JVC KD-AHD59 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 ..lye CD RECEIVER RECEPTOR CON CD RECEPTEUR CD KD-AH D59/KD-HDR50 illJo~@ AIIP3 DIGITAL AUDIO W'A-fA TEXT Madefor Works with H»Radio" iPod iPhone 'RADio"" READY For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7. Para cancelar la demostraci6n en pantalla, consulte la pagina 7. Pour annuler la demonstration des affichages, referez-vous la page 7.
Page 2 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV 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 1LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.
Page 3 E:O'NTENlSE; --"-,,,__""--_1] • Detaching/attaching control panel Detaching... Attaching... How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the registered Bluetooth devices, see page 14). • How to forcibly eject adisc <!>/ATT • [H;ld] • You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even ifthe disc is locked.
Page 4: Basic Operations
Basic operations 1-*-1- Eject disc. IT] • FM/AM: [ill Select the sound mode. - Select HD Radio™ multicast channel. Detach the panel. - Search for HD Radio stations only [Hold]. [TI] • FM/AMlSIRIUSIXM: Search for station/channel. • SIRIUS/XM: Select category. •...
Page 5: Display Window
Display window Status of Bluetooth device (Device number, [P: 1- 5]; signal strength, ['r.,': 0- 3]*; battery reminder, 0- 3]*) Tr (track) indicator Source display Preset number Disc number Track number Folder number Setting and list operation information (USB) indicator ~ (iPod/iPhone) indicator [§] HD (HD Radio™...
Page 6 Selects the source. []] For Bluetooth cellular phone: - Answers calls if pressed briefly. - Ends or rejects calls if pressed and held. KD-AHD59 is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. • See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) for connection.
Page 7 ..Changing the display information • When the power is turned off: The current clock time is displayed if "CLOCK DISP" is set to "CLOCK OFF" (see page 28). • When the power is turned on: The display information of the current source changes as follows: FM/AM Call Sign*l ..
Page 8: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts. • If you want to search for HD Radio stations only, see "Searching for HD Radio stations only" on page 9. What is HD Radio™ broadcasting? HD Radio stations can deliver high-quality digital sound-AM digital will have FM-Iike sound quality (in stereo) and FM digital will have CD-like sound quality-with static-free and clear reception.
Page 9 • When receiving HD Radio multicast Selert "MONO ON." channels... [Turn] ..[Press] ~¥WXYi4~ Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. Channel number • The ST indicator goes off. To restore the stereo effert, repeat the same Selert your desired channel. procedure to select "MONO OFF."...
Page 10: Storing Stations In Memory
Manual presetting Storing stations in memory Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6stations "P04." for AM. • The HD Radio multicast channels can also be preset. Tune in to the station or channel you want to preset.
Page 11 To check the number of tagged songs stored • Tagging your favorite songs on the unit Some HD Radio broadcasts provide PSD (Program Service Data) for asong. You can tag the song and [Hold] store its PSD (maximum 60 songs) while listening the song- iTunes Tagging.
Page 12: Disc/Usb Operations
Disc/USB operations Turn on the power. Insert adisc. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Stop playing and ejecting the disc Prohibiting disc ejection • • "NO DISC" appears. [Hold] Press SRC to listen to another playback source. To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Page 13: Disc/File Operations
Caution: • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving. • Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while "READING" is flashing on the display. • Do not start the car engine if aUSB device is connected. •...
Page 14: Using The Bluetooth® Devices
Using the Bluetooth® devices Registering using "OPEN" For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter (KS-BTA200) (not supplied) to the Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its CD changer jack on the rear of this unit. Bluetooth function.
Page 15: Connecting A Device
Use the Bluetooth device to search and For available devices... connect. Enter the specific PIN code of the device to the On the device to be connected, enter the same unit. PIN code you have just entered for this unit. . Refer to the instructions supplied with the "CONNEOED"...
Page 16 MISSED*). Ifthe cellular phone is compatible with text message Then select aname (if it is acquired) or phone (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and "MSG number. INFO" (message info) is set to "AUTO" (see page 27), the unit rings to inform you ofthe message arrival.
Page 17: Using The Bluetooth Audio Player
[1] Speak the name you want to call. If you wish to receive more information about • If your cellular phone does not support the Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: voice recognition system, "ERROR" appears <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English on the display.
Page 18: Listening To The Cd Changer
Listening to the CD changer It is recommended to use aJVC MP3-compatible CD changer (not supplied) with your unit. You can connect aCD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear ofthe unit. • You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs. Preparation: Make sure "CH/IPOD"...
Page 19: Listening To The Satellite Radio
SC-C1 and KS-SRA100, PnP, SC-VDOCl and KS-SRA100, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio. • XM Satellite Radio System, JVC Smart Digital Adapter-XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC and CNPJVCl for listening to the XM Satellite Radio. §gjGlobal Controllnformationl update • If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically. "UPDATING" or "UPDATE XXX%" flashes and no sound can be heard.
Page 20: Storing Channels In Memory
Select "SIRIUS" or "XM." Select a category. SIRIUS: If you select"All," you can tune in to all the channels of all categories. Select a channel to listen• • Holding the button changes the channels rapidly. • While searching, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped. XM: If you do not select achannel within 15 seconds, category selected in step 2 is canceled.
Page 21: Listening To The Ipod/Iphone
Listening to the iPod/iPhone You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the following cable or adapter: C,'a~r~~~Ptt~'i:;1~\.. ,JlciR!~ USB 2.0 cable (accessory ofthe iPod/iPhone) See "When connected with the USB cable" below. Interface Adapter for iPod-KS-PD100 (not supplied)* See "When connected with the interface adapter" on page 22.
Page 22: When Connected With The Interface Adapter
• Selecting the playback modes REPEA ONE RPT Functions the same as "Repeat One" [Hold] of the iPod/iPhone. The playback mode menu is called ALL RPT Functions the same as "Repeat All" of the iPod/iPhone. [Turn] [Press] Functions the same as "Shuffle Songs"...
Page 23: Selecting Atrack From The Menu
• Selecting atrack from the menu • Selecting the playback modes Enter the main menu. [Hold] The playback mode menu is called This mode will be canceled if no operations are [Turn] -. [Press] done for about 5seconds. REPEAT ..RANDOM Select the desired menu.
Page 24: Purchasing Your Favorite Songs
Purchasing your favorite songs You can easily purchase the songs you have tagged • You cannot transfer the tagged PSDs to the iPod/ while listening to HD Radio programs (see page 11) iPhone in the following cases: - When the connected iPod/iPhone is not compatible - iTunes Tagging.
Page 25: Listening To The Other External Components
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT INPUT: CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied): - KS-U57: For connecting the component with pin jacks - KS-U58: For connecting the component with stereo mini jack Preparation: Make sure "EXT INPUT"...
Page 26: Selecting A Preset Sound Mode
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Selecting from Menu. (See also page 28.) [Hold] r--- USER - ROCK - CLASSIC The menu is called up. FLAT - JAZZ - HIP HOP - POPS [Turn] ..
Page 27: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth settings Setting menu (_: You can change the settings listed on the right column Initial) according to your preference. • AUTO CNNCT (connect) Select "BT PHONE" or "BT AUDIO." When the unit is turned on, the connection is " . . established automatically with...
Page 28: Menu Operations
Menu operations Call up the menu. Select the desired item. Repeat step 2if necessary. • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. [Turn] ..[Press] To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. DEMO ON: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no ..
Page 29 . , ' ...."•. » : ' . , '. . . > ' · ;O:f· .,""':'.'/ ..,.r' ; ! ~te9orJ: seledab~¥ttings, [r~erence pagel.S.:> ..:' ,Menu itemSj.E7> ·'.f. ,;".;' DIMMER Dims the display when you turn on the headlights.*3 •...
Page 30 Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ/<!>/ATI COLOR 01 ell: -COLOR 29, illumination. (See also page 32 for USER color setting.) USER MENU COLOR • OFF: Cancels..EQ/<!>/ATI/~) Menu color • ON: Changes the display and button (except illumination during menu, list search and playback mode operations.
Page 31 ;ii;';,::, li~n(e ~ge]·.t>:::" . \0 ..feI«tibW·settlng; categor,' M~u items,)~;' '.);:Ci}':"ii,;+;;,; :., ',;'f" .,..•. ,'., "'; "' ;... SUB.WLEVEL SUB.WOO Adjust the subwoofer output level. -SUB.W08: [Initial: SUB.W 04] Subwoofer level BEEP OFF: BEEP Deactivates the keypress tone. •...
Page 32: Color Settings
Color settings • Selecting the color for the display and buttons [Turn] ..[Press] • See also page 30. DAY COLOR - NIGHT COLOR [Hold] Select a primary color. Menu is called up. [Turn] ..[Press] [Turn] ..[Press] • Repeat this procedure. RED - GREEN -BLUE., Select...
Page 33: More About This Unit
More about this unit • Basic operations • Disc operations Turning on the power Caution for DualDisc playback • The Non-DVD side of a"DuaIDisc" does not comply By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn on the power. Ifthe source is ready, playback also with the "Compact Disc Digital Audio"...
Page 34: Ejecting A Disc
CD-RWs may require alonger readout time since the Files recorded in VBR have adiscrepancy in elapsed reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular time display, and do not show the actual elapsed CDs. time. Especially, after performing the search function, Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: this difference becomes noticeable.
Page 35: Ipod/Iphone Operations
PLEASE WAIT When con necting with aUSB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable. The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If This unit may not play back files in aUSB device the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on properly when using aUSB extension cord.
Page 36 For details about updating your iPod/iPhone, In this case, visit the follOWing JVC web site: visit <http://www.apple.com>. <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English • When you turn on this unit, the iPod/iPhone is website only) charged through this unit.
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling aservice center. Symptoms. Remedies/Causes • Sound cannot be heard from speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. Reset the unit (see page 3).
Page 38 Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Disc cannot be played back. . Insert the disc correctly. • CD-R/CD:' R W cannot be played back; • Insert afinalized CD-R/CD-RW. • Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which • Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be skipped.
Page 39 Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Noise is generated. • The track played back is not aplayable file format. Skip to another file. • Do not add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks. "READING~' • keeps flashing on the display. •...
Page 40 Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Bluetooth device does not detect the unit.- The unit can be connected with one Bluetooth cellular phone and one Bluetooth audio device at atime. While connecting adevice, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect the currently connected device and search again.
Page 41 Symptoms Remedies/Causes • "CAlll·888·539·SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE" . Starts subscribing to SIRIUS Satellite Radio (see page 19). scrollsonthe display while listening to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio. • No sound can be heard. "UPDATING" or The unit is updating the channel information and it takes , afew minutes to complete.
Page 42 • 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.
Page 43: Maintenance
Maintenance • To keep discs clean • How to clean the connectors ~:~~~:~e~~;:;~:e~~]~:'~:r ~ Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with acotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. to edge.
Page 44: Specifications
(full scale) Output Impedance: Other Terminal: USB input terminal, AUX (auxiliary) input jack, CD changer jack, Steering wheel remote input (only for KD-AHD59), Antenna input .c)rf,niD,RadiO~Yste Frequency Range: with channel interval set to 100 kHz 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz...
Page 45 ':'c'~01 "d(:·.~ 'iL'i;gi~l "':~E.~'-dj,,~:A't},;j::;!~~ ~:!.'47· .:$1:, CDPLAYERSECn9N~F;;. " : ". Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB 98dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Less than measurable limit Wow and Flutter: MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3)
Page 46 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! ..lye EN, SP, FR © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...
Page 47 Les pieces suivantes sont fournies avec cet appareil. queIque chose JVC de equipos de audio para autom6viles. manquait, consultez votre revendeur autoradio immediatement. © ®/@ Hard case/Control panel...
Page 48 J'information sur des kits instalacion, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio your Jve car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. d'installation, consulter votre revendeur d'autoradios JVC ou une •...
Page 49 MANUEL V'INSTRUCTIONS (va/urne sipari). When connecting an external amplifier to this unit, turn down - Pour Ie KD-AHD59: Le niveau de sortie de ligne de eet appareil permanece alto para que corresponda con los sonidos de alta the gain control on the external amplifier to obtain the best est maintenu un niveau eleve pour maintenir une qualite Hi·Fi...
Page 50 Connecting to the OE remote controller (steering wheel remote controller) (only for KD-AHD59) Conexion del control remoto OE (control remoto del volante de direccion) (solo para KD-AHD59) Connexion de la tl!h!commande OE (telecommande de volant) (uniquement pour Ie KD-AHD59) If your car is equipped with the OE remote controller (steering...
Page 51 WHEN IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO DETACH THE FRONT CONTROL PANEL FROM THE MAIN UNIT, USETHE PROVIDED SCREW TO ATTACH THE CONTROL PANEL TO THE MAIN UNIT. cr:? GE40401-001 A...
Page 52 CAUTI 0 N CONNECT BLACK WIRE (G)GND) TO GROUND FIRST. OTHERWISE, DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT MAY OCCUR. INCORRECT CONNECTION CAUSES SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT PLEASE READ INSTALLATION/CONNECTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. CONNECT GROUND FIRST CONNECT OTHER METALLIC BODY OR CHASSIS OF THE CAR CONNECT POWER CORD TO CONNECT ANTENNA TERMINAL THE UNIT...
Page 53 LVT1672-002A • The countries where you may use the Bluetooth@ function • Lend I>ar sem haegt er aO nota Bluetooth" • Die Lander, in denen Sie die Bluetooth'" Funktion verwenden • Riigid, kus on v6imalik kasutada Bluetooth" funktsiooni kennen • Bluetooth'" fonksiyonunu kullanabileceginiz i.ilkeler •...
Page 54 This form is for Product Registration purposes only. Failure to return this form does not diminish your rights during the warranty period. THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT REGISTER ONLINE AT: REGISTER.JVC.COM...
Page 55: Product Registration
Zip Code: Phone Number: E-Mail Address: 1) Would you like to receive the JVC Community e-mail newsletter? 2) Would you like to receive special offers from JVC? 3) Have you purchased an extended warranty for this product? Date of Purchase...
Page 56 1. To Obtain Warranty Service: 1. Pour obtenir un service de garantie : (a) The JVC Warranty Control Card herein . (a) La carte de contrale de garantie JVC ci- provided must be completed in full and incluse doit etre completee avec les...
Page 57 I'expedition, ainsi que tous les coOts associes la Iivraison de I'equipement chez et depuis Ie detaillant JVC autorise !e plus pres pour un service d'entretien. _ " " Receivers and Home Speakers purchased separately, Front Place stamp Projection and Car Audio "ARSENAL"...
Page 58 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER - - THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT. WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. NEED HELP ON HOWTO HOOK UP? NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE? NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER? LIKE TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES? JVC®IS...
Page 59 : WHAT WE WILL DO: : If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or : rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC : during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.

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