ENGLISH DEUTSCH CD RECEIVER FRANÇAIS CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-SX838R/S737R/S707R KD-SX838R ATT BAND PROG DISC FUNC 0 DISC PRESET MO RND 40 W x 4 Detachable ¢ TP/RDS RPT PTY SSM SEL NEDERLANDS KS-SX838R /ATT 4 7 8 CD CHANGER CONTROL 10 9 11 SOUND DISP CD 5 BAND 12 CD-CH TUNER KD-S737R 0 KS-S737R /ATT MO RND 40 W x 4 ¢ TP/RDS SSM SEL RPT PTY 4 7 8 9 10 11 SOUND DISP CD 5 12 AM FM KD-S707R 0 KS-S707R /ATT MO RND 35 W x 4 ¢ TP/RDS PTY SSM
Position And Reproduction Of Labels Bottom panel of the main unit DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECTEXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e) ADVARSEL:Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere erude af funktion. Undgåudsættelse for stråling. (d) VARNING:Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnadoch spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. (s) VARO: Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
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 .................................................... 4 RADIO OPERATIONS ................................................... 5 Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 5 Storing stations in memory ..................................
BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 23. 3 2 1 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 KD-SX838R CD-CH Select the source. BAND TUNER CD To operate the tuner, see pages 5 – 16. To operate the CD player, see pages 17 – 19.
RADIO OPERATIONS KD-SX838R KD-S737R/S707R 2 1 ENGLISH Listening to the radio 1 1 BAND KD-SX838R FM1 TUNER FM2 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. Audio level indicator (see page 26). FM3 AM (ONLY FOR KD-SX838R/S737R) KD-S737R/S707R AM FM FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 SSM To search stations of higher frequencies. Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To search stations of lower frequencies.
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 KD-SX838R BAND 1 FM1 TUNER FM2 FM3 AM 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 3 1 KD-SX838R 1 KD-S737R/S707R Select the FM1 band. BAND FM TUNER 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 5 to tune into a station. SSM 3 1 2 Press and hold the button for more than 1 second. Preset number “P1” starts flashing for a while.
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. KD-S737R/S707R KD-SX838R 2 1 KD-SX838R BAND Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. TUNER FM1 FM2 1 1 FM3 AM KD-S737R/S707R AM FM FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want.
ENGLISH Using RDS functions in the FM band RDS (Radio Data System) RDS button TP/RDS To select Network-Tracking mode, press the RDS button for more than 1 second. • Mode 1 (AF (Alternative Frequencies): on/REG: off): Network-Tracking is activated. Switches between stations belonging to the network being received. Note: • In Mode 1, the broadcast may switch between different programmes even within the same network at certain times.
PTY standby mode Storing your favourite programme type (PTY) into memory (NEWS is factory-preset.) 1 3 2 1 SEL Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to enter the preferred setting mode (see page 25). 2 Press the ¢ or 4 “PTY STBY” mode. button to select the SSM Each time the ¢ or 4 button is pressed, the display changes as follows. Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô *Ô Ô **Ô * *Only for KD-SX838R **Only for KD-SX838R/S737R 3 Press the + or – button to select one of 29 PTYs. (See the table on page 14.
PTY • When the PTY button is briefly pressed in the FM mode, the “PTY” indicator is lit during reception of a PTY station and the PTY standby mode is engaged. The selected PTY name stored on page 10 (for example: Classics) flashes for 5 seconds. ENGLISH Setting and operating PTY standby mode Note: When the station being received is not a PTY station, the "PTY" indicator flashes. Press the ¢ or 4 button to engage the PTY standby mode. "SEARCH" appears in the display, and PTY station search starts.
PTY search mode Presetting PTYs in number buttons 1-6 The factory-presets are listed below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 POP M ROCK M EASY M CLASSICS AFFAIRS VARIED 2 1 1 3 Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to enter the preferred setting mode (see page 25). SEL 2 Select the “PTY SRCH” mode with the ¢ or 4 button.
ENGLISH PTY search operation 2 1 2 1 Press and hold the PTY button for more than 1 second in the FM mode. PTY programme search mode is engaged. PTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recall a PTY stored on page 12 using a number button (1-6). Ex. When “CLASSICS” is stored in button 1. • PTY station search starts after 5 seconds. Successful programme search results in the desired PTY station being received so its programme can be heard. • When a PTY station cannot be tuned in, the previous station is received.
PTY codes CULTURE: PTY display No. DISPLAY No.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) • When tuning in a broadcasting station transmitting EON data, the EON indicator is lit and the following operations start. EON automatically stores the frequencies of stations from other networks transmitting information codes (TP/TA/AF/PTY/PS (Programme Service), etc.) so they can be mutually used.
Display Mode Setting the main display mode. 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode. 2. Select “DISPMODE” with the ¢ or 4 button. 3. Select the desired mode with the + or button. (Station name (PS NAME) Ô Frequency being received (FREQ) Ô Clock time (CLOCK) Ô) (See page 25.) Display Button The DISP button is used to select the Operation (Tuner or CD) and Clock modes.
CD OPERATIONS ENGLISH Playing a CD 1 1 Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playback automatically. • When a CD is inserted upside down, “NO DISC” appears on the display and the CD automatically ejects. Total playing time of the inserted disc Total track number of the inserted disc Elapsed playing time Current track Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ¢ 4 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. SSM To go to the next track or the previous track SSM 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 alternatively. When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the display and a track randomly selected starts playing. RND To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre: SOUND Each time you press SOUND, the sound mode changes as follows. SOUND Indication For: Preset values Bass Treble Loudness SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On BEAT Rock or disco music +2 00 On SOFT Quiet background music +1 –3 Off POP Light music +4 +1 Off Notes: • You can adjust the preset sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 2 1 SEL Indication Select the item you want to adjust. To do: Range BAS (Bass) Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.) TRE (Treble) Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 20) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. 2 3 1 SOUND 1, 4 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 20 for details. Within 5 seconds 2 SEL Select "BAS", "TRE" or "LOUD". Within 5 seconds 3 Adjust the bass or treble level or turn the loudness function ON/OFF. See page 21 for details.
Setting the clock Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour clock display (Set to 24-hour at the factory) 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (See page 25.). 2. Select the “24H/12H” mode with the ¢ or 4 button. 3. Select 24H or 12H with the level control buttons (+,–). ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS How to select the clock mode as the main display mode 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (See page 25.). 2.
3 3 1 4 2 Set the minute. 1. Select “CLOCK M” SSM 2. Adjust the minute. 4 Start the clock. DISP 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: Frequency During CD operation: Clock Clock Elapsed playing time Disc number (See page 16 when RDS is on.
ENGLISH Storing your own mode settings Preferred setting mode control This mode has been set at the factory, but it can be set to suit your needs. 1 Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode. SEL 1 3 2 2 3 SSM 1 SEL Set the desired mode. Select each mode. 2 SSM 3 Select. Factory-preset See page settings Set.
Turning on/off the key-touch tone This function is ONLY FOR KD-SX838R. 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.) 1 3 2 1 SEL Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (see page 25). 2 SSM Select “BEEP” if not shown on the display. 3 To activate the key-touch tone (ON). To deactivate the key-touch tone (OFF).
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. Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit. Put the detached control panel into the provided case (only for KD-SX838R/ S737R).
REMOTE OPERATIONS This section is ONLY FOR KD-SX838R. Remote sensor 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). Installing the batteries R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F) Insert the · ends first.
This section is ONLY FOR KD-SX838R, when used with a JVC CD automatic changer (separately purchased). We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KD-SX838R. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KSU15K) for connecting it to this unit.
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. SSM To go to the next track or the previous track SSM 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.
ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes MO/ RND RPT To play back tracks at random (Random Play) MO RND Mode Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) RND Indicator Canceled 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.
MAINTENANCE Handling CDs COMPACT This unit has been designed only to reproduce the CDs bearing the Other discs cannot be played back. DIGITAL AUDIO mark. 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. Center holder When storing a CD into its case, gently insert the CD around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up).
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 control is turned to the minimum level.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION FOR KD-SX838R/S737R: 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.
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