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CD/SD RECEIVER KD-AR8500/KD-SHX850 RECEPTOR CON CD/SD KD-AR8500/KD-SHX850 RECEPTEUR CD/SD KD-AR8500/KD-SHX850 SOURCE DISP BACK BAND PICT MENU SOURCE DISP BACK BAND PICT MENU For canceling the display demonstration, see page 9. Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 9. Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à...
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. INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) 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.
Contents Sound adjustments — How to reset your unit ......How to read this manual ..........28 Preference settings How to forcibly eject a disc ....Setting the basic sound selection menu How to change the display pattern ..—SEL ..........
How to read this manual How to forcibly eject a disc The following methods are used to make the If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or explanations simple and easy-to-understand: cannot be ejected, eject the disc as follows. •...
How to change the display pattern How to enter the various menus The main menu contains the following DISP menus—MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, DSP, CCC, TITLE, EQ, and BBE. Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source MENU Source operation screen Move the cursor to select a menu you want (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, DSP, CCC, TITLE, EQ, BBE).
Control panel — KD-AR8500/KD-SHX850 Parts identification SOURCE DISP BACK BAND PICT MENU 7 Remote sensor (angle) button Adjusts the control panel angle. DO NOT expose the remote sensor on 2 0 (eject) button the control panel to strong light (direct Ejects the disc.
Remote controller — RM-RK300 Installing the lithium coin battery Main elements and features (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in (standby/on/attenuator) button between. Turns on and off the power and also attenuates the sound.
Getting started Basic operations SOURCE BACK BAND ⁄ When activating or deactivating crossover Adjust the volume. network (see page 28), perform before turning on the power. Turn on the power. Ÿ SOURCE Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 21 – 31.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) You cannot select some sources if they To restore the sound,...
Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstration Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). If no operations are done for about 45 seconds, Set the hour, minute, and clock display demonstration starts. [Initial: Demo]—see page 37. system. Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “Off.”...
Radio operations Listening to the radio SOURCE BACK BAND When a station is received, searching SOURCE stops. To stop searching, press the same button again. Ÿ BACK BAND To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... Preset number Station name...
To tune in to all receivable stations, repeat the Finish the procedure. same procedure and select “DX” in step 3. indicator goes off and indicator lights up. indicator lights up. Storing stations in memory Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.
Manual presetting Store the station. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 3 of the FM1 band. SOURCE When using the remote controller... BACK BAND After tuning in to a station you want to preset • If you hold 5/∞, the Preset Station List will appear (see step 7 below).
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. • When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text About MP3 and WMA discs disc: •...
SOURCE • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your receiver. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and Current folder CH-X100).
Playing an SD card Ÿ About the SD card • When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes SD loading slot 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.
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If an SD card has been loaded..Attach the control panel. SOURCE Current Elapsed Current track playing folder number time number ⁄ • The control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 42). Track name Folder name * The album name/performer with indicator and the track title with indicator will appear if “Tag”...
To fast-forward or reverse the track Other main functions Selecting a disc/folder/track on the list Fast-forwards. • This function is not available for an audio CD or a CD Text when the source is “CD.” Reverses. Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). To go to the next or previous tracks Select “List.”...
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To start playback To select a file • Only for MP3: If you select the To start playback current disc (highlighted on the screen), its Folder List appears. When “Folder” is selected: Folder List appears. When using the remote controller... •...
Prohibiting disc ejection Selecting the playback modes You can lock a disc in the loading slot. You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). Select one of the playback modes — “Intro,”...
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Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of... Intro play Track: All tracks of the current disc or the SD card. • While playing, lights Ex.: When “Track” is selected while Folder* First tracks of all folders of the playing an MP3 disc in the current disc or the SD card.
Sound adjustments — Daily use Selecting the DSP modes —DSP MENU You can create a more acoustic sound field such Adjust the effect level (1 – 3). as in a theater, hall, etc. • When crossover network (see page 28) is activated, the DSP mode is fixed to “Defeat.”...
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To make further precise settings for Select the speaker to be adjusted. the DSP modes Setting items: The number of the built-in speakers: L.Front: For left front speaker. Select the number of the speakers built in your car—“2ch” or “4ch.” R.Front: For right front speaker.
To activate BBE Digital Making sound natural BBE Digital* is a digital processing method to restore the brilliance and clarity of the original To activate Compression live sound in recording, broadcasts, etc. Compensative (CC) Converter When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causing CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, high-frequency sounds to take longer to reach...
Using equalizer —EQ MENU You can adjust the sound equalization patterns Enter the EQ menu (see page 5). to your preference by using two EQ modes— Graphic EQ and Parametric EQ. Ÿ Select “Graphic” or Graphic EQ: You can select a preset sound “Parametric.”...
Select a sound mode. Selecting preset sound modes —Graphic EQ Available sound modes Flat (No sound mode is applied), Hard Rock, R&B (Rhythm&Blues), Pop, Jazz, Dance, Country, Reggae, Ex.: When “Flat” is selected Classic, User 1, User 2, User 3 •...
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the Storing your own sound modes other frequency bands. Follow steps ~ to ! on page 24. • In step Ÿ, select “Graphic.” Select a sound mode. Select one of the user modes— User 1/2/3.
Select the frequency (adjustable Adjusting Parametric EQ between 20 Hz – 20 kHz). Follow steps ~ to ! on page 24. • In step Ÿ, select “Parametric.” Select the band—Band1/2/3. • Band 1/2/3 are required to be preset at least 5 steps (frequencies) away from each other.
Sound adjustments — Preference settings Activating crossover network Finish the procedure. Crossover network function enables to allocate sound signals to different speakers by frequency range. By activating crossover network, you can make precise adjustments to match the characteristic • indicator lights up (in of each speaker.
Setting the basic sound selection menu—SEL MENU You can adjust the sound characteristics to your Adjust the selected setting item. preference. Enter the SEL menu (see page 5). Ÿ Select a setting item—“Fad/Bal,” “Crossover ,” “Subwoofer,” or • To adjust other SEL settings, press “VolAdjust.”...
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To adjust fader and balance Select “ON” or “OFF.” • If you connect high-range speakers to —Fad/Bal Front or Rear output, select “ON” for the corresponding HPF; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged. • ON / OFF Adjust the fader*—speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers.
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To adjust subwoofer output— To adjust the input level of each Subwoofer source—VolAdjust To adjust subwoofer level This setting is required for each source except Adjust the subwoofer output level. FM. Before making an adjustment, select an appropriate source for which you want to make •...
Graphic displays Basic procedure MENU Before starting the following procedure, Select the picture size—“Large” prepare a CD-R or an SD card including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). or “Small.” • With Image Converter (Color Ver. 2.0) Large included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can Small create your own images and animations.
Select the file type—either “Picture” IMPORTANT: or “Movie.” • Refer also to Image Converter PDF files included in the “Manual” folder on the supplied CD-ROM. • Still images (pictures) and animations (movie) should have the following extension code in their file names: –...
Download the file. • To delete the stored pictures • To cancel downloading, press DISP. • When download is complete, the File List appears again. Select “Delete.” • To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat steps 4 and •...
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• To delete the stored animation Ex.: When “Large” is selected for the picture size • When all pictures are Ex.: When “Large” is selected for the deleted, the PICT menu picture size appears again. Finish the procedure. • When the animation DISP is deleted, the PICT menu appears again.
Activating the downloaded files Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Picture: One of your edited still Select “PICT.” images stored in “Picture” is activated. \ Go to step 6. Slideshow: All stored still images are activated and shown in sequence (UserSlide).
General settings — PSM Adjust the setting. Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Repeat steps to adjust the Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). other PSM items if necessary. Select a PSM item.
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100 kHz—auto search; AM: 9 kHz) • If you change the “Area” setting, preset stations and their assigned station names is cleared. Ext Input* Changer: [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer and/or SIRIUS radio ® External input (JVC DLP), [14, 44].
Enter the Time Set screen. Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night or as you set the timer. Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “Dimmer.” Adjust the dimmer time. Set the dimmer start time. Select a setting.
Other main functions Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to station frequencies, CDs Ex.: When you assign a title to a CD (both in this receiver and in the CD changer), and the external components. 2 Select a character. Sources Maximum number of characters •...
Changing the control panel angle Detaching the control panel 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. Detaching the control panel The control panel changes its angle as follows: Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
External component operations Playing an external component SOURCE EXT-IN: For selecting the external You can connect an external component to the LINE IN plugs on the rear. component connected to the CD changer jack. You can also connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (optionally purchased) or Aux Input Adapter KS-U58 (optionally...
(ex. 20%, 40%, 60%). When you update subscription or change your subscription plan, follow the procedure above. • However, JVC DLP does not tune in to CH184 this time. Tune in to CH184 manually for updating your subscription.
Listening to the SIRIUS radio ® SOURCE BACK BAND Select a category. SOURCE Ÿ Selecting a particular category BACK (SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.) BAND allows you to enjoy only the channels from the selected category. • You can tune in to all the channels of all categories by selecting “ALL.”...
Storing user channels in memory Listening to a user preset channel You can preset six channels for each band. SOURCE Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4. SOURCE BACK BAND BACK • Holding this button displays the User BAND Preset Channel List (see step 6 on the left column).
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• You can move to the other lists by Select a category you want. pressing 4/¢ ( Finish the procedure. • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢ ( Finish the procedure. • You cannot select a channel if it is skipped.
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Select an item. DISP • The 3rd channel in the list is skipped. • If you skip all channels in a category, the Ex.: To select a favorite category itself will be skipped. (The color song of the category indicator changes gray.) •...
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play correctly. connectors. If a disc does become dirty, wipe To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth from center to edge.
More about this receiver Basic operations General Turning on the power • This receiver has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/ • By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), can also turn on the power. MP3 and WMA format and MP3/WMA files recorded in an SD card.
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Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • This receiver can display only one-byte characters. No other characters can be • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. correctly displayed (see page 49). • This receiver can play back only the files of •...
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Sound adjustments — Daily use • This receiver cannot play back the following files: Selecting the DSP modes—DSP – MP3 files encoded with MP3i and • Effectiveness of “V.Cancel” depends on the MP3 PRO format. recording condition of the sources. Especially, –...
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CD jacket). ® General Downloading (or deleting) files • You can connect the JVC SIRIUS radio PnP • You can download a file only while selecting (Plug and Play), KT-SR1000 or KT-SR2000, “CD” or “SD” for the playback source; on...
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • Sound cannot be heard The volume level is set to the Adjust it to the optimum from the speakers. minimum level.
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • “No Files” appears for a No MP3/WMA tracks are Change the disc or the SD recorded. card. while, then the disc ejects. MP3/WMA tracks do not Add the extension code have the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to their <.mp3>...
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • DSP mode cannot be Crossover network is Deactivate crossover network selected other modes than activated. (see page 28). “Defeat.” • Only high range sound Crossover network is Deactivate crossover network or low range sound activated. (see page 28). is reproduced though full range speakers are connected.
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Symptoms Causes Remedies • “CALL 1-888-539- Subscription has not been Starts subscribing (see page SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE” done. 44). scrolls on the display. • “No Signal” appears on Signals are too weak. Move to an area with the display stronger signals. •...
Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Line-In Level/Impedance: Power Output: LINE IN: 1.5 V/20 kΩ load 35 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω Line-Out Level/Impedance: and ≤ 1% THD+N LINE OUT: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Output Impedance: 1 kΩ...
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CD/SD PLAYER SECTION GENERAL Type: Compact disc player Power Requirement: Signal Detection System: Operating Voltage: Non-contact optical pickup DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) (semiconductor laser) Grounding System: Negative ground Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Allowable Operating Temperature: Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dynamic Range:...
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JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying herramientas para instalación, consulte con su concesionario kits d’installation, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC kits.
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• Remplacer le fusible par un de la valeur précisée. Si le • It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para fusible saute souvent, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios power of more than 70 W (both at the rear and at the front, automóviles.
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Typical Connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Antes de la conexión: Verifique atentamente el conexionado Avant de commencer la connexion: Vérifiez attentivement Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. del vehículo.
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Fil d’alimentation à distance (Bleu avec bande blanche) To the remote lead of other equipment Al conductor remoto de otro equipo Au fil de télécommande de l’autre appareil JVC Amplifier Subwoofer Amplificador de JVC Subwoofer JVC Amplificateur Caisson de grave Rear speakers Altavoces traseros Enceintes arrière...
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Connecteur Y (non fourni avec cet appareil) Subwoofer JVC Amplifier Subwoofer Amplificador de JVC Caisson de grave JVC Amplificateur When connecting the speakers (high-range/mid-range) through the external amplifiers — to obtain more powerful sound Cuando conecte los altavoces (rango alto/rango medio) a través de los amplificadores externos — para obtener un sonido más potente Lors de la connexion des enceintes (hautes fréquences/moyennes fréquences) à...
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Connecting the external components / Conexión a los componentes externos / Connexion d’un autre appareil extérieur JVC CD changer and SIRIUS radio DLP (Down Link Processor) / Cambiador de CD JVC y radio SIRIUS DLP (“Down Link Processor”) JVC / Changeur de CD JVC et radio SIRIUS DLP (processeur de signaux satellite-terre) JVC •...
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