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CD RECEIVER RECEPTOR CON CD RECEPTEUR CD • This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 9. • Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 9. • Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référez- vous à...
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. Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2.
Contents How to reset your unit ... 2 Important! (How to read this manual) ... 4 Main Features ... 4 Preparation (Remote Controller —RM-RK300) ... 5 Location of the Buttons ... 6 Basic Operations ... 8 Canceling the display demonstration ... 9 Setting the clock ...
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 page 45), but not in the same section explaining the operations.
Preparation (Remote Controller—RM-RK300) (back side) With the + side facing upwards Lithium coin battery (CR2025) 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. WARNINGS on the battery: •...
Location of the Buttons Control panel 9 p q w Remote controller SOURCE PICT BAND BACK DISP MENU...
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1 0 (eject) / (angle) button • Open/close the control panel (and eject the disc, if any, when opened). • Adjust the control panel angle if held then pressed. 2 Remote sensor DO NOT expose the remote sensor on the control panel to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Basic Operations Turn on the power The Operation screen for last selected source is recalled. Select the source For KD-AR7000: TUNER SOURCE LINE-IN For KD-SHX700: TUNER SOURCE (LINE-IN/SIRIUS) • CD: If a disc is not in the loading slot, you cannot select CD as the source to play.
What information is shown on the display The following information are shown commonly for all sources. • If you press DISP on the control panel, the display will show the different information or different screens. (Details about this will be explained later separately for each source.) Current source Sound settings alternately appear (pages 20 to 23).
Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to 24 hours or 12 hours. While playing any source... The Main Menu appears on the display. MENU Move the cursor to “PSM” on the Main Menu. Enter the PSM Menu. BAND The last selected item appears (highlighted) with the current setting.
Radio Operations Listening to the radio Select the Tuner SOURCE Select the band (FM/AM) BAND This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. What information is shown on the display The following information are shown commonly for tuner operations.
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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: While listening to an FM broadcast... The Main Menu appears on MENU the display. Move the cursor to “MODE” on the Main Menu. Enter the FM MODE Menu. BAND The last selected item appears (highlighted) with the current setting.
Storing stations in memory You can preset 6 stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting—SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • This is only for FM bands. Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store FM stations into. BAND While tuning in to an FM station...
Tuning in to a preset station BAND Select a preset number (1 – 6). To select a preset station using the Preset Station List While listening to a station... Hold • Station frequencies or assigned names (see page 35) of the preset stations are shown on the list.
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. To stop play and eject the disc: To return the control panel to its previous position, press it again.
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• Display indications when inserting an audio CD or a CD Text: Total track number Disc name* Appear for CD Texts and CDs if it has been assigned. (“No Name” appears if no name is recorded or assigned). Appear only for CD Texts. (“No Name” appears if no name is recorded).
Advanced Disc Operations Locating a folder/track • This function is only for MP3/WMA discs. To locate a folder by displaying the folder list of the current disc • This function is only possible using the buttons on the control panel. While playing a disc...
Selecting playback modes—MODE You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. • Intro Scan: You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially. • Repeat Play: You can repeat playback. • Random Play: You can play back tracks at random.
Prohibiting disc ejection You can lock a disc in the loading slot. • The control panel will open, but the disc will not eject. While playing any source... Hold (at the same time) After making sure that “No Eject?” is selected (highlighted)...
Sound Adjustments Selecting the DSP modes—DSP You can create a more acoustic sound field such as in a theater, hall, etc. Available DSP modes: • Theater / Hall / Club / Dome / Studio • V.Cancel (Voice Cancel: Reduces the vocal sounds.
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To make further precise settings for the DSP modes You can also make further precise settings to make the best sound field in your car compartment. These settings you make are valid for all DSP modes except “V.Cancel.” Setting items: The number of the built-in speakers: Select the number of the speakers built in your car—“2ch”...
Making sound natural This unit is equipped with two features to make sound natural—CC Converter and BBE Digital. To activate Compression Compensative (CC) Converter CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion. This processing can be applied to the analog sources as well as the digital sources;...
Selecting preset sound modes—EQ You can select a sound mode suitable to the music genre. Available sound modes: • Hard Rock / R&B / Pop / Jazz / Dance / Country / Reggae / Classic • User 1 / User 2 / User 3 •...
Sound Adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu—SEL While playing any source... The Main Menu appears on MENU the display. Move the cursor to “SEL” Enter the SEL Menu BAND The last selected mode appears (highlighted). Select a setting item EX.: When “Sub Out”...
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To adjust fader and balance—Fad/Bal: Adjust fader—speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers. • Upmost—front only • Downmost—rear only Adjust the balance—speaker output balance between the left and right speakers. • Leftmost—left only • Rightmost—right only To adjust subwoofer output—Sub Out: Select an appropriate cutoff frequency level according to the subwoofer connected.
Graphic Displays Basic procedure Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). • With Image Converter Color 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 Operation Guide (or Manual) included in the supplied CD-ROM. • Still images (pictures) should have <jcl>, and animations (movies) should have <jca> as their extension code in their file names. • Before you download or delete the files, observe the following: –...
Select (highlight) a file to download. • If the folder includes more than 6 files, you can also display the other lists of files by pressing 4/¢ ( / ). The confirmation screen appears. Download the file. BAND When download is complete, the file list appears again.
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Delete the file. BAND When deletion is complete, the file list appears again. • If the PICT Menu appears, there are no files stored. \ Press MENU. Delete more files if you want. • Repeat steps 4 and 5 . To exit from the Menu operation, press MENU again.
Deleting all files You can delete all stored files (pictures and animation) at a time. Repeat steps 3 to 6 on page 26 (in step 6 select “AllDelete”). Confirm your selection. BAND The confirmation screen appears. Delete all stored files. BAND When all files are deleted, the PICT Menu appears again.
General Settings—PSM Basic procedure You can change the Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items listed on the table that follows. • When changing the “Pict” setting, see “Activating the downloaded files” on page While playing any source... The Main Menu appears on MENU the display.
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PSM items Demo/Link Demo/ImageLink WallPaper Wall Paper Window Window Pict Picture Clock Hr Clock hour Clock Min Clock minute 24H/12H Clock system Scroll Scroll mode Dimmer Dimmer Bright Brightness ID3 Tag Tag display IF Filter Intermediate frequency filter EXT Input External Input Beep Beep...
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To show the display demonstration— Demo/Link If no operation is done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. • Demo: Display demonstration (animation) appears. • ImageLink:A still image included in an MP3/WMA folder appears while playing back the tracks in the folder (see page 16).
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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-SHX700).
Other Main Functions Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies, 40 CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer), and the external component. Source Maximum number Station frequencies: 16 characters CDs: 32 characters External component: 16 characters •...
Changing the control panel angle You can change the angle of the control panel. Hold The current angle level is shown. Angle 1 Angle 4 You can use the ANGLE button on the remote controller for changing the panel angle. On the remote controller CAUTION: NEVER insert your finger in between the...
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 For KD-AR7000: TUNER SOURCE LINE-IN For KD-SHX700: TUNER...
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Appear only for CD Texts. (“No Name” appears if no name is recorded). 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).
Advanced CD Changer Operations Locating a disc To locate a disc by displaying the disc lists • This function is only possible using the buttons on the control panel. While playing a disc... Hold The current disc is highlighted. • The display show the six disc number (or assigned names if any) including the currently playing disc (highlighted).
To locate a track by displaying the track list of the current folder • This function is only possible using the buttons on the control panel. While playing a disc... Hold The current disc is highlighted. Display the folder list of the current disc. BAND The current folder is highlighted.
• Intro Scan modes Mode Plays the beginnings of Track : All tracks of the current disc. • While playing, Folder*: First tracks of all folders of the current disc. • While playing, Disc : First tracks of all discs in the magazine.
“LINE-IN.” Adjust the volume Select the DSP mode and sound mode as you want • For details, see pages 20 to 25. CD-CH (SIRIUS) LINE-IN To use JVC SIRIUS Radio, refer to the SIRIUS Radio Setup Manual (separate volume).
What information is shown on the display The following information are shown commonly for external component operations. • If you press DISP on the control panel, the display will show the different information or different screens (see below). Assigned name (see page 35) appears. Changing the display pattern BACK DISP...
Maintenance How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Connectors Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases: •...
More about This Receiver Basic Operations Turning off the power • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power. Tuner Operations Storing stations in memory •...
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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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Storing your own sound modes • If you do not want to store your current adjustment, but only to apply the adjustment to the current playback source, press MENU to go back to the operation screen of the current source. Adjustment you made remains effective until you select a sound mode.
Additional Information Preset EQ mode The table below shows the preset frequency level settings for each EQ mode. Sound Mode 60 Hz Flat Hard Rock R & B Jazz Dance Country Reggae Classic User 1 User 2 User 3 Characters shown on the display In addition to the Roman alphabets (A –...
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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• Elapsed playing time is not correct. ] This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc. • “Not Support” appears and tracks skip. ] Tracks are not encoded in an appropriate format.
Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Rear: to 20 000 Hz at no more than...
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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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ENGLISH Typical Connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.
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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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