CD RECEIVER KD-SX949/KD-SX940 ENGLISH RECEPTOR CON CD KD-SX949/KD-SX940 ESPAÑOL RECEPTEUR CD KD-SX949/KD-SX940 FRANÇAIS KD-SX949 /I ATT CD CHANGER CONTROL SOUND AUDIO CRUISE KD-SX949 40Wx4 MO/RND TEXT CD COMPACT SEL RPT FM/AM DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT AUX SCAN INT SSM CD-CH 7 8 9 10 11 12 DISP BBE CRUISE KD-SX940 ATT BAND PROG DISC FUNC DISC PRESET /I ATT CD CHANGER CONTROL SOUND KD-SX940 40Wx4 CD MO/RND COMPACT SEL RPT DIGITAL AUDIO FM/AM TEXT INT AUX CD-CH SSM 7
ENGLISH INFORMATION (For USA) 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.
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 BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 5 RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................... 6 Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 6 Storing stations in memory ......................................
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ...................................... 31 Playing CDs ................................................................................... 31 Selecting CD playback modes ...................................................... 33 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 34 MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 35 Handling CDs ................................................................................ 35 How to Reset your unit ......
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 20. 3 1 2 Turn on the power. /I ATT 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. CD To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 10. To operate the CD player, see pages 11 – 15. To operate the CD changer, see pages 31 – 33.
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ENGLISH Listening to the radio 2 1 FM/AM 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. F1 F2 F3 AM (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) Selected band (or clock time: see page 23) appears. 2 To search stations of higher frequencies. To search stations of lower frequencies. Start searching a station. While searching stations, “SEEK” appears on the display. When a station is received, searching stops.
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 (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3). 2 1 FM/AM 1 Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.
ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 2 1 3 1 Select the FM1 band. FM/AM 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 6 to tune into a station. 3 Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Preset number and “MEMO” flashes alternately for a while.
ENGLISH Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 7 and 8. 2 1 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. FM/AM F1 F2 F3 AM (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. 9 EN06-10.KD-SX949/SX940[J]/F 9 98.12.
ENGLISH Other convenient tuner functions MO/RND INT/SCAN (for KD-SX949) SCAN (for KD-SX940) Scanning broadcast stations When you press INT/SCAN (Intro/Scan for KD-SX949) or SCAN (Scan for KD-SX940) while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (“SCAN” flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcast. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
Playing a CD 1 1 ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Open the control panel. 2 1. Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playback automatically. 2. Close the control panel by hand. Total track number of the inserted disc Total playing time of the inserted disc Current track Elapsed playing time Notes: • When a CD is inserted up side down, “PLEASE EJECT” appears on the display. When you open the control panel by pressing 0, the CD automatically ejects.
ENGLISH Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ¢ 4 Number buttons To fast forward or reverse the track ¢, while playing a CD, to fast forward the track. Press and hold Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next track is located and played back.
ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes MO/RND RPT To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. MO/RND Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternately. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing. To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly.
ENGLISH INT/SCAN (KD-SX949) INT (KD-SX940) To play back only intros (Intro Scan) KD-SX949 INT SCAN KD-SX940 Each time you press INT/SCAN (Intro/Scan for KD-SX949) or INT (Intro for KD-SX940) briefly while playing a CD, CD intro scan mode turns on and off alternately. When the intro scan mode is turned on, “INT” appears on the display for 5 seconds and the track number flashes. The first 15 seconds of each track are played sequentially. INT Track number of the currently playing track 14 EN11-15.
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. ENGLISH Playing a CD Text DISP DISP Select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc Title / Performer Track Title Current track and Elapsed playing time Notes: • The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters.
ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Turning on/off the BBE function The BBE* function restores the brilliance and clarity of the original live sound in recording, broadcasts, etc. When a speaker reproduces sound, it introduces frequency-dependent phase shifting, causing high-frequency sounds to take longer to reach the ear than low frequency sounds.
ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. SOUND Each time you press SOUND, the sound control mode (SCM) changes as follows. SOUND Indication For: Preset values Bass Treble BBE SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On BEAT Rock or disco music +02 00 On SOFT Quiet background music +01 –03 Off POP Light music +04 +01 Off Notes: • You can adjust the preset sound control mode to your preference, and store in memory.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 2 1 1 Select the item you want to adjust. SEL Indication To do: Range BAS (Bass) Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) TRE (Treble) Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) FAD (Fader)* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance R06 (rear only) — F06 (front only) BAL (Balance) Adjust the left and right speaker balance L06 (left only) — R06 (right only) VOL (Volume) Adjust the volume 00 (min.
You can adjust the sound control modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 17) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. 1, 3 2 2 1 ENGLISH Storing your own sound adjustments 2 SOUND Call up the sound control mode you want to adjust. See page 17 for details. 2 Within 5 seconds 2 1 To adjust the bass or treble level 1 Select “BAS” or “TRE.” Within 5 seconds SEL SEL 2 Adjust the bass or treble level. To turn on or off the BBE function See page 16.
ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 2, 3 1, 4 2, 3 1 2 SEL Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 1 Set the hour. SEL 3 2 1 Set the minute. SEL 4 1 Select “CLOCK H (Hour)” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK M (Minute).” 2 Adjust the minute. Start the clock. SEL To check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP.
You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. ENGLISH Changing the general settings (PSM) Basic Procedure 3 1, 4 2 1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. SEL 2 Select the PSM item you want to adjust. (See page 22.) 3 Select or adjust the PSM item selected above. SEL 4 Finish setting. SEL 21 EN20-27.KD-SX949/SX940[J]/F 21 98.12.
ENGLISH 1 SEL 3 2 SEL Select. Factory-preset settings See page 1:00 20 Set.
You can select either the clock or the source name to be shown on the lower part of the display. When shipped from the factory, the clock is selected. • ON: Clock • OFF: Source name (or station band) ENGLISH Selecting the clock display 1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. ¢ or 4 . 2. Select “CLOCK” with 3. Select the desired mode with the control dial. The clock display mode alternates between on and off.
ENGLISH Turning on/off the key-touch tone (ONLY FOR KD-SX949) You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want to make it beep when you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. • ON: Activates the key-touch tone. • OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone. 1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2. Select “BEEP” with ¢ or 4 . 3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.
You can select the name of the external component which will be shown on the upper part of the display when you press CD-CH/AUX. When shipped from the factory, the name of the external component is set to “EXTRA.” ENGLISH Setting the name of the external component 1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. ¢ or 4 . 2. Select “AUX (auxiliary)” with 3. Select the desired source name with the control dial.
ENGLISH Controlling the volume automatically This function is ONLY FOR KD-SX949. This unit changes the volume level automatically (at 3 possible levels) based on the driving speed of your car by detecting the alternator’s generating frequency (Audio Cruise). If you want to use this function, follow the procedures below. (When shipped from the factory, this mode is set to “OFF.”) 1 1 Select the proper cruise mode for your car. • Each time you press the button, the Audio Cruise mode changes as follows.
If you find Audio Cruise increase (or decrease) the volume either too much or too little as the driving speed changes. You can adjust the increase rate by changing the boost level. To change it, follow the procedure below. ENGLISH To adjust the volume increase rate 1. Press CRUISE to select either “CRUISE 1” or “CRUISE 2.” 2. Press and hold CRUISE until the maximum boost level appears on the display. Ex. When you have selected “CRUISE 2” 3.
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. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 3 How to attach the control panel 1 Unlock the control panel. Pull the control panel out of the unit. Put the detached control panel into the provided case.
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). Remote sensor ENGLISH REMOTE OPERATIONS Installing the batteries When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the batteries. For KD-SX949: 1. Remove the battery case.
For KD-SX940: ENGLISH R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F) Insert the · ends first. Using the remote controller 1 Functions the same as the button on the main unit. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number increases, and the selected disc starts playing. • Does not function as the PROG button.
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series (ex: CH-X1200) 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.
ENGLISH To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢, while playing a CD, to fast forward the track. Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next track is located and played back. Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track.
To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: MO/RND RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes Canceled Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next disc, and so on. RND2 Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS After connecting an external component to the auxiliary input jack on the front panel, you can select the component as the sound source. MD player, VCR, TV etc. Auxiliary input 1 1 Note: Use a stereo mini-plug cord to connect an external component to the unit. Select the external component. AUX Each time you press the button, you can select the CD automatic changer and the external component alternately. CD-CH “AUX” (or clock time: see page 23) appears.
Handling CDs COMPACT This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the DIGITAL AUDIO and marks. Other discs cannot be played back. ENGLISH MAINTENANCE How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the CD out, Center holder holding it by the edges. • Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service centre. Symptoms Causes Remedies • CD cannot be played back. CD is inserted upside down. Insert the CD correctly. • CD sound is sometimes interrupted. You are driving on rough roads. Stop CD play while driving on rough roads. CD is scratched. Change the CD. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. The volume is set to the minimum level.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 watts per channel Rear: 40 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 Ω, 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 Ω, 40 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 Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, SP, FR V J EN00.KD-SX949/SX940[J]/F 2 C 1298MNMMDWJES 98.12.
