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LVT0623-001B
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ESP
AÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CD RECEIVER
KD-SH77/KD-SH55
RECEPTOR CON CD
KD-SH77/KD-SH55
RECEPTEUR CD
KD-SH77/KD-SH55
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
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.
ANGLE
RM-RK100
CD
FM
AM
CH
AUX
SEL
VOLUME
R D
ATT
DAB
DISC
PRESET
PRESET
DISC
EQ
KD-SH55
KD-SH77
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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.
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, 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.
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
Press the reset button on the front panel using a
ball-point pen or similar tool.
Note:
Your preset adjustments ­ such as preset channels or
sound adjustments ­ will also be erased.
CAUTION:
NEVER insert your finger between the
control panel and the unit, as it may get
caught and hurt. (See page 22.)
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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
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............
4
Control panel ...........................................
4
Remote controller ....................................
5
Preparing the remote controller ................
6
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................
7
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .............
8
Listening to the radio ................................
8
Storing stations in memory .......................
9
Tuning into a preset station ......................
10
CD OPERATIONS .......................... 11
Playing a CD ............................................
11
Playing a CD text .....................................
12
Locating a track or particular portion
on a CD .................................................
12
Selecting CD playback modes .................
13
Prohibiting CD ejection .............................
13
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14
Adjusting the sound .................................
14
Reinforcing the bass sound ......................
14
Selecting preset sound modes .................
15
Storing your own sound adjustments .......
16
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17
Setting the clock ......................................
17
Changing the general settings (PSM) ......
17
Assigning names to the sources ..............
21
Changing the control panel angle .............
22
Detaching the control panel ......................
23
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS .. 24
Playing external components ...................
24
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 26
Playing CDs .............................................
26
Selecting CD playback modes ..................
27
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............. 28
MAINTENANCE ............................ 29
Handling CDs ..........................................
29
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 31
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.
About the demonstration mode (DEMO MODE)...
When shipped from the factory, "DEMO MODE" is set to "DEMO ON" in this unit.
The following demonstration, introducing the main features equipped with this unit, will appear on the
display automatically if no sound comes in for 3 minutes. (See page 20.)
· 24bit DAC
: (24 bit digital-analog converter: Gives you a high quality sound after D/A
conversion.)
· HS TUNER
: (High-sensitivity Tuner: Enables a fine reception of stations.)
· EQUALIZER
: (Allows you to fine-adjust the sound to match your preference.)
· SUB WOOFER : (ONLY for KD-SH77: Enables you to connect a subwoofer and to adjust its
output level.)
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Control panel
1
2
3
r
y
t
e
4
5
6
7
8
9
q
w
p
1
(eject) button
2 Control dial
3 SEL (select) button
4 EQ (equalization) button
5 S.BASS (S) (super bass) button
6 DISP (D) (display) button
7 BAND (B) button
8 MODE (M) button
9
¢
/
4 buttons
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together.
p
ATT (angle / attenuator) button
q MP3 INPUT jack
w
(control panel release) button
e Remote sensor
r Number buttons
· MO (monaural) button
· LO (local) button
· INT (intro scan) button
· RPT (repeat) button
· RND (random) button
· Video component operation buttons
(ONLY for KD-SH77)
t SOURCE
(standby / on) button
y Reset button
How to use the number buttons:
If you press MODE (M), the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different
function buttons.
To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE (M), wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.
· Pressing MODE (M) again also clears the functions mode.
During
functions mode
Normally
Equalizing
pattern indicator
Time countdown
indicator
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
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3 Changes the angle of the control panel in three
positions.
4 Selects the sound modes.
Each time you press the button, sound modes
change.
5 · Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
· Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed
and held while listening to a CD.
· Skips to the beginning of the next track or goes
back to the beginning of the current (or
previous tracks) if pressed briefly while
listening to a CD.
6 Changes the preset channel number while
listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
channel number changes, and the selected
station is tuned into.
7 Changes the disc number while listening to the
CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number changes, and the selected disc start
playing.
8*** Selects the sound adjustment items.
Each time you press the button, the items
change.
9*** · Changes the volume.
· Adjusts the sound mode (after SEL is
pressed).
* Without connecting the CD changer, you cannot
select it as the source to play.
** ONLY for KD-SH55: To select the external
component, you have to change the external
component setting (see page 18).
*** These buttons do not function for the preferred
setting mode adjustment.
Remote controller
ANGLE
RM-RK100
CD
FM
AM
CH
AUX
SEL
VOLUME
R D
ATT
DAB
DISC
9
5
4
3
8
6
7
2
1
PRESET
PRESET
DISC
EQ
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 if pressed briefly, and
"ATT" flashes on the display.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 · CD : Selects CD player.
· FM :
Selects FM tuner.
Each time you press the button, FM
band (FM1, FM2 and FM3) changes.
· Does not function as the DAB button.
· AM :
Selects AM tuner.
· CH :
Selects CD changer.*
· AUX : Selects the external components.
Each time you press the button, "AUX
INPUT" and "LINE INPUT"** are
alternately selected.
The R·D button does not function
for this model.
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