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. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
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 ... How to use the MODE button ...
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel Display window (standby/on attenuator) button 2 SEL (select) button 3 FM/AM button 4 CD button 5 Loading slot 6 Display window 7 0 (eject) button 8 Remote sensor • You can control this unit with an optionally purchased remote controller.
Turning on the power Turn on the power. 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. Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 8 –...
Canceling the display demonstration When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.
Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “DEMO,” “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “DIMMER,” or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display. Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Lights up when receiving an FM stereo...
Searching for a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
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).
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. • Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during battery replacement).
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¡, while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 1, while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next or previous tracks Press ¢...
To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “TRK RPT” appears on the display.
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: USER ROCK JAZZ...
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: Adjust the bass. Adjust the treble.
Selecting the dimmer mode You can dim the display at night (according to your preference). When shipped from the factory, dimmer is deactivated. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “DEMO,” “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “DIMMER,” or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display. Select “DIMMER”...
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. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit. (Ex.: When you are using RM-RK60) Before using the remote controller: •...
Location of the buttons RM-RK60 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
Signals are too weak. The antenna is not connected firmly. CD is inserted upside down. CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. CD is locked. The CD player may have functioned incorrectly. You are driving on rough roads. CD is scratched. Connections are incorrect.
• 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 unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
Selectivity: 35 dB Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
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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 unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
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Removing the unit Before removing the unit, release the rear section. When using the optional stay !"# Fire wall Dashboard Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚. !"#$% 30° TROUBLESHOOTING • The fuse blows. • * Are the red and black leads connected correctly? •...
• Replace the fuse with one of the specified • rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • • It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω...
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