JVC LVT1373-001A, KD-SHX855 User Manual
CD/SD RECEIVER KD-SHX855
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KD-SHX855
DISP
BACK
BAND
PICT
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 9.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
SOURCE
KD-SHX855
MENU
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1373-001A
[U, UH]
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to
obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
Warning:
If you need to operate the receiver while
driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or
you may be involved in a traffic accident.
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, it will
cause a 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.
How to reset your unit
This will reset the microcomputer. Your
preset adjustments will also be erased.
Notice:
The display window built in this receiver
has been produced with high precision, but
it may have some ineffective dots. This is
inevitable and is not malfunction.
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Contents
How to reset your unit ........................... 2
How to read this manual ........................ 4
How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 4
How to change the display pattern ........ 5
How to enter the various menus ............ 5
Control panel — KD-SHX855 ...... 6
Parts identification ................................. 6
Remote controller —
RM-RK300 ............................. 7
Main elements and features ................... 7
Getting started ....................... 8
Basic operations ..................................... 8
Canceling the display demonstration ..... 9
Setting the clock .................................... 9
Radio operations ................... 10
Listening to the radio ............................. 10
Storing stations in memory .................... 11
Listening to a preset station ................... 12
Disc/SD card operations ......... 13
Playing a disc in the receiver ................ 13
Playing discs in the CD changer ........... 14
Playing an SD card ............................... 15
Other main functions ............................. 17
Selecting the playback modes ................ 19
Sound adjustments — Daily use
Selecting the DSP modes—DSP ........... 21
Making sound natural ............................ 23
Using equalizer—EQ ............................. 24
Selecting preset sound modes
—Graphic EQ .................................... 25
Storing your own sound modes ............. 26
Adjusting Parametric EQ ....................... 27
... 21
Sound adjustments —
Preference settings
Setting the basic sound selection menu
—SEL ................................................ 29
..................... 28
Graphic displays .................... 32
Basic procedure ..................................... 32
Downloading the files ............................ 33
Deleting the files .................................... 34
Activating the downloaded files ............ 36
General settings — PSM ......... 37
Basic procedure ..................................... 37
Selecting the dimmer mode ................... 40
Other main functions ............. 41
Assigning titles to the sources ............... 41
Changing the control panel angle .......... 42
Detaching the control panel ................... 42
External component operations
Playing an external component .............. 43
... 43
Maintenance .......................... 44
More about this receiver ........ 45
Troubleshooting ..................... 49
Specifications ......................... 52
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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.
This receiver is equipped with digital
amplifier.
Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in
hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature
in the car becomes normal before operating the
unit.
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How to read this manual
The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:
• Some related tips and notes are explained in
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“More about this receiver” (see pages
45 – 48).
• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:
Press briefly.
Press repeatedly.
Press either one.
Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.
How to forcibly eject a disc
If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or
cannot be ejected, eject the disc as follows.
• If an SD card is inserted, eject the SD card
first (see page 15).
1
2
Press A, then press
B.
Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.
The following marks are used to indicate...
: Built-in CD player operations.
: External CD changer operations.
: SD card operations.
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• If this does not work, reset your receiver.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.
Caution on volume setting:
Discs produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the
output level.
How to change the display pattern
DISP
Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source
How to enter the various menus
The main menu contains the following
menus—MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, DSP, CCC,
TITLE, EQ, and BBE.
1
MENU
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Source operation screen
“Small” (CD jacket image) graphic*1 is displayed.
“Large” (full screen size) graphic*1 is shown as
the display background.
2
*
1
*
Graphic screen
Audio level meters are displayed
(see “LevelMeter” on page 37).
Goes back to the initial display pattern.
2 Move the cursor to select a menu
you want (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT,
DSP, CCC, TITLE, EQ, BBE).
*
• To go back to the previous screen, press
BACK.
* Works as time countdown indicator.
Cursor
3 Enter the selected menu.
*1 You can use your edited file for graphic
screen (see pages 32 – 36).
Depending on a downloaded file, it may take
longer time to show it on the display.
2
*
The information bar will disappear if no
operation is performed.
Ex.: When MODE menu is selected
• To go back to the MENU screen, press
MENU.
4 Operate as instructed on the screen.
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Control panel — KD-SHX855
Parts identification
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SOURCE
DISP
BACK
BAND
PICT
MENU
1 (angle) button
Adjusts the control panel angle.
2 0 (eject) button
Ejects the disc.
3 DISP (display) button
Changes the information shown on the
display.
4
(standby/on/attenuator)/OK
button
• Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.
• Confirms the selection while operating
the menus.
Volume control dial
Adjusts the volume level.
5 SOURCE button
Selects the source.
6 4/¢ (
/ ) buttons
• For FM/AM: Searches for stations if
pressed, or skips frequencies after pressed
and held.
• For discs or an SD card: Changes the
tracks if pressed, or fast-forwards or
reverses the track if pressed and held.
• For menu operations: Selects the menu
items/values.
7 Remote sensor
DO NOT expose the remote sensor on
the control panel to strong light (direct
sunlight or artificial lighting).
8 Color display window
9 BAND/BACK button
• For FM/AM: Selects the band.
• For menu operations: Goes back to the
previous screen.
p PICT (picture) button
Displays the PICT menu.
q MENU button
Displays the MENU screen.
w Reset button
e 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
• For FM/AM: Changes the preset stations
if pressed, or displays Preset Station List
if pressed and held.
• For MP3/WMA discs or an SD card:
Changes the folders if pressed, or displays
Disc List (only for “CD-CH”) or Folder
List if pressed and held.
• For menu operations: Selects the menu
items/values.
r
(control panel release) button
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Remote controller — RM-RK300
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the
receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in
between.
Warning:
• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or
heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other
metallic materials.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate
when throwing away or saving it.
Caution:
Main elements and features
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1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.
2 SOURCE button
Selects the source.
3 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
• For FM/AM: Changes the preset stations.
• For MP3/WMA discs or an SD card:
Changes the folders.
4 VOL (volume) + / – buttons
Adjusts the volume level.
5 Number buttons
• For FM/AM: Selects the preset station if
pressed, or store a station if pressed and
held.
• For audio CDs or CD Texts: Selects the
tracks.
• For MP3/WMA discs or an SD card:
Selects the folders.
• For CD changer: Selects the discs.
6 ANGLE button
Adjusts the control panel angle.
7 BAND button
Selects the band.
8 4 / ¢ buttons
• For FM/AM: Searches for stations if
pressed, or skips frequencies after pressed
and held.
• For discs or an SD card: Changes the
tracks if pressed, or fast-forwards or
reverses the track if pressed and held.
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Getting started
Basic operations
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SOURCE
BACK
BAND
When activating or deactivating crossover
network (see page 28), perform before
turning on the power.
~ Turn on the power.
Ÿ
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⁄ Adjust the volume.
@ Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 21 – 31.)
You cannot select some sources if they
are not ready.
! For FM/AM tuner
BACK
BAND
8
To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound,
press it again.
To turn off the power
Canceling the display
demonstration
If no operations are done for about 45 seconds,
display demonstration starts.
[Initial: Demo]—see page 37.
Setting the clock
1 Enter the PSM menu (see page
2 Set the hour, minute, and clock
system.
5).
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1 Enter the PSM menu (see page
2 Select “Off.”
• Make sure “Demo/Link” is shown on the
display. If not, press 5 or ∞.
3 Finish the procedure.
To activate the display demonstration
In step 2 above, select “Demo.” For more
details, see page 37.
5).
1 Select “Clock Hr” (hour), then
adjust the hour.
2 Select “Clock Min” (minute), then
adjust the minute.
3 Select “24H/12H,” then select
“24H” or “12H.”
3 Finish the procedure.
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Radio operations
Listening to the radio
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~
Ÿ
Current
Station frequency
*
*2 LO or DX indicator: See page 11.
*3 STEREO or MONO indicator:
SOURCE
BACK
BAND
SOURCE
BACK
BAND
Preset
number
band
1
To assign names to the stations, see
page 41.
• STEREO indicator lights up when
receiving an FM stereo broadcast
with sufficient signal strength.
• For MONO, see the following
section.
(if any)
Station name
assigned*1
3
*2*
When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same
button again.
To tune in to a station manually
In step ! on the left...
Activate
“Manual Search”
Select station
frequencies
When an FM stereo broadcast is
hard to receive
1
Enter the MODE menu (see page 5).
2 Select “Mono.”
! Start searching for a station.
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3 Select “On.”
Off
On
4 Finish the procedure.
To tune in to all receivable stations, repeat the
same procedure and select “DX” in step 3.
indicator goes off and indicator
lights up.
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indicator lights up.
Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure and select “Off” in step 3.
indicator goes off.
To tune in FM stations only with
strong signals—LO/DX (Local/
Distance-extreme)
If received signals are weak, you may only
hear noises. You can make this unit detect only
stations with sufficient signal strength while
searching for FM stations.
1 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5).
2 Select “LO/DX.”
3 Select “Local.”
Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
FM station automatic presetting —
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1
SOURCE
Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)
2
you want to store into.
BACK
BAND
3 Enter the MODE menu (see page
4 Select “SSM.”
5).
DX
Local
4 Finish the procedure.
indicator goes off and indicator
lights up.
Only stations with sufficient signal strength
will be detected.
5
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.
To be continued....
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Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset
number 3 of the FM1 band.
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SOURCE
8 Store the station.
BACK
2
BAND
• If you hold 5/∞, the Preset Station List
will appear (see step 7 below).
3
4 Enter the MODE menu (see page
5 Select “List.”
6
7 Select a preset number.
5).
When using the remote controller...
After tuning in to a station you want to
preset
Listening to a preset station
1
SOURCE
BACK
2
BAND
3 Perform steps 4 to 7 (on left column)
to enter the Preset Station List.
4
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• You can move to the lists of the other FM
bands by pressing 4/¢ (
/ ).
When using the remote controller...
To directly select the preset number
Disc/SD card operations
Playing a disc in the receiver
All tracks will be
played repeatedly until
you change the source
or eject the disc.
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About MP3 and WMA discs
• When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes
an image <jpw> file edited by Image
Converter (Color Ver. 2.0)—supplied in
the CD-ROM, you can show the image on
the display while the tracks in the folder
are played back—ImageLink. (See pages
37 and 47 for details.)
• MP3 and WMA (Windows Media
“tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used
interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
• When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:
File type
Total folder number
Folder name*
1
*
Current folder
number
2
Total track number
Current
track
number
®
Audio)
Elapsed
playing
time
Track name*
2
• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:
Total track number
Current track
number
Disc name*
1
*
Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up
3
Total playing time
Elapsed
playing time
Track name*
4
depending on the detected file.
2
*
The album name/performer with indicator
and the track title with
indicator will appear
if “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 38).
3
*
Appears only for CD Texts and CDs if it has
been recorded or assigned. (“No Name”
appears if no name is recorded or assigned
to an audio CD.)
4
*
Appears only for CD Texts. (“No Name”
appears if no name is recorded.)
To stop play and eject the disc
To return the control panel to
its previous position, press it
again.
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Playing discs in the CD changer
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About the CD changer
It is recommended to use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your receiver.
• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.
• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this receiver.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.
• You cannot control and play any WMA
disc in the CD changer.
All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine
will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the magazine from the CD
changer.
~
SOURCE
If you have changed “Ext Input”
*
setting to “Ext Input” (see page 39),
you cannot select the CD changer.
• When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
Current disc
number
Folder name*1Track name*
Current folder
number
Current track
number
Elapsed
1
playing time
• When the current disc is an audio CD or a
CD Text disc:
Current track numberCurrent disc number
Elapsed
2
Disc name*
1
*
The album name/performer with indicator
Track name*
and the track title with
3
playing time
indicator will appear
if “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 38).
2
*
Appears only for CD Texts and CDs if it has
been recorded or assigned. (“No Name”
appears if no name is recorded or assigned
to an audio CD.)
3
*
Appears only for CD Texts. (“No Name”
appears if no name is recorded.)
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Playing an SD card
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About the SD card
• When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes
an image <jpw> file edited by Image
Converter (Color Ver. 2.0)—supplied in
the CD-ROM, you can show the image on
the display while the tracks in the folder
are played back—ImageLink. (See pages
37 and 47 for details.)
• The required SD recording format is FAT
12/16 and the recommended storage type is
8 MB to 512 MB.
• You cannot use MMC or mini SD with this
receiver.
Before detaching the control panel, turn off the
power.
~ Detach the control panel.
Ÿ
SD loading slot
SD card
Press in the SD card until you hear
a clicking sound.
To eject the SD card, press the SD
card again.
• Press the SD card softly (do not
release your finger quickly);
otherwise, the SD card may pop out
from the unit.
To be continued....
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! Attach the control panel.
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If an SD card has been loaded....
1
SOURCE
⁄ • The control panel goes
back to the previous
position (see page 42).
Current
folder
number
Folder name
Playback starts automatically if tracks
are recorded.
Current
track
number
*
Elapsed
playing
time
Track name*
2
Current
folder
number
Folder name
* The album name/performer with
indicator and the track title with
indicator will appear if “Tag” is set
to “On” (see page 38).
*
Current
track
number
Track name*
Elapsed
playing
time
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To fast-forward or reverse the track
Fast-forwards.
Reverses.
To go to the next or previous tracks
To the following
tracks.
Other main functions
Selecting a disc/folder/track on the
list
• This function is not available for an audio CD
or a CD Text when the source is “CD.”
1 Enter the MODE menu (see page
2 Select “List.”
5).
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To the beginning of the current track, then
the previous tracks.
To go to the next or previous folders (only
for MP3 and WMA tracks)
For MP3 tracks:
For WMA tracks:
To next folders.
To previous folders.
• Holding the buttons can display the Disc List
(
(
section).
) and Folder List
/ ) (see the following
3 Select the list type—“Disc,”*
“Folder,”*2 or “File.”*
*1 Selectable only when the source is
“CD-CH.”
2
*
Appears only for MP3/WMA files.
1 When “Disc” is selected:
Disc List appears.
• You can move to the other list by
pressing 4/¢ (
To select a disc
2
/ ).
1
To be continued....
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To start playback
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To select a file
• Only for MP3: If you select the
current disc (highlighted on the
screen), its Folder List appears.
2 When “Folder” is selected:
Folder List appears.
• You can move to the other lists by
pressing 4/¢ (
/ ).
To select a folder
To start playback
• If you select the current folder
(highlighted on the screen), its File
List appears.
To start playback
When using the remote controller...
• To directly select a disc ( )
• To directly select a track of an audio CD
or a CD Text (
• To directly select an MP3/WMA folder
(
To select a number from 1 – 6:
To select a number from 7 (1) – 12 (6):
/ )
)
3 When “File” is selected:
File List appears.
• You can move to the other lists by
pressing 4/¢ (
18
/ ).
• For MP3/WMA folders:
It is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit number at the beginning of their
folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.
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