JVC KW-XC899 User Manual

CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC899

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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1463-001A

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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.

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

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Locating a track or a particular portion

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

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

Playing a CD Text ..................................... 15

Other convenient CD functions ................ 15

MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 16

What is MP3? ........................................... 16

How are MP3 files recorded and

played back? ........................................ 16

MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 18

Playing an MP3 disc ................................ 18

Locating a file or particular portion

on an MP3 disc ...................................... 19

Selecting MP3 playback modes ............... 21

TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 22

Listening to a tape .................................... 22

Finding the beginning of a tune ................ 23

Other convenient tape functions .............. 24

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 25

Adjusting the sound ................................. 25

Reinforcing the bass sound ..................... 25

Selecting preset sound modes ................. 26

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 27

LEVEL METER SETTING .................. 28

Selecting level meter patterns .................. 28

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 29

About the demonstration mode

(DEMO MODE) ..................................... 29

Setting the clock ....................................... 29

Changing general settings (PSM) ............ 30

Assigning names to the sources .............. 33

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS...

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 35

Playing CDs ............................................. 35

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 37

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............ 38

Handling cassettes ................................... 38

Handling discs .......................................... 39

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 40

SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 43

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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.

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

Display window

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Control panel

1 Display window
2 CD loading slot

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4 DISP (display) button

5 Auxiliary 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

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(standby/on/attenuator) button

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Display window

o Dolby NR indicator
; S.BASS EQ (Super Bass/Equalizer) 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 Te xt name indicators

DISC, TRACK, STATION

j Source indicators

MP3, CD, CD-CH (CD-changer), TAPE, AUX,
F1, F2, F3, A

k Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

l Clock display

Remote controller

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1 Functions the same as the

on the main unit.

2 • Changes the band while listening to the

radio.

• Skips to the first file of the next directory if
pressed while listening to an MP3 disc.

• Changes the tape direction while listening to
a tape.

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

ATT

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button

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

main unit.

Note:

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

5 Selects the sound mode.

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

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press SOURCE, the source
changes.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the

radio.

•Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to any disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track or
goes back to the beginning of the current (or
previous) track/file if pressed briefly while
listening to any disc.

•Fast-forwards or rewinds a tape and finds
the beginning of a tune (MMS) while
listening to a tape. To release this operation,
press button 2 which then starts playback.

3 • Selects preset numbers in increasing order

while listening to the radio.

• Skips to the first file of the previous directory
if pressed while listening to an MP3 disc.

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

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Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote

sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no
obstacle in between.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light

(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

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)

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2. 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)

3. Return the battery holder.

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

(back side)

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.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

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1

Turn on the power.

“HELLO!” appears on the display.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Note:

When you use this unit for the first
time, set the built-in clock correctly, see
page 29.

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Adjust the volume.

To turn up the volume.

To turn down the volume.

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 alternates between
CD* and CD-changer (or
external component)**.

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

• Each time you press TAPE/AUX,
the source alternates between
TAPE*** and external component
(AUX INPUT).

* If a disc 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 play the CD, see pages 12 – 15.
To play the MP3 disc, see pages 18 – 21.
To operate the tape deck, see pages 22 – 24.
To operate the external components, see page 34.
To operate the CD changer, see pages 35 – 37.

Volume level

Clock time

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Adjust the sound as you want
(see pages 25 – 27).

• If you need to change the level meter
pattern, see page 28.

To drop the volume immediately

ATT

Press
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop immediately.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.

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briefly while listening to any

To turn off the power

ATT

Press
YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

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

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for more than 1 second. “SEE

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RADIO OPERATIONS

FM1

FM2

FM3

AM

Listening to the radio

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

Searching for a station automatically:
Auto search

1

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.

2

Start searching for a station.

Selected band appears.

To search stations of
higher frequencies

To search stations of
lower frequencies

FM3

AM

Searching for a station manually:
Manual search

1

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

2

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

3

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.

When a station is received, searching
stops.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for
searching.

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• 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 50 kHz intervals for FM and
9 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 favorite station into the EX button

Automatic preset: SSM

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

1

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

FM2

FM1

2

Press MODE repeatedly until “SSM”
appears.

FM3

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

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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.

3

Press SEL.

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

Local stations with the strongest signals are
searched for 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 the number 1 button will be automatically tuned
in.

3

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

“P1” flashes for a few seconds.

4

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

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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
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

1

Select the FM1 band.

2

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.

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.

FM2

FM1

2

Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.

FM3

AM

3

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

EX

“EX” flashes on the display.

Notes:

•The 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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To tune in the favorite station (EX)

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.

Other convenient tuner functions

SSM

SCAN

MONO

Canceled

(frequency indication)

Scanning broadcast stations

1

Select “SCAN.”

Selecting FM reception mode

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

1

Select “MONO.”

*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),
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

Showing an assigned 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 33).

2

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.

Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast
in stereo.

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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.

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CD OPERATIONS

Playing a CD

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Insert a disc into the loading slot.

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

CD indicator lights up.

Total track number of
the inserted disc

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Total playing time of
the inserted disc

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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.

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Elapsed playing time

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 15) and “Selecting the
scroll mode – SCROLL” (page 32).
If a CD Text includes much text information, some
may not appear on the display.

• If you play a CD with assigned name (see page 33),
the assigned name appears on the display, followed
by the track number and elapsed playing time. See
also “Showing an assigned name” on page 15.

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.

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.

• If you change the source, CD play also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play
starts from where playback had been stopped
previously.

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 go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

To skip 10 tracks

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“2–10 +103” appears.

2 Press +10 or –10 button.

To skip 10 tracks* fowards
to the last track.

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 track 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
track is located and played
back.

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.

To skip 10 tracks*
backwards to the first
track.

* The fist time you press +10 or –10 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 (see “How to use the +10 and –10
buttons” below).

• After the last track, the first track will be

selected, and vice versa.

How to use the +10 and -10 buttons

• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing
track number 6.

(Three times) (Twice)

Tr ac k 6 \10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32

• Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing
track number 32.

(Three times) (Twice)

Tr ac k 32 \30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8

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Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“REPEAT” appears.

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD repeat play mode
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and
off (“REPEAT OFF”)
alternately.

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD random play mode
turns on (“RANDOM ON”) and
off (“RANDOM OFF”)
alternately.

When the random mode is turned on, the RND
indicator lights up on the display and a
randomly selected track starts playing.

To play back only intro (Intro scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“INTRO” appears.

When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT
indicator lights up on the display.

To play back tracks at random
(Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“RANDOM” appears.

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2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD Intro scan mode
turns on (“INTRO ON”) and off
(“INTRO OFF”) alternately.

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When the Intro scan mode is turned on, the
current track number flashes.

Playing a CD Text

Other convenient CD functions

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.

1

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.

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 32.

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

Current track no.

and Track Title

Showing an assigned name

Yo u can assign names to conventional CDs.
If you have assigned a name to a CD, the assigned
name appears on the display, followed by the current
track number and elapsed playing time.
When the CD name is displayed, the DISC indicator
lights up on the display (see page 33).

Lights up

To confirm the current track number and
elapsed playing time while the assigned name
is shown, press DISP (display).

Each time you press the button, the assigned
name and current track number/elapsed playing
time alternate on the display.

Note:

You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3
disc.

Prohibiting CD ejection

You can prohibit CD ejection and can “lock” a CD
in the loading slot.

While pressing CD/CH, press
and hold CD 0 for more than 2
seconds. “CD ” flashes on the
display for a while, and the CD is
locked and cannot be ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD,

press and hold CD 0 for more than 2 seconds
again, while pressing CD/CH. “EJECT OK”
flashes on the display for a while, and the CD is
“unlocked.”

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MP3 INTRODUCTION

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3*. MP3 is simply
a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10
(128 Kbps**). That means, by using MP3 format,
one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.

* This player is not compatible with the data encoded

with Layer 1 and 2 formats.

**Bit rate is the average number of bits that one

second of audio data will consume. The unit used is
Kbps (1024 bits/second). To get a better audio
quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular
bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

An MP3 decoder is incorporated into this unit.
You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

Compatible with ID3v1

Extra information data such as album title, performer
name, song title, recording year, music genre and
a brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.

This unit can show ID3v1 tags (album name,
performer name and song title) on the display.

• Some characters cannot be shown correctly.

• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2.

Other Main Features in this unit:

• Maximum number of directories/files: 289
(Total)

•Available characters:A–Z, 0–9, _(underscore)

• Maximum number of characters for file name

(ISO 9660 Level 1):12 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

(ISO 9660 Level 2): 31 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

(Joliet): 64 (inclusive of

separation mark—“.” and
extension code—“mp3”)

• Maximum number of characters for directory

name: 64

Precautions when recording MP3 files
on a CD-R or CD-RW

This unit can only read MP3 files that are
recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO
9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet.

How are MP3 files recorded
and played back?

MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in
“directories (folders)”—in PC terminology.
During recording, the files and directories can be
arranged in a way similar to arranging files and
directories/folders of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file
and directory can be linked to and be accessed
from the root.

Playback order, file search order, and directory
search order of the MP3 files recorded on a disc
are determined by the writing (or encoding)
application; therefore, playback order may be
different from the one you have intended while
recording the directories and the files.

The illustration on the next page shows an
example of how MP3 files are recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and
how they are searched for on this unit.

Notes:

•The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3 files.
However, if non-MP3 files are recorded together
with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to
scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to
malfunction.

•The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without
the extension code—mp3.

• The unit is not compatible with Playlist*.

* A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which

enables users to make their own playback order
without physically rearranging the files.

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MP3 directory/file configuration

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

1 2

Hierarchy

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

3 4

5 6

: Root

: Directories

ROOT

01

02

03

04

05 09

1110

18

08

19

06 07

8

7

9

1312

Note:

There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested
directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for
stable operations.

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22

2120

: MP3 files

MP3 playback/search order

• The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( ) indicate the playback order and search order of
the MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order.

• The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories
on an MP3 disc. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the directories in the recorded order.

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MP3 OPERATIONS

Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 12 to

15.

Playing an MP3 disc

1

Insert an MP3 disc into the loading
slot.

The unit turns on, draws
in an MP3 disc and starts
playback automatically.

Ex.: When the disc contains 13 directories

and 125 MP3 files.

Lights up

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Playback starts automatically from the first file of
the first directory once file check is completed.
Then, the display changes to show the following:

• When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting:

see page 32)

Album name/performer name (directory
name)* = Track title (file name)* =
Elapsed playing time

* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags, directory

name and file name appear.

• When “TAG OFF” is selected
Directory name and file name appear.

Notes:

• All the files on the disc will be played repeatedly
until you stop playback—All File Repeat Play.

• MP3 discs require a longer readout time**.
(The readout time differs due to the complexity of
the directory/file configuration.)

**Readout time is the time taken by the unit to

scan or check the disc for files and file
information.

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MP3 indicator Lights up

To change the display information

While playing back an MP3 file,
you can change the file
information shown on the display.
Each time you press DISP
(display), the display changes to
show the following:

• When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting:

see page 32)

Album name/

Performer name

(Directory name)*

Elasped playing time

* If an MP3 file does not have ID3 tags, directory

name and file name appear.

Track title

(File name)*

Locating a file or a particular
portion on an MP3 disc

To fast-forward or reverse the file

Press and hold ¢ while
playing an MP3 disc, to fast­forward the file.

Press and hold 4 while
playing an MP3 disc, to
reverse the file.

To go to the next files or the previous files

• When “TAG OFF” is selected

Directory name

Elasped playing time

Notes:

•You can use the scroll mode to show the disc
information on the display.
See also “Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL” on
page 32.

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

File name

To stop play and eject the disc

Press CD 0.
Disc play stops and the disc 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 disc play also stops
(without ejecting the disc 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. (Disc play will not start
this time.)

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

Press ¢ briefly while
playing an MP3 disc, to go
forward to the beginning of the
next file. Each time you press
the button consecutively, the
beginning of the next file is
located and played back. (See
“MP3 playback/search order”
on page 17.)
Press 4 briefly while
playing an MP3 disc, to go back
to the beginning of the current
file. Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
beginning of the previous file is
located and played back. (See
“MP3 playback/search order”
on page 17.)

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To skip 10 files

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“2–10 +103” appears.

2 –10 +10 3

Canceled

2 Press +10 or –10 button.

To skip 10 files* fowards
to the last file.

To skip 10 files* backwards
to the first file.

REPEAT

RANDOM

Press the number button corresponding to the
directory number to start playing the first file in the
selected directory.

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

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

Notes:

• If “MP3” flashes on the display after you have
selected a directory, it means that the directory does
not contain any MP3 files.

•You cannot directly select a directory with a number
greater than 12.

* The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the

file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with
a file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th,

30th).
Then each time you press the button, you can
skip 10 files.

• After the last file, the first file will be selected,

and vice versa.

To go to a particular directory directly

IMPORTANT:

To directly select the directories using the
number button(s), it is required that
directories are assigned 2 digit numbers at
the beginning of their directory names. (This
can only be done during the recording of CD­Rs or CD-RWs.)
Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC”

= press 1 to go to directory 01 ABC

If directory name is “1 ABC”

= cannot directly select this
directory.

If directory name is “12 ABC”

= press and hold 6 (12) to go to

directory 12 ABC

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To select a particular file in a directory, press
¢ or 4 after selecting the directory.

To skip to the next directory or the previous
directory—either on the same hierarchy
level or on a different hierarchy level

Press 3(+10) briefly while
playing an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the next
directory is located (and the
first file in the directory starts
playing, if recorded).
(See “MP3 playback/search
order” on page 17.)

Press 2(–10) briefly while
playing an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
previous directory is located
(and the first file in the
directory starts playing, if
recorded).
(See “MP3 playback/search
order” on page 17.)

Note:

If the directory does not contain any MP3 files, it is
skipped.

Selecting MP3 playback modes

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“REPEAT” appears.

2 –10 +10 3

Canceled

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, repeat play mode
changes as follows:

REPEAT

RANDOM

To play back tracks at random
(Random Play)

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“RANDOM” appears.

2 –10 +10 3

Canceled

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, random play mode
changes as follows:

REPEAT

RANDOM

REPEAT1 ON

Mode

REPEAT1 ON

REPEAT2 ON

REPEAT OFF

REPEAT OFF

RPT
Indicator

Lights

Flashes

Goes off

REPEAT2 ON

Plays repeatedly

The current file (or
specified file).

All files of the current
directory (or specified
directory).

Canceled.

RANDOM1 ON

Mode

RANDOM1 ON

RANDOM2 ON

RANDOM OFF

RANDOM OFF

RND
Indicator

Lights

Flashes

Goes off

RANDOM2 ON

Plays at random

All files of the current
directory, then the files of
the next directory, and so
on.

All files of all directories.

Canceled.

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TAPE OPERATIONS

Listening to a tape

You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes.

1

Insert a cassette into the cassette
compartment.

The unit turns on and tape play starts
automatically.
When one side of the tape reaches its end
during play, the other side of the tape
automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse)

Tape indicator flashes.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a cassette is already in the cassette
compartment, pressing TAPE/AUX turns on the
unit and starts tape play automatically.

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, the Dolby B NR turns
on (“DOLBY ON”) and off
(“DOLBY OFF”).

This indicator lights up when the Dolby B
NR is turned on.

3

Select the tape direction.

Each time you press the
button, the tape direction
changes alternately.

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2

Turn on or off the Dolby B NR* as
needed.

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“DOLBY B” appears.

DOLBY B

Canceled

B.SKIP

REPEAT

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

To stop play and eject the cassette

Press TAPE 0.
Tape play stops and the cassette automatically
ejects from the cassette compartment.
If you change the source, the tape play also stops
(without ejecting the cassette this time).

•You can also eject the cassette by pressing TAPE 0

with the unit turned off.

To fast-forward and rewind a tape

Press ¢ for more
than 1 second to fast­forward the tape. When
the tape reaches its end,
the tape is reversed and
playback starts from the
beginning of the other
side.

Press 4 for more
than 1 second to rewind
the tape. When the tape
reaches its end, playback
of the same side starts.

To stop fast-forward and rewind at any
position on the tape, press 2 PROG 3.

Tape play starts from that position on the tape.

Note:

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

Finding the beginning of a tune

Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start
playback from the beginning of a specified tune.
You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead or before the
current tune.

During playback

1

Specify where (how many tunes
ahead of or before the current tune)
the tune you want is located.

To locate a tune ahead of
the current tune on the
tape.

To locate a tune before
the current tune on the
tape.

Each time you press the button, the
number changes up to ±9.

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

Notes:

•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 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.

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Other convenient tape
functions

Skipping blank portions on the tape

You can skip blank portions between the tunes
(Blank Skip).

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“B.SKIP” appears.

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, skip function mode
turns on (“B.SKIP ON”) and
off (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternately.

Notes:

In the following cases, 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.

Prohibiting tape ejection

You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock”
a tape in the cassette compartment.

While pressing TAPE/AUX, press
and hold TAPE 0 for more than
2 seconds. “TAPE ” flashes on
the display for a while, and the
tape is locked and cannot be
ejected.

When this function is on, the B.SKIP indicator
lights up on the display and the unit skips blank
portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to
the next tune, then starts playing it.

Playing the current tune repeatedly

You can play the current tune repeatedly
(Repeat Play).

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“REPEAT” appears.

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, repeat play mode
turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and
off (“REPEAT OFF”)
alternately.

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To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the
tape, press and hold TAPE 0 for more than 2

seconds again, while pressing TAPE/AUX.
“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for a while,
and the tape is “unlocked.”

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

1

Select the item you want to adjust.

Each time you press the button,
the adjustable items change as
follows:

FADER

Indication To do: Range

FADER*

BAL
(Balance)

VOLUME

BALVOLUME

Adjust the
front and rear
speaker

Adjust the left
and right
speakers

Adjust the
volume

R06 (rear only)

F06 (front only)

L06 (left only)

R06 (right only)

00 (min.)

50 (max.)

Reinforcing the bass sound

You can also adjust the level of Super Bass.

1

Select “S.BASS.”

While adjusting Super Bass, S. BASS level
flashes.

As the number increases, Super Bass
level also increases.

2

Adjust the level within the range of
“00” to “08.”

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

level to “00.”

2

Adjust the level.

Note:

Normally + / – buttons work for volume adjustment.
So you do not have to select “VOLUME” to adjust the
volume level.

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Selecting preset sound modes

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

1

Select “EQ.”

2

Select the sound mode.

EQ

The sound mode
changes as follows:

S.BASS

L.V.METERCanceled

To store a sound mode separately for each
playback source (EQ Link)

Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in
memory. It will be recalled every time you select
the same source. A sound mode can be stored for
each of the following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3,
AM, CD, tape, external components and the EX
(extra) button (see page 10).

• See also “Changing general settings (PSM)” on

page 30.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2

seconds so that one of the PSM items appears

on the display.

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “EQ LINK

(Equalization Link).”

3 Press + to select “LINK ON.”

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To cancel EQ Link, repeat the same procedure

and select “LINK OFF” by pressing – in step 3.

FLAT Hard Rock

R & B*

POP JAZZ DanceMusic

ClassicRaggaeCountry

USER** (back to the beginning)

* Rhythm and Blues
** If you want to adjust and store your original

sound mode (USER), see “Storing your own
sound adjustments” on page 27.

EQ level changes as you select the sound
mode.

Ex.: When you select “R & B”

To cancel the sound mode, select “FLAT” in
step 2.

Note:

You can adjust the sound mode to your preference, and
store it in memory.

• When “EQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON”

The selected sound mode and Super Bass

level can be stored in memory for the current

source.

Each time you select the same source, the

same sound mode is also recalled, and shown

after the source name.

• When “EQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF”

The selected sound mode effect applies to all

the sources selected.

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Storing your own sound
adjustments

You can adjust the sound modes to your
preference and store your own adjustments in
memory (USER sound mode).

• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Select “EQ.”

EQ

2

Select sound elements to adjust.

Each time you press the button,
the sound elements to adjust
change as follows:

LOW FREQ.* LOW LEVEL

MID FREQ.* MID LEVEL

HIGH FREQ.* HIGH LEVEL

(back to the beginning)

S.BASS

L.V.METERCanceled

3

Adjust the selected sound element.

• Refer to the table
below for adjusting the
selected sound
element.

Indication Range

LOW FREQ. 50 Hz , 80 Hz , 120 Hz

LOW LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)

MID FREQ. 700 Hz , 1 kHz , 2 kHz

MID LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)

HIGH FREQ. 8 kHz , 12 kHz

HIGH LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.)

EQ level adjusted flashes.

EX.: When you adjust “LOW FREQ.”

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other sound elements.

5

Store the adjustments.

Your setting is stored in USER
sound mode.

FREQ. (LOW, MID, HIGH):

Select the center frequency to
adjust.

LEVEL (LOW, MID, HIGH):

Adjust the enhancement level.

* By pressing ¢ or 4 , you can

directly move as follows:

LOW FREQ. MID FREQ.

HIGH FREQ.

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LEVEL METER SETTING

Selecting level meter patterns

You can select one from 7 different level meter
patterns or a demonstration of all the patterns.

1

Select “L.V. METER.”

EQ

2

Press +/– to select the level meter
pattern.

Each time you press
the button, the level
meter changes as
follows:

Full Size Spin

Dolphin

OFF (back to the beginning)

Double HIGH WAY

S.BASS

L.V.METERCanceled

SideWinderALL DEMO Standard

3. SideWinder

Level meter is displayed horizontally.

4. Full Size

Level meter is displayed on the main display.

5. Spin

Spin in the right meter.

6. Double

Waves are displayed on both level meters.

7. HIGH WAY

As if you were driving along a highway.

Level meter patterns

1. ALL DEMO (initial setting)

Demonstrates all the level meter patterns,
each for 20 seconds.

2. Standard

Standard level meter.

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8. Dolphin

A dolphin is swimming in the main display.

9. OFF

No level meter is displayed.

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

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 31.)

To deactivate the demonstration mode

1

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

2

Press ¢ or 4 to select
“DEMO.”

Setting the clock

After installation, set the built-in clock correctly.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM
items appears on the display. (See
page 31.)

2

If “CLOCK HOUR” does not appear,
press ¢ or 4 repeatedly
until it appears.

3

Press – to select “DEMO OFF.”

4

Press SEL (Select) to finish the
setting.

3

Adjust the hour.

4

Press ¢ or 4 until “CLOCK
MIN (minute)” appears on the display.

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5

Adjust the minute.

6

Finish the setting.

To check the current clock time while the unit
is turned off, press DISP (display).

The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5
seconds, then the power turns off.

Changing general settings (PSM)

You can change the settings for this unit by using
the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.

Basic Procedure

• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(See page 31.)

2

Select a PSM item you want to
adjust. (See page 31.)

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3

Adjust the PSM item selected.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other PSM items if necessary.

5

Finish the setting.

Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items

12 3

Hold. Select. Set.

− +

DEMO Demonstration mode

CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment

CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment

CLOCK DISP Clock display

EQ LINK Sound control

memory linkage

DIMMER Dimmer mode

CONTRAST Display contrast

SCROLL Scroll mode

EXT INPUT External input

selection

AUX ADJ Auxiliary input level

adjustment

TAG DISP Tag display

DEMO OFF DEMO ON DEMO ON 31

Back Advance

Back Advance

CLOCK OFF CLOCK ON CLOCK OFF 31

LINK ON LINK OFF LINK OFF 26

DIM OFF DIM ON

DIM AUTO

CONTRAST 1 – CONTRAST 10 CONTRAST 5 32

SCRL ONCE SCRL AUTO

SCRL OFF

CD CHANGER LINE INPUT CD CHANGER 32

A.ADJ 00 – A.ADJ 05 A.ADJ 00 32

TA G OFF TAG ON TAG ON 32

Factory-preset See

settings page

1:00 29

DIM AUTO 32

SCRL ONCE 32

Turning the demo mode on or off
– DEMO MODE

You can turn the demo mode on or off. When
shipped from the factory, “DEMO ON” is selected.

• DEMO OFF: Turns the demo mode off.

• DEMO ON: Turns the demo mode on. The
demonstration will start
automatically if no sound comes
in for 3 minutes.

Note:

If the unit has been reset (and the power is on), the
demonstration will start if no sound comes in for
about 15 seconds.

Setting the clock display – CLOCK DISP

You can set the clock to show on the display
when the unit is turned off.
When shipped from the factory, the clock is set
not to show on the display.

• CLOCK OFF: Clock display is turned off.

• CLOCK ON: Clock display is turned on.

Note:

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off
the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to
select “CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.

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Selecting the dimmer mode – DIMMER

When you turn on the car headlights, the display
automatically dims (Auto Dimmer).
When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer
mode is activated.

• DIM OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer.

• DIM ON: Always dims the display.

• DIM AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer.

Note:

Auto Dimmer equipped for this unit may not work
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those
having a control dial for dimming.
In this case, set the dimmer mode to “DIM ON” or
“DIM OFF.”

Adjusting the display contrast level
– CONTRAST

You can adjust the display contrast level from 1
(dark) to 10 (bright). When shipped from the
factory, the display contrast level is set at level 5.

Notes:

• If the current source is CD changer or external
component, this setting does not appear.

•For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and
the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).

Adjusting the auxiliary input level
– AUX ADJ

Adjust the auxiliary input level properly when an
external component is connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
When shipped from the factory, the auxiliary (AUX)
input level is set at level 00.
If the input level of the connected component is
not high enough, increase the input level properly.
Without adjusting the line input level, you may be
surprised at the loud sound when you change
source from the external component to another
source.

Selecting the scroll mode – SCROLL

You can select the scroll mode for the disc
information.
When shipped from the factory, Auto Scroll mode
is set to “SCRL ONCE.”

• SCRL ONCE:Scrolls only once.

• SCRL AUTO: Repeats the scroll (5-second
intervals in between).

• SCRL OFF: Cancels Auto Scroll.

Selecting an external component to use
– EXT INPUT

You can connect an external component to the
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input
Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).
To use the external component as the playback
source through this unit, you need to select which
component – CD changer or external component
– to use.
When shipped from the factory, CD changer is
selected as the external component.

• CD CHANGER: To use the CD changer.

• LINE INPUT: To use the external

component other than CD
changer.

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Turning the tag display on or off – TAG DISP

An MP3 file can contain file information called
“ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track
title, etc. are recorded.
There are two versions–ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1)
and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2). This unit is
compatible only with ID3v1.
When shipped from the factory, “TAG ON” is
selected.

•TAG ON: Turns on the ID3 tag display while
playing MP3 files.
* If an MP3 file does not have ID3

tags, directory and file name appear.

Note:

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

•TAG OFF: Turns off the ID3 tag display while
playing MP3 files. (Only the directory
name and file name can be shown.)

Assigning names to the sources

You can assign names to station frequencies,
CDs, and the external component connected to
the auxiliary (AUX) input jack.
After assigning a name, it will appear on the
display when you select the source.

Sources Maximum number

of the characters

Station frequencies* Up to 10 characters

CDs** and Up to 32 characters
CD changer** (up to 40 discs)

External component Up to 10 characters
(“AUX INPUT” only)

* You cannot assign a name to a station frequency

stored in the EX (extra) button.

** You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3

disc.

1

Select a source you want to assign a
name to.

(up to 32 station
frequencies including
both FM and AM)

When you select a
source, the power
automatically
comes on.
Each time you press the
button, the source
changes as described on
page 7.

3

Select the character set you want
while “

” is flashing.

Each time you press the
button, the character set
changes as follows:

Capital letters ( )

Small letters ( )

Numbers and symbols ( )

4

Select a character.

About the available
characters, see page 38.

5

Move the cursor to the next (or
previous) character position.

6

Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you finish
inputting the name.

7

Finish the procedure while the last
selected character is flashing.

2

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds while pressing DISP
(display).

(at the same time)

To erase the input characters

To erase all the characters at a time, press and
hold DISP (display) for more than 1 second as
described in the procedure above.

Notes:

•When you try to assign a name to the 33rd station
frequency or 41st CD, “NAME FULL” appears on
the display. (In this case, delete unwanted names
before assignment.)

•When the CD changer is connected, you can assign
names to discs in the CD changer. These names can
also be shown on the display if you insert the discs
in this unit.

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EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

MD player, etc.

You can connect two external components to this
unit.
Connect one to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack on
the control panel, and the other to the CD
changer jack on the rear.

Preparations:

•For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and
the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).

• Before operating the external component connected
to the CD changer jack, select the external input
correctly. (See “Selecting the external component to
use – EXT INPUT” on page 32.)

1

Select the external component.

AUX INPUT: Press TAPE/AUX repeatedly to

select the component
connected to the AUX jack on
the control panel.

LINE INPUT: Press CD/CH repeatedly to

select the component
connected to the CD changer
jack.

2

Turn on the connected component
and start playing the source.

3

Adjust the volume.

If the input level of the external component
connected to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack
is not high enough, increase the input level

properly.
Without adjusting the input level, you may be
surprised at the loud sound when you change
the source from one external component to
another. (See “Adjusting the auxiliary input
level – AUX ADJ” on page 32.)

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• If “LINE INPUT” does not appear on the
display, see page 32 and select the external
input (“Selecting the external component to
use – EXT INPUT”).

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

We recommended that you use one of the CH-X
series with your unit (except for JVC MP3
compatible CD changer.)
If you have another CD automatic changer,
consult your JVC car audio dealer for
connections.

•For Example, if your CD automatic changer is one
of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K)
for connecting it to this unit.

Before operating your CD automatic changer:

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with
your CD changer.

• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD
changer or the discs are inserted upside
down, “NO DISC” will appear on the display. If
this happens, remove the magazine and set
the discs correctly.

• If “RESET 1 – RESET 8” appears on the
display, something is wrong with the
connection between this unit and the CD
changer. If this happens, check the
connection, connect the connecting cord(s)
firmly if necessary, then press the reset button
of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD/CH, the power automatically
comes on. You do not have to press
on the power.

Note:

If you play a CD with assigned name (see page 33),
the assigned name appears on the display, followed by
the track number and elapsed playing time.

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to turn

To change the display information

While playing back a CD, you can
change the information shown on
the display.
Each time you press DISP
(display), the display changes to
show the following:

Current track no.

and Elapsed playing time

Assigned name*

* If no name is assigned, “NO NAME” will appear.

Disc no. and

Current track no.

Select the CD automatic changer (CD-CH).

Playback starts from the first
track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are played
back.

Tr ack number

Elapsed playing time

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To fast-forward or reverse the track

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

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

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press ¢ 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.

To go to a particular disc directly

Press the number button corresponding to the
disc number to start its playback (while CD
changer is playing).

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

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

Ex.: When disc number 3 is selected.

Disc number

Tr ack number

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Tr ack number

Elapsed playing time

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“REPEAT” appears.

REPEAT

Canceled

(Continuous play)

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD repeat play mode
changes as follows:

REPEAT1 ON

REPEAT OFF

Mode RPT Plays repeatedly

Indicator

REPEAT1 ON Lights The current track (or

specified track).

REPEAT2 ON Flashes All tracks of the current

disc (or specified disc).

REPEAT OFF Goes off Canceled.

To play back tracks at random
(Random Play)

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“RANDOM” appears.

RANDOM

INTRO

REPEAT2 ON

To play back only intro (Intro scan)

1 Press MODE repeatedly until

“INTRO” appears.

REPEAT

Canceled

(Continuous play)

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD intro scan mode
changes as follows:

INTRO1 ON

INTRO OFF

Mode Indicator Plays the beginnings

INTRO1 ON Track number Of all tracks on all

flashes inserted discs.

INTRO2 ON Disc number Of the first track on each

flashes inserted disc.

INTRO OFF None Canceled.

Tr ack number

EX.:When “INTRO1 ON” is selected.

RANDOM

INTRO

INTRO2 ON

(15 seconds)

2 Press SEL.

Each time you press the
button, CD random play mode
changes as follows:

RANDOM1 ON

RANDOM OFF

Mode RND Plays at random

Indicator

RANDOM1 ON Lights All tracks of the current

RANDOM2 ON Flashes All tracks of all discs

RANDOM OFF Goes off Canceled.

RANDOM2 ON

disc, then the tracks of the
next disc, and so on.

inserted in the magazine.

Disc number

EX.:When “INTRO2 ON” is selected.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available characters

•You can the following characters to assign
names to station frequencies, CDs, and
external component. (See page 33.)

•You can display the information (album title,
performer name, song title, etc.) as ID3v1
tags when you playback an MP3 file with this
unit. (See pages 16 and 41.)

Capital letters

Small letters

Numbers and symbols

To clean the heads

• 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 play dirty or dusty tapes.

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

To keep the tape clean

Always store the tapes in
their storage cases after
use.

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

Handling cassettes

The cassette deck built in this unit requires very
little attention, but you will be able to extend the
life of the cassette deck if you follow the
instructions in the column to the right.

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CAUTIONS:

• Do not play the tapes with peeling labels;
otherwise, they can damage the unit.

•Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape
may become entangled with the mechanism.

• Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment
after use, as the tape may become slack.

The function below is also provided to ensure
the longer life of the cassette deck.

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.

Handling discs

This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs,
CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and
CD Texts.

• This unit is also compatible with MP3 discs.

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 in their cases after use.

To keep discs clean

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

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.

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.

Center holder

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.

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

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics,
and for the following reasons:
— Discs are dirty or scratched.
— Moisture condensation on the lens inside the

unit.

— THe pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.

• CD-RWs may reqire a longer readout time
since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than
that of regular CDs.

• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high
temperatures or high humidity, so do not leave
them inside your car.

• Do not use 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 ptinter.
Using these discs under high temperatures or
high humidity may cause malfunctions or
damage to discs. For example,
— Stickers or labels may shrink and warp a

disc.
— Stickers or labels may peel off so discs

cannot be ejected.
— Print on discs may get sticky.
Read instructions or cautions about labels and
printable discs carefully.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CDs) into the
loading slot. (Such discs cannot be ejected.)

• Do not insert any disc of unusual shape — like a
heart or flower; otherwise, the unit will
malfunction.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any
heat source or place them in a place subject to
high temperature and humidity. Do not leave
them in a car.

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

Warped
disc

Sticker

Sticker
residue

Disc

Stick-on
label

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

• Sound is sometimes
interrupted.

• Sound cannot be heard
from the speakers.

General

• This unit does not work at
all.

• SSM automatic preset
does not work.

• Static noise while listening

FM/AM

to the radio.

• Disc cannot be played
back.

• Disc sound is sometimes
interrupted.

• “NO DISC” appears on the
display.

Connections are not good.

The volume control is turned
to the minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly due
to noise, etc.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not
connected firmly.

Disc is inserted upside
down.

You are driving on rough
roads.

Disc is scratched.

Connections are incorrect.

No disc is in the loading slot
(or in the magazine.)

Check the cords and
connections.

Adjust it to the optimum
level.

Check the cords and
connections.

Press the reset button on the
front panel (see page 2.)

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Insert the disc correctly.

Stop disc play while driving
on rough roads.

Change the disc.

Check the cords and
connections.

Insert disc.

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• Disc can neither be played
back nor ejected.

Disc Playback

• “EJECT ERR” appears on
the display.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
played back.

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

Disc is inserted incorrectly.

The CD player may be
functioning incorrectly.

The disc was interrupted
ejection or insertion.

CD-R/CD-RW is not
finalized.

Insert it correctly.

Press and hold both the

at the same time for several
seconds.

Press CD 0, or press both
the
buttons together to clear
the message.

• Change to a finalized CD-

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW

and CD 0 buttons

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with the component which
you used for recording.

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

• Disc cannot be played
back.

• Files skip, or 00’00”
appears and playback
stops.

• Noise is generated.

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

• Files cannot be played
back as you have intended
them to play.

No MP3 files are recorded
on the disc.

MP3 files do not have the
extension code—mp3 in
their file names.

MP3 files are not recorded
in the format compliant with
ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2.

Files are encoded in Layer 1
or Layer 2 format.

The file played back is not
an MP3 file (although it has
the extension code—mp3).

Readout time varies due to
the complexity of the
directory/file configuration.

Playback order is
determined
when the files are recorded.

Change the disc.

Add the extension code—
mp3 to their file names.

Change the disc.
(Record MP3 files using a
compliant application.)

Insert a disc that contains
files encoded in Layer 3
format.

Skip to another file or
change the disc.
(Do not add the extension
code—mp3 to non-MP3
files.)

Do not use too many
hierarchies and directories.
Also, do not record any
other types of audio tracks
together with MP3 files.

———————

MP3 Playback

• Elapsed playing time is not
correct.

• “MP3” flashes on the
display.

• “NO FILES” appears on the
display for a while, then the
disc ejects automatically.

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

This sometimes occurs
during play. This is caused
by how the files are
recorded on the disc.

There are no MP3 files in
the current directory.

There are no MP3 files in
this disc.

This unit can only display
alphabet (capital: A–Z,
small: a–z) and numbers.

———————

Select another directory.

Insert a disc that contains
MP3 files.

———————

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Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

•A cassette tape cannot be
inserted.

•Cassette tapes become hot.

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

Tape Playback

degraded.

• “NO MAGAZINE” appears
on the display.

• “RESET 8” appears on the
display.

• “RESET 1 − RESET 7”

CD Changer

appears on the display.

• The CD changer does not
work at all.

About mistracking:

Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage
the unit and the CD, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop CD play while
driving on such rough roads.

You have tried to insert a
cassette in the wrong way.

This is not a malfunction.

The tape head is dirty.

No magazine is in the CD
changer.

This unit is not connected
to a CD changer correctly.

———————

The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly
due to noise, etc.

Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing right.

———————

Clean it with a head
cleaning tape.

Insert the magazine.

Connect this unit and the
CD changer correctly and
press the reset button of the
CD changer.

Press the reset button of
the CD changer.

Press the reset button on
the front panel (see page 2.)

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:

Front: 45 W per channel
Rear: 45 W per channel

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω,

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

Rear: 17 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 to 8 Ω allowance)
Equalizer Control Range:

LOW: ±12 dB (50 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
MID: ±12 dB (700 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)

HIGH: ±12 dB (8 kHz, 12 kHz)
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Auxiliary input jack:

3.5 mm dia. stereo mini jack

Line-Out Level/Impedance:

2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

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: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 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

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: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V

allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Working Temperature:

0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D):

Installation Size:

178 mm x 100 mm x 150 mm

Front Panel Size:

170 mm x 96 mm x 20 mm

Mass: 2.2 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB

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