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JVC KD-AR960 Instructions Manual

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CD/SD RECEIVER
RECEPTOR CON CD/SD
RECEPTEUR CD/SD
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 9.
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 9.
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 9.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
KD-AR960/KD-LH910
KD-AR960/KD-LH910
KD-AR960/KD-LH910
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model
No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or
bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GET0272-001A
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  • Page 1 Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS KD-AR960/KD-LH910 KD-AR960/KD-LH910 KD-AR960/KD-LH910 For customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet.

  • Page 2: How To Reset Your Unit

    When the temperature increases, and the operating temperature is resumed, these functions will start working again. Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. How to reset your unit This will reset the microcomputer. Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to forcibly eject a disc ... How to change the display pattern ... How to enter the various menus ... Control panel — ... 6 KD-AR960/KD-LH910 Parts identification ... Remote controller — ... 7 RM-RK300 Main elements and features ...

  • Page 4: How To Read This Manual

    Press and hold both buttons at the same time. The following marks are used to indicate... : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. : SD card operations. How to forcibly eject a disc If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or cannot be ejected, eject the disc as follows.

  • Page 5: How To Change The Display Pattern

    How to change the display pattern Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source Source display pattern / Audio level meters Clock display pattern Graphic screen appears only after you have downloaded a file, (see pages 25 – 29). • If the current source is “SIRIUS,” see page 44 for details.

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    6 ANGLE button 7 0 (eject) button 8 SOURCE button 9 OK button p Reset button KD-AR960/KD-LH910 Parts identification q ∞ (down) button w Remote sensor • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

  • Page 7: Remote Controller

    Remote controller — Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Ÿ You cannot select some sources if they are not ready. * Only for KD-AR960. • For FM/AM tuner only • For SIRIUS ® radio only Basic operations ⁄ Adjust the volume. To show the level meter (see page 32).

  • Page 9: Canceling The Display Demonstrations

    Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: Demo]—see page 30. Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “Off.” • Make sure “Demo/Link” is shown on the display. If not, press Exit from the setting.

  • Page 10: Radio Operations

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

  • Page 11: Storing Stations In Memory

    When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). Select “Mono.” Select “On.” Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. Exit from the setting. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure and select “Off”...

  • Page 12: Listening To A Preset Station

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

  • Page 13: Disc/Sd Card Operations

    Disc/SD card operations Playing a disc in the receiver About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” • When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an image <jll>...

  • Page 14: Playing Discs In The Cd Changer

    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 CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs.

  • Page 15: Playing An Sd Card

    About the SD card You can play back MP3/WMA tracks recorded on the SD card and show the stored image on the display during playback— Image Link. (See pages 13, 30, and 48 for details.) The required SD recording format is FAT 12/16 and the recommended storage type is 8 MB to 512 MB.
  • Page 16 Attach the control panel. ⁄ • The control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 38). Clock display Current folder number Track name Playback starts automatically if tracks are recorded. If an SD Card has been loaded... Elapsed Current playing track...

  • Page 17: Other Main Functions

    To fast-forward or reverse the track Fast-forwards. Reverses. To go to the next or previous tracks To the following tracks. To the beginning of the current track, then the previous tracks. To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 and WMA tracks) For MP3 tracks: For WMA tracks:...
  • Page 18 To start playback. • If you select the current MP3 disc (highlighted on the display), its Folder List appears. When “Folder” is selected: Folder List appears. • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢ (5/∞). To start playback. •...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Playback Modes

    Prohibiting disc ejection You can lock a disc in the loading slot. Select “No Eject ?.” “No Eject” flashes, and the disc cannot be ejected. To cancel the prohibition Repeat the same procedure, press OK in step 2 after making sure that “Eject OK ?” is selected (highlighted).
  • Page 20 Intro play Ex.: When “Track Intro” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Repeat play Ex.: When “Track Repeat” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Random play Ex.: When “Disc Random” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Only while playing MP3 (...

  • Page 21: Sound Adjustments

    Sound adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu — SEL You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Enter the SEL menu (see page 5). Ÿ Select a setting item—“Fad/Bal,” “Subwoofer,” “VolAdjust,” or “Loudness.” When selecting “Fad/Bal” and “Subwoofer,” press OK to enter the selected menu.
  • Page 22 B Subwoofer 1 To select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. 55Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer. 85Hz: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz are cut off to the subwoofer. 115Hz: Frequencies higher than 115 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) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. 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 Enter the EQ menu (see page 5).
  • Page 24 C Select a band width Indication Level –06 (min.) (max.) Center 60Hz frequency 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz Q (Band Q 0.5 width) Q 0.75 Q 1.0 Q 1.25 • Pressing OK button, will go back to the beginning display. The list below shows the preset value settings for each sound modes: Indication Level Flat...

  • Page 25: Graphic Displays

    Graphic displays Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R or an SD card including still 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. (Samples are included in the CD-ROM.) Insert a CD-R, an SD card, or supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 26: Downloading The Files

    IMPORTANT: • Refer also to Image Converter PDF files included in the “Manual” folder of the supplied CD-ROM. • Still images (pictures) should have <jll>, and animations (movies) should have <jla> as their extension code in their file names. • Before you download or delete the files, observe the following: –...

  • Page 27: Deleting The Files

    Select a file. • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢. • When download is complete, the file list appears again. • To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat step • To download more pictures from another folder, press BACK.
  • Page 28 • When a file is deleted, the File List appears again. 4 Repeat step 2 to delete more pictures. • To delete the stored animation 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.” • When all files are deleted, the PICT menu appears again. Exit from the setting. Activating the downloaded files Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “PICT.”...

  • Page 30: General Settings - Psm

    General settings — PSM Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select a PSM item. Ex.: When “Dimmer” is selected Indications Demo/Link Display demonstration Pict Pictures KeyIn CFM...
  • Page 31 Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] Opening* Default: [Initial]; Factory-preset animation is used, [26]. Opening screen User: Ending* Ending screen 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]...
  • Page 32 The 12-digits SIRIUS identification number is shown on the display, [40]. On: [Initial]; Activates the key-touch tone. Off: Deactivates the key-touch tone. Changer: [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [14]. Ext In: To use any external component (other than SIRIUS DLP), [39].
  • Page 33 Depends on the “Dimmer” setting. Displayed only when SIRIUS radio is connected. Cannot be selected if the source is “CD-CH” or “EXT-IN.” Only for KD-AR960. using the cellular phone. Volume 00 – Volume 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the speaker is less than 50 W to prevent them from damaging the speaker.)

  • Page 34: Selecting The Dimmer Mode

    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.” Select a setting. Auto: Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. \ Go to step 6. Off: Cancels.

  • Page 35: Changing The Display Color

    O (back to the beginning) When you select “AllSource,” you can use the same color for all the sources. Depends on the “Ext Input” setting, see page 32. Only for KD-AR960. Appears only when SIRIUS radio is connected. Select the color. Every*...
  • Page 36 Creating your own color—User You can create your own colors—“Day Color” and “NightColor.” Enter the PSM menu (see page 5). Select “Color Set.” Select “Day Color” or “NightColor.” Ex.: When “Day Color” is selected Select the primary colors—“Red,” “Green,” or “Blue.” Adjust the level (00 –...

  • Page 37: Other Main Functions

    (“EXT-IN” or “LINE-IN”* You cannot assign a title to a CD Text or an MP3/WMA disc. Only for KD-AR960. Select the source. • For FM/AM tuner: Select a station. • For a CD in this receiver: Insert a CD. • For CDs in the CD changer: Select “CD-CH,”...

  • Page 38: Changing The Control Panel Angle

    Changing the control panel angle The control panel changes its angle as follows: When using the remote controller... Caution: Do not insert your finger behind the control panel. 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.

  • Page 39: External Component Operations

    External component operations Playing an external component For KD-AR960: You can connect an external component to the LINE IN plugs on the rear. For KD-AR960/KD-LH910: You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).

  • Page 40: Sirius ® Radio Operations

    SIRIUS radio DLP—Down Link Processor (optionally purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear. • You can also connect the JVC SIRIUS radio PnP (Plug and Play), KT-SR1000 or KT-SR2000, using the JVC SIRIUS radio adapter, KS-U100K (not supplied). By turning on the power of the receiver, you can turn on/off the JVC PnP.

  • Page 41: Listening To The Sirius ® Radio

    Listening to the SIRIUS Ÿ * Signal strength bar increases as the receiving signal improves. If no signal is received, it disappear. radio ® Select a category. You can tune in to all the channels of every category by selecting “ALL.” Selecting a particular category (SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.) allows you to enjoy only the channels...

  • Page 42: Storing Channels In Memory

    Storing channels in memory You can preset six channels for each band. Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4. • Holding this button you can directly select the Preset Channel List (see step 6 below). Enter the MODE menu (see page 5). Select “Preset.”...

  • Page 43: Selecting A Category/Channel On The List

    Selecting a category/channel on the list Enter the MODE Menu (see page 5). • To select a category. • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢ (5/∞). The first channel of the selected category is tuned in. •...
  • Page 44 Select an item. Ex.: To select a favorite song • You can move to the other lists by pressing 4/¢. Skipping channels While displaying the channel list (see pages 42 and 43)... Ex.: To skip listed item 6 * You cannot skip the preset channel, CH184. Select a channel you want to skip.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    • After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the receiver turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

  • Page 46: More About This Receiver

    More about this receiver Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you can also turn on the power. Turning off the power • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.
  • Page 47 • This receiver can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this receiver because of their disc characteristics, and for the following causes: – Discs are dirty or scratched. –...
  • Page 48 Changing the source • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD,” “SD,” or “CD-CH” for the playback source, playback starts from where it has been stopped previously. Image Link • Image Link will not work in the following cases: –...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Signals are too weak. The antenna is not connected firmly. CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. Disc is locked. The CD player may have functioned incorrectly. You are driving on rough roads. Disc is scratched. Connections are incorrect. Remedies Adjust it to the optimum level.
  • Page 50 Symptoms • “No Files” appears for a while, then the disc ejects. • Noise is generated. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. • “Not Support” appears on the display and track skips. • “No Music” appears on the display. •...
  • Page 51 CD changer. No disc is in the magazine. Disc is inserted upside down. This receiver is not connected to the CD changer correctly. The CD player may have functioned incorrectly. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc. Remedies Select “On”...
  • Page 52 Symptoms • “CALL 1-888-539- SIRIUS TO SUBCRIBE” scrolls on the display. • “No Signal” appears on the display • “No Antenna” appears on the display. • “Invalid Channel” appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then returns to the previous display. •...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Line-In Level/Impedance: KD-AR960: 1.5 V/20 kΩ load Line-Out Level/Impedance: KD-AR960: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) KD-LH910: 4.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 kΩ Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
  • Page 54 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! EN, SP, FR © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1204DTSMDTJEIN...
  • Page 55 The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. • If you are not sure how to install this receiver correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 56: Electrical Connections

    Notas: • Reemplace el fusible por uno con la corriente especificada. Si el fusible se quemase frecuentemente consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles. • Se recomienda conectar los altavoces con una potencia máxima de más de 50 W (tanto atrás como adelante, con una impedancia de 4 Ω...
  • Page 57 • Set “Ext Input” to “Changer” (For KD-AR960/KD-LH910: see page 32; For KD-AR860/KD-LH810: see page 31 of the INSTRUCTIONS.) / Ajuste “Ext Input” a “Changer” (Para KD-AR960/KD-LH910: consulte la página 32; para KD-AR860/KD-LH810: consulte la página 31 del MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.) / Réglez “Ext Input” sur “Changer” (pour le KD-AR960/KD-LH910: référez-vous à la page 32; pour le KD-AR860/KD-LH810: référez-vous à...
  • Page 58 JVC PnP (Plug and Play) / PnP (“Plug and Play”) JVC / PnP (“Plug and Play”) JVC • Set “Ext Input” to “Ext In” (For KD-AR960/KD-LH910: see page 32; For KD-AR860/KD-LH810: see page 31 of the INSTRUCTIONS.) / Ajuste “Ext Input” a “Ext In” (Para KD-AR960/KD-LH910: consulte la página 32;...

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