KDS550 - Car stereo JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KDS550 JVC

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 and 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

• 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. Note: For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen. How to reset your unit Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/ATT) buttons at the same time for several seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. NOTES:

• Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels or sound adjustments — will also be erased.

• If a CD is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Pay attention not to drop the CD. (Standby/On/ATT)SEL (Select)

Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 5 – 9.To operate the CD player, see pages 10 – 12.

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 13 – 18). To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment.To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again. To turn off the power Press and hold for more than 1 second. BASIC OPERATIONS Note:When you use this unit for thefirst time, set the built-inclock correctly, see page 19.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.

Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops.To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressedfor searching. To tune in a particular frequency without searching: 1 Select the band (FM or AM).Press FM or AM.2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” starts flashing on the display.Now you can manually change the frequency while “M” is flashing.3 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and9 kHz intervals for AM – MW/LW) until you release the button. RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2 and FM3 to listen to anFM station.To search stationsof higherfrequencies.To search stationsof lowerfrequencies.FM1 FM2 FM3 A M F M

Volume level indicator selected band appears EN05-09.KS-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:01 PM56 ENGLISH F M

Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.

Press and hold the both buttons for more than 2 seconds. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in theband number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3). These stations are preset in the numberbuttons — No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automaticallytuned in. 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).FM1 FM2 FM3“SSM” appears, then disappears whenautomatic preset is over

Select the FM1 band.

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 5 to tune into a station.

Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes:• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again. F M 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

“P1” flashes for a few seconds. EN05-09.KS-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:01 PM78 ENGLISH

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.

Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. 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 6and 7.

EN05-09.KS-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:01 PM89 ENGLISH Scanning broadcast stations When you press RPT/SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number 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. Selecting FM reception sound When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: Press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. The sound you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved. To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again. Other convenient tuner functions MO/RND Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo RPT/SCAN EN05-09.KS-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:01 PM910 ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD

Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playbackautomatically.• When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJECT” appears onthe display and the CD automatically ejects.To stop play and eject the CDPress 0.CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes tothe tuner (you will hear the last received station).If you change the source to AM or FM, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD thistime).• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again intothe loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will not start this time.)• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.Total track numberof the inserted discTotal playing time ofthe inserted discElapsed playing time Current trackCAUTION on Volume SettingCDs produces very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjustedfor the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in theoutput level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a CD and adjust it as requiredduring playback.Note on One-Touch Operation:When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playbackautomatically.

Number buttons 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 tracks is located and played back. Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks is located and played back. To go to a particular track directly Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback.

• To select a track number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 7 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1 second. EN10-12.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:03 PM1112 ENGLISH To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD at random. Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode turns on and off alternatively. 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. Each time you press RPT(Repeat)/SCAN while playing a CD, CD repeat play mode turns on and off alternatively. When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the display. Selecting CD playback modes Track number of the currently playing track

RPT SCAN MO/RND Prohibiting CD ejection You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a CD in the loading slot. Press and hold CD and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is “locked.” To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD, press and hold CD and 0 for more than 2 seconds again. “EJECT” appears on the display, and the CD ejects from the loading slot. EN10-12.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:03 PM1213 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.Equalization pattern indicator SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: RangeBAS Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)(Bass)TRE Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)(Treble)FAD Adjust the front and rear speaker R6 (rear only) — F6 (front only)(Fader)* balanceBAL Adjust the left and right speaker L6 (left only) — R6 (right only)(Balance) balanceVOL Adjust the volume 00 (min.) — 50 (max.)(Volume)Note:* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00” Adjust the level. Note:Normally the + and – buttons work as the volume control buttons.So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level. Equalization pattern changes asyou adjust the bass or treble EN13-18.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:05 PM1314 ENGLISH Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume levels. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/off alternatively. LOUD EN13-18.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:05 PM1415 ENGLISH Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source.(Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time youselect the same source. A sound mode can be stored each of the following sources — FM1,FM2, FM3, AM and CD.• If you do not want to store the sound mode separately for each playback source, but want touse the same sound mode for all the sources, see “Canceling Advanced SCM” on page 17.

Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows.• If the “Link” indicator is lit on the display (with “SCM LINK” set to “LINKON” — see page 17), the selected sound mode can be stored inmemory for the current source, and the effect applies to the currentsource.• If the “Link” indicator is NOT lit on the display (with “SCM LINK” set to“LINK OFF”), the selected sound mode effect applies to any source.Indication For: Preset valuesBass Treble LoudnessSCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 OnBEAT Rock or disco music +2 00 OnSOFT Quiet background music +1 –3 OffPOP Light music +4 +1 Off SCM

Select the source while the “Link” indicator is lit on the display. The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound modestored in memory for the selected source is recalled.Notes:• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory.If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”on page 18.• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or to turn on/off the loudness function temporarily,see page 13 and 14. (Your adjustments will be cancelled if another source is selected.) Equalization pattern of theselected sound mode appears C D A M F M EN13-18.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:05 PM1617 ENGLISH Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modesand the playback sources.When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for eachsource so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources.LINK ON: Advanced SCM (different SCMs for different sources)LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one SCM for all sources)

Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK” or “LEVEL” appearson the display.

Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 15 for details.

To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” To turn on or off the loudness function Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and offalternatively. (= go to step 4)

Adjust the bass or treble level. See page 13 for details.

Press and hold SCM until the sound mode you have selected in step 1 flashes on the display. Your setting is stored in memory.

Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 15. Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 15) to your preference andstore your own adjustments in memory.Within5 seconds 3 2 2 1,4 SCM Within 5 seconds LOUD Within 5 seconds SCM EN13-18.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:05 PM1819 ENGLISH

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock 2,3 1,4 2,3

Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK” or “LEVEL”appears on the display.

1. Select “CLOCK M.”

2. Adjust the minute.

Finish the setting. To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows.• If the unit is not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for5 seconds, then the power turns off.

During tuner operation:During CD operation:ClockFrequency ClockElapsed playing time EN19-21.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:07 PM1920 ENGLISH Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference.When shipped from the factory, “VOL 2” is selected.VOL 1: Shows the volume level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator.VOL 2: Alternates “VOL 1” setting and illumination display.OFF: Erase the volume level indicator and the equalization pattern indicator.

Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK” or “LEVEL” appearson the display.

Select the desired mode — “VOL 1”, “VOL 2” or “OFF”.

Finish the setting. 3 1,4 2 Volume level indicatorEqualization pattern indicator EN19-21.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:07 PM2021 ENGLISH How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sureto turn off the power.

Unlock the control panel.

Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit.

Put the detached control panel into the case provided. How to attach the control panel

Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder.

Press the right side of the control panel to fix it to the panel holder. Note on cleaning the connectors:If you frequently detach the control panel, theconnectors will deteriorate.To minimize this possibility, periodically wipethe connectors with a cotton swab or clothmoistened with alcohol, being careful not todamage the connectors.Connectors 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 onthe back of the control panel and on the panel holder. EN19-21.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:07 PM2122 ENGLISH Center holder COMPACTDIGITAL AUDIO MAINTENANCE Handling CDs This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the mark. Other discs cannot be played back. How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface. When storing a CD into its case, gently insert the CD around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store CDs into the cases after use. To keep CDs clean A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD does becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. To play new CDs New CDs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such a CD is used, this unit may reject the CD. To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the CD and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. CAUTIONS:

• Do not insert 8cm (3 3/16") CDs (single CDs) into the loading slot. (Such CDs cannot be ejected.)

• Do not insert any CD of unusual shape – like a heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.

• Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight or any heat source or place them in a place subject to high temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in a car.

• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean CDs. When playing a CD-R (Recordable) You can play back your original CD-Rs on this recevier.

• Before playing back CD-Rs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs recorded on CD recorders may not be played back on this receiver because of their disc characteristics, and of the following reasons: – Discs are dirty or scratched. – Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit. – The pickup lens inside the CD player is dirty.

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs.

• CD-RWs (Rewritable) cannot be played back on this recevier. About mistracking: Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage the unit and the CD, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop CD play while driving on such rough roads. EN22-24.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:08 PM2223 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms

• CD cannot be played back.

• CD sound is sometimes interrupted.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display.

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers.

• SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.

• Static noise while listening to the radio.

• CD can be neither played back nor ejected.

• The unit does not work at all. Remedies Insert the CD correctly. Stop CD play while driving on rough roads. Change the CD. Check the cords and connections. Insert a CD into the loading slot. Insert it correctly. Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections. Store stations manually. Connect the antenna firmly. Press and 0 at the same time for more than 2 seconds. Be careful not to drop CD when it is ejected. Press and SEL at the same time for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. (The clock setting and preset stations stored in memory are erased.) (See page 2.) Causes CD is inserted upside down. You are driving on rough roads. CD is scratched. Connections are incorrect. No CD is in the loading slot. CD is inserted incorrectly. The volume control is turned to the minimum level. Connections are incorrect. Signals are too weak. The antenna is not connected firmly. The CD player may function incorrectly. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc. EN22-24.KD-S550[E] 00.1.19, 5:08 PM2324 ENGLISH

Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 to 20,000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit GENERAL Power Requirement Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 volts (11 to 16 volts allowance) Allowable Working Temperature: 0°C to +40°C Grounding System: Negative ground Dimensions (W x H x D) Installation Size: 182 x 52 x 150 mm Panel Size: 188 x 58 x 14 mm Mass: 1.3 kg (excluding accessories) Design and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AMPLIFIER 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 , 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 , 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allo wance) Tone Control Range Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble:±10 dB at 10 kHz Frequency Response: 40 to 20,000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 k load (full-scale) Output Impedance: 1 k TUNER SECTION Frequency Range FM: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 to 1,620 kHz (LW) 144 to 279 kHz [FM Tuner] Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

1. Selecteer “CLOCK M”.