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Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende handleiding. KD-LH7R KD-LH5R INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING GET0075-001A [E/EX]...
Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit Name/Rating plate Caution: This product contains a laser component of higher laser class than Class 1. How to reset your unit After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ball-point pen or similar tool.
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ... How to use the MODE (M) button ...
Preparing the remote controller This section is only for KD-LH7R. KD-LH5R can also be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote controller. We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 with your unit. Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit.
Remote controller RM–RK50 SOURCE 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
Turning on the power Turn on the power. “HELLO” appears on the display. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. Select the source.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). (FM 1) (FM 2) Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3).
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Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). (FM 1) (FM 2) (FM 3) Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong- station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3).
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Selected band/preset number and “MEMO” (memory) appear alternately for a while. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 33.) Select “AF-REG (alternative frequency/regionalization reception)” if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode – “AF,” “AF REG”...
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Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favourite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.
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Searching your favourite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favourite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6).
To search your favourite programme type Press and hold TP/PTY (T) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code appears. Select one of the PTY codes. Ex.: When “ROCK M” is selected Press ¢...
Automatic selection of the station when using the number buttons Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in. However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the same...
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PTY codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology...
Playing a CD Open the control panel. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a disc and starts playback automatically. Close the control panel by hand. CD OPERATIONS The CD–in indicator lights up. Total playing time of Total track number the inserted disc of the inserted disc...
To stop play and eject the disc Press 0. CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. If you change the source, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the disc this time). Notes: •...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the disc at random. Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons.
Prohibiting CD ejection You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc in the loading slot. While pressing CD/CD-CH, press and hold for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be ejected.
This chapter is only for KD-LH7R. What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3*. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps**). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
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MP3 directory/file configuration : Root ROOT : Directories : MP3 files Note: There is no limit to the number of hierarchy levels (nested directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for stable operations. MP3 playback/search order • The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( MP3 files.
This chapter is only for KD-LH7R. Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 19 to Playing an MP3 disc Open the control panel. Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. The unit draws the disc. Playback starts automatically from the first file of the first directory once disc scan is...
To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the file information shown on the display. Each time you press DISP (D), the display changes to show the following: • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (initial setting: see page 36) Album name/performer (directory name*) Track title (file name*)
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To go to a particular directory directly IMPORTANT: To directly select the directories using the number button(s), it is required that directories are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their directory names. (This can only be done during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.) Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC”...
Selecting MP3 playback modes To play back files at random (Random Play) You can play back all files on the MP3 disc at random. 1 Press MODE (M) while playing an MP3 disc. The unit enters the functions mode. 2 Press RND (random), while “MODE”...
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: Adjust the bass. Adjust the treble.
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
• When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON” The selected sound mode can be stored in memory for the current source. Each time you change to the same source, the same sound mode is also recalled and shown on the display. The C-EQ indicator also flashes. •...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 33.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on the display.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items Hold. Select. CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment CEQ LINK Custom equalizer link 24H/12H 24/12-hour time display AUTO ADJ Automatic clock setting CLOCK Clock display TU DISP...
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To set Custom Equalizer Link – A different sound mode (C-EQ) can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated.
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To turn on/off the key-touch tone – You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want it to beep each time you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. • ON: Activates the key-touch tone. •...
Assigning names to the sources This section is only for KD-LH7R. You can assign names to discs (both in this unit and in the CD changer). After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of characters...
Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit.
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* When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 34), disc number will soon change to clock time. To show the CD Text information This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD automatic changer equipped with CD Text reading capability.
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons.
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.
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Start searching an ensemble. Press ¢ search ensembles of higher frequencies. Press 4 search ensembles of lower frequencies. When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Select a service you want to listen to.
Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually. Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.
Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3) you want. Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as follows: (DAB 1) (DAB 2) Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset DAB service you want. What you can do more with DAB Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same program.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • CD cannot be played back. • CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.
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Symptoms • “NO DISC” appears on the display . • “RESET 8” appears on the display . • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display. • Disc cannot be played back. • Files skip, or 00’00” appears and playback stops. •...
MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and CD Text. Only for KD-LH7R: • You can also play back MP3 discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than...
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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre appareil Référez-vous à...
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Neem bij vragen of voor meer bijzonderheden over inbouwpakketten contact op met uw JVC car audio dealer of een dealer of een bedrijf dat inbouwpakketten levert.
Als het geluid niet verdwijnt, moet u contact opnemen met uw JVC car audio dealer. • Het maximum ingangsvermogen van de speakers moet...
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Fig. 3, you can connect the unit using the original speaker wiring in your car. – If you are not sure of the speaker wiring of your car, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT. – Ist die Lautsprecherverdrahtung in Ihrem Auto – Sind Sie sich über die Lautsprecherverdrahtung in Fig.
CD changer and DAB tuner / CD-Wechsler und DAB-Tuner / Changeur CD et tuner DAB / CD-wisselaar en DAB-tuner Sie können einen CD-Wechsler und/oder einen DAB- You can connect a JVC CD changer and/or a JVC DAB Tuner (Tuner für digitalen Rundfunk) von JVC (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner.
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