ENGLISH CD RECEIVER KD-SC945 !" KD-SC945 ‰∑¬ CD KD-SC945 ‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ CD KD-SC945 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. !"#$%&'()*+,-./0 °√ÿ≥“¥Ÿ§ŸË¡◊Õ∑’Ë·¬°µË“ßÀ“° „π°“√µ‘¥µ—Èß·≈–°“√‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ INSTRUCTIONS === !" §”·π–π” GET0143-001A [U] COVER_KD-SC945[U]1.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ............................. How to use the M (MODE) button .......... 2 2 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 Control panel .......................................... Remote controller ................................... Preparing the remote controller ..............
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ENGLISH Control panel Display window KD-SC945 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u i o ; 4 Remote sensor Control dial (standby/on/attenuator) button SEL (select) button Screws—M2 × 5 mm Plate cover and standard plate FM/AM button 5 (up) button +10 button 0 (eject) button 4 /¢ buttons (control panel release) button DISP (display) button • Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together with M (MODE) button.
Remote controller ENGLISH 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 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. 4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer). Each time you press the button, the sound mode (C-EQ) changes.
ENGLISH Preparing the remote controller 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. 3. Return the battery holder. Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound. (back side) Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Turning on the power 1 4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 29 and 30.) Turn on the power. To drop the volume in a moment 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. Press briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment.
ENGLISH 5 Setting the clock Finish the setting. You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM item appears on the display. (PSM: see page 32.) To check the current clock time or change the display mode Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: • During tuner operation: 2 Frequency Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display.
ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Searching a station manually: Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
ENGLISH 3 Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies To tune in to stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds. • If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz for AM—MW/LW) until you release the button.
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM1 2 FM2 FM3 AM Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
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 32.) 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). ENGLISH 1 • TA Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. 2 3 4 Select “AF-REG” (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the display.
ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station or CD). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. You can select your favorite programme type for PTY Standby Reception. When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby Reception is turned off. (“OFF” is selected for PTY Standby Reception.
2 You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite 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 favorite programme types, see below. To search your favorite programme type, see page 16. 1 POP M 2 ROCK M 3 EASY M 4 CLASSICS 5 AFFAIRS 6 VARIED Selected code name appears on the display.
ENGLISH To search your favorite programme type 1 Press and hold T (TP/PTY) for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, that station is tuned in. • If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, the station will not change. Note: In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly. The last selected PTY code appears.
You can change the initial indication on the display to station name (PS NAME), station frequency (FREQ), or clock time (CLOCK) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 31. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “TU DISP” (tuner display). 3 Turn the control dial to set to the desired indication (“PS NAME,” “FREQ,” or “CLOCK”).
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 Refer to “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 25 to 28 for operating MP3 discs. The display changes to show the following: The CD–in indicator lights up. Playing a CD 1 Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. 2 Total track number of the inserted disc Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.
ENGLISH To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the tuner (you will hear the last received station). • If you change the source or turn the power off, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD). Next time you select “CD” as the source or turn the power on, CD play starts from where playback has been stopped previously.
Selecting CD playback modes 1 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode To play back tracks at random (Disc Random Play) while playing a CD. You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. 2 Press +10 or –10. 1 Press M (MODE) to enter the To skip 10 tracks* forwards up to the last track To skip 10 tracks* backwards up to the first track * The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th).
ENGLISH Prohibiting disc ejection RPT indicator When track repeat play is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the display. The current track starts playing repeatedly. Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. This CD Text information will be shown automatically when you play a CD Text. To change the CD Text information manually, select text display mode while playing a CD Text.
What is MP3? Precautions when recording MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-RW 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 unit can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet.
Level 1 ROOT 02 03 01 08 05 10 5 6 09 11 20 06 7 Level 6 ROOT 04 1 2 3 4 Level 4 Level 3 01 Level 5 Hierarchy Level 2 ENGLISH MP3 folder/file configuration 8 9 12 21 07 22 13 14 15 16 17 23 24 18 19 : Root : Folders : MP3 files Note: There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nested folders). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended for stable operations.
ENGLISH MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 19 to 22. The display changes to show the following: The CD–in indicator lights up. Playing an MP3 disc 1 Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. 2 Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the disc and starts playback automatically. 3 Close the control panel by hand.
ENGLISH To stop play and eject the disc Press 0. Playback stops and the control panel flips down. The disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. To change the display information Note: The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters. See also “To select the scroll mode—SCROLL” on page 33. While playing back an MP3 file, you can change the MP3 disc information shown on the display.
To skip 10 files* forwards up to the last file Press the number button corresponding to the folder number to start playing the first file in the selected folder. To skip 10 files* backwards up to the first file * The first time you press +10 or –10 button, the file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with a file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 files (see “How to use the +10 and –10 buttons” below).
ENGLISH Selecting MP3 playback modes To play back files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random Play) To play back files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat Play) You can play back the current file or all the files in the current folder repeatedly. You can play back all files of the current folder or all files on the MP3 disc at random. 1 2 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while playing an MP3 disc.
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 2 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode. Press EQ (equalizer) while still in the functions mode. The last selected sound mode is recalled and applied to the current source.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound 2 Adjust the setting. You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. To increase the level or turn on the loudness 1 To decrease the level or turn off the loudness Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: BAS TRE (bass) (treble) FAD (fader) VOL LOUD BAL (volume) (loudness) (balance) Indication To do: Equalization pattern changes as you adjust the bass or treble. Ex.
Changing the general settings (PSM) 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. You can change the items listed in the table on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. Ex.: When you select “AUDIO 2” 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. Finish the setting. Ex.
ENGLISH Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items • For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table.
To select the scroll mode—SCROLL You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. You can select the scroll mode for the disc information (when the entire text cannot be shown all at once). When shipped from the factory, scroll mode is set to “ONCE.” • AUDIO 1: • AUDIO 2: • OFF: Shows the audio level indicator. Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting and illumination display. Erases the audio level indicator.
ENGLISH Detaching the control panel 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. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel.
You can change the standard plate with another plate supplied with your unit. You can also download them by visiting . • When changing the plate, be careful not to leave your fingerprints on the plate or cover. 1 Loosen the screws with the supplied hex screwdriver. • When attaching a cutout or downloaded plate Add the transparent plate (supplied) between the cutout or downloaded plate and the plate cover in order to attach the plate cover in place.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Disc Playback FM/AM General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Remedies The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • The unit does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have function incorrectly due to noise, etc.
Remedies No MP3 files are recorded on the disc. Change the disc. MP3 files do not have the extension code—mp3 in their file names. Add the extension code —mp3 to their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet. Change the disc. (Record MP3 files using a compliant application.) • Noise is generated. The file played back is not an MP3 file (although it has the extension code—mp3). Skip to another file or change the disc.
ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Handling discs When playing a CD-R or CD-RW This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 discs. How to handle discs When removing a disc Center holder from 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: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. • Connect the black lead (ground), yellow lead (to car battery, constant 12 V), and red lead (to an accessory terminal) correctly. • BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car. – If the speaker wiring in your car is as illustrated in Fig. 1 and Fig.