KD-S611 - Car stereo JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KD-S611 JVC

ENGLISH Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit [ 1

Name/Rating plate PRODUCTS Precautions:

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid LASER PRODUCT direct exposure to beam. . CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel . 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. . CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Caution: This product contains a laser component ofhigher laser class than Class 1

How to reset your unit OI L/ATT. Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and @y1ATT (°NdbY/ON/ATT) (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. + fa CD is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the SEL (Select) unit. Pay attention not to drop the CD. 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. BEFORE USE + For safety... + Temperature inside the car... + Do not raise the volume level too much, asthis If you have parked the car for a long time in hot will block outside sounds, making driving or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the dangerous. car becomes normal before operating the unit. + Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

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 … BASIC OPERATIONS RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio . Storing stations in memory FM station automatic pres Manual preset …. Tuning into a preset station Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations Selecting FM reception sound CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD ….. Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD . Selecting CD playback modes Prohibiting CD ejection . SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound …. Turning on/off the loudness function Using the Sound Control Memory (SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes . Recalling the sound modes Canceling Advanced SCM . Storing your own sound adjustments OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS. Setting the clock Selecting the level display Detaching the control panel MAINTENANCE Handling CDs... TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH vovæioeu

ENGLISH Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 19 Æ Turn on the power. OMATT 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. Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 5 - 9. To operate the CD player, see pages 10 - 12

Volume level appears Volume level indicator Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 13 - 18). To drop the volume in a moment Press /1/ATT 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 @/1/ATT for more than 1 second.

RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio Selectthe band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2 and FM3 to listen to an FM station LE selected bend appears FM1—>FM2 F. FM3 L a Volume level indicator To search stations” Start searching a station. of higher NO K frequencies. When a station is received, searching stops of lower

To search stations F] 942 cd frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency without searching: 1Selectthe band (FM or AM) Press FM or AM. 2Press and hold À »»1 or -@«@ V until "M starts flashing on the display. Now you can manually change the frequency while “Mis flashing. 3Press À »»10r 44 VY repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached. + Ifyou hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz intervals for AM - MW/LW) until you release the button.

ED | Storing stations in memory ) ÿ You can use one ofthe following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. FA + 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).

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Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into. sou Press and hold the both buttons for more than 2 seconds. D CM. sor1] 2311 Si *SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1,FM2 orFM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons — No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. ENGLISH EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band EMA Selectthe FM1 band.

su 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. e 993 “P1”flashes for a few seconds. Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes:

• À 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.

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 6 and 7.

Other convenient tuner functions ) Z MO/RND 3 mr} Ë RPT/SCAN 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 o Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.

> Insert a disc into the loading slot. CSS The unitturns on, draws a CD and starts playback # automatically. + When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJ ECT”" appears on the display and the CD automatically ejects Lo] 7 À 1 NT a TI LOAI a. Li a œ nn" FT œ nn" F4 "m 10 a NN [1 a 4 100 IL co. 00e LI ES: | T — T Total playing time of … Total track number Elapsed playing Current track the inserted disc ofthe inserted disc ime Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. CAUTION on Volume Setting CDs produces very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a CD and adjust it as required during playback. To stop play and eject the CD Press A. CD play stops and 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 to AM or FM, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD this time). + Ifthe 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 ejectthe CD even when the unit is turned off.

To fast forward or reverse the track = Press and hold -@« v, while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous track Press À »»1 briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning LA of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the CSN © éÿèg/ beginning of the nexttracks is located and played back. -— Press -@« VY 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

(G_) Ce) ES C4 )(G )(6 ) 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.

To play back tracks at random (Random Play) You can play back all tracks on the CD atrandom. 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. = ra RNI à 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. 7 Er: "per ICE Track number of the currently playing track Prohibiting CD ejection ) You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a CD in the loading slot. Press and hold CD and 2 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 4 for more than 2 seconds again. “EJ ECT" appears on the display, and the CD ejects from the loading slot.

Adjusting the sound ) E You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 2 mr} 2 1 Equalization pattern indicator EX Selectthe item you want to adjust.

Indication To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass -06 (min.) — +06 (max.) (Bass) TRE Adjust the treble -06 (min.) — +06 (max.) à (Treble) Ÿ FAD Adjust the front and rear speaker R06 (rear only) — F06 (front only) (Fader}* | balance BAL Adjust the left and right speaker LO6 (left only) — RO6 (right only) (Balance) | balance VOL 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. Equalization pattern changes as you adjust the bass or treble al T T LM 0 PE TUQ Note: Normally the + and - buttons work as the volume control buttons. So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level.

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. Sy mn nu à É Soon DEF d

You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source ] (Advanced SCM) Fr Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you selectthe same source. À sound mode can be stored each ofthe 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 to use the same sound mode for all the sources, see “Canceling Advanced SCM” on page 17. (Æ "a FF L y 1 — “SCM"indicator/ EO CO G fl | sound mode Er /15000 1 = indicator Equalization pattern indicator 1 Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows.

SEM OFF —BERT—SOFT—POP-

+ When "SCM LINK”is setto "LINK ON”, the selected sound mode can be stored in memory for the current source and the effect applies only to the current source. Each time you change the playback source, the SCM indicator flashes on the display. + When “SCM LINK” is set to "LINK OFF”, the selected sound mode effect applies to any source. Indication For: Preset values Bass Treble Loudness 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 #1 Off

(==) DE )) Ce) Selectthe source while the “SCM"indicator is lit on the display. EX The “SCM"indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode Fr.) stored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Sound mode [ion Eat] æ 916 a [1 17 Et | 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 adjustthe 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.)

Canceling A dvanced SCM ) You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources. When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source 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) AE | (és sossescowo Gas Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, "CLOCK M”, "SCM LINK" or "LEVEL" appears on the display. Select“SCM LINK”ifnotshown onthe display.

Select the desired mode — “LINK ON” or “LINK OFF”. Finish the setting.

ENGLISH EN13-18.KD-S611[E Cr} Storing your own sound adjustments ) You can adjustthe sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 15) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. [ Within | Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 15 for details.

[ Within | 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 off alteratively. (+ go to step 4) 5 [| Within 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. 11/23/00, 3:50 PM

SL = SSSSoSse0 o) ENGLISH EEE 2,3 1,4 2,3 DISP Gas Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK” or LEVEL" appears on the display. Setthe hour.

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. During tuner operation: During CD operation: Clock <> Frequency Clock <— Elapsed playing time + Ifthe unitis not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off. 19

Ær. Selecting the level displa: ) 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" appears on the display. 2 su Select “LEVEL”if not shown on the display. C ere 7

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. ENGLISH How to detach the control How to attach the control panel panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove Unlock the control panel. on the panel holder. Press the right side of the ® control panel to fix it to the panel holder. Liftand pullthe control panel out of the unit. Put the detached control Note on cleaning the connectors: : : If you frequently detach the control panel, the panel into the case provided. connectors will deteriorate. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Connectors

®]) MAINTENANCE A | Handling CDs ) GA This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the (JS mark. ER Other discs cannot be played back. ho EM How to handle CDs When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the case and liftthe CD out, holding it by the edges. Center holder + Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface. FF NS When storing a CD into its case, gentiy insert the CD around the center TT 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 correctiy. If a CD does becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. To play new CDs ÿ New CDS may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. lf 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. + Ifitbecomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, ejectthe CD and leave the unittumed on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. CAUTIONS: + Do not insert 8m (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 notexpose CDs to directsunlightor 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

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. 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. CDis scratched. Change the CD. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. + “NO DISC" appears on the display. No CD is in the loading slot. Insert a CD into the loading slot. CD is inserted incorrectiy. Insert it correctly.

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. The volume control is turned to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. + SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work. Signals are too weak. Store stations manually. + Static noise while listening to the radio The antenna is not connected firmly. Connect the antenna firmly. + CD can be neither played back nor ejected. The CD player may function incorrectly. Press G/IATT and 4 atthe same time for more than 2 seconds. Be careful not to drop CD whenitis ejected. + The unit does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectiy due to noise, etc. Press G/1/ATT 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.) EN22-24.KD-S611[E 11/23/00, 3:47 PM

Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 watts per channel Rear: 40 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 Q, 40 to 20 000 Hz atno more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 Q, 40 to 20 000 Hz atno more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Q (4 to 8 Q allowance) 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-OutLevel/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kQ load (full-scale) Output Impedance: 1 kQ TUNER SECTION Frequency Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 kHz to 1 620 kHz (LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz [FM Tuner] Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 1V/75 Q) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

16.3 dBf (1.8 1V/75 Q)

Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB Frequency Response: 40 to 15 000 Hz Stereo Separation: 30 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB [MW Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 IV Selectivity: 35 dB [LW Tuner] Sensitivity: 50 UV

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 xH xD) 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. 11/23/00, 3:47 PM