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JVC KD-LH915 Instructions Manual

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For canceling the display demonstration, see page 9.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
KD-LH915
KD-LH915
GET0273-001A
[U/UH]

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  • Page 1 CD/SD RECEIVER KD-LH915 KD-LH915 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 9. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0273-001A [U/UH]...

  • Page 2: How To Reset Your Unit

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Deleting the files ........27 How to enter the various menus .... Activating the downloaded files .... 29 Control panel — ..6 KD-LH915 General settings — PSM ..30 Parts identification ......... Basic procedure ........30 Selecting the dimmer mode ....33 Remote controller Changing the display color ....

  • Page 4: How To Read This Manual

    How to read this manual How to forcibly eject a disc The following methods are used to made the If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or explanations simple and easy-to-understand: cannot be ejected, ejects the disc as follows. •...

  • Page 5: How To Change The Display Pattern

    How to change the display pattern How to enter the various menus The main menu contains six menus (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, EQ, TITLE). Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source Source display pattern / Move the cursor to select a menu you Audio level meters want (MODE, PSM, SEL, PICT, EQ, TITLE).

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control panel — KD-LH915 Parts identification q ∞ (down) button 1 + / – button w Remote sensor (standby/on attenuator) button 3 5 (up) button • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to 4/¢ buttons strong light (direct sunlight or artificial 5 Display window lighting).

  • Page 7: Remote Controller

    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 between. (standby/on/attenuator) button Warning: •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Basic operations ⁄ Adjust the volume. Ÿ To show the level meter (see page 32). You cannot select some sources if they are not ready. Adjust the sound as you want. For FM/AM tuner only (See pages 21 – 24.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press it again.

  • Page 9: Canceling The Display Demonstrations

    Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstrations Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. Set the hour, minute, and clock [Initial: Demo]—see page 30. system. 1 Select “Clock Hr” (hour), then Enter the PSM menu (see page 5).

  • Page 10: Radio Operations

    Radio operations Listening to the radio To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... Ÿ 2 Select the desired station frequencies. Clock display Start searching for a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.

  • Page 11: Storing Stations In Memory

    When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to Storing stations in memory receive 1 Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). You can preset six stations for each band. 2 Select “Mono.” FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) Select the FM band (FM1 –...

  • Page 12: Listening To A Preset Station

    Manual presetting Store the station. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. Listening to a preset station • By holding 5/∞, the Preset Station List will also appears (see step 7 below). Enter the MODE menu (see page 5).

  • Page 13: Disc/Sd Card Operations

    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: Total playing MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ®...

  • Page 14: Playing Discs In The Cd Changer

    Playing discs in the CD changer • 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...

  • Page 15: Playing An Sd Card

    Playing an SD card Ÿ About the SD card You can play back MP3/WMA tracks SD loading slot recorded on the SD card and show the stored image on the display during playback— Image Link. (See pages 13, 30, and 42 for details.) The required SD recording format is FAT 12/16 and the recommended storage type is...
  • Page 16 If an SD card has been loaded..Attach the control panel. Elapsed Current playing track Current folder time number number ⁄ • The control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 37). Track name Folder name The album name/performer with indicator and the track title with indicator will appear if “ID3 Tag”...

  • Page 17: Other Main Functions

    To fast-forward or reverse the track Other main functions Selecting a disc/folder/track on the list Fast-forwards. Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). Select “List.” Reverses. To go to the next or previous tracks To the following tracks. To the beginning of the current track, then Select the list type—“Disc,”...
  • Page 18 To start playback. When using the remote controller..• To directly select a disc in the CD • If you select the current MP3 disc changer (highlighted on the display), its Folder • To directly select a track of an audio CD List appears.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Playback Modes

    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,”...
  • Page 20 Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of... Intro play Track: All tracks of the current disc or the SD card. • While playing, lights Folder* First tracks of all folders of the Ex.: When “Track Intro” is selected while current disc or the SD card. playing an MP3 disc in the receiver •...

  • Page 21: Sound Adjustments

    Sound adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu — SEL You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Adjust the selected setting item. A Fad/Bal Enter the SEL menu (see page 5). Ÿ Select a setting item—“Fad/Bal,” “Subwoofer,” “VolAdjust,” or 1 To adjust the speaker output “Loudness.”...
  • Page 22 B Subwoofer C VolAdjust 1 To select the cutoff frequency to To adjust the input level of each the subwoofer. source (except FM). Adjust to match the input level to the FM sound level. –5 (min.) +5 (max.) 55Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer.

  • Page 23: Selecting Preset Sound Modes (I-Eq: Intelligent Equalizer)

    Selecting preset sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) Select the sound elements to adjust. You can select a preset sound mode suitable to A Adjust the enchancement level the music genre. 1 Select “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.” Available sound modes Flat (No sound mode is applied), Hard Rock, R&B (Rhythm&Blues), Pop, Jazz, Dance, Country, Reggae, Classic, User 1, User 2, User 3...
  • Page 24 C Select a band width Repeat step to adjust the other frequency bands. Store the adjustments. Preset values Indication High Level –06 –06 –06 (min.) (min.) (min.) (max.) (max.) (max.) Center 60Hz 8kHz frequency 80Hz 10kHz Ex.: When “User 1” is selected 100Hz 12kHz 120Hz...

  • Page 25: Graphic Displays

    Graphic displays Basic procedure Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R or an SD card including still Select the item. images (pictures) and animations (movies). • With Image Converter (Wide Ver 1.2) included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can create your own images and animations.

  • Page 26: Downloading The Files

    Downloading pictures or an IMPORTANT: animation • Refer also to Image Converter PDF files • It takes a long time to download an animation. included in the “Manual” folder of the For details, see page 43. supplied CD-ROM. • To activate the downloaded files, see page 29. •...

  • Page 27: Deleting The Files

    Select a file. Deleting the fi les Deleting the stored pictures and animation In step ! on page 25, select “Delete.” Select the screen type —“Picture,” “Movie,” “Opening,” or “Ending.” • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢. •...
  • Page 28 Select “Picture.” • When a file is deleted, the File List appears again. 4 Repeat step 2 to delete more pictures. • To delete the stored animation Select “All Delete.” Exit from the setting. Deleting all the stored pictures and animation To delete all the stored pictures In step ! on page 25, select “Delete.”...

  • Page 29: Activating The Downloaded Files

    To delete all the stored files In step ! on page 25, select “All Delete.” * If there is no still images or animation downloaded, “No Picture,” “No Movie,” or “No Slide” will appear. Picture: One of your edited still images stored in “Picture”...

  • Page 30: General Settings - Psm

    General settings — PSM Adjust the setting. Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Repeat steps to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. Select a PSM item.
  • Page 31 Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] Clock Hr 1 – 12 (0 – 23), [9] Clock hour [Initial: 1 (1:00 AM)] Clock Min 00 – 59, [9] Clock minute [Initial: 00 (1:00 AM)] 12Hours O 24Hours, [9] 24H/12H Clock system [Initial: 12Hours] Scroll The entire text information can be shown by scrolling if it cannot be Scroll mode...
  • Page 32 Beep On: [Initial]; Activates the key-touch tone. Off: Deactivates the key-touch tone. Key-touch tone Ext Input* Changer: [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [14]. External input Ext In: To use another external component, [38]. Telephone Muting1/Muting2: Select either one which mutes the sounds while Telephone muting using the cellular phone.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Dimmer Mode

    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.

  • Page 34: Changing The Display Color

    Select the color. Changing the display color You can select your favorite display color for each source (or for all sources). Setting the display color O Aqua O Sky O Sea O Every* Leaves O Grass O Apple O Rose O Enter the PSM menu (see page 5).
  • Page 35 Creating your own color—User Adjust the level (00 – 11) of the selected primary color. You can create your own colors—“Day Color” and “NightColor.” Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “Color Set.” Repeat steps to adjust the other primary colors. Finish the procedure.

  • Page 36: Other Main Functions

    Other main functions Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to station frequencies, CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD changer), Ex.: When you assign a title to a CD and the external components (EXT-IN). 2 Select a character. Sources Maximum number of characters For available...

  • Page 37: Changing The Control Panel Angle

    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. The control panel changes its angle as follows: Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.

  • Page 38: External Component Operations

    External component operations Playing an external component Ÿ You can connect an external component to the Turn on the connected component CD changer jack on the rear using the Line and start playing the source. Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Before operating the external component, select Adjust the volume.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 40: More About This Receiver

    More about this receiver Basic operations General • This receiver has been designed to reproduce Turning on the power 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.
  • Page 41 Playing a CD-R or CD-RW Playing an MP3/WMA track • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. • This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files • This receiver can play back only the files of with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> the same type which is first detected if a disc (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
  • Page 42 Image Link • This receiver can play back the files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate). • Image Link will not work in the following The files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy cases: in elapsed time display, and do not show –...

  • Page 43: General Settings—Psm

    Graphic display General settings—PSM Downloading (or deleting) files • “Auto Dimmer” may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a • You can download a file only while selecting control dial for dimming. In this case, change “CD”...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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 Adjust it to the optimum from the speakers. the minimum level.
  • Page 45 Symptoms Causes Remedies • “No Files” appears for a No MP3/WMA tracks are Change the disc or the SD while, then the disc ejects. recorded. card. MP3/WMA tracks do not Add the extension code have the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to their <.mp3>...
  • Page 46 Symptoms Causes Remedies • Download does not seem It takes quite a long time to to finish. download an animation of many frames (see page 43). • Opening and ending “KeyIn CFM” is set to Select “On” (see page 30). animation does not appear.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD/SD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front: 50 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical Rear: 50 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%...
  • Page 48 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit EN, TH 0105DTSMDTJEIN © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...

  • Page 49: In-Dash Mounting

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  • Page 50: Electrical Connections

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  • Page 51 ‰∑¬ ENGLISH °“√‡™◊ Ë Õ ¡µË Õ ·∫∫ª°µ‘ Typical Connections / °Ë Õ •∑”°“•‡™•Ë Õ ¡µË Õ : µ•«®†Õ•°“•‡¥‘ • †“¬‰ø„•••¬•µÏ Õ ¬Ë “ ß•–¡— ¥ •–«— Õ ¬Ë “ „ÀÈ º ‘ ¥ æ•“¥„•°“•‡™•Ë Õ ¡µË Õ ™ÿ ¥ ª•–°Õ•™ÿ ¥ •’ Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully.
  • Page 52 • Refer also to page 14 of the INSTRUCTIONS. ¥Ÿ √ “¬≈–‡Õ’ ¬ ¥„πÀπÈ “ ¢Õß¢È Õ ·π–π”¥È « ¬ • Connecting cord supplied for your JVC CD changer µË Õ  “¬∑’ Ë „ ÀÈ ¡ “ ”À√— ∫ ‡™π‡®Õ√Ï JVC CD JVC CD changer ¢È...

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