RECEPTOR CON CD/SD KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 RECEPTEUR CD/SD KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 ENGLISH KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL CD/SD RECEIVER For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 8. Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 8. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
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. 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.
How to forcibly eject a disc ................... How to reset your unit ........................... How to read this manual ........................ How to change the display pattern during playback.................................. 2 3 4 General settings — PSM ..................... 26 4 Control panel — KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 ..... 5 Other main functions ........................... 32 Parts identification ................................. 5 Remote controller — RM-RK300 ............. Basic procedure .
ENGLISH How to read this manual The following methods are used to make the explanations simple and easy-to-understand: • Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this receiver” (see pages 41 – 44). • Button and touch panel operations are mainly explained with the illustrations as follows: Press briefly. How to change the display pattern during playback Source operation screen Clock time is enlarged. Press repeatedly. Press either one.
KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 ENGLISH Control panel — Parts identification 1 (standby/on attenuator) button 2 Remote sensor • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). 3 VOLUME + / – button 4 Touch panel 5 6 7 8 9 p 0 (eject) button (angle) button MENU button Reset button (control panel release) button DISP (display) button Main touch panels • Make sure to touch the area inside the key icon boundary when operating the touch panel.
ENGLISH Remote controller — RM-RK300 Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of accident. • To prevent the battery from over-heating, cracking, or starting a fire: – Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.
Basic operations To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) ~ Ÿ To restore the sound, press it again. Select the source. ENGLISH Getting started To turn off the power Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. You can also select the source by.... Voice support system (VSS) You can select either “Beep” or “Voice” for the VSS.
ENGLISH Canceling the display demonstrations 3 Adjust the hour. If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: All Time]—see page 26. 4 Select “Clock Min” (minute), then 1 adjust the minute. 2 Select “Off.” 3 Exit from the setting. To activate the display demonstration In step 2 above, select “All Time” or “Interval.” For more details, see page 26. 5 Select “24H/12H,” then select “24Hours” or “12Hours.” 6 Exit from the setting.
ENGLISH Radio operations Listening to the radio ~ Select “TUNER.” To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... 1 2 Select the desired station frequencies. Ÿ Select the band (FM/AM). When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive 1 ! Start searching for a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same icon again. 2 Select “MONO On.” Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. 3 Exit from the setting.
ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting— SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) 1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) Manual presetting Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. 1 2 you want to store into. 2 3 • Holding or can display the Preset Station List (see step 5 below). 3 4 Appears only for FM.
1 Preset Station List The lists show either the station frequency or assigned name (the first 8 characters). Appears only for FM. ENGLISH Listening to a preset station 2 Select a preset station (1 – 6) you want. • Holding or can display the Preset Station List (see below). To select a preset station using the Preset Station List 1 2 3 Appears only for FM. 4 Select a preset number. 11 EN08-13_AR5500_LHX550[J]f.
ENGLISH Disc/SD card operations Playing a disc in the receiver All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text disc: About MP3 and WMA tracks MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio) “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” • When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an image file edited by Image Converter (Wide Ver 1.
About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your receiver. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs. • You cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this receiver. • Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer is connected. • You cannot control and play any WMA disc in the CD changer.
ENGLISH Playing an SD card To eject the SD card, press the SD card again. About the SD card You can play back MP3/WMA tracks recorded on the SD card and show the stored image on the display during playback— ImageLink. (See pages 12, 26, and 43 for details.) The required SD recording format is FAT 12/16 and the recommended storage type is 8 MB to 512 MB. • You cannot use MMC or mini SD with this receiver. Before detaching the control panel, turn off the power. ~ Ÿ Detach the control panel.
Operation screens used for the following operations is of MP3 playback in the receiver. To fast-forward or reverse the track ENGLISH If an SD card has been loaded.... To go to the next or previous tracks To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 and WMA tracks) For MP3 tracks: * The album name/performer with For WMA tracks: indicator and the track title with indicator will appear if “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 28).
ENGLISH To select a disc during playback Other main functions Selecting a disc/folder/track on the list 1 • If you hold the icon, the Disc List will appear on the display (see the right column). 2 • Select a disc (only for the CD changer). Prohibiting disc ejection You can lock a disc in the loading slot. 1 *1 *2 2 “No Eject” flashes, and the disc cannot be ejected. To cancel the prohibition If the selected disc is an MP3/WMA disc, its Folder List appears.
• Select a track (only for MP3/WMA disc or SD card). *3 When using the remote controller.... • To directly select a disc in the CD changer • To directly select a track of an audio CD or a CD Text • To directly select a folder of an MP3/WMA disc or an SD card ENGLISH If you select the current folder (highlighted on the screen), its File List appears. To select a number from 1 – 6: File List of the current folder appears.
ENGLISH Skipping a track quickly during play 3 For audio CD/CD Text: For MP3 tracks: (3 times) First time you press “+10” or “–10,” the track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks. • After the last track, the first track will be selected and vice versa. For WMA tracks: For MP3 or WMA tracks, you can skip a track within the same folder. Ex.
ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 2 Select your desired playback mode. Intro play Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of ... Track: All tracks of the current disc or the SD card. • While playing, lights up. Folder*1: First track of all folders of the current disc or the SD card. • While playing, lights up. Disc*2: First tracks of all the inserted discs. • While playing, lights up. Off: Cancels.
ENGLISH Sound adjustments Setting the basic sound selection menu—SEL B To select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. ~ Ÿ Select a setting item. A B C ! 55Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off. 85Hz: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz are cut off. 115Hz: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are cut off. Adjust the selected item. A To adjust the speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers—FAD (fader). Adjust the subwoofer output level. F6 (front only) to R6 (rear only) 00 (min.
You can select a sound mode suitable to the music genre. Available sound modes Storing your own sound modes Ex.: To adjust “FLAT” 1 Select “FLAT” (see left column). ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes (i-EQ: intelligent equalizer) 2 Select the frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz. FLAT (No sound mode is applied), HARD ROCK, R & B, POP, JAZZ, DANCE, COUNTRY, REGGAE, CLASSIC, USER 1, USER 2, USER 3 1 2 Select a sound mode. 3 Adjust the level of the selected band. –05 (min.
ENGLISH Graphic displays Basic procedure Before starting the following procedure, prepare a CD-R or an SD card including still images (pictures) and animations (movies). • With Image Converter (Wide Ver 1.2) included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can create your own images and animations. (Samples are included in the CD-ROM.) ~ Insert a CD-R, an SD card, or supplied CD-ROM.
4 Select a file. ENGLISH Downloading an animation or pictures • It takes a long time to download an animation. For details, see page 44. • To activate the downloaded files, see page 25. 1 In step ! on page 22.... 5 File name appears. 2 6 • To download more pictures from the same folder, repeat steps 4 and Appears only if “PICTURE” is selected. 5. • To download more pictures from another folder, press BACK. Then, repeat steps 3 to 5. 7 Exit from the setting.
ENGLISH 2 Deleting all the stored animation and pictures 1 Appears only if “PICTURE” is selected. 3 • To delete the stored animation 2 • To delete all the stored files File name appears. • To delete the stored pictures • To delete all the stored pictures File name appears. 4 Repeat step 3 to delete more pictures. 5 Exit from the setting. 3 Exit from the setting. 24 EN20-27_AR5500_LHX550[J]f.
2 Select a setting you want. ENGLISH Activating the downloaded files 1 2 • To activate the animations stored for opening and ending screens 1 Select “Opening” or “Ending.” UserMovie: Your edited animation stored in “MOVIE” is activated. UserSlide: Your edited still images stored in “PICTURE” are activated and shown in sequence. 2 Select a setting you want. UserPict.: One of your edited still images stored in “PICTURE” is activated. • To select a still image for “UserPict.” If “UserPict.
ENGLISH General settings — PSM Basic procedure 3 Select a PSM item. You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. 1 4 Adjust the PSM item selected. 2 Select a PSM category. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to adjust the You can move to a different category by simply changing the PSM items. Indications other PSM items if necessary. 6 Exit from the setting. Selectable settings, [reference page] MOVIE Demo All Time: [Initial]; Display demonstration (animation) appears.
CLOCK MOVIE Opening*1 Opening screen Ending*1 Ending screen Selectable settings, [reference page] When you turn on (“Opening”) and off (“Ending”) the power, [25].... Default: [Initial]; Factory-preset animation is used. User: Your own edited animation is used. UserPict.*2 User picture [Initial: First stored]; You can select one of the stored files as the graphics, [25].
DISP ENGLISH Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] From– To*1 Dimmer time Any hour – Any hour, [30] [Initial: 6PM– 7AM] Contrast Contrast 1 – 10 [Initial: 5] LCD Type Display type Auto: Font Type Font type You can select the font type on the screen. 1 [Initial] O 2 Tag Tag display On: [Initial]; To shows the ID3 tag display while playing MP3/ WMA tracks, [12 – 15]. Off: Cancels. Theme Audio level meter You can select the level meter during playback, [4].
COLOR AUDIO Selectable settings, [reference page] VSS Voice support system Beep: A beep sounds when you operate the receiver. Voice: [Initial]; Guidance is announced in the language you have selected when you operate the receiver. VSS Level VSS level You can adjust the volume level of the VSS sounds. Off (cancels) O 1 O 2 O 3 [Initial] O 4 Language Language You can select the language for the VSS.
ENGLISH Selecting the dimmer mode 6 Set the dimmer start time. You can dim the display at night or as you set the timer. 1 7 2 8 Set the dimmer end time. 3 9 Exit from the setting. 4 Auto: Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. \ Go to step 9. Off: Cancels. \ Go to step 9. On: Always dims the display. \ Go to step 9. Time Set: Set the timer for dimmer. \ Go to step 5. Changing the display color You can select your favorite display color for each source (or for all sources).
Creating your own color—User You can create your own colors—“USER DAY” and “USER NIGHT.” 1 In step 3 on the left, select the user color. ENGLISH 3 Select the source. AllSource*1 \ CD \ SD \ Changer (or Ext In*2) \ Line In \ FM \ AM \ Sirius*3 \ (back to the beginning) *1 When you select “AllSource,” you can use the same color for all the sources. *2 Depends on the “Ext Input” setting, see page 29. *3 Appears only when SIRIUS radio is connected. 4 Select the color. 2 Select the primary color (R/G/B).
ENGLISH Other main functions 2 Select a character. Assigning titles to the sources You can assign titles to station frequencies, CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD changer), and the external components (LINE-IN and EXT-IN). Maximum number of characters Sources Station frequencies Up to 10 characters (up to 30 station frequencies) CDs/CD-CH Up to 32 characters (up to 30 discs) 3 Move to the next character position. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you finish entering the title.
Detaching the control panel 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. ENGLISH Changing the control panel angle Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. When using the remote controller.... Attaching the control panel Caution: 33 EN28-33_AR5500_LHX550[J]f.
ENGLISH External component operations You can connect an external component to the LINE IN plugs on the rear—LINE-IN and another to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied)—EXT-IN. • For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). ⁄ ~ Ÿ ! Adjust the volume. Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 20 and 21.
About SIRIUS radio SIRIUS is a satellite radio that can deliver digital-quality sound. SIRIUS has 65 music channels which are all commercial-free and 50 channels of sports, news, and entertainment programs. You can enjoy and control the SIRIUS radio digital entertainment channels from the receiver by connecting the JVC SIRIUS radio DLP—Down Link Processor (optionally purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear.
ENGLISH Listening to the SIRIUS® radio ~ ⁄ Select “SIRIUS.” Select a channel for listening. Holding this button changes the channels rapidly. Ÿ • When changing the category or channel, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped automatically. Select the band. * * Signal strength bar increases as the receiving signal improves. If no signal is received, it disappear. ! Select a category. You can tune in to all the channels of every category by selecting “ALL.
You can preset six channels for each band. Listening to a user channel 1 ENGLISH Storing channels in memory Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4. • If you hold the icon, the preset list will appear. 1 While listening to a channel.... 2 2 3 3 4 Select a preset number. 37 EN34-41_AR5500_LHX550[J]f.
ENGLISH Selecting a category/channel on the list Selecting your favorite from the list While displaying the channel list or preset list (see page 37 and left column).... 1 While listening to a channel.... 1 Enter the list information mode. 2 • To select a category. 2 • If no operation is done within 5 seconds, list information mode is canceled. * Channel list (Channel name) Channel list (Artist name) The first channel of the selected category is tuned in.
While displaying the channel list (see page 38).... Ex.: To skip listed item 6 * You cannot skip the preset channel, CH184. To add (restore) skipped channels, repeat the same procedure. To add (restore) all skipped channel in a category, select “ALL” category before performing the above procedure. ENGLISH Skipping channels To change the display information while listening to a channel “SKIP” mark appears. Listed item 6 will be skipped when you press / or / to search for a channel.
ENGLISH Maintenance How to clean the touch panel When removing stains or dust on the surface, turn off the power, then wipe with dry soft cloth. • Be careful not to scratch the surface when wiping it. • Do not use the following materials to clean the touch panel: – Wet cloth – Volatile substance such as benzine and thinner – Acid detergent, alkaline detergent, and detergent composed of organic substance • When using chemically processed duster, read its precautions carefully.
Basic operations Disc/SD card operations General Caution for DualDisc playback • The clock in the “BACK” icon on the screen works as the time countdown indicator. If no operation is done for a certain period of time, the current screen goes off, and the source operation screen resumes. • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of NonDVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.
ENGLISH • While playing an SD card, the playback order may differ from other SD players. • This receiver may be unable to play back some SD cards due to their characteristics or recording conditions. • This receiver cannot play back mini SD card and MMC. • If the inserted SD card does not have the correct files, “SD” is skipped. Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
Ejecting a disc Changing the source Storing your own sound modes • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD,” “SD,” or “CD-CH” for the playback source, playback starts from where it has been stopped previously. • If you do not want to store your current adjustment, but only to apply the adjustment to the current playback source, press “BACK” repeatedly to go back to the operation screen of the current source.
ENGLISH Graphic displays Downloading (or deleting) files • You can download a file only while selecting “CD” or “SD” for the playback source; on the other hand, you can delete a file while selecting any source. • If you have already downloaded an animation for “OPENING,” “ENDING,” or “MOVIE,” downloading a new animation deletes the previously stored animation. • It takes a long time to download an animation. – About 3 to 4 seconds for a still image (one frame).
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Disc playback FM/AM General Symptoms Causes Remedies • Screen suddenly goes off. There is a time limit for some operations. Finish the operation within the time limit. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • The receiver does not work at all.
ENGLISH Symptoms • “No Files” appears on the display for a while. MP3/WMA disc/SD card playback • Noise is generated. Causes Remedies No MP3/WMA tracks are recorded. Change the disc or the SD card. MP3/WMA tracks do not have the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> in their file names. Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to their file names. MP3/WMA tracks are not recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. Change the disc or the SD card.
CD changer Preferred setting modes—PSM Graphisc Causes ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies • Download does not seem to finish. It takes quite a long time to download an animation of many frames (see page 44). • Opening and ending animation does not appear. “KeyIn CFM” is set to “Off.” Select “On” (see page 26). • Animation does not move. Temperature inside the car is below 0°C (32°F)— appears on the display. Wait until the operating temperature resumes. • The entire animation has not been downloaded.
ENGLISH SIRIUS Symptoms Causes Remedies • “CALL 1-888-539Subscription has not been SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE” done. scrolls on the display. Starts subscribing (see page 35). • “No Signal” appears on the display. Signals are too weak. Move to an area with stronger signals. • “No Antenna” appears on the display. The antenna is not connected Connect the antenna firmly. firmly. • “Invalid Channel” appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then returns to the previous display.
Specifications Power Output: 22 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Equalizer Control Range: Frequencies: 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 6 kHz, 12 kHz Level: ±10 dB Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Line-Out Level/Impedance: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 kΩ Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 5.
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KD-AR5500/KD-LHX550 Installation/Connection Manual Manual de instalación/conexión Manuel d’installation/raccordement GET0282-002A 1204DTSMDTJEIN EN, SP, FR [J] ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Esta unidad está diseñada para funcionar con 12 V de CC, con sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA. Si su vehículo no posee este sistema, será necesario un inversor de tensión, que puede ser adquirido en los concesionarios de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles.
When using the optional stay / Cuando emplea un soporte opcional / Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option Stay (option) Soporte (opción) Hauban (en option) Fire wall Tabique a prueba de incendios Cloison Dashboard Tablero de instrumentos Tableau de bord When installing the receiver without using the sleeve / Instalación de la unidad sin utilizar la cubierta / Lors de l’installation de l’appareil scans utiliser de manchon In a Toyota for example, first remove the car radio and install the receiver in it
ENGLISH A ESPAÑOL Typical Connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this receiver. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below. 2 3 FRANÇAIS Antes de la conexión: Verifique atentamente el conexionado del vehículo.
C Connecting the external amplifiers / Conexión a los amplificadores externos / Connexion d’amplificateurs extérieurs You can connect amplifiers to upgrade your car stereo system. • Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this receiver. • For amplifier only: – Disconnect the speakers from this receiver, connect them to the amplifier. Leave the speaker leads of this receiver unused.