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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS KD-R618 / KD-A615 / KD-R610 CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD / RÉCEPTEUR CD KD-A615 / KD-R610 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
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– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2.
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. How to read this manual Please read all instructions carefully before The following icons/symbols are used to operation, to ensure your complete indicate: understanding and to obtain the best possible Press and hold the button(s) performance from the unit.
Canceling the display demonstration Turn on the power. Select <DEMO OFF>. [Hold] (Initial setting) Finish the procedure. Setting the clock Turn on the power. [Hold] (Initial setting) Select <CLOCK>. Select <CLOCK SET>. Adjust the hour. Adjust the minute. Finish the procedure. ENGLISH...
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when decreases, replace the battery. throwing away or saving it. Replacing the lithium coin battery KD-R618/KD-A615 is equipped with the CR2025 steering wheel remote control function. Before operating, connect an exclusive remote...
Basic operations Loading slot USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack Ejects the disc Display window Control dial Auxiliary input jack Detaches the panel Remote sensor • DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation...
Remote Main unit General operation controller • Enters <COLOR> setting directly ( 29). — • Enters <COLOR SETUP> setting directly ( 30) if pressed and held. — Returns to the previous menu. Power off : Checks the current clock time. —...
Manual presetting (FM/AM) Title assignment You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 You can assign titles up to 30 station stations for AM. frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset •...
Listening to a disc Ÿ ] Turn on the power. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Stopping playback and ejecting Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared the disc with other sources.
Changing the display information Using the remote controller 5 U / D ∞ : Selects folder of the MP3/WMA 2 R / F 3 : Selects track Disc title/Album name/performer (folder name)* = Track title (file name)* = Current 2 R / F 3 : Fast-forwards or [Hold] track number with the elapsed playing time...
• You cannot connect a computer to the USB Cautions: input terminal of the unit. • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder • Make sure all important data has been backed your safety driving. up to avoid losing the data. •...
Repeat step 3 on page 11 until you have finished entering the PIN code. ] Select a device you want to connect. For available devices... “OPEN..” flashes. ] Enter the specific PIN code of the Use the Bluetooth device to search and device to the unit.
When a text message comes in..If the mobile phone is compatible with text message (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTOMATIC” ( 15), the unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.
For REDIAL, RECEIVED, MISSED Using a Bluetooth audio ] Repeat step 4 on page 13 to select player a name (if it is acquired) or a phone number. For PHONE BOOK ] Repeat step 4 on page 13 to select a ] “BT-AUDIO”...
MANUAL: The unit does not inform you of connected and it is compatible with text the arrival of a message. message (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter). MIC SETTING (microphone setting) Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.” Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”...
Bluetooth Information: If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only) Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, •...
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Changing HD Radio reception When receiving... mode An HD Radio station While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, the unit Lights up when digital audio is broadcast receives digital or analog audio automatically Flashes when analog audio is broadcast due to the receiving condition. While listening to an HD Radio station...
• PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100 While searching, invalid and For listening to an XM Satellite radio: unsubscribed channels are skipped. • JVC Smart Digital Adapter (XMDJVC100) XM: If you do not select a channel • CNP2000UC and CNPJVC1 within 15 seconds, category selected in step Ÿ...
Activate your XM subscription after Selecting SIRIUS/XM preset connection station • Only Channel 0, 1, and 247 are available before activation. ] “XM” XMDirect ™ Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner System starts updating all the Checking the satellite radio ID XM channels.
Listening to the iPod/iPhone You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to the USB input jack on the control panel. Apple iPod/iPhone USB input jack USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) • Disconnecting the iPod/iPhone will stop The operations explained below are under playback.
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: Fast-forwards or [Hold] reverses the track ] “REPEAT” j “RANDOM” Notice: When operating an iPod, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only) ENGLISH...
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT INPUT: Expansion port on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not ] “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN” supplied): Ÿ Turn on the connected –...
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable Storing your own sound mode for the music genre. You can store your own adjustments in memory. FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL [Hold] BOOST = BASS BOOST = USER = (back to the beginning) While listening, you can adjust the tone level of ] <PRO EQ>...
Menu operations Repeat step 2 if necessary. [Hold] • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DEMO • DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated Display automatically if no operation is done for about demonstration...
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DIMMER • DIMMER AUTO : Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. * • DIMMER ON : Dims the display and button illumination. • DIMMER OFF : Cancels. SCROLL * •...
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined BLEND HOLD * • AUTO : Switch between digital and analog audio HD Radio automatically. ( reception mode • DIGITAL : Tune in to digital audio only. • ANALOG : Tune in to analog audio only. IF BAND •...
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined FADER * R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output [00] balance. BALANCE * L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output [00] balance. LOUD • LOUD ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a Loudness well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined BEEP • BEEP ON : Activates the keypress tone. Keytouch tone • BEEP OFF : Deactivates the keypress tone. AMP GAIN * • LOW POWER : VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the Amplifier gain maximum power of each speaker is less than control...
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Selecting the variable buttons and display color illumination You can select your preferred color for buttons illumination (except for EQ/BASS-TRE / DISP) and display color separately. Button zone Display zone All zone Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select a [Hold] different zone and your preferred color.
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Creating your own day and night colors—USER You can create your own colors for <DAY COLOR> and <NIGHT COLOR> to apply to button zone and display zone. • <DAY COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER OFF>. • <NIGHT COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER ON>. Menu hierarchy Operation •...
More about this unit Basic operations • When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on General the display. Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the power while listening to • If the ejected disc is not removed within a track, playback will start from where it had 15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into been stopped previously next time you turn...
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• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: • This unit cannot play back the following files: – Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal – MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO stuck to the surface. format.
• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in Bluetooth operations VBR (variable bit rate). • While driving, do not perform complicated • The maximum number of characters for: operation such as dialing the numbers, using – Folder names : 32 characters phone book, etc.
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• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play connectors. correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth in a straight line from center to moistened with alcohol, being careful not to...
( If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. The unit does not work at all.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.) “READING” keeps flashing on • Readout time varies depending on the USB device. the display.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause The unit does not make pairing • Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target with the Bluetooth device. device. • Select the device name from “SPECIAL,” then try to connect again. ( • Try to pair/connect from the Bluetooth device. Echo or noise occurs.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause “CALL 1-888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE” Starts subscribing to SIRIUS Satellite radio. scrolls on the display while listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio. No sound can be heard. “UPDATING” The unit is updating the channel information appears on the display. and it takes a few minutes to complete.
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“RESTRICTED” appears on the display. Check whether the connected iPod/iPhone is compatible with this unit ( 34). JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage class device while using this System. ENGLISH...
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack, USB input jack, Antenna input, Expansion port, Steering wheel remote input (for KD-R618/KD-A615) Frequency Range: with channel interval set to 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz 100 kHz or 200 kHz with channel interval set to 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz...
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Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max.
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The countries where you may use the Bluetooth® function Die Länder, in denen Sie die Bluetooth® Funktion verwenden können Pays où vous pouvez utiliser la fonction Bluetooth® De landen waar u de Bluetooth®-functie mag gebruiken Países en los que se puede utilizar la función Bluetooth® Paesi nei quali è...
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Country Country Andorra Luxemburg Luxembourg Lëtzebuerg Australia Latvija Österreich Monaco Bosna i Hercegovina Crna Gora Belgien Македонија Belgique Malta България Nederland Canada Norge Schweiz New Zealand Suisse Polska Κύπρος Kıbrıs Portugal Česká republika România Deutschland Srbija Danmark Россия Eesti Sverige España Singapore Suomi...
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JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. instalación, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC ou une compagnie d’approvisionnement. para automóviles o a una compañía que suministra tales herramientas.
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KS-U57 / KS-U58 You can connect the HD Radio tuner box (KT-HD300) or the following components through the various JVC adapters or system to the expansion port. / Puede conectar el sintonizador HD Radio (KT-HD300) o los siguientes componentes al puerto de expansión, a través de los diversos adaptadores o sistema JVC. / Vous pouvez connecter le tuner HD Radio (KT-HD300) ou les appareils suivants à...
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ENGLISH KD-R616 CD RECEIVER / For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0639-001A [U/UH]...
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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. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
How to attach/detach the control CONTENTS panel How to read this manual How to attach/detach the control panel How to reset your unit How to forcibly eject a disc Canceling the display demonstration How to reset your unit Setting the clock Preparing the remote controller Your preset adjustments (RM-RK50)
Canceling the display demonstration Turn on the power. Select <DEMO OFF>. [Hold] (Initial setting) Finish the procedure. Setting the clock Turn on the power. [Hold] (Initial setting) Select <CLOCK>. Select <CLOCK SET>. Adjust the hour. Adjust the minute. Finish the procedure. ENGLISH...
Preparing the remote controller (RM-RK50) Warning (to prevent accidents and When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet. damage): • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent. • Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
Basic operations Ejects the disc Display window Loading slot USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack Control dial Auxiliary input jack Detaches the panel Remote sensor • DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation...
Remote Main unit General operation controller • Enters <COLOR> setting directly ( 24). — • Enters <COLOR SETUP> setting directly ( 25) if pressed and held. — Returns to the previous menu. Power off : Checks the current clock time. —...
Manual presetting (FM/AM) Title assignment You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 You can assign titles up to 30 station stations for AM. frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset •...
Listening to a disc Ÿ ] Turn on the power. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Stopping playback and ejecting Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared the disc with other sources.
Changing the display information Using the remote controller 5 U / D ∞ : Selects folder of the MP3/WMA Disc title/Album name/performer (folder 2 R / F 3 : Selects track name)* = Track title (file name)* = Current 2 R / F 3 : Fast-forwards or track number with the elapsed playing time [Hold]...
Cautions: • You cannot connect a computer to the USB input terminal of the unit. • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder • Make sure all important data has been backed your safety driving. up to avoid losing the data. •...
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Repeat step 3 on page 11 until you have finished entering the PIN code. ] Select a device you want to connect. For available devices... “OPEN..” flashes. ] Enter the specific PIN code of the Use the Bluetooth device to search and device to the unit.
When a text message comes in..If the mobile phone is compatible with text message (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTOMATIC” ( 15), the unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.
For REDIAL, RECEIVED, MISSED Reverse skips/forward ] Repeat step 4 on page 13 to select skips a name (if it is acquired) or a phone Pauses/starts playback* number. * Operation may be different For PHONE BOOK according to the connected ] Repeat step 4 on page 13 to select a Bluetooth audio player.
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Bluetooth Information: and displaying “RCV MESSAGE” If you wish to receive more information (receiving message). about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web • The display illuminate in blue. site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (<RING COLOR>, (English website only)
Listening to the iPod/iPhone You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to the USB input jack on the control panel. Apple iPod/iPhone USB input jack USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) • Disconnecting the iPod/iPhone will stop The operations explained below are under playback.
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: Fast-forwards or [Hold] reverses the track ] “REPEAT” j “RANDOM” Notice: When operating an iPod, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only) ENGLISH...
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT INPUT: Expansion port on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not ] “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN” supplied): Ÿ Turn on the connected –...
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable Storing your own sound mode for the music genre. You can store your own adjustments in memory. FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL [Hold] BOOST = BASS BOOST = USER = (back to the beginning) While listening, you can adjust the tone level of ] <PRO EQ>...
Menu operations Repeat step 2 if necessary. [Hold] • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DEMO • DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated Display automatically if no operation is done for about demonstration...
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined SSM * • SSM 01 – 06 : For settings, Strong-station • SSM 07 – 12 Sequential • SSM 13 – 18 Memory MONO * • MONO ON : Activate monaural mode to improve FM Monaural mode reception, but stereo effect will be lost.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined FADER * R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output [00] balance. BALANCE * L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output [00] balance. LOUD • LOUD ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a Loudness well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined BEEP • BEEP ON : Activates the keypress tone. Keytouch tone • BEEP OFF : Deactivates the keypress tone. AMP GAIN * • LOW POWER : VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the Amplifier gain maximum power of each speaker is less than control...
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Selecting the variable buttons and display color illumination You can select your preferred color for buttons illumination (except for EQ/BASS-TRE / DISP) and display color separately. Button zone Display zone All zone Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select a [Hold] different zone and your preferred color.
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Creating your own day and night colors—USER You can create your own colors for <DAY COLOR> and <NIGHT COLOR> to apply to button zone and display zone. • <DAY COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER OFF>. • <NIGHT COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER ON>. Menu hierarchy Operation •...
More about this unit Basic operations • When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display. General Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the power while listening to • If the ejected disc is not removed within a track, playback will start from where it had 15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into been stopped previously next time you turn...
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– Discs on which labels can be directly printed • This unit cannot play back the following files: by an ink jet printer. – MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO Using these discs under high temperature format. or high humidity may cause malfunctions or –...
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• The maximum number of characters for: • This unit may not work for some Bluetooth – Folder names : 32 characters devices. – File names : 32 characters • Connecting condition may vary depending – MP3 Tag : 64 characters on the circumstances around you.
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play connectors. correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth in a straight line from center to moistened with alcohol, being careful not to...
( If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. The unit does not work at all.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on • Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in the display. an appropriate format. • “NO USB” appears on the • Reattach the USB device again. display. • The unit cannot detect the USB device.
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( 28). JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage class device while using this System. • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Specifications Maximum Power Output: Front/ 50 W per channel Rear: Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/ 20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to Rear: 20 000 Hz at no more than 1% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
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Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max.
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The countries where you may use the Bluetooth® function Die Länder, in denen Sie die Bluetooth® Funktion verwenden können Pays où vous pouvez utiliser la fonction Bluetooth® De landen waar u de Bluetooth®-functie mag gebruiken Países en los que se puede utilizar la función Bluetooth® Paesi nei quali è...
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Country Country Andorra Luxemburg Luxembourg Lëtzebuerg Australia Latvija Österreich Monaco Bosna i Hercegovina Crna Gora Belgien Македонија Belgique Malta България Nederland Canada Norge Schweiz New Zealand Suisse Polska Κύπρος Kıbrıs Portugal Česká republika România Deutschland Srbija Danmark Россия Eesti Sverige España Singapore Suomi...
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS KD-R611 CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. / Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
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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. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
How to read this manual CONTENTS The following icons/symbols are used to How to read this manual indicate: How to attach/detach the control Press and hold the button(s) panel [Hold] until the desired operation How to reset your unit begins. How to forcibly eject a disc Canceling the display Turn the control dial.
Canceling the display demonstration Turn on the power. Select <DEMO OFF>. [Hold] (Initial setting) Finish the procedure. Setting the clock Turn on the power. Adjust the minute. [Hold] (Initial setting) Select <CLOCK>. Select <24H/12H>. Select <CLOCK SET>. Select <24 HOUR> or <12 HOUR>.
This unit is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. Caution: Before operating, connect a JVC's OE remote • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly adapter (not supplied) which matches your car replaced. Replace only with the same or to the steering wheel remote input terminal on equivalent type.
Basic operations Ejects the disc Display window Loading slot USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack Control dial Auxiliary input jack Detaches the panel Remote sensor • DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation...
Remote Main unit General operation controller • Enters <COLOR> setting directly ( 28). — • Enters <COLOR SETUP> setting directly ( 29) if pressed and held. • Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception. — • Enters PTY Searching mode if pressed and held. •...
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Manual presetting (FM/AM) The following features are available You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 only for FM Radio Data System stations. stations for AM. Searching for your favourite Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset FM Radio Data System number “04.”...
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Standby receptions Tracing the same programme— Network-Tracking Reception TA Standby Reception When driving in an area where FM reception is TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch not sufficient enough, this unit automatically temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from tunes in to another FM Radio Data System any source other than AM.
Listening to a disc Ÿ ] Turn on the power. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Stopping playback and ejecting Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with the disc other sources.
Changing the display information Using the remote controller 5 U / D ∞ : Selects folder of the MP3/WMA 2 R / F 3 : Selects track Disc title/Album name/performer (folder 2 R / F 3 name)* = Track title (file name)* = Current : Fast-forwards or [Hold] reverses the track...
Stop playing and detaching the • This unit may not be able to play the files depending on the type of USB device. USB device • Operation and power supply may not work as Straightly pull it out from the unit. intended for some USB devices.
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Registering using “OPEN” Registering using “SEARCH”/“SPECIAL” Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its Bluetooth function. ] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” ] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” ] “NEW DEVICE” ] “NEW DEVICE” ] “OPEN” ] “SEARCH” : To search for available ] Enter a PIN (Personal Identification devices The unit searches and displays the list Number) code in to the unit.
/ SOURCE / connect/disconnect/delete. When a text message comes in..If the mobile phone is compatible with text message (notified through JVC Bluetooth ] “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT” : To adapter) and “MSG INFO” (message info) is connect/disconnect the selected device set to “AUTOMATIC”...
Using a Bluetooth audio player ] Select a calling method. PHONE BOOK* j MISSED* j NUMBER j VOICE DIAL j REDIAL* j RECEIVED* j (back to ] “BT-AUDIO” the beginning) * Displays only when your mobile phone If playback does not start, operate the is equipped with these functions and is Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
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“BT-PHONE.” Adjust microphone volume connected to the Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth Information: [LEVEL 01/02/03]. If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web VERSION site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> The Bluetooth software and hardware versions (English website only) are shown.
Warning messages ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection) PLEASE WAIT The device is registered but the connection The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth has failed. Use “CONNECT” to connect the function. If the message does not disappear, device again. ( turn off and turn on the unit, then connect ERROR the device again (or reset the unit).
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There are two control terminals: Selecting a track from the menu • <HEAD MODE> Control by this unit. • <IPOD MODE> Control by the connected iPod/iPhone. Preparation: Select the controlling terminal, <HEAD MODE> or <IPOD MODE> for iPod playback: • Press and hold T/P BACK button. ] Select the desired menu.
T/P BACK. Listening to the DAB tuner Before operating, connect the JVC DAB tuner, KT-DB1000 (not supplied) to the expansion port on the rear of the unit. Preparation: Make sure <EXT ON> is selected in the <SRC SELECT> = <EXT IN> setting. ( •...
Changing the display information Manual search for an ensemble Service name = Ensemble “M” flashes, then press name = Channel number = the button repeatedly. Frequency = Clock = (back to [Hold] the beginning) Storing DAB services in memory Using the remote controller You can preset six DAB services (primary).
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT INPUT: Expansion port on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not ] “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN” supplied): Ÿ – KS-U57, Line Input Adapter Turn on the connected –...
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable Storing your own sound mode for the music genre. You can store your own adjustments in memory. [Hold] FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL BOOST = BASS BOOST = USER = (back to the beginning) While listening, you can adjust the tone level of ] <PRO EQ>...
Menu operations Repeat step 2 if necessary. [Hold] • To return to the previous menu, press T/P BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DEMO • DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated Display automatically if no operation is done for about...
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined SCROLL * • SCROLL ONCE : Scrolls the displayed information once. • SCROLL AUTO : Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals). • SCROLL OFF : Cancels. Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the setting.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DAB AF * • AF ON : Traces the programme among DAB services Alternative and FM Radio Data System stations. ( frequency • AF OFF : Cancels. reception MONO * • MONO ON : Activate monaural mode to improve FM Monaural mode reception, but stereo effect will be lost.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined FADER * R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output [00] balance. BALANCE * L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output [00] balance. LOUD • LOUD ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a Loudness well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined BEEP • BEEP ON : Activates the keypress tone. Keytouch tone • BEEP OFF : Deactivates the keypress tone. TEL MUTING • MUTING 1/ : Select either one which mutes the sounds Telephone MUTING 2 while using a mobile phone.
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Selecting the variable buttons and display color illumination You can select your preferred color for buttons illumination (except for EQ/BASS-TRE / DISP ) and display color separately. Button zone Display zone All zone Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select a [Hold] different zone and your preferred color.
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Creating your own day and night colors—USER You can create your own colors for <DAY COLOR> and <NIGHT COLOR> to apply to button zone and display zone. • <DAY COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER OFF>. • <NIGHT COLOR> Displayed when <DIMMER> is set to <DIMMER ON>. Menu hierarchy Operation •...
More about this unit Basic operations Disc/USB operations General Caution for DualDisc playback • If you turn off the power while listening to • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not a track, playback will start from where it had comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio”...
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Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the conditions below: • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. – Bit rate of MP3/WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps • This unit can only play back files of the same –...
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Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB • USB devices equipped with special functions such as data security functions cannot be device used with the unit. • While playing from a USB device, the playback • Do not use a USB device with 2 or more order may differ from other players.
– iPod nano (2nd Generation) – iPod nano (3rd Generation) * – iPod nano (4th Generation) * JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data – iPod nano (5th Generation) * in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage – iPod touch * class device while using this System.
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play connectors. correctly. If a disc does become To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth in a straight line from center to moistened with alcohol, being careful not to...
( If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer or a company supplying kits. The unit does not work at all.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Tracks/folders are not played The playback order is determined by the write-in time back in the order you have stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device intended. will be the first track/folder for playback. • “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on •...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause The sound is interrupted or skipped • Reduce the distance between the unit and the during playback of a Bluetooth audio Bluetooth audio device. device. • Disconnect the device connected for “BT-PHONE.” • Turn off, then turn on the unit. •...
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• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Specifications Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 1% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
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Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max.
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The countries where you may use the Bluetooth® function Die Länder, in denen Sie die Bluetooth® Funktion verwenden können Pays où vous pouvez utiliser la fonction Bluetooth® De landen waar u de Bluetooth®-functie mag gebruiken Países en los que se puede utilizar la función Bluetooth® Paesi nei quali è...
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Country Country Andorra Luxemburg Luxembourg Lëtzebuerg Australia Latvija Österreich Monaco Bosna i Hercegovina Crna Gora Belgien Македонија Belgique Malta България Nederland Canada Norge Schweiz New Zealand Suisse Polska Κύπρος Kıbrıs Portugal Česká republika România Deutschland Srbija Danmark Россия Eesti Sverige España Singapore Suomi...
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électromagnétique et à la sécurité électrique. European representative of Victor Company of Représentant européen de la société Victor Japan, Limited is: Company of Japan, Limited: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg...
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The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information L’illustration suivante est un exemple d’installation typique. Si vous avez des questions ou avez besoin regarding installation kits, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer or a company supplying kits. d’information sur des kits d’installation, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC.
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KS-U57 / KS-U58 You can connect the JVC DAB tuner (KT-DB1000) or the following components through the various JVC adapters to the expansion port. / Vous pouvez connecter le tuner DAB JVC (KT-DB1000) ou les appareils suivants à l'aide de divers adaptateur JVC au port d'extension.
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