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 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 3 RADIO OPERATIONS ... 4 Listening to the radio ... 4 Storing stations in memory ...
BASIC OPERATIONS /I/ATT Notes on One-Touch Operation: • When you select tuner as a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. • If the cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape play starts automatically.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio /I/ATT Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a band in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. Note: When a cassette is in the cassette compartment, you cannot select the tuner. Be sure to eject the cassette from the cassette compartment to listen to the radio.
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).
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. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.
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 page 5 or 6. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Other convenient tuner functions MO/RND RPT/SCAN Scanning broadcast stations When you press RPT/SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. 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 broadcast. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
Listening to a tape /I/ATT PROG To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette ejects from the cassette compartment. You can hear the last received station. • You can also eject the cassette with the unit turned off. To fast-wind a tape Press either ¡...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume levels. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/off alternatively. LOUD Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sound and the speaker balance. Indication To do: Adjust the bass (bass) Adjust the treble (treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance Adjust the volume (Volume) Note:...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, POP, SOFT: see page 10) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. SOUND Within 5 seconds LOUD Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds SOUND 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 10.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows. During tuner operation: Frequency Clock DISP Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds.
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...
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series 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.
To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold Press and hold 4 To go to the next track or the previous track Press of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back. Press 4 of the current track.
Selecting CD playback modes MO/RND 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: MO/RND 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...
MAINTENANCE To extend the lifetime of the unit This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below. To clean the heads To keep the tape clean CAUTIONS: •...
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 watts per channel Rear: 40 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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• The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. Before mounting: Press (Control Panel Release button) to detach the control panel.
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JVC car audio dealers. • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • If noise is a problem... This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur.