How to reset your unit Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/ATT) buttons at the same time for several seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. NOTES: Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels or sound adjustments — will also be erased.
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 ... 2 BASIC OPERATIONS ... 4 RADIO OPERATIONS ...
BASIC OPERATIONS 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. Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 13 – 18). To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To search stations of higher frequencies. To search stations of lower frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency without searching: 1 Select the band (FM or AM).
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).
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.
Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 6 and 7. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Other convenient tuner functions RPT/SCAN MO/RND Scanning broadcast stations When you press RPT/SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Total playing time of the inserted disc Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. CAUTION on Volume Setting CDs produces very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level.
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ Press and hold 4 To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternatively. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sound and the speaker balance. Indication Adjust the bass (Bass) Adjust the treble (Treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance Adjust the volume (Volume) Note:...
Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce well-balanced sound at low volume level. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternatively.
Using the Sound Control Memory (SCM) You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select the same source.
Recalling the sound modes Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” on page 18. •...
Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources. When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. LINK ON: Advanced SCM (different SCMs for different sources) LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one SCM for all sources)
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 15) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 15.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 2, 3 1, 4 DISP Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “SCM LINK,” “LEVEL” or “TEL” appears on the display. Set the hour. 1. Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display.
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To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows. During tuner operation: Frequency • If the unit is not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. AUDIO 1: Shows the audio level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator. AUDIO 2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting and illumination display. OFF: Erases the audio level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator.
Selecting the telephone muting This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone system used, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2,” whichever mutes the sounds from this unit. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated. •...
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. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure...
REMOTE OPERATIONS Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Using the remote controller RM-RK31 1 Functions the same as the 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Does not function as the PROG/DISC + button. 3 •...
MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • CD cannot be played back. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •...
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 watts per channel Rear: 45 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 watts per channel into 4 to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 watts per channel into 4 to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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• The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. Before mounting: Press (Control Panel Release button) to detach the control panel if already attached.
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• When using the optional stay !"# • Fire wall Washer Dashboard Sleeve Removing the unit • Before removing the unit, release the rear section. Remove the control panel. Remove the trim plate. Insert the 2 handles into the slots, as shown. Then, while gently pulling the handles away from each other, slide out the unit.
JVC car audio dealers. • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • If noise is a problem... This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur.
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Leave the speaker leads of this unit unused. (Cover the terminals of the these unused leads with insulating tape, as illustrated above.) !" Amplifier / Rear speakers !" INPUT JVC amplifier Signal cord (not supplied with this unit) !"#$% LINE OUT REAR Front speakers !" !"#$%&'()* !"#$%$&'()*+,-./01234...