EQ
SEL
LV
CD CHANGER CONTROL
MODE EX
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8
1
2
9
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KW-XC88
INDONESIA
CD
10
CD / CH
FM / AM
TAPE / AUX
+10
PROG
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
45Wx4
DOLBY & NR
TAPE
10
11
4
5
12
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INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUKSI
LVT1250-001A
(UN)
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
CD CHANGER CONTROL
DOLBY & NR
MODE
EX
TAPE
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2
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DISP
AUX
SEL
EQ
LV
PROG
+10
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CD / CH
FM / AM
TAPE / AUX
CD
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.
1
”
.
Press
2
Press - to select
3
Press SEL (Select) to finish the setting.
4
or
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.
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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to
ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
CONTENTS
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 ...
27
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...
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
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Display window
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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20
11
CD
CD / CH
FM / AM
TAPE / AUX
+10
10
PROG
DOLBY & NR
5
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
11
12
6
45Wx4
TAPE
EX
KW-XC88
DISP
AUX
EQ
SEL
LV
CD CHANGER CONTROL
MODE
7
8
9
1
2
10
3
4
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
22
21
23
24
25
Control panel
1
Display window
2
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
10
MODE button
11
Cassette compartment
12
CD
13
Source buttons
•
CD/CH b
•
FM/AM b
•
T
APE/A
14
15
16
17
18
PR
•
+10 /
•
APE
T
EX (e
Number b
4
(standby/on / attenuator) button
ATT
/
(eject) button
utton
utton
UX b
utton
utton
b
OG
utton
10 b
-
utton
utton
uttons
b
xtr
/
a) b
(eject) b
uttons
26
27
28
Display window
19
Dolb
y NR indicator
20
EQ le
vel indicator/S
le
v
el meter
21
Main displa
22
Le
vel meter
23
Pla
y mode indicators
RND (random), RPT (repeat),
B.SKIP (blank skip)
24
CD indicator
25
T
APE indicator
26
T
e
xt name indicators
DISC
27
Source indicators
CD
, CD-CH (CD-changer),
F3, AM
28
T
uner reception indicators
MO (monaur
29
Cloc
k displa
, TRA
y
CK,
ST
al), ST (stereo)
y
29
.BASS (Super Bass) le
A
TION
T
APE, A
UX, F1, F2,
vel/
Remote controller
1
2
3
4
5
Selects the sound mode.
Each time you press button, the EQ
(equalizer) mode changes.
6
Selects the source.
Each time you press FUNC (function), the
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6
7
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 / buttons.
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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.
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.
ATT
/
Note:
This button does not function for the preferred
setting mode (PSM) adjustment.
button
5
Preparing the remote controller
(back side)
DOLBY & NR
TAPE
4105116
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PROG
+10
10
CD / CH
FM / AM
TAPE / AUX
CD
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
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.
3
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)
1)
. Place the battery.
2
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side
facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in
the holder.
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2)
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.
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DISP
SEL
3
1
Turn on the power.
AUX
EQ
LV
KW-XC88
CD CHANGER CONTROL
MODE EX
1728394105116
“HELLO!” appears on the display .
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.
2
Select the source.
• Each time you press CD/CH,
the source changes to CD* and
CD-changer (or external
component)** alternately.
DOLBY & NR
BASIC OPERATIONS
CD
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
TAPE
12
CD / CH
FM / AM
45Wx4
TAPE / AUX
10
PROG
2
+10
Note:
When you use this unit for the first
time, set the built-in clock correctly, see
page 22.
3
Adjust the volume.
4
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.
To 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 ” 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
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
EQ
SEL
LV
TIONS
KW-XC88
CD CHANGER CONTROL
MODE
1
9
8
7
3
2
4
DOLBY & NR
10
CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER
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6
5
CD
CD / CH
FM / AM
45Wx4
TAPE / AUX
+10
10
PROG
TAPE
EX
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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
1
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or
AM).
FM1
FM2
FM3
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, and
FM3).You can use any one of them to listen to an FM
broadcast.
AM
Searching a station manually:
Manual search
1
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or
AM).
2
Press and hold
until
“
the display
M (man
.
ual)
or
”
starts flashing on
Selected band appears
2
Start searching a station.
T
o
search stations of
higher frequencies
T
o
search stations of
lo
w
er frequencies
When a station is receiv
stops
.
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
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ed, searching
.
3
T
une in to a station you want while
“
M
”
is flashing.
Press
to tune in
to stations of higher
.
to tune in
w
.
n off after 5
r
e
•
If y
ou release y
man
frequencies
Press
to stations of lo
frequencies
our finger from the button, the
ual mode will automatically tur
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).
1
Select the band (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
FM1
2
Press MODE repeatedly until“SSM”
FM2
FM3
appears.
AM
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
1
Select the FM1 band.
2
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
to tune in
r
e
w
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3
Press SEL.
EQ
SEL
LV
“--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.
3
Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than 2
seconds.
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1
“P1” flashes for a few seconds.
4
Repeat the above procedure to store
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2
other stations into other preset
numbers.
9
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.
1
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or
AM) you want.
1
Select the FM1 band.
2
Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 88.3 MHz.)
Press
to stations of higher
frequencies
Press
to stations of lo
frequencies
3
Press and hold the EX button until
.
.
“EX” flashes.
EX
to tune in
to tune in
w
e
r
FM1
2
Select the number (1 - 6) for the
FM2
FM3
preset station you want.
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1
To tune in the favorite station (EX)
EX
• If you press the button again, the previous
source will be played back again.
8
2
9
3
Press EX so that the unit
automatically turns on (if it has
been off).
Y our favorite station is tuned in.
10
4
11
5
12
6
AM
“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.
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Other convenient tuner functions
Scanning broadcast stations
1
Select “SCAN”.
*
SSM
Canceled
(frequency indication)
* When receiving an FM stereo broadcast.
2
Start scanning.
Each time a broadcast is tuned
in, scanning stops for about 5
seconds (tuned frequency
number flashes on the display),
EQ
SEL
LV
and you can check what
program is now being
broadcasted.
SCAN
*
MONO
Selecting FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive, follow the procedure below:
1
Select“MONO”.
SSM
Canceled
(frequency indication)
2
Select FM reception mode.
FM reception mode turns on
EQ
SEL
LV
When the monaural mode is turned on, the sound
you hear becomes monaural but reception will be
improved.
(“MONO ON”) and off (“MONO
OFF”) alternately.
SCAN
MONO
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If you want to listen to that program, press MODE
button again to stop scanning.
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.
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast
in stereo.
Note:
If no name is assigned, “NO NAME” will appear
when you press DISP.
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