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GET0146-001A
[E/EX]
KD-SC800R/KD-S901R
CD RECEIVER
CD-RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR CD
CD-RECEIVER
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
KD-SC800R
KD-SC800R
KD-S901R
KD-S901R
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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.
How to reset your unit
After detaching the control panel, press the
reset button on the panel holder using a ball-
point pen or a similar tool.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
Note:
Your preset adjustments--such as preset channels or
sound adjustments--will also be erased.
Position And Reproduction Of Labels
Name/Rating plate
Bottom panel of the main unit
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
Precautions:
1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.CAUTION: 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.
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.
CAUTION: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failedordefeated.
AVOIDDIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
(e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgåudsæt-
telse for stråling.
(d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen.
(s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja
suojalukitus ohitettaessa
olet alttiina näkymättö-
mälle
lasersäteilylle.
Älä katso säteeseen. (f)
Caution:
This product contains a laser component
of higher laser class than Class 1.
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CONTENTS
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.
How to reset your unit ...............................
2
How to use the M (MODE) button .............
3
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............
4
Control panel .............................................
4
BASIC OPERATIONS .......................
5
Turning on the power ................................
5
Setting the clock ........................................
6
RADIO OPERATIONS ......................
7
Listening to the radio .................................
7
Storing stations in memory .......................
8
Tuning in to a preset station ......................
9
RDS OPERATIONS ......................... 10
What you can do with RDS ....................... 10
Other convenient RDS functions and
adjustments ............................................ 14
CD OPERATIONS ........................... 17
Playing a CD ............................................. 17
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 18
Selecting CD playback modes .................. 19
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 19
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 20
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 20
Adjusting the sound .................................. 21
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 22
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 22
Selecting the display color
(only for KD-SC800R) ............................. 24
Changing the standard plate
(only for KD-SC800R) ............................. 24
Detaching the control panel ...................... 26
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ..... 27
Location of the buttons .............................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 29
MAINTENANCE ............................. 30
Handling discs ........................................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 31
How to use the M (MODE) button
If you press M (MODE), the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and
5/ buttons
work as different function buttons.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing M (MODE), wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.
· Pressing M (MODE) again also clears the functions mode.
Time countdown indicator
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
Display window
i RND (random) button
o Number buttons
; T (TP/PTY: traffic programme/programme
type) button
a CD button
s
(down) button
­10 button
Display window
d LOUD (loudness) indicator
f EQ (equalizer) indicator
g CD­in indicator
h CD indicator
j FM band indicators (FM1, FM2, FM3)
k AM band indicator
l Tuner reception indicators
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)
/ RDS indicators
AF, REG, TP, PTY
z
RND (disc random) indicator
x Volume (or audio) level indicator
c Main display
v RPT (repeat) indicator
1 Remote sensor
2 Control dial
3
(standby/on/attenuator) button
4 SEL (select) button
5 Screws--M2
× 5 mm (only for KD-SC800R)
6 Plate cover and standard plate
(only for KD-SC800R)
7 FM/AM button
8
5 (up) button
+10 button
9
0 (eject) button
p
4
/
¢
buttons
q
(control panel release) button
w DISP (display) button
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with M (MODE) button.
e M (MODE) button
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (display) button.
r Display window
t EQ (equalizer) button
y MO (monaural) button
u RPT (repeat) button
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Turning on the power
1 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.
2 Select the source.
To operate the tuner (FM or AM),
see pages 7 ­ 16.
To play a CD,
see pages 17 ­ 19.
3 Adjust the volume.
4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 20 and 21.)
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.
· If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.
To turn off the power
Press and hold
for more than one
second.
"SEE YOU" appears, then the unit turns off.
· If you turn off the power while listening to a
CD, CD play will start from where playback has
been stopped previously, next time you turn on
the power.
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 CD
and adjust it as required during playback.
Only for KD-SC800R
This receiver is equipped with the steering
wheel remote control function.
If your car is equipped with the steering wheel
remote controller, you can operate this
receiver using the controller.
· See the Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume) for connection to utilize
this function.
To increase the volume
To decrease the volume
Volume (or audio) level indicator
(see page 22)
Volume level appears.
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