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CD RECEIVER KD-DB101 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS LVT1675-001A [EX]...
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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.
The following marks are used to indicate... CONTENTS : Indicator displayed for the Control panel ........4 corresponding operation. Getting started ........ 5 How to use the M MODE button Radio operations ......6 If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, DAB tuner operations .......
Getting started To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) Basic operations To restore the sound, press the button again. Turn on the power. To turn off the power Ÿ Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on page 14. * You cannot select this source if it is not ready.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Radio operations Lights up when monaural mode is activated. Ÿ MONO Lights up when receiving an FM stereo Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. broadcast with sufficient signal strength. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same 88.3 procedure.
Manual presetting The following features are available only for FM Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset RDS stations. number 4 of the FM1 band. Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite 92.5 programme by searching for a PTY code.
To activate TA Standby Reception To store your favorite programme The TP (Traffic Programme) indicator types either lights up or flashes. You can store six favorite programme types. • If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is Preset programme types in the number buttons activated.
To check the current clock time while Tracking the same programme— listening to an FM RDS station Network-Tracking Reception Station name (PS) Station Frequency Programme When driving in an area where FM reception is not type (PTY) Clock (back to sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to the beginning) another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly...
To tune in to an ensemble manually Tracing the same programme— Start searching for an ensemble, as in step on page 9... Alternative Frequency Reception You can keep listening to the same programme by activating the Alternative Frequency Reception. Select a desired ensemble frequency. When shipped from the factory, Alternative Frequency Reception is activated.
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder Disc operations (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly To select a number from 01 – 06: All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. To select a number from 07 –...
Changing the display information Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. While playing an audio CD or a CD Text Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc Mode Plays repeatedly When “TAG DISP”...
Sound adjustments Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the preference. music genre (C-EQ: custom equalizer). Indication, [Range] Preset values BAS* (bass), [–06 to +06] BAS* TRE* S.BS* Adjust the bass.
General settings — PSM You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items Adjust the PSM item selected. listed in the table that follows. Repeat steps to adjust other PSM Select a PSM item. items if necessary. Finish the procedure. Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page] : Initial)
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Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page] : Initial) AF-REG • AF : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit Alternative frequency/ switches to another station (the programme may differ from the regionalization one currently received), [9]. reception • The AF indicator lights up. •...
Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page] : Initial) AUX ADJ A.ADJ 00 : Adjust the auxiliary input level to match the FM sound level and Auxiliary input level — A.ADJ 05 store it in memory. adjustment TAG DISP • TAG ON : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [12].
Remote controller — Main elements and features RM-RK50 This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 with your unit. Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) (standby/on/attenuator) button •...
To keep discs clean Maintenance A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with How to clean the connectors a soft cloth in a straight line from center Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. to edge.
DAB tuner operations More about this unit • Only primary DAB services can be presetted even when you store a secondary service. Basic operations • A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new Turning on the power DAB service is stored in the same preset number. •...
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Playing an MP3/WMA disc Changing the source • This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the • If you change the source, playback also stops extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of (without ejecting the disc). the letter case—upper/lower). Next time you select “CD”...
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. •...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Signal Detection Non-contact optical pickup Continuous Power Output (RMS): System: (semiconductor laser) Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz than 0.8% total harmonic...