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FSUN3117-312
[E]
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
KD-SX878R/KD-S777R/KD-S8R
CD RECEIVER
CD-RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR CD
CD-RECEIVER
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
FRAN
Ç
AIS
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende
handleiding.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
KD-SX878R
40Wx4
TP
DISP
RPT
SSM
SCM
MO
RND
7
8
9
10
11
12
PTY
CD
/I
AT
T
/
RDS
CD-CH
FM/AM
CD
5
DAB
KD-S8R
KD-S777R
40Wx4
TP
DISP
RPT
SSM
SCM
MO
RND
7
8
9
10
11
12
PTY
AM
FM
CD
/I
AT
T
/
RDS
40Wx4
TP
DISP
RPT
SSM
SCM
MO
RND
7
8
9
10
11
12
PTY
AM
FM
CD
/I
AT
T
/
RDS
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Position And Reproduction Of Labels
Bottom panel of the main unit
Name/Rating plate
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiationwhenopen and
interlock failedordefeated.
AVOIDDIRECTEXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
(e)
ADVARSEL:Usynliglaser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydereerude
af funktion.Undgåudsæt-
telse for stråling.
(d)
VARNING:Osynliglaser-
strålning när denna del
är öppnadochspärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen.
(s)
VARO: Avattaessa jasuo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen.
(f)
Caution:
This product contains a laser component
of higher laser class than Class 1.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER
PRODUCTS
Precautions:
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
4. CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser
radiation and is equipped with safety switches
to prevent radiation emission when unloading
CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the safety
switches.
5. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
How to reset your unit
Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and
(Standby/On/
ATT) buttons at the same time for several seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
Notes:
· Your preset adjustments -- such as preset channels or sound
adjustments -- will also be erased.
· If a CD is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Pay
attention not to drop the CD.
(Standby/On/ATT)
SEL (Select)
BEFORE USE
* For safety....
· Do not raise the volume level too much, as this
will block outside sounds, making driving
dangerous.
· Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
* Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot
or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
car becomes normal before operating the unit.
Note:
For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is
imprinted on the unit's chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to
identify your unit if stolen.
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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 .................................................................... 2
BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 5
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .........................................6
Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 6
Storing stations in memory ............................................................ 7
FM station automatic preset: SSM ............................................... 7
Manual preset .............................................................................. 8
Tuning into a preset station ........................................................... 9
Selecting FM reception sound ....................................................... 9
RDS OPERATIONS ..................................................... 10
What you can do with RDS EON ................................................ 10
Tracing the same programme automatically
(Network-Tracking Reception) .................................................... 10
Using Standby Reception .......................................................... 12
Selecting Your Favorite Programme for PTY Standby Reception
.. 13
Searching Your Favorite Programme .......................................... 13
Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments .................... 16
Automatic selection of the station when using the number
buttons ....................................................................................... 16
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station ..... 17
Setting the TA volume level ........................................................ 17
Automatic clock adjustment ........................................................ 17
CD OPERATIONS ....................................................... 18
Playing a CD ................................................................................. 18
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ..................... 19
Selecting CD playback modes ...................................................... 20
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................................................... 21
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................. 22
Adjusting the sound ...................................................................... 22
Using the Sound Control Memory .............................................. 23
Selecting and storing the sound modes ..................................... 23
Recalling the sound modes ........................................................ 24
Storing your own sound adjustments ......................................... 25
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................26
Setting the clock ............................................................................ 26
Changing the general settings ...................................................... 27
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 27
Canceling Advanced SCM ......................................................... 28
Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour clock ............................................ 29
Selecting the level display ......................................................... 29
Selecting the display mode while using the CD changer
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R) ......................................................... 29
Selecting the telephone muting .................................................. 30
Selecting the external component to use
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R) ......................................................... 30
Detaching the control panel ......................................................... 31
REMOTE OPERATIONS ............................................... 32
(With an optionally purchased remote controller)
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R/KD-S777R)
Installing the battery .................................................................... 32
Using the remote controller ......................................................... 33
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ......................................34
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R)
Playing CDs ................................................................................... 34
Selecting CD playback modes ...................................................... 36
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 37
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R)
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS .........................................38
(ONLY FOR KD-SX878R)
Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services ....................... 38
Storing DAB services in memory ................................................ 40
Tuning into a preset DAB service ................................................ 42
MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 43
Handling CDs ................................................................................ 43
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 44
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 45
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Note:
When you use this unit for the
first time, set the built-in clock
correctly. (See page 26.)
1
3
2
1
Turn on the power.
2
Select the source.
To operate the tuner, see pages 6 ­ 17.
To operate the CD player, see pages 18 ­ 21.
ONLY FOR KD-SX878R
To operate the CD changer, see pages 34 ­ 36.
To operate the external component, see page 37.
To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 38 ­ 42.
3
Adjust the volume.
4
Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 22 ­ 25).
To drop the volume in a moment
Press
briefly while listening to any source. "ATT" starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.
To turn off the power
Press
for more than 1 second.
/I
ATT
/
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.
CD-CH
FM/AM
CD
KD-SX878R
KD-S777R/KD-S8R
AM
FM
CD
Volume level appears.
Volume level indicator
CAUTION on Volume Setting
CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the
tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore,
lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.
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