GET0145-001A
[E/EX]
KD-SC900R
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
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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
Remote controller ......................................
5
Preparing the remote controller ................
6
BASIC OPERATIONS .......................
7
Turning on the power ................................
7
Setting the clock ........................................
8
RADIO OPERATIONS ......................
9
Listening to the radio .................................
9
Storing stations in memory ....................... 10
Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 11
RDS OPERATIONS ......................... 12
What you can do with RDS ....................... 12
Other convenient RDS functions and
adjustments ............................................ 16
CD OPERATIONS ........................... 19
Playing a CD ............................................. 19
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 20
Selecting CD playback modes .................. 21
Playing a CD Text ...................................... 22
Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 22
MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 23
What is MP3? ............................................ 23
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back? .......................................... 23
MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 25
Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 25
Locating a file or a particular portion on
an MP3 disc ............................................ 26
Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 28
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 29
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 29
Adjusting the sound .................................. 30
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 31
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 31
Changing the standard plate ..................... 33
Detaching the control panel ...................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 36
MAINTENANCE ............................. 38
Handling discs ........................................... 38
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 39
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
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 MP3 indicator
x
(disc) indicator
c Volume (or audio) level indicator
v Disc information indicators
TAG (ID3 tag),
(folder),
(track/file)
b Main display
n
(folder) indicator
m RND (random) indicator
, RPT (repeat) indicator
1 Remote sensor
2 Control dial
3
(standby/on/attenuator) button
4 SEL (select) button
5 Screws (M2
× 5 mm)
6 Plate cover and standard plate
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
i RND (random) button
o Number buttons
; T (TP/PTY: traffic programme/programme
type) button
Display window
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Remote controller
3 · Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
· Skips to the first file of the next folder while
listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the next folder and start playing the
first file.
4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.
5 · Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
· Skips to the first file of the previous folder
while listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the previous folder and start playing
the first file.
6 Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
7 Functions the same as the control dial on the
main unit.
Note: These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode adjustment.
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.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 · Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
· Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to a disc.
· Skips to the beginning of the next track/file
or goes back to the beginning of the current
(or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly
while listening to a disc.
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