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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC939 SOUND SOURCE For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS ИНСТРУКЦИИ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ LVT1099-001A [EE]...
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside 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 ... LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ... 4 Control panel ...
Remote controller SOUND SOURCE 1 Functions the same as the on the main unit. 2 • Changes the band while listening to the radio. • Skips to the first file of the next directory if pressed while listening to an MP3 disc. •...
Preparing the remote controller Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Turn on the power. “HELLO!” appears on the display. 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.
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, FM2, FM3 or AM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset • Storing your favorite station into the EX button Automatic preset: SSM You can preset up to 6 local stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Storing your favorite station into the EX (extra) button You can preset an FM or AM station (such as your favorite station or traffic announcement station); and recall it by one touch operation even if the unit is turned off. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the EX button Select the FM1 band.
Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations Select “SCAN.” *SSM Canceled (frequency indication) * When receiving an FM stereo broadcast. Start scanning. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted.
CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws in the CD and starts playback automatically. CD indicator lights up. Total track number of the inserted disc Current track Elapsed playing time Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CH turns on the unit and starts playback...
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next tracks or the previous track Press ¢...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “REPEAT” appears. 2 –10 +10 3 Canceled 2 Press SEL (select). Each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and off (“REPEAT OFF”)
Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:...
MP3 INTRODUCTION What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3*. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps**). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
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MP3 directory/file configuration : Root ROOT : Directories : MP3 files MP3 playback/search order • The numbers in circles below the MP3 files ( the MP3 files. Normally this unit plays back MP3 files in the recorded order. • The numbers inside the directories indicate the playback order and search order of the directories on an MP3 disc.
MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 12 to 15. Playing an MP3 disc Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws in an MP3 disc and starts playback automatically. Ex.: When the disc contains 13 directories and 125 MP3 files Lights up MP3 indicator lights up.
To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the file information shown on the display. Each time you press DISP (display), the display changes to show the following: • When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting: see page 32) Album name/ Performer name...
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To skip 10 files 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “2 –10 +10 3” appears. 2 –10 +10 3 Canceled 2 Press +10 or –10 button. To skip 10 files* forwards to the last file To skip 10 files* backwards to the first file * The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with a file number of multiple ten (ex.
Selecting MP3 playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “REPEAT” appears. 2 –10 +10 3 Canceled 2 Press SEL (select). Each time you press the button, repeat play mode changes as follows: REPEAT1 ON REPEAT2 ON REPEAT OFF Mode...
TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape You can play back type I (normal) tapes. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing.
To stop play and eject the cassette Press TAPE 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time). • You can also eject the cassette by pressing TAPE 0 while the unit is turned off.
Other convenient tape functions Skipping blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes (Blank Skip). 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “B.SKIP” appears. DOLBY B Canceled 2 Press SEL (select). Each time you press the button, skip function mode turns on (“B.SKIP ON”) and off (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternately.
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: FADER (Balance) Indication To do: FADER* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Select “EQ.” Canceled Select the sound mode. The sound mode changes as follows: FLAT Hard Rock JAZZ DanceMusic Country Raggae USER** (back to the beginning) * Rhythm and Blues ** If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode (USER), see “Storing your own...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER sound mode). • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
LEVEL METER SETTING Selecting level meter patterns You can select one from 7 different level meter patterns or a demonstration of all the patterns. Select “L.V. METER.” Canceled Press +/– to select the level meter pattern. Each time you press the button, the level meter changes as follows: ALL DEMO...
About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE) When shipped from the factory, “DEMO” is set to “DEMO ON” in this unit. The demonstration will start automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes. (See page 31.) To deactivate the demonstration mode Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
Adjust the minute. Finish the setting. To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP (display). The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off. Changing general settings (PSM) You can change the settings for this unit by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control.
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Selecting the dimmer mode—DIMMER When you turn on the car headlights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. • DIM OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer. • DIM ON: Always dims the display. •...
Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs, and the external component connected to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack. After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Maximum number Sources of the characters Station frequencies*...
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS MD player, etc. You can connect two external components to this unit. Connect one to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack on the control panel, and the other to the CD changer jack on the rear. Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit (except for JVC MP3 compatible CD changer.) If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for connections. • For Example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit.
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To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ while playing a CD, to fast- forward the track. Press and hold 4 while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next or previous tracks Press ¢ playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track.
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “REPEAT” appears. REPEAT Canceled (Continuous play) 2 Press SEL (select). Each time you press the button, CD repeat play mode changes as follows: REPEAT1 ON REPEAT OFF Mode Plays repeatedly...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Available characters • You can use the following characters to assign names to station frequencies, CDs, and external component. (See page 33.) • You can display the information (album title, performer name, song title, etc.) as ID3v1 tags when you playback an MP3 file with this unit.
Handling discs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all.
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Symptoms • Disc cannot be played back. • Files skip, or 00’00” appears and playback stops. • Noise is generated. • A longer readout time is required (“FILE CHECK” keeps flashing on the display). • Files cannot be played back as you have intended them to play.
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Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded. • “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. •...
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, Front: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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LVT1099-003A ENGLISH Questions and Answers — Music File MP3 This sheet is provided for MP3 compatible CD changers and receivers. What is MP3? MP3, so-called “MPEG Audio Layer 3,” is one of digital compression standards for specifying the audio part of moving-picture compression standard “MPEG.” MP3 can compress music data to about one-tenth of the original size.
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Is there any bit-rate related constraint on MP3 file playback? There is no particular constraint, but you are recommended to use a stereo with a bit rate of 128 Kbps or over in terms of sound quality. This player can also handle VBR (variable bit rate). Is the player compatible with M3U playlist? No, it isn’t.
• When mounting the unit, be sure to use the screws provided, as instructed. If other screws are used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, consult a JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer or have it installed by a qualified technician.
JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealers. • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.
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• When connecting a CD changer, we recommend to use one of the CH-X series CD changers (except for JVC MP3 compatible CD changer.) If your CD changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need an optional cord (KS-U15K).
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Connections Adding Other Equipment / Amplifier / You can connect an amplifier and other equipment to upgrade your car stereo system. • Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.