ENGLISH DEUTSCH CD RECEIVER FRANÇAIS CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-LH7R/KD-LH5R KD-LH7R D NEDERLANDS SOUND 7 U R SOURCE F D VOL VOL KD-LH5R D 5 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.
ENGLISH Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECTEXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e) ADVARSEL:Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgåudsættelse for stråling. (d) VARNING:Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnadoch spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. (s) VARO: Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
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 ............................... How to use the MODE (M) button ............ 2 3 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 Control panel ........................................... Preparing the remote controller ................. Remote controller ....................................
ENGLISH LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel Display window a s h j k d / l 1 23 q w e r t y u i g 5 e r (standby/on/attenuator) button Control dial SEL (select) button Display window 4 /¢ buttons 5 (up) button 0 (eject) button ∞ (down) button (control panel release) button TP/PTY (T) (traffic programme/programme type) button DISP (D) (display) button • Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together with MODE (M) button.
This section is only for KD-LH7R. 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) KD-LH5R can also be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote controller. We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 with your unit. Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit.
ENGLISH Remote controller RM–RK50 SOUND ATT 1 5 2 U 6 R SOURCE F 3 7 D 4 VOL VOL 3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned in. • Skips to the previous disc while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Turning on the power 1 3 Adjust the volume. To increase the volume. Turn on the power. “HELLO” appears on the display. To decrease the volume. A 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 Volume level appears Select the source. Volume or audio level indicator (see page 34) 4 To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 8 – 18.
ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS 2 Listening to the radio Start searching a station. Press ¢ to search stations of higher frequencies. You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 Press 4 to search stations of lower frequencies. Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). When a station is received, searching stops.
Searching a station manually: Manual search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). F1 F2 F3 (FM 1) (FM 2) (FM 3) AM Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “MANU” (manual) starts flashing on the display. ENGLISH 1 • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.
ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strongstation Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band.
Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Tuning in to a preset station You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on pages 10 and 11. 1 Selected band/preset number and “MEMO” (memory) appear alternately for a while. 2 4 ENGLISH 3 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
ENGLISH RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS function is called “Enhanced Other Networks.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 33.) Using TA Standby Reception TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station or CD and other connected components). ENGLISH 1 • TA Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station.
ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception 4 Finish the setting. PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favourite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. You can select your favourite programme type for PTY Standby Reception. When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby Reception is turned off.
2 You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favourite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6). To store your favourite programme types, see below. To search your favourite programme type, see page 16. 1 POP M 2 ROCK M 3 EASY M 4 CLASSICS 5 AFFAIRS 6 VARIED Select one of the twenty-nine PTY codes. (See page 18.) Selected code name appears on the display.
ENGLISH To search your favourite programme type 1 Press and hold TP/PTY (T) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to station name (PS NAME) or station frequency (FREQ) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on pages 32 and 33.
Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in. However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadcasting. (Programme search) • The unit takes some time to tune in to another station using Programme search.
ENGLISH PTY codes NEWS: AFFAIRS: News Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology VARIED: Other programmes like comedies or ceremonies POP M: Pop music ROCK M: Rock music EASY M: Easy-listening music LIGHT M: Light music CLASSICS: Classical music OTHER M:
ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD 1 Open the control panel. The CD–in indicator lights up. Total playing time of the inserted disc 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a disc and starts playback automatically. 3 Total track number of the inserted disc Elapsed playing time Source indication will change to the clock time if “CLOCK” is set to “ON.” (See Current track page 34) Close the control panel by hand.
ENGLISH To stop play and eject the disc Press 0. CD play stops, the control panel opens, then the disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. If you change the source, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the disc this time). Notes: • If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will not start this time.) • You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned off.
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the disc at random. 1 Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons. 2 Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still on the display, so that the RND indicator lights up on the display.
ENGLISH Prohibiting CD ejection Playing a CD Text You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a disc in the loading slot. In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded. You can show these disc information on the display. While pressing CD/CD-CH, press and for more than 2 seconds. hold Select text display mode while playing a CD Text.
This chapter is only for KD-LH7R. What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3*. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps**). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can. * This player is not compatible with the data encoded with Layer 1 and 2 formats. ** Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume.
Level 1 ROOT 02 04 08 1 2 3 4 Level 4 Level 3 01 03 05 10 5 6 Level 5 Hierarchy Level 2 ENGLISH MP3 directory/file configuration 09 11 20 06 Level 6 7 8 9 12 01 07 22 13 14 ROOT 21 15 16 17 23 24 18 19 : Root : Directories : MP3 files Note: There is no limit to the number of hierarchy levels (nested directories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for stable operations.
ENGLISH MP3 OPERATIONS This chapter is only for KD-LH7R. Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 19 to 22. Playing an MP3 disc CD-in indicator lights up. 1 Open the control panel. Ex.: When the disc contains 13 directories and 125 MP3 files. 2 Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. The unit draws the disc. Playback starts automatically from the first file of the first directory once disc scan is complete. 3 Close the control panel by hand.
ENGLISH To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the file information shown on the display. Each time you press DISP (D), the display changes to show the following: • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (initial setting: see page 36) Album name/performer (directory name*) Track title (file name*) Locating a file or particular portion on an MP3 disc To fast-forward or reverse the file Press and hold ¢ while playing an MP3 disc, to fast-forward the file.
IMPORTANT: To directly select the directories using the number button(s), it is required that directories are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their directory names. (This can only be done during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.) Ex.: If directory name is “01 ABC” = press 1 to go to Directory 01 ABC. If directory name is “1 ABC,” pressing 1 does not work. If directory name is “12 ABC” = press and hold 6 (12) to go to Directory 12 ABC.
ENGLISH Selecting MP3 playback modes To play back files repeatedly (Repeat Play) To play back files at random (Random Play) You can play back the current file or all the files in the current directory repeatedly. 1 Press MODE (M) while playing an MP3 disc. The unit enters the functions mode. You can play back all files on the MP3 disc at random. 1 Press MODE (M) while playing an MP3 disc. The unit enters the functions mode.
2 Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: BAS (bass) VOL (volume) Indication TRE LOUD To decrease the level. (fader) BAL (balance) To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) TRE Adjust the treble. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) FAD* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 USER ROCK CLASSIC POPS HIP HOP JAZZ Press MODE (M). “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons.
3 4 Select the sound mode you want to adjust. ENGLISH • When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK ON” The selected sound mode can be stored in memory for the current source. Each time you change to the same source, the same sound mode is also recalled and shown on the display. The C-EQ indicator also flashes. • When “CEQ LINK” is set to “LINK OFF” The selected sound mode effect applies to any source. Select the item you want to adjust. • See page 29 for details.
ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 1 2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 33.) Changing the general settings (PSM) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 1 3 To check other information during play, press DISP (D).
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. Finish the setting. ENGLISH 4 Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items 1 2 3 Set. Hold. Select.
ENGLISH To set Custom Equalizer Link – CEQ LINK To select the dimmer mode – DIMMER A different sound mode (C-EQ) can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated. When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. • LINK ON: (only for KD-LH7R) Different sound modes for different sources.
To turn the tag display on or off – TAG DISP You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want it to beep each time you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. (only for KD-LH7R) • ON: • OFF: Activates the key-touch tone. Deactivates the key-touch tone. To select the scroll mode – SCROLL An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded.
ENGLISH Assigning names to the sources 4 Move the cursor to the next (or previous) character position. This section is only for KD-LH7R. You can assign names to discs (both in this unit and in the CD changer). After assigning a name, it will appear on the display when you select the source. Sources Maximum number of characters CDs* up to 32 characters (up to 40 discs) * You cannot assign a name to a CD Text or an MP3 disc. 1 5 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish inputting the name.
You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the right side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. ENGLISH Detaching the control panel Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 2 1 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit. Before operating your CD automatic changer: • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.
To go to a particular disc directly Press and hold ¢ , while playing a disc, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 while playing a disc, to reverse the track. Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing). ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track , To go to the next track or the previous tracks Press ¢ briefly, while playing a disc, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track.
ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 1 Press MODE (M) to enter the To play back tracks at random (Random Play) functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons. 1 Press MODE (M) to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” appears on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Aux input Playing an external component 2 You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume). • Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input correctly.
ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today. It can deliver CD quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, pictures and data.
Start searching an ensemble. Press ¢ to search ensembles of higher frequencies. Press 4 to search ensembles of lower frequencies. To change the display information while tuning in to an ensemble Normally service name is shown on the display. If you want to change the display information, press DISP (D). Each time you press the button, the following information appears on the display for a while. ENGLISH 3 Service name When an ensemble is received, searching stops.
ENGLISH Storing DAB services in memory 5 You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually. 1 Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) you want to store the selected service into for more than 2 seconds. Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected. DAB 2 FM/AM Selected band/preset number and “MEMO” (memory) appear alternately for a while.
Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3) you want. Each time you press the button, the DAB band changes as follows: 3 D1 D2 D3 (DAB 1) (DAB 2) (DAB 3) Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset DAB service you want. What you can do more with DAB Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same program.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes You are driving on rough roads. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. Disc is scratched. Change the disc. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • CD cannot be played back.
Remedies • “NO DISC” appears on the display . No disc in the magazine. Insert a disc. • “RESET 8” appears on the display . This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display. • Disc cannot be played back. ENGLISH Causes CD Changer Symptoms Press the reset button of the CD changer. MP3 files do not have the extension code—mp3 in their file names.
ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Moisture condensation Handling CDs This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and CD Text. Only for KD-LH7R: • You can also play back MP3 discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc from Center holder its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges. • Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre appareil Référez-vous à la page intitulée Comment réinitialiser votre appareil Hebt u PROBLEMEN met de bediening? Stel het apparaat terug Zie de pagina met de paragraaf Het apparaat terugstellen VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, GE, FR, NL
KD-LH7R/KD-LH5R Installation/Connection Manual Einbau/Anschlußanleitung Manuel d’installation/raccordement Handleiding voor installatie/aansluiting V J GET0075-003A [E/EX] ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS C 0102KKSMDTJEIN EN, GE, FR, NL NEDERLANDS • This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems.
• When installing the unit without using the sleeve • Beim Einbau des Geräts ohne Halterung • Lors de l’installation de l’appareil scans utiliser de manchon • Wanneer u het apparaat zonder huis installeert • When using the optional stay • Beim Verwenden der Anker-Option • Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option • Wanneer u de steun gebruikt (facultatief) Washer Unterlegscheibe Rondelle Sluitring Fire wall Feuerwand Cloison Brandscherm Stay (option) Anker (Option) Hauban (en option) Steun (facultatief)
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS NEDERLANDS A Typical Connections / Typische Anschlüsse / Raccordements typiques / Normale verbindingen Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in colour. Vor dem Anschließen: Die Verdrahtung im Fahrzeug sorgfältig überprüfen. Falsche Anschlüsse können ernsthafte Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen.
Connecting the leads / Anschließen der Leitungen / Raccordement des fils / Aansluiting van de gekleurde draden Twist the core wires when connecting. Die Kerndrähte beim Anschließen verdrehen. Torsader les âmes des fils en les raccordant. Draai de kerndraden om elkaar heen wanneer u ze wilt aansluiten. CAUTION / VORSICHT / PRECAUTION / LET OP!: • To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
