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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-AR5000/KD-LHX500 KD-AR5000/KD-LHX500 KD-AR5000/KD-LHX500 KD-AR5000 KD-LHX500 For customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations. Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.
Important! How to read this manual: To make the explanations as simple and easy-to-understand as possible, we have adapted the following methods: • Some related tips and notes are explained later in the sections “More about This Receiver” (see pages 46 to 48) but not in the same section explaining the operations.
Location of the Buttons Control panel (Standby/On/Attenuator) button Turns on and off the power, and also attenuates the sounds. Remote VOLUME+/– button sensor* Adjust the volume level. MENU button Show the Main Menu. Reset button Reset the built-in microcomputer. * DO NOT expose the remote sensor on the control panel to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
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Remote controller (Standby/On/Attenuator) button SOURCE button Select the source. 5/∞ buttons • Change the preset stations. • Change the folder on the MP3/WMA discs. Number buttons • Select the preset station if pressed, or Store a station if press and held.
Turn on the power The Operation screen for last selected source is recalled. Select the source Select the source. Source Selection screen (KD-AR5000) Main Menu Not displayed for “SIRIUS” Not displayed for “LINE-IN” or “SIRIUS” Adjust the volume Adjust the sound...
What information is shown on the touch panel The following information are shown commonly for all sources. • If you press DISP on the control panel, the touch panel will show the different information or different screens. (Details about this will be explained later separately for each source.) Current source Current source information icon...
To activate the display demonstration, repeat the same procedure and select any one other than “Off” in step 3 . • For more details, see “To show the display demonstration” on page 29. Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to 24 hours or 12 hours.
Radio Operations Listening to the radio Select the Tuner You can also change the source by... Then just wait. Select “TUNER.” Select the band (FM/AM) This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. Off: Normally select this. Storing stations in memory You can preset 6 stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting—SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) •...
Tuning in to a preset station Select a preset number. To select a preset station using the Preset Station List • Holding on the Tuner Operation screen can also display the Preset Station List. Select a preset number. Changing the display pattern Tuner Operation screen Station name if assigned Preset number...
Basic Disc Operations Open the control panel The unit turns on, then... Insert a disc The unit draws the disc, the control panel closes then goes back to the previous position (see page 36), and playback starts automatically. Do not use the following discs: Warped disc CD/CD Text Operation screen...
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About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” “Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every track and folder can be linked to and be accessed from the root.
Advanced Disc Operations Locating a track or folder on a disc To locate a folder on the screen (only for MP3/WMA discs) • Holding on the Disc Operation screen can also display the Folder List. The current folder is highlighted. Select a folder number.
To locate a track (or folder) directly using the remote controller • To select a track (or folder for MP3 and WMA discs) number from 1 – 6: • To select a track (or folder for MP3 and WMA discs) number from 7 (1) – 12 (6): To directly select the folders using the number button(s), it is required that folders be assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their folder...
Selecting playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. Track Mode Plays the beginnings of Track : All tracks of the disc.
To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back tracks at random. Folder Disc Mode Plays randomly Folder* : All tracks of the current folder, then moves to the next folder and so on. • While playing, Disc : All tracks on the disc.
Sound Adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu—SEL Show the Main Menu Show the basic sound selection menu Select a setting item To adjust fader and balance—FAD/BAL: Adjust fader—speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers. Adjust the item To adjust fader and balance: To select the cutoff frequency and adjust the subwoofer output level:...
To adjust subwoofer output—SUB OUT: Select an appropriate cutoff frequency level according to the subwoofer connected. Low: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer. Mid: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer. High: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer.
Storing your own sound modes You can adjust the sound modes and store your own adjustments in memory. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 19 to select a sound mode you want to adjust. Ex. When you select “Flat” Select the frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz.
Graphic Displays Basic procedure Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). • With Image Converter (Wide) included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can create your own images and animations. (The supplied CD-ROM also includes sample images and animations.) Open the control panel The unit turns on, then...
IMPORTANT: • Refer to Image Converter PDF files included in the “Manual” folder of the supplied CD- ROM. • Still images (pictures) should have <jll>, and animations (movies) should have <jla> as their extension code in their file names. • Before you download or delete the files, observe the following: –...
To delete the stored animation: Repeat steps 1 to 4 on page 21, then in step 5 ... File name of the stored file appears. Downloading the files for “PICTURE” Download pictures (total of 30 still images: each one frame—see also page 48) which can be used for the graphic screen.
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Download more files if you want. • To select a file from the same folder: • To select a file from another folder: After downloading all the files you want... To delete the stored pictures: Repeat steps 1 to 4 on page 21, then in step 5 ...
Deleting all files You can easily delete all files—animations and pictures stored for “OPENING/ENDING/ MOVIE/PICTURE.” Activating the downloaded files To activate the animations stored for opening and ending screens The last selected item appears. Select “MOVIE.” Now “Demo” setting appears. Select “Opening”...
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Select “MOVIE.” Now “Demo” setting appears . Select “Graphics.” Select a setting you want. UserPict.: One of your still images stored in “PICTURE” is activated for your graphic screen. (To select an image, see the next column.) UserMovie: Your animation stored in “MOVIE”...
General Settings—PSM Basic procedure You can change the Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items listed on the table that follows. • The PSM items are grouped into six categories—MOVIE, CLOCK, DISP (display), TUNER, AUDIO, and COLOR. Show the Main Menu Show the PSM setting screen The last selected item appears.
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Any hour — Any hour 1 — 10 Positive Auto Negative Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 3 Wide Auto Beep Voice English Español Français KD-AR5000: Changer Sirius KD-LHX500: Line In Changer Sirius KD-AR5000: Low PWR High PWR KD-LHX500: Low PWR High PWR Initial Pages...
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PSM items SOURCE Source USER DAY User color (USER NIGHT) Green Blue Displayed only after a downloadable file is stored in memory. Displayed only after a downloadable file is stored in memory and while selecting “UserPict.” for “Graphics.” Displayed only when “Dimmer” is set to “Time Set.” Displayed only when the source is not an external component.
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To select the font type used on the display—Font Type You can select either of the two fonts (1 or 2). To turn the tag display on or off—Tag An MP3 and WMA track can contain track information called “Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc.
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CD changer jack as the playback source through this unit, you need to select which component to use. • Changer: To use a JVC CD changer. • Line In: To use any external component except the other two (selectable only for KD-LHX500).
Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night automatically or as you set the timer. The last selected item appears. Select “DISP.” Now “Scroll” setting appears. Select “Dimmer.” Select one of the following. Auto: Activates Auto Dimmer. \ Go to step 10 .
Changing the display color You can select your favorite color for each source (or for all sources). Setting the desired color for the source The last selected item appears. Select “COLOR.” Now “SOURCE” setting appears. Select the source to which you apply the color.
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Creating your own color—User You can create your own colors—“USER DAY” and “USER NIGHT,” and select them for the display color. • USER DAY: Can be used as your user color during the day time*. • USER NIGHT: Can be used as your user color during the night time*.
Other Main Functions Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to station 30 frequencies, 40 CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer), and the external component. Source Maximum number Station frequencies: 10 characters CDs: 32 characters External component: 8 characters •...
Changing the control panel angle You can change the angle of the control panel. On the control panel Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3 Angle 4 CAUTION: NEVER insert your finger in between the control panel and the unit, as it may get caught or hurt.
Basic CD Changer Operations With JVC MP3-compatible CD changer connected, you can play back your original CD-Rs and CD-RWs recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format. Select CD changer You can also change the source by... Then just wait.
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Appear for CD Texts and CDs if it has been assigned. (“No Name” appears if no name is recorded or assigned). It is recommended to use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can also connect the CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100).
The current disc is highlighted. Select a disc. Main touch panels used in this section CD Changer Mode screen Works only when JVC MP3 compatible CD changer (CH-X1500) is connected. Appears only for MP3 discs. • To return to the previous screen, press “BACK”...
Folder List screen (only for MP3)* • To return to the previous screen, press “BACK” (if shown) Locating a track or folder on a disc To locate a folder on the screen (only for MP3 discs) The current folder is highlighted. Select a folder number.
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You can quickly reach a desired track on a disc including many tracks. • This operation is only possible when using a JVC MP3 compatible CD changer (CH-X1500) . • For MP3 discs, you can select only a track within the current folder.
Selecting playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. To play back only intros (Intro Scan) You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. Track Mode Plays the beginnings of Track : All tracks of the current disc.
To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back tracks at random. Folder Disc Mode Plays randomly Folder* : All tracks of the current folder, then moves to the next folder and so on. • While playing, Disc : All tracks of the current disc.
You can also change the source by... Then just wait. Adjust the volume Hold Hold Adjust the sound • For details, see pages 18 to 20. To change the display indication To use JVC SIRIUS Radio, refer to the SIRIUS Radio Setup Manual (separate volume).
Maintenance How to clean the touch panel When removing stains or dust on the surface, turn off the power, then wipe with dry soft cloth. • Be careful not to scratch the surface when wiping it. • Do not use the following materials to clean the touch panel: –...
More about This Receiver Basic Operations General • The clock in the “BACK” icon on the screen works as the time countdown indicator. If no operation is done for a certain period of time, the current screen goes off, and the source operation screen resumes.
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW • 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 causes: – Discs are dirty or scratched. –...
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• It takes a long time to download an animation. – About 3 to 4 seconds for a still image (one frame). – About 1 to 2 minutes for an animation of 30 frames. – About 4 minutes for an animation of 90 frames.
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. General • Main menu screen or other screens suddenly go off. ] There is a time limit for some operations. In this case, if no operation is done for a certain period, the current source operation screen resumes.
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• “No Files” appears for a while, then the disc ejects. ] The current MP3/WMA disc does not contain any MP3/WMA tracks. • “No Music” appears. ] No MP3/WMA tracks are included in the folder. Skip the folder. ] Only <jll> and/or <jla> files are recorded on the disc.
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This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers. Parts list for installation and connection The following parts are provided with this unit.
• Reemplace el fusible por uno con la corriente especificada. Si el fusible se quemase frecuentemente consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles. • Se recomienda conectar los altavoces con una potencia máxima de más de 50 W (tanto atrás como adelante, con una impedancia de 4 Ω...
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To automatic antenna if any (only for KD-AR5000)—250 mA max. Al de la antena automática, si hubiere (solo para KD-AR5000)—máx. 250 mA Au à l’antenne automatique s’il y en a une (seulement pour le KD-AR5000)—250 mA max. To car light control switch Al interruptor de control de las luces del automóvil...
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For connecting the JVC SIRIUS Radio, refer to the SIRIUS Radio Setup Manual (separate volume). Para la conexión de la radio JVC SIRIUS, consulte el Manual de configuración de la radio SIRIUS (volumen separado). Pour brancher la radio JVC SIRIUS, référez-vous au Manuel d’installation de la radio SIRIUS (volume séparé).
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