JVC KD-SX950 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS KD-SX950 KD-SX950 KD-SX950 CD CHANGER CONTROL DISP SCAN...
Page 2: How To Reset Your Unit
INFORMATION (For USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 5 RADIO OPERATIONS ...
Page 4 REMOTE OPERATIONS ... 31 Installing the battery ... 31 Using the remote controller ... 32 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ... 33 Playing CDs ... 33 Selecting CD playback modes ... 35 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 36 Playing an external component ... 36 Using a subwoofer ...
Page 5: Basic Operations
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. FM/AM Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 16 – 20). To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source.
Page 6: Radio Operations
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio FM/AM Audio (see page 25) or volume level indicator. To search stations of higher frequencies. To search stations of lower frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
Page 7: Storing Stations In Memory
Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3).
Page 8: Manual Preset
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band FM/AM Selected band and “MEMO” flash alternately for a while.
Page 9: Tuning Into A Preset Station
Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 7 and 8. FM/AM Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Page 10: Other Convenient Tuner Functions
Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations When you press RPT/SCAN (Repeat/Scan) while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (“SCAN” flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcast. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
Page 11: Cd Operations
Playing a CD Total playing time of the inserted disc Lights up Notes: • When a CD is inserted up side down, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear on the display alternately. When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects. •...
Page 12: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Cd
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold Press and hold To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.
Page 13: Selecting Cd Playback Modes
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternately. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.
Page 14 To play back only intros (Intro Scan) Each time you press INT (Intro) briefly while playing a CD, CD intro scan mode turns on and off alternately. When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT” appears on the display for 5 seconds and the track number flashes.
Page 15: Playing A Cd Text
Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. DISP Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc Title / Performer...
Page 16: Sound Adjustments
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Indication Adjust the bass (Bass) Adjust the treble (Treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance WOOFER Adjust the subwoofer output level (Subwoofer) Adjust the volume...
Page 17: Turning On/Off The Bbe Ii Function
Turning on/off the BBE function The BBE * function restores the brilliance and clarity of the original live sound in recording, broadcasts, etc. When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causing high-frequency sounds to take longer to reach the ear than low frequency sounds. The BBE function adjusts the phase relationship between the low, mid and high frequencies by adding a progressively longer delay time to the low and mid frequencies, so that all frequencies reach the listener’s ears at the proper time.
Page 18: Using The Sound Control Memory
Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select the same source.
Page 19: Recalling The Sound Modes
Recalling the sound modes FM/AM Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” on page 20. •...
Page 20: Storing Your Own Sound Adjustments
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 18) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 18.
Page 21: Other Main Functions
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP. The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
Page 22: Changing The General Settings (Psm)
Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
Page 23 Select. CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment SCM LINK Sound control memory linkage CLOCK Clock display LEVEL Level display DIMMER Dimmer CRUISE Audio cruise RPM SET* Idling speed BOOST* Boost BEEP Key-touch tone SCROLL Name display CUTOFF F Subwoofer cutoff frequency AREA...
Page 24: Canceling Advanced Scm
Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources. When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. •...
Page 25: Selecting The Level Display
Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. • AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator • AUDIO 2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting and illumination display •...
Page 26: Controlling The Volume Automatically (Audio Cruise Mode)
Controlling the volume automatically (Audio Cruise Mode) You can select the proper cruise mode for your car. This unit change the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving speed of your car by detecting the alternator's generating frequency (Audio Cruise). If you want to use this mode, follow the procedures below.
Page 27 If Audio Cruise does not function correctly You may need to store the idling speed into memory to make Audio Cruise function correctly. NOTICE that a number of factors, such as electric power steering, wipers, power windows, air conditioner, etc. do generate noises and, as a result, may cause Audio Cruise not to function correctly.
Page 28: Turning On/Off The Key-Touch Tone
Turning on/off the key-touch tone You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want to make it beep when you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. • ON: Activates the key-touch tone. •...
Page 29: Changing The Am/Fm Channel Intervals
Changing the AM/FM channel intervals When this unit is shipped from the factory, the channel intervals are set to 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (AREA US settings). You will have to change the channel intervals when using this unit in an area other than North America and South America.
Page 30: Detaching The Control Panel
Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure...
Page 31: Remote Operations
REMOTE OPERATIONS 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).
Page 32: Using The Remote Controller
Using the remote controller 1 Functions the same as the 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.
Page 33: Cd Changer Operations
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex: CH-X1200) with your unit. 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.
Page 34 To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold Press and hold 4 To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks Press the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back. Press 4 the current track.
Page 35: Selecting Cd Playback Modes
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: Mode RND Indicator RND1 Lights RND2 Flashes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Each time you press RPT/SCAN (Repeat/Scan) while playing a CD, CD repeat play mode changes as follows: SCAN...
Page 36: External Component Operations
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
Page 37: Maintenance
Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.
Page 38: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service centre. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •...
Page 39: 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 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion.
Page 40 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to Reset Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, SP, FR 1299MNMMDWJES...

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