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GET0091-001A
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FRANÇAIS
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
RECEPTOR CON CD
KD-SX980
RECEPTEUR CD
KD-SX980
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
Detachable
CD RECEIVER
KD-SX980
SOUND
VOL
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SOURCE
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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.
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, however, 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
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.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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 number buttons ................
3
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............
4
Control panel ...........................................
4
Preparing the remote controller ................
5
Remote controller ....................................
6
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................
7
Turning on the power ................................
7
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .............
8
Listening to the radio ................................
8
Storing stations in memory .......................
9
Tuning in to a preset station .....................
10
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11
Playing a CD ............................................
11
Locating a track or particular portion
on a disc ................................................
12
Selecting CD playback modes ..................
12
Prohibiting CD ejection .............................
13
Playing a CD Text ....................................
13
MP3 INTRODUCTION ..................... 14
What is MP3? ..........................................
14
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back? .........................................
14
MP3 OPERATIONS ........................ 16
Playing an MP3 disc .................................
16
Locating a file or particular portion
on an MP3 disc .....................................
17
Selecting MP3 playback modes ...............
19
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 21
Adjusting the sound .................................
21
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ......................
22
Storing your own sound adjustments .......
23
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 24
Setting the clock ......................................
24
Changing the general settings (PSM) ......
24
Assigning names to the sources ..............
27
Detaching the control panel ......................
29
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 30
Playing CDs .............................................
30
Selecting CD playback modes ..................
32
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS .. 33
Playing an external component ................
33
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 34
MAINTENANCE ............................ 36
Handling discs .........................................
36
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 37
How to use the number buttons:
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different
function buttons.
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To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.
· Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
Time countdown indicator
Ex.: When you press button 5 to enter the RPT
function mode.
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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Control panel
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
1
4
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buttons
2
5 (up) button
3
(down) button
4 Remote sensor
5 Display window
6
0 (eject) button
7 FM AM button
8 CD CD-CH/MP3 INPUT button
9
(standby/on/attenuator) button
p
(control panel release) button
q SEL (select) button
w Control dial
e MO (monaural) button
r INT (intro scan) button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u Number buttons
i MODE button
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (display) button.
o DISP (display) button
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with MODE button.
; EQ (equalizer) button
a MP3 INPUT jack
Display window
s DISC indicator
d TRACK indicator
f MP3 indicators
DIRECTORY, FILE
g Main display
h Volume (or audio) level indicator
Equalization pattern indicator
j Tuner reception indicators
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)
k C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator
l RND (random) indicator
/ RPT (repeat) indicator
z LOUD (loudness) indicator
x Sound mode indicators
ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,
USER.
c Source/clock display
v CD­in indicator
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Preparing the remote controller 2. Place the battery.
Slide the battery into the holder with the + side
facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in
the holder.
Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until
you hear a clicking sound.
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).
Installing the battery
When the controllable range or effectiveness of the
remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
1. Remove the battery holder.
1) Push out the battery holder in the direction
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
2) Remove the battery holder.
WARNING:
· Store the battery in a place where children cannot
reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
· Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the
battery or dispose it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery to
give off heat, crack or start a fire.
· Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
· When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it
in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may
start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.
· Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
Remote sensor
(back side)
(back side)
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such
as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
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